The next day, early in the morning, Jia Heng left Zhao Yi to lead one hundred soldiers to stay at the mountain stronghold, registering the robbed women and children, cleaning the battlefield, and guarding the seizures in the mountains.
It is worth mentioning that a lot of money was seized from the bandit's warehouse, including more than 200,000 taels of silver. This was the wealth accumulated over several years by robbing merchants. Or, as Fan Yi said, these gold and silver were used to recruit soldiers and horses. , After accumulating food and grass and earning money from Chang'an County, he really has the ability to disturb the third assistant.
Then, Jia Heng led the remaining soldiers, escorted Zhang Wu and other three bandits, and headed towards Chang'an County.
In the Jiedu Mansion in Chang'an, it was already afternoon, and Yun Guang was furious after sitting in charge of the case. He was surrounded by Judge Jiedu, Judicial Officer and other assistant officials.
In the official hall, the tooth generals Jiang Jie and Chen Cheng even called twenty of Yun Guang's ceremonial guards to stand guard with knives and sealed the inside and outside of the official hall, giving a look of solemnity and order.
Chen and Han followed the Tang and Song Dynasties in establishing the post of Jiedushi. Although it was somewhat nondescript, it still retained some old systems, such as the personal guards of the generals and the large tree banners. There were not many, only fifty. people.
"Huang Tai, who gave you the authority to mobilize garrison troops? You have the responsibility of guarding the county. If something goes wrong in the county, it will be exposed to bandits." As the military commander of the six surrounding counties, Yun Guangzhao He is in the official uniform of a fourth-grade military attaché and has a frosty face. He really has an awe-inspiring air without anger.
Below, Huang Tai stood with his hands folded and said: "Although the official has the responsibility of guarding the city, he is also responsible for the capture. He led a partial army to assist in the suppression and cooperated with the brothers in the capital. The official admits that he has done nothing wrong."
In the morning, he accompanied Cai Quan to check the silk fabrics and send them to "Mingyue Chanjuan" cloth village. Then he comforted and condolenced the fallen soldiers, and took some captured bandits to the military camp for custody.
Then he was busy until late, and then he went home to have a hot lunch. But as soon as he finished a bowl of rice, the Jiedu master in front of him was about to enter the house and called him to the official hall for questioning.
Before leaving, he took his son Huang Mao to look for Cai Qianhu, hoping that Commander Jia would make a triumphant return as soon as possible.
Yun Guang's face surged with a stern expression, his scarred face was almost ferocious, and he shouted: "Even now, you still dare to quibble. The Ministry of War has strictly ordered that if the defense is not coordinated, you are not allowed to leave the city defense without authorization. If you transfer one soldier or one soldier, you think the thieves will take advantage of it. How dare you defy military orders? With the imperial court in your eyes, someone came and beat his official hat, stripped off his official uniform, and took him to prison. I will report it to Li Butang!"
"Promise!" At this time, several soldiers agreed and headed towards Huang Tai.
Judge Pei Yan, who was behind the case, frowned and looked at Lou Jin, a judicial officer on the side, as if to ask, whether he has merit or demerit, should he be charged?
Although the Ministry of War had strict orders not to go out without permission, but they really had to leave the city to suppress the bandits, and they did not lose any troops or generals, and they also won a great victory. If they said any strict orders, it would be deliberately making things difficult.
Even if he reported it to the Ministry of War Yamen, he would not be rewarded or punished, and would not be followed in the future.
Lou Jin shook his head slightly and glanced at Yun Guang, who was in a rage, indicating that he was not in a position to persuade him.
Huang Tai's heart trembled. At this moment, he heard rapid footsteps coming from outside. General Chen Cheng's face changed drastically and he was out of breath. He said, "Master Jiedu, there is a garrison in the capital camp outside." The soldiers and horses surrounded Jiedu Mansion..."
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"What!" Yun Guang suddenly stood up, his face changed suddenly, and he said in shock: "What are they going to do? This is the Jiedu Mansion Office!"
One word lingers in my mind, mutiny...
Pei Yan, the judge of Jiedu, looked worried and said: "Sir Yun, Huang Shoubei's general just fought a victorious battle with the soldiers of the Beijing camp. He suffered many casualties and was only relieved in the morning. Now I heard that Huang Shoubei was killed by the master. When I ask for guilt, I am naturally angry in my heart. If I don't comfort him well, I'm afraid there is a risk of... mutiny."
Yun Guang's expression changed, he sneered and said, "I don't believe that they dare to rush in. Huang Tai, do you know what crime it is to commit a crime below?"
Huang Tai looked at Yun Guang with almost burning eyes. He was threatening him and asking him to persuade the soldiers outside to retreat.
Without waiting for Huang Tai to answer, Yun Guang looked sarcastically and said with a sneer: "This is a crime of treason! Huang Tai, if you don't go out, your troops will be dispersed!"
"It's you who are plotting rebellion!" At this moment, a deep shout came from outside the official hall. A young man wearing brocade clothes and holding a Yanling sword walked to the courtyard surrounded by a large number of generals. No one had arrived yet. , the sound is heard first.
Cai Quan led a large number of soldiers from the Beijing camp to the eaves of the corridor and surrounded the official hall like a tide. The personal guards under Yun Guang drew their swords half out of their sheaths and looked at the soldiers from the Beijing camp with vigilant faces.
"Disarm them!" Jia Heng said in a deep voice...
Jin Yiwei Qu Lang fell half a step behind and said loudly: "I, the great Han Jin Yiwei Commander Qian Shi, are here, who dares to be so presumptuous!"
All the troops in the Beijing camp roared in unison and instantly took control of Yun Guang's personal soldiers and guards.
Jia Heng's face was as calm as Xuanshui's. He walked under the eaves of the corridor, looked at Yun Guang, and shouted: "Yun Guang, do you know your sin!"
Yun Guang's face was gloomy, and he walked down from behind the case, forced himself to smile, and said: "Commander Jia's words, why am I guilty of this?"
The Jiedugu judge Pei Yan, Judiciary and the army and other assistants on the side all changed their expressions.
"Come here, slap his official hat!" Jia Heng snorted coldly and ordered.
"No!" The soldiers in the Beijing camp responded, then stepped forward to hold Yun Guang down, and without any explanation, took off his official hat.
"Jia Heng, how dare you? I am a fourth-grade military attache at the same level as you. What right do you have to take me?" Yun Guang said angrily with anger on his face.
Judge Pei Yan, who was on the side, also said: "Master Jia, this..."
But Lou Jin, the judicial officer behind him, frowned, pulled his sleeves, and looked at the situation with his eyes. The other subordinates also looked at each other in confusion.
Jinyiwei, who knows if there is any edict?
Jia Heng sneered and took out a letter, "Yun Guang, I broke into Zhang Wu's gang's lair in Cuihua Mountain last night, and found several letters between you and the bandits from their lair. You, Yun Guang, colluded with the bandits to do it for you." Sending bandits to sneak into Shenjing to spy on the city's defenses and provide convenience, luring the capital camp several times to attack and test the strength of the imperial army. He has a treasonous intention and a fierce rebellion. I am the emperor's personal army. I will detect the rebels and I will not be able to take you. ?”
When Yun Guang saw the letter in Jia Heng's palm, his face turned pale, his body was like chaff, and he said in disbelief: "You are such a mouthful! This letter is obviously a forgery by you!"
"Zhang Wu gives you five taels of silver every six months. The account books left by those thieves and bandits, every payment and gift recorded in it are clear in black and white! Now, you still dare to quibble!" Jia Heng stared fiercely. Under the light of the clouds, he said in a deep voice: "Come here, gag this beast's mouth and take it to the barracks in the capital. On a certain day, you will accompany Zhang Wu and other bandit leaders to the capital and wait for the emperor's orders!"
The soldiers led Yun Guang, who had an ugly face and almost blazing eyes, and walked away.
Then, Jia Heng looked at Judge Jiedu and other officials, and said loudly: "Guys, I have obtained conclusive evidence that Yun Guang colluded with the bandits and intended to commit rebellion. I also asked a few adults to cooperate with Huang Shoubei and take charge temporarily. Military affairs in Jiedu Mansion."
As the governor of Chang'an, Yun Guang was in charge of the forts and passes in six counties.
Huang Tai, who was standing aside, felt his heart move slightly when he heard the words. He looked at the young man in brocade clothes with burning eyes, asking him to take over the military affairs of Jiedu Mansion?
"Master Jia, could you please let me take a look at this letter?" Judge Pei Yan asked with an indifferent expression and a frown.
Jia Heng said: "This is just one of them. Sirs, please read it."
Jia Heng held the letter, unfolded it and looked at it, some distance away from several civil servants.
Who knows whether the Jiedu judge in front of him is Yun Guang's accomplice? What if I rub it and eat it in my stomach?
Pei Yan didn't feel dissatisfied at all. He looked at the flying handwriting on the letter paper, frowned, and said to Lou Jin, a judicial officer on the side, "It is indeed Lord Yun's handwriting."
Lou Jin and other assistant officials also nodded.
As Yun Guang's direct subordinate, he had a lot of official documents exchanged, and they still knew each other's handwriting.
Jia Heng put the letter away and said: "Huang Shoubei took the lead to control the backyard of Jiedu Mansion. Yun Guang is now a prisoner. He should be interrogated by the court for his crimes before making a fuss. Don't disturb others." Kill his family!"
"I humbly obey my orders." Huang Tai cupped his fists and saluted, suppressing the excitement in his heart.
After Jia Heng finished doing this, he winked at Cai Quan, and then they left the Jieduguan office and returned to the military camp.
Jia Heng said: "Brother Cai, 260,000 taels of silver were seized in the mountains, as well as a large amount of silk, many people, and guards in royal robes."
This amount of money is extremely huge. Whether it can be spent is a question.
With the emperor's stingy temperament of "hungry for money", this money is not easy to be ignored...it needs to be carefully planned.
Otherwise, there is no guarantee that no villain will slander you... Jia Ziyu, the money clip, my money!
Now he even doubted whether the emperor had planned it and sent two royal guards to protect him, not to capture him, right?
Of course, it's impossible. No one knows how much money this group of thieves has.
Cai Quan whispered: "Isn't everything recorded in this account book?"
"It's definitely not all recorded, only a small part." Jia Heng said in a low voice.
Cai Quan frowned, with a troubled look on his face, and said, "The two Jinyi guards who went with my brothers are easy to bribe, but what about the soldiers in the Beijing camp? Once they are given money, they will fall into the eyes of those who want to do it."
This is the difficulty. It's not easy to hide, and people talk a lot. After returning to the capital, the higher-ups start asking questions.
Cai Quan thought for a while and found it difficult, so he said, "What does Brother Heng mean?"
Jia Heng frowned and said, "I was thinking about this along the way. I'm afraid we won't be able to share much of this money. We need to spend a lot of money first to pay for the casualties. No one can say anything about this. Regardless of the soldiers in the Beijing camp or under Huang Shoubei's command, they must be compensated. The initial plan was to provide one hundred and twenty taels for those killed in battle, one hundred and twenty taels for those seriously injured and disabled, and twenty taels for minor injuries... Then according to official positions and gains, the silver reward ranged from ten taels to ten taels. It ranges from two to a hundred taels, so everyone gets a reward, and most of the money is gone at once."
Judging from the previous efforts to lead troops to suppress bandits, the soldiers in the Beijing camp were a little better, but there were still some brave and brave people.
If Cai Quan selects some elites to hang out in the capital camp, then this first step of using money to win over the soldiers' morale is indeed indispensable.
Moreover, if the silver reward promised at the beginning was reneged on, the whole thing would turn into mutiny in a matter of minutes.
Cai Quan nodded and said: "This is the right reason. We agreed at the beginning to take out half, only one hundred and twenty taels. Isn't it... too much? This time, I think eighty or ninety people were killed. indivual."
"This is life money, it's not easy to save!" Jia Heng said in a deep voice.
Cai Quan looked solemn and said, "Brother Heng is right. If you don't do it right, you will get poked in the back when you go back."
Jia Heng said: "In this way, a lot of money has been lost. We will discuss the remaining 70,000 to 80,000 taels and divide them privately, so that it won't look conspicuous."
"What brother said is true," Cai Quan said.
"You have to give 20,000 taels to someone first." The face of an old eunuch suddenly appeared in front of Jia Heng's eyes, it was Dai Quan.
If the eunuch is not fed well, no holy family will be able to withstand the evil wind blowing aside.
Cai Quan said calmly: "Who?"
"Dai Neixiang of Daming Palace." Jia Heng said in a low voice.
Cai Quan's pupils shrank, he pondered for a moment, his eyes flickered, and he said softly: "Twenty thousand taels...is it enough?"
Jia Heng: "..."
Cai Quan said with a smile: "I'm just afraid that this kind of person is used to seeing a lot of money, and he won't take 20,000 taels in his eyes."
"Twenty thousand taels is enough. Any more will arouse suspicion." Jia Heng's eyes sparkled and he said thoughtfully: "Actually, I plan to pay the bribe in two parts for the 20,000 taels."
Cai Quan: "..."
"Take out another four thousand taels and give them to the two Jinyi guards, two thousand taels each." Jia Heng said in a solemn voice.
After this calculation, there was exactly 50,000 taels left, of which he took 40% and Cai Quan took 10%.
Cai Quan nodded and said: "We can't touch silk, grain, these. They have to be registered. There may be robbed merchants to ask for them. Of course... the court will definitely not return them."
At the end, he smiled.
Jia Heng's expression turned strange, and he thought to himself, not to mention other things, I'm afraid some of Princess Jinyang's belongings can be recovered.
"You don't need to bribe Lu He with money." Jia Heng thought for a while and said as a reminder: "You have just made a meritorious service. It is a certainty to be promoted to the third level. He is the governor of Qianshi and has limited connections."
Cai Quan smiled bitterly and said, "It's not all about bribing Lao Lu. People from the Ministry of War have to take care of them from top to bottom."
Jia Heng said: "Yunguang has probably been greedy a lot over the years. He has received bribes, at least two to three hundred thousand taels of silver. These are considered as confiscations for the emperor."
The two finalized the matter of dividing the stolen goods, and also acted separately and began to work on pension matters.
Chapter 138: Dividing Silver
