In the General's Mansion, the soldiers of the cavalry battalion were searching for property from house to house. They even dug up every inch of land in the front and back yards, and almost turned over the entire General's Mansion.
All Zhang Youxun's family members were also gathered in the front yard. These women, children and men looked at the soldiers of the cavalry battalion coming and going in fear. The men sighed and the women and children cried. It was a scene of the end of the world.
Xu Ming looked at those people with cold eyes. There were about forty people in total. They looked pitiful, but Xu Ming didn't have any sympathy. If Liu Yan hadn't made a decisive decision this time and directly deployed troops to counterattack, Xu Ming and others would have been the unlucky ones.
"Check everything carefully for me, don't let go of even a house or an inch of land!"
"Got the order!"
This time Xu Ming divided the cavalry battalion into four. The left general Qian Zong Dong Yun led his troops to Mao Xingyi's house, the right general Qian Zong Du Zhongming led his troops to Wang Ye's house, and the picket officer Lu Yuan led his people to Dong Bihui. At the same time, the house was ransacked and people were taken away.
The soldiers of the cavalry battalion moved so quickly that Zhang Youxun and his family members had no time to react. They were all blocked at home, and naturally there was no chance to transfer the money and food in the mansion.
Not long after, boxes of money and belongings were unearthed from everywhere and piled on the open space in the front yard. Xu Ming stepped forward and took a look. Among the dozen large and small wooden boxes that had been rummaged out, There are five or six wooden boxes containing silver ingots and some gold ingots.
The remaining wooden boxes were filled with strings of copper coins. Xu Ming looked through them and saw that many of the ropes used to string the coins had become black and moldy. It was obvious that a long time had passed.
"These are corrupt officials, they are greedy and deserve death!"
Xu Ming angrily threw the string of money back in his hand, and then heard a flag commander from his subordinates running over and saying: "To report to the commander, we found seven granaries in the backyard, all of which are filled with grain!"
Xu Ming was overjoyed. The most lacking thing in Lingshan Guard and Aoshan Guard now was food. He hurriedly asked: "How much is there?"
"At least fifteen thousand stones!"
Although fifteen thousand stones is not much, it is still an unexpected gain.
Xu Ming said: "Go and search again to see if there are land deeds, house deeds, etc. in each house. There must be Zhang Youxun's property in Jimoying City and various guard cities. Find it out and send people there in the next two days. take over."
"yes!"
At the same time, Liu Yan and Miao Shao led one banner of the guards camp to guard and one banner to collect at night, twenty miles north of Jimo Camp City, and happened to meet Lu Xiangsheng's troops heading south along the official road.
Liu Yan and Miao Shao hurriedly stopped the group, and everyone dismounted and saluted on both sides of the official road.
"Liu Yan?"
Lu Xiangsheng dismounted, sweating profusely, and ordered the two hundred cavalry accompanying him to rest for a while, and then summoned Liu Yan and Miao Shao to him.
"Liu Yan, what are you doing here?"
Liu Yan clasped his fists and said, "Master Governor, something happened in Jimo Camp City!"
Lu Xiangsheng frowned and secretly screamed something bad: "Did Zhang Youxun get so anxious when he heard the news?"
"The Governor Ming Jian, that's exactly what it is!"
Liu Yan then united Zhang Youxun with Mao Xingyi, Wang Ye, and Dong Bihui to start a rebellion. Several people prepared to blockade Jimo Ying City and surround and kill Lu Xiangsheng in the city. Liu Yan also specifically stated that guerrilla generals Li Jiwen and Hu Zongming were not involved, and they were the ones who sent this information, which was considered meritorious.
Lu Xiangsheng's face was very ugly after hearing this. Zhang Youxun and others reacted violently, which exceeded Lu Xiangsheng's expectations. It seemed that the problem in Jimo camp was very serious, and it was not a matter of corruption this time.
Lu Xiangsheng asked: "Liu Yan, tell me how far things have come?"
Liu Yan's style has always been ruthless, and Lu Xiangsheng knew it very well. Although Zhang Youxun, Mao Xingyi, Wang Ye, and Dong Bihui rebelled against each other, they still had to go through the review of the Three Laws Division and could not act arbitrarily, otherwise there would definitely be discussions in the court. , then it will be a hidden danger to Liu Yan and Lu Xiangsheng.
"Informing the governor, my subordinates have detained Zhang Youxun, Wang Ye, and Mao Xingyi in the prison in Jimoying City. At the same time, I have sent people to confiscate their property."
"Where's Dong Bihui?"
"Forehead."
Liu Yan said: "Dong Bihui led his troops to blockade the city. In the melee, he was killed by his men. Then all his men surrendered."
Lu Xiangsheng glared at Liu Yan and said sternly: "Do you believe such rhetoric?"
Liu Yan said indifferently: "Whether the governor believes it or not, I believe it anyway."
Lu Xiangsheng snorted and asked again: "How many troops and horses of Zhang Youxun and others are left?"
"More than 600 people were killed, and the remaining 3,000 people were all imprisoned in the military camp in the city, waiting for the governor to be punished."
Lu Xiangsheng sighed, this time Liu Yan saved his life again. Regardless of whether Dong Bihui was killed by Liu Yan's order, he had nothing to say. He must ratify all Liu Yan's decisions.
So Lu Xiangsheng said: "Don't say any more unnecessary words. Let's go to Jimo Yingcheng now. The beginning and end of this matter must be dealt with clearly, otherwise there will be endless consequences!"
Liu Yan was worried that Xu Ming would not have enough time, so he said: "Master Governor, it is getting late now. We are still more than twenty miles away from Jimo Camp City. We will have to wait until midnight when we get to the city. Why not find a place to rest first?" One night, then rush back early tomorrow morning.”
Lu Xiangsheng was anxious at this time and said resolutely: "No! Go back now. This matter cannot be delayed to avoid long nights and dreams!"
Late that night, Lu Xiangsheng, Liu Yan and others rushed to Jimo Ying City. Outside the east gate, it was the commander Wang Yue who was guarding the city. Seeing the banners of Lu Xiangsheng and Liu Yan, Wang Yue hurriedly ordered the city gate to be opened, and then Pidian He walked along the horse path to the city gate and welcomed Lu Xiangsheng and Liu Yan in.
Miao Shao looked at the attentive Wang Yue and said jokingly: "Commander Wang, you just welcome the governors and adults, what about me? Can't you see someone as big as me?"
All the new army officers laughed loudly, but Wang Yue didn't take it seriously. He still said proudly: "You have time to tease me, why don't you find a wife, so that you won't have nowhere to vent your energy all day long."
Everyone laughed even louder when they heard this. Liu Yan and Lu Xiangsheng also laughed, and their anxiety instantly dissipated.
"Master Governor, let's go to my house."
Lu Xiangsheng nodded in agreement, and the large group went straight to Liu Yan's guerrilla general's house.
Although it was already late at night, the lights in the guerrilla general's house were still bright. Lu Xiangsheng and Liu Yan came to the main hall. Lu Xiangsheng sat directly at the top and said, "Bring Zhang Youxun and the others up."
"Master Governor, don't you want to take a rest first?"
"No, the governor wants to ask them."
"yes."
After a while, Zhang Youxun, Mao Xingyi, and Wang Ye were brought in with their heads lowered. When the three of them saw Lu Xiangsheng sitting in the main hall, their expressions suddenly changed, and they all knelt on the ground, kowtowing and begging for mercy.
Lu Xiangsheng said coldly: "Liu Youyi told the governor about the matter. Now I want to hear it from your own mouth. Is it true?"
Mao Xingyi lowered his head and said nothing. Wang Ye was still begging for mercy. Zhang Youxun looked at Lu Xiangsheng, then at Liu Yan, and said, "It's true!"
"Why?"
"My subordinates and others have embezzled too much money and food for many years. Once the supervisor investigates thoroughly, we will not be able to escape the involvement, so we want to take risks. Maybe there is a glimmer of hope!"
Lu Xiangsheng sighed and said, "How wonderful it would be if you used this bloody courage to fight against the slave thieves!"
After speaking, Lu Xiangsheng waved his hand, and several soldiers took Zhang Youxun, Mao Xingyi, and Wang Ye down. Lu Xiangsheng said: "Liu Yan, early tomorrow morning, you will send someone to escort the three of them to Jinan Fucheng. The governor will hand them over." The court discusses the crime."
Liu Yan's eyes changed, then he cupped his fists and accepted the order.
"Let's go, take this governor to Zhang Youxun's house to have a look."
Liu Yan looked at the sky outside, said hello, and said to himself: "I hope Xu Ming has finished his work now."
Not long after, Liu Yan and Lu Xiangsheng arrived at the General's Mansion, and Xu Ming hurried to the door to greet them.
Lu Xiangsheng encouraged Xu Ming and other soldiers, and then strode to the front yard. When he saw Zhang Youxun's family members, he even reprimanded them loudly.
Taking advantage of this moment, Liu Yan asked in a low voice: "Is everything done?"
Xu Ming whispered: "Don't worry, sir. The things in Zhang Youxun's house have been prepared and have been transported to the military camp for storage. The things in Mao Xingyi, Wang Ye, and Dong Bihui's houses are also about the same. There is still enough time."
Liu Yan nodded and breathed a sigh of relief.
At this time, Lu Xiangsheng saw the property in the front yard and said to Liu Yan: "Liu Youqi, what happened to the money and food in the other places?"
"Don't worry, Governor. We have gathered together and are waiting for the Governor's announcement."
Lu Xiangsheng patted Liu Yan on the shoulder and said: "Logically speaking, you should keep part of the money and food, but the governor wants to take all of it away. The situation in Shandong is very serious now, and money and food are needed everywhere. The governor There is no other way, I hope you can understand."
Liu Yan clasped his fists and said, "Just take the governor away, my subordinates all understand."
"good!"
Then Lu Xiangsheng went to the military camp to see more than 3,000 prisoners, and said to Liu Yan: "It is a big problem for these people to stay here with you. I will do you a favor and take them all away."
Liu Yanzheng was asking for it. These prisoners were all veterans. Liu Yan naturally looked down on them. He couldn't let them go. He was worried about how to deal with them. It also saved a lot of effort to hand them over to Lu Xiangsheng.
Lu Xiangsheng had to reprimand a group of prisoners in public, and then asked them to go with him to reorganize elsewhere and continue to serve the country. Anyone who dares to mess up again in the future will be killed without mercy.
By the time Liu Yan completed his tour with Lu Xiangsheng, the eastern sky had turned white. Lu Xiangsheng and Liu Yan had not slept all night, and both of them were a little tired, so Liu Yan invited Lu Xiangsheng to go back and rest.
"No, I will leave now."
"Now?"
Liu Yan said in surprise: "Isn't the governor still here to guide the aftermath? Let's take a rest first and leave in a few days."
Lu Xiangsheng shook his head and said: "Corrupt officials are still being arrested elsewhere, and the civil unrest in various places has not subsided. The governor is uneasy and must join forces with Lu Huaiying's department to stabilize the situation in Shandong as soon as possible. As for Jimo Camp, you will be in charge for the time being."
"When I return to Jinan Fucheng, I will recommend you to the Ministry of War as the general of the Jimo Camp for your efforts in quelling the rebellion. From now on, Jimo Camp will be handed over to you. I hope you will not disappoint me."
Liu Yan clasped his fists and said, "Don't worry, Governor, with me, Liu Yan, everywhere in Jimo Camp will be completely new!"
After Lu Xiangsheng left, Liu Yan sent his commander Zhang Yi and the soldiers of Zuoying to accompany him, escorting more than 3,000 prisoners with him.
Liu Yan stood at the top of the city and looked at Lu Xiangsheng's troops, and said to Xu Ming beside him: "Have you counted the money and grain that you copied?"
Xu Ming said: "When I came out, I found a total of 528,000 taels of silver, 389,000 shi of grain, and the remaining gold ingots and silks. In addition, there were more than 2,000 acres of cultivated land, houses, and There are more than thirty pavements.”
Liu Yan said: "Transfer all the money and grain to the money and grain officer Yue Ming, hand over the land deeds of the cultivated land to the garrison officer Zhang Lei, and hand over the remaining gold ingots, silk and satin, houses and shops to Wang Jing, the leader of the Chamber of Commerce, and let him help. Sell it to merchants from all over the country and exchange it all for food."
Xu Ming cupped his fists and accepted the order.
Then Liu Yan thought for a while and said to Miao Shao: "The governor asked me to escort Zhang Youxun, Mao Xingyi, and Wang Ye to Jinan Fucheng, and prepare to hand them over to the imperial court for the Three Laws Division to discuss the crime."
Miao Shao said hurriedly: "The three of them often bribed high-ranking officials in the court, and someone will definitely fish them out when the time comes!"
Liu Yan looked at Miao Shao coldly and said, "I think so too."
Miao Shao understood, clasped his fists and left.
A few days later, Lu Xiangsheng, who was inspecting corrupt officials in Laizhou Fucheng, received news that Zhang Youxun, Wang Ye, and Mao Xingyi, together with their family members, a total of more than 300 people, were crossing the Jiaoshui River by boat when several of their boats were overturned by wind and waves. , Zhang Youxun and more than 300 people were not spared, and they were all buried in the belly of the fish.
Lu Xiangsheng was stunned when he heard the news. Lu Huaiying beside him widened his eyes and opened his mouth to say something, but he did not dare to say it.
At this time, Lu Xiangsheng suddenly felt that Liu Yan was no longer the defense officer of Qianhu Station in front of Xiahe Village, and he couldn't help but sigh: "Am I right or wrong to hand over Jimo Camp to Liu Yan this time?"
Some people died, but not completely...
