While Zhu Jinghong was bored and waiting for the news, he saw thousands of households rushing towards him, their expressions full of anxiety.
Before the other party spoke, Zhu Jinghong could roughly guess that there must be bad news.
"What's wrong?" Qiu Liang asked with a questioning tone, obviously he also guessed that something was not going well.
"Sir, the rebels from Liushu Sanxiang in Beicheng actually dug a secret passage in the house, escaped to the outside, wounded the sergeant and escaped!"
"Now Jin Yiwei and our people are searching for him. We found a large number of letters in the traitor's residence. We know that this person is an incense owner!"
Two incense owners have been found before, and now this person is obviously not expected, otherwise the arrest will be more vigilant.
"Has the prisoner escaped?" Qiu Liang asked in a deep voice.
Deputy Qianhu, who came to report, replied: "The people from Jin Yiwei are chasing us, but there is no news yet!"
Qiu Liang looked at Zhu Jinghong in the main seat and saw that he showed no signs of getting angry. Qiu Liang felt much relieved.
"Are you just working for a living? Search and arrest him quickly. I won't be able to spare him if he escapes!"
Qiu Liang, a wealthy man, was angry and very intimidating at this moment, which made the thousands of households trembled and did not dare to say anything.
"yes!"
"Thirteenth Master, if my subordinates fail to do their job well, I will punish them severely!"
At this time, it is naturally better to take the initiative to admit the mistake and pursue it than to ask Zhu Jinghong. Qiu Liang is well versed in the way of being an official.
"Don't worry, aren't we chasing him? This person may not be able to escape yet!"
However, after hearing this, Qiu Liang became nervous.
Because this means that if the person runs away later, Zhu Jinghong may still pursue the matter.
When Qiu Liang was worried, Zhu Jinghong had already picked up the folding-brimmed felt hat on the desk, put it on his head, got up from the chair, and walked to the center of the lobby.
His movement made others uneasy, such as Qiu Liang, who followed him with his waist bent.
Outside the lobby, waiting here were two commanders, as well as several commanders and fellow commanders.
These people are all powerful military attachés in Beijing. They are the center of attention wherever they go, but at this moment, they are like green leaves.
Today, Zhu Jinghong is wearing a bullfight uniform with wristbands on his wrists. This outfit looks particularly smart.
When he walked out of the lobby, the sun was already rising high, and the sunlight shining on people only made people feel warm.
Standing on the steps outside the lobby, Zhu Jinghong glanced at the people below and said slowly: "Today Ningshou Palace is giving me a banquet, and my father is waiting for me to bring back the good news. If someone escapes today... what should I do? "
"Don't wait here anymore, go down and supervise your subordinates, and cooperate with the Jin Yiwei to arrest him!"
After saying this, Zhu Jinghong looked at Qiu Liang and asked, "Qiu Douzhi, do you think so?"
I asked Qiu Liang out of respect for him. After all, he is the official in charge of this place, and it is his business to assign tasks.
Face is given to each other, so Qiu Liang replied: "What the Thirteenth Master said makes sense!"
"You guys should all go back and urge your subordinates to be on strict alert to prevent rebels from jumping over the wall and causing trouble in advance!"
"yes!"
After everyone answered, they left. They were responsible for public security in different areas of the capital. It was appropriate to return to the command post at this time.
Now that the arrest operation has begun, there is no point in alerting the enemy, so all departments of the Military and Horse Department can take action.
"Thirteenth Master, if someone escapes, the Holy Lord... I'm afraid..."
Hearing Qiu Liang's words, Zhu Jinghong patted him on the shoulder, then said with a smile: "Qiu Douzhi, you are my father's favorite general, why are you worried about this?"
"Thirteenth Master, if I can't handle the responsibilities assigned by His Majesty, how can I have the honor to be called Your Majesty's favorite general?"
Zhu Jinghong smiled even more: "If you think like this, you will live up to the grace of the Holy One!"
Zhu Jinghong's warning just now was actually meant for the people below, because the honor and disgrace of people like Qiu Liang depended entirely on the emperor's whim.
He does not need to have strong abilities. He only uses the word "loyalty" in this position. As long as Qiu Liang is loyal to the emperor, his position as commander of Tongzhi will be as stable as Mount Tai.
"If there is a fish that slips through the net today, the Military and Horse Division will do its best to make it up, and nothing will happen tomorrow!"
Qiu Liang said more respectfully: "I understand this, and I would also like to ask the Thirteenth Master to inform the Yiwei Division and the additional troops from the Beijing camp stationed in the city!"
Zhu Jinghong nodded and said, "I will report this matter to the Emperor!"
Matters such as military power are very sensitive. Even if Zhu Jinghong has a reckless personality, he would not dare to violate taboos on such matters.
The next two people just chatted. What was a big deal to the people below was nothing to them.
About ten minutes later, another hundred households rushed in. It seemed that there was something new to report.
"Reporting to the Thirteenth Master, I know that your lord... the traitor who escaped has fled to Ningrong Street..."
"Ningrong Street?" When Zhu Jinghong heard the name, he felt it sounded familiar.
"Idiot, how did you let them escape there?" Qiu Liang shouted loudly.
Ningrong Street and surrounding streets are where high-end Wu Xun residences gather. If criminals cause trouble in these places, it will be a big trouble.
However, the next moment, another hundred households rushed over and said in a panic: "Report to the Thirteenth Master, the suspect has sneaked into Rongguo Mansion, and Wang Qianhu has led troops to surround Rongguo Mansion!"
When he heard that it was Rongguo Mansion, Qiu Liang was relieved. After all, these two families had lost power in the court, and they would not be able to cause trouble to him even if something happened.
But at this moment, Zhu Jinghong's expression became serious.
"Go...go over and have a look!"
"Thirteenth Master, the thief has been surrounded and cannot escape now. Why do you have to condescend to me..."
"As Qiu Dou knows, tomorrow is the Holy Birthday Festival of the Supreme Emperor. You must also know the relationship between the Jia family and the Supreme Emperor..."
"If they make any mistakes, I'm afraid His Majesty's face will be disgraced, and even I will have to be scolded and punished!"
Hearing this, Qiu Liang's expression became even more solemn, and then he replied: "Yes!"
"Let's go... let's go take a look!"
When Zhu Jinghong arrived at the Wucheng Army and Horse Division, he was escorted by 300 flag-bearer sergeants. At this moment, Qiu Liang sent an additional 200 people, and there were sergeants clearing the place in advance along the way. They moved forward unimpeded along the way.
About half an hour later, they appeared in Ningrong Street, during which time they received three more reports.
The latest situation shows that five thieves sneaked into Rongguo Mansion, killed six maids, and also kidnapped two brothers, Jia She.
The reason why they were able to find them accurately was because the two brothers were discussing something and were found by the thieves with their servants tied up.
Now these people are hiding in the Hall of Rongxi, surrounded by people from the Jinyi Guards and the Military and Horse Division.
At this moment, Zhu Jinghong was sitting in a sedan chair, and outside were Qiu Liang, Li Wenzhao, and other military attachés from the Military and Horse Division.
"Thirteenth Master, I'm afraid I have to report this matter to the Holy One!" Qiu Liang suggested.
Zhu Jinghong's tone was unkind and he said in a deep voice: "How can I report this to the Holy One when the errand is done like this?"
After getting out of the sedan, Zhu Jinghong glanced around, and everyone bowed their heads.
"Are you leaving the problem to the Holy One?"
Of course, the problem cannot be left to the emperor, so the cause and effect must be reported together after the matter has been dealt with.
Outside the gate of Rongguo Mansion, it has been surrounded by sergeants on three levels and three levels outside. Martial law has been imposed within a radius of one mile.
Walking to the steps outside the gate of Rongguo Mansion, Zhu Jinghong couldn't help but feel extremely ridiculous when he glanced at the plaque above "Edict to Build Rongguo Mansion".
He never imagined that the first time he went to Rongguo Mansion would be like this.
(End of chapter)
