Wu Tianshang hurriedly asked: "Why do you Jin Yiwei pay attention to me?"
"Don't be nervous, we didn't pay attention to you just because you committed something."
At this time, Zha Damou said something.
"I'm not nervous. What am I nervous about?"
"Why would you Jin Yiwei pay attention to a junior officer like me?"
Wu Tianshang looked around with wandering eyes and answered.
At this time, Zha Damou pointed to the circle of chairs below him: "Sit down first, relax first."
"Sit down!"
"However, I'm really not nervous, so there's no need to relax. Just tell me what you Jin Yiwei are going to do. Don't sting me here. You, Master Wu, I didn't grow up being scared."
After Wu Tianshang said that, he walked over to the chair.
Bang!
Wu Tianshang accidentally fell to the ground when he came over, then he got up, sat down again, and looked at Zha Damou:
"Tell me, what's going on? Do you suspect me of colluding with our military commander?"
"That's not it."
"We have found out Xu Tong's situation, and you are not involved in what he did. What we want to do now is actually to develop you into our Jinyi Guard."
Zha Damou replied at this time.
"Join Jinyiwei?"
Wu Tianshang asked in astonishment.
Zha Damou nodded: "We have investigated your situation a long time ago. You pay attention to military discipline, can share the joys and sorrows with the soldiers below, have strong discipline, and have high consciousness. You often publish anonymous opinions on national affairs in newspapers. , In addition, although you come from a relatively poor background, you have received a good education since childhood. Although your father is only a small flag officer, he admires Yue Fei very much. He told you Yue Fei's stories when you were very young, so that you often camped with you. Comrade Li said that he thought of his father when he saw "The Complete Biography of Yue Shuo"."
"Have you placed a secret agent around me?"
"But I'm just a Dusi!"
Wu Tianshang swallowed, then asked, and then said.
Zha Damou said: "That's not the case, I just sent someone to investigate. After you join the Jinyi Guards, you don't have to reveal your identity to the public, and the Privy Council will not know your details. You will continue to serve as a battalion officer, and promotions will still be based on military merit. .”
"However, you will secretly hold a job as a Jinyiwei and accept the tasks given by the Jinyiwei. You will also be promoted to a higher rank after meritorious service, but it will not be announced to the public."
"The advantage is that you can receive two shares of merit and two shares of silver reward. However, the Jinyiwei's share will not be given to you directly. It will be given to you after you are killed or retired from the army."
"The disadvantage is of course that if your true identity is known by villains, they may harm you. Even your comrades in the camp who don't have any bad intentions may fear you and alienate you because of your identity."
"Why are you targeting me?"
Wu Tianshang couldn't help but ask.
Zha Damou said: "Of course your usual behavior has attracted our attention, including today's behavior in which you took the lead in calling on the brothers of the Southern Army to put down their weapons and separated Xu and Dong from the ordinary officers and soldiers. It was obviously a bit calm in battle. , quick response, and knowing the righteousness.”
"Excellent!"
"I didn't think so much about it at the time."
Wu Tianshang replied with a smile.
Zha Damou nodded: "Joining the Jinyiwei must be done on a voluntary basis, because once you join, you will have to abide by stricter military disciplines. Therefore, His Majesty has decreed that those who join must first achieve enlightenment and be willing to be the eyes of the emperor. Keep an eye on everyone, including your relatives, friends, bosses and colleagues who are kind to you, and dare to ignore personal feelings for the sake of justice."
"This needs to be considered carefully."
"Actually, Xu Tong is also kind to me."
Wu Tianshang replied.
Zha Dashou said: "Don't rush to agree yet."
With that said, Zha Damou gave a stack of books to Wu Tianshang: "You can take these books back and read them first. If you have any insights, come to me to apply again. I will ask people from the General Military Office to do so at any time." Bring you to see me."
Wu Tianshang took the book and glanced at it, only to see titles such as "Criticism of Old Rites" and "Reflections on the Era of Zhang Juzheng's Administration" written on it.
Wu Tianshang couldn't help but ask Cha Dashou: "General Town, what does this have to do with being a royal guard?"
"Think for yourself!"
After Zha Damou replied, he left here and ordered the Jin Yiwei next to him: "Bring all those who have colluded with Xu Fukui and Xu Tong back to the capital."
"yes!"
…
"Take Hu Can and others back to Beijing!"
Linqing Prefecture.
Hu Can and other tax officials who were bending the law for personal gain were also arrested by the Jin Yiwei who came here. At this time, Shen Bingyi, a member of the Jin Yiwei family, also gave these instructions to his Jin Yiwei.
Hu Can didn't expect that the Jin Yiwei would come so quickly. He struggled for a while and shouted: "Why are you Jin Yiwei like this? Aren't the Great Kingo and our Yuan Fu considered brothers? Why do you, the Great Kingo, want to take us directly!"
Shen Bingyi did not answer, but mounted his horse and headed north.
at the same time.
Hu Rong, Su Jixie and other criminals in Beijing have been arrested by Jin Yiwei.
And because of this, this matter was soon known to some generals of the Nanbing system in Beijing. Because these generals had good relations with Hu Can and other Qi Jiguang's old troops who were serving abroad, and they had some connections, they all came to the official residence of the chief minister. Find Qi Jiguang to plead for mercy.
"Yuan Fu, they can be considered brothers who have gone through life and death together. They went astray for a while. Can the Sanfa Division give a lighter sentence?"
On this day, Yin Zhenfeng, the staff general of the First Battalion of Shenji Camp, started talking after seeing Qi Jiguang.
Qi Jiguang asked: "Did you really go astray occasionally?"
"Yuansuke, they are all people promoted by you. Don't you still know them? They were only instigated by those around them to act like this!"
"Please also ask Yuan Fu to intercede with them for the sake of their contribution to the Ming Dynasty!"
Gao Jingchao, a guerrilla from the Fifth Army Camp, also started talking to Qi Jiguang at this time.
"That's right! Brothers have been fighting for the Ming Dynasty for most of their lives, and now it's nothing to earn more for themselves, Yuan Fu!"
"Besides, after finally waiting for Qi Shuai to become Yuan Fu, they can't let themselves suffer. If Yuan Fu doesn't understand them, who else will understand them."
"Qi Shuai has become Yuan Fu now, but the brothers still have to rely on Yuan Fu for your protection, just like the brothers still have to listen to your orders, Qi Shuai."
…
For a moment, all the officials and generals who came to see Qi Jiguang started talking in a variety of ways.
Qi Jiguang knew that they were begging for mercy and expressing their opinions, so he snorted and said: "If they weren't promoted by me, would they be qualified to get various important positions now? Are they qualified to be promoted to such a high level?" Are you so quick? I’m still not satisfied. I have to end up like this. Even if I have some old face, how can I withstand being humiliated like this?!"
"The most valuable thing about a person is contentment!"
Qi Jiguang shouted sharply as he spoke.
"They must have realized they were wrong after this. Qi Shuai should give them another chance."
At this time, Yin Zhenfeng spoke again.
Gao Jingchao and others echoed: "Yes!"
"In that case, you will go directly to Xiyuan with me tomorrow to meet the Holy Spirit, and together we can express our love to His Majesty."
Qi Jiguang replied after thinking for a moment.
Yin Zhenfeng and others were overjoyed when they heard this and hurriedly raised their hands and said yes.
"Back off."
After these people retreated, Qi Jiguang's face darkened and his expression was stern.
"Are you really planning to take them to see the Holy Spirit?"
Wang came from behind the screen and asked.
Qi Jiguang complained: "My sons are incompetent, and none of them can share my burdens. It's not like the eldest son of the old Li family who can earn a duke for his father! Now, even the old men under the sect are all dishonorable, and they can't do anything." It’s a mindless thing, what’s going to happen if this continues!”
"What does this have to do with your sons? Have you ever taught them when you have time? It would be great if they don't cause you any trouble."
Wang replied.
Qi Jiguang smiled: "What Madam said is that they are not too bad, it is all the result of Madam."
Wang didn't answer.
Then, Qi Jiguang's brows grew frosty and he said, "But no matter what, these old men can no longer tolerate this."
"So, you're going to teach them a lesson?"
Wang asked at this time.
Qi Jiguang said: "Over the years, I have been transferred to civil service and have not interfered with their affairs in order to avoid suspicion. But now that I think about it, some relationships are unavoidable. Since they were promoted by me, I have to be responsible to the end." ! Otherwise, I will be sorry to both the court and their families."
At this time, Mrs. Wang put her hands on Qi Jiguang's shoulders and said with a smile: "Then go ahead and do it. Anyway, your sons will no longer join the martial arts, so it's time for you to end this relationship yourself."
Qi Jiguang patted Wang's hand and nodded at the same time.
The next day.
It was a rainy day. Qi Jiguang got up early in the morning and waited for Yin Zhenfeng and others to arrive. He said, "Come with me first."
Yin Zhenfeng and others said yes and followed Qi Jiguang out of the courtyard of the official residence, first entering a private garden.
Yin Zhenfeng couldn't help but ask Qi Jiguang: "Yuanfu, why did you bring us here first?"
"The chief minister's official residence has many secret agents, so I can only bring you here to talk to you first."
"After all, it is no small matter for Fugu to seek mercy from the Holy One!"
Qi Jiguang said.
After hearing this, Yin Zhenfeng did not suspect a fraud, so he followed Qi Jiguang in.
As soon as these people came in, Qi Jiguang asked: "Have you all received the benefits from Hu Song and others?"
After Qi Jiguang asked this question, Yin Zhenfeng and others were immediately surprised.
Gao Jingchao even asked directly: "Yuan Fu doesn't plan to take us to meet the saint?!"
"Let's go! The situation has changed. Today's Yuan Fu is no longer the former Qi Shuai!"
At this time, Yin Zhenfeng also shouted and turned to leave.
But Chen Wenliang and Wang Rulong came with armored soldiers at this time and surrounded them in the court.
Yin Zhenfeng couldn't help but turn around and look at Qi Jiguang: "What does Commander Qi mean?"
Qi Jiguang stood up and took out the imperial letter from his sleeve: "According to the decree, your intentions are evil, so I order you to commit suicide!"
Yin Zhenfeng, Gao Jingchao and others couldn't help but take a few steps back.
(End of chapter)
