"Open the city gate immediately, and after burning incense, if you don't open the city gate, you will be punished as a crime of treason." A court soldier wearing iron armor shouted at the gate of Qufu City.
If it had been in the past, with the reaction speed of the guards at Qufu City Gate, it would have been impossible to close the city gate before the army arrived.
But it is different now. The imperial army has undergone strict training. In addition, in order to avoid the leakage of information, Zhu Youjian did not give orders to the guards in Qufu.
In addition, the court has orders.
The army is not allowed to run near the city gate except in times of war.
As a result, when the army arrived at the city gate, the soldiers at the city gate blocked the city gate.
"You put the marching orders in the basket below. After we check that they are correct, we should open the city gate."
Military discipline is as high as a mountain.
Because military discipline was loose in the past, the people near the military garrison were often bullied by the soldiers.
After Zhu Youjian ascended the throne, in addition to strengthening training and allowing soldiers to do more work for the people, he also repeatedly asked the army to pay attention to military discipline.
The imperial court stipulated that non-local troops entering the city must have a mission letter and a permit granted by His Majesty.
If it is a confidential (urgent) mission, there will also be a confidentiality letter (urgent order) granted by His Majesty.
Without a mission letter and a permit, even if Zhu Youjian comes in person, the army cannot enter the city. It is even said to be an imperial edict that has not yet been tested.
"This is the mission statement, license, and confidentiality document for this mission. Take a look." The officer leading the team did not bother the defenders. Instead, he honestly took out three certificates from his arms.
"Go and invite Liu Baihu over to identify the authenticity." The garrison general on the city said.
Mission letters and licenses, confidentiality letters and expedited orders, etc., are of great significance as representatives of the military.
Therefore, anti-counterfeiting work cannot be sloppy.
During non-war times, the imperial court would update an edition every year. Just in case someone deciphers it.
"Military order!" Liu Baihu on the city wall shouted after checking the three certificates.
"The family of Confucius and Saints should be loyal to the emperor, patriotic, and aboveboard."
"The home of Confucius should not harbor filth and evil! Open the city gates." Following Liu Baihu's order, with a creaking sound, the city gates of Qufu were opened.
Then the army left a small team to guard the city gate, and the rest quickly surrounded the space.
"Who are you? You don't know this is the Kong family, but you dare to lead troops here. Believe it or not, I will ask the censor to take a copy of you later."
At the gate of the Confucius Mansion, in front of two mighty stone lions, a servant of the Confucius family arrogantly pointed at the soldiers surrounding him and said.
The 7th grade official in front of the prime minister's door.
As the first aristocratic family in the Ming Dynasty, although he is not the prime minister, his power is not small.
Especially in the Kong family's base camp, the power is unparalleled.
In Qufu,
The words of a young master of the Kong family are more effective than the imperial edict issued by the emperor.
Since then, the servant has naturally become arrogant.
Of course, this kind of arrogance is only directed at those who have no power.
If someone has status, or if barbarians occupy this place, the servants of the Kong family will still be quite polite.
"Go away" Bai Hu, who was leading the team, whipped the opponent directly.
Then he shouted: "We are under the orders of His Majesty and Master Kong Sheng to clean up those people in the Kong family who have human faces and animal hearts. You, a little servant, dare to stop me. I'm afraid you don't know that the law cannot be insulted!"
According to Ming Dynasty law, anyone who insults a soldier will be punished by ten canes regardless of age, status, or gender. "
"Come on, drag me down and follow the law."
"Sir, I know I was wrong, please forgive me..."
"Pah, pah, pah." Before the other party could finish speaking, the military stick as thick as an arm fell down.
"After entering the Kong family, gather all the Kong family members together. Do not touch the Kong family's things at will, and do not attack the Kong family members at will. Anyone who disobeys the order will be executed." General Zhu, who led the team, said.
Although Zhu Youjian wants to clean up the Kong family, the Kong family has existed for thousands of years after all.
As the only family in China that has lasted for thousands of years.
As a family of saints in the hearts of scholars all over the world.
Although many of the Kong family's behaviors are despicable.
But Zhu Youjian also had to deal with it carefully.
The army that raids homes and does not clean up the Kong family must ensure that they are civilized troops.
We can't wait until the borers in the Kong family are cleared away. The Kong family is like bandits crossing the border. How can this happen?
I am here to clean up the borers in the Kong family on His Majesty's orders. If after the cleaning is done, there will be violent law enforcement, wouldn't it bring disgrace to His Majesty's face?
You must know how bad those scholars are. For the sake of profit, you can let out any stinky fart.
"I have the order." All the soldiers shouted in unison.
Two hours later, the Kong family in Qufu were all gathered at the gate of Qufu City.
The faces of many Kong family members were full of anger.
After all, someone had a gun pressed against his head and his pants were wet from fear.
He was also gathered together and watched by everyone, and his face didn't get better.
"How come you don't know how to favor the young over the old? Hurry up and give chairs to those who are in grade and those with children." General Zhu said with a slightly embarrassed expression on the tower.
Respecting the elderly and caring for the young is a traditional virtue of the Chinese nation. It seems that these soldiers need to strengthen their ideological and moral construction.
"My lord, do you know what mistake our Kong family has made that warrants such treatment?" said an older Kong family man.
The voice was full of dissatisfaction, but also tinged with fear and uneasiness.
For thousands of years, no matter whether it was the rise and fall of dynasties or natural or man-made disasters, no one had ever dared to treat the Kong family like this.
Although Chongzhen's son was dissatisfied with the Kong family and suppressed the Kong family's influence everywhere, he probably didn't have the guts to treat the Kong family like this.
"Where is Kong Changshun?"
"Where is Kong Zhiyue?"
"Where is Kong Pengtuan?"
"Where is Kong Andao?"
"Where is Kong Jianzi?"
....
General Zhu ignored the other party and instead shouted to the people below from the city wall.
Then a square formation composed of 100 soldiers relayed General Zhu's words in unison.
The sound was like thunder, instantly overwhelming the chattering crowd outside the city.
net!
The open space outside the city suddenly became quiet.
The Kong family has been prosperous for thousands of years. The total number of clan members is over one million, but only a little over 10,000 people are eligible to live in Qufu. Plus the Kong family’s wives, concubines, servants, maids, etc., the total number is enough A total of nearly 50,000 people.
Of course, not everyone is qualified to be pulled out. The wives, concubines, young ladies, young masters under ten years old, unidentified old men over 60 years old, ordinary servants and maids with no power are all being pulled out. Stayed at home.
But even so, nearly 5,000 Kong family members were established under the city.
In addition to the surrounding onlookers who heard the news and came to watch the excitement, there were now nearly 30,000 people outside Qufu City.
Under normal circumstances, it is impossible for 30,000 people to give orders quietly, but now it is indeed strangely quiet.
