Sun Yi, who was sitting aside, kept staring at Fan Yongcheng.
At this time, I heard him say: "Sir, you might as well listen to what is going on. If he is talking nonsense and seeking your attention, have someone call him out directly."
"Yeah, that's fine." Wang Xin nodded.
Sun Yi on the side turned to Fan Yongcheng and said: "Mr. Fan, please tell me what is related to the safety of my Ming Dynasty."
Chen Tong beside him also said: "Since I met my lord, you have been talking about major events related to the safety of the Ming Dynasty, and then you talked about another military disaster. You might as well explain in detail what is going on."
Fan Yongcheng cupped his hands in front of Wang Xin and said: "Sir, the students have received accurate information. The Tiger Character Banner has built a fort on the grassland outside Xinping Fort, and has built more than one fort in the northwest. To the northwest of Datong is Tumut. In Wanhu’s pasture, this move of the tiger-character flag will definitely attract the invasion of King Shunyi, so the students will say that this matter is related to the safety of our Ming Dynasty."
After saying that, he bowed deeply.
Wang Xinyi frowned when he heard this.
If this incident is true, it can be said to be a major event that breaks the sky and breaks the stability of Ming Dynasty and Tumut for many years.
Sun Yi looked at Fan Yongcheng solemnly and said, "You can't talk nonsense about this kind of thing. If you make a mistake, you will lose your head."
"Of course the students are not talking nonsense. If you don't believe it, send someone to take a look outside Xinping Fort and you will know." Fan Yongcheng said with a serious face.
It is true that the Tiger Character Banner built a fort on the grassland, otherwise he would not have come to Yanghewei with this news.
Chen Tong said hesitantly: "Why is there no movement in Datong Fucheng about such a big matter? If it is true, there should be news."
"It's not that the officials in Datong Fucheng don't know about this, but they are pretending to be confused and don't want to provoke the Tiger Flag." Fan Yongcheng showed a bit of ridicule on his face.
The military officials in Datong knew clearly that the Tiger Character Banner was building forts on the grassland, but they all pretended to be deaf and dumb. This is why he came to see Wang Xinyi.
He knew in his heart that Wang Xinyi was defeated in Maicheng during the year he served in Datong. Not only did he not get much benefit, but he offended many local officials, and even some people in the court were offended by him.
Even if Wang Xinyi can stay in the Metropolitan Procuratorate this time after returning to the capital, he will be ostracized by his colleagues.
He believed that as long as Wang Xinyi was not willing to be a seventh-grade censor for the rest of his life, he would definitely use the tiger-shaped flag to build a fortress on the grassland.
Because this is Wang Xinyi's only chance to turn around.
Wang Xin, who was sitting in his seat, looked thoughtful and tapped his fingers on the table. After a long time, he said to Chen Tong: "Mr. Chen, could you please go to Datong Fucheng to inquire and see if the Tiger Flag is really being built on the grassland?" Castle."
He already believed in his heart that Fan Yongcheng was telling the truth, but he still felt uneasy unless he confirmed it himself.
Chen Tong hesitated for a moment and said, "If the students go to Datong Fucheng, it will be difficult to come back within a day or two. I'm afraid it will delay the adults' return to Beijing."
"Don't worry, I can return to Beijing a few days later." Wang Xinyi said.
The tiger-character flag incident was an opportunity for him. If he could take this opportunity to overturn the officialdom of Datong, even if he could not be promoted to censor of Qiandu after returning to Beijing, he would at least be able to join the Sixth Ministry as a Yuanwailang.
Seeing that his boss was determined to find out about the Tiger Flag building a fort on the grassland, Chen Tong said: "As soon as the student returns home, he will arrange for someone to go to Datong Fucheng together. He will definitely find out the authenticity of this matter for you."
Wang Xin nodded.
Fan Yongcheng, who was standing below, knew that the matter was over. 16
As long as Wang Xinyi gets evidence that the Tiger Character Flag is building a fort on the grassland, he will definitely report it to the court, and King Tumot Shunyi will also take action against the Tiger Character Flag. Under attack from both sides, he does not believe that the Tiger Character Flag will not fall. .
Once the Tiger Flag falls, not only can he avenge his brother, but he can also restore Fan Kee to its former size, and he may even have the opportunity to go one step further and replace the Tiger Flag.
Wang Xinyi looked at Fan Yongcheng again and said, "If this is really what you said, I will ask for a reward for you."
"The student has thanked you, sir." Fan Yongcheng bowed deeply to Wang Xinyi, and then said, "The student did all this for the sake of the stability of the Ming Dynasty. He doesn't care about any reward. It's just that the student is worried that the tiger-character flag's move will offend Shunyi. The king went south, and the people of Ming Dynasty suffered military disasters."
Wang Xinyi's face turned cold and he said: "If the Mongolian army really invades because of the tiger-shaped flag, I will definitely report to the court and request that the traitor be killed."
Fan Yongcheng hesitated for a moment, and finally said hesitantly: "When the students were in Zhangjiakou, some people who came back from the grassland brought back news that King Shunyi was preparing to send troops to Datong because of the construction of a fort with the Tiger Flag."
Wang Xin glanced at him.
The Fan family has been operating in Zhangjiakou for many years. He believes that the news about King Shunyi going south must have been obtained by the Fan family themselves. As for the news that he got from others, it is just an excuse.
Sun Yi said: "Sir, if King Shunyi really leads his troops south, it will be a disaster for Datong, and we must take precautions in advance."
"I know what I know." Wang Xinyi said something, and then said to Fan Yongcheng, "Mr. Fan, you can find a place to stay in Yanghewei for the next two days. When I find out that the Tiger Flag is indeed on the grassland, Regarding the construction of the fort, you will go to the capital with me."
"Students must obey your master's instructions." Fan Yongcheng bowed and said.
Fan Yongcheng understood that if he went to Beijing with Wang Xinyi, the Fan family would be completely tied to Wang Xinyi, but now the Fan family has no better choice. As long as the tiger-character flag does not fall, the Fan family will have no future.
Wang Xin picked up the tureen, used the lid to stir the tea inside, and said, "Mr. Fan has worked hard all the way, why not go back and rest first."
An eviction order was issued.
Fan Yongcheng said hurriedly: "The students came here this time and brought several boxes of local specialties. I hope you will accept them."
Wang Xin had known through Chen Tong that Fan Yongcheng had brought several wooden boxes. Now that Fan Yongcheng was going to give these wooden boxes to him in the name of local specialties, this made him look a little happy.
Then, he said to Sun Yi: "Mr. Sun, please go with Mr. Fan and collect those boxes of local specialties."
Sun Yi stood up, raised his hand and made an inviting gesture toward the door, and said, "Please, Mr. Fan!"
"Mr. Sun, please." Fan Yongcheng didn't dare to take the big shot and raised his hand to signal the other party to go first.
The two people walked out of the house together.
Wang Xinyi turned to Chen Tong and said: "You have also heard that King Shunyi will lead his army south soon, leaving us not much time. You immediately set off to Datong Fucheng and find a way to get the tiger-character flag to build a pier. Evidence from the fort.”
"It is a good thing for you, my lord, that the Mongols are going south." Chen Tong said, "If more people die, my lord, you will report it to me and the court will take it more seriously."
Wang Xin waved his hands one by one and said: "Of course I know that it will be beneficial to me if the Mongols kill more people of the Ming Dynasty, but I am worried that once the Mongols invade, it will be difficult for us to leave Datong, so I The official has to return to the capital before the Mongols invade, and I will wait until the Mongols massacre a large number of people before submitting the memorial."
"Your Majesty, thank you." Chen Tong cupped his hands in admiration.
Wang Xinyi stroked his beard with his hand proudly and said with a smile: "Okay, you should leave early!"
"Yes, student, please leave." Chen Tong stood up and exited the room.
