The eunuch Yang Guorui looked at Fan Wencheng with a half-smile.
It was such a big deal that the envoy was attacked by assassins. Even though he had never left the palace, someone had already conveyed the news to him.
And he knows the truth about this matter better than most people in Nanjing.
"Mr. Fan, are you sure it was tiger thieves who attacked you at night?" the eunuch Yang Guorui asked.
Fan Wencheng's heart trembled when he heard this.
The first reaction was that Eunuch Yang in front of him knew the truth.
However, his expression changed and he said: "It is an ironclad fact that the tiger thief sent assassins to attack and kill my envoy. If Eunuch Yang doesn't believe it, you can send someone to investigate and see if my Qing warriors were killed."
No matter whether the other party really knows the truth or not, he insists that it was the tiger character flag that harmed him.
Even if he guesses that the other party knows that he is talking, he must not change his story. If he himself does not believe the so-called truth, how can he make others believe it.
"An envoy has been assassinated. Our family will naturally send people to investigate such a big matter." The eunuch Yang Guorui said in a slow tone, "Mr. Fan can rest assured on this point. The Ming Dynasty will never let the injured person suffer."
After hearing this, Fan Wencheng immediately bowed deeply again and said gratefully: "My envoy would like to thank Eunuch Yang in advance."
With the words "tiger thief", he already knew that the Eunuch Yang in front of him did not like the tiger-character flag. With the following sentence of "Don't let the injured people suffer," he immediately understood that regarding the assassination of the envoy, this Eunuch Yang was standing with the Qing Dynasty. Over here.
Thinking further, it shows that Eunuch Yang is someone who opposes the peace talks between Ming Dynasty and Huzi Banner.
"You don't need to thank our family. You are envoys from other countries. Our family cannot bear to see envoys from other countries being bullied in the Ming Dynasty." The great eunuch Yang Guorui said in a calm tone.
Fan Wencheng raised his hands and complimented: "The Ming Dynasty has an auxiliary minister like you, Eunuch Yang, who is devoted to the public affairs. The Northern Expedition will definitely succeed in pacifying the rebellious ministers and traitors, and restore the Ming Dynasty to a peaceful and prosperous era of clear rivers and clear seas."
"Okay, there is no need to flatter this disabled person in our family here. You can go back first. Our family will send someone to resolve your matter as soon as possible. Don't worry too much." The eunuch Yang Guorui issued an eviction order.
Although he hated the Tiger Flag, he had no favorable impression of the Qing Dynasty. When he helped Fan Wencheng, he just wanted to join forces with the Qing to deal with the Tiger Flag. At the same time, he did not want the Ming Dynasty to negotiate peace with the Tiger Flag.
Fan Wencheng saluted and said, "I will not disturb Eunuch Yang anymore. I will take my leave."
The big eunuch Yang Guorui didn't speak, and the little eunuch on the side stepped forward and took Fan Wencheng away.
Fan Wencheng naturally couldn't get out of the palace without anyone to take him with him, so the little eunuch sent Fan Wencheng all the way out of the palace before returning.
"Send them away!" The eunuch Yang Guorui held a pipe in his hand and was pressing tobacco into it.
The little eunuch replied respectfully: "My child has already sent Mr. Fan out of the palace. When he came back, he asked my child to bring back two boxes, saying that they were filial piety to you, my godfather."
"He's serious about it."
The great eunuch Yang Guorui lit his tobacco and took a deep breath, then slowly exhaled some white smoke from his mouth.
The little eunuch secretly touched something in his sleeve and said, "Godfather, do you think you would like me to go to Yingtian Mansion and ask about the assassination of the envoy?"
After receiving the benefits, he was too embarrassed to do anything.
"What are you doing in Yingtian Mansion?" Eunuch Yan, the great eunuch, picked up the tea on the table and took a sip, then said immediately, "Let the Jin Yiwei arrest people. They dare to assassinate envoys in the capital. It is simply lawless. Arrest the people into the Zhenfusi Yamen. go."
The little eunuch who heard this asked hesitantly: "Who are you going to arrest?"
Today, he has been by Yang Guorui's side, so he naturally knows who is the assassinated party and who is the thief. Catch the thief.
"No need to ask. Only the party who was assassinated will have casualties. The one who has no casualties will naturally be the one who sent the assassins." The great eunuch Yang Guorui frowned.
Some are dissatisfied that his godson is too stupid.
"My child understands, my child will go and make arrangements now." After receiving the order, the little eunuch turned around and prepared to send the order to the Jin Yiwei.
However, before he could take two steps, he heard the great eunuch Yang Guorui say: "We remember that the guy who brought back the blood edict of the Supreme Emperor must be from Jin Yiwei, so let him go this time."
The little eunuch responded and then walked out of the room.
Jinyiwei is originally the royal eagle dog. Even when the apocalypse occurs, he can still fulfill some of the will of the apocalypse.
After Chongzhen ascended the throne, because before he ascended the throne, he saw Wei Zhongxian instructing the Jin Yiwei to arrest many honest ministers in the court, causing these ministers to die tragically in the prison of Zhenfusi.
In addition, he was indoctrinated by many civil servants around him, which made him hate the Jin Yiwei very much. Therefore, after he ascended the throne, he took the initiative to weaken the power of the Jin Yiwei. As a result, the Jin Yiwei had to keep his tail between his legs in the capital, and even the commander of the Jin Yiwei had to keep a low profile.
Now that the northern capital has fallen, the center of power of the Ming Dynasty has moved to the southern capital, and the Jin Yiwei has been activated again from Yang Guorui.
As an eunuch, Yang Guorui would naturally not suppress the Jin Yiwei, especially the young emperor. As the eunuch in charge of the Nandu Palace, he needed a force to compete with the outer court, and the Jin Yiwei became the best sword in his hand.
Jin Yiwei quickly received the order to arrest people.
Because of special instructions, the Jinyiwei leading the team was the deputy Qianhu named Xu.
He was originally a member of the Jin Yiwei Hundred Households, but because he brought back the blood edict of the Supreme Emperor, he was promoted to the rank of Deputy Thousand Households of the Jin Yiwei Guard.
Deputy Xu Qianhu came out of the Zhenfusi Yamen with one general flag and two small flag guards.
The residence of the Tiger Flag envoy team outside the post house may not be known to ordinary people, but it is not a secret in the eyes of Jin Yiwei.
Just when Hong Chengchou and others moved into the courtyard, they were already recorded by the Jin Yiwei who were following them secretly.
"Get out of the way, get out of the way, Jinyiwei is on duty." The general flag next to Deputy Xu Qianhu drove away the pedestrians on the street.
Deputy Xu Qianhu rode a horse in front, while two teams of Jin Yiwei with small flags followed behind at a trot on two legs.
Jin Yiwei has never been a positive figure in the hearts of the people.
Even without the Jin Yiwei Baihu driving away the passers-by, ordinary people would stay away after seeing the Jin Yiwei.
It didn't take long for Deputy Xu Qianhu to lead his people outside the courtyard gate where the Tiger Flag envoy team was.
"Go and call the door." Deputy Xu Qianhu ordered.
A small flag officer of the Imperial Guard stepped forward, raised his hand and knocked hard on the door, shouting loudly toward the yard: "Open the door, open the door."
Although the gate of the courtyard is closed, there are guards with tiger flags in the courtyard.
As soon as the courtyard door rang, several guards in the courtyard cast their eyes in the direction of the courtyard door.
At the same time, some guards ran to the backyard to report the news.
Soon, Yang Jiachen rushed over with two guards.
At this time, the courtyard door was still being knocked hard, and faint shouts and curses could be heard coming in.
"Open the door." Yang Jiachen said to a guard on the side.
(End of chapter)
