"You, you...you are so cruel!"
Wang Chengyin's face was ashen and he was trembling while speaking.
If Chongzhen really dared to be so decisive, then all their plans would be in vain.
"Where do you have the nerve to say that I am ruthless? No matter how ruthless I am, can I be as ruthless as you? Have I killed so many innocent people for my own selfishness?"
"I'm cruel, you forced me to do that!"
Chongzhen sneered: "Wang Chengyin, tell me about the caravan you protected, the people behind it, and the evidence of the transaction, and I will give you a good pleasure!"
"Delusion, if you make friends, you will die, if you don't, you will die. Even if you can solve the problem, you will still be in chaos for a while, hahaha..."
Looking at Wang Chengyin who was laughing wildly, Chongzhen was not angry and said: "Tan Yao, he will be left to you, no matter what the means, I want to know everything he knows before tonight."
"I obey the decree!"
After Tan Yao finished speaking, he turned around and looked at Wang Chengyin with a hideous smile on his lips. With a wave of his hand, four Jinyi guards came in from the outside and escorted Wang Chengyin out.
"Child Chongzhen, even if I become a ghost, I still want to see how you can support the Ming Dynasty..."
boom!
Tan Yao slapped him away.
In the lobby, apart from Chongzhen and other people from the imperial court, the only two people left kneeling on the ground were Guo Zhicong, the governor of Xuanfu, and Ma Luosheng, the commander of Wandu.
At this moment, both of them were trembling, and their eyes were filled with horror.
In the conversation between the emperor and Wang Chengyin, although they were not mentioned, every sentence was inseparable from the two.
Xuanfu was the only place in the Ming Dynasty, apart from Liaodong, that did not have a Department of Acceptance and Prosecution, a Department of Punishment, and a Department of Prosecution. There was only one Department of Command and Envoy.
After the Civil War, the governor of Xuanfu began to make joint decisions with the commander-in-chief on all matters of Xuanfu. Although the governor of Xuanfu controlled the two, it was just an appearance.
Now that the commander-in-chief of Xuanfu has done such a heinous thing, he cannot escape the responsibility of the governor's negligence.
As the commander of the Xuanfu area, Ma Quan was also responsible for Wang Chengyin's negligence in killing people and intercepting the caravan.
Chongzhen looked at the two of them and said in a deep voice: "Come here, please go to the next room to rest. No one is allowed to see you without my permission!"
The two of them breathed a sigh of relief, bowed to Chongzhen, and exited the lobby. Now is not the time to deal with them.
The lobby became quiet again. After waiting for a while, Han Huang said softly: "Your Majesty, are the countermeasures you just mentioned too drastic? If we guessed wrong..."
Chongzhen's eyes narrowed and he said coldly: "Do you have a better way? Since ancient times, rumors have been endless, and your tongue is as soft as a knife. Don't you understand this truth?"
Han Huang shook his head, hesitated and continued: "It doesn't matter if the caravan and the people are dealt with this way, but the Mongolian Monan tribes are fighting on two fronts, which is too much pressure for the Ming Dynasty!"
"Mr. Hange, Jiannu is probably contacting the Mobei tribes in Mongolia, and then attacking Chahar and other tribes.
If they want to use this road to attack the Ming Dynasty, they must subdue the tribes in Mobei. It is estimated that the tribes in Mobei may have heard the news at this time.
If they want to attack us, then consider whether they can withstand the consequences of being attacked from both sides.
Besides, besides us, the Tumut tribe also has many enemies. If both sides suffer, it will be difficult for them.
Therefore, I believe that although the Tumote tribe is angry, they should not dare to take action. At most, they are bluffing.
We have a tougher attitude, and the final result is to return the supplies of the plundered caravan to them, and we have nothing less.
But the premise is that there will be no big changes in Xuanfu Town! "
PS: Tumut is the tribe of Borjijin Anda, the initiator of the Zhangjiakou Mutual Market. The Anda Khan I mentioned earlier was just a great khan of the Tumut tribe. Anda is not a tribe, but a person's name.
"What Marquis Zhongzhen said is absolutely true. As long as the fortune teller Khan of the Tumote tribe was not stupid, he would not have made the decision to leave the army.
We have the Great Wall to defend us, and the Tumut troops are tired from the long journey, waiting for work. Even though their cavalry is powerful, they can't wear us down! "
"It's better to be more drastic and take the opportunity to rectify the military affairs of Xuanfu."
"in this way……"
While Hou Yu was still waiting to analyze something, there were rapid footsteps outside the door.
After a while, two veteran generals entered the hall and immediately saluted: "Your Majesty, I am here to see you!"
"Hou Gongji, the deputy commander-in-chief of Chenxuan Mansion, is here to see your majesty!"
"Get up and talk!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After the two stood up, they immediately said: "Your Majesty, Xuanfu has seven generals, three guerrillas, two officers in the camp, thirty-one guards, and two guards, a total of forty-five people.
According to the results of Jin Yiwei's investigation, Chen and Deputy General Hou found that all the twenty-six people they contacted were willing to redeem themselves and make meritorious deeds. "
"good!"
Chongzhen slammed the table with a hint of joy on his face.
Naturally, he would not fight an unprepared battle. Ever since he learned about Wang Chengyin, the commander-in-chief of the Xuanfu, he had ordered the Jinyi Guards to thoroughly investigate the generals above my garrison of the Xuanfu, and at the same time asked Man Gui to contact him secretly.
Mangui was on the defensive for thirteen or four years in the Xuanfu army. He was good at horseback riding and archery, and was brave in combat. He was later transferred to Liaodong and made great military exploits.
When he was in Xuanfu, his subordinates, colleagues, superiors, etc. also received some promotions. He served as various Qianhu, garrison, and general officers in Xuanfu. It was better for him to persuade them.
As for Hou Gongji, the deputy commander-in-chief of the Xuanfu, he is also a hereditary general. His father, Hou Shilu, is the current commander-in-chief of Shanhaiguan and is also a trustworthy person.
As long as most of the generals above the defense level are fine, then the foundation of Xuanfu will be fine.
Even if he wanted to leave the Xuan Mansion, there would be no trouble if there were 15,000 Tiger Guards from the Nine Guards of the Forbidden Army.
"Your Majesty, when I left Yongning, I had secretly informed Wang Yongzhi, the commander-in-chief of Zhenbiancheng on the Jizhou defense line, asking him to keep a close eye on the Mongolian tribes.
Yongning still has Chen's deputy, so there won't be any problems in a short time. "
The smile on Chongzhen's face deepened: "Hou Aiqing, I will remember your contribution to the Xuanfu this time and help Mangui well. I will not treat you badly!"
"It is the duty of a minister to share His Majesty's worries. What's more, if such a vicious thing happened to our Xuanfu, I cannot shirk my responsibility!"
"good!"
Chongzhen was very satisfied with Hou Gongji's attitude, and secretly sighed that hereditary is better than hereditary, and selection is better than selection. Coexistence is the right way.
After listening to the reports from Man Gui and Hou Gongji, Chongzhen stood up and stared at everyone.
"Everyone, we cannot take chances and expect that Wang Chengyin will deceive us. Instead of sitting back and waiting for death, it is better to take the initiative and seize the initiative in our own hands!"
"Hou Xiu, please send an order to the generals above the garrison in Xuanfu Town to meet me at the general station at the Xuanfu campus at noon tomorrow. After receiving the order, we will set off immediately, and we are not allowed to contact anyone along the way!"
"I accept the decree!"
After Hou Yu saluted, he immediately left to make arrangements.
PS: Although the defense line of Xuanfu Town is a thousand miles long, the defense line is in an arc. Yongning in the east is more than 240 miles away from Xuanfu, and Pingyuan Fort in the west is about 200 miles away from Xuanfu. It’s time to come up.
After Hou Xi left, Chongzhen looked at Man Gui: "Hou Gongji, please cooperate with Man Gui and take over the guard of Xuanfu City immediately with my handwriting.
Anyone who dares to stop him will be killed without mercy. The Xuanfu can only enter but not leave! "
"Marquis Zhongzhen, immediately led the army to station outside the north gate of Xuanfu City, and paid close attention to the six guards of Xuanfu!
In addition, we sent scouts deep into the grasslands to check the movements of the Mongolian tribes. If there is any unusual movement, report it immediately! "
"When Zhou Yuji comes, he will immediately lead his men to watch over all the officials, merchants, and gentry in Xuanfu City. They will not be allowed to leave the mansion even half a step before noon tomorrow. Anyone who leaves without permission will be killed!"
"Before noon tomorrow, after hearing the sound of drums, everyone will be brought to the general stage. I will hold a trial meeting and announce the method of disposal!"
