"The Duke of Chengguo surrendered to the enemy, and the Confucius family was guilty of the crime... So, according to what was said in the Ming Dynasty Daily, the Kong family may have surrendered to the enemy!"
"It's possible. It's certain. Didn't you see that Zhu Chunchen called the name of Kong Xingxie, the holy son of the Confucius family, before he died? This means there is collusion between the two!"
"Traitor, I am the biggest traitor of the Han people. That couplet is so accurate. I don't even know what shame is!"
"You are so ambitious, you are so ambitious. Why would the majestic Confucius family do such a thing!"
"Why, this is easy to explain. During the Song Dynasty, the Kong family continued to improve the status and treatment of Yanshenggong. A large number of people from the Kong family entered official careers by virtue of their status as descendants of saints.
In the Song Dynasty, there were several disciples of the Confucius family who became academicians in the Zizheng Palace, advised senior officials, and signed letters to serve in the Privy Council;
In the Yuan Dynasty, Yuan Chengzong succeeded to the throne, and the title of Yanshenggong, which had been vacant for forty years, was once again granted. Disciples of the Confucius family had priority in serving as academic officials in various places...
But in this dynasty, Taizu directly changed the hereditary Qufu County magistrate to a secular system, and did not allow disciples of the Confucius family to serve as officials.
Even if Yanshenggong is a first-class official, he is just a decoration as the head of the civil servants in the dynasty. Jiannu promulgated three major laws to favor the Han people, and the court is increasingly... you know,
The Kong family is a strong family and the dynasty is running smoothly. This is their routine to find a new family, but they didn't expect to be noticed in advance. "
"The edict of sinners is really sinister. If His Majesty had really issued the edict of sinners, the slave cavalry might have been trapped in Beijing by now. How could we still be chatting here?"
"Impossible, absolutely impossible. How could the Confucius family be collaborating with the enemy? I don't believe it unless the court comes up with more evidence!"
"Is it possible that the imperial court is suppressing the Confucius family?"
"The evidence is conclusive. If there is anything else to quibble with, it depends on how the Confucius Mansion responds!"
"Haha, the Kong family will say that Kong Xingxie made the decision privately. Duke Yansheng didn't know about it and has nothing to do with the Confucius family. If Kong Xingxie is killed and the Confucius family is saved, this deal is a good deal!"
"It's possible. I don't know how the imperial court will deal with the Confucius Mansion. I heard that people have been sent to the Confucius Mansion to question it. I really want to go to Qufu to see it!"
…
The whole city of Beijing was talking about it, and the news spread to the surrounding areas of Beijing.
Amid the discussion among the people, Zhou Yuji led more than a hundred cavalry across the Surabaya River, and the team stopped by the river.
"Master Commander, according to the map, there is a horse-drawn post in East Sishui on the road ahead. After passing the post, we will reach Qufu County more than thirty miles ahead."
Zhou Yuji looked at the sky and said softly: "Go to the inn to borrow a place to cook. After we have eaten, we will go to Qufu to work."
After saying that, he clamped the horses and the team slowly moved forward.
East Surabaya Mayi is a transit place for waterways in Qufu. With Qufu being there, there are a lot of people passing by. The dispatch of a troop of more than a hundred cavalry made passers-by curious.
There is not much requirement for food for Zhou Yuji and others, as long as they can fill their stomachs.
Half an hour later, more than a hundred cavalrymen left the inn with billowing smoke and dust.
"I'm afraid something big is going to happen!"
The postmen who can serve in this inn have seen too many merchants traveling from north to south. Although they don't know what this team does, they can tell that something big is going to happen.
"Whatever, the Confucius Mansion is here in Qufu County, and they will hold up the sky if it falls. Let's do whatever we need to do!"
"What if it has anything to do with Qufu? Remember that popular couplet!"
"What the hell are you doing? It's not the first time they've done it!"
…
For Zhou Yuji and others, it only takes half an hour to travel more than thirty miles while preserving the strength of their horses.
Although Qufu is a county town, its scale is no less than that of a state town because of the presence of Confucius Mansion.
In front of the north gate of Qufu County, more than a dozen police guards looked at the hundreds of riders rolling in. Although they were a little surprised, they were not frightened at all, because the Kongfu was in the city, which was their confidence.
"It is forbidden to ride horses in Qufu City!"
Listening to the angry shouts, a cold light flashed in Zhou Yuji's eyes. The Kong family in Qufu was indeed acting like a local emperor.
The deputy immediately threw out a token: "Jinyiwei is on duty, get out of the way!"
"You can do the work, dismount..."
"drive!"
Zhou Yuji clamped the war horse between his legs and rushed over. The riders behind him also followed suit. This scene really shocked the people waiting to enter the city on the roadside.
In this three-thirds of an acre of land in Qufu, if you dare to do this, you are simply seeking death.
These people obviously came with bad intentions. Someone was trying to get officials from the Kong family and Qufu, so they naturally wanted to see the excitement.
After arriving at the county government office, Zhou Yuji waved his hand: "Surround the Qufu County government office and no one is allowed to enter or exit!"
"Let the county magistrate Kong Yanxiang come out to receive the order!"
Seeing the posture, the officials at the county government office immediately rushed into the county government office.
After waiting for a full quarter of an hour, a somewhat stout middle-aged man hurriedly walked out. His clothes were still a little disheveled, but his face showed no trace of worry.
"Kong Yanxiang, the magistrate of Qufu County, has received the order. I respectfully wish your majesty to pay your respects!"
"The Emperor, who was entrusted by heaven, said: After reports from the people and a thorough investigation by the Jinyi Guards, Qufu County Magistrate Kong Yanxiang has been in office for ten years. He does not ask about county affairs, deceives superiors and subordinates... He is removed from the post of county magistrate, his family property is confiscated, and his weapons are sent to Beijing! "
After Zhou Yuji finished reading the imperial edict, two sergeants just drove out a prison car from the county government office.
The creaking sound of the prison van woke up Kong Yuanxiang, who was kneeling on the ground. Kong Yanxiang stood up suddenly and glared angrily.
"I am a disciple of the Confucius Mansion. I am the magistrate of Qufu County. Appointment and dismissal are all decided by the Confucius Mansion and submitted to the Ministry of Civil Affairs for record. This..."
"Come, please inform Duke Yan immediately!"
…
Looking at Kong Yanxiang who was like a mad dog, Zhou Yuji's eyes became even colder: "Noisy!"
Snapped……
thump……
puff……
A sergeant from Tengxiang's left guard took a few steps forward and slapped Kong Yanxiang on the right side of his face. The huge force knocked Kong Yanxiang to the ground.
Then several bloody teeth spurted out, and the right side of his face was swollen.
But before he could react, two sergeants stepped forward and lifted him up like a chicken.
Two black shadows enlarged in his eyes, and as two sounds of "dong-dong" sounded, a huge pressure came. If the sergeant hadn't lifted him, he would have collapsed to the ground.
At the same time, a pair of shackles wrapped around both of his feet. The cold breath of the shackles was particularly refreshing in this hot summer.
"stop!"
A loud shout came from the distance, and the onlookers looked back, their expressions changed dramatically, and they instantly retreated several feet away.
But the sergeants didn't seem to hear the shouts at all, and without any pause in their movements, Kong Yanxiang's body rose into the air and was thrown into the prison car, which made the prison car shake.
The whole process is simple, rough and clean.
The owner who was shouting loudly in the distance also arrived in front of the prison car. Listening to Kong Yanxiang's screams, the people on the horse glared at Zhou Yuji.
"I told you to stop, didn't you hear me?"
