The next day, it was bright and clear.
Censor Zhou Dong Yicai and Ge Qing walked towards Jiangdong Gate together, but they saw a crowd of people crowded outside Jiangdong Gate, with businessmen and people making a lot of noise.
When Ge Qing saw this scene, he thought something was going on to deceive the people. He pulled passersby and asked, only to find out that the gate of Jiangdong Gate was not open.
Dong Yicai raised his head and looked at the red sky in the east, and was very confused: "Brother Ge, if I remember correctly, since the restructuring of Emperor Jianwen, the gates of the capital have only been closed for one and a half hours at Chou hour and Yin hour, right?"
Ge Qing grabbed his beard and stood on tiptoes looking in the direction of the city gate: "Yes, according to regulations, this city gate should have been opened a long time ago. Why can't it be closed today?"
Dong Yicai said worriedly: "We handed over the coupons a few days ago. If I go to court late today, I'm afraid I will be punished."
How could Ge Qing not know this truth?
But they had no choice but to live in a cheap place three miles outside Jiangdong Gate because they were from similar financial backgrounds. Although the salary given by Zhu Yunwen was enough to support the family, and there was even some surplus, the surplus was really not enough for a small official like the Yushi to rent in the city for a long time.
??????????????????The two squeezed through the crowd, arrived at the city gate, and explained the situation to the city guard sergeant. However, the city guard sergeant shook his head repeatedly: "The emperor has decreed that the city gate is closed and no one is allowed to leave." No one can come in or out. Please don’t embarrass us and just wait patiently.”
Dong Yicai and Ge Qing looked at each other, full of confusion.
Since Zhu Yunwen came to the throne, the capital has closed its city gates and implemented high martial law only a handful of times, all of which were major events, such as the rebellion of the King of Qi. But the world is peaceful now, and I haven't heard of anything happening. Why did it suddenly close the door?
The capital, the siege.
Those who want to get in cannot get in, and those who want to get out cannot get out.
The Security Bureau searched for Ji Gang all over the city, and even the Imperial Guards of the capital were involved. Portraits with bounties for his capture were posted everywhere, but there was no trace of Ji Gang.
At noon, Zhu Yunwen issued an order to unblock the capital and the search came to an end.
Liu Changge, Xue Xia and others knelt in Wuying Hall and asked for treatment.
Zhu Yunwen did not punish Liu Changge and others, but expressed relief: "You have found out that Ji Gang colluded with the White Lotus Sect. This is already a great achievement. What crime is there? It's just that Ji Gang was not caught. Don't worry, he is not a bird and can fly. Get out of this city wall and step up your search of people passing by, and you will definitely find Ji Gang."
Liu Changge and others thanked him for not punishing him.
Zhu Yunwen thought that Jiegang would have problems and fall down. Judging from his character, he would die sooner or later due to his strong desire for power. Allowing him to enter the security bureau was just "to take what you want, you must give it first." , let him reveal his flaws and kill him famously. But he really failed to live up to expectations and jumped into the pond before the hole was dug.
All right.
Since you are looking for death, then I am the only one to blame.
Escape, where can you escape to?
"Order the Propaganda Bureau to publish the reward in the Jianwen newspaper, and order all parts of the country to search for the chronology. Anyone who provides clues will be rewarded heavily."
Zhu Yunwen issued an order.
The chamberlain was a little confused. This compendium was probably in the capital, but the Jianwen newspaper was distributed throughout the territory. After the capital engraving, multiple editions would be carved and then distributed to the provinces. After that, they would be printed in large quantities and laid out one by one along the inns, prefectures and counties. Remote and extremely wide coverage.
Is it worth publishing it in Jianwen Newspaper for a small outline?
The chamberlain didn't dare to ask, so he had to go and pass the message.
After Tie Xuan from the Ministry of War saw the news published in Jianwen Newspaper, he couldn't help laughing. This was not about arresting Ji Gang. This was clearly to punish Ji Gang to death.
Now everyone in the world knows that there is a man named Ji Gang who has evil intentions, colluded with the White Lotus Sect, and participated in the assassination of the prince. Moreover, the engraving of the portrait is clear and the features are obvious. As long as Ji Gang shows up, he will be discovered. The official document from the sea arrests was followed up, and it was said that the uncles and aunts who were not allowed to sell vegetables would also be involved.
Zhuque Street, Nanmingxuan.
Liu Ming went straight to Qingyou's backyard, holding a Jianwen newspaper in his hand, with a very solemn expression.
There are green lotuses in the small pond, and the white lotus is in bloom.
The sound of the pipa began to sob, then stopped again when the sound of footsteps was heard.
Liu Ming walked straight forward, slapped the Jianwen Newspaper directly on the stone table, and said seriously: "Look, no one in the world knows about Ji Gang now. He has become a hot potato. Once he is exposed, we will all have to die."
Miss Bai put the pipa aside, took the Jianwen newspaper and took a look at it. She couldn't help frowning: "Emperor Jianwen is such a big hand. Because of a Ji Gang, he actually Make it this far.”
Liu Ming gritted his teeth: "Ji Gang can't stay, he must die."
Miss Bai picked up the pipa again and plucked the strings: "Is this your intention, or is it Pangu's?"
Liu Ming snorted coldly: "Of course it's Pangu's intention. Also, you and your sisters can't stay in the capital. You should know that not only are the underworld soldiers like Chu Yun and Lin Yue alive, they have also become the second security bureau , has been doing things for Zhu Yunwen. Once you meet her, you will definitely be exposed. "
"Sister Chu Yun? Haha, I miss them a little. Unfortunately, the road is different. Even if we meet them, they can only be enemies."
Miss Bai sighed.
Liu Ming put his hands on the table, leaned over and said to Miss Bai: "Pangu means to let you leave immediately after dealing with Ji Gang. Once Pangu is arrested, you know how serious the consequences will be."
Miss Bai looked at the angry Liu Ming and said calmly: "You know, I am not from Pangu."
Liu Ming clenched his fist so hard that Jianwen Bao wrinkled up: "Bai Yiyi, are you going to violate the ancient and modern orders?"
Bai Yiyi's hand paused, and her eyes turned cold as she looked at Liu Ming: "If you call this name again, I will kill you. Go back and tell Pangu that I want to see him."
Liu Ming shuddered, as if he had been bitten by a delicate venomous snake. He took a step back and said, "Okay, I will tell Pangu. But the wind is blowing now. Do you want to go out of the city to take shelter?"
Bai Yiyi said lightly: "It doesn't matter, it's right here. The Security Bureau won't find it here."
Liu Ming's face looked a little ugly, but he finally left.
Bai Yiyi sighed softly and looked at the pavilion aside. Ji Gang was there, drunk and unconscious.
This person is indeed useless.
Zhu Yunwen made Ji Gang public at all costs. Whoever uses Ji Gang will be unlucky. As long as his face is exposed, everyone will be implicated.
Damn Zhu Yunwen!
It was not easy to find a useful person, with strong martial arts skills and vicious methods, who could be very useful, but now, he had to give it up!
Busy for a big picture, the result is all in vain. hateful!
The turmoil over Ji Gang did not affect Zhu Yunwen. The cabinet, the Ministry of War, the Governor's Office of the Fifth Army, Liaodong, and Peking generals gathered in Wuying Palace.
The map of Northeast China hangs high, with densely packed text on mountains, rivers, and Weisuo and Jurchen tribes.
Xu Huizu stood in front of the map, holding a bamboo stick in his hand and pointing, with a loud and powerful voice: "It has been nearly three years since the imperial court recruited various Jurchen tribes in Northeast China in the fifth year of Jianwen. In the past three years, Jianzhou Jurchen Aha Chu, Meng Ge Timur and others submitted to the imperial court, and eighty-one large and small tribes including the Haixi Jurchen Wu Yewu and Helan submitted to the capital and paid tribute."
"With the establishment of Helan City Guard, Wuyewu Guard, Yimahushan Guard, Tarum Guard and Asujiang Guard, the line from Tieling to Jinghai is basically under the control of the guard, and there are also officials stationed by the imperial court. To pacify the place, to impart royal teachings, and to adapt to our etiquette and customs, it is no longer a place of restraint, but is actually the place where the imperial court governs."
"In the seventh year of Jianwen, there were frequent civil strife among the Haixi Jurchen tribes, especially the two tribes Hu'erhai and Qianduolun. Although they submitted to the imperial court, they were in trouble for seals. More than ten surrounding tribes suffered misfortune. In order to appease the people, the imperial court established peace In this place, troops left the Songhua River to cover Huerhai and Qianduolun. By April of the eighth year, the four defenses of Yilan, Fuyu, Tongliao, and Hulin were completed. deploy."
"However, since the spring of this year, many Jurchen tribes in Haixi have been hostile to the imperial court and refused to accept the invitation. Moreover, the wild Jurchens and Beishan Jurchens further north have even harmed the envoys. More than ten people including Kongzhou who went to teach died in the Gulu River. . It has become difficult to recruit and appeasement. At present, if we want to completely control the Jurchen tribes in the Northeast, the only way is to use troops. Please increase the troops in the Northeast."
After Zhu Yunwen listened to Xu Huizu's words, he stared at the map of Northeast China and said, "Tie Shangshu, what do you think of the Ministry of War?"
Tie Xuan stepped forward and said cautiously: "Your Majesty, the Ministry of War believes that the Northeast was self-sufficient just two years ago. With the imperial court increasing troops and setting up guard posts several times, food and material supplies mostly rely on sea transportation. If we increase the number of troops, I am afraid that more naval fleets will be needed to participate to ensure logistics. In addition, this year is already the middle of the year. In three months, four months at most, the temperature in the Northeast will drop sharply, the mountains will be blocked by heavy snow, and the roads will be difficult to travel. This year is no longer suitable. Use weapons."
The climate problem is a big problem. The winter in the north is long and the cold is unstoppable. If we march rashly without preparation, many soldiers may freeze to death or get frostbite.
Yang Rong followed up and said: "I think that this year we should still focus on appeasement, or we can give an ultimatum to tell the Haixi and Barbarian Jurchen tribes who live in the land of China to surrender to the imperial court and kneel down to worship the monarch. If not, , they should move out of the Ming Dynasty land."
Zhu Yunwen nodded. Regarding the Jurchen problem in Northeast China, the imperial court used warm water to boil frogs. The water had been boiled for three years, but the frogs were not yet cooked. The reason was that the fire was not strong enough, so they needed to add some firewood and burn them hard. Just a handful will do.
We can't delay it any longer. The Tatars have been a little dishonest recently. They are fighting on the grasslands, integrating various tribes, and their power is growing. Wala is honest, but Wala is not an honest person, but a dormant wolf. Without resolving the Northeast issue, we will never be able to completely let go of the Tatar and Oara problems.
Zhu Yunwen pondered for a long time and looked at Shi Yangcheng, the commander of the Liaodong capital, and others: "If there are still Jurchens who refuse to obey and resist the imperial court until the spring and February of next year, they should be ordered to move. If they don't leave on their own, let the Ming Dynasty help them. move place."
Yang Cheng solemnly accepted the order.
They gave them face and refused to accept the offer again and again. Since they are shameless, don't blame the Ming soldiers for going north.
