Chapter 139: Framed in Public
The White Lotus Sect has a long history, and by the Northern Song Dynasty its power had grown to the point where the emperor was wary of it.
At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, the world was in turmoil, and the Red Turban Army, with the White Lotus Sect as its backbone, was the first to launch an uprising.
After the founding of the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Taizu, who was well aware of the power of the White Lotus Sect, strictly prohibited the White Lotus Sect. During the Taizu and Yongle dynasties that followed, White Lotus Sect riots broke out one after another in various places.
During the Jiajing reign, the White Lotus Sect still caused chaos from time to time.
The most famous one is probably Li Fuda.
Li Fuda's family had believed in the White Lotus Sect for generations. This old man was suppressed for treason during the Zhengde period and fled to Shaanxi on the way to exile. He rebelled again in Shaanxi and even broke through the county town.
Later, the government troops came to suppress the rebellion, and Li Fuda was defeated. This time he fled to Shanxi, changed his name and surname, and through bribery, he became the commander of Taiyuan Guard, successfully turning Shanxi into the base camp of the White Lotus Sect.
"White Lotus Sect?"
Jiang Qingzhi's heart skipped a beat.
To be honest, he was not afraid of open opponents, but he was troubled by this crazy organization hiding in the dark and almost everywhere.
"Yes." Wang Yun said, "My wife was stupid and was tricked into joining the cult. Step by step...she also pulled me in. I wanted to quit, but they threatened me with my wife and children."
"Your wife and children are at home. If you report this to your superiors, will they dare to rush into my Huben Zuowei and kill people?" Yan Xu cursed.
"I have three children." Wang Yun lowered his head.
But all along, everyone thought there were only two.
"I see." Yan Xu scolded, "But you shouldn't be ungrateful!"
"Yes." Wang Yun was speechless.
Jiang Qingzhi knew that this was a serious matter.
The people from the Five Cities Military Department went back to report, and the generals considered how to deal with the matter... It would be best for Jiang Qingzhi to get to the palace before they reported to Emperor Jiajing.
After all, it is taboo to mobilize troops privately!
Jiang Qingzhi stood up and said, "I'll go into the palace now."
"I say," the madam screamed, "Lin Nanning, it was Lin Nanning who presided over this matter."
"Who is this person? Where is he?"
"I only know that he is the counselor who commanded us, and he left just a quarter of an hour before you arrived. As for where he stayed... He always came to the White Crane Tower, so I really don't know where he lives."
Jiang Qingzhi pointed at the madam and said, "Continue to torture her."
The White Lotus Sect!
Jiang Qingzhi thought of the later White Lotus Rebellion and the records of the Ming Dynasty, in which there were records of the White Lotus Rebellion almost every year.
This is a sect whose mission is rebellion.
and!
Jiang Qingzhi thought of a record.
——The White Lotus sect members went deep into the grasslands, bewitched Altan Khan’s army and led them south, gathering information and spying on them…
Lead the way!
Jiang Qingzhi held the hilt of the knife, his eyes showing more coldness.
Yes.
He remembered that Shanxi and Shaanxi were now the bases of the White Lotus Sect, and they were deeply rooted. Shanxi and Shaanxi were close to the grasslands, and the White Lotus Sect had repeatedly failed in its rebellion, so they thought of external aid.
A few years ago, someone from the royal family plotted a rebellion, and the White Lotus Sect got involved in the matter, but it was suppressed before it could happen.
They saw that Altan Khan's army was strong and powerful, so they sent people to collude with him.
After some exchange of glances, the two successfully held hands.
Yes!
Jiang Qingzhi suddenly cursed: "Damn it!"
He remembered that Altan had gone south many times, and almost every time he could see the figure of the White Lotus Sect agitating and their diligence in leading the way.
This sect, which originally set out to overthrow the Mongols, successfully transformed itself into a guiding party for the Mongols.
The Taoist was woken up.
"What's the matter?"
"Someone impeached Chang Wei Bo, saying that he mobilized the army without authorization." Huang Jin said as he helped him dress.
"The army? But the Tiger Guards?"
"Yes."
"What did you say?" Emperor Jiajing got up and got angry, and cursed, "What do you want to do, you idiot?"
"Your Majesty, I..." Huang Jin didn't dare to speak.
"Your Majesty, Lord Chang Wei requests to see you." A eunuch came in.
"Hmm!" Emperor Jiajing woke up.
When he met the Taoist priest, Jiang Qingzhi told him everything.
When talking about the White Lotus Sect, a fierce look flashed in Emperor Jiajing's eyes, "It's this group of traitors again!"
"I interrogated the madam and found out that she was indeed from the White Lotus Sect." Jiang Qingzhi said, "From the time I learned the news to the time I took action, I did not report it to Your Majesty..."
"Has the thing been retrieved?" asked Emperor Jiajing.
"I got it back." Jiang Qingzhi took out the booklet.
Huang Jin took it and handed it to Emperor Jiajing.
"If the White Lotus Sect gets hold of it..." Emperor Jiajing thought of the White Lotus Sect's madness. If it was supplemented by the training method of the Tiger Guard Left Guard...
Just thinking about it, the Taoist felt a chill in his heart.
"You go back now."
"Yes."
Subsequently, Lu Bing, Yan Song and others were summoned.
"The White Lotus Sect is causing trouble in the capital, but the Royal Guards are turning a blind eye. How incompetent!"
Lu Bing lowered his head and said, "Yes."
"Search immediately."
"Yes."
Emperor Jiajing originally wanted to search the entire city, but when he thought about the large population of the capital, he gave up the plan.
"Your Majesty, I heard that there was a large army active in the city today?" Cui Yuan looked clueless.
Emperor Jiajing seemed not to have heard and continued, "Send someone to Shanxi, that's where the White Lotus Sect's lair is, go check it out!"
"Yes." Yan Song accepted the order.
Emperor Jiajing stood up and said coldly: "The ducks know first when the river water warms in spring. Some people say that the White Lotus Sect is that group of ducks. Whenever there is trouble, they will always be the first to cause trouble. It was like this in the Yuan Dynasty. Now it is the Ming Dynasty. Find them for me!"
"Yes."
Everyone bowed their heads.
Emperor Jiajing then looked at Cui Yuan and asked, "What did you just say?"
Cui Yuan shuddered, "I didn't say anything."
Emperor Jiajing looked at him, his anger gradually rising.
Cui Yuan shuddered again, "I am old and talkative."
……
"Your Majesty, no trace of the White Lotus Sect has been found."
The next day, Lu Bing came to report.
"Idiot!" Emperor Jiajing said angrily.
The White Lotus Sect was a thorn in the side of the emperor. If they were not destroyed, Emperor Jiajing would have to sleep with his eyes open at night.
"Your Majesty," someone reported, "Long Wilbur sent someone to report that some clues have been found and they are being investigated."
Emperor Jiajing looked at Lu Bing.
The brother was stunned. "Your Majesty, I think this is just groundless."
Lu Bing and Jiang Qingzhi had been at loggerheads for a long time, and even though he was unsure, Lu Bing had to raise questions.
Back at the Imperial Guard, Lu Bing called Zhu Hao, "Just now Jiang Qingzhi sent someone to report to His Majesty that he had found clues to the White Lotus Sect. What do you do for a living? Trash!" Lu Bing smashed the water cup on Zhu Hao, his face livid, "Your Majesty rewarded Jiang Qingzhi with a ruler, which made him the prince's teacher. Now he is becoming more and more proud, and Your Majesty is becoming more and more indifferent to me. This is an ominous sign!"
Zhu Hao did not dare to evade the question and said, "Commander-in-chief, he is only a prince. He will definitely be a prince in the future. The prince has no influence on the government. Besides, people say that Jiang Qingzhi offended the prince because of this."
"Idiot!" Lu Bing said coldly: "Others may not know, but I know that your majesty is in good health. There is still a long way to go in the future, and who knows what will happen? Jiang Qingzhi has enough time to make the prince dare not look down on him. You must know that the best way to survive is not to be obedient like Yan Song, but... balance!"
There seemed to be flames burning in Lu Bing's eyes.
"King and his subjects, balance!"
……
"Right here."
Wang Yun cooperated very well and took Jiang Qingzhi and others to a private house.
Jiang Qingzhi squinted at the house. It didn't cover a large area, but the walls were high.
"I once secretly followed their people all the way to here." Wang Yun said.
Jiang Qingzhi waved his hand.
This time he brought dozens of Yebushou with him. With a wave of his hand, the Yebushou quietly surrounded the house.
At this time, someone outside shouted, "Why are you stopping us?"
"You, the Tiger Guards, can come, but I, the Imperial Guards, can't?"
There was a sudden movement in the house.
"It's officers and soldiers!"
Jiang Qingzhi waved his hand and said, "Let them in."
Several Jinyiwei rushed in and saw Jiang Qingzhi standing outside the gate of the house with his hands behind his back.
The night warriors around were standing with bows and arrows drawn, or swords in hand.
Chen Bao looked back at them and stretched out his hand to pull at his neck.
Several men suddenly appeared on the wall.
"Fire arrows!"
The bowstrings sounded, and two men were shot and fell off the wall, but three men successfully pounced on Jiang Qingzhi.
Jiang Qingzhi took out a cigarette and looked back at the Jinyiwei. "I was just about to raid the White Lotus Sect's lair, but a Jinyiwei tipped us off, causing us to fail..."
Dou Jialan beside him shouted, "Shi Tou, kill them all!"
Sun Chonglou drew his sword and rushed forward.
Dou Jialan stood side by side with him, and two long swords stabbed sharply between the three men.
Behind him, two people fell to the ground and twitched, and one person stood in front of Jiang Qingzhi.
Both arms are broken.
There was a big gash on the side of his waist, and he slowly knelt down.
The expressions of several Jinyiwei changed drastically.
"You are framing me!"
Jiang Qingzhi walked over.
“Hold it down, let Lu Bing come and talk to Ben Bo!”
"you dare!"
The door opened, and Chen Ji bowed respectfully, "My Lord, it has been cleared."
Jiang Qingzhi walked into the house. Behind him, Chen Ji grinned, "Capture these three people!"
The three Jinyiwei drew their swords and stood back to back.
"Three breaths!"
Dou Jialan shook off the blood on the long knife and pointed the knife at his former colleague.
"Dou Jialan you..."
"I surrender!" A Jinyiwei knelt down.
"one!"
"two!"
"The commander will not forgive you!"
All three knelt.
Chen Ji walked over, tilted the blade, and slapped Xiaoqi's face hard as he made the harsh remarks.
Xiao Qi spat out a mouthful of blood, his eyes bloodshot, "Kill grandpa if you have the guts! No..."
The long knife flashed and the head fell to the ground.
Everyone turned around slowly.
Sun Chonglou put away his knife and said, "What are you looking at? He asked for it himself. I am a good person, so I will not refuse."
"Stone!"
Dou Jialan frowned and whispered, "There are a lot of people here."
"Can we kill just a few people?" Sun Chonglou asked.
He and Dou Jialan's personal bodyguard Jiang Qingzhi had a bit of a relationship. As time went on, Sun Chonglou knew that Dou Jialan had many ideas, so he gave priority to her.
But it was Sun Chonglou who took the lead in the action.
"Just follow your orders, Master."
"The young master said earlier that he wanted to kill a few people to shake off the evil spirits. Didn't I just listen to him?"
The two entered the house, and everyone behind them breathed a sigh of relief.
"What a powerful evil spirit!"
The remaining two Jinyiwei sat slumped on the ground, with water stains gradually spreading from under their bodies.
One of them actually started howling.
"He killed someone, yet he still smiled so innocently!"
Upon hearing the news, Lu Bing rushed over and just happened to meet Jiang Qingzhi coming out of a private house.
"Jiang Qingzhi!"
Seeing one of his men dead and the rest in despair, Lu Bing finally revealed a ferocious face.
"I will take this case to the Emperor."
Jiang Qingzhi raised the letter in his hand.
"ignition!"
Dou Jialan lit the matchmaker and Jiang Qingzhi lit one of the letters.
When it was halfway burned, Jiang Qingzhi stepped on the fire to put it out...
"The Royal Guards tipped off the White Lotus Sect and burned the evidence!"
Lu Bing's expression changed drastically, "How dare you frame me in front of me!"
Jiang Qingzhi walked up to him and said, "You thought that I wouldn't dare to attack you because you were in league with Yan Song and others, so you stabbed me in the back several times and felt proud of yourself afterwards.
Who do you think you are? You are just a dog who climbed up by relying on His Majesty's loyalty! I didn't do it at the beginning, not because I didn't dare, but because I didn't want to do it! "
Jiang Qingzhi pointed at Lu Bing and said, "Today I will embarrass you in public and frame you. What can you do?"
There are only Jiang Qingzhi and Lu Bing's men here. The Jinyiwei people cannot prove themselves, so this frame-up is really hard to explain.
Jiang Qingzhi passed him by.
Lu Bing turned around and punched.
Sun Chonglou seemed to have known that he would do this. He stretched out his arm and accurately blocked the punch.
Jiang Qingzhi threw a backhand punch, hitting Lu Bing hard in the abdomen.
(End of this chapter)
