Chapter 190: Kindness is not the key to success, fight back
In my mind, the cauldron stopped turning.
The final display: years.
It actually increased by years.
Why?
Jiang Qingzhi couldn't figure it out.
In the void, a shadow gradually solidified.
"Uncle Ding, what is this?"
Jiang Qingzhi looked at the book and asked, "One Hundred Thousand Whys?"
I'm already old, and you want me to learn this from scratch?
Jiang Qingzhi was secretly complaining and suddenly thought of Prince Yu.
"Could it be that this trip has tempered Prince Yu, which is why he has increased his years by If so, why would he have awarded whys?"
The cauldron slowly turned, and every inch of the copper rust was glowing...
……
There were also torches everywhere in front of the general's mansion.
Hundreds of soldiers surrounded the general's residence, making it impossible to get in or out.
Outside the gate, Xia Yan, with gray hair and beard, stood with his hands behind his back.
Xu Wei stood beside him and said, "Qian Jun has not taken action, which shows that he is hesitating. This person is indecisive, and I think we should intimidate him."
Xia Yan glanced at him and said, "The city is in chaos right now, and we need Qian Jun's help. Otherwise, do you think I would not dare to kill anyone?"
"It won't be that chaotic." Xu Wei said, "We just need to send a message in the city that anyone who goes out before dawn will be killed. Unless they are fearless, who dares to come out?"
"You don't take human life seriously!" Xia Yan shook his head.
"Mr. Xia, kindness does not apply to military affairs, and righteousness does not apply to wealth." Xu Wei felt that the old man was really old and no longer had the decisiveness he had in the past.
"Boy, I'll teach you a lesson." Xia Yan said, "After tonight, Xuanfu will turn the tables. Qian Jun will at least be exiled, and Wang Yuanfa will be transferred even if he has made some contributions. He will never be reused again in this life. Jiang Ce and others below will either die or be exiled..."
Xu Wei seemed to be thinking about something.
"The entire Xuanfu civil and military will be purged. What's the reason? Embezzlement of military pay. But boy, how many civil and military officials in the entire Nine Frontiers, and even in the whole world, have embezzled military pay and even public funds?"
"Countless." Xu Wei said.
A line was gradually connected and Xu Wei's body shook.
"Thought of it?" Xia Yan smiled proudly, "Qian Jun did not participate in the rebellion tonight. If we launch a thunderous attack, how many generals in the world will be terrified?
When the rabbit dies, the fox mourns. Who doesn't worry that sooner or later it will be his turn?
Look at Qingzhi. He was being tyrannical tonight, but who did he kill? It was a traitor like Jiang Ce, whose death was not a pity.
And he asked me to come here to follow the kingly way, one action and one stillness, one strictness and one relaxation, which is the overall situation...
Boy, you are good at strategy, but you lack the sense of the overall situation."
Xu Wei coughed dryly, "There are too many concerns. It's better to cut the grass and get rid of it completely."
If there was no Jiang Qingzhi, many years later Hu Zongxian and Xu Wei would have persuaded Wang Zhi to surrender during the suppression of Japanese invaders in the southeast, and Hu Zongxian would have allowed Wang Zhi to live. This is a view of the overall situation.
But Wang Zhi was eventually lured and killed, triggering a crisis of the Japanese pirates making a comeback in the southeast.
Xu Wei was still young at this moment. Although he was not convinced, he admired Xia Yan's experience in his heart.
As for Jiang Qingzhi...
"Isn't it time for the Lord to come?" Xu Wei was speechless about the strategy of this host. He made three moves, wave after wave, and forced Qian Jun and his gang into a state of confusion, so that Jiang Ce rebelled tonight.
"Just when everyone thought Qingzhi was planning to purge the generals in Xuanfu, he used the rebels as bait to lure the enemy troops outside the city in one fell swoop. This is one trick after another. Boy, if you are Qingzhi's opponent, can you resist?"
The old man was unyielding and after launching a wave of attacks, he stroked his beard and laughed heartily.
There is wild laughter here, but it is gloomy inside.
At this moment, some of the summoned generals withdrew from the hall and confronted Qian Jun's servants outside.
The other part is Qian Jun’s confidants, all of whom are in the lobby.
"General, Xia Yan is in charge outside. He has no military experience. How about we charge out?" someone suggested.
Qian Jun narrowed his eyes and said nothing.
Jiao Bin squatted on the ground, holding his head in his hands, and suddenly stood up, "What if Jiang Ce succeeds?"
Everyone looked at him like an idiot.
"If Jiang Ce had succeeded, Xia Yan would have already escaped by now."
Such an idiot could actually become a general in the army. It is conceivable why the combat effectiveness of the Ming army is so weak.
"General, we all have servants, and together we have more than 2,000 of them. Gather them all and charge out of the city!"
Someone's eyes flickered, "It's better than being trapped here."
"What happened next?" Qian Jun asked coldly, "To join Altan?"
"It's better than being exiled, right?" said the general.
Qian Jun took a deep breath, stood up and said, "I was hesitant, but now I have a plan."
Everyone came over.
Qian Jun said: "Jiang Ce must have been defeated. The garrison in the city is now leaderless. If we don't show up, there might be a mutiny. So there are only two things we can do now. Either escape in the chaos, or... bow our heads and apologize, and cooperate with Chang Wei Bo to rectify the city."
All the generals looked at each other.
"Escape!"
Jiao Bin said: "General, we are familiar with the situation in Xuanfu. Altan Khan is eager for talents... We will definitely be put to important use if we go there."
"Who agrees?" Qian Jun asked.
Two generals stepped forward.
Qian Jun nodded.
Suddenly draw the knife.
The knife flashed, and the two generals were caught off guard and fell down.
Jiao Bin's legs went limp, and he knelt down and said in a trembling voice: "General, you..."
"I am afraid of death, but compared to death, I am more afraid of surrendering to Altan Khan and bringing shame to my ancestors, making them restless in the underworld!"
The knife flashed again.
Qian Jun looked at the generals and said, "Open the door."
He went to the backyard himself.
Qian Qin had already been awakened, and when she saw him come in, she asked, "Dad, what's going on outside?"
Qian Jun looked at her steadily, and suddenly smiled and touched her head. "My son, there is a compartment under your dressing table. Open it and there is a letter. Remember to give it to Long Wilbur."
"Oh!" Qian Qin nodded.
After Qian Jun left, Qian Qin indeed found the letter under the dressing table.
She was curious to begin with, and when she saw that the seal was not tight, she muttered, "I'll just take a look."
This is a confession.
——I have been a general in Xuanfu for many years and have embezzled countless military funds. All the money I have embezzled has been sealed in the treasury. I only ask that my children and grandchildren be spared...
Below are the names of generals in Xuanfu who were involved in embezzling military pay.
And the amount of corruption.
Finally, Qian Jun wrote: Holy Emperor, I have failed your Majesty’s kindness and am extremely terrified. The only way I can apologize is with my death.
"father!"
Outside the main gate of the general’s mansion.
Qian Jun knelt on the ground.
He looked up and asked, "Lord Xia, how will His Majesty deal with me?"
Xia Yan said calmly: "You have cooperated very well tonight, so you will most likely be spared death, but exile is inevitable."
"I know." Qian Jun suddenly laughed, "I have failed your majesty's kindness and deserve death. Your majesty is merciful, but I have no face to live in this world..."
"You!" Xia Yan heard something wrong, and Xu Wei shouted, "Stop him!"
Qian Jun drew his sword, placed it across his neck, and pulled hard.
"Daddy!"
Qian Jun fell to the ground, turned his head and smiled at his daughter who was leaning against the doorpost...
……
Emperor Jiajing was very concerned about his reputation, and Qian Jun's words before his death would make the imperial power take root in the hearts of the generals in the nine border areas.
This is a good thing for Dao Ye.
The Taoist priest was a man of particularities. Qian Jun used his death to pave the way for the majesty of the imperial power, so the Taoist priest would certainly forgive his descendants.
"Qian Jun is a smart man." Jiang Qingzhi took the booklet, looked at it for a few seconds and handed it to Xu Wei.
"The Ming Dynasty is not short of smart people, but most of these smart people focus on their own families." Xu Wei said, "By the way, why is the uncle still staying in the North City?"
Jiang Qingzhi pointed to the house on the left, "There's another person inside who needs to be killed!"
"Who?"
"Jiang Ce!"
In the house, Jiang Ce and the three remaining servants were gasping for breath.
Just now Jiang Qing ordered an attack, and just one wave caused Jiang Ce to lose most of his servants.
"They retreated." A servant said happily.
Another person whispered, "Can't you see? Chang Wei Bo wants to capture the lieutenant general alive. Otherwise, how can we stop him?"
"Capture alive?"
"Have you forgotten the oath Jiang Qingzhi made that day?"
Jiang Ce must be killed!
Jiang Ce was laughing, "Killing one will satisfy my grievances. I'll see how many people Jiang Qingzhi has coming to die." The two servants winked at each other.
Pounced forward suddenly.
"Someone come! Jiang Ce has been caught."
After a while, Jiang Ce was dragged out.
He laughed and said, "There are so many corrupt warriors in the world. Can you, Jiang Qingzhi, kill them all?"
Jiang Qing got off his horse and came over. "There's no way to kill them all. I'll kill one by one when I see one. One day, I'll be able to kill them so badly that they'll be terrified."
"It won't be long before the trend of corruption will come back again. Your efforts are just in vain. Hahaha!" Jiang Ce laughed wildly.
"Whether it's a waste of effort or a useless one, I just want the world to know that whoever is digging up the foundation of the Ming Dynasty deserves to die!"
Xu Wei shouted, "Jiang Ce assassinated Lord Bo!"
"We can't let our children and grandchildren think that corruption is a serious matter!" Jiang Qingzhi drew his sword, "There are always people in this world who do these things. If you don't do it, he won't do it either, which is why corruption is back. That's why those idiots are so bold and reckless, treating all living things as straw dogs. Since you don't dare to kill me, then I, Jiang Qingzhi, will do it!"
The long knife was raised.
Wave it down.
……
Camp in the city.
Most of the main generals were absent, and the atmosphere in the army gradually became strange.
Someone clamored to go out and take a look.
"You are not allowed to leave the camp!" a deputy captain shouted.
"There have been shouts and cries of fighting outside for half the night. If the enemy enters the city, are we going to sit there and wait for death?" A centurion shouted, "Go out and take a look."
A group of soldiers followed him and broke through the blockade. The rest of the people were also ready to move. The deputy captain led people to intercept them, but they were unable to stop them.
"It's over!" said the deputy captain in despair.
The city was already in chaos, and these soldiers rushed into the streets, driven by blood and anger, and might even start looting.
From ancient times to the present, wars and chaos have always started with looting, which gradually turned into killing...
The captain led his men out of the camp. At this moment, the morning light spread from the east, and there were some shadowy figures in front of them.
"Who?"
The centurion shouted loudly.
The soldiers behind him who were rushing out of the camp stopped.
Hundreds of people surrounded a rider and came forward.
The morning light shone on the horse.
It's a teenager.
Behind the young man, Sun Bu Tong shouted sternly.
"His Royal Highness Prince Yu is here, who dares to rebel?"
Prince Yu raised his hand and pointed at the camp, "Retreat or advance!"
Going in is rebellious!
Retreat, and let bygones be bygones!
Baihu's breathing tightened.
Prince Yu felt a little guilty, but thinking of his uncle's explanation, he took a deep breath and shouted, "Do you dare to rebel?"
The captain's legs went limp, "I don't dare."
A streak of purple passed through the clouds in the east and shone in front of the camp.
The young prince pointed at the camp, his brows full of majesty.
"retreat!"
The soldiers retreated like a tide.
……
A lot of fallen leaves in the capital city have piled up on both sides of the streets. As the weather gets colder, beggars like to stay in sheltered places.
There was not much wind in the alley behind the Jiang family's house. A few beggars huddled at the back door of the Jiang family, whispering about the latest gossip.
"That Prince Consort Cui has long lost his ability as a man, and keeping women is just a cover. It's a pity for those women to be widows..."
"What the hell, it's all spread out there, Prince Consort Cui's concubine is having an affair with the steward!"
"It was the news that was revealed by the Royal Guards."
"The notorious Commander Lu wasn't much better. It was said that he escaped the disaster by giving Xia Yan his balls."
"Hehe! Xia Yan was almost killed by him."
These beggars wander around the streets, but they are so well-informed that it puts the Jinyiwei to shame.
"It is said that someone is impeaching the guy next door."
"Doctor Xiao?"
"No."
"Why?"
"Why else? Doctor Xiao is Chang Wei's man. Those people took advantage of Chang Wei's absence to target Doctor Xiao!"
……
Xiao Zhuo was impeached.
The charge is malfeasance.
"…Someone from the Ministry of Rites suggested that we should execute Altan's envoy Chen Pin according to the custom and send his head to the nine frontiers. Xiao Zhuo immediately objected, saying that although killing Altan's envoy would be a relief, it would be too magnanimous. Since he was an envoy, he should be sent away openly. As for the fighting between the two sides, that was the business of the warriors…"
Yan Song coughed dryly and glanced at the expressionless Emperor Jiajing. "The Ministry of Rites was very excited and someone beat Xiao Zhuo immediately."
"Hmm!" Emperor Jiajing asked without commenting, "Did they start fighting?"
"Yes." Yan Song said, "Xiao Zhuo still refused to give up and mentioned seven inappropriate things about killing Altan's envoy. One of them was that killing Altan's envoy would only make Altan even more angry."
Emperor Jiajing was a stubborn person and refused to compromise with Altan Khan. Every time Altan Khan sent an envoy, the final outcome was death. Moreover, after death, his head had to be circulated to the nine frontiers to show Emperor Jiajing's uncompromising attitude.
Xiao Zhuo has violated a taboo.
Yan Song took a step back quietly.
Waiting for Emperor Jiajing's decision.
A eunuch came in, Huang Jin went over to ask questions, and then came back to report.
"Your Majesty, Long Wilbur is back."
"Oh!" Emperor Jiajing asked, "Where is that idiot?"
"He said he went to the Ministry of Rites."
……
Ministry of Rites.
Xiao Zhuo, with a black eye, said to the officials, "A gentleman should speak with his mouth, not with his fists. You can't argue with me, so you beat me up. This is unreasonable."
The leading official grinned and said, "You are trying to help Altan. I think you are a spy. To deal with spies, we should beat them up."
Xiao Zhuo was furious, but two fists were no match for four hands. He caught a glimpse of Zhao Fa smiling smugly under the eaves on the right, and he cursed, "You bastard, but you are behind this!"
Zhao Fa sneered, "Just wait for the palace to be furious!"
A minor official walked quickly to Zhao Fa and whispered something in his ear.
Zhao Fa's face changed drastically.
Soon, the news reached the officials who were confronting Xiao Zhuo.
"He is back?"
"Didn't they say that he almost caused the Xuanfu army to mutiny? Why is he back? Retreat!"
Several officials turned around.
Xiao Zhuo was wondering who had come back.
Just listen to the noise outside.
"Get out of the way!"
"This is the Ministry of Rites, you are not allowed to trespass!"
"roll!"
Several screams were heard.
Then, a figure familiar to Xiao Zhuo walked over.
Blocked the officials' way.
"Uncle!"
Xiao Zhuo's eyes were filled with tears.
Jiang Qingzhi glanced at him.
He slapped the official in front of him and kicked him down in front of Xiao Zhuo.
"call back!"
Xiao Zhuo glanced at him, and the official shouted, "How dare you!"
Xiao Zhuo raised his foot and stepped down hard.
The Ministry of Rites was shaken by the screams.
……
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