Daming: I, the emperor who trains the carpenter

Chapter 703 There Are Traitors Inside the New Party

At the foot of Sai Khan Mountain,

The five thousand five Ming army won a big victory against the fifty thousand Aso cavalry!

Relying on the physique and rich experience of the Ming army day and night, relying on the highest military literacy and organization in the world today, coupled with sharp firearms and the armor technology of the Ming army reaching the peak of cold weapons, with more than ten thousand musketeers and three thousand elite cavalry. Sweeping [-] cavalry, this is the all-round crushing of Ming Dynasty.

When Nayan from the various Mongolian tribes watched in surprise and even horror as the Ming army at the foot of the mountain smashed the [-] Aso cavalry to collapse, Zhu Youxiao and Zhang Haogu seemed to have known the ending a long time ago, and they were still discussing other things. matter.

Zhang Haogu said: "If there is a straight road or a fast road connecting Baliannadu and Chahar, the army will travel thousands of miles day and night. Such mobility is no different from building a Great Wall on the grassland."

Zhu Youxiao nodded: "Master's words won my heart deeply. To this day, our Ming soldiers are invincible in the world. In the future, we will pave roads to the four directions, and there will be beacon fires in one place. The army will arrive at any time, and we can suppress the world. "

Zhang Haogu said again: "Look, Your Majesty, three thousand iron cavalry of my Ming Dynasty can enter the land of no one in the midst of an army of 5 bandits. No one can run away! The development of firearms is still not enough, if our soldiers in the Ming army are armed with continuous firecrackers, accompanied by guerrilla cavalry to restrain them."

Zhu Youxiao thought about the picture: rows of soldiers of the Ming army were behind the barbed wire fence and the gully of the shield wall, shooting bullets from the firecrackers in their hands, forming an impenetrable hail of bullets like a torrential rain. The cavalry guarded and cruising on both sides of the enemy army, cooperated with Ming's artillery for long-distance suppression and the coverage of rocket vehicles
Such a strong army is enough to protect the Ming Dynasty for generations to come, and it can expand the territory of the Ming Dynasty.
All ministries looked at the Emperor and Zaifu of Daming, ignoring the tragic battlefield below, still chatting and laughing happily, seeing nothing as soldiers approaching the city.

This kind of unmoving momentum deeply impressed the ministries.

Today's great emperor is indeed worthy of being said to be the person closest to Taizu and Chengzu. Such a boldness makes even the grassland sons surrender.

While Zhu Youxiao and Zhang Haogu were chatting all over the world, Chahanhot had already received an emergency military situation: [-] bandits raided Saihan Mountain, and the situation was critical!
Sai Khan Hill!
That is the place where His Majesty and the Mongolian ministries Nayan Huimeng worshiped heaven!

The defenders immediately began to mobilize their troops, and at the same time lit the beacon smoke to send a signal. In a short while, the beacon smoke rose from all over Chahar, and teams of cavalry gathered in Chahanhot from all directions like streams, and finally formed an unstoppable torrent towards the race. galloping towards Mount Khan
When the [-] Aso cavalry were defeated and fled in all directions, in order to protect the safety of Shengjia, Cao Wenzhao and Zhou Yuji did not pursue rashly, but consolidated their defenses and waited for reinforcements.

"Report to Your Majesty, the bandit army has been defeated."

Cao Wenzhao and Zhou Yuji came to Saihan Mountain to report the battle situation. The young general’s iron armor was still covered with sword wounds and bloodstains. The smell of gunpowder just coming off the battlefield made all the girls in Mongolia look sideways: This is Daming General?Sure enough, he is very heroic!

And the sons and daughters of the various tribes of Mongolia are also full of admiration, not everyone has the confidence to attack the strong with the weak, and those who can fight back against the strong with the weak are true warriors, and the men of Ming Dynasty are really extraordinary!
Zhu Youxiao looked at the generals he had trained and said with a smile: "Good!"

"Everyone Nayan, today's episode is over, I will drink with you Nayan."

The Yans also settled down at this time, and raised their wine glasses one after another: "To His Majesty the Great Emperor!"

It was not more than an hour after the war ended, and a cavalry holding the banner of Ming Dynasty gathered at the foot of Saihan Mountain.

All ministries looked at the cavalry gathered from all directions, the familiar flags of the Ming army, and the neighing of war horses reminded them of the past.

In the past, the Great Khan of Great Mongolia also uttered the sound of dysprosium, and the cavalry of various tribes gathered under the Sulu Ding of the Great Mongolian Khan, becoming the Mongolian cavalry that swept the world.

But now, on the same grassland, under the same situation, it was the Emperor Ming who was summoning his cavalry.

This made Nayan of the various ministries clearly understand what changes in the world are. The Mughal tribe has passed away, and the world today is the world of Ming Dynasty.

"I wait for the rescue to come too late!"

Looking at the generals in front of him, Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "What is the crime of the generals? Let me give you a seat."

The banquet continued, and the generals clamored to destroy the Aso tribe, and how to take revenge. The warlike atmosphere in Ming Dynasty made the Mongolian tribes look at each other involuntarily.

Facing the generals' invitation to fight, Zhu Youxiao did not refuse. The emperor of Daming was conspired and attacked. If this kind of thing passed without a word, how would the people of the world view Daming and the emperor?

Now that there are enough protective forces around him, Zhu Youxiao can also free up his hands to clean up the Aso department. After drinking a glass of wine, Zhu Youxiao said slowly: "I, show the world with benevolence and righteousness and treat people with sincerity. Outside the customs, we are like a family, we are all brothers. Unfortunately, there are always people who don't understand me and don't accept this friendship."

"The Aso Department openly attacked Saihan Mountain, which is a provocation to me and Daming!"

"General Cao, General Zhou!"

Cao Wenzhao and Zhou Yuji immediately came out: "The minister is here!"

Zhu Youxiao's voice was flat, unhurried: "Bring Asobu Nayan to me, and I want to see Asobu Nayan kneel in front of me and confess his mistakes."

The second general cupped his fists and took the order: "No!"

Immediately, Cao Wenzhao and Zhou Yuji led the troops away. They not only wanted to encircle and suppress the rout of the Aso tribe, but also wiped out the Aso tribe completely!

As the two generals left, Zhu Youxiao continued to feast with Nayan of the ministries, as if nothing had happened, and Zhu Youxiao's face became gloomy until he returned to the big tent at night.

"It's not a secret that I patrolled the grasslands in the north. Everyone in the world knows about it."

"However, how did the Aso tribe know how to come here at this time when I met Nayan and the tribes of the alliance at Mount Saihan?"

"Who sent Asobu to come?"

"Who wants me to die?"

Wei Zhongxian was terrified when he heard this. He was in charge of Dongchang and Zhao Tiejun guarding Zhu Youxiao's safety inside and outside. Now that something like this happened, it showed that there was something wrong with Zhu Youxiao!

Bowing his body, Eunuch Wei's voice was trembling: "My lord, servant girl, servant girl, go and investigate immediately! Seven days, no! Within three days, the truth must be found out!"

In the big tent, the atmosphere fell into a stagnation, obviously Zhu Youxiao was extremely dissatisfied with the current intelligence of Dongchang.

And more importantly, there may be cracks in Zhu Youxiao's trust in Eunuch Wei, which is what Eunuch Wei is most worried about.

Only with the emperor's trust can eunuchs have power and status. Once the emperor doesn't trust them, they are nothing.

Unlike courtiers, eunuchs are equivalent to the emperor's domestic slaves.

Now that there is a problem with the house slave, what will the emperor, the master, think?
After a long silence, Zhu Youxiao nodded slightly: "Go."

This sentence undoubtedly made Eunuch Wei heaved a sigh of relief, and hurriedly withdrew from the big tent as if he had received an amnesty.

After exiting the big tent, the cold breath outside the tent made Eunuch Wei wake up, and then he felt cold all over, and he was covered in cold sweat before he knew it!
Seeing the group of youngsters approaching in front of him, Eunuch Wei's voice was distorted: "Go and investigate! No matter who is found, we must find out the result!"

Seeing the cubs rushing away, Eunuch Wei heaved a sigh of relief, it's too dangerous, too dangerous, today's test is almost impossible to pass!

Thinking of this, Eunuch Wei gritted his teeth angrily: What kind of audacious thief dared to collude with the Aso Ministry to murder the emperor at this time? !
Not to mention that Eunuch Wei was terribly frightened, and the accompanying officials were also frightened into a cold sweat.

The sudden beacon smoke during the day made these officials dumbfounded, and they were suddenly told that there were thieves attacking Sheng Jia, or fifty thousand cavalry, who would not be afraid of this? !

Fifty thousand cavalry were close at hand, and the accompanying officials were so frightened that they ran away. If it weren't for the vast grassland not knowing where to run, they would definitely run away.

But the emperor didn't move, and they had nowhere to run if they wanted to!

Seeing the emperor not only not running but watching the battle, the accompanying officials were so frightened that they really didn't know what to do. If they didn't pay attention, the emperor would die on the grassland outside the Great Wall.

They are not like the courtiers of the Huiqin Second Sect.

Thinking back to the defeat of the civil fort by the Ming Dynasty God of War a hundred years ago, all the accompanying officials and generals were buried outside the fortress. These officials trembled. The more powerful and wealthy the more reluctant to die, they did not want to die on this grassland.

Fortunately, Daming's new army is really strong. Every year, the court spends a lot of money, and the new army is well-equipped. The new army has defeated [-] Aso cavalry. The reinforcements are gathered, and safety is guaranteed.

This made the accompanying hundred officials heave a sigh of relief, but also couldn't help feeling rejoicing. Fortunately, the imperial court spared no effort to train and train the army every year, and fortunately, the reinforcements from various ministries arrived in time.

Now that Sai Khan's army is gathering at the foot of the mountain, everyone's safety is guaranteed and they can sleep peacefully.

Inside the windproof and warm yurts, the charcoal fire is burning.

In a yurt in the center of the camp, Huang Liji and Wei Guangwei sat opposite each other and roasted charcoal fire, both of them had delicate expressions, "Today's attack happened suddenly. Now that I think about it, there are many problems in it. I'm afraid it was not intentional." For that."

Now all the officials accompanying the driver also recalled that at this moment, no one dared to talk nonsense, and all of them pretended that nothing happened and went back to sleep in their yurts, which stood out for being upright.

As the ministers of the cabinet, Wei Guangwei and Huang Liji naturally wouldn't be afraid of this. They were surprised by today's surprise attack, but they couldn't help but wonder who would attack Zhu Youxiao at this time.

The two thought about it, and finally looked at each other: Could it be that the subordinates did it behind their backs?

Think about it carefully, this is really possible!
After all, it’s not a day or two since the Donglin Party members shouted that the world will be brighter than the faint king. Unfortunately, everyone in the government and the opposition can see it clearly. The Donglin Party can no longer control public opinion and public opinion. The common people are not fools. You say today The Holy One is a faint king, so what is a wise king?

Although the members of the Donglin Party shouted for incorruptibility, none of them had any property or shop property, and they were more or less connected with the inside and outside of the customs.

If it is said who did this, it is most likely the Donglin Party!
Thinking of this, Wei Guangwei and Huang Liji couldn't help sighing. If it was really made by the Donglin Party, their cabinets would not be able to settle down with officials and begging for bones. If one fails, everyone will go to Caishikou Go around.

Huang Liji was holding the teacup. Although there was a charcoal fire in front of him, he still felt cold all over his body: "Wei Xiang, tell me about this."

Wei Guang nodded slightly: "It's very possible, it's very possible."

Not to mention that Huang Liji and Wei Guangwei thought so, Eunuch Wei also thought it was the Donglin Party that did it at first!

After all, when you think about this kind of thing, you know who is best for you.

The fans of Dongchang searched for clues everywhere, after a lot of searching, they really found traces!
Tracing the origin of the traces, I found that the traces were left by members of the New Party!

Now the problem is serious!

When his subordinates reported the information, Eunuch Wei was also stunned: "What? The traces left by members of the new party?"

"Is someone planting the blame, or is there something wrong with someone in the new party?"

Eunuch Wei thought for a moment, and ordered people to continue the investigation. He had to find out the truth, which was related to his own life and the trust of the emperor.

As for his new party identity
Just kidding, there are so many identities in being a slave, the only identity is the master's domestic slave.

If he doesn't have this awareness, why has Wei Zhongxian been trusted by Zhu Youxiao for so many years?
Wei Zhongxian will not have other identities. His only identity is Zhu Youxiao's servant girl. Whether other identities or camps, they are all imposed on him by others, or given to him by Zhu Youxiao. This is what Wei Zhongxian has always been Some awareness.

Therefore, he was very clear about what he was going to do. Not to mention that he just found out a small member of the New Party right now, even if he found a core member of the New Party, he would have to investigate to the end.

Soon the young man of the New Party was taken away by the Dongchang fanzi for interrogation. From the mouth of the young man of the New Party, he learned that he was only following orders. As for what this meant, he had no idea at all.

If you catch a person, you can find out a piece, and soon a series of lists will be pulled out.

Both the new party and the old party are involved in this list, and the highest one is related to the third grade!
The third-rank official in Beijing is also a member of the New Party, which can be said to be the core of the New Party!

After repeatedly confirming that there was indeed a problem with the New Party, Wei Zhongxian did not dare to report it immediately without the slightest neglect.

Zhu Youxiao looked at Wei Zhongxian who hurried over: "But there is a result?"

Eunuch Wei glanced at Zhang Haogu who was at the side, hesitant.

Zhu Youxiao said angrily: "If you find anything, just speak up and say it!"

Eunuch Wei bowed and said, "Your Majesty, this servant found out that the mastermind of this matter is Xu Shuangbo, the Deputy Imperial Envoy and Minister of Dali."

"What?!" Zhang Haogu was stunned.

Eunuch Wei took out a testimony from his sleeve and handed it over: "Master, look."

Zhu Youxiao read the testimony and handed it to Zhang Haogu: "Master, take a look."

Zhang Haogu saw that it was really Xu Shuangbo!

Deputy capital imperial envoy and Dali minister, this is the third rank, and a well-deserved court official.

Since this person joined the new party, his performance has been fine. Why does he suddenly dare to assassinate the king now?

Or did he already have a problem?
But no matter how you say it, this incident is destined to be related to the New Party. People in the New Party dare to assassinate the king, and the impact of this incident is extremely bad!

Zhang Haogu sighed, bowed and said: "This matter is due to my ignorance, and this is my crime."

Zhu Youxiao helped Zhang Haogu up: "If you insist that this incident is the master's fault, then I don't know right from wrong."

"I believe in Master's innocence."

"But what I'm curious about, I treat him well, why does he want to kill me?"

"Wei Banban, continue to investigate, don't touch him yet, check his situation, clarify the relationship, and catch him all in one go."

Eunuch Wei hurriedly said, "Your maidservant will do it now."

Dongchang wanted to investigate a person, and it was useless to hide that person. In front of the court machine, Xu Shuangbo's hidden lies were quickly found out, and everyone who was related to Xu Shuangbo or who had been in contact recently was also caught. Find them one by one.

Those inside the pass immediately sent Tiqi to capture them, while those outside the pass took them away.

In just one night and one day, many people found that there were one or two less colleagues around them.

As the relevant persons were arrested and interrogated one by one, the ins and outs of the whole incident gradually emerged in front of Eunuch Wei.

After sorting out the incriminating evidence and testimonies, Eunuch Wei couldn't help but sweat profusely looking at the file. These people really dare to think!
After sorting out the files, Eunuch Wei came to Zhu Youxiao again: "My lord, the slaves have found out. This matter was indeed instructed by Xu Shuangbo, and all the officials involved have been taken down."

"Give me the dossier." Zhu Youxiao took the dossier and looked it over. Looking at the testimonies, the whole context of the matter also appeared in front of Zhu Youxiao.

Xu Shuangbo, the deputy imperial envoy and Minister of Dali, is indeed a new party, but he did not join the new party because of his ideas. He joined the new party for promotion. He himself is a traditional gentry, and his thinking is also traditional Confucianism. different.

But in order to be promoted and powerful, he is willing to join the new party, pretending to agree with the new party's ideology and the appearance of the new policy, gaining recognition and trust step by step, and finally reached the position of the third-rank deputy imperial envoy and Dali minister .

But when the position reaches a certain level, it is not so easy to get promoted.

From the position of the second rank, it is the governor of a province, and the position of the second rank is the minister of various ministries. It is extremely difficult for him to obtain such a position.

Because no matter the governor of a province or the ministers of various ministries, you must first be simple in the emperor's heart, and you must also have impressive political achievements.

But Xu Shuangbo didn't. His political achievements were all peaches picked from other people's achievements, which made him unable to produce anything to prove that he had the ability to serve as the governor of a province.

Seeing that the position is running out, under the new policy, corruption, hoarding of land, and the use of power to oppress the good are not allowed. This makes Xu Shuangbo feel more and more oppressed by the new party.

Gradually, his connection with Donglin's old party became closer and closer, and how it was cut off in the past has now returned to the original.

Xu Shuangbo believes that under the current situation where the new party is in power in Daming, it is impossible for him to continue to be promoted or obtain the wealth and land that matches his status.

For greater power, in order to be able to be distinguished, he decided to join forces with the old party.
(End of this chapter)