Paper Maker: This is the end of the Ming Dynasty in Liaozhai

Chapter 188 The country is about to perish, and there are many moths!
"Where did this Gong Qingshan come from?"

Another person frowned and said, only the officials of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Households have a little power in Nanjing, and the other yamen are all Qingshui's old-age yamen. After arriving here, except for the officials who came to gild, everyone else can basically see the head at a glance .

Especially the Shaoqing of Taichang Temple, who has no power at all, like Gong Qingshan, if it wasn't for this incident, he wouldn't even have the right to pass his name to their ears.

"It's just a small person who was demoted here, don't take it seriously."

The leader waved his hands and said, "The most important thing now is what should Qian Longxi do?"

"Since Gong Qingshan has said that Yuan Chonghuan stole and sold military rations, then of course it is Yuan Chonghuan who did it, so what does it have to do with us!"

One of the fat men laughed, his words were full of indifference.

"Qian Longxi is a cabinet boss. If he insists on pursuing the matter, I'm afraid it will be difficult to explain this matter."

The other person frowned, but others were easy to dismiss, Qian Longxi was a cabinet boss, a celebrity in front of the little emperor.

"He is the elder of the capital, and this is Jiangnan."

The fat man said calmly: "If you cooperate well with us, then everyone will be happy. If you don't give us face, let those officials in the capital impeach him."

The style of writing in the south of the Yangtze River is at its peak, and the imperial examinations are held every three years. There are a lot of scholars who have been selected as Jinshi. Needless to say, they are basically admitted to the Imperial Academy. An official, but the top three Jinshi can only wait for the arrangement of the official department.

But today's Ming Dynasty has limited official positions, and there are too many monks and few porridge. If the official department arranges, it does not know when it will be obtained, and basically it is the official positions left over by others, such as small county magistrates in remote areas such as Yunnan and Shaanxi. There is basically no day of success.

So if you want a good position, you have to spend a lot of money and feed the officials of the official department, and then they will arrange a good position for you. For this reason, most Jinshi from poor backgrounds will choose to go around for a good position. Borrowing debts to feed those heavenly officials in the official department.

Nowadays, there are many officials in the capital who still owe them money. It is not difficult to ask them to help impeach one or two people. If they are willing to pay the price, it is not difficult to change the chief minister of the cabinet, let alone a cabinet elder. .

"Let the kid from the Zhang family go to receive Qian Longxi. Didn't that kid from the Zhang family set up an agency?"

At this time, the leader said: "First the salutes, then the soldiers, let that boy from the Zhang family give Qian Longxi a good reputation, and then send someone to send a big gift to him, if Qian Longxi is interested, then he will share the profit of the military rations. "

"Do you really want to share with him?"

Hearing this, the fat man frowned. The profit of this military ration is not a small amount. There are 21 counter-insurgency troops, and the annual food needs are nearly 200 million shi. Don't look at them only stealing 10,000+ shi in the past six months. But with the exchange of the old for the new, they have made a profit of no less than 30 taels of silver in the past six months.

This is only half a year. According to their estimates, this battle will definitely not end if it is not fought for three to five years. If they delay it, it is not surprising that they will fight for ten or eight years. The share, that's two to three hundred thousand taels. After all, as the elder of the pavilion, Qian Longxi couldn't just take three to fifty thousand taels of small money.

"It's just a small amount of money."

The leader waved his hands indifferently and said, "And only if Qian Longxi, the boss, supports us, we can earn more."

What they want to earn is not just the money for the military rations. According to their guess, Su Hao has 20 soldiers and horses. It is very difficult to raise these 20 soldiers and horses in Shandong alone. Wait for Yuan Chonghuan to get some back. Su Hao's situation will be even more difficult in the territory, and they can still sell the stolen military rations to Su Hao at a high price.

Su Hao has occupied a place in Shandong, and the wealth he obtained is definitely not a small amount, and as long as Su Hao is really in a hurry, the other party will definitely not mind scraping the whole Shandong to buy their things. Shandong is Daming The hinterland, accumulated over thousands of years, would be such a huge fortune.

"understood."

The fat man nodded and said, "I'll go find that kid from the Zhang family."

"But what should Gong Qingshan do?"

Another person asked: "If it wasn't for this person, why did this matter get to the capital, and we must find out exactly how this Gong Qingshan found out about this matter, let alone someone doing something behind the scenes." Conspiracy."

Stealing and selling military rations is a serious crime. It can be said that they have used all precautions. Even the stolen military rations are sold through their grain stores outside, and have never passed through the hands of outsiders.

Now a down-and-out civilian official in Gongqingshan District can find out about their stealing and selling military rations without their being aware of it.

"Let someone secretly check first."

The leader shook his head and said: "Now that Gong Qingshan is being watched by the capital, the risk of moving him is too great. After this incident is over, we will find an opportunity to settle accounts with him."

...

On the other side, Qian Longxi arrived in Nanjing City after nearly a month's long journey.

But as soon as he arrived in Nanjing, batch after batch of Jiangnan gentry came to visit, and at the same time, a large number of Jiangnan scholars came to ask for advice, so Qian Longxi hardly had any time to investigate the military ration case.

"Dong Weng, these people have bad intentions."

Looking at the mountain of gift boxes in the room, Meng Yihong, Qian Longxi's aide, frowned. Qian Longxi came to investigate the case, but those people kept coming to visit, and the gifts they gave were all expensive. The gifts in this room, At least worth more than 1 taels of silver.

Qian Longxi smiled and said, "I know."

Seeing that Qian Longxi knew what was in his mind, Meng Yihong didn't say anything more, but said in a low voice: "When I went to find Gong Qingshan today, I found that someone was watching outside his house, even when I went in and out. .”

Hearing Meng Yihong's words, Qian Longxi was not very surprised, but calmly said: "What did Gong Qingshan say, did you tell the source of the clue?"

Regarding the news that Gong Qingshan sent to Beijing, he didn't really believe that Gong Qingshan had secretly investigated it, because there were too many low-level personnel involved, and those who dared to steal and sell military rations were not fools. If Gong Qingshan really did the secret investigation alone , It is estimated that the grass on the grave is already three feet high.

"He didn't say."

Meng Yihong shook his head: "I just insisted that he found out that someone was stealing and selling military rations."

"If you don't say it, don't say it."

Hearing this, Qian Longxi said with a smile: "Anyway, he is already in the spotlight. No one would be so stupid as to attack him now. If someone is really so stupid, we will be relieved."

After a moment of silence, Qian Longxi continued: "I asked you to secretly deliver the things to Yuan Chonghuan, how is the matter going?"

"It's been done by someone you can trust."

Meng Yihong nodded: "It should be almost in Yuan Chonghuan's hands now."

Speaking of this, Meng Yihong hesitated and said: "Dong Weng, we still can't guarantee that Yuan Chonghuan is not suspected, and now we will hand over the clues collected by Gong Qingshan to him. If he is really involved, wouldn't it be..."

He didn't quite agree with Qian Longxi's decision. If Yuan Chonghuan really participated in it, then doing so would undoubtedly make it easier for Yuan Chonghuan to erase all clues.

"Don't worry, I wish he could get involved."

Qian Longxi smiled lightly and said, "Let's rest earlier, the Minister of Rites invited me to the Qinhuai River tonight."

Hearing Qian Longxi's words, Meng Yihong was also stunned, and couldn't figure out what kind of medicine Qian Longxi was selling in his gourd for a while.

"I hope Dong Weng can clear up the confusion."

After thinking for a long time, Meng Yihong still couldn't figure it out, so he could only ask.

Qian Longxi smiled and said, "Think about it the other way around, if Yuan Chonghuan is really involved, what will he do if he receives the evidence?"

Hearing this, Meng Yihong said without hesitation: "Of course the clues are erased."

"But the military rations are gone, so what's the use of erasing the clues? He is the commander in charge of this counter-insurgency, and he can't help but feel guilty about the stolen military rations."

Qian Longxi said calmly: "Besides, those people have been intentionally or unintentionally transferring some inconspicuous suspicions to Yuan Chonghuan during the conversation these days. Obviously, they are going to let Yuan Chonghuan take the blame."

"If Yuan Chonghuan is really involved, then they will definitely fight among themselves, and we will be able to reap the benefits of fishermen without doing anything."

Meng Yihong asked again: "But what if Yuan Chonghuan didn't participate?"

"Then it's Yuan Chonghuan who should be anxious."

Qian Longxi chuckled and said: "The person who guards the military rations is someone sent by Yuan Chonghuan. He must be involved in the theft and sale of military rations. Yuan Chonghuan must either investigate this case for me, or collect the stolen military rations, otherwise he will prepare Carry this pot on your back."

"Anyway, those people have already prepared the evidence for me. If Yuan Chonghuan doesn't find out or collect the military rations, I will escort him to Beijing. If he collects all the evidence, I will escort Gong Qingshan to Beijing to falsely accuse the court officials. , it is not too much to sentence him to a death sentence."

For him, whether it is Yuan Chonghuan or Gong Qingshan, he doesn't like them very much. At the beginning, Yuan Chonghuan was recommended by their cabinet, and Zhu Youjian recalled Yuan Chonghuan. As a result, Yuan Chonghuan didn't save face for them at all. I will not take the initiative to frame Yuan Chonghuan, but if I want him to prove Yuan Chonghuan's innocence, then I would think too much.

As for the eunuch cases, most of them are presided over by him. Gong Qingshan will be demoted to Nanjing, and he is also responsible for it. Naturally, he does not want Gong Qingshan to return to the capital.

After listening to Qian Longxi's words, Meng Yihong was speechless immediately. He thought that Qian Longxi really planned to investigate this case, but he didn't expect Qian Longxi to have this idea.

...

Outside Dongchang Mansion.

Ming army camp.

Looking at the two books on the table, Yuan Chonghuan had an inexplicable aura, and even the space seemed to be distorted. If Su Hao were here, he would definitely be able to recognize it. Yuan Chonghuan's soul cultivation is still higher than his , Ordinary top-notch fighters may be directly intimidated and unable to move.

After a long time, Yuan Chonghuan slowly withdrew his breath and looked at the south. He never expected that in order to ensure that there would be no accidents in the logistics, he specially arranged for the army to guard the rations, but he did not expect that something would happen.

10,000. [-]+ Stone Army Food Stolen!
So much military rations have been the food of the army for nearly two months. Although the imperial court has more than 100 million stones of grain and grass stored in Huai'an Mansion, the theft of 10,000+ stones of military rations will not affect the army, but if this matter cannot be resolved properly, His counter-insurgency coach will never end well.

After thinking for a long time, Yuan Chonghuan gritted his teeth. Now there is little hope of capturing Dongchang Mansion, and the other party dare not leave the city. It is useless for him to stay here. It is better to go back to Huai'an Mansion and find out the case of military rations.

As for putting his hope on Qian Longxi, he is not that stupid. In front of Zhu Youjian, he humiliated Qian Longxi and others. It is estimated that what is waiting will only be the imperial court's imperial decree.

Not long after, more than a dozen horses rode out of the camp and galloped towards the south of the Yangtze River.

.........

Shenyang City.

At this time, the Liaodong Jinglue Yamen had been expanded several times and became the palace of Houjin.

"Brothers, I heard that Mingren is currently in internal turmoil. Shall we join in the fun?"

Seeing the information sent back from Daming in his hand, Huang Taiji smiled lightly.

"Huang Taiji, even Ningyuan hasn't taken it down yet. Are we going to fly into Daming?"

Amin said calmly, his words were full of guns and sticks, obviously he was not very satisfied.

Seeing Amin's attitude, Daishan and the others didn't care too much, they were used to it, if one day Amin respected Huang Taiji, it would be the sun coming out from the west.

"Why is Erbeile so impatient?"

Regarding Amin's attitude, Huang Taiji frowned, but he still endured it, and said calmly: "Now that Lin Danhan has fled and Harashen has surrendered to us, we can definitely cross the Shanhai Pass and attack the Ming capital from Jizhou." .”

"Da Ming is extremely rich, and the capital is Da Ming's heart. It only needs to be looted, and it will be a huge wealth. As long as you withdraw before being surrounded by Da Ming's army, there is no risk at all."

Hearing Huang Taiji's words, even Amin, who had always been the most hostile to Huang Taiji, showed a feeling of excitement. They had long been yearning for the prosperity of Ming Dynasty. My hometown is much more prosperous, not to mention the important capital of Ming Dynasty.

"It doesn't matter if you grab one."

After thinking for a while, Dabeile Daishan said, "Even the Mongols can grab it, let alone our Eight Banners warriors."

"However, we need to plan carefully how to rob, otherwise we will suffer heavy losses once the Ming people cut off our retreat."

Having fought with Daming for so many years, they have long known the strength of the Ming army. Although they don't think there is any danger in rushing into the capital of Daming, the Ming people have a good saying, be careful when sailing for thousands of years. The Daming family has a big business and can afford to lose, so they can call in more troops at any time.

They are different. Once the losses are heavy, not only the Mongols will turn against them, but even other Jurchen tribes will not obey them.

(End of this chapter)