My Ming Dynasty, I have the final say

Chapter 160 Luo Sigong’s little life can be described as a happy life
  In Liaoyang, as time enters February, the weather has begun to gradually get warmer.

In March, the Hun River began to thaw.

"Drinking a little wine and singing songs, my life is having a wonderful time."

In the mansion that originally belonged to the Lu family in the south of the city, Luo Sigong was leaning on a wicker chair. Next to him was a stove with a small fire on which a pot of fine wine was warming.

"Sir, when will we go back?"

Looking at Luo Sigong who was enjoying life, Lu Chuan was a little unsure of the thoughts of the supreme commander of the Jinyiwei.

The emperor asked Luo Sigong, the commander of the Jinyi Guards, to bring people to Liaodong to help Xiong Tingbi gather intelligence.

But when they, outsiders from Beijing, seek intelligence from the locals in Liaodong, they are like lice on a bald man's head, which can be seen at a glance.

However, although this information was not obtained, the rebels who colluded with the slave builders did capture a few vehicles.

After all, I can return to Beijing and give an explanation to the emperor.

But Luo Sigong just didn't want to go back and spent every day enjoying life in Liaodong.

"Go back? I'm afraid I'll have to retire when I go back. Do you really think that the emperor asked me to come to Liaodong to get information for Xiong Tingbi?"

Luo Sigong said angrily after opening his eyes and looking at Qianhu, the Jin Yiwei guard who had followed him for nearly twenty years.

"The emperor asked me to come to Liaodong for two reasons. One is to make way for Xu Xianchun."

"The other one is for us to clean up the big families in Liaodong who have colluded with Jiannu and solve the smuggling problem."

"When Liaodong is pacified, we can go back."

"Finding out the intelligence and movement track of the Jiannu slaves is a task that Liaodong will never accept."

With that said, Luo Sigong picked up the jug and filled himself a glass of wine, looked at Lu Chuan and asked.

"Has anyone come to Liaodong to inquire about the whereabouts of Fan Jincai's caravan?"

"I heard there were some, but when we looked for them, they were all missing and we couldn't catch them."

"As expected, if he dares to engage in such a desperate business, he must have some capable people under his command, and he will not be caught by us so easily."

Shaking his head, Luo Sigong asked again.

"How's that Fan Jincai trial going? How many of them were involved?"

"Everything that needs to be explained has almost been done."

Hearing this, Lu Chuan took out a thick stack of paper and handed it to Luo Sigong.

"The interrogation lasted for almost three months. This guy even explained exactly how old he was when he stopped wetting the bed. In my opinion, there is nothing more I can explain."

"Besides, if the trial continues, I'm afraid people will become fools."

"Ah."

Hearing this, Luo Sigong opened Fan Jinxiong's paper and read it.

After a while, his brows furrowed deeply.

"Are you sure this isn't the result of a beating?"

Picking up the paper, Luo Sigong looked at Lu Chuan seriously and asked.

"Is it possible that the entire Xuanfu is involved?"

"Sir, this should be true."

Seeing Luo Sigong become serious, Lu Chuan immediately raised his hands and said seriously.

"We divided into three groups for interrogation. All the five poisonous punishments were used. Each question was asked at least five times."

"Whether the entire Xuan Mansion is involved, I don't know yet, but Wanquan Youwei and Longmen Guard generals must have been involved."

"According to his account, there are twelve households in total, most of them are large households in Xuanfu and its surrounding areas. As early as the Zhengde period of Wuzong, they were already doing business with Mongolian tribes. In the [-]th year of Jiajing, trade with Mongolia began , the business scale expanded even more. During the Wanli period, they followed Li Chengliang's path again, and also had business dealings with Jiannu."

"In the previous episode, Tieling was breached. It is said that Ding Bi, who first ignited the gunpowder in the army and then surrendered to the Tieling city gate to build slaves, was the one they contacted for the slaves."

"Bang!" After hearing Lu Chuan's words, Luo Sigong smashed the tea cup in his hand to the ground.

"I'm going to chop Li Zhong alive! This guy must have been hooking up with these people in Xuan Mansion!"

"What do the Jin Yiwei who have been sent out to inspect the Xuan Mansion do for a long time? How could they fail to detect such a large group of traitors?"

"Shame! This is the shame of our Jin Yiwei!"

Knowing that there was such a huge traitor organization in the Ming Dynasty, Luo Sigong was immediately so angry that his beard straightened.

I thought it was just a small fight, some border merchants were engaged in smuggling for profit.

But who would have thought that it would be such a huge organization.

Twelve big households, how will this special girl's Xuanfu be corroded?
  "Send someone to Xuanfu and capture Li Zhong and bring him to Liaodong!"

With a wave of his hand, Luo Sigong ordered Lu Chuan.

"It's secret. Don't alert the enemy. First, tell me that you are going to Beijing to report on your work. I will kidnap you on the way!"

"Yes!"

Hearing this, Lu Chuan cupped his hands and hurriedly walked outside.

He knew that the news from Fan Jincai would definitely make Luo Sigong furious.

"Shame, shame."

After Lu Chuan left, Luo Sigong still couldn't get over his anger and sat down on the wicker chair.

"I, the Luo family, have joined the Yulin Guards with military merit since the Hongwu period, and have served beside Taizu."

"My ancestor Luo An, father-in-law Zhao Mengyou, and I are all commanders of the Imperial Guard."

"I, Luo Sigong, have been elected as a general by the Jingwei Martial Arts Society, and I pride myself on being famous and succeeding my predecessors."

"However, there is such a large group of traitors in the Ming Dynasty, and they can still exist for hundreds of years. How can I meet Emperor Taizu under Jiuquan!"

Muttering in his mouth, Luo Sigong no longer felt the resentment he felt when the emperor sent him to Liaodong.

"Mr. Luo, what's going on?"

Just when Luo Sigong fell into deep self-blame, Sun Chengzong led people into the courtyard. When he saw Luo Sigong, who was slumped on a wicker chair with a dejected look on his face, he asked curiously.

"I've been out for a few months, and I feel a little homesick, which makes Governor Sun laugh."

Seeing Sun Chengzong come in, Luo Sigong quickly adjusted his mood, looked at Sun Chengzong and smiled reluctantly.

It's embarrassing, it's so embarrassing, Sun Chengzong must not be allowed to know about this.

Moreover, they, the Jinyi Guards, have the responsibility of collecting enemy information, instigating rebellion against enemy generals, and investigating plots to rebel against the country.

Although he and Sun Chengzong got along well, after all, this guy was a civil servant.

If the civil servants knew that there was such a big flaw in the work of the Jinyi Guards, not only would they be able to die a good death, but he and his ancestors would be embarrassed.

“It’s human nature to miss our loved ones more than ever during the festive season.”

After hearing Luo Sigong's words, although Sun Chengzong was suspicious, he did not go into details.

"We have been spending the Chinese New Year in Liaodong. After hearing what Mr. Luo said, I feel a little homesick."

After the two sighed together, Luo Sigong spoke after Sun Chengzong sat down on the newly moved wicker chair.

"I wonder why Governor Sun came here today?"

After taking the wine glass from Luo Sigong, Sun Chengzong drank it boldly and then sighed.

"The problems in Liaodong are more serious than I thought when I came here. Military discipline is lacking, roads are not repaired, corruption is rampant, and people are fleeing."

"I would like to ask Commander Luo to come forward and handle some matters. I wonder if Commander Luo is willing?"

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  (End of this chapter)