My Red Mansion Career

Chapter 226 The Huben Camp is coming

"Arrogant... arrogant... Tuoba..."

"What is he trying to do? Is he going to rebel?"

"Everyone, we can't let this guy continue to be so arrogant. We are going to impeach him!"

In the court hall of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, dozens of censors gathered together, and the object of their discussion was Jia Yu, who was once again being rumored.

It has to be said that Jia Yu's act of arresting Lan Renxian without authorization really touched the disfavor of all officials.

If you want to arrest a high-ranking official in the border areas, do you still have the imperial court and the king's law in your eyes?

You can arrest any governor today, but can you arrest others tomorrow?

Didn't you do this?

Hearing that everyone had the same hostile look, a censor sitting in the back suddenly said quietly: "But these days, all the tricks we have given to His Majesty and the Supreme Emperor have been missed. No matter how much we add, What's the use of the fold?"

A young censor in his twenties suddenly said: "Your Majesty and the Supreme Emperor are so protective of Jia Yu, a traitor, and it is not a blessing to the imperial court and the country. As censors, it is our duty to help the country. How about we go and knock him down?" How about hearing the drum?"

"hiss……"

Everyone took a breath and looked at him with a caring look, as if to say...Dear, are you serious?

It's not that easy to beat the Wen Tenggu, and you might lose your head.

Fu Tongxuan, the censor of Zuodu of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, who had been sitting in a chair with his eyes closed, opened his eyes and glanced at the young man.

"Not so?"

Lu Peiyi took a breath and couldn't help but cursed.

While the officials and censors in Shenjing were still debating whether to continue impeaching Jia Yu, an army of 20,000 led by Lu Peiyi had already arrived and set up camp less than ten miles outside Yangzhou City.

Okay, there's nothing wrong with you guys, just step back. "

Moreover, what they have to deal with is the army that just defeated the Mongolian Tatars a few months ago. For this reason, Emperor Changping even gave them the name "Hu Ben". Everyone was a little scared to fight with such an army.

The censor wanted to scold her, but he had to admit that these 56 million taels of silver were like a heavy mountain, enough to crush all the opposition voices in the court.

"He brought 56 ​​million taels of silver to the imperial court."

Lu Peiyi, who is fifty-nine this year, is a thin old man.

"hiss……"

Why don't we kneel down at the Meridian Gate and beg your Majesty to escort him back to the capital? What do you think? "

It's a pity that they still complain to me about poverty every year. If I had known that these salt sellers were so rich, I would have given them a huge blow.

After the two spies retreated, an officer hesitated and asked, "Sir... do we really want to fight the Huben Camp?"

But if anyone underestimates him because of this, he will definitely suffer a big loss.

Someone said unconvinced: "But Jia Yu detained the court ministers without any order."

"Yes, Sir, now that Governor Nalan and others have been arrested, we have no internal agents in Yangzhou City.

"He massacred students and merchants in Yanzhou, and he deserves to be punished!"

One of the leading spies said: "This matter has spread all over Yangzhou, and the villain has also heard that Uncle Dingyuan also ransacked the homes of all the eight major salt merchants in Yangzhou and obtained 56 million taels of silver."

This young man was the second best in Changping for eight years. He had been in the Hanlin Academy for three years and was assigned to the Metropolitan Procuratorate just a month ago.

The dispatch of troops to Yangzhou was originally the result of him forcibly suppressing many objections and going his own way. Most of the officers present disagreed.

Perhaps it was because he had been on the battlefield all year round in his early years. His health was not very good and he was very thin. At first glance, he looked like a giant monkey.

"Everyone, Jia Yu is too arrogant and dares to detain court officials without permission. This trend must not last forever.

"He brought 56 ​​million taels of silver to the imperial court."

"Yes."

One sentence silenced everyone.

Seeing the fearful expressions of the officers around him, Lu Peiyi had a sullen face and said nothing.

That person said calmly: "He got 56 million taels of silver for the imperial court!"

“His grandma, are these salt sellers actually so rich?

"Here!"

At this time, Lu Peiyi was sitting on a chair, next to him were more than a dozen generals and officers from the Jiangnan Camp.

Although the Jiangnan Camp is known as the most elite garrison in Jiangnan, it also followed the Supreme Emperor on his expedition to Liaodong, and later participated in the Iron Network Mountain Incident. It can be said to be one of the most capable troops in the hands of the Supreme Emperor.

…………

You can't really attack Yangzhou City by force, right? "

But after living in peace for many years, no one was sure how much combat power this army still had.

Even if you talk about it in vain, it is not as real and lovely as the heavy white money.

"He has no law and acts recklessly!"

A middle-aged censor in his forties said unceremoniously: "Don't you know that Yongyi and Bolu Peiyi have led the Jiangnan camp south to Yangzhou and asked Jia Yu for an explanation. At this time, the two parties may have already A fight has begun. Now send someone to escort Jia Yu back to Beijing. Who are you going to send?

Besides, even if the two sides don't fight, it won't be long before Jia Yu leads an army to escort the 56 million taels of silver to the capital. Do you think His Majesty and the Supreme Emperor will punish him? "

Damn... I can't talk anymore today.

Originally, Fu Tongxuan wanted to observe him for a while, and if he really had a useful talent, he would cultivate it, but now it seems that this guy has read too many books, which makes people stupid, and his brain is a little hard to use. He even came up with such a bad idea.

Looking at the two spies who had just returned from Yangzhou City, Lu Peiyi frowned and said, "What are you talking about...that boy Jia Yu actually arrested almost all Yangzhou officials, including Lan Renxian?"

Are these crimes of being arrogant and domineering, having no regard for the king's laws, and massacring students and merchants enough to be eaten?

But silver can?

With money, as long as there are no major disasters or large-scale military use in the next three to five years, the court will no longer have to worry about money.

This is the charm of money, it can change many things in this world.

The most important thing is that Lu Peiyi sent troops without authorization from the Supreme Emperor and the Ministry of War.

If the court really pursues the case afterwards, they might all be in trouble. This is why the officers are all worried.

Lu Peiyi snorted lightly, glanced at everyone and cursed unceremoniously: "I know what you are thinking.

It's just that I'm afraid of being liquidated afterwards. I've already said that if the court really pursues the case, as the head coach of Jiangnan Camp, I will naturally bear full responsibility.

Just keep your heart in your stomach, this matter will not be traced to you. "

Seeing Lu Peiyi's assurance on the spot, the officers felt a little more at ease.

One of the generals couldn't help but asked: "Old Sir, there is something unclear about the last general. I hope the old Sir can clarify the confusion." "Say!"

"Old Sir, I finally know that you insist on sending troops because those salt merchants pay a large amount of silver to our Jiangnan camp every year.

We also rely on this money to live such a comfortable life, but now that the salt merchants have been arrested, it is estimated that they will not be able to turn around in this life. Is it worth our help? "

"Yes, Sir." Someone else echoed: "Although these salt merchants have been arrested, we can completely ignore them.

Anyway, no matter who takes over their business, they will have to pay us money. Why should we stand up for Ding Shoudao and those people? "

"You know shit."

Lu Peiyi pointed at these people and yelled: "A bunch of short-sighted guys, do you really think I know this truth?

I have eaten more salt than you have eaten rice. Still can’t understand such a simple truth? "

"Then why do you still send troops?" The officers all looked puzzled.

Facing the officers' doubts, Lu Peiyi just said lightly: "In order for us to still have this income in the future."

Then he explained: "I have been favored by the Emperor and have served as the governor of Jiangnan for sixteen years.

Over the years, the eight major salt merchants have paid a lot of money as tribute to Jiangnan Camp.

Some of you here can give as little as five or six hundred taels a year, and as many as four or five thousand taels. This is quite a lot after more than ten years, right?

Now that the eight major salt merchants have been destroyed, if we remain silent and do nothing, think about it... will the salt merchants who will succeed them still be so filial to us? "

"Eh...that seems to make sense."

Why do salt merchants pay tribute to Lu Peiyi and Jiangnan Daying every year? Isn't it just to get their protection?

Now the salt merchants are being blamed by Jia Yu. If Lu Peiyi and Jiangnan Daying do nothing, people will come to the conclusion that they only collect money and do nothing.

Then, it is not certain whether the salt merchants who will succeed Ding Shoudao and the others in the future will continue to pay them filial piety. After all, no one is willing to give people to a group of people who only collect money and do nothing.

"Old Sir, that's what I said, but after all, we are sending troops without permission. If we really fight with Uncle Dingyuan's troops and cause excessive losses of troops and horses, how should we explain to the Supreme Emperor?"

"explain?"

Speaking of this, Lu Peiyi's face showed a trace of ferocity: "As long as I can defeat the Huben camp and break through their main camp, everyone will be the hero of the Supreme Emperor. What else do I need to explain."

"Break their camp?"

Some smart people have noticed this sentence, "Old Sir, could it be that you..."

"That's right..."

Lu Peiyi had a ferocious look on his face, "I'm telling you the truth, according to the tip, the 56 million taels of silver that Jia Yu seized from the salt merchants were placed in his Huben camp.

As long as we can capture his camp, the 56 million taels of silver will be ours.

Tell me...will the Supreme Emperor still blame us? "

"Hiss..." Everyone took a breath. No one thought that Lu Peiyi was so bold that he even dared to think about this money.

Seeing everyone's shocked looks, Lu Peiyi continued: "As long as we get this money, even if we hand over 50 million taels of silver to the Supreme Emperor, we can divide the remaining few million taels among ourselves, which will be enough for the rest of our lives. expenses."

Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but swallow their saliva, and then everyone's eyes showed greedy eyes.

Even if only 6 million taels are withheld, each of them here can get tens of thousands taels at least, or hundreds of thousands taels more. Not to mention this life, they won't be able to spend it all in the next life, right?

"Damn it, do it!"

Suddenly, a guerrilla general stood up, his eyes red with excitement.

He looked around at everyone and said, "Brothers, the old master is right, this is 56 million taels of silver.

As the saying goes, wealth can be found in danger. As long as I can defeat the Huben camp coming from the capital and grab the money, I will immediately go to the most beautiful oiran in Yangzhou City to redeem myself and let him sing songs for me every day! "

Someone joked: "Old Dong... can you, a big old man like you, understand a ditty? Why don't you have someone sing it to you?"

"Hahaha……"

Everyone laughed, and at this time everyone's eyes flashed with a look called greed.

Money and silk move people's hearts, and it has been the same since ancient times.

Faced with 56 million taels of silver, no one can remain tempted, even Lu Peiyi, who is approaching his sixtieth year.

Although there was no imperial edict from the emperor or official documents from the Ministry of War, Lu Peiyi also had his own reasons.

When the Jiangnan Camp was first established, the Supreme Emperor gave them the right to act expediently, not to mention that he also had a request for help sent by Jiangsu Governor Lan Renxian.

With this official document, strictly speaking, Lu Peiyi can't be regarded as an unknown teacher.

Even if the court blames him in the future, he can use this to defend himself. Lu Peiyi had already considered this before setting off.

But after the joy, a question came before everyone.

Someone worriedly asked: "Sir, Yangzhou is a big city. Can we take it with just 20,000 troops?"

Hearing this, Lu Peiyi smiled mysteriously: "Who said we were going to attack Yangzhou?

According to the report from the spies, the Huben camp is not located in Yangzhou city, but in the suburbs of Yangzhou. This means that we only need to capture their camp in the suburbs in one fell swoop, and we will get the 56 million taels of silver! "

As soon as Lu Peiyi said these words, the big tent suddenly burst into cheers.

All the officers in the Jiangnan Camp could hardly believe their ears.

"Is Uncle Dingyuan crazy? He actually left the fortified Yangzhou City unattended and instead stationed his camp outside the city?"

"You know nothing, you think people are as stupid as you.

It's not safe if it's placed inside the city. Who knows how many remnants of the salt merchants are in the city? If it's placed in the camp outside the city and protected by tens of thousands of troops, who would dare to touch the money?

It's just that he never dreamed that we would come. "

The officers of the Jiangnan camp instantly had a collective orgasm. In their opinion, God was helping them.

"Old Sir, please give the order quickly. Let's kill them immediately, kill those young soldiers from the capital, and seize the money!"

"Yes...kill those young soldiers and grab the money!"

Just as everyone was shouting, a desolate horn sound suddenly came from outside, and then a soldier ran in.

"Lord Qi, the troops from Huben Camp have already reached the outside of our camp!"

"What……"

(End of this chapter)