A small soldier of the frontier army in the late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 611 Decision
Lao Bainiu: I will go to Xiamen tomorrow, and I may have to travel for several days.

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The intelligence department sent a thick love document, and everyone passed it on to read, and the sound of air-conditioning was heard one after another in the hall.

I don't know if I don't look at it, but I was shocked when I saw it, because everyone was mentally prepared. When they saw all kinds of information and lists, many people still trembled with their hands.

The power of profiteers is too great, and there are too many officials and generals colluding with them. It can be said that in the three towns of Xuanda, more than 100% of the officials and generals, all kinds of tyrants, are related to them, especially close to the cities and forts outside the Great Wall. Not to mention [-]%, ninety-nine out of ten, all have the crime of fornication, and have been bribed by everyone.

The border army system of Ming Dynasty is to use the officials of the guards as the generals of the battalions. These generals have been hereditary from generation to generation, and have been passed down from generation to generation. After hundreds of years, the local forces have been deeply rooted. One of the important sources of income.

It can be said that among the border towns, the most heinous people are warriors. Civil servants and eunuchs are fine. After all, they all have terms of office, and they will usually be transferred after a few years. With the transfer of personnel, it gradually disappeared.

And those warriors, passed down from generation to generation, are like powerful local snakes. In addition to the warrior family, there are also local gentry, merchants, mine owners and other powerful people who are close to the frontier. Private trade is also one of their most important sources of income. one.

These people, like those profiteers, also have complicated interests involved.

And the profiteers are as powerful as the big families. In Shanxi, not to mention 100%, more than [-]% of the officials and generals have a stake in them. When they leave the territory, there are also huge cases in other places in Ming Dynasty. people network.

In addition, these merchants are powerful, and many families are vigorously cultivating scholars, so that their own families will have officials and officials, forming a privileged class that is above the world.

For example, Gao Gong, the chief assistant of the cabinet, whose ancestral home is Hongdong, Shanxi, and Zhang Siwei, the chief assistant of the cabinet, was born in Yuncheng, Shanxi, and has a strong salt merchant background. Xuanda Governor Wang Chonggu, also from Yuncheng, Shanxi, also has a strong salt merchant background background.

Then, Zhang Siwei married Yang Bo, Wang Guoguang and others, and promoted them to the positions of Minister of Officials and Minister of Household. Both of them came from merchant families.

Furthermore, Wang Chonggu's father Wang Yao, uncle Wang Xian, elder brother Wang Chongyi, younger brother Wang Chongxun, uncle Shen Tingzhen, brother-in-law Shen Jiang and others are also businessmen. Zhang Siwei's father Zhang Yunling, uncle Zhang Xialing, younger brother Zhang Sijiao, father-in-law Wang En and others are also Shanxi merchants.

Then, Zhang Siwei married Wang Chonggu again. Zhang Siwei's mother was Wang Chonggu's second sister, and Wang Chonggu's eldest sister married Shen Jiang, the eldest son of Shen Tingzhen, a salt merchant who lived in Puzhou. It came from the Wang, Li and Fan families of Shanxi giant merchants at that time.

A daughter-in-law of Zhang Siwei is also the granddaughter of Yang Pu, Minister of the Ministry of War, and Zhang Siwei's daughter. She also married Ma Chun, the son of Ma Ziqiang, the cabinet minister, and Ma Zixiu, the younger brother of Ma Ziqiang, who was also a well-known Shaanxi merchant.

Such a complex relationship is enough to confuse people's heads. The big families established by in-laws, the combination of politics and business, are invincible and invincible in the field of business wars and government affairs. There was a censor who impeached Wang Chonggu and Zhang Siwei, etc., called the Salt Law The badness is bound to run rampant in Dashang patents.

These are all counted in the background of Shanxi merchants. Their hands stretch out in all directions. In all parts of Daming, there are relationships at stake. It can be said that when one party suffers, all parties support it.

Historically, when the Donglin Party members put forward a tax strike proposal, Shanxi merchants responded in groups. Tiqi once went to Suzhou to arrest Zhou Shunchang, the leader of the Donglin Party. So that Zhou Shunchang would not suffer.

Of course, at the same time as the same spirit, various merchant groups will also fight endlessly for local interests.

For example, when Longqing negotiated peace, Wang Chonggu, Zhang Siwei, and allies Zhang Juzheng, represented by the Shanxi merchant family, strongly opposed the tough military propositions of Wu Shangxian and Ye Mengxiong, and advocated friendship with Mongolia instead of war. Afterwards, Jinshang Group has the upper hand.

With such a huge network of forces and relationships, it's no wonder everyone has no fear and doesn't take Wang Dou seriously.

Of course, if you think about it deeply, the Fan family, the Wang family, the Jin family and other big families are not the spokespersons for their interests?During the business war, there were these official and business clans who sympathized with Fan Yongdou and others.

"There are too many traitors. I really want to follow the old routine of the East Road. I'm afraid that all the officials and generals in Shanxi will be killed..."

Putting down the love letter in his hand, Zhong Xian said worriedly, obviously worried about Wang Dou.

If you really do this, no matter how you justify it, those with ulterior motives can claim that Wang Dou is rebelling, and immediately become a traitor and lose his reputation as a righteous man.

In addition, those who are related to the various families are the noble royal families such as princes, princes, lords, and uncles. Daming raised the vassal kings as pigs, so when bored, the children of the royal families, in addition to vigorously building offspring, are It is a trivial matter to make money from all pervasiveness, and to promote many industries, all of which have their share.

The chief historians in the prince's mansion, the east and west ministers, companions, and school lieutenants are also closely colluding with the masters. Are they really going to kill the princes?
This time in collusion with everyone, there is another kind of people who are targeting Donglu. They are private money merchants. After the middle of the Ming Dynasty, especially during the Wanli period, private copper coins were rampant, and there were also government money bureaus in the two capitals and various provinces. , also indiscriminately minted privately minted coins.

Most of these private money are in the hands of eunuchs or powerful noble warriors, who mix a large amount of light and inferior money with official money to make profits. Wang Dou promotes food coupons without even using silver, let alone copper coins. Invisibly, it harms the interests of private money merchants and the forces behind it.

If it is really like the killing on the East Road, the officials of the entire Ming Dynasty will be killed. If this is the case, Wang Dou is the life and death enemy of countless people and countless privileged classes. The thief is a more formidable enemy.

Afterwards, one carelessness, missteps, and no bones left, and the whole family will be wiped out.

Gao Shiyin snorted, stood up and said, "So what if we kill them all? Is there anyone in this world who is the opponent of our Jingbian army? Instead of keeping those filthy bastards to cause trouble, it's better to kill them all now." .”

He said: "As the general said back then, only the power of thunder can break the clouds and make the sky clear."

Shen Shiqi immediately stood up and shouted: "That's right, the general agrees with Brother Gao's opinion."

Both Han Chao and Wen Fangliang shook their heads, praised Qin Yi and said, "It's absolutely impossible."

He stood up and saluted: "General, if you have a way, if your name is not correct, your words will not go well. At present, the general is only the general of Xuanzhen, and it is not appropriate to stretch out your hand to cross the boundary, so as not to be fouled by others and increase the suspicion of the Holy One."

He said: "You can't become a fat man by eating one bite. The big news can be gradually figured out in the future. The immediate thing is to narrow the scope and only target the traitors such as Fan and Kang, as well as some of their backstage forces. Town, and then seek Datong, Shanxi matters, don't be impatient."

Ye Xizhi also stood up and said: "Students agree with Qin Zanhua's argument. It is a fact of solid evidence that everyone is collaborating with the enemy and betraying the country. They conspired against Donglu, and we will fight back. It is a matter of course. It's not too late to deal with them, they have the handle in our hands, and they can advance and retreat freely."

He was in high spirits, Feng Dachang fell, Zhong Zhengxian was transferred to the shogunate, and he took the post of head of the Baoan Prefecture Officials Office.

Wen Fangliang looked at the information in his hand: "Even if it is only aimed at everyone, there are many difficulties. Their influence can be said to spread all over Shanxi and Daming. In this East Road business war, many people have jumped out to support them, and those directly involved , there are dozens of civilian and military generals, and powerful businessmen. If the generals attack them, the public opinion outside the town will also be unfavorable to us, after all, these officials and businessmen are best at turning black and white."

Wang Dou paced back and forth in the hall, and asked Wen Daxing, the ambassador of the Intelligence Department: "Has the Intelligence Department distributed leaflets to expose the true colors of the thieves colluding with the Tartars, colluding outside the Great Wall, lurking spies, etc. What are the reactions from all parties?"

Wen Fangliang said: "The Propaganda Department has spread out everywhere. In Gyeonggi, Baoding, Zhending, Xuanda, and even went to Henan, Huguang, Jiangnan, etc., a large number of leaflets were distributed. Judging from the reaction, Xiaomin was quite moved and filled with righteous indignation. , but many literati, warriors, and businessmen are indifferent, don't care, and even claim that this is a false accusation."

"Some speech officials in the capital, and the censors, impeached the general because of this, saying...the general is bold, greedy and domineering. After making a mess of the capital, he will harm the local area. He is a great thief of the country. No excuses, Wang Thief is just an excuse for greed, and he didn't mention the various criminal evidence on the leaflet."

Everyone in the hall was furious. It seems that these officials and censors have confronted the general. They are really not afraid of death, and they are too shameless.

Wang Dou just nodded. He expected the reactions of all parties, just like fans and supporters, or political parties in later generations. They always selectively look at their own advantages and ignore their disadvantages.

Even if you throw the evidence in his face, it says one, and he will deliberately read it as two.

It is impossible to persuade people with different positions, especially those who are interested in it. I just want to learn from others and have a name.

Seeing that he was just pacing, Han Chao also said at this time: "Governor Xuan Da, Governor Xuanzhen, Governor Datong, and other military sects such as Ji, Zhu, and Wei, also rushed to the east to punish the profiteers, which involved a lot. , I’m afraid they will also find it difficult to make up their minds, and perhaps try their best to dissuade them.”

"Marshal Yang, you may also have different opinions."

Everyone said something to each other, and the atmosphere in the hall was dignified. It was not like what happened on the East Road back then. It is indeed not a trivial matter to kill everyone, and it needs to be treated with caution.

Wang Dou asked Wen Daxing, "Where are the treacherous Fan Sanba and others who are in charge of specific affairs?"

Wen Daxing replied: "They all fled to the east road in a hurry, but their every move is under the surveillance and control of the intelligence department."

Wang Dou said indifferently: "It's okay, they can't escape."

He snorted coldly: "Fan Sanba, he was the one who participated in the bewitching of the East Road incident back then, and this time he has reverted to his old ways? He really doesn't know what to do!"

Seeing the people in the hall who are concerned about others, Wang Dou smiled slightly, and he said: "The clowns who are jumping on the bridge, harming the country and the people, but think that they are powerful and powerful, covering the sky with one hand, and can hold them without fear, but in fact they are all vicious , in my mind, they’re just this.”

He stretched out his little finger, shook it, and then slanted down, everyone in the hall burst into laughter, saying that the image of the general is a metaphor.

Wang Dou continued: "So what if they are powerful and well-connected? They think they will be fine if they are not in Xuanzhen? Not to mention that they are hiding in Datong, Shanxi and other places, and dare to harm the East Road. Even if they escape to Jiangnan, this general, Arrest them too!"

His expression slowly turned severe again: "That's right, in this operation, only major profiteers will be arrested, and the public trial will be announced...by the way, their property will be confiscated, and other things will not be involved for the time being. Zhangjiakou, Jiexiu, Datong, Taigu, Taiyuan, Pingyang, etc. are the lairs of profiteers!"

"During operations, strict military discipline is required, no harassment or looting is allowed, and the friendly troops in Yuzhen must also be supervised..."

"Of course, when arresting and confiscating the house, if there are resisters, resisters, or obstructers, they will all be killed, down to the common people, their soldiers, officials, up to the cabinet ministers, the king of Jin and the king, who dare to stop in front of the army. Killed with random guns, stabbed with spears!"

Everyone in the hall looked excited, and Wang Dou continued: "As for Ji and Zhu, the military sects, I will try my best to persuade them and obtain their consent. It is best to act together, and I will also spread the message to the governor of Shanxi and the general soldier... ..."

He snorted: "If they don't agree, just treat them as the United Nations, don't bother."

Everyone was taken aback, which country the United Nations is, I have never heard of it.

But seeing the general continue to speak, they quickly listened attentively.

Looking at the crowd, Wang Dou seemed to be thinking about something at this time, and quickly returned to his sternness: "Everyone, this world is very big and exciting, there are too many things to do, and our life is too short. , and those bureaucratic scum, they are just clowns, such things, we are not worth spending too much effort on them, wasting too much energy, in the shortest speed, the most thorough way, to level them up! 1 Years are too long, seize the day and night!"

He snorted: "The time for the operation is set on the [-]th. At that time, a total of more than [-] troops from the three towns will be dispatched to participate. With their blood, we will break through this cloudy and cloudy day!"

Everyone in the hall stood up enthusiastically, and the big scene was coming again.

Qin Yi and others who praised the painting were also relieved. It is indeed a good strategy at this time to deal with profiteers alone, and it will cause a little less backlash.At the same time, everyone feels that the words of the general are full of philosophy all the time, and they always gain something.

Zhong Xian put down his cloak and cloak, looked at Wang Dou, his eyes flickered a few more times.

In the end, Wang Dou looked at Wen Daxing: "Before we act, arrest Fan Sanba and the others. After the business war is over, they are worthless. Hmph, you want to leave in a big way after ruining the East Road? No way!"

(End of this chapter)