Qing Dynasty Secret History

Chapter 49

It is said that Li Changgeng led the fleet, surrounded Cai Qiang, attacked with fire and shelled, and was about to kill the birds with a drum, but suddenly the cannon from the bandit's tail fired, and the projectile hit Chang Geng's throat. He yelled and fainted.It is too late to rush to rescue.The three armies lost their marshal, and there was a sudden chaos.

Zhang Jianbi led the warships of the headquarters, turned the rudder and left first, and all the warships retreated one after another, so they were punished for accumulating bandits over the years.In fact, the Zhejiang-Fujian Navy, ten thieves, if they hold on for less than half a day, it is not difficult to make a contribution to the prisoner.It's a pity that all the generals were not in the same mind, so they retreated first. The situation is that Cai Qian's evil gun is not yet full.The governor of Fujian and Zhejiang Fuhui played in Beijing, and Renzong mourned. He issued a special decree to posthumously confer Li Changgeng the title of Uncle Zhuang, grant him the posthumous posthumous title of Zhongyi, and order him to return to Tong County, where he was originally from, to build a special temple, and sacrifices are made on time in spring and autumn.Wang Delu and Qiu Lianggong, generals of the Changgeng Ministry, were also promoted to admirals, and they were divided into the old Changgeng Ministry.The imperial edict encouraged them to work together against the enemy and avenge the coach.Seeing this decree, Wang and Qiu two generals really aroused their conscience. They supervised and led the fleet to search and arrest them with all their strength.It was also a coincidence that the Fujian production station transferred Fang Weidian, and the Military Aircraft Department also had Dai Quxiang, a university scholar, and Dai Fang's second father, both of whom were far-sighted, single-minded in civil and military affairs, and agreed by the border court.It's strange to say that Li Changgeng exhausted all his energy and sweat, but Cai Qian, who he couldn't help, was easily wiped out.The ancient saying "United will makes a city" is true.The second admiral, Wang Qiu, wiped out Cai Qian, so he used the red flag to report victory, stepped up six hundred miles, and flew it to Beijing. The pirate Cai leads to the Fish Mountain in Dinghai.Taking advantage of the smooth wind, shouting and bombarding, the smoke covered the sky, and moved to the green water and deep ocean to force the thief ship.The thief Cai set sail and wanted to escape, and the ministers got the meritorious deeds of Lu Chen to surround them on all sides, while the gangsters broke through the waves, and the shells were dense like hail.Chen Delu braved the bullets and forged ahead, personally supervised the sailors and soldiers, threw medicine and set fire, blocked the escape of the thieves, encouraged the soldiers, and rushed to board the thieves' ships.The bloody battle lasted until midnight, the wind and waves were raging, and the sea stood tall.Those who boarded the board were all thrown into the sea by the bandits, and the bandit ships followed the waves.Chen Lianggong attacked and intercepted the danger, fought with the tide, and continued to attack the ring.Across the green water ocean, seeing the black water, minister Lianggong was afraid of the bandits fleeing abroad, and shouted loudly, his own boat was parallel to the thief's owner, and the Fujian boat was parallel to the Zhejiang boat owner. The thieves used wormwood to tie up the Zhejiang boats, fighting fiercely to the death, and the spears were good.The Zhejiang boats were destroyed and escaped, and the Fujian boats returned to parallel with the thief boats.At this time, all the ships of the bandit gang were separated by the towns and could not be rescued.Cai Qian, the chieftain of the thieves, had only [-] boats left, and his projectiles were exhausted. He used silver as his guns, and his momentum became more and more fierce.Chen Delu was also wounded by bullets. He struggled with pain, threw gunpowder on his poop, and then took a boat to break his rudder.Cai Qian knew that there was no rescue, so he raised his cannon head and tail, and the ship sank in the sea.Over the years, the ministers and bandits, relying on the emperor to become a spirit, and the soldiers used their lives, had to be wiped out.

Renzong read and said to the courtiers: "For these two thieves, how many soldiers and creatures were killed, I think it was all due to my lack of virtue. From now on, if I am wrong, you should all speak out to me, and the monarch and ministers are one. Only when there is peace, can everyone live a happy life.”

Then it was decreed that Wang Delu was the second-class son, and Qiu Lianggong was the second-class man.After the decree was delivered, he said to the officials: "Pirate Chuping, plan for the aftermath, which one comes first? Everyone makes plans for the union.

" University Scholars replied: "The rise of thieves is all caused by the bad local officials. The bad history of local officials is all due to the oversight of the supervisor.

In order to rectify the source, it is better to move the governor cautiously.The governors are virtuous, the officials of the Tao are all virtuous, and the local officials are all virtuous. How can thieves arise! "

Renzong said: "This is very reasonable. Now the governor of Sichuan is vacant and needs to send someone. If there is no suitable person for a while, who do you think should be sent?"

Le Bao said: "Now the chief official of Fengqi, who is still outstanding, should be counted as Edu Baimou. It's good to transfer him."

Renzong said: "I think he will go. It is better for you to go. Chaoguang is also an important place, and he can't go. What you said just now is true and true. It must be good for you to work there. You If you protect others, I will protect you.

" Le Bao met and said goodbye. Renzong said: "Le Lao San, don't you like foreign appointments? "

Le Bao said: "It's the emperor's grace to serve outside and inside. How dare I not like it! But I have been weak and sick for many years. In a place like Sichuan, where Han and barbarians are mixed, if it is not handled properly, it will be a debt of grace."

Before Renzong finished speaking, he said: "Don't talk about it. Sichuan was originally the place you ruled, and there is nothing wrong with it now. I sent you there because you are familiar with it. Did you really say that for you? I can't cure you!"

Le Bao didn't dare to resign, and received an order to thank him.I'm going to set off in uniform today, and I'm looking forward to coming from Chengdu.

After going through the hardships of the Shu Road, and going through the wind and dust, I arrived in Chengdu.Civil and military officials all went out of the city to meet them, and Le Bao met them one by one.As soon as I arrived at Xingyuan, since the guardian, I visited the town of Sidaofu County, and there was an endless stream of people who came to see me.Le Bao ordered the arresting officers to notify the people who came to visit, regardless of their official positions, immediately.Although I am tired from the journey and dust, I still put up my spirits and deal with my subordinates perfunctorily.

Why do you think he is so kind, he doesn't have the airs of being an official at all?It turns out that the flavor of official career has been tasted through this business.Le Baotou was originally written in a written form. When the errand period expired, a county magistrate was selected outside, referring to the province of Sichuan, and it should be used first.Helplessly, the big officials in Sichuan did not agree with him very much. They went to pay homage with the class and were often scolded.After waiting for more than a year, I have never worked as a big lice.

When the light is exhausted, the poor are poor.No one in the same class looked down on him. Yashen Shiguang thought he was ragged and smelled of alcohol, so they all avoided him from afar.Lebao was very depressed, and there was no way to get rid of this difficulty.

One day I read the residence newspaper and saw that my old friend from ten years ago released the governor of Sichuan. He said with great joy, "I will always be able to stand out after this encounter."

So he shook his spirits and inquired about the schedule of new productions every day.The hope that Taiwan will be saved is more real than a hungry child looking for milk, or a drought looking for rain.On this day, I got the good news that Xinzhitai is only [-] miles away from the city, and I can go to the provincial capital tomorrow morning.Le Bao seemed to be overjoyed.He hurriedly hired a livestock and went out to meet him.Unexpectedly, when he got there, the Xingyuan of the new platform was solemn and grand, and the servants and others refused to inform him.I had no choice but to rush back.The next day, Hecheng Wenwu welcomed the new platform, and Le Bao followed the officials and handed over the handbook to see him, but he didn't see him again.The new platform entered the Xingyuan, first the guards came to worship, then the two chief ministers, then the capital, then the provinces and counties, and then the alternate officials, all of them sent invitations one after another. Dulebao's handbook was handed up like a mud cow into the sea, and no news was heard. .The weather is hot and hungry, standing in the sun, watching cars come and sedans, officials seeing off and welcoming officials, angry and bitter, thirsty and hungry, so angry that I want to die.Some of those candidate officials in the same class advised him to go back to come back tomorrow, some persuaded him to go home for dinner, and some were frivolous, but they even teased him, saying: "My brother is always good at wine and drink, and today we have to make a table. I leave you to drink."

I was bored, when I heard a voice calling: "Please hold back the third master!"

Hearing this, Le Bao felt as if a repeat offender in prison had been pardoned, he was so happy that he couldn't say anything, he hurriedly adjusted his clothes, holding his resume, and rushed in.The officials in the same class heard the calling from the platform, calling the chariot not the official name, but all of them called Qinahan.Le Bao went inside and saw Zhitai bald, wearing plain clothes, standing at the foot of the eaves. When he saw Le Bao, he smiled and pointed out: "Aren't you afraid of being dirty when you dress like this?"

Le Bao asked the court to attend the ceremony.Xin Zhitai supported him and said, "Stop knocking on the dog's head."

Looking back at the family, he said, "Spare off the dog's skin quickly for Mr. Le, so that you can go to the backyard to enjoy the cool and drink."

At this time, Le Bao, the more he listened to the scolding, the happier he was.For a while, the wine and food were served, and the new table dragged him to sit down, talking about the old wine, making Le Bao happy like a fairy.After drinking three drums, it just came out.

It's not good to step out of the gate. The capital, the county, and the few red candidates who are not good are all there to serve.When I saw Le Bao, it was like getting a phoenix egg. You came to hold hands, and I also came to hold hands, holding hands, talking to each other, endlessly courteous, and endlessly affectionate.The capital said: "The chiefs of the two divisions are called Zhiyi my brother, and they will return to the Yamen in the evening."

From then on, Le Bao made steady progress, but was lifted up to the sky by the crowd.During the Yamen time, there is no time to welcome and laugh. There are those who let sit, those who chat, and those who give cigarette bottles. It is really a fire cooking oil and flowers.In fact, Le Sanye is still a Le Sanye.So when he came to his subordinates, he was amiable and happy, which was nothing more than to push himself and others to forgive him.

At present, Le Bao chooses to take over the seal on the third day of the first day of the lunar calendar, and Dong Gong, the guardian, handles the matter properly and returns to his post as the feudal secretary.After receiving the seal, all the officials in charge of the Dao were busy handing over the manuscripts to congratulate.Le Bao held a feast for each other, during the banquet, talking about seeing too many guests in the past few days, his head swelled up, and it was obvious that he was not in good health.I used to do military affairs here, and I couldn't sleep all night, so I didn't feel anything. Why did I see a few more guests this time, so I'm so tired.Gao Tai said: "The commander-in-chief is too tired. Those candidates for the prefecture and county classes may not need to see them, and their health is also critical."

Le Bao smiled and said, "I am deeply loved, but brother also has a difficulty here."

Then I talked about my situation as a candidate in the province at that time.Fan Tai Jie said: "The commander-in-chief is very insightful, most of the county class are poor people, and Sili usually treats this group of people differently."

Le Bao smiled and said: "Everyone has experienced it, and I think I have experienced it."

Dong Fantai said: "The humiliation suffered by Sili is even more serious than that of the commander-in-chief."

Le Bao said: "Let's listen to the story, we are now reviewing old books."

Dong Fantai said: "Sili's family was originally very poor. That year, the master came to the Sili and was lucky enough to be selected as a tribute. He went to Beijing for the imperial examination, carried his bed on his back, walked on foot, and arrived in Yangzhou. exhausted."

Le Bao said: "Isn't the old man originally from Jiangning? Walking on foot, the distance is really quite a lot."

Dong Fantai said: "At that time, I happened to meet a boat, which was also going to Beijing to take an exam. The secretary begged the boatman to take it with him. When the boatman returned to the company, the boat was chartered by others, so we had to discuss it with the employer. It was so easy. Agreed, Si Li unloaded the luggage on the rear deck. There was nothing to do on the long journey, so I couldn’t help but chant the scrolls. The father and privately told Si Li that there were two young masters of the Yangzhou gentry Mr. Jiang in the cabin. Well. Before the conversation was over, the people in the cabin came out and asked who Si Li was, and made a fuss.

Si Li had no choice but to tell him his name and told him to take the exam in Beijing.After hearing Si Li's words, the two brothers sneered and said, "Look at him, he is so poor that he is almost a flower, but he still wants a yellow dog to eat swan meat, to pass the imperial examination and to gain fame."Without a mirror, you should take a pot of urine and take a look at this face, not like a person who is taking an exam. '" Le Bao said: "That kind of talk is very obscene!How can the people who take the test speak so obscenely? "

Dong Fantai said: "At that time, the two brothers were drinking and having fun, and the secretary disturbed their happiness, so they reprimanded them like this."

Le Bao said: "It's very embarrassing to be humiliated in a poor way!"

Dong Fantai said: "Just like Jun's order, Si Li was so angry that he carried his luggage and got off the shore, walked hundreds of miles, and barely rented a car to go to Beijing. This time, Si Li was lucky enough to be ranked first in the imperial examination. And so on, awarded as a seventh-rank small Beijing official. From then on, he was lucky in the township examination, and received the grace of the palace examination, and got a No. 3. He was appointed as the editor of the Imperial Academy. Up to now. Unexpectedly, the Young Master Jiang in the Department of Sex and Indulgence came to the province as a county magistrate last year as an alternate."

Baole laughed and said, "What a coincidence, how can I pay him back?"

Dong Fantai said: "this young master Jiang, thinking of the past, was afraid of revenge from the Secretary, so he was so frightened that he would tell the Secretary of Bojing to pass him into the Yamen, comfort him with good words, and ask him that his younger brother died long ago. After many years, Si Li smiled at him and said, "Han Xin doesn't hate the humiliation of his crotch. Why don't I catch up with the ancients and be a good official? Don't worry about the past", so I hung him out. He is still acting now. "

After hearing this, Le Bao was very impressed.Gaotai said: "Fang Bo's measure is much more generous than that of Cheng Zhongcheng."

Dong Fantai hurriedly asked, "Which one is Cheng Zhongcheng?"

Gaotai said: "It is Cheng Guoren Zhongcheng in Futai, Shanxi."

Dong Fantai said: "That was my same year. I don't know what happened in my same year?"

Gaotai said: "This Cheng Zhongcheng has a strange temper, that is, he is too hot-hearted, and he only likes to manage injustices in the world. I heard that he didn't spend time, and he once filed a lawsuit on behalf of his relatives, and went directly to the province. In the hall, Gaotai was speechless. Gaotai was very angry and said to him: "Cheng Guoren, Cheng Guoren, if you can answer my letter, I will listen to your lawsuit." Cheng replied, "I will also give up the papers." Don't be afraid, but the husband must not break his promise.'" Gaotai said with a smile: "Sure enough, it is good, who is willing to break the contract. But if you are not right, you can get up immediately, and there is no need to make unreasonable lawsuits in my house." Cheng Xiao Reply: 'I would like to follow Jun's order', please refer to the Shanglian for instructions. Gaotai sees that the course is fair: the willows are inserted upside down, and the bachelor has no roots to grow branches.

Cheng Gong also took a look at Gaotai, and responded casually:
The flute pipe is played horizontally, and the eyes sing with air.

When Gaotai heard this, he was surprised by his coincidence and hated his ridicule. Because of his anger, he said, "Cheng Guoren, Cheng Guoren, it's not difficult to catch up with me if you speed up the whip." "Cheng Gongdao: "That's all for another look." Later, Cheng Gong issued his armor, and the court valued him very much. Several times he was asked to serve as Fengjiang, but he resigned bitterly. This year, Gaotai changed his original post to Shanxi, Cheng Gong heard If you know, ask the Military Aircraft Department for a lack of Shanxi governor."

Le Bao said: "To seek this vacancy, I understand that it must be for revenge and personal enmity."

Gaotai said: "That's not true, Cheng Gong really knows how to play, and to save time, he deliberately straddled a lame donkey upside down, walking slowly with the bridle slow.

That Gaotai went out with the crowd to meet Cheng Gong. He was very embarrassed when he saw Cheng Gong, so he had to say, "Gong is really a genius, without confusion, he can reach so fast." Cheng Gong replied with a smile: "I have no good horses, and I can't whip them."It's so late, I don't want to pursue the public here. '" Le Bao said, "It's a great loss of the minister's demeanor to fight with one's tongue. "

Then he asked Fan Tai, "What do you think, Mr. Dong?
Fantai responded with "yes" and said, "my move in the same year was too narrow.

"Gaotai said: "Mr. Cheng is very interested. After receiving the seal, he went to thank you for his favor and sent out the ginseng together. He actually took out that Gaotai. "

Lebo shook his head and sighed.

After a while, I saw off the guests, and then I went back to my room to rest. A corner of the official document was sent to the door, which was consulted by Baigong, the governor of Huguang.When I disassembled it and looked at it, it turned out that there was a big gang of thieves in the city of Chengdu. I asked Yan Na to remove it and bring it to the case for consultation.Le Bao had seen it, passed it on to Shou County, and ordered him to take it to the Yamen to handle the document transfer.As soon as I got it, the first county reported: "Li Zhongliang, who was pointed out by the commander, is an appendage of this county, and he usually behaves peacefully. Bai Gongfei consulted and arrested him. I am afraid that there may be mistakes. Please show me the commander."

Le Bao said: "Baigong is smart and capable, and he will never be sent anywhere. If you catch it, you can untie it and do what he can do. Why do we have to create another problem?"

The first county responded with two "yes", and went to send the cadres to deliver it without mentioning it.

But it is said that Li Zhongliang has an elder brother named Boxian. There are two brothers, each specializing in a profession. The brother is a student, but the elder brother is in business.In Zhongliang's house, there are hundreds of rooms in the mansion, ten hectares of fertile land, shelves full of poems and books, and hordes of servants, life is very easy.However, his mother died, with four empty hands and two naked bodies.This business was created by Baekhyun. Because Baekhyun was doing business abroad, he entrusted Zhongliang to act as the manager whenever the family took care of things. Unexpectedly, Zhongliang had a bad heart, and when he went in and out of the farm, he signed the deed with his own name. The industry created, swallowed it all, Baekhyun is still in a dream.In the next few years, Boxian gave up two shops in Hankou to others due to old age and weakness. When he returned home, he wanted to enjoy the blessing of leisure.Unexpectedly, as soon as he entered the house and asked his brother to check the account books, Zhong Liang replied coldly: "Everything in the house is organized in an orderly manner, why should brother bother."

Baekhyun said: "I have been away from home for many years, and I have never asked about family affairs, and my brother has taken care of it for me. Now that I am back, I have to check things out.

Although my own brother didn't care about talking about it, I feel really sorry to be my brother. "

Zhong Liang said: "Is brother drunk? Everything in the field is the property created by brothers. Brothers manage their own affairs. How can you say that they are worrying on behalf of you?"

Baekhyun said: "Brother, don't play tricks on me!"

Zhong Liang said: "Whoever tells jokes, brother doesn't believe it, just look at the deed and sign it, who is not brother? If it is brother's property, why doesn't brother himself sign it?"

Baekhyun never imagined that fellow brothers would have such a bad heart!This anger was no small matter, the two turned their faces for a while, and Boxian dragged Zhong Liang to the county to shout.When the county magistrate asked about the reason, he said that Boxian's accusation was groundless, which hindered the trial.That's what the prosecutors say.Baekhyun was so angry that he had no choice but to fight his old bones and come out to run business again.When the time goes by, the ghosts make people, and when the spirit is sluggish, the business will be depressed. After three or five years, there is no improvement at all.On this day, I met an old friend in the same industry and talked about this matter, and the old friend advised him to file a complaint.Baekhyun said, "I've told you, the officials won't allow me. What can I do?"

The old friend said: "Why don't you sue Wuchang Taiwan? The master of Taiwan is really Hai Rui of the Qing Dynasty, the reincarnation of Bao Gong, how wronged you are, and there is no one who does not complain when it comes to his case."

Baekhyun was moved when he heard this.The next day, I really asked someone to write a pleading paper, cross the river into the city, and go to Zhitai Yamen to sue.After reading the petition, Baigong called Boxian and asked a few words. He knew that his grandfather was humble and had no savings.Retire as ordered and wait for the arraignment.On the one hand, it was passed to the Jiangxia County Admissions Office, handed over the pleadings to him, and asked him to try to handle it.When Jiangxia County received the official business, it was found that the case was closed in a separate province, and it involved a family.After a few days of delay, I was at a loss, so I had to go to the temple to ask for advice.Baigong said with a smile: "What's the difficulty? Just fill in the name of Li Zhongliang in the robbery case, and say that he is the gangster's nest family, and the matter will be over."

Jiangxia County was overjoyed, so it followed the same pattern and applied for details to Yuanyuan.Baigong immediately consulted with the Governor of Sichuan, but within a month, the remaining Baigong had been transferred for interrogation. Li Zhongliang saw the majesty of Zhitai Yamen, and he was scared out of his wits.Baigong yelled and asked: "Scholar's family should abide by the famous teaching, dare to get rich through thieves, the situation is really abominable, the law is more difficult to be lenient, and the confession is quick, and the hall can surpass your life!"

Zhong Liang was so frightened that he just kowtowed, not daring to tell the thief.Bai Gongdao: "I don't know where the robber's property comes from?"

At this time, Zhong Liang only wanted to save his life, so he didn't have time to think about other things, so he hurriedly said: "The family property was created by my brother Boxian, now he is ruling Hankou Town to do business, you can send us an inquiry."

Bai Gongdao: "Is it all the truth?"

Zhongliang pointed to the sky and swore to the sun, saying that he dare not lie.At that time, it was reported that Boxian came to the case and the family property was cut off to him.Order Zhongliang to listen to his brother at any time, and not to do anything extra.Zhong Liang kowtowed and complied, and concluded the case.

If you want to know what is going on, listen to the next breakdown.

(End of this chapter)