Begging in late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 188

It is rare that the Yan'an Mansion, which was the center of the outbreak of the peasant uprising, was stable for more than three months. Under the vigorous suppression of Hong Chengchou's army, a large number of peasant troops either entered Shanxi from the west, or were ordered by Wang Zuogua and Song Qingshu. As for the small group of rogues, although they still exist, they are not so rampant anymore.

Although there are often recruiting peasant troops to "borrow" grain and "borrow" livestock, the bloody fight between the landlord and the refugees is gone, and the landlords who have built a village to protect themselves can also carefully come out to replant some wheat and millet , it seems that under Yang He's Zhao'an policy, the world has really changed like a peaceful one.

Early in the morning, the city gate of Yan'an Mansion was opened. This time, it was the day when some local products such as apples and walnuts came down. The city swept away a lot of hungry people, and the government army entered the city and looted and massacred the middle class and good people in the city. Yan'an Mansion, an ancient city that has gone through several dynasties since the establishment of the Northern Song Dynasty, seems to have reached a very weak point. Add and develop.

But when the poor clanking guards guarding the city gate and a few veterans happily took out the cloth bag to collect the city gate tax, the merchants didn't see it, but saw a group of officers and soldiers running over with spears on their shoulders, shouting.

"Damn it, why didn't you let the bandits kill you!"

For this group of fellow guards, the gatekeepers don't have the slightest liking for them. A while ago, the officers and soldiers from the sidelines had been sneaking around in the city a lot. Yes, looking at it from a distance, the veterans simply cursed out loud.

However, this team of frontier soldiers ran too neatly, right?

In doubt, the man had already run in, wearing a straight cloth mask, the leader was presumably the chief executive, but he was out of breath, and suddenly took out a military order from his pocket and pasted it on the head of the veteran gatekeeper, covering his head and face He yelled: "Quickly go and tell the lord that the king of Fenchuan has reversed his left hand! Now he is attacking Qingquanwei! Master Zhang and Zongbing Du are leading troops to resist. There will be a large group of bandits coming to steal the city. Get ready to defend the city immediately!"

Before the illiterate veteran could see the military order clearly, Mr. Qian waved his hands anxiously: "Quick! Quick! Bring up the barriers, you are going to lock the city gates! You are still doing what the hell are you doing!" Fart! Go up the city wall and prepare for defense!"

In a daze, more than 500 officers and soldiers have already rushed into the city, and moved out of the tower to intercept the big spiked wood, and moved out of the city, a dozen strong officers and soldiers took those old men out of the city. The army squeezed aside, and the densely packed archery team also rushed to the city to take over the defense.

After a few minutes, the gate of the city has changed hands. Seeing the busy army and reinforcements who seem to be really ready to fight, I was dumbfounded for a long time, and tremblingly, the veteran ran away with the military order, running, while He also yelled with all his strength, "It's terrible! We're going to fight again!"

The old guy didn't even have a doorman, his yelling made people panic, and there was no one on the street in an instant, and many merchants who hadn't had time to leave, such as Boss Wang who lived in Xisailou, complained incessantly. He hurriedly started to pack his luggage, and when he received the report from the government office, Ma Maocai, the magistrate, almost didn't cry, and hurried to the Dongcheng Gate with three groups of office workers.

After a while, half of the city has been taken over, and soldiers in black armor can be seen patrolling back and forth on the streets, but this soldier seems a little different from the officers and soldiers, but Ma Maocai hurried to the city without thinking too much. At the door, I dare not stop for a moment.

While riding the horse and running, Ma Maocai was still muttering in his heart, it's a good day, why do you have to stab Wang Zuohang's hornet's nest?It's good now, I've made a mess, and I have to wipe my own ass, and Song Qingshu and Song Dusi!It's okay to follow the muddy water blindly, this is good, let people beat..., huh?Isn't that Song Dusi?
The information was still on the conspiracy a few days ago, seeing Song Qingshu leading the people in, Ma Maocai widened his eyes in astonishment, and hurriedly went up to meet him.

"Song Dusi, why did you come into the city? Zongbing Du and Mr. Zhang? How is the battle going? Yesterday I heard that fierce battles were raging on both sides of the Fenchuan River, and the thief Wang was defeated?"

"Master Zhang doesn't know, but I brought you Zongbing Du." He was commanding the army into the city, and Song Qingshu finally found time, took out a box from the soldiers, and stuffed it into Ma Maocai's arms.

Opening the box in doubt, Ma Maocai almost pissed in fright, and dropped the box on the ground. Immediately, his face turned pale, and he staggered back two steps, pointing at Song Qingshu with trembling fingers, but he couldn't say a word for a long time Come.

"Master Ma, you! What can I say about you? What if you fall to Zongbing Du?" Seeing that the person had almost entered, he handed over the command to Scarface, and waved his hand to let the soldiers pack up the box. With a helpless look, he grabbed Ma Maocai's sleeve.

"Lord Ma, don't worry, there is a large army of Pondus, and I promise not to let a bandit harass Yan'an Mansion. It just so happens that Pondus has something to do with you, so let's go to your yamen and talk slowly."

The four-wheeled carriage that Song Qingshu used to make was also pulled in, trembling badly, Ma Maocai was stuffed into the cart, and the personal soldiers sat behind the cart with the box that frightened him, and immediately the carriage rushed like a mansion Ya ran.

One made Ma Maocai slow down a bit, and when he made it to his West Flower Hall, the unlucky middle-aged scholar spun around like an ant on a hot pot, still pointing at Song Qingshu with trembling fingers.

"Song Dusi, Song Zuzong, you, you, you actually killed Zongbing Du! You, you are rebelling! Do you know that this time, you have caused a lot of trouble!"

The flesh that had finally grown on his face seemed to have shrunk back, and he was tired. Ma Zhifu sat back on the chair again, stroking his forehead with his hands in mourning.

"I don't know what I owed you in my previous life. This time I fell into your hands again. Don't let me go this time. Just give me a knife. The army from the province is coming. Seeing the Yan'an Mansion being attacked Killing a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood is still troublesome!"

Ma Maocai looked sad, but Song Qingshu leisurely sipped tea with a teacup, and when he finished yelling, he shook his head unhurriedly.

"Master Ma, don't you speak so harshly! At any rate, I was afraid that you would make a mistake at the first moment, so I brought troops to protect the city!"

"Humph."

Seeing that Ma Maocai ignored him, Song Qingshu spread his hands helplessly: "Master Ma, let me ask you, is it rebellion to attack the imperial guards and kill all the commanders of the imperial court?"

"Of course! Er..."

Ma Maocai answered as it should, but then there was another slap in the face, counting Wang Zuogua as the commander of the imperial court, Song Qingshu wouldn't use this as an argument, would he?So if you participate in it, is it considered a rebellion?
"Hold on!" Hearing Ma Maocai's answer, Song Qingshu slapped his thigh heartily: "This Du Wenhuan was so mad that he sent his troops to slaughter the guards of Wangdusi, and even washed my Qingquan guards with blood. He made it clear. !"

Facing the southwest, Song Qingshu clasped his fists again and said with high spirits: "Now the governor of the three sides, Mr. Yang Heyang, is doing his best to appease the refugees. You also know that the wasteland reclaimed by our guard is wholeheartedly recruiting. This Du Wenhuan has always been dissatisfied with recruiting security. He must have rebelled deliberately for this purpose and conspired to undermine the stability of the court! For this reason, I killed him! I also hope that Mr. Ma will quickly write a letter to Mr. Yang, the governor of the three sides, telling Du Wenhuan This guy is guilty of treason!"

Ma Maocai was almost entangled by Song Qingshu, so it really is true!But after being dazed for a moment, he became sad again.

Who is Du Wenhuan?General Yansui!The orthodox Wu Jinshi came up, and they also fought battles in the frontier army before they got to where they are today. Who is Song Qingshu?Rebel!Don't say that Du Wenhuan was killed, but also say that he conspired against him, who would believe it?
Seeing that Ma Maocai's face was cloudy and uncertain, Song Qingshu took out something with a smile again, it wasn't silver, it is estimated that Ma Maocai would not dare to fall to him with how much money he had now, but a thick stack of ledgers, letters, and the ledger was Du Wenhuan Evidence of empty pay, falsely receiving armaments, and even selling armaments, and a few letters were written in front of Du Wenhuan's notes early in the morning when the lamp was lit. After a call, he said that he was going to kill officials and lead his troops to the grassland and so on!

"Master Ma, I have brought you the evidence! Let me say a few more words. If you are absolutely right, you can write a letter for me. If you think it is wrong, I will not make it difficult for you. I will go west after staying in Yan'an Mansion for two days. , go to the area of ​​Qingyang Mansion to join the leader of Shen Yiyuan, when the time comes, we will go to the sky, each side will go!"

After casually flipping through the thing again, Ma Mao said listlessly, "Let's talk."

"You are the magistrate, you should know the virtue of party struggle among civil servants, right?"

"Nowadays, Master Yang Yang's political opinion is to appease. Du Wenhuan's attack and killing of Wang Zuogua, because of personal grievances, has washed my guard. This is against Yang He! The reason why Governor Hong Chengchou supports it is because if this matter succeeds Now, the place is stable, Yang He has no choice but to let him go, but this guy Du Wenhuan not only failed, but also died, if things get serious, Yang He will definitely impeach him in order to maintain his political views, Governor Hong I dare not admit that this matter has anything to do with him! In the end, Du Wenhuan can only bear the burden of the disaster!"

"Now, the evidence is in front of you. This is a credit. You open my eyes for me and send the evidence to Governor Yang. Governor Yang will definitely remember your kindness. It is not impossible to get promoted in the future and change places!"

Song Qingshu's words really moved Ma Maocai, now the king of Qin in Shaanxi is the boss, and Yang He is the second child. Zhao'an was Yang He's plan, but now Du Wenhuan has destroyed it. Once the name of the murderer spreads, who would dare to recruit?Yang He must hate Du Wenhuan to death, if this is just this opportunity to stand in line!

Having been convinced for seven to eight minutes, Ma Maocai finally asked worriedly: "But, Du Wenhuan's army? If they make a fuss..."

Since the reign of Tianqi, the army has become a warlord, and it has become obvious that the army has become a warlord. The [-] army is not a minority. It is a big deal to slander them for rebellion. Even if Song Qingshu kills Du Wenhuan, Ma Maocai does not think he has The ability to destroy this army.

However, this question touched Song Qingshu's pride, and he waved his hand very easily. Song Qingshu asked with a smile: "What army, why didn't I see it?"

After being stunned, Ma Maocai shivered violently again.

(End of this chapter)