Go back to the Ming Dynasty to be a thousand households

Chapter 286 Exploring the Prison
From the beginning of May to the beginning of July, in a short period of time, Huang Laifu raised funds of nearly 400 million taels in the Dongzheng bonds issued, which greatly exceeded the original expectations.

The civil servants who had been waiting to see Huang Laifu make a fool of himself and gloated at his misfortune were collectively dumbfounded!And after this round of financing, Huang Laifu has become Daming's gold-lettered signboard. No matter who has a good impression of him or not, they have to admit Huang Laifu's uniqueness in financial management.

This time, Huang Laifu's financing and bond issuance also brought a lot of enlightenment to the officials and the people. It turns out that the funds can be prepared and integrated in this way, without tax increases, without disturbing the people, and they can also get money. world.

For this achievement, Emperor Wanli was naturally elated, thankful that he was right, Huang Laifu was indeed his God of Wealth.In the past few days, he has invited Huang Laifu to enter the palace for banquets.

With money, it is easy to do things. The silver has become a steady stream of ordnance materials, which are transported to North Korea from both land and water.

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Daming's preparations for food and payment went smoothly, but in the current North Korean country, the development of the situation is getting more and more tense.

Although the Ming Dynasty was determined to assist North Korea on a large scale and mobilized 7 infantry and cavalry to fight in North Korea, before May, there were only 5000 Ming troops stationed in North Korea.

In mid-June, the main force of the Japanese army stationed in Busan attacked the North Korean army and killed Anguohong, the governor of the court. The war was about to break out.The king of North Korea sent an emergency to Daming.

On July 3th, Magui, the general officer of Beiwa, arrived in North Korea with 7000 troops. He led 3000 people to Seoul, ordered Yang Yuan to lead 3000 troops to Namwon, Chen Yuzhong led 4000 troops to Quanzhou, and Wu Weizhong He led an army of 3000 people in Zhongzhou, and Mao Guoqi led an army of [-] people in Xingzhou.

The strategic deployment of the Ming army was that each of the above-mentioned armies defended their headquarters. After Governor Xing Jie led 4 people to arrive, the Ming army immediately switched to a strategic counter-offensive. Namwon and Chungju launched a pincer offensive to attack the enemy in Busan.

The arrival of the Ming army also gave the North Korean monarchs and ministers a reassurance, and the Japanese army returned to Busan.

Ma Gui, who has experienced battles, judged that the Japanese army would launch an attack soon, and he had little time to prepare for the battle, but he did not expect the Japanese army's attack to come so quickly.

Eight days later, that is, on July 25th, the [-]th year of Wanli, Kuki Yoshitaka, known by the Japanese as the "Pirate Daimyo", led a huge Japanese fleet to attack the North Korean navy anchored on Qichuan Island. The naval forces suffered heavy losses, all warships were burned, soldiers were burned and drowned, Yuan Jun, the commander of the three naval forces, was also killed in the process of escaping, and the Xianshan Islands were all occupied by the Japanese army.

Xiansandao is very important. It is located in Xihaikou of North Korea, right in Namwon, and in Jeolla.The occupation of Xianshan Island, not to mention the loss of Pingfan in North Korea, also allowed the Japanese army to spy directly on Daming's Tianjin, Denglai and other places, threatening the security of Daming's homeland!
After occupying Hansando, the Japanese army took control of the main sea routes and began to attack on land impatiently.

On July 25, Toyotomi Hideyoshi ordered an all-out attack.The Japanese army, with 12 people, took a pincer-shaped offensive and rushed straight from the left and the right.

The Left Route Army, led by Ukita Hideka as the main general and Konishi Xingchang as the vanguard, led an army of 9000 people along the Yining-Jinju line, advancing towards Jeolla Province, intending to capture Namwon.

The right-hand army, led by Mori Terumoto and Kato Kiyomasa as the vanguard, led an army of 5000 people along the Miryang-Daegu line to Jeolla-do, intending to capture Jeonju.

According to the plan, the two armies should join forces in Seoul.

Compared with the previous wars of invasion of Korea, the Japanese army was relatively stable this time, and they only wanted to fight steadily, occupying Jeolla Province first, using this as a base, and then approaching Wangjing Seoul.

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The Japanese offensive went smoothly. The left army attacked Sacheon, Nanhai, and Kwangju, and finally attacked Namwon.Ming general Yang Yuan led [-] troops to guard Nanyuan. After holding on for several days, he was attacked by the Japanese army, and most of the defenders were killed.After breaking through Nanyuan, the Japanese army slaughtered the city for one day.

At this time, Chen Yuzhong, who was stationed in Quanzhou, retreated due to the fall of Nanyuan, and Kato Kiyomasa's right-hand army took Quanzhou without bloodshed.Namwon and Jeonju fell, and the main forces of the two Japanese armies joined forces in Jeonju, boosting morale!
After joining forces, the total strength of the Japanese army reached more than [-], and they also took the initiative on the battlefield.After resting for a few days, [-] Japanese troops rushed towards Wangjing again. Soon, Huangshishan, Jinzhou, Gongju and other places were captured by the Japanese army, and all the barriers of Seoul were lost. In front of the Japanese army.

The situation in North Korea is once again at stake.

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When the situation in North Korea was in crisis, there was also a sense of panic and uneasiness in the capital of Ming Dynasty.

North Korea's Xiansandao was defeated, and the Japanese army could directly threaten Daming's Tianjin, Denglai and other places, and Tianjin was only a day away from the capital.There has been no war in the capital for more than [-] years. The people's ability to withstand war is very poor. In addition to the rumors that the Japanese pirates are terrible, it can be said that all parts of the capital are shocked three times a day, especially Tianjin City, which is near the sea, and Shandong. Many places have been closed several times.

In this case, Emperor Wanli was furious. He believed that Shi Xing, the former Shangshu of the Ministry of War, had an inescapable responsibility for the immediate result.

On the fourth day of September, he ordered Shi Xing to be arrested and sent to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment: "Shi Xing, the former Minister of the Ministry of War, deceived the emperor and misled the country. It has been so far. He is so hateful and unfaithful. Let the Jin Yiwei take it. The judicial department will say it is a felony!"

Soon, Shi Xing, who was suspended in Beijing for investigation, was arrested and imprisoned, awaiting the judgment of the Ministry of Criminal Justice.

Under such circumstances, ministers wrote to the court one after another to suggest that on the sixth day of September, Li Zhenshu, the minister of the Ministry of War, said five things about fighting against Japan: "Guard the king's capital to strengthen the vassal screen. Arrive at the Han River to guard against the mad front. Prepare for Lushun." , to stop rioters. Prevent boarding and Lai, use barriers to cover up. Coordinate the situation on the coast, islands and oceans to defend against cunning attacks!"

Emperor Wanli is his word.

At the same time, in addition to urging Governor Xing Jie to speed up the pace of entering the court, the Ministry of War also mobilized soldiers and horses from all over the Ming Dynasty to prepare to enter the court for reinforcements.According to the imperial court, Huang Laifu, the commander-in-chief of Shanxi Town, is brave and good at fighting. Now that his work in Beijing to prepare food and pay has come to an end, it is time to enter the imperial court to fight.Emperor Wanli also agreed with the views of the ministers.

On the eighth day of September, the Ministry of War ordered Shanxi Town to send 1000 troops to aid the DPRK.At the same time, Huang Laifu also wrote a letter in hand, affixed his own seal, and sent it to Shanxi Town with the official document of the Ministry of War.He decided to transfer 2000 members of his family and [-] Wuzhaiying sergeants, led by Jiang Dazhong, to Beijing as soon as possible, and then he would lead them into the DPRK to fight!
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On the tenth day of September, the capital, the prison of the Ministry of punishment.

Since he was arrested and imprisoned on the fourth day of the first day, Shi Xing has completely passed away, his hair is all gray, and his expression is extremely old and haggard. From such a prominent official position as Minister of the Ministry of War, he has now become a prisoner. The stark contrast of identities has already wiped out all his energy.

He leaned against the wall blankly, just staring at the window, without moving for a long time, he no longer had any hope for the future, no one in the court spoke up for him before, and now the emperor is furious, no one Dare to say a few words for him.Maybe it won't take long for the serious crimes imposed by the Ministry of Criminal Justice to wait for him, maybe... death is inevitable!
At this time, Shi Xing has already seen his future fate, perhaps death. If he can't let it go, he doesn't know what the fate of his old wife and son will be, whether they will be beheaded together or exiled into the army a long distance away?

While he was thinking in a daze, suddenly the voice of the jailer sounded outside: "Shi Xing, someone is here to visit you..."

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Huang Laifu took Gu Dadao and A Zhi, and looked curiously at the interior of the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice.Here, it can only be described as eerie and heavily guarded.The ghostly smell, the musty smell and bloody smell make people sick.

Even though it was broad daylight, there were still lanterns lit inside, and one was hung every few feet.Both sides of the corridor are built with stones, and there are single cells next to each other. A chilly air comes out from time to time, which makes people feel quite creepy.

Ah Zhi is fine, but Gu Dadao couldn't help but sneezed a few times, cursing in a low voice, "This damn place!"

As he walked, the Prison Department smiled obsequiously at Huang Laifu: "I have heard about Mr. Huang's name for a long time, and seeing him today is really a blessing. I never thought that Mr. Huang is so young!"

Huang Laifu nodded.

Gathering up his courage, the jailer smiled lowly at Huang Laifu: "I don't know if my lord will issue bonds, and if so, can you reveal something?"

Huang Laifu issued Eastern Expedition bonds on a large scale, which caused a sensation in Gyeonggi. The jailer also paid for it, buying as much as 200 taels of silver.Now seeing this well-known legendary figure standing in front of him, it is natural that the one who is close to the water has the first chance to inquire first.

Huang Laifu smiled and said, "It's easy to say, Liu Jidian, if bonds are issued in the future, I will not forget you!"

Liu Jiandian was overjoyed, and said repeatedly: "Thank you, sir, thank you, sir!"

Soon, everyone came to an iron gate. Liu Jiandian took out the key and opened the door. Inside was a cell with a table and a few chairs. The skylight came in, and several jailers guarded it.Half of the cell was a thick wooden fence, and inside the wooden fence was another stone room, where Shi Xing was imprisoned.

Huang Laifu smiled at Liu Jidian and said, "Liu Jidian, I'm sorry to trouble you!"

Ah Zhi also stepped forward at the right time, took out a silver ingot, about five taels, and handed it to Liu Jiedian.Liu Jiandian greedily took the money, and with a smile all over his face, he said: "It's easy to say, but please hurry up, Mr. Huang, after all, I have a small responsibility!"

He took out the key again, opened the wooden gate, and shouted to the people inside: "Shi Xing, someone is visiting you, come out!"

Then he signaled to several jailers in the house, and they retreated out, closing the iron gate again.Huang Laifu heard an urgent voice from a prison guard outside: "How about it, did you find out anything inside?"

Huang Laifu saw Shi Xing curled up inside, as if dead, motionless.Gu Dadao wanted to raise his voice to say hello, but Huang Laifu stopped him.After a while, Shi Xing inside seemed to come alive again. He turned his head, looked out for a while, and finally dragged the torture tools and struggled out of the wooden fence.

Huang Laifu saluted him deeply, and said: "Huang Laifu, the commander-in-chief of Shanxi Town, I have met Lord Shi Xing!"

Shi Xing was still wearing torture tools, he stared blankly at Huang Laifu with cloudy eyes, and after a while, he seemed to come back to life, and said in surprise, "You are Huang Laifu?"

Although the names of the two parties have been heard for a long time, they have not met each other yet, so it is no wonder that Shi Xing does not recognize Huang Laifu.

Huang Laifu cupped his hands and said, "Your officer is right!"

Shi Xing stared at Huang Laifu in a daze, and sighed repeatedly: "Young, really young, and indeed extraordinary vigor!"

He immediately sat down and sighed miserably: "Since the old man was imprisoned, all officials have avoided him, let alone come to visit the old man. I didn't expect that the first one to visit was you, Mr. Huang!"

Huang Laifu ordered Azhi to serve Shi Xing the food, wine and dishes he was carrying, and served him to eat and drink.Shi Xing was not polite anymore, he devoured it like a starved ghost reincarnated.

Huang Laifu looked at him with a smile and said, "Why should your lord be pessimistic? Although your lord is in jail right now, you will see the light of day!"

Shi Xing said with a miserable smile: "Mr. Huang thinks the old man will see the light of day again?"

Indeed, in the original history, three days later, Shi Xing was given the "Law of Concealing Mistakes in the Military". In terms of death, his wife and son were sent to the frontier forever, and died of illness in prison two years later.If he hadn't rescued himself, he would have died.

Huang Laifu said indifferently: "Your Excellency is affected by villains, it is not intentional to hide the military situation, the crime does not deserve death, Laifu is willing to go and tell the Emperor!"

Shi Xing shuddered all over, he knew that Huang Laifu was very popular with the emperor at the moment, and during the past few months, he had heard the jailer talk about Huang Laifu issuing bonds for the emperor more or less in prison, and it was very popular.The preparation of food and payment went well, and Huang Laifu must have gained a lot of points in the mind of Emperor Wanli. If he lobbys, the chance of getting out of prison is indeed very high.

However, the risk Huang Laifu took was quite great, after all, Emperor Wanli was so furious that if he was not careful, he would kill himself instead.

A wave of hope rose from Shi Xing's heart, as if catching the last straw, he tremblingly said: "Mr. Huang, I don't think I have a deep friendship with you. Why did you save me?"

Huang Laifu said sternly: "The kindness of a drop of water should be repaid by the spring! This is my principle of life. Mr. Shi once told me in court that Laifu will never forget this kindness!"

Hot tears welled up in Shi Xing's eyes, he suddenly looked up to the sky and sighed: "I, Shi Xing, can be said to be a disciple and old official all over the world. I didn't expect that the one who came to save me in the end was a martial artist. Unexpected, unexpected..."

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Three days later, Shi Xing was released from prison. According to the order of Emperor Wanli, after investigation, Shi Xing, the former Minister of the Ministry of War, made a major mistake in military affairs, but he did not hide it intentionally. use.

When Shi Xing was released from prison that day, he was deeply moved by the feeling of narrow escape. His old family took him home, but now his mansion has been confiscated, and his family only rented a small house in Beijing, and Shi Xing was not interrogated. They were not allowed to leave Beijing when the decision was made.

Seeing the old wife and son, the family members were all overwhelmed, and the old wife told him happily that in the morning, Mr. Huang Laifu sent someone to send 1000 taels of silver. Don't worry about the cost of living.

His son also said the same way, and it was spread in the capital. Huang Laifu entered the palace directly and pleaded for his father.It can be said that in order to save Shi Xing, Huang Laifu took a big risk.Regarding this matter, the hundreds of officials also have different opinions, and the discussions are complicated.

Everyone in the family chattered with joy, only Shi Xing stood still, and finally gave a deep bow to the sky.

A few days later, Shi Xing's family left the capital.

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Jin Yiwei reported Huang Laifu's gift of silver to Emperor Wanli. Emperor Wanli pondered for a long time, and finally sighed, "This Huang Laifu is also a person who values ​​love and righteousness."

(End of this chapter)