Ming Empire

Chapter 72 The Conflict with the Daiwang
Early the next morning, Hong Niangzi quietly left Datong with all the dry food, money and things donated by Cao Yue, and her subordinates, preparing to return to northwest Shaanxi where Li Yan was stationed.

At this time, part of Henan was captured by Li Zicheng's rebel army, and most of Shaanxi fell into the hands of bandits.As Li Zicheng's capable general, Li Yan originally led the army to cooperate with Li Zicheng's march.But when winter was approaching and the rebel army was short of money and food, Li Yan boldly made the decision to attack Datong, which was rich in money and food, and led his army northward, preparing to enter Shanxi from northern Shaanxi.

Hong Niangzi broke up with Li Yan in Henan, but she can't go back to Henan now, so she can only go to Shaanxi to meet Li Yan.

When the red lady left, Cao Yue didn't say anything to her, he just said that he hoped to meet in a different way, unlike this time, full of so much embarrassment. "I hope that one day, we can fight against the invasion of foreign captives together instead of enemies on the battlefield!"

Many of Cao Yue's words made Hong Niang's heart sink. Although she didn't agree with many of his views, she still had to admire them. This young general doesn't seem to be very old, and his knowledge is not comparable to that of ordinary people.This is a rising star that no one can underestimate, and perhaps it will be the greatest enemy of the Rebel Army in the future.But Hong Niangzi also has to admit that this is a very attractive man, super confident, and looks like he is in control of the general trend of the world, even more confident than Li Yan, Li Zicheng and others.

Cao Yue's "humiliation" towards her seemed to have been forgotten by the time Hong Niangzi left. Cao Yue's words made her believe that this is an aboveboard man, and the embarrassment that happened between her and her was not intentional.

But after leaving Datong, the embarrassing conflict with Cao Yue reappeared, and she didn't know whether to confess to Li Yan what happened with Cao Yue.

With the Hong Niangzi incident, Cao Yue also strengthened the defenses inside and outside Datong City. He knew that not only the rogues wanted to inquire about the military situation of Datong, but also the spies who built slaves must also be lurking inside and outside Datong City. Be alert, any unrelated personnel who want to approach the barracks must be arrested and interrogated.Officers are not allowed to secretly talk about the military situation outside, and if there is any leak, they will be severely punished.

Cao Yue also exchanged opinions on this matter with Zhang An and Wei Daben, and asked Datong's yamen servants to participate in the search for various spies. If anyone found suspicious, they should be searched and interrogated first.This time when the establishment of slaves came, Wei Daben and Zhang An were convinced by Cao Yue's performance. They also followed Cao Yue's suggestion and strengthened the search and prevention of various spies.

However, in Datong City, there is one person who is uncomfortable with Cao Yue's continued to look horizontally and vertically.Some of Cao Yue's actions violated his interests.

And he also received a secret order from the court to monitor Cao Yue's every move in Datong.Of course Zhu Daiqi would not let go of this opportunity, and sent many people to inquire about Cao Yue's whereabouts.Before Wu Ming was killed, the two conspired. Zhu Chuanqi agreed to Wu Ming's request after receiving a lot of benefits from Wu Ming.Unexpectedly, Zhu Chuanqi had no choice but to give up temporarily when Jiannu came, but he did not expect that during this period of time, Wu Ming was beheaded by Cao Yue in public, which made him angry and anxious.

What annoyed him even more was that in the next period of time, Cao Yue actually arrested many people in his mansion and put them in prison on the charge of being suspected slaves or spies of rogue bandits.

Now Zhu Chuanqi couldn't sit still anymore. He sent Wangfu Zhanshi to the chief soldier Xingyuan VIP, but to his surprise, Cao Yue ruthlessly rejected the request of the Wangfu Zhanshi VIP, saying that those who were Those who were arrested were suspected of being spies. Jiannu had just been repelled, and no one knew if any of them had been bribed by Jiannu. They would not be released until they had been interrogated clearly.

Zhu Chuanqi was completely annoyed by this, and he rushed to Cao Yue's camp with more than two hundred guards, ready to demand someone.Cao Yue, who was taking advantage of the rare sunny opportunity to train sergeants, hurried back with his guard prince after hearing that the acting king Zhu Chuanqi had brought someone to the barracks to ask for someone.

"Cao Yue, the commander-in-chief of Datong, came to visit the Dai Wang." Cao Yue didn't dare to be rude, and went forward to salute Zhu Chuanqi, "The humble officer is training sergeants. I don't know that the Dai Wang is coming to the barracks. What can I tell you?"

Zhu Chuanqi is a big fat man, he looks like he is overly drunk, and his eyes are full of evil doctors. This is the kind of person Cao Yue doesn't like very much.

According to the law of the Ming Dynasty, no vassal king is allowed to interfere in local military and political affairs, otherwise he may be labeled a usurper by Emperor Chongzhen, and Zhu Chuanqi is the same.Today, he brought people to the barracks, there is absolutely no way he came here to discuss important military affairs.But Cao Yue was not afraid of Zhu Chuanqi coming to make trouble, and the vassal king was not allowed to interfere in local military and political affairs, which was his other precious sword.

"Cao Zongbing, some people in this palace were captured by the Datong Town Army and asked Cao Zongbing to release them." Zhu Chuanqi was still restrained and did not get angry immediately.

"Yesterday, when Zhan Shi of the Wangfu came to ask for someone, I have already given a reply. These people will be interrogated in person. After checking their situation, they will be released. Presumably the Dai Wang didn't know it. A few days ago, I captured a former The gang of rogue spies who came to Datong to inquire about the situation, they care about attacking Datong in the near future. If the Dai Wang is not afraid of the army of rogues coming to attack after Jiannu leaves, then let these suspicious people run rampant in Datong!" Cao Yue actually said what he said I'm a little rude.

He knew that the acting king Zhu Chuanqi had sent someone to monitor him, and those suspicious people who had been captured had already confessed, which made him very angry, so when the palace Zhan came to ask for someone yesterday, he bluntly pushed back and let the other party touch him A soft nail.Unexpectedly, today Zhu Chuanqi turned down his face and came to ask for someone to come in person.He didn't want to be pinched by others.

Cao Yue's toughness made Zhu Chuanqi furious, "Cao Yue, don't toast and eat fine wine, those are people from the king's mansion, they just went out for business, and they were caught by you by mistake. The king wants you now Let him go immediately, otherwise this king will report this matter to the court and ask His Majesty to deal with it!"

"Then please ask Dai Wang to report this matter to the court, and the humble official will also attach a book, saying that the people in Dai Wang's mansion colluded with the rogues and Jian slaves for personal gain, and secretly leaked the news of the Datong Town Army to the rogues and Jian slaves." I don't know if I will be attached to their confessions, and will be charged with the crime of being attached to a bandit and treason by His Majesty!"

Cao Yue's disapproval and threats made Zhu Chuanqi even more angry, but he was a very scheming person after all, and he knew that Cao Yue's words were threats. Let's talk about the collusion with Jiannu, so even if he can finally be cleared of the crime, he will be suspected by the emperor, and life will be difficult in the future.

Moreover, while Cao Yue was talking, he kept his hand on the sword at his waist. It was the Shangfang sword bestowed by Emperor Chongzhen. Zhu Chuanqi knew the power of this sword, and it could cut off his head.

The young general in front of him was really difficult to deal with. Zhu Chuanqi understood Emperor Chongzhen's worries a little bit.He became more determined and wanted to use the power of the emperor to eliminate Cao Yue.Now he doesn't want to tear himself apart with Cao Yue, but he can't get down if he goes back like this.

At this time, Zhan Shi of the Wangfu said just right: "His Royal Highness, what Cao Zongbing said is also reasonable. Maybe some servants in the mansion were bribed and did something shameful. If this is the case, then Let Cao Zongbing deal with them. If Cao Zongbing finds out that they were just wronged, I believe they will be dealt with fairly!"

"Okay, then let's go, the king will wait for the result of Cao Zongbing's disposal!" Zhu Chuanqi snorted heavily, turned his horse's head and left.

Seeing Zhu Chuanqi lead the people away in desperation, Cao Yue showed a contemptuous smile!
(End of this chapter)