Chapter 48

The predecessor of the Pro-Army Duwei Mansion was the Gongwei Division, which was established in the first year of Wu. It was originally affiliated to the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion, and it was the Imperial Guard Office responsible for security and honor guards.

In the third year of Hongwu, Zhu Yuanzhang made it independent and changed it to the pro-military Duwei Mansion, which was in charge of the guards in the palace and the guard of honor when the royal family traveled.

In layman's terms, it is the work of Ouchi guards.

Therefore, its officers and soldiers not only have to be tall and long, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and have high martial arts skills, but most importantly, they must be absolutely loyal.

There are roughly two soldiers. One is the children of soldiers who sacrificed for Zhu Yuanzhang in the process of fighting for the country.These orphans were raised by Zhu Yuanzhang from an early age, and there is absolutely no doubt about their loyalty.

The second is the children of those honorable and high-ranking generals.It has been a tradition since ancient times for the children of meritorious officials to serve as guards. There are many benefits, so there is no need to repeat them.

But in fact, there are also disadvantages, that is, it is not as pure and reliable as the former...

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Amidst the sharp copper whistle, the guards and guards, who were tall and big, rushed to the school grounds from all directions.

In less than [-] breaths, the [-] guards in the yamen were neatly dressed, armed with knives and crossbows, and lined up on the school grounds.

"I am hereby ordered to command the military commander's mansion to search the Marquis Deqing's mansion immediately. You must not harass your family members, keep them privately, damage property, or reveal any inside information about the confiscation. Anyone who violates the law will be executed as ordered!" Cao Xiugao, the right captain announced loudly.

"Observe the order!" The guards and soldiers responded in unison.

Cao Xiu nodded and said: "Mei Yi, Zhu Xian, you two lead the team, after meeting with the people from the household department at Hongwumen, go to Deqinghou's mansion to raid the house!"

"Here!"

After finishing speaking, he glanced at the other commander and said, "Hood, you stay behind."

"Yes." Hood was a little unhappy, but he still answered in a deep voice.

"Remember, this time it's not ransacking the house, the key point is to investigate! Bring back everything with written characters. As for the property in the house, it will be registered and seized by the household department. Don't be greedy!" Cao Xiu repeatedly urged:
"For the new year's eve, all the court ministers are watching, don't cause trouble for the emperor!"

"Understood!" All the subordinates responded loudly.

"Let's go." Cao Xiu waved his hand.

Under the order of the avant-garde commander Mei Yi, the soldiers turned back in unison.

Cao Xiu looked very dignified as he watched the soldiers march out of the yamen of the Captain's Mansion in two columns.

Ordinarily, it would be appropriate for him to lead the team himself in such a matter, but he really didn't want to get involved.

This is the first honorable man whose house was confiscated after the founding of the Ming Dynasty!Moreover, he has made great contributions and is not under the Duke of Deqing.

Cao Xiu felt that what happened to Liao Yongzhong would definitely cause the Manchu court officials to feel sad.They don't dare to throw face at their superiors, if they don't keep it straight, they will take their anger on themselves.

"The emperor won't let his son intervene, so we can still avoid it, so let's avoid it." Cao Xiu said in a low voice.This is not only said to himself, but also to Hood on the side.

"Thank you Captain Cao for protecting you." Hood nodded.But he knew in his heart that the real reason for not allowing himself to participate was because he was Hu Weiyong's nephew.

The emperor is worried, afraid that he will be a hindrance...

"Emperor Shengming, I really guessed it." ' Hood gave a meaningful smile.

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Nanjing City on the second day of the Lunar New Year is still a time when the flavor of the new year is strong.

Door gods, Spring Festival couplets, and peach charms are pasted on the door of every house, and the streets are full of colorful firecracker skins.Ordinary people in new clothes are walking from house to house with gifts to pay New Year's greetings.

Suddenly, there was a rush of gongs and shouts at the entrance of the street:
"Avoid avoidance!"

The common people hurried to the side of the road, and saw an elite troop wearing red-tasseled iron helmets, green brocade uniforms, and long cowhide boots trotting towards them, with uniform steps and a murderous spirit penetrating the long street.

"Hey, this seems to be the emperor's personal guard..." The people in Beijing are knowledgeable.

"Yeah. I've never seen them dispatched alone, and there are so many people..." Someone felt that something was unusual.

"Is there something important?"

"What's the matter with those who celebrate Chinese New Year? Prisoners aren't tried in the yamen."

Zhu Xian, the commander of the left guard of the Captain's Mansion, followed the team on horseback, absent-mindedly listening to the gossip of the common people, but his mind was full of what happened last night...

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The elders drank in the palace last night, and the juniors also gathered at Duke Song's mansion to drink New Year's wine.

When he came out to pee, Hood came out too.

The two stood side by side in the hut, lighting up the guy together.

In the clattering sound, he heard Hood say:

"Have you heard? Liao Yongzhong was arrested."

"When did it happen?" Zhu Xian was taken aback for a moment, and stopped talking.

"Just half an hour ago," Hood said softly, "Uncle sent someone to tell me."

"Oh." Zhu Xian's head was very bright, and he hurriedly asked in a low voice: "What orders does Prime Minister Hu have?"

"Uncle said that with the emperor's temperament, the Marquis of Deqing's mansion will definitely be raided soon. At that time, I will probably be excluded. I can only count on you or Deng Zhen."

"Yeah." Zhu Xian nodded, obviously knowing a lot.

"If you are asked to search the house, you will be like this, like this..." Hood whispered, and then said: "I will also ask Deng Zhen to come. As for Mei Yi, my uncle will find a way to make him open Close one eye."

"Where's Tang Ding, isn't he easy to bribe?" Zhu Xian asked again.There are five guards, front, back, left, middle and right, and five commanding envoys in the pro-army Duwei's Mansion.

"He has other business affairs." Hood said lightly.

"What if the two captains personally lead the team?" Zhu Xian was still a little worried.

"No, Uncle said, Liu Ying must watch Liao Yongzhong to prevent him from being silenced. As for our Captain You, you still don't know his current virtue?" Hood said confidently.

"Okay." Zhu Xian couldn't think of anything else, so he nodded in response.

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Although Hu Xiang had already made arrangements, it was the first time for Zhu Xian to do such a thing, so he couldn't help feeling agitated.

He knew that if he revealed his secrets, the emperor would definitely take his skin off.Even dad can't keep himself.

Looking at Mei Yi at the side again, he saw that the old god was there, as if nothing happened, very relaxed.

While thinking wildly, Mei Yi said softly: "Here we are."

"Oh." Zhu Xian quickly raised his head.

On the majestic gate of the Hou's Mansion, the plaque of "superior generals, wise men" inscribed by the imperial pen came into view.

It's just that at this time, it seems that the irony is almost full.

Yesterday, the upper and lower parts of the mansion were grounded.At this time, the door of the mansion was closed tightly, and the officers and soldiers of Habayashi Guard were guarding the door.

Mei Yi showed the decree to Qianhu who was guarding the gate, and then the officials from the household department also submitted the document of Zhongshu, and Habayashi Wei opened the gate and let them in.

As soon as he entered the mansion, he was blocked by more than a hundred sturdy servants holding knives, guns and sticks.

All honorable families have family members, as well as honor guards and guards allowed by the court, and the same is true for Mei Yi and Zhu Xian's families.

Oh, forgot to introduce.Mei Yi is the eldest son of Runan Hou Mei Sizu who was scolded by Deqing Hou that night, and Zhu Xian is the eldest son of Yongjia Hou Zhu Liangzu.

So this was what they expected, so Mei Yi read out the edict again, and said politely: "We are also on a mission according to the order, brothers, let's make room."

"But we have this!" Liao Yongzhong's eldest son, Liao Quan, showed an iron coupon the size of a tile and engraved with the words "avoid death" in gold, and said angrily, "Your Majesty won't even recognize this?!"

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