A small soldier of the frontier army in the late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 610 Disposal
Counting those kneeling in the hall, there are more than 30 people.

Among them, the people with the highest status or the most important ties are Feng Dachang, chief copywriter of the Shogunate Office of Officials, the second son of his father-in-law Ji Shiwei, Ji Zhongkun, Wang Dou's brother-in-law, the old man who used to be with Jing Biandun, and Tao, the wife of Qi Tianliang, the ambassador of the Logistics Department. Shi.

There is also the daughter and son-in-law of Zhong Rong, the ambassador of the Financial Affairs Department, Zhang Gui, the former confidant of the Minister of Civil Affairs, who helped Wang Dou a lot in those days.

There are also officials Han Yu, Guo Zhongju, Wang Zhong, Ma Zhong, etc. that Wang Dou knew before, or slightly acquainted with, and Yang Zhichang, the defense officer of Wubao in Baoan Prefecture, also knelt down in despondency.

In addition, there are some people who Wang Dou has never met, either from the shogunate system, or from the old bureaucracy, the old gentry system, etc. In this business war, they were bought by Shanxi merchants and acted as internal thieves.

Looking at these people, especially Feng Dachang, Tao Shi, and Hong Qiu, Wang Dou looked sad. He is a person who misses old love, and these three people have shared difficulties with him, or have helped him greatly. People, their betrayal made Wang Dou heartbroken.

Seeing the terrified daughter and son-in-law in the hall, Zhong Rong burst into tears, Zhang Gui looked at Hong Qiu, his hands trembling uncontrollably...

Qi Tianliang suddenly jumped up from his seat, took off the upper of his shoes, and slapped his wife on the head, covering his face: "...I'll kill you bitch... Kill you bitch, if a profiteer gets a little bit of money, he'll kill you!" Bought it? Seeing that you are deceived by lard, I will beat you to death..."

While beating, he burst into tears, and finally burst into tears: "Oh my God, what crime did my old Qi family do."

Tao Shi also cried desperately, and while dodging, he begged Wang Dou: "General, sister-in-law is wrong, I didn't know before, I just thought it was good... Later when I found out, they threatened me, I'm afraid, I'm afraid that I will implicate Lao Qi, the general, for the sake of the same relationship in the past, let the old sister-in-law go."

Wang Dou sighed, remembering the situation in Jingbiandun back then, there were not many people left in Yidun back then, he sighed: "Old sister-in-law, you...get up first."

I also saw that both Feng Dachang and Hong Qiu looked miserable. Wang Dou had read the information of the Intelligence Department, and there were two other confessions. Both of them were dragged into the water by others. The officials of the Township Officials Office have a very deep friendship between the two.

After Han Yu was bribed, Feng Dachang noticed the clues and couldn't bear the pleadings of his former colleagues, so he tried to cover up for Han Yu, but was threatened by him instead, so he made mistakes step by step.

As the chief copywriter of the Shogunate's Office of Officials, Feng Dachang has deep connections and great authority. With him participating in the internal response, it goes without saying that profiteers in the East Road will go smoothly.

Hong Qiu is also in a similar situation. He is aware of the strangeness between his son and his wife. Because he had a son in middle age and loves him very much, so under his son's begging, he made a wrong step in the last step.

Feng Dachang pays attention to his appearance at all times, his beard and clothes are well-groomed, and he always has a smile like a spring breeze on his face. At this time, he has no smile, looks ashamed, and sighs: "One wrong step, one wrong step, regret it!" It's too late, the students have nothing to say, and let the general punish them."

Hong Qiu, the rough man in the past also knelt down in shame, and said with shame: "I'm sorry for the General, I'm sorry for Brother Zhang, no matter how the General punishes me, I, Hong Qiu, will be willing."

Zhang Gui finally trembled, pointed at Hong Qiu and said tremblingly: "Old Hong, you are confused."

Wang Dou shook his head in pain: "Mr. Feng, Brother Hong, get up."

At this time, Zhong Rong's daughter and son-in-law cried out in horror: "Father (father-in-law), please help me to plead with the general."

Weeping, Zhong Rong stepped forward, slapped his daughter and son-in-law several times, and knocked his daughter and son-in-law to the ground. He straightened his clothes, knelt down to Wang Dou, and said solemnly: "Students are incapable of discipline, and they are incompetent." Gan re-appointed as Financial Secretary Ambassador, and asked the general to allow the students to resign."

Qi Tianliang and Zhang Gui also stepped forward, wanting to resign in shame.

Wang Dou shook his head, and he stepped forward to help the three of them: "Mr. Zhong, Brother Qi, and Brother Zhang, get up, I will not allow you to resign."

He recovered his composure, regained his composure, looked at the governor Chi Dacheng, and said: "This time about the East Road, what is the right or wrong of each department and member, the town governor will review and pronounce the sentence according to the law, the procedure is open and fair, and there is no favoritism. Don't break the law, after the punishment list is drawn up, I will also select the list of pardons."

Then his face sank: "However, capital crimes can be forgiven, but living crimes cannot escape. Even if there is a pardon, he should be sent outside the Great Wall."

Although the Governor of the East Road is in charge of the law, but in order to show Wang Dou's detachment and authority, he will have a batch of pardons every year.

The governor Chi Dacheng was expressionless: "The subordinate's intention is that in order to deter the rebels later, it is better for the general to pardon less. Those who should be killed will be killed, those who should be imprisoned, and those who should be served hard labor."

Wang Dou nodded, and said lightly: "Chi Zhenfu has a heart, and this matter will be decided on its own."

Ji Zhongkun knelt blankly, and suddenly he called out: "Brother-in-law...General, I have already surrendered to the governor of the town, and I have made meritorious deeds, so can I be included in the pardon?"

That day when he argued with Ji Junjiao, although his mouth was stiff, after thinking about it afterwards, he gritted his teeth and surrendered to the Zhen Fusi.

Wang Dou glanced at him, shook his head, and waved his hand: "Take away all the criminals."

Immediately, all the prisoners in the hall were taken out by the Zhenfu sergeant.

While struggling, Ji Zhongkun tried his best to turn his head back: "...General, can I be included in the list of pardons? Give me an accurate word..."

Seeing Feng Dachang and others being escorted away, the atmosphere in the hall was sombre. Needless to say, Qi Tianliang, Zhang Gui, and Zhong Rong all looked sad, even Han Chao and Gao Shiyin kept sighing. , and have a deep friendship with them, just like their old sisters, but this time...

There are also Hong Qiu and Feng Dachang, especially Feng Dachang, who is the chief copywriter of the shogunate office. He is elegant and personable, and anyone who gets along with him feels like a spring breeze. Both his wife and I value him very much, but they just made friends carelessly, alas.

Wen Fangliang also shook his head. Back then in Shun Township Castle, Wen and Wu, he was used by Wang Dou together with Feng Dachang and others. Now...

After seeing the backs of Feng Dachang and others disappear, Zhong Zhengxian, who was standing beside him, said indignantly, "Hmph, you are so ungrateful."

Seeing his son Zhong Tiaoyang winking at him, and then looking at Qi Tianliang and the others, he woke up and kept silent.

To Wang Dou's surprise, his uncle Zhong Zhengxian kept his own life in this incident of internal thieves.

He may have this or that problem, but at the critical moment, he is on the nephew's side. Perhaps, this is the custom of relatives at this time.

In terms of clan relatives, Zhong Zhengxian and the Zhong family were within the scope of the nine clans that would have been wiped out if Wang Dou and the others committed a crime. The cohesion of the clan at this time is unimaginable.

Also, this time Xin Zhuang and the Li family, these old gentry, bureaucratic businessmen, also maintained a good attitude during the crisis. On the contrary, many members of the shogunate system were bribed, which made Wang Dou feel sad.

Wen Daxing, whose right arm was empty, also sat with a livid face. In the past, he had great respect for Feng Dachang, but he never expected...

He said to Wang Dou: "I didn't expect so many colleagues to be bribed in a commercial war. It's really hateful. General, my subordinates think that there are still hidden traitors on the east road. Can the internal affairs department carefully investigate and then come to the police station?" Find the fish that slipped through the net?"

Everyone in the hall felt chills in their hearts, and Chi Dacheng also looked cold.

He was about to speak when Wang Dou waved his hand: "No need, I firmly believe that the scum is only a small part. Most of the soldiers and civilians on the East Road are of the same mind as the general. There is no need to expand it, so as not to cause unnecessary panic among the soldiers and civilians. This matter can be reviewed by the Zhenfu Department according to the law."

He said: "There is a vacancy in charge of copywriting in the Shogunate's Office of Officials, and Zhong Zhengxian, the head of the Office of Officials in Baoanzhou City, will be proposed to take over. Recommend one or two candidates."

Zhong Zhengxian was overjoyed, and sat down in high spirits, and everyone was relieved, the general was still wise.

Looking at the expressions of the crowd, it is obvious that the insider incident has hit them hard.

Wang Dou said: "Although there are some scumbags, the generals don't need to be too discouraged. We are not saints, and we will inevitably make mistakes! But we also need to be a warning. Before making a decision, you must think twice. Okay, think about your ambitions, think about your prospects, and whether it is really worth doing this."

He looked at everyone and said: "I hope that I can start and finish with you all, for the ideals in my heart, for the future grand cause, to leave a name in history together, and to share what I have learned!"

Hearing Wang Douqing's sincere words, everyone in the hall was so excited that they all stood up and shouted together: "I am willing to die for the great general!"

Especially Zhang Gui, Qi Tianliang and others, tears welled up in their eyes. Although they were also at fault, the general did not blame them, he was generous and kind, following such a lord, what can he say?Only do your best.

Wang Dou pressed his hands slowly: "Okay, I would like to share wealth and adversity with you all!"

The atmosphere in the hall was once again invigorated, and everyone regained their fighting spirit.

Following the discussion, Zhang Gui, Ambassador of the Department of Civil Affairs, and Zhong Rong, Ambassador of the Department of Finance, reported the affairs to Wang Dou.

This business war highlighted the prestige of the shogunate, and also made Wang Dou gratified. This perfect and tight organization has matured and can operate on its own. Big and scattered, it can't stand the thunderous blow from the East Road.

This time, their various losses amounted to more than one million taels of silver. Of course, although the shogunate gained a lot, the previous market fluctuations caused a lot of damage to the soldiers and civilians on the road.

Hearing Zhang Gui one by one, Wang Dou got up and paced.

In the end he said: "It has been agreed before that, if there is any loss to the righteous merchants who made good friends with me outside the road, double compensation will be paid. The soldiers and civilians outside the road are harmed by counterfeit tickets, and the real tickets will be exchanged for the full amount of grain and rice, and the face value will increase by [-]% , the injured soldiers and civilians on my east road, the compensation amount is naturally higher, let's set it at three times."

Everyone in the hall praised the general's benevolence and righteousness, which is really a blessing to the people of the East Road, only Zhong Rong took a breath, if so, the amount of compensation would be quite a lot.

After discussing the heavy topic, Tian Changguo, the head of the business department, stood up and reported the grassland harvest with joy. Not to mention the grain and rice obtained in Yizhou, the army outside the Great Wall swept across the grassland from west to east, robbing them all the way, and when they came back, they robbed them again. again.

There are countless cattle, sheep, mules, donkeys, horsetails, sheepskins, and leather jackets. There are even more than [-] mules and horses alone, and there are many people.

Because the generals and merchants in the frontier fortress, openly or secretly, continue to smuggle and trade with various tribes, so there are still food and cloth, such as silk, cloth, cotton, needle thread, machine, comb, rice salt, candy, shuttle Cloth, otter skin, sheepskin boxes, etc., also grabbed a large number.

There are also herdsmen outside the Great Wall, who also took back a lot of iron pots, salt and tea that are necessary for life, especially the salt and tea, although not as much as the ones that claim to be edible for several years, the amount is also huge. , played an important role.

It’s just that most of those iron pots are Cantonese pots, because pig iron is not allowed to be refined and fried. In the early years of mutual trading, the Ming government traded them to the Mongols. Later, all tribes outside the Great Wall recognized this brand, and even smuggled in the frontier. pot.

For the Han people, Guangguo is not very good, but it can be sold back to the Mongolians in the future. Of course, it is the Mongolians who have good friends with Donglu.

Tian Changguo was beaming with joy when he said it, and the people below also laughed happily when they heard it. They didn't expect that going out of the fortress would yield such a huge harvest.

Gao Shiyin even yelled, wishing and suggesting to Wang Dou that he send an army out once a year to rob him.

Next, discuss the actions to be taken against profiteers.

(End of this chapter)