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

Chapter 636
The officials of the third department came to the East Road, and they actually shouldered the heavy responsibility of killing people, not to mention the big profiteers, the crimes were so serious, they were horrified, they pushed the boat along, and made a verdict quickly, only waiting for the final emperor's verdict.

Hearing that he was sentenced to Ling Chi, Fan Yongdou trembled all over, pointed at Wang Dou and laughed loudly: "Yongninghou, Yongninghou, do you think that Xuanda is just a few slaves from our family? Not to mention Xuanda, which merchant on the Nine Sides will Officials do not communicate with slaves? How many high-ranking cabinet officials and businessmen in Beijing and China do not communicate with thieves?"

"Do you think it's over if you capture and copy our family? Yongninghou, you are blocking the world's gentry, merchants, and officials from making money. You are making an enemy of the whole world! Yongninghou, you will not do well." In the end, I will wait for you underground, waiting for the day when you will be smashed to pieces!"

Looking at the crazy Fan Yongdou, Wang Dou calmly said: "We will not meet, because I will go to heaven, and you will be in hell!"

Seeing that Fan Yongdou was already unscrupulous, the officials of the third division were terrified when they heard it, and at the same time, they were afraid that he would tell more inside stories, so they hurriedly asked the Jingbian army to take the prisoner away.

Soon after, Fan Yongdou and others were escorted to the capital, where they were quickly executed. They were put to death at Caishikou Lingchi, surrounded by countless family members of the victims who had been poisoned by the Tartars, and bought slices of their Lingchi meat from the executioner, and killed them one by one. All devoured.

Some clansmen who were less guilty of crimes from each family stayed on the East Road, and Wang Dou dispatched them all to serve outside the Great Wall, and all of them were demoted to barbarians.

Ni Yuanlu, Minister of the Household Department, Wang Dehua, an angel, and others did not want to participate in this aspect, but only fought openly and secretly with Governor Xuanda Ji Shiwei and others. Finally, a few days after the Lantern Festival, the dispute between the local government and the central government ended.

In the end, of the 230 million taels of cash confiscated, 70 taels of cash remained in Xuanda, and the court got 160 million taels of cash. However, of course, all parties cannot take away all the money on the account, and must leave a part for Wang Dou.

After another dispute, the imperial court gave most of the money, 20 taels to Wang Dou, and 10 taels to Xuanda. Afterwards, Wang Dou handed over the money to his father-in-law Ji Shiwei.

Ni Yuanlu and the others were all satisfied. Although there were still a lot of real objects that were confiscated, they couldn't keep them, and Zhu Mintai, the governor of Xuanda, would handle them. In the future, some of the real objects would be handed over, which could be converted into silver.

With the money, Ni Yuanlu and the others left, but the amount of money they took away was 140 million taels. After various parties tried their best, the only one that went into the treasury was...

Wang Dehua also left happily. He gained a lot from this trip, and he has the benefit of sharing the money handed over to the court. Wang Dou privately gave him 10 taels of silver.

In fact, Wang Dehua wanted to share the 100 million taels of silver that Wang Dou gave to Long Live. Unfortunately, he was too honest at the time, and he would pay Long Live as much as Wang Dou said. In the end, there was no chance to do anything, and he regretted it. It's all blue.

Wang Dehua, who was leaving happily, looked at Wang Dou before leaving, hesitated to speak, and finally said nothing.

After Wang Dehua returned to the capital, Emperor Chongzhen took the money and saw the white money piled up like a hill. While he was happy, he couldn't help feeling sad.

Think about it, you are the king of a country, but you have to rely on your ministers to give you money. Why, the treasury and internal treasury are so empty, but so much money can be copied from the local government?

At the end of the first month, the Department of Civil Affairs of the shogunate issued an appointment to Ye Xizhi as the chief copywriter of the East Road Office of Officials, and Zhong Xiancai to guard the East Road.

The official office of the shogunate is now the structure of towns, roads, cities, and forts.

And Zhong Xiancai's White Tiger Army, after reorganization, will have two battalions, one on the left and one on the right, stationed in Yongning City and Baoanzhou City.

Like the other Jingbian Army, if there is a war, the White Tiger Army will take turns to fight like other troops.

On the 23rd of the first lunar month, under the eyes of all the people, Wang Dou led the shogunate, as well as a part of the reorganized Chinese Army, Suzaku Army, Xuanwu Army, and Qinglong Army, to the town of Xuanfu.

Because everything was still undecided, Wang Dou's wife and children stayed in Yongning City for the time being.

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On the 25th, Xuanfu town, noon, no time.

The town was a military center early on, but after the Ming Dynasty, it quickly evolved into a center of commerce and trade, with houses lined up in rows and crowded with people. In the big market in the southeast of the city, there are even more shops. Silk and satin shops from Jiangnan, Shanxi, and Shandong, Cloth and silk shops and grocery stores stretch for four or five miles.

The streets in the city are criss-crossed, and many of them are named after the city trade, such as Mishi Street, Caishi Street, Yandian Street, Youdian Street and so on.

However, in the reign of Chongzhen, the commercial center, which used to be densely populated with smokers, has gradually declined. Not only has the population decreased a lot, but also the government offices have collapsed. Many houses in it have collapsed and become gardens. , relying on the officials of the yamen and their families for support.

There are not many other things in the town, but there are many government offices. The area of ​​each government office, together with the palace, accounts for more than half of the town. This is also a problem in the town of Xuanfu over the years. Soldiers, common people, and public buildings have too little area to enjoy up.

Of course, the decline returns to decline, the foundation of the town is still there, and the gentry, scholars, and merchants are mixed in it. Although there are no gaps in the secluded streets and alleys in the northwest and southwest corners, the people in the town are also justifiably cursing all the roads in the town. , even East Road, small places, bumpkins.

Every time the dynasty came to later generations, it was reflected in the appearance of the cities, which were almost all dirty, weak, or not paying attention to hygiene.

At this time, Changping Street, which is close to the South Gate and South Gate, is like this. The street is filthy, full of cow dung and horse urine from passing livestock carts. Although there are paid public toilets in the city, some people still defecate indiscriminately, making the street full of water. With a strange smell.

The road surface is high and low, many bluestone slabs have disappeared, and there are many stalls on both sides of the street. Because there are many cars and horses, the roads are often blocked. In the backstage, there is a block for a long time, and no one can leave.

At this time, Changping Street was blocked again, and the two drivers started cursing again.

A coachman yelled: "You pretty bastard, do you know who is sitting in the old car? Speaking out will scare you to death!"

Not to be outdone, the other retorted: "You beggar, and you know who's sitting in the old car?"

The two pointed at each other's noses, with raised eyebrows, surrounded by many idle men and women, and many people came to watch with great interest.

They booed from time to time, urging the two coachmen to do it, and saw the real chapter under their hands.

It was busy, and suddenly everyone looked to the south suspiciously. It seemed that there was a feeling of orderly vibration on the ground...

While being surprised, someone shouted in front of him: "The Marquis of Yongning has arrived, and tens of thousands of Jingbian troops have entered the city."

The crowd was in an uproar. Of course they were concerned about when Wang Dou would be the chief soldier of the Xuan Mansion. Although some people were looking forward to Wang Dou's arrival, some were afraid, and some were indifferent, but collective attention was for sure.

Not long ago, many people saw the officials and generals in the city rushing out of the city. At that time, they didn't take it seriously, because according to the news, and because of the journey, the Marquis of Yongning should arrive tomorrow or even the day after tomorrow. Why today? almost there?
At this time, some officers and soldiers in ragged clothes came to drive them away in a hurry, clearing the way for the streets.

There are a lot of rumors about Yongninghou now, some say he is benevolent, others say he is cruel, but one thing is certain, Yongninghou and the Jingbian army are not to be messed with, and many officers and soldiers were killed by him a few roads north of the town?
How powerful are the merchants and merchants? Isn't it just a matter of arresting them?
Pedestrians and businessmen on the street tried to dodge in a panic, and then gathered together in twos and threes to discuss and look around. Finally, they saw, amidst the passionate military music, a blood-red Sun Moon Waves flag appeared on the street ahead. On the flag, It is also embroidered with a blue dragon pattern with teeth and claws.

Then, behind the flag, there are rows of soldiers of the Jingbian Army marching neatly. They have uniform hats and helmets, red tassels flashing on the helmets, blue fur winter coats, and shiny arms. They hold their weapons tightly. Leaning on his shoulders, he raised his feet almost at the same time and dropped them at the same time. When he was walking, there was a neat bang.

This is a unique army, mighty, aggressive, and with a power that no one can understand. As the army passed by, everywhere it went, there was no sound, and all the people along the way were faces. A look of fear floated up.

They looked at the soldiers passing by without squinting. Their faces were serious, their military boots were raised high, and they fell heavily, stomping the ground neatly, and at the same time, some dust was splashed from time to time.

The two coachmen also hid in the alley and poked their heads, breathing in from time to time: "My mother, luckily they didn't block their way."

The army entering the city seemed endless. Wang Douche was on his horse, looking at the people on both sides of the street, all of them lowered their eyebrows and bowed their heads, their faces full of fear.

For now, Wang Dou doesn't need to be loved by the townspeople, and everyone is not familiar with him. They are afraid, which saves him trouble. Let's love each other when we get to know each other well and understand each other.

The ones he brought to the town were first-class battalions that had been reorganized from various armies, and they almost had horses. However, Wang Dou believed that marching in foot formation was more powerful. Outside, march into the city.

He entered the city from Nanguan and Changping Gate in the south. When he entered the city, the stone plaque of "Changping Gate" on the gate opening and the exquisite brick carvings hanging around it made him look around for a while with great interest.

In Zhencheng, when Ji Shiwei summoned Wang Dou in the past, Wang Dou came here. At this time, he revisited the old place, and his mood was very different.

The city in front of me has a circumference of 24 miles. The city wall is three feet and five feet high. It is vast and prosperous. There is no larger and more magnificent town or prefecture than it in the north of the Ming Dynasty. From now on, this city will be under his own management.

Xuanfu town, Fu, Zhen, Bu, Dao, cum deputy, you, Guan Liang, Li Xing Tongzhi, various guards, Confucianism and other officials in the same city, as well as the management organization of the command and envoy division, these are all command and envoys. One person, but there are many officials with salaries who are idle, and few officials who are in charge of affairs.

Wang Dou arrived suddenly, and the governor, governor, guarding eunuch, etc. came back suddenly. All the officials came out to greet them in a hurry. They followed Wang Dou and waited for the horse. Zhang Guowei, the commander-in-chief, was even more disturbed.

Only Zhu Zhifeng, governor of the Xuanfu, looked solemn. Looking at him, people who didn't know it thought that the horses were followed by his soldiers.

(End of this chapter)