Everyone didn't mean this, and couldn't help but be stunned for a while, but when they heard Yuan Chonghuan, they had already shouted and asked, "Should Mao Wenlong be killed?" ”

Seeing Yuan Chonghuan holding Shang Fang's sword majestically, Mao Wenlong's subordinates were first cowardly, and then remembered Mao Wenlong's various unbearable things, all of them were submissive, and no one dared to speak out.

Yuan Chonghuan had a bottom in his heart, became more and more majestic, and asked again and again, and finally how many people were favored by Mao Wenlong and said: "Although Mao Wenlong deserves to be punished for his crimes, he still has some hard work ......to create the Dongjiang River and fight hard to kill the enemy."

"We just suppressed Mao Wenlong's generals for the time being, as long as someone is willing to come forward, the scene may immediately fall into chaos, and the consequences are unimaginable. Hmph, we can't let that happen. ”

Thinking as fast as lightning, how dare Yuan Chonghuan let him continue, interrupted him, and pretended to be indignant: "Mao Wenlong was just a cloth cloth, he was lucky to make meritorious contributions, the court promised high-ranking officials, and the whole family was able to be sealed, which was enough to repay his hard work, how could he dare to be so disobedient and disobedient?" ”

As he spoke, he knelt down in the direction of the capital, kowtowed, and said: "Your Majesty, the minister Yuan Chonghuan was ordered to kill Mao Wenlong to rectify military discipline, and the minister asked to kill only one of them, and forgive the others for not guilty. ”

After listening to his words, everyone looked at him together, where else would anyone dare to say it?

Seeing that the goal had been achieved, Yuan Chonghuan thought secretly: "Mao Wenlong is dead, the soldiers on the island can't just disperse, what should I do?" That's right, that's it. ”

After making up his mind, he slowly got up and said: "Although the emperor has a strict order to throw the corpse, but remembering that Wenlong had made military exploits before his death and was determined to resist the enemy, he can be regarded as a like-minded friend of Chonghuan, Chonghuan decided to risk his death to resist the will, come on, and bury Wenlong's body in a coffin. ”

It seems that if he was doing what he was told, it was no wonder that he was doing it. In addition to official business, he doesn't forget his personal friendship, and he can be regarded as a loving and righteous person. Everyone secretly thought to themselves that they had turned from fear to understanding of him, although no one answered, they still silently buried Mao Wenlong according to his words.

"Well, it worked." Yuan Chonghuan said secretly, ordered someone to prepare wine and meat and other sacrifices to pay tribute in person, and said with tears: "You go well, don't blame Yuan for killing you and paying tribute to you, Yuan killed you because of the laws of the imperial court, and the sacrifice to you is out of the feelings of colleagues and friends."

You know, Yuan has a clear distinction between public and private, and for the emperor's great trust in restoring Liao, Yuan is even more trembling, and he does not dare to have the slightest ...... to abolish public affairs for private reasons."

Originally, he just pretended to do it, and when he spoke, he unconsciously thought of himself, and he was so moved that he burst into tears.

The crowd didn't know what he meant, but they were deeply moved, and they all came over to help him up, lest he hurt his body.

He didn't expect that his gaffe actually received the effect he tried his best to obtain, and he was overjoyed, so he wiped his tears from his sleeves, cleared his throat and said: "Wenlong's fault is Wenlong's fault alone, and it shouldn't affect everyone." The Governor decided to take back Mao Wenlong's seal and Shang Fang's sword, and let Jisheng take charge of it on his behalf.

The 28,000 soldiers were the four associations, which were led by Mao Chengzuo (Mao Wenlong's son), deputy general Chen Jisheng, staff general Xu Fuzuo, and guerrilla Liu Guangzuo.

Reward the sergeants, spread the word to appease the people of the islands, and abolish Mao Wenlong's harsh government. ”

After speaking, he glanced at everyone coldly and asked, "Do the generals still have objections?" After asking three times, everyone was speechless, knowing that the overall situation on the island had been decided, and said: "Okay, since the generals have no objections, they will be handed over and reorganized, scrap the old and build the new, and complete it within three days." ”

It should be said that his arrangement is exactly what the generals on the island have been looking forward to for a long time. After he finished speaking, he went straight to the General Army's Mansion, and the generals immediately acted as required. Three days later, all departments have completed the delivery and reorganization as required. He personally inspected it, and then he was relieved to return to Ningyuan.

When he returned to Ningyuan and entered the Governor's Mansion, He Kegang saw that he was still sullen, and couldn't help but wonder: "Although things are shocking, there is no danger, and it is still going well, why are you still like this?" ”

Yuan Chonghuan pointed in the direction of the capital, sighed and said: "Although the matter on the island is over, the matter here is not over, we have to give the emperor an explanation." ”

He Kegang said "oh", the excitement on his face couldn't help but cool, and he said worriedly: "Yes, there must be an explanation, how to explain?" ”

Yuan Chonghuan said: "Only in this way, the good news will be reported together with the situation report, and it must not be later than the news of Xiaodaoer to enter Beijing." ”

"Good news?" He Kegang was at a loss, and when he heard the words, he looked at him puzzled.

Yuan Chonghuan said: "Before the two of us go to Shuangdao, I secretly ordered Zu Dashou and Zhao to choose a few Houjin strongholds to attack them, and there should be news soon." ”

"So he had a plan." He Kegang sighed secretly, and was about to speak, but saw the Chinese army hurriedly come in, and said: "Qiqi Supervisor, Da Shou and the two generals who led the teaching came to report quickly, fortunately they did not disgrace their mission, and took the six strongholds of Houjin, saying that if it is not enough, it can continue, please ask the supervisor to show me." ”

Yuan Chonghuan said happily: "Okay, that's enough, order the two generals to pay attention to the enemy and strictly prevent the Houjin army from counterattacking." ”

The Chinese army took the order and left.

Yuan Chonghuan turned to He Kegang, but he seemed to be talking to himself: "Report it, it's a big deal, let's claim to be cautious." ”

Besides, Chongzhen, after summoning Yuan Chonghuan again, he was not as confident as the first time, and he was restless for several days.

On this day, I finally got better, and I went to the Wenhua Hall to discuss with the courtiers. These courtiers were also strange, and always liked to quarrel when things happened. There were quarrels and quarrels, and nothing was legalized. Chongzhen had no choice but to disperse, sitting alone and sulking.

I don't know how long it took, Wang Chengen came in and said softly: "Your Majesty, there is news from Inspector Yuan." With that, he put the song on the imperial case in front of him and stepped aside.

"News from Yuan Chonghuan?" Chongzhen was stunned for a moment, muttered to himself, and hurriedly took it to see, it was actually the good news of Yuan Chonghuan's six strongholds in Houjin, and couldn't help shouting: "Okay, Yuan Chonghuan has finally started to act, and Fuliao is hopeful." ”

Shouting, people were already excited, and they were busy looking down, but it was the report of Yuan Chonghuan killing Mao Wenlong: "This Yuan Chonghuan, what is said to be cautious and treat the crime, it is too bold, hum, you dare to ruin my layout in Liaodong, how can I spare you?" ”

Thinking secretly, he was about to speak, but he couldn't help but think again: "Mao Wenlong is dead, he can no longer rely on it, and now Yuan Chonghuan is the only one in Liaodong, not to mention whether I can get rid of him, just say who else I can rely on besides him?" Well, I'd better hold him first. ”

After making up his mind, he turned to Wang Chengen, and said very reluctantly: "Passing the decree, the prince Taibao, Yuan Chonghuan, the governor of Jiliao, and the six strongholds of Jin, Lianke Houjin, and killed Mao Wenlong, the criminal general, and settled in the Dongjiang River.

At the same time, he ordered the law department to search for Mao Wenlong's minions who were ambushed in the capital to prevent future troubles.

In addition, Yuan Chonghuan suggested that Dongjiang no longer have a commander-in-chief, and Chen Jisheng would do his job, which was also approved. ”

It was May of the second year of Chongzhen (1629).