Whether in ancient times or in modern times, the Mid-Autumn Festival is an important festival.

In some parts of China, the Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated not on August 15, but on August 14.

Ma Shiying's family has always retained the custom of celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival on August 14.

On the afternoon of August 14, Ma Lanxin wanted to go back to her parents' house for the holiday, and Guo Wendong took her to Mafu together.

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, all the members of Mafu gathered together.

Ma Shiying, Ma Jian, Ma Xi's wives and concubines and children, a total of more than 20 people, all gathered in the hall.

Guo Wendong greeted them one by one.

Ma Lanxin's stomach bulged slightly, and she was expected to give birth in five or six months.

Ma Jian smiled: "I wish you to give birth to a white and chubby little boy, and I will be an uncle." ”

Ma Lan's pretty face was like a blooming white orchid, a smile was written on her face, and she said: "I wish the eldest brother and the second brother a smooth future, and the younger sister wishes you a higher level." ”

Ma Xi and Ma Jian both smiled happily.

Guo Wendong also said: "I wish the eldest brother and the second brother to become the commander of the Jinyi Guard and the commander of the forbidden army as soon as possible." ”

It's just a matter of saying blessings during the festive season.

Ma Jian has now been promoted to the commander of the Jinyi Guard, and finally promoted to the commander of the Jinyi Guard, it is a matter of time, this is Ma Shiying's plan, starting with Qianzong, and then promoted to an officer once a month or two, and finally promoted to the position of commander and envoy.

The same is true of Ma Xi, who will eventually become the commander of the Forbidden Army.

Ma Shiying intends to let his two sons be in charge of the Jinyi Guard and the Forbidden Army respectively, but his son has no merit and fame, no matter how powerful he is, he can't ascend to the sky in one step, so that his son will become a big official immediately, which must be done step by step.

However, Ma Xi and Ma Jian simply did not have the corresponding ability to manage and lead troops.

According to Guo Wendong's grasp of the situation, the Jinyi Guard, which was reorganized from scratch, was just hung up with a signboard, and there was still a serious shortage of personnel, and there was a lack of people with this ability.

As for the forbidden army, 12,000 people have been recruited at present, and the monthly salary of ordinary soldiers is one or two silver on the surface, and the time, intensity, and professionalism of soldier training are far inferior to those of the Beijing camp, not to mention the morale.

In the evening, more than 20 people in Mafu ate lively, several men sat at one table, and the women and children ate separately.

After eating enough, Ma Shiying got down to business.

"Liu Zeqing and Gao Jie will come to Nanjing in the near future to impeach Donglin Dog. When the time comes, Jian'er, Xi'er, Wendong, you will enter the palace with me and impeach those Donglin dogs together. ”

Ma Xi said: "With this momentum, we will definitely be able to expel Donglin Dog from the court." ”

Ma Shiying said: "Wendong said that not only should they be dismissed, but they should also be deprived of all their rights!" I'll see it! ”

Basically, the victory was in hand, and several men laughed happily.

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On the fifteenth day of August, there was an inn, and in a certain room, several people gathered and had a hearty lunch.

These were the spies of the Qing court in Nanjing, and the Mid-Autumn Festival gathered here to discuss things.

The person at the head is none other than Suo Wei, the chief leader in Jiangnan.

After a full meal of big fish and meat, the pock-faced man said, "My lord, my subordinates have finally found a breakthrough." ”

Suo Wei was overjoyed when he heard this.

The pock-faced man continued: "According to the instructions of the adults, the subordinates closely monitored the people inside the Guo Mansion, and it took nearly a month of hard work to finally find out. A family member in Guo's mansion is very good at gambling, although they are all very small gambling, but soon after they make money every month, they lose all their money. As long as he can be tempted to gamble and borrow high-interest money from his subordinates, after he loses, he will have a good chance to force him to comply. ”

Suo Wei nodded approvingly: "Yes, you finally found the opportunity, take advantage of it!" With someone from inside to provide information, we will definitely find another opportunity. ”

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August 18, Imperial City, Cabinet First Auxiliary Office.

Liu Zeqing and Gao Jie are here.

Ma Shiying and Ruan Dacheng conspired with the two and discussed for a long time.

Before dawn the next day, Guo Wendong got up.

Yesterday, my father-in-law informed him that Gao Jie and Liu Zeqing had arrived, and asked him to enter the palace together tomorrow to participate in the morning dynasty.

The carriage stopped outside the Hongwu Gate of the Imperial City, and Guo Wendong entered and walked to the Wumen Gate.

Outside the noon gate, many officials were already waiting here, some with notebooks.

Ma Shiying was also present, and there were two unfamiliar faces next to him.

Guo Wendong walked quickly to his father-in-law.

Ma Shiying said: "Wendong! This is Lord Xingping Bogao, and this is Lord Dongping Bo Liu. ”

Sure enough, it was Gao Jie and Liu Zeqing.

Liu Zeqing's appearance is very ugly, and he has a short-lived appearance. In history, he was a complete traitor, and when the Qing soldiers went south, he obediently surrendered, and his subordinates were incorporated into the Qing soldiers.

As for Gao Jie, he was arrogant and domineering, and was later killed by Xu Dingguo.

Ma Shiying said to the two: "This is my son-in-law Guo Wendong." ”

Guo Wendong gestured to the two.

Both returned the favor normally.

Liu Zeqing said: "I heard that Master Guo has trained the Shenji Camp very well. ”

Guo Wendong said coldly: "Maybe it won't be long before the Qing army will invade the south." As a general of the Beijing camp, it is my duty to defend the Ming court, if there is no long-trained soldiers, how can I resist Jiannu? If Jiannu really invades the south, I should fight to the death and defend the Ming Dynasty. ”

He despised traitors like Liu Zeqing, and he didn't give a good face, if he hadn't been called by his father-in-law, he wouldn't have bothered Liu Zeqing to speak.

"Good! Shousuke-sama is such a son-in-law! ”

Liu Zeqing said to Ma Shiying with a smile.

Guo Wendong asked him: "Dare to ask Dongpingbo, what will happen to you if Jiannu invades the south?" Will he lead his army to resist with all his might? ”

For this traitor who led his subordinates to surrender, Guo Wendong really wanted to squeeze it.

Ma Shiying coughed and said, "Wendong, now is not the time to talk about this. He glanced at the Donglin official, and then lowered his voice and said, "The end of the Donglin dog has arrived!" ”

On the side of the Donglin officials, they were also talking in a low voice.

When he looked at Ma Shiying's side, his eyes were full of hostility.

Before dawn, the guards were holding torches, and the north wind came out, and the flames were scattered.

In the eighth lunar month of the Xiaoice River period, the northwest wind blew yesterday, which has made people feel the chill.

Outside the noon gate, the officials were divided into two major factions, each standing on one side, and the distinction was clear.

Before going to court, Guo Wendong had already felt the strong smell of gunpowder.

"Phew... Wow... The bell rang.

The noon gate opened, and the eunuch walked out and shouted, "When the hour comes, the hundred officials will enter the palace." ”

Wuying Palace, Zhu Yousong went to court.

Guo Wendong took a closer look, Zhu Yousong was not in good spirits, and he was weak.

Zhu Yousong was already very lascivious, but after the last time he offered viagra, he was even more overindulgent, and it was strange that he was not weak.

After hundreds of officials visited the emperor, Liu Zeqing was the first to come out.

"Your Majesty, the minister wants to impeach Lu Daqi, Jiang Yueguang, and Shi Kefa!"

Immediately, the recital was presented to Zhu Yousong.