Yes, the sin of immorality.

Zhang Yicheng was struck by lightning purely because he did not cultivate "virtue", what does this have to do with the imperial court?

In the court-level meeting, an official of the Metropolitan Procuratorate presented evidence of how Zhang Yicheng usually did all the bad things for his neighbors, the people, and the people; Some people even loudly accused Zhang Yi of becoming a bastard. colluded with Jiangyang thieves, molested women and bullied pregnant women, even sows.

As for why the officials of the DPRK and China poured "dirty water" on Zhang Yicheng, Qianlong could not be clearer. As for the virtues of the officials under him, he also understood. If he could, Qianlong was unwilling to offend a general who died for the court's loyalty, after all, it would chill the hearts of many people who worked hard for the court.

However, the lesser of two evils is chosen. Now the thief is taking the matter of Zhang Yicheng being struck by lightning to preach that the court is immoral and abandoned by heaven. If the imperial court can't find a reasonable way to fight back, it can be said that the three of them can become tigers.

Compared with the righteousness of the imperial court, even if Qianlong is unwilling, Zhang Yicheng must become the scapegoat of the imperial court.

Zhang Yicheng did not cultivate virtue on weekdays, disregarded Jun's grace, and committed a heinous crime, so much so that he was punished by heaven and thunder. His family should have been reduced to slavery and exiled to Ningguta.

However, although he has committed a great crime, the saint cares for him to be loyal to the court. Therefore, the merits and demerits are offset and no other disposal is made.

In the twenty-first year of Qianlong, the Mid-Autumn Festival was approaching.

The autumn breeze is blowing, and there are tall trees standing in the depths of the courtyard. A breeze blew, and a few pieces of old yellow fell from the high branches, which couldn't help but make people standing in the courtyard feel desolate in autumn.

"Lord Guogong, you are here." Su Yunting walked slowly, bowed down and asked,

"Oh, it's Yunting! What are you looking for me? Fu Heng, who was watching the falling leaves, turned around and said.

"Lord Guogong, the prefect of Wuhu and other officials have prepared a local special wine banquet, and I respectfully invite you to move to dinner." Su Yunting replied slowly.

"Got it, come with me!" After Fu Heng finished speaking, he didn't look at the scenery in front of him anymore, and took a step to leave.

"Yes, the student thanked Master Guogong." Su Yunting bowed down and thanked him, and then followed behind Fu Heng unhurriedly.

Since the defeat in the Battle of Jiujiang, the bandit army has chased after them all the way. The Qing army led by Fu Heng retreated while fighting, and a group of people retreated from Chizhou to Tongling, and then retreated from Tongling to today's Wuhu.

Retreating all the way from Jiangxi to Wuhu, Fu Heng didn't think about it anymore, he just wanted to wait for the will of the imperial court in Wuhu. After all, Jiujiang was defeated, no matter what the reason, it will be difficult to escape the responsibility of being the commander-in-chief. Unexpectedly, the imperial court came with the will of "wearing guilt and making meritorious service".

Jun En is vast, how not to make Fu Heng grateful?

As a result, Fu Heng, who was originally disheartened, regained his fighting spirit again. If he can't give the imperial court a good-looking result this time, even if Qianlong maintains it, Fu Heng will be to blame.

Before the will of the imperial court arrived, the officials and squires in Wuhu all respected Fu Heng and stayed away. Now, according to the will of the imperial court, these people are not the same.

Since ancient times, there are few people who send charcoal in the snow, and there are many people who add icing on the cake. How so?

Without him, there is no benefit.

Just like Fu Heng went to their banquet. It's not that Fu Heng looks down on them much, it's just that they are in their territory, and there are many things that can be used against them.

Fu Heng has always come from a big defeat, not a big victory. He even needed their help to raise money, food, and troops, so Fu Heng had to lower his status and go to meet them and even have some benefits.

Anhui, Chizhou Prefecture

Tongling is located on the south bank of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Water conservancy transportation, easy to transport.

"Bang..."

"Boom... Bang..."

On the city wall of Tongling, the sound of artillery bombardment of the city wall was constantly heard. At this time, it was the bandit army besieging this Tongling County.

Tongling is only a small county town located on the Yangtze River, and the upper echelons of the bandit suppression army have already issued an order to attack Tongling within one day. Therefore, the battle was extremely fierce from the beginning.

“… Bang... Bang... Bang..."

On the tall siege tower, the smoke of gunpowder instantly filled the air. The sound of volleys of guns echoing in the open space.

As soon as it came up, ammunition poured in, where did the Qing soldiers defending the city on Tongling City see such a formation, and finally they were fed out with silver by the officials and gentry in the city to defend the city, and they were completely defeated by the bandit army in less than half a cup of tea.

On the city wall of Tongling, where the main force of the bandit army attacked, it was covered with artillery fire and bullets. The stumps on the city wall road, and the bloody corpses were scattered all over the entire defensive city wall, and blood flowed down from the city wall, staining the entire section of the city wall red.

It was like a hell on earth, and the Qing soldiers defending the city were all terrified, for fear that they would die in the next moment. It's good if you can die all at once, but I'm afraid that you will be slowly tortured to death on the city wall with broken hands and legs.

Silver is good, but you have to have a life. The Qing soldiers defending the city all retreated to the tower or hid directly under the city.

"Boom... Knock knock..."

The drums of war sounded, and it was time to officially climb the wall to attack.

"Kill..."

A loud shout resounded in the sky.

"Go up, the thieves are coming, go up and defend the city." Tongling City garrison You Shiyi held a knife in his hand, leading his soldiers to rush to the city guards who were hiding under the city wall.

"Ahh

At this time, a Qing soldier who was hit by a Minnie bullet fell from the city screaming. It fell on the ground in front of You Shiyi's eyes, and a few convulsions passed.

“… Bang... Bang... Bang..."

The sound of salvo gunfire was still resounding in the sky, and the shouts of killing outside the city gate were getting closer and closer.

The soldiers beside You Shiyi all held the handle of the knife nervously. If they could, they hoped that You Shiyi would surrender with everyone.

It's not that they are pessimistic, as long as there is still a little sanity who understands that under such fierce fire from the anti-thieves, they will never be able to win this war.

"Wang Zhuang, what's wrong? Scared? Didn't you say that the monkeys of Liangguang came to kill one by one, and two to kill a pair? You Shiyi looked back at a soldier behind him and quipped.

"The adults laughed, where would the subordinates look at the thin monkeys from Liangguang. It's just that their 'cannonball' sound is a bit loud and noisy, and I'm not used to it. If they dare to come, their subordinates will teach them how to behave. The guard called Wang Zhuang strengthened his courage and said.

"Haha... Good. If there are warriors like this, why worry about the thieves who will not be destroyed. After the rebels are pacified, the official will personally ask for credit for you, and let you also become officials. When the time comes, you want money and money, and you want women and women. You Shiyi said loudly and encouraged.

"The subordinates (villains) have thanked the garrison and are willing to die for the garrison." The soldiers who heard the words knelt down one after another to thank them.