Chapter 495 Empress Zhang Yan of Yi'an

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The imperial court mentioned in the edict that Zhang Zhun was plotted by the Wenxiang Sect and made the matter public, obviously to make Zhang Zhun die to the Wenxiang Sect, or to make the Wenxiang Sect die to Zhang Zhun. There is this thing, if Zhang Zhun doesn't go to the Wenxiang Sect to take revenge, he will be said to be soft bones behind his back. If you are bullied, you can't get back to the field, and you can't talk about it.

For the Smelling Fragrance Sect, this edict is highly poisonous. The Wenxiang Sect had plotted against Zhang Zhun before, if they fell into Zhang Zhun's hands, what good fruit could they eat? At the same time, the edict clearly required Zhang Zhun to exterminate the Wenxiang Sect, and also specifically ordered the heads of Wang Yilun and Xu Qingluan to be handed over. It is conceivable what kind of reaction the two will have after seeing this edict.

The difference between an edict and a decree is that the decree is given to a certain person, or a group of people, and the content may be confidential and unknown to others. The edict was proclaimed to the world. In addition to Zhang Zhun, the edict will also be issued to the yamen of various provinces, prefectures, prefectures, and counties, and will be publicly posted. As long as you can read and write, you can read the contents of the edict clearly. In other words, the whole world may know.

In this way, the relationship between Zhang Zhun and Wenxiangjiao is in a state of complete opposites. As the governor of Dengzhou and Laizhou, Zhang Zhun certainly could not allow the Wenxiang Sect to exist independently in Dengzhou. Therefore, it is imperative to strike, divide, disintegrate, and surrender the Wenxiang Sect.

After the battle in Huangxian was over, the Tiger Ben Army was immediately mobilized to Fushan, Wendeng and other places to garrison, and some smart people had already felt that Zhang Zhun was going to do something to Wenxiangjiao. And the arrival of this edict added to this hands-on process. It can be said that this edict completely tore off all the disguises of the relationship between Zhang Zhun and Wenxiangjiao. Now, it's time for a showdown.

In order to survive, the Wenxiang Sect had no choice but to fight against Zhang Zhun's attack. Of course, there is another way out for the Wenxiang Sect, which is to surrender Zhang Zhun or surrender to the imperial court. It's just that this kind of feasibility is really not very feasibility. The basic doctrine of the Smelling Fragrance Sect is to rebel against the imperial court. If they surrender to the imperial court, their followers will be scattered in large numbers.

After the edict was read, Shi Kefa handed over the edict to Zhang Zhun for safekeeping. According to the general practice, Zhang Zhun should soon copy hundreds of copies of the edict and post it to all the prefectures and counties under his jurisdiction, so that all the military and civilians know the content of the edict. After all, it's a big event.

"Kenyuki, how is the situation in Kyoshi?" After Brigadier General Zhang accepted the edict, he asked quietly. There was no feeling of joy on his face when he received the edict.

"Good." Shi Kefa replied coldly.

"Oh? Very good? Is it? Zhang Zhun said to himself, his expression was a little strange, as if he had some taste of ridicule. This ridicule was completely aimed at Shi Kefa.

"It's good." As if he couldn't feel Zhang Zhun's ridicule, Shi Kefa replied expressionlessly.

"Why did my intelligence department report that after learning that the Tatars had occupied Shandong, the Beijing division was in chaos? A lot of people take a walk on the street at night? Can't even suppress the curfew imposed by the three major battalions? Even, there are people robbing money in broad daylight, see yin women? There are also impostor monks who defraud money on the street, but the deceived people are flocking to it? Even Queen Yi'an went to Guangji Temple to offer incense, but she was almost hit by someone? Zhang Zhun said with a smile.

The undisguised ridicule on his face grew stronger and stronger. His expression was completely aimed at Shi Kefa, and he almost wrote a line on his forehead: "Your Shi Kefa, you are really here, and you still want to lie to me here?" ”

"It's nothing, it's all rumors, it's all rumors." Shi Kefa said hurriedly.

It's a pity that he obviously doesn't know how to lie yet. Or, in front of Zhang Zhun, he can't lie easily. In fact, even he felt that his defense was a bit pale. After learning the news that the Tatars occupied Shandong, the Jingshi was indeed in a mess, and all kinds of strange things happened.

The story about Empress Yi'an Zhang Yan going to Guangji Temple to offer incense, but she was actually collided by a group of homeless people, was spread in Beijing, and Jinyiwei couldn't suppress it. The details of the matter, Shi Kefa did not know. He only knew that Empress Yi'an was indeed frightened and came back with a disgraced face. Emperor Chongzhen was even more angry and fiercely held several officials accountable.

But no matter how many officials are held accountable, it is useless. The cause of the incident was not that someone specifically targeted Empress Yi'an, but that in the context of the time, people were panicked, so some people tried to take risks and go crazy before they died. One can imagine how desperate someone's heart is.

Of course, there are also rumors that Queen Yi'an is so beautiful that she will cause such trouble. There is also Queen Yi'an's sister, who is even more beautiful than Queen Yi'an. Inside a sedan chair, there are two stunning beauties, no wonder some people go crazy. It just so happened that Empress Yi'an didn't like to be ostentatious when she came and went, and the number of guards in charge of guarding was not much, so she encountered such a thing.

It is also rumored that the person who attacked Empress Yi'an was a spy of the Tartars in the city. They wanted to take advantage of the chaos to capture Empress Yi'an, then hide it, send it out of the pass, and then offer it to Huang Taiji to enjoy. Such rumors are very sensational. If the empress of the first emperor snatched away the Tartar and gave the slave chief a favor, then the shame of Jingkang would be staged.

For a time, Dongchang and Jinyiwei were frantically searching for Tartar spies in the city. Thankfully, nothing big happened in the end. Otherwise, Emperor Chongzhen's face really doesn't know where to put it. Rao is like this, Jin Yiwei commanded Luo to raise his sex, but he was still beaten with a solid board and fined for three years. Wang Chengen, the eunuch of Dongchang, was also fined for one year.

The information about the Jingshi was actually not reported by the Maoyan Division and the Intelligence Division, but sent by Gao Hongtu's old friend, Zhao Ren, the commentator of Dali Temple. Zhang Yan was attacked and disturbed, and Zhao Ren was the first to send it. If such a big thing happens, the suspects who are caught will naturally be handed over to the Criminal Department and Dali Temple for trial. Therefore, Zhao Ren knows more about this matter.

For the sake of Zhao Ren's safety, Zhang Zhun didn't make too many requirements for Zhao Ren, and did not ask him to spy on those confidential intelligence. Therefore, what the Maoyan Division got from him was only the general information of the Kyoshi. However, for the current Ming Dynasty, there is really no secret to speak of. It is said that the emperor does not know what the cabinet means, but the emperor knows it. You can imagine the loophole in the middle.

This time the Tatars suddenly broke into Shandong, and the shock to the Beijing division was indeed very great. In the past, the Tartars entered the Kou twice, relying on the strong city walls, and the emperor was here, and the Jingshi was safe for the time being. The Tartars had enough of grabbing and burning outside, and naturally left. No one felt that it was possible for the Tartars to do more. No one thought that the Tartars might occupy the Jingshi, or even the whole world.

However, after the Tatars occupied Shandong, the nature of the matter changed somewhat. Almost overnight, someone suddenly appeared, and the Tartar may be more than just looting. If the Tartars were smart enough, they might be able to take control of the Central Plains. As long as the Tartars control Jingshi and Shandong, it is equivalent to completely encircling the Shanhaiguan line. The Ming army at Shanhaiguan could not continue to fight except for surrender.

Militarily speaking, if the Tartars had enough strength to outflank the Beijing division from Shandong, the Beijing division would be very dangerous. In particular, the safety of the Grand Canal is at stake. Most of the supplies of the Beijing Division, as well as the materials of the Liaodong defenders, were transported from Jiangnan. Once the Tartars occupy Shandong and cut off the canal, Jingshi, Xuanfu, Datong, Jizhen, Shanhaiguan, Ningyuan and other places will all fall into a catastrophe. There was not enough money and food, and the army itself collapsed.

Even the cabinet and the Ministry of War, when they learned the news of Dongjiang Town's surrender to the Tartars, were collectively petrified. Fools know that once there is no way for Dongjiang Town to contain the Tartars, the Tartars will be even more rampant. The Tartars have already been in the Gang twice in a row, and who knows when they will make a third move?

Many people have to start to miss Dongjiang Town when Mao Wenlong was in his time. If Mao Wenlong is still here, how can the Tartars be so rampant? If Mao Wenlong is still here, where will the Tartars dare to go on an expedition? If Mao Wenlong is still here, where can the Tartars easily conquer North Korea?

It's just that it's too late to say anything. Mao Wenlong is dead, and Dongjiang Town has surrendered. Even, even the city of Dengzhou surrendered. The cabinet has no other way than to issue official documents in succession to denounce these traitors. Ruan Dacheng was originally a member of the eunuch party, and he was used by Wen Tiren. This time, Wen Tiren was indeed anxious. In the face of Chongzhen's monstrous anger, Wen Tiren knelt on the ground and didn't dare to move at all.

The magnates of the Jingshi also began to realize that the Jingshi was too dangerous. A large number of people began to find ways to move to Jiangnan, and even if they didn't dare to go to Jiangnan openly, they began to send people to Jiangnan to find a place to stay. If something is wrong with Jingshi, he can flee to Jiangnan immediately. Because, the north is really not safe.

"A little rumor spreads, and it will soon go away." Shi Kefa said quietly.

He and Zhang Shenyan glanced at each other, and admired Zhang Zhun's ability, but it was very difficult to follow Zhang Zhun to rebel, and they would not easily change their minds. Zhang Zhun wanted to explain that the imperial court was approaching and the time to change the dynasty was coming, but Shi Kefa wanted to maintain the majesty of the imperial court. Although in his heart, he also has a lot of dissatisfaction with the imperial court. However, in front of Zhang Zhun, he must maintain the dignity of the imperial court.

Zhang Zhun smiled slightly, and said lightly: "I don't know what the imperial court wants from me, what is my opinion?" ”

Shi Kefa said briskly: "The cabinet and the ministry have approved it. ”

Zhang Zhun nodded with a smile, expressing satisfaction.

It seems that the imperial court really doesn't want to see the people he needs, so he let go so quickly. In his eyes, these people are the real backbone of the Ming Dynasty. If these people are reused, the Ming Dynasty can support it for a long time. It's a pity that the last chance was missed by the imperial court. These people are now all in their own name.

Shi Kefa finally said: "Governor, the court is full of hope for you, and I hope that you will be dedicated to the public, for the country, for the emperor, and for the people of the world." ”

Zhang Zhun said with a smile: "Master Shi, you can rest assured, I will definitely share my worries for the country and the people of the world." ”

Shi Kefa suddenly frowned. Zhang Zhun called himself Master Shi seriously, obviously treating himself as an outsider. What made Shi Kefa feel a little angry was that Zhang Zhun deliberately repeated his words, but deliberately omitted the emperor. Obviously, he was telling himself unmistakably that everything I did had nothing to do with the emperor.

However, this is also to be expected. It is impossible for the imperial court and Zhang Zhun to trust each other anymore. At the moment, because of the relationship between the Tartars, the two sides have to cooperate temporarily. Once, well, once the Tartars retreat, between the imperial court and Zhang Zhun, there will inevitably be a renewed war. The imperial court deliberately provoked the relationship between Zhang Zhun and Wenxiangjiao in the edict, didn't it just make Zhang Zhun feel a little uncomfortable?

Now, there is already news that it is necessary to prepare to send capable generals from Liaodong or the Central Plains to deal with Zhang Zhun. The original Shandong soldiers were too weak in combat effectiveness, far inferior to the Qin soldiers or Sichuan soldiers. Some people even suggested that Wu Xiang (Wu Sangui's Laozi), the chief military officer, be mobilized from Shanhaiguan, or Zuo Liangyu, the chief military officer, from the Central Plains, and lead the army to Shandong to suppress Zhang Zhun. However, the matter is widely implicated and has not yet been determined.

For the thoughts of the imperial court, Zhang Zhun is also a clear one. Regarding the possible arrival of Wu Xiang and Zuo Liangyu in Shandong, Zhang Zhun had already heard the rumors. Even, some people suggested that it would be best to transfer Qin Liangyu's white pole soldiers. However, since he is not even afraid of Tartars, will he still be afraid of Wu Xiang and Zuo Liangyu? In all fairness, Zhang Zhun is still a little interested in Wu Sangui. This guy can fight. If he doesn't surrender to the Tartars, he will definitely be a great general.

Shi Kefa finally said: "I came this time to bring the Tartar level back to the Beijing Division, and I also asked the Metropolitan Governor to cooperate and hand over the Tartar level to a certain person to take away." ”

Zhang Zhun said regretfully: "I'm sorry, the corpses of the Tartars are buried." ”

Shi Kefa insisted: "It's okay, we can dig with our hands." ”

Zhang Zhun looked at Shi Kefa for a long time, and said lightly: "Since this is the case, you will do it yourself." ”

Shi Kefa said again: "I want to ask Song Degang, the chief soldier of Denglai, for help." ”

Zhang Zhun looked at Shi Kefa for a long time, nodded, and said casually: "Yes"

Shi Kefa really told Song Degang. So, the 500 Ming troops brought by Song Degang started overnight, dug up the buried Tartar corpses again, cut them down, and then pickled them with coarse salt lime, loaded them into trucks and prepared to take them back to Beijing. Due to the too many levels of the Tartars, dozens of large board cars had to be installed, which was a spectacle for a while.

"War Horse"

"A lot of horses"

"You are the navy, where did you get so many war horses?"

Suddenly, there was a lot of noise outside, and Meng Xia came to report that the navy had sent a large number of war horses from Weihaiwei.

[Today's second shift is delivered]

[I will go back to my hometown to visit my parents at the end of the month, maybe a little less. However, rest assured, Thirteen will still work hard and will not be easily squeezed out of the list. Three times a day is guaranteed. After April 10th, the force again]