Chapter 882 The law of the country can be heavier than Mount Tai

Ryukyu, the headquarters of the Beiyang Fleet, Bai Yanding looked around at dozens of generals and officials, and issued military orders in a loud voice.

At this time, it was October 18, nine days after the Erchen case, and Lin Peng, the deputy commander-in-chief of the fleet, had already led the front team to Nagasaki, while Bai Yanding was ready to mobilize the entire Beiyang Fleet and then go to Edo Bay to force the Tokugawa shogunate to give an explanation. The Commander-in-Chief had agreed to his plan, which also showed that the emperor had not noticed his connection with the Wang Zhu case and the second Chen case for the time being, and the rich haze in his heart had temporarily faded, and most of his mind was focused on military affairs.

"Bai Zhengli, although you belong to the Western Fleet, you are on vacation right now, so you will serve as the attendant of the official, and the secondment order will be issued to Hu Hanshan. Well, this official can still afford a brigadier general's attendant, but in the past, military law is strict, and this official can only afford the subsidy of a foreign general......"

"Your Order!"

Bai Yanding ordered his son's general, and also made a joke, Bai Zhengli took the order seriously, and the generals present laughed, not only full of heroic atmosphere before the expedition, but also spread to the heart of the navy.

The atmosphere was broken by the guards who came to report, and when he heard the visit of the police captain of the Tokyo General Police Station, Bai Yanding's heart chuckled, could it be ......

It's impossible, most of it is to find yourself to understand the situation of the Choshu Domain. The thought was fleeting, Bai Yanding didn't care, Bai Zhengli suggested going to the side hall to receive the visitor, he also waved his hand and refused, now he is very busy, just deal with the person here in a few words, there is still a lot of military affairs that have not been disposed of.

Just like that, Luo Xingxia, who was still flashing on his legs, entered this White Tiger Hall.

Under the eyes of dozens of generals on both sides, Luo Xingxia felt that it was difficult to walk, and this coercion made him a little breathless.

The old general with gray sideburns sat in the hall, his dark blue shirt lined with a pure white military hat and trousers, like the calm sea when there were no waves. The golden dragon crest on the collar and the three gold stars on the gold medals on both shoulders are a striking reminder to Luo Xingxia that this is a lieutenant general ranked within the twenty ranks in the British and Chinese army.

General Anton, this is Bai Yanding's title, the Anglo-Chinese naval and army armies. At present, there are only sixteen lieutenant generals, and they are awarded according to the four expeditions, four pings, four ans and four towns in the Han Dynasty. The generals of the four wars above (chariot cavalry, guard cavalry, hussar, champion) are the titles of generals, led by Xiao Sheng, Fan Jin, Jia Hao and Wu Ya.

Although the ranking is within 20, Bai Yanding's qualifications are deeper than those of lieutenant generals such as Han Zaixing and He Mengfeng. In the navy, he is the commander of the real power who dominates the ocean.

Luo Xingxia was just a little red shirt in his early years, and retired as a deputy sergeant, although this general was in blue clothes, his deeply rooted military complex made him involuntarily snap and salute when he faced Bai Yanding.

Bai Yanding politely raised his hands and clasped his palms together and touched the brim of his hat. Then he spoke: "Lieutenant Luo, right, what are you doing?" ”

The voice seemed to have a strong wind, trembling in Luo Xingxia's heart, and he only heard himself trembling in a changed voice: "General Wan'an, the next official sent a ...... to the general by order of the Tokyo General Police Department."

When Bai Yanding raised his eyebrows and waited for the following, Luo Xingxia's voice returned to normal. He originally thought that if he wanted to exit next, he would probably let his head fall to the ground. But this thought came to mind. A wave of anger also rises, how dare you!? Even if you are the commander of an army, you cannot flout the law of the land! Although I, Luo Xingxia, am like a mustard in front of you, I come on behalf of the law of the country.

"Send the inspection documents to the general!"

The most difficult step was taken, and Luo Xingxia's whole person was also transparent, and the next words were even more fluent: "The general has been involved in the murder case and needs to go to the Tokyo General Police Station for a hearing. ”…,

There was silence, and the scene suddenly fell silent.

The generals froze. I suspect that there is something wrong with my ears, and the Tokyo General Police Station is going to arrest the commander-in-chief of the Beiyang Fleet!? In the Manchu Qing Dynasty, this is equivalent to patrolling the yamen in the capital to catch the commander of the water division, and there is such a ridiculous thing in the world?

"Bastard! When did Chen Ju become so domineering? If you want to investigate the case, you should first go to the Department of Military Justice, and it will not be your turn to be a little police lieutenant to come to the Beiyang Fleet to spread wild! ”

Bai Zhengli was so angry that his face was flushed, and he shouted angrily.

"Lieutenant. You're a demon. ”

"This is the fleet headquarters, but it's not a people's home, are you poor people so confused!?"

The generals also shouted angrily, this matter is too nonsense, this police lieutenant is afraid that he is really crazy.

The son and the general were angry, but Bai Yanding fell into extreme uneasiness, and sure enough, ...... I still found myself, this police lieutenant is afraid that Chen Ju was sent over to test him.

Calm and calm, you can't mess up, the most important thing now is to arrange military affairs, hurry on the road, as long as the commander-in-chief does not come to arrest him, continue to delay and wait for changes, there will always be a way.

Bai Yanding's mind turned sharply, but his face remained unchanged, and he waved his hand directly, like swatting away a fly: "Boom out!" ”

As soon as several guards swarmed up, they dragged Luo Xingxia outside.

Luo Xingxia also let go, and shouted loudly: "General, this is an inspection document approved by the lawyer, the general can ignore the Tokyo General Police Station, but if he doesn't accept this document, it is to resist the law!" Does the general really have to bear this crime! ”

Bai Yanding's brows jumped, and his fear deepened.

Bai Zhengli thought of something, waved his hand, and said, "Wait! He rushed forward, pulled the official document in Luo Xingxia's hand, and took a breath as soon as he flipped it over.

"The Commander-in-Chief has already approved it, this is a civil case, and the Commander-in-Chief has no right to interfere with ......"

Bai Zhengli looked at Bai Yanding while reading, his expression was extremely complicated.

Bai Yanding's face was even more gloomy, this was something he didn't expect, it seemed that this police lieutenant was not only sent by Chen Ju to test it, but also probably sent by Boss Xiao or even the emperor.

What to do......

Bai Yanding was terrified to the extreme, and if he suddenly became open, what else could he do? Tokyo must not be visited, not only will Wang Shishen's case be revealed, but even the Liangchen case will be revealed, although Liangchen was not assassinated by him, but he will not be able to get rid of the relationship, and his crime is no longer a dead word can be compensated.

In this case, deal with this lieutenant first, take the opportunity to send troops, and go out instead!

An anti-word swirled in his mind, and Bai Yanding subconsciously glanced left and right, except for his son, who else would follow him?

With this glance, Bai Yanding sadly found that the opposite? Impossible...... In addition to a few lowly positions around him, he has been favored by the children of his clan since he was a child, even if he is a confidant, the captain of the ship who has been promoted all the way. It's impossible to follow yourself. He even had to find Bai Junxing to do the business of buying and selling workers and slaves, and he didn't dare to publicize it in the army, and asked his subordinates to follow him to rebel, which was a ridiculous delusion.

Then blow this lieutenant away. Get him back to Tokyo and stall for a while.

After Bai Yanding lowered his expectations, he looked at the generals around him, but his heart sank vigorously, just like this, it seemed that it was already difficult to do it. The generals were looking at each other, some wondering. Some of them are enlightened, some are secretly looking at themselves, as if they have doubts, and some are regretful.

The emperor has been in charge of the army for more than 20 years, and he really has the heart of the army, and no one can lead the heart of the army for personal use, Bai Yanding sighed with emotion, and then realized more. This is not only the emperor who won the hearts of the army. The Heavenly Punishment Society, the Holy Martial Arts Society, coupled with the national law and military discipline, the soldiers are all from schools for many years. Everyone is a soldier, and the heart of the army belongs to a country, and it is naturally difficult for the superior generals to lead him to other ways. …,

This is not the time to sigh, Bai Yanding gritted his teeth and said again: "Boom out!" ”

Even if he can't lead his subordinates to rebel, at least his subordinates can listen to his boss and buy him some time, and his son Bai Zhengli should also stand by his father.

But Bai Yanding's expectations were disappointed, the generals did not answer, and Bai Zhengli said: "General." This paperwork is complete, but it is really not Chen Ju's domineering. I don't know if there was any misunderstanding, but as long as I go to Tokyo, I can tell the innocence! ”

Innocent ghost! Your dad I'm already dark!

Bai Yanding scolded himself secretly, even his son doesn't take care of himself anymore!?

Luo Xingxia was sure in his heart at this time, and also said: "The general has returned to Tokyo." If there is any injustice in the police station, the law department, or even the court, the general can also ask the military judge to come forward. We Anglo-Chinese soldiers still have preferential treatment. ”

At this point, it is already difficult to ride a tiger, since this police lieutenant does not leave, he will hold it in his hand first, Bai Yanding said stubbornly: "Japan has just been in turmoil, and it is the time to mobilize troops, someone will come to arrest me, this must be the work of a spy in the country!" Don't talk any more, take him down! ”

Not only did the generals look at each other, but the guards also hesitated, and Bai Zhengli also said just now that this document is complete, and if it is disobeyed, it is an enemy of the national law. If the general carries out this order, will he also be held accountable?

Bai Yanding roared: "This officer is still the commander-in-chief of the fleet, aren't you afraid of military sanctions!?" ”

Bai Zhengli exclaimed: "Dad! ”

The generals continued to play soy sauce, and the guards helplessly twisted Luo Xingxia again, that's right, Bai Yanding is still the top boss, and the military order is difficult to disobey.

Luo Xingxia shouted again: "Is the general really going to break the law of the country!" ”

Finally, a general spoke up: "General, no!" ”

First one sound, then multiple voices, and in a moment, more than half of them made a statement. Bai Yanding wants to break the law of the country, and the relationship is not about him alone, but about the entire Beiyang Fleet, so everyone naturally has to speak out.

"You ......" Bai Yanding had to be excited, jumped up, and glared at everyone.

There was silence for a while, but there were countless eyes back and forth, different thoughts intertwined.

"Good, good......"

Looking at his subordinates and his son's gaze, Bai Yanding suddenly realized that what he was fighting against was an irresistible huge force, which was the trust in the Anglo-Chinese country, the awe of the national law, and the respect and satisfaction for the blood and sacrifice of these soldiers.

This is also the power created by his dedication, how can he compete with such a force, hateful, why did he get dizzy and come to this point!?

Bai Yanding sat down dejectedly, his heart was filled with remorse, he had gained power for profit before, and then hooked up with Zhou Kunlai and Nian Qianyao, and then mixed up with the Changzhou clan who knew that he had something else to ask for. I've been walking by the river and finally got my feet wet.

He had the intention to assassinate Wang Shishen, but Bai Junxing did it so neatly, but it was the people of the Changzhou Domain who were secretly exerting force. And then he forced the Changzhou Domain, wanting to put the blame on them, but he didn't expect to break the string of reason in their hearts, and actually went to assassinate Er Chen, when he heard this, he felt that the sky was falling apart, and at the same time he was furious.

I was wrong, but Zhou Kunlai, Nian Qianyao, and Changzhou Fan were also murderers!

"Captain Luo, can you allow this officer to finish arranging military affairs? The army is like an arrow on a string, and the military plane cannot be delayed. ”

At this time, Bai Yanding was also transparent, and he said this in a bleak but calm tone.

"Of course, General."

Luo Xingxia let out a long breath and exited the lobby, only to realize that he was sweating through his clothes. …,

After a long time, the gate was pushed open, Bai Yanding walked out slowly, and then turned around and solemnly saluted his subordinates. He said in a deep voice: "Clean up the widows!" ”

The subordinates returned the salute and said, "Commander-in-chief, we are waiting for you to come back!" "It will leave a chance for the Commander-in-Chief to play!"

Bai Yanding turned around expressionlessly, he was saying goodbye to his subordinates. I'm afraid I won't see you again.

On the other hand, Bai Zhengli said: "Dad, I'll accompany you back." ”

Bai Yanding looked at his son, shook his head and said, "If you are really good for your father, go back to the West as soon as possible." ”

Bai Zhengli seemed to have an understanding, his face suddenly turned pale, and he grabbed Bai Yanding's hand tightly, not knowing what to say for a while.

Pat my son's hand. Bai Yanding didn't speak again, but said in his heart that fortunately his son had nothing to do with this matter, but then again, if his son knew about it, he was afraid that he would oppose it, and in the end, maybe his son would kill his relatives in righteousness. Denounce yourself early.

Breaking away from Bai Zhengli, Bai Yanding said to Luo Xingxia: "Captain Luo, there is labor to lead the way." ”

October 19. Luo Xingxia, a police officer of the Tokyo General Police Station, took Bai Yanding, the commander-in-chief of the Beiyang Fleet, back to Tokyo from the Ryukyus.

After Bai Yanding returned to Tokyo, he did not go to the Tokyo General Police Station, but was taken away by the Praetorian Guard for his involvement in the Zhu Yigui case. Luo Xingxia was so angry that he jumped to his feet at that time, and secretly scolded the Praetorian Guard Department for being shameless, since Bai Yanding was also the person who the Praetorian Guard Department wanted to take, it should be the Praetorian Guard to go to Ryukyu, how could he let this little police lieutenant go to the oil pot once.

Bai Yanding knew this for a long time, and in the face of Yu Hanyi, who came to receive him, his face was very indifferent. After Bai Yanding was taken away. Yu Hanyi smiled at Luo Xingxia, who looked angry: "Although the national law cannot be heavier than everything, it can be heavier than Mount Tai, Lieutenant Luo, it's good." The next matter cannot be solved by the law of the country now, so we will leave it to us. Leave it to Your Majesty. ”

Looking back on Wang Shishen's murder, and then the arrest of Bai Yanding, coupled with Yu Hanyi's meaningful words, Luo Xingxia has realized that what he knows is only the tip of the iceberg of the truth, but in this tip of the iceberg, the power he represents is as stable as Mount Tai, which also makes him feel relieved. As Yu Hanyi said, the rest will be handed over to the emperor.

Yu Hanyi also has the rank of lieutenant general, but he solemnly saluted Luo Xingxia, Luo Xingxia was busy returning the salute, the two stepped vigorously, and their eyes were facing each other, both full of firmness for the future.

On 23 October, the Commander-in-Chief issued a military order, saying that Bai Yanding, commander-in-chief of the Beiyang Fleet, was derelict in his duties and misappropriated warships to transport private belongings.

On the same day, the emperor issued an edict that the Choshu Domain of Japan assassinated the Yinghua Minister, and the crime was unforgivable, and the Tokugawa shogunate was blamed for raising the army. If the Tokugawa shogunate does not make an account satisfactory to Yinghua, Yinghua will consider arresting the murderer on its own, and reserves the right to further investigate the responsibility of the Tokugawa shogunate for harboring the Choshu domain.

At this time, it is not clear what the Tokugawa shogunate thinks, whether it will be shameless to scold Yinghua after knowing the truth, Er Chen was indeed assassinated by the Choshu Domain, but the matter originated from Yinghua's own people. Yinghua covered up his own crimes, and he would make trouble with Japan, and no one would be convinced.

But no one cared about what the Tokugawa shogunate thought, let alone how they would react. Who made Yinghua become a country that can seek food and turn disasters abroad, and who made Yinghua's fist so big that it is not the same.

At this time, the news of Er Chen's assassination by the Changzhou Domain had spread in the Yinghua Kingdom, and the clamor of the crusade was only aimed at the Manchu Qing Dynasty.

The Temple of Heaven in Tokyo, north, south, east and west, not only stands Weiyang Palace, political hall and east and west courtyards, but also stands four heavenly temples, namely the Martyrs' Temple, the Shengwu Temple, the Wenxiang Temple and the Hongde Temple.

In the Hongde Temple, another statue was erected, this is Zhu Yigui, his eyes are resolute, his expression is compassionate, and he seems to be suffering for the suffering of the common people. This statue follows the statue of Wang Shishen erected before, like a descendant of Wang Shishen.

Looking deeply at Zhu Yigui's statue, and then looking at many people who were worshipping the statue, Du Junying felt full of feelings.

"Lord Zhu, you have been seeking to leave a name in history all your life, and now you have done it. In the minds of the Chinese people, you are just like Wang Blind, a great hero who spoke for the people, asked for his life for the name, and finally died in the end. This country will be more united and more benevolent and righteous because of the blind man and you, and I know that you do not want to do so, but as a result, you will also be blind under the Nine Springs. ”

Du Junying knows Zhu Yigui's death like this, some truths need to be seen by the people, and even if Zhu Yigui dies, he has to serve the needs of the country, and this truth can only sink in his heart forever...... ）