In the back hall of the governor's house, Song Qingyuan's face was solemn, and several officials, including the military supervisor Gao Rang, were silent.
Tian Shichao suddenly confessed to Xian Yufeng in the court, which surprised everyone.
Song Qingyuan obviously knew that as long as Tian Shichao killed Xian Yufeng who provided the ordnance, and Chunyu Bu received the ordnance, then this would be a major case far beyond concealing ordnance. The Guangning Army and the Yuguan Army secretly colluded, and this was the only one
, will set off a bloody storm.
He did not continue the interrogation, but summoned several officials to the back hall on the grounds of taking a short break.
"What do you think?" Song Qingyuan glanced at everyone with a solemn expression.
Naturally, several Xingcao officials knew that the matter was of great importance. Whenever they dared to say a word, they all looked at each other. When others did not speak, they also lowered their heads.
"Master Supervisor, what do you mean?" Song Qingyuan knew that these Xingcao officials would be beaten to death and would not say anything. He could only look at Gao Rang.
Gao Rang also said solemnly: "Xian Yufeng is responsible for taking care of the armory. The number of weapons in the armory is consistent with the accounts, so those ordnance must not have been taken out from the armory. In that case, where did those horizontal knives come from? If Tian Shichao did not slander Xian Yufeng
, it is necessary to find out the source of Xian Yufeng's ordnance. Since the implementation of the Sword Hunting Order in the Tang Dynasty, the circulation of weapons among the people has been prohibited, and the ordnance of the government and army can also be checked. It is not trivial for Xian Yufeng to obtain ordnance of unknown origin.
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"Did Tian Shichao know that he would definitely die if he was found guilty, so he was making random claims?" Song Qingyuan stroked his beard and said softly: "Does he have any grudge against Xian Yufeng, so he also charged Xian Yufeng?"
Gao Rang nodded and said: "Of course this is a possibility. However, Tian Shichao is the chief official of Hu Cao. With his power, he cannot have any contact with the ordnance. If no one provides the ordnance, how can he get those Hengdao? Master Song,
This case is no longer just a matter of Hucao. The Yuguan and Guangning armies are all involved. If we cannot conduct a strict and thorough investigation to find out the truth and hold the court accountable, we cannot afford it. I am the Supervisor of Western Liaoning Province.
The army has the responsibility of supervising the Guangning Army, so whether Xian Yufeng is involved in this case and whether there are more people involved, I support investigating to the end."
"What should we do with Chunyu Bu?" Song Qingyuan thought for a moment and then asked softly: "Yuguan has run out of food and grass. Should we first find a way to provide food there? It would not be good if something happens to the Yuguan defenders due to lack of food.
Explain to the court."
Gao Rang hesitated for a moment and then said: "Sir Song, regardless of whether Tian Shichao's confession is true or false, this major case has exceeded our imagination. It involves two soldiers and horses, so we have to be cautious. Although it is just an arms case, in fact
But it has become three cases."
"oh?"
"The first case is naturally the case of hiding knives in Hucaota Shichao's grain, and the main culprit is Tian Shichao. The second case is the case of Chunyu Buyang bandit committing suicide. The weapons they obtained were secretly provided to the mob to support the bandits." Gao Rang slowly
Said: "This third case is the case of the Guangning Army Xian Yufeng hiding arms. In fact, if we really talk about it in detail, there is even a fourth major case hidden, and that is whether the Guangning Army has any secret relationship with the Yuguan Army.
Forming a clique for personal gain? Together, these cases have become this major ordnance case. Until the truth is found out, the grain team returning to the city will of course not be able to go anywhere for the time being."
Song Qingyuan frowned slightly, and Gao Rang continued:
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"I am only worried now that Mr. Song will conduct a thorough investigation into the ordnance case. If the Yuguan defenders are indeed guilty of unpardonable crimes, will they take risks because they are afraid that Mr. Song will find them?"
"What's the meaning?"
"The imperial court will not forgive the bandits for self-respect and forming cliques for personal gain." Gao Rang said sternly: "If Mr. Song thoroughly investigates the case and drives them into a hurry, they will feel that they have no way out, I'm afraid.
.....!" He didn't say anything else, but everyone present understood the meaning.
Song Qingyuan frowned slightly and asked: "I am responsible for the judicial and criminal justice of the four northeastern counties. It is natural that such a big case... naturally must be thoroughly investigated to the end. Do they dare to rebel?"
"They are all arrogant soldiers. They are really guilty and have no way out. As long as there are people in the middle to deceive them, it is natural for rebellion to happen." Gao Rang sighed: "If you want to get to the bottom of this arms case,
, before we can make an explanation to the court, we must first stabilize the situation."
Song Qingyuan said: "I would like to hear the details."
"Those involved in the case, Xian Yufeng and Guangning Army have been controlled by Long Rui Army, Tian Shichao and Chun Yubu are also under custody." Gao Rang said calmly: "Only the Yuguan garrison is not under control, so I think we need to investigate this thoroughly.
Before the case, we can make some arrangements for the Yuguan garrison."
"Arrangement?" Song Qingyuan asked: "How to arrange it?"
Gao Rang said word by word: "Let them withdraw from Yuguan first and retreat to the outside of Guangning City to camp temporarily."
"Withdraw from Yuguan?" Song Qingyuan said with a change of expression: "Master Supervisor, this is no small matter. The defenders of Yuguan have been guarding the pass for many years without making any major mistakes. How can they be allowed to withdraw? And if they withdraw from Yuguan, who will guard it?
Pass?" Without waiting for Gao Rang to speak, he said with a half-smile: "Master Supervisor, you won't want to let Long Ruijun go to Fangyu Pass, right?"
Gao Rang smiled and said: "The defense of Yuguan is dispatched by the Duhufu, and I have no right to interfere." He glanced at Song Qingyuan and said calmly: "If Mr. Song thinks that the Yuguan defenders can starve to guard the pass, I have no right to do so."
You can talk."
Song Qingyuan frowned.
"Xian Yufeng is suspected of hiding ordnance. As the supervisor of the army, I have the responsibility to find out the matter." Gao Rang stood up, cupped his hands and said, "Master Song, rest first, I will take my leave."
"Master Supervisor, wait a moment." Song Qingyuan stood up and asked: "Since Master Supervisor knows that the Yuguan garrison is in urgent need of food and grass, can't you think of a way?"
Gao Rang smiled and said: "Sir Song, I am the supervisor of the army. It is not my turn to take care of the grain and grass matters. But as I said, the grain team returning to the city is involved in important cases. The grain truck, the driver and the escorting soldiers and horses will all be involved.
Under guard, you are not allowed to leave Guangning until the truth of the case is revealed. If Mr. Song can find Huo Juncheng and ask him to issue an order, he may be able to allocate grain and grass in time. As far as I know, Guangning Granary is currently controlled by the Lu School under General Qin.
The lieutenant will lead people to guard it. Without Huo Juncheng's order, no one can take out a grain of grain from the granary."
As he gestured to leave, Song Qingyuan's eyes twitched slightly, and finally said: "Master Supervisor, wait a moment." He waved to several other officials present who were just like decorations. Those people understood the meaning, felt relieved, and left one after another.
After everyone retreated, Song Qingyuan smiled bitterly and said: "Master Supervisor, now that things have happened, you can help me think of a way. I can't really look at those people in Yuguan."
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Hundreds of people starve to death at the pass? If we are in a desperate situation and someone instigates a mutiny, it will not do us any good."
"Master Song, I have given you an idea just now." Gao Rang sighed: "Don't you understand that in order to prevent the situation from getting worse, the only way at the moment is to let the Yuguan garrison withdraw first
.Now we are sending people to withdraw the troops overnight. It is still too late. At least the people over the pass are not completely out of food. They have received the military order and quickly retreated to Guangning. Naturally, we will not watch them starve to death outside the city. When the time comes,
We will definitely be able to provide them with some food.”
"Really want to withdraw the troops?" Song Qingyuan frowned and said: "But to withdraw the Yuguan garrison, how can we act without authorization from the Lord Protector?"
Gao Rang said: "The so-called general will not accept the emperor's orders. The situation is urgent and we must make an immediate decision. I believe that the Governor knows the situation here and will choose to do the same. If the Yuguan garrison is withdrawn without any reason, the Governor's Mansion will
There is naturally anger over there, but now that the Yuguan Army is involved in the case, we are just making an expedient measure to ensure that other changes will not happen in western Liaoning. Withdrawing the defenders does not mean that they abandon the pass. As long as the truth is found out, Chunyu Buhe
The Yuguan defenders have all been wronged, and when the time comes, they can still return to Yuguan to guard, and temporarily transfer them back as a temporary rest."
Song Qingyuan was thoughtful, and after a moment, he asked softly: "Withdraw the defenders, which troops will temporarily guard the pass?"
"This will be decided by Lord Song himself." Gao Rang said: "Guangning garrison is involved in the case, so naturally it cannot be transferred."
Song Qingyuan sighed: "Withdrawing the Yuguan garrison, the Guangning Army cannot take over the defense. At present, apart from the Long Rui Army under Qin Xiao, where is the third troop available in western Liaoning?"
"There are indeed no other troops to mobilize." Gao Rang also sighed and said softly: "Even if the Duhu Mansion temporarily mobilizes troops, unless they have wings, they will send people to report, plus the troops that have been mobilized.
Time, it will take at least seven or eight days to arrive at Yuguan to take over the defense, and the defenders at Yuguan cannot hold out for that long."
Song Qingyuan paced back and forth with his hands behind his back.
"I am not responsible for military affairs." Song Qingyuan stopped and seemed to understand. He looked at Gao Rang and said, "I have no right to mobilize troops. Even if the order is given, the defenders at Yuguan may not obey it."
Gao Rang smiled and said: "There is no need for you to give an order personally. You have forgotten that Chunyu Bu is being questioned at the county governor's mansion. You can summon Chunyu Bu alone and persuade him to issue a military order. He is the chief general of Yuguan Town. As long as his military order is issued,
The Yuguan soldiers and horses will naturally withdraw immediately."
"Will he agree?"
"The Yuguan defenders are in dire straits, so what if he doesn't agree?" Gao Rang said calmly and calmly: "Does he want to watch his soldiers starve to death, or does he want to see them launch a rebellion? No matter which outcome.
, he can’t even afford it.”
Song Qingyuan nodded slightly, thought for a moment, and then said: "Will General Qin agree to send people to take over the defense?"
"My lord, go see General Qin in person and ask him for help. I believe that General Qin will help you for your sake." Gao Rang said with a smile: "Before I came to the governor's mansion, I went to see General Qin, but General Qin was not in the mansion.
, but I learned that General Qin will be back at dawn. If you go to him after dawn, you should be able to see him."