After dinner at Ningkun Palace, I hurried back to Ningqian Palace. Quan Jiu stayed in Ningkun Palace and discussed with Xie Daoqing and others about getting a concubine for me.
Last night, Song Chengzu's memorial from the Ministry of Punishment seemed to mention that Jinhuatong's sentencing of Fang Zhuo and Gai Jiaotian's case were related, but I was so uneasy after just reading the beginning of the memorial that I did not read any further. I sat at the desk in the Imperial Study Room and opened the memorial. , and read it again.
The following is the content of the Gai Jietian (Tongmenghui) case in the memorial of Song Chengzu. As for the corruption and malfeasance of officials in Jinhua Prefecture, it is the same as the situation in other places, so it will not be reproduced here.
I was ordered to investigate the case of dereliction of duty by officials in Jinhua Mansion and the case of Gai Jingtian, and accidentally discovered the connection between Fang Zhuo, who was sentenced by Jinhuatong, and Gai Jingtian. Before Gai Jingtian became a bandit, he had fought with people in the area of Jinhua Mansion. , and maimed nearby villagers. The person who handled the matter at that time was Xing Fangzhuo. According to the laws of our court, Gai Jingtian had to be sentenced to at least five to fifteen years in prison, but in the end he was released after being detained for more than a month. One of my subordinates, Yi Changjiang, wanted to get acquainted with members of the Xing family. According to Xing Da, a member of the Xing family, he revealed after drinking that after Xing Fangzhuo heard the case, he secretly sent him to escort Gai Jingtianshang Mountain as a bandit. Later, Xing Da went to the mountain many times. While delivering letters for Xing Fangzhuo, Gai Jingtian also called Xing Fangzhuo his second brother. If this was the only case, it could only be judged as collusion between officials and gangsters. However, due to the intervention of Hu Feng from the Alliance, Gai Jingtian died in prison, so This matter involves the Tongmenghui. I currently have no conclusive evidence to judge whether Xing Fangzhuo is related to the Tongmenghui. However, based on my prediction, there must be a connection between the two, so I have not alerted the snake yet to find evidence.
The ancient emperors were most afraid of someone forming a clique and rebelling. Although the Tongmenghui was hidden in secret, there were already signs. Of course I understand what Song Chengzu meant. In his view, the Tongmenghui was actually the most important case. If it could be solved, it would be a miracle. Despite the great achievements, incidents such as official dereliction of duty and collusion between officials and gangsters have become insignificant.
I am also very curious about the Tongmenghui. Firstly, there is no such record in history, and secondly, its name is the same as the name of the organization led by Mr. Sun Yat-sen in later generations.
"Xiao Qi."
"The little one is here."
"It is said that Song Chengzu will go to court tomorrow."
"Yes, the official family, I will arrange it right now."
"Wait!" I asked, "Xiaoqi, is there any news from Wen Tianxiang?"
"Guan family, Mr. Wen has arrived at Chenzhou Mansion and is expected to leave for Jishou tomorrow."
I hummed and said with some worry: "Ethnic conflicts are not easy. The Miao people have strong personalities. For Song Rui, this time is a big test."
Xiao Qi was confident: "The officials can rest assured. Mr. Wen is both civil and military and upright, so he should be able to handle it well."
"Haha, Xiao Qi, do you know how to recognize people?"
Xiao Qi chuckled: "When the officials went to Fujian Road, I had a lot of contact with Mr. Wen and Mr. Lu, and I deeply felt that they were different from other officials."
"Really? What's the difference?"
"The official family, this little one can't say for sure. I just feel that they are doing things for the court with all their heart."
I nodded and said: "Well, Xiao Qi, you are right. In the past, more than half of the thoughts of the officials in our court were spent on planning for themselves. They thought too little about the official affairs of the court. Once a person's selfishness is too great, If you are public-minded, you will naturally be biased. Our ancestors had already thought of this when they created Chinese characters."
"Guan Jia, why is this?"
I picked up a pen and wrote the words "public and private" on the paper, and then said: "Xiao Qi, look at it, half of the words public and private are the same, which shows that public and private are human nature.
, and there are similarities and differences between the two. The word "private" means that when a person's selfishness is too big, he will become a seedling, and when there is more publicity than selfishness, the person can deepen into a human form. Therefore, when the ancients created the word,
It has always reminded future generations that a public spirit is suitable for the development of mankind, and excessive selfishness can only set back the evolution of mankind."
Xiao Qi seemed to understand: "The officials are wise, but I never thought of this when I was learning to read." Xiao Qi's words became more difficult, and continued, "I remember that during the late emperor's time, most of the officials
As the officials said, selfishness is too important. However, since the officials came to the throne, the nature of officials in the DPRK has begun to change, and there are more and more good officials like Mr. Wen and Mr. Lu."
"Haha, Xiao Qi, it seems that integrating you into the Government Affairs Council is beneficial."
Xiao Qi smiled honestly and said: "Guan family, I will resign and go to deliver the order first."
The court meeting ended very early the next day, and I summoned Chen Zongli, the Minister of Punishment, and Song Chengzu alone in the back hall.
Song Chengzu first reported: "Your Majesty, based on what I have reported, there is no trace of Hu Feng since his disappearance, and there are no clues about the Tongmenghui case. I think that we can only wait and wait for now. As long as Xing Fangzhuo is related to the alliance, we will
Don’t worry if the Alliance will send someone.”
Although I was passive in waiting for the rabbit, I couldn't think of any good way. I thought about it and said: "Song Aiqing, you are an expert in this field. You can make your own decision. At the same time, you must not relax on the arrest of Hu Feng. I think this matter is
Let’s see who is more patient between us and the Alliance.”
"Your Majesty is wise, since the alliance is so rebellious, it will never give up halfway. I also believe that they will take action sooner or later. When the time comes, I will definitely be able to catch the opponent's clues and follow the clues."
Chen Zongli also said: "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Punishment has notified the local governments around the capital such as Liangzhe Road, Fujian Road, Jinghu Road, etc. to pay attention. Once there is news about the Tongmenghui, it must be reported immediately regardless of whether it is verified or not."
"Well, that's good. As for the Tongmenghui, your Ministry of Justice can set up a separate task force, but it can only be done in private." Without knowing the true situation of the Tongmenghui, I don't want to promote it for free.
Chen Zongli said: "Yes, Your Majesty, please keep this in mind."
"Okay, report it to me as soon as you have any news."
"Yes, I will take my leave."
After discussing the Jinhua Gaijingtian case with Song Chengzu, I took Yuan Ji and Lu Xiufu to Shifeng Trading Company.
According to my order, Zhang Shijie will arrive at the trading house before noon today to listen to my arrangements for the New Army Musketeers.
After returning from Fujian Road, Fang Ling received a message from the General Administration of Chengwei Escort Agency, saying that her father asked her to go home to discuss further cooperation between their agency and Shifeng Trading Company. The so-called further cooperation was the last time I went to Fang Ling
The in-depth cooperation mentioned by the escort agency, that is, both parties invest in setting up a joint-stock company to jointly develop logistics matters. It seems that Fang Ling's father has already made plans.
With Fang Ling absent, Shifeng Trading Company became much deserted.
"Where is Xiao Tian?" I asked Xiaosi after entering the house.
"Ah, the young master is here. Shopkeeper Xiao is talking to Mr. Zhang upstairs."
"Oh, Zhang Shijie is here?"
"Go back to me, sir. We'll be here before noon."
"Well, Xiaosi, you go ahead and do your work. We'll go upstairs by ourselves."
Compared with when I first met Zhang Shijie in Kuaiji, Zhang Shijie was obviously thinner and darker. Although his figure was still stooped, he was stronger and more energetic.
"Caomin Zhang Shijie pays homage to the young master."
Zhang Shijie recognized me at a glance and hurriedly stood up and saluted.
"Well, Xiao Qi, make a pot of good tea. Xiao Tian, you go ahead and do your work."
When Zhang Shijie saw that there was no one else in the room after Xiao Tian came downstairs, he quickly knelt down on the ground and paid homage: "Long live my emperor, Zhang Shijie, a common man."
"Get up. Just call me Mr. Huyan when you are outside. There is no need to kneel down and worship."
"Yes, young master." After Zhang Shijie said this, he saluted Yuan Ji, Lu Xiufu, and Xiao Qi one by one to say hello.
"Zhang Shijie, sit down and drink tea."
Zhang Shijie took a sip and said hurriedly: "Thank you, Master."
"It's better to feel free to do whatever you want." I said with a smile, "Zhang Shijie, how is the training of the soldiers in the villa?"
"Back to the young master, all the personnel have mastered the basic essentials of shooting, but the shooting speed and accuracy are still uneven. Other aspects of formation, physical fitness, throwing, etc. can meet the requirements."
"Well, Zhang Shijie, the weapons supervisor will be able to build 300 improved muskets in the near future. After these batch of muskets are built, I plan to move all the people in the villa to Yangzhou under the rule of Li Tingzhi and form a separate army in the name of the military tax army.
train."
"Shijie must not disobey the master's wishes. From the instructors sent by Mr. Li, Shijie can see that Mr. Li is a handsome man."
"Haha, Zhang Shijie, you can tell that Li Tingzhi is a handsome guy just from a few instructors, which means you are also very discerning."
Zhang Shijie said sheepishly: "Young master, you are too generous. After all, the common people have followed General Zhang Rou in the army for several years. Ah, no, they are rebels against Zhang Rou."
Zhang Rou, Zhang Shijie's uncle, was an official of the Jin Dynasty. He later surrendered to Mongolia. He was able to conquer the war. Together with Shi Tianze, another Han general in Mongolia, he was named "Batu" by Kublai Khan, which means hero. His son Zhang Hongfan and Ashu
, Boyan and his troops destroyed the Song Dynasty.
For a Mongolian general who was also a Han, he was naturally deeply despised by the soldiers and civilians of the Southern Song Dynasty. Zhang Shijie knew something was wrong as soon as he spoke, glanced at me nervously, and added again: "It's the traitor Zhang Rou.
My face suddenly darkened, and both Yuan Ji and Lu Xiufu thought it was because Zhang Shijie's words "General Zhang Rou" made me become serious.