It’s true that after these people handed over the wasteland they were in, some strangers who had been moving around them disappeared overnight, making them more convinced of the rumors that were permeated in Datong Prefecture.

As a result, more and more people choose to cooperate with the General Office without hesitation in order to save their lives and to protect their family honors.

In the next five days, except for those families that were looted by the "bandits", all the abandoned lands of the entire Datong Mansion fell into the hands of the General Mansion.

Not only that, the ten-day looting also brought great gains from the Tiger and Leopard Army.

In addition to the silver spent on redeeming the abandoned land, Zhou Shuyuan, who was the steward, also received more than 35,400 gold and 210,000 taels of silver from Wang Feng.

As for food, there are more things because of the intentional hoarding of various major families...

Of course, with a lot of gains, this action also brought a lot of harm to Wei Zheng.

However, there is a saying that it is better to say that it is a blessing to lose one's fortune. If the dangers appear to be good, it may turn into opportunities for Wei Zheng.

In less than ten days, more than a dozen officials, gentry and landlords were exterminated, including many wealthy families with family members in the capital. Such a big thing cannot be avoided from the attention of the court.

Although Wang Wen, the Minister of Personnel, had decided to cooperate with Zhang Junwu, the Minister of War, deliberately raised Wei Zheng and worked hard to make Emperor Chongzhen suspicious of Wei Zheng step by step.

However, this sudden opportunity made Wang Wen feel that if he could use this opportunity well and unite it with the plan to deliberately raise Wei Zheng, it would definitely achieve twice the result with half the effort.

So, in the court the next day, various memorials from Wei Zheng, the general of Datong Prefecture, were constantly sent to Chongzhen's dragon case like snowflakes.

"Bang..." After reading more than a dozen memorials participating in Wei Zheng, Chongzhen clenched his fist and directly smashed it hard on the dragon's desk in front of him because of his anger.

Of course, this anger was not against the court officials, but against Wei Zheng...

Wei Zheng, who had high hopes for many times, was so unsatisfied. After the last victory, the rewards given to him by the court had not yet been decided, and he had caused such a big deal.

However, no matter how angry he was, Emperor Chongzhen still endured it.

After all, Wei Zheng was a confidant minister who promoted him and repeatedly defended him in front of all court officials. If he was to punish Wei Zheng directly in front of the court officials because of this matter in front of him, it would be a slap in the face.

Let's talk about it,

Chongzhen, who had been emperor for two years, knew this truth very well.

So, she was angry and could only suppress this anger in her heart. Then, she stared at the courtier with her eyes, hoping that the courtier would give her a chance to rescue her.

Kneeling in the center of the hall, Wang Wen, the Minister of Rites, who had been paying attention to Emperor Chongzhen's every move. After seeing Emperor Chongzhen's ever-changing facial expression, he was immediately delighted.

Because, in the officialdom, he had already judged through these expressions of Emperor Chongzhen. After more than a dozen memorials participating in Wei Zheng, Chongzhen had already developed suspicion about Wei Zheng in the face of iron facts.

However, this suspicion

If you have suspicion, then you and Zhang Junwu, the Minister of War, will have a greater chance of winning.

At Wang Wen's instructions, Zhang Junwu stood up very at the right time.

After quickly sorting out the thoughts in his mind, he said to Emperor Chongzhen with a slick smile: "Your Majesty, there have been a large number of bandits in Datong Prefecture, and more than a dozen wealthy families and hundreds of people were killed. In such a big tragedy, Wei Zheng, as the general of Datong Prefecture, bears an unshirkable responsibility. However, the lack of military strength in Datong Prefecture is not enough to defend against every corner of Datong Prefecture, which is also an important reason."

"The old minister thought that in order to give Wei Zheng, the general of Datong Prefecture, a chance to make meritorious service, the court should allow the Tiger and Leopard Army to expand its army."

"The current Tiger and Leopard Army has less than 5,000 elite troops. If they are concentrated for use, it can indeed play a very huge role. However, the Tiger and Leopard Army currently defends Datong Prefecture, not Moguyu. In order to avoid bandits coming to Datong Prefecture again and robbing the wealthy families of Datong Prefecture, the Tiger and Leopard Army must expand its army."

"As long as the Tiger and Leopard Army has enough troops, it can be dispersed to defend every corner of Datong Prefecture and avoid the danger of being captured by the rebels. Therefore, the old minister pleads with His Majesty to give Lord Wei a chance to make meritorious contributions and expand the Tiger and Leopard Army..."

In order to make Emperor Chongzhen even more suspicious of Wei Zheng, Zhang Junwu's voice had just fallen, and a voice of objection came from the censor's mouth.

"Your Majesty, I oppose the expansion of the Tiger and Leopard Army..."

"We all know that the Tiger and Leopard Army was formed by Lord Wei, and the upper and lower parts were marked as Lord Wei. To put it more directly, this Tiger and Leopard Army is the private army of Lord Wei. In the Tiger and Leopard Army, they only recognize the military orders of Lord Wei but do not recognize the orders of the court. In this case, if the Tiger and Leopard Army is expanded, the number of private troops of Lord Wei will be expanded to a point that the court cannot control. Therefore, for the sake of the stability of the court, I firmly oppose the expansion of the Tiger and Leopard Army."

At this time, a strange smile suddenly flashed from Zhang Junwu's face.

In order to make Chongzhen's suspicion of Wei Zheng deeper, Zhang Junwu quickly spoke: "Your Majesty, I object to the idea of ​​Censor Zhou... Lord Wei, the general of Datong Prefecture, is a confidant minister promoted by His Majesty, and will definitely be loyal to Your Majesty. Therefore, Censor Zhou's concerns are too much..."

"Even if the Tiger and Leopard Army really becomes the private army of Lord Wei, as long as the Tiger and Leopard Army is loyal to His Majesty, defend the Datong Mansion, and eliminate the rebels, it is nothing... So, please allow Your Majesty to grant the old minister's request and allow the Tiger and Leopard Army to expand its army."

Private Army...

When he heard these two words, because of what Zhang Junwu, Minister of War, said that Chongzhen's face had just returned to his calmness, became solemn again.

No matter what dynasties and emperors have, it is impossible for ministers to have private armed forces that can threaten the stability of the court.

As a very conceited emperor, Chongzhen definitely took this kind of thing more seriously than other emperors. Otherwise, there would not have been any incident in history where Chongzhen unjustly killed military generals many times.

Therefore, Emperor Chongzhen, who had already become suspicious of Wei Zheng's ability after the brain bandits in Datong Prefecture, became even more suspicious of Wei Zheng at this moment.
Chapter completed!