"The Gong family colluded with Jingman, gathered people to create chaos, and besieged the county. It is not an exaggeration to call them a 'big thief'." Liu Jing said with a smile.
"Since I took office, I have governed the county with benevolence and virtue, and have not imposed any criminal laws. Unexpectedly, the Gong family thought that I was weak and could be bullied, so that I had the heart to rebel." Liu Jing glanced at the officials in the hall with a stern look, and said: "
With Confucius' benevolence, he still punished dwarfs. If this court does not severely punish the Gong family, what dignity will it have in the future?"
All the officials couldn't help but look at each other. All five Gong brothers had been killed, how could they be punished so severely? Could it be...
Liu Jing added: "Although Gong Fei and Gong Ge are dead, some of the Gong family's descendants who participated in this rebellion may have escaped. As the old saying goes: 'The duty of eradicating evil is over,' these people will be punished with death. Do you think so?"
When all the officials heard this, their hair stood on end and their hearts skipped a beat. It was not a matter of Liu Jing's word whether he would participate or not. It was obvious that he was going to exterminate his clan.
You must know that the Gong family is one of the few wealthy families in Ling County. If Liu Jing wants to destroy it, it will be destroyed. Those who continue to sit still can't help but feel the sorrow of the rabbit dying and the fox dying.
Of course, no one would come forward to intercede for the Gong family. Offending the county king for the sake of a family that is destined to perish is not what a wise person would do.
At this time, all you have to do is bow your head and agree.
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When Chu Fang returned, it was already the appointed time. According to rough statistics, more than 600 people were beheaded and more than 1,800 people were captured in this battle.
In comparison, our own casualties were minor, with only more than twenty people killed and less than a hundred injured, which can be said to be a complete victory.
Liu Jing knew that Chu Fang was undoubtedly the first to achieve such a result, so he did not hesitate to praise: "Ziping, it is thanks to you that we can achieve such a great victory this time."
Chu Fang laughed and said: "The Ming court has over-praised it. The opponent seems to have a large number of people, but in fact they are just a bunch of chickens and dogs. They will collapse at a touch. With the troops of the Ming court and the bravery of Ma Zijin, even if there are no subordinates, they can easily win."
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Ma Zhou felt very relieved and waved his hand: "Brother Chu, I don't dare to show my courage in front of you."
After Chu Fang joined Liu Jing, Ma Zhou had frequent contact with him and had a clear understanding of his strength. To be honest, among the people he knew, perhaps only Gan Ning and Gan Xingba could beat him.
As for Cai Sheng, he may not be Chu Fang's opponent for the time being, and it's hard to say in the future. Only Ma Zhou knows how amazingly fast Cai Sheng, who gave up swords and turned to swords and spears, made progress.
"Ziping doesn't have to be modest." Liu Jing shook his head, and then said solemnly: "Ziping, the Gong family is a big family in Lingxian County. Although the Gong family brothers are dead, the family relatives are still there, and the remnants of the party are still alive. This generation will not be destroyed, and I feel uneasy.
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"What's so difficult about this?" Chu Fang laughed loudly and immediately clasped his fists and asked for orders: "The Ming Dynasty only needs to allow me to have five hundred troops. I will immediately kill the Gong family and eradicate the troubles for the Ming Dynasty."
"Good. With Ziping's words, I can feel at ease." Liu Jing said with a smile, stroking his hands. "Today the soldiers fought hard, it was quite hard, and it is not appropriate to send troops, but this matter cannot be delayed for a long time, lest the Gong family escapes. Ziping might as well tonight
Have a good rest and lead the troops south early tomorrow morning."
"promise."
After Chu Fang left, Liu Jing was also a little tired. He got up and was about to return to the county house to rest, but he saw Danri standing aside and stopped talking.
Liu Jing couldn't help asking: "Uncle Weng, what's the matter with you?"
Dan Rixi hesitated, and after hesitating for a long time he said: "Liu Jun, more than a thousand Panhu descendants were captured in this battle. Can Liu Jun not kill them and hand them over to me?"
Liu Jing knew what he meant immediately, "You want to be their 'jingfu'?" Jingman called the leader, Qu Shuai, and the general "jingfu".
"Yes." Shan Rixi nodded heavily.
"Are you sure about this matter?" Liu Jing was also troubled by how to deal with these Jingman. It would not be appropriate to execute them all, nor to release them all. If Shan Rixi was sure to collect them and use them for his own purposes, then he would
It couldn't be better.
To be honest, Shan Rixi didn't have much confidence in his heart, but he had to give it a try. Such an opportunity was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Once he succeeded, he would have hope of revenge.
Shan Rixi said: "They are sending troops for the Gong family this time and are in trouble with Liu Jun. Liu Jun will naturally raise troops to attack in the future. If they can instigate some people to rebel, it will be miraculous."
Liu Jing felt that what he said made sense. He might as well give it a try. If he succeeded, it didn't matter. If he failed, it wouldn't matter. He could use it as free labor to build walls and dams and relieve some Han people. This was also a good thing that benefited the people.
Liu Jing nodded and said, "You can do this."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Liu." Shan Rixi was overjoyed when he heard this and kowtowed heavily to Liu Jing.
After the matter was over, Liu Jing returned to the county house to rest. For some reason, he was obviously exhausted physically and mentally, but he lay on the couch and could not fall asleep for a long time.
The Gong family has been eliminated, the internal worries have been relieved, and there is no one in Ling County who can threaten him. Perhaps it is time to send someone to bring his family here.
Liu Jing thought about it carefully and decided to wait. His next focus would be Pingyang and Zhongshui Township. After solving these two places, it would not be too late to bring his family here.
Unable to sleep for a while, Liu Jing got up, put on his coat, lit the oil lamp on the desk, and looked through the list of war dead again. Most of these twenty people were locals of Lingxian County.
The youngest was only sixteen years old, the same age as his brother Liu Liang. Liu Jing could not help but sigh deeply, and wrote: "Ling County Magistrate Jing Dun first bowed his head, the Gong family rebelled, gathered people to raise troops, and invaded the county... Sergeant Wang
Zhong, who killed thieves for the country, and captured what he captured... Sergeant Wang Zhong, who was loyal and brave, and killed the thieves at the expense of his body... Jing Dun, the magistrate of Ling County, bowed his head."
Yes, what Liu Jing wrote was exactly a death notice. More than 20 people died in this battle, so Liu Jing wrote more than 20 letters in handwriting.
When he finished the last letter, it was already rooster crow. Only then did Liu Jing feel sleepy and went to bed to take a nap. He had just fallen asleep when he was woken up by Yu Zheng.
Although it is not yet bright, Chu Fang has gathered his soldiers and is ready to go. In addition to Chu Fang, Liu Zhu will also go together. First, this trip south requires taking a boat, and Liu Zhu happens to be the person in charge of the fleet. Second, well
, it is a well-known fact that the Gong family is wealthy, Liu Jing will definitely send his confidants to keep an eye on the soldiers who break Wubao, and as a reward, it is extremely normal for them to embezzle part of the property, but there must be a limit.
Liu Jing rushed to the gate of the county temple to say goodbye to Chu Fang and Liu Liang. Liu Liang was his confidant. Naturally, there was no need to explain anything in particular. He only said to Chu Fang: "Ziping, I believe you also know that this time the Gong family not only has Jing Man to help them, but also Chu Fang."
There are also three prominent families in Zhongshui Township who participated in the rebellion. This matter must not be left alone, I must seek justice. After you defeat the Gong family, you can directly come to Zhongshui Township to meet me."
When Chu Fang heard this, he was slightly startled, silent for a moment, and then said: "No."