Xia Xun suddenly remembered something. In his fragmented and messy memory, there seemed to be a story about an assassination. He was confused about who did it. It should be one of the few people who had a deeper impression on him.
Individually, they are Zhuo Jing, Jing Qing, and Lian Zining. [ ] These people should have been in prison, but now that Jing Qing has been released, could it be...
"What's wrong?"
Although Ming'er held her head up proudly and pretended not to squint, she could see the changes in Xia Xun's expression. She knew that Xia Xun must be thinking about something when he showed such an expression. Originally, she wanted to remain reserved.
However, it is a girl's nature after all, so she couldn't help but asked out of curiosity.
Xia Xun pondered for a while and said: "Let's go to Jinyiwei on the way. We have something to explain."
"Okay!" Ming'er nodded meekly.
She would not get angry with Xia Xun when he was doing business. Although Ming'er was still young, she was a child of a noble family, a girl raised by a wealthy family, and she still had a sense of the overall situation.
Xia Xun smiled, turned to the guards and said, "Go to the Jinyi Guards!"
If it were Jing Qing, would the assassination incident still happen?
Will do!
There are some things that he cannot change, such as a person's character and a person's life value orientation, which Xia Xun cannot influence. He does not want to get involved in the political purge that Zhu Di will inevitably use after he ascends the throne, but he
It is impossible to be sure that if he ignores it, the assassination incident that has not been successful in history will not be successful this time.
Because, although he cannot affect people's character and orientation towards life values, and cannot influence the behavior of certain people, through his role and influence, some specific and subtle historical events will undergo slight changes. Time has changed.
The location has changed, some objective conditions at the time of the incident have changed, and the success or failure of the entire incident may change, so he had to remind Ji Gang.
If Ji Gang could discover the problem before Jing Qing entered the palace, search for weapons, and minimize the impact of the assassination, then this storm could be minimized.
Ji Gang was busy in Jinyiwei. He didn't go back to his residence at all last night. He regarded Jinyiwei as his home. He selected a group of people from the information of Yu Ding, a military household who signed up to join Jinyiwei overnight, and called them all early this morning.
Come, have another interview and check, and immediately go on duty and arrange the appointment.
He originally wanted to use new people for all people, because such people are easier to train, more malleable, and can ensure their absolute obedience to him. However, for emergency purposes, he had to select General Tianwei who was transferred from the palace.
We have recruited a group of people, and these people can be used immediately. Fortunately, the story about Liu Yujue's two guard commanders being disabled and being imprisoned has been spread among the Jinyi Guards, which has served as a warning to others. These facts
None of the emperor's guards dared to act violently.
Although Ji Gang is busy, he is in a good mood. Every order he gives is immediately followed by a group of people. One of his decisions can influence the fate of others. This feeling of having great power makes people feel elated and very special.
Comfortable.
Ji Gang was immersed in his work when suddenly someone came in and announced: "Your Majesty, the Commander-in-Chief, Duke Fu has arrived."
"oh?"
When Ji Gang heard this, he quickly stood up from his clothes and walked out quickly. Xia Xun walked in with a smile. Seeing the hurried Jin Yiwei coming in and out, he smiled at Ji Gang and said, "They say that there are three things that make a new official take office.
Your fire is burning really brightly."
Ji Gang hurried forward to pay homage and said with a smile: "I have no clue about everything in my humble position. I am just busy and make the Duke laugh."
Before he bowed down, Xia Xun took a step forward, supported him, and said with a smile: "I'm not an outsider, so I don't need to pay such a courtesy."
Ji Gang smiled, stood up, and said sideways: "My lord, please come in. Here, tea!"
He let Xia Xun into the study, served tea, sat down, and said with a smile: "I just took over Jin Yiwei. I have never been an official before. I don't have a clue about many things. I planned to find out something."
, go visit the Duke again, why did you come here? If anything happens, you only need to be summoned, and you will just go to the Duke and wait for instructions. "
Xia Xun quickly waved his hand and said: "Hey, the relationship between you and me is unusual. Let's not bring out those red tapes in the officialdom. It's easier for us to talk as usual."
As he spoke, he looked solemn, leaned forward slightly, and asked Ji Gang: "Brother Ji, how much do you know about the current situation of the people in the 'Traitor List'?"
Ji Gang was startled. He didn't know why he was asking this, but he couldn't ask. He just thought for a moment and said: "There are a total of twenty-nine people on the 'Treacherous Traitors List', and some of them have not been caught yet, like Huang Zicheng and Qi Tai."
; Some have committed suicide, like Wang Shuying and Huang Guan; some have shown extrajudicial favor and were only relieved of their official positions but not imprisoned, like Changxing Marquis Geng Bing, where only fourteen people and part of their family members were actually imprisoned."
Xia Xun was a little surprised and couldn't help but glance at Ji Gang. Although he asked, it was just to open a topic. He didn't expect Ji Gang to understand so clearly. You know, it is not Ji Gang's responsibility to arrest these people.
He had just taken over Jinyiwei and had not even deployed his manpower. It would not be considered dereliction of duty if he did not understand the current situation of the officials in the "Treacherous List". However, he did not expect that he had already inquired about this clearly. No wonder this person can be reused.
His ability is truly extraordinary, and he does not rely on his credit for leading the horse to the stirrup for King Yan, but because of his ability.
After Ji Gang finished speaking, he said, "Why did the Duke suddenly ask about them?"
Xia Xun said: "So, do you know that some of these fourteen people have been released?"
Ji Gang didn't know why Xia Xun came. He was a little nervous at first. When he heard this, he couldn't help but laugh: "Oh, it turns out it was for this matter. Haha, I know that these fourteen people have been released, and a total of six people have been released."
Ji Gang had never served in the court before and was not familiar with Beijing officials. However, he knew all the treasures and answered fluently: "These six people are Jing Qing, Feng Wanshun, Shi Yunchang, Xu An, Zhao Qing, and Zhou Xu. They have already gone to the court to plead guilty."
According to the memorial, Mr. Chen Ying of the Metropolitan Procuratorate requested a pardon for them, and they were just released from the prison of the Ministry of Punishment today."
Xia Xun was really impressed by him. Regardless of Ji Gang's reputation in history, he was definitely a capable official, not a mediocre fool. In this case, Xia Xun was very impressed with what he was about to entrust to him.
Things will feel more assured.
Xia Xun nodded and said: "What I want to tell you is exactly about them. Palace guards, imperial guards, and court guards, these are all the duties of the royal guards. So now, you are responsible for the palace guards, right?"
"
Ji Gang said: "Yes, the arrangement and adjustment of the palace guards are all the responsibility of Beizhi. The rules of the palace cannot be changed easily. Although the guards have been replaced by the elite of Yanshan's three guards, everything still follows the old rules. Although Beizhi took over,
I just followed the plan step by step and didn’t dare to change it.”
Xia Xun said: "Yeah!"
Ji Gang couldn't help but ask: "My lord, is there anything wrong with these aspects?"
Xia Xun thought to himself: "In order to appease the old ministers of Jian, the emperor did not go on a killing spree after he ascended the throne. This is very different from folklore. This is a good thing. In order to justify the "Jingnan Campaign", in addition to Huang Zicheng, Fang Xiaoru, Qi Tai
These three people deserve to die or die. Even if other officials refuse to plead guilty and surrender, the emperor will not easily murder. It is estimated that in the end they will be jailed, exiled, or even dismissed from office and sent back to their hometown. But if someone
Pretending to surrender, but secretly stabbing him with a sharp blade, I'm afraid it will arouse the emperor's murderous intention, this matter must be stopped!"
Seeing that Xia Xun was silent, Ji Gang couldn't help but ask: "Duke?"
"oh!"
Xia Xun came to his senses and solemnly reminded: "Brother Ji, I came today because I suddenly thought of something. These people were all hard-liners who advocated the reduction of the vassal. Now they are asking for forgiveness and surrendering to the emperor. They may be sincerely surrendering.
But it cannot be ruled out that some of them have evil intentions and pretend to surrender, but in fact they want to find an opportunity to assassinate the emperor. You are now in charge of the palace security, so you must be more vigilant against these surrendered ministers who have just been released from prison."
Ji Gang said in astonishment: "Aren't the Dukes worried too much? Since they are willing to admit guilt, will they rebel again? After the establishment of the Constitution, who are they loyal to? Don't they think about their parents and relatives?"
Xia Xun said: "I'm not afraid of ten thousand, just in case. But this is my worry after all. It has no basis and is not easy to tell the emperor. You are in charge of the palace security. If someone really has ulterior motives and hurts the emperor,
, you cannot absolve yourself of the blame, you and I are friends in adversity, and I will remind you when I think of this."
Ji Gang thought about it and felt that the emperor's safety was of great importance. Although this kind of thing was a bit absurd, it would be a fuss to make a fuss just because of Yang Xu's idea. However, it is better to be cautious than to believe that it is not true.
He nodded cautiously, but after a second thought, he felt a little embarrassed, so he said: "My lord, when all officials go to court, there is no reason to search their bodies. If some of them really have ulterior motives, I can't protect myself from my humble position."
Xia Xun said: "The first one is, of course, to ensure that His Majesty is fine. Therefore, as the general standing in the palace and the first four guards with swords on the royal rank, you should choose guards who are alert and strong in martial arts, and specially remind them, so that you can
We will ensure His Majesty's safety to the greatest extent. As long as Your Majesty is safe, there will be no serious problem.
Furthermore, these people are all officials. If they carry a sharp blade and do something as important as assassination, their behavior and demeanor must be a little different from usual. The Jinyiwei and the Metropolitan Procuratorate are responsible for observing the conduct of all officials.
You can arrange the responsibility... No! Go there in person and observe the conditions of these officials when they go to court. If there are any abnormalities, search them immediately. If there is a sharp knife on them, isn't it possible that they will also be harvested?"
Ji Gang nodded repeatedly: "Yes, what the Duke of the State said is reasonable, and I just do as I am humble!"
Xia Xun smiled and said: "They are all ministers, and there are warriors guarding the palace, and the officials are far away from the imperial court. Want to assassinate the emperor? Even if Jing Ke used a map and a human head to get close, it would be difficult to succeed.
Not to mention them, but if an assassination incident occurs in the Golden Palace, it will ultimately damage the emperor's face. Therefore, if you can stop this matter in advance, the emperor will definitely praise you for your ability if he knows about it. If this is what I am worrying about,
There is no loss, it’s just that Brother Ji has to get up early for a few days and won’t be able to sleep well, haha..."
When Ji Gang thought about being able to show his ability in front of the emperor, he became excited. He rubbed his hands and said with a smile: "Yes, I know about it. I will take care of it immediately."
Xia Xun stood up with a smile and said: "Okay, you are very busy now, so I won't disturb you. Please keep this matter in mind!"
"I understand, my lord! Don't leave in a hurry, my lord. No matter how busy you are with things, when the lord is here, those things won't matter anymore. I'll have a few drinks with my lord. It's been a while since we got together."
Xia Xun smiled and said: "No, no, I have something else to do and I have to rush to the Prince's Consort's Mansion. Let's meet up another day."
After hearing this, Ji Gang no longer wanted to stay, so he sent him out of the yamen all the way.
Xia Xun is indeed busy with his own affairs these days, but he also deliberately does not want to get involved in the emperor's purge of old ministers. But now that he thinks of this matter, whether it is for Emperor Yongle or for those who established the old ministers, he wants to do this
Stop something and let it disappear.
If Jing Qing really wanted to assassinate him and was caught before entering the court, the emperor would not lose face or dignity, and he could only kill Jing Qing alone, so he would not become angry. It is always good if he can commit fewer crimes. Ji Gang is very shrewd.
Today, he is not only shrewd, he is simply a shrewd and clever ghost. Since this incident has reminded him, with Ji Gang's shrewdness, he should be able to handle it very satisfactorily.
The matter had been explained and Ji Gang had witnessed Ji Gang's shrewdness with his own eyes. Xia Xun felt relieved. The two of them walked out of the Jinyiwei Yamen talking and laughing. When they arrived at the door, Ji Gang was shocked. He did not expect that there was another person outside the door.
The princess is waiting there.
Ji Gang had met Ming'er in the small mountain village at the foot of Ci Lao Mountain. When he saw the little princess riding a horse, he immediately looked solemn, walked up to him quickly, bowed his head, and said respectfully: "Ji Gang, see you.
Pass the princess."
"Master Ji, no courtesy!"
Ming'er responded lightly and lifted the riding whip slightly, which was regarded as a gift. Ji Gang did not dare to say anything, but stepped aside with only two words.
Xia Xun said: "Okay, Brother Ji, you are busy with your affairs, so I will give you to you without any trouble." After saying that, he turned over and got on the horse, and bowed his hand to Ji Gang. Ji Gang immediately took a step forward and bowed almost to the ground.
"My lord, let's go!"
Ming'er said softly to Xia Xun, and the two of them left with their attendants.
Ji Gang slowly straightened up and looked at the backs of the two of them with a somewhat confused expression. He and Xia Xun were very familiar with each other. In Putai County and Jinan City, they were both just scholars at first. Later, they were both in the Fei Long Secret Agent.
He is Xia Xun's subordinate, and he doesn't have much awe.
So just now Xia Xun said there was no need to meet him, so he followed the good example. In addition to still calling Xia Xun the Duke of the country, it was inconvenient to call him by his nickname, but his attitude and behavior were as calm and comfortable as before. When he came out of the Yamen, they were also walking side by side.
Okay, I didn't follow the official rules and stand half a step back.
Now he was bowing respectfully to the princess. She sat on the horse and did not move. She just flicked her riding whip, which was considered polite to him. But according to her status, it was not considered rude. But for Xia Xun,
She is very respectful!
Besides, when Xia Xun came to the yamen to talk about something, the emperor’s sister-in-law would have to wait for him outside. Such a demeanor!
Comparing the two, Ji Gang began to realize the difference in status between them. On the one hand, he was more envious of Xia Xun's rapid rise. On the other hand, he also began to secretly be wary of himself: "But you can't really say it when others say it."
I don’t know what’s good or bad, but I’m calling him a brother. He’s the Duke of the country, how can you compare to him?”
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