Chapter 436: The Murder Case of North Korean Barbarians
Zhang Yuan saw Qin Minping's dissatisfied look, so he advised: "The two capitals and thirteen provinces of the Ming Dynasty, whether Heluo or Sichuan and Shaanxi, whether Han people or natives, are all descendants of the Yan and Huang people of the same clan and culture, and they all belong to Greater China. Although North Korea admires
Our Chinese culture is always a small foreign country, and it is inevitable to be petty. Brother Qin does not need to be like those foreign ministers."
Qin Minping laughed and said: "Master Zhang always speaks so modestly and pleasantly. Every time I see him, I feel refreshed."
Qin Liangyu said: "Now that Mr. Zhang is a member of the Imperial Academy, I still call Zhang Xiuzan Jing."
Zhang Yuan smiled and said: "Brother Qin and I are commoner friends. This kind of friendship is very precious. After becoming an official, various interests are entangled, and it is difficult to make such pure friends again. Brother Qin used to call me "Xian"
Brother, why are we separated now?"
Qin Minping was overjoyed and said to Qin Liangyu: "Sister, brother Zhang Xian is not the kind of rich and arrogant person. I think back then, when we met by chance, he worked for us Shizhu natives and relieved our major worries. How could he be arrogant at all?"
color."
Qin Liangyu showed his face and said: "It is true that in the Ming Dynasty, there was a sage like Zhang Xiuzan, which is also a blessing for us as a native of Shizhu."
Zhang Dai's coachman called from the front of the hall: "Young Master, the coach is waiting in front of the door."
Zhang Yuan sent his eldest brother Zhang Dai and Li Ke'er out, watched the carriage drive away, and then sent Qin Liangyu and the other five back to the hall. Qin Minping said, "There's no need to see you off, dear brother. The north wind is howling on this cold day, and it's really cold in the capital.
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Zhang Yuan said with a smile: "I'm not that delicate. It's only more than five miles to go to the Huitong Pavilion. What does it matter? We just walk and talk together. It's a rare get-together."
Zhang Yuan took Wang Dachui and Laifu, and Qin Liangyu and the other five left Lige Old Hutong, passed Shichang Street at the root of Huangcheng, crossed West Chang'an Street and Dashi Yongfang, and walked and talked on Qipan Street outside Daming Gate.
The wind is so cold that it cuts my face, and even my body wrapped in cold fur doesn’t feel warm——
At this time, it was about Zhengyou hour, and it was completely dark. However, there was no need for lanterns to illuminate the whole way. This area of the capital was the most prosperous place. Scholars, migrant workers, and businessmen gathered here, rubbing shoulders with each other, and making a lot of noise. At this time, leaving
The curfew is still more than half an hour away. The shops on both sides are brightly lit, recruiting the last batch of customers, and restaurants and tea shops are full of people coming and going, showing the busy scene before the curfew day after day -
Zhang Yuan could not invite Qin Liangyu to drink, so he only said to Qin Minping: "Brother Qin, there is no curfew in the city during the fifteen days from New Year's Day to Lantern Festival. I will invite you to drink at a nearby restaurant."
Qin Minping said: "Of course I will invite my dear brother. By the way, Eunuch Zhong from Hangzhou has returned to Beijing. I wonder if I can meet him?"
Zhang Yuandao: "Eunuch Zhong is on duty in the East Palace. Outside Bei'an Gate, on the east bank of Shichahai, there is Eunuch Zhong's house, which is near the Fire Temple. Once you ask, you will know that Brother Qin can go and send a greeting card and send some
Local products are enough, don't attract people's attention, and avoid being jealous. Qiu Chengyun, the Yunnan silver mining tax supervisor, is now the seal and ribbon supervisor, and he is in trouble with Eunuch Zhong at every turn. It's very abominable."
The eunuch Qiu Chengyun was the enemy of the Shizhu natives. If Ma Qiancheng had not been falsely accused by Qiu Chengyun and imprisoned, he would not have died of illness in his prime. The 13-year-old majestic young man Ma Xianglin said bitterly: "If you teach that gelding to encounter
Come to me, live——”
Before he could finish his cruel words, his mother Qin Liangyu stopped him sternly. Qin Liangyu apologized and said, "Eunuch Zhong took it on behalf of me, a native of Shizhu. I feel really guilty."
Zhang Yuandao: "It's not to say that I have been punished. Eunuch Zhong's position in the East Palace is getting more and more stable. Only a blind fool like Qiu Chengyun would provoke Eunuch Zhong. Sooner or later, that kind of person will end up sadly. Just watch."
The group of people walked around the Chessboard Sky Street outside Daming Gate and saw that the square was bustling with people, with performers carrying lanterns performing various tricks. There were flying forks, Chinese flags, flower beds, double stones, poles, lion dancers, and walking ropes.
, swallowing swords and walking on stilts, the onlookers burst into cheers from time to time. Ma Xianglin really wanted to go over and watch the tricks, but his mother Qin Liangyu warned: "Don't join in the fun. There are too many people and there is too much right and wrong. We natives from far away are in Beijing."
Be cautious at all times and don’t get into trouble.”
Ma Xianglin didn't dare to go over and take a look. He only turned his head and looked at it a few times as he walked, looking reluctant to leave. Although his body was stronger than that of an average adult man, he was still only a thirteen-year-old child after all. These acrobatics had a powerful effect on him.
Attraction——
Zhang Yuandao said: "It will be more lively in the first month. We will set up a juggling booth and perform tricks. There will be a show next door. There will be different performances every day. Then I will invite my nephew Ma Xian to watch it."
Ma Xianglin was overjoyed and said repeatedly: "Thank you so much, Uncle Shi, thank you so much, Uncle Shi." As he said this, he glanced at his mother and saw that she didn't look angry, so he felt relieved and happy.
After passing the east side of Qianbu Corridor, a few steps further is Dong Gongsheng Gate. We have arrived at the Huitong Pavilion. The Huitong Pavilion is large in scale. There are 400 waiters responsible for the daily food and lodging of the guests. The Huitong Pavilion not only has to receive all parties
Envoys, and all kinds of foreign trade are also held in the Huitong Pavilion. The Ming Dynasty regulations stipulate that these envoys staying in Beijing are not allowed to move freely and are released once every five days. They are not allowed to enter or exit without authorization. The only exceptions are the envoys of two countries - Ryukyu.
and North Korea, because these two vassal states worshiped the Ming Zhengshuo and were the most loyal to the Ming Dynasty. Of course, subjects within the Ming Dynasty system like Shizhu Tusi were naturally not restricted from entering and exiting the Huitong Hall——
Zhang Yuan saw Qin Liangyu and his entourage outside the main gate of the hall and said goodbye. Qin Minping insisted on seeing him off. Qin Minping came to the capital for the first time and was not familiar with the place. Zhang Yuan was his only friend in Beijing. He was reluctant to leave. Ma Xianglin
Well, I really wanted to watch the trick of swallowing swords and spitting fire again, so the uncle and nephew escorted Zhang Yuan and his three servants to Qipan Street. Zhang Yuan was just about to ask Qin Minping not to send him any more when he suddenly heard a loud noise coming from a restaurant on the street.
He yelled: "Oh my God, someone is dead, what should I do?" Then there was a roaring noise of dispute——
The capital is such a big place, and murder disputes occur every day. Zhang Yuan is not an official of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division, and he has no interest in watching the excitement, but he heard Qin Minping say "Hey": "It seemed like the voice of a North Korean envoy.
Could it be that those North Korean envoys beat someone to death in the restaurant!"
Before he finished speaking, people in the restaurant were heard shouting: "The barbarians from North Korea have beaten to death our people of Ming Dynasty! The barbarians from North Korea have beaten to death our people of Ming Dynasty——"
"Catch these Korean barbarians who dare to attack at the feet of our great emperor, and beat them to death. Beat these Korean barbarians to death!"
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Another person heard someone say loudly: "We, the distant ministers of Korea, strictly abide by the laws of the Ming Dynasty, how can we dare to commit murder and hurt others? This person came over to argue with us out of nowhere, no -"
The Korean said that the Nanjing Mandarin of the Ming Dynasty was a bit artificial and unnatural. He was interrupted before he could finish his explanation: "Everyone is dead. Korean barbarians still dare to quibble. Can the Koreans kill me, the Han people of the Ming Dynasty, at will?"
Could it be that the government allows these Koreans to commit crimes wantonly? Beat them up hard first and then send them to the Nancheng Soldiers and Horses Division for questioning. This also shows that we, the people of the Ming Dynasty, cannot be bullied. The government will spare you, but we, the people of the Ming Dynasty, cannot spare you either!"
Then there were the sounds of shouting and fighting——
Zhang Yuan thought: "Now is not the time when the Manchu Qing Dynasty encountered the Eight-Power Allied Forces. The Ming Dynasty is still a proud Ming Dynasty. The laws of the Ming Dynasty stipulate that if a foreign minister commits a crime during his stay in Beijing, he will be given the title of interpreter and escort.
To ask for a crime, the most important thing is to directly interrogate the envoy. It will not tolerate the crime just because the foreigner is a foreigner, nor will the five-city military and horse department be used to search for the foreigner just because he lost a saddle. Therefore, the envoys of North Korea
He didn’t dare to commit murder in the Ming Dynasty. Could it be that he accidentally injured someone in a drunken dispute? In any case, even if he accidentally injured someone, it was the responsibility of the North Korean envoy, and it should be handed over to the government. It’s just that the person in the restaurant
The people who are shouting on behalf of the people of Ming Dynasty seem to be deliberately inciting hatred——"
Since the Jiajing period, envoys from the Ming Dynasty such as Tang Gao, Shi Dao, and Wu Ximeng who had been envoys to North Korea had high praise for North Korea after returning home. They said that "North Korea's cultural relics and rituals are no different from those of China." Therefore, both the Ming Dynasty and the public had a good impression of North Korea.
My impression is that of the Imjin Japanese Rebellion in Korea 20 years ago. Yang Hao led troops to help, and on the day of the revolt, tens of thousands of people in Korea from King Seonjo down mourned him in tears at Hongjiyuan in Seoul. Korea's gratitude to the Ming Dynasty was sincere.
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The Ming Dynasty had no ambitions for the territory of other countries. Zhu Yuanzhang believed that the Ming Dynasty's territory was large enough, the people were large enough, and the products were rich enough. There was no need to expand and plunder outwards. It was enough to govern the two capitals and thirteen provinces well, because the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty was
As a lesson learned from the past, the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty conquered dozens of countries by force, with a territory stretching over 100,000 miles. However, it fell apart in less than a century. Of course, Zhu Yuanzhang had to learn a lesson, which determined that the Ming Dynasty's foreign policy was to establish virtue rather than prestige. "Huang Mingzu"
"Xun" once said: "All the barbarians in the four directions are limited to mountains and seas, and are isolated in a corner. The land they get is not enough to provide for them. The people they get are not enough to command. If they don't think about themselves and come to disturb us, it will be unlucky for them.
He is not troubled by China, and it is also unlucky for me to raise an army and attack lightly. I am afraid that future generations will rely on China's wealth and strength, be greedy for temporary military success, raise armies for no reason, and kill people, so remember not to do so."
Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to create eternal peace for future generations and asked future generations to strictly abide by the rules he established. However, he did not know that the Ming Dynasty was in turmoil. Many countries no longer paid tribute, but North Korea was respectful and unyielding.
, it can be said that from the time Zhu Yuanzhang gave North Korea the name until North Korea was conquered by Hou Jin for more than two hundred years, North Korea was loyal to the Ming Dynasty, and the relationship between the two countries has always been very good. I have never heard of any diplomatic disputes arising from North Korea, but now this restaurant
That loud voice in there kept saying "North Korean barbarians" and incited the people to beat up "North Korean barbarians". What on earth is going on?
In the shadow of the night lights, several people escaped from the "Weitai Restaurant" holding their heads. Two people who looked like civil servants supported a man in red robes in his forties, and there were two companions behind who used their arms to block the escape.
The pursuit of sticks——
The men chased out of the restaurant shouted:
"Don't let the North Korean barbarians escape, the North Korean barbarians are killing people!"
"The Korean barbarians live in the Huitong Hall. If they can escape, the monks cannot escape the temple. They must kill people to pay for it with their lives."
The man in the restaurant ran fast, and Tou Tou stopped the five men in red robes. People from the Ming Dynasty who did not know the truth also gathered over. The two men who looked like civil servants were afraid that the men in red robes would be injured, so they said loudly: "I'll wait.
The winter solstice envoy of North Korea, this is Mr. Liu Guojiu, the eldest brother of our princess. We want to meet with the officials of your army and horse department. If there are any disputes, we will leave them to the Ming Dynasty officials."
"What kind of dispute!" The man in the restaurant shouted: "It was you Korean barbarians who beat someone to death. What kind of uncle is it? How dare the uncle of the Korean barbarians be so tyrannical in the Ming Dynasty!"
Someone on the side said sarcastically: "King Gwanghae of Korea has an unfair position, and his ministers are also a bunch of dressed-up beasts. When the Ming Dynasty comes, he will be taught a lesson."
Another man hit him with a stick and shouted: "Bring out the dead body, carry the dead body out, and carry it to the Huitong Hall. The Korean barbarians will pay for it with their lives."
Hearing the words "Guanghai Jun is not in the right position", the man in red robe suddenly raised his head and looked for the person who spoke with an angry face. However, there were many people watching. I don't know who said it, but Zhang Yuan was
I noticed the man who spoke. He was very strange. How could ordinary people know the name of the King of Korea? No matter whether he was in the right position or not. And this middle-aged man who looked like a shopkeeper spoke in a low voice and deliberately said it to
What those North Korean envoys heard was obviously an insult. To anger these North Koreans——
Zhang Yuan then said to Laifu: "Laifu, have you seen the man in green robe walking towards the street? Follow him and see which shop owner he is?"
The two companions of the North Korean envoy were obviously skilled in martial arts. One of them snatched the stick away with his bare hands, broke it with a "click" and threw it on the ground. They glared at the men in the restaurant.
The man who had taken away the stick shouted: "North Korean barbarians are fierce. They beat people to death and are still so arrogant. Are they trying to deceive the people of Ming Dynasty into being cowardly? They hit them with stones -" encouraging the onlookers to take action.
Zhang Yuan, who was watching coldly, intuitively felt that this was a conspiracy, and it was time for him to step forward, and shouted: "No one is allowed to do anything!" Wang Dachui pushed aside everyone, walked up to the restaurant men, and asked: "What's going on?
What happened? "What murder happened?"
When a man saw that Zhang Yuan was young and followed by two barbarians with green silk handkerchiefs tangled around their heads, he guessed that Zhang Yuan was also an envoy from a foreign country. There are foreign ministers from foreign countries living in Huitong Hall all year round. He sneered and said: "Which foreign tribe are you from?
Do you share the same enemy with the Korean barbarians? Get out of the way, or we will fight you too!"
Wang Dachui had a hot temper. He jumped up and slapped the man in the face, scolding: "You are looking for death, how dare you be rude to my young master!"
The man was slapped to the ground by Wang Dachui. He covered his face and cried out in pain. The man next to him shouted: "The barbarians are beating people. The barbarians are beating people. Didn't the Ming Dynasty have any bloody men? Let the barbarians roam the streets.
Bullying us Ming people?"
Ma Xiangqi also wanted to hit someone, but his uncle Qin Minping stopped him and signaled to protect Zhang Yuan.
Zhang Yuandao: "Hurry up and report to the Nancheng Army and Horse Department. If there is a murder case, it should be handed over to the government."
I heard someone shouting: "Get out of the way. Get out of the way, the body is coming."
The crowd was divided on both sides, and a door panel carried a dead body over. Zhang Yuan frowned and thought: "A human life really happened. What on earth is going on?"
Laifu ran back and whispered to Zhang Yuan: "Master, that person is the shopkeeper of Weitai Restaurant. Look, someone has brought the dead body over."
Zhang Yuan nodded and looked at the dead body on the door panel. He was dressed like a boy from the restaurant. He stood up straight. It looked like he was really dead——
At this time, someone in the crowd recognized Zhang Yuan. Although Zhang Yuan had a mink hat and a cold fur coat, many people still remembered the new champion scholar, so someone shouted: "This is Zhang champion, the youngest champion in the Ming Dynasty.
What kind of barbarians are you? Talking nonsense will shorten your life."
The Korean in red robe looked up at Zhang Yuan and whispered a few words to the civil servant next to him. The civil servant came over and saluted Zhang Yuan and said: "I am the North Korean accomplice and petitioner Jin Zhongqing. May I ask if you are Zhang Zhuangyuan and Zhang Hanlin?"
The pleading officer is the official who records the journey of the envoy. He must be proficient in Chinese and Chinese, and his status in the envoy is second only to the envoys and deputy envoys.
Zhang Yuan cupped his hands and said, "My lord, Zhang Yuan, what happened to Ambassador Jin?"
Kim Zhongqing, the North Korean petitioner, had a happy face and was about to speak. Seven or eight captains led by a general on duty from the Jinyiwei arrived and shouted loudly: "The idlers are waiting to disperse, the idlers are waiting to disperse quickly."
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With the sound of the muduo, a flag officer from the Nancheng Army and Horses Division led a group of city patrol sergeants and rushed over. Seeing that the Jinyiwei people had arrived first, the people from the Army and Horses Division only followed the Jinyiwei's lead. The Jinyiwei's authority was not that of the soldiers.
Masineng can compare.
The onlookers did not leave, they just spread out in a large circle and continued to watch the fun——
The Jin Yiwei Chief Banner held the hilt of the Embroidered Spring Knife in his hand, and with sharp eyes, he scanned the scene and looked at the dead body on the door panel. He did not show any surprise and said, "Please tell the person involved in this murder his name, his place of origin, and whether he has any official position?"
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There are officials everywhere in this inner city. Before hearing a murder case, the identity of the plaintiff and defendant must be known first, so as not to accidentally offend high-ranking officials and relatives——
A man from the restaurant stepped forward and crossed his hands and said: "This villain, Sun Erli, is a waiter at Weitai Restaurant." He pointed to the corpse at the door board, "This is Du Ermao, a fellow villain, and he is also a clerk at Weitai Restaurant. Du Ermao was waiting for this guy just now."
Almost all North Korean officials were beaten to death for drinking alcohol. Please make the decision for me, the people of the Ming Dynasty."
The petitioner surnamed Jin stepped forward and bowed to the banner of the Imperial Guard: "Sir, I am the Winter Solstice envoy of North Korea. This is Envoy Liu, and this is Deputy Envoy Xu. We were drinking in this restaurant just now.
, the waiter in the restaurant suddenly went crazy and spit on the wine table, and wanted to tear us apart, Mr. Liu. The companion pushed him away, and he went downstairs yelling and cursing. Suddenly he said he was dead, and he said we beat him to death.
Yes, this is really a huge injustice. Please look into it, Mr. Jin Yiwei."
The restaurant man was also called Qu Dao: "Sir, Du Ermao is usually very smart, how could he be so crazy and insult the guests? This is completely unreasonable, and even if Du Ermao is young and ignorant, and offends the guests, he will not be punished to death.
, how can these North Korean officials beat people to death? Please make the decision for the small people."
This murder case is as simple as that. One party said that the person was killed by the other party, and the other party denied it. Because the North Korean envoy was involved, the Jinyiwei General Banner felt that it was a problem and ordered a school lieutenant to report it to Jinyiwei Zhen who was on duty at Daming Gate.
Baihu, please ask Zhen Baihu to handle this matter.
Zhang Yuan had been observing the shopkeeper of Weitai Restaurant with a cold eye. The shopkeeper did not come forward and stood aside with the onlookers. He only asked a few restaurant clerks to come forward to report the crime. Zhang Yuan looked around again and suddenly found the second floor of Weitai Restaurant facing the street.
Someone was looking out of the window. People from the surrounding shops and restaurants had gathered to watch the excitement, but the man from Weitai Restaurant was just watching from a distance. Of course, there are many calm people in this world, but Zhang Yuan just felt that this
Something is wrong with people——
The man seemed to be aware of being noticed, and quickly disappeared from the window, but was not seen coming out of the restaurant door.
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