The predecessor of the Qinjun Duwei Mansion was the Gongwei Division, which was established in the first year of Wu Dynasty. It was originally affiliated to the Grand Duwei Mansion and was the Imperial Guard Office responsible for the protection and ceremonial duties of the Holy Emperor.
In the third year of Hongwu's reign, Zhu Yuanzhang made it independent and changed it into the pro-military Duwei Mansion, which was responsible for the guards in the palace and the guard of honor when the royal family traveled.
In layman's terms, it's the job of an imperial guard.
Therefore, not only must their officers and soldiers be tall and long-legged, have thick eyebrows and big eyes, and be highly skilled in martial arts, but most importantly, they must be absolutely loyal.
There are roughly two types of soldiers. One is the children of soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the process of fighting for Zhu Yuanzhang. These orphans were raised by Zhu Yuanzhang from childhood, and their loyalty is absolutely unquestionable.
The second is those children of distinguished and high-ranking military generals. It has been a tradition since ancient times for the children of meritorious officials to serve as honorary guards. It has many benefits and no need to go into details.
But in fact, there are also disadvantages, that is, it is not as simple and reliable as the former...
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Amidst the sharp whistle, the tall guards and soldiers poured into the school grounds from all directions.
In less than twenty breaths, the four hundred guards and soldiers in the Yamen were already neatly dressed, carrying knives and crossbows, and lined up neatly on the school field.
"I am hereby entrusting you with the order to immediately go to the Mansion of Marquis Deqing and raid the Mansion of Marquis Deqing. You are not allowed to harass the family members, hide it privately, damage property, or reveal any inside information about the search. Violators will be executed as ordered." Right Commander Cao Xiugao
announced loudly.
"According to the order!" the guards and soldiers responded in unison.
Cao Xiu then ordered the general: "Mei Yi, Zhu Xian, you two will lead the team. After meeting with the people from the Ministry of Revenue at Hongwu Gate, they will go to Deqinghou Mansion to raid the house!"
"Here!"
After saying that, he glanced at the other commander and said: "Hood, you stay behind."
"Yes." Hood was a little unhappy, but he still responded in a deep voice.
"Remember, this time is not a house search, the focus is on investigation! You must bring back everything with a mark on it. As for the property in the house, it will be registered and seized by the Ministry of Household Affairs. You must not be greedy!" Cao Xiu warned again and again: "Everyone in the court is watching the Chinese New Year. Don't cause trouble to the emperor!"
"Understood!" All the subordinates responded loudly.
"Let's go." Cao Xiu waved his hand.
The soldiers all turned back under the command of the vanguard commander Mei Yi.
Cao Xiu looked very solemn as he watched the soldiers divide into two columns and exit the Yamen of the Duwei Mansion in neat steps.
Normally, he should lead the team in person for this kind of thing, but he really doesn't want to get involved.
This is the first nobleman whose house was confiscated after the founding of the Ming Dynasty! Moreover, he is the Marquis of Deqing who has made great contributions and is not under the leadership of the Duke.
Cao Xiu felt that what happened to Liao Yongzhong would definitely arouse the grief of all the ministers in the court. They did not dare to show off their face to the superiors, otherwise they would take their anger out on themselves if they failed to protect themselves.
"The emperor doesn't want his son to interfere, so we can still avoid it, so let's avoid it." Cao Xiu said in a low voice. He said this to himself as well as to Hu De beside him.
"Thank you Captain Cao for coming back to protect me." Hu De nodded. But he knew in his heart that the real reason why he was not allowed to participate was because he was Hu Weiyong's nephew.
The emperor is worried, he is afraid that he might be causing trouble...
"Your Majesty, you really guessed it." Hood showed a meaningful smile.
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On the second day of the Lunar New Year in Nanjing, the spirit of the New Year is still in full swing.
Door gods, Spring Festival couplets and peach charms are posted on the door of every house, and colorful firecracker skins are everywhere on the street. People wearing new clothes are going from house to house carrying gifts to pay New Year greetings.
Suddenly, there was a rapid sound of gongs and shouts at the street entrance:
"Avoid avoid!"
The common people hurried to the side of the road and saw an elite troop wearing red-tasseled iron helmets, green embroidered uniforms, and long cowhide boots, trotting towards them, with uniform steps, and a murderous atmosphere permeating the long street. "Hey, this seems to be the emperor's personal guard..." The people in Beijing are knowledgeable.
"Yeah. I've never seen them go out alone, and there are so many people..." Some people felt that something was unusual.
"Is there something big going on?"
"What can happen during the Chinese New Year? The prisoner is not being tried in the Yamen yet."
Zhu Xian, the commander of the left guard of the Duwei Mansion, followed the team on horseback, listening absentmindedly to the gossips of the people, but his mind was filled with what happened last night...
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Last night the elders were drinking in the palace, and the younger generation also gathered at the Duke of Song's mansion to drink New Year's wine.
When he came out to urinate, Hood came out too.
The two stood side by side in the hut, showing off their dicks together.
Amidst the clattering sound, he heard Hu De say:
"Have you heard? Liao Yongzhong was arrested."
"When did it happen?" Zhu Xian was stunned and stopped.
"Just half an hour ago," Hood said softly, "Uncle asked someone to tell me."
"Oh." Zhu Xian was very bright and asked in a low voice: "What are your orders from Prime Minister Hu?"
"My uncle said that with the emperor's temperament, the Deqinghou Mansion will definitely be raided soon. By then, I will most likely be excluded, and I can only count on you or Deng Zhen."
"Yeah." Zhu Xian nodded, obviously knowing a lot.
"If I ask you to search the house, then you will be like this, like this..." Hu De warned in a low voice, and then said: "I will also tell Deng Zhen. As for Mei Yi, my uncle will find a way to make him open his eyes.
Close one eye."
"Where's Tang Ding? He's not easy to bribe, is he?" Zhu Xian asked again. There are five guards in the Duwei Mansion, front, rear, left, center and right, and five commanders.
"He has other business matters." Hu De said calmly.
"What if the two captains personally lead the team?" Zhu Xian was still a little worried.
"No, uncle said, Liu Ying must watch Liao Yongzhong to prevent him from being silenced. As for our right captain, don't you know his current virtue?" Hu De said confidently.
"Okay." Zhu Xian couldn't think of anything else and could only nod in agreement.
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Although Hu Xiang had made arrangements, it was Zhu Xian's first time doing this kind of thing, so he was unavoidably upset.
He knew that if he exposed his secrets, the emperor would definitely skin him. Even his father could not protect him.
Then he looked at Mei Yi, who was standing aside, and saw that his old spirit was there, as if nothing had happened, and he was very relaxed.
While thinking wildly, I heard Mei Yi whisper: "We're here."
"Oh." Zhu Xian quickly raised his head.
On the imposing door of the Hou Mansion, the plaque inscribed by the emperor with the words "Superior General, Wisdom and Powerful Army" comes into view.
But at this moment, it seems that the irony is overwhelming.
Yesterday, everyone in the mansion was under lockdown. At this time, the door of the mansion was closed tightly, and there were officers and soldiers of the Yulin Guard guarding the door.
Mei Yi showed the edict to Qianhu who was guarding the gate, and the officials from the Ministry of Household Affairs also submitted the letter of Zhongshu, and the Yulin Guards opened the door and let them in.
As soon as he entered the mansion, he was blocked by more than a hundred tough servants armed with swords, guns and clubs.
All noble families have servants, as well as honor guards and guards permitted by the imperial court, and the same goes for Mei Yi and Zhu Xian's families.
Oh, I forgot to introduce. Mei Yi is the eldest son of Mei Sizu, the Marquis of Runan who was scolded by Marquis Deqing that night, and Zhu Xian is the eldest son of Zhu Liangzu, the Marquis of Yongjia.
So this was a situation they had expected, so Mei Yi read out the edict again and said politely: "We are also on a mission, brothers, please give in."
"But we have this!" Liao Yongzhong's eldest son, Liao Quan, showed an iron certificate the size of a tile with the golden words "avoid death" engraved on it, and said angrily: "The emperor will not even recognize this, right?!"
