After walking out of the city tower, the cold wind hit his bones. Chang Yu couldn't help shivering. He tightened his clothes and stretched his head to look down the city. There was no one there. Even the original porridge shed had been removed, and there was only the moat in the distance.
There are several teams of people patrolling outside, and even further away you can vaguely see the figures of the probing horses, as well as the thick smoke that has not yet been extinguished in Qingxu County, and black clouds are rolling in the sky to the south of Qingxu...
Walking eastward along the city wall, the inside of the city wall is already piled with huge wooden rocks and other objects, which are all gifts prepared for the rebels.
Six of the only eight artillery pieces in the city were moved to the southeastern walls, while the remaining two were placed under the city for other important purposes!
In the southeast corner tower, dozens of guards in uniforms stood with swords. In the corner tower was the ammunition depot. Historically, Zhang Xiong set fire to the ammunition depot and then went down to the city to surrender and open the door.
Learning from the past, Chang Yu did not dare to be careless, or he did not trust the military very much, so he simply left it to the Jin Yiwei to take charge.
The soldiers on the city were busy going back and forth, mostly transporting materials to defend the city. They didn't even have time to greet Chang Yu when they saw him. Fortunately, Chang Yu never cared about such red tape.
Hearing the noise, Chang Yu looked up and looked into the city. He saw that the houses near the city gate were being demolished. This was also for war preparations. The main reason was that he was worried that if these houses near the city gate were ignited by stray bullets, a civil war in the city could start in an instant.
, you must know that the building materials these days are all wood.
From a distance, he saw Zhou Yuji leading a few generals on the east city wall, pointing to the outside of the city and saying something, and Chang Yu walked over quickly.
"The factory boss is up," Zhou Yuji and others greeted Chang Yu.
Chang Yu nodded slightly, and then noticed that there were more than ten generals standing behind him. In addition to Zhou Yuji's own direct descendants, there were also foreign aids Yang Zhenwei and He Chengxin. Knowing that they were arranging defense signals, he said: "Everyone is busy first, let's take a look at our family.
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Zhou Yuji didn't show any pretense, and immediately nodded and started discussing with his subordinates. Chang Yu originally wanted to follow and listen, but he was afraid of causing psychological pressure to Zhou Yuji. After all, he had the status of a military governor, which would make him feel that he was tied up and couldn't let go of everything.
He always has to ask for his own opinion, and since he is a dabbler, rather than being like the eunuchs and supervisors who constrained the generals in history, it is better to let him go and do what he wants.
Seeing Zhou Yuji and his subordinates pointing and walking around the city getting further and further away, Chang Yu retracted his gaze and looked into the city.
Suddenly his eyes lit up.
He was currently on the east side of the city wall, and the Jin Palace was close to the east city wall. From a high position, he had a clear view of the palace.
"It seems that this young prince is also a thoughtful person." Chunxiang sighed as he looked at a side courtyard of the palace. In that courtyard, nearly a hundred servants were lining up with knives to practice fighting skills, and faint sounds of shouting could be heard.
Chang Yu smiled and said nothing. Although the court stipulated that the vassal princes were not allowed to raise private soldiers or hide armor, the court's regulations had long become a decoration by this time, and the situation forced it to have some self-protection strength. Furthermore, the situation forced it.
The local supervising officials would have turned a blind eye, otherwise Zhu Shenxuan would be so blatantly training the servants, knowing that he could get a glimpse of the palace from the city.
"Mr. Factory, why don't you come to the palace?" Fang San winked beside him, and Chang Yu rolled his eyes at him: "What are you thinking about? The war is about to begin, and there is such a thing as the love between children..." Just as he was talking, he looked towards the palace of Prince Jin again.
He glanced at me and said: "Ahem, I'm a little thirsty, let's go have afternoon tea."
The fight will start as soon as tomorrow, and everything is unknown whether he will live or die, but the love between children is not contradictory at this time, but can improve his fighting spirit and fighting spirit, so Chang Yu immediately wants to see Zhu Zhi'e.
With Chunxiang, Fang San and several other followers, Chang Yu hurriedly came down from the east city wall and walked towards the palace. However, he did not forget to look back at the east city gate, which was indeed closed.
The military has issued a gate ban early on. Except for the Big South Gate, which is regularly opened, the other eight city gates in Taiyuan are closed. All civilians are prohibited from entering and exiting. Even the Big South Gate only allows patrol troops to enter and exit.
The southeast gate of Taiyuan City is called Yichun Gate and the east gate of Jin Palace, Donghua Gate, are almost directly opposite each other, only three blocks apart.
Chang Yu had something in mind, his steps were hurried, and he almost ran away with a happy face.
"grown ups"
Just after passing a street intersection, several people suddenly rushed out and stopped Chang Yu. They called out in a low voice. When they looked up, they saw Qin Xing and Zheng Guoxing.
"What's the matter?" Chang Yu raised his eyebrows. These two people were responsible for intelligence in the city, specializing in detecting spies and monitoring the words and deeds of officials and people. Could something have gone wrong at this time?
Encountered by chance! Chang Yu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but still pulled the two of them to the street corner and asked them in detail.
I learned that although the people were frightened, there was not much panic. This depended on Cai Maode and a group of civil servants giving reassuring speeches and brainwashing every day. In addition, people from Jin Yiwei and Dongchang secretly killed many thieves who sneaked in to spread rumors and deceive the public.
spy.
All in all, public sentiment remains stable.
Where is the morale of the military? This is what Chang Yu is most worried about. Historically, officers and soldiers have limited combat effectiveness, and generals have also had the desire to die for their country. However, due to lack of money and food, the morale of the military is unstable, and a large number of traitors have appeared in the city!
After Chang Yu showed off his wealth and issued orders to rectify the situation, the morale of the Taiyuan army seemed to be completely new and full of fighting spirit. The soldiers all knew that the eunuch had enough food and pay, and at least they would not be tempted to surrender because of this.
As for the true morale of the army, Chang Yu was not sure, but Qin Xing and others allocated a large number of people to conduct overt and covert investigations in the army, and the speculations obtained were unprecedentedly high!
In addition to sufficient food and salary, this is all thanks to the black fans, Xiong Tong and Chen Shangzhi. These two former surrendered generals risked their lives to escape from the rebel army, and risked all kinds of blackmail. Li Zicheng, from Jiaocheng to the
Taiyuan is black. Every day after brainwashing in the army, the people and refugees are washed in the city. After several days of brainwashing, the soldiers and civilians in the city realize one thing: thieves are fucking thieves. Surrender and throw away the ancestors for eight lifetimes without saying anything about repayment.
To be killed and used as cannon fodder!
If you want to live, there is only one way: kill the thief and you will live!
These days are critical moments. The focus of surveillance is on some low-level generals in the army. If any abnormalities are found, they will be arrested immediately. It is better to catch one by mistake than to let go! Chang Yu carefully explained to the two of them.
After Qin Xing and others left, Chang Yu walked towards the palace. Unexpectedly, when the gate of the palace was in front of him, he saw Wu Mengming rushing to stop him from a distance, followed by Tang Potian, Cheng Ming and others, with expressions on their faces.
They are all heavy colors.
Wu Mengming was busy mobilizing people to go out of the city to make money. Why did he come here in such a hurry? Could it be that his subordinates Fan Jiaqian and Hu Ling were vying to go?
King Lu is dead!
Wu Mengming's face was ashen!
Chang Yu was also confused, Zhu Changzi was actually dead!
How did he die? Chang Yu's heart immediately cast a shadow. A few days ago, Wu Mengming led people to rob the old man of all his gold and silver. Then Chang Yu asked Wu Mengming to send people to beat him.
That was the news brought back by the Jin Yiwei who went to beat him up. Wu Mengming robbed the old man of all his cash in the wilderness that day and drove away. Although no one was injured, it scared the old man half to death!
If Zhu Changzi returned to his residence or went to another place to recuperate for a few days at this time, he might be able to recover. However, misfortunes never come singly. After Wu Mengming left in a hurry, the servants of the palace suddenly, led by a few rebels, took away the remaining pearls and jade.
The treasures were plundered and dispersed in a panic, leaving only Zhu Changzi and his family in the wilderness, screaming at the world.
After being frightened and furious, Zhu Changzi, who was already old and frail, immediately stretched out his legs and refused to rest in peace!
Chang Yu looked surprised after hearing this. Historically, Zhu Changzi fled south and died of illness on a lake boat. At this time, he died several years earlier in the wilderness.
Although he did not kill him personally, he was involved, and the consequences may be serious. If he was just seeking money, Chongzhen could pretend not to know, or even enjoy it secretly, but a dignified vassal king lost his life because of it, so Chang Yu's
The accounts were recorded in the imperial records. It would be fine if no one knew the inside story. But if any rumors spread, Chongzhen could look through the accounts and kill him at any time if he wanted to, and it would be fair and justifiable!
"These damn servants are all damn white-eyed wolves. They didn't know how to devote themselves to their master at the critical moment, but they took advantage of the situation and robbed them all. They were all arrested and chopped!"
Wu Mengming cursed bitterly.
Chang Yu couldn't help but smile bitterly and put himself in their shoes. If he were one of those servants, he might have done such a thing. After all, the master was robbed due to poor protection. He would have to settle accounts later. Plus, the army of thieves was nearby, and no one knew what would happen next.
In the end, it is better to rob the jewels and scatter them. In these turbulent years, the police officers are too lazy to chase you. At worst, you can escape into the mountains and forests and become a bandit.
"The matter has come to this, why are you saying these useless words?" Chang Yu coughed lightly, "What we have to do now is to put the blame for killing King Lu on the heads of those servants!"
"How to buckle?" Wu Mengming looked confused!
Chang Yu secretly sighed that this money-grubbing man's brain had a short-circuit at a critical moment: "The bandit army approached Wei Hui's mansion, King Lu fled north, and on the way the servants took advantage of the money and robbed and killed him!"
Um... Wu Mengming's head turned, and then he looked happy: "Then, wouldn't that mean that the shit basins that were robbed earlier were also given to those damn servants!"
Chang Yu smiled and said nothing!
Wu Mengming rubbed his hands excitedly: "The factory owner is tall, he is really tall, but since the shit basin has been given to the servants, should we recalculate the previous money... Hehe!"
Chang Yu rolled his eyes and said, "Mr. Wu, the lard has deceived your heart. These shit basins are for outsiders to see. The psychiatrist in Beijing can see it clearly. Are you sure you want to settle the matter with him again?"
For a moment?"
"Ahem, cough, joke, joke!" Wu Mengming sneered!
Chang Yu let out a long sigh, and was still thinking about how to tell Chongzhen about this matter, saying that it had nothing to do with him. Chongzhen would never believe it with his old-fashioned temperament and his suspicious personality, but he couldn't admit it even to death, so he had to give it all away.
, Well, after taking a look at Wu Mengming, whose eyes were rolling, let’s give it to this guy!
Sneeze! Wu Mengming, who was thinking about something, suddenly sneezed, and then rubbed his nose: "Mr. Factory, do you still want to do Prince Shen's job? I always feel... cough cough!"
"A lot of money, three or three cents!" Chang Yu put his hand in front of Wu Mengming's eyes and rubbed it. "Mr. Wu, if you don't want to do it, you can withdraw and go back to the capital. We will do this work ourselves!"
No, no, no, no! Wu Mengming quickly waved his hands and looked around: "Taiyuan is in a hurry. The factory is busy with official duties. Let me leave this kind of errands to the humble post." He winked at Chang Yu and said, "I'll say goodbye, humble post."
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But then he turned around and asked: "By the way, who will you send this time?"
"Hu Ling," Chang Yu said lightly, then waved his hand and whispered in his ear: "Let Tang Potian and Cheng Ming keep their mouths shut. This matter is of great importance. We are all grasshoppers on the same rope. If anything happens,
Even if we die, we'll all be chopped down together!"
Of course! Wu Mengming nodded and looked at Tang Potian and others waiting at the corner of the street in the distance.