Yang Feng didn't expect that there would be people in Fuzhou city who wanted to use the methods used by the Pao Ge Party to deal with the Manchu minions. When three students from Fuzhou Prefectural School were making private bombs, they unfortunately exploded because of their advanced skills. As a result, the three of them
The scene was blown to pieces. If they hadn't been there frequently and the people nearby knew them, they might not even know their identities.
As for the mastermind of this matter, it is not difficult to find out. First of all, they are not using zha drugs. This thing is now more strictly controlled. In addition, since Yang Feng took office, the smuggling activities of those foreign businessmen have also been restrained. If they buy a few
A ton may be worth the risk, but if they buy a few kilograms, they will definitely not have anyone to take care of them.
So these people didn't know where they found the method. They used nitric acid and sulfuric acid to soak cotton. It can be seen from some traces left at the scene. This also made Boss Yang lament their courage. This is what ignorant people can't do.
What's scary is that a bunch of caterpillars who don't know anything except what Confucius said actually dare to play with nitrocellulose. This world is really too crazy.
The only people selling these two things in Fuzhou are foreigners, and not many of them. These are not daily necessities. I sent someone to find out where the source is, and then draw an image based on the description of the buyer's appearance.
, after asking a group of local ruffians for a while, the mastermind behind the scenes immediately surfaced.
"Fujian Xuezheng, it's interesting. I didn't expect that Mr. Wang is really brave." Boss Yang looked at the investigation report with great interest. The person who bought nitric acid and sulfuric acid was a handyman from the Xuezheng Yamen, and he cleverly bought it in two places.
So this also increases the chance of being discovered.
"Sir, I will bring someone to arrest him right now." Song Qing said fiercely. As the de facto police chief of Fuzhou, he knew nothing about the assassination plot against Yang Feng that took place under his rule.
This old face is also a bit unbearable.
"Then what? Xuezheng is a third-grade official. Even if he is caught, we have to hand it over to the Ministry of Punishment for discussion according to the rules. Even if it involves treason, he cannot be executed directly. What's more, these alone cannot prove that he is indeed the mastermind of the matter. Besides,
Although the academic administration official does not have much power, his influence is very great, and it may attract a lot of criticism." Yang Feng said lightly.
In fact, Li Hongzhang and Zhang Zhidong, who were good friends with him at this time, had already written to him to persuade him to pay attention to his influence. After all, he hadn't openly rebelled, right? Especially when dealing with scholars, you should save some face and don't be too polite.
It would be bad to put yourself against the entire country.
"Then we can't let him go unpunished, can we? Otherwise, I will find some brothers, go to his house in the middle of the night and kill him directly. Then I will tell the public that I encountered a robber and was unfortunately killed in a fight with the robber. You can mourn him again and give him
It's enough for the family to send some funeral services." Song Qing said.
"No, no, killing him himself won't work. We have to kill all his gang. Since they want to rebel against us, they must be preparing to cooperate with the rebels inside and outside. In this case, it will be easier to handle. First, give Nanping
The garrison sent a telegram and asked them to put on the clothes of the green worms and go south, flying the banner of Wang Chen. Then you have your men spread the news in the city that the green shirt army has conquered Nanping and is approaching Fuzhou. Then we will find a foreign businessman to take a look.
Can you sell some weapons or something to Mr. Wang?" Yang Feng said with a grin.
Song Qing couldn't help but feel cold. This guy is really insidious. Poor Lord Wang actually provoked such an enemy. That was simply asking for death. It is conceivable that if they really wanted to cause trouble in Fuzhou City, Yang Feng would kill them all.
What can one say.
However, the specific implementation of this plan is not easy. Spreading rumors is very simple. As soon as the Nanping garrison changed their vests and went south, even if they didn't deliberately spread the rumors, the city immediately became full of rumors.
The defenders, how many prisoners were beheaded, were quickly figured out by the idlers, and the hidden loyalists were immediately ready to take action.
However, how to give weapons to these loyal ministers and righteous men required a lot of troubles. In the end, Yang Feng decided to simply give them someone who turned from the dark side to the bright side.
"Master Wang, you must save my brother this time! We have been close friends in the past. You can't watch your brother being confiscated and exterminated by the imperial court. Now you are the only member of the imperial court in Fuzhou City.
I am a loyal minister." Chen Maochun, the acting governor of Fuzhou appointed by Yang Feng, fell at Wang Xifan's feet, crying with runny nose and tears.
"Brother Yang, why are you doing this? Get up quickly, you and I are talking about friendship. This will kill the younger brother." Wang Xifan quickly helped him up and pretended to be surprised. He naturally understood the purpose of Chen Maochun coming to him. Since
Wang Chen defeated the rebel army and conquered Nanping, which meant that the rebellious officials and traitors who followed Yang Ni could no longer sit still.
"Sir, you also know how domineering Yang Ni is. If my brother refuses to be this fake official, I am afraid that the lives of the whole family will not be saved. You have also seen these days that my brother has not done anything to disgrace the imperial court. I have long been waiting for him in my heart.
It's been a day since the imperial army came. Here are five thousand taels of silver notes. If you, sir, can say a few kind words to the imperial court for your brothers and save the lives of my family, I will give you another ten thousand taels."
Chen Maochun said, then took out the banknote from his arms and handed it to Wang Xifan respectfully.
"Brother Chen, don't worry, this matter will be taken care of by Xiaguan. Speaking of which, you really have nothing to do. Your Majesty the Queen Mother will be considerate of this. I, Xiaguan, don't have to deal with Yang Ni here!" Wang Xifan hurriedly answered.
After passing the banknote, he pretended to sigh and said.
"But Brother Chen, after all, you have been a fake official. Even if your subordinates can try their best to excuse you, the court has its own laws, so it is best to make some contributions to the court, so as to atone for your sins."
He then said again.
"Sir, please tell me, as long as I can save the lives of my brother and his family, I will go through fire and water without hesitation." Chen Maochun said with determination.
"Master Wang's army will reach Fuzhou soon, but this is the provincial capital after all. Yang Ni also has thousands of soldiers and horses in his hands, and they have sophisticated equipment. Although the power of God will naturally collapse once it arrives, it will still take some twists and turns.
, If we can cooperate inside and outside when the uprising occurs in the city, then it will be easy to conquer Fuzhou. When the time comes, you will be rewarded based on your merits, not to mention you are innocent, and there may even be rewards!" Wang Xifan said with a smile.
"It doesn't matter, at this point, brothers are ready to risk their lives. You just have to obey your master's orders on how to act." Chen Maochun hesitated, then gritted his teeth and said.
"Very good, I have gathered a group of loyal people, but they lack weapons. Aren't you on good terms with foreigners? If you can get a batch of firearms from them, it will be your first achievement." Wang Xifan said,
As he spoke, he felt secretly happy. He was worried about this problem now. Although the bomb incident did not involve him, no one dared to play with this thing anymore. Wang Chen's army was about to attack, and he could not let his students
Are you going to respond with a wooden stick?
Chen Maochun is one of the richest businessmen in Fuzhou. He has a sworn relationship with foreigners. If he comes to buy arms, they will definitely ignore him. Besides, he has no money, but he is different. He wants money and connections.
If you have a way, it is not easy to get hundreds of rifles. Although those students don't know how to shoot a gun, and of course they don't know it either, but isn't it just a matter of aiming at the target and pulling the trigger? You can learn it once you learn it.
When these hundreds of elite soldiers start from inside Fuzhou City and thousands of green-shirted troops attack from outside, the big thing will be done! But looking at Chen Maochun's expression, he is a little hesitant. It's no wonder that these businessmen are just outsiders. Now they are just because of seeing
Yang Feng couldn't survive for a few days, so they were looking for a way out, but if they were to directly attack Yang Feng, they would be a bit timid.
"Brother Chen, it's now like this, are you still thinking about the two sides? You must know that you are guilty of treason and will be executed by the whole family." Wang Xifan said with a sinister look on his face.
"My lord, my lord, I'll do it right away!" Chen Maochun was so frightened that he hurriedly said. He didn't rush to do it. He hurriedly went to Yang Feng to tell him that his task was completed. This guy really has a close relationship with foreigners, so
Only then did he understand more about the power of Big Boss Yang. He could stand next to such a big tree. He thought that smoke was coming out of his ancestral grave. Now that the real imperial court had invaded Fuzhou, he would follow Yang Feng to the end without hesitation. What's more,
What's more, I just came to play Infernal Affairs.
"Get more guns! It's best to get more than a thousand!" Mr. Wang was still calling him from behind!
"It seems that Master Wang has a lot of troops! Are there so many warriors in Fuzhou City?" Yang Feng was very doubtful about this number.
"Sir, the Bannermen have two academies in the city, one is the Qingwen Academy and the other is the Longguang Academy. It is estimated that students from these academies are included," Chen Maochun said.
This makes sense.
"How many Han people in academies can rebel against him?" Yang Feng asked hurriedly when he heard the word academy.
"If students from the Banner Academy were to participate, then few of us Han people would probably participate. In the 16th year of Guangxu's reign, a banner soldier killed a Han Chinese and only lost one sheep, which aroused public outrage in the city. At that time, there was almost
It led to great chaos, and the conflict between the two sides has not been resolved since then. If those Han members help the bannermen, even their parents may not be able to spare them." Chen Maochun said confidently.
In this case, Yang Feng has no worries. Although he doesn't like the caterpillars, there are too few people who can read these days. It would be a pity to die in a fight between himself and Lafayette for no reason.
Point, as for the dead bannermen's caterpillars, it doesn't matter. I have been very compassionate without killing them all. If I seek death, I can only say that I deserve it. (To be continued...)