"Is this a good thing? Is this a good thing? What is the origin of this Qingjiao? Why have I never heard of it? How dare they attack the Forbidden Army? Five hundred Forbidden Army, that's not a small number. How many people do they have?
To be able to kill all five hundred forbidden troops? I think it is incredible? Is it a mistake? How is this possible?" Guo Chong's mind was confused, and his instinctive reaction was that this matter was like a dream.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. This matter is completely true. In addition to the accounts of Geng Debiao and others, I also received a letter from Zhao Youji. The letter said that he sent someone to ride a horse to check on Dansonggang and found a man who was burned to death.
Hundreds of corpses of the Forbidden Army were found, and the corpse of Hou Changqing was also found. Someone has been sent to secretly collect it and transport it back to the capital in the near future. This news is certain." Lu Zhongtian said.
"I just can't believe it. This is in a land of thorns, right under my nose. What are the origins of these Qingjiao followers? Who can tell me?" Guo Chong asked loudly.
"Well... I have heard of the Qingjiao, but only recently. I heard that it was a bit outrageous. This time, the case of the couple killing their daughter was reported to the Kaifeng government. Vice Minister Wu told me
After hearing this case, the old minister felt that the Qingjiao might be a cult that was deceiving the people. So he sent people to Changheng County for a public trial to deter these people. Who would have expected that the power of the Qingjiao has reached such an extent, not only in Changheng County
The siege of the Forbidden Army was repelled by the Forbidden Army and then intercepted halfway. The situation was indeed beyond our expectations. This matter was due to the veteran's dereliction of duty. If the veteran had known that the Qingjiao was so bold and large-scale, he would not have sent the Imperial Army to take risks. Veteran
If you are guilty, please punish me." Lu Zhongtian said solemnly.
"It's my fault that I didn't do this to Prime Minister Lu. I'm in charge of local government affairs, but I didn't investigate. I'm guilty, and I'm willing to take responsibility." Wu Chunlai hurriedly said while cupping his hands.
Yan Zheng solemn frowned at the side. Among the three chief officials of the Political Affairs Hall, the two took the initiative to plead guilty. They were also deputy prime ministers. It seemed that they could not stay out of the matter. However, Yan Zheng solemnly remained unmoved after thinking about it. He did not want to get involved in this matter.
.Although this incident is shocking, it is actually not my turn to come forward. I was notified to come tonight because of my status as deputy prime minister. In fact, I have no room to intervene in general government affairs. My deputy prime minister is in name only. However,
It was a high position given to me by the emperor so that he could promote reforms. His only truly useful official position was that of the Ordinance Department.
"When did I blame you? This is not the time to talk about this. What should you do if something like this happens?" Guo Chong frowned.
"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. The Qing Jiao believers have already caused rebellion and should be annihilated immediately. Shi Cai Chen and Lu Prime Minister Wu Vice Minister have already discussed it. As long as the Emperor agrees, I will immediately mobilize troops to annihilate the Qing Jiao believers in Xucheng and Changheng County.
Everyone, we should show no mercy to these cult members and eliminate them immediately to avoid future troubles." Yang Jun said loudly with a loud voice.
Guo Chong glanced at Yang Jun and immediately felt at ease.
"That's right, that's right, send troops to suppress the situation immediately. Don't let the situation escalate. Yang Aiqing, you have to do this quickly. Xucheng and Changheng County are both in the capital, and we can't allow them to cause chaos. I'm worried that the local government will also
We cannot resist them, so we must send troops quickly."
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will immediately mobilize five thousand troops. They will arrive at Xucheng tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. The situation will be under control within ten days." Yang Jun said solemnly.
"Okay, okay. I'm relieved then." Guo Chong said happily. Lu Zhongtian said from the side: "Your Majesty, it is not difficult to control the situation, but the cause of this matter is alarming. Under our noses
, why did this Qingjiao, who was against the imperial court, suddenly appear? This matter is worth pondering. The old minister suggested that an order be issued immediately to ban the Qingjiao and classify it as a cult. After the situation is calmed down, the root cause of this matter must be strictly investigated. There is a big problem here.
There are hidden dangers and we must not take it lightly. Otherwise, if there is a Green Sect today, a Green Sect tomorrow, and a Red Sect pop up the next day, wouldn’t the world be in trouble? This time is different from other mob riots. This Green Sect is obviously a
Those who are organized and have intentions are definitely not ordinary mobs."
Guo Chong nodded and said: "What Lu Aiqing said is very true. I also feel that this matter is important and it is no accident. The Qingjiao believers gathered thousands of people and openly surrounded and killed the officers and soldiers. This is to create rebellion against our great Zhou Dynasty. This matter must be done
We must strictly investigate the root cause and cannot tolerate it. I want to investigate this matter personally and I want to find out what the reason is."
Lu Zhongtian stroked his beard and nodded with satisfaction. Today's goal has been achieved. Since the emperor has stated that he wants to investigate personally, it means that this matter has aroused his anger.
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At midnight, Lin Jue, who was sleeping soundly, was awakened by the call of a maid outside. In the darkness, the boy who was also awakened began to cry. The little princess hurriedly picked him up and coaxed him, unbuttoned his clothes and put her breasts to the child.
When the child got the food in his mouth, he stopped crying and started sucking.
Lin Jue frowned and said, "Who is shouting outside? It's so late at night, and it's getting more and more unruly."
Guo Caiwei said sleepily: "It seems to be Chunni who is on night watch. I didn't hear clearly either."
While he was talking, the maid outside shouted again at the top of her throat.
"Young Master, Young Master, wake up quickly. There is a message from the front that someone is coming to the palace. The Emperor is announcing your entry into the palace."
Lin Jue and his wife listened very clearly this time, and most of them fell asleep. The little princess asked in shock: "The emperor wants to see you? What happened?"
Lin Jue shook his head and said, "I don't know. There hasn't been much going on recently. Why are you announcing my entry into the palace in the middle of the night? Is it because of Green Dance?"
The little princess became nervous when she heard this and said, "Oh, is it really possible? What should I do?"
Lin Jue thought for a while and said: "I'm just guessing, it may not be the case. Don't think too much. It's a blessing, not a curse. It's a curse that can't be avoided. I'll know it when I see it."
The little princess had no choice but to nod her head and told Lin Jue to be careful and to inform the family promptly if something happened. Lin Jue agreed while getting dressed and getting up. When he got outside, he simply washed up and asked the maid to tidy up quickly.
Hair Bun quickly walked to the front hall holding a lantern.
In the front hall, Qian Delu was pacing back and forth anxiously. When he saw Lin Jue coming, he hurriedly shouted: "Oh, Mr. Lin, you are really dragging your feet. The emperor is waiting to see you, but I am so anxious. Come on, hurry up."
"
Lin Jue followed him out and said with a smile: "Eunuch Qian, what happened? The emperor wants to see me in the middle of the night? It's not my turn to see you if something happens. I'm very nervous.
, you always give me a sneak peek, so I can be prepared."
Qian Delu said: "Master Lin, please don't embarrass our family. We are just running errands and spreading news. How dare you reveal things? You will be punished. You will know the specific matter as soon as you meet the emperor, but don't ask.
I."
Lin Jue hit a soft nail, rolled his eyes and had no choice but to shut up. After all, he and Qian Delu had no friendship. At that moment, everyone went out and mounted their horses. Several guards protected Lin Jue and Qian Delu, and the group rode through the open space.
On the streets, in less than a stick of incense, we arrived in front of Daqing Gate.
After getting off the horse, Qian Delu led Lin Jue and walked quickly inside, passing through the avenue of flowers and trees and the cloister between the tall palaces, and arrived at the east side hall of Zichen Hall where the imperial study room is located. Qian Delu led Lin Jue
Walking through the corridor in the palace, when he arrived in front of the imperial study room, he suddenly stopped.
"Master Lin, the emperor is not in a good mood. Please be careful for a while. I heard that there was a rebellion in the north of the capital, and hundreds of forbidden troops were killed. Lord Chao Zhong has already been here tonight, all because of this matter. Specific details
We don't know much about it, but you just have to be careful." Qian Delu said quickly in a low voice.
Lin Jue was still in shock, but Qian Delu had already gone in to report. Lin Jue's mind was running rapidly, and he quickly clarified the clues from Qian Delu's confused words. Someone was causing trouble in the north of the capital and killed hundreds of forbidden soldiers.
.In addition, he was summoned for questioning. When these two conditions are combined, it is probably related to the Qingjiao. But Lin Jue is not sure. Hundreds of forbidden troops were killed, so what happened? Could the Qingjiao have started an uprising?
Is it? It can’t be that serious.
"Master Lin, please go in and see the emperor. The emperor is waiting for you inside." Qian Delu reappeared at the door and nodded to Lin Jue.
"Thank you so much, father-in-law." Lin Jue cupped his hands and walked into the study. After bypassing the huge flower and bird screen, the light in front of his eyes brightened. At a glance, he saw Guo Chong sitting behind the desk talking to someone in front of him. And that person Lin Jue also
I know it is Zhu Zhirong, the powerful official of Kaifeng Prefecture.
"Lin Jue, a humble minister, comes to greet the emperor." Lin Jue quickly stepped forward and saluted.
Guo Chong looked at Lin Jue in a blink of an eye, nodded and waved his hands: "No need to be polite, you are here, I have been waiting for you for a long time."
Lin Jue hurriedly said: "The humble minister deserves to die, he has already come all the way."
Guo Chong said: "Well, asking you to come into the palace in the middle of the night is a bit unkind. Originally, there was no need to ask you to come to see me, but Zhu Zhirong said that you are responsible for some things, and asking you in person will make it clearer, so I
Then someone called you."
Lin Jue was even more certain that the matter must be related to the incident in Changheng County. He bowed once more and then turned to salute Zhu Zhirong.
"Master Zhu, you are polite when you lower your rank."
"Master Lin, you are polite." Zhu Zhirong smiled lightly and returned the courtesy.
"Lin Jue, do you know why I called you here?" Guo Chong asked in a deep voice.
"I don't know. Please let the emperor speak clearly." Lin Jue said.
"Zhu Zhirong, tell him what happened." Guo Chong waved his hand.
Zhu Zhirong said hurriedly: "I obey the order." He turned to Lin Jue and said: "Sir Lin, the thing is like this. Today, the Qingjiao followers of Xucheng attacked a troop of Dianqian Division troops at Songgang in the south of Xucheng.
More than a hundred Forbidden Army soldiers were all killed by this gang of rebels. When the news came back, the emperor and all the adults in the court were extremely angry. Now Privy Yang has ordered the mobilization of troops to encircle and suppress the Qingjiao rebels. The emperor wants to know who the Qingjiao rebels are.
Who are these people? How could they be so bold? The cause of this matter was the case of a couple killing their daughter. You were responsible for this case, so I think the emperor suggested that you come to report this matter. You will
Everything you know must be reported to the Emperor without any reservation, without any concealment, do you understand?"
