"Oh, what's the matter?" Ma Shiying immediately asked with a serious expression upon hearing this.
He knew that if Huang Degong said important things, it would definitely not be simple.
However, after Ma Shiying asked, Huang Degong did not answer immediately. Instead, he waved to the lobby and said: "Come in!"
Upon hearing this, Ma Shiying looked towards the door of the lobby.
I saw a man dressed as a scholar, with a cautious expression, entering quietly. Then when he saw Ma Shiying on the throne, he quickly knelt down and saluted: "The sinner Xu Yixian has met the governor!"
Huang Degong, who was standing by, saw him and introduced him to Ma Shiying: "He is the strategist of Zhang Xianzhong, the traitor. He gathered the defeated soldiers and demoted the generals with the heads of Zhang Xianzhong and Zhang Kewang."
After finishing speaking, he turned to look at Xu Yixian and said with a serious expression: "You should also report what you told me to the Governor!"
"Yes, yes, yes!" After hearing this, Xu Yixian agreed repeatedly without daring to get up. He raised his head and reported to Ma Shiying: "The reason why Zhang Xianzhong made a desperate attempt to break out from Marshal Liu this time is because he obtained Marshal Liu in advance.
I also got the news from the surrounding areas, the government's official document on food delivery, and even knew..."
Having said this, he turned to look at Huang Degong, and then looked at Ma Shiying and continued to report: "...I also know that Marshal Huang is dissatisfied with the Governor, because of the Nanjing garrison matter, and I feel that Marshal Huang will not rescue Marshal Liu so quickly.
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Ma Shiying was shocked. It turned out that there was such an inside story behind Zhang Xianzhong's sudden and abnormal behavior!
He quickly understood the key, and quickly stared at Xu Yixian and asked: "Where did this news about Zhang Xianzhong come from?"
Just from his initial hearing, he understood that the person who could provide such information would definitely not be an ordinary person.
When Xu Yixian was about to continue his report, he suddenly heard footsteps coming from behind, so he did not continue because he did not know who was coming.
Ma Shiying could see clearly, heard the movement, took a look, and immediately said with a smile: "It turns out that the factory owner and the commander have arrived. Please sit down, please sit down!"
As he spoke, he quickly added: "There happens to be something here, and you may need your help. Can we listen together?"
After Wang Dehua and Li Ruolian heard this, they looked at each other and then at the back of Xu Yixian who was kneeling there. Then, without saying anything, they went to sit on the left and right sides respectively.
While the two of them were sitting down, Ma Shiying took the initiative to tell them about Xu Yixian's identity and what he had just said.
After both Wang Dehua and Li Ruolian understood it, he told Xu Yixian: "Go on!"
When Xu Yixian heard Ma Shiying's words just now, he knew that the two new people were probably the famous admiral of Dongchang and the commander of Jinyiwei, because these two were in Jiangnan.
Considering the identities of these two people, whatever he said, as long as it was important, would definitely be heard by Heaven.
Thinking like this, Xu Yixian became even more cautious and quickly continued to report: "Zhang Nengqi discovered this news in the first place..."
This was a matter involving Nanjing nobles, and it was no small matter. After hearing this, Ma Shiying couldn't believe his words, so he immediately sent an order to tell Liu Liangzuo.
Then, he asked Wang Dehua and Li Ruolian: "This matter is not trivial, but Zhang Nengqi is dead and the clues have been cut off. There is no way to find out who did it. I wonder what you two think about this matter?"
Wang Dehua glanced at Li Ruolian opposite him, with a look of normalcy on his face, and replied calmly: "Our family has long thought about what moves they will use? It is not surprising to think of such a move. Huang Houye's side
I believe many people will take it seriously. From their perspective, their plan will be successful nine times out of ten!"
After he finished speaking, he glanced at Li Ruolian.
After Li Ruolian received his signal, he also said to Ma Shiying: "We sent people to check it out. The reports of large-scale attacks by bandits and requests for reinforcements from various places are all exaggerations. Those places have not been affected by decent attacks at all.
Attack, the thief just shows his head, and he is about to die! It's just one place, it can be said that the local officials are corrupt and fear death! But it is like this everywhere, and there is this thing..."
At this point, he pointed at Xu Yixian who was kneeling there, and then continued: "That's strange!"
Ma Shiying couldn't help but frowned after hearing this.
Judging from these signs, there must be a conspiracy against him. However, without evidence, it would be very difficult to catch the specific person.
In his heart, he naturally knows what he is here to do and who's interests he has harmed, so the people who come to attack him will most likely be some of those people.
At this time, Liu Liangzuo hurried over and saw Huang Degong there. He felt a little unnatural and angry, as if he wanted to yell again.
But when he saw Wang Dehua and Li Ruolian were there, he didn't dare to act recklessly.
Even if he could cause a scene in front of Ma Shiying, he would never dare to do so in front of these two people, especially in front of Dongchang Admiral Wang Dehua.
This eggless man, who used to be the number one person in the palace, captured the chief assistant in the capital, the Minister of War and so on. He was not merciless at all. After running to Yangzhou, he ransacked the houses of the top ten salt merchants in one go.
Already.
Who do most people fear the most in the Chongzhen Dynasty? It is definitely the Admiral of Dongchang!
Ma Shiying saw him coming in, and without waiting for him to salute, he asked directly: "That Zhang Nengqi tried to steal your camp, have you checked the official documents to see if there are any problems?"
Hearing this, Liu Liangzuo was stunned for a moment, but he immediately took out a piece of paper from his arms, presented it with both hands and said: "My lord, I also want to report this matter. This is the official document used by the bandit at that time. Please sir."
Check it out!"
At that time, the camp was almost stolen. Even if the process was slower, if it was picked up by the following rogue cavalry, the situation of the battle might be changed.
For this reason, Liu Liangzuo was not stupid. He naturally found his subordinates and checked the situation. Knowing the importance of this official document, it could absolve him of some charges of lax imperial duties. So he specially brought this official document with him and was thinking about it.
Looking for an opportunity to talk about this.
Ma Shiying immediately checked the official document forwarded to him by his personal guards. After reading it, he sent it to his personal guards to show it to Wang Dehua and Li Ruolian.
At the same time, he said seriously to the two of them: "It is indeed not a forged official document."
Wang Dehua and Li Ruolian both checked carefully and then agreed with Ma Shiying's conclusion.
However, even so, it is still very troublesome.
These things that are already known can only prove that someone may be causing trouble behind the scenes. At most, the person responsible for the official documents should be arrested. But I believe that there are sufficient reasons for the missing official documents.
Thinking of this, Ma Shiying frowned and said with a headache: "The parties involved are already dead, so it is difficult to investigate this matter!"
After Wang Dehua heard this, he immediately said calmly: "If there is anything difficult to investigate, just arrest the person!"
"But who should be arrested?" Ma Shiying shook his head and said, "There is no evidence yet?"
After hearing this, Wang Dehua curled his lips slightly, as if he was sneering, and then said: "When will the evidence be needed when Dongchang arrests people?"
"..." When Ma Shiying heard this, the corners of his mouth twitched and he was speechless.
According to the rules of the Ming Dynasty, if the Jinyiwei arrests someone, they need to use a driving sticker, which is somewhat similar to the arrest warrant in later generations. The emperor issues it and gives a seal for use in the matter, so that the Jinyiwei can use the driving sticker to arrest the person. Otherwise, it is
illegal.
But when Jin Yiwei was arrogant, even if he didn't have a driving sticker, if they took someone away, there was nothing anyone could do!
However, no matter what, this procedure is abnormal.
However, Dongchang is not as particular about arresting people. Compared to Jinyiwei, Dongchang is closer to the imperial power and has no scruples in arresting people under orders.
But generally speaking, if the emperor is reasonable, he will ask the Jin Yiwei to arrest people; if the emperor is unreasonable, he will directly send Dongchang.
However, I have to say it again.
If the East Factory's arrest was not the emperor's order, but a court official was arrested privately, and the emperor found out about it without a sufficient reason, then the factory owner's position would be in bad shape.
At this time, Wang Dehua had already figured out Emperor Chongzhen's character after the great change, and knew who he was going to deal with and how he should act.
Even at this time, he already knew what the emperor had said to Wang Chengen when he wanted to establish the West Factory.
East Factory, the cases that Jin Yiwei cannot solve will be solved by West Factory. Also, East Factory, people who Jin Yiwei dare not kill will be killed by West Factory. East Factory, things that Jin Yiwei dare not take care of, West Factory will take care of. In a word, Dongchang, Jin Yiwei will take care of it.
The west factory that can be managed must be managed, and the east factory must be managed. The west factory that Jinyiwei cannot control must be managed even more. Catch first and then report. The imperial power has granted permission. This is the west factory.
After Wang Dehua heard this, he suddenly realized why he was fired from his position as the eunuch in charge of the ceremony.
In the past, he was too close to the civil servants. He thought that if you are good to me, everyone is good, and everyone will make a fortune together. This is because he was evil to the emperor, and that is why so many things happened.
Emperor Chongzhen after his drastic change in personality, and Emperor Chongzhen when he first ascended the throne, had a completely different understanding of factory guards!
Therefore, at this time, he dared to say this in front of Ma Shiying.
Nanjing nobles are nothing, as long as the emperor wants to deal with them, there is no need to provide evidence, and there is no need to worry about whether there is an iron bond or not, that's it!
However, Li Ruolian was more gentle and not as domineering as Wang Dehua. After Wang Dehua finished speaking, he said to Ma Shiying: "Let's put it all together and set a goal first. We can also do something to scare the snake and take care of the errands entrusted by His Majesty."
It’s done!”
Ma Shiying breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this. He felt that working with Wang Dehua made him feel a little frightened, or that the commander of the Jinyi Guards was more like a normal person. Perhaps this was the reason why the eunuchs were more aggressive because they had less things?
With this in mind, he quickly asked Li Ruolian for advice.