1627 Rise of the South China Sea

Chapter 580 Action Day ([-])
Although Haihan has taken over Danzhou for several months, there are still many local "diehards" like Huang Zixing who are not willing to cooperate with Haihan. If pirates get involved, everyone will be afraid to avoid it.

When the pirates attacked Danzhou, Danzhou City, which had a complete city defense, fell within half a day. This incident seemed strange to the local people, and the Haihan militia revealed the answer to the mystery after taking back Danzhou——Danzhou Many people at home and abroad colluded with the pirates, and when the pirates attacked, they sold Danzhou City together.

During that time, the Haihan militia arrested hundreds of "internal traitors" in Danzhou. Although they did not kill many people in the end, many people were indeed implicated in this incident, and their families were sent to Nanyang - it is said that they were sent to Nanyang. Going to work as a coolie in the new port opened by the Haihan people in Nanyang, although he could save his life, all his family property was confiscated.

After that period of time, the natives of Danzhou became very sensitive to the charge of "colluding with pirates to cause rebellion".But almost everyone who was involved in this crime was quickly cleared out of Danzhou.On this occasion today, Zhang Xin publicly accused Huang Zixing, the head of Zhongming Academy, of colluding with pirates. The onlookers couldn't care less about distinguishing the truth from the fake, and their first reaction was to keep a distance from Huang Zixing and put aside the relationship.And Huang Zixing was usually a maverick, and he didn't want to be with other academies that cooperated with Haihan. At this time, no one took the initiative to stand up and speak for him.

At this time, someone came over and whispered something in Wang Tom's ear.Wang Tom nodded and announced loudly: "Everyone, there is no fire downstairs, and all the gangsters who tried to make trouble have been subdued. In front of everyone, let's see what these gangsters are!"

The guests who were still anxious because of the fire downstairs now calmed down.Anyone with a little bit of wink could see at this time that the Haihan people did not make this scene at the right time today, but they had already prepared for it and used this occasion to deal with some people.Although they still don't know what's going on, most people present have the idea of ​​watching the fun in their hearts.

Tom Wang snapped his fingers and said, "Bring up the prisoner involved!"

Soon there was a sound at the stairway, and Haihan militia soldiers in gray uniforms dragged the heavily tied prisoners up one by one like a dead dog.Some of these people had their mouths gagged with rags, while others were already injured. When they were dragged upstairs, the blood under their bodies left long marks on the floor, and they couldn't help moaning in pain.

The last few people who were dragged up seemed to have lost their breath, and the militiamen who dragged them slammed heavily on the floor, but there was no response.Then the militiamen brought up a large plate of short knives and daggers, and then a pile of tarpaulins and matches from the large trays used to hold vegetables in restaurants.

"According to our investigation, Huang Zixing, the head of Zhongming Academy, has been planning to attack the local government agencies in Danzhou since last year, and assassinate the important officials in order to cooperate with the South China Sea pirates to attack Danzhou again." Wang Tom pointed to the lying on the floor The prisoner said, "Several of these people are from Zhongming Academy, right? Huang Zixing, don't tell everyone, you don't know them."

Huang Zixing naturally recognized the people from his own academy long ago, but how dare he admit it at this time, he can only keep denying it: "Although there are people from my academy, I don't know that they will do such lawless things. This fact has nothing to do with the old man!"

Tom Wang snorted coldly: "Do you think you can keep yourself by selling these students? You don't even think about it, how did we find out your details! Come up with the certificate!"

Zhang Qianzhi calmly appeared at the stairs, first bowed to the main table, then cupped his hands at the stunned Huang Zixing, and then introduced himself: "My next Zhang Qianzhi works in the Haihan Security Department. Specially in charge of investigating cases of collusion between folks and pirates in Qiongzhou. A month ago, I claimed to be a scholar from Leizhou, and I went to Zhongming Academy to enroll as a student. During this period, I found out that the suspect Huang Zixing and others intended to assassinate local officials Colluding with the pirate remnants made corresponding preparations. I and the other five people in the academy received Huang Zixing's dispatch, and today they are in charge of setting fire to the restaurant to create chaos and create opportunities for other assassins to assassinate Mr. Yan, Director Zhang and other important people. As for the future Everyone knows that by now."

The guests present were all in an uproar. Although they were not all willing to accept the status quo of Danzhou, they would never use such force to fight against the government.What's more, Huang Zixing didn't want to overthrow Haihan's local rule, but to collude with pirates to harm the local area, which seemed to be on the opposite side of the public interest.

"Huang Zixing, do you have anything else to defend yourself?" Tom Wang asked Huang Zixing with a mocking expression on his face.

Huang Zixing raised his finger to Zhang Qianzhi, but he couldn't say a complete sentence: "You...you..."

"If you want people not to know, you have to do nothing. Mr. Huang Shan, you think you are ignorant of these deeds, but you don't know that we have been monitoring you as early as last year, but we have not obtained any real evidence of your evil deeds. " Zhang Qianzhi said calmly: "Seeing that you are a scholar, you actually colluded with pirates to harm the village for your own gain. You have read all the principles written in this book into the stomach of a dog, right?"

Huang Zixing almost spurted out a mouthful of old blood. He really didn't expect that the traveling scholar who took the initiative to seek advice from the door was also a running dog of the Haihan people, and the purpose of his coming to Zhongming Academy was to set up a trap, otherwise how could he still be here? Here, he was talking nonsense, accusing Zhongming Academy of colluding with pirates, and he had just met Mr. Zhao from the court just this morning.

Zhang Qianzhi didn't say a word about the involvement of Ming officials. It was obvious that Haihan planned to frame him from the beginning, and if Huang Zixing wanted to confess that this was actually an operation organized by Ming officials, he might not be able to obey. ——After all, he has no way to prove that the so-called Ming officials were involved. Even if the Haihan people captured Zhao Ye, they probably would not admit the existence of this person.

Huang Zixing knew that he had fallen into a pit and the consequences would be quite serious, but right now there was no chance of saving his life. There was at least one person present who could pull him out of the pit.Huang Zixing looked at the main table with hope, the only person who could protect him was sitting there, as long as the other party was willing to make a move, he believed that at least he would have a chance to get out of this matter.

"Master Yan, what do you think about this matter?" Zhang Xin deliberately asked Yan Mingjun as if he felt Huang Zixing's eyes calling for help.

Yan Mingjun was also in a mess at this moment. Since Tom Wang announced that all the gangsters had been captured, his previous delusions were thrown away, and the rest of his mind was how to get himself out of this matter. not implicated.Zhang Xin had already greeted him before, and as long as he cooperated in his attitude, he would be able to complete his term in Danzhou safely.But how to cooperate with this attitude, he had no idea before.

It wasn't until Zhang Xin asked him a question that Yan Mingjun suddenly realized that the Haihan people had already set up a ladder for themselves. If they want to shirk their responsibilities, they can only use Huang Zixing as a stepping stone. up!
Yan Mingjun stood up slowly, cleared his throat with a dry cough twice, and then said: "Since I have been in office for a month, I have seen a peaceful scene in Danzhou. The contribution of everyone in Haihan should be the greatest. The official was also thinking of submitting a letter to the imperial court in the near future, asking for rewards for everyone's merits, but he did not expect that there would be an undercurrent surging in Danzhou. There are such thieves who are determined to make trouble, and even want to assassinate imperial officials on this occasion and disturb Danzhou. order……"

Yan Mingjun heard a "plop" when he said this, and looked sideways following the sound, but it was Huang Zixing who had fainted on the ground in despair.Immediately, two militiamen passed by, grabbed his legs, dragged him backwards to the stairs, and placed them with the captured prisoners.

Yan Mingjun let out a dry cough and continued: "For these lawless people, I think Haihan's handling methods are extremely appropriate. We should deal with these thieves strictly and quickly! Before I come to Danzhou to take up my post, He has already been ordered by the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, Mr. Wang, to act arbitrarily and cheaply. In my opinion, after the crime is verified, he should be executed as soon as possible to solve the banditry in Danzhou!"

Yan Mingjun didn't care about the legal system in order to get away with himself.According to the law of the Ming Dynasty, in principle, the death penalty should be approved by the Ministry of Punishment, participated by the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and approved by the Dali Temple. Finally, the three jurisprudence committees will report to the emperor for approval. Carry out the so-called autumn cut.Of course, there is room for local governments to act in a hurry, such as suppressing bandits, it is impossible to capture them all alive, and after the trial, they will be kept in prison until the court approves them before they are killed.Besides, when the Haihan militia "recovered" Qiongbei, they killed many people in the name of suppressing bandits, and this process did not go through any public trial.

Zhang Xin was obviously very satisfied with Yan Mingjun's answer, nodded his head and said: "Master Yan is the parent officer of Danzhou. Since you have already expressed your attitude, we will handle it accordingly. This case will be temporarily handed over to the Ministry of Security. Proceed to the trial, and after the end, post Anmin notices in various places in the city, and the criminals who should be executed will be executed together at that time. Master Yan, what do you think?"

Yan Mingjun responded: "Director Zhang is right. Since this case is being investigated by Haihan, they are familiar with the facts of the case. It should be tried by your investigators. I think there is nothing wrong with this, and even Good, very good!"

Yan Mingjun really rubbed his face off and put it in his pocket. Zhang Xin's statement is simply using the Danzhou government as a display, and arresting people is nothing more than taking away the work of trial and execution. Don't give the state government any face.However, Yan Mingjun did not dare to refute Zhang Xin's words, because it was difficult for him to ensure that another so-called witness would jump out the next moment and testify in person that he was actually an accomplice with Huang Zixing and others.Looking at Zhang Xin's smiling face, Yan Mingjun really couldn't muster up the courage to take this risk.

"Everyone, this case is not over yet." Tom Wang took up the conversation again and announced: "According to the situation of our investigation and handling of the case, the remnants of the pirates who harmed Qiongbei last time were not limited to the people captured today. Inside and outside Danzhou City, there are still many of their accomplices lurking, just waiting for them to mobilize in all directions after they succeed here, and take Danzhou again. But don’t panic, we have already made comprehensive arrangements for this, And their locations and identities have been ascertained. When everyone was enjoying the banquet just now, the Haihan militia has launched operations in many counties and counties in the entire Qiongbei area at the same time, and has fully arrested these pirate remnants and local spies. Everyone can rest assured that as long as there is a Haihan militia in Danzhou, it will definitely maintain local law and order and ensure that everyone can live a stable life!"

"Okay! General Wang's words are good!" As soon as Tom Wang finished speaking, someone who reacted quickly at the banquet responded immediately.

Those who were slow to react immediately realized that this was a good opportunity to flatter Hai Han's "benevolent deed".Of course, there were some people who saw that they had been taken the lead, and immediately found a new way to flatter Zhang Xin. General Wang was just an official who came to Danzhou temporarily to arrest pirates, but Director Zhang took care of it now. Flattery still needs to find the right person to have good results.

However, in the process, it seems that everyone ignored the two civil and military officials sent by the imperial court to Danzhou to sit in town, and no one even said a word of praise for them.Although Yan Mingjun felt that it was a bit embarrassing, but in fact he could understand what these people did - in front of the Haihan people, who would come to flatter them at this time?

Zhang Xin was greatly relieved by this matter, and immediately ordered people to take away the criminals, and then asked the kitchen to cook quickly, and set up the table to serve wine again, so as to scare the local VIPs who were frightened just now.Naturally, no one objected to this move. The people present wished that the banquet would last longer, so that they could have more opportunities to get close to big figures like Haihan. While taking an agent for some in-demand goods, I accidentally made a lot of money.Compared with the considerable amount of silver, a few soft words on this occasion are not a big deal.

As for Huang Zixing and others who were taken away, no one cared about their life or death.A loser is a loser, only to be swept into the dustbin of history.

(End of this chapter)