At the beginning of the civil castle, the Ming God of War was a little panicked

Chapter 217 Jinan Guard

On the Qufu side, the Kong family already sensed that something was wrong.

Since Jin Yiwei sent the driving note and after Yan Shenggong entered Beijing, no news has come out.

Now the magistrate is lost again, which is simply unbelievable.

In the mansion of Duke Yansheng, all the clans of the Kong family gathered together, with the young master Kong Chengqing sitting in the center, the atmosphere was very dignified.

Kong Chengqing saw that everyone had arrived, so he said, "It is important to summon all of you today, Yan Ziru, let's talk about it!"

Yan Ziru, the magistrate of Qufu County, first agreed, and then said: "Kongzhi County went to Jining Prefecture three days ago and has not returned yet. However, Jining Prefecture said that Kongzhi County left and returned to Qufu on the same day. , How to deal with it, please let the government show you."

Kong Chengqing said: "Everyone talk about it, what do you think of this matter?"

In the crowd, someone stood up and said: "I guess he is still in Jining Mansion, how about waiting a few more days?"

"Jining Mansion is more prosperous than Qufu after all, maybe you can enjoy it in which fireworks and willow alley!"

"It's true. Brother Taiping has a flirtatious nature. If you send someone to visit some famous local brothels, you might find them."

Kong Chengqing's expression darkened when he heard that everyone's discussion gradually became indecent.

"enough!"

It was only then that everyone realized... It seemed that the topic had strayed a bit, so they all shut up.

"Through what happened these days, don't you feel that someone is clearly going to deal with the Kong family!"

Although everyone didn't speak, they all looked disapproving, because in the Ming Dynasty, who would dare to deal with the Kong family?

Even Zhu Yuanzhang, the Taizu emperor, was very respectful to the Kong family, even to the point of taking the lead.

This world is the Zhu family's world, but it is also ruled by the emperor and the scholar-officials. If you leave the thousands of scholars, you will still rule the world, what a fart!

Therefore, as the head of the world's scholars and descendants of saints, the Kong family never worried that someone would deal with them.

Even in the Song Dynasty, when the three forces of the Song Dynasty, the Kingdom of Jin, and Mongolia coexisted, none of them dared to attack the Kong family.

This has been the case for thousands of years. It is no exaggeration to say that no one who dares to oppose the Kong family has yet been born!

Kong Chengqing knew this truth the most, but the strange things that happened recently made him suspicious.

Who is it that has the courage to oppose the Kong family?
In Daming, the only person with this strength... is the one from the Forbidden City...

The patriarchs of the various clans of the Kong family were discussing in low voices, but the gloom on Kong Chengqing's face became more and more severe, and he felt more and more that something was wrong. It is very likely that the emperor is planning to use a knife on the Kong family!
Because the cause of the matter is that the New Deal of the whole country is about to be implemented.

It is said that one of the most important elements of the New Deal is the reform of the imperial examinations.

It is said that it is going to abandon the traditional Four Books and Five Classics, and change it to natural science, what kind of mess...

If this is the case, how can the Confucian family dominate, and how can the Confucian family be supreme?

Therefore, Yanshenggong Mansion sent people to Yu County to promote enlightenment, and at the same time, it also sent a message to scholars in the world. As long as the Kong family is still there, the imperial examination will be there, and the interests of all scholars will be there!
However, thinking about it now, it seems that it is not that simple.

After Kong Zhiping went to Yu County, he was directly taken away by Jin Yiwei.

Next, Duke Yan Sheng went to the capital in person, but he also disappeared like a stone, and there has been no news of it until now.

Now even the county magistrate is lost...

Kong Chengqing suddenly raised his head and asked, "Why did Taiping go to Jining Mansion? What happened?"

Yan Ziru, the magistrate of the county, thought for a while, and then said: "The humble position is not very clear, but before Kongzhi County went to Jining Prefecture, some strange things did happen..."

"What's weird?"

"This……"

Yan Ziru looked at the Kong family present and swallowed.

Kong Chengqing said impatiently: "Speak up if you have something to say!"

Yan Ziru had no choice but to say: "A few days ago, four...no, five people, all local people, came to the county government to complain."

"Complain? Who are you suing?"

"Sue... Duke Yansheng's mansion!"

As soon as Yan Ziru's words fell, someone came up against the case: "How unreasonable is this? Who is so bold to sue Yanshenggong's mansion?"

"Sit down first!"

Kong Chengqing glared at the man, and then said, "Go on, what's going on?"

Yan Ziru had no choice but to tell what happened that day back and forth.

After everyone listened, they were filled with righteous indignation, and a few mud legs went to the county government to sue Yansheng Gong's mansion. Do they think they have a long life?
Didn't it just occupy a few acres of your family's land?
Didn't you just rob your wife?
Didn't you just kill your father...

How dare you complain about such a trivial matter?

However, Kong Chengqing smelled a hint of conspiracy.

It is true that they are just a few muddy legs, let alone complaining on weekdays, in front of Yansheng Gong's mansion, they don't even dare to look up, why do they suddenly have the courage to go to the county government to file a complaint?

This matter is very unreasonable. If you connect the recent events one by one, you will find that there seems to be an answer.

The cause of the incident was that the emperor wanted to implement a new policy, and Yan Shenggong wanted to stand up for the scholars in the world, which was equivalent to offending the emperor.

Jin Yiwei is the emperor's eagle dog, and everything they do is the emperor's will.

That is to say, these mud legs who complained must have been instigated by some people. Of course, the people behind the scenes know that it is impossible to bring down the Kong family with only a few mud legs and a few pieces of pleading papers, but it is enough to bring down the county magistrate. Kong Chengping!

As a parent in a county, the people complained about their grievances, but they ignored them. Whether it was covering up or dereliction of duty, it was enough to drag him into trouble.

"That's right, Jining Mansion summoned Taiping to go there, it must be for this matter, and Taiping's disappearance is also related to this matter!"

Yan Ziru was puzzled and asked, "Why did the young man say that?"

Kong Chengqing's face was dark, and he said: "Those mud-legged people are definitely not simple. Someone behind them instigated them, and Qufu County refused to try them. They must have sued Jining Mansion."

Yan Ziru said again: "It stands to reason that the prefect of Jining would not be able to oppose Yan Shenggong's government..."

"Humph!"

Kong Chengqing sneered and said: "If my master's prediction is correct, the next one to suffer will be the prefect of Jining!"

Everyone present was stunned, not understanding what it meant.

Kong Chengqing shook his head and said: "The matter is far more serious than we imagined. It should be that the emperor is planning to attack the Kong family. Now that things have happened, the Kong family has no choice. If they sit still, they will die. We must fight back!"

Yan Ziru felt the cold sweat running down his back, and thought, isn't this guy trying to rebel?
Your Kong family is honorable, and if you hang out with you, you can gain a little bit of glory, but if you want to rebel, are you trying to kill us?

Kong Chengqing continued: "Immediately send a letter to the commander of the Jinan Guards, saying that the Kong family is in trouble, and let him find a way to help! In addition, I will write a letter to the world in the name of Yan Shenggong, calling on scholars all over the world to oppose the New Deal." , don’t be idle, after you go back, mobilize all the connections you can use to create momentum for opposing the New Deal, I don’t believe that if everyone in the world opposes, this New Deal can be pushed through?”

As expected of being the successor of Duke Yan Sheng, Kong Chengqing's thinking is very clear. The crux of all problems lies in the New Deal.

If the emperor successfully implements the New Deal, the Kong family will bear the brunt of it. If at that time, they make some opposition actions, it is almost the same as treason, and the consequences can be imagined.

Therefore, it is necessary to take advantage of Yan Shenggong's status before the implementation of the New Deal to call on scholars from all over the world to let them make trouble and put pressure on the court.

As long as the New Deal fails, what the Confucian family does is what the people of the world want. Even if the emperor is reluctant, he must also consider the feelings of thousands of scholars. Then the Confucian family is still the supreme sage of Confucianism and respected by everyone in the world. Yan Shenggong.

After the discussion, the patriarchs of all ethnic groups went back to prepare. The Kong family was flourishing, with many children who were officials in various places, and their connections were almost all over the world.

Cai Jinkui, the commander of the Jinan Guard, is the son-in-law of Yansheng Gongfu. When he received the letter, he was very entangled.

According to what Kong Chengqing said, the Yanshenggong Mansion was indeed in trouble, but the Ming Dynasty had very strict management of the army, without the imperial court's order, the chiefs of the guards in various places had no right to act without authorization, otherwise, they would be punished as treason.

In this case, even if he wanted to help, he was powerless.

"Father, what's your trouble?"

Cai Jinkui looked up and saw that it was his son Cai Kun, and said: "The letter from Yansheng Gong's mansion said that he was in trouble."

"Is it related to the New Deal?"

Cai Jinkui asked in surprise, "How do you know?"

Cai Kun handed over a piece of paper and said, "Father, please take a look at this."

After Cai Jinkui took it, he took a few glances, and found that it was a public letter to the world, signed by Yan Shenggong.

"Where did this... come from?"

"Many people have received it. The head of our academy is a direct disciple of Lord Yansheng, so he naturally received it too."

Cai Jinkui said with lingering fear, "Yanshenggong's mansion is going against the emperor?"

"No!"

Cai Kun shook his head and said, "This is not against the emperor, but to call on scholars all over the world to oppose the New Deal."

"Is there any difference?"

"If the Confucian family stands up to oppose the new policy, then it is against the emperor, but if everyone in the world opposes it, then the Confucian family is following the general trend and following the trend!"

Cai Jinkui thought about it for a while, and it seemed to be the reason. He never thought that his son could read it so thoroughly. This book was not in vain.

"Tell me again, what should you do as a father?"

"My mother is from Yansheng Gong's mansion. At such a critical moment, my father will naturally help."

"However, there is no transfer order, and one soldier cannot be moved for the sake of the father. How can we help?"

"It's easy!"

Cai Kun smiled slightly and said, "If bandits appear in Qufu, can the Jinan Guard send troops to fight them?"

"Yup!"

Cai Jinkui smiled, it must be that scholars have many ideas, why didn't he think of it?

Deploying troops without reason is a capital offense, but if you go to fight against the bandits, you will not only be innocent, but also a great achievement!
"It's not too late, you can help write a memorial for your father now!"

Jinanwei's memorials were first sent to Pei Lun, the governor of Shandong. He was sent to Shandong as the chief political envoy, so that he could govern one side with peace of mind and stay away from the disputes of the capital.

When Pei Lun learned that there were bandits, he didn't think much about it, so he wrote back a letter to Cai Jinkui, ordering him to go to fight the bandits immediately.

The Jinan Guard has a full staff of 600 people. However, there are a lot of vacancies, and the actual number is about [-]. Cai Jinkui left some old, weak, sick and disabled to guard the camp, and personally brought [-] main forces to rush there day and night. Qufu.

At the same time, an army departed from Nanjing, and its destination was also Qufu.

There are roughly 500 people in this team, all cavalry, carrying new orthodox [-]-style rifles on their backs, with ammunition bags hanging around their waists, and everyone is full of energy.

On the outskirts of Jining Prefecture, Zhu Ji came to greet him in person.

"Humble Jinyiwei Zhu Ji, I have seen Duke Rui!"

Li Zhen got off her horse and said straight to the point: "What's the matter, are you late?"

Zhu Ji replied: "Back to Duke Rui, the troops of Jinan Wei are still on their way, and they are expected to arrive in Qufu in three days."

Li Zhen nodded and said: "The order I received is to cooperate with your actions, so you just say how to fight, intercept and kill halfway, or what?"

"Duke Rui has worked hard all the way, so let's take a break first, and it won't be too late to make plans when Jinan Guard arrives."

Li Zhen thought for a while, then asked again: "Why don't you take over the Confucian mansion first?"

"This... no hurry, no hurry!"

"Let me tell you, we are very busy. All the guards in the south of the Yangtze River have to go to military training. I managed to find 500 people for you. We must make a quick decision, and we can't delay it!"

"What Rui Guogong said is true, but I see it as a humble thing, so... let's make a plan..."

Zhu Ji was secretly worried, why did this guy shout for beating and killing? He hasn't rebelled yet, so what's the point of killing him now?

It is necessary to confirm their crimes and then act, so that the name can be justified.

Li Zhen seemed a little impatient, and asked urgently: "Okay, tell me about your plan, when shall we act?"

Zhu Ji: ...

"You are talking!"

"This one……"

Zhu Ji looked at the sky and said: "It's not early, I have prepared food and wine to clean up the dust for Duke Rui!"

"Don't be in a hurry to eat, you talk about your plan first."

"Alright then, Duke Rui please move."

Zhu Ji had no choice but to take Li Zhen to the house, opened the map, and said: "According to the humble information, there are about 2000 people in Jinan Guard. They claim to the outside world that they want to wipe out the rogues in Qufu. If they intercept them halfway, they insist that it is peace." Kou, we will be very passive."

"What do you mean?"

"When the Jinan Guard arrives in Qufu, according to the law of the Ming Dynasty, if there are no bandits to suppress, they must return to the station within the specified time, otherwise, they can be punished as treason."

"That is to say, we still have to wait?"

"Yes, wait!"

Li Zhen sighed, and said, "Then tell me earlier, I'll be here a few days later."

Zhu Ji laughed along and said, "If there is no Duke Rui in charge, and there are only a hundred Jin Yiwei around me, if the other party suddenly attacks, I'm afraid...they will be outnumbered..."

(End of this chapter)