Daming: I can’t kill such a greedy prince-in-law?

Chapter 621 The merit is back, Jinyiwei is dispatched (Please subscribe!!)
Although the expeditionary army won a great victory this time!
But not all soldiers were happy.

Inside the military camp.

"Brother Wang, this great general is too partial! When we were fighting the Northern Yuan people on the grassland, our battalion was the first to rush in and killed the most enemies! We even rushed into the Northern Yuan army's camp first!"

"Logically speaking, our captain is already qualified enough to be promoted to captain, and Brother Wang, you can also be promoted from a hundred to a captain! The brothers in our camp will also receive a lot of rewards!"

"But it turned out!"

"In the merit book submitted this time, all the people who made great contributions are the general's close associates. They are either his adopted sons or his confidants. Those of us who are not his direct descendants can only get a small merit at most!"

"Damn it, so many brothers died, we were the ones who paid the price, but when it came time to share the benefits, it was others who got it. I can't understand it!"

Listening to the words of the soldiers and sergeants around him, Wang Qiang was also quite sad.

Wang Qiang is a captain of a hundred households and has been in the army for more than ten years. He was promoted to captain of a hundred households due to his numerous military merits. According to his military merits, he could have been promoted to captain of a thousand households long ago. However, he has no background, no money, and he doesn't know how to flatter others, so he has not been promoted over the years.

He thought this was his greatest opportunity, and he immediately made many contributions. He led more than a hundred brothers to defeat the enemy repeatedly. He himself beheaded dozens of people, one of whom was a captain of the Northern Yuan army. It can be said that such results are second to none among the centurions.

He was waiting for promotion with great joy, but when the list of merits reported to the court came out, he was dumbfounded. It turned out that all his merits fell on the heads of others, while he only got a small merit. According to military regulations, a centurion must have at least three major merits to be promoted to a thousand-man. This meant that he still could not be promoted to a thousand-man!

It's not just Wang Qiang. The contributions of many soldiers have been underestimated or transferred to others. These soldiers are undoubtedly not Lan Yu's direct subordinates. Those who have been given more credit and have taken away the credit of others are undoubtedly Lan Yu's direct subordinates!

Wang Qiang is no longer surprised by such situations!
"Brothers, I know you are all very upset, but this is not the first time. We can't compare with the general's direct descendants. Didn't they steal our credit that time?"

"What can we do? Didn't some brothers want to expose it before? What was the result? These brothers were either mysterious news or arrested on various charges. We are all family members. It's good enough to be alive, receive a monthly salary, and support our family!"

"If you don't want to join the army, you can take off your uniform and go back home when your military service is over. I heard that the prince consort has done a good job in governing the Ming Dynasty, and many matchmakers in my hometown have made money. In a few years, I plan to retire and go back home to do some small business and cultivate my little land. I will be satisfied!"

"Don't be impulsive!"

After hearing Wang Qiang's words, everyone at the scene fell silent.

Yes!

They all have families and no background, so how can they fight against the general? There is no need for the general to take action at all. All he needs is one of the general's adopted sons to take action, and these guys will lose their heads, and they will also be charged with crimes, and their families will suffer too!
Or maybe they were dealt with secretly and no one knows how they died.

"Everyone, I think what Brother Wang said is absolutely right. We have no way to fight against those people. We can only accept our fate!"

"We are soldiers and we only get paid. Fortunately, the court treats us ordinary soldiers very well. Since the reform, the salary is directly issued by the Ministry of Revenue, and we have never lost a bit of money. Moreover, it is very convenient to send money home now. We can open an account in the silver cabinet, deposit money in it, and then we can directly withdraw it from the other side!"

"Yes, we are here to make money. As long as we make enough money, it doesn't matter whether we can get a promotion or not!"

Just when Wang Qiang and others were reluctant to accept this reality, someone suddenly shouted outside.

"The court has sent people to distribute rewards!"

"Everyone, gather at the training grounds!"

Hearing this, Wang Qiang and others' faces turned ugly again.

"It's so unlucky. They took away our credit and now want us to support them! It's so disgusting!"

"I really don't want to go!"

"Hurry up and get up. If we don't go, those people will have another excuse to target us."

"Hey - if it weren't for the salary and the safety of my family, I would have rebelled long ago!"

After some grumbling, Wang Qiang and others left reluctantly.

Finally, the military camp and parade ground were filled with soldiers.

At this time, the officials of the Ministry of War also took out the emperor's edict and read it out. The edict was quite long. The main content was that the emperor and the retired emperor were very satisfied with the performance of the army in this expedition, so they wanted to reward them according to their merits!

"Wang Qiang, a captain of the fifth team of the seventh battalion, has beheaded 32 people, killed one enemy lieutenant, and captured the flag twice, totaling five great achievements. He is promoted to a captain and rewarded with 5,000 taels of silver!!"

kindness! ?

When Wang Qiang heard this, he was completely stunned.

what happened?

It is true that this is his military achievement, but weren't all of these taken away by the higher-ups? He was left with the record of beheading three people!

While Wang Qiang was still confused, a captain standing next to him whispered, "Congratulations, Captain Wang! You finally got what you wanted!"

"My Lord? What is going on?"

"Great news, Wang Qiang. I just got the news that the Prince Consort argued for ordinary soldiers like me in the court. Not only did he increase our rewards, but he also convicted General Lan Yu!"

"What! Is this true!?"

"Of course it's true, otherwise how did you get all these credits? I also heard that the Emperor has sent the Royal Guards to the Duke of Liang's mansion to arrest people. None of the general's adopted sons can escape, they are all guilty of the death penalty!"

"That's great! The prince consort is so amazing. He has given a clear sky to us ordinary soldiers!" Wang Qiang was very excited!
"That's right. From now on, when our day comes, no one will dare to take away the credit that belongs to you. With your ability, you might even be able to become a general in the future!"

"I'm afraid that Master Qianhu will also be promoted!"

"Hehe, thanks to you, I got the rank of lieutenant."

"Joy and rejoice together!"

What happened to Wang Qiang is not an isolated case, but is happening everywhere in the Ming army!

at the same time.

A large number of Jinyiwei led by Ji Gang are rushing to the Duke of Liang's Mansion.

"Sir, are we really going to arrest Lan Yu this time? He is the Duke of Liang and a core figure of the Huaixi Party. If we take action, I'm afraid we will become enemies with the Huaixi Party!"

A thousand-man subordinate beside Ji Gang said worriedly.

Ji Gang rolled his eyes at this Qianhu Ming subordinate, "Stupid!"

"I know that you are usually close to the Huaixi Party and have received a lot of benefits from them."

Hearing this, the captain knelt down immediately in fear. "Sir, I am loyal to you. I got close to the Huaixi Party to get information. I have never betrayed you!"

"Humph!"

"Of course I know that you didn't betray the Jinyiwei. Otherwise, do you think you can still kneel in front of me and talk to me?" Ji Gang said in a deep voice.

"Sir, I understand!" The captain fell to the ground, trembling all over.

"Okay, get up! I'm not going to punish you, but I want to tell you a truth!" Ji Gang said in a deep voice: "Remember, we, the Jinyiwei, are only the emperor's emeritus. We have to do whatever the emperor tells us to do, and we have to complete it to the letter!"

"As for other people, we must not be affected, understand?"

"Yes, sir, I know what to do!" The captain nodded. "Yes!" Ji Gang continued, "You often go to the Duke of Liang's mansion, so you must be very familiar with it. In this case, you will lead the team to the Duke of Liang's mansion to arrest people today!"

"what!"

Upon hearing Ji Gang's words, the captain was stunned.

"kindness!?"

Ji Gang frowned and said in a deep voice: "Have you forgotten what I just said? Or... Have you really been bribed by the Huaixi Party?!"

"Don't misunderstand me, sir! I haven't forgotten what you just said, and I haven't been bribed by the Huaixi Party!"

The thousand-householder subordinate said hurriedly.

"Since you haven't been bribed, why are you hesitating? If you dare to disobey my orders, I will arrest you today as an accomplice of Lan Yu's adopted son!" Ji Gang said in a deep voice.

"Please rest assured, sir. I will try my best to complete this task! Thank you for your trust!" The thousand-householder's subordinate nodded heavily.

At this moment, this thousand-householder subordinate was also very clear that if he did not make a break with the Huaixi Party today, he would definitely not survive. The way he wanted to show his determination was to capture Lan Yu's adopted sons, and not let any of them go!

A dead Taoist friend is not a poor Taoist!
In this case, I, the Duke of Liang, can only say sorry.

"This is the capable man of my Jinyiwei! Go, and don't let me down this time!" Ji Gang nodded with satisfaction.

"Yes, my lord."

The thousand-householder subordinate stood up, bowed respectfully to Ji Gang, and then led his men to run quickly towards the Duke of Liang's Mansion.

After people leave.

Another thousand-householder subordinate walked up to Ji Gang and said, "Sir, Chen Jiu has received a lot of money from the Huaixi Party over the years, and has secretly informed the Huaixi Party several times, causing you to be scolded by the emperor many times. This time, we finally caught Chen Jiu, are you just going to let him go?"

"Let go?" Ji Gang's eyes were gloomy. "Zhao Kun, have you ever seen a Jinyiwei traitor have a good ending?"

"I originally wanted to get rid of Chen Jiu today, but His Majesty has asked us, the Imperial Guards, to arrest Lan Yu's adopted son. How can I personally do something that would offend others?"

"Just treat it as waste and make use of it."

Hearing Ji Gang's words, his subordinate Zhao Kun's eyes lit up and he immediately saluted, "Your Excellency is wise!"

"But what if Zhao Jiu takes the risk and lets Lan Yu's adopted son go?"

"Does he dare? But what you said may not be impossible. You take your men and follow behind. If Zhao Jiu makes any unusual movements, capture them all immediately!" Ji Gang said.

"Yes!"

After receiving the order, Zhao Kun immediately left with a group of Jinyiwei.

at the same time.

At the residence of Duke Liang.

Lan Yu is holding a so-called family dinner with a group of his adopted sons!

A group of people were drinking happily, toasting each other.

"I offer a toast to my foster father! This time, he made great contributions to the defeat of the Northern Yuan Dynasty. The Emperor and His Majesty will surely reward him handsomely! Our Huaixi Party will surely rise again!"

A young man stood up and raised his glass.

"it is good!"

"Ha ha!"

Lan Yu was in a very good mood at the moment. "Father is very pleased. You also have a share of my credit. Don't worry, my children. I remember all your contributions and have written them down in the merit book and presented them to His Majesty!"

"After His Majesty's approval, you will also receive a large amount of rewards, and promotion and wealth are inevitable!"

"Come on, let's have a drink together, father and son."

"Dry!"

As Lan Yu raised his glass, everyone else at the scene also raised their glasses.

"Haha, keep playing music and dancing!"

Lan Yu finished his glass, sat down contentedly, and waved.

At this moment, Lan Yu was completely immersed in the joy of victory. As long as the emperor's commendation edict arrived, he would be able to stand at the pinnacle of the court immediately. At that time, he would be truly second to none.

Not to mention Li Shanchang, even Ouyang Lun is no match for him!
Just as Lan Yu was leisurely listening to the music and watching the dancers dancing in front of him.

boom!
The door to the banquet hall was pushed open.

Then two rows of Jinyiwei rushed in quickly.

Directly interrupt the banquet.

All the singing and dancing stopped. Seeing that it was the Jinyiwei, even Lan Yu's adopted son couldn't help but become nervous.

Lan Yu frowned at first, but when he saw the person coming, his frown immediately relaxed and he said with a smile: "It turned out to be Brother Zhao Jiu. I was shocked. If it was another Jinyiwei, I would be worried that something had happened. But Brother Zhao Jiu must have come to congratulate this great general!"

"Come on! Let the brothers of Jinyiwei sit down and enjoy it!"

"Come here, if you don't have any good eyesight, quickly move the table and serve the wine and food to this general. Today, this general wants to have a good drink with brother Zhao Jiu!"

Looking at Lan Yu's appearance, Zhao Jiu frowned and said in a deep voice: "Duke Liang, please respect yourself. I came to the Duke's Mansion today for business!"

"Business?!"

Hearing this, Lan Yu frowned again and looked at Zhao Jiu gloomily.

Lan Yu's adopted son also recognized Zhao Jiu and spoke immediately.

"Zhao Jiu, what do you want to do? Today is my godfather's day. If you deliberately mess up, you'll lose your life!"

"Zhao Jiu, don't think you are so great just because you are a captain of the Imperial Guard. I have many captains under me. You are not even worthy of carrying my shoes!"

"My adoptive father thinks highly of you, so he treats you as his own. Don't be ungrateful!"

After hearing these words from Lan Yu's adopted son, Zhao Jiu's original sense of guilt disappeared without a trace.

These adopted sons are so arrogant, no wonder they want to die!
"Duke Liang, I am following the orders of His Majesty."

(End of this chapter)