There is a space for passenger planes in the late Ming Dynasty

Yingtianfu Yamen, the square in front of the door.

A simple execution platform has been set up, and Xincheng Bo Zhao Zhilong and his son Zhao Chengfu have been kneeled and tied to it.

This was the day before the Zhenming Army withdrew from Nanjing. Lin Feng was preparing to publicly execute Zhao Zhilong and his son in order to frighten those in the world who dared to provoke the Zhenming Army.

The execution ceremony was presided over by Luo Kai, deputy commander of the Guards Division. Lin Feng took Deng Hao, Ma Ang, Huang Hongchang and others to participate. Tan Ze, Jiang Jiaming and others did not appear in public to prevent their identities from being exposed.

Zhan Shilong, the governor of Yingtian Prefecture, was also forced to participate, and as required provided all the crimes involving the Xincheng Prefecture in the past few years. These were all accusations made by ordinary people, and they did not dare to investigate, but they kept files.

Due to the strict military discipline after the Zhenming Army entered the city, they not only attacked the local ruffians, but also often helped the common people with some work, which instantly won the support of the Nanjing people.

Today I heard that the Zhenming Army was going to publicly interrogate Xincheng Bo Zhao Zhilong in the square in front of the government office. A large number of people came over and surrounded the government office square. Deng Hao, who was in charge of the security, felt his head was heavy.

After Luo Kai came to power, he first explained the reason why the Zhenming Army captured Nanjing City this time, and announced one by one the crimes committed by Uncle Xincheng and his son in the past few years of bullying the people and disregarding human life. Then he shouted to the people in the audience: "Such crimes are full of crimes. It is really a shame for the imperial court that a traitor should be killed!"

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

The people in the audience shouted in unison.

Luo Kai stretched out his hand to stop the people from shouting, and then said: "Finally, I repeat the words of Mr. Lin, the governor of the Zhenming Army. Anyone who offends our Zhenming Army will be killed no matter how far away! Anyone who harms the people will be executed without mercy! Execution!"

"Spare your life, Mr. Lin! As long as you spare my life, my Zhao family will definitely obey you!" Zhao Zhilong twisted his body crazily and shouted.

Zhao Chengfu was so frightened that he collapsed on the ground, his lower body was stained with water, and he had peed his pants.

Seeing that Lin Feng ignored the two men's pleas for mercy, the two executioners picked up the Zhao family and his son, raised their knives and killed the two men neatly.

"The sky has eyes!"

"Son, you know well that Lord Lin of the Zhenming Army helped you take revenge!"

"The Zhenming Army is really the master of Qingtian!"

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The people around him shouted, especially those from several families who had been severely persecuted by the Zhao government, and knelt down to thank him.

"According to the order of Zhenming's Governor Lin, in order to compensate for the disturbance caused to ordinary people in Nanjing by this siege, 200,000 taels of silver from the confiscated Zhao Zhilong's property are specially used to compensate everyone, 2 taels of silver per person, until all is spent." Luo Kai added. A major benefit was announced.

"Long live the Zhenming Army!" This was the first time that the people were being paid because of the impact of the siege. The people immediately became excited.

Luo Kai arranged for the Yingtianfu Yamen servants to immediately clean up the execution platform and drag away the bodies of Zhao Zhilong and his son. After washing the ground, ten tables were lined up in a row, ready to distribute money.

Thousands of guards from the Zhenming Army came forward to maintain the situation, and organized people to start lining up. Those who were ready to receive money lined up on the east side of the square.

After everything was arranged, the personal guard pulled out hundreds of boxes of silver, divided them into ten piles, and then began to distribute the silver in an orderly manner.

People were put in to collect money one after another, and those who received money went out from the west side of the square. The whole process was supervised by Zhenming officers and soldiers, and they were not allowed to go back and apply again.

This was Lin Feng's foreshadowing for the next time he occupied Nanjing. The nearly 100,000 people who received the money, plus their families, were a huge force in Nanjing city.

In addition, the Zhenming Army confiscated a lot of money in Nanjing this time. Giving some to the people can also reduce the burden of carrying it.

The people who received the money were all grateful to the Zhenming Army. Some people whose families were in difficulty immediately knelt down to thank Mr. Lin Hou for his help in survival, which greatly reduced his popularity.

Because there was a lot of money, it was not until late in the evening that all the money was distributed. Later, even the clerks and government servants of Yingtian Mansion joined the team to receive the money, and Lin Feng did not stop him when he saw it.

They are still ordinary people after taking off their official uniforms. If they can win recognition, they can also play a role in the future.

Lin Feng used the nobles' money to win over the people of Nanjing this time. If the nobles want to take it back from the people later, they will completely offend the people. Next time the Zhenming Army comes again, it is estimated that there will be no need to attack, and the people will scramble to open the city gate.

Being so generous to the common people, he naturally could not treat the officers and soldiers of the Guards Division who participated in the Nanjing operation poorly. Lin Feng distributed combat silver rewards according to the standard of twenty taels per person. This was also the highest standard ever issued.

In this way, even the army and the people only sent out 300,000 taels of silver, leaving another 100,000 taels for the Nanjing Intelligence Station, and still needed to bring back 4.6 million taels of silver, nearly 230 tons.

Fortunately, the Guards Brigade was equipped with many carriages, otherwise we really wouldn't be able to take them back. After dinner, Lin Feng held the last meeting before evacuating Nanjing at the Qingliangmen Gate Tower to arrange relevant matters.

"Ma Ang, have you contacted the supporting troops?" Lin Feng asked first.

"Master Hou, we have contacted Xi'an through the shortwave radio two days ago. Deputy Governor Lin has dispatched Hongtu's Third Mobile Division to meet us. They have already set off and should be able to arrive in Henan and South Zhili in a few days. The junction meets us.

In addition, there is news from Luoyang that Governor Song has led the Henan First Combat Division and the Kaifeng Combat Division to surround Kaifeng City. They have now repulsed the rescue troops organized by the Henan Governor. The next step is to persuade Kaifeng City to surrender in order to reduce the siege. loss. "

"Very good. Let's take Fengyang to Guide Mansion and return to Henan. This time we are carrying a lot of money. We must arrange it carefully to prevent anyone from intercepting and killing us on the way." Lin Feng made it clear how he would go back.

"Understood, I suggest that we set off early to avoid being caught by others." Deng Hao suggested.

"Have all preparations for our personal guard division's return journey been completed?" Lin Feng asked.

"It's all done, especially all the money that needs to be brought back has been loaded into the truck. Special guards and custody forces have been arranged, as well as dedicated supervision to ensure the safety of the money." Deng Hao replied.

"We can't just bring money, we also need to consider the food and grass along the way. Fortunately, we only need to march to the Henan border, which is enough for eight or nine days, and we don't need to bring too much food and grass when we arrive." Lin Feng ordered.

"These are all arranged according to the standards carried by our Zhenming Army. Fortunately, a lot of horses were captured in Nanjing, otherwise it would be difficult to carry them." Luo Kai, as the deputy division commander, is specifically responsible for logistics affairs.

"Okay, Deng Hao and Luo Kai, you go check the preparations for departure, and then immediately organize the officers and soldiers of the Guards Division to rest. We will leave camp at one o'clock in the morning and evacuate Nanjing in the dark to prevent being followed." Lin Feng ordered.

"Yes!" The two of them took the order and left.

Lin Feng then said to Tan Ze, Jiang Jiaming, Jiang Rong and Guo Tianyou who were still on the tower: "Next, let's discuss the arrangements for the forces remaining in Nanjing."

"Master Marquis, it would be a pity not to take the opportunity to occupy Nanjing this time." Tan Ze sighed.

"The time is not ripe this time and we have too few troops, but our Zhenming Army will come back sooner or later. So I need you to stay and prepare for the next capture of Nanjing." Lin Feng replied.

"Understood! Please give the Marquis the task." Several people said at the same time.

"Shopkeeper Guo, hurry up and get the Zhenming Group's property back. After this lesson, I think Yingtian Mansion shouldn't dare to embarrass you.

Of course, in order to reduce risks, you should focus on restoring four-way traffic and horses. You can arrange more manpower. It doesn't matter if you don't make money. The key is to reserve more strength. I have left you one hundred thousand taels of silver, which is enough for you to use for a while. "Lin Feng explained.

"Yes!" Guo Tianyou said.

"Jiang Rong, you also stay in Nanjing and serve as the deputy director of the intelligence station and the captain of the special operations team. You must recruit some people as our latent force in Nanjing. If there are still people targeting our Zhenming Army in the future, the special operations team can Move out and get rid of him," Lin Feng continued to arrange.

"Yes!" Jiang Rong replied.

"The contact with Zeng Jun must be a single line to prevent exposure and endanger the safety of our Nanjing intelligence station." Lin Feng emphasized.

"understand!"

"Tan Ze, Jiaming, you will continue to be in charge of the Nanjing Intelligence Station. I will remember the credit for this time and reward you next time."

"It's okay, as long as the Marquis needs us, we can do whatever we want!" they replied.

"You must pay attention to safety. After this operation to seize the city, Nanjing may pay attention to your whereabouts. You can change to a few more hiding places. Don't be afraid of spending money." Lin Feng explained.

"Understood, we will be careful." The two replied.

"In addition, Mr. Gu Yanwu is temporarily staying in Nanjing to recruit talents. You are responsible for protecting his safety. When things are almost done, send someone to escort them to Xi'an." Lin Feng explained.

"understand!"

"Okay, then you all go back and see you next time when we actually take Nanjing!"

"Yes! Please take care of yourself, Lord Marquis!" They said goodbye and left in the dark.

(End of this chapter)