Catching Monsters

Chapter 105 Is He One of Us? (Update)
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In the inner city, Ningde Marquis Xu Guangmao led more than ten personal guards and quickly rode away on horseback towards the outside of the capital.

Xu Guangmao's face was cold. He was originally guarding the border in the north, but he heard that someone in the capital had found out about the Ministry of War and was selling weapons and supplies to the northern barbarians.

Only then did he hurriedly lead more than a dozen personal guards back to the capital to deal with the aftermath.

This was done by Xu Guangmao, of course, he did not do it for money.

Xu Guangmao is not a greedy person.

Logically speaking, for a general like him guarding the border, a handful of military pay would be enough.

However, Xu Guangmao felt sorry for the soldiers guarding the northern border and never withheld their pay. Instead, he gave them enough silver.

But in recent years, silver has become less and less, and the military pay transported from the capital to the northern border has been deducted at various levels, resulting in a reduction of 70%.

He spent a lot of his savings to fill the gap, but it was of no avail.

The officers and soldiers below were complaining bitterly, and he also reported to the Emperor, trying to expose the matter.

However, all the memorials fell on deaf ears, so he returned to Beijing, met with the emperor, and reported the situation of withholding military pay to his face.

Your Majesty ordered a thorough investigation, but all they managed to do was catch a few scapegoats.

He was exhausted and worried when he saw that many soldiers could barely support their families.

At this time, Jia Xuyang from the Ministry of War came to him and claimed that the Northern Hu wanted to buy a batch of cotton-padded clothes for the winter and wanted to pass through the place where Xu Guangmao was guarding.

Jia Xuyang also said that not only would he be given a large sum of money, but he would also guarantee that the military pay of the army he was in would not be withheld in the future.

Upon hearing this, Xu Guangmao nodded in agreement, and a continuous stream of horse-drawn carriages were sent out from the city he was guarding.

Xu Guangmao later felt something was wrong and checked. Unexpectedly, there were not only cotton clothes inside, but also countless military supplies and weapons, as well as herbs for stopping bleeding and healing wounds.

But this cannot be explained, a lot of things have already been shipped out.

If I come back and confess my guilt to His Majesty, the lightest punishment I will receive is the removal of my title.

If it is more serious, the family may be wiped out.

Xu Guangmao had no choice but to go all the way.

After the matter was exposed, he brought people back and first killed Zhang Wenqi who was investigating the case.

Later, Jia Xuyang and others were also exposed.

He simply ordered his men to kill all those who knew about the situation.

He naturally heard about Jiang Yun in the Jinyiwei, and he was probably investigating the case and had also arrested his son, Xu Chifeng.

Then this morning, I heard that someone confessed inside and admitted his crime.

Xu Guangmao felt a chill in his heart. You know, the first person who came into contact with Jia Xuyang in Beijing was his son Xu Chifeng.

Xu Chifeng knew everything that happened.

He knew that his own son was a good-for-nothing, addicted to alcohol and sex, and afraid of death. If he were to go to the army, he would be afraid of suffering. That beast would really betray himself in order to save his life.

It's impossible to save him, and I'm afraid I can't take his family in the capital with me.

Xu Guangmao took a deep breath. He could have another son and remarry his wife.

"General, once we leave the capital, I will put on your clothes and lead the pursuers away."

"As long as you return to the North, we can raise an army!"

"Or maybe he voted for Beihu."

"That's right, General, your kindness is appreciated by all our soldiers."

"This imperial court is going too far."

Xu Guangmao gritted his teeth, took a deep breath, and whipped the horse with a whip: "Go!"

The group galloped all the way and soon arrived at the north gate of Jinling City.

The north gate was already closed at this time.

"Open the city gate. We have received orders. The military situation is urgent." The men on horseback shouted loudly to the defenders on the city wall.

Unexpectedly, Feng Yu slowly walked out from the city wall with a faint smile on his face: "What urgent military information does Ningde Hou have? How come Your Majesty doesn't know about it?"

"I heard that Ningde Hou was ill. His Majesty was very concerned and asked me to come and treat you."

"But the Marquis looks so majestic on horseback, he doesn't look sick."

Xu Guangmao took a deep breath, clasped his fists and said, "Eunuch Feng, there is news from the northern army that the Hu army has taken action. I hurried back to the north. Please ask the eunuch to open the city gate."

Feng Yu heard this, smiling: "Marquis Ningde, the Jinyiwei haven't even come yet, you are really confused."

"But that's true. Once the Jinyiwei arrive, it will be too late for you to escape."

Hearing this, Xu Guangmao reached for the sword beside him and said in a deep voice, "Eunuch Feng, now that things have come to this, what else is there to say?"

"These personal guards around me are the top experts in the army. If they really fight, I'm afraid both sides will suffer losses."

"If you don't move aside, we won't be polite..."

……

In the imperial study, a bloody human head was placed in a wooden box on the ground.

There were more than a dozen wooden boxes placed outside the door.

Feng Yu knelt on the ground and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, the traitor Xu Guangmao tried to escape, but was killed by me."

"His personal guards are all dead too."

Xiao Yuzheng, who was in the imperial study, looked at Xu Guangmao's head and shook his head slightly. He sighed and said, "Everyone in the army said that Xu Guangmao was loyal and honest. I didn't expect him to sell weapons and supplies to the Hu people. He is a traitor."

"Among the ministers in the court today, there are probably only a few who are truly honest and upright."

"I want to change this corrupt trend, but it is easier said than done."

Feng Yu did not dare to answer this, and asked respectfully: "Jiang Yun did a good job in this matter, but I wonder what reward Your Majesty wants to give him?"

Xiao Yuzheng closed his eyes and said slowly: "Promote him to the rank of Jinyiwei Xiaoqi, and give him an additional reward of fifty taels of silver."

Feng Yu was slightly stunned when he heard this, and smiled awkwardly: "Your Majesty, I think this is a little less..."

Xiao Yuzheng said: "This person is young and smart, which is good. You can pay more attention to him on weekdays."

"As for money, don't give too much, so as not to cultivate the bad habit of corruption and money-making."

"Integrity must be cultivated from a young age, understand?"

Feng Yu took a deep breath and forced a smile: "Your Majesty is far-sighted and wise. I can't catch up with him even if I flatter him."

"Go to the East Pacification Office and remember to take back the imperial edict."

"Yes."

……

Inside the Eastern Pacification Prison, many Jinyiwei surrounded the entire prison, making it impossible to get in or out.

They were worried that the mastermind behind this would send people to break into the prison and rescue people. Soon, Yang Liunian followed Feng Yu with a smile on his face and walked towards the imperial prison.

"Alright, alright, except for Xu Chifeng, let's release everyone else inside." Yang Liunian smiled and looked at Jiang Yun who was not far away: "Jiang Yun, the case is solved."

broken?

Jiang Yun was stunned. He had many talismans on his body, waiting for the mastermind to send someone to rescue him...

Feng Yu said calmly: "The main culprit in the case of reselling military supplies was Ningde Marquis Xu Guangmao, and he has been executed."

"Captain Yang, please let him go first. I want to talk to Jiang Yun alone." Feng Yu said, and led Jiang Yun to the corner of the wall on the side.

When they came to the corner, Jiang Yun followed behind him, his eyes also shining slightly, and he asked with a smile on his face: "Eunuch, this case has also been solved. Look, what reward did His Majesty promise to give me?"

Feng Yu's face was calm, and he said slowly: "Jiang Yun, this time you forced Xu Guangmao to flee and reveal his flaws. His Majesty is very satisfied." "Young talents like you have a vast stage to display your talents, and the East Pacification Office is such a stage."

Jiang Yun nodded: "Father-in-law is right."

"How much silver will your majesty reward?"

Feng Yu frowned slightly and stretched out five fingers.

Jiang Yun frowned: "Five hundred taels?"

Feng Yu: "Fifty taels."

Jiang Yun: "Gold?"

Feng Yu: "Silver."

As he spoke, Feng Yu took out a bag of silver, exactly fifty taels, and handed it to Jiang Yun: "In addition, His Majesty will promote you to a small flag of the Jinyiwei..."

Jiang Yun stared blankly at the fifty taels of silver in his hand. What was he doing?

I worked so hard, and I was arrested everywhere with an imperial decree...

Busy before and after busy.

Just fifty taels?
Looking at Jiang Yun's dazed expression, Feng Yu coughed slightly and said, "It's not a lot of money, but this is the silver awarded by His Majesty. If it were an ordinary family, they would have to put this money in the house for worship."

Jiang Yun was full of questions. He only gave fifty taels, and he still had to offer it up? Wouldn't that be the same as not giving any reward money?

Although I was dissatisfied in my heart, I still had to force a smile as warm as a galloping horse on my face: "Thank you, father-in-law."

Finally, Feng Yu took the imperial edict from Jiang Yun to prevent this kid from causing any more trouble.

After finishing all this, Feng Yu left in a hurry.

Jiang Yun sighed. How could the Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty be so stingy?

At this time, the door of the imperial prison was opened, and many children of powerful and wealthy people walked out.

They saw the sunlight outside for the first time in a long time, and naturally discovered Jiang Yun not far away.

Duan Yongcun was indignant and wanted to curse this guy.

But when the words came to my lips, I didn't dare to say them out loud.

"Go, go, go, get out of this damn place."

A number of dignitaries left one after another.

"Ms. Feng, please slow down." Xu Xiaogang followed behind Feng Bei'er and said, "It was definitely not my intention to bring you in."

"Jiang Yun did it."

"I've known about this for a long time. Miss Feng, you are the Marquis of Weiwu, and your generations have been loyal. How could you possibly be a suspect?"

After Feng Bei'er walked out of the prison, her eyes fell on Jiang Yun. She was curious and walked forward without paying attention to Xu Xiaogang's words: "Mr. Jiang, I am Feng Bei'er. If you are interested, I wonder if you are interested in participating in the next Wangyue Pavilion poetry meeting?"

Jiang Yun was stunned when he heard this. As expected, this woman loved poetry very much. She had just walked out of the imperial prison, and the first thing she came to do was to invite him to a poetry reading.

Xu Xiaogang, who was standing behind him, had a stunned expression. What was going on?

"Not interested." Jiang Yun was in a bad mood. He waved his hand and was about to leave.

Feng Beier hurriedly caught up and said, "Young Master can write so many peerless poems, how can I not be interested?"

"It's not the poem I wrote, it's someone else who wrote it."

Feng Beier also didn't believe it: "It's impossible. Many of these poems will be remembered forever. If they were written by someone else, who do you think wrote them, young master?"

"Li Bai and Du Fu."

Feng Bei'er watched Jiang Yun walk away impatiently and frowned deeply.

Xu Xiaogang, who was standing next to her, slowly came over and whispered, "Ms. Feng, Jiang Yun is actually my brother-in-law. You know him, Xu Suwen, the one who used to beat up your brother..."

"He is a married man."

Feng Bei'er ignored Xu Xiaogang and left with a worried look on her face.

……

In the Northern Pacification Prison, Zhao Chongfeng sat in the cell with his eyes slightly closed.

He will be taken away from here soon.

He was unwilling to reveal anything, and the Jinyiwei of the Northern Pacification Office had lost their patience.

After the report is submitted, the execution will be carried out.

Soon the Embroidered Uniform Guards arrived, opened the prison, and took him to the market outside the capital to be executed.

The market was crowded with people, and soon Zhao Chongfeng and Xu Huanchun were escorted there.

The two guillotines are ready.

The two men were covered in wounds and were pressed in front of the guillotine. Zhao Chongfeng turned to Xu Huanchun and said, "Old Xu, I am sorry for you."

Xu Huanchun shook his head and said in a deep voice: "The day I joined the Red Lotus Sect, I also had the realization I have today."

Zhao Chongfeng laughed loudly, looked at the people below, and said loudly: "The Great Zhou Dynasty is corrupt and incompetent. I, Honglian, have been born..."

The executioner interrupted him and shouted, "These two are traitors of the Red Lotus Sect. They should be executed for their crimes!"

"After beheading, hang the body in the market for seven days!"

Beheading in public was to shock the people and show everyone what the consequences of joining the Red Lotus Sect would be.

Two sharp cuts.

The heads of the two men fell to the ground, and then their bodies were hung at the entrance of the market.

Soon, night fell and the corpses that had been exposed to the sun all day were left unattended.

In the dark night, two people sneaked up to the bodies of the two and took them down.

Then, one of them took out a sharp knife, gently cut open the stomachs of the two men, and began to search inside.

They have this rule within the Red Lotus Sect: if caught, they will be executed.

If you have anything to say before the execution and want to leave it behind, just write it down and swallow it.

People in the church will find the body and read the will.

Soon, a note was taken out from Zhao Chongfeng's stomach.

The note read: "My fellow comrades, tell Brother Jiang Yun not to be sad about my death. Let him fulfill his promise to me and overthrow the Great Zhou Dynasty."

The two men in black looked at each other and said, "Jiang Yun? Who is he? One of us?"

"Recently, there is a Jinyiwei in the East Pacification Division named Jiang Yun? I heard that he arrested many children of the rich and powerful, causing a lot of panic."

"Is he one of ours?"

"Since Zhao Chongfeng said so, I'm afraid it's probably true."

One of them nodded and said, "Let's bury them first, and then we can find an opportunity to contact Jiang Yun."

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