nanming man

Chapter 469 Kong Youde is Dead

Kong Youde was personally convicted by the emperor and sentenced to death. His crime was unforgivable. Even the peacemakers did not dare to speak up for Kong Youde in front of the boiling public opinion. They could only watch Kong Youde being dragged to the execution ground.

The people in Nanjing City burst into jubilation, except for a few who really hated Kong Youde, most of them were actually just joining in the fun.

On the day Kong Youde was sentenced to death with a plate, the people in Nanjing almost mobilized all their nests, and the water around the execution ground was blocked, and there were dense heads everywhere.

Nanjing City has not been so lively for a long time, the punishment of cutting into pieces is a rare event, and the common people come to watch happily.

Scholars and scholars, with national hatred and family hatred in their hearts, came to see the national traitor suffer death.

On the execution ground, a group of soldiers from the Criminal Department, holding long guns, formed a circle. Kong Youde was stripped naked and tied to a pillar naked.

As the cold wind blew, Kong Youde shivered, seeing countless pairs of eager eyes in front of him, he knew that ordinary people in the city were eager to see him being cut.

At this time, an old man came up to the stage, took out a set of knives, put a layer of fishing nets on Kong Youde, and prepared to execute him.

The people in the audience talked a lot, saying that the old man's skills were superb, and the craftsmanship passed down from his ancestors was the old man's knife when Yuan Chonghuan was executed by the governor Yuan.

Lao Dao Liu made some preparations, his apprentice took a tray, he said a few words to Kong Youde, and then began to strike the knife.

At this time, Kong Youde became hardened, cut off with the knife, his cheeks twitched, his forehead was sweating, but he insisted on not saying a word, and finally acted like a tough guy.

Lao Dao Liu's knife skills are superb, each cut is a small piece, as thin as sashimi, and in a short while, a whole plate is cut.

The onlookers couldn't help exclaiming again and again, dish punishment is not common, and they would never see it once or twice in a lifetime, which made them excited and determined to come back tomorrow.

The torture was not done in one day, hundreds of cuts were made, and the prisoners had to catch their breath before continuing the cuts.

Kong Youde acted like a hero on the first day, but on the second day, he couldn't bear it anymore.The punishment of hacking into pieces by thousands of knives was unbearable even for an iron-clad man, not to mention that Kong Youde was not a tough guy, and after cutting more than 100 knives, he burst into tears and wailed endlessly, begging for a good time.

However, Lao Dao Liu's skills are excellent, he insisted on cutting for seven days, and only [-] knives ended Kong Youde's life.

Huguang, Wuchang Mansion, Zuo Liangyu's mansion.

In the lobby, Zuo Liangyu was meeting Huang Shu, the military supervisor who had returned to Wuchang from Nanjing, and discussing confidential matters.

Not long ago, Gao Yihuan went to Nanjing to present the head of Man Dahai, which made the Zhuhe faction very passive.

After discussing with everyone in Donglin, in order to reverse the situation, they asked Huang Shu, who had gone to Nanjing to report on his duties, to return to Wuchang as soon as possible and instigated Zuo Liangyu to cross the river.

"Master Hou, now Gao Jingzhong is fighting fiercely with Donglu in Henan. Judging from my humble position, although Gao Jingzhong won a small battle, he is very eager to defeat Donglu. I think he will be destroyed by Donglu sooner or later. Hou Master, why don't you take advantage of the fact that you can send troops across the river now, and take over Gao Jingzhong's territory in Huguang." Huang Shu sat next to him, talking eloquently.

Zuo Liangyu and Gao Yihuan had a grudge against each other. His son Zuo Menggeng, who is bedridden and unable to take care of himself, is all thanks to Gao Yihuan.

Zuo Liangyu hated Gao Yihuan to the core, but he knew that he was insignificant. He had a group of bandits and veterans under his command. If he really went to war, he was afraid that he would be kicked out of the shit and eventually even Wuchang would be lost.

However, now that Gao Yihuan is fighting fiercely with the Tartars in the north, it is indeed an opportunity.

Gao Yihuan is cheating, can he compare to the Tartars?When Zuo Liangyu thought about it, he felt that Gao Yihuan might be getting cold.

"Huang Jietai, I'm afraid it's not easy to deal with! Gao Jingzhong has left 3 troops in Huguang, I'm afraid it's not so easy to deal with, besides, he is now a minister guarding Yu'e, I'm an unknown teacher!" Zuo Liangyu said quietly : "In addition, it costs money to mobilize the army. Now I am in Wuchang and Huangzhou, and it is difficult to eat. Where can I mobilize troops!"

Huang Shu smiled, "Master Hou, this is not a problem. Gao Jingzhong has gone against the law in Huguang, attacked the gentry, and oppressed the wealthy. Some people have long been dissatisfied. I have secretly contacted many people. They can respond internally. Send troops in addition The excuse is also simple, isn’t Gao Jingzhong fighting against the Eastern Captives? Lord Hou can cross the river in the name of defense and reinforcements, surrender Wei Wu’s weapons without bloodshed, and gain a good reputation!”

Zuo Liangyu raised his brows and squinted at Huang Shu. These literati are so intriguing that they are so frightening.

Gao Yihuan is asking for help from Nanjing. It is really a clever plan for him to cross the river to take over the defense under the banner of reinforcements.

Zuo Liangyu was already moved, but still shook his head and said: "No, no, Huang Jietai's idea is good, but it will cost money to deploy troops. Without money, I can't get rid of the arrogant soldiers under my command. Looking at this matter, it is better to think about it in the long run!"

Seeing that Zuo Liangyu didn't see rabbits and didn't scatter hawks, Huang Shu could only say, "I have already prepared food, salaries and start-up expenses for Lord Hou. The total silver is 20 yuan, and grain is [-] shi. I guarantee that Lord Hou will not have any worries."

Zuo Liangyu laughed out loud when he heard the words, and then said seriously: "Gao Jingzhong fought against the Tartars in southern Henan, I don't think he can withstand it. Once Gao Jingzhong is defeated, the Tartars will definitely drive straight in and go south to Huguang. Hou, as an honored official guarding Wuchang, has the responsibility to take up the responsibility of protecting the people. Huang Jietai allows me to prepare, and I will immediately send troops to help defend."

Huang Shu smiled, "That's the best! It's a great blessing to have Lord Marquis in Wuchang in Ming Dynasty!"

At that moment, Zuo Liangyu said a few words to Huang Shu, and Huang Shu said goodbye and left.

The general of the Zuo army in the hall couldn't help asking: "Commander, we really want to grab Gao Jingzhong's territory!"

To be honest, although Zuo Jun is not rich in Wuchang, he can live a decent life.After all, Gao Yihuan left 3 horses in Huguang, and they still had some fear in their hearts.

Zuo Liangyu smiled, "This is indeed an opportunity for us, but the timing is still a little premature. Gao Jingzhong actually beheaded the tartar's shellfish Man Dahai, which shows that his strength is still very strong. Let's first The money has been collected, and we will make a decision later.”

"Marshal, why don't we take action now?" The general in the hall breathed a sigh of relief, but then he asked again, "Just now Huang Shu sent money and food, and the marshal also agreed to send troops. It may not be easy for Dong Lin to take money and food in his hands.

Zuo Liangyu stroked his beard, glanced at the many generals, and suddenly said: "Zhang Yingxiang, you lead your troops to cross the river first, and find a county to occupy first, to see the reaction of Wei Wujun, and at the same time as the outpost of the army, Get ready for this commander to collect Jingzhou and Xiangyang."

(Thank you for your support. I will go to Changde to prepare for the exam in the afternoon, and I will update it in the evening.)
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