Domineering Daming

Although Fu Changzong, the prime minister of the six provinces of Shaanxi and Sichuan, made some corrections, this "farm policy" has been implemented for more than a year, and there is no turning back at all. He can only continue to advance rapidly while making corrections.

The various problems caused by this, especially the "civil upheavals" have not happened once or twice. The biggest one was in Fengxiang Mansion. Thousands of people besieged the city, and it took more than a month to calm down. Hat, go to jail.

Tongcheng County is a border town with a vast land and few people, but if something happens, it will be even more troublesome.

Cao Jinzhu shook his head, and said calmly: "It's okay, there is a voice, I transferred 200 people from all over the city to the city, and there are 500 people left in the city, enough to handle it."

The others nodded slowly. There are 500 people in a small county like Tongde County, which is enough to handle everything.

As for Yinyin, they didn't care at all.

"My lord is not well, something happened to Taojiazhai!" A soldier hurried in and said urgently.

Cao Jinzhu was quite calm and said, "Calm down, and be specific."

The soldier managed to stand still, and said: "Seven or eight Lizhengs near Taojiazhai sent people to report that there was a rebellion, killing and looting more than ten villages, all the big households were looted, and now they are rushing to the county town!"

The faces of all the people present changed slightly, and they looked at Cao Jinzhu in surprise.

Cao Jinzhu's expression remained unchanged, and he said, "How many people do you know?"

The soldier thought for a while, and said: "I didn't say anything about it, but I can infer from these people's mouths that there are at least 2000 to [-] people, and the number is still increasing."

Cao Jinzhu snorted coldly when he heard the words, and said: "It's nothing more than bandits colluding to deceive people's hearts by looting, and the heavenly soldiers will surely collapse when they arrive. We will act according to the plan, and there is no need to make a fuss."

Everyone looked at Cao Jinzhu's calm expression, and felt a lot more at ease. The deputy captain still said: "My lord, the thieves are powerful. There may be thousands of people under their coercion. The county is full of soldiers, so we need to be cautious."

Cao Jinzhu was still indifferent, and said: "I followed Commander Cao to conquer Gao Yingxiang back then, and the momentum was like a broken bamboo. In just one month, hundreds of thousands of bandits rushed to disintegrate. How can I be afraid of a mere thousand people today? Don't be nervous, gather all the troops, and I will leave the city , I want to see if these gangsters still have the guts of Gao Yingxiang back then!"

Chapter 1055 A Corner of Conspiracy

Cao Jinzhu really has the demeanor of a general, and arranges the arrangements calmly.

But even so, all the vice captains and captains were extremely nervous and seriously preparing for the battle.

Cao Jinzhu made some arrangements, rode a horse, and was about to leave the city. When he reached the gate, he suddenly asked the deputy captain next to him, "Where is Zhouzhi County now?"

The captain's face froze, he hesitated to speak.

It stands to reason that such a big matter, as the highest official of a county, must be on the brows, but the county magistrate has not moved yet, and he can already explain some things.

Cao Jinzhu showed a ruthless look on his face, and said: "According to the regulations, I can't do anything to him, but if he has anything to do with these people, the general's duty is that he can leapfrog command, you order people to watch him , when necessary, put his seal on it, and watch it in the county government!"

The vice captain's face changed drastically, and he quickly whispered: "My lord, there are rules, but this kind of thing must not be done unless it is absolutely necessary. It is self-destructive!"

There is a set of "dark" rules for officialdom. These "dark rules" are better than the court's laws. If someone violates them maliciously, let alone the future, I am afraid that the best result is to return home at a young age.

Cao Jinzhu didn't care about these things, and said with a firm face, "Now it's a last resort. Don't forget, how did the county magistrates in Fengxiang Mansion do it? If we do the same, let's wash our necks and wait for the beheading."

The expression of the vice-principal changed suddenly. The reason why there was such a big commotion in Fengxiang Mansion was that several county magistrates participated in it, and deliberately indulged the "disorderly people" to make things worse, in order to threaten the governor's office and give up the so-called "farm policy". ".

Li Banghua has been in the army for many years, and he is quite tough in doing things, without flinching at all. Not only did he use soldiers and horses from the Governor's Palace to encircle and suppress, he even asked the standing army to take action.

At that time, six county magistrates, seven school lieutenants, and one captain fell to their heads, and even a promising politician in the governor's yamen is still in prison.

These people are considered local real power figures, stomping their feet to frighten one side, it can be said that death is still death.

"Yes, the last general will go right here!" The captain was frightened into a cold sweat, and quickly responded.

Cao Jinzhu looked indifferent, and led 500 people out of the city, and there were 600 people guarding the city.Because it has been drilled many times, the soldiers are very skilled, and they are ready step by step very quickly, waiting in awe at the top of the city.

Just after Cao Jinzhu left the city, in a large courtyard in the city, Zhou Xiangli, the county magistrate, was entertaining three people.

One is from the North Shaanxi Chamber of Commerce, the other is the housekeeper of the Li family, a big landlord in Tongde County, and the other is an old man with a bookish look.

Zhou Xiangli looked at the three of them, smiled and said, "Three, Cao Jinzhu has left the city."

The Shanbei Chamber of Commerce is a strong and strong man, looks very strong, but his eyes are twinkling, and he is not easy to match.With a clear voice, he said: "Li Banghua wants to merge the Northern Shaanxi Chamber of Commerce into the Shaanxi Chamber of Commerce. We, the Northern Shaanxi Chamber of Commerce, will never agree to this matter!"

The butler of the Li family is a short old man who looks a little silent, and said in a hoarse voice: "Now the 'New Deal', 'Farm Policy', and 'Military Reform' have all reached critical junctures, and we are not the only ones looking for work for the governor's office. , those bandits will not let go!"

The bookish old man had a gloomy expression on his face. Sitting there gave him a rather majestic feeling. He glanced at the few people and said nothing with an indifferent expression.

The current situation in northern Shaanxi is quite complicated, with various forces intertwined.Li Banghua's methods are too tough. The people in front of us all played different roles in the civil uprisings outside.

Zhou Xiangli, the county magistrate, knew Tongde County best. He turned to the old man and said, "Old Chen, what do you say?"

The old man known as Mr. Chen glanced at him, and said lightly: "Li Banghua is keen on power, and wants to send everything in Shaanxi to the governor's office. Chamber of Commerce, Tianmu, and all levels of government power, so you all want to stop it. The method cannot be said to be brilliant, but it will work. Fu Changzong is a very prudent person, and the imperial court sent him here, hoping that there will be no more troubles in Shaanxi. However, you should know the specific measures in your heart."

Zhou Xiangli looked at Mr. Chen, and said with a deep smile on his face: "Mr. Chen said yes. Mr. Chen is in the position of participating in politics, and he was imprisoned by Li Banghua. If the court knows that Li Banghua can't stabilize Shaanxi, Mr. Chen will restart it." , serving as governor is just around the corner.”

The other two also agreed, and the businessman said: "Our Northern Shaanxi Chamber of Commerce transports hundreds of thousands of shi of grain and countless other supplies to Shaanxi and Gansu for the imperial court every year. If Li Banghua wants to swallow it in one gulp, we will never give in easily! "

The old housekeeper Li was silent for a while, and said: "The so-called 'farm policy' is to rob us of our fields and tenants, and imprison us like pigs and dogs. Not only our Li family, but hundreds of gentry families in Shaanxi have long been discussing ways , On the court side, people who can impeachment are also operating everywhere, and this 'civil riot' will be the last straw that overwhelms Li Banghua!"

Old Chen's eyes were as sharp as a sword, and he said calmly, "I said just now that there must be a degree in everything. I don't want chaos in Shaanxi, as long as Li Banghua leaves."

Zhou Xiangli frowned, then smiled, and said: "In the Governor's Mansion in Shaanxi, the standing army has a total strength of about [-] troops. After this 'military reform', the reduction should be less than [-] troops. The battalion has not yet been formed. The rioters surrounded Tongde County, and the nearby soldiers and horses could not rescue them within ten days. At that time, a prairie fire was bound to happen, and there would be chaos in northern Shaanxi. In Shaanxi, we Shaanxi people have the final say!"

The old man of the Li family immediately continued: "Fu Changzong can't stay either."

Several people nodded silently. Fu Changzong, the prime minister of the six provinces, was in the same pair of pants as Li Banghua, and he couldn't continue to stay.

Seeing everyone nodding, Zhou Xiangli's expression was slightly concentrated, he looked at Mr. Chen, and said, "Our side has started to move, so there should be some movement on the Jiangnan side, right?"

Mr. Chen glanced at the three of them, and said indifferently: "The so-called 'New Deal' is to dig up my ancestral grave of the Ming Dynasty. For this reason, the sages of Donglin protected each other with their bodies. We can no longer sit idly by. We have identified the weak point of the imperial court. As long as you hold it, you can force the imperial court to abandon the 'New Deal', restore the ancestral system, save my Ming Dynasty from falling, keep the Ming Dynasty's society forever, and save the people from the fire..."

Several other people are completely immune to those great principles, as long as they know that Jiangnan is about to attack, they all smile.

The people in Shaanxi are in turmoil, and the imperial court will inevitably use a large army to crusade.With their secret help, these rioters are naturally like a fish in water. The officers and soldiers are exhausted, and if they do something about money and food, the officers and soldiers will inevitably be trapped in the land of Shanchuan.If the most important money and food from the treasury come to aid Jiangnan and then something happens, and the money and food cannot be collected, the court must change its course to appease the people of the world!

The abolition of the "New Deal" is just around the corner!

The four of them were sitting in the gazebo, drinking tea, talking about the situation with a laugh, and waiting quietly for the movement outside.

At the same time, Li Zicheng and others rushed towards Tongde County with more than 2000 people, roaring and roaring.

"Kill corrupt officials, we want Tian..."

"When a faint king is in power, the whole world will punish..."

"Open the warehouse to release the grain, the grain is ours..."

Countless people were shouting, crowds and groups, with different "weapons" such as hoes and sickles, rushed towards the gate of the city.

Li Hongji, Li Jin and others rode horses and walked in front. They were wearing armor, with serious expressions and sharp eyes. They looked majestic, domineering and solemn.

Li Hongji rode a horse with a stern expression, and said without looking sideways: "Kang Nian, can those people be trusted?"