Daming: I asked you to hang yourself, but I didn’t ask you to rebuild the Ming Dynasty

After Wuzhi County left, Wei Guozheng was the first to step into Wang Ding's home.

Although Wang Ding is clean and honest, the Wang family is a wealthy local family.

This is a small courtyard with two entrances, all made of bluestone.

Small black tiles are densely arranged on the roof.

It uses a double-tile structure with one tilt and one tilt.

Seeing Wei Guozheng staring at the roof of his house, Wang Ding hurriedly explained:

"Governor, this is a house passed down by the elders of the family. It has been 80 years since it was built."

Seeing Wang Ding being cautious, Wei Guozheng laughed:

"Your Majesty, you are too worried. Our family doubts your integrity.

Our family has also heard of your name Wang Ding'an (zi Wang Ding).

What I'm curious about is that this stone building can survive for so long. "

Wei Guozheng pointed at the bluestone slab under the eaves.

Over time, the water drops dripping from the eaves have drilled holes into the bluestone slabs.

Just by looking at the phenomenon of water dripping through stone, you can tell that Wang Ding's courtyard is really quite old.

After hearing Wei Guozheng's explanation, Wang Ding breathed a sigh of relief.

Wang Ding secretly wiped a handful of cold sweat on his sleeves, then smiled and said:

"Duke, please!"

Wei Guozheng was greeted by Wang Ding and entered the main room.

The two separated themselves into guest and host, and sat opposite each other.

The servants brought tea.

Wei Guozheng glanced at Wang Ding.

Wang Ding understood instantly and hurriedly drove his servants out.

Wei Guozheng winked at the soldiers, and a dozen soldiers immediately stood guard at the door.

"If our memory is correct, the prince was a testimonial from the previous dynasty, right?"

Wang Ding nodded repeatedly:

"The Governor has a good memory, Wang is the person elected in the seventh year of Tianqi.

Thanks to the Heavenly Family for not abandoning students and not treating them as mere talents, Wang Ding is deeply grateful for your kindness! "

He only had a family background as a judge.

But he went all the way to the high position of Supervisory Army Road.

In addition to one's own efforts, it is indeed related to the emperor's trust.

After all, the Supervisory Army Department is a powerful department.

Not only is the military supervisor not permanent, he is also an officer who supervises military duties, organizes documents, discusses secrets, and advises on military affairs.

This is the separate duty of the chief envoys and assistant officials of each province to participate in political affairs and participate in discussions.

It can be said to be a position of high authority!

Within a province, this is a top ten position.

Wei Guozheng laughed:

"On this trip south, His Majesty specifically requested that our family come to seek your assistance."

As soon as Wei Guozheng said these words, Wang Ding's expression changed drastically.

He stood up quickly and bowed to the north:

"I, Wang Ding, have done nothing but receive great love from His Majesty. I am terrified!"

After finishing the thank you ceremony, Wang Ding sat down again and asked;

"Please also ask the Governor to tell you clearly, what exactly is it that requires the students' help?"

"Release!"

Letting go?

Wang Ding was stunned again.

Wei Guozheng said slowly:

"The Wang family is a large family in Luotian, and Luotian and Anqing are separated only by the main peak of Dabie Mountain.

I need a piece of news from the Wang family. "

Wang Ding thought for a moment, raised his eyebrows, and said anxiously:

"But are you going to take action over there?"

Wang Ding pointed to the east.

……

Two days later, Zhang Tongchang came at full speed.

Zhang Tongchang was very familiar with Wei Guozheng.

He is the great-grandson of Zhang Juzheng.

When the emperor ordered the public trial of Huang Shu, Zhang Tongchang was in the capital of Han Dynasty, and the two had a close personal relationship.

Wang Ding gave up the study room, wondering what Wei Guozheng and Zhang Tongchang said.

Zhang Tongchang ate his lunch in a hurry, turned around and left.

the next day.

In the Ming Dynasty, Nanting Yeyou commanded the Yamen and issued an order signed by Zhang Tongchang himself.

Roughly means:

Today, there are bandits occupying 48 villages including Tiantang Village, harassing business travelers and infringing on the people. Luotian, Qishui, Huangmei, Macheng and other places are ordered to go into the mountains to suppress the bandits.

These cottages were attacked several times by the peasant army and indeed captured some small cottages.

However, Tiantangzhai was always in the hands of the Ming army. Where was it taken away?

This order soon spread to Anqing and other places.

After all, Tiantang Village is at the junction of the two places.

For a time, people in Anqing were panicked and couldn't tell the truth from the lies.

After all, the Ming army's mobilization in Macheng, Luotian, Qishui, Huangmei and other places was real.

All kinds of gossips are spreading.

Some people even swore that so-and-so’s caravan was robbed by bandits in a certain place on a certain day.

As soon as this news came out, not only the people in Anqing were anxious, but even the people in the Ming Dynasty in Huangzhou Prefecture became panic-stricken.

Within a few days, another news spread.

It is said that there was a large family near Songzi Pass who encountered bandits.

The whole family was killed except for the young child, who hid in the cellar and escaped death.

As soon as this news came out, the wealthy gentry everywhere could not sit still.

Soon.

Zhang Tongchang personally issued a stern order, blaming the county officials and military officers guarding the passes.

However, three people become a tiger!

The news that the government personally sent out instantly fueled the lie.

For a time, news of bandits encountered in various places emerged one after another.

After a while, the entire Liu family was killed by bandits...

After a while, everyone in the Zuo family saw with their own eyes where the bandits had gone...

After a while, which caravan of the Zhao family encountered some bandits...

……

These rumors and barbaric rumors were "restored" with the help of the common people, including the specific number of people, location, and appearance of the bandits.

There was an uproar among the people.

And in the small courtyard of Wang Ding's family.

Zhang Tongchang was drinking with Wang Ding and Wei Guozheng.

"Eunuch Wei, is this situation okay now?"

Wei Guozheng nodded:

"The prelude is enough, but it's not even close to the real thing!"

Wang Ding also became familiar with Wei Guozheng, and the chat became much more casual.

He raised his glass and toasted both of them, and then said:

"What do you mean by father-in-law - a real one?"

Wei Guozheng turned his chopsticks, dipped them in the vegetable soup, and drew a nearby topographic map on the table.

"Look, you two, this is Yingshan.

This place is surrounded by Luotian and Qishui, with the county seat as the center, and its width is only more than 30 miles. "

Zhang Tongchang's eyes lit up:

"So, father-in-law is planning to capture Yingshan?"

Wei Guozheng laughed:

"Yingshan belongs to Nanzhili and is under the jurisdiction of Luzhou Prefecture.

Although the ancestral land of Fengyang is to the north, Luzhou is under the rule of King Fu. "

When Wei Guozheng said this, both of them understood.

This is creating panic!

Just imagine, if a county town is captured by bandits, then the surrounding state capitals should not panic!

The two of them understood.

But I couldn't explain this matter clearly, so I immediately echoed a few words to clear up the matter.

After drinking heavily, Zhang Tongchang asked:

"When will father-in-law prepare to take action?"

Wei Guozheng pointed at Wang Ding:

"It depends on him!"

"I?"

Wang Ding was stunned.

What do you mean?

I have no power or position, I just don’t have any errands to do, so why don’t I come home and have some fun?