Chapter 580 Action Day (3)
Although Haihan has taken over Danzhou for several months, there are still many local "die-hards" like Huang Zixing who are not willing to cooperate with Haihan. Although such an attitude will not be disliked by others, if they cooperate with If pirates are involved, everyone will avoid it.
When pirates attacked Danzhou, the city of Danzhou, which had complete city defenses, fell within half a day. This incident itself was very strange in the eyes of the local people. After the Haihan militia recaptured Danzhou, the answer was revealed - Danzhou Many people inside and outside colluded with the pirates, and when the pirates attacked, they sold Danzhou City together.
During that time, the Haihan militia captured hundreds of "traitors" in Danzhou. Although they did not kill many people in the end, many people were indeed implicated in this incident and their families were sent to Nanyang - it is said that they were sent to Nanyang. Going to Haihan to work as a coolie in the new ports opened by the Han people in Southeast Asia could save their lives, but all their property was confiscated.
After that period, Danzhou locals became very sensitive to the crime of "colluding with pirates to cause rebellion." Almost everyone who was involved in this crime was quickly removed from Danzhou. On today's occasion, Zhang Xin publicly accused Huang Zixing, the principal of Zhongming Academy, of colluding with pirates. Onlookers did not bother to distinguish between true and false, and their first reaction was to keep a distance from Huang Zixing and put aside the relationship. Huang Zixing usually acted alone and did not want to associate with other academies that cooperated with Haihan. At this time, no one took the initiative to stand up and speak for him.
At this time, someone came over and whispered something in Wang Tom's ear. Tom Wang nodded and announced loudly: "Everyone, there is no fire downstairs, and all the gangsters who tried to cause trouble have been subdued. Now in front of everyone, let's see who these gangsters are!"
The guests who were originally worried because of the fire downstairs all calmed down now. Anyone with an eye could already see at this time that the Haihan people did not just happen to create this scene today, but had already prepared to take advantage of this occasion to deal with certain people. Although they still didn’t know what was going on, most people present wanted to watch the fun.
Tom Wang snapped his fingers and ordered: "Bring the prisoner involved!"
Soon there was a sound at the top of the stairs, and soldiers from the Haihan Militia in gray military uniforms dragged up the tied prisoners one by one like dead dogs. Some of these people had their mouths gagged with rags, and some were already injured. When they were dragged upstairs, their blood stains left long traces on the floor, and they kept moaning in pain.
The last few people who were dragged up seemed to have expired. They dragged their militiamen and slapped them hard on the floor, but there was no reaction. Then the militiamen brought up a large plate of daggers and daggers on a large restaurant tray, followed by a pile of oilcloths and matches.
"According to our investigation, we learned that Huang Zixing, the head of Zhongming Academy, has been planning attacks on local government agencies in Danzhou since last year, assassinating government dignitaries in order to cooperate with South China Sea pirates to attack Danzhou again." Wang Tom pointed to the man lying on the floor. The prisoner on the board said: "Among these people, several of them are from Zhongming Academy, right? Huang Zixing, don't tell everyone, you don't know them."
Huang Zixing had naturally recognized the people from his academy for a long time, but he still dared to admit it at this time. He could only keep denying it: "Although there are people from my academy, I didn't know that they would do such lawless things." This fact has nothing to do with me!”
Tom Wang snorted coldly: "Do you think you can protect yourself by selling these students? You don't even think about how we found out your details! Here's the pass!"
Zhang Qianzhi appeared at the stairs calmly, bowed to the main table first, and then cupped his hands towards the stunned Huang Zixing, and then introduced himself: "My Excellency, Zhang Qianzhi, works for the Haihan Security Department. Specially responsible for investigating cases of collusion between civilians and pirates in Qiongzhou. A month ago, I claimed to be a scholar from Leizhou and signed up as a student at Zhongming Academy. During this period, I found out that the suspect Huang Zixing and others intended to assassinate local officials. The remnants of the pirates have made corresponding preparations. I and five other people from the academy were dispatched by Huang Zixing to set fire to the restaurant to create chaos and create opportunities for other assassins to assassinate Master Yan, Director Zhang and other important people. Everyone knows this now. ”
The guests present were in an uproar. Although they were not necessarily willing to accept the current situation in Danzhou, they would not use such force to confront the government. What's more, Huang Zixing is not trying to overthrow Haihan's local rule, but colluding with pirates to harm the local area. This seems to be on the opposite side of public interests.
"Huang Zixing, do you have anything else to defend yourself?" Wang Tom looked at Huang Zixing and asked, the expression on his face was full of ridicule.
Huang Zixing raised his hand and pointed at Zhang Qianzhi, but he could no longer say a complete sentence: "You...you..."
"If you want others not to know, you have to do nothing yourself. Mr. Huangshan, you think you are doing these things without knowing it, but you don't know that we have been monitoring you as early as last year, but we have never obtained real evidence of your evil deeds. "Zhang Qianzhi said calmly: "Looking at you as a scholar, you actually colluded with pirates to harm the village for your own gain. Have you read all the great principles in this book? "
Huang Zixing almost spat out a mouthful of old blood. He really didn't expect that this traveling scholar who took the initiative to come to seek advice was actually a lackey of the Haihan people. Moreover, the purpose of coming to Zhongming Academy was to lay a trap. Otherwise, how could he still be here? The talk here is full of nonsense, accusing Zhongming Academy of colluding with pirates. It was obvious that he had just met Lord Zhao of the imperial court this morning.
Zhang Qianzhi did not mention the involvement of officials from the Ming Dynasty. It was obvious that Haihan had planned to frame him from the beginning. If Huang Zixing were to confess that this was actually an action organized by officials from the Ming Dynasty, he would probably not be able to comply. ——After all, he now has no way to prove that the so-called Ming officials were involved. Even if the Haihan people caught Zhao Ye, they probably would not admit the existence of this person. Huang Zixing knew that he had fallen into a pit, and the consequences would be serious, but there was no chance of saving his life. There was at least one person present who could pull him out of the pit. Huang Zixing looked at the main table with hope. The only person who could protect him was sitting there. As long as the other party was willing to take action, he believed that he would at least have a chance to escape from this matter.
"Master Yan, what do you think about this matter?" Zhang Xin deliberately asked Yan Mingjun as if he felt Huang Zixing's eyes asking for help.
Yan Mingjun was also in a mess at this time. When Tom Wang announced that all the gangsters had been captured, all his previous delusions were thrown out of the window, and the remaining thought was how to clean himself out of this matter. Not implicated. Zhang Xin had already greeted him before, and as long as he cooperated in his attitude, he would be able to safely complete his term in Danzhou. But how to coordinate this attitude, he had no idea before.
It wasn't until Zhang Xin asked him a question that Yan Mingjun suddenly realized that the Haihan people had already set up a ladder for themselves. If they wanted to shirk all their responsibilities, they could only use Huang Zixing as a stepping stone. Got it!
Yan Mingjun stood up slowly, coughed twice to clear his throat, and then said: "Since I took office this month, I have seen a peaceful scene in Danzhou. The contribution of everyone in Haihan should be the greatest. I am The officials were also thinking about writing to the court in the near future to express their merits and ask for rewards, but they did not expect that there was still an undercurrent surging in Danzhou. With such thieves eager to cause trouble, they even tried to assassinate court officials on this occasion and disrupt Danzhou. Order..."
When Yan Mingjun said this, he heard a "pop" sound. He turned his head and looked over, but it was Huang Zixing who had fainted on the ground in despair. At that moment, two militiamen came over, grabbed his legs, dragged him upside down to the stairs, and placed him with the captured criminals.
Yan Mingjun coughed dryly and continued: "For these lawless people, I think the way Haihan everyone dealt with it is extremely appropriate. These thieves who make trouble should be dealt with strictly and quickly! Before I came to Danzhou to take up my post, He has been ordered by the Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi to act arbitrarily and expediently. In my opinion, after the crime is confirmed, he should be executed as soon as possible to eliminate the banditry in Danzhou. "
Yan Mingjun did not care about the legal system in order to escape. According to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, in principle, the death penalty must be approved by the Ministry of Punishment, reviewed by the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and approved by the Dali Temple. Finally, the Three Laws Division will report to the emperor for approval. The emperor will circle the list before sending the approval document back to the local area. Carry out the so-called post-autumn beheading. Of course, there is also some room for local authorities to exercise authority in urgent matters, such as suppressing bandits. It is impossible to capture them all alive, and after interrogation, they can be kept in prison and wait for the approval of the court before killing them. Besides, when the Haihan militia "recovered" Qiongbei, they also killed many people in the name of suppressing bandits, and this process did not go through any public trial.
Yan Mingjun's answer obviously made Zhang Xin very satisfied. He nodded and said: "Master Yan is the parent officer of Danzhou. Since you have already expressed your attitude, we will handle it accordingly. This case will be temporarily handed over to the Ministry of Security. The trial will be held, and after the trial is over, notices will be posted everywhere in the city, and the prisoners who should be executed will be executed together when the time comes. "
Yan Mingjun responded: "What Director Zhang said makes sense. Since the case is being investigated by Haihan, he is also familiar with the case, so it should be tried by your case handling personnel. I think there is nothing wrong with this move, even Good, very good!”
Yan Mingjun really rubbed his face and put it in his pocket. Zhang Xin's statement simply used the Danzhou government as a decoration. He only wanted to arrest people, and even took away the job of trial and execution. This is the fundamental reason. I won’t give the state government face anymore. However, Yan Mingjun did not dare to refute Zhang Xin's words, because it was difficult for him to ensure that a so-called witness would pop up in the next moment and testify face to face that he was actually an accomplice who was colluding with Huang Zixing and others. Seeing Zhang Xin's smiling expression, Yan Mingjun couldn't muster the courage to take this risk.
"Everyone, this case is not over yet." Wang Tom took over the conversation again and announced: "According to our investigation of the case, the pirate remnants that harmed Qiongbei last time were not the only ones captured today. In fact, in There are still many of their accomplices lurking inside and outside Danzhou City, waiting for them to mobilize in all directions after they succeed here and take Danzhou again. However, there is no need to panic, we have already made comprehensive arrangements for this. And their locations and identities have been identified. While everyone was enjoying the banquet, the Haihan Militia had launched simultaneous operations in many prefectures and counties throughout the Qiongbei region to comprehensively arrest these pirate remnants and local spies. . Everyone can rest assured that as long as the Haihan Militia is stationed in Danzhou, it will maintain local security and ensure that everyone can live a stable life! ”
"Okay! Well said, General Wang!" As soon as Wang Tom finished speaking, someone with quick reactions in the banquet immediately responded.
Those who were a little slow to react immediately realized that this was a good opportunity to flatter Haihan. At that moment, flattery and praise abounded, and some literati present even wanted to compose poems on the spot to sing praises for Haihan's "righteous deed". Of course, some people saw that they had been robbed of the opportunity and immediately found another way to flatter Zhang Xin - General Wang was just an official who temporarily came to Danzhou to arrest pirates, but Director Zhang was in charge of this. Flattery still needs to find the right person to have good results.
However, in the process, everyone seemed to have intentionally or unintentionally ignored the two civil and military officials sent by the imperial court to take charge of Danzhou, and no one even said a word of praise to them. Although Yan Mingjun felt that he was a bit embarrassed, he could actually understand what these people were doing - in front of the Haihan people, who would flatter them at this time?
Zhang Xin breathed a sigh of relief at this, and immediately ordered people to take away the prisoners, and then asked the kitchen to quickly prepare the dishes, and re-arranged the banquet and served wine to calm the frightened local VIPs just now. Naturally, no one objected to this move. Those present wished that the banquet could be longer so that they could have more opportunities to get close to big figures like Hai Han. Maybe Director Zhang would like him and he could get the chance to win over Hai Han this year. While working as an agent for some in-demand goods, I accidentally made a lot of money. Compared with the considerable amount of silver, it is not a big deal to say a few soft words on this occasion.
As for Huang Zixing and others who were captured, no one cared about their life or death. Losers are losers, and they will only end up being swept into the garbage heap of history.
(End of chapter)