Ming Dynasty: Is a mere unruly commoner rebelling against heaven?

Chapter 80, October 5th, suitable for cleaning, breaking ground, and burial.

The West Factory's agents took all the soldiers of the Capital Garrison Command from the North Gate down from the city wall for on-the-spot investigation.

At the same time, Gao Shun also ordered his troops, the Camp Crushing the Enemy, to go along the capital's city walls to replace the soldiers of the Capital Garrison Command.

The Camp Crushing the Enemy firmly grasped the capital's city wall defenses in their hands.

Wearing heavy armor and holding weapons, the Camp Crushing the Enemy soldiers marched from the North Gate towards the South Gate.

Replacing defenses along the way, everyone obeyed!

… …

Under the same night sky.

Two night watchmen of the capital were patrolling the long street, striking the night.

Suddenly, one of the watchmen saw some movement in the alley on the left.

"Who's there? Who's inside?"

The watchman mustered his courage and shone the lantern in his hand into the dark alley.

The light was faint, and he couldn't see clearly.

The watchman frowned, staring carefully at the alley, and slowly took two steps inside.

The fire finally illuminated the dark shadow.

Flying fish uniform, Embroidered Spring Blade!

"Ah!"

The watchman was so frightened that he dropped the lantern in his hand and retreated in panic.

After exiting the alley, he lost his balance and fell to the ground.

"What's wrong with you?"

His companion curiously wanted to help him up, but the next moment, he stood frozen in place.

Dozens of Embroidered Uniform Guards rushed out of the dark alley on the left, quickly passed the two watchmen, and rushed to their right.

Their footsteps were uniform, and their bodies were filled with silent murderous aura.

The two night watchmen were so frightened by the murderous aura of the Embroidered Uniform Guards that their legs trembled, and they almost fell.

And the next moment, a team of West Factory agents wearing pointed hats, white leather boots, and blue straight uniforms brushed past the Embroidered Uniform Guards, and ran solemnly from their front to their rear.

When passing the two night watchmen, the West Factory agents glanced at them faintly, almost scaring them into incontinence.

But that wasn't the end of it. At the same time, a large number of East Factory agents rushed out from their right, heading towards their left.

The East Factory agents had a long-suppressed bloodthirsty aura, and everyone's eyes were sinister and vicious.

Like a pack of hungry wolves foraging in the dark, as soon as they found their prey, they would attack it in groups and tear it to pieces.

The two night watchmen were so frightened that their voices trembled: "Wh-wh-what's going on...?"

"Why... why are the two factories and one guard... all mobilized?!"

But that wasn't the end of it. The two then heard the sound of thunderous hooves coming from behind them.

The two looked back with pale faces. This time, they were directly scared into incontinence, and their pants were instantly wet.

Under the moonlight, thousands of heavily armored cavalry in black armor and black horses galloped from behind them, heading towards their front.

"Run! Run!!! Quick! Quick!"

"I can't stand up! My legs have no strength!!"

"Crawl over! Crawl into the alley quickly!!!"

"… …"

The two only felt their legs were so weak that they couldn't exert any strength at all.

They used the fastest speed of their lives, rolling and crawling into the alley next to them, to avoid being trampled to death by the horses' hooves.

After surviving the catastrophe, the two looked at each other and saw deep fear in each other's eyes.

Tonight, the capital of the Great Ming Dynasty will usher in a bloody storm!

… …

After receiving the order, Zou Yi led ten thousand Camp Crushing the Enemy soldiers towards the Forbidden City.

Along the way, he saw a large number of East Factory agents, West Factory agents, and Embroidered Uniform Guards going back and forth on the empty streets of the capital.

Their expressions were solemn, their eyes were sharp, and an invisible low air pressure enveloped the entire capital.

After Zou Yi arrived at the outer perimeter of the Forbidden City, he immediately directed his subordinates to disperse and protect the Forbidden City tightly.

The Camp Crushing the Enemy, wearing heavy armor, were heavy cavalry on horseback and heavy infantry on foot.

Ten thousand Camp Crushing the Enemy soldiers protected the Forbidden City so tightly that not even water could leak through. They could charge and kill in the capital, and retreat to protect the emperor in the Forbidden City.

Inside the Forbidden City, three thousand East Factory agents closely guarded the three palaces and six courtyards.

Inside and outside the Qianqing Palace where Zhu You樘 lived, every corner was filled with East Factory agents.

All eunuchs and maids in the palace were not allowed to step into the Qianqing Palace.

All service was taken over by the East Factory agents.

The Tengxiang Four Guards were spread throughout the Forbidden City, with guards every three steps and sentries every five steps, densely packed, impenetrable.

The entire Forbidden City was as solid as a rock!

… …

Hongzhi Year 1, October 5th.

Suitable for cleaning, breaking ground, and burial.

Unsuitable for praying for blessings, traveling, and meeting friends.

Under the dark night, Liu Jin led many West Factory agents to arrest wanted criminals from house to house according to the East Factory's list.

Today, time is tight and the task is heavy. The focus is still on arresting people, and confiscating their property will have to wait until later.

Liu Wentai, the direct culprit of the late emperor's death, and his entire family have already been arrested by the East Factory.

At this moment, Liu Jin was leading his team to the residence of Shi Qin, the Imperial Physician of the Imperial Hospital, in the capital.

"Go, drag Shi Qin's entire family out for me!"

With a wave of Liu Jin's hand, several East Factory agents stepped forward and knocked on the door of Shi Qin's house.

As soon as the door opened, many East Factory agents rushed into Shi Qin's house like evil spirits, and dragged out Shi Qin and his family members, who were still in their dreams.

"What are you doing?!"

"Why are you arresting me?!"

"Let me go!"

Shi Qin, who was not even wearing an outer garment, was dragged out of his house by the East Factory agents.

Shi Qin was extremely frightened and could not even walk steadily.

Being arrested by the East Factory agents in the middle of the night meant he would suffer a great deal, a physical peeling of skin.

After leaving the house, Shi Qin saw Liu Jin standing outside the door.

Now, Liu Jin was at the height of his power in the East Factory, and all the officials in the court knew him.

Shi Qin quickly shouted: "Eunuch Liu, why are you arresting me again?!"

Liu Jin looked at Shi Qin's pale face and was sincerely happy.

"How dare you ask me?"

"After meeting the late emperor, you can confess your sins to him in person!"

"Ah?!"

After hearing this, Shi Qin's eyes rolled back, and he fainted in fright.

Liu Jin curled his lips in disdain: "Take him to the execution ground in the vegetable market and wait for mass execution!"

"Yes, Eunuch Liu!"

"The rest of you, follow this eunuch to continue arresting Zhong Lan."

"Yes!"

… …

Li Guang was acting at the same time as Liu Jin.

In the residence of Zeng Keyi, the Deputy Director of the Office of the Traveling Personnel, there was a sound of crying.

"Eunuch Li! I have done nothing wrong, why are you arresting me?!"

Zeng Keyi straightened his neck, angrily his face was flushed red.

Since taking office, he had been conscientious, dutiful, and had never been involved in any corruption or bribery.

Since he had done nothing wrong, then the East Factory had no right to arrest him!

Even if he brought the lawsuit to His Majesty, he would be in the right!

Zeng Keyi was full of anger, and glared at Li Guang without fear, openly and honestly, without any timidity.

Li Guang sneered: "Master Zeng is indeed a clean stream in the court. If it were normal, our East Factory really wouldn't dare to touch you."

"To blame, you can only blame Master Zeng for being recommended by the Cabinet and appointed without His Majesty's approval."

"And what His Majesty needs the least now is you promoted officials!"

"What?!"

Zeng Keyi's eyes widened. He couldn't understand why His Majesty wouldn't tolerate him simply because he was a promoted official recommended by the cabinet.

Had His Majesty's suspicion of the cabinet and the outer court reached such depths?!

Zeng Keyi suddenly knelt on the ground, kowtowing towards the Forbidden City!

"Your Majesty! Please open your eyes!"

"Your subject, Zeng Keyi, is utterly loyal to the Great Ming, with absolutely no divided loyalties!"

"I beg Your Majesty to investigate thoroughly!"

The mockery on Li Guang's face deepened: "Lord Zeng, you've been an official in the court for many years, how can you still not understand?"

"His Majesty only needs people who are loyal to him, not people who are loyal to the Great Ming."

"Ah?!"

Zeng Keyi's eyes widened, and he suddenly understood something.

But it was too late!

Li Guang waved his hand impatiently: "Quickly drag him to the execution grounds, to await mass execution. There are many more people to be killed tonight."

"Yes, Eunuch Li!"

"And his family members, all押入 into the Eastern Depot prison, awaiting His Majesty's judgment!"

"Yes!"

......

The two eunuchs of the Eastern Depot were busily arresting and killing people, creating a huge commotion.

On the Western Depot's side, the activity was no less significant.

The Western Depot's Director, Wang Zhi, personally led a hundred Western Depot agents to interrogate Wang Yuan, the Earl of Ruian, Left Director of the Central Military Commandery of the Five Military Commission.

Besides Wang Yuan, there was also Wang Qing, the Earl of Chongshan, Right Director of the Vanguard Military Commission, and Wang Jun, Right Director of the Rear Military Commission.

The Earl of Ruian, Wang Yuan, the Earl of Chongshan, Wang Qing, and the Right Director of the Rear Military Commission, Wang Jun, were all biological younger brothers of Empress Dowager Wang.

All three could be considered Zhu You樘's uncles, but not his direct, maternal uncles.

Like the Marquis of Qingyun, Zhou Shou, and the Earl of Changning, Zhou Yu, the Wang Yuan three brothers were granted earldoms and appointed to the Five Military Commission because of Empress Dowager Wang.

At this time, inside and outside the study of the Earl of Ruian's mansion were filled with Western Depot agents.

Wang Zhi sat in the grand master's chair, expressionlessly looking at the three imperial relatives before him.

All three maternal relatives held the rank of Righteous First Rank, Left and Right Directors of the Five Military Commission, two of whom were also granted the title of Earl.

But these three, in front of Wang Zhi, still appeared cautious, barely daring to breathe.

After all, the precedents of Zhou Shou and Zhou Yu were there. The current Emperor even dared to execute his own maternal uncle.

These three, who were not even direct uncles, really didn't have the courage to provoke the Imperial Secret Agency.

Tonight, the Western Depot's Director, Wang Zhi, personally led people to come, following His Majesty's orders, demanding that all officials of their Five Military Commission be suspended from their duties to accept the Western Depot's inspection.

This really scared them.

The Earl of Ruian, Wang Yuan, was uneasy, fearing that his misdeeds would be exposed.

He had to muster his courage and actively question Wang Zhi.

"Director Wang, Your Majesty suddenly wants all the military generals of our Five Military Commission to be suspended from their duties to accept investigation."

"What is the reason for this?"

Wang Zhi's expression was cold, and he spoke without restraint: "The three directors only need to answer the questions, other matters need not be asked."

"Yes, yes."

Wang Yuan lowered his head, a flash of hatred in his eyes.

Afterward, Wang Zhi began to coldly ask questions, using their answers to judge whether the other party had rebellious intentions.

The world's military power must be firmly grasped in His Majesty's hands!

......

Tonight, the capital was exceptionally noisy.

The Embroidered Uniform Guard's Commander, Mou Bin, led a thousand Embroidered Uniform Guards to the Central City Military Commission.

On the way, Mou Bin encountered a team of Western Depot agents heading to the Central City Military Commission to investigate, so they went together.

The Five City Military Commission also had people patrolling and guarding at night.

At this time, the Commander of the Central City Military Commission, Geng Wenxin, was drinking and having fun with his colleagues from the Central City Military Commission.

Recently, the capital had been too cold, so when on night duty, it was more comfortable to drink some wine.

Just as Geng Wenxin was talking happily, the yamen of the Central City Military Commission was suddenly kicked open.

To facilitate going out on patrol, the gate of the Central City Military Commission's yamen was generally not bolted.

Geng Wenxin's mood was spoiled, and he was angry, but when he turned his head to look, he saw that each of those people was wearing a flying fish suit and holding a Embroidered Spring Blade.

A gust of cold wind from outside the door blew in, and Geng Wenxin sobered up for the most part, so frightened that cold sweat broke out.

"Commander Mou, what wind has blown you here to my place?"

Geng Wenxin hurriedly wanted to hide the wine on the table, but the smell of alcohol on everyone in the room could not be hidden.

Mou Bin's expression was serious, and his eyes were cold: "Everyone in the Central City Military Commission, listen to the order!"

"His Majesty has decreed that all soldiers of the Five City Military Commission immediately suspend their duties and remove their armor, awaiting the Western Depot's review!"

"After the review is completed, without His Majesty's permission, no one may leave their home half a step!"

"All duties of the Five City Military Commission will be fully taken over by the Embroidered Uniform Guard from this moment on!"

After hearing the order, all the soldiers of the Central City Military Commission looked at each other, stunned in place.

They really didn't understand why, suddenly, His Majesty had ordered the dismissal of their duties and also required them to remove their armor and accept the Western Depot's investigation.

Could it be said that His Majesty intended to take action against the Five City Military Commission?

Thinking of a certain possibility, Geng Wenxin's face turned even paler.

Seeing that the various soldiers of the Central City Military Commission were slow to move, Mou Bin frowned in dissatisfaction.

"What are you all doing, standing there stunned? Why don't you quickly remove your armor!"

Geng Wenxin came back to his senses, his face tangled for a while, and then he looked at his surrounding subordinates.

"Yes, yes, quickly remove your armor, quickly remove your armor!"

Geng Wenxin himself was not wearing armor or holding weapons, but the other subordinates on guard were all wearing armor and holding weapons.

The overall armor-wearing rate of Ming Dynasty soldiers was actually not low, according to the data on the books, it was generally above 80%.

But there were very many suits of armor that only existed on paper. The Ministry of War reported it, the Ministry of Revenue allocated funds, and the Ministry of Works also sent craftsmen to make them.

But there just weren't any in the warehouse.

Moreover, because the quality of many suits of armor was too poor, many soldiers would rather go to the battlefield bare-chested than use those crudely made suits of armor.

As a result, it created the phenomenon of the Ming army's armor-wearing rate not being high.

However, the soldiers stationed in the capital were all elites, and the armor they used was naturally well-made steel armor.

Under Geng Wenxin's orders, the soldiers of the Central City Military Commission reluctantly removed their armor and abandoned their weapons, and were controlled by the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

The Western Depot agents who were following immediately stepped forward and interrogated these soldiers of the Central City Military Commission on the spot.

At this moment, Liu Jin, leading many Eastern Depot agents, also walked into the gate of the Central City Military Commission.

"Oh, everyone's here?"

Liu Jin saw the people from the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the Western Depot and greeted them with a smile.

When he saw that the leader of the Embroidered Uniform Guard was actually Mou Bin, he quickly stepped forward to salute.

"This humble one greets Commander Mou."

Mou Bin nodded to Liu Jin and then ignored him.

Mou Bin had no desire to talk to this Eastern Depot's Chief Centurion in charge of punishments, who was currently in the limelight.

In the Eastern Depot, only people of Huai En and Li Guang's level were qualified to talk to him.

Others were far from it.

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