Mo Yanbai hesitated for a moment, and Qi Ning said displeased: "Mo Yanbai, you are a man, how can you act like a mother-in-law? If you don't want to, just say it."
But Mo Yanbai had already struggled to get up, and he just got off the bed, cupped his hands and said: "The Marquis loves you, the common people just obey the Marquis' arrangements. The common people promise the Marquis that as long as they have breath, they will never let him suffer in the slightest from now on." Wronged."
"That's great." Qining smiled and said, "Since you agreed, I dare to arrange things for you."
"What does the Marquis mean?" Mo Yanbai was a little surprised.
Qi Ning said: "Those brothers under your command are not honest people. They are used to living without rules. If you really let them return home, do you think they will behave themselves?"
Mo Yanbai frowned and said, "The Marquis is very worried. Although I have taken this group of people under my command, most of them are daring people. If they all return home, I can't guarantee that everyone can stay safe." "
"How do you think they should be arranged?"
"This...!" Mo Yanbai hesitated for a moment and then said: "Master Hou, I have thought about it before. If it doesn't work out, we can divide them into various armies. I heard that Chu State has been preparing for the Northern Expedition. If When they go to the battlefield, firstly, they can kill the enemy and defend the country, and secondly, they can be given the opportunity to perform meritorious service and be promoted, which can be regarded as earning some future."
Qi Ning smiled and said: "Your idea is not bad. Sending these desperadoes into the army will be restrained by military regulations, which will make them more honest. However, there are two points to consider when sending them to the front line. This point , they have not been trained, and now that the Northern Expedition is imminent, they were sent to the army in time and there was no time to receive training. With all due respect, when they arrived on the battlefield, they were just a bunch of rabble, risking their lives in vain."
Mo Yanbai nodded slightly, and Qining continued: "The second point is that they live at sea all year round, have excellent water quality, and are also very adaptable to the sea environment. If they are sent to the front line, these housekeeping skills will not be used. It’s a pity.”
Mo Yanbai said: "The brothers on the sea have been enemies of the Donghai Navy for many years. The two sides have deep conflicts. If it is arranged in the Navy, let alone the Navy will not accept it. Even if it is accepted, the two sides will not get along. In the future...!"
Qi Ning waved his hand and said: "You misunderstood me. I have never thought of arranging you in the navy." After thinking for a while, he said: "That's what I thought, if...!" Before he could finish speaking, there was a sound coming from outside. Wu Dalin's voice said: "Master Hou, Mr. Chen has something to report and is waiting for you."
Qi Ning stood up and said, "Master Chen probably has something urgent to discuss. You can take a good rest here. I will discuss with you later on what to do next."
Mo Yanbai cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Lord Marquis, for worrying about us. On behalf of my brothers, I would like to thank Lord Marquis for your great kindness."
Qi Ning laughed and said nothing. He left the room and went straight to the tent. Chen Ting, the governor of the East China Sea, was already waiting in the tent. When he saw Qi Ning coming in, he hurriedly stood up and saluted. Qi Ning motioned to sit down and said: "Chen Ting Sir, it was really hard work coming all night, how is the situation in the city?"
Chen Ting cupped his hands and said, "It's great to congratulate the Lord Marquis on his triumphant return. The official is here to congratulate the Lord. On the order of the Marquis, the Xiaguan immediately sealed the city after returning to the city. At present, the three families of Jiang, Chen and Lu have been killed. They are all under control. In addition to these three families, the lower officials have also sent people to keep an eye on the gentry and wealthy families who have close contact with them."
"Are these families ready to escape?"
Chen Ting shook his head and said: "When the official sent people to arrest them, they seemed to know nothing about the Jiang family's fleet escaping. The official personally interrogated Lu Feihang and Chen Shuo. Judging from their performances, it was clear that they did not know anything about Jiang Mantian's escape. action."
"You mean, these two families were not involved in this rebellion?"
Chen Ting waved his hand and said: "Master Hou, you can't say that. These three families seem to be quite alienated on the surface these years, but they are all century-old families in the East China Sea, with deep roots in the East China Sea, and they have always been related by marriage, although they no longer have any relationship in these years. They are married, but they are still connected by blood. Jiang Mantian wants to make waves in the East China Sea, and he is close to the same family, so he is quite alone. The official guesses that they must be connected in private. "
Qi Ning nodded with a smile and said: "Lord Chen, you are right to think so. If it is said that it is just the Jiang family who conspired to rebel alone, I will never believe it."
"Master Hou, it seems to me that Jiang Mantian's escape was not a deliberate plan at the beginning." Chen Ting turned slightly to Qining's side and said solemnly: "Brother Jiang Mantian hid at Jiangjia Pier. They should be waiting to see what happens. They are just waiting to see if the sea burial of the Governor can go smoothly. If the sea burial of the Governor goes smoothly and the body is cremated, then there will be no direct evidence that the Governor was harmed by Shen Liangqiu. Shen Liangqiu If Shen Liangqiu is okay, Jiang Mantian will feel that the conspiracy will not be exposed, so he will not run away."
Qi Ning said: "Master Chen's words make sense."
"Since Jiang Mantian is just waiting to see what happens, he will never make a big move." Chen Ting said: "If he takes many family members with him or even informs other two families to flee together, the government will naturally be aware of it, and then even Shen Liangqiu has hidden it. We, but the actions of the three major families are different, that is, exposing our own deeds, and Jiang Mantian will naturally not do this."
Qi Ning smiled and said: "In the final analysis, Jiang Mantian is gambling, and the stakes are too high, but to him, as long as their brothers can escape, it doesn't matter whether others can be safe."
Chen Ting showed a smile and said: "After Lu Feihang and Chen Shuo learned that Jiang Mantian had escaped without telling his family, their expressions were extremely ugly. They must have hated Jiang Mantian deeply."
"All of these families have been imprisoned?"
"Going back to the Marquis, all the houses of several families have been sealed off, and even the servants at home have been locked up." Chen Ting said: "It's just that there are still some people from these three families who are out and about, so they can't be arrested in time...!"
Qi Ning nodded and said: "That is also something we can't do anything about."
"However, the official ordered someone to count the list. If there were any omissions that could not be arrested in time, their whereabouts have been found out, and the official also ordered people to go and arrest them quickly." Chen Ting said: "In the past two days, the official ordered the shops and stores of these stores to be arrested. All real estate is registered." On the table at hand were several thick account books. He stood up, picked up the books and presented them over. Qining waved his hands and said with a smile: "Master Chen, don't do anything to me. I am the most lazy person, but I can't see this. As long as you have a good idea of many things, the imperial court will naturally issue an order, and then all will be collected into the treasury."
"Yes, yes!" Chen Ting took those account books back, but did not sit down. Instead, he said with a sad face, "Master Hou, everything that happened this time will naturally be reported to the court in detail, but... The Jiang family is plotting rebellion, but you don’t know how to polish your writing?”
"Polish your pen?"
"Master Hou, the evidence of the Jiang family's rebellion is conclusive, so it goes without saying." Chen Ting took two steps forward and lowered his voice: "But the Chen family and the Lu family have no direct evidence of rebellion. If it is just because of the Jiang family's rebellion, it is certain These two families are plotting to rebel together, I'm afraid...!"
Qi Ning stared at Chen Ting and said, "You mean you can't find any evidence of rebellion between the two families?"
"Exactly." Chen Ting sighed: "When the officials interrogated the two people, they cried and screamed. They both said that they had no intention of rebelling against the imperial court. They also said that if the Jiang family rebelled, they would fight against the Jiang family. That's what they said. Qiqi."
Qi Ning laughed and said, "What do you think, Mr. Chen?"
"Master Hou, I know they are related, but... I really can't find any evidence." Chen Ting felt helpless.
Qi Ning sighed and said: "Master Chen, you are also the governor of Donghai after all. You should not have said these words to me."
"Master Hou, you...!" Chen Ting realized something was wrong and sweated slightly on his forehead.
Qi Ning put away his smile and said calmly: "The Donghai Family has always been a thorn in the side of the imperial court. Why did you not deal with them back then? You know very well in your heart that it is just that the world is uncertain and some people have surrendered. The imperial court cannot always do it. Kill them all, and the East China Sea is still uncertain at that time, so leaving them to assist the court will naturally be of great use."
"What the Marquis said is absolutely true."
"The imperial court set up troops in the East China Sea and sent people to strictly supervise them. In the final analysis, it is just because it is afraid that the dogs will not change their habit of eating shit, and beware that this group of people will cause trouble in the East China Sea one day." Qining sneered: "And this is indeed the case, If the Jiang family's ambitions are not discovered in time, the consequences will be disastrous. The court's concerns are not wrong. Now that the Jiang family's rebellion has been exposed, it is the opportunity the court has been waiting for. Do you think the court can just deal with the Jiang family this time? "
"Then... of course it won't work." Chen Ting immediately shook his head.
Qi Ning leaned forward and put one hand on his knee. Chen Ting understood this posture at a glance. When he came closer, Qi Ning whispered: "If you cut the grass without removing the root, it will grow again with the spring breeze. The Jiang family is destroyed, and the others are gone." The two families must also be eliminated. Just because there is no evidence does not mean that there is no evidence. You, Mr. Chen, are a smart man. You should know that the court does not care whether the evidence is true or false. Even if you present the simplest evidence for the Jiang family's rebellion, People all over the world will also believe that the other two families are also involved."
Chen Ting suddenly understood and whispered: "Master Hou is saying that we create evidence ourselves?"
"What did Master Chen say?"
Chen Ting understood the idea and chuckled: "These families are all aristocratic families. People in the family have been practicing Chinese calligraphy since they were young. Lu Feihang and Chen Shuo can also write well. For this reason, they often show off to others and even They are complacent. If they search the Jiang family's mansion and find several letters linking them to the Jiang family privately, no one will believe them even if they try to defend themselves."
Qi Ning smiled slightly and said: "It's best not to let too many people know about this matter. Mr. Chen is a scholar, so it's not difficult to imitate their handwriting. It's up to you to write the ink yourself. What do you think?"
Chen Ting cupped his hands and said: "I will do my best as a subordinate." After solving the matter, he felt relieved for a while, but then he was confused: "Master Hou, I don't know how to report this report, please give me some advice!"
Qi Ning said "Oh" and asked: "How will Mr. Chen prepare to submit the report?"
"This...!" Chen Ting hesitated for a moment and then said: "Master Hou, if you report it according to the truth, I'm afraid it will be detrimental to the old Marquis Jindao. After all, the Donghai Jiang family has been plotting rebellion for a long time, and they are very well prepared secretly. , even Shen Liangqiu was bribed by them. If the court knew, the Tantai family would be... to blame...!" There was a slight panic between his eyebrows, and his eyes flickered.
Qi Ning smiled lightly and said: "The Jindao Tantai family? Mr. Chen, you have forgotten that the first person to bear the blame should be you, Mr. Chen. You, the governor, are not aware of the Jiang family's rebellious intentions at all. Dan The governor of Taiwan University was murdered, and you were kept in the dark. How do you think the court will view you?"
Qi Ning was smiling, but Chen Ting felt Qi Ning's eyes slicing across his face like a knife, and he suddenly felt a chill running down his spine.