An official jumped out and asked with his neck stiffened: "Your Excellency said that he was a spy sent by the traitor Mu Tong. What evidence do you have?"
This question reveals the sinister intention.
It was pointed out that Xiao Heng and his men used this trick to calm the situation, and the dead were not necessarily the natives, and certainly not necessarily Mu Tong's confidants.
Su Rong immediately fixed his eyes on the man, raised his eyebrows and sneered: "What position does this gentleman hold?"
The man felt his scalp tingling when Su Rong looked at him, but he still managed to speak: "I am Chen Xiaolin, the Yunnan Councillor! I am meeting His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
"Very good, Mr. Senator, it is understandable that you don't know General Yang who is beside the chieftain. Then, there is someone you know." Su Rong sneered and waved his hand calmly. Soon, another group of soldiers came over with a group of people.
Su Rong sat high on his horse, waved his whip, pointed at those people, pointed at them and asked Chen Xiaolin, who was already pale, sarcastically: "You don't recognize the chieftain's people, then, do you recognize these people now? If you don't recognize them, I will point them out to you and let you recognize them!"
Cui Daru was stroking his beard behind him, feeling comforted.
Young people should be so sharp. Wei Desheng and others should indeed be used at this time. It happens that they have high enough official positions and the evidence of their crimes is solid. It is perfect to use them as a model to clean up the Yunnan officialdom.
He only mentioned it briefly when they were in Zhaotong and did not give any specific method, but Xiao Heng understood everything after hearing it. To be able to do this, it can be seen how alert Xiao Heng is and how quick his reaction is.
Good, very good!
Senator Chen Xiaolin was already sweating profusely, how could he not recognize him
He doesn't know anyone, but it's impossible that he doesn't know this person!
The general is in charge of the military power of a province.
The Senator was speechless.
Although Liao Jingxu still looked calm on the surface at this moment, there was already a huge wave of turmoil in his heart.
Wei Desheng actually fell into their hands!
As the Governor of Yunnan, Liao Jingxu should have been in charge of both military and political affairs. However, there was no way out. Wei Desheng had been rooted in Yunnan for many years, and he could not bypass Wei Desheng to seize military power. Wei Desheng was insidious and cunning, but he knew how to behave, especially speaking a fluent dialect, and he had a high reputation among the local people.
There are many things that can only be settled by him, and there are many things that only he can do.
Therefore, Duke Chengguo at that time had great trust in him and achieved considerable results with his help.
Even after Duke Cheng fell from power, he was unable to find any evidence against Wei Desheng because of Wei Desheng's status in the hearts of the natives and their complicated connections.
In fact, the attack on the imperial envoy in Zhaotong was not a shame for Liao Jingxu, the governor of Yunnan. Wasn't he aggrieved
But what can he do? Even though he knows that it is related to Wei Desheng and others, he cannot jump out and say that it was Wei Desheng's idea.
Without evidence, it is easy for people to counterattack.
Later, the imperial envoy escaped danger and was coming to Kunming. He was also happy. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was fine, so his crime was always smaller.
In short, his emotions were very complicated.
However, he never expected that the imperial envoy had already dealt with Wei Desheng and captured him!
The main thing is that the imperial envoy did not mention the capture of Wei Desheng in the official documents, and the official document asking them to welcome him did not mention this matter either.
So much so that when Wei Desheng suddenly showed up, Liao Jingxu and others were shocked, but more of them were sighs and submission.
Chen Xiaolin and the others, on the other hand, all had faces that looked as if they had lost their parents.
They are the general's relatives!
Sir General, this...
Chen Xiaolin's face had changed greatly. Seeing Wei Desheng's mouth blocked by a smelly sock, he looked miserable and embarrassed. After hesitating for a while, he asked, "I don't know what crime General Wei committed. Why did you treat a third-rank official like this?"
"What do you mean by a third-rank official?" Su Rong was prepared. He showed a scroll of imperial edict, looked around at everyone, and shouted in a deep voice: "Liao Jingxu, listen to my order!"
It was one move after another, and there was even an imperial edict!
Liao Jingxu's face was stiff, but he knelt down with his men without saying a word: "I am Liao Jingxu, the Governor of Yunnan, accept the order!"
As soon as he knelt, all other officials, big and small, followed suit, whether they were willing or not.
Su Rong then announced the decree with great force: "The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims: Wei Desheng, the general of Yunnan, colluded with the rebels and assassinated the Crown Prince. He is a heinous criminal. Liao Jingxu, as a second-rank governor, failed to control this traitor under his jurisdiction, so he is also guilty! Considering that you have been diligent over the years, I will now order you to make meritorious contributions while serving your sentence. All major matters will be decided by the Crown Prince!"
What else can Liao Jingxu say
He had heard that this Crown Prince was different from the previous Crown Prince. He was decisive and very powerful.
Now that he had seen it, he found that he was even more powerful and meticulous than he had imagined.
First, General Yang was thrown out and killed to calm the situation.
Then he brought out Wei Desheng to suppress all officials, big and small.
The most important thing is that Xiao Heng has already found out Wei Desheng's crimes and obtained the imperial edict from Emperor Yuanfeng!
Emperor Yuanfeng said that Wei Desheng was plotting treason, so Wei Desheng was plotting treason! He was a traitor who colluded with Mu Tong!
As soon as Xiao Heng made a move, he killed a general with great momentum.
This is a real show of force.
The natives who had been making a fuss before stopped making a fuss. They were not fools. They expressed their anger when the imperial envoy looked easy to talk to at first. However, when the killing really started, they were not so stupid as to rush out and be the first to take action.
Moreover, the imperial envoys really killed people!
Liao Jingxu raised his hands above his head and took the imperial edict seriously.
The imperial envoy showed his domineering side, and everyone knew that the Crown Prince was brave and resourceful, and could really be ruthless. At this time, no one would oppose the imperial envoy.
Liao Jingxu took the imperial edict and respectfully invited the Crown Prince to enter the city.
Xiao Heng had already dismounted and walked a few steps to help him up, saying gently, "Your Excellency is in trouble. I know this, but I am also under the Emperor's order to recover Yunnan. The road ahead is long and the task is heavy. I am sorry for any offense. Please don't be offended, Your Excellency."
He is really adaptable.
Why would Liao Jingxu be surprised
This Crown Prince has the ability but can also humble himself. Judging from his appearance, he knows the situation in Yunnan very well and is determined to win it.
When he returns to the capital with this great achievement, the position of crown prince will be filled by no one else but him.
Liao Jingxu was not stupid. He naturally put aside all his previous thoughts and shook his head sincerely, "Your Highness, what you said really makes me feel ashamed. Your Highness is so kind. You have saved us by capturing Wei Desheng."