Zhao Qingcai summoned the deputy general Zhang Yuejin, the staff general Zhou Xingfa, and Niu Sijin to discuss, and he angrily talked about Gao Yigong's investigation of him, and complained: "I have made so many contributions to the imperial court, if it weren't for me, how could the imperial army advance so fast, and I still suffered defeat under my men!" ”

"It's just killing someone, P is a big thing, Gao Yigong actually investigated me, this is obviously crossing the river and demolishing the bridge!" He threatened everyone: "Things are done together, and if I am unlucky, you will not be happy!" ”

"What do you guys say?" Zhao Qingcai asked.

Zhang Yuejin didn't say a word, he asked anxiously, Zhang Yuejin only said that I followed the Admiral, but looking at his appearance, how much sincerity is doubtful, and he may not be the first to go out.

As for Zhou Xingfa, he said: "The imperial court has given each of us two months' salary, retaining our military positions, and the army's morale is stable, but I am afraid that we will not find many people to do big things!" ”

Niu Sijin said: "Now that Liu Wenxiu is the chief general of Guangxi, who of us can beat him on land?" Without a land base, how can we stand on our feet? As for Jiangzhong, although we have the final say now, once something happens, the king of the southeast will give an order, but I am afraid that no one will dare to follow the admiral! ”

King of the Southeast!

At the mention of this name, all the officers were frightened and had no strength, not to mention that others were afraid, Zhao Qingcai himself was also afraid, he sighed and couldn't say anything hard.

If you really want to rebel, as Niu Sijin said, the king of the southeast will come down with a royal decree, and he will not be allowed to tie him up to ask for merit and reward!

In Daming, if you want to do great things, you can't avoid the existence of the Southeast King!

Before, it was because the king of the southeast was not in Nanjing, so that rumors were flying all over the sky, and Zhu Youlang dared to rebel.

This counterinsurgency, the handling of the rebels, out of the will of the king of the southeast, lenient and benevolent, do not kill, more exile, in the army and the people, many people say that the king of the southeast is too pedantic, how can there be an emperor--- the people think that the Ming Emperor is the king of the southeast, how can there be an emperor who does not kill, do not kill a lot of people, kill a river of blood, you are embarrassed to say that you are the emperor.

But after all, who would dare to rebel against the king of the southeast!

Seeing that he had no backbone, Zhang Yuejin only spoke at this time: "Although Brother Zhao killed someone, the king of the southeast even let go of the rebellion, there is no reason why it will be seriously disadvantageous to us, if you explain the matter to General Gao, it may be fine!" Otherwise, if you make a mistake, you will ......"

Niu Sijin is a reckless man, his thinking suddenly became lively, and he asked Zhang Yuejin: "You said that if we are against us and are pacified by them, will we be spared according to the current behavior?" ”

"Impossible!" Zhang Yuejin said without thinking: "Don't you look at who is the leading brother of this rebellion?" ”

Surname Zhu!

Why is it the surname of the country, the influence is great, everyone follows because of his bloodline, that is, the demagogy is strong, so you can't completely blame everyone, for example, the reason why the king of the southeast pardoned Qu Shiyun and Lin Jiading is because although they are not loyal to him, but loyal to Zhu Ming, they are Zhu Ming's loyal ministers, and the king of the southeast is also Zhu Ming's minister, for the southeast king who has seen the national united front, he can see it, and he can let Qu Shiyun and Lin Jiading go.

As for the others, the small characters, they are not psychologically responsible for killing--- they rebelled, but it was Zhu Ming's rebellion, how could they let it go!

Don't expect a good result from the rebellion, Niu Sijin said bluntly: "Only surrender!" Lord Admiral, hurry up and take the guilt! ”

"Surrender, surrender you dead man!" Zhang Yuejin saw Zhao Qingcai's unhappy face, so he slapped Niu Sijin and scolded.

"Alas, the old cow is right!" Zhao Qingcai sighed and said, "Only bear the guilt of Jing and look at the disposition of the imperial court!" ”

He was unwilling, he finally reached the pinnacle of his life, he didn't expect to come out like this, but he really wanted to rebel, when he thought of the terrifying demon king of the southeast king, he had no strength, and the people around him would not accompany him to go upside down!

The sun and the moon are in the sky, shining on the earth, the great demon king is in the Ming Dynasty, everyone should wash and sleep, don't think about it!

On the same day, Zhao Qingcai was dressed in plain clothes and carried rattan on his back, and went to the minister of the Qin Mission to ask for guilt!

This is right, Gao Yigong greeted him personally, and did not embarrass him, after accepting his confession and plea, he was suspended from his post pending investigation, and he was not taken down and put in prison.

He summoned all parties to confront him, Zhao Qingcai confessed to his crime, and when Ji Lingling heard that his brother went to Guilin to complain, Zhao Qingcai simply sank to the bottom of the river, and couldn't help fainting above the court!

What made her even more dissatisfied was that Nanjing Kuaima sent the imperial court to deal with Zhao Qingcai, which was exactly what she was worried about: dismissal from office and exile to the southeast!

Zhao Qingcai was able to save his life, and he was not forced to retire, and he also retained the possibility of a comeback.

This is also Zhao Qingcai's fear, he has already foreseen that the imperial court will do this, and it is true!

Gao Yigong and above the general, personally explained to Ji Lingling the disposition of the imperial court: "Zhao Qingcai is guilty, but the imperial court pardoned his capital crime and exiled him to the southeast. Xiaoling, you have to save face for the court! ”

"The law is merciless, no matter how much merit or high position, once it is investigated, justice will be served!" Gao Yigong said: "But! He turned himself in, and the court still has the right of pardon, so when he thinks of his previous achievements, open the net! ”

Ji Lingling said sarcastically: "This exile to the southeastern country is really very useful, the rebels have been pardoned, exiled to the southeast, and those who have killed good and made meritorious deeds have been pardoned and exiled to the southeast!" Is there any other charge that can't be used? ”

Gao Yigong smiled slightly and said with a wry smile: "You are right, above the misdemeanor, most of them are exiled, and the prisons in various places are empty, I have to say the power of such a disposal!" ”

"General Gao, I don't accept such a disposition from the imperial court!" Although Ji Lingling is a woman, life has honed her and fiercely opposes the disposition of the imperial court.

"This is the final decision of the imperial court, I can only say sorry to you!" Gao Yigong is very patient and authentic.

Ji Lingling sneered: "The exile of the Southeast Country can pardon all the crimes, and replace all kinds of punishments with one disposition, and in the long run, the country will not be a country!" She asked, "General Gao, can you name any charges that don't need to be dealt with like this, can you say it?!" ”

Gao Yigong took a deep breath and said, "There really is!" ”

"Who!" Ji Lingling said sensitively.

"I don't have to tell you about this, but since you asked, I'll tell you!" Gao Yigong said: "That person is Ma Jixiang!" ”

Ma Jixiang, the favorite of the puppet Yongli Emperor Zhu Youlang, betrayed Zhu Youlang at a price of 100,000 silver dollars, but did not enjoy the benefits brought by 100,000 silver dollars, and got into trouble.

He betrayed Zhu Youlang, and the court, as a buyer, could not deal with Ma Jixiang morally, released him to freedom, and gave him an official position.

However, as soon as Zhu Youlang's confession came out, saying that Ma Jixiang instigated him to rebel, the court used this as a basis to arrest Ma Jixiang!

Such a slave who betrays his master, a traitorous minister, how can the two China pay attention to benevolence, righteousness and morality, how can he be tolerated!

Dealt with severely, quickly, and strictly, Ma Jixiang and his younger brother Ma Xiongfei were both sentenced to beheading, and were not sentenced to exile in the southeast!

Ma Jixiang's family property was confiscated, and it was really empty.

When Ji Lingling heard this, she said helplessly: "The county order is not as good as the prince after all!" ”

I can only admit it and no longer pursue it.

She was the first Zhao Qingcai, had more contact with Gao Yigong, thanked Gao Yigong for his efforts, and finally became Gao Yigong's righteous daughter, filial piety, and became a momentary good talk.