Zhu Yunwen's face was calm.

When he found Liu Zongsheng on the Yellow River in Bingfeng, and when he fired that shot, he had already put his own life and death at risk.

However, he felt that he could not ignore the lives of these soldiers in front of him. However, without these people in his family, country and world, how could the Ming Dynasty be the Ming Dynasty?

Zhu Yunwen felt that he was about to realize something, but he couldn't explain it.

He could only shake his head and said in a low voice: "I will pursue my own affairs in my position. As soldiers, it is my duty to protect our home and country. But... if there is a war next year, you should follow me and don't rush."

too fast……"

It's okay if he dies. If the news of his death reaches the heavens, I'm afraid Qiuniang won't have to worry about her life.

But if these people in front of me die, then an ordinary person's family is gone.

If we really start a war then, we will be able to save one person.

Zhu Yunwen thought silently in his heart.

"Egg balls!"

A small flag officer secretly drank half of the bag distributed to him. His eyes turned red and he patted his chest. He said in a deep voice: "We are all military households. We were born to defend the Ming Dynasty."

There is no such thing as hiding behind the general banner. I just hope that the general banner will not forget the merits of the brothers who died in the war, and then the court’s pension will be fulfilled."

The remaining three flag officers also nodded silently.

Zhu Yunwen could only nod in agreement.

The imperial court has a very complete pension system, and no one dares to violate this. If there is even half a penny less, and there is no trouble in the family of the principal, those military households will be smashed by the government.

Moreover, this is what the emperor allows them to do.

At this time, footsteps were heard outside.

The first person to come in was the flag officer of the first team of the garrison.

The first team that saw the patrol came back.

The flag officer of the second team in front of Zhu Yunwen immediately stood up: "General flag, I am taking the people out."

Zhu Yunwen still nodded.

The topic of discussion stopped.

Outside, the people of the first team walked into the fort one by one. The doorways that were opened frequently gave the wind and snow that was raging outside an opportunity to take advantage.

…

Yingtian City.

Fireworks have been going on since nightfall.

According to the emperor's decree, starting from the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month in the 28th year of Hongwu's reign, until the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month in the 29th year of Hongwu's reign, Jin Wu could not help but provide it for the people to play.

It was almost midnight, and in the streets and alleys of the city, there were still groups of people who had had New Year's Eve dinner at home and were out having fun.

The bustle extends from the roots of the Imperial City to the streets where foreigners live in Xicheng.

It seems that everyone is immersed in the atmosphere of the New Year.

However, in such a huge capital, there are always secluded places.

There are always some people who stay away from the hustle and bustle of the New Year and are doing things quietly.

For example, the commander of the Jinyi Guards, Jiang Wei, had a New Year's Eve dinner at home before it got too late today.

I finished my meal early, distributed New Year's red envelopes to my family, and then put on my official uniform and went out.

Even as the emperor's minions and the commander of the Jinyi Guards, Jiang Gu today just made an excuse to go back to the Yamen to prepare for any eventuality due to King Jinwu's inability to restrain himself.

However, at this moment, he appeared in a secluded and dark alley in the city with a team of people.

Jiang Wei's eyes were pressed under his big bucket-brimmed hat.

Under a courtyard gate in the alley ahead, there was already a small group of Jin Yiwei officers and soldiers guarding both sides.

There is a small blank space on the snow-covered courtyard wall.

Few and.

The closed courtyard door was quietly opened.

"kill!"

Jiang Wei gave an order in a low voice and gently pressed forward with his palm.

The officers and soldiers swarmed into the courtyard and fought their way from the backyard to the front yard.

It took no more than a quarter of an hour.

Jiang Wei was already standing in the front hall of the mansion.

There are several tables placed in the front hall, and the fruits, wine and dishes on the tables have already been used.

But with the arrival of Jin Yiwei, it became a mess.

A man in regular uniform was tied up by officers and soldiers and pushed in front of Jiang Wei.

The man's face was full of alcohol. When he saw Jiang Yu's appearance, he trembled all over and showed some fear in his eyes.

But it was probably because of the alcohol that he gained some courage that he shouldn't have.

"Jiang Wei! What are you going to do!"

"Now that the imperial court has sealed it, what are you going to do?"

Jiang Wei looked indifferent: "With the imperial seal, I, the Jin Yiwei, can no longer do anything and kill people?"

His eyes looked faintly at the corpse lying aside.

The man's eyes looked a little panicked.

"I am a doctor in the Ministry of Household Affairs. I abide by the law and be fair. I have never been corrupt or derelict in my duties. What are you going to do, Jiang Yu!"

This was the third time he asked Jiang Yu what he wanted to do.

Jiang Wei sneered and shook his head: "You don't have to think too much. In addition to you tonight, there are also the Doctor of the Qing Li Division of the Shaanxi Province of the Ministry of Revenue and the Lang Zhong of the Qing Li Division of the Beiping Province. They are all on the list."

"What on earth are you going to do?"

"I have not broken any laws!"

A doctor from the Qing Li Division of Shanxi Daohu Department raised his head, his eyes full of anger.

Jiang Wei was a little bored and breathed a sigh of relief: "The Ming Dynasty wants to use troops on the grassland."

After finishing speaking, Jiang Wei glanced at the entire family that had been captured, breathed another sigh of relief, and walked toward the front door.

But the doctor's eyes suddenly widened.

Before he could speak again, a sword flashed in front of his eyes.

Jiang Yu, who had just walked past the screen wall, slowed down a little.

There was a faint smile on his lips.

"The Ming Dynasty is going to create a prosperous age, and this time there can't be anyone holding back."

The killing is going on throughout Yingtian City.

Not only the civil servants above the court, but also the Rear Army Governor's Mansion responsible for the military affairs of the Nine Borders were thoroughly purged.

Anything that is slightly illegal.

In the past, all sins were forgivable, but on the New Year's Eve of the 28th year of Hongwu's reign, they were all severely punished.

All officials and generals who might influence the Ming Dynasty's next large-scale military deployment outside the Pass will have no chance to see the sunrise in the 29th year of Hongwu.

In Wenyuan Pavilion.

The lights are also brightly lit tonight.

All cabinet ministers in Beijing were present.

One message after another was continuously sent from outside the palace to the cabinet.

Ren Hengtai's face was twisted together, but he didn't say a word.

The news is currently being received by Xie Jin and Xu Huizu.

"Your Majesty will not allow any mistakes in this Northern Expedition. This is what you should do."

After reading the latest news, Xie Jin looked sideways at the chief assistant with a solemn expression.

Xu Huizu, who was beside him, also turned around and said: "They are all things with more or less unclean hands and feet. Just kill them and replace them with a group of honest officials."

Ren Hengtai snorted coldly: "That's not what I'm annoyed about. It's that His Majesty is acting without even knowing his will! Will I just do things secretly in the Ming Dynasty?"

"This is a nationwide effort, and there is no room for error!"

Xie Jin explained in a deep voice.

Ren Hengtai's face was gloomy, and he sighed and said: "I want everyone in the capital to know the crimes of these people tomorrow morning!"
To be continued...