Chapter 60 massacre

Finally, the formation exercise was over.According to the pre-arranged items, there is also a practical exercise.Taking advantage of the time when the big team was leaving the arena, Mao Xiang turned around with excitement and satisfaction, and quietly asked Yan Ermei who was standing next to him: "What do you think, brother? Are these troops still capable of fighting?" Yan Ermei twitched her goatee, smiled faintly, and said in a low voice: "From my younger brother's point of view, there is a four-character comment: 'Exaggeration is not true'!" Mao Xiang blinked and couldn't help arguing: "Brother, after watching for a long time, he only felt that his formations are neat and fast, and he has changed more than ten formations in a row, and there is no slack. What do you mean by 'exaggeration'? "

Yan Ermei waved his hand lightly: "Well, this is not a place for discussion, we will talk about it after we get back, brother, let's read on—look, there is a camp set up on the field!" Mao Xiang hesitated for a moment, and had no choice but to turn around.Immediately, he was attracted by the scene in front of him again—on the field that had been vacated, hundreds of soldiers were rushing back and forth.They brought a lot of wooden fences, antlers, etc., and surrounded the middle of the school grounds, turning it into a temporary camp with a gate.Then, a dozen tents were set up in the camp, and a Chinese army flag was erected, just like when they were marching and fighting.After everything was set up, an officer who looked like a general led the hundreds of soldiers to enter the camp.The person in charge of commanding and dispatching this new exercise project is still Liu Konghe, the deputy commander. Although he was so cowardly and cowardly in front of Maoxiang last night, he is very good as a commander now.I didn't see how he was running around, but everything was already arranged.As usual, he came up to ask Shi Kefa for instructions, then returned to the general platform and waved the red flag.Mao Xiang watched curiously, until the sound of a trumpet, he was still a little puzzled.Suddenly, Yan Ermei tugged at him and said:

"Quick, look over there!" Mao Xiang followed his directions and found several black dots moving rapidly on the western horizon.After a while, those black dots became bigger, and it turned out to be five cavalry scouts.They rushed to the front of the camp, got off their horses, and hurried into the gate.Immediately afterwards, the camp began to beat drums.Those low-level officers like Qian Zong and Ba Zong were originally in the battalion directing the army's drills, so they immediately gathered in the central army tent.After a while, they each came out with arrows in their hands, and began to gather soldiers and horses, loudly conveying the command of the general.The general idea is that according to the report of the scouts, more than a hundred enemy soldiers came to sneak attack, only a few miles away, and the soldiers of each battalion immediately split up and set up an ambush outside the camp. Annihilate it, there must be no mistakes and so on.After hearing this, the soldiers responded in unison, and then under the command of the officers, they found places to ambush outside the camp.

This kind of exercise is different from the formation exercise just now, and it is obviously more interesting.Mao Xiang's interest was aroused again, and while watching intently, he thought: "The 'enemy army' who attacked was naturally dressed up by soldiers and horses of our army, and the result must be captured in one go and offered as a prisoner. Next. However, the two sides have to fight each other, which is probably fresh and fierce." Just as he was thinking about it, there was already a lot of dust in the distance.In the shadow of the dust, a group of cavalry - about a hundred or so, is rushing forward.They didn't wave the flag, and they didn't shout. They only heard the sound of the horse's hoof kicking the ground, making a sound like torrential rain.Soon, this group of people has rushed to the front.Mao Xiang found that, probably for the sake of easy identification, none of these people wore helmets, their heads were bare, and their hair was all tied on the cap of the sky. They looked a bit like those Yidi people marked by "vertebral knots".According to Mao Xiang's estimate, they will definitely go straight to the empty camp that has been prepared, and then "our side" will ambush and start fighting.However, I don't know if his estimate was wrong, or because of other reasons, after entering the school grounds, the hundred or so "enemy troops" did not attack the camp, but suddenly turned around and rushed towards the martial arts parade hall. In the blink of an eye, Already approaching the group of generals in charge of security!

This sudden action was completely unexpected, startled Mao Xiang, and the rest of the people seemed to be shocked too.However, before they could react, they heard a loud voice shouting: "My good fellow, you really want to rebel! Left and right, why don't you hurry up and do it?" Mao Xiang felt that the voice was a bit familiar.He had just seen clearly that it was Liu Zeqing who was speaking, and there was already a burst of angry thunderous shouts from the martial arts parade hall.I saw that the group of generals in charge of the guards raised their swords and spears, rushed forward, and launched a full attack on the conspirators.At this time, another strange phenomenon happened: those conspirators appeared to be menacing at first, and seemed to plan to kill them in the parade hall.For some reason, he suddenly lost his fighting spirit.They didn't even have the ability to resist, they just shouted in panic, turned their horses around one after another, and rushed away.However, it was too late.Apparently, the ambush soldiers who had been prepared for a long time and whose number was several times larger than them had rushed from all sides and surrounded them.Immediately afterwards, those big knives and spears began to flash mercilessly in the sun, and the conspirators fell down screaming one after another, blood splashing everywhere like a fountain.With extreme horror, Mao Xiang discovered that quite a few of the conspirators were ruthlessly killed immediately after abandoning their weapons and kneeling on the ground begging for surrender.It shocked him and confused him.Because it seemed that the person who arranged the suppression didn't need to be left alive, nor did he intend to trace any clues from these conspirators.

Finally, the massacre was over.This is an absolute victory.The more than one hundred conspirators who did not wear helmets have been completely and completely eliminated, leaving only the stumps and fragments lying in a pool of blood, and there are almost no casualties on the part of the suppressors.As for the spectators and guests gathered in the Martial Arts Parade Hall, they may not have recovered from the sudden massacre, and they all stared dumbfounded at the bloody scene below the hall, unable to say a word.Some people's bodies were still trembling slightly, and they couldn't stop.

"Hey, where is Liu Konghe? Liu Konghe comes to see you!" A voice like an owl suddenly sounded in the dead silence.Everyone flinched, turned their heads away, and found that it was still Liu Zeqing.His handsome fair face was covered with a blue murderous look, his eyes shone with a cold and terrifying light, and the muscles of his cheeks twitched up and down as his teeth gnawed. He looked like a horse preparing to choose a horse. A wolf that devours people. Soon, Liu Konghe appeared from the top of the steps.This tall and thin man, who was the commander-in-chief of the military parade who was all the attention just now, has changed his whole demeanor at this moment.As if he had been severely beaten, his face was pale, and his facial features seemed to have shifted positions, making him almost unrecognizable.He staggered forward, shaking all over his body.

"Left and right, remove his helmet and sword, take it down for me!" Before Liu Konghe came up to him, Liu Zeqing ordered again loudly. The two attendant military officers agreed, and immediately stepped forward to carry out the order.So Liu Konghe was brought in front of Liu Zeqing with his head bare, like a prisoner, and knelt down. "Liu Konghe, as a general, you have been favored by the imperial court, how dare you turn your back on your master and surrender to the enemy, intending to assassinate the lord of the cabinet? Tell me quickly!" "My lord, there is no such thing as turning your back on the Lord and surrendering to the enemy in a lowly position, let alone assassinating the lord of the cabinet, please learn from the lord and the lord!" Perhaps realizing that his life was already in extreme danger, Liu Konghe His answer was rather resolute.

"No? Then what did you say about what happened just now? Those two hundred people are all your own soldiers. They didn't obey the general's order and went straight to the hall. If they didn't intend to assassinate, what was it? Ah!" "This... I really don't know about the humble job!" "Nonsense!" Liu Zeqing slapped the armrest of the top chair, "It's clear that you secretly instigated and wanted to succeed. If I hadn't been aware of your treachery and prepared in advance, I am afraid that the master of the cabinet will have been murdered by you. Now that the evidence of the crime is all there, you still have to pay for it." Dare to deny, the military law cannot tolerate! Left and right, push down with me. Cut it off and report it!"

Just now, he accused Liu Konghe of collaborating with the enemy and plotting rebellion in a stern voice. The other people present could only listen blankly because they didn't know what to do.Because no matter what, Liu Konghe is a high-ranking general after all. Even if he really committed a capital crime, he must go through a joint trial by the court before deciding how to deal with it. There is absolutely no reason for him to be executed in private.What's more, collaborating with the enemy and treason is not an ordinary crime, and it needs to be investigated thoroughly. Such a hasty conviction is unreasonable both emotionally and rationally.However, Mao Xiang was the most angrily among them.Because after waking up from the initial shock, he quickly connected what happened before him with Liu Konghe's complaint last night.He found that the so-called statement that Liu Konghe intended to assassinate had several obvious flaws.First of all, with heavy guards around the military parade hall, Liu Konghe actually planned to use more than a hundred soldiers to realize his plan, which was unbelievably rash.Secondly, judging from the situation that once the hundreds of soldiers were surrounded and wiped out, they completely lost their combat effectiveness and only knew how to flee for their lives. Like the situation.Thirdly, the most suspicious thing is, since Liu Zeqing had already detected this conspiracy in advance and made preparations, why did he kill all the more than one hundred soldiers and not leave a single one alive to question the matter?Therefore, Mao Xiang judged that this tragedy was more likely to be a conspiracy by Liu Zeqing, with the purpose of framing his own uncle!Thinking that last night, Liu Konghe had come to ask for protection, and he had agreed to him, but he had not reported to Shi Kefa so far, so Maoxiang was startled and anxious, and even his hair stood on end.If it wasn't for Zhang Zilie with a livid face to stop him, he might have stepped forward and exposed the truth of the matter desperately.

Zhang Zilie stopped him because Shi Kefa had spoken. "Old sir," Shi Kefa waved his hands, signaling the two generals not to take Liu Konghe down, then turned his face and asked Liu Zeqing, "Liu Konghe's collusion with the enemy and rebellion, except for the fact that he was in disorder just now. I don't know if there is any other evidence other than the conflict in this hall?" "Reporting to my lord, Liu Kong and Su have different intentions. His humble position has already noticed that, so he was sent to lead the army and horses of the headquarters to patrol the river, and another spy was sent to watch him go to Tibet. A few days ago, he made a report in detail. After he crossed the river, he secretly communicated with Jianlu The money is sincere, and I am willing to respond internally. I didn’t dare to believe it in my humble position, so I specially transferred him back to examine him carefully. I don’t want to see today’s changes!” Liu Zeqing obviously had preparations, so his answer was so serious that it was difficult to refute for a while. Shi Kefa obviously felt this too.I saw him ask in a different way: "Well, where is the meticulous work now, can you send me a message?" "This--after Liu Konghe was called back to the city, his men and horses were still on the river. He was afraid that there would be a change in his humble position, so he didn't dare to rest assured. He ordered the spy to go back to monitor immediately, and there is no way to send it now." I don't know if there is no such person, Still afraid that after being summoned, Shi Kefa would reveal his flaws, but Liu Zeqing answered very simply. However, perhaps this is exactly what Shi Kefa needs.Because I only heard him go on to say: "The matter is very important and needs to be investigated carefully. Now that the detailed work cannot be recalled immediately, according to the students' opinion, it is better to temporarily hand over Liu Konghe to the Secretary for strict supervision. It's not too late to deal with it!" With Shi Kefa's status, he just persuaded him tactfully, without directly denying the other party's handling, which can be said to be quite considerate of the other party's face.However, Liu Zeqing didn't appreciate it. He shook his head and said arrogantly: "As a general, Liu Konghe took full responsibility for the military parade today, but there was a rebellion. Such a serious crime of dereliction of duty, even if he doesn't ask about his collaborating with the enemy, he should be beheaded to show the public, and the law of the army will be established!" Although Liu Zeqing has been enfeoffed as Bo Dongping, his status is still far below that of Shi Kefa.He spoke in such an attitude, it can be described as very rebellious and disrespectful.So the people around couldn't help but change their faces when they heard this, worrying that Shi Kefa would fly into a rage.However, Shi Kefa remained calm and said calmly: "Oh, did the old man talk about the incident just now? The students felt that there were a lot of doubts in it. The old man said that it was Liu Kong and the chief envoy. If one or two people can survive, the matter will not be difficult to find out. It's a pity. The rest of the people were all killed, and there is no proof of death. In the future, this matter will be reported to the imperial court, and the three courts will pursue it. The students are the parties involved, and I am afraid that it will be difficult to get rid of the responsibility!" This is clearly a warning to the other party that his deed is not clean, and if he insists on going his own way, he may not be able to get any benefits in the end.Sure enough, like a person whose secrets have been exposed, Liu Zeqing blushed immediately, and asked angrily: "Hearing what your lord said, is this a humble job?" "Oh, the student has absolutely no such intention!" Shi Kefa immediately said tactfully, "The student is thinking of the old man. You must know that I have been in the Ming Dynasty for three hundred years, and my ancestors have laws and regulations. Even if we execute a small people, we need to go through three pushes." The six questions will be handed over to Dali Temple for review, and the Ministry of Punishment will report to the emperor for a decision. What's more, Liu Konghe is the deputy commander-in-chief, and the crime involves collusion with the enemy and treason. I am sure. Now that the old man does not follow this path, he hastily rectified the law and spread it. What kind of person will the soldiers and people of the world think of the old man? I am afraid that those who know may be able to forgive the old man for his country, and those who do not know will call him the old man. Isn’t it worthless to act indiscriminately without looking at the emperor? If Liu Konghe deserves what he deserves, he will sooner or later be unable to escape the law of the country. Why doesn’t the old man let go of this momentary anger!” These words are not harsh, but they are righteous.After Liu Zeqing finished listening, although his expression was still unruly, he had nothing to say. At this time, Liu Konghe, who was kneeling in front, seemed to be encouraged by Shi Kefa's words, and he might even think that it was because Mao Xiang had let out his breath beforehand. He suddenly raised his head, widened his eyes, and called out loudly: "My lord, I am wronged by my lowly position! This matter is really Master Liu's retaliation against suspicion, and I want to put my lowly position to death. I beg you to make decisions for your lowly position!" As soon as he yelled these words, the people in the audience couldn't help being stunned.Liu Zeqing also changed his face immediately.Only Mao Xiang, who was standing by the side and watching this scene nervously, felt relieved, and thought to himself: "Okay, he finally said it, this matter can be questioned face to face, and the truth will be revealed!" However, when he cast his eyes on Shi Kefa, he found that Shi Kefa seemed to be stunned at first, showing a puzzled look, but soon his face sank, and he scolded: "Nonsense! What kind of person is Mr. Liu, how can he frame you. You haven't settled this matter today. After the governor reports to the court, there will be three judges to deal with you!" After finishing speaking, without waiting for Liu Konghe to defend himself, he just stood up. ... "Shi Gong, this matter is clearly a trap set up by Liu Zeqing, intending to take revenge on the murderer. Why didn't your lord take advantage of the momentum to pursue it in the school grounds, so as to thwart Liu Zeqing's fierce flames?" After returning to the Posthouse, Maoxiang reported Liu Konghe's visit last night and his own analysis of the whole incident to Shi Kefa, and asked incomprehensibly. Shi Kefa nodded, smiled wryly, and sighed, "Didn't I know that Liu Zeqing is cruel and ruthless, and Liu Konghe and his hundreds of soldiers were wronged by tricks! It's just that Jianlu is rampant now, and wars are inevitable sooner or later. It's for the safety of the country I can only tolerate these town generals as much as possible. But I hope they can serve the country by then. As for the others, I can’t care too much, alas!” "Then—then Liu Kong and..." "Student, let's write a booklet and report to the imperial court. Please ask Jin Yiwei to quickly extract Liu Konghe to Beijing, or help him avoid this disaster!" However, Shi Kefa was wrong.On the third day after they left Huai'an, they got a report that Liu Konghe was still brutally killed by Liu Zeqing.