Yongli Ming Dynasty

Chapter 87 Preparation

Chapter 87 Preparation
Ding Mansion, Ding Kuichu Ma Jixiang sat in the hall, the atmosphere was dull
The two of them sat in silence in the hall. After a while, Ma Jixiang finally spoke first.

"Will we be implicated if Eunuch Wang is arrested?"

"Don't worry about this. We discussed it with Wang Kun face to face and didn't leave any evidence behind."

"Even if Wang Kun makes random accusations, he can't do anything to us," Ding Kuichu said with a cold expression.

He was the prime minister of the dynasty. How could Wang Kun, a mere eunuch, who was talking nonsense without any evidence, affect him in the slightest?
Not to mention that there is no evidence against Wang Kun, even if there is evidence, what can it do? He just helped Wang Kun to promote some people and received some money. Does the court want to punish him based on this crime? He still has 20,000 Guangdong troops in his hands.

Ma Jixiang's expression relaxed slightly when he heard this, but then his expression turned ugly again. Although he didn't have any evidence against Wang Kun, he was different from Ding Kuichu.

Ding Kuichu is the prime minister of the dynasty, commanding a large army, and even the court cannot do anything to him.

But he is the commander of the Jinyiwei, the emperor's private army.
If Wang Kun really makes false accusations and displeases His Highness, His Highness can dismiss him from office.

If His Highness has made up his mind, even Ding Kuichu, a military official, should not interfere in the internal affairs of the Imperial Guard.
Thinking of this, Ma Jixiang's expression became more and more unsightly, and he couldn't help but say
"Is there really no way to save Eunuch Wang?"

"Save him! Wang Kun is courting death. How can I save him?"

Ding Kuichu couldn't hold it in any longer after hearing this. He looked angry and shouted:

"This Wang Kun is so bold and reckless. If he only mobilized officials from the two ministries of military and household affairs, I could still cover up for him. But look at what he is doing. There is no official in the court, from top to bottom, that he dare not touch. How can I save him in this situation?"

"Even if I can erase the Ministry of War and Ministry of Revenue for him, will those old bastards like Qu Shisi and He Wuzuo cover it up for him? Wang Kun is going to die a worthy death, who dares to save him?"

Ding Kuichu's face was filled with anger. Although he said he had no evidence, he was not afraid of Wang Kun's attack.

But if Wang Kun tells all their stories, what will be the attitude of the Guiyang Supervisory Council?
By then, Gui Jianguo would have no way to deal with him, and he would probably be extremely hostile and wary of him. Now that Wang Kun is no longer there to help him, it is very likely that he will be the only one to fight against Gui Jianguo and Qu Shisi and other ministers in the court.
If he could really save Wang Kun, he would want to do it, but in this situation, how could he dare to speak?

Now that Wang Kun has been exposed by the Inspection Office, everyone in the court is watching him. It is still unknown whether he can get through this safely, let alone save Wang Kun.
If he pleads for Wang Kun at this time, those people in the court might directly accuse him of colluding with the eunuchs, and that would be the real trouble.
His best response at this time was to keep silent. If this matter could end with the elimination of Wang Kun, it would be a very good result.

Upon hearing this, Ma Jixiang also remained silent. Wang Kun's actions this time were so big that they could no longer be covered up.
Actually, it's fine to do it, but the key point is that he actually let someone get hold of the evidence, which makes it difficult for people to save him.
Thinking of this, Ma Jixiang couldn't help but glance at Ding Kuichu above him and said
"Is there anything left behind by Elder Ding?"

Ding Kuichu was stunned when he heard this, but he quickly reacted and snorted

"Don't worry, I'm not that idiot Wang Kun. The people I transferred were promoted according to the rules. If Qu Shisi and the others want to impeach me from here, it's impossible."

Ding Kuichu was a senior official for many years. How could he not know the details of the promotion in the court?

He helped people get promoted this time, all according to the procedures, and most of them were within the two ministries he presided over and the Guangdong Provincial Governor's Office.

These government offices were all controlled by his trusted aides. They were nominated by each government office first, and then he had Wang Kun approve them at the Imperial Household Department. The people he promoted were at most slightly promoted, and there was absolutely no problem with the process.
That idiot Wang Kun, without any report from the government offices, issued an imperial decree to transfer officials for others, and did not keep it secret, which is why he was caught by others.
Not to mention that most of the people he supervised were under the government office he was in charge of, so it would be difficult for Qu Shisi and others to know about it. Even if Qu Shisi and others knew about it, they would not be able to do anything to him.

Now that the new dynasty has been established, everyone is in the court, and everyone has contributed to the establishment of the dynasty. So what if they are promoted a little?

Ding Kuichu's mind calmed down a little after thinking about this. He thought for a moment, then looked at Ma Jixiang beside him, with a cold light in his eyes.

"Wang Kun knows too much. Commander Ma, find a way to make him commit suicide."

Ma Jixiang was stunned for a moment, then he reacted quickly, with a hint of ferocity in his eyes.

Since Wang Kun cannot be saved, then letting him die quickly is also a good idea!
He himself got into trouble, why should he implicate them?
A fierce light flashed in Ma Jixiang's eyes, but after a brief thought, he

"Wang Kun is now in Li Chengzhi's hands, and the Southern Pacification Office is now not only operating separately, but the imperial guards in the office are all soldiers transferred from the army. There is not even a former Jinyifu man. It is difficult for me to interfere in the affairs of the Southern Pacification Office."

"If there is no one like you in there, why don't you bribe one of them? If you can't bribe Li Chengzhi, can't you bribe the soldiers under him?"

"I want you to get rid of Wang Kun, not to rescue someone from prison. A cup of poisoned wine, or a assassin, as long as you can get close to Wang Kun, you can do whatever you want."

Ding Kuichu stared at Ma Jixiang with a look of dissatisfaction on his face, and then spoke again
“Commander Ma, you have to think carefully. Wang Kun not only knows about this old man, but also knows that Commander Ma previously spied on Prince Gui’s Mansion.” “If Wang Kun tells everything out loud, and His Royal Highness the Regent knows that Commander Ma once spied on Prince Gui’s Mansion, have you ever thought about what His Royal Highness will do?” Ding Kuichu said in a cold voice.

Ma Jixiang's expression instantly turned ugly when he heard this. This was not only a threat from Ding Kuichu, but also a real fact.
A Jinyiwei commander did not monitor the officials, but instead monitored the emperor's movements and reported to the outer court. Just think about what his fate would be.

He is not Ding Kuichu. He does not have a stronghold throughout Guangdong Province, nor does he have 20,000 Guangdong troops to prevent His Majesty the Regent from acting rashly.

Jinyiwei was already disliked by the ministers in the court. If His Highness wanted to punish him, the ministers in the court would not only plead for him, but they would also celebrate.
Thinking of this, a cold light flashed in Ma Jixiang's eyes, and he said in a deep voice
"I will find a way to get rid of Wang Kun"

Ding Kuichu heard this and a look of satisfaction flashed across his face. Then he said

"This matter cannot be delayed, it needs to be done quickly"

The two men had made their decision, and Ma Jixiang hurriedly left the mansion.

Now Wang Kun still hopes that they can save him, so he probably won't tell them about their affairs right away. The sooner they get rid of Wang Kun, the safer they will be!
In the Governor's Office study, Zhu Lang sat behind the desk while Li Chengzhi stood below, reporting on the search of Wang Kun's residence.

"During this search of Wang Kun's residence, we found a total of 93,200 taels of silver, 30,000 taels of jewelry, and an inestimable value of antiques and paintings, but it's estimated to be worth another 30,000 taels. This is just what we have found so far. I don't know if there are any secret vaults in his residence," Li Chengzhi reported in a low voice.
"150,000 taels? That's fair enough for him to be the chief scribe of the Imperial Household Department."

Zhu Lang muttered to himself, but there was not much joy on his face. He just glanced at the search list and put it aside.

Zhu Lang's face froze, and he suddenly looked at Li Chengzhi below and said in a deep voice
"Are you ready?"

"Yes, I have already checked Wang Kun's correspondence in the secret compartment of his study and mixed the copied letter into it."

Li Chengzhi's expression also became serious, and he replied respectfully:
“What is the situation in the army?”

"After the news of the fall of Ganzhou City spread yesterday, Wu Jinghou's Gui army began to prepare according to orders, and Wu Anhou's imperial army also began to strengthen the city gates and patrols in the city according to orders, but the Guangdong army still did not react," Li Chengzhi answered.

"The Qing army's movements are unclear. We can't wait any longer. We must launch the attack today."

A cold light flashed in Zhu Lang's eyes, and he suddenly stood up from the table.

"Is the palace ready?"

“Everything is ready, nothing can go wrong”

Li Chengzhi replied immediately, but looking at the cold-looking prince above, Li Chengzhi hesitated for a moment and spoke again

"Don't we really need to tell Lord Li and Lord Jiao to prepare first? The Guangdong Army is too close to Zhaoqing. If they start making a fuss..."

Before Li Chengzhi finished speaking, he was interrupted by Zhu Lang.
"Since both armies have already begun to prepare, there is no need to do anything more. At this time, we must not alert the enemy."

Zhu Lang looked at Li Chengzhi below with a firm look in his eyes.

"Proceed to the last step of the plan, you go ahead and do it."

"Yes"

Li Chengzhi saw that His Royal Highness the Regent had made a decision and said no more. He looked solemn, bowed to His Royal Highness the Regent, and then left the room.

It was almost evening, and the room was silent. A young man in a dragon robe stood by the window, looking at the sky in the distance, and remained silent for a long time.
The light in the room was dim, and a cold wind blew into the room. The dim candlelight swayed slightly, and a twisted black shadow was dragged behind the young man, like a ghost.

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