You can't only love the Qing Dynasty when you're eating the fruits of others' labor.

Chapter 143 Taking Turns, Intensive Experiments

In the time it takes to eat a pancake, the first batch of reinforcements arrived.

The benefits of high-density zone patrols become apparent at this point.

As agreed beforehand, each of the four neighboring neighborhoods sent five cavalrymen, so there were 20 more cavalrymen in the alley outside Shaqbada's house.

A sergeant shouted:
"Damn it, it's that Second Alley again. Those troublemakers, they're all damn troublemakers. Last time, a bannerman named Shu Tong resisted with weapons and killed six of our brothers. Brothers, can anyone tell me how many people from this alley need to go back to jail for further education?"

"There were originally 8 people, but now there are only 6 left."

"Gather these six people here."

……

Fifteen minutes later, the six people took their places one after another.

They gazed at the corpses in the courtyard, their expressions shifting between anger, terror, and sorrow. After all, the sentiment of feeling sorrow for the death of a rabbit is inherent in all living beings.

The heart-wrenching cries attracted even more people.

The bannermen living in this alley had a good relationship, and many of them were indignant. They left their homes empty-handed and gathered at Shaqbada's house.

At that very moment~
A troop of heavily armored cavalry belonging to the Military Command arrived. The riders on horseback were all double-layered in armor and held long spears, instantly exuding a powerful aura of intimidation.

Everyone lowered their heads, not daring to utter a sound.

The constables from Shuntian Prefecture also arrived; their only role was to witness.

Two quarters of an hour later~
Jiang Qingyun's written instructions arrived.

“Shakbada, a bannerman of the Plain White Banner, is an out-and-out remnant of Dorgon. Even after the death of the traitor Dorgon, this man still did not repent and refused to reform, and even went so far as to commit suicide to defy the court. His heart is despicable and his actions are vile and unforgivable.”

……

If you think that's the end of it, then you're underestimating Jiang Qingyun.

Youanmen Prison.

Hundreds of people crouched timidly in the open space.

The warden lectured for half an hour, his throat parched, then slipped away to have some tea. Several bailiffs took over and continued the lecture.

The bailiffs, their throats practically steaming from cursing, also slipped away.

The prison guard took over and started cursing him face-to-face.

The 500 flag bearers were so scolded that they entered a state of self-isolation, mechanically slapping themselves while muttering to themselves.

"I am guilty, I am a sinner."

After the training, it was time for running. The way 500 people ran as one, almost seamlessly, was a sight to behold that sent chills down my spine.

The third segment has been changed. What was originally a confession segment has been changed to a collective denunciation of Shaqbad's crimes.

“Shaqbad is a shameless bannerman who is always complaining.”

"He deserved to die."

"He's also a thief, a coward, a wimp."

“Shaqbada and I were in the same Niru. I can attest that he was cowardly and afraid of death during the Battle of Shanhai Pass, which resulted in more than half of his Niru being killed or wounded. I suspect that he might be loyal to Li Zicheng.”

……

The warden stared at the dense list of crimes on the paper, with bright red handprints attached to the back, and was speechless for a moment.

"Clerk, the perpetrator is dead. Even if his crimes are heinous, how should we deal with him?"

"Sir, perhaps we should consult the Vice-Governor."

Just as the two were hesitating, Jiang Qingyun sent a guard to deliver the order.

"The case of Shaqbad's suicide is of great importance. It is proposed that all the case files and the body be transferred to the Ministry of Justice for handling."

The warden, feeling like he'd been granted a pardon, finally handed over the hot potato.

Minister of Justice Li Shuaitai was in a great predicament. He couldn't refuse, so he had to involve the Censorate, the Court of Judicial Review, and the Eight Banners Commander's Office. The four offices played a game of cat and mouse, and finally jointly reported to the Inner Court.

The Third Inner Hospital then reported to Emperor Shunzhi.

Upon returning from enjoying the song and dance performance at the Red Palace, Emperor Shunzhi, without even bothering to glance at the thick scroll of memorials, wrote in vermilion ink: "They deserve to die; their entire family shall be exiled to Ningguta."

Once the imperial edict was issued, the Ministry of Justice carried it out decisively.

Shaqbad's house was sealed off, and his entire family disappeared without a trace.

...In Er Tiao Hutong, not far from Shakebada's home, the wife of a woman from the Plain Yellow Banner was trying to comfort Guiwu, a bannerman from the Plain White Banner, who had been released and returned home.

However, Gui Wu did not react at all.

"Honey, what's wrong with you?"

"Those people in Youanmen Prison are devils."

Did they hit you?

"No." Gui Wu suddenly grabbed Fujin's hand, his voice filled with terror. "I've discovered a secret. Jiang Qing wants to exterminate our Manchu Eight Banners."

"What are you talking about that's crazy?"

“My lady, listen to me. I was once a county magistrate, and I know a bit about the power struggles in officialdom. But he did it too cleverly. I... I feel something is wrong, but I can’t quite put my finger on it.”

What exactly did he do?

"Madam, could Jiang Qingyun be the reincarnation of Yehenara Buyangu, here to seek revenge?"

the next day.
The fifth prince chased away the doctor that the princess had paid to come to their house, roaring, "I'm not crazy, I'm not crazy!"

……

As Copernicus once said: Whatever happened yesterday, the sun will rise again today.

February 28th, sunny.

The Eight Banners Salary Office was officially inaugurated amidst the sounds of firecrackers and drums.

"His Majesty is considerate of us Manchus. From this day forward, cavalrymen will receive a monthly salary of 2.5 taels of silver and a monthly stipend of 2.5 shi of rice, with holiday bonuses remaining unchanged. Cavalrymen, infantrymen, and artisans will all receive an increase of 5 qian of silver and half a shi of rice."

Everyone beamed with joy, and the gloom lessened somewhat.

With crops growing steadily, life is becoming more hopeful.

226 is an unlucky day, while 228 is a good day.

The 20 clerks were so busy they didn't have time to rest. They worked non-stop for three days and finally managed to distribute a complete round of flag pay.

Right Vice Minister Zhou Shao secretly approached Left Vice Minister Sukesaha.

"Lord Su, I have a suggestion that may be immature. Please take it with a grain of salt. If it doesn't work, then pretend I didn't say anything."

"Please speak."

"The total amount of banner troops reported to the imperial court will be increased by 20%."

Suksaha was slightly surprised, shifted his body uneasily, and lowered his voice.

"Is this what the Prime Minister intends?"

"No, no, Vice-Chancellor Jiang knows nothing about this. This is my personal opinion. Now that the country is at peace, the population is growing very fast. As soon as a Manchu child is born, he comes with his own food ration, so we have to pay him a Manchu stipend. The data is fluctuating! It's hard to report accurately! Over time, we've become very passive."

"Brother Zhou, this is for the long term."

With the left and right vice ministers aligned in their minds, things became much easier.

The five Shaoxing clerks brought by Zhou Shao worked through the night to polish and enrich the banner and soldier files in the Southern Archives, distributing the newly added population under the banners, captains, and households of the Manchu, Mongol, and Han.

At the very beginning of the time travel story, Jiang Qingyun mentioned that the Qing Empire in the early years of the Shunzhi Emperor's reign was a completely new testing ground, with all sorts of novel ways of doing things being tested in turn, intensively and boldly, which was incredibly exciting.

……

Qianqing Palace.

Emperor Shunzhi reviewed the memorials to the throne.

The arduous task of handling official documents was a torment for a young emperor.

The chief eunuch, Wu Liangfu, quietly entered: "Your Majesty, the Empress has arrived."

Emperor Shunzhi did not even raise his head, but showed slight displeasure.

The queen, from the Horqin Grassland, was plump and had a full face. She walked with great strength and a brisk pace, and could eat two lamb legs in one meal.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects."

"What's the matter with you?"

"Your Majesty, it has been three months and five days since you last summoned me. Your Majesty, for the sake of the princes, for the sake of the Qing Dynasty~"

"Alright, alright, I understand. You may go back now."

(End of this chapter)