Chapter 265: Food transfer incident

In August of the second year of Jianwen, Li Weizheng, who had been six years later, came to Wuchang again. At this time, Wuchang was still as complex as six years ago. It was not affected by the war. On the contrary, the increasingly serious crisis in the north caused a large number of people to flee to the rich Huguang. The court specially allowed Huguang provinces to use official land to accept northern refugees. The influx of nearly one million refugees brought a lot of cheap labor to Huguang, and Wuchang Prefecture became even busier.

At this time, Huguang was completely controlled by the Liaodong Army. The Yan army vanguard Zhang Yu suddenly attacked Fengyang and made Zhu Yunwen, who was at a loss, urgently dispatched 150,000 troops from Huguang to Fengyang for defense. At the same time, the Liaodong army arrived at the hinterland of the Ming Dynasty by boat.

When he arrived in Huguang, Li Weizheng was not in a hurry to go west to Sichuan. He knew that as long as his Liaodong was pressing against Shanhaiguan, the Yan army in Peiping would not dare to go south. He needed to gain a foothold in Huguang. On the one hand, he dispatched troops from Shandong to Huguang, and on the other hand, in the name of temporary wartime control, he ordered all the money and grains reported by the government warehouses in various places in Huguang to Wuchang. If anyone was unable to shirk responsibility, he would collude with Lan Yu to block the imperial army from advancing westward and severely punished. For a time, the governments in various places were frightened and organized fleets to transport money and grains to Wuchang. Sailing ships were rushing to the Wuchang River, and the docks were transported with a large number of people, and large quantities of grain, cloth, and tea piled up the warehouses on the docks.

But there are also people who disdained it. Ten days ago, the governor of Yuezhou Luo Zheng publicly stated that the official warehouse was not a military warehouse, and could only be transferred to the capital under the orders of the Ministry of Revenue. Without the emperor's order, there was no reason to transfer the army, so he refused to transfer money and grain to Wuchang. Li Weizheng was furious and ordered people to arrest dozens of officials from Yuezhou Prefecture, including Luo Zheng, to Wuchang and imprisoned them. At the same time, he sent people to verify the grain warehouse of Yuezhou Prefecture.

This incident caused a stir in the officialdom of Huguang. Luo Zheng was the old prefect of Huguang. He had a wide connection and had a constant stream of people who pleaded for him. However, most of the people were in the office of the governor Su Wenxiu, and no one dared to plead for mercy at the temporary headquarters of the governor of the Five Army.

The governor Su Wenxiu was in a very difficult situation. He knew that the emperor had an order to issue an order. Officials in Huguang and Sichuan were controlled by Li Weizheng, but this was against people. In other words, Li Weizheng had the power to appoint and remove officials, but the emperor did not point out that money and grain were also controlled by Li Weizheng, so Luo Zheng was not wrong with things and people. Moreover, the transfer of official grain for military purposes does require the emperor's special order. Li Weizheng obviously magnified his power.

Now all the officials are watching him, Su Wenxiu, and putting his hope on him, how can he speak out? Now is a special period in the war, and it is best to submit this matter to the court for ruling, but in that way, he, the governor, is too incompetent. Thinking of this, Su Wenxiu was a little indignant. Logically, Li Weizheng should have informed him, the governor, and then coordinated with the prefectures. Now, Li Weizheng passed him and ordered directly to the prefectures, which clearly put him under the prefectures.

After thinking about it, Su Wenxiu decided to have a good talk with Li Weizheng, first to find out his tone, and secondly, he hoped that this would not happen again. That morning, his confidant came to report that Governor Li was in the yamen, and Su Wenxiu immediately rushed to see Li Weizheng.

Li Weizheng's Grand Commander Headquarters was located in the original Huguang Commander Office. However, after coming to Huguang, he had been patrolling everywhere and rarely when he was in the yamen. Today, he had just returned from the military camp and just sat down, and his personal soldiers came in to report: "Huguang Administration Su Wenxiu has urgent matters to meet the Lord."

Li Wei was smiling. He came as soon as he came back. He was anxious and said, "Take him in!"

After a moment, Su Wenxiu walked into Li Weizheng's office room and bowed and smiled: "It's really rare to find Lord Li."

"The emperor urged me to enter Sichuan, but now there are many things to do to sort out. I'm anxious and I really don't have a moment of leisure."

Li Wei sighed and waved his hand and said, "Please sit down and talk about it later."

Su Xiuwen sat down and followed Li Weizheng's words and smiled: "I also know that Lord Li is in a tight time, so many things are done by wartime means. However, I, Huguang, have not been fighting for decades. The officials cannot adapt to Lord Li's wartime measures for a while. Many officials still want to use normal procedures. For example, the transfer of money and grain this time is for civilian food and military purposes according to the rules left by Taizu, and the emperor must issue an order to implement them. So some officials think that this is a wartime measure, while some officials still want to use the old rules to handle it, and they cannot cooperate with the Lord. For example, the governor of Yuezhou Luo Zheng is famous for following the rules. He is not neglecting military affairs. He begs Lord Li to give me a face and give Luo Zheng a chance to correct his mistakes."

Su Xiuwen felt that she was saying this well and found a way for Li Weizheng to release people. Huguang has not experienced war for a long time, and the officials are not used to wartime measures. They implicitly pointed out that Li Weizhengguang was not in accordance with the rules for collecting money and food, and at the same time showed his importance. As long as Li Weizheng gave him face and released people, he could ensure that officials would not resist military affairs in the future. In short, everyone has face.

Unexpectedly, Li Weizheng did not laugh and said, "So that's it," but sneered: "Is Lord Su forgetful? In the 23rd year of Hongwu, Lan Yu led a 100,000 army to quell Shi Nan. Zhongjian's rebellion implemented various wartime measures in Huguang. At that time, I was in Wuchang and had experience. At Lan Yu's order, all the governments in various places enthusiastically supported him, so I thought, since Lan Yu could use war measures, why can't I use it, and I have the emperor.

I didn't expect that the prefect of Yuezhou was openly resistant. I was really strange. Why did Luo Zheng listen to Lan Yu's orders but refused to listen to my command of Li Weizheng? After thinking about it, there was only one explanation, that is, Luo Zheng and Lan Yu colluded. Before the war was about to begin, how could I tolerate people who colluded with the rebel party to exist in my rear? Lord Su, this is not a matter of face, it is related to the safety of my hundreds of thousands of soldiers. I am forbidden to release people by my order."

Su Xiuwen was speechless and could not say a word. He forgot about Lan Yu's rebellion in suppressing Shi Nan and Zhongjian. In fact, the reason why everyone obeyed was very simple, that was that they were afraid of the severe punishments and laws of the late emperor, and everyone dared not to obey. Now Jianwen is in power and the emperor is tolerant, so Luo Zheng dared to openly use the rules of the court to resist Li Weizheng's military orders.

"Governor Li is so serious. Luo Zheng is just a prefect. How could he collude with Lan Yu, a traitor far away in Sichuan? I will ask him to apologize to Governor Li for this matter. The emperor also told the people of the world that as long as he knows his mistakes, he can correct his mistakes and let him go. The emperor is so tolerant. Why should Governor Li hold Luo Zheng and refuse to let go?"

Li Wei was suddenly laughing, the laughter was so harsh that Su Wenxiu was blushed with laughter. He couldn't help but say, "Governor Li, is it hard to understand that I was wrong?"

Li Weizheng's laughter stopped abruptly and said to Su Wenxiu coldly: "If my soldiers publicly kill and rob people in Wuchang in groups and rape women, and wait until they have enough, they are tired of killing and have fun, and then they come to admit their mistakes to Lord Su, will Lord Su have no choice but to blame him?"

Li Wei's naked threat changed Su Wenxiu's face. He suddenly realized that the matter was a bit serious. He was afraid that Li Wei wanted to use Luo Zheng to kill him and warn him. He said with a heart-stupid heart: "Governor Li, what do you want?"

Li Wei glanced at him and said lightly: "Since the emperor has already made the order, Huguang and Sichuan provinces are controlled by me, then I will be as gentle as a mountain of military orders. Those who do not follow the orders will be dealt with according to military law!"

"Governor Li, the emperor's decree is that officials are subject to your restraint, not money and food."

"Send out the guests!" Li Wei was picking up the teacup and no longer looking at Su Xiuwen.

The next morning, the city gates, docks and government offices in Wuchang all posted large notices. The governor of Yuezhou Luo Zheng was executed at noon for neglecting military orders and delaying military aircraft. After the news came out, it caused a sensation in Wuchang City. The people in Caishikou were killed. Everyone came to see the execution. Before the prisoners arrived, the beheading platform had been set up. Hundreds of soldiers stood around on both sides, and everyone was talking about the matter in a low voice.

"A dignified prefect, I will kill you as soon as you say it. This is too cruel!"

"If you don't be cruel, how can you lead the troops to fight? If you are like the emperor, you will die in a million troops and admit your mistakes and you can pass away. Who is willing to fight with all your heart?"

"That's right! If you admit a mistake, you can live without any blame. Then the corrupt officials will all celebrate with their pride."

"Stop talking, come!"

A wooden cage van pushed over, and more than a dozen soldiers around him were guarding with knives. People scattered to both sides. Inside the cage van, the governor of Yuezhou Luo Zheng disheveled his hair, his eyes were dull, and his body shook weakly with the cage van.

The prison car stopped in front of the wooden platform. A soldier stepped forward and opened the lock of the prison car. Two burly men raised Luo Zheng from the prison car and knelt on the wooden platform. With a sound of soul-chasing cannon, Li Wei sat in the center and ordered: "Test the right person!"

The two prison officials stepped forward and looked at Luo Zheng carefully and reported: "Report to the adults, it is true that the crime is in danger."

Li Weizheng glanced at Luo Zheng and said coldly: "Today I borrow your head and tell the world that there is no past refusal to me. Wherever my military order is coming, those who do not follow me will be killed!"

Luo Zheng smiled bitterly and said in a low voice: "Kill me and make you a name for violence."

Li Wei showed a smile on his face, and he whispered: "If I don't kill you, how can I buy the morale of the army?"

Luo Zheng was shocked and his eyes suddenly widened, "Li Weizheng, you want to usurp the country!"

Li Weizheng ignored him anymore. He threw the arrow in his hand and shouted: "Slay it!"

A soul-chasing cannon sounded again. One creator blocked Luo Zheng's mouth and pressed him down. Another creator slowly raised his knife. At this time, more than a dozen soldiers quickly surrounded the punishment platform with white curtains. The millions of people below could not see the murder. They immediately started to clamor. A blood sword sprayed on the white curtain. The whole place exclaimed, and then there was silence.
Chapter completed!