"Your servant obeys!"
Songgotu immediately accepted the order.
The remnants of the Ming dynasty were a major threat to the Qing dynasty, and the court had always been cracking down on them vigorously. Once discovered, they were either brutally suppressed or recruited and subdued.
Of course, some people are being monitored all along, playing the long game to catch bigger fish.
Soetu quickly spread the news.
There was no deliberate intent whatsoever; it was purely unintentional. Upon realizing his slip of the tongue, Suo'etu immediately made amends, eliminating everyone present at the time.
As a result, nearly half of the people serving in Suo'etu's residence died.
However, in his public statements, Songgotu claimed that these people were disloyal and embezzling public funds. That's why he dealt with them!
In reality, very few people believed what Songgotu said. And the truth remained largely unknown. However, the message Songgotu wanted to convey had already been sent out.
Once things are settled, all that's left is to wait and observe.
It must be said that Songgotu was a very cunning old fox. His Hesheli clan's assassins, in an attempt to divert attention, shouted slogans of overthrowing the Qing and restoring the Ming. With Songgotu's tactic of using someone else to do his dirty work, he effectively sealed the fate of those assassins.
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In the small town of Zichuan, Wuliangha and Zuotang have increased their surveillance of cultivators entering the town.
For the first two days, they found nothing. But on the third day, they noticed many unfamiliar faces entering the city.
The two men had no idea that they needed evidence before making an arrest; they simply led their men to arrest the person.
This led to the outbreak of a great war!
All the suspicious persons they suspected were remnants of the Ming Dynasty, and even members of the Ming Dynasty's Eastern Depot.
The Eastern Depot, established by the Yongle Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, was officially named the Eastern Investigation Depot and reported directly to the emperor. Its responsibilities included supervising officials and the people, gathering intelligence, and apprehending wanted criminals. However, in the later Ming Dynasty, the Eastern Depot became a tool of the eunuchs, wreaking havoc throughout the land.
When Emperor Yongle (Zhu Di) launched his rebellion to quell the rebellion, eunuchs played a crucial role. This was because, in the emperor's mind, eunuchs were a group of people he could trust.
As a result, by the late Ming Dynasty, eunuchs had seized power and corrupted the government.
In addition, the Donglin Party, a former Ming dynasty scholar-official, only cared about empty fame and enjoyed grand pronouncements.
The eunuch faction and the Donglin faction were locked in endless infighting, while the emperor was incompetent, resulting in the complete rot of the central government in the late Ming Dynasty. If the core was rotten, the situation at the local level was even worse.
However, after the rise of the Qing Dynasty, both the Donglin Party and the eunuch party raised the banner of righteousness and endlessly fought against the Qing Dynasty for the sake of the Ming imperial family.
In short, this guy is just a fucking jerk.
When you have something, you don't know how to cherish it. Only when everything is ruined do you regret it.
Nowadays, the remnants of the former Ming dynasty that occasionally emerge in various places are either disciples and descendants of the Donglin Party or remnants of the Eastern Depot.
When the news reached the Fourth Prince's ears, he was devastated!
It's really a remnant of the Ming dynasty? How is that possible?
The remnants of the Ming dynasty were plotting to storm the Prince's residence and murder his wife. Why? Even if they wanted to overthrow the Qing and restore the Ming, they should have targeted important officials in the court.
"Zuo Tang, what information did you get?"
"Your Highness, this servant is incompetent!"
Zuo Tang looked ashamed.
He tried every means possible, but couldn't get the captured person to reveal anything. If he went too far and killed the person, the news would be cut off.
Because they were hesitant to act rashly, Zuo Tang and Wuliangha discussed the matter before coming to the Fourth Prince for help.
"I understand!"
The Fourth Prince certainly had a way.
He has many capable subordinates. For example, when facing the carefree saintess Yan Wuyue last time, the Fourth Prince invited a Nascent Soul expert skilled in soul-reaping, the Smoke Demon King.
This time, if we want to uncover the truth, the Ghost King Yanluo is still the best choice.
The Fourth Prince took out a communication jade talisman and summoned the Smoke Demon King.
"This is the Demon King Yanluo!"
After the Fourth Prince introduced the matter to Zuo Tang, he briefly explained it to the Ghost King Yanluo.
"Your Highness, please rest assured, this is a trivial matter, and we will have an answer soon!"
The Ghost King Yanluo left with Zuo Tang.
Less than fifteen minutes later, the Ghost King Yanluo returned, accompanied by Zuo Tang and Wuliangha. However, all three of them had very serious expressions.
Clearly, the truth is not good news.
"Your Highness, we've investigated thoroughly. These people are remnants of the former Ming Dynasty's Eastern Depot, and they came here on the orders of the former Ming Emperor!"
"The Nine Thousand Years Old?! Is it that Nine Thousand Years Old?"
"Exactly!"
Nine thousand years old!
At the end of the Ming Dynasty, there was a powerful eunuch named Wei Zhongxian, who was known as the "Nine Thousand Years Old".
It was this man who rallied the massive eunuch faction, engaging in a fierce struggle with the Donglin Party, which championed righteousness among scholars. The court was in turmoil, and the world was in chaos; Wei Zhongxian truly deserved immense credit for this.
"Wasn't he executed by the last Ming emperor?"
The Fourth Prince was stunned; he was genuinely shocked.
The eunuch Wei Zhongxian was a prominent figure in the late Ming Dynasty. Moreover, it is rumored that he was executed by the last Ming emperor, the Chongzhen Emperor. With Wei Zhongxian's execution, the eunuch faction disintegrated.
Unfortunately, the Donglin Party consisted of a bunch of eloquent but incompetent individuals who, after seizing power, lacked the ability to turn the tide. In some respects, these so-called Donglin Party members were even less capable than the eunuch faction.
At least, the eunuch faction is shameless and will use all sorts of methods.
"This servant does not know!"
Both Wuliangha and Zuotang were dumbfounded.
When they learned the truth after the Ghost King of Yanluo searched their souls, they were even more shocked than the Fourth Prince.
If what these people are saying is true, then they are definitely in big trouble.
Wei Zhongxian, also known as the Nine Thousand Years Old.
This person not only has many tricks up his sleeve, but is also extremely ruthless, and his cultivation level is extraordinary.
Such a person, who has clearly faked his death and disappeared from the world, suddenly reappears at this time—this is a very ominous sign!
Do you know what these people are doing in Zichuan?
"They were only ordered to come and investigate the city's situation; these barbarians had no idea why they were there!"
The Ghost King of Yanluo responded respectfully.
"This is interesting!"
The Fourth Prince suddenly burst out laughing, "So many strange and unsavory characters have suddenly appeared in this small town of Zichuan. I am quite flattered!"
"Your Highness, I fear their intentions are not good. I believe we should prepare accordingly!"
Uriyangkha spoke in a deep voice.
The Fourth Prince glanced at him, his smile growing colder, and said calmly, "Uliangha, tell me, what preparations should we make?"
"This servant will obey Your Highness's orders!"
Seeing the Fourth Prince's unfriendly expression, Wuliangha quickly responded.
This is indeed not a matter he should be making decisions about. His words just now were rather presumptuous.
After a long silence, the Fourth Prince slowly spoke, saying, "Never mind, let things remain the same. I, however, would like to meet this Ninth Prince!"
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