Chapter 102: Recruited into Beijing

Since he had the list of Jurchen spies in his hand, Zhao Rujiao's actions became very easy. In just one day, all the spies hidden in the army were captured and controlled. Those who were mingled in Shanhaiguan as civilians did not give them any time to react. That night, thousands of Ming soldiers attacked separately and captured all the people alive. In the homes of these ordinary people, the Ming soldiers also found some bamboo tubes and papers used to convey messages, as well as several harriers. Obviously, they had put a lot of effort into spreading the news.

In order to prevent other spies who have not been arrested from passing messages to their accomplices, Zhao Shujiao did not rush to interrogate them after arresting these people, but ordered martial law inside and outside Shanhaiguan, and no one was allowed to move without authorization. At the same time, archers were arranged everywhere, but birds flying from Shanhaiguan were found to shoot them down no matter what they were.

It was not until everything was arranged that Zhao Ru Sect brought these dozens of spies to Sun Chengzong for detailed interrogation. Except for those who found tools for collaboration from their homes, everyone else denied that they were the Jurchens' detailed work. But at this time they could no longer tolerate their quibbling. With the confession of those who knew the inside story, these people had nowhere to hide. Zhao Ru Sect also showed his decisive side. When the spies were still denying, they immediately ordered the execution of several of them. Now, in order to save their lives, the others had to call out their own identity.

After all, these people were not "Hai Dongqing" who was well-trained on that day. They were all spies who were willing to be greedy for money. So when facing the threat of death, they immediately said everything they knew was like a bamboo tube pouring beans. This helped Zhao Lujiao a big favor. He was worried that there were any other spies in Shanhaiguan. With the testimony of these people, the few remaining Jurchen spies were also found. After prying out all the news from these people, Zhao Lujiao ordered that all the people be executed without blinking.

Seeing dozens of people who had already regretted being killed by Zhao Shujian's order, Tang Feng felt very uncomfortable. After all, he was a person with modern thinking and it was difficult to accept such cruel methods. Although he had even crueler to confess those Jurchen prisoners, it was because the other party refused to confess, and the other party's identity was an enemy. But these people have already confessed, and it seems a bit unreasonable to kill them again, and they are all Han people.

Sun Chengzong discovered Tang Feng's thoughts and called him aside: "Yizhi, it seems that you lack a little cruelty to become the commander of the three armies. These people don't know how much information they have sent to Jiannu, which has killed many soldiers from the Ming Dynasty. If they are left behind, they will not only be burdened, but also not easy to explain to the soldiers. The army has never left any mercy on these detailed works. If you really become a general guarding Liaodong in the future, this must be remembered in your heart, otherwise it will be irresponsible to the soldiers under your command!"

"The officials have been taught!" Tang Feng understood that this was indeed helpless. There should be no compassion on the battlefield. Unless these people can have the value of Zhou Tong, it would be a different matter.

After having the experience of Shanhaiguan, other places also began to capture spies. In just two days, the spys set up by the Jurchens in Liaodong were completely wiped out. Even if there was a fish that had escaped the net, it would not have any effect on the overall situation now. Seeing that all the work was removed, Zhao Rujiao's thoughts became lively again. He kept coming to see Sun Chengzong for several days, wanting to ask Zhan to lead troops to capture Jinzhou City.

After thinking for a long time, Sun Chengzong finally planned to satisfy his wish. After all, the defense of the Jurchens in Jinzhou City was very average, and there were no one who informed him. It was not too difficult to take it down this time. But he had just made up his mind and before he could announce it in public, the person who sent the order in the capital arrived at Shanhaiguan.

"Inquiring Liaodong's strategy, the Grand Secretary of the Dongge and the rebel Ye Xianggao were very close to him. He ordered him to return to Beijing to wait for investigation. All matters were handed over to his generals and military supervisor Tang Feng..." He ordered Sun Chengzong to return to the capital from Liaodong. When he heard the people in front of him read the edict, he smiled bitterly: "It is only because even those treacherous parties want to get rid of me, but they only realized that the Donglin Party members had fallen, and they began to deal with me." Since everything was a foregone conclusion, he did not intend to make any defense and wait until he arrived in the capital.

虽然孙承宗对此已经认了,可赵率教等一干将领却不肯就这样算了,趁着孙承宗一愣的工夫,他们便围住了那来传旨的人,急声骂了起来:“娘的,你们就只知道陷害孙大帅,若不是孙大帅在辽东辛苦经营,建虏早就打到北京城将那劳什子的魏忠贤的脑袋给喀擦了下来,我看你是活得不耐烦了……”一时间骂声不绝.那来人刚开始还有些恼怒,但看这些将领骂着还觉不过瘾,居然有人卷起了袖子想要动手,才知道自己这次是真的来错的.正所谓秀才遇到兵,有理讲不清,他虽然不是秀才,但碰上这些粗鲁不文的将领也无可奈何了,只得赔着笑脸,看着孙承宗的反映.

"Shut up all!" The constant quarrels and scolding of the soldiers finally pulled Sun Chengzong out of his thoughts. He then realized the situation in the hall and shouted loudly, "What kind of morality do you have? This is the best man from the capital. Do you even understand this rule? Hum?" As he shouted with majesty, the hall immediately became purified. The day of the imperial edict, he secretly wiped his sweat, almost getting full of old fists. Then Sun Chengzong bowed to the man and said, "These are all rough people. If you offend the verbal ones, please forgive me."

How dare that man be arrogant in front of Sun Chengzong? Although the emperor was going to the capital, the emperor knew the trust of him. Maybe after going to the capital once, he would return to his post and resume his post. Moreover, it was in Liaodong, so he did not dare to offend Lord Sun. So he hurriedly returned the court and said, "This is all the love of the soldiers for you, Lord Sun, how can the officials keep it in their hearts? But... the officials also came here on orders. I hope that Lord will not make it difficult for me to explain..."

"I won't make it difficult for you to do, but Liaodong has a lot of affairs. Even if you have to get out of the capital, you will have to wait a few days before you can complete the journey." Sun Chengzong hurriedly said.

"Master, you can't send sheep into the tiger's mouth..." Zhao Shujiao was shocked when he heard this and hurriedly advised. But before he finished speaking, Sun Chengzong stopped him with a stern look: "What are you talking about? I'm just going to the capital. If you explain the matter clearly, it will be fine! You can't get me to be unfaithful!"

Seeing that the general was really angry, Zhao Rujiao naturally did not dare to say anything else. He had to stare at the person who announced the imperial edict with his eyes, which made the man creepy. After suppressing these generals, Sun Chengzong turned his head and said politely: "It's been a hard work for the past mission. Let's take a few days off. After I hand over all the matters here, I'll go back to the capital with you?"

In this case, what else would he dare to say? Naturally, he nodded and praised it. Sun Chengzong sent the envoy of the capital who was no longer afraid to speak to the inn to rest. Then he glanced at the generals helplessly and shook his head: "What should you ask me to say? Now the overall situation has been settled, and even the will of the emperor has been issued. Unless I commit the rebellion, is there a second way to go?"

"Master!" Everyone suddenly knelt down together, looking at him, with anger on his face. Sun Chengzong sighed and helped the two people in front of him up and said, "I know you are thinking about me, but things can't be changed at this point. I have to go to this capital. You don't have to be so depressed. Although there is a certain danger to go to the capital, the emperor still has his trust in me. Perhaps after explaining the matter, I can come back."

"Master," Zhao Rujiao said suddenly, "Why would you like to take a thousand men and go to the capital with you to protect your safety?"

"Nonsense! If I had to bring so many people to the capital again, what would others think? The emperor would not have any suspicion, but when he saw these people, he would have to be suspicious. If the emperor really had this kind of thought, could these just a thousand people stop the attacks of the three camps in the capital?"

"This..." Thinking that Sun Chengzong's words were right, Zhao Shujiao had to nod helplessly and retreat to the side. At this time, Sun Chengzong continued: "This time, I will not only not bring any 1,000 troops back to Beijing, but also the Tiger Cavalry's people are not planning to take them. I just want everyone in the world to know that I am not a person who holds troops and respects himself!"

"Master, this is not OK. It would be too easy for those eunuchs to do something wrong to you along the way." The other generals hurriedly persuaded. But no matter how they persuaded him, Sun Chengzong refused to change his mind.

Tang Feng, who had been watching at this time, spoke: "Sir, generals, I have an idea." When everyone looked at him, he said to Sun Chengzong: "Sir, you are right to think so, but the eunuchsmen have to be too insidious. So, you can go to the capital with my book boy, and he can take care of your daily life and food along the way. His martial arts are quite good. With him around you, you can't hurt you at all. I wonder what you think?"
Chapter completed!