Chapter 1327: Han Banner World (XVII) Tongji Rebellion

Riots broke out at Tongji Iron Mine, the second largest iron ore mine in Liaoning County. The news brought by Cao Tianci made Gao Yuan and Sun Xiao a little dumbfounded for the first time. Just now, the two of them were talking about possible problems in the mining areas of the three counties of Liaodong. They never expected that it would break out in the blink of an eye. The two looked at each other. With one glance, he suppressed the shock in his heart and asked, "What is the situation now?"

Cao Tianci swallowed, "I just got the news. I'm afraid Governor Mao has also received the news by this time. Tongji Iron Mine is the second largest iron mine in Liaoning County. There are more than 10,000 miners in the mining area. There are three There is a mine, and most of the miners are Yi and indigenous people.”

Gao Yuan took a breath, "More than 10,000 people? All participated in the riot?"

"The situation is not very clear now. I only know that the situation there | pig | pig | island | novel www.[zhu][zhu][] is out of control. The miners have controlled all local officials and managers of the mining area." Cao Tianci shook his head and said, "The specific situation will have to wait for the subsequent report."

Gao Yuan sat down slowly, picked up the cold tea on the table, took a sip slowly, and looked at Sun Xiao: "Sun Xiao, tell me, is this a premeditated riot or a temporary one? ?”

Sun Xiao was stunned, but he immediately reacted and thought for a moment: "Your Majesty, it's hard to say. It also depends on the reaction of these rioting miners. If their actions are later proven to be premeditated, it will be more troublesome. If It’s easier to say if you come up with it on the spur of the moment.”

Gao Yuan nodded, "Let's wait for the news first and see what Mao Dewang says. Tianci, go and ask Yang Dasha to come in."

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Almost at the same time that Gao Yuan received the news, Mao Dewang also received the news in the county governor's mansion. He was sweating like rain. All the officials in the county governor's mansion rushed over in panic one after another. Every one of them was unruly. Tens of thousands of miners were there. The riots are no small matter. And it was while the king was on patrol. This was like a stab in Mao Dewang's heart. He had just received a commendation from the king during the day, and something like this happened in the blink of an eye. This was not for the king. A loud slap on the face?

"Shen Ming, you are the police chief of Liaoning County and are responsible for the security work of the entire county. Didn't you hear about such a big thing happening in Tongji Mine? You are derelict in your duties!" He looked at Shen Ming fiercely. , Mao Dewang gritted his teeth and said.

Shen Ming looked sad. When such a big thing happened, he, the person responsible for the security of the county, naturally could not escape responsibility. "Sheriff, there is no news at all about our police station in Tongji Mine. I'm afraid, it's more likely to be bad than good." Well, there are only less than fifty of us here. What can they do with this riot of tens of thousands of people?”

"Wasn't there any warning in advance? Are they all living on dry food?" Mao Dewang's hands kept shaking.

"With tens of thousands of people rioting together, could it be accomplished in a hurry?"

"Sir, the situation is unclear now. We must first find out the specific situation there. By the way, isn't the owner of Tongji Mine, Zhu Da, still in Helin City? Find him immediately, or he may know better."

"Affirmation, go and find Zhu Da immediately. No, capture him for me." Mao Dewang shouted.

"Yes, I'll do it right away." Shen Ming almost ran out.

"Governor, there can be no chaos now. Although there are tens of thousands of people participating, they are all miners after all, a group of rabble. I will immediately mobilize troops to quell the riot. As long as the riot is quelled in the shortest possible time without causing any major impact, It's easier for the governor to talk to the king," Feng Dong said in a low voice.

"How many people do you have? It's only three thousand, and they are stationed in various places. They are miners, not unarmed farmers. Don't forget, there is gunpowder in the mines." Mao Dewang's voice was still trembling.

"But now, we can't do nothing, right?" Feng Dong said.

"Feng Dong, you immediately assemble the garrison troops in the city. I, I will go see the king now." Mao Dewang slumped down on the chair like a deflated ball. "It is up to the king to decide how to deal with it."

There was a dead silence in the lobby. The king was patrolling, but such a big thing happened in Liaoning County. Everyone could not help but understand that everyone's future was bleak.

After sitting for a moment, Mao Dewang calmed down and said, "You all should stay at your posts and do your job well. News must be blocked in the city to prevent the Tongji Mine riot from leaking out and causing panic in Helin City. ”

"Yes, Lord Sheriff."

"Perhaps this is the last time I issue an order as a county guard." Mao Dewang stood up with some panic, "I shall bear the first responsibility for this incident."

Everyone was silent and watched Mao Dewang staggering out.

The lights in Gaoyuan's residence were brightly lit, and the atmosphere was a bit tense. The Guards strengthened their vigilance in the shortest possible time, and the heavily armed soldiers stood ready.

"Your Majesty, the Guards have made all preparations. The general has sent Pegasus to Liaoxi County. Where should the thousand cavalrymen from Meihua who escorted Mr. Jiang back to Dayan Lake be now? With their pace, they can reach up to four You can get here in five days," Yang Dasha said with a serious look on his face.

"Well." Gao Yuan looked at the lights in front of him in a daze, "Godsend, it's almost dawn. No news has come from the Tongji Mine yet?"

"Your Majesty, there is no latest news yet." Cao Tianci said.

He Weiyuan hurried over and said, "Your Majesty, Mao Dewang wants to see you."

"Let him in." Gao Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.

Mao Dewang walked in with a pale face, knelt down in front of Gao Yuan with a bang, wordlessly took off the official hat on his head, and touched his forehead to the ground: "Your Majesty, the guilty minister Mao Dewang has come to plead guilty."

"Governor Mao, you haven't been dismissed yet." Gao Yuan glanced at Mao Dewang, "Tell me, what's going on? Such a big thing happened in Tongji Mine, it can't be without reason. As a Governor of a county, I don’t believe you don’t even know what’s going on here.”

Mao Dewang shuddered slightly, straightened up, picked up the official hat on the ground with both hands, and put it on his head upright.

"Your Majesty, the riot in Tongji Mine is probably related to the miners' meager income and excessive exploitation by the mine owners. As far as I know, most of the miners used in the mine are local indigenous people and foreign barbarians."

With a bang, Gao Yuan slapped his palm on the table, "Aren't the local natives people of the Han Dynasty? Are those Yi tribes beyond the reach of the light of my Han Dynasty? Since you knew about this, why didn't you intervene?"

"Your Majesty, the taxes paid by Tongji Mine every year have always ranked first among similar industries. Moreover, they usually provide strong support and investment in the construction of the county. In the past few years, it has been safe and sound. Sir, Your Majesty..."

"So you turned a blind eye." Gao Yuan sighed. "Anyway, the Tongji mine is also deep in the mountains and forests, with no information. In addition, those people are illiterate and don't know our laws. You just let the mine owner do whatever he wants. Fish and meat miners? Eat their flesh and drink their blood?"

Mao Dewang trembled all over, lowered his head and was speechless.

"Your Majesty, there is news from Tongji Mine." An official strode in.

"Speak quickly." Gao Yuan shouted sharply.

"Your Majesty, it has been confirmed that all the managers of Tongji Mine have been detained, and all the police officers at the mine have also fallen into the hands of the miners. Because of the mining of iron ore, these miners have no shortage of weapons. What's even more worrying is that there are still hundreds of kilograms of explosives stored in the mine." The intelligence officer who came in said loudly: "Now that Tongji City has closed its gates, the county magistrate mobilized all the people in the city to go to the city to prepare for defense. He Lin asked for help."

"Are the rioting miners preparing to attack Tongji County?"

"Not yet. According to the information sent back by our intelligence personnel, so far, there are no signs of the rioters coming out. However, the tens of thousands of miners are quite excited."

"Your Majesty, these miners are all capable people, rough and ignorant of the rules. Once someone instigates them, the consequences will be disastrous. Tongji has no garrison at all, and He Lin also has insufficient troops. Please send troops immediately to quell the rebellion. If If these miners leave the mining area and enter Tongji City, they will most likely cause a disaster," Mao Dewang said with a trembling voice.

"Hmph, isn't it a little late for you to know this now?" Gao Yuan sneered. "Three feet of ice is not a day's cold. The seeds of disaster have been planted a long time ago, but they just happened to explode today. Mao Dewang, I have said more than once that all people living on my Han land, regardless of race, should Treat everyone equally, think about it for yourself, have you followed the Han law seriously? If you could take it seriously, why would you do what you are doing today?

"Your Majesty, the Helin garrison is insufficient and may be mobilized in a hurry. The only available force now is our three thousand guards. We can rush to Tongji as quickly as possible. If these mobs leave the mining area, Entering Tongji County may cause disaster," Sun Xiao said softly.

"Your Majesty, please first ask Commander Yang to lead his troops to Tongji and stop these mobs first," Cao Tianci also said.

Gao Yuan raised his head, looked at the people in the room, and said slowly: "Pass the order, I want to go to Tongji City in person."

"Your Majesty, you must not do it. Your Majesty, with your body of gold, how can you be in danger?" Mao Dewang was shocked and raised his head.

"Are you in danger?" Gao Yuan sneered: "I have never been afraid before the enemy's thousands of troops. Is it possible that I will still be timid in front of my own people now? Dasha, prepare your horses, let's go Tongji. Mao Dewang, come with me.”

Sun Xiao, Cao Tianci and others looked at each other and stopped talking.

At dawn, three thousand Guards troops, fully armed, advanced rapidly towards Tongji. At the same time, letters flew from Helin City to Liaoxi County and to Jicheng Zhengshi Hall. (To be continued...)