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Originally, the Jinyiwei had 200 cavalrymen against 600 cavalrymen, and they had no advantage in terms of numbers or archery skills. But Lu Cheng, a civil servant, took the lead and cut a bloody path for the Jinyiwei behind him, directly dividing the cavalrymen into two halves.

In a cavalry battle, a brave general can play a huge role. As long as he is the first to break through the enemy formation and let the troops behind him form a front formation, he can greatly reduce his own casualties and split the enemy army so that it cannot take care of the left and right.

In this way, a greater advantage can be created on the local battlefield.

Of course, if the gap in military strength is too great, it is a different matter.

In just one charge, Lu Cheng killed dozens of cavalrymen alone, which greatly boosted the morale of his own side and also shocked the enemy.

When Lu Cheng led his troops to charge back, the infantry from the rear also rushed to support. The enemy cavalry was instantly defeated and began to flee in all directions.

As the battle ended, Shen Zhong, who was hit by an arrow, came to Lu Cheng and looked him up and down in disbelief: "I didn't expect that Lord Lu is such a versatile man with both civil and military skills. If it weren't for Lord Lu's bravery in killing the enemy today, I'm afraid it would be difficult for us to survive this disaster. After returning to the capital, I will report the truth and ask for credit for you."

"Sir Shen, you are too polite. You and I worked together to defeat the enemy. How can it be Lu's credit alone? Although we have defeated this group of cavalry, there is no guarantee that there will not be other robbers behind. We need to send someone to the guard post ahead to mobilize troops as soon as possible."

"Lord Lu is right. I will arrange it right away."

By evening, the support troops sent by the front garrison finally arrived. The two groups gathered together and escorted the wealth and prisoners back to Kyoto.

Although they encountered several robberies along the way, thanks to Lu Cheng's command and assistance, the escort team defeated the enemy many times and successfully escorted the huge amount of wealth back to the capital.

At this time, the Jinyiwei in the capital also began to close in. The Jinyiwei cavalry went out everywhere, arresting people and ransacking their homes.

On this day, everyone in the Ning and Rong mansions were enjoying a life of luxury as usual, and Rongning Street was as quiet as usual.

However, at this moment, a large group of Jinyiwei and Wucheng Bingmasi suddenly rushed into Ningrong Street.

The leading general waved his hand and said, "Surround this place!"

When the servants of the Rong and Ning mansions saw this situation, they realized something was wrong and hurriedly ran inside, wanting to inform their masters, only to find that the soldiers had already surrounded the four gates.

In Rongxi Hall, the housekeeper of the Jia Mansion hurriedly reported: "Master, Second Master, a group of soldiers have arrived in front of us. They have sealed the gates of the mansion and are heading inside."

Jia Zheng and Jia She were both startled when they heard this. They stood up in a hurry and walked outside. When they saw the leading official, they bowed and said, "Greetings, Master Qiu. I didn't know you were coming. I hope you can forgive me for not welcoming you from afar."

The leading official snorted coldly, flicked his sleeves, and walked straight into Rongxi Hall. Looking up at the plaque of Rongxi Hall, the official glanced at Jia She and Jia Zheng and said, "What a great mansion built by imperial order. What a pity, what a pity."

Jia Zheng quickly said, "Excuse me, sir, why have you come to my house in person?..."

"Hmph, I have been ordered to do something. Please lead the servants to guard the gates. No one is allowed to move around. Also, do not disturb the women."

"Yes, my lord."

Not long after, another soldier came in from outside: "Your Excellency, Prince Zhongshun has arrived."

Soon, a prince in a silver dragon robe walked into Rongxi Hall, glanced at Jia She and the others, and snorted coldly: "Jia She, Jia Zheng, and Jia Lian, receive the imperial edict. Jia She secretly colluded with Shanxi merchants and sold salt, iron, and cloth on the grasslands. He is suspected of collaborating with the enemy and selling out the country. Jia She is now dismissed from his post and handed over to the Ministry for severe punishment. Jia Zheng and Jia Lian are taken to the Ministry of Justice to await trial..."

Upon hearing this, Jia She immediately fell to his knees, feeling hopeless. Being involved in such a serious crime as treason, one can imagine the consequences.

Jia Zheng also looked at his elder brother with disbelief. He did not expect that his elder brother would be so bold and presumptuous.

Jia Lian also looked up at his father. Some time ago, Jia She had asked him to run errands to contact businessmen, saying that there was a business that could make a lot of money, and asked him to help run relationships and get involved.

Jia Lian only knew that he had to transport a batch of supplies from Jinling to Kyoto, but he had no idea where they were going to be transported next. He never expected that his father would be so bold.

Soon, Jia She, Jia Zheng and Jia Lian were all taken away, and the treasury of the Jia mansion was sealed by the Embroidered Uniform Guards.

In the back house of Rongguo Mansion, when Lady Jia heard the noise in front, she was a little panicked and hurriedly sent someone to find out what was going on.

But before the maid Yuanyang could leave the back house, she was stopped by the Jinyiwei.

Fortunately, among the Rong and Ning mansions, only Jia She and Jia Qiang officially participated in these things, and they had just joined. Jia Lian and Jia Zheng were not aware of this.

Therefore, Emperor Changtai did not kill them all, but only ordered a few people from the Rong and Ning mansions to be taken back first, and sealed up the treasury, without making things difficult for the women from the East and West mansions.

By the evening, among the several members of the Jia family who had been taken away, only Jia Zheng was released.

After returning home, Jia Zheng was afraid that his mother was frightened, so he immediately went to the back house to comfort her.

"Zheng'er, what happened? Why did the Jinyiwei and Wucheng Bingmasi suddenly come to our house? Why are you the only one back? What are you standing there for? Tell me quickly."

"Mother, it was my eldest brother. He was confused for a moment and colluded with Rong'er from the East Palace to smuggle goods to the grasslands and support foreign tribes. This matter implicated many people and angered the emperor. My eldest brother, Lian'er and others..."

Hearing this, Jia's mother was shocked: "How could this be, how could this be?"

After saying this, Grandmother Jia actually fainted.

"Ancestor, ancestor?"

"mother!"

The Jia family was suddenly in a panic, and the servants were in a mess.

On the other side, Daiyu was also waiting for news in the room. When she heard that Lady Jia had fainted, she hurried to check.

At this time, at Lu Cheng's home.

Xiangling brought a cup of tea to Lu Cheng and asked worriedly, "Brother, is Sister Lin okay at Rongguo Mansion?"

"It's okay, don't worry."

After returning to Kyoto City, Lu Cheng had already guessed what situation the Rong and Ning mansions would face.

Jia She and Jia Qiang were involved in this matter and they deserved it.

As for Jia Lian, he was also betrayed by his own father.

But in the final analysis, Jia She and Jia Qiang were not the masterminds and were not deeply involved. They just wanted to make some money. Based on these alone, Emperor Changtai should not have directly confiscated the property of the Rong and Ning mansions and exterminated their clans.

After all, there are four kings and eight dukes behind the Rongning Mansions, and they are all relatives. If we just confiscate the property and exterminate the families of the hundred-year-old dukes of the Rongning Mansions based on this incident, it would seem a bit mean and ungrateful.

For this reason, after returning to Kyoto City, Lu Cheng also wrote an appropriate memorial to plead for Rongguo Mansion and Jia Zheng.

This memorial certainly did not play a big role, but it could show one's attitude and prove that one was not a heartless and ungrateful person.

For the emperor, he needs his subjects to be loyal to him, but not too ruthless and ungrateful.