After the laughter, one of the jailers looked ferocious and approached Zhang Yan as he laughed like a vicious dog.
Zhang Yan had never seen such a smile since he was a child. He couldn't help but feel a tingle in his heart. He kicked his legs weakly a few times, trying to get away from the jailer.
"Pa~" A very loud slap hit Zhang Meng's face.
"What a shame, I hit a dead man with more than ten guan of treasure money. What a damn unlucky thing!" More than a dozen guan of treasure money, this is the expenses of the jailer's family for half a year. Originally he was thinking
After being ingratiated with Zhang Yan, he would be able to make a huge fortune in the future, and he would be able to get back this little money easily. But now, it's all wasted.
"You, you dare to hit me?" Zhang Yan pointed at the jailer in disbelief.
A lowly person like the jailer, let alone a slap in the face, was not even qualified to see him in the past. Zhang Yan did not expect that he would be so humiliated.
But the facts soon made Zhang Yan understand that the humiliation he had just suffered was nothing at all, and a wave of even worse humiliations was imminently coming.
"Ha~ Bah!" The jailer spat a thick mouthful of phlegm on Zhang Yan's face and cursed, "You're such a bastard. You only have three days to live. How dare you show off to me? I can't beat you to death."
After saying that, Shabo's big fist hit Zhang Yan like dense raindrops.
"I also threw five guans. I'm really unlucky." After saying that, he also waved his fist and stepped forward.
In an instant, Zhang Yan was beaten by four or five jailers.
Of course, since Zhang Yan will be executed in three days, these jailers dare not beat him to death directly. But they are all masters of torture, and they know that hitting those places will not kill anyone, and it will still hurt. Feel free to hit these places with your fists.
, Zhang Yan was so painful that he was dying.
Finally, when the jailer saw that the clothes Zhang Wen wore were still of some value, he took them off forcibly, even if they were equivalent to the money he had spent on Zhang Wen.
Three days later, at the command of the supervisor, as the wooden vermilion token fell to the ground, Zhang Yan's head also fell to the ground.
Zhu Biao has indeed become much more relaxed since he had a cabinet.
Now he does not need to personally review the memorials of left and right officials. He only needs to keep an eye on the cabinet and the Imperial Academy and wait for edicts, so that he can handle the affairs of the Ming Dynasty properly.
On this day, Han Du came to Qianqing Palace with a secret letter to ask for an audience.
After being summoned by Zhu Biao, Han Du followed Wang Yue into the hall.
Zhu Biao stood behind the imperial desk and splashed ink.
Zhu Biao observed it for a while, and after seeing that there was really no problem, he also had time.
Writing cultivates sentiment.
"Handu, you came just in time, how about I?"
Han Du stepped forward with a smile and took a look. It turned out that what Zhu Biao wrote was "The world is unified." Han Du's eyes flashed and he glanced at Zhu Biao's profile in surprise.
Zhu Biao seemed to feel Han Du's gaze, turned back to look at him, and asked with a smile, "Tell me, what do you think of my word?"
"Good calligraphy, really good calligraphy." Han Du smiled with a smile on his face, and couldn't help but praise while looking at it seriously.
"Pfft~" Han Jingyun on the side couldn't help but smile.
Zhu Biao couldn't help but put down the ginseng tea that he had just brought to his lips. He smiled helplessly and said, "You are so obviously flattering, which makes me think that this word is not very good."
It was indeed not very good. Han Du smiled slightly. Zhu Biao's writing was quite methodical, but it happened that these methods restricted his writing and made these words lose their spirit.
On the contrary, Lao Zhu has not learned any calligraphy, but the spirit between the lines is very full, almost overflowing. Therefore, Lao Zhu's calligraphy is called powerful and surprising.
"Your Majesty, there are some shortcomings and some strengths. If Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty was competing with Wang Xizhi in calligraphy, there would be a huge gap. But if Wang Xizhi and Li Shimin were competing in governing the country, it would be even less worth mentioning. Your Majesty wants to work for the world and serve the world.
The common people seek profit. Everyone's energy is limited. The emperor has put all his energy on these things. Where is the extra energy for calligraphy? I have already been admitted to the country. I am afraid it will be difficult for you to do so.
!”
"I have already been married to the country, how can it be difficult for me to marry you?" Zhu Biao was stunned for a moment, then murmured to himself.
In the end, I couldn't help but applaud and said with a smile, "Okay, that's well said!"
After this episode, Zhu Biao saw the letter in Han Du's hand and couldn't help but ask, "What are you doing here today?"
Han Du smiled, presented the letter with both hands, and said, "Didn't the Emperor write 'The world will be united'? I am here to give you a gift."
Wang Yue wanted to step forward and take the letter, but Zhu Biao waved him away. He directly reached out and took the letter from Han Du's hand, opened it and read it.
Han Du smiled and explained, "The governor of Jeolla Province sent a secret letter. The Japanese country is now at the end of its life. Both the north and the south are unable to fight anymore. Your Majesty, do you think so?"
Han Du had spread a lot of Japanese traitors in the Japanese country. In order to obtain the Ming Dynasty household registration in the future, these people worked hard in the Japanese country.
He was making trouble everywhere, either by occasionally attacking the grain depot, or by stabbing the North and the South hard when the war was about to cease, so that both sides soon became red-blooded.
In addition, the navy completely blocked the entire maritime territory of the Japanese country, and all food and ordnance entering the Japanese country could only enter through the Jeolla Province Governor's Office. The Jeolla Province Governor's Office only needed to calculate the amount of food purchased by the Japanese country every year.
Do you know how many Dingkou there are in Japan now?
The Japanese country originally had about six million people, but now there are less than two million. In just a few years, the Japanese country has lost a total of five million people. Excluding those who were sold to the Ming Dynasty and shipped to Tianfang as slaves
In addition to one million, that is to say, in the past few years, the war and famine in the Japanese country directly led to the death of about four million people.
In the land of Japan, which was as big as the palm of a hand, four million people died. You don’t have to see Han Du with your own eyes to imagine the sight of the Japanese starving to death with bones everywhere.
It’s no wonder that Komatsu Reiko came to the Ming Dynasty regardless of the situation, hoping to use the Ming Dynasty’s mediation to stop the Civil War. Because if the war continued, no matter who lost or won, the Japanese country would only be destroyed.
After Zhu Biao finished reading, he slowly folded the letter and asked, "What do you think?"
"Your Majesty, I think it's time to close the net." Han Du answered with his hands raised.
Zhu Biao put the letter aside, looked at Han Du with a smile and said, "Actually, I have a question that I have wanted to ask you for a long time, but I have never been able to find the right time."
"Your Majesty, please ask. I will tell you everything I know." Han Du bowed and bowed.
"Okay." Zhu Biao nodded with a smile, and then asked with confusion on his face, "Why are you so hostile to the Japanese country and must you kill the Japanese country?"
"Your Majesty, you really want to know?" Han Du asked with a smile.
Zhu Biao nodded seriously, "I think, of course, if it's not convenient for you to say it, then just give it up."
Han Du shook his head slightly, waved his hands and said, "It's not inconvenient. Since the emperor wants to hear it, I will tell you."
Han Du straightened his back, paused and said, "Since the Ming Dynasty inherited the suzerainty from the former Yuan Dynasty, it has given preferential treatment to neighboring countries. But it is not enough to just blindly show kindness to others. If the Ming Dynasty wants to intimidate all parties, it also needs to
The best policy is to combine grace and power. We already have grace, but now we only lack power. The Japanese country is neither big nor small, and it kills the envoys of the Ming Dynasty and offends the power of the Ming Dynasty. It is just right to use it to establish its power."
Zhu Biao nodded repeatedly after hearing this. Han Du's reason was quite sufficient. But he always felt that Han Du
When Du mentioned the Japanese country, there was a deep hatred in his tone. This hatred was so unforgettable that it made Han Du insist on destroying the Japanese country.
"Isn't it more than that?"
Han Du nodded, smiled faintly and said, "Of course, there is another reason. The emperor should know that wealth comes from the sea, and danger will naturally follow. The Japanese country hangs overseas and is further north of the Ming Dynasty. This is like a
A sharp sword hangs over Ming's head all day long, and it may be thrust down at any time. If Ming wants to resist the danger from the sea, it must hold the Japanese country in its hands. Otherwise, the coast of Ming will be in danger, and Ming will be in danger!
"
Zhu Biao deeply remembered the complete map of all the kingdoms in the world. After thinking about it, he knew that Han Du was right. The geographical location of the Japanese country was indeed too special. If he didn't hold it in his hands, Ming Dynasty would not be able to sleep on it.
A peaceful sleep.
"In that case, let's close the Internet cafe."
"I would like to share the emperor's worries." Han Du immediately knelt down and worshiped.
Why did Han Du have any hesitation in destroying the Japanese state? Han Du even felt lucky that he could witness the destruction of the Japanese state with his own eyes.
But Zhu Biao waved his hand, "You are now my chief scholar, and the court and the Central Government cannot do without you, so you don't want to go. A skinny camel is bigger than a horse, and no matter how the Japanese country's vitality is severely damaged, it won't matter."
There are still two million people. If they unite and resist desperately, even if you go, you won't be able to capture the Japanese country for a while, wouldn't you be trapped in the Japanese country?"
Han Du was full of regrets, feeling sorry for not being able to see the destruction of the Japanese country with his own eyes. However, what Zhu Biao said was justified. He was now the chief minister of the cabinet. If he left the capital, what would happen to the entire cabinet? Would he have to do it again?
Zhu Biao re-reviewed the memorial?
Zhu Biao ignored what Han Du was thinking. After pondering for a while, he said, "Let Tang Ding go."
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty." Han Du quickly handed over his hand.
Apart from himself, Tang Ding is indeed the best candidate. To destroy the Japanese country, it is inevitable to mobilize the navy and land forces to cooperate with each other. Others have not even seen such tactics, how can they command it?
Only Tang Ding has not only seen this strategy countless times, but has also personally commanded it several times, and he has always fought brilliantly.
I have to say that Zhu Biao's view of people and employment is still very vicious.
At the same time, this credit was taken away by Tang Ding, which also made Han Du feel a lot better. After all, this was a major event that Han Du had planned for several years from beginning to end. If the credit was taken away by an unrelated person, how could Han Du feel?