Lan Yu looked at Di Yusen in front of her with some interest, but her face was gloomy.
"I heard that you were killed in the command room of the investigation capital. Why did you come to me if you didn't investigate the case properly?"
"Or do you think this case has a lot to do with me?"
As soon as they met, Lan Yu put on an aggressive look.
Di Yusen bowed his hands and said, "I believe that the murder of the capital commander must have nothing to do with Duke Liang."
"With Duke Liang's power, even if he really has murderous intentions towards those commanders, there is no need to go to such trouble. It's just a matter of words."
"Moreover, I learned from the files that the commander-in-chief of Nadu, Wang Yue, was once an old general of Duke Liang. In the beginning, he was a personal guard of King Kaiping and had a very close relationship with Duke Liang."
"Anyone with any sense of reason will never think that Duke Liang has anything to do with this matter."
Hearing these words, Lan Yu burst into laughter.
"Okay, Di Yusen, what you said makes sense."
"Those people from Dali Temple think they can run a business, but in fact they are just a bunch of idiots. As expected, it was His Highness Taisun who had a keen eye for talent and transferred you from Pingyang Mansion."
"I thought you were just lucky, but now it seems that you are indeed somewhat capable."
Di Yusen's words were obviously very helpful to Lan Yu, so the way Lan Yu looked at Di Yusen became a little more cordial.
The so-called mastery of human feelings is articles.
Di Yusen was able to hold the position of Dianshi as an official through his connections, so he was certainly not lacking in worldliness and sophistication.
At least it is incompatible with pedantry.
"Duke Liang, I'm sorry. I just told the truth. It's just that in this world, there are few smart people, but there are many stupid people. Therefore, many people will only be confused by some appearances and fail to see the essence of the matter.
"
"I came here just because I was wondering if I could get some clues from Duke Liang to find out the person behind this."
Having said this, Di Yusen smiled bitterly and said, "To be honest with Duke Liang, His Highness Taisun asked me to investigate this case, which really frightened me. I used to be just a small representative historian, but now I am favored by His Highness Taisun."
, with this official uniform."
"This is the first case that His Highness the Grand Sun has entrusted to me to investigate. If it is not handled beautifully enough, I am afraid that in the future His Highness the Grand Sun will never look down on the superior officials again."
Hearing this, Lan Yu thought for a moment and then said: "Since His Highness Taisun personally asked you to participate in this, he obviously values you and I also believe in your abilities."
"It's just that this case is very involved. If you dare to kill the messenger, you must have a very strong power."
"Naturally, for His Highness Taisun, no matter how powerful the force is, it has no meaning. It can be destroyed with a snap of the finger. It's just that this person is hiding in the dark and difficult to find."
"On my side, if you want to know anything, just ask. Wang Yue has been with me for many years, and he was at my side during the Northern Expedition. Now that he has been assassinated, I also want to get rid of the person behind this as soon as possible.
Find them out."
While listening to Lan Yu's words, Di Yusen carefully watched the expression on Lan Yu's face.
What he said before was just an excuse. Before the real culprit behind the scenes came to light, Lan Yu was the biggest suspect.
After listening to this, Di Yusen was sure that Lan Yu was indeed not the murderer behind the scenes. He had driven away the Minister of Dali Temple before, but it was just because of his personality.
After thinking for a while, he said: "When I went to do the autopsy, I found that all four commanders were poisoned by Gelsemium poison."
"This poison is not fatal, but after an hour or two, you will feel weak and have difficulty breathing, as if someone has strangled your neck."
"The official heard that the four commanders came to Duke Liang after they left the Fifth Army Commander's Mansion. I wonder if Duke Liang had arranged meals and drinks."
Having said this, Di Yusen also hurriedly explained: "The official thinks that it is possible that thieves sneaked into the kitchen of Liang Guogong's house, secretly poisoned him, and then followed him and killed him."
When Lan Yu heard this, she waved her hands and said, "It's absolutely impossible."
"While the Japanese Prime Minister was drinking in the palace, the king asked four people to come over and ask for help, but I did not agree."
"I originally planned to host a banquet, but after I refused, the four of them said goodbye and left. After all, they came to the capital without authorization at that time, so they planned to rush back overnight."
Hearing this, Di Yusen felt that it was a bit tricky, because the clue was immediately cut off when it reached Lan Yu.
As for whether Lan Yu lied, that was not within the scope of his consideration. After the file was handed in, Free Jin Yiwei would verify it.
Of course, a prince like Lan Yu is monitored by spies from the Jin Yiwei.
"I wonder if the Duke of Liang could tell me what the four Wang Yue wanted. They went to the capital without authorization and asked the Duke of Liang."
Di Yusen asked after thinking deeply.
Hearing this, Lan Yu did not reply directly.
Instead, he fell into deep thought.
Di Yusen also knew that Lan Yu was deciding whether to tell him or not.
After a long while, Lan Yu finally said: "This matter involves His Highness Taisun. I don't want to tell you, but I also know that the purpose of Wang Yue and others coming to Beijing is also quite critical to Yuzi."
"The reason for this incident is due to preparations for war on the grassland next year. His Highness Taisun issued a decree, ordering the guards who will participate in the war next year to conduct shift drills among thousands of households."
"All transactions are handled by the capital commander himself. Nowadays, thousands of households are changing shifts, and there are a lot more details here. Some commanders are unwilling to do so, so they requested to go to Beijing to cancel the matter."
"The four of them came to beg me because they wanted me to request His Highness Taisun to withdraw the decree. Naturally, I would refuse such a thing."
"But who would have thought that under my persuasion, Wang Yue and others already knew that the matter had not changed, so they chose to go back and wait for arrangements. They never thought that something like this would happen."
Hearing this, Di Yusen was silent.
In this way, the scope of this matter is a bit broad.
From a matter of fact, almost most of the officials in the capital may be suspected, and now His Highness Taisun's position is stable. This man in the dark has extremely cunning ideas, and he just wants to use this matter to shake His Highness's status.
From Liang Guogong's visit, Di Yusen already knew what he wanted to know, so he naturally had no intention of staying any longer, so he left.
Start thinking of ways to find other clues.
...
In Kunning Palace.
Zhu Ying is listening to Zhang San's story.
Zhang San has been removed from his position since he violated his duties last time as Jinyi Guard Qianhu.
Originally Zhu Ying planned to let him go to Liaodong, but now that the grassland has changed, he can naturally stay with him and go there together.
After all, he has always followed his confidant. Although he does not hold any specific official position, he does have hidden power.
Because Ye Yueqing is pregnant, Uncle Zhang has to be in charge of various factory matters, so in terms of intelligence, Zhang San will be in charge for the time being.
"The source of the spread is now a bit complicated. The initial source started from various trading houses. Because the incident had a large impact, it has now been widely spread."
"However, we still caught a few suspects. They claimed that someone secretly gave them money, and according to what was written in the letter, they went to major restaurants in the capital to promote it."
"One of the sources was also captured, but according to his account, others gave him money and asked him to distribute it everywhere."
"He was negotiating with that person late at night, so he couldn't see his face clearly. I have sent people to monitor him secretly."
"It's just that since the arrest, that person has never appeared again."
After listening, Zhu Ying nodded slightly.
Naturally, it was impossible for him to put all his hopes on Di Yusen. The Qunying Chamber of Commerce also tried its best to start a search.
However, due to the high mobility of the capital's population, many clues to follow began to be missing.
What Zhang San has told so far, Jin Yiwei has also made gains, and the general situation is similar. However, because the person being tracked has left the capital, it will take a certain amount of time to trace him.
As far as the current situation is concerned, because the matter has been fermented, it can be said that the secret hand behind the scenes has succeeded. In a short time, it is difficult to show signs of taking action.
So now, the case is in a stalemate.
"Next, regarding Yuzi, you should put it aside first and focus on the various commanders in the capital, especially on some of their recent trends."
"The shift change of Qianhu cannot be stopped now, but you can use your own name to appease some commanders who have ulterior motives. If necessary, you can also accept some benefits, which will make them feel more at ease.
"
"I will pass the order later and let you be responsible for supervising the training of each commander."
Zhu Ying ordered.
In fact, although the murder of the four commanders provoked the majesty of the Ming Dynasty, the focus was still on the commanders in all aspects.
The other party's purpose is to separate people, and Zhu Ying only needs to temporarily calm the commander's heart, and that's all.
Once the commanders of each guard station stabilize, the other party's plan will naturally come to nothing.
Of course, you are unwilling to fail, so there will be a second attempt, and then there will naturally be more clues.
After listening to his boss's instructions, Zhang San showed some hesitation on his face.
"Why, I've arranged for you to be an imperial censor, and you're not happy with this." Zhu Ying said teasingly.
Hearing this, Zhang San quickly raised his hands and bowed: "I don't dare to do this for a humble position. It's just that although I know some martial arts skills, I'm afraid I won't be able to do the job of investigating the guard station."
Zhu Ying said with a smile: "You guys are quite interesting. Others are eager to seek an official position, but I personally give it to you so that you can receive and receive benefits. It can be said that it is something that others have dreamed of for a long time."
"You refuse when the time comes."
"But it's just right for you to go. You are a close confidant of me. This is something everyone knows. It doesn't matter whether you understand it or not. Just go. Don't refuse the benefits given by others. You must accept them."
"For people like them, only when they see the benefits have been received will they feel at ease."
"On the other hand, if you don't accept it, you will become suspicious."
"What they are afraid of is that their corruption will be exposed. Even if I say that I will not investigate, they will be half-believed. What we have to do is to stabilize their minds and focus on the Northern Expedition after next spring.
Go up."
Corruption in the military has existed since ancient times.
It is very unrealistic to completely eliminate them, or to kill them one by one as they did for civil servants.
Even Zhu Yuanzhang would not execute a large number of military attachés for corruption.
Because this will only make the entire Ming Dynasty turbulent.
Civil servants died as long as they died, whether a few or hundreds died, it would not have much impact on the Ming Dynasty.
But military attachés are different. They control military power. If their influence is too great and a mutiny occurs, it will be very troublesome.
In fact, mutiny occurred in the Jiangnan area at the beginning of Zhu Yuanzhang's founding of the country.
It was also because of a certain incident that the local Qianhu Office was involved.
But those thousands of households simply refused to do anything, and with a bunch of people, they immediately turned into bandits and started robbing families and homes.
Although they were put down in less than a month, this incident also made Zhu Yuanzhang understand that there is a big difference between warriors and literati. If they are forced too much, it will be more troublesome.
After Zhang San heard what Zhu Ying meant, he agreed.
Not long after Zhang San left, Song Zhong also came over to report on the situation with Di Yusen.
The key lies mainly in the relationship between Di Yusen and Lan Yu.
When Song Zhong heard that Di Yusen stayed in Lan Yu's mansion for half an hour before leaving, he smiled and said, "It seems that Di Yusen still has something."
"The minister of Dali Temple was kicked out without even saying a few words. He is a county magistrate in the capital, but he can stay for such a long time."
Song Zhong heard this and replied: "Your Highness, Di Yusen couldn't even get in at first, but it was in the name of Your Highness that he was able to get in."
Zhu Ying shook his head and said, "It's easy to get in, but chatting with Liang Guogong for so long is his own ability. Although Liang Guogong's temperament has improved somewhat in recent days, he is just a small capital county magistrate."
, he won’t take it too seriously.”
After finishing speaking, Zhu Ying thought for a moment and said, "Tomorrow the Imperial Palace will go out of the palace to inspect the capital in private. Please go and make arrangements."
Inspecting the capital was an idea Zhu Ying had when he came back last time.
The changes in the capital made Zhu Ying feel a bit strange, even though he was the single-handed creator of the current prosperity of the capital.
However, he usually stays in the palace giving orders and lacks sufficient understanding of the current capital.
Especially in terms of public security, the current capital city seems to be a bit chaotic. If you want to solve the problem, you will naturally have to go out of the palace to come up with a good solution.
When the news that Zhu Ying planned to leave the palace reached Zhu Yuanzhang.
An oral edict was passed on, and Zhu Yuanzhang also wanted to leave the palace with him.
Naturally, Zhu Ying had no reason to refuse such a proposal.
And after the news spread.
Zhu Yunxi and Zhu Mingyue also wanted to leave the palace.
Later, Zhu Yunwen also came to Kunning Palace and wanted to take a look outside the palace.
Zhu Ying waved her hand and decided to go out and take a look.