On the official road leading to Pengcheng, five caravans kept driving in the dark night. These five caravans were very strange. They actually distributed the items in the car directly to the poor people on the road in order to speed up the car and horse.
These five caravans were the 500 elite soldiers led by Zhu Si. They left the capital two days before Zhu Tianjiang. Zhu Si led the troops and rushed to Xiayi, the nearest small town to Hedu Prefecture, in advance. Because they were two days in advance,
The reason is that they just missed the elite troops ambushed by the eldest prince Xuan Ming. Otherwise, Zhu Si and his men would suffer.
Zhu Tianjiang had people inform Zhu Si a few days ago that he had changed his route, and told them not to be anxious and just follow them slowly. However, a few days ago, Zhu Si suddenly received a reminder letter from Zhu Er. He was afraid that something unexpected would happen.
So we rushed to Pengcheng quickly.
In the big city of Pengcheng Prefecture, the officials and squires were discussing the dispute between Zhu Jiyin House and the Zhao family. In their eyes, Zhu Jiyin House had always been low-key and never had any disputes with others since it opened. How could it suddenly happen like this?
He had great courage and dared to kill members of the Zhao family. Not only the officials and squires, but also ordinary people were talking quietly in places where no one was around. These vulnerable people did not dare to talk openly for fear of being overheard by the Zhao family's minions, which would inevitably lead to another meal.
The pain of flesh and blood.
A well-informed person quickly found out the news from the government office, and it quickly spread among the officials and gentry. Only then did people understand that Zhu Jiyin Tower was the property of His Highness Si Xuanzhu.
If it had been a month ago, no one would have cared about the fourth prince who was far away in the capital. The princes of the Dafeng Dynasty were worthless. Emperor Chengwu had six brothers at the time, but in the end there were only three brothers left, one of whom was exiled to a remote place.
He was not allowed to return to the capital for life. But now the situation has changed fundamentally. The fourth prince has received the full support of Lord Zhu, the security envoy, and the officials he followed have also been reused by Emperor Chengwu, and he has the potential to become the crown prince. So,
Wu Dayin, the Yin of Pengcheng Prefecture, was very polite to Xia Qing, the "housekeeper" of the Prince's Prefecture, and treated him like a distinguished guest.
In the Zhao Mansion, Zhao Chengguang, who was nearly sixty years old, was sitting on the Grand Master's chair. On the other side of the ceremony table, Xu Gao, a soldier and horse guard from Pengcheng Mansion, was sitting. Zhao Chengguang's sons were sitting on both sides of the hall.
Ever since the capital government sent someone to send the news yesterday, Zhao Chengguang felt that the matter was not trivial. Even though no one in the Zhao family was a high-ranking official in the court, the Zhao family had huge financial strength. In the capital, they relied on the Ministry of Punishment
Shangshu Martintian is a person who is inclined to be on the front line of the second prince. Now the guards in the fourth prince's house have violently attacked the Zhao family, which makes Zhao Chengguang very angry.
If it weren't for the fact that the Dufu Yamen informed him yesterday that a housekeeper came to the Prince's Mansion, Zhao Chengguang would have really wanted his sons to have a fight with the guards of the Prince's Mansion. Even if he got into trouble, the fourth prince couldn't just do it for a few of the guards of the Prince's Mansion.
He rushed to Pengcheng all the way, and at most he would send someone through the Ministry of Punishment to investigate. But now that a housekeeper has come to the prince's palace, the nature has changed. The prince's housekeeper is a person with official status in the palace, and he must fight for it openly.
If the swordsman did this, it would be tantamount to challenging the imperial power.
Guard Pengcheng glanced at Zhao Chengguang and asked softly, "President Zhao, are you going to the meeting tonight or not?"
Zhao Chengguang was spinning two stone balls in his hand, with a cold light in his small eyes, "Huh, you killed someone in my house yesterday, and today I'm going to invite you to the hall. Yu Shouchang played this move very well. I'm here."
If I don't go, others will laugh at me, the Zhao family, for bullying others. I'm afraid I won't even be able to hold the position of president of the Chamber of Commerce in the future. But if I go, it will also appear that my Zhao family is bowing to Zhu Jiyinlou. Mr. Xu, I still want to
It’s really hard to decide.”
Zhao Jia ### stood up, "Dad, I'm afraid they'll make a fool of themselves, so I'm going to bring people to make a scene tonight. I'm going to tell that bastard Yu Shouchang not to be able to sing at this concert."
"Dad, our family has gathered together a thousand people to fight them." Zhao Youcai, the fifth child, also shouted.
"Absolutely not." Xu Gao quickly stopped him, "President Zhao, not only the squires in the chamber of commerce, but also the governor Wu will be there in person, as well as the tax yamen, arrest yamen, and my garrison.
If a commotion breaks out, Mr. Fu Yin may not look good." Xu Gao looked at Zhao Chengguang worriedly.
The fourth child, Zhao Youxi, stood up and said, "Dad, I think Mr. Xu is right. If we make a fuss in the hall tonight, it will appear that the Zhao family is too flamboyant, and maybe even the capital will be alarmed. I don't think it's better than this, tonight we
The five brothers are going to the Yinlou, please don't come forward. Moreover, since Zhao Si, the second housekeeper in our house, was beaten to death, let the servants who followed us wear white mourning. Didn't Yu Shouchang want to sing to add joy to the hall?
Let's give him some credit. At that time, we will also let the squires know that our Zhao family went to attend the meeting to give face to the prince in the capital. But Zhu Jiyin Tower is not in the eyes of the Zhao family."
When Zhao Chengguang heard this, he nodded slightly in approval. Xu Gao also felt that what Lao Si said was reasonable. No one could say anything in such a commotion, and Zhu Jiyinlou could only suffer the consequences. The rules passed down by the ancestors, people die
To top it all off, even those sitting in sedan chairs in the capital had to give way when they encountered someone attending a funeral.
"Fourth, in order to prevent those guards from taking action, we need to bring in more manpower." Thinking of Daniel's desperate look, ### quickly said worriedly.
Xu Gao shook his head, "No need, they wouldn't even dare to consider tonight's occasion. With Mr. Wu present, plus the three hundred officers and soldiers of our garrison station outside the Silver Building, if the people from Zhu Ji Silver Building really dare to take action, then
Don't blame me for not giving him face. According to Dafeng law, no one is allowed to be unreasonable in front of Shangguan. Compared with the local officials, the steward of the prince's mansion is far behind. Mr. Wu gave him face because he thought that the fourth prince might be able to stand up.
He is the crown prince, otherwise he is nothing but a butler."
Zhao Chengguang sneered and nodded, "Children, let Yu Shouchang be arrogant for two days. It is very easy to punish him on the ground in Pengcheng. Not to mention others, as long as your father says a word, his bank will not have business at all.
We Zhao family members can’t die in vain. Even if I raise a dog, I still have to waste some food. Once that butler leaves, I will ask Yu Shouchang to return double the amount."
Zhao Chengguang has been domineering in Pengcheng for most of his life, but he can't swallow this bad breath. If nothing else, he didn't raise any official in Pengcheng Mansion with money. Even the governor Wu Dayin was bribed by his Zhao family who spent a lot of money in the capital.
He had to win over officials from the Ministry of Revenue to keep his position from being replaced. Based on this, the Zhao family has the qualifications to be arrogant in Pengcheng.
In the backyard of Fushou Residence, Zhu Tianjiang is also busy. The task of Zhu Er and others today is to copy the evidence of the crimes of Wu Dayin, the governor, and the Zhao family's oppression of the people. Zhu Tianjiang must copy these things and submit them to the Ministry of Justice for filing.
That's it. When Emperor Chengwu asked Zhu Tian to surrender that day, he had to have real evidence before taking action, and he was not allowed to kill innocent people indiscriminately. Zhu Daguan had to give the emperor some face, even if he made a lie, he had to create some evidence for him.
"Zhu Er, write a little more badly. Don't just write about the little things like sneaking around and smashing into the widow's door." Zhu Tianjiang read a few of them and felt that they were too lightly written to make people look less evil.
"Sir, how do you write Wu Dayin's charges?" Zhu Yi asked awkwardly from the side.
"Robbing girls, forcing girls into prostitution, and digging graves, you can make it up as you see fit. His evidence may not be needed tonight, but when the Zhao family is taken down, a lot of real evidence will definitely be found." Zhu Tianjiang
He said casually that he did not believe that there were honest officials in the Dafeng Dynasty.
"Daniu, what are you doing here, are you lazy?" Zhu Tianjiang saw that everyone else was busy, so Daniel was holding a stick in a daze.
"Sir, I~ don't know how to read."
"If you don't know how to read, just stand aside. Don't stand in the middle of the room and get in the way. I let your kid sneak back in the silver building. You're paralyzed. You won't listen to my words, right?" Zhu Tianjiang rolled his eyes angrily.
"Hey, sir, don't I miss you?" Daniel laughed twice and quickly stood outside the door.
Xuanzhu looked around, shook his head and sighed, "Tiancheng, if I were the father, I would kill you. If you forge evidence to frame the minister, you won't be afraid of it being exposed."
"Fuck! I can guarantee that the evidence dug up by then will definitely be more evil than this. I just don't have so much time and don't want to delay it, otherwise I will definitely surprise you."
"Since you are sure, just stay for two more days." Xuanzhu said unconvinced.
"Damn it, I've already seen what you mean. Aren't you just thinking about that girl from the Hong family? Don't worry, I will help you take her away when you leave. Once the mourning period for your royal grandmother is over, you
Just ask the emperor to marry you." Zhu Tianjiang said sarcastically.
"Don't act recklessly. This is no joke. Miss Hong is a girl who has not yet left the court. Don't ruin her reputation." Xuanzhu said quickly. He knew that Zhu Tianjiang could do anything.
out.
"Look at you like that. I'm not robbing anyone. When the time comes, I will make it clear to Leader Hong that your Highness Xuanzhu has fallen in love with his daughter and we will have a happy wedding next year."
"No, I don't agree." Xuan Zhu said firmly.
Zhu Tianjiang was stunned, and even Zhu Yi and others put down their pens. Daniel stretched his head at the door, blinking as if listening to a story.
"Go, go, go, I have nothing to do without you, so I can do whatever I need to do." Zhu Tianjiang waved his hands in frustration, and he acted as a good guy for most of the day, but his master was still unwilling.
"Fourth brother, tell me the truth. Are you tempted by that girl? If not, I'm mistaken and I will send them away tomorrow." Zhu Tianjiang said seriously.
Xuanzhu looked at Zhu Tianjiang and didn't know what to say. He thought for a long time before silently saying, "Tianjiang, Miss Hong~ I really like her. But~ it's impossible."
"Why are you so paralyzed? Why is it impossible?" Zhu Tianjiang stared at Xuanzhu.
"He is a commoner's daughter, and I am Prince Dafeng. Do you think this is possible?"
"Grandma, I'm still a turtle slave. Your father wants to betroth the Seventh Princess to me. Is it possible that in the Dafeng Dynasty, a civilian girl with an innocent background was not as high as a turtle slave? Damn it.
This is a crazy dynasty, a group of lunatics." Zhu Tianjiang scolded angrily.
"You~ aren't you being so arrogant?" Xuanzhu said in his heart, how can there be such a comparison? The Dafeng Dynasty only had a turtle slave like you, so don't even think about finding another one.
"Just tell me whether you want it or not. If you want it, don't worry about other things. I guarantee that your emperor will agree. I just can't stand people bullying poor people. Isn't it because they dislike their low status? This is easy to handle." Zhu Tianjiang
He said with shamelessness.
Xuanzhu was stunned for a moment, then his brows lit up with joy, "Tianxiang, are you really sure?"
Zhu Tianjiang curled his lips and said, "Nonsense, I can't help it."
"Well, as long as you can make my father not disdain Miss Hong's background, I will marry her." Xuan Zhu looked at Zhu Tianjiang excitedly.
Zhu Tianjiang shook his head and smiled, thinking that this boy seems to be really attracted to her. Then Miss Hong is a pretty good girl, so I can just be a matchmaker.
"Daniu, let's go, follow me to the Silver Building." Zhu Tianjiang said, turned around and started to walk out.
"Tianjiang, what are you going to do?" Xuanzhu grabbed Zhu Tianjiang.
"I'm paralyzed. It's not because of you that I will accept Miss Hong as my sister. If your father dares to disapprove of this status, I will marry the seventh princess and then divorce her."
Zhu Tianjiang said, waving his big hands and swinging his arms and walked out. Da Niu smiled proudly at Xuan Zhu, and hurriedly followed Zhu Daguanren while carrying the iron rod.