Zhang Yanling had long been dissatisfied with Jiang Bin. She had heard that he had been very arrogant and domineering recently, walking around the capital, and he looked like a newly rich man in the court.
Zhang Yanling can tolerate this guy just flattering Zhu Houzhao and making some small tricks. But this guy is getting more and more outrageous. Guards in golden uniforms are showing off their power in the streets and are arrogant. He persuaded Zhu Houzhao to let the Fourth Army out.
Already stationed in the outer city of the capital, when Zhang Lun and others objected, he proposed a competition between the Fourth Foreign Army and the regiment camp, and deceived the regiment camp, which made Zhang Lun, Xu Yande, Zhu Lin and others lose face, so they were unable to oppose the Fourth Foreign Army.
Entered the capital.
All these behaviors indicate that this guy is not just flattering the emperor, but has some agenda and ambition.
Now he controls the Jinyiwei Yamen, and has the soldiers and horses of the Fourth Outer Army stationed in the outer city. He actually controls more than 20,000 soldiers and horses. He is already quite powerful in the capital, and he has the favor of the emperor. It is no wonder that he is arrogant.
Become domineering.
That's all. With his few soldiers and horses, he can't make any big waves. After all, with 200,000 soldiers and horses from the Beijing army stationed in the capital, Jiang Bin is still far away from what he wants to do.
But what annoyed Zhang Yanling the most was that this guy actually put his hand on his head. If he hadn't encouraged him to fight some pirates in front of Zhu Houzhao, how could the two armored warships be recruited by Zhu Houzhao's order? As a result, Zhang Yin died empty-handed.
Return.
The reason why the Armada has been unable to let go of its overseas battles and has to rely on adventure and clever planning is because there are not enough warships on hand and the strength is not good enough. If there are two more armored warships, the subsequent battles will be more difficult.
The troops will not be stretched thin and take risks everywhere.
It can be said that in the battle on the deep water channel of the strait, it was because of the shortage of ironclads that two ironclads had to intercept Alfonso's main fleet. The death of Feng Sihai and a ship of soldiers was related to this.
Zhang Yanling is not a kind person, and he has never forgotten this incident. He originally thought of finding an opportunity to teach Jiang Bin a lesson after returning to Ming Dynasty, but he didn't expect that this guy didn't know that he had committed a crime, and he was still chattering too much today, which finally made him angry.
Zhang Yanling.
Originally, Zhang Yanling only wanted to ridicule him a few words. After all, she wanted to give the emperor face. This guy didn't know how to advance or retreat. How could Zhang Yanling tolerate him?
Wang Shouren was so smart that he wittily added, "The Protector has drunk too much." Zhang Yanling understood immediately. Today, he covered his face with wine and taught this guy a good lesson, teaching him what he is and teaching him
Know who is the master.
Zhang Yanling stood up, staggered and almost fell down. Zhang Yanling stood still holding on to the table, smelling of alcohol and looking sideways at Jiang Bin.
"Jiang Bin, let me ask you something. Was it you who made the emperor's proposal to fight pirates?"
Jiang Bin was stunned for a moment, frowned and hesitated.
Zhang Yanling sneered and said: "Do you dare to do it or not? Do you want to blame it on the emperor?"
Jiang Bin gritted his teeth and said: "Yes, it was my idea. Is there anything wrong with this? Pirates are infested along the coast of Shandong. I accompanied the emperor to fight the pirates and let the emperor relax at the same time. Is there anything wrong with this?"
Zhu Houzhao smiled and said: "Yes, yes, I also want to make a difference. Cooperate with the Lord Protector's plan to open up sea trade channels. If pirates are not eliminated, how can merchant ships dare to trade?"
Zhang Yanling waved her hand and said: "Your Majesty, this matter has nothing to do with you. I am asking about Jiang Bin."
Zhu Houzhao rolled his eyes and had to remain silent.
"Jiang Bin, you are right to fight pirates. It's okay for the emperor to want to go. This is not a big deal. I just ask you, did you suggest that the emperor intercept my two armored warships? I ordered Zhang Yin to come back and bring reinforcements.
As a result, the two armored warships I built were requisitioned to fight pirates. Jiang Bin, was it your idea?" Zhang Yanling stared at Jiang Bin.
Jiang Bin glanced at Zhu Houzhao in surprise and didn't know how to answer for a while.
"You must be quibbling again, right? Don't you dare to take it seriously? Are you going to blame the emperor again? Are you a man?" Zhang Yanling mocked.
Jiang Bin also drank a lot today, and he was already angry and drunk, otherwise he wouldn't have gotten into a fight with Zhang Yanling. At this moment, hearing Zhang Yanling's ridicule, his mind went dark and he shouted: "It's my suggestion, so what?
How about it? I do it for the safety of the emperor. Since we go to sea to fight pirates, we naturally need to ensure the safety of the emperor. Those two armored ships are suitable for use, so I suggested that the emperor requisition them."
Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but said again: "Duke Protector, didn't I ask Zhang Yin to bring you my letter explaining this matter? This matter, I..."
There was a "bang". Zhang Yanling slapped the table. As if he didn't hear Zhu Houzhao's words, he pointed his finger at Jiang Bin's nose and cursed loudly.
"Bullshit, it was indeed your idea, and how can you still be so convincing? Just now, the emperor and everyone heard about our battles in Nanyang and overseas. Why were they so tragic and dangerous? Isn't it because of the lack of troops and warships? I only have a few warships on hand.
The seven armored treasure ships faced nearly a hundred huge Buddhist warships, equipped with more than a thousand Buddhas.
The Langji Eastern Fleet of Langjigun is ten times more powerful than ours. Under such circumstances, Jiang Bin, you idiot, you actually suggested intercepting my precious backup warships, putting myself and the officers of my expedition fleet in danger.
situation. Do you want us all to die overseas? You bitch, your thoughts are so vicious, your actions are murderable, and your heart...can be punished!"
The lobby was quiet, and the remaining wine in the fallen wine glass dripped on the ground, making a slight ticking sound. Everyone's expressions were shocked, including Zhu Houzhao, Wang Shouren and others.
They never expected that Zhang Yanling would be slapped with a huge hat as soon as he opened his mouth. This was a crime of beheading. He directly raised Jiang Bin's flattering behavior of suggesting to appropriate the armored warship to the level of conspiracy, saying
Jiang Bin intended for him and his soldiers to die overseas because they could not get reinforcements. This is the most severe accusation and an unforgivable crime.
Jiang Bin was stunned with his mouth open. He suddenly realized that he was in big trouble today. The Protector did not simply discipline and humiliate himself, he wanted to kill himself.
"I...I don't. I don't have such thoughts, Lord Protector, you misunderstood me. Your Majesty, I don't think so. I just want the Emperor to be able to fight pirates comfortably and ensure safety. I am facing the sky
I swear that I will never have the intention as mentioned by the Protector. Your Majesty..." Jiang Bin shouted.
Zhu Houzhao frowned and said: "Duke Protector...this matter..."
Zhang Yanling interrupted Zhu Houzhao again and shouted: "Jiang Bin, do you want to drag the emperor into this? The emperor is not the one who leads the battle, how can he know the benefits? You are deceiving the emperor who is young and does not know the key here.
, taking advantage of the Emperor's trust in you is even more cunning. The Emperor's Holy Mingzhu shines, if he
Knowing that calling in these two armored warships will put our overseas troops in dire straits, would he do this? And you, as the person leading the battle, know the key, but you don't say it clearly to the emperor, so you are harboring evil intentions so that you can easily explain it later.
When it comes to the emperor, it is a cunning and vicious act of deceiving the emperor. He deserves to die. He should be cut into pieces by a thousand cuts!"
Zhu Houzhao originally wanted to say something to cover up Jiang Bin, but Zhang Yanling's words blocked his mouth. If he tried to cover up Jiang Bin again, wouldn't it mean that as an emperor, he knew the dangers of overseas wars but ignored them?
The life and death of Zhang Yanling and others intercepted the warship to fight pirates for their own entertainment. Doesn't that mean that he didn't care about the life and death of Zhang Yanling and overseas soldiers at all?
"Your Majesty, how could I, a humble minister, have such intention? Lord Protector, please don't slander others. I have absolutely no intention of doing so. How dare I do this? Your Majesty, you know your minister. Lord Protector, if I, Jiang Bin, offend me today,
You, you can do whatever you want. Even if you kill me, I can't admit such a crime. Your Majesty, please be aware of everything."
Jiang Bin was completely panicked. He finally understood how powerful Zhang Yanling was. He knew that he did this just to flatter and please the emperor. He also understood that he could not actually make the decision in this matter, and it must be approved by the emperor. But
He blocked the emperor's mouth and forcibly accused himself of two major crimes: framing Zhang Yanling and overseas soldiers and deceiving the emperor.
Not to mention two pieces, any one piece is enough to knock someone's head off and kill everyone in the house.
Jiang Bin regretted it endlessly. Why did he provoke him? He didn't have the strength and status to challenge him at all. How could he get confused and start a fight with him? It was all caused by greed. In such an occasion, although few people asked him
Toast yourself,
But he drank several drinks on his own, so that he was so drunk that he actually wanted to fight with Zhang Yanling. This time, he provoked this man, and the two charges of ransacking his house and beheading him were abruptly settled.
If it's on your own head, what should you do?
Zhang Yanling smelled of alcohol and stared, like a tiger about to eat someone. He supported the table with both hands and leaned forward, as if he was about to pounce on Jiang Bin.
Jiang Bin suddenly knelt down and shouted to Zhang Yanling: "Duke Protector, Jiang Bin has offended you. Your Excellency, please let me go. I kowtow to you. Mr. Protector, you also said that I am
Your grandson, my name is
Your grandfather, please forgive me for once. You can't get along with your ignorant grandson, can you? The emperor relies on you, you are the mainstay of the Ming Dynasty, a person who keeps his word, don't act like a clown like me."
After saying that, Jiang Bin kowtowed his head, his forehead bleeding, and he looked extremely miserable.
Everyone was stunned. Although they found Jiang Bin's behavior despicable, they instantly understood his cunning intentions. He was deliberately belittling himself, deliberately raising Zhang Yanling's identity and status, and deliberately kowtow to apologize, thus arousing
In Zhu Houzhao's heart
Dissatisfied. He knew Zhu Houzhao too well. He knew that if Zhu Houzhao was not allowed to come forward today, he would be dead. But for Zhu Houzhao to come forward, he must arouse Zhu Houzhao's willfulness and make him dissatisfied with Zhang Yanling.
Regardless.
Although he knew that after he did this, he would definitely offend Zhang Yanling completely in the future. But it was urgent now, so let's wait for now. We will wait until this point is passed.
Sure enough, Zhu Houzhao's brows were twisted into a knot. He was interrupted by Zhang Yanling twice before, and was blocked by Zhang Yanling. He was already quite embarrassed and unhappy. Now seeing Jiang Bin like this, he was even more dissatisfied.
Even if you are my uncle and someone I rely on, even if Jiang Bin is a dog, if you want to beat him, you have to see who his owner is. Isn't it too much for you to ignore me like this?
"Duke Protector, I feel... Although Jiang Bin is guilty, he did not do it deliberately, let alone have a conspiracy. He may just be confused. I agreed to intercept the warship.
There are also mistakes. It was my careful consideration that caused you to encounter difficulties in overseas operations. If it is said that I have done so, I cannot escape my involvement." Zhu Houzhao said slowly.
Zhang Yanling sighed in his heart. Here we go, history is repeating itself. This is how Zhu Houzhao protected Liu Jin. Now he is going to do it again. This person said he was stupid, but he was smarter than anyone else. He said he was smart, but he was extremely stupid.
.It’s really frustrating.
"I feel that Jiang Bin made an unintentional mistake and just gave him some punishment. What's more, if it hadn't been for this unintentional mistake, the imperial court would not have had a decent warship to compete with Zhu Chenhao's rebellion, and the situation would have been impossible to deal with.
So, this can be regarded as a mistake." Zhu Houzhao continued.
Zhang Yanling laughed: "Your Majesty, if you act like this, do you want to give Jiang Bin a credit?"
Zhu Houzhao frowned and said: "That's not what I mean. What I mean is that the matter is not as serious as you said. But Jiang Bin did happen, and he almost harmed the Protector and the overseas soldiers. He should be punished. I feel that Jiang Binting will
Twenty sticks
, fined me a salary for half a year, and reflected on my mistakes. After returning to Beijing, I kowtowed to the Lord Protector and apologized. Lord Protector, are you satisfied with the punishment? By the way, I also apologize to you. I also didn’t think it through well. I will definitely do it in the future.
Think more carefully and be thoughtful."
Zhang Yanling said in a deep voice: "I don't dare. Just do whatever the emperor says. I will naturally listen to the emperor."
Zhu Houzhao nodded and ordered the Jin Yiwei to pull Jiang Bin to the hall and hold the imperial staff. The sound of the imperial staff made Jiang Bin scream, but Zhang Yanling's expression did not change at all.
A general toasted Zhang Yanling, but Zhang Yanling waved his hands and ignored him. He suddenly stood up and cupped his hands to Zhu Houzhao and said: "Your Majesty, I haven't returned to Ming Dynasty for a year and a half. I miss my wife and children at home very much. Returning is like an arrow. Please excuse me and return to the capital. In addition, please excuse me for leave."
In March, I will rest my body and ask for your permission."
Zhu Houzhao said in shock: "You...you want to leave now? Tomorrow we will attack Nanchang Mansion and annihilate Zhu Chenhao. Why don't you stay with me?"
Zhang Yanling laughed and said: "More than a hundred thousand soldiers and horses are surrounding them like an iron barrel. The people of Nanchang Mansion are already in chaos. If you can blow through the city with just one blow, why do you need me to be here? Besides, the emperor's personal conquest is so impressive.
, why don’t you capture me? I don’t have to stay. Please ask your Majesty to remember that I have been fighting for many years and that I am tired and exhausted. Please allow me to return to the capital.”
Zhu Houzhao felt uneasy. He knew that Zhang Yanling was really angry.
"Okay, then I will send the Protector to you." Zhu Houzhao said.
"I dare not trouble Your Majesty. Please leave!" Zhang Yanling bowed with his hands in hand, turned around, left the table, and strode away.
Wang Shouren hurriedly bowed and said to Zhu Houzhao, who was frowning and dazed: "Your Majesty, I'm going to see the Lord Protector off. The Lord Protector has drunk too much, so don't worry about it, Your Majesty."
Zhu Houzhao sighed, nodded and said: "Okay, you can persuade him and send him off on my behalf."
Wang Shouren nodded and bowed to exit. Zhu Houzhao sat down on the chair, grabbed the wine bottle and poured some wine.