In the camp, dozens of Dongchang captains inspected all the royal items one by one, making final safety checks.
Xiao Chen laughed and looked at the gray-haired factory official Lin Shangli: "So, the factory owner will let me move into the general's mansion after I go back?"
"This is a reward from the emperor, and you must go." Lin Shangli said seriously, "I know your character very well. It can be said that everyone in Dongchang knows it very well. But the emperor is different. He wants to imprison you.
He is firmly in his hands, and he is on guard against you at all times. The reason why I gave you a general's mansion is to tell the world that you are a Mingwei general of the fourth rank of the Ming Dynasty."
"In other words, I am just a general!" Xiao Chen smiled faintly, "Actually, the emperor is overly worried about this move. Let alone the general, I have always regarded myself as the most ordinary captain of the East Factory."
"I know this. You are now the pillar of our Dongchang. I just don't want others to attack you because of this. In the eyes of the world, Dongchang, like the former Jinyiwei, are the emperor's minions. They are the ones who are anxious to wait.
As long as there is a chance, they will not let it go. These civil servants are not as simple as we see." Lin Shangli said meaningfully.
"Could it be that the factory owner got some news?" Xiao Chen couldn't help but ask.
Today, the factory master said so many things to himself at once, which has never happened before. Especially when he said the emperor's true thoughts, it seems that something must have happened.
"This hunting, the Rakshasa Kingdom was rejected by the emperor." Lin Shangli said.
"Rakshasa Country? Large-scale hunting is just to increase the prestige of the country and keep people out. What does this mean?" The mystery in Xiao Chen's heart became even heavier.
"It's because of its name, the word Rakshasa. Some people say that the recent cases handled by the court have caused too many murders and the scenes were too tragic, which have caused huge panic among the people. The Rakshasa in folklore is a kind of
It has a ferocious face, moves very quickly, and has powerful magical powers. It is a monster that specializes in eating people. In the minds of the people, this kind of scene is similar to Rakshasa killing people."
"The reason for their opposition is very simple. This phenomenon of the Ming Dynasty has already made the people fearful. If people from the Rakshasa Kingdom are allowed to come to watch the Ming Dynasty's 'hunting', I am afraid it will bring even greater panic to the people.
." Lin Shangli said softly.
"Is it because people from the Rakshasa Kingdom have red hair, white skin, and tall bodies that scared some locals back then?" Xiao Chen couldn't help but sneered.
"This is just an excuse for them to express their dissatisfaction with Dongchang's handling of the case. The most important thing is that the emperor actually agreed to this suggestion." Lin Shangli said softly.
"Mr. Factory Master, does he know who got this information?" Xiao Chen asked calmly.
Lin Shangli shook his head: "I don't know the details. Wang Xiaosi said that after the emperor saw this information, he thought about it for a long time and finally decided to listen to the suggestion and refused to send envoys from the Rakshasa Kingdom to observe the 'hunting'."
Last time, after visiting Xiao Yu from the Ministry of Rites, Xiao Chen took the initiative to enter the palace and reported the matter to Ming Chengzu.
In the days that followed, I stayed in Dongchang Prison. Every day I helped Zhu Gaochi change the plaster on his ankle, or roasted some meat in the stove room and drank some shochu.
It was not until yesterday, when the factory boss informed him that he was coming to this earthen fort to be responsible for the emperor's safety during the "hunting", that Xiao Chen left the Dongchang Prison.
Unexpectedly, so many things happened during this period.
However, the person who deserves to be killed will still not be merciful in the future, and he will definitely not become merciful just because someone compares him to the legendary Rakshasa ghost.
"The reason why I wholeheartedly assist the Emperor is that under the rule of the Emperor, the Ming Dynasty enjoys peace and prosperity. Compared with the past days, most of the people now no longer run around because of hunger. What does the Emperor think?
It doesn't matter to me, as long as the people live well, I will continue to assist the emperor as always." Xiao Chen said with a smile.
"Well, the Emperor is a king, and we are ministers." Lin Shangli put his hands behind his back and said softly as he looked at the Dongchang captain who was walking back and forth in the hall.
Xiao Chen is so good, especially regarding Le'an.
He destroyed the 800 armed forces hidden by the King of Han in Daxing County, and even risked touching the power of Heaven. He cut off the King of Han's right hand, which greatly undermined his "ambition" of trying to stir up trouble in the capital again.
Although this move was affirmed by the emperor, it also created a gap in the emperor's heart.
"I just hope that during this Huailaiwei 'hunting', no one will take the opportunity to continue to provoke." Lin Shangli sighed and thought to himself.
...
Beijing, Prince Zhao's Mansion.
Zhao Wang Zhu Gaosui was sitting on a chair in the living room with a bowl of fragrant tea in his hands.
Mr. Zhang next to him, dressed as a guard, stood quietly.
"I didn't expect that Daxing County Magistrate He Xuan's trick was quite effective. My father really rejected the arrival of the Rakshasa Kingdom's envoys." Zhu Gaosui smiled, raised his tea bowl, and took a sip.
"The first step was successful. The second step is crucial." The elder beside him said calmly, holding the knife on his waist with his left hand.
"The second step is in the process of being planned. Besides, Huailai hunting hasn't started yet, so there's no point in rushing. However, according to He Xuan's description, the purple-clothed captain fought against eight hundred armed forces by himself, and he managed to survive without any damage.
Everyone was killed. This person’s martial arts skills have always been a headache for me." Zhu Gaosui put down the tea bowl and said calmly.
"It is not appropriate to confront this person head-on. It is better to bypass this person in all your Highness's affairs." Mr. Zhang said slowly.
"Yes." Zhu Gaosui nodded, "The eldest brother is in Dongchang Prison, and his situation is unknown. The second brother had his right hand cut off by this man in his mansion. The counselor Mo Li and the guard commander Zhang Jian were even under his nose.
He was killed alive. I can't figure out what the purple-clad captain wanted to do?"
"If you say that he will retaliate, just for personal revenge, everyone in the world will not believe it, and the emperor will not believe it either. I would like to hear His Highness's opinion on this matter." Mr. Zhang's face was calm, his attitude was calm, and he was wearing a protective uniform.
Out of place.
"Such a powerful martial arts target is the current prince. I'm afraid even the beggars on the street won't believe him if he says he has no ambition at all." Zhu Gaosui said.
"So, His Highness contacted Daxing County Magistrate He Xuan and asked him to accept the offer?"
"This person is extremely dangerous. I'm afraid that his next target will be me. I just hope that my father's decision will make him dissatisfied and create estrangement. Let me deal with the candidates promoted by my father." Zhu Gaosui smiled lightly.
, his face was cold.
"If Your Majesty takes the overall situation into consideration, everything will be fine. If he turns against you, you will probably die at the hands of this person. Your Highness's move is really powerful."
The elder on the side gave a thumbs up with a meaningful smile on his face.
