First Minister of Ming Dynasty

He lost something again, and Zhang Ximeng didn't know why he was worried about thieves here. After the last time he was stolen, he had called Guo Ying over and scolded him angrily. Since then, Zhang's residence has been on guard to a considerable extent. According to reason, outsiders can't get in, and after all, he has the name of an honest official. If it is for money, then go and steal Li Shanchang!

Since it wasn't for money, it was for a purpose. Stealing manuscripts must have been ordered by someone, most of whom wanted to spy on Zhu Jiajun's secrets.

Thinking about it this way, it can be roughly determined that it should be the people sent by the hostile forces. This is a bit scary, since you can steal books, you can assassinate.

Zhang Ximeng couldn't help but patted his head, no matter what, he couldn't lose the guy who was eating!

We must intensify our efforts to protect the safety of Prime Minister Zhang. It is urgent!

But back to this theft case, Zhang Ximeng's mansion has only three people, a cleaner, a coachman, and a cook.

These three people are all from Huaixi, follow the Zhu family army to cross the river, and they are loyal and will never have a problem.

Then the matter is strange, who in the end, so powerful, slipped into Zhang Mansion?

Zhang Ximeng wanted to break his head, but there was no conclusion.

There is no other way but to ask a professional.

It happened that Lu Qiuyun also came at this time, and when he saw Zhang Ximeng, he was so moved that he almost cried, "Zhang Xiang, you don't know that, after Timur was pardoned, he opened a veterinary school by himself, two nephews, and another He started a horse farm and specialized in handling animals, and his business was booming. There was also the Alu Ash, he heard that Timur also raised animals first, so he built a wooden shop, made a carriage, and made a plough stick. Yang Zhongying played with it. A blacksmith shop, and Tu Jian is writing a book... They all have a bright future!"

Lu Qiuyun said miserably: "I have nothing to do, so I can't continue teaching people to steal, right?"

Zhang Ximeng gave him a roll of eyes, "Stupid! Wouldn't you change your mind?"

"How to change your mind?"

"You used to steal things, but now you're researching anti-theft! For example, make doors and windows for anti-theft, research locks, build basements for people, and see how to prevent thieves."

When Lu Qiuyun heard this, he was overjoyed and overjoyed. As expected of Zhang Xiang, his mind was flexible.

"Thank you Zhang Xiang for pointing me, I, I'll go now!"

"Don't be busy!"

Zhang Ximeng stopped him, "The anti-theft thing is very important, I plan to let you cooperate with the official."

"Cooperation? How to cooperate?"

"I can give you the position of the Secretary of the Guard of Qianhu, which is specially responsible for protecting various yamen, official residences, warehouses and warehouses. Prevent thieves from entering and protect key secrets."

Lu Qiuyun was happy to bloom.

It was too fitting to leave it to him. It's just that the dung beetle met the Meixi Zong, a perfect match!

"But don't worry about being happy, there is a big thing right now, I have been stolen here again, if you can find the murderer, prove your ability, and talk about it, if you are not good, then I have to ask another brilliant already."

"Impossible! Impossible!"

Lu Qiuyun is anxious. He has been stealing for so many years, and he has never missed a shot. After all, he was caught, and he surrendered himself. Otherwise, who can catch him?

Dare to steal Zhang Xiang under his own eyes, it would be lifeless.

If I don't catch you out, I'll jump into the cesspool and drown!

Lu Qiuyun was ruthless, to say that a professional is not ordinary.

He walked around the Zhang residence, and then carefully questioned the guards and the three others. Lu Qiuyun came to a conclusion similar to Zhang Ximeng. It was neither the outsiders who got in, nor the few who did it.

This is strange, not outsiders, nor these few people, then, who stole it?

"Zhang Xiang, there is a house next to your mansion to the west. Whose residence is that?"

"It belongs to Zhu Ying." Zhang Ximeng told Lu Qiuyun.

Lu Qiuyun said again: "Then, does Zhang Xiang know the situation of his mansion?"

Zhang Ximeng thought for a while, "The staff on Zhu Ying's side are also very simple, similar to mine."

"Then, what outsiders are there?"

Zhang Ximeng thought about it seriously, Zhu Ying's side may be a little more complicated than his own side. That boy invites friends and classmates to come here often, but this is not a problem, but there are several masters who are teaching Zhu Ying's skills.

Zhang Ximeng is so busy, it is naturally impossible to take care of too much. However, he is still very conscientious, giving Zhu Ying a list of books on a regular basis, and then letting the stinky boy study hard, but it seems that Zhu Ying's academic performance has been a headache.

Not to mention Zhang Ximeng, even Lao Zhu and his wife knew it, so they specially found a few gentlemen for Zhu Ying, some of whom taught cultural classes, some led training in bowing, horses, horses, and archery. All in all, Zhu Ying's life was quite rich and colorful…

"Lu Qiuyun, if you were Zhu Ying's teacher, how would you come to steal?" Zhang Ximeng asked curiously.

Lu Qiuyun thought about it seriously, and suddenly said: "Zhang Xiang, if this is the case, I won't steal it, just come and get it!"

"Take it? How to take it?"

Lu Qiuyun chuckled, "Zhang Xiang, let me tell you a story... There was a rich man who deceived a family's land deed and occupied their property. The family who lost the land went to sue the officials, and the Yuan Ting's dog The official does not uphold justice at all, he said that if he can't show the land deed, if there is no white paper and black paper, he can't prove that it is his land, even if the villagers help to testify."

Zhang Ximeng smiled slightly, this matter is not surprising at all, after all, in property disputes, white paper and black paper has always been the most important, but if you insist on white paper and black paper, and do not even use the testimony of witnesses, it is very likely that the victim will suffer losses and grievances. No complaints.

"Then what did you do?"

"It's very simple, I just found out that the landlord's son was looking for a gentleman, so I went over, and after a chat, he asked me to stay at home. Then I could go into the study openly and get some books. The rich man also This idiot, he has a secret room in the study, and he thought no one knew. But I looked outside and inside, the size was different, I knew the approximate location of the secret room. I looked at the traces on the wall, He is often in and out, and the pulp is ground out next to him, and he still wants to deceive my eyes? As for his Tongxin Babao lock, it is even more difficult for me."

Lu Qiuyun said proudly: "After I went in, not only did I take the land deed, but I also took out more than 20 copies. Then I found other people who lost their land and sued the rich man together and asked the officials of the Yuan court. Avenge."

Zhang Ximeng nodded, "It doesn't seem to be difficult, that Yuan court official, willing to help?"

"Why don't you agree! After all, I asked those people to take out half of the land, and after it was done, I gave it to the county magistrate. The rich man couldn't pay such a high price, so he had no choice but to be brought to justice." Lu Qiuyun was very satisfied with this matter. , didn't you pay to bribe the magistrate, then I'll pay too, and see who is more ruthless!

Let you black eat black, dog bites dog.

"Zhang Xiang, your place is simpler than the rich man's house. You don't even have a secret room. Although the bookcase is locked, it can be opened when you want to open it. This thing is to guard against the gentleman but not the villain. You really should think of a way to keep the house From the beginning to the end, take care of it. Don't worry, it won't cost you much, even if you don't have any money, I can help you steal it!"

"You fart!"

Zhang Ximeng was so angry that he said foul language, "I'm a little poor, but I can't live by stealing things, right? Besides, it's not my business to build the mansion and strengthen the guard. I should first formulate the standards, and then count the statistics. All the officials, finally report to the lord and let the lord pay!"

Lu Qiuyun was stunned, "Well, isn't that more expensive? What people care about is Zhang Xiang's mansion. I think it's just a waste of money."

"You know..." Zhang Ximeng shook his head and said angrily, "This is the rule, stop talking nonsense, let's find out the thief first!"

Lu Qiuyun readily agreed. At this point, he already understood, as long as he found out who had entered Zhang Ximeng's study.

Sure enough, after inquiring, I found a man named You Fang, who taught Zhu Ying calligraphy. In the past month, he had come to Zhang Ximeng to borrow rubbings.

With the relationship between Zhu Ying and Zhang Ximeng, the two are almost a family, and Zhu Ying's teacher is undoubtedly the best amulet.

And every time he came over, there were detailed records of what books he took and what books he returned.

If it weren't for Lu Qiuyun, I would rather suspect that someone was sneaking in from outside than suspect the honest and honest You Fang.

"Take him first and see who this thing is for!"

Just when Zhang Ximeng gave the order, You Fang was in an exquisite courtyard. Beside him, there was a charming woman who was joking with him.

"The thing you stole last time is very satisfied there. You only need to do it again, and after it's done, we can go together."

Hearing this, You Fang looked sad, and couldn't help shaking his head and said, "Zhang Xiang is a delicate person. If he loses his manuscript, it is impossible not to doubt it. If you let me steal it again, I'm afraid it will cost me my life. I can't do it! I, if something happens to me, what will you do?"

The woman laughed, "Don't worry, it's alright, I don't want you to steal this time."

"Then, what are you doing?"

The woman smiled and took out a bottle from her arms and placed it in front of You Fang. After opening it, it was filled with dark powder.

"As long as you sneak into Zhang Ximeng's study, put this thing on the teacup or teapot he uses, where the tea stains are stained. No one will find out. As long as Zhang Ximeng drinks tea, he will die!"

"What?" You Fang was shocked, UUkanshu www.uukanshu.com actually stood up, terrified, "You, you asked me to assassinate Zhang Xiang? I, I won't do it!"

The woman still kept smiling, she just lowered her head and leaned over and touched her stomach, "Hey! It's so pitiful! You have a timid father before you were born, what should you do?"

child? father?

You Fang was stunned, he pointed to his nose foolishly, and when he saw the other side nod, his head hummed and exploded completely.

After a long time, he trembled and grabbed the bottle in his hands!

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"Zhang Xiang, the people from the Gongwei Division have been arranged properly." Guo Ying's face was slightly red, no matter what, it was his fault that the second theft occurred.

But he also had some good news to tell Zhang Ximeng.

"Someone from Zhang Shicheng's palace sent a secret letter saying that he was willing to provide us with Zhang Shicheng's news, but he put forward several conditions. First, he didn't want any money and beauty, and he didn't want to bribe him with unworthy means; second , he will provide Zhang Shicheng's plans and news of the mobilization of troops, but he will not commit murder, please understand. Besides, when we fight with Zhang Shicheng, please be sure to restrain the troops and horses. , don't wantonly kill the prisoners, let alone massacre the city."

Zhang Ximeng hardly hesitated, and said directly: "If there is a similar request in the future, just agree directly."