My Brother-in-law is the Prince

  Chapter 188 Arrested

  Zhu Di immediately raised his head and put the letter away.

   It seems that he has no intention of showing it to others.

   Instead, he stared at Zhang Anshi and said, "Where did this letter come from?"

   "I got it from the desert."

  Zhu Di raised his eyebrows and said, "Damo? You mean... this Chen Ying... had an affair with a Tatar?"

Zhang Anshi nodded: "Judging from these signs, it is indeed the case. This man named Tuohuochi is an important minister of Tatar... He has been communicating with the customs. It is precisely because this minister values ​​this that he has deployed manpower to strictly guard against it." The merchants who entered and exited the confinement, as expected... got this letter from it."

  Zhu Di paced back and forth with his hands behind his back, sometimes frowning and sometimes sneering.

  He looked at Chen Ying suddenly, his eyes were extremely cold, and he said coldly: "Chen Qing's family...is there any such thing?"

  Chen Ying mourned: "Your Majesty, this is a wrong, a frame, and I am loyal to Your Majesty..."

  Zhu Di sternly said: "Now, do you still deny it?"

Chen Ying turned pale with shock, and said with sincerity and fear: "Your Majesty...Although the subject is greedy for other people's wealth, he has never had an affair with a Tatar. That Tatar...that Tatar... must frame the subject for disloyalty and disloyalty. righteous…"

  Zhu Di stared at Chen Ying intently.

  But at this time, Xie Jin and the others were already out of breath.

  Although they didn't read the letter, they seemed to have realized that there must be something wrong here.

  Zhu Di said coldly: "I still want to quibble now, come here!"

   Before Zhang Anshi could speak, Ji Gang hurriedly said, "The minister is here."

  Zhu Di said: "Take it down, and interrogate it strictly!"

  Ji Gang took a slight look at Zhang Anshi, and then said: "Your Majesty, I will definitely live up to my mission."

  Zhang Anshi said: "It seems... I took Chen Ying down, right?"

Ji Gang smiled and said: "Zhang Qian's matter is all Jinyiwei, a family, in the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice... there was a mistake last time, and the rebellious party swallowed gold to death. For each other, if the matter of Zhang Qian is going to be interrogated, no one will stop him. The most urgent task right now is to find out the clues immediately, not to fight for credit. Besides, taking down Chen Ying in the matter of Zhang Qian is already a great achievement..."

   Speaking of this, it seems that Zhang Anshi is a bit unreasonable.

  Zhu Di looked at Zhang Anshi with a half-smile: "What does Zhang Qing think?"

Zhang Anshi sighed and said, "This man... has always been honest, not to mention that Commander Ji is also your superior, how dare I compete with him? Since this is Commander Ji's intention, let's do it according to his thoughts." .”

  Zhu Di nodded: "Let me continue to search for clues."

   As he spoke, Zhu Di coldly glanced at Chen Ying, who had already lost his mind, and said, "I must dig something out of Chen Ying."

  Ji Gang was very excited: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty."

   After speaking, I solemnly bow down and kowtow.

  When he faced Zhu Di, he was always submissive, and he really regarded himself as a domestic slave like Yi Shiha.

  This is completely different from other civil servants and generals.

  Zhu Di flicked his sleeves, then looked at Xie Jin and the others and said, "What are you doing here, Qing?"

  Xie Jin had been watching and listening silently, and then suddenly came back to his senses, and hurriedly said: "Chen..."

  He originally came to mention Chen Ying's matter, but now he said: "The minister is here to report the matter that Henan is asking for."

   "Yes." Zhu Di nodded, and after taking his seat, he said, "In that case, let's have a good discussion."

  So Ji Gang and Zhang Anshi left.

  Ji Gang came out of the hall and regained his majesty as a commander.

  In fact, the Commander of Jinyiwei is only the third rank, but Ji Gang is special, he also has another title, that is, the commander-in-chief of the military governor's mansion, and the first rank.

  Although this title is just a false title, it allowed him to master Jin Yiwei, a third-rank pro-military yamen, with his first-rank military position.

  In fact, this kind of thing is the norm in Ming Dynasty. For example, the Wenyuange University Bachelor is actually just a fifth-rank civil servant.

However, in the eyes of the people at that time, this Wenyuange University scholar was equivalent to a prime minister, with a high position and authority, so after entering the cabinet, he would often add a young master, grand master, or minister to these cabinet ministers. The vain job greatly improved his grade.

   Therefore, regardless of the commander Ji Gang, there is not a big gap between the commander of Jinyiwei from the third and fourth ranks, Tongzhi, and the commander of Jinyiwei, who is also an important assistant officer in charge of Jinyiwei.

  But because Ji Gang is the governor, the rank between him and Zhang Anshi is from the first rank to the fourth rank. Ji Gang can cover the sky in Jinyiwei, in addition to his huge prestige, it also comes from this.

  Ji Gang was walking with Zhang Anshi. At this time, he said with a pleasant face: "What about Zhang Qian, what was written in that letter...? Don't get me wrong, the governor doesn't want to fight for merit, but this matter is not trivial, and these rebellious parties must be eradicated as soon as possible."

  Zhang An Shidao: "In the letter, Chen Ying was mentioned. He colluded with smuggling merchants and continuously transported ironware outside the pass."

   Ji Gang nodded: "Understood..."

  His eyes were dark: "Zhang Qian is young and promising, really enviable."

  Zhang Anshidao: "Where, where, the humble should learn more from the governor."

   Ji Gang smiled and continued to go deeper.

  In fact, he knew very well that Zhang Anshi was not something he could win over.

  His Majesty obviously intends to cultivate Zhang Anshi slowly. When this kid's wings harden, it is self-evident who he will replace next.

  Because of this, deep in Ji Gang's heart, there is a kind of unknown fear.

  He knew very well that with the blood of so many people on his hands, once he was replaced, even if His Majesty did not execute him, he would definitely die.

   At this moment, he smiled, in fact, it is obviously beneficial to him right now.

  The cunning rabbit is dead, the lackey is cooking...

   Only when there are countless chaotic parties in the world, it is necessary for his Ji Gang to exist.

  As for Zhang Anshi... this kid is very cunning, so he needs to be careful.

  Zhang Anshi was willing to hand Chen Ying over to him. Nine times out of ten, Zhang Anshi had already asked Chen Ying what he wanted, and the time was running out, so he had to ask something quickly.

  So he didn't hesitate, and immediately returned to the Imperial Prison.

   Immediately afterwards, he summoned his confidants and executed the sentence immediately.

  After the arrangements were made, he came to the next door to the execution room, drank a sip of tea, his brows were deep in thought, and the clerk beside him carefully brought him some pastries.

  Ji Gang raised his head and said, "How... What did you confess?"

   "A lot of things." The scribe said softly: "There are indeed many records of selling arms to the desert. He colluded with merchants and made profits from it..."

   "Only these?" Ji Gang showed displeasure.

   Obviously, for Ji Gang, these are not what he wants.

  The smuggling matter is certainly big, but what it involves is nothing more than small fish and shrimp.

   This time, whether Deng Wu can be killed and authority can be re-established, His Majesty must feel a huge threat, and where does this threat come from?

  Ji Gang stood up and walked slowly to the torture room next door.

  Chen Ying couldn't survive the punishment at all.

  How did he expect that the two giants of Jinyiwei, one is Ji Gang who is in charge of the Fusi of Nanbei Town, and the other is the commander and envoy who is in charge of the Qianhu Office, serving him in turn.

   At this moment, he was already bruised and covered in blood, and he was beaten unconscious. Then, someone brought a bucket of ice water and poured it directly on his head.

  Chen Ying shivered, opened her eyes in a daze and panic, and then wailed loudly: "I deserve to die, I deserve to die."

   "Of course you deserve to die." From behind Chen Ying came a faint voice, which was indescribably terrifying.

  Chen Ying tremblingly said: "I've said it all, I've said it all."

   "Who else do you collude with?"

   "I...I don't dare to collude with anyone. Many things are communicated through a merchant..."

  Ji Gang suddenly said: "Really? Now, you are not being honest. It seems that you will not cry when you see the coffin?"

   As he spoke, Ji Gang stood on his hand, slowly trimming his well-maintained nails, and said word by word: "In this case, then... don't blame the governor for being rude, come..."

   Seemingly following Ji Gang's instruction, a school lieutenant slammed Chen Ying's lower head off.

  Chen Ying struggled desperately: "What are you going to do? What are you going to do?"

  He was terrified.

  Then...someone took a small carving knife the size of a fingernail, and slowly moved towards Chen Ying's vital parts.

  Chen Ying was terrified, struggled desperately, and yelled in horror: "Forgive me, spare my life. I am... I am the censor of the left deputy capital, and I will follow Your Majesty to Jingnan... Uh... ah..."

   A piece of minced meat was cut off from Chen Ying's vitals.

  Chen Ying passed out from the pain.

   "Cut one by one..." Ji Gang suddenly felt an indescribable pleasure, his spirit became excited, and he said fiercely: "Come on a little bit, today's cut is enough for ninety-nine knives..."

  Chen Ying just lost consciousness, but immediately, another indescribable pain came out, so the other person regained consciousness and let out a miserable cry.

   "I... I... said... I said..." Chen Ying couldn't cry for a long time, but her dry lips were opened, and her whole face was twisted.

  Ji Gang moved a chair, sat in front of Chen Ying, looked down at Chen Ying's fresh **** wound, and said calmly: "Finally, Chen Du Censor...I'm all ears."

Chen Ying said painfully: "At the time of Jianwen... I was only born as a Gongsheng, so I was not tolerated by Huang Zicheng, Fang Xiaoru and others. Most of the people Jianwen trusted were Huang Zicheng's generation. I knew that I could not gain their trust, so... I waited for Jianwen To cut down the feudal clan, I predicted that the world would be in chaos...so King Yan raised troops, and I immediately conspired with King Yan to discuss big plans. But at the same time...I also met with King Ning privately..."

   "Why did you meet King Ning privately?"

"King Ning is stationed in Daning, and the guards of King Ning are the elite, and there are three guards of Duoyan. Among the vassal kings, King Ning has the most soldiers and generals, not to mention that King Ning has always had a plan. At that time, I predicted that the one who could win the world must be Yan. Wang and Ning Wang are one of the two!"

  Ji Gang said: "After that?"

  Chen Yingdao: "After that, King Ning was indecisive, and King Yan borrowed his soldiers and horses, and won the world, and I and King Ning... still have contact."

   "What contact?" Ji Gang stood up and stared at Chen Ying.

Chen Ying took a deep look at Ji Gang, he was trembling, and bursts of severe pain came from under his body, the pain made him dripping with cold sweat, he endured the severe pain, and slowly said: "King Ning never expected that His Majesty promised Not only did His Majesty want to break his promise, but also... moved his vassal land, cut off the connection between King Ning and King Ningwei and Duoyan Sanwei, and also guarded against him everywhere, he was not angry..."

  Ji Gang interjected: "So you conspired with him?"

  Chen Ying hurriedly said: "I dare not not conspire with him. If His Majesty knew that I had an affair with him back then, this Jingnan hero... would become a traitor."

   This is also the truth, Zhu Di valued Chen Ying because Zhu Di thought that after his death, Chen Ying actually looked up to him so much. As one of the few civil servants, he chose to take refuge in him and stood firmly on his side.

  If it is known that he is still related to King Ning, wouldn't this so-called Conglong become speculation?

  You, Chen Ying, are just casting a net all over the sky, looking for a master who will overthrow Jianwen.

   In this way, the nature of the matter may have undergone a fundamental change.

  At this moment, Ji Gang stared at Chen Ying: "And then... Come on, don't worry, just speak slowly!"

  Chen Ying gritted her teeth in pain, and the veins on her forehead burst out.

  Ji Gang said slowly: "Come here, treat him."

  ...

  The day.

  Ji Gang enters the palace.

  He moved very quickly, when he knelt at Zhu Di's feet.

  Zhu Di only glanced at him and said, "What's the matter?"

   "The minister took a statement from Chen Ying." Ji Gang said: "This matter... has a lot to do with it."

  Zhu Di seemed to be a little interested, but suddenly said: "Could it be the same confession as last time, I am quite knowledgeable about your methods."

   After hearing this, Ji Gang was terrified. His Majesty was still thinking about the incident of being tortured last time.

  Then Ji Gang hurriedly said: "The minister did indeed use the punishment, but this time, he has mastered the measure, and these confessions can be verified from many sources, and the minister...can use the head as a guarantee."

  Zhu Di then said: "Speak directly."

   "The person Chen Ying colluded with is King Ning..."

  As soon as this remark came out, Zhu Di's expression changed.

   Immediately Zhu Di sneered and said, "Really? I have many good brothers."

  Ji Gang continued: "Their collusion began when Jing Nan was in trouble."

  Zhu Di frowned, paced back and forth, and said in his mouth, "Jing Nan Shi?"

   "Yes, at that time Chen Ying not only contacted His Majesty, but also King Ning. He believed that King Ning and His Majesty were each 50% sure of taking over the world, so..."

  Zhu Di suddenly understood something.

  From a rational point of view, this is indeed the case. Jianwen's uncles, whether in terms of strength or their own abilities, can compete with Zhu Di, and it is indeed King Ning.

  But Zhu Di struck faster, so he took the lead.

Zhu Di said to himself: "At the beginning when he defected to me, I was quite touched, thinking that he obeyed his fate. Although we raised an army at that time, it was nothing compared to the Southern Army that covered the sky and the sun. The chances of winning It can be said to be insignificant, but he actually regarded him as his confidant humerus, thinking about it now, it is really ridiculous."

Ji Gang said again: "Afterwards... When His Majesty's peace is difficult to succeed, King Ning has many complaints against His Majesty, and this King Ning is not angry, so Chen Ying colluded with him... and plotted many important events, Your Majesty... From Chen Ying's confession It turns out that this case is closely related to King Ning, involving His Highness King Ning, Chen Ying, Sanwei Duoyan, and people from border towns in Daning, Datong and other places."

  At this time, Zhu Di's expression was not too surprised, and he said lightly: "Ning Wang is a good planner, it seems that... sincerity does not deceive me."

  Ji Gang hesitated and said: "Humble...whether..."

  Zhu Di sat down, looked at Ji Gang solemnly: "What are your plans?"

Ji Gang said: "King Ning's treason is an unforgivable crime. He has set off for Nanjing this time. He probably wants to take this opportunity to show His Majesty that he has no intention of treason. This is exactly the opportunity to take Ning The rebellious party headed by Wang is a good time to catch them all in one go. Jinyiwei...has already made arrangements in Nanchang Prefecture, not only that, but also in Shanggao, Yichun, Ruizhou Prefecture, etc., Beizhen Fusi also has Tiqi. I know everything well, now that King Ning has left the lair, I can act first and take down all his henchmen in Nanchang."

Ji Gang paused, and then said: "As for King Ning, as long as he comes to Beijing, he will be the turtle in the urn. The minister has sent Tiqi to follow along the way, and it is not suitable to do it now, but after he arrives in Nanjing, he can immediately Get arrested."

  Zhu Di closed his eyes, and said in his mouth: "Doing this...will the world see the joke of my brothers killing each other?"

Ji Gang lowered his eyes and said: "The great crime of treason has existed since ancient times. In the past dynasties, even if it is around the sage, why are there not many brothers and uncles who conspired against the law? I think... you should stop it, and you will be disturbed by it. If your majesty... "

   Having said that, he slightly raised his head to look at Zhu Di, and then said: "If Your Majesty...want to deceive others, I can act secretly...at that time..."

  Zhu Di pondered for a moment, but said: "Let's wait for him to enter Beijing first."

   Ji Gang dared not have any objection, said: "Here."

  Zhu Di stood up, his expression relaxed a little, and said: "You have worked hard these two days."

   After hearing this, Ji Gang was greatly relieved.

  He suddenly realized that although he hadn't regained His Majesty's trust, at least...in the next few years, he would have the value of being used by Zhu Di again.

  So, he said without hesitation: "I dare not."

   "Back off."

   "Here."

  Ji Gang took small steps and retreated silently.

  Zhu Di stood upright, looking out of the window and at the distant scenery, with a look of loneliness.

   Immediately, he let out a long sigh, and he couldn't help but smile wryly at it. After taking his statement, he lowered his head and looked carefully.

  ………

  Zhang Anshi went to the East Palace and met the Crown Princess Zhang.

  The women from Henan entered the East Palace, and Zhang Anshi couldn’t be idle. As the maids of the East Palace and the biggest matchmaker of Annan’s soldiers, he came to report on the arrangement of the palace ladies.

"All the maids will be settled first. I plan to hold a huge wedding in Shenglong City. The scale must be large and the ostentation must be sufficient. One time...800 people will get married at the same time. There will be a second batch and a third batch. ..."

   "Because it is a group wedding, although the ostentation is big, the cost is actually not high. As a family member, the East Palace will give some dowry, and the commercial bank will also give some dowry. It should be regarded as a reward for the soldiers."

"In addition, in Shenglong and other cities, I ordered people to confiscate some houses as the offices of the East Palace. At that time, my sister will appoint a few eunuchs to work and hire some people. At that time, I am afraid that I will invite my sister , personally write a letter, I teach people to recite it at the wedding, just to warn the maids, remember your teachings, sister, to be a husband and a child, and not to be frivolous. No less, let them and the soldiers settle down properly."

Mrs. Zhang looked at Zhang Anshi thoughtfully and said: "Well, besides that, every year during festivals, the palace also writes a letter to tell the people in the palace, or say some festive words. One... If there are widows, I can't ignore them. We need to give them pensions and place them on an errand to settle down. If the soldiers die in battle, they can't teach the orphans and widows to suffer. Also, if there is something wrong with the couple Those who enter Beijing are also allowed to come to the East Palace, I want to meet them in person, but let them bring their children..."

Probably women think about things more delicately, and Zhang's consideration is much more thoughtful than Zhang Anshi: "These expenses should be paid by the Eastern Palace. The Eastern Palace can also earn some money. These things don't need to be handed over to others. If there is such a thing What did the second brother Zhu Gaoxu say?"

Zhang Anshi said: "What can he say? He doesn't want so many wives to come. He only wants to send more weapons, gunpowder, and medicine to the firm. Besides, he also hopes to recruit a group of strong men." Go. All he can think about right now is how to create friction!"

   "Friction?" Mrs. Zhang read out these two words with a puzzled expression on her face.

  Zhang Anshi said: "Sister, just leave him alone."

  Zhang said: "Okay, okay, how do I know about the border town? Your wings have grown hard, and you have already begun to think that sister is too busy."

   "No... dare not..." Zhang Anshi drooped his head. Recently, he didn't dare to provoke Zhang Shi, and was tightly controlled by Zhang Shi.

   If you want to say that he is right, in fact, he has always been taken to death by this sister!

At this time, Mrs. Zhang said again: "I am thinking in my heart... there is one more thing... the East Palace is in Annan... and it will cost a lot of money, there must be a school, a mansion. The soldiers in the border town are in danger Not to mention a narrow escape, but there are many casualties. Those orphans and widows, their support should not stop at words. Once they lose their husbands, if they are willing, they will be sent to the Ennourishment Home built by Donggong in Annan. At least there is a residence for the orphans to study. The husband passed away, and a woman is in a different place. Who can I rely on? I am afraid that I will only count on my children for the rest of my life. If the children do not study, they will not succeed. The people in the school are dispatched by the East Palace, but...the land and the mansion are needed...you have to find a way."

  Zhang Anshi thought to himself, isn’t this the Invalides? It's just... just a different name.

Zhang Anshi regained his energy and said, "Yes, yes, sister is really wise. This is a good idea. I will handle this matter. I will handle the money needed for the land and the mansion. I will use the money from the commercial bank... Anyway, Your Majesty can't see it." Got it..."

  Zhang Anshi's voice is getting lower and lower.

   Mrs. Zhang heard it, glared at him and said: "You have learned to deceive at a young age?"

Seeing his sister's unkind expression, Zhang Anshi hurriedly said: "Sister, you can't say that, isn't it all meat rotten in your own pot? Your Majesty and the crown prince are father and son, and there is no distinction between each other... Besides, there is still There are shares in our Zhang family!"

"I'm the one who suffers the most. For Sister...I...I...Everyone is a brother, begging for money from brother-in-law and Sister. Do you know, Sister...In the homes of ordinary people, some brother-in-laws...even want a house My sister and brother-in-law bought it, and when I encountered any difficulties, I would look for my sister and brother-in-law. Only I, Zhang Anshi, turned my elbow to sister's side. It was really difficult for me. The burden of the family, but also to support my sister and brother-in-law, but in the end, I was accused of cheating."

  Zhang Anshi said pitifully: "Do you have to teach me to be willing to teach me to be like those people who always look for their brother-in-law and sister-in-law?"

  Ms. Zhang finally put away the intentional ferocity on her face, and said, "I haven't heard of this matter...don't lie to me with those words."

  Zhang Anshi opened his eyes wide and said: "Sister, don't you know how to help my brother?"

  Ms. Zhang was at a loss: "Where did you learn these dirty words?"

  Zhang Anshi lamented that he was born at such an untimely time! He obediently smiled and said: "I'm talking nonsense, sister, I have important things to do, and Neiqianhusuo can't do without me."

  When Mrs. Zhang heard that he was going to do business, he didn't continue to make things difficult for his younger brother. He nodded and said, "Go."

  Zhang Anshi quickly slipped out.

  As soon as Zhang Anshi came, Zhu Zhanji hid in a corner outside the princess' bedroom and waited.

  As soon as Zhang Anshi came out, Zhu Zhanji jumped out: "Uncle..."

  Zhang Anshi stepped forward, touched his head affectionately, and said with a smile: "Dear Zhan Ji, you have grown taller again."

   Zhu Zhanji said: "Uncle, I heard that Uncle Ning Wang is going to Beijing."

  Zhang Anshi said: "Yes, yes, why do you know everything?"

  Zhu Zhanji said triumphantly: "I can't hide the things in the palace from me."

   But immediately, he drooped his head: "I think it's not a good thing for Grandpa Huang to call uncle to the capital..."

   "Why?"

   "I just don't think it's a good thing..."

Zhang Anshi comforted him and said: "Don't be sad, you have so many uncles, more than 30, one less is one less, what else can they do? They don't need uncle, in this world, your uncle is only one .”

   Zhu Zhanji was thoughtful.

  Zhang Anshi has something to do, so he left in a hurry.

  Back to Qixia, Chen Li had been waiting for a long time, and said to Zhang Anshi in a low voice: "Your Majesty...he has new news...His Royal Highness Prince Ning has arrived at Shaojiashan...the capital is not far away."

  Zhang Anshi nodded: "Tell me what you investigated, how is it?"

   "People have been placed... and His Highness King Ning, our people found that when King Ning left, there were a lot of Tiqi..."

  Zhang An Shidao: "This Ji Gang is very quick to attack, it seems that he is determined to achieve this great achievement."

   "Are we going ahead?"

  Zhang Anshidao: "This is King Ning, His Majesty's brother, do it? Do you think your life is long?"

  (end of this chapter)