First Prince of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 376 Strength Order

Zhu Biao shook his head when he heard the words: "It's so stupid, it seems that even if the magistrate of Huaiqing doesn't confess, you can't escape the disaster. The Holy Majesty gave you imperial envoys the right to patrol the sky on behalf of the sky, so why not allow you to collude with corrupt officials? Your family The servant has long been monitored by the people of the pro-military captain's mansion, even if he enters the city at night, he will inevitably be searched for his belongings."

When Wang Shijian heard this, his face turned pale at first, but then he calmed down again. He seemed to be in a trance. He knew that his chances of survival were slim. There is no escape from this fate.

Zhu Biao looked at his expression with great interest, and then said slowly: "Even though you reported Liu Chun because he humiliated you, you have done a serious business after all."

Wang Shijian's mood fluctuated wildly. Fortunately, he was beaten by Liu Chun and others some time ago, and his body has become much stronger after taking medicine, otherwise he would have fainted from excitement at this moment.

"Your Highness, the guilty minister really knows his mistake. If His Highness can forgive me, the guilty minister will definitely do his duty faithfully in the future and never dare to think of corruption again!"

Although I don't know why the prince suddenly let go, but those who don't grasp this life-saving straw are fools. Wang Shijian was born in the previous dynasty, so he is naturally a smart man.

Zhu Biao typed a few more words, and then said: "Your Majesty has lofty intentions. It is not known whether the crime you committed will be punished lightly. Now immediately write down the details of the bribes you have received along the way, and wait until later." I will personally present it to the Holy Majesty, and I will also take the opportunity to say a few good words for you."

Naturally, Wang Shijian kowtowed like pounding garlic, his forehead swelled up after a few strokes, Zhao Huaian immediately took out the Four Treasures of the Study and placed them on the table, Wang Shijian didn't dare to get up without orders, and prepared to kneel and write.

Zhu Biao saw that the beating was almost done, because he was too lazy to humiliate him, he was an official ordered by the court, he held up the teacup and said: "Get up, the imperial envoy, you are so dishonest that you feel ashamed to stand up now? Don't forget to do things in the future." now.

Wang Shijian had a sore nose. If he hadn't been corrupt and accepted bribes, how could he have come to this point? Even in front of the Holy Majesty and His Majesty, he can maintain his character, why is he so humble.

Standing up in shame, he cupped his hands, and then began to write. After all, it was Juren. His writing was quite vigorous and powerful. It can be seen that the writing is not necessarily true.

At this time Liu An also came back, and after glancing at Wang Shijian, he reported: "My lord, the slaves have already sent out all the money. It seems that there are two households with only orphans and widows left. Lead them to exchange the silver for house and land deeds."

Zhu Biao nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile: "You are quite steady in doing things, it seems that you have learned a lot from your godfather."

Liu An was overjoyed at once, but he didn't dare to answer any more questions. If his godfather was by his side, it would be fine for him to say a few witty words to make His Highness laugh. If his godfather wasn't around, he would have to talk less and do more.

As soon as Wang Shijian heard it, he probably understood that it must be the prince who pityed the people who were persecuted by Liu Chun, and specially ordered the servants around him to send some property. His Royal Highness is indeed as benevolent and generous as the rumors say, maybe he really has a chance.

After finishing writing, Zhu Biao let him go out. Wang Shijian bowed and bowed, and then retreated. The moment he walked out of the room, the noon sun shone, which warmed his weak and cold body. The day's restless mood has also calmed down a lot, and there is no complaint in life or death.

Zhu Biao asked Zhao Huaian to put it away after reading it once. It seems that the local officials are really rich, and Wang Shijian is just one of the many patrolling imperial envoys. .

It seems that the rest of the imperial envoys who passed through these state capitals also received benefits. Wang Shijian confessed alone, and the lies of the other imperial envoys were leaked.

When the imperial envoys left Beijing for inspections, Zhu Yuanzhang deliberately let them go one after another, and the places they inspected overlapped, in order to catch one, and catch the others if they could pull out the carrots and bring out the mud.

The purging of officials this time is nominally aimed at local corrupt officials, but the real purpose is Zhu Yuanzhang's test of the imperial envoys of the censor. If they can't even pass this level, let alone the future.

Zhu Biao lay back on the bed, and Liu Anshou stood next to the ice mirror and slowly fanned the cool wind in the direction of the prince to dissipate the heat in the house. The frequency of this technique is very important. It can't be too fast or too slow. It's not good to sleep when it's hot.

If Wang Shijian didn't come today, then there's no need to say anything about his fate. He will follow Shengjia back to Beijing and find a reason to punish him after a while. The limelight of Liu Chun's case has passed. Who cares about a small imperial envoy? life and death.

But now that he came to the door by himself, it really made Zhu Biao have other thoughts. He was going to go to the Shaanxi-Gansu disaster-stricken area to have a look. On the bright side, he might not see anything, and it is not easy to bring too many people in secret. .

But the number of guards is small, and his father will not let him go. After all, the crown prince is related to the country, so it's fine to go out, but how can there be no large number of guards.

Zhu Biao originally wanted to ask Han Zheng to go to Shaanxi and Gansu in the name of escorting food, but he accompanied him in secret, but Han Zheng was a general accompanying him, so there was no reason to let the emperor ignore him, and he deliberately sent a batch of food in person to the disaster area.

However, Wang Shijian's status is just right. If there was no Liu Chun case, he would have gone to Shaanxi and Gansu for inspection. Now that Liu Chun case is involved, it is reasonable for him to continue his inspection route. The specs of the Escort are also reasonable.

Zhu Biao had made up his mind the moment Wang Shijian entered and pleaded guilty. No matter what he said, he had to go there, but the difference was his final fate...

In the afternoon, Zhu Biao got up and washed his face, then took the confession and went to his father's room. Fortunately, neither father nor son had the habit of bringing concubines with them when they went out, otherwise there would be more taboos.

Old Comrade Zhu was full of energy, and he seemed to get up after a short nap. After Zhu Biao saluted, he handed in the confession in his hand. Zhu Yuanzhang was not surprised at all. It seemed that he knew that Wang Shijian was going to see his son.

After a rough look at it, Zhu Yuanzhang sneered and said: "Our imperial envoys are quite good at doing business, and we are complaining about poverty and suffering. The money earned from this trip is enough to go to the south of the Yangtze River to marry a beautiful wife and beautiful concubine for the elderly. .”

But this was all in his expectation, Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head and asked: "What do you think, are you going to take a look in his name?"

Zhu Biao said with a smile: "Father is wise, there is no more suitable candidate than Wang Shijian. It would not be appropriate to bring him back to Beijing. After all, it is a strong order to impeach Liu Chun."

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(End of this chapter)