The Reborn Duke of Ming Dynasty

It is getting hotter and hotter.The day when merchant ships return from sea is getting closer and closer.Zhang Fan is also getting busier now.It's not that he has many official duties to deal with.But officials from all over the south of the Yangtze River knew what Zhang Fan was doing here.So many people came to Yangzhou to meet the upstart earl.

Naturally, Liu Shan, the eunuch in charge of Yangzhou, came forward to make the bridge.But every time Liu Shan brings people to see Zhang Fan or invites Zhang Fan to the house to talk.That Luo Ling'er was always there.at first.Zhang Fan also knew in his heart what Liu Shan wanted to use this Luo Linger for.It's just that he didn't refuse.Unexpectedly, Luo Linger's style is really unstoppable.Without knowing it, Zhang Fan got into it bit by bit.However, whenever he finds out by himself.He didn't hate this feeling in his heart.In addition, every time Luo Ling'er would tease Zhang Fan overtly and secretly.And Zhang Fan is not Liu Xiahui.Naturally, he was addicted to it.

But this irritated Yingyue.That day when Liu Shan brought Wei Yuan, the eunuch guarding Suzhou, to meet Zhang Fan.Luo Linger is also there.That was the first time Yingyue saw Luo Linger.Although the little girl secretly compared herself with her.I feel a little ashamed.But Yingyue felt that she at least had the advantage of being young.So he didn't have much hostility towards this beautiful woman who suddenly appeared in front of him.Just a little envious.

But gradually.Yingyue found that Luo Linger was always teasing her sweetheart intentionally or unintentionally.This pissed her off.Yingyue is very straightforward.Love is love.Hate is hate.then.that night.Yingyue moved out of Zhang Fan's room.Zhang Fan really lived a few days of suffering but with a hint of beautiful fantasy.Although always subject to Yingyue's anger.But I didn't care much.

After a few days.Yingyue was no longer angry with Zhang Fan.The little girl is not unreasonable.She knew that Zhang Fan was not Liu Xiahui.I was just worried that Zhang Fan would be cheated by Luo Linger.So Yingyue started to be hostile towards Luo Linger.Every time we meet, I still smile.But every time she looked at Luo Ling'er, there was always disgust in her eyes.Occasional conversations are filled with coldness.

Luo Ling'er could naturally see why Yingyue was dissatisfied with her.But since Liu Shan ordered her.He also has his own younger brother and sister as hostages in his hands.Luo Ling'er could only say sorry to Yingyue in her heart.

These are just emotional issues.The rest is the hypocrisy and arrogance on the official face.Zhang Fan was very strange.It seems that since I became an official.The things I encountered were all things I had never seen before, whether I was watching TV, reading history books, or listening to these historical figures with my own ears.It's like he is in charge of Jinyiwei now.Originally, it was too late for the officials to evade his identity.But now it's all right.These people flocked to Zhang Fan because of their own lives and money, which seemed to be three cents more important than their lives.It seems that Zhang Fan's identity was selectively forgotten.Various means of giving gifts and offering silver emerged in an endless stream.Zhang Fan naturally knew what they were doing.But he has Long Qing's imperial order in his hand.This time it really was a defensive corruption.No matter what you send.Zhang Fan did not fail to accept it.And for that side.Both Liu Shan and the officials from all over the world who came to see Zhang Fan knew it very well.They also understood that Zhang Fan knew their thoughts.But even so.They still seemed to be happy to come to "meet" the imperial envoy.

Until according to news from Fujian.The first returning merchant ship will enter the port in three days.The owner of that boat was a merchant from Suzhou.So the ship sailed directly to Suzhou.The gift-giving turmoil just stopped.Zhang Fan, who was finally able to relax, was really taken aback by letting people check out those things.Not to mention the huge number.Many things were items that Zhang Fan and even Zhu Yijun had never seen before in the palace.Zhang Fan specially asked his uncle to find a knowledgeable person to estimate the price.The estimated price made several people present jump.

"This..." Zhang Yufang held a piece of paper in his hand.The above is the price estimated by several knowledgeable pawnbrokers.

"What's the matter, Uncle?" Zhang Fan asked strangely.Except for the day he came home for the first time.I have never seen Zhang Yufang with such an expression on weekdays.

"Look for yourself." Zhang Yufang handed the note to Zhang Fan.

Zhang Fan took it and took a look.He was also stunned: "Uncle, this...is this true? The gentlemen invited by the pawn shop couldn't be doing a lie."

"It's reassuring. These people have something to do with me on weekdays. They definitely won't play tricks on me like this. And these people are veterans who have been working for many years. They will never be wrong." Zhang Yufang is very sure said.

"Then this... is too exaggerated." Zhang Fan was at a loss.

"Teacher, what happened. Why is your face so panicked." Right at this moment.Zhu Yijun came out from inside.Seeing Zhang Fan's bewildered face.Can't help but ask.

"His Royal Highness." Zhang Yufang quickly saluted Zhu Yijun.Zhang Fan told Zhang Yufang of Zhu Yijun's identity when he first arrived.Zhang Yufang, who had never seen the royal family before, was shocked.Immediately kneel down to Zhu Yijun.Zhu Yijun is talking nonsense.Zhang Yufang knelt down when he no longer saw him.It's just that he still can't change the title of "His Royal Highness".But who knows.In fact, he also has some sense of superiority in his heart.

Zhu Yijun stepped forward to help Zhang Yufang up.Continue to look at Zhang Fan.

"This..." Zhang Fan shook the note in his hand at him.Some don't know how to speak.

"What is this?" Zhu Yijun took the note curiously and looked at it.Said. "1307 million taels. Teacher. Is this your estimate of this year's court tax silver taels? It was only estimated in June. Teacher's staff really know everything. It just seems that this year's port tax is not included The number. It is much less than in previous years." Zhu Yijun is the current prince.Although he doesn't need to care about these.But he still knows something.

After listening to Zhu Yijun's words.Zhang Fan felt ashamed.He hurriedly told Zhu Yijun the whole story.

This is great.Zhang Fan's words can be regarded as a hornet's nest.Who is Zhu Yijun?When the prince.The future grandson.And now everyone knows it.Long Qing is not in good health.In the near future, the whole world will be his.Zhang Fan put it this way.Zhu Yijun immediately became angry.

"This...is really outrageous." Zhu Yijun was furious.The hand holding the note slapped the table vigorously.He didn't care that his white and tender hands were slightly swollen now.Handsome pink face.Although the expression is not distorted.But it looked scary. "These corrupt officials. Have you forgotten how Grandpa Taizu punished corrupt officials? Beheaded at ten taels. However, how many taels are worth the 130 million. I...I want to arrest them. No .I...I'm going to kill these people." Although Zhu Yijun is young.But I have been very sensible since I was a child.He once had great hopes and dreams for the country he would rule in the future.But now he can't feel any hope on him at all.And the word "kill" was the first time he said it in his life.

"Teacher." Zhu Yijun suddenly changed his tone.Facing Zhang Fan, he said solemnly. "I am only the prince now. Now I want to borrow the Jinyiwei from the Taifu. I also ask the Taifu to send someone to arrest all these people. I have to ask them one by one. Also. Still Please Taifu take out the Shangfang sword bestowed by the emperor. It will scare the little ones." After all, Zhu Yijun is still a child at heart.Doing things is also a bit stunned.

Zhang Fan and Zhang Yufang uncle and nephew were startled by Zhu Yijun's words.Zhang Yufang didn't even come to his senses for a long time.Zhang Fan was the first to wake up.He hurried to Zhu Yijun's side and said, "Your Highness, please sit down first."

I lost my temper.Zhu Yijun also calmed down a little.Following Zhang Fan's gesture, he sat down on the chair.

"Your Highness. It's not because His Highness is the crown prince. It's because I really can't do this," Zhang Fan said.

"What. Does the Tai Tuo want to appease and raise traitors?" Zhu Yijun was a little angry after hearing his words. "It's still Taifu who is really deeply involved."

"Your Highness misunderstood." Zhang Fan said.He stretched out his hand and waved at Zhang Yufang.Signal him to go out first.Zhang Yufang was not dissatisfied.Although Zhang Fan is his nephew in terms of seniority.But Zhang Fan is still an official in the court.And now he is about to talk to the present prince.He is naturally very knowledgeable.

After Zhang Yufang exited, he closed the door.Zhang Fancai continued to talk to Zhu Yijun: "Your Highness must know something about what His Majesty said to this humble minister."

Listen to what Zhang Fan said.Zhu Yijun thought about it.Nodding his head, he said: "This palace knows something about it. I heard that the father promised to investigate and deal with [-]% of the dirty money for the Taifu. The Taifu worked hard and made great achievements. At the beginning of the year, he even solved a big battle with the Tartars. This is also the case for the Taifu. Deserved."

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your compliment." Zhang Fan thanked him.Said. "Since Your Highness knows. Then please think about it, Your Highness. If the minister is really greedy for money, these people just gave away so much. If it is thoroughly investigated, wouldn't the minister get more? Why would he care about these things?" It’s a petty profit.” The more than 100 million taels of silver was described as a petty profit.Zhang Fan really confessed his crimes to the non-existent Jade Emperor in his heart.

"Then why did the Grand Tutor stop Ben Gong from arresting these people?" Zhu Yijun asked very strangely.

"Your Highness's thoughts, I understand. But I can't do this." Zhang Fan said. "These people who have come to present gifts to this minister are just the tip of the iceberg. If His Highness is now threatening the snake because of a moment of anger, wouldn't it make other fish who slipped through the net try to hide them. Then this time, this minister will not be able to fulfill His Majesty's confession when he comes to the south of the Yangtze River." gone."

Zhu Yijun listened to Zhang Fan's words.It's good to think about it.Said: "What the Grand Tutor said is true. I have been taught again. I just let these people go like this. I am a little unwilling. Is there any other way?"

Zhang Fan shook his head.Said: "Your Highness, I think that I don't need to care about these things so much. Instead, I should be happy."

"How do you say that?" Zhu Yijun asked suspiciously.

"Think about it, Your Highness. As long as I let them go, they will naturally think that I am easy to talk about. And they have the intention to embezzle their money." Zhang Fan analyzed. "At that time, these people will inevitably flock. At that time, we can record them one by one. When the thorough investigation begins, there is no need to check the accounts. Just take the gift list and arrest people."

Zhu Yijun laughed out loud.The depression just now seemed to disappear in an instant: "The Tai Tuo is really a good plan. If that's the case, I won't bother with this matter anymore."

Zhang Fan heard what he said.Only then did I feel relieved.It's just that he doesn't know.Today's incident still touched Zhu Yijun a lot.The most direct impact is to wait until Zhu Yijun ascends the throne.I appreciate Hai Rui very much.Although there was no conflict between Hai Rui and Zhang Fan.But Hai Rui really doesn't have many friends in court.And Zhang Fan's teacher Zhang Juzheng didn't like Hai Rui very much either.Zhu Yijun.That is to say, the later Emperor Wanli tried to promote Hai Rui many times.But they were all blocked by Zhang Juzheng, who was already the chief assistant of the cabinet at that time.Just like this.Wanli also looks for Zhang Fan to talk to Zhang Juzheng every day.On Zhang Juzheng's side, he asked Zhang Fan, who had the best relationship with Wanli, to dissuade him from using Hai Rui.This really troubled Zhang Fan for a long time.And after he knew the reason from Wanli.He regretted not being able to persuade him a few more words today.

"Your Highness, there is no way to do this." Zhang Fan said.If not.How could these people take the bait?

"It's just that I don't know anything about it." Zhu Yijun said.

"Your Highness, please ask." Zhang Fan said.

"Taifu was born as a scholar. He is the second Jinshi in my dynasty who won three consecutive awards." Zhu Yijun tilted his head.It seems that there is something I can't understand. "The Taifu has read the books of sages and sages. He has not been an official in the court for a long time. And most of the time is away. He has not been in officialdom for a long time. Why did he have such a plan?"

"This..." Zhang Fan was speechless.Is it possible to tell him that he has seen too much thick black studies in later generations?half an hour.Only then did Zhang Fan think of an explanation. "Weichen went to Mobei a few times before. In addition, Weichen Taishan is also a general in the army. I asked Weichen to read a few more books on the art of war. This time, I just changed the strategy in the art of war and used it in a different way. here."

"Wonderful. Taifu's move is really a second." Zhu Yijun said with a smile. "I have told my father before. The most regrettable decision in this life is to worship the Taifu. In the future, I will ask the Taifu for more things."

"The humble minister is terrified. The humble minister must know everything." Zhang Fan said.But I don't know why.Hearing Zhu Yijun's words was very unpleasant.I always feel that he has a taste of pointing fingers and scolding Huai Huai.

"By the way, Your Highness. How should we deal with these things?" Zhang Fan asked suddenly.

"Doesn't the Grand Tutor know? The emperor has issued an imperial edict now. From now on, no matter who gives anything to the Zhang House, the Zhang House just accepts it. It can handle it by itself."

"But Weichen is not at home now." Zhang Fan said.

"Teacher is good at everything, but he can't be flexible." Zhu Yijun said. "Isn't this the Taifu's house? Isn't this the Zhang's residence?"

Zhang Fan thought about it.He couldn't help but said, "That's true."

"Since it is, Taifu should figure out how to deal with these things." Zhu Yijun said casually.Also ignore Zhang Fan.He hid in his room again and drank the iced sour plum soup.

Leave Zhang Fan behind.**in the house.He didn't even know that Zhang Yufang was here.

Sudden.Zhang Fan thought to himself: "What can we do? Not to mention that things are piled up in several rooms. Those bird's nest supplements alone may kill more than a dozen people."