The Reborn Duke of Ming Dynasty

The distance from Suzhou Mansion to Songjiang Mansion is not far, but because everyone, no, to be precise, only Zhang Fan was very impatient, the carriage was driven very fast, plus the carriage without shock absorbers and the uneven dirt road , even Zhang Fan, who is used to riding war horses, felt a little disgusted, and Zhu Yijun almost vomited, but because of this, he no longer had the strength to plead with Zhang Fan not to see Xu Jie, Zhang Fan He even planned to use his limited physical knowledge to develop a special shock absorber for carriages.

Before entering the city gate of Songjiang Mansion, Wang Meng and others rode horses to welcome them, so that the people in the car felt better. Riding on the horse, Wang Meng talked to Zhang Fan who was sitting in the car while walking. It's not that he disrespects the prince, it's just that Zhu Yijun curled up in the corner uncomfortable and didn't see it.

"How is it? What's the situation in Ge's hometown?" Zhang Fan asked Wang Meng. Although he learned a lot about the situation through Liang Chao, he still wanted to ask Wang Meng.

"My lord, Gao Gong's minions have gone back a long time ago, and the humble officials have been following them to know the capital, and I am sure that no one left to do other things," Wang Meng immediately replied, "Ge Lao has been staying at home, just listening The old man's family said that he is no longer as energetic as before, and he is no longer reading and writing like usual. He spends most of his time with his grandson. Moreover, the old man has been depressed recently, and he can only spend time with his grandson. When we're together, we smile a little,"

After Zhang Fan heard this, he naturally knew that Xu Jie must have lost hope. No, it’s not right to say that. It should be said that Xu Jie was tired, and he really didn’t want to play the tricks in the court anymore. Thinking of this, Zhang Fan felt a little substituted. He felt sad, after all, the chief minister of the cabinet who used to be powerful in the court, but now he looks like this in his later years, I am afraid that few people can bear it, but fortunately Xu Jie still has his own grandson as the spiritual support, otherwise... Zhang Fan didn't dare to think about it.

"Did you tell Elder Ge what happened in the capital?" Zhang Fan asked.

"No, my lord, it's not that I don't want to, it's that I really have no chance," Wang Meng said helplessly.

"No chance, how do you say that?" Zhang Fan didn't hate to understand what he meant.

"In the beginning, the lord ordered the humble officials to lead the brothers to protect the elders' family," Wang Meng said. They, it's just that some time ago, after Beizhi told Elder Ge the news that Gao Gong's minions had retreated, Elder Ge seemed to be a different person, and he didn't care about this matter anymore. The man was kicked out of the mansion, no matter what Beizhi said, the old man did not agree to see Beizhi again, until a few days ago, Beizhi received a message from the adults, and was going to tell the old man what happened in the capital to see if the old man could change his mind , but Mr. Ge didn't even give him a chance to meet, "

Zhang Fan frowned after hearing Wang Meng's words, obviously, he hadn't expected Xu Jie's stubborn temper to be used in this way.

Seeing him contemplating, Wang Meng asked again after a long while: "My lord, it's not that I'm a low-ranking person, I'm afraid it's because my lord has gone. Elder Ge won't let you in to see him. I don't know what your lord's plan is."

"Of course I plan to. Look who it is," Zhang Fan said, stepping aside and putting Zhu Yijun, who was curled up in a corner of the carriage, into Wang Meng's sight.

Wang Meng watched for a long time before he recognized Zhu Yijun's identity from the huddled figure. It was inconvenient for him to get off the horse at this time, so he clasped his fists and said, "Jinyiwei Qianhu Wang Meng sees His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Zhu Yijun is suffering now, so he can't care about him, Zhu Yijun, who doesn't want to move, just hums twice, expressing that he heard it, and he came out in a hurry this time, Zhang Fan didn't let Yingyue and Luo Linger follow, leaving them alone Staying in the Humble Administrator's Garden, now naturally no one can take care of Zhu Yijun, he can only suffer there by himself.

"My lord's coup, I actually thought of using it... With the help of His Royal Highness' majesty, and with the character of the old man, he will definitely listen to His Highness' words," Wang Meng said.

Hearing this, Zhang Fan couldn't help but said in his heart: "Nonsense, do you know how much effort I put into getting this kid to come over?"

"However, my lord," Wang Meng seemed to have some doubts, "Now His Highness the Crown Prince is here, but how can the old man see His Highness? Could it be that he just said that the Crown Prince is here? I am afraid that the old man will think that His Highness is lying to him, and it will be even more serious. I won't see His Highness and Your Excellency anymore,"

"Do you think I didn't think of this?" Zhang Fan said proudly when mentioning this, "I've thought about it a long time ago, so I brought this with me." lights up.

Wang Meng understood it at a glance, and secretly admired Zhang Fan's thoughtfulness in his heart.

After a while, the carriage entered Songjiang Mansion, thinking that Wang Meng had greeted him in advance, and the guards at the city gate already knew that a big man was coming, so they never stopped the carriage with many guards. Naturally, Wang Meng told them This matter needs to be kept secret, and they did not notify the Songjiang government office, only the people on the side cast curious eyes.

The carriage drove directly to the gate of Xu's Mansion and stopped. Zhang Fan, who got out of the carriage first, saw that this was the same gate as when he came before, but felt a little more emotional in his heart.

Zhu Yijun was carefully helped out of the carriage. Looking at the word "Xu Mansion" on the plaque above the gate of the Jiangnan courtyard, he felt very uncomfortable in his heart after being tortured by the carriage. Looking at Zhang Fan, Zhang Fan looked at him calmly. The meaning in his eyes was clear and he told him: "It's too late." Zhu Yijun complained for a while, and then said: "Teacher, let me go to the carriage again. Sit back, Jun'er feels very uncomfortable now because of the bumpy ride just now."

The gatekeeper of the Xu residence naturally heard such a big commotion outside. When he opened the door, he was a little frightened by the battle of so many people in front of the door. In addition, he now has Xu Jie's order, so he is not so afraid.

This person knew Zhang Fan, came over and bowed to Zhang Fan, and said, "Master Zhang, I know that Master Zhang cares about my master, but the master has said that he will not see anyone who comes."

"Since we don't see each other, teacher, let's go back," Zhu Yijun said in a low voice, pulling his sleeve lightly behind Zhang Fan, but was stared back by Zhang Fan again.

"Ge Lao is an important minister of the imperial court and the chief assistant of the cabinet. Even if he returns to his hometown now, he is still someone we admire," Zhang Fan said with a smile, "but now I have no choice but to ask the emperor to hand over to you before I leave." This official's Shangfang sword is here," Zhang Fan revealed the sword in his hand after speaking.

This person naturally knows what Shangfang's sword is, but he knows that Gui knows, and he has never seen it before. At first, he thought that Zhang Fan used a fake one to deceive himself, but thinking of Zhang Fan's identity, he denied this idea. , quickly ran in and informed Xu Jie to go.

It took a long time before the gate of the Xu Mansion was opened again. Wearing very solemn clothes, Xu Jie brought the whole family to Zhang Fan. He looked at Zhang Fan, then looked at the sword in Zhang Fan's hand, and immediately took The whole family knelt down and said in unison: "Long live my emperor, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, long live, my emperor,"

"Ge Lao, get up quickly," Zhang Fan knew that etiquette cannot be broken, and after he finished worshiping, he hurried forward to help Xu Jie up.

"Why are you bothering?" After Xu Jie stood up, he looked at Zhang Fan and said helplessly, "I have already made up my mind, and now I am just an old man in the market. Come on, even if you can kill the old man, you can't change the old man's mind, "

Hearing the word "kill", Xu Jie's family couldn't help but become nervous, and looked at Zhang Fan at the same time, as if he was afraid that he would draw his sword immediately.

Zhang Fan didn't care, and said: "Ge Lao misunderstood, this sword was given to Zhang by the emperor, but it only kills corrupt officials, honest people like Ge Lao, but it has nothing to do with it. A certain brought this sword just as a stepping stone to knock on the door of Ge's hometown, "

Xu Jie's family breathed a sigh of relief when they heard what he said, but Xu Jie suddenly swept away the depression of the past few days, and laughed loudly. After a while, Xu Jie, who stopped laughing, smiled at Zhang Fan said: "Your idea is very novel. You actually hold the Emperor Taizu's sword just to use it as a stepping stone. If those royal officials know about it, the papers about your impeachment will probably be full of your majesty's dragon case." , but, this old man admires you very much, anyway, this old man will give you a chance to see how you can persuade this old man, "

"In this case, Zhang is willing to give it a try," Zhang Fan also said with a smile. Zhang Fan didn't plan to show Zhu Yijun out yet, and the two of them didn't enter Xu's mansion, so they stood on the street and talked, attracting Wang Meng and others Surround this place.

Zhang Fan told Xu Jie what happened in the capital, and sure enough, Xu Jie was furious after hearing this: "This Gao Gong, who wants to rebel, dares to persecute His Majesty in front of the officials in the court hall, it is really ...Really..." Xu Jie, who was extremely angry, has already blown his beard and stared.

Just when Zhang Fan thought this was about to happen, Xu Jie suddenly gave up: "Forget it, now that I'm not in court, these things are beyond my control,"

"Elder Ge doesn't intend to do anything for His Majesty," Zhang Fan really didn't expect this to happen.

"The old man said that now that the old man is no longer in court, he doesn't want to care about these things anymore," Xu Jie said sadly, "Besides, your majesty is always your majesty. Gao Gong is so presumptuous, and his majesty will naturally take care of him in the future."

Zhang Fan was a little surprised when he heard this. He talked about it for a long time, but Xu Jie just didn't get in.

"Mr. Ge, you always forced me to do this," Zhang Fan finally said through gritted teeth.

Xu Jie was startled when he looked at it, thinking that Zhang Fan would "kidnap" him again, but he didn't know that Zhang Fan didn't move at all, he just turned his head and shouted at the carriage: "Jun'er, come down, it's your turn to play."

"Jun'er, what Jun'er?" Hearing Zhang Fan's shout, Xu Jie was puzzled when he saw a small figure stepping down from the carriage.

Xu Jie, who was wondering what Zhang Fan was up to, was shocked when he saw the child turn around. Seeing his surprised expression, Xu Jie's family members were about to ask what was going on, so Xu Jie just knelt on the ground. In front of the child, he kowtowed and bowed, and said respectfully: "Old man Xu Jie, kowtow to His Royal Highness, a thousand years old."

Zhu Yijun had a sad face, walked up to Xu Jie under the surprised eyes of Xu Jie's family, and said, "Mr. Ge, please get up quickly." After speaking, Zhu Yijun looked at Zhang Fan with a wry smile, but found that Zhang Fan had already I turned my head to one side, and looked at the clear sky with no clouds in the sky,