The Reborn Duke of Ming Dynasty

the second day.Zhang Fan took Zhu Yijun on the carriage back to Suzhou Mansion.Zhu Yijun was very happy to be able to leave Xu Jie.Even if Xu Jie didn't teach him anything in the past few days.But for Zhu Yijun.Xu Jie himself was like a bored preacher.

Zhang Fan didn't care about these things at all.He kept thinking about some things that Xu Jie told him last night.Xu Jie said something very interesting to Zhang Fan last night.His words will help Zhang Fan a lot in the future.But we'll talk about that later.

Xu Jie's work is considered complete.At least for Zhang Fan.Everything he could do has been done.The rest is up to God.But Zhang Fan is very confident about this matter.After all, Gao Gong committed a big taboo.And Long Qing wanted to deal with him very much.

Zhang Fan and others set off early in the morning.This time there was no urgency when we came.The carriage was not going fast.It's just that Songjiang Mansion is not far from Suzhou.There is still half an hour before noon.The carriage stopped in front of the gate of the Humble Administrator's Garden.

Zhu Yijun was sleepy.the reason is simple.Something made him "frightened" last night.What's more, he still lives in Xu Jie's mansion.He was worried all night that Xu Jie would suddenly rush into his room and lecture him.Although since returning to Xu Mansion yesterday.The academic circles have never said anything to Zhu Yijun.But in Zhu Yijun's heart.Xu Jie himself was equal to the preaching that frightened him.Plus early in the morning.Zhu Yijun, who still wanted to sleep longer, was given by Zhang Fan to leave him and stay in Songjiang alone.Woke him up who was sleepy.After a morning of bumpy roads.Zhu Yijun was already too sleepy.He who had just returned to the Humble Administrator's Garden couldn't care less about the time for lunch.After telling him not to disturb him, he immediately went back to his room to dream.

Zhang Fan saw that there was still some time before lunch.I am going to write a letter to Beijing.This letter is addressed to Feng Bao.Zhang Fan wanted him to know the situation here.And hope he can look again to see where he can help.Although Xu Jie's matter now seems to Zhang Fan to be a certain victory.After all, there was Long Qing's plan to punish Gao Gong.Zhang Fan just pushed.But who doesn't want to increase the certainty of winning a little bit more.

But things are a little weird.Zhang Fan finished writing the letter.Only found out while eating.Because of the social environment Zhang Fan lived in in his previous life and his own reasons.Although he enjoys the ancient way of life where men are superior to women.But not too much praise.At Zhang Fan's home.when eating.Except for the presence of colleagues from the DPRK and China.The female relatives always sit at the same table.Mother Zhao and even Ru Xue didn't say much about Zhang Fan.But Zhang Fan disagreed.Gradually.The women of the Zhang family also agreed with this habit.They even had some joy in their hearts.

Luo Ling'er was not used to it at first.But gradually she followed Zhang Fan.But also because of this.Luo Linger's jealousy towards Ru Xue, whom she had never met, also grew deeper.

Today's lunch is the same.Zhang Fan, Yingyue and Luo Linger sat at the same table.But Zhang Fan found something different.Luo Linger was still the same as before.It's just that Yingyue is no longer as hostile to Luo Ling'er as before.see these.Zhang Fan suddenly remembered when he wrote the letter just now.What she grinds for herself is not the usual Yingyue.It was Luo Ling'er.And when Luo Ling'er was grinding.Yingyue was serving tea to Zhang Fan.At that time, Yingyue no longer showed any hostility towards Luo Linger.He even smiled when looking at Luo Ling'er.

Zhang Fan wondered if he was hallucinating.Think about it carefully.It was found to be so.Look at the second daughter who is sitting at the dinner table now.It is also very kind.There was none of the smell of gunpowder that I could still see yesterday morning.Then.It was even more exciting for Zhang Fan.

"Sister, let's eat a piece of fish. The cook said it was just caught this morning. It's fresh." Luo Ling'er smiled and picked up a piece of braised mandarin fish and put it into Yingyue's bowl.

If Zhang Fan could still understand Luo Linger's actions.Then what happened next made him feel a bit like watching a fantasy TV series.

"Sister, too. My sister knows that my sister likes to eat light food. This morning, I asked the cook to cook some vegetarian food." Yingyue also smiled and added vegetables to Luo Linger's bowl.

Zhang Fan saw this.His head with normal IQ and EQ was a little bit unable to turn around.If it wasn't for Luo Linger being there.Zhang Fan really wanted to reach out and touch Yingyue's forehead.See if she has a fever.

This weird lunch.Precisely.Zhang Fan was the only one who was weird.Zhang Fan finished the weird lunch somewhat absent-mindedly.Even Yingyue and Luo Linger didn't respond to the even more shocking scene of leaving hand in hand like sisters.He was numb with surprise.

"My lord. Please have some tea." After clearing the table.The maid brought tea to Zhang Fan.It's just that the maids didn't seem to care about Yingyue and Luo Linger's changes.On the contrary, he was a little curious about Zhang Fan's distraught appearance.

Just then.Wang Meng walked in.He, who was about to speak, was also stunned seeing Zhang Fan's appearance.I saw Zhang Fan staring intently at the tables, chairs and benches.Although the eyes did not widen.But not a blink.It seems that there is some wonderful scenery there.He picked up the teacup and put it to his mouth.Did not drink either.Instead, pour the tea into your mouth.

Wang Meng didn't know what was going on.He was a little worried about Zhang Fan.He didn't dare to make a sound.Instead, he walked lightly and walked to Zhang Fan's side.Wang Meng, who was approaching, could only hear what Zhang Fan said in an extremely low voice: "It's strange...could it be...a hallucination...or a dream" or something.Wang Meng was at a loss when he heard it.

A little worried about Zhang Fan.Wang Meng stretched out his hand and waved it in front of his eyes.As a result, Zhang Fan still did not respond.Now Wang Meng was a little scared.He thought Zhang Fan had lost his mind.He whispered in Zhang Fan's ear, "My lord." The voice was also very small.It was as if he was afraid of waking Zhang Fan up.

Zhang Fan didn't respond to Wang Meng's voice.He was still talking about something with a squeaky laugh as before.Now Wang Meng was in a hurry.He immediately transported Qi to Dantian.Roaring in Zhang Fan's ear with a thunderous voice: "My lord." This reminded Wang Meng of the scene of charging and killing the enemy on the battlefield.

"What's the matter?" Zhang Fan was like a frightened bird.The cup in his hand was also thrown out by him.Fortunately, there is no one in front.

"It's Wang Meng. Why are you so frightened? I was taken aback." Zhang Fan's body trembled slightly.His hands kept patting his chest.

"Your Excellency just fell insane. I was in a moment of desperation. I wanted to wake up Your Excellency. That's why I yelled so much. Please punish my Lord." Wang Meng hurriedly knelt in front of Zhang Fan and said.

"You get up first. I didn't say I would punish you." Zhang Fan said after calming down. "However. I'd like to ask you. Who says I'm insane."

Wang Meng looked up at him suspiciously after hearing his words.That expression is obviously asking "Aren't you." Meaning.

Seeing Wang Meng's appearance.Zhang Fan seemed to be thinking about what he was like just now.Indeed... hurriedly said: "Wang Meng, come to see me for something. Sit down and talk."

Wang Meng got the order.Sitting next to Zhang Fan.The maid who heard the sound cleaned up the broken cup on the ground.Replace the two of them with tea and leave.Only then did Wang Meng say: "My lord. I do have something to tell my lord about my visit this time. It's about my lord's visit to Jiangnan to check taxes."

Zhang Fan heard what he said.Immediately came the spirit.He quickly sat upright and asked, "How is it? Is there something wrong with the officials here?"

"Is it here? It may be the reason why the adults are here. The officials in Nanzhili and Zhejiang have no corruption at all. These days, more and more merchant ships are returning to sea. I didn't count carefully. It is estimated that there are more than a hundred The tax money paid to the imperial court is 2000 million taels, not counting Zhao Xiande's. And all the officials in these two provinces who have access to silver and those merchants have been watched by the brothers below. These people don't have a penny. Confiscated." Wang Meng said.

Zhang Fan listened.I think this is a good thing.But look at Wang Meng's serious expression.It's not like a good thing.Think about what Wang Meng said just now.Zhang Fan understood immediately.He asked, "You mean something happened in Fujian." Since the switch.Ships returning to the sea can only enter the port from these three provinces.Since Nanzhili and Zhejiang are fine.That must be Fujian.

Wang Meng nodded to confirm Zhang Fan's conjecture.He opened his mouth and said, "My lord. The thing is like this..."

Originally from Fujian.In particular, Quanzhou is the largest port since the opening of Longqing.There are countless ships coming in and out here every year.It is three points more than Liujiagang, which has the "No. [-] port in the world".Naturally, Zhang Fan will not relax his inspection of Fujian.Many factory guards were also sent to monitor the officials there.

What Wang Meng wanted to say was really a coincidence.Although Zhang Fan is in South Zhili.Fujian is still separated by a whole chief secretary of Zhejiang.However, the thorough investigation of Fujian has not diminished in the slightest.Officials here have also received the news.He made up his mind that he would not charge any money to those returnee businessmen.Prepare to deal with Zhang Fan back first.But one thing.One thing may make these officials dumbfounded.A little sad thing happened to those businessmen.

It's dumbfounding to say this.For those officials.There is really no place to complain; it is also sad to say it.For these businessmen who exchanged their lives for money.This incident also made them lose their strength.

The whole story is.Quanzhou Port is now also opening its ports.Greet those returning merchant ships.For a time, countless ships, large and small, entered the port.Some just ran to Luzon and returned.Although some are not as far away from the European continent as Zhao Xiande.However, they did not return until they traveled as far as India; some returned safely.There are also pirates and strong winds and waves encountered together.Anyway.It's a blessing and a blessing for those who are able to return and their families.There is also nowhere to complain for those unlucky.Who told them to choose this path in the first place.

However, after these merchants went ashore, they also encountered what Zhao Xiande encountered back then.I found that no one dared to accept the red envelopes, gold, silver and jewelry that I was ready to give to those officials and tax officials.And those officials and tax bureaus were still smiling when they returned the items.

Quanzhou is too far away from Suzhou.Zhang Fan's trip to the south of the Yangtze River is not the same as there.Even the children in the market know it.Only those officials and gentlemen here know about it.

It was nothing.Those suspicious ship owners also asked many questions.I know about it.Also feel at ease.I am not happy to have escaped the exploitation of those officials once this year.But some people are not.One of them was a local businessman living in Quanzhou.The situation of this person is quite similar to that of Zhao Xiande.However, he did not encounter such a difficult situation as Zhao Xiande.So the three years at sea were not so desperate.The place he went was only in Luzon, and he returned.Although because of this.The man doesn't make much money.However, ocean trade in this era was really lucrative.In the past three years, he can be regarded as quite wealthy.It's just that this person is a little lazy.Didn't expand the business like everyone else.And so it went.

After returning this year.This person also followed the rules of previous years.I sealed a few thick red envelopes as a gift when I went ashore.Who would have thought that these officials would not accept them.After he went back, the more he thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong.However, this person is a bit annoying.Outsiders and even his wife didn't pay much attention to him.His current young and beautiful wife is also able to make ends meet for the sake of how much money he has.No one paid him any attention.Even people in Fujian who went to sea to do business knew the truth of the matter.He still didn't know anything about Zhang Fan at all.

It is said that in ancient times, there was a lot of corruption and bribery in the officialdom.Not because people want to be greedy and want to give.Rather, it has become a habit.You don't send it for fear that others will think you look down on him.You will be dealt with; you will not accept what others give you.Also, you are afraid that others will think you look down on him.to deal with you.Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang ordered officials to suffer the punishment of skinning even if they embezzled ten taels of silver.There are still so many people in the world who are corrupt and accept bribes.The same principle applies to the relationship between businessmen and officials.

This person is worried about that.He thought that some officials wanted to deal with him for some reason.After much deliberation.Unbelievably, this man committed suicide.originally.This man's suicide will not cause any trouble at all.It's just that it cost his wife a lot of money.The problem is that this person is also really careless.Before committing suicide, he left a suicide note.The reasons for his suicide were detailed in it.And this suicide note was taken by the rather upright magistrate of Quanzhou Prefecture.Reported to Fujian chief envoy.But it was a bribed servant who revealed the matter.This is great.One pass ten ten pass one hundred.Officials throughout Fujian know about it.

Those officials can be regarded as hating this man.If I knew it earlier, I should have told these businessmen secretly.But things have happened.No one can recover.And this thing is so ridiculous.These officials could only laugh and cry.Those businessmen who knew about this incident were all stunned.After all, even if the person who committed suicide is no longer gregarious.It can also be regarded as their peers.Compared with myself, everything is like a soldier.It's also sad.

Zhang Fan listened to Wang Meng's account of the whole story.Some speechless.What may have seemed funny in his previous life now looks sad.But Zhang Fan is still very rational after all.He immediately thought that this matter provided him with an excellent breakthrough to break through the protective net of those officials.