The Reborn Duke of Ming Dynasty

Wen Ruchun and He Kuan just left.Wang Meng came in with one person.The two came to Zhang Fan.Zhang Fan raised his head and looked at the man.In his forties.With a rough look.Looks very loyal.He also has the heroic spirit of a soldier.

"My lord." The two clasped their fists together and saluted Zhang Fan.

Zhang Fan waved his hand to make them put down.Wang Meng continued to speak: "My lord, this is Zhang Yong Baihu who is in charge of the Jinyiwei branch in Quanzhou."

"My lord." Zhang Yong quickly saluted Zhang Fan again.

"It doesn't have to be like this. I'm not a person who likes trouble. Today is the first time you and I meet. There's no need to be like this next time. You two sit down." Zhang Fan waited for the two to sit down.Said. "Zhang Yong heard that you and Wang Meng joined the army together. Not only did you take good care of him in the army, but you also saved his life on the battlefield."

"Exactly. My lord. I think it's been more than 20 years. This kid was born later than me. He is also very dull in the army. He is always bullied. The lowly position can't see the past and protects him like this." Zhang Yong spoke a little Carelessly.Not like a caring person. "Now this kid is one level older than me. I'll call you my lord when we meet." Finished speaking.Zhang Yong is not unhappy because of this matter.Instead, he laughed.

"I asked Wang Meng to be this Qianhu for no other reason. It's just because he behaves well." Zhang Fan also said with a smile.

Zhang Yong suddenly became serious after hearing this.He clasped his fists to Zhang Fan and said, "I have to thank my brother for my brother. He must not have said these words himself. Brother Wang Meng has always behaved well, no matter whether he was in the army before or in the guard now. And things are done quickly and well. But because of his unflattering temperament, he has only been promoted to a hundred households in almost 20 years. Now he can be recognized by adults. I really want to thank you." What Zhang Yong said was very pertinent.

Zhang Fan waited for him to watch for a while.Also nodded slightly.Gossip ends here.Now we're going to get down to business.

Zhang Fan didn't say anything more.He asked Zhang Yong directly: "I have already asked Mr. Wen and Mr. He about the specific matters. Tell me what you know again. Let's see if there is any difference."

So Zhang Yong briefly explained the matter.Zhang Fan frowned.What Zhang Yong said was almost exactly the same as what Wen Ruchun told him.

"My lord, that's how things went and the yamen's investigation," Zhang Yong said. "However, the brothers under Beizhi found something different."

"Oh. Tell me quickly." Zhang Fan heard Zhang Yong say this.Say it quickly.

Zhang Yong is also a vigorous and resolute person.Hearing Zhang Fan's words, he quickly spoke up.It turned out that Zhang Fan had just arrived in Jiangnan.All the officials in Fujian can guess some of Zhang Fan's purpose.But he didn't expect that he would come to check the switch tax.In addition, Fujian is too far away from Yangzhou, where Zhang Fan lives temporarily.Local officials paid little heed.But Zhang Fan made preparations early.Early on, spies were placed next to those related officials in the three provinces.Although it was not yet time for the sea ship to return.Moreover, the rumors in Nanzhili and Zhejiang provinces were relatively tight because of Zhang Fan's arrival.But the spies from Fujian found out a lot of news.

Fujian already has the largest port. .Quanzhou.Even before.The imperial sea ban has not been opened.Navigators or merchant ships from those European countries will also sail here.And there are also many people who secretly go to sea to do business.Naturally, the officials here will not miss this opportunity.It's just that it's getting worse now.Now the sea ban is open.But the court still has many restrictions.Like civilian merchant ships, let alone cannons.Even weapons for body protection are not allowed to be carried.If you don't give these officials benefits.They can easily frame you for violating the imperial order.Even get you a crime of deceiving the king or something.That's it.

So this is not like a place in the south of the Yangtze River.There is nothing to investigate until the sea-going ship returns in summer.Bribery and bribery here will not stop throughout the year.All that is left is the size of the scale at each time period.

The secret agents of the Jinyiwei found out.It was all small bribes back then.People are small fish and shrimp.It is of no value; and those high officials who are being stared at are not moving at all.If it weren't for the spies, they could have guessed a little bit what these people didn't want to do too frequently.Thought I was exposed.Until Zhao Xiande's fleet was received here.Knowing that the return voyage of the sea-going ship is about to begin.It was also reported that Zhang Fan wanted to investigate the tax switch here.The petty officials who had been taking small bribes also stopped.The sudden disappearance made these seasoned spies alert.While ensuring that it will not be discovered.The intensity of staring at these people has increased.finally.Someone showed his feet.

The matter was similar to the story Wen Ruchun told Zhang Fan.It was also a small official who offered silver to the officials.But when Zhang Fan heard the identity of this Shangguan.I was a little surprised.This person was none other than Zhou Quan, a doctor stationed in Fujian by the Imperial Household Department.As the doctor of a province appointed by the Ministry of household affairs.Not only to be responsible for the annual local taxation and reporting taxes to the court.It must also serve as a province's financial management.for the entire province.Definitely a fat spot.Check up all these people.All have some problem with withholding tax money.However, this situation has existed since the founding of the Ming Dynasty.The imperial court did not expressly stipulate how to convict.

But Zhang Yong's news ends here.Zhang Fan really didn't understand why Zhou Quan, a doctor in the household department, had contact with those petty officials with small official positions.

"After that. But what's going on?" Zhang Fan asked Zhang Yong.

Zhang Yong shook his head.Said: "After that, Zhou Quan and the group of petty officials also calmed down. Now that the sea boat is returning, there is no movement. The lowly position is helpless."

Zhang Fan frowned.There are so few clues.At first he thought that something like this happened here.Should be able to bring some things to the surface.But I didn't expect there to be so few clues.It's really these people who hide it too well.Or is it a bit late for this action.

"My lord. Why don't you bring this Zhou Quan here for questioning?" Wang Meng who was at the side suddenly said.

"Zhou Quan's official position is not small. However, the officials from the Jiangnan provinces and this Fujian official are now in collusion. His Zhou Quan may not be able to help us find out all of them." Zhang Fan said with some hesitation.

"But my lord." Wang Meng said. "Sitting like this is not the way to do it now. What's more, there are fewer and fewer seagoing ships returning now. If it continues to drag on, my lord will lose all previous efforts."

Wang Meng's words sound a little careless.But it suddenly reminded Zhang Fan.Zhang Fan realized.Because of my indecision.I almost missed the opportunity.think about it.Now he is also in charge of Jinyiwei, a secret service and violence agency.If this kind of character persists in the long run.Not to mention bad work.The management of Jinyiwei will also be a big trouble in the future.

Secretly made up his mind.Zhang Fan stood up in vain.Wang Meng and Zhang Yong saw Zhang Fan standing up.A determined expression on his face.We all know that Zhang Fan has made up his mind.The two couldn't help standing up.Waiting for Zhang Fan's order.It's just that this is the first time Zhang Yong sees Zhang Fan.I don't know his character; but Wang Meng also dislikes Zhang Fan's indecision.Seeing that Zhang Fan had changed his previous temper now.I have also done this kind of thing of questioning people without asking clearly.Wang Meng was also a little happy for Zhang Fan.

"The two of you go to do it together. Give me this whole week for questioning." Zhang Fan ordered. "But remember. Try to keep a low profile when doing this. Don't make a big fuss and make the city stormy. It's best to arrest Zhouquan for questioning and then put him back. Don't let others know about it."

After listening to Zhang Fan's words.Wang Meng and Zhang Yong looked at each other.They all looked weird.For factory guards.Let them shake the world when they take people, and women and children know that it is commonplace.They even enjoy it a little bit.Even Wang Meng was no exception.But Zhang Fan's request... It's not that they don't understand that Zhang Fan did this to deceive others.But the two really didn't know what to do.

"My lord. I have a humble job..." Zhang Yong was a little embarrassed.Although Wang Meng was on the sidelines, he didn't speak.But he also showed a look of bewilderment.

"What? Can't it be done?" Zhang Fan looked at the expressions of the two.asked.

"My lord. It's not that I can't do it in a lowly position." Zhang Yong said in embarrassment. "It's because the humble staff have never done things like this before. I really don't know how to start."

Zhang Fan laughed when he heard this.The two looked at him suspiciously.Zhang Fan said, "This matter is easy to handle. Just ask Wang Meng directly."

Zhang Yong was a little surprised and looked back and forth between Zhang Fan and Wang Meng.Wang Meng himself was a little puzzled.I don't know why Zhang Fan asked Zhang Yong to ask himself.He thought about it.I have never done such a thing myself.

"What? Wang Meng, you forgot so quickly." Zhang Fan asked jokingly looking at Wang Meng who was a little confused.

"My lord, please forgive me for being stupid. I really can't think of anything similar I have done recently." Wang Meng said.

"Let me remind you." Zhang Fan said with a smile. "We have been living in Suzhou before. Do you still remember before you came to Fujian. Where did you go when you left Suzhou for the last time?"

"It's going to Songjiang Mansion. Going to Ge's old house." Wang Meng remembered it clearly.He answered without thinking. "But my lord. What does that have to do with the present business?"

"Wang Meng, Wang Meng. You are good at everything. You just have a tendon in your head." Zhang Fan shook his head and said. "It's said that Ge is old. Can't you remember it?"

Now Wang Meng completely remembered.yes.Just a month ago.He just went to Songjiang to kidnap Xu Jie and his three sons.

"What does your lord mean..." Wang Meng asked excitedly.

Zhang Fan didn't speak.Just nodded.

"I understand. I will do it now." Wang Meng finished.Pulling the confused Zhang Yong away.

Zhang Fan waited for the two to leave.The joy on his face gradually faded.I don't know what is going on in his mind.His brows wrinkled.

Just at this time.An interesting thing happened near the Quanzhou Port Wharf.