The Reborn Duke of Ming Dynasty

"My lord is here for the matter of Mr. Xu Ge." Hai Rui looked at Zhang Fan with some doubts.asked in the mouth.

"Not bad." Zhang Fan didn't hide it.He directly stated his intentions.

"So..." Hai Rui thought for a while.asked. "Ge Lao was kidnapped a few days ago. It was also done by adults." When he said these words.Hai Rui kept staring at Zhang Fan.

Zhang Fan had no intention of denying it at all.He said bluntly: "It's what I did. It's just that I have no choice but to do this. The people sent by Mr. Hai are really difficult. I can stop it for a while, but I can't stop it forever. That's why I made this bad plan." Zhang Fan Dare to say that now.He also saw Hai Rui's personality.If you are really timid and not telling him the truth.There will be difficulties in the future.

"I heard that there is quite a gap between your lord and Elder Xu Ge. Why do you help each other?" Hai Rui didn't comment on Zhang Fan's words.Just ask.

"It's normal for the court to have different political opinions," Zhang Fan said. "Besides, at that time, the official had just entered the official career. It was just a dispute with Mr. Xu Ge. There was really no gap that could not be resolved. Besides, Mr. Ge was counted according to seniority. He was also the mentor of the official's mentor. His old man was the imperial court. I have worked hard all my life. Among them, I have eliminated Yan Song, a party and traitor. It can be regarded as a good deed for the country and the people. Now I can enjoy my old age when I return to my hometown. "

Hai Rui listened to Zhang Fan's words.Think about it.He opened his mouth and said: "I understand what your lord is thinking. It's just a government order from the imperial court. I should also handle it impartially. But there should be no surprises." After finishing speaking.Hai Rui thought again.

Zhang Fan didn't say anything to disturb him.Instead, wait for his reply.Drinking alone.Now that Hai Rui is willing to think about it, it means that there is still a turning point for this matter.If he really ignored Zhang Fan.He wouldn't pretend to be like that.But they didn't know that Hai Rui's reason for doing this was for the face of Zhang Fan, an imperial envoy.It's still because Xu Jie once tried to save him.

half an hour.Only then did Hai Rui raise his head again.Said: "Hai Rui is the governor of Yingtian. He should do his best to follow the orders of the court. But all of this is for the well-being of the people. Besides, the elders are involved in this matter. Hai Rui will be lenient this time."

"Great." Zhang Fan never thought that Hai Rui would agree to him so easily.said with a smile.

"However, my lord, don't be too happy." Hai Rui said. "Although Hai Rui can be lenient in this matter, the old man needs to cooperate."

"Master Futai, please speak directly," Zhang Fan said.

"It's easy to think about," Hai Rui said. "I will issue an official document now. I will postpone the matter of verifying the property under the name of Ge's hometown for a few days. However, please ask the elder to let Ge Lao distribute the land at his home to those farm laborers. In this way, this matter will be easier to handle."

"This..." Zhang Fan was a little embarrassed.Said. "Master Futai. It's not that Zhang Fan is hypocritical. This matter is really difficult. Zhang Fan also told Lord Futai before. It's not because Mr. Ge is unwilling. It's just that the farm laborers in his family are unwilling."

"Sigh. This officer is also concerned that Mr. Ge will waive the land rent for the farm laborers. That's why he agreed to make an exception." Hai Rui said. "It's just no matter what. There are still a few things in Ge's hometown. Those tyrants who own land wantonly oppressed farm laborers. Moreover, although the manpower sent by the official has not yet begun to check. From the words, it can be known that the number of fields owned by Ge's hometown is not small. Besides, the imperial court's decree to thoroughly investigate the land occupied by the tyrants must know what it is for."

Zhang Fan heard what he said.is not that right.This time, the turmoil in Jiangnan's thorough investigation of the powerful land occupation was caused by Gao Gong.And Gao Gong is mainly to deal with Xu Jie.If Hai Rui just let the Xu family go this time.It is a small matter that he himself was held accountable by Gao Gong.And the concerns of those tyrants who have been deprived of their fields in Beijing will definitely become aroused.At that time, the unlucky people will be the common people.

"This... I'll talk to Elder Ge when I go back," Zhang Fan said.

"My lord, please remember. I won't be able to hold this matter for a long time." Hai Rui said. "If it takes a long time, it will definitely arouse Gao Gong's suspicion. A few days ago, the imperial court's decree urging me to handle this case has failed again. I will give you five more days at most."

"That's the case. Zhang Fan is here to thank Mr. Futai." Zhang Fan stood up.He saluted Hai Rui very respectfully.

"Your Majesty has a high position and authority. How can you give such a big gift to the lower officials." Hai Rui hurriedly helped him up.

Zhang Fan sat down again.Said: "Your Excellency has been an official all his life. It is for the benefit of the people. It is really admirable."

"We are officials. The purpose of the imperial court's raising us is to make us be the masters of the people." Hai Rui said naturally. "If it can't benefit the people of one side, what face is there to wear the official uniform and black gauze?"

"Master Futai said yes." Zhang Fan said. "But have you ever thought about it, Master Hai has been an official for dozens of years. The people in every place have benefited from you. But how many people have you benefited over the years? One thousand, ten thousand, or one hundred thousand. And The people of my Ming Dynasty are more than tens of millions."

"It's not that I don't understand what your lord means." Hai Rui sighed.Said. "Think about Taizu and Chengzu's years. The world was stable and the people's life was extremely easy. But look at the present. Hai Rui is afraid that once he is in a high position, not only did he not make the world better, but he made himself degenerate. .”

"Master Futai's words are wrong." Zhang Fan said. "There are more good people than bad people in this world. It's the same in the officialdom. My lord must have seen the "reciprocity" between officials. But there is so much helplessness and bitterness in it."

"I understand all these officials," Hai Rui said. "But I just can't understand these things."

"Right now, my mentor is preparing for the reform. If it comes to fruition, it will be a great blessing to the world," Zhang Fan said. "Master Hai, why don't you help me out?"

"Master Cifu is planning to change the law, but it won't happen." Hai Rui asked in surprise.After all, people who have always carried out reforms have never had a good end.So is Shang Yang, so is Wang Anshi.

"It's an exaggeration to talk about the reform," Zhang Fan said. "The mentor does not want to challenge the ancestral system. It just wants to make the world better."

"Senior Assistant, Hai Rui admires the heart of benefiting the country." Hai Rui said very sincerely. "But Hai Rui has been an official for decades. I'm afraid it's not suitable for those things. I'm not young now. Although my body is still very strong, I don't have that grand wish. Mr. Cifu Hai Rui agrees with the idea very much. But Hai Rui can't do anything about it. Today's Hai Rui only wants to do some practical things for the common people. These are enough."

Zhang Fan saw that he had made up his mind.Also no longer speak.After eating this rather heavy meal.Hai Rui sent Zhang Fan out of the door.He also repeatedly reminded him that Xu Jie's matter was only five days away.

Zhang Fan felt that five days was enough.I planned to meet Yangzhou again tomorrow.Who knows that something will happen suddenly.He had to rush back to Yangzhou overnight.

dawn.Zhang Fan's carriage entered Yangzhou City.Drive directly to the gate of Zhang Mansion.Zhang Fan hurriedly jumped out of the car and walked in.

in the lobby.Xu Jie was sitting there drinking tea.It's just that there seems to be quite uneasy between the expressions.I don't know if it was because I didn't sleep all night or because I was upset.The whole person looked a little old.

"Ge Lao, what happened?" Zhang Fan asked.He really didn't know what happened to make Xu Jie, a mature and prudent person, look like this.He had just returned to Ying Tian's hotel last night when he received the news.Said that Xu Jie asked his uncle to send someone to tell him that there was something wrong in Songjiang Mansion.Let him go back quickly.

"You are back." Xu Jie saw Zhang Fan.The rather flustered expression before has improved.But still with a little flustered. "Yesterday at noon. Your factory guards told me that my house was attacked by a group of people. Although no one was injured. But my daughter-in-law and grandchildren were all frightened. Especially my grandson is only a few months old. Listen Said he was even more frightened. He howled all night."

"Master Ge, don't panic." Zhang Fan hurriedly comforted him for a while.Then he called Wang Meng over.Asked the whole story.

It turned out the night before yesterday.More than ten men in black broke into Xu's house.The brocade spies who guarded there saw that they were numerous.But he didn't show up.Although that group of people don't know who they are.But it was also directed at Xu Jie.It's just that it's not a secret that Xu Jie was kidnapped by Zhang Fan.It was not made public either.The group couldn't find Xu Jie himself anywhere.Even the Xu family couldn't find a man who could call the shots.While being sullen, he couldn't help but make a big move.It was like smashing and smashing like a rascal.Although no one was hurt.But it frightened the women and children of the Xu family.

"Did you send someone there?" Zhang Fan asked.

"As soon as Beizhi learned about this, he sent people to protect the elder Ge's family. He also informed the Xu family of the whereabouts of elder Ge and his son. They are all fine now." Wang Meng said.

"That's good." Zhang Fan sighed.Then he asked again: "Do you know who did this?"

"According to the report of Beizhi's subordinates, that group of people did not behave like thieves who robbed houses. Moreover, they entered Xu's house and started looking for Mr. Ge. Obviously there is a purpose." Wang Meng said. "What's more, their words and deeds are quite unscrupulous. Their skills are not good, but they are not bad. They don't look like people in the world. This kind of person is not a retired soldier, but a nursing home raised by a big family."

"Could it be that there are still people who can't succeed against the old man." Zhang Fan muttered to himself.

"My lord. No matter who sent these people, they must have something to do with Mr. Ge. It seems that they also have a deep hatred with Mr. Ge." Wang Meng said. "It's not out of good intentions that they didn't hurt Ge's family this time. It's because they can't take revenge on Ge's family if they hurt Ge's family."

Back in the living room, Zhang Fan was still thinking about it.It was interrupted by Xu Jie.

"What's going on?" Xu Jie asked with some concern.

"Mr. Ge, have you offended anyone else?" Zhang Fan asked.

"How do you say that?" Xu Jie was a little at a loss.I don't know what Zhang Fan's words mean.

Zhang Fan then relayed Wang Meng's words.Xu Jie listened.He also frowned.

"This..." Xu Jie was a little uncertain. "This old man has been an official for dozens of years. He must have offended many people. But there is no one who would kill this old man cleanly. Yan Song's party has long since disappeared. There is no threat anymore. If there is any..."

"Gao..." Zhang Fan also thought of this.

"Could it be that he doesn't just want to hit the old man in the open. Even the old man's family members will not let him go." Xu Jie said tremblingly.I don't know whether to be angry or scared.

"If that person really did it, I'm afraid this matter will be troublesome." Zhang Fan said with a frown.