Daming: Mixed in Dangzhi County, Beiping

In the courtyard of a group of northern gentry on Sanshan Street.

Wang Zhongkuan, Cui Wei, Wen En and others got up early in the morning.

Several people gathered in Wang Zhongkuan's courtyard and began to wait anxiously.

Seeing that it was almost noon, there was still no movement, and the faces of several people were already full of panic.

Winn immediately stood up and walked around in the main hall. From time to time, he would go out and lie down at the door, looking around.

He didn't see anyone coming, and his face was even more anxious.

"Everyone, we are here, but no one from the Prince of Shunde County has come, and His Majesty has not sent anyone to come. But that is because His Majesty is not ready to accept our surrender and plead guilty, or perhaps the Prince of Shunde County has not yet Enter the palace!"

On the chair, Wang Zhongkuan smiled bitterly, feeling helpless.

"Brother Wen, please stop wandering around. I'll be dizzy if you wander around.

It involves so many gentry families in the north, and even tens of thousands of scholars and officials in the Ming Dynasty. Even if it is placed in the court, it is a big deal!
Your Majesty must consider it carefully... In addition, you should also have heard that the Shunde County Prince always gets up very late! "

"Oh, this matter concerns the lives and fortunes of thousands of members of my family. How can I not be anxious!"

Winn sighed heavily, but still sat down as he was told.

"The matter has come to this, there's no point in waiting for me to rush!"

As he spoke, Wang Zhongkuan smiled confidently.

"Everyone, you don't need to worry too much. No matter what, the entire Ming Dynasty still needs the help of us gentry families to help manage it.

Moreover, among these families, have any of us committed any heinous crime that would require confiscating the family and exterminating the entire family, implicating the entire family? "

"That's not true!"

Cui Wei and Wen En slowly shook their heads.

"That's it!"

Wang Zhongkuan smiled faintly, "In this case, if we report and confess some corrupt officials at most, and then donate our family property, our families will still be intact.

As for the scum in the family, they don't enjoy the life of a playboy, nor do they study hard, they only focus on harming the people and ruining the reputation of each family!

Taking this opportunity to eliminate these worms from the family is also a good thing! "

Cui Wei, Wen En and others' eyes suddenly lit up.

"What Brother Wang said is true!"

“As for those who report and confess those corrupt officials, the entire Ming Dynasty’s scholars have lost their credibility.

Even if we don't report and confess, someone else will report and confess..."

In the main hall, everyone was talking excitedly.

Suddenly, the manager of the Wang Family Courtyard ran in from outside with a panic expression on his face.

"Third Master, something serious has happened!"

"What's the matter?"

"...Third Master, a team of royal guards came outside and surrounded our house!"

Hearing this, Wang Zhongkuan, Cui Wei and others suddenly looked overjoyed.

"finally come!"

Seeing this, the steward was stunned and confused.

The entire Ming Dynasty regarded these royal guards as gods of plague and avoided them. Why did my master and these masters seem to be welcoming distinguished guests?
"Why are you still standing there? Why don't you quickly open the courtyard door and welcome those royal guards in?"

"Yes, these royal guards are our saviors!"

Hearing this, the steward was a little startled. He heard it right, and his master was not mad. They really wanted to welcome these Jin Yiwei.

"Yes, Third Master!"

After responding, the steward prepared to leave.

However, at this moment, Wang Zhongkuan, Cui Wei, Wen En and other gentry who had been waiting all morning could not wait for the slow pace of taking care of things.

thus.

Under the glare of the steward, several people took long strides and hurried out.

"This...Third Master..."

After standing there in shock for a while, the steward hurriedly chased after him.

And this will.

The gate to the Wang Family Courtyard has long been opened.

A group of people wearing flying fish uniforms and embroidered spring knives on their waists were already surrounded by a general who was also wearing flying fish uniforms and walked in.

See this.

A trace of disappointment flashed in the eyes of Wang Zhongkuan, Cui Wei, Wen En and others. It was just a Jinyiwei official who came with some Jinyiwei. It seemed that His Majesty did not pay much attention to them!
However, despite thinking this in their hearts, they still walked a few steps quickly with smiles on their faces.

"The villain Wang Zhongkuan has seen this general!"

"The villain Cui Wei..."

"Little man Winn..."

Everyone kept their posture very low.

This made the leader Wang Zhen stunned, and then he felt even more satisfied.

These gentry in the north are just smart and not as stupid and arrogant as those in the south.

After some greetings and self-introductions, Wang Zhongkuan said again.

"General, please come in. I'll serve hot tea to the general and all the generals right away!"

"Can!"

Wang Zhen nodded slightly and walked in first with a friendly face.

When the hot tea was served, Wang Zhen asked quietly: "I heard that you gentry from Shanxi, Shandong, and Henan want to surrender to His Majesty and then use your family property and accusations to confess to others to atone for your sins?"

"Exactly!"

Wang Zhongkuan responded quickly.

"There are many people in our family, and although we have tried our best to discipline them, there are still some spoiled and naughty people who do not concentrate on enjoying the life of a playboy, nor do they study seriously and strive for academic success.

Instead, he acted sensually, oppressed and exploited others, ruined the reputation of our family, and committed major crimes! "

"Ok!"

Wang Zhen continued to nod, a little distracted, and let these gentry compile it.

Once their story is finished, he can start asking formally!

"General, everything we say is true!"

However, Wang Zhongkuan seemed to see what Wang Zhen meant and quickly explained.

"Is it all true?"

Wang Zhen smiled coldly and said quietly: "I, along with the royal guards, have investigated and dealt with so many corrupt officials and evil gentry last year!
Which one's rhetoric is not like yours? "

"..."

Wang Zhongkuan, Cui Wei and others' expressions froze.

However, Wen En on the side heard something different.

He cupped his hands towards Wang Zhen and asked with some surprise: "I wonder which of the Jinyi Guards this general is?"

Wang Zhen said: "I, the commander of the Imperial Guard, know Wang Zhen!"

"It turned out to be Wang Tongzhi who came to visit in person!"

"We were so blind that we didn't recognize Wang Tongzhi!"

"Wang Tongzhi..."

Wen En, Wang Zhongkuan and others were all shocked, and then their faces were filled with surprise.

It seems that His Majesty still attaches great importance to them.

"Shut up, everyone!"

Wang Zhen looked solemn and said coldly: "You all know the purpose of your Majesty sending me here.

I will quickly sketch out your crimes, and then write down the crimes of everyone in your family.

Finally, give us all your family property... report and confess the corrupt officials and evil gentry that you know. You can also report and confess some other merchants who have committed serious crimes! "

"What kind of results you can expect this time, and what kind of preferential treatment your family can get, depends on how great your contribution is!
Afterwards, I will send my brothers to personally investigate one by one!

If there is anything wrong, don't blame me for being cruel..."

"Yes, yes, please rest assured Wang Tongzhi, we will tell you honestly and we will not miss any crimes!"

Wang Zhongkuan said quickly.

"Ok!"

Wang Zhen nodded slightly and didn't say anything more.

What he should explain has been clearly explained. As for copying one more company or one less company, the impact on him will not be too great.

Wang Zhongkuan ordered the steward: "Quickly go and get a pen, ink, paper and inkstone for each of us, and then bring each of us a table and chairs!"

"Yes, Third Master!"

At this moment, the steward was already full of panic and a little at a loss, so he walked out in a daze.

His third master actually wanted to plead guilty together with the masters from other families, hand over all the family's money, and report the corrupt officials who confessed!
This... the sky is falling!
And now, the entire courtyard is guarded by guards in brocade uniforms!

"Chen San, Wang Qiliu, you guys, hurry up and prepare seven sets of pens, ink, paper and inkstones, as well as seven tables and chairs!" "Yes, steward!"

"Yes……"

On the other side.

Guo An also left the palace and returned to Guo Mansion.

After finishing the meal and lying down for a while, Guo An became upset.

"Come here, let Xu Yong prepare the car!"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Outside the house, a servant hurriedly responded and walked down quickly.

soon.

Xu Yong walked in.

"Your Highness, the car is ready. Where are we going?"

"Jiangjun Mountain!"

Guo An got up and walked out.

"Jiangjun Mountain?"

Xu Yong was slightly startled.

"Ok!"

Guo An said as he walked: "I want to go to Jiangjun Mountain to see it!"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Xu Yong didn't ask any more questions.

Guo An got on the carriage, and dozens of guards gathered around the carriage, heading all the way to Jiangjun Mountain.

At this time, as the weather warms up.

The roadside is also starting to turn green.

There were gradually more and more pedestrians on the road outside the city.

On the acres of land in Jiangjun Mountain, there were scattered groups of people, hard at work plowing the fields or planting rice seedlings.

"The world is peaceful, the people are diligent, and the Ming Dynasty is healthy. This is the beauty of the world..."

Looking at the scene outside, Guo An felt that his mood gradually became more comfortable.

But Xu Yong, who had been following Guo An closely, had a strange look on his face.

Why does he feel that His Highness is a little lonely!
"parking!"

Guo An suddenly shouted.

"Yes, Your Highness!"

The carriage then stopped.

Guo An jumped off the carriage and walked forward along the road.

Walking and watching.

Behind him, Xu Yong and other guards hurriedly followed.

Walking, walking, Guo An came to the experimental field.

"See His Highness the County King!"

Outside the village, two teams of guards were still stationed.

"Ok!"

Guo An nodded slightly and walked in.

The guards opened their mouths, but still allowed Guo An to go in without trying to stop him.

"Your Highness?"

"See Your Highness!"

"I have met His Highness!"

Everyone in the village was filled with surprise after seeing Guo An.

Immediately, everyone hurriedly paid tribute.

Guo An also nodded in response.

In less than a moment, Guo Bingyong, Guo Zhi, Guo Changchen, Guo Shanyuan, and Bao Zhao also hurried over.

"See His Highness the County King!"

"See His Highness the County King!"

"..."

"Brothers, please don't show off like this!... Are you still used to the tyrant being here?"

"Get used to it, get used to it!"

Bao Zhao chuckled. His whole body was a lot darker and his skin was a lot rougher. He looked exactly like an old man from a village!

However, the whole person is very energetic!
With the successful cultivation of corn and sweet potatoes, Bao Zhao's attitude towards Guo An has completely changed.

Guo Bingyong asked with some confusion: "Why did His Highness come here suddenly?"

Bao Zhao, Guo Zhi and others also looked at Guo An with curiosity.

Guo An said: "I'm very agitated at home. Come out to the fields and have a look!"

"Staying at home all the time makes me feel bad!"

Guo Bingyong nodded in agreement.

On the side, Guo Zhi, Guo Changchen and Guo Shanyuan also spoke up.

"Your Highness, watching the vegetables and grains on these acres in the experimental field grow up little by little and lead to a bumper harvest, it really makes people feel fulfilled and happy!"

"If your Highness has nothing to do in the future, please come to the experimental field more often!"

"Exactly!"

"If the prince has completed his studies, you can also let the prince come to the experimental field more often!"

"If the prince has any doubts about his studies, Lord Bao is still in the experimental field, and the prince can ask Lord Bao for advice!"

"..."

Hearing this, Guo An couldn't help but be startled, and subconsciously looked at Bao Zhao aside, "Bao Gong?"

Bao Zhao was also startled.

Immediately, he subconsciously remembered the rumors about the bookworm in the prince's palace in Shunde County.

"Although I am no longer an official in the court, I think I have read classics and history all my life, and I still have some understanding of classics and history!"

"Thank you, Mr. Bao!"

Guo An was immediately overjoyed.

Who is Bao Zhao?

The chief secretary of Peiping participated in politics, the censor of Zuodu of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, the minister of the Ministry of Punishment, and the minister of the Ministry of Personnel!
A great scholar of the generation, coupled with the experience and wisdom honed over the years in the officialdom, if that boy Guo Shen could become a disciple of this old man Bao Zhao, he would be really lucky!

Coupled with the connections left by old man Baozhao...

The more he thought about it, the more excited Guo An became.

No wonder, the more he slept at home today, the more irritable he became!
It turns out that the nerdy guy in his family is lucky!

It's a pity that this kid was not taken out of the study and brought to the experimental field!
Guo An asked Guo Bingyong on the side: "Fourth brother, I wonder how the sweet potatoes and corns in the experimental field are going?"

Guo Bingyong said: "Back to Your Highness, the corn has not sprouted after so many days.

As for the sweet potato seedlings, they have just sprouted!
It will take another month to transplant! "

"If that's the case, then I don't need to stay any longer!"

Guo An nodded slightly, "I'll go back right away and prepare a bundle for the boys at home!"

"Shuxiu?"

Guo Bingyong and others couldn't help but be startled.

But Guo An had already turned around and left, walking quickly.

half an hour.

Guo Bingyong and Guo Zhi suddenly reacted and looked directly at Bao Zhao on the side.

Bao Zhao: "..."

"Could the Prince of Shunde want the prince to worship me as his disciple?"

"Congratulations to Mr. Bao on your new disciple!"

"Congratulations to Mr. Bao..."

Guo Bingyong and Guo Zhi said directly with congratulations on their faces.

Bao Zhao opened his mouth with a strange look on his face, he hadn't confiscated his disciple yet.

Moreover, he didn't seem to have said just now that he would accept the Prince of Shunde County as his disciple?
How come now, everyone seems to be sure that the prince has become his disciple?

...(End of chapter)