Ming Dynasty: Every day, Zhu Yuanzhang is in trouble

"How can it be?

This bastard has made me his mortal enemy by doing such a thing!
How could I let him go?

We must fight to the death!
I thought that the sweet potato was a good thing that made that bastard lucky, so I wanted to do something to this bastard and get rid of it.

I don’t know yet how much time it will take.

How many years of forbearance are needed?

But who could have imagined that this bastard really didn't know how to live or die!

Having just offended me so much, he now starts to offend the emperor.

What a brainless and stupid thing to do!

Tell me, can I let him go?"

Yongjia Marquis Zhu Liangzu said this with a grim smile on his face.

His expression seemed particularly cold and full of murderous intent.

After hearing what his father said, Zhu Xian thought this was normal.

But he felt a little strange in his heart: "Since you are going to deal with this bastard Mei Yin, why did you do that when Mei Yi was here just now?

And you have been denying it?
Say you will never do such a thing and disagree with his proposal?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Liangzu glanced at his son.

I feel that compared to myself, my son is still somewhat stupid and cannot compare to me as a father.

"I'll teach you a lesson.

There is a saying that goes "It is better to let others know than to let others see it."

There are some things that you must never admit, even if many people can guess that it was you who did it.

Also, you must never tell anyone.

Just like what happened this time.

Although Mei Yin is a damn bastard.

Moreover, it has completely offended His Majesty.

But no matter what, this bastard's identity is still somewhat sensitive.

He was the Earl of Shuangshui and the emperor's son-in-law.

And this time, the prince and many others pleaded for him.

This bastard is still not favored by the emperor.

But it does have some weight.

In this situation, we need to be careful.

Even if you have a good relationship with Mei Yi.

Even in this matter, Mei Yi came to tell us very enthusiastically.

He looks like he's with us.

But, I can't tell him about this either!

The matter is too serious!

Even if something happens in the future, he will know it was us who did it.

I will never admit this!

Don’t give people a chance to talk about it!”

Zhu Liangzu teaches his son here.

After listening to what his father said, Zhu Xian suddenly understood a lot of things.

I couldn't help but nod vigorously to show that I had learned my lesson.

I can only say that age is always more valuable, and my father always considers the long term!
When Zhu Liangzu saw his son's reaction, a look of pride appeared on his face.

He reached out and patted his son on the shoulder and said, "Study hard.

Your father is a man who fought his way out of those chaotic times!

I have come this far without some skills.

Many people alive today, except those who are younger.

Which of the remaining ones has not experienced the turbulent times?

So many people have experienced the turbulent times, but how many of them have become marquises?

To have achieved such success now?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Xian agreed even more with what his subordinates said.

But then, he couldn't help but said with some worry: "It's just... Dad, is this easy to do?"

Upon hearing this, Marquis Yongjia showed a sinister smile on his face.

“What’s wrong with doing this?
If he hasn't done anything wrong outside, I really can't do anything to him for the time being.

But he committed such a serious crime and he will be put in jail next.

Whether he lives or dies is not up to him!

There was someone in that prison whose life I saved in the past, and he was my die-hard fan.

Just one sentence and Mei Yin will be dead!"

When he said this, Zhu Liangzu's eyes were full of confidence.

Everything is under control!
Hearing his father say this, all the worries in Zhu Xian's heart disappeared.

Now, he was just waiting to see how his father would kill that bastard Mei Yin!
This kind of hatred is irreconcilable, Mei Yin must die!
After Yongjia Hou Zhu Liangzu said this to his son, his mood became particularly good.

He picked up another half pot of wine and drank it all.

His face was full of a cold smile.

Why do you have to provoke me when there are so many people to provoke?
Do you really think that the prince and others can protect you?

After he finished speaking, he did not rest but made secret arrangements overnight.

From this, it can be seen that he really doesn't want Mei Yin to live for a moment!

……

In Shuangshui Village, the sky is getting brighter.

All the harvested sweet potatoes were placed in Mei Yin's yard, filling up.

The courtyard was guarded by the prince's personal soldiers wearing armor and holding swords.

Further away, there were people arranged by Mei Yinzhuangzi, patrolling in shifts.

Sweet potatoes are regarded as so precious.

Mei Yin got up, fed the pigs and had breakfast.

He began to arrange the people who had gathered together to load the sweet potatoes that were placed in his yard yesterday into the car in batches, in baskets and bags?
Then he pulled it to the sweet potato cellar that had been dug.

Nowadays, the weather is getting colder.

The newly dug sweet potatoes need to be put into the sweet potato cellar as soon as possible.

So as not to get frozen.

After transporting the sweet potatoes here, he led four people along the ladder and entered a sweet potato cellar one after another.

Have the people above use ropes and hooks to hook the sweet potatoes in the basket and hang it down from above.

Take the basket down and place the sweet potatoes inside here one by one.

He demonstrated to these people how to store the sweet potatoes in the cellar and how to arrange them.

These sweet potatoes were picked yesterday.

All the sweet potatoes that were broken or had scars on the skin had been picked out.

But when filling the cellar at this time, Mei Yin still had someone conduct a careful inspection again.

Anything that is broken or has wounds should also be picked out.

Can't be stored in a cellar.

Otherwise it will go bad, and if it goes bad, other sweet potatoes will also go bad.

Although we picked the potatoes yesterday, we transported them today. It is inevitable that some of the potatoes will be damaged during this process...

“Okay, that’s how it happens.

Don't panic when filling the cellar. It's better to go slowly and get the job done.

It’s okay to go a little slower, but I really don’t want to mess things up.”

After Mei Yin demonstrated to these people how to store the sweet potatoes in the cellar, he gave them some instructions.

In later generations, people did not store sweet potatoes in cellars as carefully as Mei Yin did.

The most important reason why Mei Yin did this is that there are too few sweet potatoes now.

This matter concerns the national economy and people's livelihood.

He can't help but treat it with respect.

In the future, after cultivation and promotion, the sweet potato planting area will expand.

When facing sweet potatoes, he would definitely not be as cautious as he is now...

Climb out of the sweet potato cellar along the ladder.

I just feel the wind outside is a bit cold.

Relatively speaking, it is warmer at Sweet Potato's house.

There were four people who followed Mei Yin into the first sweet potato cellar.

Two people followed Mei Yin out, and the other two were inside the sweet potato cellar, and began to load the sweet potatoes according to the method taught by Mei Yin.

The two people who followed Mei Yin out entered the second sweet potato cellar and started working.

Mei Yinze selected four more people and went to the third sweet potato cellar, where he demonstrated to them how to store the sweet potatoes...

Only after teaching more than a dozen people did Mei Yin stop teaching.

He would go into the sweet potato cellar from time to time to check.

I'm afraid these people aren't careful enough...

……

"Second uncle, don't work so fast.

Just a few of us can slowly install it."

After working hard for half a day, thanks to everyone's efforts, half of the sweet potatoes had been loaded into the sweet potato cellar.

Li Jinglong couldn't help but walk over, looked at Mei Yin and spoke in a low voice.

Mei Yin was slightly stunned when he heard this.

Obviously, he did not expect that Li Jinglong would say such words to him at this time.

Li Jinglong lowered his voice even more.

"My uncle said that after the sweet potatoes are loaded into the cellar, my second aunt and her daughter will be beaten with a stick and thrown into jail.

Doesn’t this also mean that as long as the sweet potatoes are not stored in the cellar, you, my second uncle, will not have to serve your sentence.

So, uncle, take your time and don't be in a hurry."

Mei Yin nodded. Li Jinglong, his nephew, was planning to take advantage of Zhu Yuanzhang's weakness.

However, he did not agree with Li Jinglong's approach.

"Jinglong, you're going to get beaten up sooner or later, and there's no point in dragging things out.

Solve it as soon as possible.

Moreover, the sweet potato issue cannot be delayed either.

The weather is getting colder and colder now. If we don’t fill the cellars quickly.

If the weather suddenly turns cold next, the sweet potatoes will definitely be frostbitten.

Once it is frozen, it will go bad even if it is stored in a cellar.

Compared to my upcoming torture, the sweet potato is the most important thing.”

Hearing Mei Yin say this, Li Jinglong felt mixed emotions for a moment.

Speechless

I feel that the figure of my second uncle is becoming more and more prominent in my mind.

My second uncle is really not an ordinary person.

Just like a saint!
Everything we do is for the Ming Dynasty!

In order to make the Ming Dynasty a better place, we can even risk our lives without caring about our own safety!

Such a person is truly great!
The characters that I could only see in books in the past now appear vividly in front of me.

And he has such a close relationship with me, he is my uncle.

This feeling couldn't be better!

"Jinglong, I appreciate your kindness, thank you for this matter.

When I go to serve my sentence, I will leave the many things in this manor to you to take care of.

I need you to help me watch it."

Hearing Mei Yin say this, Li Jinglong couldn't help but feel tears in his eyes.

I just feel that my second uncle is really great.

I feel so sorry and unfair!
Why should someone like my second uncle be punished?
Although some of the things he did before were indeed not quite right.

But the contributions he made are indeed great.

The heart is really good

He nodded vigorously and said, "What are you thanking me for, Second Uncle?

Our relationship is so distant that it's hard to thank you.

From now on, just leave everything in Zhuangzi to me.

I will definitely handle it properly and there won’t be any trouble!”

After that, he added: "I will write to my grandfather and my father.

Let them all go and see the Queen.

Let the Queen try to persuade His Majesty.

Try to get you, second uncle, back as soon as possible.

I can't live without you here.

There are still many things that need you to do, uncle-in-law!"

By the evening of that day, all the sweet potatoes were stored in the cellar.

After the installation was completed, Mei Yin had someone put a lock on the entrance of the sweet potato cellar.

Cover the cellar opening with oilcloth.

Seal the edges with mud.

Straw and other things are added on top to keep it warm.

A small barracks had already been built near the sweet potato cellar.

A row of walls were built to surround the sweet potato cellars.

From now on, there will be ten of the prince’s personal guards, standing guard here day and night to watch over the sweet potatoes!

This is not what Mei Yin instructed.

It was the Crown Prince Zhu Biao who gave the order.

Zhu Biao met with these people in person yesterday and gave them a lecture.

They said that even if they lost their lives, they must guard these sweet potatoes.

There must not be any mistakes! If you protect it well, it will be a great achievement in the future.

Failed to hold on, something went wrong.

Although Zhu Biao did not say what kind of punishment it would be.

But these prince's personal soldiers are not fools.

Just look at sweet potatoes and see how high their yield is, and then look at the attitude of the emperor, the crown prince and others towards them.

I knew that if anything went wrong, I would be in big trouble!
It's not something people like them can bear.

So after the sweet potatoes were loaded into the cellars, the first ten people on duty here, each wearing armor, with a sword on their waist and holding a weapon, stared at the sealed sweet potato cellars with their eyes as big as copper bells.

But if a mouse passes by, it will be hacked to death by them!
Or the kind that is split vertically.

Not to mention other people!

As soon as Mei Yin saw this situation, he knew that these sweet potatoes were particularly safe.

You don’t have to worry about it at all.

After finishing his work, Mei Yin returned home.

In Shuangshui Village, the person who was left behind by Zhu Yuanzhang to be executed did not leave.

Just wait here.

This was in accordance with the emperor's order, to arrest Mei Yin as soon as he finished his work.

Take him to Yingtian Prefecture for punishment!

However, these people did not really attack Mei Yin and take him away at this time.

But still waiting here.

The reason for this is that after the emperor rode away in anger, the Crown Prince, who was left behind, gave them special instructions.

After Mei Yin has done something, don't rush to arrest him. Report the news to him first and let him handle the matter.

If it were in any other dynasty, the emperor would have issued such an order and been so angry.

Even if the prince gave some specific instructions, it would be of no use.

These people will only listen to the emperor, not the prince.

But in the Ming Dynasty, there was an exception.

Those who are close to the emperor have already figured out the corresponding way of survival.

That is, when the emperor, the empress, and the crown prince have different opinions, whoever makes the final decision will be the one who makes the final decision when it comes to executing the order.

In this way, even if what was done was contrary to the emperor's instructions.

Since there is the crown prince or the queen in front, His Majesty will not really punish them.

But what if they really ignored the orders of the Queen or the Prince and only faithfully carried out the orders issued by His Majesty before?

Even if they are loyal, they will not be praised by the emperor, but will be blamed by him instead.

If you don't do it right, you'll be dead...

……

"Husband, I...I can't bear to leave you."

Princess Ning Guo looked at Mei Yin and said.

Mei Yin reached out his hand and gently touched Princess Ningguo's hair and said, "It's okay, don't worry, it's nothing more than going over there and staying for a while, don't be afraid."

Princess Ningguo said worriedly, "But...but father said that he would...would lock you up until you die."

Mei Yin smiled and said, “Don’t listen to your father.

My father has a sharp tongue but a soft heart.

He said so, but he certainly wouldn't actually do it.

It won't be long before I'm released.

You just need to rest assured..."

“How about…how about I accompany my husband and you go to the prison together.

Wherever my husband goes, I will go."

Princess Ningguo made her decision and seemed very determined.

Mei Yin knew at a glance that she was definitely not joking, but was really prepared to do so.

He hurriedly shook his head and said, "No, how can I let you accompany me?

We still have this little family here that needs your concern.

Without us here, this place wouldn’t feel like home.”

Princess Ningguo's eyes turned red when she heard this, and she said with a nasal tone: "No, these are all external possessions.

Home is only with the husband.

Wherever my husband is, there is my home.

Without my husband around, this is just a place to stay, not a home.

Hearing his young wife's emotional words, Mei Yin's eyes became moist for a moment.

I just felt like countless things were stuffed into my chest.

He hugged his young wife tighter.

"Don't worry, Yourong, I promise you that within two months, my father will release me from prison.

You just need to live here with peace of mind.

If you don't feel comfortable living here, you can go back to your parents' home.

It just so happens that after you got married, you rarely go back to your parents' home.

Now I can take this opportunity to spend some time with my mother and the others."

After hearing Mei Yin's words, Princess Ning Guo thought about it and no longer insisted on living in prison with Mei Yin.

It’s not that he doesn’t want to, but he feels that prison is not a place to live in for a long time.

It would be more cost-effective for her to stay in jail with her husband than for me to stay outside and work hard to rescue her husband...

……

"Damn it, how come this bastard finished packing the sweet potatoes so quickly?"

In the Wuying Hall, Zhu Yuanzhang received information from Shuangshui Village.

After opening it and watching it, I couldn’t help but want to curse again.

In his imagination, knowing that he would be punished after installing the sweet potatoes, the bastard Mei Yin would definitely do it slowly.

Dilly dawdling.

But the result surprised him greatly and was beyond his expectations.

This bastard didn't even hesitate for a moment.

Just do what you have to do, and it all gets done in just one day.

After cursing, I saw what Mei Yin said again.

He sat there in silence.

After a moment, he snorted and said, "Damn it! Punish him however he deserves!

You've made me so angry, don't think that you can let me go easily just by saying these things!"

……

After the prince received news from Shuangshui Village.

Originally, he had the same idea.

I feel that my second brother-in-law will have to be busy for at least a few more days before he can finish the sweet potato business.

Who would have thought that it would be completed in just one day.

I really don’t know what to say about this second brother-in-law.

He seems to be a very smart person on weekdays.

Why don’t I know what to do about this matter?

After receiving the news, Zhu Biao immediately put aside all the government affairs at hand.

He led the team personally and went to Shuangshui Village.

He made the matter so grand as not to disappoint his second brother-in-law.

Although my brother-in-law has to be punished, it is really hard to bear the punishment given the achievements he has made.

In this case, as the elder brother-in-law and the crown prince, he must sort out the corresponding matters.

There are some things that are difficult for my father to do, but easy for me, the crown prince, to do.

Before noon, Zhu Biao arrived at Shuangshui Village.

Mei Yin and Princess Ningguo welcomed him.

After some pleasantries and some conversation, we ate some food.

Mei Yin stretched out his hands and put them together and said, "Brother, let's go, it's time."

Seeing Mei Yin's actions, Zhu Biao asked, "What are you doing?
Do you really want me to put shackles on you?"

Mei Yin said: "This... isn't it a bit bad not to put on the shackles?
After all, he is a sinner.”

Zhu Biao shook his head: "What's good or bad about it? Many people know your merits and demerits very well.

Not only do I know this, but my father also knows this in his heart."

Mei Yin insisted, "Since this is the case, we must not make things difficult for you two, my elder brother and father.

How many eyes are watching.

It will come as it should. "

In the end, at Mei Yin's insistence, the shackles were not brought.

But he was locked in a prison cart?
Looking at Mei Yin, who was in prison cart and wearing prisoner clothes, Princess Ningguo's eyes welled up.

Crown Prince Zhu Biao also felt a little hot under his eyes.

It seems to be effective to some extent.

At this time, people from Shuangshui Village and several surrounding villages belonging to Mei Yin's manor all came to see Mei Yin off.

“Your Highness, please spare Mr. Mei.

Mr. Mei is a good man..."

Zhao Jiachang summoned up all his courage in his life and spoke out loud.

Then he knelt down.

As he opened his mouth, many men, women, old and young knelt down one after another.

There are many white-haired old men and young children...

Thousands of people knelt down and pleaded for Mei Yin.

Only Mei Yin's Zhuangzi does not have so many people.

These are the villages surrounding Meiyin Manor, and there are also people who have heard the news and have come here.

Although they are not from Meiyinzhuangzi, Meiyin has built bridges and roads and established various factories over time, and its scale has gradually expanded.

Many people in the surrounding villages have also benefited from it...

When Crown Prince Zhu Biao saw this, he was deeply shocked.

I was also extremely moved.

I really want to open the prison cart and release Mei Yin directly.

But he knew he couldn't do that.

He bowed to the people and assured them that he would never let their Mr. Mei suffer.

In the future, they will definitely send their Mr. Mei back in good condition.

Only then did everyone get up.

When Crown Prince Zhu Biao was sitting on his horse and ordered his men to take Mei Yin away, many people, both old and young, knelt down again.

Howling incessantly.

There are still many people who keep following behind and are unwilling to leave.

Many people brought out boiled eggs, meat pies, roast chicken, steamed goose, wine... and many other things that were particularly good things for the common people, which they usually couldn't bear to eat themselves.

Stuff it into Mei Yin's prison cart.

Mei Yin tried to persuade him but he refused.

Those people didn't say much to Mei Yin.

Just stuff it into the prison cart.

If it can't fit in the car, hang it outside the trolley.

So many things, so dazzling...

When Crown Prince Zhu Biao saw this scene, he felt as if there were suddenly a lot more things in his heart.

He gained a deep understanding from this incident.

I have a deeper understanding of what Emperor Taizong of Tang once said: water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it.

He also completely understood why his father always tried to find ways to restrict these powerful people.

And I have told myself more than once that as long as the people below do not rebel, the world will not be in chaos. What does this mean?

Mei Yin, at first, didn't have much feeling about going to Shuangshui Village to be punished.

But now, looking at these many elders and fellow villagers pleading for me and sending me off.

He also took out the delicious food that they were reluctant to eat at home and gave it to himself.

Mei Yin's heart suddenly became heavy again.

I also couldn't help but have red eyes and felt heavy in my heart.

For a moment, it felt like countless things were stuffed in.

After coming to this world, there is not much to do.

I just want to live a good life.

As for the several times he made death-defying remonstrations to Zhu Yuanzhang, most of them were just to obtain the rewards for the death-defying remonstrance mission.

Many of the other things I do are also for the purpose of making my life better.

It just happened as a by-product that it benefited these people.

What I have done is far from enough...

However, because of what they have done, they put themselves in their hearts! …

This kind of experience was the first time for Mei Yin.

It’s also extra special.

It was also at this time that Mei Yin had some different ideas.

I feel like I may not be able to leave the Ming Dynasty anymore...

Compared with later generations, the Ming Dynasty needs me more!
Not for anything else, just for these people to have a better life in the future, I can't just leave like this!!
As the team moved forward, more and more people followed.

When we were halfway through the journey, there were already more than 10,000 people following us and seeing us off!!!
……

"Haha, Brother Mei, let's go. Today we'll take a good look at how miserable that bastard Mei Yin is!
See how arrogant he is!"

In the capital, Zhu Xian had already received news that Mei Yin would be brought to the capital to be punished.

He immediately invited Mei Yi and some other people he knew.

Everyone was very excited and rode out of Yingtian City on horseback and ran to Shuangshui Village.

I want to see how miserable that bastard Mei Yin is at this moment!
Thinking about this scene, it must make people feel particularly comfortable! ! (End of this chapter)