Ming Dynasty, starting from the empty seal case

Chapter 188 adds fuel to the fire!

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Zhu Yuanzhang turned around, and Wang He told all the news he had learned.

however.

What surprised Wang He was that Zhu Yuanzhang didn't seem to care about counterfeit banknotes.

On the contrary, when he heard about Liuli from Naxi City, he inevitably frowned.

"Where did they get so much of this colored glaze? They say it's precious, but we don't even notice it at all. It's not even as good as porcelain!"

"Fortunately, the Ming Dynasty settled according to treasure banknotes. If those Fan people had taken advantage of Liuli to exchange large sums of silver, big problems would have arisen!"

For this matter.

Zhu Yuanzhang had obviously noticed it a long time ago, but due to some aspects, he did not express it.

"Father, if I say not to exchange for silver, they can still use the treasure money to buy all kinds of things from my Ming Dynasty." Zhu Di promptly reminded: "Even the most ordinary colored glaze is enough for a family of five for ten years. , no matter how good it is, it’s worth nothing.”

And this moment.

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand, and after the other party walked away, he had no intention of continuing the conversation.

"It's great to show up." Zhu Yuanzhang asked calmly: "Have you not found out where the source is??"

He immediately looked to the side. The man was timid, but he clearly understood what Niu Cheng said.

"Although the number is not large, only 2,300 strings, but since the trap has been exposed, we must catch it this time."

Then he whispered: "Most of the treasures here come from a few noble heirs..."

The new envoy of Chaojing Academy, also the quasi-consort Niucheng, also arrived early.

We are all smart people, and we will react as soon as our minds turn at this moment.

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned, but he quickly reacted, "Mingren? Where did Mingren get Liuli?"

At this time, Wang He immediately said: "Your Majesty, the strange thing is here. A vendor suddenly appeared in the Western Market, but he sold all the priceless colored glaze at a bargain price."

But because there was nowhere to start, I had no choice but to go back...

"Now that the clues have appeared, it's time to pick them out for us!"

"and many more……"

However, it was okay not to say it, but Zhu Yuanzhang was even more upset if he did.

"Those people said that these colored glazes are rare and are naturally raised by the earth. Now it seems that people can also create them?"

He suddenly looked at Wang He, "How did they discover the counterfeit banknotes?"

The latter took the old man from Chaojingyuan to investigate, and soon found out all the counterfeit banknotes here.

Wang He didn't know the truth and didn't dare to answer.

Xu Da coughed and was about to remind him.

Niu Cheng immediately gave the order, "Okay, these counterfeit bills are still stacked together. It's obviously the same person who came to the West Market and distributed them."

"Your Majesty." Wang He said: "There are already a lot of people coming and going in this West City, but today the counterfeit banknotes can be limited to a certain area, preferably in the core courtyard of the West City..."

"Your Majesty, they are Ming people." Wang He said quickly.

Zhu Yuanzhang interrupted, "There is one more thing..."

But Zhu Yuanzhang said angrily: "Okay! Were we deceived by those people? Go ask the vendor..."

"Back to Your Majesty, they were all caught by Honglu Temple, and the counterfeit money also appeared here."

Wang He was stunned when he heard this. Not only him, but also the surrounding King Yan and Xu Da were a little confused. So, hadn't this question been answered just now? Why did His Majesty ask it again.

……

"I heard that Hu Xiang's son bought the colored glaze for 5,000 guan, but they sold it for 10 guan. After that, there were twelve zodiac signs. It's rare, it's really rare, but it's cheap enough..."

"When we asked before, they said the other party was cautious and the clues were broken."

Xu Da originally wanted to inform Zhu Yuanzhang about some hidden dangers about Hu Weiyong, but now he was interrupted and the time had passed, so he could only sigh helplessly.

As soon as the young minister of Honglu Temple got the news, he immediately went to the West Market.

snort!
With a cold snort, he continued calmly, "That's all, we have handed over the printing plate case to the Prime Minister for investigation. The Third Division has been working on the case for so long, but the mastermind has not been caught yet."

Suddenly counterfeit money came from outside, and it was quickly discovered...

When I heard this, I seemed to have something in my mind that I didn't dare to say.

Thinking about the reminder given to him by his third daughter, he didn't know why the counterfeit money suddenly appeared, but he also smelled some conspiracy.

However, someone soon came forward to stop.

Zhu Yuanzhang blinked, "There are still people like this in Fan people? Do they say they don't like money?"

Wang He lowered his head in panic, "Slave, go and pass it on right now!"

"Where does the biggest deal here come from?"

"Oh?"

But he saw Zhu Yuanzhang looking at Wang He. He knew very well that he had not yet told the ministers how to check for counterfeit banknotes. The only people he could know were all under his control.

Before he finished speaking, there was a sudden silence all around, but Niu Cheng's expression changed, he suddenly smiled, and quickly stood up.

"You guys stay here for now, I'll go to Zhongshu Province."

"Yes!"

Niu Cheng left in a hurry, and when he arrived at Zhongshu Province, he found that Prime Minister Hu Weiyong and the three groups of people who had arrived early were waiting for him.

"Envoy, we are waiting for you."

Zhao Ting, the young minister of Dali Temple, couldn't help but be happy. The moment he heard the news, he knew that the printing plate case was finally coming to an end.

The third division had no choice but to get involved in this case, and it was finally coming to a close, and everyone was able to let go of the huge stone in their hearts.

"Has it been found?"

Niu Cheng first looked around, and when even Hu Weiyong looked at him, he didn't hide anything.

"It's been found out. He should have been involved in the West City just today, and it's extremely easy to track the other party's whereabouts."

"Okay!" After hearing this, Zhao Ting became even more delighted.

Even the Minister of Punishment on the side stood up and was ready to take action.

Then Hu Weiyong said, "Why are you so anxious?"

After the atmosphere calmed down, he asked as if unintentionally: "Since we have tracked him, why didn't we go there as soon as possible?"

"Prime Minister!" Niu Cheng seemed to have something to hide, and said quickly at this moment: "But the group of people who were tracked really didn't dare to move."

"Ok?"

"Your son is inside."

As soon as these words came out, the officials of the Third Division were immediately furious, "How bold!"

Hu Weiyong's expression was calm.

Sure enough, Niu Cheng continued: "Don't get me wrong, I'm telling the truth. In fact, it's not just Mr. Hu's family. There are too many people going there today, including the three younger brothers of the princess and the eldest son of Cao Guogong. , Ying Guogong, Song Guogong, Changxing Hou, and many other sons have all gone, and by the way, there are also the descendants of the former envoy of Chaojing Academy..."

"Even from the Xu family..."

Zhao Ting immediately reacted, "That means everyone in the main hall is gone?"

"Except for the emperor's eldest grandson, that's pretty much it."

"This..." Zhao Ting's expression suddenly changed, "How to investigate this? Is it possible that we have offended all these noble relatives?"

"I'm afraid it won't be clear by then. In order to calm the public's anger, His Majesty must first take off our black hats."

Chen Ning, the censor doctor, also looked helpless.

"Don't worry, everyone!"

However, Hu Weiyong's tone was calm, and he did not seem to be depressed at all because of the setback in front of him.

"It can also be seen from here that the mastermind of the printing plate case has great magical powers. He can actually make more than half of the nobles of the current dynasty act as a fog for him."

"However, I am not afraid that they will use it, but I am afraid that the counterfeit money will not appear. As long as it appears, it will be a clue. If you follow the clues, you can find them one by one."

"Being able to use it in the capital means that the other party has relaxed." Zhao Ting said quickly: "That's what the Prime Minister said."

"Then go check it out." Hu Weiyong said, "This is the final step."

Several people listened and nodded.

But neither left.

Instead, in Hu Weiyong's increasingly confused eyes, Zhao Ting gritted his teeth and suddenly said: "Prime Minister, have you heard the recent rumors in the capital?"

Hu Weiyong nodded, "It's just a rumor. I heard that dog talked about it, huh! It's nothing more than groundless rumors."

"Yes!" Zhao Ting nodded quickly, "It is indeed groundless, but today I found a counterfeit banknote, and it happened that several of the heirs of that person were here..."

"I heard that his subordinates are very strict, so if you conduct a normal investigation, you will definitely find nothing. But the same cannot be said for his descendants. Maybe he was negligent because of his young age. What if..."

"That's enough!" He wanted to continue.

But Hu Weiyong suddenly interrupted, "Who can bear the responsibility of slandering an important official of the government like this?"

His tone was serious, "If there is no evidence, whoever dares to mention it again will be regarded as trying to change the relationship between the king and his ministers! The truth will be reported!"

See this.

Not only Zhao Ting, the young minister of Dali Temple, but also the Minister of Punishment and the imperial censor also had serious expressions.

"The Prime Minister is fair!"

On the side, Li You smiled lightly, but Song Shen's face was full of solemnity and respect.

He knew very well that the prime minister was very vindictive in the impression of many officials, and this was indeed the case when he came into contact with him during this time.

but……

It is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge. It is nothing to hold a grudge.

The important thing is that there is clearly an opportunity this time. As long as the Prime Minister chooses to be suspicious, he can add insult to injury.

But after hearing such words, he couldn't help but admire him greatly.

Public affairs are public affairs, and private affairs are private affairs.

Being able to distinguish between public and private affairs is truly worthy of being a prime minister with a strong heart!
now.

Under the surprised gazes of several people, Hu Weiyong waved his hand, and they left immediately.

And when Li Youshi was the only one left in the whole room.

Only then did he look at the latter.

"The firewood is already burning, just waiting to add some oil."

Li You said quickly: "Prime Minister, we have already prepared it."

……

That night.

Inside the Wenxiangyayuan.

The curfew is in every city and street, and no one is allowed to move around.

Some ordinary people went to rest early.

However, there are many activities that a wealthy person should have.

Fushou came out of Xu Mansion. In the past, he would sometimes drive carriages for others, but today he took the carriage himself.

The former brother in the life and death shirt was really nice to him and had a close relationship with him. He even came to greet him in person, and finally entered the happy place of revelry and wealth before the curfew.

"Big brother is here?"

"Haha, Baihu, we haven't seen each other for almost eight years, right?"

"Baihu, look what have we become now? Qianhu, you have fallen out of favor, but Xiaotou is still so powerful that he became the commander of the guard post early..."

"Who am I to be the commander of the local guard post? Where can I find the Governor's Mansion of the Fifth Army? I heard that the last to join the army was lucky enough to directly enter the Forbidden Army!"

Seeing this group of familiar but unfamiliar comrades chatting and laughing.

Fu Shou couldn't help but quickly integrated into it.

However, looking at these people's glory, I am now just a janitor...

All the while thinking about it.

"Actually, Baihu is not bad. People who work in Wei Guogong's mansion say that the prime ministers are all seventh-rank officials. Although Wei Guogong is no longer the prime minister, he can still be regarded as a seventh-rank official."

As soon as he finished speaking, Fushou couldn't help but smile awkwardly.

That's a good thing to say.

Not to mention that Wei Guogong is no longer the prime minister. Even if he is, what can he do?

He has been based in Peiping all year round. Over the years, he has only met a handful of people, let alone spoken to him.

Besides, even if he is really a seventh-rank official in front of the prime minister, isn't he still a seventh-rank official who is praised by everyone? How can it be the same as a position of real power?

"Brothers, please don't cancel me. Now I can barely drink wine and eat meat. I can't compare with you, who can return to your hometown in glory and comfort your ancestors and parents."

There seemed to be endless loneliness in his voice.

As soon as Fu Shou finished speaking, the atmosphere here also changed, and soon someone started to complain.

"Alas! Now that I have said this, I am a little bit unhappy!"

"We, Bai Hu, were originally from General Xu's personal barracks, and we have already achieved great success. If we hadn't marched into Beiyuan, my eldest brother wouldn't have been like this... But what if I broke my arm?"

"It's not that insulting. According to my eldest brother's merits, he can still be an official. At least he trains soldiers for our Ming Dynasty. Isn't that just enough to poke fun at?"

"That's right!" As soon as he finished speaking, someone quickly followed him: "It's not like he's guarding the door..."

"Brother." Someone even raised a glass of wine, his tone was a little angry, and he yelled at Fushou: "I really feel worthless for you."

Fu Shou just raised his arms and wanted to say something.

But on the other side, someone immediately said:
"I know that my eldest brother is feeling aggrieved. If General Xu really regards his eldest brother as one of his own, he should take him to Peking for military training. A man is born in the world, not just for merit and rewards? Who wants to be humble and petty?"

"Baihu, tell me now, do you still want to return to the battlefield and make contributions?"

I heard that my former colleagues felt sorry for themselves.

Good fortune and longevity come with joy and sorrow, "I know you brothers are drunk, please stop talking, you must know that trouble comes from your mouth!"

"It doesn't matter that trouble comes from your mouth. We are all here today. We are just here to drink..."

"Come on, keep drinking!"

Just as he was talking, someone waved his hand, and soon a beautiful maid came to serve him.

In front of Fushou, there were even two beautiful dancers at once, both with delicate, snow-white and smooth skin.

"Brother, you're welcome. It's not easy for us brothers to get together in the capital... If you have any difficulties or want, tell them to your brothers!"

"Brothers, help if you can!"

Fu Shou smiled and refused, saying that you should be careful outside.

After another round of wine, the dancer got up again and performed a pleasing show.

Wait until you are almost drunk.

Immediately.

Someone stepped forward to look at Fushou and cried, "I'm not worthy of being my eldest brother!"

Fushou just wanted to speak.

But he saw the other party's words change.

"To be honest, when I went to Beijing this time, I also trusted my elder brother, thinking that he could help me store something."

"It's easy to talk to!" Fushou didn't doubt that he was there. He just drank and agreed with a smile, "That's all I can use."

"Brother, I will help you get ahead!" Seeing this, his tone became more firm, "It's nothing to look after others, we have to hire someone to look after us!"

(End of this chapter)