Ming Dynasty, starting from the empty seal case

Chapter 196 Su Xian’s counterattack

The sun was already a little hot at almost noon.

Su Xian was lost in thought listening to the news in his ears.

The second inspection of Xu Mansion.

This time it was even more massive than before. Even Mao Xiang, the pro-military commander, personally took action. These people moved away with great force and without any cover.

The people watching were just shocked.

Since the emergence of various express reports, folk gossip has also been extremely fast. With a little inquiry, you can quickly learn some inside information.

[The death of Hu Xiang’s son a few days ago was actually related to Wei Guogong. It is possible that Wei Guogong is not as simple as we thought]...

Similar news spread like a whirlwind to various groups of people.

But Su Xian only thought it was absurd.

He has always believed that Zhu Yuanzhang would never let Xu Da be involved in the case at this time, but if this continues, the situation will definitely become more and more out of control.

And just when he was thinking this, he had already taken action and followed the crowd to the Xu Mansion.

He had a premonition that as Xu Da got deeper into the case.

Then the end of this case will be closer.

When Su Xian came to the vicinity of Xu Mansion, the pro-military captain's manor had already surrounded the mansion. Most of the people around did not dare to step forward, and they only dared to stay around and observe the first-hand news.

Su Xian learned from others that this time it was Mao Xiang who took the lead and personally went in to check the Xu Mansion. He had even been there for half an hour.

Including Xu Da, they did not and could not stop it. After all, they were the emperor's own troops.

Xu Da behaved calmly.

Even though the counterfeit banknotes were found at the concierge before, the family was already worried.

But there was no change in his expression from beginning to end.

A small counterfeit bill is nothing.

Thinking like this, time passed longer and longer, just when he thought nothing would happen.

"found it!"

At this time, a figure hurried over and reported to Mao Xiang.

In an instant, all the pro-military captains in the mansion took action in an instant. Mao Xiang's footsteps were fast and he immediately headed to the source of the sound.

The inner court.

As Mao Xiang arrived, he found the other party walking out of a small courtyard.

Mao Xiang had been to Xu Mansion before, but had not entered the inner courtyard. However, from the location of his house on the east side, we can know that this should be Xu Huizu's small courtyard.

"How?" He glanced at it.

At this moment, one of the three-person team was holding something in his hand.
Seeing Mao Xiang looking at him, he immediately stepped forward.

After just one glance, Mao Xiang's expression suddenly changed, and he hurried out of the Xu Mansion without saying anything else.

Walk out of Xu Mansion.

"withdraw troops!"

He shouted sharply, and the three troops who came with them immediately asked after seeing this situation: "Withdrawing the troops so quickly, what did they find?"

Mao Xiang gave the other party a cold look. Just one glance made him realize what he was doing.

The pro-military captain's office is handling the case, why do you need to report to others?
"Come out, come out!"

At this moment, the people around also saw this scene and shouted.

But Su Xian saw it.

Mao Xiang took another look inside the Xu Mansion. Xu Da quickly came to the door and asked a few questions. He knew without even having to listen that he probably wanted to see His Majesty.

but.

Mao Xiang didn't give the other party an answer, but took a few steps back and immediately put his hands deep into his hands.

In an instant, the men and horses from the pro-army Duwei Mansion retreated in a fan shape, and then surrounded the place tightly!

"Surround the Xu Mansion, don't let in any plants or trees!"

The words fell.

Mao Xiang immediately headed towards the palace.

But seeing this scene, the people were dumbfounded.

"Is this... a complete siege? It seems like something has been found?"

"Probably, I'm afraid I have to report to His Majesty."

"The involvement is getting bigger and bigger, involving the Duke of Wei, hiss... Could it be that he has been in charge of Bei Yuan for many years, but this year he is being annoyed by King Yan, and the Duke of Wei is resentful?"

Some people speculated.

If it were before, everyone would have scoffed at this kind of speculation, but now, no one dares to say it with certainty.

Instead, the atmosphere became increasingly weird.

Su Xian originally wanted to take this opportunity to enter the Xu Mansion, but now seeing this, he couldn't help but sigh...

However, after waiting for so long, the wait is finally here.

The deeper Wei Guogong fell into, it proved that Zhu Yuanzhang's action was instantaneous.

Thinking like this, Su Xian also immediately judged:
It's time to deliver the killing blow!

……

And soon.

Mao Xiang returned to the palace.

Please stay in the palace.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the printing plate in front of him, which was the same as the one he had seen in Chaojingyuan.

Everyone was silent.

Next to him, Zhu Biao also looked horrified.

"Is this really found in the Duke of Wei's mansion?"

Jiang Wei lowered his head and affirmed: "Yes!"

"Father!" Even Zhu Biao was a little stunned at this moment.

"How could you find it in the Duke of Wei's mansion?"

It was obviously a question directed at Xu Da, but at the moment it sounded like it had another meaning.

Zhu Yuanzhang stared at the printing plate in front of him, but he didn't know whether he was happy or worried. He just pondered for a while before continuing: "Let Jiang Yu take a look."

Mao Xiang raised his head. Although he was a little confused, he still nodded in agreement.

During this period of time, His Majesty's reuse of Jiang Gu made him feel a sense of crisis.

What on earth the latter was doing, but even he himself didn't know.

But despite this, these questions were quickly filled in my mind, and Jiang Wei arrived after a while.

Zhu Yuanzhang first stood back and waited until he looked at the printing plate carefully.

Then he raised his head in surprise and said, "Your Majesty, there should be nothing wrong."

"It's correct, but what we want to ask you is...why did you discover it at this time."

"Last time, my subordinates and others went to chase, but one person escaped. There was a secret passage in his house, and he left as soon as he heard the noise..."

"Ah……"

At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang also stood up, "We always thought that it was originally a small fishing trip, but after so long, we didn't catch a few fish. On the contrary, the water is unfathomable. We really I feel it.”

"Let me ask you now, why do you think this printing plate appears in the Xu Mansion?"

Jiang Wei was stunned.

Zhu Yuanzhang asked this question just now, but now, the meaning is obviously different.

"The first meaning is the literal meaning. I found it in Xu Mansion. What if it is true that Xu Mansion has something to do with this printing plate as rumored in the market?"

"The second meaning is to continue thinking along the lines of the previous frame-up."

At this time, even Zhu Yuanzhang felt a little enlightened, but he himself never thought that things would reach this point.

"Your Majesty." Jiang Wei suddenly mentioned another news. "My subordinates interrogated during this period and found that this printing plate has been in the capital since it was exiled. Yan Xin once said that their leader had sent someone to make this printing plate."

"However, even if we make the exact same mold and continue to cast it, what comes out will be completely different from it."

"It is certain that when Su Guiyuan had people cast the material for this printing plate, he also used some other methods. Therefore, except for the "mother embryo" in the palace, there is absolutely no chance that a second picture will appear anywhere else. printing plate.”

"Even the most delicate carving hand may be able to carve exactly the same thing, but the shading techniques and concave and convex marks in some places cannot be exactly the same, let alone those strange number combinations."

"There is another set of digital printing plates for these things, so with just this one, it won't be possible at all."

The deeper Jiang Yu went into the case, the more he discovered the "meticulous thinking" involved.

You must know that the most important part of new banknotes comes from those strange numbers, and after each banknote is printed, these numbers must also be printed on the treasure banknotes in the corresponding order and password during the process.

From the beginning to the end, the other party only got the printing plate of the treasure note, but not the digital printing plate. This is also the trick they discovered during this time.

And it is certain that these treasure banknotes were printed in the suburbs of the capital and then secretly brought to Peking...

"Your Majesty, these days, we have found counterfeit banknotes on the bottoms of some ships from Nanzhili to Peiping. We have even found counterfeit banknotes on escorts, inns, and various merchants who seem to be going to Peiping..."

"After summarizing and tracing the clues, the answer is that the person behind the scenes is in the capital. But now, it seems that the other party has taken out the printing plate..."

"It's obvious that he's trying to survive by docking his tail! He must have known some secrets. He knows that even the treasure money printed from this printing plate can be traced quickly."

Zhu Yuanzhang walked slowly in Jinshen Hall, closing his eyes and thinking in his heart.

In his opinion, the truth is now becoming clearer and clearer.

Just waiting for the final closing of the net!
"It just so happens that I take this opportunity to clean up all of this."

After saying this, he looked at Jiang Wei and said, "Since they have taken out the printing plate, they must be one of the ministers who came and went against Xu Da this time."

"Hmph... Just stay in the dark and look for us!"

"I will definitely live up to my trust!" Jiang Wei was overjoyed and immediately agreed.

"Besides." Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the other party again, "I want you to keep an eye on Su Guiyuan and that kid. They have nothing to do during this time, right?"

Jiang Wei said: "Since the last time we traced the location of Yan Xin and the others, my subordinates have deliberately stopped their subordinates from contacting Su Xian. As for Su Guiyuan, he has been at home and rarely even left the door."

"Yes." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded.

"In addition." Jiang Wei didn't know what he thought of and continued: "Your Majesty, do you want your subordinates to follow up to investigate... Xu Mansion?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned for a moment, and then looked at the other party.

"Of course we have to check, keep an eye on all of them who can jump high!"

"Yes!"

Seeing Jiang Wei was about to leave.

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly made up his mind and said: "Let Mao Xiang come in."

Jiang Wei turned around and nodded, then left quickly. After a while, Mao Xiang arrived.

"tomorrow!"

The first time Zhu Yuanzhang saw the other party, he gave the order.

"Immediately tomorrow, the direct candidates involved will be sent to the sky prison."

Mao Xiang was stunned for a moment.

He even couldn't react, His Majesty made a decision so quickly.

"Your Majesty, except for the concierge Fushou, this printing plate seems to have been found from the courtyard of Xu's eldest son."

"Xu Huizu..." Zhu Yuanzhang murmured for a moment.

Immediately, he waved his hands violently and said, "Let's take us to the prison together!"

……

The next day!

In the Prime Minister's Mansion.

During this period of time, Hu Weiyong only went to the morning court this time.

After that, I have to stay at home. Although there is no such thing as worrying about my parents, the pain of losing a child is even worse!
However, even in the mansion, Hu Weiyong still controlled the court meticulously.

"Prime Minister, the printing plate should have been found."

"Today, Mao Xiang personally led the team and took Xu Huizu, Xu's eldest son, and all his servants away."

"It seems that even if he has eight mouths, he will say no."

After Li You finished handling some trivial matters, he quickly came to report the news he had learned.

Until now, Hu Weiyong was still in a daze, and warm scenes at home flashed through his mind.

He covered his chest and his voice was a little sad.

He was not satisfied with this.

"It seems that the Holy One is still unwilling to touch the Duke of Wei. The evidence is conclusive, but he just surrounded him and arrested his son in the sky prison..."

After saying this, he quickly said: "But it's normal. After all, it's the Duke who leads the defense line in Peiping. His Majesty is not willing to make a decision so quickly. He still wants to make all places stable."

"But it's enough."

As he spoke, Hu Weiyong waved his hand, "In this confrontation with Xu Da, it seems that the truth has won."

"It's just that the truth is that he also lost."

Seeing Hu Weiyong's sad look, Li You certainly knew that he was referring to his son.

"I want Xu Da to have a taste of what I am feeling these days!"

Hu Weiyong's voice was harsh.

But Li You went and said:

"Prime Minister, how about we add some more rumors from the public to fully convict the Xu Mansion of charges in the printing plate case, and we can use this to accuse him of evil intentions, treason, etc."

"Since then, Su Guiyuan and other father and son who could not be dealt with in the past can also be dealt with together!"

"Otherwise, His Majesty let the father and son go in the name of his consort. But if a few years later, when they grow up, they will remember today's revenge..."

He didn't finish his sentence.

But Hu Weiyong obviously understood.

"That's right, if you cut the weeds without removing the roots, they will grow again when the spring breeze blows!"

Hu Weiyong nodded and immediately agreed with Li You's method.

But he didn't care what he was going to do.

Because during this period, the number of private express newspapers that Li You was responsible for was far greater than that of the Gewu Express.

And in this way, the Nagwuyuan was also suppressed.

Now that the goal has been set.

Li You also went out quickly, ready to go and implement it.

However, he went out in a hurry, but also returned in a hurry.

Just when Hu Weiyong was surprised, he saw Li You holding a familiar letter in his hand and coming in a hurry.

"Prime Minister! The Institute of Geosciences has issued another report..."

Ok?
Hu Weiyong looked surprised and couldn't help feeling secretly sad.

"The truth is going to deal with him soon, what is he going to do now?"

The Gewu Express is almost the only outlet for the Gewu Institute.

However, even a three-year-old child in this capital knows exactly whose hands it is.

He took it directly. Li You had obviously looked through it just now.

Taking advantage of Hu Weiyong's thoughts, he immediately said:

"The first page is about Liuli, the most popular person in the capital these days!"

"He said that colored glaze is a scam by foreigners, and Gokuyuan has mastered the latest method of making colored glaze!"

"On the second page, foreign envoys came to Beijing, but no one cared about it... causing the envoys to live in the Western City, making a living by deceiving the people of the Ming Dynasty!"

As soon as these words came out.

Hu Weiyong was stunned for a moment... "What?"

(End of this chapter)