Ming Dynasty: The ghost betrays the Confucian sage, my son Zhu Yuanzhang

Chapter 22 The cruel official Yang Xian, the knife in Zhu Yuanzhang’s hand
Zhu Liangzu and Lu Ben dropped their harsh words, brushed their sleeves and left.

With Yang Xian here, and Fourth Master Zhu holding the land deed, they could not cure Fourth Master Zhu.

Fourth Master Zhu watched them go away, frowning slightly, and his relationship with them was completely forged.

"Master Yang, thank you very much." He cupped his fists towards Yang Xian.

He didn't expect that Yang Xian would come to help him, when he wanted to kill him.

"Fourth Master, you're welcome." Yang Xian smiled, "I also need help from Fourth Master."

"Oh?" Fourth Master Zhu asked with a smile, "What can I do for Mr. Yang?"

"It has been more than twenty days, and the imperial court's food collection and transportation have not been completed." Yang Xian spread his hands, "The emperor has given this job to me. Hey, the front line is in urgent need of military rations."

It turned out to be the case.

This is really a request for something, no wonder I came in person.

Fourth Master Zhu clasped his fists: "Mr. Yang, tell me, we will definitely cooperate with you."

Yang Xian told him his plan.

After hearing this, Fourth Master Zhu secretly admired him.

It turned out that Yang Xian sent his cronies to take the Beggar Clan directly to the local state capital, load up on food and grass, and go straight to the northern front line.

Yang Xian definitely didn't trust the officers and soldiers who transported food and grass.

But now the important people of the beggar gang want boats and boats.

Yang Xian's plan was to use thunderous means to make the food and grass arrive first. After it served as a demonstration, the rest would naturally follow.

In this way, the local officials and the officers and soldiers who transported food and grass did not dare to be lazy and could only follow suit.

"Fourth Master, if you help me this time, I will thank you." Yang Xian said.

"Of course, we don't have many members in the Beggar Clan. It's still possible to complete the journey. Where do you plan to go?" Fourth Master Zhu asked with a smile.

"Yangzhou!" Yang Xian's eyes flashed with light.

He was once the prefect of Yangzhou, and that was his territory.

If he could quickly complete the food transportation job this time and let the emperor know his ability again, he felt that he would be promoted again.

……

The next day, Xuanwu Lake.

Hundreds of boats are arranged neatly, like a long dragon winding and circling.

Fourth Master Zhu and Yang Xian stood side by side on the shore.

In front of them stood a row of officials responsible for transporting grain.

"Everyone, I will give you a chance. If you seize it, you will be promoted." Yang Xian's voice was majestic and cold. "If you can't seize it, haha, go to Yangzhou Mansion and take a look at the things at the gate. You will understand. ”

"My subordinates will do their best to live up to Master Yang." The officials bowed respectfully.

Some of them were actually trembling slightly.

They are afraid because they know what is placed in front of Yangzhou Mansion.

When Yang Xian was in charge of Yangzhou, a county magistrate embezzled two hundred taels of ink and was beaten to death by Yang Xian's order.

This is not too cruel.

What's even more cruel is that Yang Xian ordered people to peel off the skin of the county magistrate, stuff it with straw, and set it as a specimen in front of the gate of Yangzhou Mansion.

Officials of Yangzhou Prefecture, big and small, will see it when entering and leaving the yamen.

After Zhu Yuanzhang learned about this, not only did he not blame Yang Xian, but he also praised him greatly.

Yang Xian was also promoted to Zhongshu Province because of his meritorious service in governing Yangzhou, and became a popular figure in front of the emperor.

"Go, don't delay." Yang Xian waved.

Not long after, the fleet set off in a mighty manner.

Yang Xian chatted with Fourth Master Zhu for a few words and then hurried back to the Yamen.

Fourth Master Zhu looked at his back and raised the corners of his mouth slightly.

He knew that Yang Xian was fighting with Li Shanchang and the others. If Yang Xian did his job well this time, he would definitely be promoted.

Because Zhu Yuanzhang was no longer concerned about Li Shanchang, he placed Yang Xian in the Zhongshu Province. However, Yang Xian was still only Zhongshu to participate in political affairs, and his official position was too small. Zhu Yuanzhang gave Yang Xian this job, on the one hand, to test his ability, and on the other hand, to promote him.

Yang Xian, a cruel official, is most suitable to be the sword in Zhu Yuanzhang's hand.

……

After Yang Xian walked away, Zhang Dingbian, who was hiding behind, came to Fourth Master Zhu.

"Lao Zhang, why don't you personally escort the ship this time?" Fourth Master Zhu asked.

"There are too many people in the court who have seen me, and I am not suitable." Zhang Dingbian spread his hands.

"That's right. When you were in Poyang Lake, you almost killed Zhu Yuanzhang." Fourth Master Zhu smiled.

"It's all over." Zhang Dingbian frowned slightly, "Gang leader, my subordinates recently received news that Tanma Junsi and the Mingjiao people have joined forces with the goal of killing you."

"Hey, I didn't mess with them." Fourth Master Zhu chuckled.

"If a tree is as beautiful as the forest, the wind will destroy it." Zhang Ding said, "Besides, Gang Leader, you are determined to unify the secret forces in the capital. They will definitely not sit still and wait for death."

"My ambition is the stars and the sea." Fourth Master Zhu was annoyed.

He didn't take Tanma Junsi and Mingjiao seriously.

Zhang Dingbian quickly reminded: "Gang leader, there are many masters of Tanma Army and Mingjiao, don't take it lightly."

Tanma Junsi has been hiding in the capital for several years, and the Jinyi Guards, who claim to be all-pervasive, have yet to find their Daru Huachi.

Moreover, Tanma Junsi can also send the military information of the Ming Dynasty to the north in time.

Many times the Ming army's troop dispatch plans were known to Bei Yuan in advance. For this reason, General Xu Da even scolded the Jinyiwei, saying that they were useless and could only deal with their own people.

After several years of management, Tanma Junsi was not destroyed by Jin Yiwei, but became stronger.

This is simply unbelievable.

Of course, since the Ming Dynasty was built in the early days, there were many things going on, and Jin Yiwei was too busy.

As for the Mingjiao, although they are not as good as Tanma Junsi, they have the most martial arts masters among them.

Because the emperor Zhu Yuanzhang was also from Mingjiao and still had some incense feelings, he never attacked with all his strength.

But after Mingjiao switched to Ming Yuzhen, the nature was different.

The Jin Yiwei also began to hunt down the Ming Cult.

"Gang leader, you have helped the court a lot by showing up." Zhang Dingbian sneered, "They hope you can destroy all the secret forces in the capital."

"Haha, how can it be that simple?" Fourth Master Zhu snorted, "For example, Tan Ma Junsi is so hidden that he can even get military information. Even ghosts will not believe that they have no one in the court."

"There is more than one person, this person's official position is not low." Zhang Dingbian nodded.

"You are brave enough to dare to play tricks in front of Emperor Zhu." Fourth Master Zhu said.

"Zhu Chongba is also a human being, not a god." Zhang Dingbian said, "When the Ming Dynasty was founded, the government and the public, both inside and outside the capital, had undercurrents surging, which were very complicated."

Fourth Master Zhu nodded slowly, thoughtfully.

……

Spring is finally here.

The sun penetrates the mist and shines on the magnificent palace.

Around the palace, there are towering ancient trees and new greenery. The willow branches sway in the spring breeze, as light and elegant as the skirt of a palace maid.

Apricot blossoms, peach blossoms, and pear blossoms are vying to bloom, and the pink and white flowers are clustered on the branches, just like the concubines in the palace vying for beauty.

Between the red walls and green tiles, spring is full of joy. The stone pavement under the palace wall is covered with emerald green moss, which is soft and soft when stepped on, giving people a sense of spring breeze.

Yang Xian was very proud.

Because the emperor gave him the urgent task of transporting military rations, he completed it ahead of schedule.

At this moment, Zhongshu Province.

Wang Jinghong, the chief eunuch, came to deliver the order in person.

"Yang Xian, the political counselor of Zhongshu Province, is diligent and dedicated, loyal to the country, and promoted to Zuocheng of Zhongshu Province, with an additional annual salary of 500 Dan. I admire this!"

"I accept the order and thank you."

(End of this chapter)