My Brother-in-law is the Prince

  Chapter 220 Emperor's Disciple

   Hear the word Xifengkou.

  Zhu Di is obviously very familiar with this.

  He stared at Ji Gang, and immediately understood what Ji Gang meant.

  Xifengkou is the only way to connect Liaodong, Monan and Guannei.

  Exiting from the Xifeng Pass, you will be at the junction of the three tribes of Wuliangha, commonly known as the Sanwei of Duoyan, and the tribe of Tatar.

  Coldness flashed across Zhu Di's eyes, he stared at Ji Gang, and said solemnly: "Why, you have already contacted the Tartars?"

  Ji Gang looked trembling, and said: "Your Majesty abandons the minister like a bag, can't the criminal minister plan for himself?"

Zhu Di smiled even colder, and said: "It's a good idea to think for yourself. It seems that I did something wrong. What you have done these years has reached the point where both humans and gods are angry, and you still have the face to tell me what I have abandoned you. I'm sorry?"

  Looking condescendingly at the embarrassed Ji Gang, Zhu Di turned around and said, "In this way, you are well prepared. At the entrance of Xifeng, who is the person who will meet you?"

  Ji Gang said: "Wuliangha..."

  Zhu Di pursed his lips and said, "You bought them?"

  Ji Gang said: "After all, they are Tartars. Although they served His Majesty at the beginning, it was not a long-term solution. This Wuliangha tribe has had close ties with the Tatar tribe. It is humble... There is evidence of their collusion..."

  The so-called Wuliangha tribe is actually Duoyan Sanwei.

   This overlaps with Zhang Anshi's historical knowledge, but Zhu Di is actually to blame for this.

  When Emperor Taizu Gao was there, Ning Wangwei and Kaipingwei, the king of Ning and Zhu Quan, were stationed in the Liaodong area outside Monan and Xifengkou.

But after Zhu Di became emperor, he moved the Kaiping Guards originally located in Duolun and the Daning Guards located in Ningcheng to the interior. Having won the throne and made great contributions, Zhu Di gave Daning and the nearby three guards of Duoyan, Fuyu, and Taining to Wuliangha, which was called "the land of rewards" in history.

  It’s just that although the Wuliangha Sanwei surrendered to the Ming Dynasty, they actually rebelled and obeyed from time to time. They often broke through and harassed, and sometimes colluded with the Northern Yuan Dynasty to invade the mainland.

  The leader of the three guards of Wuliangha actually married the leader of the Tatar tribe.

  Originally, these things should be reported. Because of Monan's affairs, Jin Yiwei has always reported to Zhu Di.

   But now it seems that Zhu Di still maintains trust in the three departments headed by Duoyan, obviously because Ji Gang suppressed all these things.

  In this way, Wuliangha Sanweishoushu was given space at both ends.

  On the one hand, as Tatars, they can have close contact with the Tatars, and they are intimate.

  On the other hand, he turned around and could ask Zhu Di for credit and reward at any time, so as to gain the convenience of Ming Dynasty's mutual market.

  The area around Xifengkou is the important trade place between Wuliangha and the mainland. Passing through here, it is unimpeded to enter and exit between Monan and the mainland of Daming.

  Zhu Di was so angry that his blood was surging at this time, he was completely convinced, God knows how much this Ji Gang is still hiding from him!

   "Wuliangha colluded with you?" Zhu Di said, "It's because you already knew that they were intimate with the Tatars, didn't you?"

   Ji Gang said: "Yes."

  Zhu Di stared at Ji Gang and said, "Why didn't you report it?"

Ji Gang raised his head, took a deep look at Zhu Di, and then said: "When King Ningwei and Kaipingwei were withdrawn from Monan, it was the suggestion of the criminal minister. The criminal minister once advised Your Majesty that these people are all the former subordinates of King Ning. King Ning has great prestige in Monan, His Majesty not only wants to move King Ning to Nanchang Mansion, but also the troops of King Ning and Kaipingwei must withdraw to the mainland."

"So His Majesty withdrew King Ning and Kaiping's second guard, and gave the original garrison to the Wuliangha tribe who made great contributions to Jingnan. After that, the strength of the Wuliangha tribe continued to grow, and they began to be arrogant. Woke up, and even started colluding with the Tatar Ministry, what I thought at the time was that if the report came up, His Majesty would be furious, thinking that it was the fault of the guilty minister, so this matter was temporarily suppressed."

Ji Gang paused for a moment, then continued: "Of course, even though the matter was suppressed, the criminal officials also took this opportunity to contact the people of Wuliangha tribe and threaten them. The criminal ministers have already learned about this matter. If you want to continue trading and get rewards from His Majesty, you need to curry favor with the criminals."

"This Wuliangha man is arrogant, but he refuses to give up his majesty's rewards and exchanges with them. Naturally, he gives gifts to his ministers every now and then." Ji Gang said: "Gradually, we have become acquainted with each other. Come to think of it, they hope to take advantage of the felony minister's relationship in the capital, and the criminal minister also feels that sooner or later he can take advantage of it."

Zhu Di stood up, with his hands behind his back, the depths in his eyes seemed to be surging, and he said: "Those people you secretly raised are planning to join the Wuliangha people from the entrance of Xifeng? And yours?" Those belongings and your family?"

   Ji Gang said: "Yes."

  Zhu Di was trembling with anger, turned his head to look at Zhang Anshi, and turned to curse at Ji Gang: "Beast!"

   It’s no wonder that Zhu Di broke his defenses. What he perceives now is not only Ji Gang’s betrayal, but now even a tartar like Wu Liangha is insulting his IQ.

   This is tantamount to Zhu Di handing over the former fiefdom of King Ning to others. Instead of being grateful, the other party will repay his kindness with revenge.

   This also means that the situation in the entire north has reached a precarious situation.

  Once the Wuliangha people get funding from Ji Gang and other party members, and conspire with the Tatar tribe, the Mongols who were originally divided into three tribes may be unified at any time.

   It was originally a balance, which is very likely to be completely broken.

  Zhu Di gritted his teeth and said: "If Zhang Anshi didn't capture you back then, I'm afraid you would have left the gate of Xifeng and headed to Wuliangha tribe?"

  Ji Gang bowed his head before saying: "Yes."

  Ji Gang said: "I have already married a daughter to the leader of the Wuliangha tribe."

   "How can I not know?"

   "This concubine." Ji Gang said: "And it's going on quietly, how could His Majesty know?"

  Zhu Di: "..."

   "The minister and the leader of Wuliangha made an oath..."

   "Enough." Zhu Di said angrily, "There is no need to say any more."

  Ji Gang said: "The guilty minister will die!"

  Zhu Di pointed at Ji Gang: "You want to die... How can it be so easy! If I punish you easily, wouldn't it be easy for you?"

  Zhang Anshi stood aside, listening to the words of the two, but felt a strange feeling.

  He always felt that there seemed to be something wrong here.

  But where is the problem...

  Zhang Anshi never said a word. What he realized in his heart was that things didn't seem to be that simple.

   Ji Gang is a treasure. No one knows what is hidden in this treasure until it is completely uncovered.

  This person is too cunning, even if he is reduced to a prisoner, he will never be willing to let others slaughter him.

  After Zhu Di finished speaking, he rushed out of the cell with his hands behind his back angrily.

  Zhang Anshi caught up.

  Zhu Di was so angry that his face turned black, and cursed: "Ji Gang insulted me."

   This is not an insult in the physical sense, it is in the sense of IQ.

  Zhang Anshi was a little embarrassed and had no words for a moment.

  Zhu Di said: "I'm afraid his family members have already taken their wealth and fled away. He only opened his mouth at this time because I can't do anything to his relatives. He has a good plan."

  Zhu Di felt extremely uncomfortable. He knew it was hateful, but he had nowhere to vent it!

  Zhang Anshi could only say: "Your Majesty, calm down."

  Zhu Di said: "How can I appease my anger, it's not you who he fooled."

  Zhang An Shidao: "The minister is still stepping up a thorough investigation."

  Zhu Di took a look at Zhang Anshi, and it seemed that at this time, he could only place his hope on Zhang Anshi, so he said: "There is also the Wuliangha tribe, and we need to send more people there."

  Zhang Anshi nodded and said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, the minister is in Monan, and there is an internal response."

  He is confident.

  Zhu Di's face softened a little, and he said: "It seems... the new Jinyiwei, no, this official school is really very important."

  Yeah, right now, it seems that relying on a confidant to build a Jinyiwei and let the Jinyiwei act as Zhu Di's abacus is a failure.

  Ji Gang was also Zhu Di's confidant, but so what? This kind of person holds too much power, regards Jin Yiwei as his private slaves, and can be so arrogant and domineering to this extent.

   Now that I think about it carefully, Zhang Anshi's regulations are correct. When it comes to Jinyiwei, we should not be too troublesome. Instead, we must patiently establish a complete system, from talent selection to supervision, all need to be done step by step.

   Zhang Anshi's suggestion can be described as timely.

  Especially the official schools, with the help of the schools, training a group of real professional captains is the top priority.

  Zhu Di strolled out of the prison and breathed the fresh air. He seemed to feel a little better. He looked at Zhang Anshi seriously and said, "The school needs to be done quickly. I will give you as much money as you want."

  Zhang An Shidao: "The Dibao has released the news and started to recruit for the exam. The minister is also trying every means to select the best from the best."

  Zhu Di said: "Very good."

  He couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "I never imagined that I have only been on the pole for four years, and those who were willing to give up their lives to fight for me, now have their own ghosts. People..."

  He shook his head, and after being furious, he seemed a little depressed.

  During the time of Jingnan, the crisis was extremely severe. At that time, everyone only thought of ushering in the victory of Jingnan. Once they failed, they would be lost forever.

  But after sharing wealth and honor, everyone has become a marquis and worshiped their ministers, but they are not as sincere as before.

  Zhang Anshi comforted: "In fact, most people are still loyal, all the princes, as well as Master Yao, Jin Butang and others, which one is not serving His Majesty to death, and there are ministers..."

  Zhu Di smiled and said, "I'm just feeling emotional."

  Zhang Anshi said: "Your Majesty, in the middle of the month, the recruitment exams here will be completed, and the official school will officially open, but I don't know if Your Majesty is free. Come and visit?"

  Zhu Di laughed and said: "What's so good about it? You really think I'm so free!"

  Zhang Anshi also smiled and said: "This also shows that His Majesty values ​​these students."

  Zhu Di actually thought about it seriously, and then said: "Alright, just come once."

  ...

  Full of anger, Zhu Di exhorted Zhang Anshi and went back to the palace, so Zhang Anshi got busy again.

  Now the Nanzhen Fusi is in a state of ruins, and the new commander, Chen Li, is wearing a striking kirin suit, majestic and majestic.

  But when he saw Zhang Anshi, he immediately became cautious again and saluted obediently.

  With Chen Lilai, there is also Zhu Jin.

  Zhu Jin looked at the unicorn clothes on Chen Li's body, and couldn't help wanting to moan.

  Zhang Anshi said to Zhu Jin: "We need to work harder in the recruitment of teachers. Those related to medicine, engineering, alchemy, and mathematics are especially important. You can spend as much money as you want. The main thing is to have skills."

   Zhang Anshi is not afraid of teaching riding skills and swordsmanship. There are a large number of such talents in the army.

  Medicine is actually not bad, it is not that there are no famous doctors in Ming Dynasty, only the imperial physicians of Ming Dynasty are useless.

   Mathematics is also available, and the level of calculation is very high, but due to the neglect of mathematics, the theoretical knowledge is still insufficient, but Zhang Anshi can do it for him.

  The headaches are engineering and alchemy.

  Of course there are good craftsmen, but skilled craftsmen only pay attention to skills and not theory. What Zhang Anshi needs is precisely a theoretical system of engineering.

  As for alchemy, there are many alchemists, but what Zhang Anshi wants is chemistry talents, not his mother alchemy.

  Zhu Jin said: "The little one is recruiting, this... this..."

Zhang Anshi knew that it was not easy, so he thought for a while and said, "Why don't you send someone to the miscellaneous science department of the library to have a look, who will read the books on miscellaneous science? , The foundation of alchemy, written by hand, I don’t know if anyone is willing to read it.”

   "You keep an eye on it. If there are really people who are willing to go often, you can try their depth and see if they can integrate this knowledge. If they really can master it, then attract them to see me."

  Zhu Jin's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help saying: "That's right, those who have read our Master Hou's book must be talents, and the younger ones should do this."

  Zhang Anshi smiled helplessly. In fact, what he wrote was some of the most basic knowledge of engineering and alchemy, which may only be in the first or second grade of junior high school.

  But in this era, even so, this is considered a talent.

Zhang Anshi said again: "Besides, some talents in astronomy and geography are also needed, as well as sailing. These... are easy to handle. You can ask Si Tianjian to observe the sky. In terms of geography... you can find some people. I personally tried their depth, sailing...it’s easy to handle, when I went to the West, there were some scholars, I can recruit them, and invite them to explain the knowledge of navigation and the customs of various countries.”

   "Hey... From this point of view, we are still a grassroots team, but even if it is a grassroots team, it will be of great use in the future."

   In fact, Zhu Jin still doesn't understand Zhang Anshi's enthusiasm for government schools.

He said: "This time, only two hundred and forty-seven people were admitted. Marquis, are there too few people? According to our current specifications, there are at least 80 to 120 people for the teaching of each subject alone." Between ten people, plus other idlers in the school, there are two or three hundred people, two or three hundred people, dedicated to these two hundred students, isn't it... a bit too expensive?"

  Zhang Anshi saw through his thoughts at a glance, then glared at him and said, "The cost will not be on your head."

After a pause, Zhang Anshi said again: "This is just the first batch. Everything is difficult at the beginning. Let's see the effect first, and modify the teaching method while teaching. Right now, this is the only way to go. We can expand the scale in the coming year. No Speaking of these students, even if they are invited to teach, aren’t they very capable? Don’t they need to teach knowledge while also growing and adapting... Do you know? This official school is the first time for a general subject Teaching, we all have to figure it out by ourselves.”

  At that moment, Zhang Anshi said to Chen Li again: "That scribe, did you not lose him?"

   "Still watching."

   "Where is this person?"

   "It has entered the Wuliangha tribe."

  Zhang Anshi couldn't help sighing: "Damn it, let him run away, but...still staring at him, I think there is...something hidden on Ji Gang's body."

   "Here."

   Zhang Anshi urged people to do things, but Donggong also came to urge them almost every day.

  In the eyes of Donggong, it seems that every day is auspicious.

  Zhang Anshi knew that he couldn't beat it, so he had to obediently take the six rituals prepared by the East Palace and pay a visit to Duke Wei's mansion.

  The Duke of Wei’s mansion knew Zhang Anshi was coming one day in advance.

  The people in this mansion had already prepared for it. Wei Guogong Xu Huizu deliberately asked for leave. As a result... after hearing the news, the Xu family came out in full force.

The Duke of Dingguo also sent people, and...Xu Yingxu, the governor of the Chinese army, Xu Yingxu is Xu Da's second son, but unlike Xu Zuhui and the others, he and Xu Zuhui have the same father and different fathers. mother.

   All of a sudden, it was so lively.

  Zhang Anshi can't hold back anymore, damn...why so many relatives.

  It's just at this time, and I have to bite the bullet, and I don't care about recognizing people, just make amends when I meet people.

   I met with many parents who came out of God knows where, and everyone talked a lot.

   "It has been said before that Marquis Annan is unreasonable, but I see that he is very polite."

   "Yes, yes, everyone said he was born ugly, but when we met today, he was actually quite handsome."

   Zhang Anshi occasionally heard these whispered discussions, and was immediately invited to the main hall.

Xu Huizu sat in the first place, and his brother Xu Yingxu, the governor of the Chinese army, accompanied him in the second place. Xu Jingchang of Dingguo's mansion was only in his teens, but now he was the hereditary Dingguo. in the last seat.

  Everyone looked at Zhang Anshi fixedly.

  Zhang Anshi smiled and wanted to say something.

  Xu Huizu said cheerfully: "Okay, you can just come and go for a while, other details, my wife and your sister will discuss it, we men don't worry about weddings and funerals."

  Zhang Anshi felt that these words were too much to his liking, so he nodded immediately and said, "Yes, yes, yes, very right, this is the only headache I have."

  Xu Jingchang, who was seated at the bottom, chuckled: "You are getting married for the first time, so you are nervous. Like me, I have already taken seven or eight concubines, so I get used to it naturally."

  Zhang Anshi said to Xu Jingchang very modestly: "Yes, yes, yes. You must learn more from Ding Guogong in the future."

  Xu Huizu glared at Xu Jingchang. Xu Jingchang, the Duke, was not afraid of anyone but this uncle. He shrank his neck immediately and stopped talking.

   After a few more pleasantries, Zhang Anshi got up and went to the back hall to meet the female relatives.

   It was released after another monkey-like exhibition.

  Zhang Anshi seemed to have received an amnesty, but fortunately several brothers also came together, and Zhu Yong accepted Zhang Anshi, all of them beaming with joy.

  Zhang Anshi was finally able to return to the East Palace without disgrace.

As soon as the Crown Princess Zhang saw him, she immediately held Zhang Anshi's hand, and kept asking about the attitude of Duke Wei's mansion, what Duke Wei said, what Mrs. Duke Wei said, and who else was there, Duke Ding's Mrs. Did you also go, so what to say.

   Zhang Anshi couldn't help having a headache when he heard a series of questions, so he had to say with a bitter face: "I don't know, I'm confused, this sentence, that sentence, I have a headache."

  Ms. Zhang was actually not angry, and smiled sweetly.

  She was in a very good mood today, and said with a smile: "Okay, okay, I know you've worked hard, and it's hard for you. If you are willing to propose marriage, it's already very good. Now it's rumored that you are a man..."

  This is the first time Zhang Anshi has heard such rumors, and it is even more uncomfortable to be rumored that he has a black heart. He immediately said angrily: "Who is talking nonsense, pigs and dogs are not as good as pigs and dogs, what a beast."

Mrs. Zhang still smiled, and said: "I was worried at first, but anyway, everything is fine now. The girl from the Xu family must be a good wife. You are married and have a child in the future. Even if you If you don’t like it, send it to the East Palace, and Sister will bring it for you, and Zhanji will like him too.”

  Zhang Anshi's anger was suddenly distracted by his sister, and he said helplessly at this moment: "This is a long time later."

Mrs. Zhang glared at him and said, "Don't talk nonsense. You will get married soon. Look at you. Doesn't everyone around you have married wives and children? Well, don't talk too much, just be obedient." that is."

  Zhang Anshi had no choice but to say: "Yes, yes, yes."

  Zhang Anshi immediately said: "Is brother-in-law feeling better?"

   "Physician Xu is quite capable. He is almost recuperating. Now he can use some rice porridge. The emperor also sympathizes with him. He sends people to inquire about his illness every now and then, and teaches him that he doesn't have to work hard these days."

  Zhang Anshi felt relieved and said, "That's good."

   Speaking of this, Mrs. Zhang suddenly said: "The doctor surnamed Zhou, has he been interrogated?"

  Zhang Anshi immediately became cautious and looked around. The eunuchs were very knowledgeable and immediately retreated.

   Zhang Anshi said in a low voice: "Sister...actually, she has been interrogated earlier."

  Mr. Zhang didn't even ask about the results of the interrogation. In fact, even if she didn't ask, with Zhang's temperament, she could actually guess one or two.

   "How do you plan to reply to His Majesty?"

  Zhang Anshi said: "When Your Majesty asks."

  Ms. Zhang nodded with satisfaction, and couldn't help but praise Zhang Anshi: "You have grown up, and you already know how to do things."

  Zhang Anshi grinned and said: "Our Zhang family has always been the only one who cheated others. Who can cheat our Zhang family? I'm not bragging..."

  Zhang frowned: "Okay, don't get carried away."

  Zhang Anshi had no choice but to hang his head and say: "Yes."

  The time is still busy, and it is the middle of the month.

  Official schools are about to open.

  This matter did not attract much attention.

  People don't have much favorable opinion of Jinyiwei's pro-army.

  Thanks to Na Ji Gang, this Jinyiwei is almost synonymous with evil officials.

  The more than 200 students recruited, had them stand still on the school field early in the morning.

  In addition to this, there are more than two hundred teaching staff.

   From the current point of view, such a scale of teaching staff can definitely be regarded as a huge scale.

   There are people with all kinds of talents, and at this moment, they are all waiting anxiously.

  It was the time when the sun was rising.

  The generals flocked to Zhu Di on horseback.

  Zhu Di fell from his horse, along with several Dukes and Xie Jin.

  Zhu Di's visit this time is also due to Zhang Anshi's kindness. It's just a school. Although it is very important, it doesn't bother the emperor himself.

  The emperor sometimes didn't have time to worship the Taimiao, so he had to ask someone to do the sacrifice.

   But Zhang Anshi couldn't hold back, Zhu Di thought that Zhang Anshi had made great contributions after all, and this school was his painstaking effort, so he decided to come too.

  This visit is not in low clothes, so the momentum is quite large, and the civil servants and generals who came along are lined up.

  The teacher and the students had never seen such a battle, and they were all excited.

  Zhang Anshi stepped forward solemnly and said: "Your Majesty, the students all hope that Your Majesty will encourage you."

  Zhu Di smiled and said: "What can I say? No need, no need."

Zhang Anshi said: "If this is the case, I am afraid that the students will inevitably be disappointed. Your Majesty, these students will also learn to bow and horse in the future. I heard that Your Majesty is proficient in bowing and horse horses. Otherwise, Your Majesty, you can show your hand in front of them and let them know what the dragon and horse spirit is. ?”

  Zhu Di smiled and said, "You know how to play tricks."

   But Zhu Di didn't take offense, Zhang Anshi has always been like this, and he is used to it.

  Xie Jin and others followed behind with a calm face, but many of them sneered in their hearts, thinking that this so-called school was crowned with monkeys, not elegant, and even ridiculous.

  There is only one kind of knowledge in the world, as for the others... they are just miscellaneous knowledge, not popular!

   Zhu Di said at this time: "Take my bow."

   Zhang Anshi was excited, and hurriedly said to the students: "Everyone is watching, Your Majesty will teach you how to bow and horse."

   Immediately, a magpie painting bow was delivered, and Zhu Di looked at a wooden post in the school yard.

   Then, with a shout, he bent his bow and set his arrows, all in one go.

  In an instant, the arrow shot out like a shooting star.

Snapped…

  The arrow went straight to the stake, penetrating three points.

  Everyone burst into applause.

  The students were stunned one by one.

  Zhang Anshi shouted at this time: "Piercing Yang with a hundred steps, good, good, admiration! All students, are you optimistic? Your Majesty will teach you personally. What are you waiting for, why don't you thank your teacher for teaching?"

  He roared like this.

  The students are still frozen in place one by one, and their brains have not yet reacted.

  Among the gaps between the students standing, Qiu Song shuttled back and forth for several times, upon hearing Zhang Anshi's suggestion, Qiu Song directly touched the calf of the student in front, and said: "Idiot, please thank the teacher soon."

  The man had a pain in his calf, so he bowed down subconsciously, knocked his head on the ground, and subconsciously shouted: "Thank you for your teaching, teacher."

  Then the other people were scattered and said: "Thank you for your teaching, teacher."

  Zhu Di: "..."

  Xie Jin: "..."

  Qiu Fu: "..."

  (end of this chapter)