Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

  Chapter 1673 The arrow is on the string

   Zhu Houzhao fell into deep thought.

  Obviously... He still couldn't understand that a group of officers and soldiers who were supposed to protect their homes and the country would eventually become a group of bandits.

  However, he is an optimist. To a certain extent, he has been lamenting that he is in a peaceful world, and he only wished that the world would be in chaos. Only in this way can he use his skills.

  He is like a knife that has been sharpened all day long, but after being sharpened, he is taken back into the sheath.

  He was full of resentment, but he was helpless.

  He drew his sword and looked around in a daze, for he had nowhere to find an opponent.

  Thus, the information that Fang Jifan revealed to him immediately made him very excited.

  Zhu Houzhao was obviously in a good mood, and said happily: "Old Fang, come, I invite you to eat beef."

   This sudden hospitality made Fang Jifan feel a little uncomfortable.

  So...

   A cow was killed in the camp, and Zhu Houzhao bought it with his own pocket.

  The camp was boiling, and the soldiers who had practiced all morning could smell the aroma of meat early.

  This group of soldiers who practiced day and night, all of them were like reincarnated ghosts from starvation, with a particularly good appetite.

Especially those soldiers who came out of Yiwu and Yongkang, not to mention the previous life, even in this life... They often have a full meal and a hungry meal. Therefore, when they come to the camp, they are like fish in the water. For them, it's just a matter of leisure, as long as they stutter.

  If there is white rice, you are their brother.

   If there is a bit of meat, then the relationship between brothers is even more suspicious, they are relatives.

  If they eat large pieces of meat, stars will appear in their eyes.

   Pots of beef were directly scooped up with a big spoon, and the officers and soldiers lined up to fetch the meat. They were lined up neatly, like a long snake, without any crookedness. The meat went into the bowl, with a slap, the legs were brought together, and the ground fell, and then, holding the iron pan for cooking, they went to the other side and sat upright. The smell of the meat made their saliva overflow, but they didn't If you dare to eat easily, you need to wait for the order to serve the meal.

   More than a month of training, a lot of physical exertion, coupled with sufficient nutrition, made their bodies covered with tendons. Even though they saw through the military uniforms, they were still thin and thin, but their bodies seemed to be bursting with infinite strength.

  Everyone sit in a row.

  Wang Shouren was calm and relaxed.

  His thin body seemed to be falling down against the wind. At this time, there was a wind, which made his clothes flutter, but his body remained motionless.

  He slowly raised his chopsticks and ate the first piece of meat, so... the military officer beside him shouted: "Eat."

  These officers and soldiers who were all sitting upright listened, and only then did they start to move.

  Here, there are rules for everything, there are rules for eating, there are rules for sleeping, and everything is done according to the rules.

  Wang Shouren is their god, he eats it, other people can eat it, if he doesn't eat it, even if the meat is fragrant and the officers and soldiers are about to starve to death, they will still be hungry as usual.

  This harsh military law makes all officers and soldiers have to obey.

  But... not many people complain about it.

  Because... Although Wang Shouren is harsh, he has a rule, that is, everyone eats and sleeps together.

  The military officers ate whatever the soldiers ate, and everyone ate meat together, and Wang Shouren, as a commander, ate no different from the most common soldiers.

   At most, the people in the kitchen held a spoon, shook their hands, and sent Wang Shouren an extra piece of meat.

  Therefore... the big guy is convinced of Commander Wang.

As soon as Wang Shouren moved his chopsticks, the dining hall, which was so quiet that you could hear needles falling, suddenly exploded. Countless people raised their chopsticks in unison, with the sound of biting, chopsticks and iron bowls, It seems that at this moment, the meat and soup in front of them have become the enemies of the officers and soldiers. This irreconcilable enemy must do everything possible to destroy them quickly.

  Zhu Houzhao and Fang Jifan hid on the other side to eat, and the food was no different. Zhu Houzhao liked to share the joys and sorrows with the soldiers. Naturally, his only special care was that he held a beef leg bone in his hand.

   After all, I paid for it myself.

He bared his teeth, biting the beef leg bone bitterly, wishing he could use the tip of his teeth to pick out every piece of meat and fascia attached to the bone. He ate it while sighing, "There is still no Mr. Wen." The beef is delicious."

  Fang Jifan nodded in agreement.

  Zhu Houzhao sighed again: "A man becomes bad when he has money."

  Fang Jifan was shocked, and looked at Zhu Houzhao with a strange look.

   "Your Highness, how did you see it?"

Zhu Houzhao reluctantly put down the ox bone: "It's natural. You see, Mr. Wen, since he concocted the thirteen incense, and made a fortune by selling the thirteen incense, he just perfunctory to me. It's not easy to find him to cook in the future." .”

  Fang Jifan let out a sigh of relief.

   "Old Fang, if you say it this way, this Weizhou Wei has committed a heinous crime. Once the evidence is conclusive, what are you going to do?"

  Fang Jifan said without hesitation: "We must first take Jiang Bin from Weizhou Wei."

"What about the other officers and soldiers of the Weizhou Guard? Jiang Bin is not the only one to be blamed. The Weizhou Guard is probably already full of snakes and rats, but...they are in the capital again. Once Jiang Bin is taken... People are afraid of crime, how can they be arrested without a fight."

Fang Jifan nodded and nodded: "So, Your Highness needs to prepare early. Once you get the real evidence, you will suppress Weizhou Wei, so as not to cause any trouble. I have already issued a memorial to warn His Majesty. If you don’t listen, you won’t know.”

Zhu Houzhao's lips were shiny from eating beef, but his face was extremely serious. He clenched his fists and said, "Don't worry, they won't be able to make any trouble with Ben Gong here. But... I heard that Emperor Father It is necessary to review Weizhou Guard."

  Fang Jifan had a trace of worry on his face, and frowned, "I've also heard that it's only these days. Time is running out. I hope Weizhou can have news sooner."

   Two people, you have a word, and I have a word.

  But at this time...Jiang Bin accompanied Ma Wensheng and others to the school grounds in the west of the city.

  The school field in the west of the city occupies a huge area and is the best place for proofreading.

  The Ministry of War received the emperor's will, and has already started preparations. The school grounds and interiors have been completely renovated, and even...a high platform was built here to welcome the holy driver.

  All booths are prepared nearby...

  Ma Wensheng walked in front, inspecting the field for review, while Jiang Bin followed Ma Wensheng step by step.

  Beside him was a doctor from the Ministry of War, who kept pointing and telling Jiang Bin where Weizhou Wei should enter the school grounds, how to practice, and where to face the saint.

  All of this... requires a prior plan, and nothing can be sloppy.

  Jiang Bin kept nodding at the side, keeping in mind.

  His body is like an iron tower, coupled with his beard, giving people a kind of majestic arrogance, but his eyebrows are pleasing to the eye, and his body is a little more simple and honest.

  Ma Wensheng was very satisfied with Jiang Bin, that's what a military officer should be like, neither arrogant nor indulgent.

  He smiled gratifiedly, and said to Jiang Bin: "All these must be written down, and there must be no mistakes or omissions. If the chain is lost, you and I will not be blamed."

Jiang Bin's eyes were red, and he said: "Ma Butang's kindness to support and support, humble will never be forgotten, humble is just a warrior, I don't know other reasons, I only know... Ma Butang and humble have never met, but they are so caring, it is true Reborn parents."

  Ma Wensheng stroked his beard, and couldn't help laughing: "Haha, if you let Weizhou Wei show his true skills in front of His Majesty, His Majesty will be very happy, and you will be repaying the old man."

   "It's natural, humble and loyal, even for Ma Butang, I will definitely handle this matter properly."

But at this moment, Ma Wensheng stopped suddenly with his hands behind his back, looked at Jiang Bin meaningfully, and said in a low voice: "All the princes in the cabinet and the ministries are watching you. Last night, Duke Qi made a speech. The memorandum is all about the many crimes committed by Weizhou Wei, but this memorandum was sent to His Majesty's desk, and His Majesty summoned Mr. Xie and the old man to interrogate him. Mr. Xie and the old man will protect you."

  Jiang Bin had a trace of panic and fear in the depths of his eyes, and then he regained his composure and said aggrievedly: "Duke Qi has some misunderstandings about being humble..."

Ma Wensheng nodded: "The old man knows about these things. Last time, didn't you have a dispute in the palace? The state of Qi is fair, civil and military. He is a rare talent, and he is simple in the emperor's heart. He has always been respected by His Majesty." Rely on him. He is not an ordinary person, you came to the capital for official business, but you must not breed personal enmity with him, just handle your own affairs well. As for other matters, the cabinet and the Ministry of War will make decisions for you."

Jiang Bin's eyes turned red, and he immediately prostrated himself at Ma Wensheng's feet, with a sincere voice: "Ma Butang knows me, he has always guarded Weizhou in a humble way, and is ignorant of the situation in Beijing. Who has offended, or who has told the right and wrong in front of the Duke of Qi, and is humble... Now that he has caused such a big trouble, I am terrified, if there is no Mabutang to protect him, I am afraid... I will die without a place to bury him."

Seeing his pitiful appearance, Ma Wensheng couldn't help sighing in his heart, helped him up, and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty may not be partial to one side, after all, the whole world knows that Qi Guogong had a dispute with you, and now he has written a letter." Impeaching you, it is... inevitable that there will be no grievances or grievances in it. Your Majesty is aware of the details, and there is no real evidence for the matter in this memorial, there is no evidence at all, how can you be partial to it?"

  Jiang Bin was very grateful, and then accompanied Ma Wensheng to walk around the school grounds.

   On the way, Jiang Bin said: "On the day of the review, how many weapons do you need to carry? I don't know if there is a quantity here at the Ministry of War?"

   Ma Wensheng frowned: "Dancing with knives and guns is inevitable during review, but His Majesty is here to avoid it if possible. This matter will be considered by the Ministry of War."

  Jiang Bin lowered his eyebrows and said pleasantly: "I still need some knives and guns, otherwise I will lose my momentum. Your Majesty will not like it when I see you. Of course, it is better not to carry bows and firearms."

  Ma Wensheng felt that it made sense, nodded and said: "These are the things that the Ministry of War is concerned about, so take care of your life."

  (end of this chapter)