The Ming Dynasty started with caution

In the east district of Beijing, there is a courtyard with two entrances and two exits.

Wang Shu took the tea residue and took a sip: "Although my father is not in the capital, he has heard a lot of rumors about Yan Chengjin. Is this person a corrupt official or an upright official?"

When I was in Jiangnan, news of reform often came.

Yan Chengjin is somewhat famous in the Metropolitan Procuratorate of Nanzhili.

Wang Chengyu thought for a while and said: "This person bought a mansion and farmland worth 370,000 taels in the capital a few days ago, but he should be an upright official."

puff!

Wang Shu spit out a mouthful of tea: "Which official can have a salary of 370,000 taels? Is he here because of greed?"

"Dad, I don't know. This person is under surveillance by the Royal Guards. His Majesty has thoroughly checked his residence and found nothing. Why does dad ask this?"

Wang Shu said nothing and snorted coldly: "I came to Beijing yesterday and scolded him."

As soon as I entered Beijing, I heard that His Majesty had abolished the Ming Dynasty banknotes and replaced them with Hongzhi banknotes.

These are Yan Chengjin's words of advice.

If this guy is a corrupt official, he needs to think carefully about his methods.

Fang gave her husband a complaining look.

"If dad talks too much and causes trouble in the capital, I'm afraid he won't be able to keep the family's financial affairs."

During the Chenghua Dynasty, Emperor Chenghua dismissed Wang Shu from his official position, and Wang Chengyu suffered as well.

It was finally activated, but Wang Chengyu's career had many ups and downs.

Wang Chengyu advised: "Dad is no longer an official in the court, so don't worry about it."

Wang Shu drank tea and turned a deaf ear.

…

Fengtian Temple,

Yan Chengjin came to the palace and saluted Emperor Hongzhi: "Your Majesty, a just man who can convince hundreds of officials has been found."

Emperor Hongzhi looked at him in astonishment.

Li Dongyang didn't believe that there was anyone in the court whose reputation could convince all the officials.

The cabinet and the six ministries also heard about it. Li Gong recommended Yan Chengjin to supervise the army, and they all turned their heads curiously.

Yan Chengjin said: "The Ministry of War has given Wang Chengyu the opportunity to supervise the army for the imperial court."

Li Dongyang and others froze. They heard that Wang Shu came to Beijing to see his son just yesterday.

Noticing the changes in the faces of the princes, Emperor Hongzhi was surprised: "Who is Wang Chengyu?"

"Reporting to your Majesty, he is the son of Wang Shu, the former Minister of Civil Affairs."

Emperor Hongzhi showed a look of astonishment. Wang Shu had gone through four dynasties and was upright and strict. His official reputation had long been well-known, needless to say.

Li Dongyang asked: "Everyone knows that the prince is upright, but what does it have to do with Wang Chengyu? You can't pretend to be a prince and pretend to be a prince."

Yan Chengjin has many ideas and acts prudently.

If this son can go to the island country to supervise the army, the Eastern Expedition will be more certain, and Zhaofan can come back safely.

But this boy is greedy for life and afraid of death, and is unwilling to take risks.

Yan Chengjin took out a booklet from his left sleeve and said calmly, "I have evidence."

Li Dongyang, how could I come here empty-handed?

Xiao Jing walked down and took the booklet from Yan Chengjin's hand unhappily.

Emperor Hongzhi opened it and saw that it contained records of military justice cases tried by Wang Chengyu, many of which were overturned, and the specific years and cases were marked.

You can tell at a glance that it has been carefully organized.

Even the Ministry of War cases in the sixth year of Hongzhi are clearly recorded.

Li Dongyang was curious and looked anxiously at the booklet in Emperor Hongzhi's hand.

Yan Chengjin continued: "This is Wang Chengyu's sixteen years of trying the Ministry of War cases. Dozens of old cases have been overturned in a year. He is as upright and upright as the minister."

Finding these volumes is not easy,

However, the Metropolitan Procuratorate inspects hundreds of officials and can borrow six volumes of documents in the name of supervision.

Wang Chengyu did not achieve much in his official career. The highest official position was only that of the Minister of Household Affairs of Nanzhili, who was retired and retired.

Wang Shu offended too many people in the court, and Qingliu also impeached him. Even though Wang Chengyu had some talents, no one recommended him.

Li Dongyang said: "One code is one code, what does he have to do with the supervisory army if he reverses the verdict?"

Yan Chengjin took out a booklet from his right sleeve: "But I don't think this person can be proved to be fair based on the investigation alone. Your Majesty, please take a look.

This is Wang Chengyu's management of the farmland in Shandong and Henan, and the return of 360 hectares of military land that had been occupied by Qingzhou and Zhangde two prefectures earlier. "

Emperor Hongzhi opened it and took a few glances. He could count on one hand the number of such honest officials and people in power in the court.

"Why has no one recommended this person to me?"

Qin Hong, the Secretary of the Ministry of War, bowed and said, "I missed your inspection!"

…

Ministry of War,

Wang Chengyu sat at the desk, concentrating on the remarks of the military parade department.

He not only managed the farmland, but also reviewed some old cases of soldiers and soldiers.

Qin Hong walked into the duty room and looked at the desk in the corner.

"Wang Chengyu, come out and receive the order!"

………

Yanfu,

Yan Chengjin picked up the rice bowl, and He Neng behind him blocked the door and shouted: "You are not allowed to disturb the young master while he is eating. Article 16 of the family rules will punish you to copy it a hundred times!"

The doorman said with a mournful face: "Master, I don't want to disturb you. There is someone outside the door who doesn't understand the secret code. If he insists on coming in, the door will be opened."

"Let Jin Yiwei take him to Jin Yiwei's prison."

"The Jin Yiwei didn't dare to stop him."

Yan Chengjin put down the bowl and turned around with a serious look on his face: "But an old man with gray hair?"

"Yes, young master...he is unloading the door."

Menzi had never seen such an operation before, and was frightened and panicked.

No one dares to break into someone's private home.

Yan Chengjin turned around, why did the old man have to see him?

"Take a few servants and go with me to have a look."

At this time, outside the mansion.

Zhu Houzhao saw an old man dancing at the gate of Shiyan Mansion: "What hatred do you have against Lao Gao?"

"Wuqiu, I'm here to thank him."

"But why are you removing the door?"

"Don't talk, give me a hand!"

After a while, with a bang, the old door was slowly moved away by two people and thrown to the ground.

Wang Shu narrowed his eyes and scanned the courtyard.

I didn't want to break the law, but when I heard that Yan Chengjin spent more than 300,000 taels of silver to buy a mansion, but lived in such a courtyard, I felt something was wrong.

"Young man, you are so strong, what's your name?"

"Xiao Zhu Xiucai, what's your name?"

"I am Wang Shu."

Zhu Houzhao's smile was frozen on his face. He heard from people in the palace that there was an official who loved to impeach the royal family the most. He was a hundred times more severe than Master Liu, and even his father and the late emperor were afraid of him.

"I have something else to do..."

Yan Chengjin frowned: "Your Highness, you removed the door of my mansion, and you want to leave without putting it back?"

Zhu Houzhao was stunned. This bastard Lao Gao must have done it on purpose.

Wang Shu turned his head slightly and frowned: "Are you the current crown prince?"

Zhu Houzhao was happy: "I heard that the prince has retired and can't control me."

Wang Shu was not angry, because he had heard that the prince was naughty and liked to make trouble.

Yan Chengjin called the Jinyiwei to take Zhu Houzhao back to the palace.

After a while, the two sat in the main hall.

Yan Chengjin looked at Wang Shu and asked: "Why did Lord Wang come to my house?"

"I heard that you recommended my son Chengyu? I have offended many officials in the court. My son is talented, but he has not been entrusted with important tasks."

Wang Shu said seriously: "Although you recommended him, you have no good intentions."

Yan Chengjin knew that Wang Shu would not come to the door for no reason, so he listened quietly.

Wang Shu took a sip of tea and suddenly became serious: "I heard that someone in Jiangnan traded firearms a while ago. As the chief censor of the Censorate, you should send someone to investigate."

Yan Chengjin was in a calm mood. King Ning was going to die again?