Chapter 80:

Zhu Di asked: "Is there any result?"

"Yes." Liu Kuan said: "This Shen family is a family that has accumulated goodwill. It has always followed the rules. This person is called Jing Jing. He has always been honest and kind to others. He works and studies at home. In previous years, he built bridges and roads and helped the poor people around him. He is praised by others for his kindness. People call him Shen Shanren."

After a pause, Liu Kuan continued: "This Mr. Shen Shan is knowledgeable and sensible. He is indeed a good man."

It seemed that Liu Kuan didn't notice that Zhu Di's face had turned down.

Zhu Di said in a deep voice: "His village is so big, where does the money and food come from?"

Liu Kuandao: "The Shen family originally had more than 2,000 acres of fertile land and had numerous family properties. The Shen family has been diligent and thrifty for several generations, so they saved money and food to build such a village, but..."

He didn't continue to say what he said later, but the meaning was obvious... It was just a good thing, but it was blown up. It was an unintentional disaster, it was really tragic!

Zhu Di pursed his lips. He didn't seem to find anything wrong, but he felt vaguely that something was wrong.

However, he kept his expression and said calmly: "I understand."

Wait until the minister retreats.

Zhu Di then raised his head and took a quick look, saying, "Has Jin Yiwei checked the situation at the Shen family?"

Yi Shiha quickly said respectfully: "Your Majesty, the Jin Yiwei did not report this. After all, the Shen family is an ordinary citizen and has no official position, and the responsibilities of the Jin Yiwei..."

Needless to say, Zhu Di understood what Yi Shiha meant.

Ji Gang, the commander of the Jinyiwei, is a man who understands the rules. He will take care of what should be taken care of and will never interfere with what should not be taken care of.

Zhu Di thought for a while and said: "Ji Gang is right, we cannot set such a precedent. Once this example is set, there will be endless troubles."

Once Jin Yiwei is allowed to intervene in such an ordinary case, then Jin Yiwei will replace the Sanfa Division and his power will be infinite.

At this time, Zhu Di seemed to have thought of another thing, and asked again: "How many Zhang Anshi are you still honest?"

"They are quite honest. They get together every day and tinker with things."

Zhu Di frowned: "Didn't you study?"

"Did not go."

Zhu Di's brows obviously furrowed deeper: "Why?"

Yi Shiha said truthfully: "I have been there, but the Imperial Academy said that they have left the army and there is no need to go again."

Zhu Di said angrily: "Hu Yan, what do you mean?"

Yi Shiha smiled slightly and said, "Master Hu has no desires."

After hearing this, Zhu Di was stunned for a moment, and then couldn't help but laugh.

This is true, Hu Yanai was the first scholar in the imperial examination, which was a great qualification in the early Ming Dynasty.

However, compared to Wenyuan Pavilion and other cabinet ministers who were born as Jinshi, the reason why Hu Yan was still a minister of the Imperial Academy was because he was not too keen on fame and wealth.

There is really nothing you can do about such a person. If you have no desire, you will be strong. Is it possible that you can put a knife to his neck and beg him to make progress?

Zhu Di said: "I understand."

Just as he was talking, a eunuch came in and reported: "Your Majesty, His Highness the King of Han wishes to see you."

After hearing this, Zhu Di nodded: "Call in."

Not long after, Zhu Gaoxu walked in happily with brisk steps. He first saluted and said: "Father..."

Zhu Di closed his eyes and looked at Zhu Gaoxu: "What's wrong, are you so happy today?"

Zhu Gaoxu then smiled and said: "I have a friend who is both talented and virtuous. I am overjoyed to find such a good friend."

Zhu Di said, "Really? It's rare that you still focus on this, but it's true that confidants are hard to find. But, your imperial brother has just been assassinated, and you are still happy?"

Zhu Gaoxu: "..."

The East Palace has reported the assassination, and Zhu Di has ordered the Jinyi Guards to go and verify it.

Zhu Gaoxu's mind was spinning fast and he laughed dryly and said: "My son is actually worried about the emperor's brother, but I heard that the emperor's brother is not seriously injured, so he doesn't take it to heart. When Jingnan was in trouble, life and death were always on a thin line. This time

It’s nothing.”

Zhu Di actually agreed with Zhu Gaoxu's words.

Zhu Di felt that his son should not be cowardly, and the assassination was nothing, but the fact that the prince killed him instead was surprising.

Zhu Gaoxu said again: "Your Majesty, I just went to see my mother."

After hearing this, Zhu Di became concerned and asked, "What are you doing when you see your mother?"

"Of course it's to say hello, but I have an unkind invitation to my mother."

Zhu Di said: "If you have anything to say, just say it."

Zhu Gaoxu said happily: "Isn't my sister Jingyi not married yet? Now she has reached the age of marriage. I am thinking that I have to find a virtuous husband with both ability and political integrity for him."

Zhu Di suddenly cheered up.

The girl Zhu Gaoxu refers to as Jingyi is actually his cousin.

That is, the daughter of Queen Xu's brother, Wei Guogong Xu Huizu, and the niece of Queen Xu.

During the process of Jingnan, Xu Huizu, although he was Zhu Di's uncle, firmly stood on the side of Emperor Jianwen and opposed Zhu Di's Jingnan.

Until Zhu Di killed him in Nanjing, Xu Huizu did not change his original intention, thinking that Zhu Di was unfaithful and unfilial.

Facing such an uncle who was as stubborn as a stone in a latrine, Zhu Di had no choice but to have him put under house arrest.

But the thing is, this is Empress Xu's brother after all, and in fact, except for this eldest brother Xu Huizu, the rest of the Xu family made great contributions during the Jingnan period.

Therefore, Zhu Di had a mixture of love and hatred for Xu Huizu. He hoped that Xu Huizu could change his mind, but was also angry that he did not miss his family.

Now Xu Huizu is under house arrest, but the nephews of Wei Guogong, whether Zhu Di or Empress Xu, are very important.

After all, this was Xu Da's direct descendant. Zhu Di had already placed his father under house arrest, but Zhu Di took great care of these Xu Huizu's children.

The scope of Zhu Di's family relationships was very narrow. Although he had countless harems, his real family was only Empress Xu, her three sons and several daughters. If there were more, they would be the Xu family.

Zhu Di felt pity for the children of the Duke of Wei. After all, Zhu Di was afraid of their father being convicted, so every time there were rewards in the palace, the Duke of Wei received the most rewards.

As for Xu Jingyi, she was naturally particularly favored by Zhu Di and Queen Xu.

Zhu Di said slowly: "Jingyi has indeed reached the age of marriage. If his father hadn't been convicted, I'm afraid the family should have been worried about it. But I... didn't think of this. I'm really confused."

Zhu Gaoxu cheered up and said in surprise: "Yes, yes, the male senior is getting married, the female senior is getting married, the father, the emperor, and the sons are so worried that their hair will turn gray because of the matter of sister Jingyi. I happen to have someone here...

…”

Zhu Di became concerned and asked, "Whose family background is this?"

Zhu Gaoxu looked unconcerned and said: "No matter what the family background is, no matter what the family background is, which family can have the highest family status of our Zhu family and Wei Guogong's family? I think the most important thing is that Sister Jingyi is virtuous and virtuous.

Find her someone with both ability and political integrity."

Zhu Di said: "Have you told your mother?"

"Say it." Zhu Gaoxu said cheerfully: "The queen mother was also very surprised when she heard that there was such a person. She said that she would ask the eunuch to come and see him personally. In a few days, it will be a good and auspicious day, so that the eunuch can tell the good from the bad at a glance."

Zhu Di said with a serious face: "Jingyi is your sister. The fact that you take her marriage to your heart shows that you are a conscientious person. However... you still have to be cautious about this matter. I will personally intervene. Don't do it."

Confused."

Zhu Gaoxu chuckled in his heart, imagining that if his father knew that his brother and sister Jingyi's future husband would be Guo Degang, haha... I don't know how happy he should be!

Of course, he can't say it now. Once he does, it will violate his father's iron law not to explore Guo Degang's identity.

Anyway, as long as my father likes someone, I will give him the best in everything. Only then will my father know that the only one who can truly inherit my father's mantle is me.

Zhu Gaoxu responded cautiously and said: "I understand. By the way, father, I also heard that many people dare not speak out against Zhang Anshi."

Hearing this, Zhu Di suddenly became slightly angry: "What did you ask about again?"

Zhu Gaoxu said: "Didn't Guo Degang blow up the Shen family village a few days ago? Good guy, even the sons and ministers don't have such courage. All the officials said that the Shen family is a kind family, and even they

If you are not guaranteed day and night, and you are bullied by the emperor's relatives at will, I think many people will die and be sad."

Zhu Di suddenly raised his eyebrows and said angrily: "Why do you, the king of a vassal, take care of the affairs of the family and the country? You, your mother, can't live in peace for a few days. Get out of here, get out immediately!"

Zhu Gaoxu's good mood suddenly disappeared, and he felt filled with grievances.

The father now favors his imperial brother to such an extent that even the emperor's brother's wife and brother cannot criticize him.

Just wait and see, when my father knows that Guo Degang is my good brother, my godfather is shocked, and then I realize how powerful I am.

And that Guo Degang is really amazing, he is the queen mother’s savior! We have to spend a little money to tie his heart.

…………

The atmosphere in the capital has been quite strange recently.

The matter still lies with Shenjiazhuang.

The Shen family suffered an unreasonable disaster, causing a huge commotion, and soon the matter spread throughout the capital.

After that, the imperial court actually sent people to investigate the Shen family, which seemed to mean that there was no reason to blame.

Fortunately, the Punishment Department withstood the pressure and found no evidence of guilt. Moreover, the Punishment Department also said a lot of good things for the Shen family. Otherwise, Shen Shanren would have been forced to death by those relatives of the emperor.

However... Ming Dynasty has always had no shortage of people who dare to speak out.

I heard that many censors are already gearing up to avenge the Shen family, and their targets are the three murderers in the capital.

After a few days of silence and uneasiness, he saw that the direction of the wind had reversed, so he asked people to rest in Zhuangzi while he was furious.

This is really unreasonable. I, Shen Jing, am also a person with a name. How can I suffer this humiliation for nothing?

When Emperor Jianwen was here, he treated us and other gentry with such courtesy!

Ten thousand steps back, even when the Mongols first took over the Central Plains, the Emperor of the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty still showed great respect to the ancestors of the Shen family.

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