Zhu Gaoxu sat opposite Xu Jingchang, feeling irritable and pouring tea into his mouth. In the blink of an eye, he drank all the tea, but the anger in his heart did not diminish at all, and he felt like he was adding fuel to the fire.
"Xu Jingchang...that cousin...my people are still reliable. You can't just arrest people randomly and convict them of crimes. That would be bad."
Xu Jingchang smiled brightly, "All your people are good? What about your consort Wang Ning? He is also quite good?"
Zhu Gaojiu was immediately stunned. That guy Wang Ning had helped him seize the throne early, but later found out that he had lost power and stepped back without hesitation.
Villain, a complete villain!
"Cousin, you know what I mean. The people in our chamber of commerce are still reliable. At least under my control, they are honest, contribute taxes, and never dare to do anything arbitrarily... In short, you can't be framed.
Good man, if there is really an unjust, false or wrong case, I will redress the grievances with my father."
Xu Jingchang's smile remained unabated, "Your Highness, King of Han, if not, you should write a list now, and then sign and pledge it, saying that you will use your title to guarantee that nothing will happen to you. In this way, I may be able to be noble and spare them. You
What do you think?"
Zhu Gaoxu rolled his eyes and looked carefully at Xu Jingchang's expression. He picked up the brush and was stunned for a long time...he froze there and actually stopped moving.
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "Why, it's difficult to write? The King of Han has no confidence?"
Zhu Gaoxu was stunned for a moment, then smiled helplessly, "Cousin, I know people but don't know people's hearts. I'm afraid of hurting the vitality of Ming Dynasty, and I don't want to interfere with your handling of the case. In short, you also know that merchants contribute taxes, just like
You can’t dig up the leeks in the yard by their roots, right?”
Xu Jingchang couldn't help laughing and burst into tears.
He stood up and took a bronze mirror and handed it to Zhu Gaoxu.
"See for yourself."
Zhu Gaoxu was puzzled, "I, is there something on my face?"
Xu Jingchang smiled and shook his head, "I actually saw His Highness the King of Han being frightened and trembling. Shouldn't it be obvious?"
Zhu Gaoxu was so angry that he threw the bronze mirror away and said angrily: "Why are you still making fun of me?"
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "I want to congratulate Your Highness. You have matured and know that some things cannot be mixed up. Some things can be said, but they cannot be written in black and white. You have really made progress."
Zhu Gaoxu snorted: "My son can tease little girls. If I am still immature, why should I still study with your son?"
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "That's okay. It's not a coincidence to live and learn, and it's not a coincidence to learn eighty... But I can tell you seriously, what you have learned is indeed something that many people will never know in their lifetime."
As soon as he finished speaking, someone ran in and whispered to Xu Jingchang.
Xu Jingchang waved his hand and asked people to get out, and then said to Zhu Gaoxu: "Look, the person below is an old fool who doesn't understand."
As soon as he finished speaking, someone led the way and invited Qiu Fu, Duke of Qi State, in.
Qiu Fu came in and felt a little embarrassed when he saw Xu Jingchang and Zhu Gaoxu.
But Qiu Fu was still very polite, "Ding Guogong, what is going on? How can I, the Qiu family, offend you? They arrest people as soon as they come up. Where do you want me to put this old face?"
Xu Jingchang pointed to the seat next to him, "Sit down, drink tea first, and let's talk slowly."
Qiu Fu had no intention of drinking tea. He just sat down reluctantly and said: "Last time I had a paper war with Duke Dingguo and we lost miserably. I am in awe of your ability. Now I am living in seclusion. I don't do any random things. This is all."
At your age, you don’t have any face left for me?”
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "Don't worry, Duke Qi, I am the most kind person... You said that if we forcefully expropriate people's fields in the name of building a shooting range, and then turn the people's fields into mulberry fields, and sell silk, the construction of
Workshop, what kind of crime is this?"
Upon hearing this, Qiu Fu suddenly widened his eyes and said hurriedly: "Dong Dingguo, I know about this. I have already told my subordinates to return the land, and those who made mistakes should surrender to the Yamen. I still have them.
I, I have nothing to do with this matter."
Xu Jingchang smiled and said, "Don't worry. I know that Duke Qi is upright and upright and has nothing to do with this matter. No, I'm inviting you here, not arresting you!"
When Qiu Fu heard this, his heart suddenly froze. He looked at Zhu Gaoxu who was silent next to him... He seemed to understand something. The anger in his heart just now had disappeared.
The terror of this guy Xu Jingchang is really not something to be blown off casually... He holds too many incriminating evidences and does not reveal them.
Now Zhu Di intends to abdicate, and Zhu Gaochi is about to inherit his position and reform the official system... At this most appropriate moment, he brought the matter to light and achieved full results.
Don't talk about others, Qiu Fu is honest.
At this moment, someone else came in.
"Dong Guo, Baoding Hou Mengshan is here."
As soon as he finished speaking, a veteran with white beard and hair rushed in angrily from outside. When he saw Xu Jingchang, he slapped the table!
"Dong Guo, please don't bully me too much. I took refuge with Emperor Taizu before the founding of the Ming Dynasty. I have made contributions to the founding of the Ming Dynasty. During the Jingnan battle, I took refuge with your majesty again. I went through life and death and fought in Yingtian. I
I still made a great contribution. Although I, the Marquis of Baoding, am not as good as your Dingguo Gong, I can’t be manipulated by just anyone!"
Meng Shan gasped for breath and continued: "What's more, I returned to my hometown the year before last to take care of myself, and you are still chasing me like this. You are so abominable!"
Xu Jingchang didn't say anything, he just looked at Qiu Fu and said, "Dong Qi, do you think there is anything to be said for the words of Marquis Baoding?"
Qiu Fu had a sullen face and didn't dare to speak.
He is not stupid either. If he still has room for argument, then what the Meng family did is really outrageous and shocking.
"I, I also bear the blame, so I can talk nonsense."
The always unruly Duke Qi bowed his head and proclaimed himself at this moment. Xu Jingchang's skill was truly remarkable.
"Marquis Baoding, given your age, you naturally don't know what's going on at home, and I have no intention of getting involved... But I hope you can calm down and stop talking nonsense. Otherwise, if we really find out, your old man will not be safe for the rest of the year.
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Meng Shan still wanted to talk...At this time, Zhu Gaoxu suddenly slammed the table and became furious!
"Marquis Baoding, I heard that you got a lot of golden nanmu and built an ancestral hall for your family. You also found someone to compile a genealogy for you, saying that Mencius is an ancestor of your family. Are there any of these things?"
Meng Shan was shocked, "I, I..."
He muttered for a long time, but couldn't say a word.
Zhu Gaoxu stood up immediately, pointed at Meng Shan, and scolded: "Marquis Baoding, at your age, your life is really in vain! You can't restrain your own family, so aren't you afraid of causing endless trouble?"
Meng Shan knew that he was wrong, but he still pretended to be calm, "Your Highness, King of Han, I may have made mistakes, but over the years, among the nobles and nobles in the court, who has not made the slightest mistake? I am also a member of your Yixin Chamber of Commerce, and I will cheer for you and stand up for you.
Cheer, you treat me like this? That’s too callous!"
"Pooh!"
Zhu Gaoxu was not stupid. He glanced sideways at Xu Jingchang and found that this man was crossing his legs and smiling broadly... Seeing this scene, Zhu Gaoxu felt even more chilled.
He already knew that what Xu Jingchang was holding was really terrifying.
If Zhu Di hadn't ascended the throne and Zhu Gaochi had ascended the throne...if Zhu Di had died a few years later and Zhu Gaochi had succeeded him, Xu Jingchang could have wiped out his power with just a few clicks.
It's really not difficult at all.
"Marquis Baoding, since you said so, then act in accordance with the king's law and see what the guilt is!" Zhu Gaoxu said angrily.
He could only be thankful that he didn't write any evidence casually, otherwise he would really be doomed.
Seeing this scene, Meng Shan was speechless and could only sit down silently.
After a while, Wang Zhong hurried in from outside.
Seeing him coming, Zhu Gaoxu was shocked, "Why, are you even in it?"
Wang Zhong didn't like what he said, "Your Highness, King of Han, you are so slanderous. I have been following Duke Ding for many years, and I strictly abide by the laws and never break the rules. Don't talk nonsense, or I will sue you for falsely accusing an important minister."
ah!"
Zhu Gaoxu was so angry that he said angrily: "Stop pretending, I ask you, what are you going to do when you come here now?"
Wang Zhong just snorted coldly and did not say anything more to him. Instead, he bowed to Xu Jingchang and said: "Ding Guogong, I have found out clearly that there are two inspectors in total: Zhejiang Road Censor, Fujian Road Censor, and Guangdong Road Censor.
More than ten people have been implicated in a major tax evasion case, and Jin Zhong, the censor of Zuodu, is certainly to blame. I would like to ask Dingguo to make a public announcement, do you want to arrest them?"
Xu Jingchang nodded, "Arrest, no matter who is involved, they are all arrested, no need to be polite."
After finishing speaking, Wang Zhong did not leave.
Xu Jingchang said: "Is there anything else?"
Wang Zhong smiled and said: "It's okay. I guessed that Duke Dingguo would not be polite, so I have already made arrangements in advance. There is no need to go over and deliver the order."
Xu Jingchang smiled and said, "Marquis Jing'an is quite reliable in handling affairs."
After Xu Jingchang finished speaking, he sat here with a relaxed look on his face. He even picked up a newspaper and started browsing... However, the faces of the few people present were uglier than the last, and they were more frightened and uneasy.
Who knows how many more people will be implicated?
This feeling of oppression is simply devastating.
No matter how high your title is or how great your achievements are, it doesn't matter at this moment... What's the biggest thing?
In this Ming Dynasty, royal law is the greatest!
Who can represent Wang Fa?
There is no doubt that it is Xu Jingchang, Duke of Dingguo!
Everyone sat silently, time passed by little by little, and the sun was about to set. This difficult day might be over...
But at this moment, someone else came in.
Hu Xi, who was promoted to Hanlin bachelor, approached Xu Jingchang and said, "Ding Guo Gong has just been found out. Yang Shangshu has given instructions to impeach Ding Guo Gong. He said that it is not appropriate for you to be in charge of the General Affairs Department as a noble person."
Xu Jingchang was shocked, "Is this true?"
"Yes, Lord Dingguo, do you want to arrest him now?"
"No! What are you arresting? This is just speaking out. The speaker is not guilty, and the listener is a warning." Xu Jingchang stood up and said: "We are really handling the case, not to avenge private vengeance, let alone take the opportunity to retaliate. If anyone dares to break the rules and frame a good person, both sides will be punished.
