On this day, Hu Changan was leisurely drinking tea in his mansion, when suddenly a boy ran over in a panic: "It's not good, Mr. Hu, the coal mine is surrounded by people!"
What?
Hu Changan was startled and stood up from the recliner: "Get your horses ready quickly, I'm going to the mine to have a look!"
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There is a solemn atmosphere in the coal mines today.
Soldiers in armor surrounded everyone in an open space at the foot of the mountain.
The expressions on the faces of Hu Mansion's servants were barely discernible.
After all, I had trained in the Hu Mansion for a period of time and had seen some big scenes. Although I was scared in my heart, I didn't show it to the outside.
The villagers who came to work as temporary workers were all frightened to death, and even their calves couldn't stop trembling.
They were all just honest farmers! Seeing so many soldiers suddenly, they were frightened out of their wits.
Everyone stood in the open space anxiously, waiting for their fate to be judged.
Suddenly, a crisp sound of horse hooves came from the path.
I saw a young man in a white robe, speeding from the city with two stewards.
This person is none other than Hu Changan.
Hu Changan also frowned when he saw the scene in front of him.
The boy who came to report was right. These were indeed soldiers guarding the outskirts of Beijing.
Hu Changan shouted sharply at everyone: "What on earth is going on? I am just a good citizen who bought wasteland to open up wasteland. Who gave you the courage to besiege good people for no reason?"
"This is my order!" As soon as he finished speaking, a tall figure walked out of the queue slowly.
This man is tall and burly, wearing a vermilion cloak, riding on a tall horse, and is quite imposing.
This is none other than the leader of these soldiers, the Duke of Ying, Fu Youde.
Looking at Hu Changan, a happy smile appeared on Fu Youde's dark face: "Why, your boy is also here today?"
Faced with the sudden questioning, Hu Changan secretly said, "Oh no."
Although this Fu Youde was not Li Shanchang's subordinate, he had already offended him by seizing civilian fields before.
Fu Youde is very aggressive today, I'm afraid the person who comes here is evil!
Facing Fu Youde, Hu Changan raised his hands and said in a neither humble nor condescending manner: "I don't know, General, why did you detain my craftsmen?"
"I bought this barren mountain in Yahang before. Am I not allowed to open up wasteland on the land I bought?"
"You're still opening up wasteland?" Fu Youde snorted coldly and smiled maliciously at Hu Chang'an, "Shilang Hu, I think you are treason!"
"You temporarily recruited so many farmers and gave them iron tools. What else is it if it's not a rebellion?"
Hu Changan was also stunned when he heard this.
He never expected that mining could be linked to rebellion?
But let’s talk about treason... does it seem like giving out weapons to good people is really something?
Hu Changan's heart suddenly lifted high.
Rebellion! This was a first-class felony in the feudal dynasty!
If this charge is proven, then Hu Changan will probably be quartered on the spot, not to mention having a great career!
Although Hu Changan was a little panicked, he still didn't show it on his face. He just raised his hands and said to Fu Youde: "General, what you said is a bit harsh."
"I'm just mining, not training the militia? The general may have made a mistake."
Fu Youde snorted coldly when he heard this: "Shilang Hu, please leave your words to His Majesty. See if His Majesty will believe your sophistry!"
Hu Changan also sighed helplessly after hearing this, and could only salute Fu Youde calmly: "In that case, I will go to His Majesty to explain the situation first."
At present, the only way to escape is to go to Zhu Yuanzhang to explain the situation first!
Otherwise, if Zhu Yuanzhang believed the theory of treason, it would be difficult for Hu Changan to change Zhu Yuanzhang's inherent views!
However, Fu Youde sneered at Hu Changan and ordered his subordinates: "Watch this rebel, don't let him escape!"
Suddenly, the soldiers attacked Hu Changan with all kinds of tactics.
Looking at the shining sword tip, Hu Changan could only sigh deeply, dismounted from his horse, and walked to the open space under the escort of the soldiers.
...
In the Yangxin Hall, Zhu Yuanzhang was reviewing memorials.
Suddenly, a young eunuch ran over and whispered to Zhu Yuanzhang: "Your Majesty, the magistrate of Gaochun County is said to have something urgent and is waiting at the door. Do you want to call him?"
"Xuan." Zhu Yuanzhang replied casually without raising his head.
"Yes." The little eunuch quickly bowed in response, turned around and retreated.
After a while, Gaochun County Magistrate Shen Yichuan entered the palace.
As soon as he entered, Shen Yichuan bowed his head and said: "Your Majesty, I am guilty! I heard that Hu Changan, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, is secretly training troops on the border of Gaochun County, preparing to rebel!"
What?
Upon hearing the keyword "rebellion," Zhu Yuanzhang immediately became extremely vigilant.
Conspiracy is no small matter!
If Hu Changan was really disobedient, even if he was extremely talented, Zhu Yuanzhang could only bear the pain and kill him!
Putting down the memorial in his hand, Zhu Yuanzhang said seriously to Shen Yichuan at the foot of the steps: "Shen Aiqing, are you sure your news is correct?"
"Yes!" Shen Yichuan continued quickly, "It is said that Hu Changan is recruiting farmers in Gaochun County, giving them iron tools, and secretly training them!"
"Although I didn't see it with my own eyes, Korean Duke Li Shanchang just came to my residence to explain the situation to me."
"I don't dare to neglect you. I rushed over to report to Your Majesty as soon as I heard about it."
As an old man who has been immersed in officialdom for many years, although Shen Yichuan was too frightened to react at the time, he was later blown by the cold wind of late autumn and slowly came to his senses.
This thing is full of weirdness.
Why did Li Shanchang not report directly to His Majesty when he saw Hu Changan's rebellion, but instead came to visit him, a seventh-rank official?
There must be a conspiracy in this!
So Shen Yichuan also quietly kept an eye on it and confessed Li Shanchang.
What he said was indeed correct. After all, he did not see this with his own eyes, but Li Shanchang went to tell him about it.
If this matter is true, then Li Shanchang will be rewarded for his merits in making the first report.
If Li Shanchang was responsible for this matter secretly, then he, Shen Yichuan, could also be freed from responsibility.
Zhu Yuanzhang was originally on high alert, but he calmed down when he heard that Li Shanchang reported this matter.
Zhu Yuanzhang had long known that there was some unhappiness between Li Shanchang and Hu Changan. Li Shanchang had repeatedly applied eye drops to Hu Changan from various angles.
From what Li Shanchang said about Hu Changan's rebellion, Zhu Yuanzhang naturally had to put a question mark on it. This chapter has been completed!