Since Guo Huan was investigated, the two ministers of the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Punishment were dismissed at the same time, and the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Industry were also in turmoil. After Zhao Yong learned the news, he knew that he was finished. Zhu Han, Zhu Biao, and Tang He had already given him away.
Checked it out.
But he was never caught, and Zhao Yong also guessed that Zhu Biao was involved, so Zhao Yong was both surprised and worried about Zhu Biao's arrival.
He didn't know what Zhu Biao would do with him. He knew that Zhu Biao was the same type of person as Zhu Yuanzhang at heart, but he still had a bit of luck, thinking that he was Prince Zhan Shi after all, so he would let him go.
Coming to the main hall with this feeling of surprise and anxiety, Zhao Yong knelt on the ground after seeing Zhu Biao:
"I, Zhao Yong, pay homage to His Highness the Crown Prince. I didn't know that the Crown Prince was here, but I missed you from afar. I hope Your Highness will forgive you."
"I came here just on the spur of the moment. What crime is Mr. Zhao guilty of? Get up."
Zhu Biao turned his back on the guests and sat at the main seat. He looked at Zhao Yong who was sitting next to him and said to him: "Mr. Zhao, you have been serving as the crown prince Zhan Shi in my East Palace for five years, right?"
"Yes, Your Highness, five years and seven months."
Zhao Yong saw that Zhu Biao was nostalgic about old things, and immediately said: "Five years after your Majesty became emperor, I returned from suppressing bandits in northern Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces. Your Majesty made me Nanxiong Marquis, and I have been staying in the court and concurrently serving as the prince."
Zhan Shi is responsible for teaching martial arts and Doctrine to His Highness."
"Um."
Zhu Biao nodded, and then said with emotion: "Mr. Zhao is both civil and military, and he is a rare minister in our Ming Dynasty. My father often said that the title given to you is too low. If you had surrendered a few years earlier, you should have been granted the title of Duke."
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Hearing Zhu Biao's words, Zhao Yong couldn't help but clenched his fists.
Over the years, he has done so many things and made so much dirty money. Isn't it because of his own injustice? Isn't it just to turn his marquis into a duke?
Now that Zhao Yong has said it out, Zhao Yong's heart is much more complicated.
Zhu Biao didn't seem to notice the change in Zhao Yong's face, and continued: "But Mr. Zhao, do you know why my father didn't make you a duke?"
Zhao Yong shook his head: "I am stupid, please give me a clear explanation, Your Highness."
"The reason is very simple. I am the one who made you a duke, not my father."
Zhu Biao looked at Zhao Yong, "My father said that when he dies and I ascend the throne, you will be the Prime Minister Zuo... Now you should be called the Chief Assistant of the Cabinet. My father said that my uncle Qiwu is lazy and does not want to be served by the court."
Trivial matters are troublesome, and you are young, so it is appropriate for you to assist me in the future."
"..."
Zhu Biao spoke clearly clearly, how could Zhao Yong not understand what he meant?
Zhao Yong felt very regretful and angry at this time.
What makes me angry is why Zhu Biao didn’t say these things earlier? What makes me regretful is why I can’t control my emotions and follow Zhu Biao safely? Why do I have to take shortcuts?
Zhu Biao looked at Zhao Yong who was filled with grief and anger, and sighed helplessly: "As long as my father is here, you will never be able to be crowned a duke. Do you understand, Mr. Zhao?"
Zhao Yong was the chief minister of the cabinet left to Zhu Biao by Zhu Yuanzhang. When Zhu Yuanzhang became emperor, not only would Zhao Yong not be reused, he might even be demoted. Then Zhu Biao would rescue him and let Zhao Yong be grateful to Zhu Biao. In this way, Zhao Yong
The mediocre man was so devoted to Zhu Biao that all his efforts for his title were in vain.
"My lord, my lord, I understand."
Zhao Yong knelt on the ground, filled with grief and anger, and regret at the same time: "Your Highness, Zhao Yong knows he was wrong."
Zhu Biao shook his head and did not give Zhao Yong a chance: "The ancients said that knowing your mistakes can make a lot of improvements. They also said that it is never too late to make up for the mistakes, but some mistakes cannot be forgiven. My father hates corrupt officials who oppress the people the most.
Officer, Uncle Qiwu also hates them, and has formulated severe punishments for this. This kind of punishment is designed for those who bully the people. Mr. Zhao, you have no chance to correct your mistakes."
Zhao Yong knelt on the ground, trembling all over.
He suddenly trampled on the bottom line of the two most important people in the Ming Dynasty, so how could there be a chance to change his ways?
At this time, Zhao Yong cried bitterly and kept begging: "Your Highness, I also made military exploits for the Ming Dynasty, and my elder brother also died fighting for the Ming Dynasty. Your Highness... you can't help but talk about old feelings, Your Highness!"
Talking about old feelings?
How could we not talk about old feelings?
If Zhu Biao didn't talk about his old relationship, why would he come here to see Zhao Yong?
"well."
Zhu Biao sighed and said to Zhao Yong: "Mr. Zhao, please plead guilty and obey the law. Uncle Qiwu said that the investigation and handling of this case will be completely in accordance with national law and the people involved will be dealt with in accordance with the laws of the Ming Dynasty. The family will never be implicated. What do you want now?"
What you have to do is to explain your crimes to Duke Xin one by one. This is your last chance."
After saying that, Zhu Biao looked at Zhao Yong who still wanted to plead: "My father and Uncle Qiwu both value the people very much. As their descendant, how can I just watch the people being bullied? Mr. Zhao, you did it.
It’s too much! Even being cut into pieces is not enough to wash away the shame you brought about by doing this!”
This was Zhu Biao's last confrontation with Zhao Yong. If he still wanted to resist, his end would be even more ugly than now.
Zhao Yong also realized that no matter how he pleaded, it would not change Zhu Biao's decision.
As for resistance...does he still have a chance to resist?
Don't betray your friends?
Where does Zhao Yong still have friends now?
Zhao Yong finally lowered his head and admitted his mistake to Zhu Biao: "Your Highness, I know I was wrong! Thank you for your forgiveness and sparing my family, I am very grateful!"
Zhu Biao looked at Zhao Yong who lowered his head and admitted his mistake, and felt a little unbearable.
If this veteran who followed Zhu Yuanzhang to conquer the world, how could he have ended up like this if it weren't for his inner greed and unwillingness? If you want to blame him, he should blame himself.
Zhu Biao said to Zhao Yong: "Give you three days to spend time with your family. Tell you the truth. This is the last help you can do to your family."
This is a warning to Zhao Yong, don't plant the seeds of hatred for the court in your children, otherwise this last face will no longer exist.
"Yes, Your Highness."
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Three days later, Zhao Yong came to see Zhu Han. When he saw Zhu Han again, he was even more ashamed.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Your Highness, the guilty minister Zhao Yong, please forgive me."
With that said, Zhao Yong took out his thick letter of repentance and handed it to Zhu Han with both hands.
Zhu Han took the confession book over with a solemn expression and looked at it carefully, while Zhao Yong was kneeling on the ground, unable to raise his head.
Zhu Han read it very carefully, and it took a stick of incense to read it word for word. He immediately put down the book of repentance and looked at Zhao Yong: "Zhao Yong, I remember that you were also born in a poor family.
Da, my martial arts skills were taught to you by my fellow countrymen. Do you still remember these words you once told me?"
Zhao Yong nodded heavily: "I remember."
"But after you get the title and status, you don't want to repay the people who have helped you, but you continue to exploit them?"
Zhu Han looked at Zhao Yong, "Have you forgotten their help, or do you think that after you have achieved the status of a master, you have to get rid of your former identity? Is that so?"
"No, I was blinded by lard and became greedy, so I embarked on such a path of no return."
Zhao Yong understood his mistake at this time and said to Zhu Han: "I have confessed my sins to my family, and warned my family to take me as a warning and never go on the road of no return. Your Highness, I have written this in my hand."
The detailed process is written clearly. In the basement in my backyard, there are records of the transactions I have made over the years. All personnel are included. I have handed it over to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince...I was wrong, I was really wrong."
By the end of the story, Zhao Yong had already burst into tears. His tears contained guilt for his family and more regret for what he had done.
However, the outcome is already determined, so even if he regrets it again, what's the use?
His bright future was now gone.
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After sending Zhao Yong away, Zhu Han went to find Yu Tongyuan and Yu Tongjiang.
So many officials have been arrested in Yingtian Mansion, and corrupt officials involved in the "Empty Seals" and "Grain Taxes" are being arrested across the country, but there has been no movement between Yu Tongyuan and Yu Tongjiang.
Zhu Han didn't go to the two people immediately because he wanted to give them a chance to stand up and admit their mistakes. But judging from the current situation, he really overestimated the two people. Judging from their appearance, they were determined to fight to the end.
In the evening, Zhu Han was packing his luggage, and he was preparing to go to Jianghuai.
Since the outbreak of the air seal and grain tax eucalyptus, everyone in the British palace knew that Zhu Han was very angry. He was like a volcano that was about to erupt at any time. No one dared to approach Zhu Han for fear of offending him.
Women, including Liu Sanniang, all chose to leave Zhu Han room to solve the problem on his own.
The reason is simple. They all believe that Zhu Han will handle the matter well. No one can help him except Zhu Han.
This is the trust in Zhu Han's ability.
But now that they learned that Zhu Han was going to find Yu Tongjiang and Yu Tongyuan, his women couldn't sit still, and they all opposed it, determined not to let Zhu Han take risks.
When Liu Sanniang stopped Zhu Han, she said to him: "There is no one who can resist the law now. Yu Tongyuan and Yu Tongjiang are the strongest. Since they took so much money with evil intentions and are unwilling to plead guilty, it means that they are ready to resist to the end."
If you go, wouldn't you be playing into their hands? What if they kidnap you and then threaten the court?"
Zhao Min also rushed back from outside and joined the army to persuade Zhu Han to change his mind. However, her method of persuasion was different. She just adopted a provocative approach: "Maybe he just wants to be held hostage by Yu Tongyuan and Yu Tongjiang. In this way, he
My two old subordinates might still be able to save their lives."
"What nonsense are you talking about? Don't mess with me."
Zhu Han knocked Zhao Min on the head, and then said to Liu Sanniang: "They are my old subordinates. I know them best. Don't worry... They don't dare to do anything to me. Those who dare to threaten me are still here."
Since I was not born, Yu Tongyuan and Yu Tongjiang did not dare to take action against me."
How could Liu Sanniang not know Zhu Han’s character?
What he said was just an excuse to find Yu Tongyuan and Yu Tongjiang.
Zhu Han must be worried about the dangers he will encounter.
However, Zhu Han has made a decision, so what should he do?
Gritting her teeth, Liu Sanniang said to Zhu Han, "I'll go with you."
"Nonsense!"
Zhu Han's expression changed and he said to Liu Sanniang: "I am going out this time to do business, so how can I have time to spend time with my children? You just stay at home and wait for me to come back."
After saying that, Zhu Han glared at Zhao Min: "And you, please be honest with me, you are not allowed to go!"
"I……"
Zhao Min felt very wronged.
He didn't even say a word, and was directly shouted back by Zhu Han. The resentment in it can be imagined.
Finally, against Zhu Han's objection, he went to the canal base camp alone to meet with the two brothers Yu Tongyuan and Yu Tongjiang. When Zhu Han went, not only his woman was persuading him, but Zhu Biao, Hu Weiyong, Tang He and others were also there.
They advised him not to put himself in danger, but Zhu Han would not listen to them and went anyway. With him were only five veterans who had retired and served as servants in the British palace.
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When two brothers, Yu Tongyuan and Yu Tongjiang, learned that their allies had been arrested and people were being arrested all over the country, and that they were all related to the Air Seal and Grain Tax scandals, they immediately realized that what they had done was exposed.
The brothers immediately gathered at the headquarters of the Canal Navy to discuss countermeasures, but after many discussions, they finally got only one result: run away.
He left the Ming Dynasty and fled overseas.
Zhu Han has been committed to overseas development, allowing them to see the dawn of their own escape.
This was also their escape plan from the beginning.
As for the other option: rebellion, they dare not even think about it.
With more than 50,000 people in the navy, they still want to rebel? This is simply nonsense.
The two of them had been intensively preparing their escape plan, and Zhu Han had already appeared outside their base camp.
When Yu Tongyuan and Yu Tongjiang heard the news that Zhu Han was coming, their whole bodies went numb.
Yu Tongyuan was already panicking, but when he heard the news about Zhu Han's arrival, he lost his mind and asked subconsciously: "Why is the King of England here?"
"Why else? Of course it's for our brothers!"
How could Yu Tongjiang not understand that Zhu Han's appearance was just for the two brothers? He was worried that Zhu Han would hinder their escape plan and that Zhu Han had brought many soldiers and horses. Yu Tongjiang quickly asked the sentry: "How many people did the King of England bring?"
The sentry replied: "Commander, there are only five of us."
"Five people?"
Yu Tongyuan and Yu Tongjiang were both shocked: Why did he only bring five people with him? How could such a small number of people want to arrest him in the face of 50,000 navy officers and soldiers?
How can it be!
Yu Tongyuan and Yu Tongjiang glanced at each other, and both could see the disbelief in the other's eyes.
"Brother, you said the King of England only brought five people here. Why?"
Yu Tongjiang looked at his eldest brother in disbelief: "Does he still want to arrest us?"
Yu Tongyuan was a little worried: "Why is it impossible? When have you ever seen the King of England fight an unprepared battle?"
"You mean, the King of England has an ambush outside?"
Yu Tongjiang was a little worried and said to the sentry: "Go and check outside to see if there is a large group of soldiers ambushing outside."
"As you command!"
The sentry followed the order and left, but the two brothers Yu Tongyuan and Yu Tongjiang had no intention of moving. They frowned and waited for the result.
They were all Zhu Han's subordinates. Without complete preparations, they would not dare to invite Zhu Han into the base camp.