There are still rumors in the capital that Zhu Hao was discourteous in front of envoys from foreign countries.
As a result, just after the Mid-Autumn Festival, on the night of August 16th, a "murderous crime" occurred in the Huitong Hall. Someone assassinated the North Korean envoy in the Huitong Hall. Shen Jizong almost escaped death, and was stabbed several times before looking at the Huitong Hall.
With the help of the official, the assassin was defeated.
After Yang Shen heard about this, he hurriedly went to check the situation.
This time Yang Shen did not see Shen Jizong, but only the deputy envoy Yin Xiyi.
Yin Xi still looked scared about this. There were more than a dozen corpses lying on the ground, including members of the North Korean mission and assassins.
The assassins were coming in a menacing manner, and it was not clear where they came from. They only knew that every time they attacked, they would attack the vital parts. The North Korean envoy thought it was someone from the Ming Dynasty who came to assassinate him, but later, thanks to the help of people from the same embassy, they helped them kill the assassin.
Kill and retreat.
"what happened?"
Yang Shen looked at the corpses scattered on the ground, the blood flowing everywhere, and smelled the strong fishy smell in the air. His stomach was churning, and his throat felt itchy and he almost wanted to vomit, but he finally held it back.
I asked Yin Xiyuan this question, but Yin Xiyuan didn't know how to answer, so he just shook his head and smiled bitterly.
A deputy commander of the Nancheng Army and Horses Division came over and saluted with clasped fists: "Sir, about seven or eight assassins came to commit murder. Fortunately, someone warned in advance and specially sent extra manpower together with the hall, so it didn't cause a big disaster.
It's a disaster. But the North Korean envoy seems to be... seriously injured, and a doctor has been found for consultation."
Yang Shen had the urge to hit people.
Why is it that suddenly an assassin comes?
Still under the circumstances that he is the official envoy appointed by the imperial court!
It is impossible for this incident to have no impact on him. If the new emperor deliberately creates difficulties, he will definitely be blamed for his failure to protect the envoys of the foreign countries.
"Where's Zhu Hanlin?"
Yang Shen turned around and asked the attendant behind him.
After hearing the news, when he left the Hanlin Academy, he sent someone to notify Zhu Hao and asked Zhu Hao to come and have a look.
It wasn't that he wanted to ask Zhu Hao how he guessed that these people were in trouble in the capital. In fact, he just wanted Zhu Hao to show up so that he, the envoy, could push the blame away.
But when he arrived at the place, he figured it out. Zhu Hao had given advance warning about this matter, so the responsibility could not fall on him.
The attendant said: "Zhu Hanlin hasn't arrived yet, I guess... he will be here soon."
Yang Shen hurriedly called his colleagues over and severely reprimanded him.
As for Yin Xi still waiting for the North Korean envoy, Yang Shen was too lazy to pay attention.
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After about half an hour, when Yang Shen could hardly bear it and wanted to send someone to urge him again, Zhu Hao arrived late.
"Sir, Master Zhu is here."
The former deputy commander of the Nancheng Army and Horses Division has returned. This man's name is He Li. He is a high-ranking official in the capital. He is a seventh-grade deputy commander of the Nancheng Army and Horses Division. He has a military rank and no status at all. He is a civil servant.
They all called him "sir". After seeing Yang Shen, it was because of official business that he didn't kneel down and kowtow.
Even so, he spoke respectfully.
Yang Shen said: "Invite him in."
After saying that, he got up and went to the door of the flower hall to greet him.
Seeing Zhu Hao, who was dressed in regular clothes, Yang Shen called Zhu Hao into the room, dismissed everyone and asked softly: "Do you know what is going on?"...
"Um."
Zhu Hao nodded.
Yang Shen sighed: "The assassins are really bold. Although it is still unclear who sent them, it is basically certain that it is an internal dispute within the country and has nothing to do with our Ming Dynasty. Our officers and soldiers helped them kill the assassins, which actually helped them.
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Zhu Hao asked: "Is it just a retreat? Doesn't that mean..."
"I know."
Yang Shen was a little helpless, "A governor from Shuntian Prefecture came over. I told him that the Shuntian Prefecture Yamen will send additional personnel to various checkpoints in the city to inspect for clues. I believe there will be reports soon that the assassins are among the assassins.
Someone is injured, and it shouldn’t be difficult to find him if he’s hiding in the city.”
Zhu Haodao: "If foreign countries are involved, it would be inappropriate for the Shuntian Prefecture to handle the case... Isn't it appropriate? Should I ask the higher authorities for instructions on this matter?"
"above?"
Yang Shen looked puzzled.
Just as he was talking, there was noise outside.
He Li stood at the door: "Two adults, the envoys of Jin Yiwei came here and said they want to inquire about this case."
Yang Shen looked annoyed. He originally asked people from Shuntian Mansion and Nancheng Military and Horse Division to help investigate, but now that Jin Yiwei is involved, things may not end well.
As the chief officer sent by the Ming Dynasty to welcome the envoys, Yang Shen did not want the situation to escalate.
But he still took Zhu Hao out of the flower hall to meet the Jin Yiwei people.
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There were five Jin Yiwei who came, and the leader was a chief flag officer named Wang Bangqi.
This person is very famous in the history of the Ming Dynasty. During the Zhengde period, Wang Bangqi tortured civil servants in order to cater to his superiors Qian Ning, Jiang Bin, etc. Later, he was dismissed from office because of his vicious methods and offended too many people.
After Jiajing ascended the throne, Wang Bangqi requested to be reinstated many times, but it is unknown when he was reinstated.
During the incident, An Pan once participated in the impeachment of Wang Bangqi:
"...Bang Qi and others were greedy and devoured in the age of Zhengde, just like tigers and wolves. They hunted women and committed robberies. They might lead one person to more than ten people, or one family to several families, practice prison words, and pay them.
Sikou called it "casting copper plates" to hunt down monsters. He or she used soldiers to search for strange books on stupid people, or bought women's harp to secretly lure stupid people to Maitreya's teachings, and then covered them up without any relief. This is called "
Such evil talk,..."
This kind of ruthless official finally brought his talents to the extreme after Yang Tinghe became an official. He attacked people from Yang Tinghe's faction one after another, arrested many people and sent them to prison, and he even tortured many officials to death.
Historically, Wang Bangqi was the vanguard of Jiajing's torture of Yang Tinghe and his gang members, and was used to intimidate all officials. The reason why he did not use people from the royal palace and went to Wang Bangqi specifically was to avoid suspicion and leave all actions that could bring good reputation to him.
The old department of Prince Xing's Mansion.
After all, Zhu Hao was not in charge of the Jin Yiwei. Zhu Hao did not express any opinions on Wang Bangqi's appearance, but he never thought that he would meet him here.
At this time, Wang Bangqi was just a seventh-grade flag officer of the Imperial Guard, but when he saw Yang Shen and Zhu Hao, his arrogance was beyond words, as if he was the superior and could deal with the two Hanlins in front of him at will.
"...Why are two Hanlin officials taking care of things here? Didn't you say there was an assassin? Where is the assassin?"
Wang Bangqi didn't say hello to Yang Shen and Zhu Hao at all, but attacked He Li when they came up...
He Li pointed to the corpse lying on the ground not far away, covered with a straw mat and said, "The assassins are among them."
Wang Bangqi said angrily: "I'm asking you to survive!"
"No... no one was caught alive."
He Li muttered.
Wang Bangqi pulled out the sword from his waist with a "swish" sound and shouted: "How do you do things? You are doing errands for the imperial court, but you are so slack? You didn't even leave anyone alive? You said the assassin was sent by you?"
"No...it's not..."
Although He Li had long expected that Jin Yiwei's people would be hard to talk to, he didn't expect them to be so arrogant.
Yang Shen walked over, stared at Wang Bangqi and said, "What are you doing? This is the Hui Tong Pavilion, not a place for military attachés like you to run wild!"
"you!"
Wang Bangqi glared at Yang Shen and almost wanted to slash Yang Shen with a knife, but when he saw the blue official robe on Yang Shen, he did not dare to threaten him.
As if he had found a savior, He Li quickly introduced: "This is Yang Hanlin, the chief assistant, Young Master Yang Zhongtang. He is the chief official who was ordered to entertain the North Korean envoys."
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "The Nancheng Army and Horse Division has no duty to guard the Hui Tong Pavilion. After hearing that there was an attack here, what's wrong with coming to inquire about the case? For the current plan, the best thing is to catch the escaped assassin as soon as possible. The other
Let’s talk about it later.”
"Who are you?"
Wang Bangqi glared at Zhu Hao.
Zhu Hao thought to himself, I really don’t know how to live or die. Who am I and you can find out? I am a person who can make you irreversible in an instant and leave you no trace.
A face-saving person.
He Li hurriedly introduced: "This is Zhu Hanlin, traveling with Yang Hanlin."
Wang Bangqi sneered: "Two powerless civil servants dare to interfere in the arrest of theft in the capital? Or go home and read your sages' books, and fighting and killing is not suitable for you!"
His words were full of ridicule and ridicule, but he didn't dare to speak too fully.
But for Yang Shen, this was more serious than a slap in the face.
"When can Jin Yiwei interfere in foreign affairs? Do you have any orders from above? Take out your superior's handwriting. I want to see who ordered you to come here to make trouble."
Yang Shen will not get used to Wang Bangqi's problems.
You are not even an official of hundreds of households, and even if thousands of households of Jin Yiwei see me, they will all salute politely. Who gives you the courage to speak to me like this?
Although Wang Bangqi was arrogant, he seemed to have noticed that Yang Ge's old master was not easy to mess with. He took his time and walked away with a cold snort.
Yang Shen was about to chase after him and accuse him, but Zhu Hao stopped him with his hand.
Zhu Hao winked at Yang Shen, meaning that he would rather offend a gentleman than a villain. Why would you fight with such a person? You won't feel proud if you win, and you will feel even more useless if you lose.
Zhu Hao said: "Deputy Commander He, I think so, we still need to investigate. As for the North Korean envoys, let's not bother them for now. After we catch the assassin and his accomplices, we will interrogate the results and explain them to them."
Facts of the case: Do not disclose this matter to the public. If anyone asks about it, just say it was a fight among the North Korean envoys. The situation must not be expanded."
"yes."
He Li saluted hurriedly.
Zhu Hao said to Yang Shen: "This is not the place to talk. It is estimated that the matter may be discussed in court tomorrow. It has little to do with us. Jin Yiwei wants to investigate, why are we stopping him? Let's go!"
Yang Shen rolled his eyes and thought about the way out.
Jin Yiwei wanted to interfere and sent Wang Bangqi, who was ignorant of current affairs, and things became very delicate.
Knowing that someone would make a fuss out of this matter, he was just an official temporarily arranged to greet the North Korean envoys, and there was no need to worry about such matters.
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As Zhu Hao expected.
When the North Korean meeting was about to begin the next day, word had spread that the North Korean envoy was stabbed by multiple assassins at the General Assembly Hall, and the ministers were talking about it.
What makes people even more incredible is that Zhu Hao, an inconspicuous figure in the Hanlin Academy who had accompanied Yang Shen to greet the envoy, actually warned the North Korean envoy in advance to leave early!?