Perhaps the result came so easily that he looked in disbelief.
Of course, the officials who followed Zhu Di all looked meaningful.
Even Jin Zhong, who was most partial to Zhang Anshi, glanced at Zhang Anshi meaningfully.
This is really lacking in virtue.
After being missing for so many days, it was a coincidence that Ma Yu's father was found when the trouble reached the heavens.
Also said that Jin Yiwei had already captured Ma Yu?
Seeing that things can’t be covered up, I might as well ‘find’ it again!
Jin Zhong thought like this, and the rest of the people probably had the same thoughts.
But at this moment, everyone remained silent, as if watching how you performed.
Who was Zhu Di? He couldn't help but glance at Zhang Anshi suspiciously.
His eyes seemed to say, you kid, have you really done such an immoral thing?
Ordinary scholars will catch them as soon as they are caught, but this is the damn number one scholar!
However, Zhu Di remained silent and waited for Chen to bow before saying, "Did you find it so quickly?"
Chen Li said: "Your Majesty, I heard that the number one scholar was missing, and Your Highness the Duke paid special attention to it, so I worked hard with the guards to search for him, and I found him."
Zhu Di looked at Chen Li and then at Zhang Anshi.
Zhang Anshi naturally sensed the deep meaning in so many looks. He felt a little unfair that he really didn't kidnap anyone. Now that the person was found, it seemed that he was really involved in Ma Yu's disappearance.
Zhu Di said casually: "Then where is the person?"
Chen Li said: "It was found by a hundred households in Qixia. The identity is being confirmed and identified, and now it is being followed. I didn't make people act rashly, I was just worried... to scare the snake, no, no, not to scare the snake, but to be afraid...
"
Chen Li was at a loss for words.
He has been in Jinyiwei for a long time and knows how serious this matter is. Jinyiwei cannot interfere with this matter. If he does, it will not be explained clearly even if it is reasonable.
Anyway, the person has been found. Someone has been keeping an eye on him for a long time, and the Jin Yiwei has not moved a hair. Even if someone wants to take this opportunity to blame His Highness, there will be no reason at all.
But if this Ma Zhuangyuan is kidnapped, the situation will be different. He was not arrested in the first place, but now he is being taken into custody by the Jinyi guards. What is going on?
Zhu Di asked again: "Where is the person?"
Chen Li hurriedly said: "In the alley near the dock."
Zhu Di frowned and said, "Why didn't you find it before, but why did you find it all at once today?"
This is a really good question, and one that everyone here wants to know.
"This..." Chen Li hesitated and said: "The Jinyiwei are responsible for guarding the night, reconnaissance and arrest, and the responsibilities of the prison. They usually target those who rebel against the party and rebellious ministers. There is a missing person in the capital...
If there is an edict in the palace, or if there is a minister requesting assistance in the search, it is okay for the Tiqi to search. But searching for the lost person rashly is indeed not within the scope of their duties. His Highness has already made it clear that Wei Li will only do what is within his responsibilities.
Do not interfere in other affairs easily to avoid being criticized by others."
This reason makes sense.
However, the horse was anxious to become famous and his son was found, but here they have cut off all ties.
He is an old boy. Although he has not seen much of the world, he is also very familiar with human nature.
His son is the number one scholar, so he cannot bear the responsibility of being lost. After all, he has been kidnapped. This is passive. But to take the initiative to run away, hide his name and resign, which is tantamount to truly disregarding his own future and behaving badly.
So his eyes flashed and he said hurriedly: "My son has always been honest and true to his duty..."
Chen Li immediately interrupted: "I have checked and found out that this person has been living in seclusion there for more than half a year. No one has ever coerced him, and his life is no different from that of ordinary people."
Ma Yangming said: "He doesn't want to be the number one scholar, nor does he want to compile the Hanlin Academy given by the imperial court, but he wants to live in seclusion here. Do you believe these words?"
Chen Li glanced at Zhang Anshi, and he knew in his heart that he could only bear the thunder at this time. If he didn't stand up and explain to Ma Yangming, His Highness would have to respond in full view of the public.
So Chen Li said without hesitation: "This is his business. What does he think in his heart, and what does it have to do with Jin Yiwei? Why don't you ask him yourself?"
This answer obviously does not convince the public.
There are indeed too many strange things in it.
Which person, after studying hard for more than ten years in Hanchuang, finally achieved fame and fame, but then gave up everything and lived like an ordinary person?
You must know that in the Ming Dynasty, Hanlin was the master of men and was the ultimate dream of all scholars.
And scholars are precisely the envy of ordinary soldiers and civilians.
Except for the emperor, this is the top of the pyramid, which means a bright future.
Seeing that the two were arguing, Zhu Di turned back to look at the ministers.
All the ministers looked meaningful.
Zhu Di felt disgusted when he saw everyone's expressions like this.
On the surface, these people are silent and seem docile, but in fact, they seem to have an understanding expression, as if they are conveying something.
However, Zhu Di himself didn't live up to expectations. He also felt that... everyone knew that there was most likely... something fishy about this, and it probably had something to do with Zhang Anshi.
Zhu Di still wanted to protect Zhang Anshi in his heart, so he couldn't help but feel a little upset, so he shouted angrily: "Put this under the flag."
He shouted loudly, which frightened Ma Chao, who was behind Ma Yangming, to shake his hands and hurriedly carefully remove the flag.
Zhu Di said: "Since you are here, you can tell it at a glance by taking a look. Right, Zhang Qing's family."
He waited for Zhang Anshi's reaction. If Zhang Anshi refused, it meant that Zhang Anshi must have something in his heart. He, the emperor, simply used the donkey under the slope to cut through the mess with a quick knife and settle the matter.
If Zhang Anshi didn't refuse, then maybe Zhang Anshi was really innocent and he would get to the bottom of it.
Zhang Anshi said: "Your Majesty, I think... this is very good, but... I think... going there with such a big fanfare may not be able to find anything..."
As far as Zhang Anshi is concerned, this Ma Yu is most likely not a good person. He must have a purpose in hiding his whereabouts. Maybe he came here to target Zhang Anshi and clearly wanted to frame Zhang Anshi.
When the time comes to call this person, this guy bites Zhang Anshi, but it’s hard to tell.
Zhang Anshi had already figured out these tricks of scholars, and they were all very insidious and cunning.
Zhang Anshi said: "Instead of investigating openly, it is better to conduct a secret investigation."
"Secret visit?" Zhu Di looked at Zhang Anshi suspiciously.
Zhang Anshi said: "Your Majesty, you have forgotten that you were the chief envoy to Jiangxi..."
After hearing this, Zhu Di suddenly understood and said, "Okay, let's just get to the bottom of it today!"
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Ma Sanzheng arrived at the study of the rented mansion with a stack of letters in his arms.
This mansion occupies a large area, and Ma Yu spent a lot of money to rent it.
There were originally not many residential houses here at Qixia Wharf, and mansions occupying a large area were even rarer.
Because there are a large number of merchants here, the rent is expensive.
But Ma Yu still spent a lot of money and moved in without hesitation.
He gradually began to understand the psychology of those merchants. The interaction between scholars was the kind where you knew that his family owned a lot of land, and he also knew that your family owned a lot of land. After all, most of the gentry's ancestors lived in a certain place. As long as
Just tell your name and people will immediately know your worth, so you don't need to be flamboyant. Instead, the more low-key you are, the better. When people see you, they will praise you for your magnanimity and your ability to run a household.
But merchants have different paths. Merchants are very mobile and there is no such thing as being famous for many years. People can only judge your worth through your food, clothing, housing and transportation, so you need to live in a mansion, wear beautiful clothes, and have a certain
Enough pomp.
Dozens of servants have been hired in this mansion, and there are even four coachmen on call at any time. The carriages are all made in Qixia Workshop, they are expensive, gorgeously decorated and very comfortable.
In addition, a dozen clerks, several accounting clerks, and some clerks were hired.
He even specially arranged his own study. In the past, he didn't care about antique calligraphy and painting. He always felt that antique calligraphy and painting were only things that arty people liked. A real scholar would at most post a few pieces of his own cursive calligraphy, or a gift from a friend.
The calligraphy that came is enough.
But here, on the walls of the study, there are all paintings and calligraphy by famous artists purchased at high prices. I just wish that the person who signed the inscription and postscript was as big as a bucket. If a visitor comes to visit, they will know that these calligraphy and paintings must be expensive.
Very.
"Master, a mail ship has returned from Luzon, bringing many letters. There is also news about our fleet."
Ma San held the letter and placed it on the desk. Ma Yu looked overjoyed, his eyes flashed, and he hurriedly said: "Arrived successfully?"
"We should have arrived successfully. Shopkeeper Liu who led the team also has a letter. I am afraid he wants to give the young master some news. Look, his letter is here..."
Ma Yu looked excited. This batch of ten ships had just been launched. Not to mention that he had a large number of shares in these ten ships. What was important was that the goods of these ten ships, these goods
, I mortgaged my life and property, and once it is successfully delivered, and because it is the first batch of goods, it will definitely be sold at a good price.
Of course, if something goes wrong along the way, it means that he will lose all his money and all his hard work will be in vain.
This letter is related to my life. It took nearly a year of planning and countless efforts, and now it may really bear fruit.
At this moment, the concierge ran over and said, "Sir, there are some merchants coming to see you outside."
Ma Yu's place now has some stable merchants. Now that he heard someone coming to visit, he immediately became energetic: "Do you have a famous post?"
"I didn't have a name card, I just said I came to see you."
Ma Yu frowned and said, "Many businessmen are still rude."
Many businessmen in Qixia have become rich overnight. After all, there are too many opportunities in Qixia, and there are many people who have become rich overnight. They often like to go straight to the point and are not polite.
Of course... Although Ma Yu feels out of place with such people, there is something he likes about them, that is, these people give money happily, and it may only take a few sticks of incense to finalize a deal, and they actually give money.
Ma Yu cheered up and said, "Go and invite me."
After saying that, he said to Ma San: "Go and serve tea."
After Ma Yu said that, he lowered his head and took advantage of this opportunity to take the shopkeeper's letter from the slip and began to open it.
He read it very seriously. After all, letters are not easy, and they are related to his life and fortune. Looking carefully, he muttered in a low voice at first, but then, he froze.
His eyes seemed to be flashing with something, his lips were trembling, and the hand holding the letter was trembling slightly.
At this moment, a group of people hurriedly came in from outside.
The leader is Zhu Di.
Zhu Di was dressed in regular clothes at this time, Zhang Anshi was also dressed as an ordinary merchant, and there were several guards behind him.
Oh, yes, there are also Hu Guang and others, and even Ma Yangming and his son.
In such a huge group of people, Ma Yangming and his son lowered their heads and hid at the back, keeping their faces low.
The father and son murmured quietly, dressed like servants, very inconspicuous.
Ma Chao whispered: "Dad..."
Ma Yangming glanced at him secretly and said, "Stop yelling, don't let others see you, lower your head."
Ma Chao said in confusion: "Why is this?"
Ma Yangming said: "You know nothing. Since An Shi said he wanted to wear casual clothes, there must be some conspiracy. Let's make a plan first, and later... act according to my eyes."
Ma Chao could only say: "Oh, oh, oh."
"Later..." Ma Yangming continued in a very low voice, inaudibly: "No matter what, you must clear your brother's innocence for resigning. It is not easy for him to get a meritorious title. If it is a last resort, you
Just kneel down and cry for me, make trouble for me, and look at my eyes."
Ma Chao said in shock: "I...I don't dare. His Majesty will behead us. He doesn't know how to deal with us later. If we make trouble now, wouldn't it be... wouldn't it be..."
Ma Yangming glanced at Ma Chao meaningfully, and said in a very low voice: "Son, I have two sons, one is your brother, and the other is you. You have been stupid since you were a child, and your brother is smart and smart.
She is more majestic and taller than you. If our Ma family wants to keep a queen, who do you think we should keep?"
Ma Chao: "..."
Did he pick it up? It hurts my heart!
Ma Yangming said: "It's not that I don't love you as a father and don't treat you as a son. It's actually that you two brothers are thousands of miles apart. As a father, this is not a strong man cutting off his wrist. This is to preserve the lifeblood of the Ma family."
, shave off a hair.”
Ma Chao subconsciously said: "Dad, am I that one hair?"
Ma Yangming was very pleased and said: "You have made some progress since entering Beijing."
Ma Chao: "..."
Should he think this was a compliment or a scolding?
Zhu Di and others arrived outside the study in great numbers, and suddenly, there was a burst of laughter in the study.
"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha……"
This sudden wild laughter even shocked Zhu Di.
The guards at the back suddenly became nervous.
Zhang Anshi subconsciously hid behind Zhu Di and poked his head out.
Immediately afterwards, there was another burst of laughter: "Hahahahaha..."
Zhang An's world was dull, but he quickly adjusted his mentality.
As for Ma Yangming and his son, they seemed to have heard Ma Yu's voice, and their faces turned miserable.
This laughter is obviously crazy. If you weren't crazy, you wouldn't laugh so loudly. Could it be that... you were beaten crazy after being imprisoned?
Zhu Di made a quick decision and stepped in quickly. Zhang Anshi immediately rushed in, followed by Hu Guang and Yang Rong.
Of course, the other guards, including Ma Yangming and his son dressed as servants, were outside the door, partly because they were afraid of being recognized, and partly because they wanted to see what was going on first.
After Zhu Di entered the study, he saw Ma Yu rolling up his long sleeves, exposing his arms, waving a letter in his hand, his eyes red, and the blood on his face rising with excitement, walking quickly in the study.
Zhu Di frowned, is this the number one scholar?
Zhang Anshi hurriedly exchanged glances with Zhu Di, full of grievances, as if to say: I really didn't do this.
Hu Guang and Yang Rong were calm and composed. They observed carefully and kept their expressions.
Seeing someone coming in, Ma Yu cheered up and immediately recovered a little.
He raised his head and glanced at Zhu Di, feeling that Zhu Di looked a little familiar.
During the palace examination, he did have the opportunity to face the saint, but no one dared to face the saint's face directly, not to mention that Zhu Di was wearing a crown at that time, and his face was hidden behind the crown of the Heavenly Crown.
Ma Yu immediately said: "I'm sorry, I'm very sorry, it was Ma who lost his temper just now. Dear guests, please, please sit down and talk."
Although he tried his best to suppress his excitement, his voice was still trembling.
Zhu Di took his seat calmly.
Ma Yu smiled and said, "I wonder where you are from and what kind of business you are doing?"
Zhu Di felt weird.
Zhang Anshi, however, dealt with the situation easily: "Selling coffins."
"Yeah." Ma Yu was just slightly surprised. He seemed to be in a good mood, and when he heard the word coffin, he didn't show much surprise.
No matter what he sells, it's all business. As long as he can make money, it doesn't matter what he sells.
"It's good to sell coffins, it's good to sell coffins! I heard that the four seas, especially the Western vassal countries, have been fighting for years, and the war dead hope that they can return to their hometowns for burial. The demand for these coffins is not small, and the local people
Wood is not bad for making coffins, but everyone recognizes the coffins from my hometown more. Even if you can't be in the land of Middle-earth during your lifetime, if you can use the coffins of Middle-earth, you can still comfort the souls of heroes. The student met some brothers
Yu Bufan, I saw you here today looking for students, you are indeed a real person. Could it be that you want to use my boat to sell coffins? Hmm..."
He pondered, and actually talked non-stop, saying: "In my opinion, in Xinzhou, there are few tourists who die, but Java is not the same. Although the King Zhao of Java often uses troops, there are too few Han people. As for Annan, Annan is also
No, Annan is connected to the interior of the Ming Dynasty. There may have been overland merchants who transported my authentic coffins from the Ming Dynasty for sale, so the competition is not small."
"In my opinion, Siam, Chenla and other places should be the best sellers. There are already many Han people there, not to mention the fierce conflicts with the natives in these two places, and many people have died in foreign lands... It's just that those who go to Chenla and Siam
As for the route...just wait a minute, let the students take a look."
Zhu Di: "..."
Zhang Anshi: "..."
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Thank you to the leader of my classmate who also wants to fall in love in the second grade of junior high school for the reward. I love you.