Chapter 164 – Chapter 164: The Water Falls Out

That military department master immediately exclaimed, “Wronged, wronged ah ……”

He screamed his heart out.

Zhu Yong was furious and pressed him and then gave him a beating.

This military ministry hall in and out of the ministers face changed greatly, some call for help, some rebuke, and some people hide far away to gloat.

Zhang Anshi ignored no one and only said, “Quickly, take it away.”

So Zhu Yong and Zhang Yoking two people no longer hesitate, took the sacks that have long been prepared, directly set in the Ministry of the Ministry of the Army, Chen Wenjun’s body, will be the mouth of a tie, Zhu courage and strength, back on the go.

Zhang Anshi took his guards and also ran away at once.

“Ministry Hall.” Fang Bin, the left minister of the Ministry of War, hurriedly entered the public room of the Ministry and saluted.

This Fang Bin was also just promoted from the right minister to the left minister, at this time to see this Minister of War, appeared to be careful.

In front of this military minister Jin Zhong is not a simple person, it is said that this person in Beiping, when he served in the army, after a few years as a soldier, then on the streets to measure the word for a living.

And I do not know how, actually and Yao Guangxiao friendship, Yao Guangxiao will recommend him to Zhu Di, soon, this Jin Zhong will get Zhu Di absolute trust.

The so-called absolute trust is that Zhu Di not only gave him the position of Secretary of the Ministry of War, but also appointed him as Zhanzheng Zhanzhi.

The position of the Secretary of the Ministry of War is extremely critical in the Yongle Dynasty, almost comparable to the Secretary of the Ministry of Appointments, after all, the current emperor attaches great importance to the military.

The Zhanzhi Office Zhanzhi is even more different, because the Zhanzhi Office is mainly responsible for the East Palace matters.

Prior to the Yongle Emperor, it was usually held by a member of the clan, such as Zhu Di, who served as Zhanzhi for some time during the Hongwu Dynasty.

This position, not only the management of the East Palace, but also equivalent to the Prince’s right hand, see Zhu Di to Jin Zhong trust to what extent.

At first this Jin Zhong came to the Ministry of War, many people look down on him, after all, this person was a Qubai, but also just a measurement of the word, not from the imperial examinations, not even a Xiucai merit.

But it was soon realized that the ministry was not only learned, but …… soon gained the confidence of all.

Joking, people in Beiping measured the word, the door is full of people, I do not know how many rich and noble families believe in him, this kind of skill of fooling people, that is a thousand times refined out.

At this time, Fang Bin with a few anxious: “Ministry Hall, the master Chen Wenjun, was Zhang Anshi a few taken away …… also outside the fight …… just outside this hall … …”

When Jin Zhong heard this, he did not become angry, but said in a surprisingly calm manner, “Why?”

Fang Bin said, “Say he is a chaotic party.”

Jin Zhong nodded, still flatly, “Is that so?”

Jin Zhong pondered for a moment before adding, “I have heard of Zhang Anshi’s great name long ago, it can be said to be like a thunderclap. In the beginning, didn’t you also deal with him?”

When I think of the time when the Model Battalion and His Highness the King of Han’s Tianze Guards killed each other, Fang Bin couldn’t help but shiver, and subconsciously said, “This person is cunning …….”

Jin Zhong, however, said, “Cunning people are not reckless.”

After a pause, he added: “Cunning people must also be greedy and afraid of death, a person who is greedy and afraid of death, actually dare to go to beat up a military department chief, so emboldened, I see …… that this Zhang Anshi must have mastered what.”

Fang Bin froze: “In that case, this matter …… our Ministry of War sits back and watches?”

“Who said ignore?” Jin Zhong laughed, “The chief minister in our ministry was taken for no reason, if we sit back and do nothing, who wouldn’t be chilled up and down this Ministry of War?”

Fang Bin frowned: “But if if this master is really ……”

“This is another matter.” Jin Zhong said, “As long as before this person is completely convicted, I, as Minister of the Ministry of War, must of course speak up for him and reach heaven. If not, what is the use of this Ministry of War to have this hall of mine? You have someone prepare a sedan chair, I will enter the palace now.”

Hearing this, Fang Bin quickly saluted, “Yes.”

…………

Zhang Anshi, a few of them, brought the people straight back to Qixia.

With that, it went into a storage room.

Chen Wenjun drilled out of the burlap sack and shouted under his breath, “You are bold, you are so bold.”

Zhang Anshi smiled and said, “Recognize me?”

Chen Wenjun grimaced and exasperatedly said, “I don’t recognize it.”

Zhang Anshi’s smile appeared even bigger, and then he said, “It’s best if he doesn’t recognize us, brothers, no need to be polite, give me a fight.”

Wenjun Chen: “……”

Zhu Yong several, has rushed forward, a burst of pain.

Chen Wenjun burst into tears and finally exclaimed, “Recognize, recognize ……”

Zhang Anshi then moved a chair and sat down, saying with a flourish, “Who am I?”

Wenjun Chen: “……”

Zhang Anshi said, “From now on, you can call me Zhang Anshi.”

“Zhang Anshi ……”

Mouthing these three words, Chen Wenjun’s pupils contracted.

Then, he gazed at Zhang Anshi, gritted his teeth and said, “You …… you …… I am an official of the imperial court, not to mention you, even if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince himself comes, you can’t insult me like this, do you know that …… what a great offense this is?”

Zhang Anshi looked at him calmly and said, ”Can’t you think in another direction? Since I all know that you are a court official and that this is a crime of ten evils, but I, Zhang Anshi, still brought someone here, is it because I am emboldened and have already grasped something that will ensure our innocence?”

Chen Wenjun sneered, “I don’t understand what you’re talking about?”

Zhang Anshi said, “Soon you’ll understand, I’m only asking you now, how many of you are there?”

“What how many people?” Chen Wenjun remained cold and said, “As I said, I don’t understand what you’re talking about.”

Zhang Anshi said, “It seems that you refuse to speak.”

Chen Wenjun said, “A soldier can be killed but not humiliated!”

Zhang Anshi then said, “I never thought that you would not shed tears without seeing the coffin. Qiu Song, where is Qiu Song …… Qiu Song?”

Zhu Yong lowered his voice and reached Zhang Anshi’s ear, “It’s noon, when the sun is just right, most of them go out to sun their bellies.”

Zhang Anshi said breathlessly, “Into his mother, this guy he doesn’t look at what time it is either?”

“I’ll go get him.”

“No need.” Zhang Anshi then stood up and looked at Chen Wenjun, “It doesn’t really matter since you refuse to say anything, it’s such a big crime that I believe you refuse to admit it even if you bite the bullet! None of this matters, I, for one, am not good at flexing my muscles, but soon you will be in for a rude awakening.”

Chen Wenjun looked at Zhang Anshi with cold eyes, with a few points of contempt, “Heh …… er and so on a few milquetoast boys, rampant to this, then see how you end up.”

………………

Nanjing City Fuzimiao.

Along the Qinhuai River are a succession of mansions.

A man entered a small mansion with hurried feet.

He walked quickly, and then …… flashed into the small hall.

There is no window in the small hall, so it is extraordinarily dark. In the depths of the hall, in the darkness, a person was sitting calmly and leisurely.

This dim light obscured his face, except for the admirable unicorn clothes he was wearing, which were particularly conspicuous.

“Chen Wenjun, the head of the Ministry of War, …… was taken …… Master …… could it be that the east window has been broken? Now that the winds outside are so loud, many people have been frightened ……”

Listening to the anxious voice of the visitor, the chipper man pondered for a moment and responded, “Tell everyone not to panic, the sky hasn’t fallen.”

The visitor seemed to have respect and fear for the man in front of him, and as soon as he heard his words, he immediately listened with his ears, and then kowtowed, “It’s just …… it’s just …… ”

Not waiting for him to continue, this person said: ”A few days ago, I heard about this matter, the Brocade Guards are aware of this, to blame ……… only blame them for being too impatient, thinking that Chen Ji, this person . … can be used for us, but who knows, this person is just a rat! If only timid as a rat and also so, this person even so like to show off, such a wimp ……”

After a pause, this person slowly continued, “However, there is no need to panic …… tell everyone, the more this time, the more do not worry too much hurry, why not such as condensation and quietness, sitting on the mountain to watch tigers! That Zhang Anshi …… is a trouble …… Unfortunately, on the tip of this wind and wave, I knew that this person is a scourge, it should be removed early.”

“Yes.”

This person then said: “You can rest assured, the palace outside the palace, there are old man’s eyes, that the military secretary Jin Zhong has entered the palace, the Jin Yiwei side …… learned the news of this side, I am afraid than we have to panic.”

“Yes.”

The man took a sip of tea and said no more.

And the man quietly excused himself and went out.

…………

Jin Zhong entered the palace and reported that Zhang Anshi had taken the minister without authorization.

Zhu Di for Jin Zhong this and other close ministers, the attitude is certainly not the same, then said: “This matter …… also lost ha has reported to me, Zhang Anshi that guy …… I will knock him, after a few days … …I properly pack him is.”

Jin Zhong didn’t insist, “I just hope that I can guarantee the safety of Master Chen Wenjun.”

Zhu Di said, “You can rest assured, Zhang Anshi this person …… I know him, he does not have the courage.”

Jin Zhong was satisfied, so he said, “Then I will retire.”

This Jinzhong a go, Zhu Di will begin to curse: “Into his mother’s, to catch the rebel party caught to the Ministry of War to go, in broad daylight, set of people sacks, this is what to do? Lawlessness!”

Yilostha stood by and was very sensible, not saying a word.

On the contrary, Zhu Di fiercely side-eyed also lost ha a glance, said, “That called Chen Wenjun, could it be that Zhang Anshi and Zhang Anshi have a personal grudge?”

“That, slave girl has not heard of.”

Zhu frowned, “What does the Jin Yiwei side say.”

“Your Majesty, the Brocade Guards side …… said that they have found the clues of the chaotic party, of which the head of the case is the eunuch Cui Yihong ……”

Zhu Di coldly said, “Only one Cui Yihong? A small Cui Yihong, can do great things, teach him to get to the bottom of it?”

Saying that, Zhu Di glanced at Yiluoha: “Zhang Anshi’s side took a military chief and said that he was a chaotic party, while the Jinyiwei took the Warrior Battalion’s governor eunuch and also said that he was a chaotic party, what do you think about this?”

Yilungha said, “The slave girl thinks that the brocade guards are a bit more reliable.”

Zhu Di nodded: “Not bad, the绶归獞 these years, solved a lot of big cases, Ji Gang is also good at criminal names, the work is also quite stable.”

After a pause, Zhu Di but said, “I thought that you would speak for Zhang Anshi.”

Yiluoha hurriedly bowed down, kowtowed: “Your Majesty, if Cui Yihong is really a capital offense, although he is a person in the palace, then it is even more desirable to be broken into pieces. Slave servant serves your majesty, heart also only your majesty, now the dynasty out of chaos party, slave servant and your majesty, also is anxious as burning. Ji commanding officer is a capable official, these years work, has never made any mistakes, slave look at him to submit the dossier and confession, can also be regarded as human evidence and material evidence is conclusive, there is really nothing to suspect.”

After a pause, also lost ha went on to say: “As for the Annan Hou, after all, the Annan Hou is not criminal origin, he can earn silver, is certainly his strengths. But if it is to catch thieves, but not his strengths, but …… the slave girl thought, Annan Hou so a catch, may not be no benefit.”

Zhu raised an eyebrow and said, “Hmm? What’s in it for you?”

Also lost ha said: “First of all, the brocade guards arrested Cui Yihong, Cui Yihong behind the chaotic party, must have panicked. And Annan Hou side and hold a military department of the master, so that …… instead of foggy, this is not exempt from the jinyiwei hit the grass to scare the snake?”

Zhu smiled, “In that case, you mean ……”

Also lost Ha then said: “How about the wrong for wrong, first without asking, let the An Nan Hou side of the mess for a while, brocade guards this side …… and then draw manpower, continue to follow the vine to find the melon, if you can take this will be these chaotic party a net, the slave girl thinks …… This would be no better.”

Zhu Di unconsciously back hand, pacing back and forth up, side: “Well …… hey …… you are really thoughtful people ah, Ji Gang this person …… do things but also Sort of circumspection, Zhang Anshi …… Well …… is a family member …… three days, three days after …… I will step forward again. ”

Yiluoha kowtowed, “Your Majesty is wise.”

At noon, Yiluoha took advantage of Zhu Di’s meal time to return to the Si Li Jian.

Imperial Horse Supervisor in charge of the seal eunuch Liu Yongcheng has been waiting here, see also lost ha, rushed forward and said, “The Grand Eunuch …… can have any news?”

Yizhuoha looked deeply at Liu Yongcheng: “Tomorrow, let’s sue for illness, and you go serve His Majesty.”

“This ……”

Also Lost Ha said, “Serve with some care ……”

Liu Yongcheng looked puzzled and said, “What does the Grand Duke mean?”

Also lost Ha Road: “Ji Gang this time is prepared, the evidence of guilt is complete, Cui Yihong is afraid of the end, you are his godfather, there is no guarantee that that Ji Gang will not take advantage of the issue, the next time the report, if you add such a sum, if His Majesty is suspicious, you will not be able to eat and walk away.”

“So …… these few days, you walk around in front of his majesty more, and be diligent, his majesty is always still generous to us …… people.”

“Just let Ji Gang have his way?” Liu Yongcheng was so angry that he was about to jump out of his skin.

Yilungha said, “There’s a long time to go, don’t count the momentary gains and losses, now is not the time to fight back?”

Seeing that Liu Yongcheng was still indignant.

Also lost ha laughed and said in a serious tone: “Do you think …… that this matter is so forgettable? To tell you the truth, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Ji Gang, I’m afraid that this Ji Gang …… is going to borrow Cui a red, continue to expand it. By then …… it is impossible to say that we, and you, and many people in the palace …… may be implicated, you think about it …… this Cui Yihong is a person in the palace, to the Imperial Prison, have to confess and climbing Bite out how many people?”

Liu Yongcheng frowned.

Yiluoha then said, “So at this time, what we need to do is to do our best in front of His Majesty, don’t say or do anything more, and just serve His Majesty with all our heart! The more dedicated we are, the more we will have a chance to defend ourselves when it comes to us in the future.”

“If this time, their own mess, and Ji Gang mutual climbing up, this will only fall into the mouth. Imperial Horse Supervision side, you have to caution this up and down, teach them to be careful with their words, don’t pry, don’t talk nonsense, don’t look, don’t talk, don’t listen!”

Liu Yongcheng long sighed, only to say: “Hey …… now this palace, only two of us can do a little Lord, if Zheng He, Wang Jinghong, and Hou Xian a few are in Nanjing, not to let this small Ji Gang bully to the head.”

Also lost Ha smiled: “You are wrong, the reason why Ji Gang is now aggressive, not because he is now long ability, but because he is in a hurry. We warm water to stew frogs, forced him to the corner, so only had to be difficult, what you see is his arrogant and domineering, in fact …… is that he has no way to go, want to fight just.”

Liu Yongcheng staggered to look at also lost ha.

Yilungha said, “We, ah, can lose eight times out of ten, but he Ji Gang doesn’t have such luck, he only has one chance.”

Saying so, he also lost his ha, “Stop being impatient and go back to your royal horse.”

Liu Yongcheng said, “Yes.”

…………

Chen Wenjun, who was locked up in the warehouse, didn’t know how long it had been himself.

He was all over the place, and at first he was calm, but slowly he began to panic.

Beyond this warehouse, every now and then …… there was a loud gunshot, which made his mind even more uneasy.

Just as he was panicking.

Jerking, the door opened.

Immediately afterward, he saw Zhang Anshi come in with a big bang, and Zhang Anshi said, “Chen Wenjun, I’ve already established that your wife and children, a whole family of twenty-seven people, are all fine now.”

Chen Wenjun was furious: “How dare the thieves?”

Zhang Anshi said, “Who is the thief?”

Chen Wenjun suddenly bowed down toward Zhang Anshi: “The next official is innocent ah, just please marquis spare me, I have always been innocent, two sleeves, never corrupt ……”

Zhang Anshi smiled and said, “Is that so? In that case …… then tell me …… what happened to Warehouse A of the Yongping warehouse?”

Upon hearing this, Chen Wenjun suddenly, his face changed slightly, “I don’t understand what you’re saying?”

Zhang Anshi said in a good-natured manner, “It seems that you are not going to shed a tear until you see the coffin.”

Chen Wenjun clenched his teeth in death, “My humble servant knows nothing.”

“It’s fine if you don’t know.” Zhang Anshi said, “Then let me ask you again, your housekeeper, Chen Jian, should know, right?”

Chen Wenjun was a little panicked at this time, his lips trembled up, “What happened to him …… him?”

Zhang Anshi said, “You don’t know what he did either?”

Chen Wenjun said, “I …… I ……”

Zhang Anshi said, “Men, take away, bring this Chen Wenjun to the palace.”

Chen Wenjun suddenly turned indescribably pale.

Zhu Yong and Zhang Yoking two people, has bound Chen Wenjun, then …… dragged him, directly thrown into a carriage.

Zhang Anshi led the people out of the warehouse, but at this time …… Zhu Jin hurriedly came.

Zhu Jin close to Zhang Anshi’s ear, lowered his voice and said, “Marquis …… recently …… in the last two days …… there are jinyiwei …… stalking us, even the Marquis’ residence ……”

Zhang Anshi’s face remained unchanged, even calmly said, “Of course I know, no need to be afraid, they don’t dare to do anything, I’ll enter the palace first, you go about your business.”

“Yes ……”

…………

The whole messy party thing has actually gotten out of hand.

First it was a man from the palace, then it was the head of the military department.

There was a moment of panic.

Wen Yuan Ge was finally unable to sit back and watch.

Xie Jin was obviously very annoyed by this.

This Minister of the Ministry of War said to arrest, His Majesty does not hear about it, even Jin Zhong into the palace audience, there is no result, that Chen Wenjun is still nowhere to be found, this is a matter of ah.

Coupled with the hundred officials seem to recall the horrors of the original Hongwu years, the feeling that at any time the precariousness, almost everyone has no heart office, all kinds of rumors spread.

So, Xie Jin led the Wen Yuan Pavilion of all the bachelor’s degree, together with the ministers to meet with Zhu Di.

“Your Majesty, if this goes on, everyone will be in danger, the ministers of the various Yamen have no intention to work, and the affairs of the country, too, have been set aside, so what crime did Chen Wenjun commit, and how could he be kidnapped away in broad daylight, I beg Your Majesty’s clarification.”

Zhu Di looked at the hundred officials, even Jin Zhong, the Minister of War who came with him, showed a resolute attitude at this time.

When he first entered the palace to see Zhu Di, in fact, just a time to inform, but now the Ministry of the Army up and down the hearts of the people are in fear, if you do not give an explanation, he this Shangshu, how there is no way to let everyone abide by their duties.

Zhu Di nodded: “Jin Yi Wei and Zhang Anshi side, I do let them check this chaotic party, I have also heard a little about it.”

With that, Zhu said, “Also lost ha……”

Turned his head to look, but realized that also lost Ha the past few days to hold the disease, now serving at his side is Liu Yongcheng.

So he said, “Liu Yongcheng, summon that Ji Gang and Zhang Anshi to the palace, and let them bring the Chinamen; now that the hundred officials have seen the suspicion, it is time to have an end.”

After Liu Yongcheng got the admonition from Yiluoha, he was much more peaceful and only responded with a low brow.

Soon …… Ji Gang was at the head, and a few big Han generals at the back, escorting the eunuch Cui Yihong, who was almost already out of shape, to come in.”

“My humble self greets Your Majesty.” Ji Gang said without being humble.

Zhu nodded and glanced at Cui Yihong, revealing a look of disgust, then said, “How is the case going?”

“Your Majesty, I am still following the vine to find the melon, but there has been great progress, this Cui Yihong …… still has a lot of accomplices, I am afraid to hit the grass to scare the snake, so ……”

Zhu Di stared at Ji Gang and said, “This Cui Yihong is a member of the palace, why does he want to rebel?”

Ji Gang said, “Your Majesty can ask him yourself.”

Zhu’s gaze then fell on Cui Yihong.

However, he saw Cui Yihong prostrate on the ground, his body trembling.

Zhu coldly said, “Cui Yihong, raise your head and get up.”

Cui Yihong carefully looked up, his face was haggard and his eyes were lifeless.

Zhu Di said, “You’re a rebel?”

Cui Yihong said, “The slave girl is sorry to Your Majesty …… slave girl …… slave girl …… slave girl …… is a chaotic party… …”

Zhu’s eyes narrowed, “Why are you doing this?”

“The slave girl doesn’t know the sky, the slave girl ……”

Zhu Di was furious: “Speak!”

“The slave girl …… covets the wealth …… and thinks …… that in the future …… In the future, if you welcome the people of the former Yuan into the customs, you …… will be able to get a great credit.”

He spoke with a wooden face, as if …… he had memorized it all.

Zhu Di sucked a mouthful of cool air, he felt that the person in front of him, really ridiculous, get a big credit …… haha ……

Zhu Di at this time is obviously angry, gritted his teeth and said: “You are the palace, there is still so delusional.”

Cui Yihong is still like memorizing the book, “slave girl greedy for goods, but also thought that in the future if you welcome the people of the former Yuan into the customs, there will be a great merit ……”

Zhu Di said angrily, “Why do you speak beforehand?”

Cui Yihong said, “The slave girl is greedy for property ……”

Zhu Di’s face became more and more stern, his eyes narrowed, seemingly swept over this Cui Yihong’s face like a knife.

Ji Gang busily said, “Your Majesty …… this person is very hard, at first resisted death also denied ……”

Zhu grunted coldly, “He’s the only one?”

“There are also his brothers, in addition …… to this, there are also some people involved in the palace …… It is just that these people are in the deep palace …… and …… I have not yet grasped full evidence, so ……”

Zhu Di laughed coldly, “You mean …… my left and right …… also have his accomplices?”

Ji Gang said, “Your Majesty, don’t forget that when Your Majesty was pacifying the country, that Jianwen’s palace …… also had quite a few eunuchs who tipped off Your Majesty ……”

The words came out …… Zhu Di s face was surprisingly bizarre.

And Liu Yongcheng, who was waiting at the side, couldn’t help but thump in his heart.

The basis of His Majesty’s trust in eunuchs lies in the fact that quite a number of eunuchs have actually made great efforts to pacify the nation.

But now …… this Ji Gang’s sentence is no less than the last nail in this coffin.

Yes, when Zhu Di Jingdan, let people go to buy a lot of eunuchs in the palace, these eunuchs also for Zhu Di Ding Ding the world to set up the credit.

But …… who can guarantee that the remnants of the Mongol Yuan have not bribed eunuchs to commit rebellion and disobedience?

Only to see Ji Gang then said, “This Cui Yihong is only a district of the Warrior Battalion Governor eunuch, he is nothing, the real people who make him …… in the palace …… are just … …I still need some days ……”

Zhu Di looked at the terrified Ji Gang.

As for Ji Gang, he had always disdained him, believing that Ji Gang, his former personal soldier, was so fearful of him that he would never dare to deceive him.

And now that the nuisance is so big, it’s even more unlikely that Zhu will be able to wait around.

So Zhu Di gazed murderously at Ji Gang and said, “Investigate thoroughly to the end!”

Ji Gang, however, bowed down and said, “In addition to this, I have …… also searched for something here, and I implore your majesty …… to look over it.”

Liu Yongcheng obediently sent a new confession to the imperial case, and Zhu Di shelved it.

And at this time, xie jin stood out, said: “your majesty, since things have been water fall out of the stone, I dare to ask …… Annan Hou Zhang Anshi captured by the Ministry of military affairs, how innocent, and now …… the whereabouts of this master so far is unknown, the hundred officials to see suspicion , everyone from the danger, I implore your majesty …… to be clear about it and pursue and punish the murderer.”

Yet again at this time …… a eunuch came in and said, “Your Majesty, Marquis Zhang Anshi of Annan has an audience.”