Meng Wang's letter was not long, but Meng read it for half an hour, and the more he looked at it, the tighter his brows tightened, and his face was so gloomy that he could almost drip water. If you love to play and watch, come to WWW. LＷXＳ。 ＯＲＧ

"I didn't know that I had planted thousands of hectares of fertile land, more than 100 domestic servants, and countless tenants!"

It's amazing, it's amazing!

Meng clenched his teeth and couldn't help but sneer.

Since Uncle Jiu left, there has been a wise old man missing from the clan, as if there is no rope in front of him, and in less than two years, it has reached such a point!

The fields that were sent to the door on their own initiative were almost always refused. Lacking greed, he openly invaded and occupied fertile land in his name, and in the process of "buying land", he almost killed people.

During this period, Meng Wangshi did not describe in detail in the letter, only one sentence "greed is very much, and several people are forced to die", which is already shocking!

In less than two years, most of the fields near Mengjiatun have been changed to land deeds and placed under his name, and the actual profits have long been divided within the clan.

"What is this for?!"

Anger surged, Meng Meng stood up, clenched his fists hard, and slammed them on the table.

There was a dull bang, and I didn't feel any pain.

Under the anger, there was a burst of blackness in front of him.

Holding on to the edge of the table with one hand, he narrowly escaped from falling to the ground.

Rao was so, and the round stool on the side of the table was still kicked over.

Hearing the sound, the guards outside the door did not dare to trespass into the inner room without permission, so they could only ask anxiously: "Uncle, is there something wrong?" ”

"It's okay, you don't have to come in!"

I closed my eyes hard, and after a long time, the feeling of dizziness gradually subsided.

Meng smiled bitterly, he calculated everything, he hated to shave his head, just to avoid being caught by others.

It's good now, as long as you go to Mengjiatun, you have the heart to investigate, the evidence is clear, and the pigtails on your head are at your disposal, and you can grab a handful.

"Ninth uncle, I am afraid that the clansmen have long forgotten your teachings during your lifetime."

encroached on fertile land, forced people to be slaves, colluded with small officials, deceived superiors and subordinates, and even stretched out his hand to build the timber of the capital......

Audacious, not ending well afterwards?

As long as the name of Xingningbo is played, someone will naturally help smooth it out. You don't even need to alarm yourself, or you should say, deliberately hide it.

Without this letter, he would still have been kept in the dark and allowed things to continue until the situation was too serious to be undone.

The governor of the same country, the earl, the crown prince Shaobao, seems to be glorious, but all this is what he exchanged for his life!

Others only saw his extraordinary promotion speed, and they didn't know that every step he took was like walking on thin ice.

Emperor Yongle can use him, and he can still beat him back to his original form in an instant. It's ridiculous that he is conscientious in the court, and the clansmen actually stumble on him behind his back and dig pits to fill the soil!

The more he thought about it, the more chills Meng felt in his heart.

"What should I do?"

He has been an official for several years and has gathered tens of millions of dollars.

If the money is earned by himself, Moona has peace of mind.

But these inexplicably extra fields are tantamount to a steel knife hanging around the neck, a terrible talisman.

Even if he didn't know it beforehand, the guilt was enough to die a round trip.

Once someone is exposed in the court, he will "congratulate" himself, at the beginning, he held the big words chiseled, majestic slap others, will immediately be - pop - slap - back back.

Absolutely swollen face!

Closed his eyes vigorously, Jin Yiwei should know about this, right?

If he is not ventilated, does it mean that Commander Yang wants to be selfless?

If the matter is really reported to the Son of Heaven, should I tell the truth and strive for leniency, or should I get acquainted with each other, pack up my baggage and go to Guangxi to reconcile and be my companion?

I also know that once the emperor wants to deal with him, the entire Meng family will not be better.

There is no need to think about it in the north, and it should be thankful that there is an opportunity to go to the mountains and go to the countryside for labor reform.

After sitting alone for a long time, Meng took a deep breath and pressed the corner of his forehead.

If you don't know about it, it's the stupidest choice to stick your head in the sand and be an ostrich.

The only way to strive for leniency is to take the initiative to confess.

What's more, in addition to the land, it is even more fatal to conceal the grain tax and reach out to the wood to build the capital.

Thinking of this, Meng gritted his teeth with hatred.

If you want to do business, if you want to make money, why don't you talk to him? Annam's timber, the merchant ships that go to the West, as long as they open their mouths, where can they not make money? I just have to make up my mind about the timber that Tianjin Wei shipped to Beijing! Even if people die for money, they should have more brains, right?

Looking at the dripping, I couldn't help but smile bitterly, and I didn't have to send a note for leave. After today, he will have to change places to live, and it is unknown whether he can keep his official position.

"Someone." Meng's voice was a little hoarse, with a hint of unspeakable exhaustion.

Ma Rong, who was guarding the door, immediately said; "Humble, what does the uncle command?"

"Bring the messenger, I have something to ask." After figuring it out, Meng didn't worry so much, he just felt tired. It would be nice if Shen Xuan was by his side now.

"Yes!"

When the messenger was brought by Gao Fu, Meng was stunned.

"Fourth cousin?"

It was not someone else who came, it was Meng Shilang and Meng Qingjiang who broke two fingers, retreated from the army, and took the initiative to go to the guard Tuntian.

The door was closed, and no one knew what the brothers were talking about.

After two teas, the door opened, and Meng Qingjiang left Bofu with Meng's handwritten letter, and hurried back to Beijing.

Meng cleaned up his clothes, jumped on the horse, and the destination, Jinyi Weibei Town, Fusi.

Fengtian Temple, Xinuan Pavilion

Emperor Yongle put down his pen, looked at Zhu Zhanji, who was worried, and said, "Zhanji, Zheng Shizhao told me that you want to copy the map in the Qianqing Palace?" ”

Zhu Zhanji raised his head, looking a little hesitant, "Imperial grandfather, grandson ......"

"Just answer me, yes or no?"

“…… Be. ”

"In that case, why don't you come and talk to me in person?"

"Grandson ......" don't dare.

Zhu Zhanji lowered his head, and his eyes were red.

Zhu Di looked at him, neither the grandfather nor grandson spoke, and the Xinuan Pavilion was so quiet that it could be heard falling a needle.

After a long time, Zhu Di sighed and said to Zheng He, who was waiting on the side, "Go down first." ”

"Yes."

Zheng He bent down, led people out of the warm pavilion, closed the door with his hand, and guarded the door in person.

After sailing for two years, the profession is still not unfamiliar, and the ability to perceive the meaning of the Son of Heaven has not fallen, and Gonggong Zheng breathed a sigh of relief.

When the door closed, Zhu Di said, "Zhanji, you grew up beside me. You should know what I and the Queen do to you. ”

"Imperial grandfather, grandson, grandson is wrong!"

Precocious, intelligent, forbearing, after all, can't reach age.

The ten-year-old boy still couldn't help but have red circles in his eyes.

"The grandson is just afraid, afraid that the emperor's grandfather will no longer love his grandson......"

Zhu Zhanji inherited Zhu Di's appearance, but he failed to fully inherit Zhu Di's decisive character.

Since King Ping moved out of the Wenhua Palace, Zhu Zhanji has always been worried. Sensing Princess Ping's actions, it was like a boulder pressing on his heart. King Ping's advice before leaving made him even more confused.

The emperor's grandfather, first the Son of Heaven, the king of a country, is the grandfather.

The fear of the road ahead, the envy of Zhu Zhanyan, the longing for his parents, the sudden strangeness of the palace, all kinds of emotions superimposed, almost crushed him.

Zhu Di has been completely disappointed in his eldest son, and even the last father-son relationship will be cut off, but he has never been able to be ruthless to his eldest grandson, who has been pampered for nearly ten years.

"Junki, come here."

Zhu Zhanji cried until he hiccuped, but he still obediently walked to Zhu Di's side, "Imperial grandfather." ”

A large, calloused hand landed on his shoulder, reassuring.

Zhu Di will touch the top of Zhu Zhanji's hair, but he will not do this to Zhu Zhanji. Because Zhu Zhanji is still young, and Zhu Zhanji is already a teenager.

Ten years old, in the royal family, can no longer be counted as a child.

Zhu Di's reassurance was very effective, Zhu Zhanji raised his head, no longer with tears in his eyes, but he still hiccups one after another, destroying most of the serious atmosphere.

Emperor Yongle was helpless, what should be said was still to be said.

"You are the Zhu family, you shouldn't be afraid to act, let alone follow the example of Sour Ding! It's just a map, and if you open it directly to me, what if you give it to you? Why be afraid? I see that Young Master Yao has taught you the truth, and I see that you have forgotten it. ”

"Imperial grandfather, grandson is ashamed."

"I only say these words once, you must remember them!" Zhu Di's tone suddenly became serious, "You are the eldest grandson of the emperor, you need to know etiquette and filial piety, act in a fair and upright manner, and set an example for your younger siblings." As long as you don't make a big mistake, I will keep you safe and prosperous for the rest of your life. Don't learn from your father, let alone your mother, but you can understand what I mean? ”

Zhu Zhanji finally stopped hiccups, bit his lip, was silent for a moment, and said, "Grandfather Huang, grandson understands." ”

"You're a smart kid." Zhu Di slowed down his expression, "You want to see the map, but you're curious about overseas lands?" ”

Zhu Zhanji was stunned for a moment, and the tears hung in the corners of his eyes before he had time to wipe them away.

This changes the subject?

He also thought that the emperor's grandfather would say a few more words......

"Back to the emperor's grandfather, the grandson is indeed curious about the overseas continent that Xingningbo said. Ever since I first heard about it, I have never forgotten it. ”

"Oh." Zhu Di nodded and raised his voice, "Zheng He." ”

Gonggong Zheng, who was standing outside the warm pavilion, immediately promised, "The slave is here!" ”

"You go to the Qianqing Palace, no, go to the military department, and get the newly drawn map."

"Yes!"

The words fell, and the footsteps outside the warm pavilion quickly disappeared.

"The map in the Qianqing Palace is still crude, and the map copied and modified by the Ministry of War is more perfect, you bring it back, if there is anything unclear, when Xingningbo enters the palace to give a lecture, you can ask him for advice in person."

"Emperor Xie's grandfather!" Zhu Zhanji glanced at Zhu Di's expression, and asked again, "My grandson heard that the content of Xingning Bo's lectures was different on the single and double days, and when he taught overseas customs, his grandson also wanted to listen to the lecture in the same class." ”

"This ......"

Without waiting for Emperor Yongle to give an answer, a eunuch reported outside the warm pavilion, and the Jinyi guard commanded Yang Duo to ask for a meeting.

Zhu Di frowned.

Just came two hours ago, and again?

"Xuan."

Knowing that Yang Duo came over at this time, there must be something important, Zhu Zhanji took the initiative to say that he still had a class to finish today. As for learning from Xingningbo, there is a chance to apply to the emperor's grandfather again.

"The grandson is leaving."

"Zheng He came back, and I asked him to send you the map."

"Emperor Xie's grandfather."

"Go ahead."

"Yes."

Zhu Zhanji withdrew from the warm pavilion and happened to meet Yang Duo at the door.

"Shizi."

Yang Duo saluted, and Zhu Zhanji returned the salute sideways, not caring at all about being seen crying and swollen eyes.

Some things have been pressed in my heart for too long, and I have made it clear, even if I am still unwilling, I still have envy and jealousy, but the whole person is relaxed, and I walk a little briskly.

Looking at Zhu Zhanji, who turned to leave, Yang Duo raised his eyebrows on one side, a touch of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he quickly disappeared.

Compared with someone who suddenly appeared in Fusi in Jinyi Weibei Town, this change in the prince of Ping Wang is negligible at all.

Walking into the warm pavilion, Yang Duo knelt down and kowtowed, "See Your Majesty!" ”

"Get up." Zhu Di asked, "Is there something important?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, half an hour ago, the crown prince Shaobao, Daning Town Shouxing Ningbo went to Beizhen Fusi to surrender."

"Oh......" Zhu Di nodded subconsciously, reacting to what Yang Duo was saying, his expression was stunned, "Say it again?" ”

"Half an hour ago, Xing Ningbo went to Beizhen Fusi to surrender, saying that his people acted recklessly, encroached on good land and other things, and prepared his own confession."

Surrender and bring your own confession?

Zhu Di's expression was very subtle.

Yang Duo lowered his head, Meng swaggered into Beizhen Fusi, and his expression was not calm.

All the brocade guards on duty showed a distinct embarrassment on their faces.

Since the re-establishment of the Fusi of Jinyi Weibei Town, he took the initiative to surrender to Jinyiwei and asked to be admitted to the edict prison, and Uncle Meng was the first.

Going back to the Hongwu Dynasty, the prison of the Criminal Department, Ying Tianfu, and Jinyi Prison lived all over in turn, and Uncle Meng was also the first person in the Ming Dynasty, and no one could beat him.

In fact, the Meng clan people occupied the acres of land, collected tenant farmers, and concealed the grain tax, which was clear to Jinyiwei, and Zhu Di also knew about it. If it is seriously investigated, one of those involved in this matter will be counted as one, and they will all be exiled to the army. Meng also can't escape the involvement.

But Emperor Yongle also knew very well that Meng You, most likely unaware of what the Meng clan was doing, coupled with his character of protecting his shortcomings, he never planned to let Jinyiwei investigate it ruthlessly.

Occupy a few more acres of land, as long as it is not too much, just turn a blind eye. It's a big deal to wake up afterwards and compensate the sufferer accordingly.

No, Meng suddenly ran to Jinyi Prison and surrendered himself.

This matter is troublesome, should it be punished according to the law or should it be opened?

"In your opinion, how should this matter be handled?"

"Back to Your Majesty, the minister thinks that this matter should be strictly investigated."

Zhu Di frowned, strict investigation?

In his confession, Xingningbo said that some officials and soldiers were ordered to supervise the transportation of timber to Beijing, indulge in indulgence, greed, and prostitution, and trade privately with merchants, report the loss, and give many branches. Shuntian Eight Mansions, Daning Three Divisions are all involved, and it is advisable to punish them. What's more, as a guard of Daning, he has the responsibility of not investigating. ”

"Is this true?"

"The minister has sent a message to the Shuntian Mansion, and within ten days, there should be tangible news back."

Zhu Di groaned, such a bold man, he dared to start with the wood that built Beijing City, and almost concealed it from the imperial court, not one or two people can do it, and the energy behind it is definitely not small. Of course, there will be no fewer people who will make a profit.

Suddenly opening this matter is tantamount to stabbing a hornet's nest and cutting off the financial routes of these people.

voluntarily surrendered, wrote a confession, and was imprisoned in brocade......

Suddenly, Zhu Di seemed to understand something.

No wonder Meng took the initiative to stay in Jinyi prison, because it was the safest place.

Didn't Xingningbo do this kind of thing once before?

Clever? That's smart.

Irritating? It's really infuriating.

According to the corners of his forehead, Emperor Yongle was really angry, nor was he laughing.

"Yang Duo."

"The minister is here."

"Xingningbo is temporarily held in prison, held in solitary confinement, and is not allowed to be executed. When the matter is clarified, I will follow the northern tour. ”

Translated, Xingningbo is shrouded in a shroud, and his imprisonment is only temporary, and a single room is arranged to serve him well. I came to Japan to tour the north, and I wanted him to accompany me.

"Obey."

"As for the Meng clan," Zhu Di twisted his eyebrows, "investigate the main culprit, send Kaiping Quanning and other garrisons, and collect all their family property." The accomplice sent Zunhua to fry iron, and ordered him to return and seize the land. Regardless of the sinful, recite the Tai-Zu Imperial Decree every day to cultivate self-cultivation and virtue. ”

"Yes!"

"This matter is handled by Jinyiwei, and there is no need to report it to the Criminal Department."

"Yes!"

"When investigating the case, don't disturb Xingningbo's family, and the offender will be punished."

"Obey the order!"

As soon as it was agreed, another eunuch reported outside the warm pavilion to ask for the return of the Annan army to the court, and he came to report at a gallop, which was nearly thirty miles outside the city.

Emperor Yongle was first happy, and then frowned.

The army came back, and Dingguo Gong was in charge, but Xingningbo went to live in Jinyi Prison......

Last time Meng stayed in the prison of the Criminal Department, Shen Xuanqiang lived in it and almost demolished the cell of the Criminal Department. The Shangshu of the Beijing Criminal Department blocked the Shangshu of the Household Department for more than a month, and it was the cost of the reconstruction of the prison of the Criminal Department.

This time it's not the prison of the Criminal Department, but the Jinyi Prison.

If Shen Xuan demolished the Jinyi Prison, the household department would never pay for it. Nanjing and Beijing are not negotiable.

Moving the inner library?

Although he is not short of money, he can't waste it like this.

pinched the corners of his forehead, Zhu Di had a headache.

"Yang Duo."

"The minister is here."

"The edict has not been repaired for several years, is it still strong?"

Yang Duo was puzzled.

"How is it compared to the prison of the Criminal Department in Beijing?"

Beijing Criminal Department Prison?

There was a thunder in the air, and Yang Duo realized.

Thinking of the great achievements of Dingguo Gong before, Commander Yang's face turned green in an instant.

The Shangshu of the Beijing Criminal Department can also go to Yu Situ's house to squat. What about him? Send someone to lie on the beam of Xia Situ's house or reach out to the Son of Heaven?

Thinking about the salary increase slip that has not been approved so far, Commander Yang lowered his eyes, and for the first time had the urge to throw the "prisoner" out of the edict.

Thirty miles away from the capital, Shen Xuan rode his horse in front of the army, and the black armor seemed to glow with blood against the backdrop of the setting sun.