Zhang Huangyan was a little surprised that Ma Shiying agreed with his statement, and after bowing his head slightly to Ma Shiying, Zhang Huangyan continued to persuade Wu Zhengdao: "The prince also said before that the law does not blame the public, and he also said that the law represents the interests of the majority. The people of Jiangbei are definitely the majority, if according to the concept of the prince, kill one person and save a hundred people, then who is this person, who is a hundred people? ”

Wu Zheng raised his head and said: "I don't believe that the people of Jiangbei will sincerely surrender to the Qing, when I recovered Taixing and Taizhou before, none of the local people were looking forward to the northern expedition of Wang Shi. ”

"But they have finally surrendered, this point, the prince will not deny this, right?"

Wu Zheng was a little annoyed, "When did I deny it?" When did I say that these people, who had to surrender, would also be classified as traitors? ”

Zhang Huangyan said: "But the problem is, if the prince wants to let the local governments determine the demarcation line of this traitor in the future, can't everyone need me and the prince to define it personally, right?" ”

Wu Zheng frowned and said: "You are in charge of the criminal names and supervision affairs in various places under the rule of the General's Mansion, and you should worry about this matter." ”

"But I can't do it myself, I want to ask the prince to set a boundary." Speaking of this, Zhang Huangyan glanced at Ma Shiying.

Ma Shiying said: "Lord Wang, in fact, Lord Zhang's strategy is still feasible. However, the lower officials thought that in the future, if the prince went on a northern expedition, if he captured a place, he could make a list of traitors based on the people's complaints, and after screening by the judge Zhang, he would hand them over to the prince for punishment by military law. The rest can be detained, and after one year, if the charges of traitor cannot be proven, they can be released without prosecution. In this way, neither indulgence nor vain, maximizing the good and punishing the evil, can also calm the hearts of the people in the world. ”

Wu Zheng looked at Zhang Huangyan, then at Ma Shiying, nodded and said, "Okay, let's try it like this, see how it works, and then make a decision." ”

Zhang Huangyan let out a long breath, he finally put his mind at ease, to be honest, from the moment Chen Hongfan was chopped alive by the people, he was afraid that the past of Taizu punishing corrupt officials for peeling skin and planting grass would repeat itself, tyrannical substitution of law, and disaster to the world. And the facts have also proved that tyranny often does not achieve miraculous results, but the benefits outweigh the disadvantages, and the number of corrupt officials in the Ming Dynasty is by no means inferior to that of any dynasty.

At this time, Wu Zheng suddenly spoke: "You two, did you discuss it in advance, just to let me agree and not dig deep into the traitor?" ”

Zhang Huangyan was stunned at first, and then looked at it.

But when he heard these words in Ma Shiying's ears, he was frightened into a cold sweat, and his head shook like a drum, "Wronged, the lower officials are wronged!" As the prince said, the lower officials used to be corrupt and perverted the law, but since they joined the prince's command, they have introspected themselves every day, and they have never been greedy for a penny. ”

Wu Zheng said with a hesitation: "Who said that there are still 200,000 taels in the yamen?" ”

"This ...... It was for the king. Ma Shiying was so anxious that she wanted to cry.

Wu Zheng glanced at Zhang Huangyan and asked, "According to the inspector, do you think the words of the heroes of Ma Shi can be accepted?" ”

Zhang Huangyan was stunned again, he savored Wu Zheng's words, and then said with a smile: "Although Master Ma is suspected of accepting bribes, after all, he is not involved in this yellow camel case, and besides, Master Ma personally went to Xiushui to investigate, and also made great contributions to Chen Hongfan's crime, so the official thinks that Master Ma's confession is still credible." ”

Ma Shiying let out a long sigh of relief.

Wu Zheng said: "Since the envoys are credible, then the king will not delve into it." ”

Ma Shiying even said thank you.

Wu Zheng turned his head and said, "But...... That's 200,000 taels. ”

Ma Shiying hurriedly said: "As soon as the prince arrived at Jiaxing Mansion, the lower officials ordered someone to take it out and dedicate it to the prince." ”

Wu Zheng smiled and said: "Although I am short of silver, but it has not reached this level, after all, this silver is not the people's fat and people's ointment of the people in Jiangnan, since according to the inspector, he also thinks that Master Ma has done a good job this time, then it will ...... I've got you. ”

As soon as these words came out, not only Ma Shiying was stunned, but even Zhang Huangyan was stunned.

Ma Shiying hurriedly excused himself.

But Wu Zhengzheng said: "Old Ma, when you swore to follow me on the Qiantang River, I said that as long as you don't take what you shouldn't take, I will allow you to get what you deserve." After today's events, you have proved that you are still credible, and you are not in vain for the notoriety of these people who carry the burden of accepting and reusing traitors. ”

Ma Shiying exchanged with tears in her eyes: "Shiying is already satisfied with the trust of the prince...... This reward, the lower officials did not dare to accept it. ”

I don't want Wu to argue: "But you don't have to do the position of Jiaxing prefect." ”

"It's ......." Ma Shiying was frightened.

Zhang Huangyan suddenly understood what Wu Zheng meant, this is to let Ma Shiying be idle.

Ma Shiying obviously felt it too, and he hurriedly said: "Shiying is not greedy for official positions, but Shiying still has unfinished business...... The prince knows! ”

To Zhang Huangyan and Ma Shiying's surprise, Wu Zheng said leisurely: "What? In your opinion, doing things by the side of this king is not as good as a prefect of Jiaxing? ”

Ma Shiying's eyes widened, and his heart had gone through the journey from hell to heaven, and then to hell and then to heaven.

Zhang Huangyan was also surprised, but he didn't ask, he found that Wu Zheng's grasp of people's hearts was still above his estimate.

Ma Shiying said excitedly: "Thank you for your success, thank you for your support." ”

Wu Zheng smiled faintly, "Around this king, it is not as enjoyable as the prefect of Jiaxing." ”

That's right, since Wu Zheng didn't say the specific position by his side, it means that there is no such position, that is, Ma Shiying will stay by Wu Zheng's side as a role like an entourage staff.

The so-called rather than a chicken head rather than a phoenix tail, naturally there is no freedom to shepherd one side like a prefect.

But Ma Shiying was so excited that he even asked to donate the silver that was given to him to Jiangnan College.

Wu Zheng didn't refuse, but just smiled faintly and said, "The silver rewarded to you, you can spend it as you want." ”

……。

When Wu Zheng and his entourage returned to Hangzhou, they received good news.

Zhang Mingzhen led the Zhoushan Naval Division to successfully suppress the bandits, and obtained a lot, at this time he was carrying more than a dozen ships of booty, and then waited for Wu Zheng to test in the port of Hangzhou.

Hearing this news, Wu Zheng took Mo Zhinian and Ma Shiying and rushed to the port non-stop.

Looking at these dozen or so eight-hundred-stone cargo ships loaded with countless trophies, Wu Zheng smiled and smiled very heartily.

"Lord Wang, the battle reports submitted to the General's Mansion are all written according to your intentions."

Wu Zheng nodded and said, "It's okay." ”

Zhang Mingzhen took out a stack of paper from his sleeve and presented it to Wu Zhengdao: "This is a list of thirteen ships of loot, among which there are many unexpected goods, and I dare not hand them over to the General's Mansion for fear of leaving the news." ”

Wu Zheng took it in surprise and asked casually, "How is Wang Deren?" ”

Zhang Mingzhen smiled and said: "Wang Deren's department is doing well now...... Tsk, to put it in two words, that is - luxury. ”