With the emperor's guidance behind his back, Chen Youming naturally had no scruples, and in the next negotiations, he showed that he cared about his son, and whatever the other party asked, as long as he threatened a little, he would immediately agree.

Of course, in fact, Chen Jingzhong was originally the treasure of the Chen family, and his previous worries were all written in his head. The other party just wanted more, and he didn't think of the real situation.

The progress of this matter naturally spread to Emperor Chongzhen one after another without a trace of omission.

"Your Majesty, the last general has found out that the surname of the leader of the Money Gang is Qian, and he is from Changshu County, Suzhou Prefecture." Liu Xingzuo prayed to Emperor Chongzhen.

As soon as Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he knew that he would not mention this for no reason, so he immediately asked, "But what's wrong?" ”

Liu Xingzuo immediately replied: "The last general suspects that the mastermind behind the scenes is Qian Qianyi, a gentry in Changshu who is in the opposition......"

As soon as he heard this name, Emperor Chongzhen immediately remembered it. This name, whether it is in later generations or in this life, is very famous. In the original history, the name Qian Qianyi was almost the same as "the water is too cool". And the reason for this is that Qian Qianyi has always been a moral model for Ming officialdom and opposition officials. But when Ming died, he was originally going to jump into the lake and die with his wife, Liu Ru, one of the original Qin Huai Bayan. As a result, Liu Ru jumped, but he made an excuse, saying that the water was too cold to jump, and finally took the lead in surrendering to the Manchus.

In this plane, these things did not happen, and of course, they will not happen, because the Manchu Qing Dynasty has been destroyed by Emperor Chongzhen. At this time, the Ming Dynasty was extremely powerful, and no enemy could destroy the Ming Dynasty.

However, just like the original history, Qian Qianyi's fame is very great. He is one of the leaders of the Donglin Party, and the official is a waiter of the Ministry of Rites. If you can become the leader of the Donglin Party, it is needless to say that your talent is famous, and its power is also very large. In the early years of Chongzhen, in order to compete for the power to enter the cabinet, he felt that Wen Tiren and Zhou Yanru were ranked high, so he mobilized his forces to prevent Zhou Yanru and Wen Tiren from entering the cabinet.

This kind of party struggle for power and profit is very famous even in later generations. It is nothing more than attacking competitors. Even if there is no real hammer, it can make the emperor have scruples and achieve his goal.

As a result, Qian Qianyi did not expect that the fraud when he presided over the Zhejiang scientific expedition was reported by the real hammer, which led to him being put back to his hometown in the spring breeze. This is still before Emperor Chongzhen crossed, otherwise, it would not be as simple as just putting up an official.

However, after Qian Qianyi arrived at the local level, his influence was still very great. The Restoration Society is a continuation of the Donglin Party, and Qian Qianyi, the big man, has been standing behind. In the original history, according to historical records, it is said that Wen Tiren instructed Qian Qianyi's fellow countryman Zhang Hanru to sue Qian Qianyi for being greedy and lawless, and as a result, the governors of various places wrote to him to avenge his grievances. Among them are the famous Zhang Guowei, Lu Zhenfei and others in later generations. From this incident, it can be seen how influential Qian Qianyi is.

However, Qian Qianyi was able to escape in the end because he bribed Cao Huachun, the great eunuch in the palace, with a lot of money. At that time, Cao Huachun was the commander of Dongchang, and he interrogated the matter, killed Zhang Hanru with a cane, and obtained a confession from him, saying that Wen Tiren instructed him to make a false accusation. As a result, Wen Tiren stepped down, and although Qian Qianyi was spared from prison, he was cut down again and returned to his hometown.

From the perspective of later generations, there are many doubts about this matter. First of all, with Wen Tiren's way of doing things, he will not simply make false accusations without a purpose. This kind of method is too crude and very unsafe, after all, Wen Tiren can't do it to tilt the power towards the opposition. He used to sue Qian Qianyi, that is, he mastered the real hammer of fraud in the imperial examination.

Second, Qian Qianyi bribed Cao Huachun with a lot of money. Then Zhang Hanru was killed by Dongchang with a cane, if he got a confession, is it necessary to kill him with a cane?

Third, the final result of this matter, Wen Tiren went to work, but Qian Qianyi was also dealt with, if it was really a false accusation, in the case of the officials of Zhulu Frontier who were wronged for him, and Cao Huachun, the great eunuch, was on his side, how could he be punished?

Fourth, Qian Qianyi is a big landlord in Changshu, a wealthy tyrant. He is a bit similar to Xu Jie, the first assistant in the Jiajing period. It is also a lifetime of Qingming, famous for the opponent of the treacherous Yan Song, the good man Xu Jie. But in fact, almost the entire land in his hometown belongs to him. In the middle, I don't know how many lawless things there are, but it is only because of his reputation that his official position has been fine.

However, Xu Jie was also unlucky, he met Hai Rui, the biggest direct minister of the Ming Dynasty, who dared to write to scold the emperor, how could he be afraid of him as a first assistant, and insisted on investigating and finally exposed Xu Jie's original form.

When Emperor Chongzhen heard the name Qian Qianyi, he thought a little far, but Liu Xingzuo's advice made him come back to his senses and listen quietly: "...... The leader of this money gang is Qian Qianyi's clansman. Although the reputation of the Money Gang is not obvious, according to the investigation of the last few days, there are a lot of things they have done, but they are rarely reported. ”

In addition, according to the man's report, the mysterious person he followed was the steward of a wealthy merchant in Huzhou. The wealthy businessman's name is Qian Degui, and he is also a member of Qian Qianyi's clan, and according to the relationship, he wants to call Qian Qianyi his cousin. ”

Hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen couldn't help but perk up, and immediately asked, "Can it be found out, it was Qian Qianyi's instructions?" ”

If it was Qian Qianyi's instructions, although he was in Jiangnan Shilin and had great potential power in the officialdom, he didn't mind cleaning up Qian Qianyi.

Liu Xingzuo listened, hesitated for a while, and then told truthfully: "At present, there is no indication that it is Qian Qianyi's instructions. ”

When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he thought for a while, and then said to Liu Xingzuo: "Okay, then wait and see, I want to see if this Qian Qianyi will jump out." ”

Staying here, it seems to be a bit of a hidden feeling, and it seems to feel good to change the environment like this occasionally.

When Liu Xingzuo heard this, he seemed to want to say something, but he saw that Emperor Chongzhen was very interested, so he didn't say anything in the end, and the order retreated and continued to arrange things.

Husi has begun to go public, and buying and selling have begun. Qian Degui didn't realize that he had been watched. He was anxious about the huge interests of Nanxun Town, so he stepped up his oppression of Chen Youming, so that he quickly got what he wanted.

No, he took an agreement brought back by the steward, which clearly and clearly stated the distribution of interests in Nanxun Town. Of course, a person like him, who has done too many things, naturally can't just take a bite in a domineering manner. In black and white, while his Qian family received huge benefits, he also gave a part to Chen Youming.

Holding the agreement, Qian Degui couldn't help but feel good and said: "In this way, it's time to meet with Township Chief Chen." “

"Master, what if Chen Youming knows the identity of the master and holds a grudge?" His steward said a little worriedly, "In the past few days, we have had someone kidnap his son. Sir, you didn't see it, he was exhausted, and it seemed that he hadn't closed his eyes for a few days and nights. ”

He was right, except that Chen Youming was really worried about his son at the beginning and didn't sleep, when the commander of Jinyiwei appeared, he didn't worry about his son anymore, but in order not to let outsiders suspect him, he insisted on not sleeping, then this exhaustion is real, not pretending.

When Qian Degui heard this, he didn't care at all, and raised the agreement in his hand and said: "It's all written in black and white!" He can't even admit it if he wants to......"

Speaking of this, he saw that the steward was about to speak, and knew what he wanted to say, so he added: "He Chen Youming has a relationship with the emperor and can intimidate others, but it is not enough for us!" ”

Speaking of this, the corners of Qian Degui's mouth twitched, revealing a sneer, and then said: "The emperor lives deep in the palace, how can he be contacted by a little eight-rank official if he wants to?" It's not good, the emperor has all the opportunities, and he has forgotten about him, an eight-grade official! ”

Speaking of this, he threw the agreement on the table, took a sip of the good West Lake Longjing tea, moistened his throat, and then said with contempt: "He Chen Youming was just a lowly guy before, if it weren't for the emperor, he would have been ruined by his patriarch!" What if such a person becomes this eight-rank official? In officialdom, who can he know? His foundation in officialdom can be compared to our Qian family? ”

When the steward heard this, he nodded again and again, but then, as if he remembered something, he said a little worriedly: "When his family first went around looking for his son, the prefect sent someone to care!" ”

What he meant by this, in fact, he wanted to refute that Chen Youming still had some officialdom relations. After all, this is true, and many people know it.

Who knew that Qian Degui heard this, but he sneered and said: "Stupid, do you think the prefect really has a good relationship with him Chen Youming?" The prefect did this in order to show others and the emperor. If something happens to the Chen family, if the emperor accidentally knows about it one day, he will be able to deal with it. ”

Speaking of this, he stood up and said confidently: "To deal with a person like Chen Youming who has no foundation in officialdom, as long as he shouts and kills without knowing what, there is no problem in how he wants to be handled." Let's go, don't worry, it's time to meet him officially. “

The steward thought about the person standing behind his master, and then thought about what he said just now, he was finally relieved, and immediately went to arrange Qian Degui's trip.

When it was nearly evening, the middle-aged man of the Qian Gang returned to the house and said to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, the gang leader asked me to take the son of Township Chief Chen to meet Qian Degui tomorrow and go to the Chen family together." ”

Hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen turned his head to look at Chen Jingzhong, who was playing rock-paper-scissors with his two concubines, and then asked after thinking for a while, "Will you help the master come together?" ”

"Probably not." The middle-aged man didn't know what he meant, but he quickly replied, "If the gang is mainly coming together, I shouldn't explain the matter of the villain and the Qian Degui connection." “

"In that case, then Qian Degui shouldn't know the two of you, right?" When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he asked again.

After receiving an affirmative answer, he turned his head and instructed Liu Xingzuo, who was standing next to him, and said: "Qing Xuan took Chen Jingzhong with him, so he pretended to be his companion and went over to meet together, and secretly sent some people to follow, so that Chen Jingzhong could not have an accident." ”

"The last will obey!" When Liu Xingzuo heard this, he hurriedly responded. For him, this matter is just a trivial matter.

After Emperor Chongzhen finished speaking, he stood up and said with a smile: "Okay, I heard that Chen Youming has kept the house I lived in well before, so let's go over and rest tonight." I want to see what that Qian Degui will say tomorrow! ”

When Tian Guifei learned of this situation, she instructed Chen Jingzhong: "You can go home tomorrow, remember, don't talk, it's okay to be dumb for a day?" ”

"Why?" Chen Jingzhong flashed his big eyes and asked a little puzzled.

Tian Guifei listened to it and said with a smile: "Make a game, if you are dumb for a day, then there will be delicious pastries tomorrow, do you want to eat them?" ”

"Hmm!" Chen Jingzhong nodded immediately, very seriously.

Seeing this, Tian Guifei reached out and rubbed his head, she has seen it in the past two days, the best way to deal with children is not to be reasonable, but to give him good food.

After the sky darkened, Chen Youming's family, who had been notified, were waiting inside the gate. The servants of the house, except the porter, told them to stay in their own rooms and not to come out. And the two of them, looking up at the night sky from time to time, you look at me, I look at you, obviously, both of them are very excited.

The porter on one side wondered, what are the old couple doing? Wait for others? No, the prefect has been here before, and I haven't seen the old man and his wife excited like this!

He was pondering when he heard a knock at the door.

When Chen Youming heard this, he immediately commanded in a low voice: "Just like on weekdays, don't behave abnormally." By the way, it must be respectful, and there must be no hint of disrespect. ”

"......" The porter was a little unsure of how to open this door when he said this. He also wondered in his heart, who is coming to get this big night?

He opened the door and saw a crowd of people. The leader is a young man, and there are two girls together, who seems to be a rich and noble person.

After the porter saw it clearly, he didn't know what to do to meet the master's requirements.

When he was struggling, Emperor Chongzhen stepped into the door by himself.

The porter was a little stupid, without any indication, really didn't know what to do, and finally even the door was closed by the person who came in.

As soon as the gate was closed, Chen Youming, his daughter-in-law and daughter, who were hiding, all flashed out, immediately knelt on the ground, bowed heavily, and whispered: "Weichen knocks on Your Majesty, long live, long live, long live!" ”

Chen Youming can still speak, but his daughter-in-law is already choked, and she can't even say this.

The catastrophe of the Chen family was once again cracked by the emperor himself, how can such a great kindness be repaid?

The emperor lacks nothing, so the only way to do this is to set up a longevity card, pray to the emperor every day, live a long life, no, long live!

When the porter on the side heard his master's words, he couldn't help but open his mouth wide, and he was very surprised, the emperor ...... The emperor is coming?