When he arrived at the dock, Li Yunchang prepared a grand welcoming ceremony.

When Zhang Mu saw this battle, he was already sure in his heart, I was afraid that Lao Zhu had already replied to this matter, and it was very beneficial to Zhang Mu.

Otherwise, how dare Li Yunchang make such a big scene for a criminal?

In the midst of the noise and sycophancy, Zhang Mu followed Li Yunchang back to the camp.

As soon as the two of them sat down, Zhang Mu asked, "What happened to the stern things?" Has he already been beheaded? ”

Li Yunchang hurriedly shook his head and said: "That's not enough, I personally went to Hangzhou for his business, and it took a lot of effort to stop the execution." It's just that there is no way to rescue them from the prison of the commander of the capital envoy Si Yamen, and now life and death are unknown. ”

Zhang Mu breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Thank you, Lord Li." ”

"It's just, Muzhi, I'm afraid the current situation is not good for us." Li Yunchang then said.

"What happened?" Zhang Mu asked.

"Commander Zhou and Zhao Qianhu committed suicide, and their bodies have been incinerated. Wen Desheng committed suicide unsuccessfully, and is still in a coma. Li Yunchang smiled bitterly.

"How could this happen?" Zhang Mu asked.

Li Yunchang said in a low voice: "Although I am the chief soldier, Wang Ming has been operating in Jiangsu and Zhejiang for many years, and the tree has deep roots, so it is still easy to pinch two people to death in the army." ”

Zhang Mu couldn't help but sigh, and then asked, "Your Majesty has any instructions?" ”

Li Yunchang respectfully took out a bamboo tube from his sleeve, then got up, raised it above his head, and handed it to Zhang Mu.

Zhang Mu knew that this was a secret decree, so he hurriedly took it and opened it.

After he was framed by Wang Ming, he had already written to Lao Zhu once, and later found Li Yunchang. I went to the book once, and it wasn't until today that I got a reply.

Zhang Mu slowly opened the bamboo tube and poured out a note from it, with a line of small words written on it: "The evidence is conclusive, and it will not be tolerated." ”

"As everyone knows, in the days when Brother Zhang has been missing, the affairs of the court for you have almost broken their heads." Li Yunchang said.

"Oh? What's wrong? Zhang Mu asked.

"Ji'an Hou and other meritorious deeds took the lead in sparseness, impeaching Jinyiwei for running rampant in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, creating unjust, false and wrongful cases. The main thing is to impeach you for colluding with bandits. Troubled Dynasty. Wang Ming impeached me by the way. Fortunately, Lord Jiang and Jiang argued with reason. His Majesty also had a great headache. Fortunately, you went to sea and disappeared, and there was no news of you, so this matter came to an end. However, now that you are back, I am afraid that there will be another storm. You have to be ready. Li Yunchang said.

Zhang Mu nodded and said, "I understand in my heart." ”

"Also, Your Majesty has made it clear that I should concentrate on resisting the Japanese invaders. I'm afraid that in the future, I won't be able to help you much. Liu Yunchang smiled awkwardly.

Zhang Mu knows. This is Li Yunchang stepping back and trying to protect himself.

In officialdom, this kind of thing is not unusual, and it was originally just for profit. If you talk about friendship, it would be naïve.

Zhang Mu nodded and said, "Thank you for taking care of me these days, Zhang Mu is grateful." ”

"By the way, it seems that His Majesty sent a special mission to handle this case. Now that people are in Hangzhou, I advise you to hurry up. If you go late, I'm afraid the consequences will be unimaginable. Li Yunchang said.

"Who did Your Majesty send down?" Zhang Mu asked.

"Ji'an Hou Lu Zhongheng." Li Yunchang said.

Zhang Mu said with a smile: "It seems that this matter has made a lot of trouble, and it has alarmed the Hou Ye." It's just right, if you want to bite me Zhang Mu to death, then you have to see how their teeth are! ”

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Hangzhou, West Lake.

Although it is the end of July, Hangzhou is still shrouded in scorching heat.

On a painting boat in West Lake, Wang Ming sat on the side of the table, unsmiling.

However, as the commander of Hangzhou City, he did not sit on the main seat, but a middle-aged man with gray sideburns sat on the main seat.

Although he was wearing a casual dress, sitting there, there was a faint murderous aura coming out from the corners of his eyebrows and eyes, which made people feel intimidated.

He is burly, with big shoulders and a round waist, a dark complexion, and his cheeks are like a knife and axe.

Rao is Wang Ming, who is already a feudal official, sits on his side, forcing him to breathe very carefully.

I am afraid that if I say the wrong thing, I will anger this adult and blame him.

This person is one of the founding fathers of today, the famous Ji'an Hou - Lu Zhongheng.

Lu Zhongheng is a native of Haozhou, he took refuge in Zhu Yuanzhang in his early years, once led his troops to cross the Yangtze River, conquered Taiping, and went to Chen Youliang to conquer the Hussar Guard with merit, and led the army to conquer Guangdong in the first year of Hongwu, and Hongwu was named the Marquis of Ji'an for three years, and he has been stationed in Chengdu all these years to crusade against the barbarian rebellion.

Last year, he returned to Nanjing to report on his work, and in the imperial court, he was also a big man who could tremble when he stomped his feet.

Now in the Hongwu Dynasty, although after the Hu Weiyong case, the impact of meritorious service is smaller, but in the end, it is still meritorious service that controls the government and government, especially the military power of the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies, all of which are in the hands of meritorious service. Wenchen's influence is almost small.

Zhu Yuanzhang sent him down to deal with this uproaring case, which was naturally well thought out.

"Master Hou, you can taste this Longjing tea, this is newly picked before the rain. The taste is superb. Wang Ming laughed quietly.

Lu Zhongheng picked up the teacup, took a big sip, frowned, and asked with a little impatience: "Is there any news about that kid?" ”

"Not yet, but it's been so many days. I'm not likely to see it coming back. Hou Ye is really Hongwu Qitian, as soon as you come, all the troubles will be solved. Wang Ming smiled flatteringly.

Lu Zhongheng asked in a deep voice again, "What about the Wen family?" ”

"Hou Ye rest assured, the little one has already sent someone to kill the people of the Wen family. One hundred and seventy-six, not one survived. And it's so clean that it's like it has suddenly evaporated. There is no proof of death. Wang Ming said again.

"Didn't you say that Wen Desheng is still alive?" Lu Zhongheng raised his eyebrows and asked sharply.

"Hou Ye is angry, Hou Ye is angry. It is indeed a despicable negligence. However, he has become a waste, and if he continues to measure like that, even if he does not die, he will never be able to say a word. I have ordered the officers and men of Panshiwei to be dismantled, and now they have been transferred to seven or eight places. They wanted to get people from the Wen family, but now there was no hope. Wang Ming said with a smile.

"Well, that's good. But there is one thing, Wen Desheng must not live. Speaking of this, Lu Zhongheng got up and said quietly: "Wang Dusi, there are some things, this Hou Ye can help you, but there are some things, this Hou Ye can't help you much." Don't end up putting the incriminating evidence in the hands of Jinyiwei. At that time, don't blame Ben Hou Ye for being ruthless. ”

"Humble duty understands." Wang Ming hurriedly said.

"It's good to know, this matter is not a matter of seafood, but a matter between us and Jinyiwei. It took so much money and so many people to suppress Jinyiwei to this field, but don't let us make the whole game of chess a dead game because of you. Lu Zhongheng said.

"Absolutely not. The lowly duty is well known. In addition, I heard that Hou Ye likes to play and sing, and he has prepared a few singers. Please smile. ”

Speaking of this, Wang Ming clapped his hands, and more than a dozen young women, wearing thin clothes, rushed in with all kinds of musical instruments.

Lu Zhongheng frowned and said, "What are you doing here?" ”

Wang Ming broke out in a cold sweat at the moment, and hurriedly knelt on the ground and said, "Humble duty deserves death, lowly duty deserves death." ”

"That's it, let's not be an example. You go out. Lu Zhongheng said coldly.

Wang Ming breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly waved his hand: "What are you doing in a daze?" Go and serve the master. ”

Suddenly, this group of singers rushed up. (To be continued......)