Zhu Yijue silently handed Liu Qichang's letter to Zhu Changjin, Zhu Changjin took it, looked at it at a glance, and couldn't help but show doubts on his face.

In the letter, Liu Qichang told Zhu Yijue that Su Hao was secretly investigating the tenant farmers of Chongwangfu, and also sent soldiers who were good at surveying and mapping to survey the land of Chongwangfu. Liu Qichang did not speculate on Su Hao's behavior, but there was no conclusion, which is precisely the biggest conclusion, that is, Su Hao came to Runing Mansion this time to find trouble with King Chong, otherwise, why not investigate things related to King Chong's Mansion?

The affairs of the vassal king, it is not the turn of ordinary officials to take care of it, and if it is to be managed, it is also the Zongren Mansion that sends people to come. Su Hao dared to investigate the matter of Chongwangfu, which means that he was authorized, and the only person who can authorize him to investigate a vassal king is the emperor.

When it comes to royal power, the vassal kings are all frightened birds, and they will be very sensitive at the slightest hint of trouble. Liu Qichang sent this letter over, how could Zhu Yijue not be worried.

"Father, it wouldn't be a misunderstanding to say that Su Hao was surveying the land of our Chongwang Mansion, right?" Zhu Changjin said, "Su Hao once told Erchen that the reason why he was favored by the Ministry of War was because he was good at surveying and mapping. The Ministry of War asked him to build a survey camp, also to cultivate a team capable of surveying and mapping, so that it can be used for surveying and mapping in the future. What Liu Qichang said may just be the daily training of the survey camp. ”

Zhu Yijue shook his head and said: "I asked Li Hui just now, and he said that Su Hao's subordinates have indeed been to the grange of Chongwang's Mansion recently, and they not only measured the number of acres, but also asked the tenant farmers about the ownership of these acres. In Wang's view, this does not mean that daily training can be perfunctory. ”

Li Hui was a steward of the Chongwang Mansion and was specifically responsible for managing the fiefdom of the Chongwang Mansion. He has worked in Chongwang's Mansion for more than 20 years and can be regarded as Zhu Yijue's confidant. Zhu Yijue naturally believed what he said.

"So, Su Hao really wants to attack the Chongwang Mansion?" Zhu Changjin said hesitantly.

From the bottom of his heart, Zhu Changjin was unwilling to believe that Su Hao would be detrimental to Chongwangfu. In the process of building the Academy of Sciences, he had a lot of contact with Su Hao and admired Su Hao's knowledge. In his opinion, a person with such a profound knowledge would not engage in any conspiracy, and this kind of thing is not the work of Confucianism.

But. When it comes to life-and-death issues, Zhu Changjin can't help but be lucky. What if everything Su Hao did was just to paralyze him so that he could stab him in the back? Born in a family of vassal kings, Zhu Changjin has seen a lot of deceitful things, and it is not easy for Zhu Changjin to trust a person easily.

"But. Father, there is nothing wrong with our Chongwang Mansion, why should Uncle Huang be unfavorable to us? Zhu Changjin asked.

Zhu Yijue said: "The heart of the Son of Heaven is difficult to guess. Our father and son are cautious, and we know if there are any ill-intentioned people who gossip about my royal brother? The emperor sent Su Hao down, on the surface, it was a matter of Cha Hao's forcible encroachment on the peasants' land, but in fact, it was to investigate whether my Chongwang Mansion had violated the law. It's also possible. ”

Zhu Changjin said: "Our Chongwang Mansion has not done anything inappropriate, if Su Hao really wants to investigate, let him check it, can he still plant blame on us?" ”

That said, though. But we also have to guard against it. Zhu Yijue sighed, "Who knows what charges this Su Hao will make up and wait for us?" ”

"If he dares to do this, he will not blame my sons, I will turn my face and not recognize people, and our Chongwang Mansion is not something that anyone can pinch." Zhu Changjin said indignantly.

Zhu Yijue said: "Jin'er must not be reckless. If Su Hao gets the emperor's secret decree, it will be a Qincha. If we collide with the Chincha. The offense is a big one. ”

"What does Father mean we should do?" Zhu Changjin asked.

Zhu Yijue said: "So far, Su Hao has not had a showdown with Chongwangfu. The king wants you to go and meet with Na Su Hao and ask him what he means. If you think there is anything wrong with the Chongwang Mansion, please let him say it clearly, and we can change it. ”

Zhu Changjin heard what Zhu Yijue meant, that is, he was going to negotiate with Su Hao, and when necessary, it was not impossible to give Su Hao some benefits. Zhu Changjin couldn't help but feel a little depressed when he thought that he had been angry in front of Su Hao in the past, but now he was going to bow his head to Su Hao. Thinking of the time when he was preparing to establish the Academy of Sciences with Su Hao before, the relationship between the two sides was so harmonious, but now he fell into mutual suspicion, he also felt a little chilled.

Su Hao had already returned to Runing City from Luoshan at this time, but in view of the current tension with Runing Mansion, Su Hao began to live in seclusion, not showing up everywhere like in the past. Zhu Changjin first sent someone to send a letter to Su Hao, and then took a few entourages and came to Su Hao's residence in person. When Su Hao heard that Zhu Changjin came to the door, he didn't dare to slack off, so he personally went out to greet him and invited Zhu Changjin to the lobby.

"The prince came to the humble house, I don't know what to do." After a few words of greeting, Su Hao asked Zhu Changjin.

Zhu Changjin was not a person who was good at going around in circles, he asked Su Hao bluntly: "Bachelor Su, the prince heard that Bachelor Su has been checking the land of Runing Mansion recently, is there such a thing?" ”

"It is true." Su Hao said, "A few days ago, my subordinates raided a gambling house, and then according to the clues found in the gambling house, they raided some usury banks and other businesses, and found some evidence of collusion between officials and businessmen to embezzle peasants' land. We are now verifying the status of these encroached lands, and some progress has been made. ”

"Do these things have anything to do with my Chongwang Mansion?" Zhu Changjin asked again.

"This ......" Su Hao hesitated a little, these days, the survey camp sent people to verify the situation of the land occupied by the powerful people, and it has been found that many cases of land annexation are inextricably linked with the Chongwang Mansion, and Su Hao is scratching his head about this matter.

With Su Hao's intentions, he didn't want to get entangled with these vassal kings, because once it comes to the affairs of the vassal kings, it is not simply a matter of reason or not, but it is related to the family affairs of the royal family, which cannot be measured by common sense. However, it is impossible to completely bypass the Chongwang Mansion, and the dossier compiled by Li Zhen shows that many peasant lands that were confiscated by usurers eventually became the fiefdoms of the Chongwang Mansion inexplicably. If you don't touch the palace, it is impossible to return these landless peasants to these landless peasants.

"Master Su, we don't talk darkly, did you come to Runing this time for me to worship the king's mansion?" Zhu Changjin asked, in fact, he is not suitable for such a direct question, but as a prince, he really doesn't know what tactfulness is.

Hearing Zhu Changjin's words, Su Hao waved his hand again and again and said: "I have no such intention, the imperial court sent me to Runing, just to think about the matter of being strong, how can Su Hao be qualified to ask about the affairs of the palace." ”

"Is that true?" Zhu Changjin stared at Su Hao's eyes and asked.

"Hao can swear to God." Su Hao said calmly, he dared to make such an oath, because he really did not get any instructions against the Chongwang Mansion.

Zhu Changjin looked at Su Hao's demeanor, and he already believed it in his heart, and he said: "In this case, why did your subordinates go to the farm of Chongwangfu and ask the tenant farmers of Chongwangfu?" ”

Su Hao said: "This is not for the Chongwang Mansion. We investigated the usurped lands on the basis of the evidence we found, and as for the questioning of the tenant farmers, it was because the tenant farmers were the owners of the land, and we wanted to know how they lost it. ”

Zhu Changjin said dissatisfiedly: "That being the case, how could you find the farm in the Chongwang Mansion?" The land in Chongwang's Mansion was given by the Holy Lord, not by encroaching on the peasants, and Master Su's explanation seemed to have some meaning of wanting to cover up. ”

Su Hao said: "Hao also knows this, this is where Hao feels confused." Actually, the prince is not coming today, and Hao is also planning to visit Chongwangfu another day, the purpose is to ask this question clearly. ”

"What's the problem?" Zhu Changjin asked.

Su Hao said: "Hao has checked the file, Chongwangfu has 100,000 acres of land, all of which are given by the saints, and there should be no disputes." Strangely, however, we traced down the land that had been encroached upon by the peasants, and repeatedly traced it to the farms of Chongwangfu, and the peasants told us that they had to sell the land because they had been lured into gambling and owed usury. And the new owner of these lands is actually Chongwangfu. ”

"How is this possible!" Zhu Changjin reprimanded, "The land in Chongwang's Mansion can be found with a title deed. These title deeds have been in the account office of King Chong's Mansion for decades, so how can there be any such thing as buying land? ”

"Where is the land of the Chongwang Mansion located, can the prince know?" Su Hao asked.

Zhu Changjin shook his head and said, "How could the prince know about these things? These things are all done by the housekeeper of Chongwang's Mansion, if Bachelor Su wants to know, I will ask the housekeeper Li Hui to come to see Bachelor Su when I go back. ”

"Shizi, forgive me for daring to ask, this housekeeper Li Hui is the confidant of Shizi?" Su Hao asked.

Zhu Changjin said: "He is the old housekeeper in the house, and my father trusts him very much." ”

"What he does, can he represent the Chongwang Mansion?" Su Hao asked again.

Zhu Changjin heard the sound of the strings from Su Hao's words, and he asked strangely: "Why, does Master Su have any suspicions about the housekeeper in my house?" ”

Su Hao shook his head and said, "Since the prince said that Steward Li is the confidant of the prince, how dare Hao have any doubts. However, what you and I are talking about today, please don't mention it to Steward Li. There is indeed something strange about the farm in Chongwangfu, and after Hao finds out in detail, he will report to the prince and the prince, what does the prince think? ”

"Master Su, if there is indeed a problem with the farm in the palace, even if you find out and say it to the prince, the prince will definitely give you justice. However, if Bachelor Su is entrusted by someone and wants to add to the crime, Chongwangfu is not a soft persimmon, even if this lawsuit is fought in front of the saint, Chongwangfu is not afraid, and this section also asks Bachelor Su to know. Zhu Changjin said solemnly.

"The prince can rest assured, Su Hao will have a clear conscience when he does things." Su Hao said.