Inside the lobby of Jingzhao Mansion.

Xu Yi pondered for a long time, but he was still puzzled.

In desperation, he had to slowly retract his gaze.

In his mind, he constantly examined Zhang Yongnian's identity and background.

I hope to find the answer from it.

The hereditary Song Guogong.

The concubine of the eldest princess of Dongyang.

The backer behind the Feng family of Qingzhou.

A mainstay of the prince's camp.

The highest status person involved in the disaster relief case so far.

What else?

Xu Yi's brows tightened, for some reason, he always felt as if he had ignored something.

"Official position!" Xu Yi's eyes opened suddenly, and he muttered in a low voice: "I ignored Zhang Yongnian's official position!" ”

Duke Xu Shiguo is too dazzling, so that people always unconsciously ignore the position that Zhang Yongnian actually held in the court.

Even Xu Yi fell into a misunderstanding at the beginning.

Ignoring the fact that the duke is a title and not an official position.

Xu Yi frowned, and chuckled in a low voice: "I almost forgot the fact that you are still the chief officer of the Ministry of Industry." ”

The chief officer of the Ministry of Industry is Langzhong of the Ministry of Industry.

It seems that the official position is not high, but in fact the power is monstrous.

As for the reason, it's simple.

This department is in charge of the construction of all palaces, mausoleums, castles, mandalas, temples, warehouses, royal mansions, etc., and is responsible for the construction and repair of them.

And before the Great Zhou Dynasty, there was actually a name.

That is the Shaofu Supervisor, one of the Nine Qings!

Thinking of this, Xu Yi slowly got up and studied ink. _o_m

After taking a seat, take a pen on the white rice paper and write a few lines of small characters.

"The hereditary Song Guogong."

"The concubine of the eldest princess of Dongyang."

"The backer behind the Feng family of Qingzhou."

"A mainstay of the prince's camp."

"The chief officer of the Ministry of Works."

When the last word fell, Xu Yi's heart suddenly brightened.

I already understood the fundamental reason why Emperor Zhengde was so repeated.

In the final analysis, it's just profit.

The fact that Zhang Yongnian has controlled the Qingzhou Feng family for more than 20 years, Emperor Zhengde is very likely to know!

Not only does it know, but it also derives a lot of benefits from it.

Of course, as the king of a country, Emperor Zhengde would never blatantly ask Zhang Yongnian for benefits.

But it can maximize its interests through 'others' and Zhang Yongnian's own responsibilities!

Thinking of this, Xu Yi drew a circle heavily on the big characters of the Ministry of Industry.

Then he raised his pen again and drew a circle heavily on the big characters of Dongyang Changgong.

The responsibilities of the Ministry of Industry and the Department of Cleaning and Cleaning were destined for Zhang Yongnian to deal with the royal family at all times.

And the eldest princess of Dongyang has the dual identity of Emperor Zhengde's sister and Zhang Yongnian's wife.

Undoubtedly the best bridge candidate.

Perhaps, this is the tacit political understanding between the two sides.

That is, Zhang Yongnian obtained a lot of money by manipulating the Feng family in the light boat.

Emperor Zhengde hinted at Zhang Yongnian through the identity of the eldest princess of Dongyang. (For example, in a building such as a newly built palace, there is something missing, and the household department does not allocate money!) ）

After that, Zhang Yongnian through his Ministry of Industry to clean up the responsibilities of the Division, part of the benefits in the form of Zhengda Guangming feedback to Emperor Zhengde.

Emperor Zhengde, who received the benefits, would naturally turn a blind eye to his various behaviors.

So as to achieve a truly win-win situation!

That's what I think about.

Xu Yi slowly lifted the pen and smeared all the four lines of words on the rice paper with thick ink.

Only one sentence remained: "A mainstay of the prince's camp"

I couldn't help but think of the words that Feng Yuyan said in the prison that day.

That day, Feng Yuyan guessed that the person behind Zhang Yongnian was the same as Xu Yi.

Therefore, Xu Yi subconsciously took what Feng Yuyan pointed out as Xu Yong.

Now it seems, yes and no!

There must be a close connection between Zhang Yongnian and the crown prince, no.

Deniable.

But at the beginning, it was not Xu Yong who stood behind Zhang Yongnian, but Emperor Zhengde!

When did you get converted? Xu Yi already had the answer in his heart.

"Whew~!"

Xu Yi exhaled a heavy breath of turbidity, and then picked up his pen to completely erase the last sentence.

Then he picked up the paper and threw it into the furnace, completely reducing it to ashes.

So far.

Zhang Yongnian's name appears at the end, and there are only two explanations.

First, Emperor Zhengde already suspected that Zhang Yongnian and the prince were colluding in private!

Second, Emperor Zhengde is now unusually short of money, so he hesitated again and again, and finally decided to unload the mill and kill the donkey.

Xu Yi stared at the stove that was constantly belching black smoke.

After pondering for a long time, I finally preferred the second interpretation.

As for the reason.

None of them.

First, it is not difficult to judge through many clues that Xu Yong is extremely cautious and good at disguise.

And in the eyes of outsiders, Zhang Yongnian and Li Guangli have always been at odds.

Therefore, as long as Xu Yong does not lose his heart and shows particularly obvious flaws, no one will generally suspect him.

Second, Emperor Zhengde's alchemy, alchemy, whether true or not, is a huge gold hole!

There is such a golden cave, why worry about Emperor Zhengde's internal affairs?

It is important to know that the treasury is the treasury, and the treasury is the treasury.

Even the king of a country cannot take money from the treasury without restraint to fill his own treasury.

Xu Yi slowly got up and walked out of the lobby of Jingzhao Mansion.

Walk towards the prison.

As for arresting people?

There is no hurry.

Before that, Xu Yi still needed to go to the Jingzhao Mansion Prison to see someone.

This is used to support his suspicions.

In addition, in fact, Xu Yi's move has multiple calculations.

Emperor Zhengde ordered Zhan Zhu to pass on the decree with such fanfare, and his purpose was not to bring disaster to the east, so that Xu Yi would completely stand on the opposite side of those families, and then attract the attention of all the families with ghosts in their hearts.

Or – hostile.

In that case, you might as well let the bullets fly for a while.

First, the hearts of those who are about to be eradicated from the family are chaotic this time, to see if they can be forced to mess with themselves through this move, and then reap some unexpected joy.

Second, take advantage of the silence to try Emperor Zhengde's patience, and then deduce more news, knowing that the other side can survive a hundred battles, this statement is not abrupt for Xu Yi and Emperor Zhengde.

Moreover, the holy decree only gave a list, and did not limit the time required, even Emperor Zhengde couldn't pick out Xu Yi's slightest bit of not coming.

For Xu Yi, this is no less than a God-given opportunity, if he doesn't cherish it, won't he be bombarded by the sky?

Third, you can't chew it if you are greedy! Although the entire situation in Guanzhong is extremely short of food and money, Jingzhao Mansion is not short at this time! And it's more than enough!

At present, the existing grain is enough for Xu Yi to open up part of the trade route!

As long as there is a holy purpose in hand, Xu Yi can collect a large amount of food and silver money by raiding his house at any time.

It doesn't matter who holds the grain and silver money now, what matters is when Xu Yi wants to take it, he can take it when he wants!

The initiative is now in Xu Yi's hands! And not in the hands of the family!

Fourth, Jingzhao Mansion is really understaffed now, and the more than 20 commercial houses that have been seized by Fang are enough for him to be busy for a while, and Xu Yi at this time has no extra manpower to carry out the next large-scale raid!

As for the tricks made by those families who jumped over the wall in a hurry, they can only see the tricks.

Is there any reason in this world to only receive benefits and not give?

......

Song State Mansion.

After Zhang Yongnian put away the old account book, as soon as Fang stepped out of the study, he met the oncoming eldest princess of Dongyang.

Compared with the previous two days, today's Dongyang eldest princess looks much haggard.

"Sir. @ "The eldest princess of Dongyang bowed slightly.

Then he waved away the maid behind him.

Zhang Yongnian looked at the haggard face of the eldest princess of Dongyang and sighed deeply.

Sound.

Smell sighs.

The already haggard face of the eldest princess of Dongyang instantly turned a little paler again.

The eldest princess of Dongyang said in a trembling voice: "Master, that ...... Then Xu Yi still doesn't let go? ”

Zhang Yongnian did not answer, and sighed heavily.

He did not give an answer, but he seemed to be better than all words.

In fact, he hadn't even set foot in the gate of Jingzhao Mansion in the past few days, so how did he know the fact that Xu Yi would not let go.

"That'...... How good is that? Unconsciously, the eldest princess of Dongyang was already in tears.

The words fell.

Zhang Yongnian slowly stepped forward, hugged the eldest princess of Dongyang and said in a deep voice: "I'll look for him again later!" Even if it's to kneel for him! also asked him to let go of Ping'er! ”

"That prison place, how dark and damp, how can Ping'er, who has been pampered since he was a child, stand it!"

Zhang Yongnian's voice fell.

The tears of the eldest princess of Dongyang were like bursting the embankment, and she couldn't stop it anymore.

It's a long time.

The eldest princess of Dongyang stopped crying and said hoarsely: "Master, I'll go with you!" Anyway, I'm his aunt too! If he still doesn't get in the oil and salt! Even if I make trouble with the royal brother today, I will sue him. ”

Zhang Yongnian, who hugged the eldest princess of Dongyang, had a slight sneer on the corner of his mouth.

Then he said in a deep voice: "Okay! Today, you and I will go together to meet the six princes Xu Yi! ”

"Good!" The eldest princess of Dongyang nodded heavily.

Zhang Yongnian rubbed the hair of the eldest princess of Dongyang, and said softly: "Go and freshen up first, this time you must not lose the majesty of the eldest princess!" ”

The eldest princess of Dongyang opened her mouth, wanting to say something.

But thousands of words eventually turned into a good word.

After the figure of the eldest princess of Dongyang completely disappeared from sight.

Zhang Yongnian's face instantly became gloomy. @

Then he strode back to the study.

took out the old account book from Yi Haiyuan's hand from his bosom.

Then hide it in a dark compartment.

Yi Haiyuan has been in the Wenxuan Qing Officials Department of the Ministry of Officials for many years, and he naturally has a large amount of evidence of bribery and promotion in his hands.

Inside, naturally, there is also the so-called Ming princeling!

Yi Haiyuan has two account books, one old and one new, and the new account books are naturally aimed at him Zhang Yongnian.

And the old account book is aimed at all the officials who have begged him to do something!

It's hard to say whether Yi Haiyuan had the idea of breaking the net and pulling everyone to back at the last moment.

And now this thing is in the hands of Zhang Yongnian.

How could he not cherish it?

If the situation continues to deteriorate, this thing may become the last straw!

After the old account books are completely hidden.

Zhang Yongnian's face couldn't help but flash a hint of gloom.

Since he became the Duke of the Kingdom, when has he been so embarrassed.

"Dongyang, Your Majesty, Xu Yi." Zhang Yongnian clenched his fists and muttered in a low voice.

Under the lowered eyelids, a touch of fierceness flashed from time to time, and I didn't know what it was planning.

......

In the arraignment room of the Jingzhao Mansion Prison.

Xu Yi sat behind the desk with his back to the wall.

The dark, damp and bloody environment did not affect Xu Yi's mood at all.

Before a cup of tea was served, the voice of Zhao Shouyu came from outside the arraignment room.

"Sixth master, someone brought it." Outside the door, Zhao Shou looked at Zhang Jingping, who was full of panic, and then said respectfully towards the door.

"Bring him in." Xu Yi slowly put down the tea cup in his hand and said calmly.

The voice fell.

The door to the arraignment room was pushed open.

Immediately, two officials walked in with torches and Zhang Jingping, who was full of panic.

Without saying a word, he directly carried Zhang Jingping to the torture rack.

Zhang Jingping, who was already full of panic, couldn't help but wet his pants when he saw this.

"Big ...... Eldest brother...... Big brother has something to say! Everything I said that day was true, and there was absolutely no lie! ”

"Big brother....

.. Big brother, you know how to learn!! ”

"No, no, no! I won't go! I won't go there! Daddy! Mother save me! Save me! ”

Zhang Jingping's face turned pale and struggled desperately.

But how could a gentleman who had been hollowed out by wine be able to beat two strong officials.

Seeing that Zhang Jingping was about to be tied to the torture rack again.

Xu Yi cleared his throat and said slowly: "There is no need for the torture rack, you can go out after lighting all the torches." ”

When the two officials heard this, they instantly let go of the hand that was holding Zhang Jingping's arm. _o_m

Loud voice: "Obey!" ”

It didn't take a while.

The originally gloomy interrogation room instantly became brighter.

Xu Yi looked at Zhang Jingping, who was sitting on the ground, waved his hand slightly, and said, "Come here." ”

When Zhang Jingping heard this, instead of moving forward, he moved his hands and feet backwards with a frightened face.

"Huh?" Xu Yi snorted coldly and said slowly: "I don't like to say a sentence a second time, understand?" ”

The words fell.

Zhang Jingping forcibly controlled the idea of retreating and stood up tremblingly.

Little by little, he moved towards Xu Yi.

Where is the appearance of resignation, and there is still a little bit of the arrogant and domineering posture in the past.

When Xu Yi was still two steps away.

Zhang Jingping paused and said tremblingly: "Big ...... Eldest brother...... I...... I'm here. ”

Xu Yi raised his head and glanced at Zhang Jingping deeply.

It was precisely this look that directly frightened Zhang Jingping and sat on the ground.

It can be seen how much fear he has for Xu Yi in his heart.

"Get up." Xu Yi pointed to the other Taishi chair opposite the one and said calmly: "Sit." ”

Zhang Jingping's eyes widened in disbelief, as if he suspected that he was having auditory hallucinations.

Xu Yi was helpless, and pointed to the Taishi chair in front of him again, repeating, "Sit." ”

It's a long time.

Zhang Jingping was completely seated.

It's just that it's a seat, and it's just a half-pulled butt that falls on the chair.

Xu Yi lifted the teapot on the table and poured a cup of warm tea for it.

Slowly push it towards Zhang Jingping.

Looking at the abnormal Xu Yi, Zhang Jingping not only did not relax at all.

Instead, he became more and more afraid.

Zhang Jingping trembled and wanted to cry without tears: "Big ...... Big brother, there is ...... If you have something to say, you might as well say it...... I...... I must know everything, and I have to say everything. ”

As if he was afraid that Xu Yi would not believe it.

The voice fell.

Zhang Jingping hurriedly added: "If I say a lie, let me be bombarded and not die well." ”

Xu Yi smiled noncommittally, and then said calmly: "I never believe in any oath, I only believe in it." ”

As he spoke, Xu Yi slowly untied the abyssal knife hanging from his waist and gently placed it on the table.

"Big ...... The eldest brother ...... "Before the abyssal knife came out of its sheath, Zhang Jingping was already frightened like a quail in the cold wind.

Xu Yi smiled and said calmly: "Don't be nervous, I'm looking for you today, it's just to chat about some family things, strictly speaking, you should still call me Sixth Brother." ”

From the moment he entered the Jingzhao Mansion prison, Zhang Jingping already knew Xu Yi's identity.

During the interrogation that day, it was not that he had not played the family card, but unfortunately, not only was it useless, but in exchange, Xu Yi became more and more intensified.

Zhang Jingping looked at Xu Yi who was smiling with a smile on his face, and couldn't help but slander in his heart: 'The sixth brother of the ghost, where can there be such a !! for the younger brother as an elder brother "

It's a pity that Zhang Jingping can only slander these words in his heart.

Zhang Jingping forcibly stabilized his mind and shouted tentatively: "Six...... Sixth brother. ”

"Hey, that's right, come, drink tea and drink tea, we don't know each other." Xu Yi agreed, smiled, and then pushed the teacup again.

After Zhang Jingping drank tea and stabilized his mood slightly.

Then he slowly started chatting about 'home'.

constant".

said that it was talking about family life, but in fact, Xu Yi was always asking.

Zhang Jingping was just answering.

According to Zhang Jingping's fear of Xu Yi, it won't be long before the internal personnel relationship of the entire Song State Mansion will no longer have any secrets for Xu Yi.

As for the deeper level, it is not something that Zhang Jingping can know.

Since this 'gossip', Xu Yi has confirmed his previous speculation.

If there is more, it will be a surprise!

......

Outside Guangdefang.

A luxurious carriage, escorted by many retinues, slowly rushed towards the gate.

When approaching the door.

The carriage slowed down.

None of them.

The streets ahead were full of people. @

The only passage left was crowded with loaded wagons.

Feel the carriage come to a halt.

In the carriage, the eldest princess of Dongyang frowned slightly and looked at the female officer who had been serving beside her and said, "Go and see." ”

"Yes!" The female officer said yes and walked out of the carriage.

It didn't take a while.

The female official returned and reported: "Eldest princess, there is a block in front of Guangdefang. ”

"Blocked?" The eldest princess of Dongyang frowned slightly and wondered.

The female officer hurriedly explained: "Back to the eldest princess, there are people lined up everywhere in front of Guangdefang, and the only road left is still occupied by a fully loaded carriage. ”

The eldest princess of Dongyang looked at Zhang Yongnian, who had been closing her eyes and recuperating suspiciously.

At this time, Zhang Yongnian, who heard the conversation between the two, slowly opened his eyes.

Then he said calmly: "Go and ask, how long will it take, by the way, you can't lose the etiquette of the eldest princess." ”

If Zhang Yongnian was on weekdays, he might directly put on a public posture to go abroad, and then make the people take the initiative to retreat.

But at this time and at that time, the prestige of Xu Yi and Jingzhao Mansion in the people is like the sky.

He didn't want to make a fuss about it.

What's more, the purpose of his trip was not to have a real fight with Xu Yi.

but with the help of his wife, the eldest princess of Dongyang, the heartfelt mentality of her son.

Conduct a test and observation of Xu Yi.

Its purpose is mainly in that holy decree and Xu Yi's attitude.

It didn't take a while.

The female officer turned back into the carriage again and said respectfully: "Back to the horses, the officials of the Jingzhao Mansion said that those carriages will take at least two quarters of an hour. ”

"Besides, the slave has already handed over the name thorn as you commanded."

Zhang Yongnian nodded slightly, signaling that he understood.

A moment later.

The eldest princess of Dongyang, who loves her son, can no longer control the anxiety in her heart.

God knows how long and torturous this quarter of an hour will be for her.

The thought of such an ordeal would take a quarter of an hour of patience.

The eldest princess of Dongyang instantly fidgeted as if her whole body was crawling with ants.

"Whew~~!"

The eldest princess of Dongyang took several deep breaths.

But it still didn't work.

couldn't help but look at Zhang Yongnian, and said in a low voice: "Master, otherwise let's go over!" The official of Jingzhao Mansion said that it would take two quarters of an hour, and God knows if the road would be passable after two quarters of an hour. ”

"What's more, it's been a quarter of an hour, and the people who went to pass the word have not returned for a long time, don't Xu Yi deliberately hide from us."

As soon as the words fell, the eldest princess of Dongyang looked at Zhang Yongnian with tears in her eyes, her eyes full of worry.

Zhang Yongnian sighed slightly, and said slowly: "Xu Yi deliberately embarrassed you." ”

The words fell.

Don't wait for the eldest princess of Dongyang to speak.

Zhang Yongnian sighed heavily again, and said again and again: "That's it, for the sake of Ping'er, be embarrassed!" ”

"Who asked our family Ping'er to let people beat those officials first, and then instructed Zhang Zhong to kill Xu Yi!"

"It is reasonable for him to embarrass us at this time."

As he spoke, Zhang Yongnian sighed deeply again, and the whole person seemed to have suddenly aged by more than ten years.

Age average.

Hearing the first half of the words, the eldest princess of Dongyang couldn't help but be moved in her heart. Error-free updates @

Who doesn't know that Zhang Yongnian has always valued face the most, and now he is willing to take the initiative to let go of face for Zhang Jingping.

How this didn't move her heart.

You can hear the latter part of the conversation.

The eldest princess of Dongyang was faintly angry in her heart.

It's a pity that before she could vent, she saw Zhang Yongnian's appearance as if he was more than ten years old in an instant.

In an instant, I wanted to refute Zhang Yongnian's anger, but I instantly aimed at Xu Yi, who had not yet met.

The eldest princess of Dongyang frowned and said angrily: "My lord's words are wrong! It's not all Ping'er's fault! ”

"Is Xu Yi really not at all wrong?"

"Ping'er instructed the servants to beat those officials, isn't it Ping'er's! But didn't it end up killing anyone? ”

"Those officials who were beaten and injured, how much should be compensated for the soup bill, did we say that we would not compensate?"

"There is also the matter of instructing Zhang Zhong to kill Xu Yi!"

"Let's not talk about whether it was Zhang Zhong instructed by Ping'er!"

"Just talking about the situation at that time, if he didn't chase him, would Zhang Zhong be killed?"

"If he had identified himself in the first place, would things have gotten to this point?"

"At the end of the day, Ping'er is at fault! But he Xu Yi is not innocent! ”

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Sorry, it's too late (/manual embarrassment)

Kavinka's is too uncomfortable today, and tomorrow's update will not be until after noon.

In addition, a book friend group has been built, and everyone can relieve boredom in it.