Fei Hong's case gave Zhu Houzhao a positive signal, that is, the concept of a certain view of political performance that he promoted was gradually taking shape in the minds of magistrates.

For him, the next difficulty is to discern the authenticity of the achievements of the governance officials, and then it is simple, let those who do well be promoted, and let those who do poorly lose their positions. In this way, a positive feedback is formed, and he does not have to work as hard as he did some time ago.

This is actually the reason why he is in the mood to leave the palace, not really the courtiers have a temper.

Because it is lively outside Zhengyang Gate, it is a gathering place for small people in the market, so Zhu Houzhao chose this place.

In today's pattern, on the left side of Chengtianmen is a place like a academy and a women's medical center, on the right is a sleepless city under construction, and after Zhengyangmen is a place for the common people.

There is no city wall outside Zhengyang Gate, and Zhu Houzhao has such a hidden worry when he walks on the street, although when he was still the emperor, Tatar should still not be able to enter the Gyeonggi area, but it is difficult to say later.

In the absence of a city wall, so many people gathered here, once there is a military disaster, it will be a catastrophe, but fortunately, there is still time to solve this problem.

In actual history, the outer city wall was slowly built in ten years during the Jiajing period.

Zhu Houzhao took his hands, followed by Liu Jin, and two guards dressed as a family member, a total of four people wandered on the street like this.

There are naturally all kinds of hawkers and shops on both sides of the street, selling steamed buns, candy, and tofu brains, most of which are far less magnificent than the magnificent atmosphere in Zhengyangmen, of course, there are more fireworks, and it is much more lively than when Zhu Houzhao came out last time.

The voices were full of voices, the life was heavy, and he also had a satisfied look, and even saw a group of people gather in a circle and watch people perform acrobatics, which is to spew fire from his mouth.

Liu Jin looked frightened, and said with a bitter face: "Son's golden body, if there is a little missing......

"Don't talk nonsense." Zhu Houzhao patted him on the back, "And it's straighter here, just take a walk and see, what can happen?" ”

"Wow! Good! ”

The crowd burst into cheers, drowning out the voices of their master and servant.

Zhu Houzhao also put on a smiling face and stood in the space squeezed out by the two guards.

I saw a man with his hair wrapped in a little girl doing a show, the little girl was about his daughter, who was only responsible for taking a broken bowl and collecting copper coins, and this man was putting on a posture and concentrating.

In essence, Zhu Houzhao didn't feel fancy, but he hadn't seen it in person for so many years, so he stopped here to take a look.

The flames erupted twice, and with a round of applause from the crowd, he left the place, leaving behind a piece of silver, of course.

After that, I went to taste a bite of tofu brain, and I gradually felt like shopping.

Liu Jin said: "Son, Nancheng is a little broken, the slave maid has heard that Xicheng is very good, do you want to go over there and take a look?" ”

Zhu Houzhao shook his head, "There are many eunuchs over there, in case I encounter something that is not good, I can't say that it will ruin my mood, I don't want to go." It's good here, it's closer to the people. ”

"Then why don't you go to the water clouds? It is said that there is a kind of sea bass there, which is delicious and delicious, and it is a must in Beijing. ”

The water and clouds are not far from here, and you can see it with a finger. This is a new restaurant, up and down two floors, not high, but extremely open, just the sign that says water and clouds is hung four, a gate hangs one, standing below you can see the guests on the second floor guardrail in a hearty drink.

However, this kind of very 'decent' building is not seen much outside Zhengyangmen, and most of them are still antique shops.

"I'll be right here. If you really recommend it, then go to the water and buy that sea bass, and I'll try it. ”

"This ......" Liu Jin hesitated slightly, and then stared at the two guards, "Then you two will not leave here an inch, and I will come as soon as I go." ”

Zhu Houzhao waved his hand and drove him away.

This small shop is diagonally opposite the water and clouds, named Xiaozhulou, but it is quite quiet, and what it sells is not good things such as big fish and meat, but pasta that can fill the stomach as much as possible.

There are bread and noodles.

The guests at the rest of the tables were also informal, either with their cuffs rolled up or in patched shirts, but Zhu Houzhao was dressed in satin, which looked out of place as soon as he entered.

He couldn't help it, so he sat down at a table in the far corner, and said twice more before the timid guard stopped standing.

"What does the guest want?"

It was a middle-aged man who was questioning, and it was a girl who was collecting the money there.

Zhu Houzhao looked at what should be like a father and daughter,

However, his glance really made the middle-aged man panic, and the girl was also a little beautiful, but if Zhu Houzhao really wanted a good-looking woman, it was too easy, and he didn't need to run out and grab it himself.

"The best-selling noodles should be served in a bowl."

The middle-aged man turned around with a smile, and when he turned around, he gave his daughter a look, and the little girl was also skilled, so she put down her work and went into the back room.

Zhu Houzhao hid in the corner and observed the people eating.

A table, some for three, some for four, listen to them chat,

A man said: "I heard that there is a decree in the palace, and the city that never sleeps will be completed in June or July. ”

"June?"

"Originally, it was August."

"Isn't the day looking at the mood above?"

"Lao Liu, why don't you speak? I heard that your mother-in-law is pregnant again, why are you still not happy? ”

The swarthy man pulled the dough and threw it into his mouth, "I'm different from you, I have three babies to raise, and you can afford the foreman to delay the wages, and I can't bear it." ”

Zhu Houzhao, who was at the next table, couldn't help frowning, but soon returned to his original state, he tried his best to relax and listen to it among the people.

But he still couldn't help but think about the rules set by the government, and he remembered that it was the end of the day.

The others at the table said, "I said it was good." Anyway, the day of completion will always be calculated, and if you are in a hurry, you can ask him for it. ”

"It's all about getting it done." A rough voice reminded, "Although there are all kinds of construction in addition to the government now, the government treats us well, and the others are even more unreliable." ”

At about this time, four or five more people walked in, the leader was not tall, but fat, his small eyes seemed to be embedded in a pile of meat, and the flesh on his cheeks shook as he walked forward, but he was dressed in the long shirt of a scholar, and there was a feeling of repeatedly switching between a scholar and a street thug.

Mostly, as soon as he came to the table next to him, the people who were still talking stopped talking.

The four men he brought with him wiped the table and poured him tea, all the movements went smoothly.

Zhu Houzhao felt that it had suddenly quieted down, so he raised his head curiously in the corner and looked to the left.

"The shopkeeper!"

"Hey, it's coming, it's coming. Master Huang, is it still the same as the old three? ”

"Nonsense, get on."

"Yes, yes, yes."

As he spoke, the people who had spoken before were all gobbling up, ready to leave after eating, and their cheeks were full of bulges.

Without waiting for them to leave, Master Huang said, "You guys, why haven't you seen Master Filial Piety recently?" ”

The crowd didn't seem to know how to reply, until someone laughed and said, "Master Huang, we are all poor and hard-working people." And I don't know what Master Huang likes. ”

"Don't talk about useless things." The short and fat man squinted his eyes, "Eating rice at the foot of the imperial city, you should know my Huang Benshan's name, otherwise, you still want to serve this bowl of rice?" ”

“…… Master Huang, the main thing is that we don't have any money. ”

"Yes, Master Huang, the foreman doesn't pay him."

Huang Benshan is here, "Then when will the money be paid?" ”

"I'll have to ask the foreman."

"That kid from You Jiushan has always been against me." Huang Benshan's face flashed with obvious displeasure, and when he saw that he couldn't ask for money, he said: "One of you will kowtow to Master Ben, and then scold the words of the ancestor of You Jiushan, let's forget this matter today." ”

At this time, Liu Jin also came back, he carried the perch, and ran to the emperor's side in some panic.

Anyway, the two sides didn't seem to notice him.

Liu Jin had already heard these conversations outside, and his heart trembled, but it was better to see the emperor sitting firmly in Diaoyutai.

Even so, he still whispered: "Childe, there are too many sects and nine streams in the market, let's get out of here." ”

Zhu Houzhao picked the most tender piece of fish, dipped it in the fragrant sauce, and when he put it in his mouth, he was really amazed by the tenderness of the fish, and said, "Good craftsmanship!" ”

"Childe!"

Zhu Houzhao glanced at him, with a little coldness, "You have a lot of words today." How do I do it, listen to you? ”

Liu Jin was shocked, the emperor was unhappy with him!

After that, he didn't dare to say anything more.

Fortunately, the emperor quickly changed his face, smiled, and looked like he was enjoying the food.

And right on the side,

There was a man who couldn't stand Huang Benshan, and suddenly broke out, "Bullying people to this point, Lao Tzu will be a butcher today and slaughter you!" ”

The four people behind Huang Benshan stood forward,

"Blind your dog's eye! In this place of Jingshi, you dare to offend me Huang Benshan, I will keep you from seeing the sun tomorrow! ”

"If you can't see it, you can't see it, anyway, I can't see you together!"

said that it was too late, and then it was fast, and he picked up the fast son and was about to stab people.

Seeing that someone was using force, the two guards beside the emperor were like a great enemy, and at this time, no one could say whether someone deliberately created chaos and then fished in troubled waters, so the two of them blocked Zhu Houzhao like a wall.

"Okay, it's the other way around!" Huang Benshan slapped the table angrily, "No one is allowed to leave today!" Close the door, sir, I let you know why the flowers are so red. ”

The two guards in the palace here looked at each other and nodded.

When the door is closed, they will not agree, and in a strange place and an unfamiliar situation, the door must be closed like this, and it will be inconvenient to leave when the time comes.

Zhu Houzhao was a little irritable, and he fell angrily, "It's not easy to eat!" ”

Liu Jin didn't dare to raise his head, for fear that the emperor would be angry with him at this time, because he said not to come to Nancheng, but to come... It's easy to get into this kind of thing when there are all kinds of fights in private.

At the same time, there was already a guard standing at the door, and the other side was following Zhu Houzhao, clinging closely.

"Yo, there's a big fish hidden here." Huang Benshan pushed away the subordinates around him, raised his eyebrows and looked into the corner, "Nancheng is chaotic, I don't know what wind blew the nobles, really, we rough people are noisy, and we can't be quieter than Xicheng, why don't you go to Xicheng?" ”

When Liu Jin heard this, his soul flew out of the sky in fright. How...... How could anyone dare to speak like that?!

Zhu Houzhao had an extra layer of thought, this Huang Benshan saw that he was dressed extraordinarily, and he was still so arrogant, he must have a background in the government.

He didn't come out of the palace for these things, but when he did, he must not be regarded as invisible.

The construction and employment of the sleepless city is a new format, and he pushed it so hard at the beginning in order to give the people a way to live. But in reality, the effect is discounted.

This is something fundamental and cannot be tolerated.

Otherwise, you don't need to spend so much money and build so many houses.

Thinking like this, Zhu Houzhao asked: "Who gave you the support to let you play such a big prestige here?" ”

Huang Benshan will be wrong, he thinks that this boy brother will inquire about his origin when he comes up, obviously because he is not confident enough, and he is afraid of the people behind him, otherwise he has to ask clearly what he is doing The first sentence, right.

If you have a big ability, why are you panicking?

Thinking about it this way, he only has a lot less to worry about, and besides, there are all 'insiders' here, and he doesn't want to be embarrassed.

"If you want to know the origin of Master Ben, it also depends on whether you are qualified or not! Actually, it's not big, but it's more than enough to deal with you. Look at your appearance, it's not like the children of ordinary people, so let's go on the road, go to one side, you leave quickly, don't meddle in your business! ”

Zhu Houzhao smiled, "You're not completely brainless. But I can't go, the one over there," he pointed to the swarthy man and asked, "When the government recruited workers, I remember that the wages were paid every day, why, I haven't gotten the money for a long time?" ”

Several men looked at each other, with some doubts in their eyes, mainly Zhu Houzhao was a stranger to them.

"Wages...... We all volunteered. ”

"Voluntary?" Zhu Houzhao couldn't understand, he clasped his hands on his chest, "What do you mean?" ”

“…… Anyway, if you get it, you will be robbed. ”

This answer made Zhu Houzhao's head a little congested, but he still asked patiently: "If you don't take it every day, can you ensure that you get the full salary after a period of time?" ”

The swarthy man and the few people around him didn't speak.

Syllable!

Zhu Houzhao figured it out, he couldn't help but be annoyed, "Lawless!" ”

If he thinks well, it should be that some people are collecting some so-called protection fees, so ordinary people can't do anything, and some foremen have a little strength to keep it on their behalf, but even so, when it comes to counting the money, they will be deducted a little. If you encounter a bad foreman, it should be even more miserable.

Anyway, the people at the bottom are exploited at both ends.

There will be such a situation, officialdom is like a big funnel, and the money allocated by the emperor will always be caught by this funnel.

For there was no one to protect the people, and no one to speak for them.

After understanding this, he didn't have the heart to eat, he got up and was about to leave, it was not interesting to solve the whole problem and fight with these ruffians, so he didn't want to lower his value.

If killing a few hooligans solves this problem, it will be great news.

But when he left, the men were very smart and wanted to 'hitchhike' and get out together.

That Huang Benshan was naturally unwilling, he immediately commanded his subordinates, "Stop those people!" ”

When these men heard this, they immediately quickened their pace and went out in three steps and two steps.

"Chase!" Huang Benshan was in a hurry.

Zhu Houzhao stopped, and the two guards beside him also stopped.

"Childe?"

Looking like this, it looks like there are instructions.

Zhu Houzhao bent the corners of his mouth. Everyone was surprised that he turned around and entered the small bamboo building again.

"Close the door."

In the small bamboo building, because of the chaos just now, all the guests have left.

As soon as the door was closed, it was Zhu Houzhao and the four of them, Huang Benshan and the five of them, plus the father and daughter of the shopkeeper.

And Huang Benshan also wondered, why does this guy still have to close the door?

And this order is much more effective than him, and when he says close the door, the two guards will close the door in one fell swoop.

Then Zhu Houzhao pointed and said, "Beat it!" Two to four, don't lose. ”

"Don't worry, Childe." The two of them bowed over with their hands flat.

Huang Benshan was shocked, and laughed a little arrogantly, "Oh, someone actually played tricks with me Master Huang!" This is truly unprecedented! Let me tell you, in this place, no matter how big things happen, Lao Tzu can settle for him! ”

"Then I'll tell you, no matter who you call here, I'll promise you that he won't settle this matter. Beat! ”

The guard is a practitioner,

Zhu Houzhao, who has been the crown prince emperor for so many years, how could he not put a few talented people around him? Although it is not Huo Yuanjia or Ye Man, it is definitely not a problem for one person to face several people.

And Huang Benshan's so-called subordinates are nothing more than gangsters who are more good at fighting, even if they fight all year round, they are not ischemic, but their bodies are loose and loose, and they are weak points between punches and leg lifts.

So three times five divided by two, he was punched and fell to the ground.

In an instant, the situation changed drastically, Huang Benshan was dumbfounded, but he was still warning, "Do you know who I am?!" If you dare to hit me, I promise you it's a big deal. ”

"Palm!"

The guards controlled him, and it was a slap in the face when he went up.

Syllable!

This time it was not light, the flesh on the face was thrown out and swaying.

"Ahh This guy was angry, "Lao Tzu told you, there are people above me, and I have to repay this revenge!" ”

"Let him go." Zhu Houzhao took a bench and sat down, "Give you time, you go and call someone." You also give me time, let's all go and move the rescuers and see who is looking for the big official. ”

Saying that, he glanced at Liu Jin, after all, he was a eunuch who had served the emperor for many years, and he still understood. The others are not afraid, but once there are many people for a while, they must be able to control the situation. So the emperor told him to find some men.

Huang Benshan was stunned for a moment, and then laughed, "You said I'm not stupid, I think you look like a completely stupid person!" At the feet of the Son of Heaven, do you still think I have no support? Good! Today, Lao Tzu will let you see, what do I have? ”

Saying that, he kicked the people on the ground, "Get up, you can't die with two punches, go, tell the eighth master, just say that someone kicked us in the field!" ”

"Well, that's interesting, I love it. My people also went. Anyway, I'm playing today, so I just want to see how you settle this matter! ”

Huang Benshan touched his cheek, it was still hot and painful, he couldn't see it himself, in fact, the five red finger prints were quite clear.

The more it hurts, the more angry his heart becomes.

In fact, the possibility that the person who came was the emperor, and they couldn't imagine that they would be killed, because the emperor was in the palace, how could he come out?

Huang Benshan guessed that this person should be the son of a certain eunuch, at most in the Hou Mansion, so he was not afraid, because he was beaten first, and the first person to do it was the other party.

Liu Jin ran all the way, and it was not easy for him to be in his fifties.

And Huang Benshan said that the eighth master should be nearby, and someone appeared in less than half an hour.

Zhu Houzhao thought he was a mighty and domineering man, but he didn't expect to be a middle-aged man with a mustache, slender eyes, and a figure like a bamboo pole.

Huang Benshan saw him like he saw his own father, "Eighth master, this is the person!" Look at my face, it's all swollen, where is this slapping my face, this is clearly slapping your face! ”

When the eighth master saw Zhu Houzhao dressing, coupled with his calm temperament, he became careful in his heart, and it seemed that it was a hard stubble.

"The Venerable looks extraordinary, but I don't know where my subordinates have offended the Venerable and want to hurt him."

“…… They call you the eighth master, is it because you are the eighth in line, or do you have a mustache? ”

Zhu Houzhao said disrespectfully, and the eighth master's eyes turned sharp when he heard it, "It is better to settle the grievances than to settle them, I think it is better to be polite!" ”

"I guess it's the eighth. Isn't it? ”

"So what? Isn't it? ”

"Ranking eighth, it means that there are seven and sixth in front of you, you ...... It can't be a gang, right? Zhu Houzhao turned his head, why did he ask this, because among all the possibilities, this one was the most unacceptable to him.

The underworld, only he can be.

If you are the eighth in the family, the problem is not too serious.

"Smart people. is indeed the eighth in the next ranking, and he is the hall master of the Tiger Word Hall! I don't hear that your accent is not like a foreigner, or do you say that you have lived in the study for a long time and don't hear anything outside the window, so you don't even know that we are willing to help? ”

Zhu Houzhao scratched his nose, fortunately he didn't leave today.

In an era of imperfect social security, the gathering of so many young men is indeed the most fertile soil for gangs. Just like Caoyun, there are countless water gangs of all kinds.

But this is at the feet of the Son of Heaven.

"Why don't you speak?" Huang Benshan was shouting, "I said a long time ago, you beat me, it's hard to do it today!" ”

At this time, Liu Jin also came over, he ran to Zhu Houzhao's side, and reported in his ear, "The slave maid called two hundred Dongchang fans." ”

"It's too much." Zhu Houzhao was a little blamed, "These parallel goods, where do you need so many people, call thirty people over first, and the rest." Tell them to wait by and not show their faces. ”

"Yes."

The other side.

The eighth master also took two steps closer, "Don't waste time, how to solve this matter today?" There has to be an explanation. Although my subordinates are a little cheaper, they are still loyal to me, and this beating cannot be in vain. ”

"How do you usually solve it?"

"Our rule is fairness. slapped him, and naturally had to return the slap. Otherwise, wouldn't the Tao here be chaotic? ”

"It's messy or not, you don't count." Zhu Houzhao took a sip of tea, "Along with this guy, clean it up." ”

"Yes!"

So dozens of people suddenly rushed in on the side, and the people around were also cut off, and no one wanted to watch this kind of excitement.

The eighth master was shocked, "Who are you?" ”

Zhu Houzhao stood up, "Eighth master, you'd better move the rescuers again." And that old man Huang, as I said, no matter who this matter is, he can't settle it today! If you don't believe me, let's try. ”

Today's trip was a bit unexpected, but he has always been in power from top to bottom, and it seems that there are still some blind spots, so it is not bad to go from the bottom up today, at least it can solve a problem.

In fact, in the feudal dynasty, it was taboo to let so many men gather, and what was even more taboo was to make them live hard, so that if they were not careful, it would be easy to cause mutiny.

So what gang is not a gang, he has cleaned it up, and he is even ready to be implicated too widely.

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Today I have a small fever, and I am weak, so I want to put it on hold, and I really don't move, but now...... Work with a dazed head. Feel like get some sleep and tomorrow will be better.