Li Daochong ran fast, but Zhu Ming didn't leave.

He is also continuing to control the yamen of Jinzhou through the envoy Wu Mao, and directing the officials of Jinzhou to deal with the "aftermath".

Especially as soon as Li Daochong left, his henchmen and officials were still there.

The manager joined the army, Huang Jue, immediately arrested the officials of the General Judgment Department, and threw out a bunch of charges for trial.

Fan Zhun, Guo Wenzhong, Wang Jia and other officials took the opportunity to place people in the general judgment hall, and they must quickly control important departments.

"Poof!"

Song Ning, who was in the army, was so angry that he rushed into the manager's house and slapped the table towards Huang Jue: "Zhizhou and Tongju are stepping down, Jinzhou affairs should be represented by me, and I should sign the judgment on official affairs, why do you dare to make a claim?" ”

Huang Jue looked innocent: "What you did is within your bounds, and it has not prevented Your Excellency from signing the official matter." ”

"Don't pretend anymore!" Song Ning roared angrily.

Huang Qi said: "The cases that have been tried in the past few days can be taken for retrial. When the trial is completed, it will be transferred to the Criminal Division. The contemptible person just performed his duties and did not exceed his authority. ”

These words made Song Ning speechless, full of anger and nowhere to vent, scolding a few words, and then angrily brushed his sleeves and left.

Song Ning has been vacated by many officials, and as the third-in-command of Jinzhou, he can indeed temporarily preside over state affairs. But his order couldn't get out of the recording hall at all, and although the officials did not openly disobey, they were perfunctory and dragged Song Ning to do things.

Although the case tried by Huang Qi will be handed over to Song Ning for retrial, the final trial power is still in Huang Qi's hands.

Even if it is finally transferred to the Criminal Division, all those officials will be acquitted. At that time, the daylily will also be cold, and the officials of Zhu Ming's family will have already taken away the power of the General Judgment Hall.

Song Ning returned to his office and immediately wrote a note to impeach Zhu Ming.

The content is very simple, although Zhu Ming stepped down, he stayed in Jinzhou, manipulating officials to control state affairs and elevating acting officials. This is a taboo in officialdom, it breaks the rules of the imperial court, and it should be severely punished!

How can it be severely punished?

Zhu Ming has already broken the jar and broken.

State government.

Qian Chen said: "Since Taishou is not in Jinzhou, he doesn't have to stay here. After the wedding is over, he will go back to his hometown in Liangzhejiang. ”

Zhu Ming smiled and asked, "Don't follow me to Lizhou?" ”

Qian Chen said: "Huashigang is getting more and more intense, and the brothers in the family are unbearable, so they have to go back to their hometowns to deal with housework. ”

Don't drive this kind of idle official, it's the same whether you go to work or not.

Qian Chen's family was also blackmailed, not to mention two strange stones, and hundreds of acres of fertile land were occupied by Zhu Mian's henchmen.

Zhu Ming reminded: "After you return home, always pay attention to the civil turmoil between the two Zhejiang. Once someone gets into trouble, immediately take the family north to avoid trouble, don't wait and see and hesitate, otherwise there may be a disaster of destruction. ”

Qian Chen was surprised: "How can Taishou say that? ”

Zhu Ming guided: "The remnants of Huashigang have been more than ten years, and they have become more and more intensified in the past two years. This year, the southern roads were flooded, and the imperial court not only did not give relief, but continued to raise taxes, and Huashigang did not stop. In the name of almsgiving, the magistrates levied and collected money, which was unbearable for the landlords and gentry; Changping Division also levied taxes on wine vinegar and other taxes; The flower stone class does not stop. Once someone raises the story, I am afraid that the squires, businessmen, and ordinary people will all respond. ”

Qian Chen thought silently, the last time he went home and helped Zhu Ming sell Du Mu, his younger brother had vomited bitterness.

The younger brother even said that if it went on like this, the Qian family would want to rebel.

Qian Chen only thought that this was angry talk, but he was reminded by Zhu Ming at this moment, but he felt creepy.

If someone takes the lead in raising an incident, I am afraid that the people of the two Zhejiang provinces will really follow, including landlords and businessmen. Even if they don't join, they will stand by or help secretly.

Zhu Ming also said: "In case of civil unrest, don't flee to Hangzhou, which is the most dangerous." ”

"Keep in mind!" Qian Chen bowed.

Zhu Mian is in Hangzhou, the chaos is really big, Hangzhou must be unstable, I don't know how many people want to kill Zhu Mian.

Historically, the Fangla Uprising was able to grow rapidly, not relying on the idea of equality that "the law is equal, and there is no superiority" to inspire the people. What is really used is actually three words: kill Zhu Mian!

A large number of landlords and merchants joined Manichaeism one after another, firstly to avoid being killed by the rebels, and secondly, to really kill Zhu Mian to vent their anger. Some gentry and landlords have been cornered, and even if Fang La does not revolt, they will be ruined by Zhu Mian.

Tong Guan is very smart, and when he led his army south, he also knew how to investigate the specific situation.

Before the war began, Tong Guan figured it out, so in the name of Song Huizong, he issued an edict similar to the edict of sin. After promising to pacify Fangla, Suzhou and Hangzhou should be abolished, and Huashigang should be completely stopped.

As soon as this edict was issued, the rebel army was instantly disintegrated from within, and many gentry and merchants began to take refuge in the officers and soldiers.

Where could they have guessed that Song Huizong would not admit it afterwards?

Qian Chen retired from thanks, and he decided to follow Zhu Ming's advice and buy a property in Taixing County, on the north bank of the Yangtze River. Once the two Zhejiang provinces quarreled, they immediately transferred the goods and took the clansmen to Taixing County for refuge.

After Qian Chen retreated, Liu Shiren and Tu Shen came in.

Zhu Ming asked Liu Shiren: "You have followed me to the iron-smelting yard many times, do you know what I am doing?" ”

Liu Shiren replied: "I can guess, but I don't dare to believe it." ”

Zhu Ming said: "After I left Jinzhou, I came to take charge of the iron smelting factory, the charcoal factory and the forging workshop. You keep the books of accounts in order, and make a lot of contact with the officials and merchants of the Golden State. The matter of iron smelting and forging is still in charge of Tu Shen. ”

"Yes!" Liu Shiren gave up.

Zhu Ming said: "I will send someone over to train the village brave, if there is a new official who makes it difficult, it is best to solve it through the officials, if it is really not possible, use the knife, and push a few people out to take the blame and abscond." ”

Liu Shiren was even more convinced of what Zhu Ming was going to do, but he still felt incredible.

As Zhu Ming's personal secretary, he knew more things, and he also witnessed the power of the firecracker. On the contrary, Zhang Bo and Li Bao only knew that there were artillery, but they didn't know that there were firecrackers.

Zhu Ming said: "The troubled times are approaching, and you must plan early. ”

If this sentence is said to Zhang Bo, Li Bao, and Qian Chen, they may agree, but it is impossible to empathize.

Liu Shiren and Tu Shen were more acceptable, the former was a gentry who was forced by the government to flee their homes, and the latter was a mine owner who was forced by the government to go bankrupt and become a robber.

Now the father and son of the Zhu family have three bases.

One is Daming Village, the other is Jintan Village, and the third is Iron Hat Village (iron caps are mostly seen near the iron smelting field).

Daming Village is the largest in scale and has the most cultivated wasteland, mainly producing grain, tea, tung oil and rattan nails.

Jintan Village is the second, mainly producing bamboo paper and secondary grain.

Iron Cap Village has the smallest cultivated area, and mainly produces iron and firearms, and will be able to manufacture iron armor in the future.

The three bases will train the army and claim to be the village warrior.

There are many Orions in Jinzhou, and while the Iron Hat Village is recruiting homeless people to open up the wasteland, it will also absorb more Orions to train the village brave. In peacetime, smuggling weapons abroad, and getting to know good men in the process of smuggling, especially smugglers of salt, can make money and enhance influence.

Zhu Ming, the village warrior of Iron Hat Village, planned to put Yang Zhi in charge and Tu Shen as his military deputy.

Zhu Ming said to Tu Shen: "From among the recruited hunters, select talented people to practice bird guns. ”

"Yes!" Tu Shen licked his lips.

Zhu Ming also instructed Liu Shiren: "Secretly hoard saltpeter and sulfur, and set up a granular gunpowder field." The scale doesn't have to be too big, a small workshop for a few people is enough, pay attention to safety and don't blow up. I have already taught Tu Shen the method of scraping nitrate on old walls and thatched houses. ”

Liu Shiren clenched his fists and took his life.

Zhu Ming originally planned to develop the shipbuilding industry in Jinzhou, which would be conducive to building a naval division on the Han River in the future, and directly drive into the Yangtze River at a critical time.

Now this plan has failed, so I can only let my father build a shipbuilding workshop in Daming Village. Get some shipbuilders to build fishing boats and small and medium-sized merchant ships. The Han River can be used for more fishing, which can not only replenish grain and meat protein, but also transform into a water army at any time.

Nowadays, it is impossible to build too many ships, and if they are built, they cannot be sold, and they cannot be used much for their own use.

But it is possible to cut down trees in large quantities and dry the wood in the shade for later use.

Liu Shiren and Tu Shen were ordered to leave, and Zhang Bo and Li Bao were called in.

Zhu Ming asked: "Lizhou is remote, do you two go back to Shandong, or follow me?" Don't feel embarrassed, even if you go back to your hometown, it won't hurt the slightest friendship. ”

Li Bao didn't think about it, and said with a smile: "When I go back to Shandong, I have nothing to do, and I deal with splashing skin all day long." I can live happily with the prime minister, learn the art of war, practice martial arts, and do business for the people. This time I went to Lizhou, maybe I can still kill thieves and make meritorious contributions. ”

Zhang Bo thought about it seriously, and then said: "I am willing to go to Lizhou with the prime minister." ”

Zhu Ming was very happy, and said to Li Bao: "Your delicate wife has just given birth, so let your wife and children live in Jinzhou first, and I will ask the local officials to take care of them." When the child is one year old, he will move to Daming Village, Yangzhou, and we can reunite when we come back from Lizhou. ”

"That's what the prime minister commands." Li Bao felt that this arrangement was very appropriate.

Zhu Ming called the Wei brothers again: "I'm going to Lizhou to take up a post, are you willing to follow?" ”

Wei Yingwu said: "I admire Mr. Learning, and I am willing to follow him. But there are still wives and children at home, and it is inconvenient to go too far. I plan to go home and study hard, and then take the exam after two years. ”

Wei Yingshi said: "I am willing to go to Lizhou with Mr." ”

"Very good," Zhu Ming nodded and smiled, "Let's apprentice, everything is simple and informal." ”

Wei Yingshi was overjoyed, immediately tidied up his clothes, and held the disciple salute upright: "Student Wei Yingshi, meet the teacher!" ”

Zhu Ming: This is the first official student to be accepted.

Looking at his cousin's apprenticeship, Wei Yingwu was a little surprised, and at the same time felt as if he had missed something.

The brothers left with different moods, and when communicating with Jinzhou Shizi, the news of Wei Yingshi's official apprenticeship soon came out.

In the afternoon of the same day, Zeng Xiaoduan came to ask for a meeting: "I admire Mr. Cai's virtue and is willing to follow him all his life." ”

After Zeng Xiaoduan washed away his mother's grievances, he remarried some time ago.

Zhu Ming said: "Your brother is still young, and he is only a teenager, so it may be difficult to take care of the family business." If necessary, let him go to the iron-smelting yard to find someone to help, and Liu Shiren will stay there. ”

Zeng Xiaoduan was ecstatic: "Students meet their teachers!" ”

(End of chapter)