The imperial court now has two of the most powerful relatives.

One is the Zhang family and the other is the Zhou family.

Zhou Yu, the younger brother of the Empress Dowager Zhou, was in his fifties and was named Chang Ningbo, and like Zhang Yanling, he was the governor of the same country.

The Ming Dynasty has a system, and the queens, princesses, and princesses of the past dynasties are all selected from poor families. This is to prevent the influence of foreign relatives from becoming larger.

Therefore, the level of the relatives of the Zhang and Zhou families is not very high.

From the matter of accumulating money, it can be seen that their level is low.

The two families used the most primitive and notorious way to make money - annexing the people's land.

In the spring of this year, Emperor Hongzhi euphemistically reminded the Empress Dowager of Zhou and Empress Zhang, asking them to control their mother's children and not to seize the land of the people again.

The emperor spoke, and the way to annex the land was broken.

The two took a different path and set their sights on the fishing market in the capital. That's right, two prominent relatives started Gao Qiqiang's business: selling fish!

The nobles, wealthy families, and high-class people in the capital have seafood to eat in winter.

The fishermen at Tanggukou caught fish, shrimp and crabs, and they would be transported to the capital with ice.

Mao's Eye-Eye Street in Nancheng is the largest fishing market in Beijing.

The Zhang and Zhou families are no different from the black and astringent society of later generations. Directly sent the family to hold a wooden stick and beat away more than 100 vendors on the entire street.

Then the two families started a fishing business together. Monopolized the seafood business in the capital.

Only our Zhang and Zhou fishing houses can sell fish! I Zhang Heling said it!

Monopolizing the downstream market, they still think that the money is too slow. He also sent evil servants to Tanggukou to purchase goods.

The fishermen should be given a tael of silver, and they should give a maximum of three denarii. It's like a pirate.

If fishermen dare to sell their catch to others. The family members of the two families didn't say a word, and directly beat the fishermen to death!

Their behavior, in the words of later generations, is a typical black and astringent, monopolizing the upstream and downstream of the industry by violent means.

Cousins and uncles, in order to make money, they are shameless!

On this day, Zhou Yu entered the Shouning Marquis Mansion with great momentum.

In the living room, Zhou Yu said angrily: "Zhang Heling, you treat me as a fool, right?" This month, the fishing company made a profit of 4,000 taels. You're going to give me a thousand taels? What about those who ask for food? ”

"What about the two that said that the two would add five to one?"

Don't underestimate the seafood business. The two monopolized the seafood business in the entire capital and controlled the supply of goods.

One hand is closed at a low price, and the other hand is sold at a high price. The turnover and profit of the fishing bank is a lot of money.

Zhang Heling said with a smile: "Uncle Guo, don't be impatient. Who told you that you made a profit of 4,000 taels this month? ”

"Recently, there has been a lot of wind and waves in Tanggukou. The fish that caught it were all half dead. It can't be sold for a price. I only made two thousand taels this month. ”

Zhang Yanling interjected: "Yes, yes, yes." Let's talk about two and one and add five, and half of it is exactly one thousand taels. ”

Zhou Yu slapped the table: "I'm three rounds older than you!" But you fool me like a child? ”

"Do you think that the account keeper I have sent to the merchant house is deaf and blind? There are 4,000 taels of profit this month, just a little more! ”

"Don't talk nonsense, hurry up and get the silver!"

Zhang Heling was angry: "Our brothers will take you for fools, what's the matter!" If you are not satisfied, you can return the share capital! Let's break up! ”

Zhou Yu was furious: "The idea of the fishing industry was come up with me. Why should I withdraw my share capital? If you want to get out, it's also you two little bastards. ”

Zhang Yanling sneered: "Heh, I'm sorry, we are the younger brothers of the current queen, not some miscellaneous things." If you scold us for being miscellaneous, you are insulting the mother of the country! ”

Zhou Yu slammed the teacup to the ground: "What about the queen?" When she saw my sister, she didn't call her 'Imperial Grandmother'? ”

"You two little bastards, you have to call me uncle!"

"Little miscellaneous pieces, even your uncle's silver dare to be black?"

Zhang Yanling rolled up his sleeves: "Zhou Yu, I say you are the first!" Shame on the face, right? Have the ability to go head-to-head! ”

Zhou Yu is old and strong, old and strong, and belongs to a typical bad guy getting old. He also rolled up his arms and sleeves: "Heads-up is heads-up!" ”

Zhang Heling said: "Are you very good at fighting?" It's a fart! The mixed capital should talk about the power and the background. ”

"We are all decent people with status! If you want to fight, you can't go into battle in person. ”

"Old man Zhou, let's do it. Three days later, we will each take someone to Maojiaozi Street and have a competition. ”

"You don't care how many people we have. We don't care how many people you bring. ”

"When the time comes, let's have a group fight. Whoever loses, who gives up the fishing business. How is it? ”

Zhou Yu thought for a while and said, "Okay! Deal! ”

The farce of the Hongzhi Dynasty's notorious foreign relatives competing with the people for profit, joint business affairs, and two families fighting is about to be staged.

The two brothers Zhang Heling swaggered through the market on weekdays and ran rampant. has recruited a lot of ruffians and hooligans.

This time in a group fight with Zhou Yu, the two brothers offered a reward of ten taels per person for winning, and they also got five taels of silver for defeating.

The ruffians and hooligans rushed to help.

Together with the housekeepers and evil servants in the house, they numbered 1,500 people in three days.

Zhou Yu was the uncle of the country in the era of Baozong. Treat the capital as your own territory. Not to mention that, a whole thousand people were yarded.

How could such a huge "preparation for war" escape the eyes and ears of Jinyiwei?

On this day, Jin Yiwei commanded the same knowledge to be on duty.

Qian Ning found Chang Feng: "Master Chang, it seems that the Shouning Hou Mansion and the Changning Bo Mansion are going to fight. ”

He told Chang Feng the news of the discovery.

Chang Feng didn't care: "The two are just pretending to be fighting!" I can't fight. ”

"Two are the younger brother of the Empress Dowager and one is the younger brother of the Empress Dowager. I don't believe that they can fight in the streets like ruffians without regard for decency. ”

"They have to have some face."

Chang Feng made a mistake. He underestimated the shamelessness of Zhang Heling's brothers and Zhou Yu.

Channing regarded Chang Feng as his master. Never speak against him.

Qian Ning said: "What Chang Ye said is yes. After all, both sides are uncles. It shouldn't be able to fight. It's just a matter of looking for pleasure. ”

Chang Feng said: "But these two are too low." Even the benefits of the fishing market are not missed. ”

Channing chimed in: "Who says it's not! A few days ago, he complained to me, saying that the cook bought fish and shrimp, and the price had risen by 30%. It's just they who make a fuss. ”

Chang Feng said: "I have to talk about those two little bastards when I have a chance." ”

Chang Feng didn't take the news sent by Qian Ning seriously. is the so-called careless loss of Jingzhou.

Three days later. Cat's Eye Street.

Two thousand five hundred people on both sides were crowded, crowded and crowded, and the entire street was standing from the north and south.

Since it's a group fight. The leaders of the two sides naturally shouted at each other before the fight.

Zhou Yu shouted: "Zhang family boy, you have only been a relative of the emperor for a few days? The water in the capital is too deep, and the wind and waves are strong, you can't grasp it! ”

Zhang Heling sneered: "Don't forget what kind of business we do!" Fish sellers! The bigger the wind and waves, the more expensive the fish! ”

Zhang Yanling shouted: "Brothers, fight!" ”

Like two torrents, the men and horses on both sides rushed towards each other.

However, there is still a shred of sanity on both sides. Their thugs were armed with solid sticks, and none of them carried iron weapons.

After a few moments, the two sides were in a mess. That scene was really bloody and violent.

Although the solid wooden stick is not as good as the iron blade, it will also see blood when it is slammed on the head. The cat's eyes immediately grew with blood on the street, and wooden sticks and fists flew together.

Such a big movement naturally alarmed the soldiers of the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses patrolling the streets.

The soldier reported to his boss Xu again.

Commander Xu led hundreds of people to Maoji'er Street, originally wanting to stop the brawl and arrest a group of leaders.

But when he saw that the commanders of the brawl were two young uncles and an old uncle, he immediately died down. Order your men to stay put.

Not long after, the money inspector of Shuntian Mansion rushed over with hundreds of officials.

Inspector Qian asked Commander Xu: "Old Xu, why don't you bring someone up." The first good area under the feet of the Son of Heaven turned out to be like this. ”

Commander Xu smiled bitterly: "Do you know who the leaders of the two sides are?" On one side is Shou Ning Hou, Jian Chang Bo, and on the other side is Chang Ning Bo! ”

"Master Qian, is it possible that you let me arrest them? Do you have the courage to do this yourself? ”

Qian Inspector gritted his teeth: "I don't dare to lend me a few guts." ”

"But looking at this posture, if you continue to fight, hundreds of lives may be lost! When the time comes, you soldiers and horses, we will all be unlucky. ”

"We can't control them, someone can."

Commander Xu asked, "Who?" ”

Qian Xun replied: "Jinyi Guard! ”

After two moments of effort, Changfeng is on duty.

Chang Feng was drinking tea and reading "Interpretation of the Four Books".

Suddenly, Qian Ning rushed in: "Master Chang, it's amazing!" It's time to fight! ”

Chang Feng asked: "Who started the fight?" ”

Qian Ning replied: "The inspection report of Shuntianfu has reported that the three uncles have fought on Mao's Eye Street!" There were two or three thousand people on both sides! ”

Chang Feng's face changed: "What? ”

At the feet of the Son of Heaven, a brawl of thousands of people is no longer a brawl, but a rebellion.

Chang Feng patted his brain: "I was careless!" Gather all the robes in the guard! Bring all the blades! Go to the arsenal and get fifty firearms! Let's go to Cat's Eye Street! ”

Chang Feng brought thousands of brocade clothes and robes to Mao's Eye Street in a hurry.

Of the two thousand five hundred ruffians and wicked servants, at least a thousand fell to the ground, wailing in agony. The brawl continues.

Zhang Heling's two brothers and Zhou Yu are the same as no one. With Erlang's legs crossed, he stabbed and drank tea on the south and north sides of the street.

Chang Feng shouted: "Stop! ”

His voice was immediately drowned out by shouting.

The brawler had the support of three uncles, and he regarded the people in the government as nothing.

Chang Feng shouted: "Fire Gun Team! Ignition rope! Give me a gun! Kill him! ”

"Bang! Boom! Boom! "Nanzhen Fuji's gun hand let go.

They didn't put empty guns, they filled them with solid iron guns.

Fifty guns flew out, and in no time at all, more than a dozen ruffians fell in a pool of blood.

The ruffians on both sides were stunned and stopped.

Chang Feng shouted: "Jinyiwei, give it to me!" Grab them all. Those who dare to resist arrest will be killed! ”

The wrestlers of the Jinyi Guard rushed forward. A few bold ruffians dared to resist, and they were immediately stabbed in the heart by spears.

Seeing this, the rest of the ruffians threw down their sticks and took them in their hands.

Zhang Heling and Zhang Yanling walked in front of Chang Feng: "Brother Chang, you came just in time!" Zhou Yu insulted the queen and dared to fight with the two of us. You take him up. ”

Zhou Yu also walked over: "Shout, I want to see who dares to arrest me!" Chang Feng, I'll your mother! Do you dare to unleash the people who kill Lao Tzu and arrest the people who arrest Lao Tzu? ”

Chang Feng frowned: "Chang Ningbo, you have a large-scale brawl in the capital. I'm impartial! ”

Zhou Yu said angrily: "I know you have a good relationship with these two little bastards!" You have the ability to arrest me too! I'd like to see if you have the guts to swallow the sky! ”

"If you don't dare to arrest me, release all my men!"

Chang Feng really didn't dare to catch Zhou Yu.

Jin Yiwei was the emperor's domestic slave. And Zhou Yu, according to the generation, is the emperor's uncle today!

Chang Feng can order the killing of Zhou Yu's ruffians and evil servants. But he couldn't catch the emperor's uncle.

Chang Feng was silent.

Zhou Yu laughed and said: "Heh, I am a bold person when I am the butcher of Jinyiwei!" It turned out to be a coward too. ”

"I'm standing right here! You're coming to get me! Come and get me! ”

Chang Feng continued to be silent.

At this moment, a loud shout came: "Jinyiwei doesn't dare to arrest you, I dare to arrest you!" ”

The person who shouted this voice was dressed in a seven-grade uniform and was in his early thirties.

This person is the imperial history of the Nancheng patrol, Jiang Mian.

In the Ming Dynasty, there were five members of the imperial history of the city patrol, which were subordinate to the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Responsible for inspecting the five cities of eastern, western, southern, northern, and central security, criminal prosecution, and arresting thieves.

The Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division is nominally led by the Imperial Governor of the Five Cities.

It's an official position the size of a sesame seed. It is roughly equivalent to the director of the district security office in later generations.

Jiang Mian strode in front of Zhou Yu: "Chang Ningbo, you dare to bring thousands of ruffians to participate in the brawl at the feet of the Son of Heaven." Where does the law of heaven and law exist? ”

"I'm going to get you!"

Zhou Yu saw that Jiang Mian's costume color was seven grades, and said disdainfully: "Where did you pop up and charge a big one?" What are you? ”

Jiang Mian said: "I am the imperial history of the Nancheng patrol appointed by the Ministry of Officials, Jiang Mian!" ”

Zhou Yu sneered: "It turned out to be a lowly seven-rank imperial history." How dare you arrest me? ”

Jiang Mian said angrily: "I am a seventh-rank official of the imperial court, and I am not cheap. In the southern city boundary, as long as someone violates the king's law, I have to arrest him. It doesn't matter if he is a relative of the emperor or not! ”

Zhou Yu said angrily: "You catch me and try it!" ”

Jiang Mian ordered his soldiers and horses to arrest Zhou Yu. The soldiers looked at each other, and none of them dared to move.

Jiang Mian didn't speak, and picked up an iron chain from the waist of one of the soldiers. Come up and lock it with your own hands to take Zhou Yu.

Zhou Yu resisted and scolded: "Have you eaten the bear's heart leopard gall? you! ”

Jiang Mian was always young and strong, and he subdued Zhou Yu in a few strokes and tied him to the iron chain.

You must know that after a few years, Jiang Mian didn't even give the emperor face. Not to mention a royal family?

Chang Feng looked at Jiang Mian with admiration. He did what the wind didn't dare to do.

Zhang Heling clapped his hands: "Good catch!" This old thing should be caught! ”

Jiang Mian took the other two iron chains from the soldiers: "Shouning Hou and Jian Changbo, you have to go with me too!" ”

Zhang Heling's color changed: "You dare to catch me?" ”

Jiang Mian said: "Shouldn't you be arrested?" It's just that the three of you uncles are bullying and dominating the market. They also fought for the fishing market. ”

"You're the one I'm arresting! We will never be afraid of your royal status! ”

Zhang Heling said angrily: "Brother Chang, let your people kill him!" Jinyiwei killing a seven-rank sesame official is like crushing a bedbug. ”

Chang Feng said: "Jiang Yushi enforces the law impartially. Why did I kill him? Indeed, your two brothers should go to prison for two prison meals. ”

Zhang Heling was furious: "Brother Chang, why are you turning your elbow out?" ”

"The surname Jiang, if you want to catch it, just arrest it! Don't regret it! I'm sure you won't be able to eat and walk around! ”

Jiang Mian also put iron chains on Zhang Heling's two brothers.

He was full of righteousness and escorted away the three illustrious royal princes.

Qian Ning was a little anxious: "Master Chang, you just watched that little imperial history capture the three royal relatives?" ”

Chang Feng said: "People enforce the law like a mountain. Shouldn't the three royal relatives be arrested? ”

Shi Wenyi asked: "Master Chang, how to deal with the ruffians who participated in the brawl?" ”

Chang Feng said: "Catch them all!" ”

Shi Wenyi hesitated: "The edict can't hold two or three thousand people!" ”

Chang Feng said: "They also deserve to go to prison?" Just bet all on the school field of Weili. ”

This turmoil soon reached the ears of Emperor Hongzhi.

Three uncles, a marquis, and two counts. actually did such an appalling thing, and was arrested by a small patrol of the city. What is the emperor's face?

In the Qianqing Palace, Emperor Hongzhi summoned Chang Feng.

Naturally, the second company of wrestling and dragon roar is indispensable.

Emperor Hongzhi rarely scolded Chang Feng: "Chang Feng, what are you eating!" They were fighting in Nancheng, didn't Jinyiwei know a little bit of news in advance? ”

Chang Feng kowtowed: "The minister is derelict in his duties." ”

Emperor Hongzhi scolded again: "What is the name of that imperial history? It's really bold, dare to catch three uncles at once! ”

Emperor Hongzhi finished scolding Chang Feng and scolding Jiang Mian, but he didn't scold his brother-in-law and uncle.

Chang Feng said: "The name of the imperial history of the Nancheng patrol city is Jiang Mian. Your Majesty, please forgive your remarks. Jiang Mian is enforcing the law impartially. There is a way that the Son of Heaven is guilty of the same crime as the common people, not to mention the royal family? ”

Emperor Hongzhi's pattern of Mingjun was lost at this moment: "But they are the younger brother of the empress, the younger brother of the empress dowager!" ”

"Chang Feng, you immediately spread my message and let the Nancheng Terracotta Division release them!"

This is a holy decree, and the wind cannot disobey it. In desperation, I had to go to the Nancheng Terracotta Division.

Two moments later, in front of the Nancheng Terracotta Prison.

Chang Feng found that there was not a single jailer in front of the huge prison door. Jiang Mian was the only one, sitting on a chair at the door of the cell.

In his hand he held an unsheathed waist knife.

Jiang Mian was afraid that he would lock up the imperial family and affect the jailers. The jailers were given a big vacation. He personally guarded the prison door.

Chang Feng walked up to Jiang Mian: "Jiang Yushi, the emperor has ordered you to immediately release Shouning Hou, Jianchangbo, and Changningbo." ”

Jiang Mian said: "I always know, forgive my fate." ”

Chang Feng was stunned: "The emperor's edict is a holy decree." Do you want to resist the decree? ”

Jiang Mian's voice was like a Hong Zhong: "The holy decree of shielding the evil emperor is a wrong decree." Courtiers can disobey! ”

The little seven-pin imperial history is so bold. This took Chang Feng by surprise.

Chang Feng was not only not angry, but admired Jiang Mian.

Chang Feng sighed: "What an iron-clad imperial history." I've seen a lot of Imperial Historians, and it's rare to see someone with such backbone as you. ”

Jiang Mian smiled slightly: "Chang Tongzhi, I have long heard of your butcher's notoriety. If you want to rob three criminal royal relatives from the prison. Then please step on my corpse and open the prison door. ”

Chang Feng shook his head: "I dare to kill the second-grade hall official who is corrupt and bribe-taking, and is rampant." But he didn't dare to kill a seven-grade imperial history who enforced the law impartially! ”

"So be it. I'll go back to the palace to resume my life. Let's just say that you refuse to release the first marquis and the second uncle. ”

Jiang Mian said: "If you go, don't send it." ”

Chang Feng walked out of the Nancheng Terracotta Division. He is now worried about Jiang Mian's safety.

If you don't let people go, you will tell Emperor Hongzhi, and Emperor Hongzhi will be furious. What if you kill Jiang Mian in a fit of rage?

(End of chapter)