Chu Wen knelt on the ground and trembled like chaff and said:

"Don't hide it from the general, there are indeed signs of water seepage in Jinjing, and it is where the dragon veins are located, which is a big bad luck in feng shui.

If it is rumored to go out, the court is afraid of gossip. ”

Jiang Ning listened to the explanation of the benefits and disadvantages, and his expression couldn't help but be a little shocked.

He came from the later generations and didn't believe in any feng shui, but when he stayed in the Ming Dynasty, there were a lot of people who kept him secret.

From the emperor and the general, down to the peddler and pawn, this is the case.

If this matter reaches Zhu Houzhao's ears, they, the courtiers who are responsible for supervising the construction of the imperial tomb, will all eat melons.

The heavy is the head to the ground.

"Bastard! Such an important matter, not only did you not think to report it to Your Majesty, but you also dared to deliberately conceal it.

If it weren't for Ben knowing, I'm afraid it wouldn't have caused a catastrophe.

Ben sent someone back to Beijing to inform His Majesty that he needed to move the emperor's tomb immediately. ”

"General, no! No! ”

Chu Wen and Tian Yanghe wailed as they stepped forward and hugged Jiang Ning's legs tightly.

"Let Ben go!"

Jiang Ning kicked the two of them and was about to get out of the account.

If he delays any longer, he will be killed by these two fools.

"The general is angry, and listen to the officer."

Tian Yanghe crawled over and stopped Jiang Ning again, as if crying:

"The general is a military minister, and I don't know that the court is difficult.

Although my Ming Dynasty was prosperous by the first emperor and had a prosperous atmosphere, I was able to receive money and taxes from the treasury in a year, which was only millions of taels of silver.

And the construction of the emperor's mausoleum, so far it has cost two or three million taels, ten pavilions to seven pavilions.

If this matter is reported to the imperial court, it is necessary to relocate the site to build the mausoleum, and then it will cost a lot of silver, and the treasury will inevitably be unable to make ends meet.

What's more, there are also officials, expenses in the palace, etc., how can the treasury support it.

At that time, I am afraid that they will not all be sent to the head of Li Shu, the living people of the world.

Since the beginning of this year, there have been many natural disasters in various places, and the people have been unable to survive, so they are waiting for the imperial court to help.

If the emperor's mausoleum is rebuilt, not only will there be no silver relief, but taxes will also be collected from them, so there will be no way to survive.

Please also ask the general to read for the sake of the lives of the people in the world, and let them live! ”

Jiang Ning heard these affectionate words, and suddenly fell silent.

The squire of the Ministry of Rites said that if the treasury has no silver, it will inevitably be assessed and taxed.

If some corrupt officials and corrupt officials in various localities fill their pockets and levy more money and food, will they not completely drive the already poor people to their deaths and increase the number of unjust souls?

Thinking of this, Jiang Ning clenched his fists, took a deep breath, and had no intention of leaving for a while.

Seeing this, Tian Yanghe hit the railway while it was hot:

"General, if taxes are increased, the people will have no way to live, and some bad people will take advantage of the opportunity to cause chaos.

Countless homeless people rose up, shaking the Ming Dynasty.

We waited for this time to conceal the water seepage in Jinjing, not for our own selfish interests, but for the sake of the century-old foundation of the Ming Dynasty.

The first emperor has always been benevolent and loved the people like sons, and if he knew about the spring, not only would he not be angry, but he would also be pleased with us. ”

Chu Wen on the side was stunned to listen, and hurriedly came over and said:

"Tian Daren said it from the bottom of his heart.

The general and rest assured, in fact, the Jinjing water seepage committee is really normal, there is something in ancient times, if it is not so, the lower officials will have nowhere to know the method of blocking, right? ”

Saying that, Chu Wen and Tian Yanghe glanced at each other and bowed in unison:

"General Wanwang thinks twice and makes a living for the people of the world!"

Jiang Ning closed his eyes, as if he had seen a human purgatory where white bones were exposed in the wilderness and there was no rooster crow for thousands of miles.

Even if it is not as good as the end of the Han Dynasty, it is not far behind.

That's it, for the sake of the people of the Ming Dynasty, what's the harm in taking on this relationship!

He Jiang Ning, worthy of his heart!

Jiang Ning stared at Chu Wen and the others, gritted his teeth and said:

"Ben will hide it for you and you. But the method of blocking is inevitably a little rougher, but anyone who has a heart can see it at a glance. But is there a way to do it? ”

Chu Wen was overjoyed and hurriedly said:

"Naturally, there is, and the time is tight before, so it is inevitable that there will be some omissions. As long as the general cooperates, he will ensure that others will not be able to pick out thorns. ”

Three days later.

Jiang Ning led people down to the underground palace again and carefully surveyed the golden well.

After discovering that the blockade was tight, he was relieved.

As long as someone doesn't dig up the outer sealing soil, they won't find anything strange in it.

And Jinjing is extraordinary, how can ordinary people approach?

After a few days, the underground palace will be sealed, and the matter will be settled.

Thinking of this, Jiang Ning's hanging heart fell into his stomach.

At this time, Wang Miao suddenly ran over in a hurry.

"General, it's not good!"

"What's wrong?"

Jiang Ning frowned.

"The general still remembers Wu Changbai San'er who saw the seepage of water in Jinjing, this person is gone!"

"What?"

Jiang Ning was shocked: "How can it be gone?!" I've looked for it. ”

Wang Miao said again:

"I searched everywhere, but there was no trace.

Not only that, but in Shicai, Zhao Shilang of the Ministry of Industry found an excuse and hurriedly returned to Beijing.

The humble official felt that it was too much of a coincidence, so he came to report to the general. ”

Jiang Ning narrowed his eyes.

This Zhao Qian must have known about the seepage of water in Jinjing, and returned to Beijing with his witness to report.

Thinking of the previous Ministry of Industry Shangshu Yan Min and Zhu Houzhao asking him to take office, it is difficult not to think that this is a trap for him.

And for the sake of their own careers, Chu Wen and the others are afraid that they will become pawns in their hands.

"Wang Miao."

"Humble duty."

Jiang Ning said in a calm tone: "You immediately take a team of brothers and catch up with Zhao Qian's carriage and horses, so that they will not be attacked by bandits and die accidentally."

Wang Miao was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly said: "I understand my humble position. ”

"In addition, I garrisoned the underground palace with Bai San'er a few times ago, and I saw a few soldiers who saw the water seepage in Jinjing, and dealt with them together."

"Obedience."

Wang Miao took the order and left.

Jiang Ning looked at Jin Jing, and a trace of melancholy appeared between his eyebrows.

In the tent.

Jiang Ning was pacing back and forth, and Wang Miao ran in sweating.

"How's it going?"

"I am worthy of the general's entrustment, in the end it is a step too late, Zhao Qian's carriage and horse entered the city first, and it is really difficult to do it."

Wang Miao said ashamedly.

Jiang Ning's brows furrowed even deeper.

This time, I'm afraid I'm going to go to the prison for a walk.

"In this case, you will go to the Jinyi Wei Yamen to find Lord Shi Wenyi Shi......"

Jiang Ning commanded a few words, and Wang Miao rode away again.

The next day, the morning dynasty.

Zhu Houzhao sat on the dragon chair, glanced at the ministers below him, and said boredly:

"Do you have anything to do?"

"Your Majesty, the minister has something to play."

A courtier went out to worship him.

"Zhao Shilang? You are not supervising the construction of the mausoleum of the first emperor, when will you return to Beijing? ”

Zhu Houzhao took a closer look and found that it was Zhao Qian, the waiter of the Ministry of Works, and couldn't help but wonder.

"The minister hurriedly returned to Beijing yesterday, and there is really something important to show Your Majesty!"

"Tell me."

"Weichen and several ministers supervised the construction of the mausoleum of the first emperor, and they should have worked together to live up to His Majesty's trust.

But a few days ago, Weichen found that Chu Wen, Tian Yanghe, and Jiang Ning had been wandering in the underground palace for a long time, and they had also dismissed the garrison soldiers, who were mysterious and secretive, as if they were plotting something.

The minister was puzzled and went to inquire, but was blocked from the underground palace.

So the minister couldn't sleep at night, and after several investigations, he finally learned that it was the gold well seepage.

This is a bad omen, and it is detrimental to the dragon vein.

However, the three of Chuwen and the ceremonial supervisor Zhou Shang not only concealed it, but also blocked it and deceived His Majesty! ”

"What?!"

For a while, the ministers in the Fengtian Hall were in an uproar and whispered.

Liu Jian and Xie Qian glanced at each other and set their eyes on Yan Min, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, which was quite meaningful.

And Yan Min smiled back, upright.

"What you say is true!"

Zhu Houzhao looked directly at Zhao Qian, his face full of disbelief.

Because he didn't expect that Jiang Ning would be involved in it anyway.

"Don't dare to deceive Your Majesty!

The minister has a witness, and he has brought it with him for His Majesty's inquiry. ”

Seeing his words, Zhu Houzhao's still immature face was blue and white.

He felt betrayed by Jiang Ning.

"It's a terrible sin!

When someone came, he escorted several people back to Beijing, put them in prison, and then ordered the three divisions to interrogate and strictly investigate and deal with them.

No one is allowed to visit during this time! ”

Zhu Houzhao clenched his fists, his heart full of grief and indignation.

He obviously trusts Jiang Ning so much!