After letting Ma Sheng leave, Jiang Ning said to Zhang He: "You immediately send someone now, Pegasus will return to Beijing to report this matter to Your Majesty, and after asking for the will, the official will take someone again." ”

Zhang He was puzzled: "My lord, since my inner factory is investigating and prosecuting these three major town guards, now that I have evidence of Ding Chang's crimes, why don't you just take it down?" ”

Jiang Ning shook his head and said, "Fei is so simple. This official went south this time under the banner of inspecting and investigating taxes.

But now what he has obtained is all evidence of Ding Chang's corruption of military discipline, and there is no will, so it is better not to take people at will.

Otherwise, I am afraid that it will be true.

After all, those fathers-in-law in Beijing are still waiting for the official to be embarrassed. ”

Zhang He suddenly hugged his fists and said: "The adults are thoughtful, and their subordinates admire them." ”

With that, he hurried out of the courtyard.

Jiang Ning was about to turn back into the house, but saw Zheng Fangrui suddenly move lightly and walked over in a graceful manner.

The body is light and graceful.

The most important thing is that she changed into a Jiangnan beauty dress today, pure and beautiful, extremely soft and gentle.

With the dusty temperament of the daughter of the official family, it is eye-catching.

"Master, tomorrow Zhang Tianshi invites you to take a look at the scenery of Suzhou and go boating on Taihu Lake, you see?"

Zheng Fangrui said coquettishly.

Jiang Ning didn't seem to hear it at all, just looked at her in a daze

Seeing this, Zheng Fangrui lowered her pretty face slightly, covered the shame in her eyes, and said coquettishly:

"Master, what are you staring at the slave and maid?"

Jiang Ning came back to his senses, coughed a few times, and praised:

"You are dressed in Jiangnan style today, you are really delicate, and the master can't see it for a while."

Zheng Fangrui didn't expect him to be so direct, and she was even more shy in her heart, and she couldn't help but be happy.

At this time, she found that there was still a group of inner factory fans standing next to her, who seemed to be looking straight ahead, but they seemed to be glancing this way.

When he landed, a delicate and beautiful face was so red that he could drip blood.

Zheng Fangrui stomped on the lotus foot and diverted the topic: "Master, what the slave said just now, do you want to agree?" ”

Jiang Ning scratched his head suspiciously: "Did you just say something?" ”

Following.

Jiang Ning took Zheng Fangrui out early and went to Zhang Tianshi's appointment.

And since he now lives in He Mansion, he has a very good relationship with He Ran recently, so he simply invited him to go with him.

He Ran readily agreed.

At the same time, he also brought his goddaughter He Yuyao.

This is the second time Jiang Ning has seen her.

But he was still attracted to the gaze, and he always glanced at it intentionally or unintentionally.

When He Yuyao noticed this, she smiled at him coquettishly.

A pair of beautiful eyes in the eye waves, as if there is endless tenderness and sweetness.

Every time at this time, Jiang Ning would look away in embarrassment, causing the beauty to chuckle.

Zheng Fangrui is still dressed as a Jiangnan beauty today, and she follows Jiang Ning step by step, but her delicate little mouth is pouting.

The group finally arrived on the outskirts of Suzhou.

Zhang Tianshi, his sister, and the wealthy Gu Xianhe were already waiting there early.

As soon as Zhang Xuanyue saw Jiang Ning, her little face, which was still smiling just now, immediately became stiff.

"Why are you so slow to tell us to wait."

Jiang Ning was stunned when he heard this, looked at Xiao Nizi's face, and smiled bitterly in his heart.

Couldn't it be the meatloaf last time, which really offended her to death?

"Xuanyue, don't be rude."

Zhang Tianshi glared at his sister, then looked at Jiang Ning and said, "My lord, I'll introduce ......."

After some greetings, everyone came to an ancient temple and offered incense to pray for blessings.

Immediately afterwards, under the guidance of the abbot, he began to visit the ancient temple.

Although it is not very large, it cannot be compared with the Longfu Temple in the capital, but the different scenery makes Jiangning more happy.

Suddenly, passing through a treasure hall, two monks came out of it.

It's nothing, but the clothes they wear and the words they use clearly indicate that they are from Japan.

Jiang Ning looked at the abbot suspiciously: "Isn't there a Japanese monk in this temple who has taken refuge?" ”

The abbot made a gesture and explained: "My lord, these two monks came to Daming to visit my Buddha and ask for the true scriptures. ”

Jiang Ning's face was strange.

A small day version of Journey to the West?

"Jiangnan is in trouble, can the people here tolerate these monks and walk around in a dignified manner."

"Amitabha. My lord, I am a Buddha with compassion and hope to spread the righteousness of the scriptures to the world and influence the people.

Since Japanese monks have the heart to seek Buddha, we will not refuse.

Speaking of which, we often exchange Buddhist learning, and the old man has gained a lot. ”

At this time, Gu Xianhe on the side said inadvertently:

"If in addition to the Buddhist scriptures, the Ming Dynasty and Japan can do fair business, it will also be of great benefit to the Ming Dynasty."

When Jiang Ning heard this, he said with interest: "What does Mr. Gu mean by this?" ”

"Well, this is just a casual remark from the grass people, and it can't be true."

Gu Xianhe saw that Jiang Ning's attitude towards Japan didn't seem to be very friendly, thinking that he was very taboo about this, and couldn't help but panic.

Jiang Ning said with a smile: "This official is not that old-fashioned person, in fact, this official has long suggested that His Majesty open the sea, although Mr. Gu said it." ”

Gu Xianhe was shocked when he heard this.

He did not expect that there would be officials in the DPRK and China who would have such thoughts.

And he is also a big red man in front of the emperor.

I can't say that it will be possible in the future.

Gu Xianhe immediately took a deep breath and said:

"If the imperial court is willing to open a treaty port and do business with Japanese merchants, it will not only increase the taxes of our dynasty, but also improve the lives of the people, which can be described as the best of both worlds."

Jiang Ning nodded: "Go on." “

Gu Xianhe seemed to be encouraged, and continued to talk eloquently:

"The daimyo in Japan are now at war and are in dire straits.

If we can do business with them, such as selling ironware, porcelain, silk cloth, etc., we can easily obtain several times the profit in the country, or even more. ”

Immediately afterwards, he elaborated on the specific details and doorways.

Jiang Ning nodded frequently when he heard this, stroked his palm and laughed: "Great goodness." Mr. Gu, I would also like to ask you to list them in detail, and when this official returns to Beijing in the future, he will definitely present them to His Majesty. ”

Gu Xianhe was overjoyed: "The grass people represent the people, thank you, my lord!" ”

At noon, everyone came out of the ancient temple, all hungry.

Gu Xianhe invited:

"My lord, the grass people have already booked a feast at a nearby restaurant, and please be sure to enjoy it.

Compared with Hangzhou cuisine, Suzhou cuisine also has a unique flavor. ”

Jiang Ning smiled: "In this way, it is Mr. Gu who broke the bank." ”

"Don't dare, don't dare, the grass people are honorable. Adult, please. ”

The group followed Gu Xianhe to the restaurant.

It's just that as soon as he arrived at the door, Steward Guo hurriedly ran out: "Master, it's not good." ”

Gu Xianhe's brows furrowed: "What's wrong!" Rampage, what if it's abrupt adults? ”

He reprimanded and said, "What happened, so flustered?" ”

"Master, the villain came here early to set a feast, and he didn't want Liu Fang to come suddenly, so he had to charter the entire restaurant and drive the villain away.

The villain had no choice but to come and ask the master. ”

"What? Lord Qinchajiang is here, how can he be allowed to make trouble! ”

Jiang Ning said curiously on the side: "Who is this Liu Fang?" ”

"Returning to my lordship, Liu Fang and Caomin are both Suzhou businessmen.

It's just that he is a foreign nouveau riche, who started by lending usury, and he does all kinds of evil, and I don't know how many people have been ruined.

But he seems to have a very deep background, and no one can touch him, dare to touch him, so he has to watch him go around and swallow his property.

Up to now, it is in full swing in Suzhou. ”

As Gu Xianhe was talking, a middle-aged man with a big mole on his face came out of the restaurant.

He was followed by four young men in Tsing Yi, and the style was not small.

"Yo, isn't this Master Gu. Why, come here to eat?

But it's unfortunate, I've already taken it over, and I'm not welcoming guests today. ”

Liu Fang looked at Gu Xianhe and said arrogantly.

Suddenly, his eyes caught a glimpse of He Ran, who had a gloomy face, his complexion changed suddenly, and he hurriedly stepped forward to curry favor:

"He, Father-in-law?

It turned out that Master Gu invited Father-in-law He to dinner, but the villain didn't know.

If he informed, wouldn't the villain get up early to welcome Grandpa He. ”

He Ran said coldly: "Don't misunderstand, Mr. Gu invited someone else today." ”

Hearing this, Liu Fang hurriedly looked at the crowd.

Finally locked down Jiangning.

Nothing else, but his bearing is the most extraordinary, as if he is in a high position, and there are many thugs around him to protect him, and he is very human at first glance.

Liu Fang immediately licked his face and was about to step forward to speak.

But Jiang Ning didn't look at him, and walked straight into the restaurant.

The crowd followed.

Liu Fang stood in place, his face was blue and white for a while, and he was no longer bored with himself, and took people away with hatred.