First Minister of Ming Dynasty

First Minister Section 516

"Your Highness, are you afraid of anything? I thought you were not afraid of anything?" Hua Wei exaggerated.

Zhu Di glared at him fiercely, "I am still young, and when I grow up, I will run rampant in the world!"

After speaking, Zhu Di set off decisively and led [-] elite soldiers of the palace to go straight to Dagu to rescue Qitai.

As for Hua Wei, he went to the school and waited until Zhang Ximeng gave a lecture before coming up to greet him. After Zhang Ximeng returned to his residence, he told Zhang Ximeng about Zhu Di's going to Dagukou to save people.

When he heard that the navy had detained Qi Tai, Zhang Ximeng frowned and was furious. It was obvious that Zhang Ximeng was really angry this time.

It's not as simple as being cheated by Zhu Di for the manuscript.

Zhang Ximeng was by no means ignorant of the navy's situation.But if you know it, you know it, and you can't just investigate a group of heroes who have made a lot of contributions because of some rumors.

Just like dealing with Tang Shengzong and Lu Zhongheng, there must be sufficient evidence.

However, on the navy side, there are more troubles than them, and things are tens of thousands of times more complicated.

Even Zhang Ximeng didn't expect that this time Beiping's rectification of commercial taxes would involve the matter of the navy, which really surprised him.

"Master Zhang, Your Highness asked me to tell Mr. He is going to rescue someone, so there is no danger, right? Why don't you ask Mr. Zhang for help!" Hua Wei said cautiously.

Zhang Ximeng frowned slightly, and said in a deep voice: "We haven't reached that point yet. If even the King of Yan doesn't pay attention, this is not Daming's navy, but a group of rebels. Don't say anything, just wait and see what happens. That's it!"

Hua Wei was still worried about Zhu Di, but after Zhang Ximeng said so, he had nothing to say and could only resign.

After Hua Wei left, Zhang Ximeng thought about it for a while, and immediately called someone to invite Hu Dahai over. He wanted to come secretly, without disturbing anyone.

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At the Dagukou at this moment, in the cabin of a big ship.

Hot and humid, the strong smell irritated the nostrils.Qi Tai and his two followers hadn't eaten for three days, only drank some cloudy water.

At this moment, they were paralyzed in the cabin, and they didn't even have the strength to move their fingers. It was no different from waiting to die.

Qi Tai tried his best to widen his bloodshot eyes, looking helplessly at the deck above his head.

He didn't believe that Daming's navy would be so arrogant and unreasonable, he just asked to board the ship for inspection to see if he had brought extra supplies.

This is the content of the recent strict investigation, mainly to prevent officials from taking the opportunity to carry supplies and avoid taxes.

He first negotiated with the navy, but this group of people refused to agree no matter what... Later he even asked to write a letter to the Beiping left-behind department, and the navy finally nodded.

But Qi Tai was only allowed to take two people on board, and Qi Tai also agreed.

But who would have expected that after they boarded the ship, they would be directly detained in the cabin and became prisoners!

In this Great Ming Dynasty, is there still kingly law?

People in the navy, do you want to rebel?

It's just taxation, why is it so difficult?

Qi Tai roared with grief and anger in his heart.

Time passed by every minute, and because they were locked in the cabin, Qi Tai and the others didn't know whether it was day or night.The only thing I know is that my physical strength is constantly losing, and my spirit is getting more and more lax.

They can no longer feel hunger, only a little bit of consciousness is left, and they are told that they are alive.

Just when he was about to pass out, there was a sudden sound of footsteps, it seemed that someone was there!

Then the deck opened, and someone came down. Exclaiming, they ran to the front of Qi Tai and the other three, carried them on their backs, and took them out of the cabin...

In the Ming Dynasty, there are still some royal laws!

This was Qi Tai's last thought, and he passed out immediately.

"His Royal Highness, we are just joking, there is nothing wrong with you...you can just take it back." The navy commander said with a smile,

Opposite him is Zhu Di with a dark face...

Chapter 717 Jin Yiwei Sent Out

"Mr. Qi, Mr. Qi!"

Fang Xiaoru called out twice, but Qi Tai didn't respond, and in an instant, Fang Xiaoru's pupils were bloodshot, and he wanted to kill someone!

Qi Tai went north from Jimin Academy to help run the school, and advocated collecting taxes. Everything he did was for Daming.Now he is imprisoned for no reason, his life is hanging by a thread, and his life and death are unknown.

How can a dignified Ming Dynasty have no justice at all!

"Your Highness!"

The dark-faced Zhu Di glanced at him, and just asked, "How is Mr. Qi?"

Before Fang Xiaoru could speak, Lian Zining said, "It's okay, I'm just weak, just rest for a few days."

Zhu Di nodded, "Okay, let's memorize him, don't lose the big because of small things!"

Fang Xiaoru was still not reconciled, but Lian Zining had already grabbed his sleeve, and quickly got off the boat with the guards.

Seeing them leave, Zhu Di smiled slightly, "I didn't expect my face to be useful!"

The man was startled, and hurriedly bowed and said, "Your Highness, our navy has military affairs, this man insists on breaking in... But since he is His Highness's husband, we are willing to compensate, how about 1000 taels?"

Zhu Di didn't agree, but asked, "What's your name and what position do you hold?"

The man immediately said: "My surname is Liao, and my name is Liao Tiancai. I am now the commander of the Navy."

Zhu Di nodded slightly, "Who is that Marquis Deqing?"

"Yes, it's my cousin."

Zhu Di squeezed out a smile, "Marquis Deqing is a very nice person. In the past, when the king was in Yingtian, he used to eat shad in the palace. Those fish were all given by Marquis Deqing. His father also admired him very much, saying yes Among the heroes, Marquis Deqing is the timely rain, without him the Yangtze River cannot be crossed."

Seeing Zhu Di's polite words, Liao Tiancai lowered his arrogance.

"Your Highness, our sailors have a lot of taboos, and we don't allow people to board the ship easily. After all, we have to risk our lives at sea, so when Lord Qi came, the brothers became angry... How about this, let's pay 1 taels of silver, It's an apology, and I will invite His Royal Highness King Yan to a banquet to resolve the misunderstanding."

Zhu Di nodded, "It's really generous, you raised the price ten times so quickly... I came here in a hurry this time, and I have to go back to Peiping."

With that said, Zhu Di went down the boat.

Liao Tiancai was stunned, and hurriedly said: "Your Highness, go slowly, I will send you to Your Highness for a humble job."

He followed Zhu Di closely, got off the boat, and just walked a hundred steps, Zhu Di stopped suddenly.

"Commander Liao, are the sailors you brought reliable?"

Liao Tiancai didn't understand what he meant, but he still replied: "Naturally, it is reliable. There are many old people from Chaohu. If His Highness has an order, no matter how difficult it is, we will do our best to make it happen for His Highness."

Zhu Di nodded, and said to himself: "It seems that it is right that we didn't do anything on the boat..."

In an instant, Zhu Di's expression changed, and his facial features sternly said: "What are you still doing in a daze! Take him down!"

Accompanied by Zhu Di's order, the guards who couldn't hold back for a long time rushed forward, instantly pinned down Liao Tiancai, and directly tied him up.

Liao Tiancai turned pale with shock, "His Royal Highness, His Royal Highness, why did you arrest me?"

"Why? Just relying on you to detain the tax official privately, almost killing people! This king will arrest you!"

Liao Tiancai was greatly shocked. He had hunted geese all his life, but today he fell into the hands of a young man.

"His Royal Highness Yan, you, you are not privately arresting the generals! You are just a vassal king, and you have exceeded your authority!"

Zhu Di laughed loudly, "I'm a feudal lord, but I'm still staying behind in Beiping! All areas under my jurisdiction, regardless of literature and martial arts, are under the control of my king! Even if it is the imperial garrison, Cao Guogong and others are also my king's subordinates! Even you Tang Shu is here, but it’s also useless! Take it away with me!”

The guards of King Yan's Mansion escorted Liao Tiancai, got into the carriage, and was about to leave.

At this moment, some navy soldiers rushed up in groups, some of them even held weapons in their hands, rushing fiercely, it was clear that they wanted to snatch Liao Tiancai back.

Sure enough, if he did it on board, something serious might happen.

At this moment, Zhu Di was not afraid anymore, and immediately flew on his horse, led the guards, passed in front of the Navy's troops, and shouted angrily, "You are all soldiers of the Ming Dynasty, dare to offend the king? Do you want to be executed by everyone? "

Everyone in the navy couldn't help being stunned, and Zhu Di immediately shouted angrily: "All go back to the barracks, and you are not allowed to come out at will, otherwise you will be charged with treason!"

Accompanied by Zhu Di's yelling, the guards of the royal palace held up their sabers, yelled in unison, and repeatedly passed the demonstration in front of the navy, finally calming them down.

After rescuing Qi Tai and escorting Liao Tiancai, Zhu Di returned to Peiping like a great general returning from victory.

People who dare to bully me still want to fool me with a few words, you don't take Zhu Di seriously.

"Interrogate me, interrogate immediately!"

Both Lian Zining and Fang Xiaoru were a little hesitant. Zhu Di was indeed beautiful in rescuing and arresting people this time, but they still had no idea how to handle this case and how to try it.

Zhu Di sneered and said: "It's not easy! Don't listen to his nonsense about not letting outsiders on the boat. I dare to say that there are ghosts in this boat! Other officials took a carriage and walked the Grand Canal, thinking of carrying some goods. Teacher is more convenient, I don't believe it, there will be no problem! Give me a good torture!"

When the two heard this, they suddenly felt reasonable.

If it hadn't touched a key point, how could it have provoked such a means?

It must be because they are afraid that the smuggling matter will be leaked out. The more so, the more thorough the investigation must be!

After Fang Xiaoru and Lian Zining had a short discussion, they immediately divided into two teams, and began to bombard Liao Tiancai day and night...or how can you say that scholars are bad!

Although these two people had never actually interrogated anyone, they had heard many stories, and they became familiar with this kind of continuous interrogation very quickly.

Day and night, without a moment's rest.

You are allowed to eat food and drink water, but you are not allowed to sleep.

At first, Liao Tiancai didn't take it seriously at all. I was originally a thief, and I have been born and died for so many years, how can I still be afraid of you little bastards!

But on the third day, Liao Tiancai couldn't bear it anymore.

Yawning and exhausting.

However, because Fang Xiaoru and Lian Zining worked in shifts, their condition did not decrease at all.

After another day, Liao Tian couldn't take it anymore until the fifth day.

"Let me sleep! Just let me sleep, I'll say anything!"

Lian Zining was overjoyed, and immediately asked Fang Xiaoru, who was recovering from sleep, to be called, and the two of them interrogated together.

"Say, what's on your boat?"

"Yes, there are sulfur and folding fans from Japan!"

"Things from the Japanese country? How did you get them?" Lian Zining asked loudly, "Could it be that you know Japanese things?"

Liao Tiancai was amazed for a while, although he is now living as a dead man and has no sense, but he also knows that it is definitely a capital crime to communicate with the Japanese, and he might even destroy the nine clans.

"No, not at all! Yes, the Wa Kingdom is still raging in the south of Koryo. We just took some food and exchanged some things from the Wa Kingdom."

Lian Zining frowned slightly, and suddenly shouted angrily: "You are lying! Such a good business, how can you only earn so little? Don't lie to us! Come on, what else did you do?"

Facing the questioning, Liao Tiancai burst into tears suddenly.

"I am a hero of the Ming Dynasty. I was born and died, and I have made so many contributions for Daming. I am wronged!"

The guy started screaming for grievances, crying and screaming, which was obviously a sign of a mental breakdown.

Lian Zining and Fang Xiaoru didn't want to let him go, and continued to question... Another half an hour later, Fang Xiaoru and Lian Zining walked out slowly with the confession in their hands. All collapsed in half!

If this case is confirmed, it will probably be many times bigger than the case of Tang Lu and his wife back then!

Lian Zining suddenly smiled wryly, "I now understand a little bit why Huang Zicheng said that the matter of tracking down taxes should not be done casually, it is indeed fatal."

Fang Xiaoru snorted coldly, "Huang Zicheng is nothing but a coward! A man is born in heaven and earth, he can live or die, but he can't be afraid! I'm going to ask for orders now!"

He just turned around and just saw a person.

"Senior brother Huang, you, why are you here?"

Huang Zicheng said angrily: "You are allowed to speak ill of me, but I am not allowed to know?"

Fang Xiaoru was also a little embarrassed, but he was not an ordinary person after all, so he said stubbornly, "I'm telling the truth, not bad words!"

Huang Zicheng gritted his teeth, there was nothing he could do when he met such a guy!

"Hurry up and see Mr. Zhang!"

"To see Prime Minister Zhang? Then, where is Dagukou?" Fang Xiaoru asked puzzled.

Huang Zicheng snorted, "You don't need to worry, Duke Yue has already gone."

Hu Dahai actually made a move!

Good guy, this is the king of Yan, Zhu Di, who can't even command him.Regardless of the restraint of the Beiping Left Behind Division, even Zhu Wenzheng and Li Wenzhong couldn't escape, but Hu Dahai still has a title, that is, the Chief Soldier!

Xu Da, Feng Guoyong, Hu Dahai, they are all on their own, and they will all hold the rank of commander-in-chief.And once you become the chief soldier, it means you have the authority to say what you say.

Even if there are civil officials such as governors and supervisors, they must obey the dispatch of the commander-in-chief, and Beiping's stay behind is no exception.