MTL - Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty-v2 Chapter 1641 arrow on the string

  Chapter 1641 The arrow is on the string

  The old man took another sip of tea.

  His words were deep and powerful, so that everyone in the hall calmed down.

  Afterwards, he said calmly: "So... the most urgent thing now is to let people find imperial envoys. Not only that, but also to properly protect them. The better we protect them, the better we protect them. Doesn't this just prove that we are loyal?"

   When Qi Zhiyuan heard it, he immediately understood.

  That's right... The original intention of punishing the imperial envoy was to blame others, but now...the purpose of blaming others has been achieved, so what does it matter whether the imperial envoy dies or not?

Thinking of this, Qi Zhiyuan settled down, and said with a smile on his lips: "Master, don't worry, everyone will look for traces of imperial envoys. This is Nanjing City. There is nothing we can't do. Since they are After getting off the flower boat, it's easy to handle. Find out where to get off the boat, and then dig three feet nearby. There will always be their whereabouts. They always need to ride a horse...Please rest assured, my teacher, within three days, I will be able to find them. To the imperial envoy, at that time, the teacher will visit them in person, and then transfer officers and soldiers to protect them, it is too late for them to be grateful to the teacher."

  The old man smiled and said, "Yes, children can be taught."

   "That's right, there is still one alive... What should I do?"

"It's easy!" the old man said, "Keep it, torture him every day, try every means to imply that the person who tortured him is related to Duke Wei's mansion, and then find an appropriate time to release him. Of course... you need to be serious. , even if it is killed, it will be fine."

   "Understood." Qi Zhiyuan looked excited, the mentor is indeed a mentor, with a high foresight and great resourcefulness.

  …

   Xiao Jing's neck was stuck, and he was put on the torture device. After that...saw the other party, he picked up a pair of pliers.

   "Who are you, and where did the imperial envoy flee to?"

  Xiao Jing's eyes were wide open, his forehead was covered with cold sweat, and his face was terribly frightened. He was in charge of the factory guard, and he knew that there were too many methods of torture in this world.

"I see that you are an eunuch. I think you are a member of the palace who came to work with the imperial envoy. Heh... I have underestimated you. Do you want to say it? You must know that our Duke Wei's mansion is in Nanjing, but we cover the sky with our hands. If you Don't say it... I'm afraid that you will suffer from flesh and blood. Do you know what the use of these pliers is? Heh... You see, you only need to clamp pieces of meat on your body and tear the meat off. One piece, this is ten times and a hundred times more painful than dismembering a corpse, you are a smart person, you should know that sooner or later you will have to say..."

  The iron pincers, in this person's hands, kept opening and closing, approaching Xiao Jing.

  Xiao Jing was so scared that he didn't have half of the demeanor of Bingbi **** and Dongchang Changgong.

  He trembled subconsciously, then closed his eyes, wrinkled his nose, but gritted his teeth, and finally spit out a sentence: "Don't say, we don't know, we don't know anything, let's have a good time."

   Ugh...

  In this unknown dungeon, there were repeated screams.

  …

   "My lord, my lord..."

   Two days later.

  The chief came to Qi Zhiyuan panting.

  In the past few days, people in Nanjing are panicking.

   At first it was a rumor about Duke Wei's mansion.

  After that...it was reported that the imperial envoy sent by the imperial court was surrounded by thieves and many people were killed, but the life and death of the imperial envoy is unknown.

   Nanjing has been peaceful for more than a hundred years. As soon as the news came out, many wealthy households couldn't sit still.

  Duke Wei's Mansion... Could it be that it is really going to be reversed?

  This imperial envoy is from the Duke of Wei’s mansion. Attacking the imperial envoy is such a serious crime. This is to exterminate the three clans. Could it be that the imperial envoy found something, so that... Wei Guo’s mansion simply killed people?

   Then I heard rumors that it was Shen Cewei and Yingtian Weijun Ma Jun who was shaken.

   This terrible news one after another seems to indicate something.

  So much so... At this very moment, many rich households are actually starting to leave the city.

  With rich households leaving the city, the rest of the common people became even more restless.

  The horror of military disasters, even those who have never experienced it, are as clear as a mirror.

  Once someone rebels, the rebellious army will inevitably loot everywhere, and once the imperial army arrives, they will suppress the rebellion, and if the imperial army enters the city... I am afraid that there will be a loss of life.

  What Qi Zhiyuan wants...is precisely this effect.

  The city of Nanjing is full of people who think that Wei Guogong's mansion is going to be reversed.

  When Nanjing is in chaos, the whole of Jiangnan is bound to fall into chaos.

   As for the south of the Yangtze River, the most important thing for the imperial court is the collection of money, food and taxes. Once the money and food are cut off, and there is chaos in the southern section of the Grand Canal, the world will definitely be a mess.

   You know, all the money and food in the world are gathered in Nantong Prefecture, and then escorted to the north. The whole half of the south of the Yangtze River can't tolerate a single speck of chaos.

  The imperial court definitely does not want any problems in Nanjing, but to check and balance the Duke of Wei's mansion...it needs a new and unusual force.

  The rebellions in the states all over the world, in the past, the local gentry united to protect themselves, and at the same time assisted the imperial army to suppress.

   Without the support of the gentry, this Jiangnan is bound to collapse. Even if the imperial court suppresses the rebellion, the loss is not acceptable to the imperial court.

   When the time comes...

  Qi Zhiyuan had to admire his mentor's skillful methods.

But after thinking about it carefully, he can also understand that so much land has to be taxed, and the rent-free operation of Xishan Bank makes the situation worse. Forced, now everyone has rebelled, whether the court compromises, in order to keep this ancestor's family business, or...there is no choice but to fight hard.

   "How is it?" Qi Zhiyuan looked at the master nervously, he still didn't have the bearing of a mentor after all.

  The principal said out of breath: "I found it, I found it. I heard that the imperial envoy went to Xiaoling immediately after learning of the attack..."

"Xiaoling..." Qi Zhiyuan was taken aback for a moment, then he understood, and he couldn't help saying: "This imperial envoy has a bit of wink, yes, the safest place in Nanjing City right now is probably only Xiaoling, no matter who it is, anyone Protected by the guards of Xiaoling, even if Duke Wei's mansion is rebellious, he won't be able to hurt him for a while. Hurry up and report to your benefactor immediately."

But the master said again: "There is one more thing, that is the living... that living... He was very stubborn and refused to say anything. He passed out more than ten times, and his body was covered with bruises. The tiger in Taihu Lake said that if he continued to toss, he would definitely die. ..."

   "Heh..." Qi Zhiyuan couldn't deny it: "It's just an eunuch. Now is not the time to care about this person. It doesn't matter whether he opens his mouth or not. Just find an excuse and let him escape."

"yes."

  Qi Zhiyuan said: "Forget it, I need to pay a visit to my mentor in person."

  …

  At the same time, there were fast horses from Xiaolingwei, and they hurried to the capital.

  The situation in Nanjing suddenly became strange.

  Emperor Hongzhi had an audience with Emperor Taizu Gao here, and stayed in the Xiangdian for several days, looking at the portrait of Emperor Taizu Gao without saying a word.

   Wait until he finally comes out of the temple.

  The commander of Xiaolingwei waited silently outside.

  The only commander who knew the identity of Emperor Hongzhi.

  As for the others, all they knew was that he was an imperial envoy.

  Emperor Hongzhi only glanced at the commander indifferently, and said calmly: "My order has already been issued."

  The commander hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I will use the most trustworthy person to send it out quickly, and I think it will arrive in the capital in a few days."

  Emperor Hongzhi nodded, and turned to ask: "Where is Duke Qi, and what are you busy with these days?"

   "I'm editing books." The command said: "Hiding in the room every day, I edited many letters, humbly wrote them down, and sent many letters to him."

  Emperor Hongzhi frowned. This guy... really never has a moment of leisure. He has studied so many books, and he is not afraid of being noticed by others.

   "Where is this letter sent?"

   "There is a letter to the sub-treasurer of Xishan Bank in Nanjing, and there is a man named Wang Jinyuan who sent Xishan on a fast horse..."

  Emperor Hongzhi just shook his head: "Oh, I see."

  The conductor stood aside respectfully, waiting for the new order from Emperor Hongzhi.

  The commander was both terrified and excited when he learned that the person who went to the Zijin Mountain was the emperor.

  But then...he realized that the most critical moment in his life had come.

   At this time, he was extraordinarily attentive, not only stepped up the defense of Xiaoling, but also accompanied him every day.

  …

  Emperor Hongzhi came to Fang Jifan's bedroom.

   This is a side hall of the Xiaoling Mausoleum, which was originally used for the rest of the priests.

  Fang Jifan hurriedly got up to greet him, Emperor Hongzhi waved his hand, and then walked to Fang Jifan's desk. On this desk, there were densely packed letters, many of which were still wet.

  Emperor Hongzhi became much more restrained after experiencing this incident. He glanced at the desk and asked, "What is Jifan doing?"

   "Seeing that Nanjing has good geomantic omen, I want to buy more land for emergencies."

  At this time...he still has time to do this?

   Soon, Emperor Hongzhi understood something, and he couldn't help but said dumbfounded: "Profitable?"

   After so many years, how could Emperor Hongzhi not see this guy's restless heart?

  Fang Jifan paused for a moment, but he didn't dare to hide anything. He smiled and said, "I heard...the prices of land and mansions in and around Nanjing have plummeted..."

  Hoo...

  Emperor Hongzhi's eyes widened slightly, and his heart skipped a beat.

  But it seems that... It seems that at this time, it seems that it is against human nature to be happy.

  So... with his face still tense, he took a deep breath and said, "Buy more... I want it too."

  Fang Jifan looked excited and said: "My emperor is holy, your majesty is still caring about the land in the midst of his busy schedule, and the heart of benevolence and righteousness is unprecedented. How much does your majesty want?"

  Emperor Hongzhi said: "You can accept it, and I will take half."

  Fang Jifan raised his thumbs up: "Your Majesty, at this time, can still benefit your subjects. I am so grateful, woohoo..."

  (end of this chapter)