Emperor Ming Dynasty

Chapter 271
Joy appeared on Zheng Sen's face, and he said solemnly.

I saw that the old man in front of him had a tough face, his eyes were full of energy, and he seemed to be able to see through people's hearts. He was wearing a light green robe, but it was as if he was wearing an official robe, which shocked people's hearts.

Of course he said respectfully: "Reporting to Zhang Butang, the students have stayed in Nanjing for too long, so they want to go out for a tour, and Huguang is very lively now, so they inevitably come by boat..."

"Traveling?"

Zhang Shenyan glared at the two students, looked at this person intently, and thought about it in his heart.

Why did Qian Qianyi send his students to Huguang?It can never be a simple tour.

As a politician, every word and deed has a deep meaning.

Is the Donglin Party trying to win King Yu over?Or to pull rescuers, or to spy on news.

These are all possible.

Thinking about it in his mind, but his complexion softened, and he said: "Dumu came all the way, do you have any insights?"

Now, the other two also cast their eyes over, with thoughtful and curious eyes.

Zheng Sen was taken aback, why did you ask this topic?

But he thought about it briefly, and then said: "Where does the student have any insights, I just heard a little bit, and I feel deeply."

Seeing Zhang Shenyan's interested expression, he couldn't help saying softly:

"King Yu has a lot of thought about his soldiers. He is very generous. Gold and silver buy his heart, land binds his people, and he gets promoted to make a fortune. The army under his command may be like an arm."

"Furthermore, King Yu sealed off the four gates, which can not only collect taxes, but also strictly control the local area. It may not be easy for Nanjing to infiltrate like that."

"Hahaha, that's right!"

Zhang Shenyan nodded and said in admiration, "You have seen your first appearance, which is pretty good for you."

Seeing that Zhang Shenyan was in a good mood, Zheng Sen became more courageous, and couldn't help asking cautiously: "Now that King Yu is powerful, can the hall know what he's thinking?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the hall was shocked.

Logically speaking, it is a big taboo to talk shallowly and deeply, but Zheng Sen is really scratching his heart like an ant, eager to know what King Yu is thinking.

Because anyone who has read history knows that Huguang has been the waist of the Yangtze River since ancient times, and it is located in the upper reaches of Nanjing.

Therefore, once the Yuan Dynasty occupies Xiangyang, it will go downstream and the south will not be guaranteed.

Without this waist to build courage, the current Nanjing court is just a lame man, looking at King Yu all the time, this feeling is really uncomfortable.

Zhang Shenyan frowned, putting tremendous pressure on Zheng Sen, almost bending his back.

After a long time, when his forehead was sweating, Zhang Shenyan cherished words like gold:

"There is nothing more than loyalty and no rebellion."

After saying this, Zhang Shenyan felt a little guilty.

King Yu did not intend to rebel, but he did not intend to rescue him, so he was not really a loyal minister.

However, Zheng Sen was really relieved: "King Yu took care of the overall situation, it couldn't be better."

After all, his contacts are all in Nanjing. If King Yu rebels and ascends the throne, it will be of no benefit to the Zheng family.

Now, he was completely relieved.

The atmosphere instantly became lively.

The two students admired Zheng Sen's behavior of traveling thousands of miles alone, especially his words on the sea, which satisfied their curiosity.

Of course, the Zheng family's million-dollar net worth also made them have to respect one or two.

Zhang Shenyan only stayed for a while before handing it over to them.

On the other side, Sun Changzhou from the search department and Yang Le from the Chengfeng department stayed behind to accompany the exhausted King Yu.

Zhu Yixi took a sip of hot wine, and the whole person breathed a sigh of relief.

The number of candles in the palace doubled, and even when it was dark, they were still as bright as day.

These alone cost more than a hundred taels, and if spices are added, it will be twice as expensive.

All pomp and circumstance are paved with gold and silver.

"How is Xiangyang today?"

Zhu Yixi smelled some spices in his nasal cavity, and immediately looked at Yang Le, and asked casually.

The bottom was cut with a knife, and urination was naturally difficult, and straws had to be used to guide it, and it was also difficult to hold back urine, so the eunuchs smelled foul all over.

Anyone who is a bit particular will wear a sachet to cover it up, while those with high status will use spices to cover it up completely.

However, if you use too much, it is a bit choking.

Yang Le took a few steps closer, bent over, and reported on the daily life in Xiangyang:

"Food prices are still stable. Brown rice is four silver cents per stone, polished rice is one silver dollar, official salt is fifty cents per catty, rock carbon is ten cents per catty, soy sauce is fifteen cents per catty..."

According to King Yu's rules, the Department of Enforcement supervises Xiangyang, and has the task of supervising the investigation department, and must form a report every day to let King Yu know the people's livelihood.

King Yu was also willing to listen to those second-generation officials who were domineering, sneaky, and the private affairs of the various houses.

This feeling of peeping into someone's privacy is extremely comfortable.

"By the way, Your Highness, there are three visitors at Zhang Zuo Shi's home today, two of them are his students, and one is from Jiangnan."

"What is your name?"

Zhu Yixi asked lightly.

"It seems to be called Zheng Mu, who wears a robe but looks like a martial artist."

"Monitor and find out his origin and purpose!"

Zhu Yixi became interested.

"Obey!" Yang was happy to get the task and was happy in his heart.

Once there is something to do, the value of the department of honor can be highlighted.

On the side, Sun Changzhou curled his lips, not taking it seriously.

You can only stare at one acre of land, why is it important for me to search for Kelai?

After a long silence, King Yu turned his head, looked at the serious Sun Changzhou, thought for a while, and then said:
"Just now you heard clearly that Li Zicheng has lost the support of the people, but the dry firewood has no fire, so it can only be piled there, which is useless."

Zhu Yixi's eyes were ruthless: "Since he remembers eating but not beating, then give him a ruthless punishment. The search department will contact those old people and those who are dissatisfied, and stir up the fire severely."

"I'm going to let him send troops to the front, and the backyard is on fire."

"Your Highness, don't worry, Li Zicheng has moved around here and there, making people dissatisfied. This fire will definitely burn."

Sun Changzhou patted his chest and said.

You know, Xi'an is his base camp, and there are a lot of relationships in the open and in the dark, and almost all the invading troops from the prefecture and county are received. Although it can be stabilized quickly, there are many hidden dangers.

"Xuan'er is pregnant, she is sentimental, go visit her!"

Finally, Zhu Yixi nodded and ordered softly.

Sun Changzhou was overjoyed and thanked him in a hurry.

Yang Le, who has formed a competitive relationship, is beyond recognition with jealousy.

Originally, the family slave relationship is more trustworthy, but it is not as strong as the pillow wind. If a boy is born, wouldn't Sun Changzhou be more overwhelmed?
No, for 300 years in the Ming Dynasty, foreign relatives were not allowed to participate in politics. If Sun Xuan'er gave birth to a boy, I am afraid that Sun Changzhou would not be able to hold this position for long.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help feeling pity.

(End of this chapter)