Daming: Brother, there is no future for monks, let's rebel

Chapter 359 Yu Tongyuan and Yu Tongjiang
Since Guo Huan was investigated, the two ministers of the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Punishment fell at the same time, and the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Industry also experienced turmoil. After Zhao Yong knew the news, he knew that he was finished. Check it out.

But he was never captured, and Zhao Yong also guessed that Zhu Biao was the reason for it, so Zhao Yong was both pleasantly surprised and apprehensive about Zhu Biao's arrival.

He didn't know how Zhu Biao would deal with himself. He knew that Zhu Biao was the same person as Zhu Yuanzhang in his bones, but he still had a little luck, thinking that he was Prince Zhan's business after all, and he would let himself go.

Coming to the main hall with such a feeling of surprise and apprehension, Zhao Yong knelt on the ground after seeing Zhu Biao:
"My lord, Zhao Yong, I pay my respects to His Highness the Crown Prince. I didn't know that the Crown Prince would be here, and I was far away from welcoming him. I hope His Highness will forgive me."

"I came here on a whim. What's wrong with Mr. Zhao? Get up."

Zhu Biao turned his back on guests and sat in the main seat, looked at Zhao Yong who was sitting next to his subordinates, and said to him: "Mr. Zhao, you have been the Prince Zhan's official in my East Palace for five years, right?"

"Yes, Your Highness, five years and seven months."

Seeing that Zhu Biao missed the old things, Zhao Yong said, "When your Majesty proclaimed himself emperor five years ago, I returned from suppressing bandits in northern Shanxi and Shanxi provinces. Your Majesty named me Marquis of Nanxiong, and I have been staying in the court and concurrently serving as the prince. Zhan Shi is in charge of teaching the classics of martial arts and the doctrine of the mean to His Royal Highness."

"Ah."

Zhu Biao hummed for a moment, and then said with emotion: "Mr. Zhao is both civil and military. He is a rare minister in the Ming Dynasty. My father often said that the title given to you is too low. If you surrendered a few years earlier, you should be named Duke." .”

Hearing Zhu Biao's words, Zhao Yong couldn't help clenching his fists.

In these years, he has done so many things and earned so much black-hearted money, isn't it because of his own injustice, isn't it just to make his marquis a duke?
Now that Zhao Yong has uttered the truth, Zhao Yong's heart is not to mention how complicated it is.

Zhu Biao didn't seem to notice the change in Zhao Yong's face, and continued: "But Mr. Zhao, do you know why my father didn't make you a Duke?"

Zhao Yong shook his head: "The minister is dull, please express it clearly, Your Highness."

"The reason is very simple. I am the one who conferred the duke on you, not my father."

Zhu Biao looked at Zhao Yong, "My father said, when he dies and I ascend the throne, you will be Prime Minister Zuo... Now you should be called the chief minister of the cabinet. My father said that my seventh and fifth uncles are lazy and don't want to be judged by the court." Trivial matters are troublesome, and you are young, so it is just right for you to assist me in the future."

"..."

Zhu Biao spoke clearly so calmly, how could Zhao Yong not understand what he meant?
At this time, Zhao Yong was very regretful and very annoyed.

The annoyed thing is why didn't Zhu Biao say these words earlier?What I regret is why I can't control my emotions, why can't I follow Zhu Biao safely?Why do you have to take shortcuts?

Zhu Biao looked at Zhao Yong, who was full of grief and anger, and sighed helplessly: "As long as my father is here, you will never be named a Duke. Do you understand, Mr. Zhao?"

Zhao Yong was the chief assistant of the cabinet left by Zhu Yuanzhang to Zhu Biao. When Zhu Yuanzhang became emperor, Zhao Yong would not be reused, maybe he would be relegated, and then Zhu Biao rescued him, so that Zhao Yong was grateful to Zhu Biao, so Zhao Yong Yongcai is devoted to Zhu Biao, all his efforts for his title are in vain.

"Chen, I understand."

Zhao Yong knelt on the ground, filled with grief and indignation, and at the same time regretted endlessly: "Your Highness, Zhao Yong knows his mistake."

But Zhu Biao shook his head and refused to give Zhao Yong a chance: "The ancients said that knowing a mistake can make a big difference. They also said that it is not too late to make up for it, but some mistakes cannot be forgiven. My father hates corrupt officials who oppress the people the most. Officials, Uncle Qiwu also hates them, and has enacted severe punishments for this, this kind of criminal law is set up for those who bully the people, Mr. Zhao, you have no chance to correct your mistakes."

Zhao Yong knelt on the ground, trembling all over.

He trampled on the bottom line of Daming's most important two people all at once, so how could he have a chance to reform himself?
At this time, Zhao Yong was crying bitterly and begging non-stop: "Your Highness, I also made military exploits for Daming, and my elder brother also died for Daming. Your Highness...you can't stop talking about old feelings, Your Highness!"

Talk about old love?
How can you not talk about old feelings?

If Zhu Biao didn't talk about the old relationship, why would he come here to meet Zhao Yong?
"Ugh."

Zhu Biao sighed, and said to Zhao Yong: "Mr. Zhao, you should plead guilty and submit to the law. Uncle Qiwu said that the investigation and handling of this case is completely in accordance with the laws of the country, and the people involved are dealt with according to the laws of Ming Dynasty. The family members will not be involved. What you have to do now It is to report your crimes to Duke Xin one by one, this is your last chance."

After finishing speaking, Zhu Biao looked at Zhao Yong who still wanted to intercede: "My father and Uncle Qiwu both value the people very much. As their junior, how can I just watch the people being bullied? Mr. Zhao, what did you do?" Too much! A thousand cuts to pieces are not enough to wash away the shame you have caused by doing this!"

This is Zhu Biao's last face to Zhao Yong. If he still wants to resist, his end will only be worse than now.

Zhao Yong also realized that no matter how much he interceded, it would not change Zhu Biao's decision.

As for resistance...does he still have a chance to resist?

Don't betray your friends?
Where does Zhao Yong have any friends now?
Zhao Yong finally lowered his head and admitted his mistake to Zhu Biao: "Your Highness, I know I was wrong! Thank you Your Highness for your forgiveness and forgive my family. I am very grateful!"

Zhu Biao couldn't bear to look at Zhao Yong who bowed his head and admitted his mistake.

If it wasn't for the greed and unwillingness in his heart, how could this veteran official who followed Zhu Yuanzhang end up like this?Blame it on himself.

Zhu Biao said to Zhao Yong: "I'll give you three days to spend with your family and tell you the truth. This is the last help you can do to your family."

This is a warning to Zhao Yong, don't plant the seeds of hatred for the court in your children, otherwise this last face will no longer exist.

"Yes, Your Highness."

……

Three days later, Zhao Yong came to see Zhu Han, and when he saw Zhu Han again, he was even more ashamed.

"Your Highness, the guilty minister Zhao Yong, I apologize to you."

As he spoke, Zhao Yong took out his thick letter of repentance and handed it to Zhu Han with both hands.

Zhu Han took the letter of repentance with a solemn expression, and looked at it carefully, while Zhao Yong knelt on the ground, unable to lift his head.

Zhu Han read it very carefully, and it took an incense stick of time to read it word by word. He immediately put down the letter of repentance and looked at Zhao Yong: "Zhao Yong, I remember that you also came from a poor family. Da, you were also taught martial arts by your fellow villagers, do you still remember what you told me?"

Zhao Yong nodded heavily: "I remember."

"But after you get the title and status, you don't want to repay those who have helped you, but you want to continue to exploit them?"

Zhu Han looked at Zhao Yong, "Have you forgotten their help, or do you think that you have achieved the status of a master and you have to get rid of your former status? Is that so?"

"No, the minister was deceived by lard and became insatiable, that's why he embarked on such a road of no return."

Zhao Yong had already understood his mistake at this time, and said to Zhu Han: "I have confessed my crimes to my family, and warned them to take me as a warning, and never go on the road of no return. Write down the details clearly, in the basement in the backyard of my house, there are records of the transactions I have made over the years, all the personnel are available, I have handed it over to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince... I was wrong, I was really wrong."

At the end of the story, Zhao Yong had become sobbing. In his tears, there was guilt towards his family and more remorse for what he had done.

However, the ending is already doomed, even if he regrets it, what's the use?
His bright future is gone now.

……

After seeing off Zhao Yong, Zhu Han is going to find Yu Tongyuan and Yu Tongjiang next.

So many officials have been arrested in Yingtian Mansion, and corrupt officials involved in the "empty seal case" and "grain tax case" are being arrested all over the country, but Yu Tongyuan and Yu Tongjiang have remained silent.

Zhu Han didn't go to the two of them right away, he wanted to give them a chance to stand up and admit their mistakes, but judging from the current situation, he really overestimated the two of them, and judging by their looks, they were going to fight to the end.

In the evening, Zhu Han was packing his luggage, he was going to Jianghuai.

Ever since the empty printing case and the food tax case broke out, everyone in the Royal Palace knew that Zhu Han was very angry now. He was like a volcano that was about to erupt at any time. No one dared to get close to Zhu Han for fear of offending him.

Women including Liu Sanniang, they all chose to leave room for Zhu Han to solve their own problems.

The reason is simple, they all believe that Zhu Han will handle the matter well, and no one can help him except Zhu Han.

This is trust in Zhu Han's ability.

But now that he learned that Zhu Han was going to find Yu Tongjiang and Yu Tongyuan, his women couldn't sit still, and they all objected, determined not to let Zhu Han take risks.

When Liu Sanniang stopped Zhu Han, she said to him: "There is no one to subdue the law now. Yu Tongyuan and Yu Tongjiang are the strongest. Since they took so much money in a black heart, they are not willing to confess now, which means they are ready to fight to the end. I'm ready, wouldn't it be in their favor if you went? What if they kidnap you and then threaten the court?"

Zhao Min also came back from outside and joined the army of persuading Zhu Han to change his mind, but her method of persuasion was different, she just adopted the aggressive method: "Maybe, he wants to be held hostage by Yu Tongyuan and Yu Tongjiang, so he Maybe the two old subordinates of yours can save their lives."

"What nonsense are you talking about? Don't mess with me."

Zhu Han knocked Zhao Min on the head, and then said to Liu Sanniang: "They are my old subordinates, I know them best, don't worry...they don't dare to do anything to me, those who dare to threaten me will still Since I was not born, Yu Tongyuan and Yu Tongjiang dare not attack me."

How could Liu Sanniang not know Zhu Han's character?

What he said was just an excuse for himself to find Yu Tongyuan and Yu Tongjiang.

Zhu Han must have thought about the dangers he would encounter.

However, Zhu Han has already made a decision, so what should we do?
Gritting her teeth, Liu Sanniang said to Zhu Han, "I'll go with you."

"Bullshit!"

Zhu Han's face changed, and he said to Liu Sanniang: "I'm going out this time to do business, how can I have time to love my children? You stay at home and wait for me to come back in the old fashioned way."

After finishing speaking, Zhu Han glared at Zhao Min: "And you, you are honest with me, you are not allowed to go!"

"I……"

Zhao Min felt wronged.

I didn't say a word yet, and was directly resented by Zhu Han, and the resentment in it can be imagined.

In the end, under Zhu Han's strong opposition, he went to the canal base camp alone to meet the two brothers Yu Tongyuan and Yu Tongjiang. When Zhu Han went, not only his woman persuaded him, but also Zhu Biao, Hu Weiyong, Tang He and others I advised him not to put himself in danger, but Zhu Han would not listen to their words, and he went on anyway, with only five veterans who had retired as servants in the Palace of the King of England following him.

……

Brothers Yu Tongyuan and Yu Tongjiang, when they learned that their allies had been arrested and people were being arrested all over the country, and they were all related to the air printing case and the grain tax case, they immediately realized that what they had done had been exposed. The brothers immediately gathered at the headquarters of the Canal Navy to discuss countermeasures, but they discussed and discussed, and finally got only one result: run.

Leaving the mainland of Daming and fleeing overseas.

Zhu Han has been devoting himself to overseas development, allowing them to see the dawn of their own escape.

This is also the escape plan they made from the beginning.

As for another way: rebellion, they dare not even think about it.

With more than 5 people in the Navy, you still want to rebel?It's just a dream.

The two have been intensively preparing their escape plan, and Zhu Han has already appeared outside their base camp.

When Yu Tongyuan and Yu Tongjiang heard the news that Zhu Han was coming, they were completely numb.

Yu Tongyuan was panicked at first, but when he heard the news of Zhu Han's arrival, he lost his mind and subconsciously asked, "Why is King Ying here?"

"Why else? Of course it's for our brothers!"

How could Yu Tongjiang not understand that Zhu Han came here for their two brothers, worried that Zhu Han would hinder their escape plan, and worried that Zhu Han would bring a lot of soldiers and horses, so Yu Tongjiang hurriedly asked the sentinel: "How many people did King Ying bring?"

The sentinel replied, "Commander, there are only five people."

"Five people?"

Yu Tongyuan and Yu Tongjiang Qiqi turned pale in shock: Why did he bring five people?This kind of person wants to arrest him in the face of [-] naval officers and soldiers?
How can it be!

Yu Tongyuan and Yu Tongjiang glanced at each other, and they both saw the disbelief in each other's eyes.

"Brother, you said that King Ying only brought five people here, why?"

Yu Tongjiang looked at his elder brother and couldn't believe it: "He still wants to arrest us?"

Yu Tongyuan was a little worried: "Why is it impossible? When did you see the King of England fight an unprepared battle?"

"You mean, the King of England has an ambush outside?"

Yu Tongjiang was a little worried, and said to the sentinel: "Go outside and check to see if there is a large army ambushing outside."

"As ordered!"

The sentinel led the way, but the brothers Yu Tongyuan and Yu Tongjiang didn't move, they frowned, waiting for the result.

They are all Zhu Han's subordinates, if they are not fully prepared, they would not dare to invite Zhu Han into the base camp.

(End of this chapter)