Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

Chapter 448 Lao Zhu knows everything
A greater disaster!
As soon as these words came out, Lao Zhu's expression changed instantly.

Today's Ming Dynasty seems to be peaceful, and everything seems to be developing in a good direction.

But Lao Zhu has always been worried.

There is no way, as the emperor, this is a must.

"Su Jing, you really mean what you said!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said to Su Jing with an unquestionable majesty.

Su Jing replied: "Your Majesty, I, Su Jing, never tell lies. You know this."

Not telling Zhu Liangzu would naturally have little to do with the greater disaster.

However, Su Jing still knew a lot about the disasters of the Ming Dynasty, and now she no longer deceived Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Right."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "What you said was never wrong, but you really can't tell us?"

Lao Zhu is the emperor and always wants to control everything in his own hands. This is already his habit.

Su Jing shook her head and said: "Your Majesty, the time has not yet come. I am telling you now that things may be different. For the sake of Ming Dynasty, please forgive me for not saying it."

Su Jing was not polite and moved Daming out directly.

What Lao Zhu cares about most is nothing more than the Zhu family's world, which is the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Yuanzhang was silent, carefully considering the weight of Su Jing's words.

After about half a stick of incense, Lao Zhu nodded and said: "Okay, Su Jing, you don't have to tell us, and we can even stop asking about this matter, but if you really catch the trouble, you have to tell us immediately."

"That's natural. Please don't worry, Your Majesty."

Su Jing agreed immediately, and it was quite an unexpected surprise for Lao Zhu to agree.

"Don't worry."

Zhu Yuanzhang directly interrupted Su Jing and said: "You heard clearly, we just said immediately, so you can't stay in Lishui County anymore. You have to live in the capital, in the mansion we arranged for you."

Live in Beijing?
Su Jing was stunned. She didn't expect that Zhu Yuanzhang's agreement was conditional.

This is a little uncomfortable.

When it comes to convenience in all aspects, Beijing is definitely better.

But as the saying goes, a golden nest or a silver nest is not as good as our doghouse.

Lishui County is the place where Su Jing has been building and operating, so naturally she has deeper feelings for it.

The most important thing is that his properties are all in Lishui County. He will be a little reluctant to leave now.

"Your Majesty, it's not that Cao Min is unwilling, Your Majesty also knows that many of Cao Min's shops are now in Lishui County, so it's really impossible to leave!"

Su Jing does not want to leave Lishui County to live in the capital. The closer she is to this whirlpool, the more things will happen.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Su Jing, raised his brows and said: "Su Jing, why don't you wait and tell us about it? This time something happened to you, the affairs of those shops have been investigated clearly. Normally you don't have to go to the shop at all. Come on, just collect the accounts once a quarter, and everyone has your own people in the shop, so you also have the account books, so why can't you leave!"

Although the murderer behind Su Jing's assassination has not been directly identified, a lot of specific information about Su Jing and Lishui County has been discovered.

I have investigated Su Jing before, but the details of Su Jing's shop were not investigated very deeply.

This time it was a thorough investigation, and even the pattern was clear.

Su Jing's expression changed, her face jumped and she said: "Isn't that because something happened? The shopkeeper below refused to accept it and was used to assassinate me, so I will definitely not be able to do this again!"

Su Jing also reacted quickly and immediately pointed out the disadvantages of being a hands-off shopkeeper.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang was not stupid and said directly: "Su Jing, you also know that it is not safe for you to be like this! It's so nice to be in the capital, who would dare to touch you in the capital without opening their eyes?"

"In this case, we allow you to return to Lishui County once a quarter. Then we will send troops to protect you. It will be safe. Isn't that okay?"

Zhu Yuanzhang had wanted to keep Su Jing in the capital before, and Empress Ma had expressed this idea to Zhu Yuanzhang many times. Now Lao Zhu finally took advantage of the opportunity.

"No, Your Majesty, we'd better discuss this matter later."

Su Jing was really convinced by Zhu Yuanzhang and insisted on dragging herself to the capital.

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a straight face: "Su Jing, what are you still discussing? This matter has been settled. We will not pursue this matter too much, but you have to live in the capital."

When Su Jing heard this, she also understood that she had no room to refute.

Although it seemed that it was easy for Zhu Yuanzhang to talk to him, Zhu Yuanzhang was very temperamental.

As the saying goes, listen to the voice.

What Zhu Yuanzhang is talking about now is not discussion, but conclusion.

"Yes, Your Majesty, the common people know."

Su Jing had no choice but to agree.

It's not impossible if he insists on refusing, but Zhu Yuanzhang will most likely find out the matter himself.

Su Jing never doubted an emperor's ability to investigate a case.

Lao Zhu is the founder of Jinyiwei, so there shouldn't be too many hidden thorns in the entire Ming Dynasty.

By then, the trade agreement between himself and Zhu Liangzu would not be reached at all.

Because Zhu Liangzu will be found out, and then there will be nothing more.

"now it's right."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said, "By the way, there is a fortune teller outside the palace. Why did you bring him here?"

Lao Zhu is very trustworthy. He promised Su Jing not to ask anymore questions, so he really didn't ask anymore questions.

Su Jing replied: "To answer your Majesty's question, his name is Liu Banxian, and he actually has some connection with your Majesty. This time, he asked me to help your Majesty resolve some misunderstandings from back then."

Naturally, Lao Zhu had seen the name Liu Banxian in Zhu Di's reply.

But now that he heard it was related to him, he was still very curious.

"Does he still have something to do with us? It's interesting. Let's ask him to come in."

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly became interested.

"Xuan Liu Banxian!"

The eunuch's summons soon reached the ears of Liu Banxian, who was waiting outside. Liu Banxian, who had been waiting for a long time, took a deep breath and walked in with firm steps.

"Grassman Durian meets your Majesty!"

Liu Banxian and Su Jing were still different. As soon as they entered the Fengxian Hall, they quickly came to Zhu Yuanzhang, that is, beside Su Jing, and knelt down to salute.

He didn't even raise his head, and it was obvious that he was very nervous.

No matter how much psychological preparation you have done before, you will still be afraid when this happens.

Durian?
Su Jing was also quite confused when she heard Liu Banxian announce his name.

Before, he was called Liu Banxian, but later I found out his surname was Du, but I didn't know his real name until now.

This old guy is actually very good at hiding.

Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly: "Get up and let us take a look."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Liu Banxian stood up immediately and slowly raised his head.

He was extremely nervous, fearing that Zhu Yuanzhang would be furious when he saw him.

However, when Liu Banxian raised his head completely, he found that nothing had happened.

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes were filled with doubts, and it was obvious that he had not recognized Liu Banxian.Su Jing smiled and said: "Liu Banxian, you see, your Majesty doesn't remember what happened back then at all. That means you are always fearful and unfounded."

Liu Banxian did not dare to speak. Zhu Yuanzhang was here, and he was not as casual as Su Jing.

"By the way, aren't you Liu Banxian? Why is your surname Du?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked curiously.

Liu Banxian then said: "Reporting to your Majesty, the common people once told your Majesty's fortune ten years ago. At that time, he was nicknamed Old Master Du."

"Then he changed his name and got the title Liu Banxian."

In front of Zhu Yuanzhang, he directly told the fortune-telling story ten years ago without any concealment.

At this moment, Lao Zhu's mind finally recalled what happened ten years ago.

fortune telling!

"It turns out that you are the old Master Du at that time. We remember that the results you calculated at that time were not very good."

Zhu Yuanzhang stared at Liu Banxian and said with a smile on his lips.

When Liu Banxian heard this, he was so frightened that he immediately knelt on the ground and said: "Your Majesty, the common people deserve to die. They were all forced by that Chen Youliang. I hope your Majesty will show mercy!"

"Your Majesty, Liu Banxian also told me what happened at that time. I think Your Majesty probably knew very well at that time. It was Chen Youliang who did this, right? With your majesty's talent and strategy, how could you put a mere fortune-telling thing on the agenda? Where is your heart?"

Su Jing spoke. After all, there were outsiders present, so he spoke quite respectfully.

"Uncle Ren Yuan is right, Your Majesty, the grassroots people were completely helpless at that time. Chen Youliang acted like this, and what happened later proves everything. It really has nothing to do with the grassroots people!"

Liu Banxian prayed again, his attitude was extremely sincere, and his heart was filled with gratitude to Su Jing.

"Hahahahaha!"

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed loudly, looked at Su Jing and said, "Su Jing, do you think we are such stingy people? It's just fortune telling. If you hadn't told me, I would have forgotten what happened back then."

"Su Jing, you underestimate us!"

As soon as Zhu Yuanzhang said these words, Liu Banxian's life was immediately put aside.

Liu Banxian breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, what he was worried about did not happen.

But at the same time, Liu Banxian's shock towards Su Jing did not diminish at all, and even increased.

It seems that Zhu Yuanzhang really didn't care about what happened back then as the emperor, but Liu Banxian also has a very sophisticated vision.

If Su Jing wasn't here to help him speak, it's hard to say what would happen to this matter.

After all, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes only glanced at him once since he came in.

This can only show that he is not important at all, and Zhu Yuanzhang only cares about Su Jing's face.

"What your Majesty is saying is that Su Jing went out of his way to trouble Your Majesty over such a trivial matter. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."

Su Jing immediately responded that Lao Zhu gave him face, but she could not lose his face.

"Okay, you go down."

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Liu Banxian and didn't care.

Before, he thought that Su Jing might have something important to tell Liu Banxian, but after knowing that it was just an old incident ten years ago, he was no longer interested in Liu Banxian.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Liu Banxian immediately stood up and left Fengxian Hall slowly, not daring to stay any longer.

With Liu Banxian's departure, only Su Jing and Zhu Yuanzhang were left in the Fengxian Hall.

"Your Majesty, are the witnesses who followed us still in trial?"

Su Jing asked Zhu Yuanzhang.

There are quite a lot of people who have been 'invited' by the guards of the pro-military Duwei Mansion.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "Of course it still needs to be tried."

Ok?
Su Jing frowned slightly. Zhu Yuanzhang had just promised him not to ask too many questions about this matter. Why would there be a trial now?
"Su Jing, why, can't you see our intention?"

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled at Su Jing, with an obviously proud look on his face.

Su Jing thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, is it possible that you are still suppressing everything about me now?"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "Yes, not many people know what happened to you now, and there are also very few people who know why you came to Beijing."

"I see. It seems that if I don't ask Your Majesty to stop asking about this matter, this murderer will soon fall into His Majesty's net."

Su Jing admired.

Lao Zhu, the emperor, is really not simple. He can simply block the news with one hand, and the effect is remarkable.

The reason why Zhu Liangzu took the risk to meet him late at night was because Zhu Yuanzhang blocked the news tightly.

Because I don’t know anything, I am so anxious.

"It's just a trivial matter. Although we promised you not to pursue it anymore, if the murderer can't hold himself back and jumps out, it has nothing to do with us."

Zhu Yuanzhang said lightly.

Sure enough, not caring at all, this is not in line with Zhu Yuanzhang's character.

Su Jing nodded and said: "That's natural. If the murderer is really so restless, then even if the common people don't want this bait, it's impossible to catch the big fish behind him."

If Zhu Liangzu wants to become his own secret pile, he must first not be irritable and must be calm.

Su Jing never thought of informing Zhu Liangzu about her 'agreement' with Zhu Yuanzhang. This unresolved pressure had to hang over Zhu Liangzu's head.

"It seems that you, Su Jing, have already made arrangements. The shopkeeper named Li Mingyou is probably not dead either."

Zhu Yuanzhang said casually, but revealed his ability to obtain information.

Su Jing was startled, and then said: "I really can't hide anything from Your Majesty, but I'd like to thank Your Majesty for pretending that you don't know."

Since Zhu Yuanzhang could mention Li Mingyou's situation in front of him, it goes without saying that Li Mingyou's whereabouts must be under Zhu Yuanzhang's control.

Su Jing is now a little worried whether Zhu Liangzu has been discovered by Zhu Yuanzhang.

The Ming Dynasty was in Lao Zhu's hands, and it was really tightly held.

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard what Su Jing said, he was very satisfied and said: "If it were anyone else, we would definitely not agree. Su Jing, because you are willing to come to Beijing, I will agree."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Su Jing thanked him cooperatively.

Zhu Yuanzhang said again: "We see that grenades were mentioned in the reply from the fourth child. Su Jing, what kind of firearms have you developed? It is said that the ability to avoid this assassination was all due to this grenade, right?"

The case is no longer under investigation, but Su Jing’s matter must be understood clearly.

"Yes, there is indeed something called a grenade."

Su Jing nodded and took out one from her arms as expected: "This is it. The common people guessed that His Majesty would ask, so they brought one into the palace."

"Ok!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes lit up, and he immediately came to Su Jing and picked it up to look at it carefully.

But as soon as he picked it up, he realized something was wrong: "Su Jing, what did you say when we entered the palace for interrogation?"

Grenades are firearms, and it is normally impossible to bring them to the emperor.

Su Jing smiled and said: "I said this is a treasure dedicated to His Majesty, specially used for massage."

(End of this chapter)