People in Hongwu, from heavenly master to emperor master

The Xu Mansion is still as simple as before.

Zhang Yi didn't come for some days, but he couldn't see any change.

After the master and apprentice sat down, Mrs. Xu brought tea.

She asked Zhang Yi a few words, and then closed the door intimately.

"Teacher, there have been quite a few people coming to you from my hometown recently..."

Between Zhang Yi and Xu Cunren, there is no need for too much politeness.

When Xu Cunren heard the words, he really sighed:

"Yes, there are many folks who asked someone to bring me a message, and I met a few at the beginning!

But now the wind and rain outside are getting heavier, and the old man has no choice but to thank guests behind closed doors!
They all thought that the old man was a Beijing official and could walk around, but they didn't even look at it. How many officials from Suzhou who pleaded for the local government were killed?
If this turmoil continues, it may become a major case sweeping half of the south!
I discussed it with the old boy Liu Jin, and he also advised me to close the door and thank guests!
It's not just me, that guy Liu Ji can't get sick either..."

As expected of Liu Bowen's personality, before the fire burned himself, he actually nestled up?

Hearing this, Zhang Yi also admired the political sensitivity of the legendary Boss Chengyi.

"However, after this battle, I'm afraid that when I retire from old age and return to my hometown, I will be stabbed in the back by the villagers..."

Xu Cunren has always had a dream of retiring from his old age and returning to his hometown, so when he mentioned this matter, he had something to do with retiring from his old age.

Zhang Yi laughed.

As a court official, he believed in Xu Cunren's incorruptibility and integrity, but people are social creatures.

Whether he wants to or not, he will inevitably be affected by his background.

In Zhejiang, there are seven mountains, two waters and one field.

Therefore, since ancient times, commerce has also been extremely developed.

As for maritime trade, many people are engaged in it, and after generations, it will still affect local people.

Xu Cunren is in this environment, he will inevitably be contaminated with karma.

Whether it's him, Liu Bowen, or Zhang Yi, it's all the same.

Usually they can choose to be alone, but when they encounter problems, the clans and folks behind them will force them to do things that go against their hearts.

Whether it is kindness or family affection.

People don't have many opportunities to jump out of the net woven by human feelings.

Therefore, those with low political awareness have already become the souls of Lao Zhu's sword.

Those like Mr. Liu Ji who know the benefits and benefits will thank guests behind closed doors.

But those people outside represent the clan relationship that affects every Chinese.

Xu Cunren closed the door today. He could escape death, but he couldn't escape being stabbed in the back.

Therefore, the discomfort on his face is also because of this.

Loyalty and filial piety are in a dilemma.

"It's not that I don't want to help, but that I can't!
It's just that they even called out the elders in the family, it's really hard for me to refuse in person..."

Zhang Yi can understand Xu Cunren's difficulties, but he will not sympathize with him.

The clan and patriarchal clan constitute the bottom layer of China.

The imperial power does not come down to the county, and in the lowest level of China, the laws formulated by the gentry and clans actually exceed the laws of the country.

This is the situation caused by the farming society and low productivity, and he cannot change it.

And under this patriarchal system, it is impossible for those who were born in it to be unaffected.

Liu Ji and Xu Churen belonged to the principled officials. They knew that the national law was greater than the patriarchal law, and those who could understand it were a minority after all.

Most of the time, many officials will choose to protect the interests of their clansmen and choose to violate the laws of the country.

Zhang Yi didn't like this kind of things that had been swept into the dustbin of history in his time.

But he will not stand on the so-called moral high ground and criticize people who are limited by the times.

"National law and family law, which is more important, the teacher has made a choice!

Your Majesty's killing this time, the teacher should also understand that it didn't happen without a reason!
The wealth that the wealthy households in the south of the Yangtze River have acquired over the years has never been used for the people!

Not to mention they pamper the pirates, go to wreckage town!

Sir, don't you think that these people are your clan, but those innocent people who were slaughtered are not?

Or if the pirates from eastern Zhejiang went out to slaughter the people in Jiangsu, and the pirates from Fujian came to eastern Zhejiang to plunder, would it not be considered a disaster for the village? "

Zhang Yi didn't wait for Xu Cunren to answer, and said:

"Sir, have you ever heard of a word called the silent majority?"

Xu Cunren shook his head, waiting for Zhang Yi to continue.

"Mister can see those people outside the door, why can they make a sound, sir, do you know?
It's because they have the money, or someone with a voice to fund them.

It is not far from Jinhua to Yingtian, but it is definitely not easy.

They need guides issued by local officials, they need money, they need food,
After arriving in Yingtian, they need someone to arrange a place to live, with everything needed for food and clothing.

Why did these people come here, because His Majesty beat them this time.

They came to tell my husband that they should think about the folks in eastern Zhejiang...

We must run for the benefit of the folks in eastern Zhejiang!

But have you ever thought about whether those folks who were actually slaughtered by Japanese pirates can come to your husband.

When their relatives were killed, did you ever hear their cries?
They won't come out to welcome you when you return to your hometown, sir, because even if they work hard, they can only get enough food and clothing!
Could their suffering have been able to shout out the slightest sound?
These people are also your folks, they are the majority..."

Xu Cunren's lips moved, as if he understood Zhang Yi's meaning.

In the patriarchal society, the elders of the clan are the representatives of the lowest order in Chinese society. Xu Cunren has also received the favor of these people along the way.

His guilt was because he couldn't help at all when something happened in his hometown.

National law and patriarchal clan are ultimately in a dilemma.

But when Zhang Yi said this, he seemed to be in a better mood.

Perhaps those who speak may not really represent the folks in eastern Zhejiang.

Xu Cunren smiled:
"It's rare that you have the heart. After hearing what you said, the old man's mood has improved a lot!

Okay, the old man is not depressed anymore, and he can't help, I just hope that the wind and rain outside will dissipate soon! "

Zhang Yi smiled and said:

"It's not that easy, if His Majesty doesn't kill thousands of people this time, I'm afraid this matter will not be settled.

And if Yang Xian is in charge, if he doesn't pick a few officials from eastern Zhejiang to vent his anger, he will be wasting the power granted by His Majesty this time!
Those people from the Eastern Zhejiang School are probably going to be in trouble.

Mr. Zhang, Ding You, escaped a catastrophe!
Song Lian concentrated on studying books and hid in Chaotian Palace to keep her safe for a while!
It's just that you, Lord Liu and the others must be watched.

Mr. Liu, Pindao guesses that Yang Xian can't move him, but you are a powerless and powerless Qingliu, and you can easily be regarded as a target to scare others!

The students came here to persuade the master to hold back and not to make any changes.

Otherwise, His Majesty will be jealous, but he has no control over your relationship with him! "

Xu Cunren naturally has a deep understanding of Zhu Yuanzhang's murderous nature.

He nodded and said:

"I know, you have a heart too!
The two of us may not see each other for a long time, let me have a drink with your teacher, and you should hurry back later! "

Zhang Yi nodded, the mistress had already cooked dinner just now, so it would be nice to have a light meal with the old man.

Xu Cunren usually seldom drinks, but today he took the initiative to have a drink, which shows that he is depressed.

When the two walked out of the study, Mrs. Xu's eyes flickered, but she squeezed out a smile and said:
"Look at you Zhang Yi, how long has it been since you came to see Mrs.

All right, stay for a bite of food, turn around and go out through the back door! "

The people outside refused to disperse, Mrs. Xu couldn't even go out to buy vegetables, and they couldn't let people drive these folks away, so they could only pretend to be sick.

The Xu family didn't have any good things, and Zhang Yi didn't care.

Drink and talk with your husband, and the time will pass.

but,

There were people outside, staring at the Xu residence.

"Are you sure Mrs. Xu met those people in the backyard?"

"My lord, make sure..."

"Okay, this is what we're waiting for..."

A group of officials from Dali Temple and the Ministry of Punishment poured in from the corner of the street, knocking desperately on the door.

"Official errands..."

After declaring her home, Mrs. Xu went to open the door.

The officials rushed in, pointed to the people in the yard and said:
"Everyone in the yard today has been arrested..."

Xu Cunren and Zhang Yi heard the movement and came out of the hall.

Seeing the official rush into the house, Xu Cunren's face changed slightly, he stood up and said:

"Everyone, what kind of law did this certain person break, that you came to arrest him?
After all, Xu is still the order of the imperial court..."

The yamen servant sneered when he heard the words:

"It is you who are the officials of the imperial court who colluded with pirates, take down..."

Zhang Yi, who came out with Xu Cunren, changed his face slightly after his reputation of collaborating with pirates was dropped.

Xu Cunren had already closed the door to thank the guests, so he was careful enough.

How could he still suffer such a big loss?

Xu Cunren was also puzzled, but the officials had already come up to arrest him, and he, a frail scholar, couldn't resist.

It's okay to take down Xu Cunren, and Mrs. Xu was also tortured away by the guards.

Both Zhang Yi and Xu Cunren were shocked.

Next, when the official saw Zhang Yi, he seemed thoughtful.

The other party pointed to Zhang Yi and said:
"This Taoist is probably an accomplice, let's take it together!"

Eight-year-old Zhang Yi couldn't draw out the dagger that had been hidden in his cuff in the face of those guards who rushed over, but after thinking about it, he still didn't resist.

The other party regarded him as a child and did not make things difficult for him.

But he was also pushed out the door.

When Zhang Yi saw that the prison cars were all ready, he seemed to be in deep thought.

These people came prepared.

After getting into the car, the Xu family and his wife were still in a dazed state, and Mrs. Xu just cried.

Zhang Yi seemed to understand something, and asked:
"Miss, did you do something?"

"There is a distant relative in my natal family who has helped my family, which can be regarded as a kinship relationship.

There was someone from his family outside the door, and I begged to the door, and I met her at the back door for a moment...

It's just her request, I didn't agree, but I didn't expect..."

After Madam Xu finished speaking, she lowered her head and wiped her tears.

Xu Cunren also understood something in an instant. Anger appeared on his face, but he thought of something, and finally it turned into a sigh.

"If you want to add a crime, why bother!"

Instead, he leaned over to comfort Mrs. Xu.

Zhang Yi was fed a mouthful of old dog food, and just smiled wryly.

Xu Cunren comforted his wife, then turned to Zhang Yi and said:
"Zhang Yi, this time I got you involved!"

Zhang Yi nodded dumbly, saying that it was a lie that he was not panicking.

He is not some strategizing strategist, or a real god...

Involved in this big case, if one is not good, he or Longhushan may suffer accordingly.

Zhu Yuanzhang, in a rage, killed people like mowing grass.

This Hongwu case, unprecedented in history, may be the end of his time travel career.

But if you say you regret it, you can't talk about it.

It can only be said that fate is like this, and I blame myself for being unlucky.

Of course, things might not be so desperate. He was mentally prepared for Emperor Hongwu's tyranny, but he was also very confident in another characteristic of Zhu Yuanzhang.

This may be the only chance for him to go out with Xu Cunren.

The only thing I need to worry about is whether I will be lynched after entering the prison?

This era is not a society ruled by law.

In a major case, many people were beaten to death and died unjustly in prison.

"Teacher, don't panic. Your Majesty's heart is like a mirror. Teacher, you have been with His Majesty for ten years. Your Majesty still knows who you are!
The situation in the court hall is clear to His Majesty Yemen!
If Master Yang wants to suppress dissidents, it depends on whether His Majesty agrees..."

Zhang Yi's words of comfort to Xu Cunren were half true and half false.

However, he is not completely fooling Xu Cunren, Zhu Yuanzhang's temperament is mainly about a small one.

It's not that the emperor has a bad temper, but his natural distrust of courtiers has caused him to ask about everything.

This led to the Hongwu Dynasty, especially the early Hongwu Dynasty.

No matter how powerful a minister is, the power in his hands cannot do whatever he wants.

When they were exercising their power, they also had to think about whether they would be scrutinized by that majesty.

Even Jin Yiwei, who is famous in later generations, is probably the same in the hands of Zhu Yuanzhang,

It was Zhu Di, not Zhu Yuanzhang, who really let Jin Yiwei's power overflow...

In other words, Yang Xian can frame Xu Cunren, or even himself.

He'd better be able to kill his political opponents when Lao Zhu was furious and lost his mind, but after this period of time,

Zhu Yuanzhang calmed down, but it was not so easy to fool.

Yang Xian was a school inspector. He was well aware of Zhu Yuanzhang's faults, so even if he wanted to frame Xu Cunren or officials from the East Zhejiang faction, he would definitely do his job well.

The only worry now is that His Majesty, is he in a state of illness?
When this guy became suspicious, he even believed Liu Bowen's idiotic remarks about rebellion.

But when he calmed down, he was more sober than anyone else.

The prison cart walked slowly across the street, and Zhang Yi passed by the Chaotian Palace carriage waiting for him to come out.

The person who brought him here was not an acquaintance, but Song Zongzhen, another disciple of Zhang Normal.

Seeing Zhang Yi in the prison car, the other party just stared wide-eyed.

Zhang Yi gave him a wink and told him to go back to Chaotian Palace for help.

Song Zongzhen got the reminder and immediately rushed back to Chaotian Palace.

"Master, it's not good..."

Song Zongzhen returned to Chaotian Palace immediately, and stumbled towards Zhang Normal's residence.

"Zongzhen, look at your frizzy appearance, how can you become a master? Where is your junior brother..."

Besides Deng Zhongxiu, Zhang Yi and Zhang Yuchu, Lao Zhang was pretending to be sick, and even the accompanying disciples were hiding it from him.

Song Zongzhen hurriedly said:

"Master, it's not good, the younger brother was taken by the officials!"

"what?"

As soon as he heard about Zhang Yi's accident, Lao Zhang immediately recovered from his illness. He grabbed Song Zongzhen's shoulder and asked:

"You said, your junior brother was arrested?"

"Yes, the official sent to Xu's mansion to get someone, and took away the younger brother with him!"

"Did they go to the Criminal Ministry or Dali Temple?"

Lao Zhang panicked for a while, and after Song Zhenzong confirmed that the carriage was going to the Ministry of Punishment, he pushed his apprentice away and rushed out of Chaotian Palace. (end of this chapter)