Seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang was so kind, Ma Dadu's nervousness just now was somewhat relieved, and he said to Zhu Yuanzhang with a sad face.

"Master, I really don't know what's going on, so I was arrested by these two nobles. When they arrived at Zhujiazhuang, they wanted to beg for a drink, but after asking me a few words, they brought me here. "

Zhu Yuanzhang glared at Zhu Quan again, thinking that his son was so frizzy and out of control when doing things.

At this time, Zhu Quan didn't want to hear him dawdling like this without getting to the point, so he asked him directly.

"Let me ask, is it true that when Zhu Tao collects taxes from you, he also collects some extra food as a supplement? Is there such a thing?"

Ma Dadu nodded and said with a smile.

"Of course there is. The young master said that these are for us to pay five social insurances and one housing fund, and everyone knows that we are very willing to pay for it."

Although everyone present didn't know what the five social insurances and one housing fund were, they also understood that Zhu Tao was collecting food from others in addition to the tax.

After hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang's expression changed, he turned to look at Zhu Tao, and said.

"Tao'er, it's your fault. The Huaxiang Village experimental field we gave you can bring you at least 20 taels of income every year. How can you collect extra food from the people?"

At this time, Xu Da, Lan Yu, Li Wenzhong and others looked a little strange, it seemed that Zhu Tao was about to be punished.

But they also don't understand that Zhu Tao's status can be described as an extremely human minister, and his wealth can be regarded as an incomparably rich prince, not just a rich country.

He shouldn't be such a petty person, and he doesn't care about charging more food. There must be something strange about it.

Thinking of this, Xu Da hurriedly stood up and cupped his hands upwards, and said in a serious tone.

"The superior should not be too anxious. This matter must have been explained by His Royal Highness the Protector of the King. If it is said that this matter is really protecting the King and greedy for small profits, I am willing to accept the crime together."

Seeing what he said, Lan Yu and Li Wenzhong both stood up and basically said the same thing, saying that as long as Zhu Tao was guilty, they were willing to share the same guilt.

At this time, Zhu Quan was too shocked. You must know that these three are all military leaders who hold real power in the army. Together, the three of them represent [-]% of Daming's military strength.

Doesn't Father have any suspicions about these things?How is this possible?
Zhu Quan glanced at the old men, feeling dissatisfied, he said loudly.

"Could it be that with your support, that's the case for Zhu Tao's violations of law and discipline? Just now he himself said that if I show evidence, he will plead guilty. Now here are the witnesses. I think What does the guardian king have to say?"

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Ma Dadu, and he asked kindly.

"Old Ma, then tell me what is going on with the five social insurances and one housing fund, and whether Zhu Tao is taking your food for nothing."

Ma Dadu originally had Zhu Tao in his heart, but he couldn't say anything in a hurry.

After half a day, he was very embarrassed to say.

"Master, we are rough people, and we are not very good at talking about some things, but I know that the young master must be a good person, and he will never take advantage of us for nothing."

Seeing that he couldn't explain why, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Tao, wanting Zhu Tao to explain himself.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Tao laughed and said directly to Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Father, I think it's better to be like this. Since the old horse can't say anything, then you can send someone to Zhujiazhuang to find a few more tenants and talk about it together."

Zhu Quan thought to himself, these things that a big belly said may already make you feel guilty, and you still want to find a few more witnesses, because you think you are not dying fast enough.

But if this is the case, then you don't have to be polite, Zhu Quan said with a smile.

"Since this is the case, let Jin Yiwei send someone to find someone. I can't believe it. After all, Jin Yiwei is under Zhu Tao's sect. I think it is appropriate to let the son-in-law Ouyang Lun go to Zhu's manor to call someone over."

Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a while and thought that since he was upright and not afraid of the shadow being crooked, then it was fine, he said to Ouyang Lun.

"Take your guards to Zhujiazhuang to find some sharp-tongued people. During this process, don't scare them. Just make a good word and invite them."

Ouyang Lun took the order and went away. At this time, Zhu Quan looked like he had already won the victory, and said with his eyes staring at Zhu Tao.

"Brother Tao, after all, you are the adoptive son adopted by the emperor, and you are also the one who received the jade certificate. I am your seventeenth brother. If this matter ends here, if you plead guilty to the emperor, I can excuse you. Let it go."

Zhu Tao knew that Zhu Quan had no good intentions, it was just asking the king to enter the urn, let himself confess his guilt, and then stepped on it in the end.

But as expected, he was upright and not afraid of the shadow slanting. He looked at Zhu Quan's villainous face and thought to himself, is the so-called Ning Wang Shanmou really like this?

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang felt confident when he saw Zhu Tao's confident appearance.

After a while, Ouyang Lun came up with four or five dealers, some young and some old. They walked up to the golden hall, and first kowtowed to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang saw that most of these people were acquaintances. After all, he knew many of the Zhujiazhuang guests who used to come and go frequently.

"Okay, you all get up, don't stick to any etiquette, you used to call me master, and you can call me that in the future, don't give birth to us just because we are the emperor."

After all the tenants got up, Zhu Yuanzhang asked them.

"Have you also been overcharged by Zhu Tao for the five social insurances and one housing fund?"

These tenants naturally nodded and said yes, and then a relatively older one said very happily.

"Master, you don't know, if there is no five insurances and one gold for the young master, our family is really hopeless, you should reward the young master well?"

After hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang was a little confused. Anyway, he was very confused and didn't know what was going on.

"Old Liu, don't be in a hurry to explain what's going on slowly, but first tell us clearly what the five social insurances and one gold are?"

The old Liu was also familiar with Zhu Yuanzhang before, after all, Zhu Yuanzhang's previous status in Zhujiazhuang was just his old club.

So facing his old club, he was no longer afraid, and began to slowly talk about what the five social insurances and one gold were all about.

"This at least gives us benefits. The so-called five insurances and one housing fund are work-related injury insurance, unemployment insurance, medical insurance, maternity insurance, accident insurance and housing provident fund."

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