my brother-in-law is the prince

Chapter 257 Overjoyed
In this city of Nanjing, there is no information that can be hidden from Zhang Anshi.

Since Wang Langzhong had already come back, he happened to bump into Tingyi again, if nothing unexpected happened, Zhang Anshi was specially summoned to the palace, it must be because of this incident.

Zhang Anshi was calm and relaxed, and when he was about to go to court, he didn't forget to call Zhu Jin to give instructions about the wine.

Nowadays, wine sales channels everywhere have gradually begun to be established.

On Qixia's side, there is a wine shop and a glass making workshop.

At this time, the benefits of the Zhang family's building here appeared.

Sooner or later technology will flow out, that's for sure.

It depends on when the wine is released, and even if it is released, the taste and craftsmanship of the wine must be far inferior to Qixia.

All the craftsmen recruited have hope in their hearts, on the one hand they are stable in Qixia.On the other hand, after working hard for three years, it is possible to allocate a house in Qixia, and the whole family can take it over and live in peace and stability.

Therefore, there is no need to worry about the loss of a large number of personnel.

If someone just wants to buy one or two people with a lot of money, he wants to know the whole process, which is very difficult to do.

Let’s talk about burning glass. First of all, you must have a stove. How to make a stove?There are also various formulas, selection of various materials, and quality inspection of the final product. There are many famous tricks here, and it is not easy to understand with one or two.

The only way is to bribe a large number of people.

But Qixia wanted to buy a large group of craftsmen, and the price was so high that ordinary people could hardly imagine.

What's more... It's impossible to take away so many people at once without attracting people's attention. You know, Qixia still has a Nanzhen Fusi.

Although Zhang Anshi did not release the words that if anyone dares to steal my craft, I will kill the whole family.But for such a blatant attempt to turn the corner of Qixia Commercial Bank, I'm afraid that those who do this will have to weigh up, whether they have the weight, and whether they are willing to take this risk.

It can be said that Zhu Jin's heart was broken because of the wine.

From the location selection of directly-operated stores in various places, to the establishment of other distribution channels, and the etiquette training of sales staff, he is in charge of everything.

Sometimes he actually can't understand that even if such expensive wine can be sold, the sales volume is limited.

The commercial firm now does a lot of business and earns a lot of money, so why bother to buy and sell this wine.

It's a pity that he didn't dare to dissuade Zhang Anshi, anyway, whatever Zhang Anshi told him, he could just do it.Even if there is any doubt in private, it will never be revealed.

After clarifying the matter with Zhu Jin, Zhang An Shixuan entered the palace on horseback.

When they arrived at the Meridian Gate, the time was just right, and the eunuch was about to call all the officials to enter.

Zhang Anshi got off his horse, and followed the flow of people in.

When Yang Rong saw Zhang Anshi, he seemed worried. After seeing Zhang Anshi, he suddenly became interested in talking. While entering the palace, he walked beside Zhang Anshi and said, "Master Hou, have you heard about the battle report?"

Zhang Anshi raised his eyes and glanced at Yang Rong, before he said, "Mr. Yang is talking about Guangning?"

Yang Rong nodded and said: "The military department also received it yesterday. The situation is very critical. The Tatars colluded with the Wuliangha people and rushed out in force. They moved eastward in one fell swoop and directly threatened Guangning. If it falls, the entire Liaodong may be lost."

Yang Rong paused, and then said: "To my Ming Dynasty, Liaodong may be just a tasteless place now, but even though it is a place of bitter cold, once it falls into their hands, the so-called trade-offs will greatly increase the number of Tatars. What's more...a military fortress has been breached, thousands of people inside were killed by the Tatars, and more than 170 women were kidnapped..."

Speaking of this, Yang Rong looked heartbroken: "Hey... it's difficult... it's too difficult, these people... are mostly military households, and the imperial court moved to Liaodong in order to enrich the population of Liaodong and stabilize the border defense. It is a place of bitter cold, how many soldiers and civilians are lingering there, they are great heroes, and now...but they are slaughtered like this, the imperial court can't help them."

Zhang Anshi couldn't help feeling depressed, and couldn't help saying: "The imperial court must take good care of them."

"Pensions?" Yang Rong smiled wryly and shook his head, "Let's not talk about the use of pensions afterward. They were stationed in Liaodong with their families. Once the military fort was destroyed, the whole family, old and young, had no survivors. I don't know how many people were frustrated. Hui, this pension...who will it go to? Besides, once the military fort here is broken, the Tatars may have rushed to attack Guangning at this time. There are [-] soldiers and civilians in Guangning, and...they If we continue to go deeper, go to Yizhou, go to... hey... how many people, how many people, hundreds of thousands of Liaodong soldiers and civilians, are all exposed to the butcher knife of the Tatars, how horrible it is."

Zhang Anshi said: "Don't worry, Duke Yang, the Tatars will retreat."

Yang Rong took a deep look at Zhang Anshi, and then said, "Doesn't Marquis Annan know about the situation at the Ministry of Rites?"

"You mean that Mr. Wang..."

Yang Rong shook his head, sighed, but said: "Forget it, let's go in and face the saint."

In many cases, the more people know, the more painful they are.

For example, Yang Rong, as a scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion, his memorials from all over the world will be collected here, and many things can be predicted, but he knows that a disaster is about to happen, but what can he do?

What's ridiculous is that he is called the Grand Scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion and has the right to minister, but most of the time, he is powerless and has to wait for the bad news.

Some things are unavoidable, so most of the time, Yang Rong told himself rationally that he could not invest any emotion. As a prime minister, he should deal with all the miserable things in the world calmly, as long as he did the right thing. Just choose.

But in fact... people are not grass, how can they be completely rational and calm?
Everyone walked slowly to Chongwen Hall.

The civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty gathered here.

Zhu Di had already sat here firmly in advance, and his complexion was a little bad. When the battle report came, he immediately realized Tatar Khan's plan.

And Wulianghabu's backstab also made him annoyed.

This may be his biggest mistake since he took the throne. Zhu Di has never cut off his rewards to the Wuliangha people, but in the end, they still merged with the Tatars.

In this way, the Tatar barrier facing Liaodong was opened.

Back then, Liaodong was almost defeated by him, the King of Yan, but now... after he became the emperor, he was about to fall.

"His Majesty……"

At this time, Wang Langzhong stood up cautiously.

Zhu Di said indifferently: "Qing is going to Tatar, how is Tatar Khan?"

"In good health."

Zhu Di frowned and said, "How did he say that?"

"He said... that he wants to compete with His Majesty in the world, if His Majesty dare not fight..." Wang Langzhong said tremblingly, his cautious eyes turned up, looking at Zhu Di's face.

Unfortunately, he was too far away from Zhu Di, but he had no choice but to continue to bite the bullet and say: "He will bring his troops to Nanjing."

Zhu Di snorted coldly, and said disdainfully, "What a big tone."

"The crime of ten thousand deaths." Wang Langzhong bowed down.

Zhu Di didn't get angry with him, he just said: "This has nothing to do with you, this trip is not easy for you."

Only then did Wang Langzhong feel relieved, and then he said: "The minister also found out that the Wuliangha tribe and the Tatar tribe have merged into one, and they are very harmonious with each other. Taishi Wang... When I entered the golden tent, I saw their soldiers and horses like clouds, they can be said to be strong and strong, it seems that they have regained some strength after recuperating in the past few years."

After a pause, Wang Langzhong said again: "I also asked some old herdsmen along the way, because I went to Daning, and these herdsmen from the Wuliangha tribe also spoke highly of Tatar Khan. Your Majesty, Your Majesty I'm humble, but this time I realized that this Tatar Khan Guilichi is also considered a hero, since he usurped the throne and became a Khan, he has become a serious problem in my heart."

In many cases, the duties of envoys also have the function of spying, which is why Wang Langzhong went in a hurry, and met Tatar Khan in more than half a month, but when he came back, he was sluggish.

So he had to visit slowly, take this opportunity to learn about the situation in the desert, and report to the imperial court based on some clues.

Although the imperial court may have some other news channels, they have their responsibilities, and Wang Langzhong has Wang Langzhong's responsibilities.

All the officials showed worry one by one.

Serious troubles...meaning that a large-scale military operation is about to start.

Since Emperor Taizu Gao, there has been constant internal fighting within Mongolia, and once they unite, what will happen in the future is unpredictable, but we also know that many soldiers and civilians in Liaodong and border towns will suffer from the war.

Zhu Di nodded, he had his own calculations in his heart, and said: "The Qing family has worked hard."

At this time, Wang Zhonglang only wanted to have no faults, not meritorious deeds, so he hurriedly said: "I am ashamed to return without meritorious service, and I will die."

Zhu Di waved his hand, signaling Wang Langzhong to go back to class.

When Wang Langzhong returned to the class, one person stood up, and it was Chen Jia, the censor.

Chen Jialang said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, Marquis Annan sent envoys to the Tatars. This is self-inflicted humiliation. Not only did they return with no success, it was a shameful humiliation. I still have to go to negotiate peace, and it’s nothing more than a peace negotiation, but I was so provoked by the Tatars, I thought... Marquis Annan should give an account of this matter."

What should come will always come.

But... In fact, this was as early as everyone expected.

This is of course understandable, being impeached is the norm in Daming.

If you think that someone has enmity with you, you are doing this, then you are thinking too much...

Well... that's what they do.

Zhang Anshi was thick-skinned, as if turning a deaf ear.

Zhu Di said: "At the beginning, I ordered Zhang Anshi to control the Ministry of Rites, um... it was my order."

The meaning of this is obvious, I hinted at the matter of peace negotiation, Zhang Anshi was the only one to handle it, so don't get entangled.

This Chen Jia obviously didn't intend to let it go, and said: "Your Majesty, if this is His Majesty's will, I will be terrified. Now that the Tatars are killing the soldiers and civilians in our border town, Your Majesty is going to make peace with them, and you are humiliated by this, Your Majesty... ...I, the people of the Ming Dynasty, are like your majesty's son, how can there be a king who would make peace with the murder of his son?"

After a pause, he continued: "What's more...the minister also heard that the Marquis of Annan sent out big gifts during this trip. Is it the intention of His Majesty to be safe for a while? If so, how can we deal with the people in this town? How can we deal with the soldiers and civilians who died with hatred?"

Zhu Di never expected that instead of scolding Zhang Anshi, Chen Jia would chase him instead, just spouting furiously.

But Zhu Di...

Zhu Di's old face twitched, and finally he said a sentence: "You are fucking right, well, I know, and I will never negotiate a peace again."

Chen Jia: "..."

This Chen Jia, after talking so much, just waited for Zhu Di to be furious and reprimanded him severely, and then he and Zhu Di started to argue again.

After all, he is the censor, and this matter, he is completely reasonable, and changing himself to a good reputation is actually the shortcut to the censor's promotion.

But who would have thought... His Majesty would not play cards according to common sense.

He couldn't wait to yell at Zhu Di: "Come and hit me, idiot!"

Apparently, Zhu Di made up his mind today that he wouldn't do what he wanted, so he just said: "This matter... I was confused for a while, and it has nothing to do with the ministers."

As he spoke, his face twitched, and from the corner of his eye, he couldn't help but stare at Zhang Anshi.

But he quickly withdrew his gaze, and said: "From now on, I and the Tatars will not stand together, and I will punish the Tatar Khan to avenge the grievances of the soldiers and civilians."

At this time, all the officials bowed their heads and were silent.

Everyone really can't lift their spirits.

It was a huge setback.

In fact, even Wei Guogong and Qi Guogong are disgraced and ashamed.

Zhu Di also felt that this time, he had completely lost his old face.But no one else can bear this responsibility, only he can bear it.

Right now, the only way is to wait for the spring of the next year, and the imperial conquest will take place in person, and the shame will be avenged.If he didn't hurt the Tatars and Ulianghas, his surname would not be Zhu.

He noticed the frustration of all the officials, but he also sighed: "From today on, Zhang Qing doesn't have to restrain the Ministry of Rites, and the Ministry of Rites should continue as usual."

Zhang Anshi obediently said: "Yes."

At this moment, to Zhu Di's surprise, Zheng Ci, the timid minister of the Ministry of Rites, stood up and said, "Your Majesty, this old minister thinks that this matter is not your Majesty's fault, but An Nanhou's own decision. Why bother?" Do you want to take the responsibility of the minister's crimes on yourself? The minister thinks that Marquis Annan should reflect at home, face the wall and contemplate..."

Zheng Ci's timidity is timid, but it doesn't mean he won't make trouble.

He finally made a move at this time, he knew Zhu Di, Zhu Di wanted to save face, and now he took the responsibility on himself, nine out of ten, he was also unwilling.

And he gave Zhu Di a loan to get off the donkey, His Majesty must have looked at him differently.

Of course, this will offend Zhang Anshi a little, but it doesn't matter, it doesn't matter if he offends a little, doesn't it just make him face the wall and think about it?If Zhang Anshi retaliates because of this, His Majesty must think that Zhang Anshi has no tolerance for others.

After hearing this, Zhu Di showed dislike.

He just wanted to turn over this matter quickly, and everyone don't mention it in the future. No matter how patiently I wait until the beginning of spring, I will kill that Guilichi, you old dog, why is it endless?

Zhu Di said sullenly, "Zheng Qing doesn't need to say much."

Zheng Ci didn't expect that he would treat him like a donkey with good intentions, and was speechless for a while.

Zhu Di immediately looked at Jin Zhong and asked about the preparations of the Ministry of War.

Jin Zhong looked like he didn't get enough sleep, but he made a report in an orderly manner.

This lengthy report made many people yawn, but Zhu Di listened very attentively, nodding his head repeatedly, showing approval.

At this moment, the Secretary of General Administration received a report.

After receiving the report, the general manager saw that it was another military report from Guangning, so he dared not neglect it.

Yesterday I heard that Guangning's military fort was broken and many people died. How could there be an urgent call from Guangning in just one day?
This report came urgently from eight hundred miles away, and it should have happened three or four days ago, or maybe five or six days ago.

Wouldn't Guangning be breached by the Tatars who continued to advance within a day and night?
If this is the case, then the entire Liaodong will be in trouble.

The matter was of great importance, so he did not hesitate to ask people to report it quickly.

So an eunuch from the General Administration Department rushed to Chongwen Hall anxiously.

A court meeting was going on inside, although he was anxious, he didn't dare to go in and disturb him rashly, so he swayed outside.

In a flash, Yishiha, who was standing behind Zhu Di, saw it.

Yishiha didn't show his face, tiptoeing quietly against the wall, and slowly walked out of the hall.

Inside, there was still Jin Zhong's voice about war preparations.

Yi Shiha glanced at the eunuch and said, "What's the matter?"

The little eunuch hurriedly said: "Guangning's urgent military situation, it was sent urgently at [-] li..."

Yi Shiha didn't dare to be negligent, he quickly stretched out his hand and said, "Bring it."

Immediately, Yi Shiha took out the report.

This kind of military situation can be opened directly. Besides the emperor, only Wenyuan Pavilion, the eunuch who is in charge of ceremonies, and the Ministry of War.

Yi Shiha must first determine what the report is, and then judge the priority of the matter to see if the court meeting is interrupted immediately.

When he looked down, his face froze, and then his face became more and more strange.

The little eunuch raised his head cautiously, staring at the change in Yi Shiha's face.

Yi Shiha looked shocked: "How is it possible? How is it possible?"

"Grandpa, you..."

"You go." Only then did Yi Shiha come back to his senses.

Then he took the report and returned to the palace.

But he didn't go back to Zhu Di's side, but walked quickly to Jin Zhong's side.

Jin Zhong was still reporting at this time: "About the war horses, they were mainly allocated from Hexi. There were 420 five horses. It's just that the horse administration in Hexi showed signs of laxity. I personally inspected these horses and noticed that there were many horses. emaciated……"

"Your Majesty..." Yi Shiha interrupted Jin Zhong's words.

As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes focused on Yi Shiha.

Many people showed disgust.

This is a court meeting, even though Yi Shiha's status is unusual, but he is still just a eunuch, at this time Yi Shiha is reckless, and there are suspicions of eunuch meddling in politics, you are also Shiha, you are not qualified to speak in Chongwen Palace.

But Zhu Di said calmly: "What's the matter?"

Yishiha took a deep breath, organized his words, and said: "Your Majesty, congratulations to Your Majesty, great joy, great joy... I am a great Ming, Hong Fuqi, my lord... Guilichi... is dead... Tatar and Wu The Liangha tribe killed each other, resulting in countless casualties... The crisis in Guangning has been resolved... Not only that, but the leader of the Wuliangha tribe, as well as the Tatar Grand Master Alutai, brought the remnants...all to Guangning, Belonging to Daming..."

After Zhu Di heard this, his body shook, and his eyes revealed disbelief.

All the officials looked shocked, they stared at Yi Shiha with disbelief.

Yishiha got up immediately, went to the hall quickly, and delivered the good news to Zhu Di's desk.

Zhu Di quickly grabbed the report, and looked down, but it was played by Guangning's defense.

He took a closer look, and found that there were words such as fighting each other, attacking and killing each other, and countless casualties.

At this moment, Zhu Di couldn't hold back anymore.

I can't tell for a while whether there is an exaggeration.

But... Logically speaking, at this time, what the garrison should do is to ask for help, but at this time it is a victory memorial. The garrison should not be so stupid that they dare to die like this when they are approached by soldiers.

Taking a deep breath, he murmured: "Gui Lichi... is dead... he is actually dead..."

died?

When these words came out of Zhu Di's mouth, there was an uproar in the hall.

People look at me and I look at you.

Jin Zhong was a little dazed, he still had a lot of things to report.

But...if this is true, it seems that there is no need to report.

Yang Rong's eyes lit up, but at the same time, there was some doubt in his eyes.

As for the others, although they had their own thoughts, many of them smiled.

Zhang Anshi was a little confused among them.

This dead... a little too soon, what he expected... the other party's body may gradually weaken, and maybe two months later, the body will start to have problems.

But it's one thing to have a problem, and it's still far away from death. If you really want to die, it should be the beginning of spring in the next year.

Is... the dose too high?

No, no, no...

Or...these Tatars are too weak?
Zhang Anshi himself can't figure it out.

But at this time, he couldn't think too much, and immediately began to grin, and let's talk first after having fun.

Soon, someone realized something, and Jin Zhong said: "Marquis Annan, a few months ago, you said... that the Tatar Khan would die within three months or half a year, is that what you said?"

At this time, everyone was watching, Zhang Anshi said modestly: "Ashamed, ashamed..."

Jin Zhong looked at Zhang Anshi as if he had seen a ghost.

Zhang Anshi's method involved a bit of metaphysics.

But metaphysics... Jin Zhong is good at it, after all, as a fortune-telling master, Jin Zhong is a professional.

As a professional, wouldn't Jin Zhong know that... this kind of test of life and death is just fucking nonsense and a fool?
But now, Jin Zhong began to have doubts about his profession, could it be... Zhang An Shi... he really has such abilities?

Many people looked at Zhang Anshi strangely.

Zhu Di even said: "Zhang Anshi...why did you say that back then?"

Zhang Anshi bit his head and said: "Your Majesty, I dared to draw such a conclusion at the beginning... because... I had this plan a long time ago."

"Planning?" Zhu Di looked at him thoughtfully and said, "You poisoned the Tatar Khan?"

"No." Zhang Anshi said: "It's extremely difficult to poison him. That Tatar sweat is not a fuel-efficient lamp, and the minister is thousands of miles away. How can he have the ability to poison him to death?"

Zhu Di couldn't help becoming curious, and immediately asked: "Then why?"

Zhang Anshi said: "It depends... on miscellaneous learning."

Zhu Di: "..."

Zhang Anshi continued: "I know that there is a thing in the world, even if it does not need to be eaten, it can produce an effect similar to poisoning. This thing...is very rare. I ordered people to search around, and then I found it."

"Is there such a thing in the world?" Zhu Di looked suspicious.

Baiguan also found it incredible.

After all, this is beyond everyone's comprehension.

"It's just, how did you let that Tatar Khan... be poisoned to death?"

Zhang Anshidao: "That's why I asked Wang Langzhong from the Ministry of Rites to go to the Tatar Ministry and... presented a big gift in the name of peace. The Tatar Khan was arrogant and naturally thought that this was Daming does not want to fight with it, so he came to negotiate a peace, he must be more arrogant in his heart, he will not be aware of these gifts, and he has no intentions."

Zhu Di nodded secretly.

His face was full of red, and up to now, he still felt a little unbelievable, but he said: "How does this thing kill people?"

"As long as you touch it, it will produce an effect similar to poisoning. After a long time, people will become weaker and weaker, which can be said to kill people invisible. In the end, when the disease is dying, the skin of the person will fester, the ears and nose will bleed, and dizziness... ..."

The more Zhu Di listened to it, the more he found it interesting, and he continued to ask: "Since it's just a gift, how can I keep the other party with me at all times?"

Zhang Anshi patiently explained: "It's easy, just give it a story. The Tatars... don't know allusions. Even if they know, they know only a little about allusions. So I deliberately said that the treasure is Yuan Taizong. Wo Kuotai's daily treasures are always with him. The Tatar Khan Guilichi is a direct descendant of Wo Kuotai, and the tribes of the grassland pay attention to the bloodlines of the golden family, and regard such bloodlines as their respect .This Ghost Power Chi started out as a regicide..."

Speaking of this, Zhang Anshi took a cautious look at Zhu Di, making sure that Zhu Di hadn't revealed anything, and then continued: "So...in order to show off his bloodline and the legitimacy of his bloodline from Wo Kuotai, we must follow the example of Wo Kuotai. It’s like a broad table, always take this thing with you, and play with it day and night.”

Zhu Di couldn't help laughing out loud: "Haha, you bastard... really figured out what this ghost is thinking."

"Marquis Annan..."

At this moment, someone shouted loudly.

But it was still the censor Chen Jia just now.

This Chen Jia stood up awe-inspiringly. He just failed to touch the porcelain and was angry in his heart. At this time, he stood up again and said: "This ghost Lichi may have died for other reasons, but An Nanhou took this opportunity to come here." Grabbing merit, what Marquis Annan said is too unbelievable and unbelievable."

After hearing this, many people nodded secretly.

That's right...it seems reasonable. People are dead. If you say you killed them, is it you who killed them?
Zhang Anshi: "..."

But at this moment... someone suddenly wailed: "Marquis Annan... what Marquis Annan said... is true..."

After everyone listened, they all looked in the direction of the sound.

But it was Zheng Ci, Minister of Rites!

At this time, his face was pale and his two legs were shaking, as if he was about to faint at any time.

(End of this chapter)