The Ming Dynasty started with caution

"I think it's impossible. Why settle down in a good place in such a big world? His intentions are suspicious." Yan Chengjin said.

At this time, the king of Ryukyu was King Shangzhen.

This man was extremely powerful. He unified the Yaeyama Islands, Kume Island, and Yonaguni Island, and established the official ranks, taxation system, and administrative divisions of Ryukyu.

The period of his rule was the most prosperous period in the history of Ryukyu.

He can be called the little prince of the east, the Qin Shihuang of the island country.

Moreover, this man has always intended to expand outward, but the national strength does not allow it.

How could the envoys sent by such a person be willing to settle in the Ming Dynasty?

It was a fraud as soon as he heard it.

Emperor Hongzhi frowned slightly. In his eyes, Ryukyu was just a deserted island that paid tribute to the Ming Dynasty every year, and there was no threat.

"Why did Mr. Yan say this?"

Qin Hong and other six ministers looked over, and Liu Jian and the other three were also surprised.

Yan Chengjin pondered for a moment. Of course, he couldn't say that Shang Zhen had the talent of a little prince. If the cabinet and the six ministries asked about it, how should he answer?

"Your Majesty, have you heard of Shang Zhen?"

Emperor Hongzhi nodded: "He is the king of Ryukyu. His ancestor, King Shang Yuan, was canonized by the court. How could I not know?"

"I guess that the goods from Liangxiang spread to Ryukyu, which attracted Shang Zhen to pay tribute. Ma Ren came to settle in the capital to secretly bribe craftsmen and bring them back to Ryukyu." Yan Chengjin said.

The cabinet and the six ministries knew that he was cautious, so such an explanation could be passed off.

Qin Hong said: "I think Yan Chengjin's advice this time makes some sense. Ma Ren came to the capital six years ago and never asked to stay in the Ming Dynasty."

What I said is of course reasonable!

Yan Chengjin was a little surprised that Qin Hong didn't refute him this time. It seems that he also thinks Ma Ren's move is strange.

"Why not take him to the Censorate for trial first?"

Emperor Hongzhi nodded and said, "Then take him to the Censorate."

After returning to the Censorate, Yan Chengjin gave orders to the yamen runners.

Yan Mansion,

Ma Ren and his assistants were waiting at the door. This dilapidated mansion housed an imperial censor.

Liangxiang was supervised by this person.

This person was extremely cautious. He had to speak in code when entering the door and would not see strangers.

This was the information I got from my relative Zhang Heling.

"Sir, this person is just a small imperial censor. Why don't we go to pay a visit to Liu Jian and Li Dongyang?" the assistant asked.

Ma Ren shook his head: "Liu Jian and Li Dongyang are too smart and will not see us.

Whether we can stay depends on him.

I heard that this person's memorials are very powerful and are deeply trusted by the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. If he is appreciated by him, he will definitely stay in Liangxiang."

As he was talking, a sedan chair was seen approaching slowly.

"Here we are."

When the two saw Yan Chengjin's sedan chair, they quickly stepped forward: "Excuse me, is this Lord Yan Chengjin from the Censorate?"

Yan Chengjin was a little surprised. Only a few people knew that he lived here.

And most of the people who came to the mansion came to pay homage to his father. Except for Zhu Houzhao, no one specifically came to see him.

I couldn't help but be secretly shocked that this person could actually find his place.

This person is much smarter.

"Who are you? Where are you from? What do you want to see him for?"

"I am Ma Ren, the envoy of Ryukyu, and I have a treasure to give to Lord Yan." Ma Ren took a box from the assistant officer.

Yan Chengjin had heard of this person. He was an important strategist under Shang Zhen. He made great contributions during the expansion.

It must be extraordinary to find this place.

Yan Chengjin said: "Walk forward ten steps, turn left, walk ten more steps, and see a stone pavilion, then open the box."

Ma Ren looked strange. This person was indeed as cautious as Shouning Hou said.

"May I ask why you do this?"

There was no sound in the sedan.

Ma Ren had no choice but to do as he was told. He walked ten steps forward, turned left along the courtyard wall, and walked another ten steps before seeing a stone pavilion.

He opened the box, revealing the snow-white jade.

Jinyiwei Ye Zhun was a little confused and asked, "Is it for me?"

At this moment, He Neng came over and said, "My young master said that this person intended to collude with important officials of the court, and he was caught red-handed. Please help send him to the yamen of the Duchayuan."

Ma Ren and the assistant officer were petrified instantly.

Yan Chengjin pushed open the courtyard door and returned to the courtyard, only to hear hearty laughter coming from the main hall.

He looked at the doorman suspiciously and said, "Is there a guest in the mansion?"

"It's Zhu Hui, the Duke of Baoguo, who came to the mansion to find the master."

In the main hall,

Zhu Hui said with a hint of anger, "Brother Yan, I tried every means to return to Beijing this time just to find your son!"

Yan Kesong was confused and pushed the teacup to Zhu Hui's hand, muttering, "Drinking tea, what does the Duke want to do with my son Cheng Jin?"

Zhu Hui took out a notebook from his arms and threw it to Yan Kesong, saying, "Look for yourself, is this something a human can do?!"

Yan Kesong opened the notebook in confusion and was stunned:

Before going to work every day, climb the city wall to greet the refugees once,

At lunch every day, personally serve porridge once,

After work every day, personally go to the camp to greet once,

Every day...

"Did Cheng Jin do this?"

Zhu Hui gritted his teeth and said word by word, "In the court, besides your son, who else is there?"

And the prince, the prince's work is not human.

Yan Kesong stroked his beard and smiled awkwardly: "Don't be angry, Duke. I will ask Chengjin in person when he comes back."

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Yan Chengjin walking through the courtyard and heading to the backyard.

Zhu Hui showed a vicious look. In order to return from the Great Wall as soon as possible, he did everything without stopping, for fear that Fang Xue would send the impeachment memorial back to the court.

Yan Kesong coughed dryly: "Cheng Jin, come here, my father has something to ask you."

Yan Chengjin walked over suspiciously and guessed it when he saw Zhu Hui's face looking fierce.

"This book is for you to advise His Majesty?"

"Exactly, the Duke is here, but do you want to thank me?"

Zhu Hui gritted his teeth and said, "My Lord, thank you very much!"

Even Yan Kesong could tell that the words were filled with anger, and Yan Chengjin could naturally tell.

Yan Chengjin is serious: “The Great Wall was built in the past dynasties, and there were complaints and refugees fled in all directions.

Only the Northwest Great Wall built by the Duke has not experienced major riots so far.

These are the meaning of what the Duke did.

If the official's guess is correct, the Duke now has a very high prestige among the refugees. "

Zhu Hui nodded, looked at Yan Kesong aside, and said, "Brother Yan, please stay out of the way. Nephew Cheng Jin and I have something to say."

Yan Chengjin didn't dare to be alone with Zhu Hui, and he might be sent on his way with one strike. Although his father was a novice in swordsmanship, he was still capable of fighting.

"Just say it in front of my father."

Yan Kesong nodded. Zhu Hui even dared to disobey the imperial edict, and he did not trust his son to be alone with him.

Zhu Hui snorted softly and sat back in the chair: "I want to stay in the capital this time when I return to the capital. Do you have any ideas?"

Yan Chengjin pondered for a moment and had already guessed Zhu Hui's intention.

What he was disobeying was the imperial edict. His Majesty would definitely not allow him to be transferred back to the capital.

"There is nothing I can do if I am a low-ranking official. Please ask the Duke to go back."

Zhu Hui said: "Do you know who asked my prince to come to you?"

Yan Chengjin shook his head in bewilderment: "The Duke just said it."

"Cabinet Grand Bachelor, Li Dongyang."

Li Dongyang definitely didn't want to give advice, so he just pointed his finger and invited Zhu Hui here.