After the laughter, one of the jailers looked ferocious and approached Zhang Yan like a vicious dog.
Zhang Yan had never seen such a smile since he was a child. He couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart. He kicked his legs weakly a few times, trying to get away from the jailer.
"Pa~" A very loud slap hit Zhang Meng's face.
"What a shame, I smashed a dozen guan of treasure money on a dead man. What a damn unlucky thing!" A dozen guan of treasure money was enough for the jailer's family for half a year. Originally, he thought that if he fell in love with Zhang Yan, he would be able to make a fortune in the future, and he could easily get back this little money. But now, it's all in vain.
"You, you dare to hit me?" Zhang Yan pointed at the jailer in disbelief.
A lowly person like the jailer, let alone a slap in the face, was not even qualified to see him in the past. Zhang Yan didn't expect that he would be so humiliated.
But the facts soon made Zhang Yan understand that the humiliation he had just suffered was nothing at all, and a wave of even worse humiliations was imminently coming.
"Ha~ Bah!" The jailer spat a thick mouthful of phlegm on Zhang's face and cursed: "What a shame, you only have three days to live." , How dare you put on a show for me? Let’s see if I can’t beat you to death.”
After saying that, Shabo's big fist hit Zhang Yan like dense raindrops.
"I also threw five guans. I'm so damn unlucky..." After saying that, he also waved his fist and stepped forward.
In an instant, Zhang Yan was surrounded by four or five jailers.
Of course, since Zhang Yan was to be executed in three days, these jailers did not dare to beat him to death directly. But they are all masters of torture, and they know that hitting those places will not kill anyone, and it will still hurt. Even though his fists were directed at these places, the pain was so painful that Zhang Yan was dying.
Finally, when the jailer saw that the clothes Zhang Yan was wearing still had some value, he took them off forcibly, which was equivalent to the money he had spent on Zhang Yan.
Three days later, at the command of the supervisor, Zhang Yan's head fell to the ground as the wooden vermilion token fell to the ground.
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Zhu Biao has indeed become much more relaxed since he had the cabinet.
Now he does not need to personally review the memorials of left and right officials. He only needs to keep an eye on the cabinet and the Imperial Academy for edicts, and he can handle the affairs of the Ming Dynasty properly.
On this day, Han Du came to Qianqing Palace with a secret letter to ask for an audience.
After being summoned by Zhu Biao, Han Du followed Wang Yue into the hall.
Zhu Biao stood behind the imperial case and splashed ink.
Zhu Biao observed it for a while, and after seeing that there was no problem, he also had time to write and cultivate his sentiments.
"Han Du, you came at the right time. How about reading the word "I"?"
Han Du stepped forward with a smile and took a look. It turned out that what Zhu Biao wrote was "The world is unified." Han Du's eyes flashed and he glanced at Zhu Biao's profile in surprise.
Zhu Biao seemed to feel Han Du's gaze, turned back to look at him, and asked with a smile: "Tell me, what do you think of my word?"
"Good words, really good words..." Han Du smiled with a smile on his face, and couldn't help but praise while looking at it seriously.
"Pfft~" Han Jingyun on the side couldn't help but smile.
Zhu Biao couldn't help but put down the ginseng tea he had just brought to his lips, and said with a helpless smile: "You are so obviously flattering, I think this word is not very good..."
It's indeed not that good... Han Du smiled slightly. Zhu Biao's writing was quite methodical, but it happened that these methods restricted his handwriting and made these words lose their spirit.
On the contrary, Lao Zhu has never learned any composition, but the energy between the lines is very full, almost overflowing. Therefore, Lao Zhu's calligraphy is called vigorous and surprising.
"Your Majesty, there are shortcomings and strengths. If Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty and Wang Xizhi were competing in calligraphy, there would be a huge gap. But if Wang Xizhi and Li Shimin were competing in governing the country, it would be even less worth mentioning. Your Majesty wants to work for the world and serve the world. The common people seek profit. Everyone's energy is limited. The emperor has put all his energy on these things. Where is the extra energy for calligraphy? I have already been admitted to the country. I am afraid it will be difficult for you to do so. !”
"I have already been married to the country, how can it be difficult to marry you?" Zhu Biao was stunned for a moment, then murmured to himself.
In the end, I couldn't help but applaud and said with a smile: "Okay, that's a good thing to say!"
After this episode, Zhu Biao saw the letter in Han Du's hand and couldn't help but ask: "What's the matter with you today?"
Han Du smiled, presented the letter with both hands, and said, "Didn't the Emperor write 'The world is unified'? I'm here to give you a gift."
Wang Yue wanted to step forward and take the letter, but Zhu Biao waved him away slightly. He directly reached out and took the letter from Han Du, opened it and read it.
Han Du explained with a smile: "The governor of Jeolla Province sent a secret letter. The Japanese country is now at the end of its life, and both the north and the south are no longer able to fight. Your Majesty, do you think it is..."
Han Du had spread a lot of Japanese traitors in the Japanese country. In order to obtain the Ming Dynasty household registration in the future, these people worked hard to cause trouble in the Japanese country. They either accidentally robbed the grain depot or when the North and the South were about to cease the war. Stab the opponent hard, and the two sides will soon become red-blooded.
In addition, the navy completely blocked the entire maritime territory of the Japanese state, and all food and ordnance entering the Japanese state could only enter through the Jeolla Province Governor's Mansion. The Governor-General of Jeolla Province only needs to calculate the amount of grain purchased by the Japanese country every year, and then he can know how many Dingkou the Japanese country still has.
The Japanese country originally had about six million Dingkou, but now there are less than two million. In just a few years, the Japanese country lost five million people. Excluding the one million who were sold to the Ming Dynasty and shipped to Tianfang as slaves, that is to say, in the past few years, wars and famine in the Japanese country directly led to the death of about four million people.
In the land of Japan, which was as big as the palm of a hand, four million people died. You don't have to see Han Du with your own eyes to imagine the sight of the Japanese starving to death with bones everywhere.
It's no wonder that Komatsu Reiko came to Ming Dynasty regardless of the situation, hoping to use Ming Dynasty's mediation to stop the Civil War. Because if the fight continues, no matter who loses or wins, the Japanese country will only be destroyed.
After Zhu Biao finished reading, he slowly folded the letter and asked, "What do you think?"
"Your Majesty, I think it's time to close the net." Han Du answered with his hands raised.
Zhu Biao put the letter aside, looked at Han Du with a smile and said, "Actually, I have a question that I have wanted to ask you for a long time, but I have never been able to find the right time."
"Your Majesty, please ask. I must know everything and tell you everything." Han Du bowed and bowed.
"Okay." Zhu Biao nodded with a smile, and then asked with a puzzled face: "Why are you so hostile to the Japanese country and must you kill the Japanese country?"
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"Your Majesty, you really want to know?" Han Du asked with a smile.
Zhu Biao nodded seriously: "I think, of course, if it's not convenient for you to say it, then just give it up."
Han Du shook his head slightly, waved his hands and said: "It's not inconvenient. Since the emperor wants to hear it, I will tell you."
Han Du straightened his back, paused and then said: "Since the Ming Dynasty inherited the suzerainty from the former Yuan Dynasty, it has given many preferential treatment to the neighboring countries. But it is not enough to just blindly show kindness to others. If the Ming Dynasty wants to intimidate all parties, it also The best strategy is to combine grace and power. Well, we already have it, but now we just lack power. The Japanese country is neither big nor small, plus it kills Ming envoys and offends the power of Ming Dynasty, so it is just right to use it to establish power."
Zhu Biao nodded repeatedly. Han Du's reason was quite sufficient. But he always felt that when Han Du mentioned the Japanese country, there was a deep hatred in his tone. This hatred was so unforgettable that Han Du had to destroy the Japanese country.
"Isn't it more than that?"
Han Du nodded, smiled faintly and said: "Of course, there is another reason. The emperor should know that wealth comes from the sea, and danger will naturally follow. The Japanese country Hanging overseas, and further north of the Ming Dynasty, this is like a sharp sword, hanging on the head of the Ming Dynasty all day long, and it may be plunged down at any time. If the Ming Dynasty wants to resist the danger from the sea, it must The Japanese country is in our hands. Otherwise, the Ming Dynasty will be in danger along the coast, and the Ming Dynasty will be in danger!"
Zhu Biao had a complete map of the world in his mind, and after thinking about it for a moment, he knew that Han Du was right. The geographical location of the Japanese country is indeed too special. If it is not grasped in hand, Ming Dynasty will not be able to sleep peacefully.
"In that case, let's close the Internet cafe."
"I am willing to share the emperor's worries." Han Du immediately knelt down and worshiped.
After destroying Japan, what should Han Du have to hesitate about? Even Han Du felt lucky that he could witness the destruction of the Japanese country with his own eyes.
But Zhu Biao waved his hand, "You are now my chief scholar, and the court and the Central Government cannot do without you, so don't go. A skinny camel is bigger than a horse, and no matter how the Japanese country's vitality is severely damaged, it will not matter. There are still two million people. If they unite and resist desperately, even if you go, you won't be able to capture the Japanese country for a while, wouldn't it mean that you will be trapped in the Japanese country?"
Han Du was full of regrets, feeling sorry that he could not see the destruction of the Japanese country with his own eyes. However, what Zhu Biao said is also reasonable. He is now the chief minister of the cabinet. If he leaves the capital, what will happen to the entire cabinet? Is Zhu Biao required to review the memorial again?
Zhu Biao ignored what Han Du was thinking. After pondering for a while, he said, "Let Tang Ding go."
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty." Han Du quickly handed over his hand.
Besides himself, Tang Ding is indeed the best candidate. To destroy the Japanese country, it is inevitable to mobilize the navy and land forces to cooperate with each other. Others have never even seen such tactics, how can they command them?
Only Tang Ding has not only seen this strategy countless times, but has also personally commanded it several times, and he has always fought brilliantly.
It has to be said that Zhu Biao's view of people and employment is still very vicious.
At the same time, this credit was taken away by Tang Ding, which also made Han Du feel much better. After all, this is a major event that Han Du has been planning for several years from beginning to end. If the credit is taken away by an unrelated person, how can Han Du be willing to do so?
