"Have there been any changes recently in the caravan going to Japan? Have you discovered anything unusual?"
"Master, you came just in time, I was just about to tell you about this!"
"After our caravan went to Japan for the second time, news came from there. It was said that a large-scale smallpox epidemic suddenly broke out in Japan. Many people in our caravan were unfortunately infected with smallpox. .”
"smallpox!"
After Hu Weiyong hurried back to his house, he immediately found the housekeeper in charge of the caravan.
Originally, he had a glimmer of luck in his heart, hoping that his mentor was blind and had misjudged his vision.
However, when I asked this question, I really asked that something was wrong.
"The strange thing is that everything was normal when our first group of caravans went there. But only about half a month later, smallpox broke out in the Japanese country."
"There is a problem here, there is definitely a problem."
After Hu Weiyong asked the housekeeper to step aside, he sat on his soft couch a little decadently.
He looked ahead with a somewhat hollow look in his eyes.
"The envoy of the Ming Dynasty was beheaded by the Japanese country. Logically speaking, given your majesty's temper, your majesty must be furious after knowing this."
"But after such a long time, His Majesty has not mentioned a word about this matter."
"After that, Chu Ze guided me to do business with the Japanese country, and also secretly guided me, making me think of using business to establish influence in the Japanese country. My idea at the time was that if something went wrong in the Ming Dynasty in the future, at least it would still be possible. Escape to Japan"
"As a result, when my caravan started moving, smallpox broke out in Japan. At the same time, Chu Ze was also responsible for receiving the Japanese envoys."
"Coupled with the recent mobilization of grain, grass, soldiers and horses"
After he really calmed down, Hu Weiyong's mind quickly flashed through all the recent events.
After connecting these things one by one, Hu Weiyong's eyes gradually became bloodshot.
Because, he found that he seemed to have been tricked.
And he was being fooled from beginning to end, but he didn't notice it at all.
"Your Majesty wants to launch an army against Japan. Chu Ze should have known about it from the beginning, and this guy deliberately led me to do business with Japan."
"Insidious, so insidious!"
"Once the war between the two countries broke out, Chu Ze suddenly revealed the matter at such a time! And because he only secretly guided the matter, he did not have any substantive participation."
"Then I will be the only one secretly doing business with Japan."
"As for my products, maybe they are all manipulated by this guy. When the plague breaks out in the Japanese country, he will be able to push it onto me."
"If I do business with the enemy country during the war, that would be tantamount to treason!"
"Okay! You want to kill me directly, you damn hypocrite!"
At this time, Hu Weiyong still had a little bit of luck in his teacher's speculation.
In his opinion, the reason why Chu Ze dared to take the benefits he gave so blatantly.
There is absolutely no way it was ordered by His Majesty.
In Hu Weiyong's view, the reason why Chu Ze dared to be so unscrupulous was entirely because he had the prince's support behind him.
Moreover, Hu Weiyong also discovered a problem.
After Chu Ze received his money, he never accomplished anything from beginning to end.
This guy is always looking for excuses to prevaricate him.
Moreover, he used all the money he gave him to build schools and hospitals.
If it is really liquidated.
Although he took bribes, he could evade the fact that he was collecting evidence against himself.
And he could hand over the house afterwards, and cooperate with his previous deeds of using all the ill-gotten money on the people.
On the contrary, it also established his reputation as not greedy for money.
As for those women.
Chu Ze has always accepted women from foreign countries. Can people from foreign countries be considered human?
If calculated like this, Chu Ze will definitely not bear too much guilt.
On the contrary, if he really successfully pulled himself into the water.
The merits and demerits were balanced, and there was a prince behind him who supported and begged for mercy.
Then this guy will never be punished.
So, this is calculated.
This matter of Chu Ze collecting his own benefits was definitely not authorized by His Majesty.
If His Majesty was determined to capture him, would he still need to use so many methods?
An imperial edict, plus a team of royal guards.
This will prevent him, Hu Weiyong, from ever being able to turn over again!
"Well, you Chu Ze, you have always been worthy of my uncle and nephew. I didn't expect that my thoughts were so deep. If I hadn't noticed it in advance today, I might have really gotten your way!"
"You want to dismount me, step on my head, and ascend to the position of prime minister, right? OK. Let's see! Let's see who has the last laugh."
"Sir, you are back."
"Son-in-law, you came just in time. Want to have something together?"
When Chu Ze returned home, it was already dark.
As soon as he walked into his front yard, he saw a small fire rising in the front yard.
The servants in the house were running around and busy, and beside the fire, Lan Yu and others were gathered around the fire, eating strings of barbecue in their hands.
Seeing this scene, Chu Ze couldn't help but smile.
"Uncle Lan, don't you have an order? Why is it done now?"
"The preparations have been made early in the morning, just to go through the motions. Come on, sit down and have a drink?"
"Forget it, I don't like drinking."
While Chu Ze and Lan Yu were talking, they came to sit next to Lan Ruoyan.
After reaching out to tidy up the little girl's messy hair, he couldn't help but look at Xu Da, who was sitting alone.
Everyone present enjoyed their meal very happily.
But Xu Da was the only one with a sad look on his face.
"Chu Ze, drinking is harmful to your health. Come on, let's just drink tea. Eating these barbecues on such a hot day makes you feel greasy just looking at them. Come on, come over and drink porridge with me!"
The injury on Xu Da's back is now considered to have stabilized initially.
Because there was no shortage of various supplements, his injuries recovered very quickly.
Judging from the current situation, the possibility of infection is extremely slim.
However, even after surgery, his back carbuncle has improved greatly.
But the reminder from the doctors is still to avoid fishy food, alcohol, and spicy food.
If you want to live a few more years, you'd better keep your mouth shut!
"Xu Shuai, I'm sorry. Although the barbecue looks greasy, I still want to eat it!"
Chu Ze looked at Xu Da who was looking depressed, and after making a joke that was neither salty nor bland, he finally reached out and took the beef skewers handed to him by Lan Ruoyan.
"Haha, you guys have really had enough! My cow died, and it took me a long time to do it. I can't even eat it myself."
"You guys are really evil!"
Xu Da looked at Chu Ze who took the beef skewers. He complained and took a vicious sip of the gruel in his hand.
Although this porridge is cooked with the essence of pigeon soup, bird's nest, ginseng and other ingredients.
But it’s tasteless!
"Chu Ze, the time for the expedition has basically been set. The next step is probably to gradually enter a state of full preparation for war."
"At the turn of autumn and winter, the army will directly march towards the border."
"When the time comes, we will also go on an expedition together."
After Chu Ze and Xu Da joked, Zhu Di also came to Chu Ze's side.
After Chu Ze heard what he said, he didn't say much. After a slight hesitation, he finally picked up the wine glass next to him.
Then, he touched Zhu Di lightly, and then raised his cup slightly with Lan Yu, Zhu Zhen, and Zhu Xi beside him.
"To be honest, I really don't like drinking, but I will make an exception today. Cheers to your victory!"
"Haha, good, good, good for you! Cheers!"
"Do it, do it!"
"Come on, I also wish everyone a victory!"
"Father-in-law, although I also want you to drink, your health is important. So, if you drink, I will tell Miaoyun when I get back!"
"Ugh, you bastard! You're still taking care of me. If you don't want to drink, you won't drink. How strange! I'm drinking tea instead of wine!"
"Do it for the sake of victory!"
After drinking a glass of wine, Chu Ze felt nothing except the burning in his throat.
But when I gasped, it felt quite cool in my throat.
Lan Ruoyan on the side took the wine glass that Chu Ze handed her and was about to put it down.
Her father secretly filled the glass again.
Then he stopped Lan Ruoyan who was about to speak with his eyes.
"King Qin, if you are here, I won't have to find someone to inform you. You can take action. Remember, capture the target as quickly as possible while controlling the impact to the smallest range. "
"Immediate family members must be seized as soon as possible, and those within the family property must also be investigated and dealt with one by one. These will not only be evidence of crime in the future, but also be revenue for the national treasury."
"I may have to work hard for you today, so let's get started."
After putting down the wine glass in his hand, Chu Ze looked at Zhu Ping who was frantically playing with skewers. He smiled and said this to Zhu Ping.
When Zhu Ze heard what Chu Ze said, he was stunned for a moment, then he smiled and gave the skewers in his hand to his brother next to him.
"You're ready to take action! Hehe, you guys eat first. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."
After Zhu Xi finished speaking, he wiped his mouth with his sleeve, then picked up the saber beside him and hurried outside.
Looking at Zhu Ming's back, Xu Da and Lan Yu, who were still smiling in the courtyard, couldn't help but stop their movements for a moment.
Naturally, they heard what Zhu Xi and Chu Ze said just now.
Naturally, the two of them knew what they were going to do.
However, even if you know that the other party is wrong.
But after all, they are all people who have gone through that era together. When seeing this scene now, it is inevitable that there will be a feeling of sadness in the heart.
"Shuai Xu, Uncle Lan doesn't agree with each other!"
"If you make a mistake, you make a mistake, and you will have to pay the price."
(End of chapter)
