For his opponent Zhu Yuanzhang, people like Xu Da who followed him when he started the army are indeed almost like brothers.
But that was when the rebels were fighting together.
By now, their relationship has undergone earth-shaking changes.
Zhu Yuanzhang has already become a king, and these people have become ministers.
There is an insurmountable gap between monarchs, ministers and brothers.
Regardless of whether Zhu Yuanzhang really regarded Xu Da and others as life and death brothers.
On the surface, he can't be too obvious.
Otherwise, this country would be in chaos.
After all, Xu Da and the others are different from Zhu Han.
Zhu Han is nominally Zhu Yuanzhang's real blood brother.
But even Zhu Han often needs to avoid places.
Different from the original time and space, this world is because of Zhu Han's existence.
The time for the unification of the Ming Dynasty was greatly advanced.
This also caused Zhu Yuanzhang and Xu Da's entangled identities to undergo earth-shaking changes at an extremely fast speed.
Although a smart person like Xu Da understands the inevitability of this change.
However, reason is reason and emotion is emotion.
If a person can completely control his emotions, then he probably cannot be considered a normal person.
Xu Da's previous mood was probably similar to that of seeing his college roommate from later generations suddenly become the richest man in the world.
As a brother, of course I admire and sincerely bless my brother for his achievements.
However, an invisible and insurmountable gap seemed to suddenly appear between the two people, and naturally there were many gaps in their hearts.
Some people can accept it quickly, and some people take some time.
There are also people...
I'm afraid I won't be able to accept this change for the rest of my life.
I knew I was coming to Yanjing today.
Xu Da discovered that Zhu Han was the same as before.
He has obviously participated in countless battles, and has personally experienced the lives and deaths of many people.
But Zhu Han, this kid, didn't ignore human life just because he was used to life and death.
On the contrary, he can still let go of those who want to assassinate him.
Zhu Han's approach seems a bit too holy to some people.
However, Zhu Han didn't care about other people's opinions.
This is so for no other reason.
Just because his current identity is His Royal Highness the King of Ming Dynasty.
Everything we do will be done with the interests of Ming Dynasty first.
And what if we let those people go?
Now he is not the little monk who was bullied by everyone in Huangjue Temple.
Even if those people want revenge, they still have to weigh their own weight.
"Qiwu, how are you going to handle this matter?"
"I have arrested those officials from the Sixth Department for you now. If you don't want to charge them with rebellion, what charges do you want?"
Zhu Han chuckled and said, "What should we do? It's official business?"
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Xu Da was confused when he heard this.
Although Zhu Han's personality has not changed much from before.
But the means of doing things are becoming more and more unpredictable.
Ever since he entered Yanjing, Xu Da had never once spotted what Zhu Han was doing.
But soon, Xu Da understood what Zhu Han was going to do.
He actually didn't use any other means, but directly used the Great Ming Law to judge these guys.
Moreover, it is not a private court.
The public trial was held in front of the official gate of the Yanjing Criminal Department in front of all the people of Yanjing.
Moreover, during the public trial, all the people of Yanjing can go to the door of the execution department to observe.
Anyone who has any doubts about the outcome of the trial can raise it on the spot.
The official in charge of the trial must also explain clearly to the people watching the public trial.
Only when all the people present have no objection to the outcome of the trial can the judgment truly begin.
Xu Da was shocked when he heard Zhu Han's decision.
"Isn't it appropriate for you to do this Qi Wu?"
"The trial of the case is a matter for the court officials. How can ordinary people get involved?"
"Those ordinary people don't even understand the laws of the Ming Dynasty. I'm afraid they will only cause chaos, right?"
Zhu Han smiled slightly: "Brother Xu, you take our Ming people too lightly."
"Ordinary people may not understand the Ming Law, but they also have their own ideas."
"Why was it that in the past, no matter how fair the trial was, some people would still question it?"
"The most fundamental reason is that in theaters, those officials often close the door and try their own cases, and the people never know what is going on here."
"In this case, no matter how just the outcome is, the people will not believe it."
"They will only think that those officials are just officials protecting each other and working together."
Xu Da smiled bitterly: "Although this is the truth, I still feel that this matter is not that easy to handle."
Zhu Han gave Xu Da an encouraging look: "So Brother Xu, whether we can succeed this time depends entirely on you."
"What?" Xu Da was confused.
Is there anything about him in this?
Xu Da subconsciously felt that Zhu Han was definitely trying to trick him.
Without thinking, he refused directly and said: "Qiwu, our Black Cavalry Army belongs to the general system, which is completely different from the authority of the civil administration."
"Although I also want to help you. However, our Black Cavalry Army really can't get involved in this matter."
Zhu Han gave Xu Da a big eye roll: "Brother Xu, are you being unkind? You refused me before I even said anything?"
Xu Da's face turned red and he said with a sneer: "Qi Wu, it's not that I, the elder brother, won't help you. It's just that it's too sensitive for military generals to interfere with civil servants."
"If someone accidentally takes a copy of our ginseng, we won't be able to eat it and carry it around."
Xu Da was not prevaricating Zhu Han.
The interference of military generals in civil affairs has been a very sensitive topic from ancient times to the present.
After all, too many things happen in this situation.
Dong Zhuo during the Three Kingdoms period, and the feudal vassal system at the end of the Ming Dynasty.
This also led to the fact that the later the dynasty, the more severe the suppression of military generals by civilian officials.
And this situation is even worse in Ming Dynasty.
A dignified first-grade general must grovel and be respectful when facing a third-grade civil servant.
Yuan Chonghuan was able to directly kill Mao Wenlong.
As for Mao Wenlong, he didn't even resist.
A general who was resisting the Qing Dynasty was killed on the battlefield, and the entire Ming court didn't think there was anything wrong.
Even if they felt something was wrong, they felt that after Mao Wenlong's death, no one could take his place and better contain the Manchu Qing Dynasty.
It's not that there is anything wrong with killing Mao Wenlong.
This shows how huge the gap between civil and military forces is.
The Ming Dynasty has just been founded, and the opposition between civil and military forces is not that serious.
However, Xu Da has already begun to try his best to avoid these possible things.
Zhu Han laughed and said, "My brother Xu, how could I let you do such taboo things?"
"Don't worry, we Black Cavalry don't need to directly participate in the trial."
"There will definitely be a lot of people from Yanjing coming to this public trial."
"You also know that once there are more people, anything can happen."
"I can be sure that there will definitely be people with ill intentions towards our Ming Dynasty who will take the opportunity to cause trouble."
"so……"
Before Zhu Han could finish speaking, Xu Da already understood what he meant.
He lightly hammered Zhu Han on the shoulder: "You brat, our Black Cavalry Army is an invincible army on the battlefield."
"You kid, do you think our Black Cavalry are the policemen in the Yamen?"
In this era, there are no dedicated security personnel.
Therefore, Zhu Han thought of letting people from the Black Cavalry Army maintain law and order.
"Brother Xu, I trust you and that's why I entrust you with such an important task."
"Who among us in the Ming Dynasty doesn't know that Brother Xu, your Black Cavalry Army is the most disciplined army, and only you can successfully complete such an important mission."
"You kid, stop flattering me, I won't be fooled by you." Although Xu Da said this, looking at his helpful expression, it was clear that Xu Da was in a very comfortable mood at this time.
After all, Zhu Han's flattery was spot on.
Even if he boasted that the Black Cavalry Army was invincible, Xu Da wouldn't think it was a big deal.
Where is the combat effectiveness of his Black Cavalry?
Xu Da is a figure like the military god of the Ming Dynasty. It would be shocking if the Black Cavalry Army led by him were defeated.
Because of this, Xu Da is really not that sensitive about whether he is strong in combat or not.
Only in terms of military discipline, Xu Da really worked hard.
The requirements for the Black Cavalry Army are completely in accordance with the standards of the Yue Family Army.
Therefore, this is what Xu Da is most proud of.
I originally thought that others wouldn't be able to see these peculiarities.
But I didn't expect that Zhu Han could not only see it, but he could even speak it eloquently.
Zhu Han was not angry after being rejected by Xu Da again.
Instead, he chuckled: "Brother Xu, don't refuse so quickly."
"I didn't say anything, let the brothers from the Black Cavalry Army work for us in vain."
"Since you have done the work, you will naturally be paid."
"How much!" Xu Da suddenly became energetic.
Of course, Xu Da was very affectionate towards the Black Cavalry Army.
Although he has never treated the soldiers of the Black Cavalry badly.
But after all, there were too many of them, and it was impossible for Xu Da to cover everything.
He is now of course prosperous, wealthy and honorable.
But the soldiers of the Black Cavalry Army still live a tight life most of the time.
Xu Da was not short of money, so it was okay to give the soldiers their own money.
It wasn't that he couldn't bear it, but it was impossible and he didn't dare to do it.
The imperial court naturally had its own rules regarding the amount of military pay.
Even if the elites like the Black Cavalry are paid a little more than ordinary troops, it won't be much more.
After all, when the imperial court sets standards, there are too many things to consider, and it is impossible for everyone to be satisfied.
Even if Xu Da felt it was less, he couldn't pay for it out of his own pocket.
Otherwise, is this black cavalry army from the imperial court or from Xu Da?
Recently, Xu Da has also been thinking about how to find a way out for the soldiers of the Black Cavalry Army.
Now the war in the world is almost over.
Although there are still many wars outside the mainland of Ming Dynasty.
However, Xu Dake did not participate in any of those wars.
His great achievements shocked the Lord.
Without a war, the officers and soldiers of the Black Cavalry Army could only receive the most basic salary, and their lives would become even tighter.
This mission has made the Black Cavalry's life a little easier.
However, who would dislike having more money?
It can be said that Zhu Han's proposal immediately grasped the weakness of the Black Cavalry Army.
Zhu Han slowly stretched out a finger and said with a smile.
"Ten days, that's the number."
Xu Da frowned slightly: "One tael of silver? Although it's not too much, if you just maintain law and order, this job is relatively easy."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Han said angrily: "Brother Xu, you are looking down on others, aren't you?"
"The officers and men of the Black Cavalry are all the best among the best. One tael of silver for ten days, isn't that bullying an honest man?"
"Ten days, ten taels of silver. Start paying from today, and I will pay you all at once."
"If the follow-up time needs to be extended, it will be based on this amount, but it will not be one day, but one tael of silver a day, and the settlement will be made on the same day."
"As for how long it will take, it depends on how long the trial lasts."
"Ten taels?" Xu Da was dumbfounded.
The monthly salary of the Black Cavalry Army officers is only two taels of silver.
You can earn five or six months' salary in ten days. Is there such a good thing in the world?
The most important thing is that they are just maintaining law and order. Isn't this much easier and simpler than fighting?
Therefore, Xu Da readily agreed without even hesitating.
The two sides high-fived and the deal was done.
Xu Da said with a half-smile: "I can see it. Isn't your kid already plotting against my Black Cavalry?"
Zhu Han chuckled: "Brother Xu, I do this all for the brothers of the Black Cavalry Army."
Xu Da didn't believe even a single word of Zhu Han's words. This kid has always been like this, always talking nonsense.
Xu Da has always felt strange before.
When Zhu Yuanzhang was still Zhu Chongba, he was a monk in Huangjue Temple.
How could he be so good and suddenly run into rebellion?
Here, without Zhu Han's encouragement, Xu Da would have dared to write his name upside down.
No matter how it is done, this mission is a rare mission for the Black Cavalry to make extra money.
You can get money easily, why not?
However, after the second day, Xu Da discovered that he had really been tricked by Zhu Han.
I originally thought that maintaining law and order would be easy, right?
The officers and men of their Black Cavalry Army are not even afraid of going to the battlefield to fight for their lives, so why are they afraid of this?
However, after arriving at the scene, Xu Da was really shocked.
The sun hasn't fully risen yet, and there's already a sea of people in front of the main gate.
I really don’t know when these people started waiting here.
There are so many people here that even if the black cavalry wanted to get in, it would be useless.
This is nothing.
On the road in the distance, you can still clearly see dense crowds of people rushing towards the Xingbu Yamen.
Xu Da finally realized that these ten taels of silver might not be very profitable.
