"Wang Zhi, you are useless!"
"Wang Zhi, do you dare to touch me?"
The two of them were furious, especially Wanxi, who yelled: "You are just a slave beside the imperial concubine, and I don't think about whose blessing you are today.
Ungrateful eunuch, you bitch! "
I am also an eunuch, and it is very shameful for you to say this to me... Admiral Dongchang slandered him, but he did not try to undermine him at this time.
As for the Hangzhou magistrate, he didn't dare to let go of anything. Firstly, he was not qualified as a local official to participate in a stranglehold of this level. Secondly, his ass was dirty and he did not dare to anger Wang Zhi, a stupid young man.
We can only place our hopes on the two big guys.
Wang Zhi said frankly: "You are right. I am where I am today thanks to the recommendation of the Imperial Concubine. However, I did not disgrace the Concubine, but you. Are you worthy of the Concubine?"
"I am on an errand according to the order, and I am loyal to the emperor. If I am worthy of the emperor, I will naturally be worthy of the imperial concubine!"
Wang Zhi shook his head: "You have lived for decades, but you know nothing about temples. You will not last long as a commander in imperial robes."
Wanxi sneered: "You are just a slave beside my sister, are you worthy to be compared with me?"
Admiral Dongchang also said viciously: "Wang Zhi, you will not die well, don't think of yourself as the Marquis of Yongqing, are you worthy of learning from others?
Ren Yongqing's rank is not comparable to that of a young boy like you. Just watch, the emperor will definitely kill you one day, and that day will not be long. "
Wang Zhi was silent for a moment and said quietly: "It doesn't matter what my future is, but your future is destined. Admiral Dongchang, you have done it right."
After a pause, "Master Wan, for the sake of your Majesty, let me remind you to position yourself correctly, otherwise, you will only embarrass your Majesty."
"The gelded dog is so brave...!"
"Wang Zhi, you will definitely die badly..."
“Father-in-law, I am unjustly accused of being a lower-ranking official…”
The three were taken into custody.
Wang Zhi said to the bewildered factory guard, "The law of the Ming Dynasty stipulates that any person who is ordered to carry out an errand will not be punished for any crime. But your boss refuses to take responsibility, so why are you still resisting?"
Dongchang Fanzi and Jinyiwei looked at each other, not knowing what to do.
Wang Zhi said again: "I won't make it difficult for you, but you will definitely be punished if you return to Beijing like this. Why don't you stay here? After I finish investigating the case, I will let them go, and you won't be unable to pay your dues." .”
Letting these people go back will only make it difficult for the emperor. Wang Zhi wants to delay as much as possible to buy time for the investigation.
Hearing this, a group of people felt a little relieved and took back their weapons dejectedly.
Look at other people's bosses, and then look at your own bosses, well, people are so irritating!
"It's gone!"
"Yes!" All the fans in the West Factory clasped their fists in unison, showing great respect.
Following the governor, they all stiffened and ran rampant as they walked out.
On the other hand, Dongchang Fanzi and Jinyiwei, who were pushed, did not dare to say a word and had to endure their grievances.
Who gave their boss a coward?
…
Although Wang Zhi handled it perfectly, the news still reached the capital.
All the officials were furious after hearing this, and urged Zhu Jianshen to severely punish Wang Zhi, and immediately sent people to take him to the capital for questioning.
Zhu Jianshen refused because the gossip was not credible.
It's just that the interests involved this time are too great, and he can't drag them away if he wants. Civil servants, some nobles, and some military generals have all joined the battle group and united the front.
Zhu Jianshen couldn't help but get angry.
He asked himself whether he was tolerant enough to military commanders and noble groups, but unexpectedly he got this result.
However, these people are really 'uncle'.
Subsequently, the chieftains were forced to return to their native land, and a war was inevitable. Moreover, he also wanted to imitate Taizu, Taizong, and Xuanzong and strike hard at the Mobei grassland.
These are all indispensable for military commanders to take action!
Zhu Jian was deeply helpless and had to send someone to investigate again.
However, this time, the interest groups also learned the lesson and asked him to issue a clear decree and no longer use oral instructions to prevent Wang Zhi from continuing to act like a hooligan.
Zhu Jian couldn't bear it and issued an imperial edict.
However, this time some nobles and some generals really hurt his heart.
Ever since, he started planning for this group of people.
Whether they are generals or nobles, under the current political soil of the Ming Dynasty, their greatest role is to suppress the civil servant group.
If this value is lost, there is no need to reuse it.
What's more, these people are colluding with the civil service group and forming a community of interests, so they cannot be retained.
However, the military is not like the officialdom. It is not advisable to replace people simply and roughly. It must be done step by step.
Be careful with the army!
…
Wang Zhi was able to get through all the time that was wasted in going back and forth. He was also smart. When he heard that the imperial censor was coming, he immediately led more than a dozen of his confidants and took a small road back to the capital with evidence.
Traveling day and night, the main thing is the time difference.
As for the censor who came to deal with Wang Zhi, he didn't see him at all. Instead, he took over a mess.
~
In front of the capital gate, Wang Zhi couldn't help but shiver.
It is already the twelfth lunar month of winter, and when the new wind blows, the temperature difference between the temperature in Hangzhou and Hangzhou is not as big as usual.
Since the news had not yet come back and the soldiers guarding the city were unaware of the temple battle and did not recognize him, Wang Zhi easily entered the city under the guise of Dongchang.
As soon as he entered the city, he immediately rushed to the palace...
Everything went smoothly.
Qianqing Palace.
Wang Zhi reported the progress of the case to Zhu Jianshen in detail, and attached a basket of evidence.
Zhu Jianshen was overjoyed. With these things, the smuggling caravans had become famous, and he became more and more satisfied with Wang Zhi.
However, satisfaction is satisfaction. In order to appease the public anger, not only could he not reward Wang Zhi, he had to punish him.
There is no other way, the change of chieftain to local status must be implemented.
"Wang Zhi, for your meritorious service this time, you should be rewarded. I originally wanted to reward you, but..." Zhu Jianshen sighed, "Those bastards are really difficult to deal with. You can avoid the limelight for the time being and stay in the palace first." It's fine now, don't worry, after this period of time, I will still use you again."
Zhu Jianshen was very honest. After such a long period of testing, he had determined that Wang Zhi was absolutely loyal to him.
Don't let your own people feel aggrieved.
He didn't want to chill Wang Zhi's heart.
"The imperial concubine always talks about you, please spend this year in Yongning Palace." Zhu Jian said with a deep smile, "Don't worry, not only will your subordinates not punish you, but I will also reward them generously;
I reward you in your name, and they will definitely be grateful to you. "
The emperor took such good care of him. Even though he did not receive a reward, Wang Zhi felt very comfortable and said respectfully:
"This servant will obey the emperor's arrangements!"
"Yes." Zhu Jian said with a deep smile, "Don't be sad, I won't let your efforts be in vain. You have worked hard for so long, so you can just take a break."
Wang Zhi was deeply moved: "Your Majesty, you don't have to be like this. I understand your Majesty's suffering."
Zhu Jianshen nodded with a smile, raised his hand and patted his shoulder, saying: "Since the establishment of the West Factory, you have been running around non-stop. You haven't seen the imperial concubine for a long time, right?"
"I know that you have a strong master-servant relationship, so go and say hello to the imperial concubine."
"Yes, slave, please leave."
Wang Zhi kowtowed and exited the hall.
As soon as he left, Zhu Youtang walked in: "My son, I will see you, father."
"Without ceremony," Zhu Jianshen walked to the imperial desk and sat down, "Come and sit."
"Hey." Zhu Youtang walked to his father and sat down next to him. He asked, "Father, have you... been troubled recently?"
Zhu Jianshen picked up the teapot and poured a cup of hot tea, blowing it gently, "That Li Dongyang really only taught you how to study and didn't tell you anything about the court situation?"
"Uh...Father is wise, but I heard some things from Mr. Li." Zhu Youtang nodded, "Father, I don't understand something."
"explain."
"Why...do you use Wang Zhi so much?"
Zhu Jianshen put down the teacup and frowned: "Li Dongyang asked you to ask?"
"No, Mr. Li didn't ask his son to ask these questions. He admires his father's efforts to track down smugglers, but..."
"You're just complaining about my re-employment of Xichang, right?"
Zhu Youtang scratched his head: "He didn't say that, he just didn't understand."
"He just didn't say anything, didn't he still let me know through you?" Zhu Jianshen sneered, "Silly son, do you know that you were used as a gun?"
After a pause, "However, this person is quite reasonable. Although his political level is not good, he also has good intentions."
Zhu Youtang asked curiously: "My father has so many ministers, why do we have to use Wang Zhi as an eunuch?"
"Haha... Wang Zhi is so useful!" Zhu Jianshen said with a smile.
"A hundred officials are not as good as eunuchs?"
"In terms of ability and talent, they are far better than Wang Zhi, but their selfishness is more serious." Zhu Jianshen said, "Take this investigation of wealthy smuggling businessmen, why are so many people opposed?"
Zhu Youtang hesitated and said: "Because they also participated?"
"Well, you are finally smart for once." Zhu Jianshen nodded, "Remember, no matter who it is, as long as they can help you solve the problem, they can be used;
It’s not that eunuchs are good. In fact, eunuchs do a lot of evil. They are also greedy for money and accept bribes. "
Zhu Jianshen said: "It's not that my father wants to use eunuchs, but that Wang Zhi is easy to use. Do you understand?"
Zhu Youtang asked: "That is to say, whether it is civil servants, military generals, nobles, or eunuchs, who can be used?"
"That's the truth, but there must be checks and balances!" Zhu Jianshen said, "You can reuse any group, but the premise is that it cannot get out of control."
"My child, I remember." Zhu Youtang nodded and said, "Father, I still have one thing that I don't understand."
"Tell me and listen." Zhu Jianshen looked very patient.
Zhu Youtang asked: "As I said before, no matter whether hundreds of officials kneel at the palace gate or resign, they can't influence the father's will. Why does the father repeatedly give in during this investigation of wealthy smuggling businessmen?"
"This question is very profound." Zhu Jian moistened his throat deeply before saying: "To be an emperor, you must understand the overall situation, and you must advance and retreat in a proper way. It is not enough to be blindly strong, and it is even worse to be blindly weak;
Be strong when you should be strong, and be weak when you should be weak, so that people will not be impatient, but they should not be allowed to indulge;
More importantly, you have to distinguish when to be strong and when to show weakness, have an overview of the overall situation, and weigh the pros and cons..."
