the next day.
Zhu Yuanzhang's family of four took the two-wheeled vehicle provided by the hotel to the county government office.
Ever since he rode on it once, Zhu Yuanzhang fell in love with this two-wheeled vehicle. Not only did it have a wide field of vision, but it also walked relatively smoothly. The key was that only one person was needed to pull the vehicle. He had already asked his guards to draw the two-wheeled vehicle and some details. I plan to have the Ministry of Industry imitate it after I return.
"Let's follow the plan we discussed yesterday and go to see Ouyang Lun as ordinary businessmen today."
"See if there's anything wrong with our outfit."
"But we must not let that boy Ouyang Lun recognize him."
At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang had changed into a set of military uniforms, with a black mole stuck to his forehead. Queen Ma, Zhu Biao, and Zhu Di also had their own costumes.
"Chongba, please rest assured. This kid Ouyang Lun was demoted here without even seeing us. Even if you use your true face, I probably won't be able to recognize you." Empress Ma said with a smile. .
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, "Sister, what you said makes sense, but be careful with the Wannian Ship. To be on the safe side, we still have to dress up a bit."
Originally, they planned to reveal their identities and take a good look at their daughter after meeting Ouyang Lun and Princess Anqing. However, since arriving in Kaiping County, strange things have happened one after another, and the focus has long since changed from simply looking at their daughter. Son-in-law, joined the investigation to see if Ouyang Lun, his son-in-law, was a corrupt official.
If he reveals his identity and meets Ouyang Lun, Ouyang Lun will definitely find a way to cover it up, making it impossible to explore the truth.
So changing one's identity is undoubtedly the best choice.
Soon, Zhu Yuanzhang understood the correctness of this approach.
The county government office is located in the center of Kaiping County. As Su Jie, the hotel lobby manager, said, the county government office is extremely luxurious. The courtyard wall alone is at least twice as high as the normal county government office wall. The red doors and red walls, you know this This is the county government office. Those who didn’t know it thought this was the royal palace!
"It looks good. I, Prince Yan, also want to cultivate it like this!" Zhu Di said excitedly.
The next second he met Zhu Yuanzhang's "soul-eating" gaze, and Zhu Di quickly lowered his head.
"Father, that's not what the fourth brother meant. He was lamenting the county government's fine workmanship and reasonable layout, not focusing on its luxury." Zhu Biao quickly defended his brother with extremely skillful movements.
"Brother is right." Zhu Di nodded quickly.
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't say anything, but stared deeply at the extremely luxurious county government office.
"Mao Xiang, go and report that we are businessmen from Nanjing passing through Kaiping. We want to do business in Kaiping County and want to see the county magistrate."
"yes."
Mao Xiang dressed up as an ordinary servant and went to the county government office to make a call.
As a result, not long after, Mao Xiang came back with an embarrassed look on his face, with a hint of anger in his eyes.
After all, he is also a pro-army commander. Looking at the yamen and mansion in Nanjing, dare to stop him?
But in this small Kaiping County government office, I was rejected.
"How? When will we be allowed in?" Zhu Yuanzhang was sitting on the two-wheeled vehicle with his eyes closed and concentrating. When he heard Mao Xiang's footsteps, he asked.
Mao Xiang had an embarrassed look on his face and said, "Sir, the county government officials won't let us in."
"Not allowed in?"
Zhu Yuanzhang opened his eyes and couldn't help but be startled. This result was really something he never expected.
"What's going on? Didn't you tell the county government officials that we are here to discuss business with their county magistrate?"
Mao Xiang shook his head in embarrassment, "Sir, I told the county government officer all this, and even took out the business documents we prepared in advance, but the county government officer said..."
"What did you say? You should hurry up and say it!" Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but said anxiously.
"The county government official said that the county magistrate cannot be seen by everyone. If you are doing business, you shouldn't be embarrassed here if you don't have a net worth of one hundred thousand taels." Mao Xiang deliberately repeated it in the tone of the county government official. .
Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang was extremely angry.
"Didn't you tell the yamen servant that the business we do is more than one hundred thousand?!" The whole world belongs to me, Zhu Yuanzhang, and I am worth more than one hundred thousand!
"I said it, but the county government official said... We don't understand. We don't even pay the entrance fee, so we still won't let in." Mao Xiang said quickly.
Hear this.
Zhu Yuanzhang understood instantly that it was obvious that the money was not paid in place.
"get off."
Zhu Yuanzhang jumped off the motorcycle and arrived at the gate of the county government office. As expected, he was stopped by the government officials.
"This is an important area of the county government. You are not allowed to enter without being summoned by the county master!"
"Entry fee... Humph, I have been in the Ming Dynasty for more than ten years, and I have never heard of such a fee. If I don't pay the entrance fee today, will I not be able to see the county magistrate?" Zhu Yuanzhang said coldly. asked.
"It's natural." The yamen servant was confident. He looked Zhu Yuanzhang up and down and asked doubtfully, "Are you really a businessman?"
"On weekdays, when businessmen come to see the magistrate, they obediently pay the entry fee, but you push back and hold back."
"Humph, the county magistrate said that if you are reluctant to pay the entry fee, you are either not a businessman, or you will never make a fortune in your life!"
"So...if you don't pay the entrance fee, you can just go and stay wherever it's cool."
Zhu Yuanzhang was as angry as a bloodthirsty tiger.
The two brothers Zhu Biao and Zhu Di were also shocked. Ouyang Lun was really afraid that he would not be killed!
The means of making money are all-pervasive and varied, but the key is that they are so confident.
Mao Xiang and the guards were on high alert. Based on their understanding of their emperor, Ouyang Lun was bound to die. Now as long as Zhu Yuanzhang gave the order, they would rush in and arrest Ouyang Lun without hesitation.
It's just a door. If you knock down the two gatekeepers and rush in, you should be able to capture Ouyang Lun easily. Completing this task must be a great achievement.
At this time, Queen Ma stood up and said, "I wonder how much the entry fee is? We will pay it."
"This madam is sensible, no more than a thousand taels will be enough." The officer said calmly.
Even the somewhat calm Queen Ma was stunned.
"One thousand taels?! Why don't you grab it?" Zhu Di exclaimed.
The yamen officer glanced at Zhu Di as if he were an idiot, and said calmly: "Why should you rob when you can accept it openly? According to the Ming Dynasty, robbing is a serious crime. If you steal a penny, you will be beheaded."
Depend on!
You quite understand the law.
Zhu Di was so angry that he lost his temper at all.
Zhu Yuanzhang said coldly: "If you collect money so blatantly, you are not afraid of someone reporting it. How can your county magistrate be protected?"
The yamen servant seemed particularly indifferent, "We collect money openly and openly, and we also collect money from wealthy businessmen like you. Is there any article in the Ming Dynasty's laws that states that you cannot collect money from wealthy businessmen?"
After saying that, he said with disdain: "Don't follow other people's business methods when you don't have money, and you still want to go through the back door? Are you very noble?!"
