The Qixing Terrace became quiet, and the night wind blew through Zhu Yunwen's clothes with a hint of coolness.
Liu Changge and Tang Buping led people to protect them. Liu Bowan, Li Chunzhi and others were secretly escorted to the Security Bureau headquarters, where Xue Xia, Pang Huan and others were responsible for interrogation. At the same time, Xiong Wucheng went straight to Bai Yiyi's residence, but the building was already empty.
Qintian Supervisor Zheng Yang Zheng was kneeling under the Seven Stars Platform, trembling.
Zhu Yunwen looked at the starry sky for a long time before he looked away, walked down the Seven Stars Terrace step by step, and said to the kneeling Yang Zheng, "Do you know anything about Liu Bowan?"
Yang Zheng kowtowed heavily: "I didn't know anything about it, and I am guilty of neglecting inspection."
Zhu Yunwen stopped and looked deeply at Yang Zheng. This person was not on the list of the Security Bureau. He had no fault for a long time, was pure-hearted, and was honest and honest.
"Get up and walk with me."
Zhu Yunwen did not hold Yang Zheng accountable. Liu Bowan was so cunning that he could lie dormant for many years without being discovered. He was indeed capable.
Under the starry sky, the world is silent.
Zhu Yunwen looked at the starry sky and asked, "Yang Zheng, do you think the starry sky looks like a chess game?"
Yang Zheng was frightened and speculated: "I think the starry sky is just a celestial phenomenon, the true nature of the vast universe, not a chess game. Moreover, if the sky is a chess game, the stars As a chess piece, only the emperor can play it, no one else is qualified."
Zhu Yunwen glanced at Yang Zheng, raised his finger and pointed at the North Star: "The starry sky guides the direction, but unfortunately there are still many people who are lost and don't know how to return. I have vindicated the unjust and wrongful convictions during the Taizu period for many years, and they are still making trouble. In your opinion, How should I deal with it?"
Yang Zheng shuddered. How could he say something like this that was related to human life? He had no choice but to evade: "Your Majesty, the Qintian Supervisor only observes the stars and fortune, and observes the calendar and weather. He does not dare to speak nonsense about the affairs of the court."
Zhu Yunwen said in a deep voice: "I let you say it."
Yang Zheng had no choice but to be brave and said: "I think they are guilty of committing crimes and do not know the great grace of God, so they should be severely punished."
Zhu Yunwen said nothing.
To punish severely, we must build large prisons, use cruel officials, and eradicate the root causes.
Historically, Zhu Yunwen encountered Zhu Di's rebellion shortly after he ascended the throne. Historical materials did not record many problems among the people, let alone ancient and modern people. After Zhu Di came to power, he even re-established the Jinyi Guards. The ruthless officials headed by Ji Gang killed countless people and were often labeled as traitors and executed.
Although Zhu Di's period also encountered many local problems, and the White Lotus Sect also had many troubles, I have never heard of the troubles of Yin Bing, Gu and Jin, nor have I heard of Liu Bowan and Li Qi performing on the stage. There was no such thing as the Yongle period. location of these people.
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Could it be said that they were all swept away during Ji Gang's sweep? Or is it that this group of people are bullies who are afraid of the strong? Seeing that Zhu Di kills people at every turn, even the ten tribes can be killed, they immediately withered?
Zhu Yunwen didn't like high-pressure rule. Force was used externally, not internally. As long as the people cultivated the land with peace of mind and worked hard, they would not be intimidated.
The people in this land are the kindest people. As long as they have a mouthful of food to eat, they will not rebel even if they have to sell their children to have a mouthful of food.
Only when they are truly desperate, selling their children without any hope of survival, and being killed like animals, will they take desperate measures.
Zhu Yuanzhang founded the country with force, and advocated force to solve problems and troubles, but he also left behind many problems and troubles. Lao Zhu chopped them off with a knife, and the wounds belonged to the Ming Dynasty. The ones who bled were Ming Dynasty, and the scars were left by Ming Dynasty. Zhu Yunwen knew very well that the only way to truly deal with the Yin soldiers and solve the past and present is to eliminate their hatred. It is not enough to just redress the injustice and recall the place of residence. They need to be compensated.
These compensations are used to support their wives, children, and elderly people who are living alone.
When Zhu Yunwen revealed this idea, Yang Zheng could hardly believe his ears and said quickly: "Your Majesty, you must not do it."
"Why?"
Zhu Yunwen was confused.
Yang Zheng persuaded: "The emperor is not wrong and Taizu is not wrong. They conspired to harm the royal family. It is a capital crime. How can we forgive them? Moreover, they were rehabilitated in the 31st year of Hongwu and the first year of Jianwen. The matter has been settled. How can we forgive them?" Can this matter be brought to the court for discussion again..."
If you are injured, let it heal on its own. Don't worry about it. It will always heal on its own.
This is Yang Zheng's logic.
Zhu Yunwen looked up at the starry sky. He didn't know how many people were behind the ancient and modern times, and how many Hongwu officials he had won over to participate in the rebellion. If he wanted to cut off their foundation through appeasement and compensation, given their level of hatred and madness, it might not be easy. of.
Hit the snake with seven inches, but where is this seven inches?????????????????
After returning to the palace, Zhu Yunwen did not go to the harem, but stayed directly in Wuying Hall.
At dawn, Liu Changge and Tang Buping hurriedly asked to see him.
Zhu Yunwen had breakfast while listening to the report from the Security Bureau.
Liu Changge said solemnly: "According to Wang Quanzhen's account, when Liu Bowan and others were discussing, they mentioned that Yunnan had prepared more than 3,000 war horses, which were transported to the capital in batches half a month later. Liu Bowan said that Yunnan was their last source of wealth. , there is no room for error. The Security Bureau is checking to see if such a large number of war horses have entered Beijing."
Zhu Yunwen frowned and said: "Three thousand war horses, Yunnan? I remember that Wei Guogong reported this matter a few days ago, saying that Mu Sheng ran the Tea Horse Road and traded with the local caravans in Uzang, and got a lot of war horses, especially Send to the capital."
"Mu Sheng? Could it be him..."
Liu Changge became nervous.
Zhu Yunwen rolled his eyes at Liu Changge, took a sip of porridge, and said calmly: "The Mu family's loyalty is absolutely no problem, but this caravan is probably inextricably linked to ancient and modern times. I sent someone to investigate and find out what's behind the caravan. who is it."
Liu Changge calmed down and cursed himself for being confused.
The loyalty of the Mu family is hard to replace. Mu Ying was not only the founding general of the Ming Dynasty, but also almost the son of Zhu Yuanzhang. Queen Ma had raised Mu Ying back then. After Queen Ma left, Mu Ying almost cried to death. . This kind of filial piety and loyalty is a family that actually guards Yunnan. It will definitely not betray the imperial court and collude with anything ancient or modern.
What's more, Mu Sheng participated in the Battle of Annan and saw the doomsday scene of the divine machine bombarding the city. He only had a few Crouching Tiger Cannons and not even a new divine machine cannon. How could he dare to go against the imperial court.
caravan!
This is a force of merchants on the Tea Horse Road, and they have considerable influence in Yunnan.
Zhu Yunwen was a little confused: "Only Wang Quanzhen confessed?"
Liu Changge nodded: "Wang Quanzhen confessed everything before being tortured, including the conversations at night. Some of the conversations were the same as those heard by Guo Luan and others, which basically proves that he did not lie."
Seeing this, Tang Buping took the opportunity to say: "Your Majesty, since the Security Bureau has been monitoring Pangu and other party members, Wang Quanzhen has not been involved. This time Wang Quanzhen appeared at the Seven Stars Terrace, which was somewhat unexpected. He claimed that he was invited to watch the stars, and he did not know Liu Bowan and others intend to rebel..."
"Looking at the stars?"
Zhu Yunwen was a little depressed. If you want to look at the stars, why not do it at home? Should you look at the stars or Widow Liu?
"Check more. If there is nothing wrong with him, let him suffer a little and teach him a lesson."
Zhu Yunwen had no intention of letting Wang Quanzhen go easily.
Liu Changge continued to report: "This time, Liu Bowan and others were arrested. However, the Security Bureau searched many places and found no trace of Ji Gang. The mysterious woman who had been in contact with Liu Bowan also disappeared."
Zhu Yunwen was a little dissatisfied: "I remember that the security bureau had already deployed the control, so why did they let them leave?"
Liu Changge was a little helpless: "There is a tunnel under the other party's house that leads directly to other people's houses on the west side, so the security bureau cannot monitor it and thinks it is still in the same place."
Zhu Yunwen gritted his teeth secretly, these guys were like rats, digging holes everywhere, and ordered: "Intensify the investigation and do not let Ji Gang and others go. Liu Bowan and the other seven people may have strong bones, but I don't believe they are all strong bones. We must interrogate them as soon as possible. Come out and get the information by any means necessary!"
Liu Changge nodded and asked: "Your Majesty, what is the appropriate charge for searching Liu Bowan, Liu Ming and other family members?"
Zhu Yunwen thought for a while, looked at the map on the side, his eyes fell on the Shipping Department, and said casually: "Let's just say that officials and businessmen colluded and used power for personal gain."
"ah……"
Liu Changge and Tang Buping scratched their heads.
Liu Bowan was the deputy supervisor of the Qintian Prison, Liu Ming was the head of the Li Supervisor, and Li Chunzhi was a clerk in the Ministry of Punishments. These people did not look like they could collude with businessmen.
What benefits can a businessman gain from dealing with them? Ask Liu Bowan to look at the stars and predict fortune? Looking for Liu Ming to learn the etiquette of going to court? Looking for Li Chunzhi to record dark files? Want to learn poetry from Widow Liu?
This reason is really not very clever.
Zhu Yunwen naturally knew that this label was inappropriate, but collusion between government and businessmen was no longer the first or second occurrence, and it was time to rectify it seriously. Liu Bowan and others can't refute now, and they can't refuse even if they are given a hat...
The Security Bureau delivered a document about Liu Bowan, and Zhu Yunwen finally understood why Liu Bowan had endured so far and risked his life to avenge Liu Ji.
Liu Bowen, also known as Guanjing, studied "Books of Astronomy, Geography, and Medical Divination" with Luo Dun in his early years, and became proficient in the study of arithmetic. Later, Liu Bowen appreciated him and recommended him to Liu Ji's eldest son Liu Lian through the recommendation of others. , and with the help of Liu Lian, Liu Bowan entered the Imperial Academy and served as Lingtai Lang.
Later, after passing through Liu Lian, Liu Bowan became a disciple of Liu Ji, and Liu Ji gave him all his money and regarded him as his mentor. Later, Liu Bowen died, and even Liu Lian was forced by Hu Weiyong to commit suicide by jumping into a well.
In order to repay his mentor, Liu Bowan used what he had learned in his life, planned in secret, and recruited, sheltered, and arranged the descendants of the four major Hongwu cases.
The Security Bureau speculated that Liu Bowan was a key figure in ancient and modern forces.
Zhu Yunwen put down the documents and picked up the Ancient and Modern Good Calligraphy Order again. He looked carefully, but he could not find any clues. Judging from Liu Bowan's past and shocking plans, this person was most likely the architect of ancient and modern forces. His Being arrested may affect the entire Yin soldiers.
If the court does not get more information as soon as possible, the Yin soldiers are likely to go underground and disappear. By then, the trouble will not belong to themselves, but to Zhu Wenkui.
No, a father must remove all obstacles for his son...
