The days when I ransacked the house in Jinyiwei

Chapter 223 A Big Net

The two brothers Zhang Heling and Zhang Yanling were the mudslides in the Xungui circle in the capital.

Both are over thirty.Zhang Heling is stupid, evil and ruthless, a rude local hooligan.

It's just that this local ruffian has the title of Marquis.

Zhang Yanling seems to be polite and courteous, a corporal.In fact, he has a bad stomach, and he is quite talented, scheming, and cunning in doing bad things.

A cultured hooligan.

These two brothers have committed great evils such as annexing people's land, buying and selling by force, competing for profits with the people, and acting as brokers for selling officials and nobles to make profits.He is also a small villain who kicks down widows' doors and digs up family graves.

According to the system established by Emperor Taizong, Jingnan Xungui lives in Shuntian, and Founding Xungui lives in Yingtian.

Not to mention officials with conscience in the court.Even those extravagant and extravagant nobles in the two capitals who are proud of their merits can't understand the Zhang family brothers.

Civil officials, generals, and eunuchs also look down on these two villains who have no style.

Even the feudal prince couldn't stand it anymore.King Xing once wrote to Emperor Hongzhi, euphemistically reminding that the emperor should impose some restrictions on his relatives.

It can be said that the Zhang family brothers offended the common people, civil officials, eunuchs, generals, nobles and even the clan.

However, no one in the world can touch these two brothers.

Emperor Hongzhi ascended the throne for 16 years and changed his reign name for 15 years. There is still only one woman, Empress Zhang.No concubine or concubine was accepted.It can be called pampering Queen Zhang.

Of course, there is a progressive significance of the feudal emperor's practice of monogamy.

However, his doting on the queen caused him to love the house and black for the two uncles.

I can rule the world with civil officials, and I can bow to civil officials.But my bottom line is, you can't touch my closest relatives!
The elders of the three cabinets of the cabinet maintained a tacit understanding with Emperor Hongzhi.Turn a blind eye to the Zhang family brothers.

Besides, Chang Feng learned that the source of the smuggling of Japanese goods in the capital was the Zhang family brothers, so he immediately came to Zhang's mansion.

Chang Feng has also disliked the Zhang brothers in the past two years, and tried to keep a distance from the Zhang family.If Zhang Jiabao's house can not come, he will not come.

However, the Zhang family brothers are very close to Jinyang County Lord's Mansion.If you have nothing to do, send Chang Tian all kinds of novelties.

There are delicious and fun things, the Zhang brothers immediately think of their Tangtang girl.

Inside the living room of the Zhang family.

Zhang Heling sarcastically said: "Why did Brother Chang come here? In the past two years, you have treated our two brothers as stinky shit. You rarely come to our house."

Zhang Yanling quickly smoothed things over: "Brother, don't talk nonsense. Brother Chang is our savior. My heart is for our two brothers."

Chang Feng sighed: "Oh. One of you is a Marquis and the other is an Earl. I can't pretend to be a big brother and teach you a lesson."

"But you should restrain yourself. Don't discredit the empress."

Zhang Heling said: "We just earn a little money and live a small life. Why did you discredit my sister?"

Zhang Yanling hurriedly said: "What do you say, I haven't seen you for a long time. We quarrel when we meet."

"Brother, Brother Chang, please try this tea quickly. I entrusted someone to get the West Lake Shifeng Longjing tribute tea. A tael of tea is worth a tael of gold, and the price is out of stock."

Chang Feng knew that quarreling would not lead to results.He had no choice but to take a sip of tea and said, "Well, it is indeed a tribute tea."

Zhang Heling said angrily: "Brother Chang, if you think it's good, you can take two taels with you before you leave. Remember to share one tael with Jinyang County Lord's Mansion."

Even though the meeting was not pleasant, Zhang Heling still missed Chang Tian.The two brothers really treat Xiao Tangtang like a family member.

Chang Feng said: "Okay, I've finished the tea too. Ask you something."

Zhang Yanling said: "What's the matter? Brother Chang, just ask. You saved our lives. No matter you can't get us as outsiders, we will treat you as a benefactor."

"As long as we know, we will know everything and say everything."

Chang Feng asked the real question: "You opened a firm called Deshengchang, which specializes in selling Japanese smuggled goods to shops in Beijing, right?"

Zhang Heling said: "Brother Chang, don't dare to talk nonsense. Two Japanese goods are placed in front of you. Can you tell which one is smuggled and which one is paid tribute?"

"Deshengchang Commercial Bank was opened by our Zhang family. But what they sell are reasonable and legal tribute Japanese goods."

"You can look up the archives of the Ministry of Rites."

Zhang Heling has no brains, but Zhang Yanling is meticulous in his work.

The Ministry of Rites is in charge of paying tribute.

Zhang Yanling felt that the blatant distribution of smuggled goods was too ostentatious.So he bribed several principals, Yuanwailang and Langzhong of the Ministry of Rites.File smuggled goods.

When the files are prepared, the smuggled goods become tribute goods.

Although the three officials of the Ministry of Rites knew about their dealings with the Zhang family brothers.But they are too lazy to care, good people don't step on stinky shit.

If the Zhang family brothers are in a hurry, the Zhang family brothers may dare to lead someone to smash the lobby of the Ministry of Rites.

Besides, the Zhang family brothers don't even care about the three elders, what kind of heart are we three officials from the Ministry of Rites.

Chang Feng frowned: "Preparation files from the Ministry of Rites? You guys are good means."

Zhang Yanling said: "Brother Chang, there are too many people doing this kind of business in the entire Ming Dynasty!"

"To put it mildly. How much money can we make by selling some Japanese goods?"

"Those maritime merchants who sold silk, tea, and porcelain to the Japanese in the southeast earned the real money."

Chang Feng had previously made a bold statement that within one month all smuggled Japanese goods would be banned from shops of all sizes in the city.

But when he came to Zhang's mansion for a chat, he understood that it was impossible for the Zhang family to stop doing this business.

Chang Feng changed his mind.Since Deshengchang Commercial Bank cannot be closed down, the supply source of Deshengchang should be cut off.

Chang Feng took a sip of tea and smiled slightly: "Selling Japanese goods is so profitable. I want to try this business."

"Where did the Japanese goods in your firm come from?"

Zhang Heling was about to speak.Zhang Yanling gave him a wink, signaling him to keep quiet.

Zhang Yanling said: "Brother Chang. If you want to do this business, we can give you [-]% of the dry stock. It should be regarded as filial piety to the lifesaver."

"We can't tell you the source of Japanese goods. We must be honest when doing business. We promised the supplier not to reveal his identity."

Zhang Yanling is a fine individual.He saw through Chang Feng's thoughts at a glance.

Chang Feng was helpless: "I'm talking about the two uncles of the country. Do you know that when you do this kind of business, you will call Litong a traitor when you grow up?"

When Zhang Heling heard this, he became angry: "If we are traitorous in Litong, there are as many traitors in Daming Litong as a cow!"

"Let me tell you the truth. There are a lot of people doing business in the Japanese country! There are all local counties, prefectures, three divisions, and governors' offices! There are also six ministries, even the internal"

Chang Feng was taken aback: "You mean the cabinet?"

Knowing that Zhang Heling had made a slip of the tongue, he hurriedly went back to make amends: "I said that even among the internal officials, the companies of the Shipping Department were also involved."

Rely on the mountains to eat the mountains, and rely on the sea to eat the sea.The companies of the shipping companies of the three major cities participated in the smuggling trade, as expected by Chang Feng.

Zhang Yanling said: "That's right. There are so many people doing Japanese business in the world. Why does Brother Chang only stare at our Zhang family?"

"It's the same sentence. If you want to get involved in this business, we will give you dry shares. You don't have to worry about anything, just get a monthly dividend."

"You want to persuade us to cut off this source of income. We will never agree."

Chang Feng said: "That's all. I've already said what I said. You can figure it out yourself."

After speaking, Chang Feng stood up and prepared to leave.

But Zhang Yanling stopped him: "Brother Chang, we brothers regard you as a benefactor. We can't just watch you jump into the sea of ​​swords and flames."

"There is a sentence we want to remind you - don't be an enemy of the entire court!"

Chang Feng frowned: "I just searched for a Japanese, why did I become an enemy of the entire court?"

Zhang Yanling sighed: "Everyone understands it. You should know how many people and officials are standing behind the maritime merchants."

"There are as many people as Xinghai who make money through trade with Japan every year."

"Since ancient times, cutting off a person's wealth is like killing one's parents. If you cut off another's fortune, they will cut off your livelihood."

Zhang Yanling said this because he really thought of Chang Feng.

It never occurred to me that Zhang Heling, who had no guards in his mouth, even echoed: "That's right! The leader of the army blocked the way of making money for that group of people, and that group of people killed as soon as they said they wanted!"

"In order to kill a person, I will not hesitate to fight a war."

Chang Feng's expression changed: "What? Marquis Shou Ning, who is the leader of the army you mentioned? Is it You Tianjue from Fujian?"

Zhang Yanling was so angry that his elder brother was so angry, how could he disclose such confidential and sensitive matters to Chang Butcher of Jinyiwei?
Zhang Yanling said: "Ah, brother Chang, don't you know my brother? He talks nonsense all day long. He just scares you."

"But it's all for your own good."

Chang Feng has a keen sense of smell after years of career in Jinyiwei.He could smell it from Zhang Heling's voice.

You Tianjue's death definitely had an inside story.

Chang Feng sat down again: "No. You have to make it clear today, who is blocking who's way of making money. Who will kill who at the risk of a war?"

Zhang Heling stopped talking to Chang Feng.He told the servant: "Go, get rid of the tea, and serve me a jug of wine."

After a while, the servant brought the wine.Zhang Heling sipped the wine and said nothing.

Zhang Yanling also sat dryly, not saying a word.

There was an awkward silence in the hall.

Chang Feng knew that the brothers of the Zhang family didn't want to talk about it, so he couldn't ask.

He couldn't and didn't dare to torture the two uncles to extract confessions.

In desperation, Chang Feng had to leave.

Now Chang Feng is the de facto shopkeeper of Jin Yiwei, with eight thousand robes under his command.Many things don't need to be checked by yourself.

He returned to Jinyiwei and found his confidant Zhang Cai.

Chang Feng said: "Zhang Cai, I have another errand for you. Find out the source of Japanese goods from Deshengchang Trading Company."

Zhang Cai acted competently and said, "Yes, my subordinates will go check it out right away."

Chang Feng made up his mind, for the sake of You Tianjue, this time he must investigate to find out the truth.

At noon that day, Liu Jin came to Jinyiwei.

After Li Guang died, Liu Jin replaced him and became the most favored eunuch in Kunning Palace.Empress Zhang relied on her as her confidant.

Not to mention, Prince Zhu Houzhao regarded him as his most trusted companion.

Officials in the DPRK and China all said that it would be a matter of time before Liu Jin and father-in-law Liu entered the court.

Liu Jin cut to the chase: "Little uncle. I heard from the two uncles that you want to cut off their money?"

Chang Feng was taken aback: "They are looking for you?"

Liu Jindao: "Just now the empress asked me to give them some gifts. They complained to me about you, saying that you don't treat them as your own, return, return."

Chang Feng asked: "What else?"

Liu Jin replied: "It's still the dog and the mouse meddling in other people's business."

Chang Feng sighed: "Hey, if you do your own job, why do you become a dog and a mouse meddling in your own business?"

When Liu Jin came to Jinyiwei, he never regarded himself as an outsider.He sat opposite Chang Feng, poured himself a cup of tea, and took a sip.

Liu Jin said: "Little uncle. Whether it's you or me, they are all from the Empress. The two uncles are the younger brothers of the Empress."

"Since ancient times, we have been inseparable!"

"Besides, if you check them, it's tantamount to infighting. In the end, it will only make those stupid civil servants laugh at you."

While gaining power in the inner palace, Liu Jin also formed an inextricable bond with the civil servants.Therefore, he called civil servants "dog hangers".

Li Dongyang couldn't tolerate Liu Jin instigating the prince Zhu Houzhao to indulge in fun and neglect his studies all day long.

When Li Dongyang talks about Liu Jin with his close friends, they always refer to him as "Liu Eunuch".

Chang Feng said: "What if civil servants are also involved in this case?"

Liu Jin was taken aback: "Master Chang, I advise you. Don't fight with civil servants for now."

"At least when the current emperor is in court, you can't beat civil servants."

"No matter how powerful you are, you are still only the emperor's retainer. The emperor himself is courteous to civil officials, how can you defeat them?"

"Having said that, it will be a matter of time to clean them up. But we have to wait for the emperor."

Liu Jin's words came to an abrupt end.

Chang Feng naturally knew what Liu Jin was waiting for.Naturally, when the emperor passed away, the crown prince ascended the throne.

The Chang family had such close contacts with the Kunning Palace and the East Palace, so they naturally knew that the Crown Prince hated civil servants.

Liu Jin said again: "Little uncle, don't investigate the smuggling matter anymore. Let me tell you, not only a bunch of civil servants are involved in maritime smuggling."

"A bunch of people in the palace are also inextricably linked with the maritime merchants."

"Even the retired giant eunuch who was in power at the time participated in it."

"If you investigate this matter, you will offend both civil servants and internal officials. It will be thankless, and you will put yourself in danger."

Chang Feng heard the clue from Liu Jin's voice: "The retiring eunuch you are talking about is Wang Zhi who was sent to Yingtian Xiaoling, right?"

In the first year of Hongzhi, Chang Feng knew that Wang Zhi was one of the eight elders of the "Four Seas Association", a maritime smuggling group.

Liu Jin smiled and said, "I didn't say anything. The little uncle knows what's in his heart."

Then Liu Jin slapped her hands: "Come on, take it here."

A little eunuch brought a snack box.

Liu Jin smiled and said, "This is Guirongzhai's eight large and small snacks. Princess Jinyang loves sweets, so please remember to give them to my little uncle."

"I'm too busy in the Eastern Palace. I haven't been to see her and Huang Yibin at the princess mansion for half a month. I miss her."

For 16 years, Liu Jin has always regarded Xiaotangtang as his daughter deep in his heart.

Even Xiao Tangtang back then had become a 23-year-old mature woman and princess of Ming Dynasty.

This father-daughter relationship hidden deep in their hearts has never changed.

Chang Feng said: "Success. It's almost summer. There are seven or eight people hired by the princess's mansion, and they will be dedicated to Tangtang in summer."

"Stop carrying bamboo poles all over the palace under the sun to help her catch cicadas. It's a disgrace to your Eunuch Liu."

Liu Jin smiled slightly: "I've helped her catch cicadas for ten years. I'm used to it."

Liu Jin left.

Chang Feng vaguely felt that he had encountered a powerful enemy.

This enemy is like a big net.

On this website, there are maritime merchants, Japanese pirates, civil servants, eunuchs, and relatives of the emperor.
Liu Jin was right, if he wanted to be an enemy of this big net, he would end up thankless and offend a group of people.

But Chang Feng still decided to make an enemy of this net.

Time has smoothed his edges as a young man.He is already a veteran in officialdom.

But there was always a belief in his heart.

There are only four words in this simple belief: "Evil does not prevail over good".

This is not childish.A person should always have a belief in his heart in his whole life.People without faith are walking dead.

Well, let me, Chang Feng, fight with you.For You Tianjue and for the faith in my heart!
(End of this chapter)