I, the Ming Dynasty, can still save me

Chapter 15 Wei Zhongxian

By the time Luo Sigong left, it was already afternoon.

During this period, Zhu Youxiao continued to review question books and meet with ministers. The heavy mental and physical work was a bit heavy for a young man who had just turned 16.

Therefore, he has now learned to combine work and rest.

I got off the couch, stretched my body, and prepared to take a walk out of Qianqing Palace.

As soon as I arrived at the palace gate, I saw a eunuch who looked to be in his fifties waiting at the palace gate.

He took a closer look and found that this was not Wei Zhongxian.

He turned his head and glanced at Wang An. Wang An understood instantly and sent someone to call Wei Zhongxian in.

I saw Wei Zhongxian, led by the eunuch, bowing in and lying at Zhu Youxiao's feet.

"Slave Wei Jinzhong wishes to pay his respects to Lord Long Live."

"Get up and talk back." Zhu Youxiao hasn't paid much attention to him since time travel.

The main reason is that Wei Zhongxian has served him and his biological mother Wang Cairen for a long time. Historically, he has taken care of Zhu Youxiao since he was a child. Zhu Youxiao traveled through time and was afraid of exposing his flaws, so he kept alienating him.

It was only after Zhu Youxiao succeeded to the throne that Wang An gave him the task of thoroughly investigating the corruption of the three gates built by the eunuchs in the palace during the Wanli year.

If you come here to look for him now, you may have some clues.

"Come with me and talk as we walk," Zhu Youxiao turned around and said.

Wei Zhongxian lowered his head and glanced at Wang An. Wang An nodded to him, and then Wei Zhongxian quickly followed Zhu Youxiao's pace.Wang An also motioned to the two eunuchs behind him to follow him.

At this time every afternoon, Zhu Youxiao would go to Gonghouyuan for a walk or run to relax.

Zhu Youxiao didn't say anything along the way, just ran forward and exercised.When Wei Zhongxian saw that Zhu Youxiao was silent, he naturally did not dare to talk to him.

The Gonghouyuan is actually the imperial garden.

It is located on the north-south central axis of the Forbidden City, with pavilions and pavilions spread out to the front and both sides.The green pine, cypress and bamboo in the garden are dotted with rocks, forming an evergreen garden landscape all year round.

Most of the buildings inside lean on the walls, with only a few exquisitely shaped pavilions standing in the garden, creating a spacious space.The garden is planted with ancient cypresses and locust trees, and is filled with rare stone and jade seats, bronze statues of golden lins, and potted flower piles. It is so beautiful.

Zhu Youxiao casually visited the scenery in the garden.suddenly said

"Have you ever complained about the neglect I've given you these past few months?"

When Wei Zhongxian heard this, he was excited. The emperor said this, which showed that he still valued him.He quickly knelt down and cried

"I dare not complain. I am arrogant because of my favor. I flatter the Wei Dynasty behind the back of Lord Long Live.

Unexpectedly, the Wei Dynasty, with its ambitions as a slave and slave, dared to rely on Li Xuanshi to coerce Long Live the Lord.
After the slave girl found out about this, she wished she could dig out his heart and drink his blood.

Fortunately, Long Live Lord was wise and powerful and did not let Wei Chao, a dog slave, succeed. "

When Zhu Youxiao heard this, he immediately understood. Historically, after Wei Zhongxian was elected to the palace, he was subordinate to the eunuch Sun Xian. By flattering him, he entered the Jiaziku and served as a special meal for his biological mother, Wang Cairen.

Finally, he relied on currying favor with the Wei Dynasty.Won the appreciation of Wang An.

It turned out that he attributed the reason for neglecting him to the fact that he was fawning over the Wei Dynasty.

Thinking of this, Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but laugh inside.

"It's good that you know. I'm most afraid of people around me forming cliques for personal gain. This time it's for the sake of taking care of me for many years. Otherwise, I would have beaten you to death with a stick."

"This slave has been fooled by lard this time. I will definitely not dare to do it in the future. I will definitely obey His Majesty."

"It's good to know." Zhu Youxiao waved his hand.

"Get up. Some time ago, I asked Wang An to investigate the corruption of Xiu Sanmen. How did it go?"

"Since the last time the prince and lord asked me to investigate this matter, I asked the emperor to find the accounts of the three repairs. I sent people to check them one by one and interrogated the staff. Sure enough, I found out the clues."

"Oh, what's going on?" Zhu Youxiao was slightly surprised. Wei Zhongxian was very efficient in doing things.

"My slave once received a report from the eunuch of Shou'an Palace, saying that Chen Linquan, Concubine Zhenggui's personal eunuch, had colluded with Concubine Zhenggui's brother Zheng Guotai, both inside and outside.

He monopolized the timber business in Yunnan and Guizhou, forced merchants to sell their timber at low prices, and then sold it to the palace at high prices, earning millions of taels of silver.

When the slave girl found out, she sent someone to question Chen Linquan. Chen Linquan couldn't stand the torture and admitted what he had done.He also revealed that in order to protect himself, the Emperor Long Yu Bin and the Queen paid a bribe of 30 taels to Wei Chao, Li Xuan's personal eunuch. "

When Zhu Youxiao heard this, he was not very surprised and everyone pushed him down.

Concubine Zheng Gui was deeply loved by Emperor Wanli and stayed in the harem for 38 years.

Because Queen Wang was unfavored and had no children, and Ming Shenzong did not like his father, Ming Guangzong Zhu Changluo, he doted on Concubine Zheng even more.

He also intended to make his son, the third son of the emperor, Zhu Changxun, the crown prince, which then led to the country-based disputes, the case of demon books, and the case of fencing.It can be regarded as causing trouble to the government.

Now that she has ascended the throne, Concubine Zheng has also been upgraded to Concubine Zheng. She lives in the cold palace of Shou'an Palace and no one cares about her.

The tea was cold, and as Zhu Youxiao, who was persecuted by her, he couldn't feel sorry for her at all.

This is also Wei Zhongxian's cleverness. The fight in the palace was extremely bloody. Some of the eunuchs seemed to be smiling on the surface, but behind the scenes they were more ruthless than anyone else.

Wei Zhongxian took a fancy to the fact that Concubine Zheng had lost power and was disliked by himself, so he took action decisively and involved the Wei Dynasty.It can not only relieve the emperor's hatred, but also make money for Zhu Youxiao.

Zhu Youxiao was naturally confident and looked at Wei Zhongxian with satisfaction.

"Very good, these slaves are so ambitious and so bold. Keep investigating and remember to get the money back."

"My servant obeys the order, but this matter involves Zheng Guotai, the brother of Princess Zheng Guitai. This man has passed away. I don't know whether there will be further investigation."

"Forget it if he dies. If he can make up for the stolen money, he won't be held accountable."

What Zhu Youxiao cares about is money. Although he has a lot of internal funds, he can't sit on his hands and increase revenue and reduce expenses. Chasing the stolen money is not a good method.

Now it seems that Wei Zhongxian is very suitable to do it. Just like the "Nine Thousand Years Old" in history, he is not afraid of offending the courtiers at all.

I can just use him. If he goes too far in the end, I can sacrifice him.

"You have done a good job, and you are worthy of being the person who is by your side. You are truly loyal and virtuous. From now on, you will change your name to Wei Zhongxian.

Also, in the future, you should pay more attention to the things I ask you to do and do it with all your heart. I will not treat you badly. You can take care of the Dongchang affairs first. "

Dongchang, also known as Dongjishichang, was a privileged supervisory agency, secret service agency and secret police agency in the Ming Dynasty of China.

In the late mid-Ming Dynasty, Jinyiwei and Dongxi Factory were juxtaposed, and they were often collectively called "Factory Guard".The power of Dongchang is higher than that of Jinyiwei. He is only responsible to the emperor and can supervise and arrest subjects at will without the approval of judicial organs.

After Wei Zhongxian heard this, he was so happy that he had made the right bet this time. He suppressed his excitement, knelt down and thanked him and said:

"Thank you, Lord Long Live, for your reward. I will do my best to serve Lord Long Live, and I won't dare to neglect."

"Haha, I don't think you dare." Zhu Youxiao laughed and scolded.

"Let's go, the sun has set."After walking around, Zhu Youxiao was also tired.

Wei Zhongxian looked at Zhu Youxiao who was about to leave, and thought for a moment. Then he felt a sudden change in his heart and suddenly said to Zhu Youxiao

"Your Majesty, my servant is often outside the palace. The Hakka family once asked me to come here and said that since I left the palace, I have been worried about long live the Lord, so I want to see the emperor."

Hakka was Zhu Youxiao's wet nurse. Historically, Zhu Youxiao loved her very much and named her "the Holy Lady" when he succeeded to the throne.Wei Zhongxian was hired by Zhu Youxiao because of his confrontation with her.

But after Zhu Youxiao traveled through time, he didn't like her and sent her out of the palace.

It seems she still has hope, Zhu Youxiao thought.

So he said without looking back, "According to the rules of the palace, when the prince is six years old, the wet nurse must leave the palace. I miss her old love and stayed in the palace for ten years. I have already been deeply favored. Now I don't want to remember her." Think about it”

After finishing speaking, he paused slightly and turned back to stare at Wei Zhongxian.

"I thought you were very smart and knew what to say and what not to say. It seems that you are far inferior to Wang An. You have a lot to learn."

Then he turned around and left, and the eunuchs behind him quickly followed, leaving only Wei Zhongxian standing there.

He was so frightened that he broke into a cold sweat. He didn't expect Zhu Youxiao to suddenly turn his face.

The current Zhu Youxiao is completely different from the child Zhu Youxiao who was by his side before.

Companion is like a tiger.

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