Uncle from a poor family

Chapter 600: Donkey Temper

"You...are confused!"

The Northern Pacification Office of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

When Mou Bin truthfully told his immediate superior Zhu Ji about his experiences in Shuntian Prefecture, he did not receive recognition from his superior, but was instead blamed for not fighting back.

Mou Bin lowered his head and said nothing.

Zhu Ji rebuked with a dark face: "Although this second son of the Zhang family has never set foot in the officialdom, have you never heard of his past reputation?"

Mou Bin said in a deep voice: "I just feel that the Zhang family is at fault in this matter, and I am not targeting the person."

"What a way of criticizing the matter, not the person... Do you know that everyone in this world thinks they are fair? But you have been in the Jinyiwei for so many years. Can you still distinguish between good and evil so clearly?"

Zhu Ji sneered and asked, "The reason why you firmly believe that the Zhang family was at fault first is because of the secret instructions of Eunuch Huai and Eunuch Qin?"

"That's not true. In the capital, if you hurt someone, you will never be forgiven no matter what."

Mou Bin still seemed very persistent.

Zhu Ji said, "Then do you know that what happened today was secretly planned by the elder Liu Ji and the Minister of Justice Du Ming. They secretly instigated people and even colluded with the Shanxi merchants, Beijing merchants, and Shandong merchants who were opposed to the Huizhou merchants to go to the Zhang family workshop to cause trouble?"

"This……"

Mou Bin's eyes widened, obviously unprepared for this inside information.

Zhu Ji continued, "Even if you don't know the inside story, today you and I went to see the two eunuchs together, and we have heard Eunuch Huai's comments on this matter. Don't you know that you should restrain yourself?"

Mou Bin continued to keep his head down and remain silent.

"Alas! Second Young Master Zhang, I had at least three chances to save you today, but not only did you not listen, you also stubbornly refused to change your ways. Perhaps... you won't stay in the Imperial Guard for long."

Zhu Ji said bluntly.

"I don't quite understand what you mean."

Mou Bin's face changed and he looked at Zhu Ji with astonishment.

Zhu Ji said, "Isn't what the Second Young Master said clear enough? He has evidence that the group of people started the fight and abused the Queen first. When you heard this, you should have turned back in time."

"But I always think that these are all nonsense he made up. Even if there is any, it is perjury."

Mou Bin insisted.

Zhu Ji frowned even more and asked, "Why do you think so? Or do you think that as long as the Zhang family attacks someone, no matter what the reason is, even if it was really that group of people who started it first, or even if they spoke disrespectfully to the queen, it is all excusable?"

"That is not what I meant."

Mou Bin quickly defended himself.

"Forget it, I think you've gone too far and won't listen to anyone's advice!"

Zhu Ji said in a vicious tone, "The second time the Second Young Master tried to pull you back was to tell you that he was about to enter the palace... How could you not be alert?"

"Will not."

Mou Bin shook his head and said, "How can an outsider enter the palace so easily? I think he is just showing off his power, saying that he can come to the emperor at any time to intimidate others to do what he wants. This is not credible!"

"You really are..."

Zhu Ji was so angry that he almost vomited blood.

Faced with such an unyielding subordinate, he felt that he was powerless.

He was thinking, how could such a blockheaded person win the appreciation of Eunuch Huai, who even said he wanted to train him to take my place?
Will he turn around when encountering problems?
"Somebody come!"

Zhu Ji didn't waste any words and shouted loudly.

Then someone trotted in from outside and said respectfully, "Commander-in-chief, please give me your orders!"

"Go and ask where the young uncle of the Zhang family went after leaving Shuntian Prefecture Yamen, and where is he now! Find out clearly before you tell us!"

Zhu Ji ordered.

"Yes!"

After the man left, Zhu Ji said no more.

After waiting for about a cup of tea, the person came back and said, "To answer the governor, after leaving Shuntian Prefecture, the young master of the Zhang family first went to the warehouse where the cloth was stored in the imperial farm, and then went directly to the palace."

"Go down."

Zhu Ji immediately dismissed the person.

Then he looked at Mou Bin and asked, "What do you say?"

Mou Bin turned his head away, like a stubborn young man, and said, "Even if he goes to the palace to file a complaint, I believe that Your Majesty will uphold justice."

Zhu Ji laughed in anger and said, "What a justice-seeming person... It seems that you are not going to turn back even if you hit a wall. Since you think the Zhang family is guilty, why did you also tell Eunuch Huai and Eunuch Qin about someone speaking disrespectfully to the Queen?"

Mou Bin said: "I think it is very likely that the Zhang family did it themselves, the thief crying thief."

Zhu Ji said angrily: "What's wrong with you? The Jinyiwei are going to be killed by you! Do you know that Eunuch Tan sent someone to tell us not to bother with this matter anymore? Even Eunuch Tan himself stopped, but you are... so stubborn and want to rush forward? You really are..."

Hearing this, Mou Bin's expression was finally moved, and he looked up and asked, "Why did Eunuch Tan ask us to ignore it?"

"Because even Eunuch Tan knows that he cannot defeat the Zhang family!"

Zhu Ji said with a dark face, "It's obvious, this is a trap, it was put out by the Zhang family for their political enemies, just waiting for the fish to come up and bite the hook, but in the end, that group of people really fell for it!

"What about you? This matter originally had nothing to do with us Jinyiwei, but you insisted on stepping forward. Are you trying to repay the kindness of Eunuch Huai and Eunuch Qin?
"I think your brain is broken!"

Mou Bin was finally touched and even felt betrayed.

I tried my best to help you settle the matter, but you gave up first?
Then what’s the point of my persistence?
Zhu Ji said: "This is the third time that the second son of the Zhang family wanted to win you back. Actually, it should be said that it was the first time, when he went to the Shuntian government office instead of entering the palace directly!
"In fact, you should have understood when you learned that he went to Shuntian Prefecture Government Office that he did not want to embarrass you. Otherwise, he could have just entered the palace directly. Why did he have to make such a fuss in Shuntian Prefecture Government Office? As long as he has solid evidence, whether it is true or false, Your Majesty will support him!"

At this time, someone came to the door and reported: "Governor, Your Majesty and the Queen have presented hundreds of rolls of freshly woven cloth to the Grand Empress Dowager and the Queen Mother. The two ladies want to give them to their respective families. Let us work together to transport them."

"understood!"

Zhu Ji responded casually, then turned back to look at Mou Bin, shook his head and said, "You have also seen that His Majesty and the Queen attach great importance to weaving, and dote on this young uncle of the emperor. They have even made arrangements with the Grand Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager. The palace weaving will never stop. This is related to the income of the inner court, and even more to whether the Yellow River project can be started smoothly!
"Anyone who wants to make trouble for this matter is going against His Majesty and the Ming Dynasty! You are so stupid!"

"Then now..." Mou Bin finally felt that he seemed to have done something wrong.

Zhu Ji said sternly: "I will temporarily relieve you of your duties and let you go back to rest for a few days. All the people in custody at Daxing County Court will be released before tonight. Just treat it as bringing them back to inquire about the situation and find out that the Zhang family is on the right side...

"We were just doing routine work and let them go early. We didn't make it too difficult for them."

"But, this..."

"You can't knock down the south wall! Turn back, Captain Mou!"

Zhu Ji shouted angrily, "Do you really think that Zhang Guozhang and Zhang Ergongzi are good people? You openly oppose them, how can they let you go easily? Think about your wife and children! Get out!"

Mou Bin felt aggrieved, but he still bowed and left.

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Zhu Ji then hurried to find Huai En.

Unfortunately, Huai'en was busy with affairs and he did not have the chance to meet him. He had to use his connections to tell the emperor the truth about Zhang Yanling's visit to the palace.

At this time, Huai En was handling official business in the Imperial Household Department.

Qin Chang was standing nearby, and when he heard the news that Zhang Yanling was going to meet the emperor, his face showed a bit of panic.

"Your Majesty and the two elders just went to inspect the weaving workshop today, and presented the two elders with some of the newly woven cloth. Even the Empress Dowager praised Your Majesty and the Queen for being filial people."

Huai En said with a sullen face.

Tan Chang asked worriedly, "Why didn't His Majesty summon us?"

Huai En said: "Some things can be known in the heart. Why should we take the initiative to expose them and make both sides lose face? His Majesty's expectations of us eunuchs are only for us to help manage the affairs of the court, not for every private matter that requires our participation."

"This……"

Qin Chang's face looked extremely ugly.

Huai En said again: "Logically speaking, this young uncle of the Zhang family should be a knowledgeable and polite person, and he would never bother Your Majesty with this matter, but there are some things... Alas! You stay, I'll go and take a look."

"You're going?"

Qin Chang seemed unable to understand.

"Someone has to clean up the mess, right?"

Huai En stood up and walked towards the East Palace without looking back, like a responsible elder.

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When Huai'en arrived at Duanjing Hall, Zhu Youtang had already left, leaving only Zhang Yu and Zhang Yanling, brother and sister, there chatting and laughing.

It seems that there is no unpleasant situation at all.

"Eunuch Huai?"

Zhang Yanling smiled and greeted, "Your Majesty just left and you're here right after... Are you always here to pass on the emperor's orders?"

"Greetings to the Empress, and greetings to the young prince."

Huai En smiled and saluted.

Zhang Yu asked, "Huai Daban, do you have something to tell my brother? I just need to go check out the newly woven cloth...you guys can chat."

After saying that, Zhang Yu went into the workshop first.

"Sister, I'll show you some newly dyed fabric some other day."

Zhang Yanling said, "It's getting late, I should go back... I'll leave after I finish talking to Eunuch Huai."

"Got it. Remember to come to the palace earlier next time."

Zhang Yu's words came from a gate that was used as a workshop from a palace.

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"Eunuch Huai?"

Zhang Yanling looked at Huai En with a smile and asked, "You don't think I'm here to file a complaint with His Majesty, do you?"

Huai En was surprised and asked, "What are you suing for?"

Zhang Yanling smiled like an innocent child, shook his head and said, "Eunuch Huai, I know that this was not done by your subordinates. It was done secretly by Liu Ji, Du Ming and others. It was somewhat related to the palace, but the main target was Eunuch Tan Chang... Their main purpose was to prevent my father from entering the cabinet and continuing to occupy a place among the civil officials, so that he could obediently serve as a military official."

"I don't quite understand what the Second Young Master means."

Huai En was also laughing and continued to play dumb.

Zhang Yanling said, "I also know that Jinyiwei Commander Zhu and Captain Mou must have told Eunuch Tan and you about this matter first, and they also received certain instructions. But Captain Mou... I don't know why he is so persistent, it's like... he's been tricked, it's hard to understand."

"Second Master, I really don't know what you are talking about..."

Wynn continued to position himself as an outsider.

Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "I know that a junior like me is indeed not qualified to fight with the great men in the court. I even look a bit like a joke."

"Second Young Master, you have already achieved so much at your age, there is really no need to belittle yourself."

Wynn said with a smile.

Zhang Yanling paid no attention to Huai En's flattery and continued, "You should know why I would complain to Your Majesty at this time?

"In fact, I don't need to take the initiative to expose it. I think this matter will ferment at the court tomorrow... We don't even need to explain the reason ourselves. Your Majesty will naturally distinguish the right and wrong of the matter, right?"

(End of this chapter)