My Pen Pal Zhu Yuanzhang

Chapter 149 Is he a good person?

Seeing Zhang Wenzhong and his wife panic-stricken, Mao Xiang knew that this guy was the traitor at the Shaoxing contact point!
Otherwise, why would he be so panicked after hearing that he was a Jinyiwei?
"How did you find this place?"

Zhang Wenzhong's face was filled with fear, and then he seemed to have thought of something, and he yelled at his wife: "You stupid woman, don't you know that someone is following you?"

"Shut up!"

Mao Xiang slapped Zhang Wenzhong on the face. Half of his face was swollen immediately. He spat out a mouthful of blood with difficulty, which was mixed with several teeth.

Zhang Wenzhong covered his face and stammered, "So what if you are Jinyiwei? What crime have I committed?"

"It's already this time, are you still going to be stubborn?"

Mao Xiang sneered, "Colluding with the Japanese pirates and killing colleagues is no different from treason."

Then he turned around and said to Zhu Di: "Li Si, according to the Ming Dynasty law, how should those who plot treason be punished?"

Zhu Di understood what he meant and said immediately: "According to the Great Ming Law, those who plot treason and whose circumstances are serious will have their entire clan exterminated! However, those who have made meritorious contributions can have their three clans' punishments reduced or even exiled."

Mao Xiang nodded, turned around and said to Zhang Wenzhong: "It doesn't matter if you die, Zhang Wenzhong, but you should also consider your parents, wife and children, right?"

When Zhang Wenzhong's wife heard this, she hurriedly said, "Boss, tell us everything quickly. The children are still young!"

Zhang Wenzhong gasped for breath, hesitated for a long time, and finally let out a sigh, "I'll tell you, I've said it all, I just want you to let my family go."

"That's more like it, but if you say anything false, think about your children!"

Zhang Wenzhong was about to speak when he heard Zhu Di say, "Wait!"

Then, Zhu Di took out his cell phone from his pocket, turned on the camera mode and pointed it at Zhang Wenzhong, then he said, "Go ahead!"

Mao Xiang looked at Zhu Di in surprise, and leaned over to take a look. When he saw the picture on the phone screen, he couldn't help but marvel in his heart.

Isn’t this the painting in the projector? So this is how it was made!
No wonder His Majesty wanted two people to witness the scene of collusion between Shaoxing officials and Japanese pirates!

Zhang Wenzhong didn't understand what Zhu Di had in his hand. He sighed and told him everything.

It turned out that he was the one who leaked the contact point of Shaoxing Prefecture, and the one behind all this was the wealthy weaving businessman Zhao Jin. As for who was behind Zhao Jin, he had no idea.

The other four people at the Shaoxing Prefecture contact point were killed by the Japanese pirates.

He only knew that in addition to weaving, Zhao Jin's family business also involved rice wine. He had always coveted the Zhou family's rice wine business, so he colluded with the Japanese pirates, created Japanese chaos, and took the opportunity to eliminate the Zhou family who sold rice wine.

"Just for the Zhou family, you attacked the radio contact point?"

When Mao Xiang heard this, he sneered and said, "Zhang Wenzhong, you are not honest!"

"Really, sir, what I said is true. That's what he told me to do!"

Zhang Wenzhong hurriedly defended himself.

"After all, you, Zhang Wenzhong, are a seventh-rank official. How could you be controlled by Zhao Jin?" Zhu Di asked at this time.

Zhang Wenzhong sighed, looked at Zhu Di, and then unconsciously looked at the mobile phone in his hand.

"It's all because of me, a stupid woman. I always like to buy rouge, powder, silk and satin. My lord, you know that I am just a seventh-rank official with a very low salary. I have children at home who need to go to school. How can I have enough money?

Then Zhao Jin asked his concubine to find my wife and give her some gold and silver whenever she wanted. Over time, he gave her a lot of money and I had something on him. "How dare you say that? You're an official and you can't make any money. What's the point of me marrying you?"

Zhang Wenzhong’s wife became unhappy when she heard this, and immediately rushed over, but was kicked away by Mao Xiang. She immediately huddled up on the ground, holding her stomach, and groaning in pain.

"By the way, sir, please wait a moment." As he said that, Zhang Wenzhong stepped back a few steps and came to the corner of the wall. Under the vigilant gaze of the two men, he dug out a radio handheld device from the corner.

"Zhao Jin has always wanted to get the radio, but I was afraid that he would destroy the bridge after crossing the river, so I have been hiding here. Sir, this should be considered a merit, right?"

Mao Xiang took the radio and found it intact. He was relieved and handed it to Zhu Di. He said, "It is the duty of the officials of the Industry Department to protect the radio. This alone is far from enough to save the lives of your wife and children!"

Zhang Wenzhong gritted his teeth and said, "I've said it all. There are still Japanese pirates hiding in Shaoxing Prefecture, and I also know where Zhao Jin secretly met with the Japanese pirates!"

After these words were spoken, Mao Xiang and Zhu Di looked at each other and finally got something out of the question!

After Zhang Wenzhong confessed everything, the two men discussed it and decided to take Zhang Wenzhong and his wife back to the mansion and lock them up there first, and then go to the place where Zhao Jin and the Japanese pirates met and find the right moment to shoot the video.

The couple disguised themselves and returned to the mansion safely. At this time, Li Min had been waiting for them for a long time.

When Li Min was told about today's gains, she was also extremely surprised and sighed, "I didn't expect that the traitor came from our Ministry of Industry. Sigh, this is my fault!"

"Minister Li does not need to blame himself. Zhang Wenzhong was also bewitched and brought this upon himself," Zhu Di said.

"But I also have something to discuss with you two!"

"Master Li, please speak!"

"You two, please come with me."

As he spoke, Li Min led the two into the room, where they saw three large boxes, which were the "specialties" that Zheng Zefu had sent this morning.

Li Min opened one of them and pulled out a painting. Just when the two were confused, he pulled out a small piece of paper from the painting.

"Look, this was written by Zheng Zefu!"

The two took the note and were shocked. It said, "I have something to discuss with you in secret. I will send someone to find you tonight at midnight. Please come!"

"Is this...written by Zheng Zefu?" Zhu Di asked.

“This morning, when Zheng Zefu came to give me a gift, I felt something was wrong, especially the tone of his voice was a little strange.

On the way to comfort the people, he always mentioned that these gifts were local specialties, saying that I would definitely like them. I felt strange at the time, but after thinking about it carefully, he meant that I must check the gifts when I come back!"

Li Min paused, then continued, "After I came back, I tried to look through these gifts, and sure enough, I found the note in this ancient painting!"

"What exactly does Zheng Zefu mean?"

Mao Xiang guessed: "Could it be that he wants to discuss the Japanese rebellion with Minister Li in secret? If so, then is Governor Zheng a good official?"

"Or maybe it's a trap?" Zhu Di also guessed.

"It's unlikely to be a trap. We are here to appease the people, not to investigate. As long as they send us away, they will be safe. If they rashly alarm us, they might alert the enemy."

Li Min looked resolute, but said firmly: "So, Zheng Zefu should not be aimless. This time, even if it is a dangerous place, I have to go and try it!"

(End of this chapter)