my brother-in-law is the prince

Chapter 492 Knowing the Truth

Zhang Anshi was also convinced, this Chen Deng hesitated to speak, it seems that he was not wronged by the torture.

Zhang Anshi continued: "What happened after that?"

"After that, someone... came to visit."

Zhang Anshi's eyebrows darkened: "Someone has also noticed you, so... take the initiative to contact you?"

Chen Deng nodded: "Exactly!"

Zhang Anshi continued to ask: "Who is this person?"

"It's my nephew." Chen Deng said calmly.

After hearing this, Zhang Anshi said, "You mean, your nephew..."

Chen Deng shook his head and said, "No, he's just a small character, or...he's just a messenger."

Zhang Anshi nodded: "Continue."

Perhaps it was because of the continuous blows these days, Chen Deng was unusually calm at this time, after all... that wave of 'excitement' has passed, and now is the time for sages.

Chen Dengdao: "His Royal Highness hopes...does this old man pick up the important ones?"

"No." Zhang Anshi waved his hand and said, "Everything has to be said."

Zhang Anshi couldn't miss the details here.

Chen Deng nodded and continued: "My nephew used to like to travel and made many friends..."

Zhang Anshi said: "You nephew, do you know that you secretly contacted someone to write an article?"

Chen Deng shook his head: "This old man is quite careful, not to mention that I dare not affect my family members! Therefore, except for like-minded people, I will never disclose it. Even if I write an article, I will seal it with wax and wax and ask someone to send it out. "

Zhang Anshi couldn't help being puzzled, and frowned: "It's even weirder if you say it this way. Since you are so cautious, why do they know that you are the source of these rumors? The people who conspired with you... Can you make sure that they have nothing to do with them? "

"At least..." Chen Deng said: "Most of these people are sought by the old man, so it should have nothing to do with them."

Zhang Anshi raised his eyebrows, and then said: "These people... it seems that they are quite capable of finding out information, so go ahead."

Chen Dengdao: "The nephew found the old man, and suddenly reprimanded His Highness. The old man didn't know his intention, but he just said a few perfunctory words! But in the end, my nephew suddenly mentioned the article circulating in the market... The old man denied it, but The nephew just smiled and said that there is a friend who wants to see the old man."

Zhang Anshi suddenly became curious and said, "Who is this person?"

Chen Deng took a deep look at Zhang Anshi, and said, "This person is Prince Changshi of Anding County."

When Zhang Anshi heard this, he immediately raised his eyebrows, Prince Anding?

Prince Anding is actually just a small character.

This person is a descendant of King Qin, and he is a concubine, so he is not qualified to inherit the title of prince. Like Zhang Anshi, he is a county king.

But this guy... In Zhang Anshi's impression, he seems to be a very uneasy master.

Of course, the current Daming is obviously different from the historical one. With the transfer of feudal clans, the relationship between the imperial court and the clan has been greatly eased. The King of Anding, along with the lineage of the King of Qin, went overseas.

Logically speaking...

Zhang Anshi said: "What did you say?"

"It is said that Prince Anding has great ambitions and wants to turn things around." Chen Deng said.

Zhang Anshi frowned and said, "Why did he turn things around?"

"The king of Qin was sealed in Zhenla, and he had several guards. Among them, the king of Anding also had a guard. The king of Qin was weak and sick, and the king of Anding was the younger brother of the king of Qin. The overseas is dangerous. The military power of King Qin's mansion was naturally controlled here. An Ding Junwang's hand."

As Chen Deng spoke, he paused, glanced at Zhang Anshi, and said: "Besides, Zhenla produces a lot of jade, and now he is training elite soldiers day and night, respecting virtuous corporals, and His Royal Highness Anding County is also strongly opposed to the New Deal, so...he I think as long as the world changes..."

Zhang Anshi couldn't help being amused when he heard this, and said, "So that's the case, then... how do you deal with it?"

Chen Dengdao: "The king of Anding County is honorable. Since he has a plan, then...he must have something to rely on. If not, he will definitely not dare to act."

"Secondly, he has a deep understanding of the biggest contradiction within the Ming Dynasty, and he can use this to wait for changes. Therefore, he must be an extraordinary person."

"In the letters he secretly wrote with Chen, he was modest and courteous, and he was courteous to the corporal everywhere. It can also be seen from this that his... ambition is not small, and his wisdom is beyond anyone's guess."

Zhang Anshi took a deep breath, but said: "Then how does Mr. Chen determine that he can succeed?"

Chen Dengdao: "The world is full of firewood, and the situation is more dangerous than when Your Majesty calmed down. However, Prince Anding can inquire about news at any time in the capital. With such great ambition, he has trained an elite army. Now Your Majesty is old, as long as..."

Zhang Anshi's expression became more and more strange. After thinking for a while, he interrupted Chen Deng: "Do you think he can succeed?"

Chen Deng pursed his lips, and said: "I used to think it was okay, the world is full of dry firewood, as long as someone is willing to raise their arms... But now I feel, it seems... quite disappointed."

"No, no, no." Zhang Anshi said: "Mr. Chen thinks, this King of Anding County can succeed?"

Chen Dengdao: "This old man has had correspondence with him, and his words are extraordinary. What's more, if he didn't have great ambitions and didn't worry about the foundation of the Ming Dynasty, how could he dare to do this? This is a dragon and a phoenix among people..."

Zhang Anshi looked at Chen Deng with a strange look, and he even wondered if this Chen Deng was playing some kind of trick.

Zhang Anshi's eyes and expression were so profound that Chen Deng couldn't help but ask, "Your Highness, don't you believe me?"

Zhang Anshi said unexpectedly: "No, I didn't believe it just now, but now... it seems that I have to believe it. It's just... or, is it possible, what this king is talking about is possible, this King of Anding County is called Zhu Shangyi The guy, is he just purely sick? What this king is talking about..."

As he said that, Zhang Anshi pointed to his head with his fingers: "Mental problems."

Chen Deng: "..."

Seeing that Chen Deng didn't respond for a while, Zhang Anshi said, "Mr. Chen, what do you think?"

In fact, Chen Deng suddenly became a little discouraged. The recent blow was too great, and the complacency he used to have had long since disappeared.

So much so that he was suddenly reminded by Zhang Anshi, and after careful consideration, he also began to waver.

He subconsciously said: "It shouldn't be..."

Zhang Anshi said very patiently: "Come on, let me tell you, Your Majesty is so hard to succeed, so that some so-called clan relatives also have delusional thoughts, thinking that they can succeed too. And his so-called fierce soldiers and horses, Mr. Chen really understands." Military? If he really has a strong army, he might have already been showing off his power in Chenla, so why has there been no movement so far. Instead, he came to ask Chen Gong for help, and how many articles do you want to rely on Chen Gong?"

Chen Deng's expression changed slightly.

Zhang Anshi continued: "As for what kind of virtuous and virtuous corporal is, and what is firewood and fire, has Mr. Chen ever thought about it? Everyone in the past dynasties has followed the example of the so-called virtuous and virtuous corporal. But have you heard, has anyone gone to defect to?"

Chen Deng: "..."

The more Zhang Anshi talked, the more he felt this way, so he continued: "A person like this actually thinks about doing something big and imitating His Majesty Jing Nan, Mr. Chen, this person may be seriously ill."

Chen Deng fell silent.

But Zhang Anshi said: "Is this the Prince of Anding?"

"Hey... old man, what else can we hide?" Chen Deng sighed and said suddenly, "Your Highness, does our agreement still count?"

Zhang Anshi nodded and said, "It counts."

Chen Deng looked at Zhang Anshi with piercing eyes, and said, "My relatives will be handed over to His Highness."

Zhang Anshi was honest and said frankly: "Don't worry, they will survive, but... it is not easy to live a good life. You know that you are a rebellious party. If this king takes care of them, I am afraid it will be inconvenient." .”

There was no look of concern on Chen Deng's face, and he even gave Zhang Anshi a grateful look, before lowering his head slightly and sighing, "I am satisfied with His Highness's words. Today, Chen realizes that he is so stupid."

Zhang Anshidao: "People always can't see themselves clearly, and they can't see others clearly. This kind of thing is very common."

Chen Deng raised his head and stared at Zhang Anshi: "Does His Highness know that what he does must be correct?"

"Yes." Zhang Anshi replied firmly.

Chen Deng said: "How can you see it?"

Zhang Anshi said: "Because I have been in the upper class for 500 years, and I have been in the lower class for 500 years!"

Chen Deng: "..."

Zhang Anshi said: "In the past few days, my king will ask Jin Yiwei to take care of you. If you have any letters, as long as there is nothing taboo in them, this king will allow you to pass them on to your relatives. Wait for your majesty to send it!"

Chen Deng stared at Zhang Anshi for a long time, then he stood up and bowed to Zhang Anshi: "I'm satisfied, thank you."

After saying thank you, Chen Deng bowed even lower.

Zhang Anshi looked at Chen Deng quietly, and then sighed deeply.

When they stepped out, Chen Li and others were already waiting here.

Zhang Anshi said: "Hurry up and get the briefing from Prince Anding, I will go to see you immediately."

After a while, Zhang Anshi met with him.

Seeing Zhang Anshi's dusty appearance, Zhu Di waved to Zhang Anshi and said, "Give me a seat."

Zhang Anshi took his seat, then leaned forward and said, "Your Majesty, Chen Deng has already spoken."

Zhu Di raised his eyebrows: "Say."

"The co-conspirator is Zhu Shangyi, King of Anding County."

Zhu Di's face trembled. For a moment, he didn't know that there was such a number one person in the clan.

It's no wonder Zhu Di, after all, Zhu Di has too many nephews, and those nephews may not be able to remember them, let alone a nephew!

So Zhang Anshi said: "This man is the sixth son of the King of Qin. Now he is in Zhenla. This man is quite ambitious. When he was in the vassal land, he committed many misdeeds, but...the court did not pursue it. After that, he became more and more arrogant. Today's King Qin is his elder brother, but he is weak and sick, which makes him..."

When Zhang Anshi said this, Zhu Di suddenly asked, "What did he use to plot rebellion?"

Yes, there must be a motive for rebellion.

For example, a person wants to be an emperor, this is called motivation.

But a little county king, he must have something.

"This... this..." Zhang Anshi couldn't help crying and laughing: "So I'm wondering if this person...has some serious illness."

Zhu Di was very disappointed. He thought he was some great rebel, but unexpectedly...

Immediately he said: "Ling Tiqi immediately arrest and confine him to Fengyang, in the county prince's mansion... Anyone who knows and does not report it will be beheaded for public display. As for those involved in this matter, the family will be punished."

After hearing this, Zhang Anshi said, "But Your Majesty..."

Zhu Di said: "What else?"

Zhang Anshidao: "This Zhu Shangyi is so ambitious, but he was confined, and those accomplices who were coerced by him were all beheaded. Is it...too harsh and severe?"

Zhu Di glanced at Zhang Anshi: "Who does Zhang Qing want to plead for?"

Zhang Anshi said: "I feel that Chen Deng also has a serious illness."

Zhu Di's face softened, but he said: "It's really strange, the world wishes to kill you countless times, but you still always want to excuse others."

Zhang Anshi smiled awkwardly and said, "It's not an excuse, it's just... Xinzhou..."

Zhu Di also said straightforwardly, "This group of people is really stupid. This Chen Deng, I will behead you as you wish. As for the rest, you can decide for yourself."

Zhang Anshi quickly thanked him.

Zhu Di said: "It's time to return to Beijing, we can't delay here any longer, the railway between Henan and Guanzhong is also the top priority..."

With that said, Zhu Di stood up, squinted his eyes and said: "Now I am more and more aware that the implementation of the New Deal is imminent. This Henan and Guanzhong should be a model for the world. Only in this way can the foundation of the New Deal be consolidated. This matter, You need to hurry up."

Zhang Anshi hurriedly said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely do my best."

Zhu Di sighed again, and said, "Zhu Shangyi...is this person crazy..."

He muttered, and Zhang Anshi also looked speechless.

In this world, there are always some people who do things that are difficult for others to understand, but you don't understand, maybe this person is moved by his behavior.

A few days later, Shengjia returned to court, and Zhang Anshi also returned to his Qixia.

At this time, there was a quick performance, and Zheng He returned to Beijing.

So Zhang Anshi got another decree to go to Songjiangkou with Prince Zhu Gaochi to welcome Zheng He back to the court.

Zheng He's voyage lasted two years, but the scale has been reduced a lot. After all, Ming now has a lot of needs for ships. This voyage can be described as light and simple, but the voyage distance is the farthest.

Because of this, Zhu Di attached great importance to Zheng He's return.

Zheng He was flattered to see Zhu Gaochi personally came to greet him. He was travel-stained and looked extremely tired, but he still saluted Zhu Gaochi.

Zhu Gaochi hurriedly helped him up, and said: "Eunuch Zheng, don't be too polite."

At the moment, let Zheng He rest for a while, and then return to Beijing.

Along the way, Zhang Anshi always wanted to wander around Zheng He.

However, Zhu Gaochi noticed it, and said to Zhang Anshi: "Eunuch Zheng is not young, and he is exhausted after this voyage. When he returns to the capital, he still has to play against his father. Don't always be with him." dangle in front of him, and teach him not to rest."

Zhang Anshi said: "I just want to ask some questions."

"Then you can ask his entourage."

Zhang Anshi said: "The accompanying people are still stranded at Songjiangkou..."

Zhu Gaochi: "..."

Zhu Gaochi sighed and said, "When I see you, I'll know."

Zhang Anshi could only nod his head.

Seeing Zhang Anshi's momentary loss, Zhu Gaochi smiled and said, "The emperor father and the empress mother are not in good health recently, you should visit them more often."

Zhang Anshi nodded: "Yes, I understand."

"And your elder sister, if you have free time, you should go to see her more often. Since Zhanji grew up... She is always unhappy as a mother without someone to accompany her."

Zhang Anshi said: "That boy Zhanji... well, forget it, I won't say it, so as not to say that I, an uncle, have no stomach. Hezhou is not far from the capital, and he can go back and forth in one day. Too eager to get it done, sister's matter is bigger than the sky to me, don't worry brother-in-law, I will definitely go to accompany sister from time to time."

Zhu Gaochi smiled, and said gently: "It's not in vain that your elder sister loves you."

As soon as he entered the capital, Zhu Gaochi ordered someone to report to the palace.

Soon, Zhu Di was promoted to the Chongwen Hall.

For Zheng He's voyage, the whole court has great expectations.

Today's Daming has begun to become more and more curious about the outside world.

Especially Zhu Di, the huge benefits brought by the West to Daming has made Zhu Di realize the importance of this voyage.

But this time, I don't know if it will bring useful information.

Zhu Di was promoted to his seat, and all the officials accompanied him. The three of Zhu Gaochi entered the hall and saluted.

Zhu Di said to Zheng He with a pleasant face: "There is no need to be too polite, Zheng Banban has worked hard and made great achievements, so I grant you a seat."

Zheng He bowed again before sitting down.

Zhu Di said: "This voyage lasted two years, can there be any harvest?"

Zheng He immediately presented the sea chart and said: "Your Majesty, I have gained a lot from this trip abroad. This latest chart was drawn by my servant along the way. Please have a look at it."

Yishiha went to pick up the chart in person, and carefully sent it to Zhu Di.

Zhu Di placed the chart on the imperial case and unfolded it, then lowered his head and looked at it for a long time.

Zhang Anshi wished he could stretch his neck a few feet to see what was drawn in the chart.

It's a pity... his neck is not perfect.

After Zhu Di looked at it carefully, he couldn't help sighing: "The world is so big..."

Zheng He said: "Your Majesty, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Wherever I pass by, there are people who are as black as black charcoal. They can continue to sail, but they are fair-skinned, with high noses and deep eyes. They look like evil spirits. Although they are similar, but their hair and skin are mostly golden and red, which is really eye-opening."

Zhu Di couldn't help being surprised and said: "The appearance is so hideous, is anyone in the fleet surprised?"

Zheng He said: "This has never happened before. Although it has a strange appearance, in fact, it is still human after all. It's just that its customs and habits are completely different from my Ming Dynasty, which is rare."

Zhu Di couldn't help showing a bit of yearning, and said, "I really want to see a thing or two."

Zheng He smiled and said: "My servant brought a few people here. These people boarded a boat and wanted to attack the fleet of my servant. The servant captured them and imprisoned them. It's just...unfortunately, three of them died along the way, and only two survived. come down."

Zhu Di's eyes lit up, and he said with great joy: "Very well, when the time comes, I will offer it to the emperor, and I want to see it with my own eyes."

Zheng He quickly said yes.

Zhu Di was in a good mood, so he said enthusiastically: "What's so rare about this ghost country, let me tell you all about it."

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It's a bit Calvin, I'm sorting out the plot, there will be in the evening, but it may be a bit late.