Longjing shrimp, West Lake vinegar fish, Dongpo meat...... A very authentic Hangzhou dish with full color and flavor was served to the two of them like flowing water, and soon a table was filled, and at the same time, with a jar of newly opened Shaoxing daughter red, this reception banquet can be called sumptuous. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

Even Ying Zhou looked at these delicacies, and he didn't feel his index finger move, and after smiling at Yang Zhen, he was no longer polite, and picked up the chopsticks and started eating and drinking. Obviously, along the way, he didn't have a good meal for his father-in-law, so he couldn't help it when he had such a delicious meal in front of him today.

Yang Zhen didn't think it was angry, and accompanied him to drink a few glasses of wine and eat a few mouthfuls of food, and then slowly re-introduced the topic to the matter of the message: "Please also ask my father-in-law to solve my confusion, how did this matter start?" ”

Yang Zhen did have reason to be confused about this, because with Xu Jie's prestige and connections in the court, how could a small Qipin county magistrate dare to impeach him? It was Yang Zhen, the big leader of the Jinyi Guard, even if he had some evidence of the Xu family's misdeeds in his hand, he didn't easily move the idea of dealing with the Xu family. Also, even if this county magistrate really ate the bear's heart and leopard gall and risked his life to impeach the Xu family, how could his bullet really be seen by the emperor?

Generally speaking, when this kind of bullet seal is sent to the capital, it has been clearly seen by his superiors - the county order, as the lowest level of the Ming Dynasty, does not have the right to perform special secrets like the dynasty below, and must be handed over layer by layer according to the rules - these officials will actually risk offending the Xu family to send this music to the capital?

In the end, even if the luck of this county magistrate is really good, and the bullet seal is indeed sent to the capital, there are still two passes to be passed. Who doesn't know that Xu Jienai is the mentor of the first assistant Zhang Juzheng, whether it is the General Administration Department or other members of the cabinet, I am afraid that they do not have the courage to hide this thing from Zhang Juzheng and send this thing to the emperor.

So there are a lot of strange things in this matter, and as Yang Zhen, who is about to take over such a hot thing, it is naturally necessary to know more about the inside situation.

Ying Zhou listened to Yang Zhen's question, and finally made a pause in his movements, swallowed the food in his mouth with a wry smile, and said: "Yang Zhenfu don't be surprised, we are just an errand errand in the palace, and some things are not too clear." I only heard that this is the seventh in a row, and it is said that the official has already made it clear in this recital, and if this recital is still in the sea, he will hang the seal and personally go to Beijing to cry out for grievances. Perhaps it is for this reason that those officials did not stop this bullet.

"Also, according to rumors in the palace, this bullet was actually withheld during the cabinet. But somehow, it was caught in other official documents, and it was accidentally brought in, and it was only then that His Majesty saw it. After His Majesty read this bullet, Long Yan was furious and bluntly said that he must investigate the matter thoroughly. Speaking of this, he glanced at Yang Zhen again, as if he had something important to say.

Yang Zhen immediately said solemnly: "Huh? And then what? ”

"This is what my godfather told me, and he was waiting for His Majesty at the time. It was said that His Majesty was angry at that time, and the people who were waiting for them were a little panicked, but Zhang Whale said that this matter was still just a family, and it was not too late for His Majesty to let a person close to him go to check the truth before making a holy judgment! And his words reminded His Majesty that Lord Yang was in Jiangnan, so he ordered someone to pass on the decree to you. My godfather thought it was a bit strange, so he asked me to be the messenger. ”

After listening to Ying Zhou's story, Yang Zhen showed a thoughtful look, and only after a moment did he smile faintly: "Did that Zhang Whale return to His Majesty?" He still remembered that when he was fighting with Feng Bao fiercely, this eunuch named Zhang Whale had sent someone to conspire with him, but he was finally refused.

I didn't expect this guy's ability to be quite big, it was only a few days after Feng Bao's downfall that he had been transferred back to the palace from other places, not to mention, he could still speak so well in front of the emperor, it can be seen that his weight in Wanli's heart is quite light.

Of course, Yang Zhen didn't pay too much attention to this, and he didn't plan to go to the palace from the back of the palace to compete with the other party. What really made him feel a little strange was the purpose and intention of this person to say those words in front of the emperor, was this a remark for himself?

Obviously, with Sun Hai's sensitivity, he was aware of this, so he let his most trusted godson pass the decree, and reminded himself by the way. If this is the case, this time the matter is far from being as simple as it seems, and even someone in the court is secretly plotting against Xu Jie, and even Zhang Juzheng behind him...... And they actually calculated themselves again, wanting to use themselves as guns!

Yang Zhen, who vaguely guessed this, couldn't help but shudder, this errand was really a hot trouble. But now that he has received the order, can he, as a courtier, not strictly investigate it according to the emperor's wishes?

Another point, and the most crucial, although Yang Zhen didn't want to be used as a gunman, he also knew in his heart that this might be a good opportunity for Zhang Juzheng, and he didn't want to let it go in vain. You must know that Zhang Juzheng was cultivated by Xu Jie, if something happens to the Xu family this time, will he stand by and watch? And if he wants to cheat for personal gain or something, the evidence of the crime will naturally fall into the hands of Yang Zhen, the brocade guard. In addition, even if he takes a step back, Zhang Juzheng really understands that the situation is wrong and ignores it, so with the close relationship between the two families, can't Zhang Juzheng be brought out through the Xu family's problems?

In the end, even if it is difficult to gain in these two aspects, just by attacking the Xu family and its related people, I am afraid that it will greatly weaken Zhang Juzheng's power in the court. Moreover, those officials who have close ties with both Xu and Zhang will let the Xu family suffer? I'm afraid that they will also force Zhang Juzheng to meddle in this matter, and Zhang Juzheng's situation will be very unsightly.

Thinking of this, the corners of Yang Zhen's mouth had already hooked up a smile. Although this seems to have been used as a knife and gun, it is exactly what he wants to happen. Although he doesn't yet know who the DPRK-China forces that contributed to this matter will be, as long as he is willing to investigate, he will definitely be able to find clues.

Seeing that Yang Zhen first frowned and pondered, and then showed an unpredictable smile, it made Ying Zhou's heart feel a little weak, and he couldn't help but say tentatively: "My lord, have you thought of something?" ”

Yang Zhen came back to his senses and hugged him with a fist: "Father-in-law, don't blame, I'm just thinking about the severity of this matter, and I'll hang you here for a while." Today, I still have a lot of specific news from my father-in-law, so I don't have to be too confused. I also bother you to thank Grandpa Sun for being fair when you go back. ”

Yang Zhen is now very powerful, and he is deeply trusted by the emperor, and he is still an important ally of his godfather, and now he is so polite to him, which naturally makes Ying Zhou a little flattered, and he is busy with the gift of holding his fists, and he does not dare to say anything, and said that he will convey Yang Zhen's thanks to his godfather.

Seeing that there were no important clues from him, Yang Zhen no longer dwelled on this, but talked about the beautiful scenery of Hangzhou with the other party, saying that he would invite Ying Zhou to visit in the next two days.

For Yang Zhen's heart, Ying Zhou was naturally deeply grateful. However, he frowned again then, and said helplessly: "It's a pity that our family went to Beijing on an errand this time, so I really don't dare to delay here for too long." At the latest, early in the morning, I have to rush back to the capital. ”

"Is it so urgent? That father-in-law is really hard. Yang Zhen sighed a little, then thought of something, waved his hand, called a subordinate, and whispered a few words.

A moment later, two packages were brought over and placed on the table. Yang Zhen smiled as if unintentionally: "Since you are in a hurry to go back, father-in-law, you will definitely not be able to visit the beautiful scenery of Hangzhou." The only way to bring this local product of Hangzhou back is to give you and your grandfather Sun as a souvenir. ”

Ying Zhou only touched the package with his hand, and knew that it contained a "specialty" that everyone in the world loved, and all the state capitals in the world were happy, and he quickly thanked him: "Or Lord Yang, you think thoughtfully." Since it is a piece of your heart, it is difficult for us to refuse, and I thank you on behalf of my godfather. ”

"It's easy to say, it's easy to say." Yang Zhen laughed. Although his status is much higher than that of Ying Zhou, it is always good for this kind of eunuch in the palace to be wooed, maybe there will be a place where he can be used in the future. These thousands of taels of silver, he, Yang Zhen, can afford it now.

After being full of wine and food, and taking a large sum of silver, Ying Zhou went to rest according to Yang Zhen's arrangement. And after getting up and sending him away, the faint smile on Yang Zhen's face had completely subdued, and he changed to a serious appearance.

When the subordinates who were walking over saw him with such an expression, their hearts were also terrified, and their expressions became solemn.

"There are a few things I need you to do for me quickly. First, let the Jinyi Wei spies in Songjiang and Huating collect as much information about the Xu family as possible, especially the evidence of their crimes in the township, there must be more and more complete. ”

"Yes!" This point, Zeng Zhitan came to do it, and he also consciously agreed.

"Second, send a letter to the brothers in the Fusi of Jingcheng Town, telling them to put aside other matters at hand for the time being, and check for me what the impeachment of the Xu family really is, and I want to know how it got into the Tongzheng Division, and then into the palace. Someone inadvertently brought it in? This will also deceive the ghost. ”

"Third, let them also keep an eye on Zhang Juzheng's side, see what he has done recently, and report back in time. I will receive these messages after arriving in Yangzhou, and I will leave for Yangzhou tomorrow! Yang Zhen finally commanded.

All the subordinates hurriedly agreed and went to prepare.