The most reckless man in the Ming Dynasty

Zhu Hui, the protector of the country, was taken away.

The housekeeper had no choice but to rush to the British government immediately.

Zhang Mao was also shocked when he learned the news.

After all, the honor and honor have withered over the years. As long as a minister of the Duke's stature does not commit any serious mistakes, the Emperor can almost forgive and tolerate him. At most, he will only give him a beating.

What's more, this Zhu Hui is the protector of the country!

His father, Zhu Yong, made outstanding contributions to the Ming Dynasty's Eight-Painted General Seal. He is an out-and-out minister of the Zhuguo!

What happened to make His Majesty so angry that he directly sent Zhu Hui to prison?

As the leader of the nobles, Zhang Mao had more things to consider. He had to wonder whether some civil servants and gentry had made slanderous remarks, which made His Majesty the Emperor intend to suppress the generals and nobles, and Zhu Hui, the protector of the country, was an obvious political signal. !

If this is really the case, then things will be really troublesome!

Zhang Mao's expression was gloomy for a moment, then he looked at the steward of the Baoguo Palace and scolded sternly: "What have you done recently?"

"Then when Tishuai Moubin arrested someone, did he say what the crime was?"

The butler knelt on the ground and answered tremblingly.

"I said it! Tishuai said it!"

"The charge is that he colluded with Chen Xiong, Pingjiang Bo, to resell salt..."

Pingjiang Bo Chen Xiong!

That Ping Jiangbo who was suddenly thrown into prison!

Zhang Mao's eyes turned, and then he suddenly remembered something.

"Does Zhu Hui have a sister who is married to Chen Xiong?"

The butler nodded hurriedly and admitted the matter.

Zhang Mao's face became extremely ugly, and he shouted sternly: "Then how many bribes did you accept through this Chen Xiong?"

"Every year...50,000 Shiohiki every year!"

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Mao was so angry that his face was livid!

What a big deal!

No wonder His Majesty the Emperor is so angry!

But something’s not quite right!

Chen Xiong was sent to prison more than a year ago after Tang Hao left the capital and went to sea. With the harsh nature of a playboy like Chen Xiong, I am afraid that he would have already fully explained his corrupt actions. Clearly, this also means that His Majesty was informed of this matter more than a year ago!

In this case, why did Your Majesty launch the attack at this moment and send Zhu Hui directly to prison?

Zhang Mao frowned and thought for a moment, and finally a bright light flashed in his mind.

Zhongshan Hou, Tang Hao!

That's right, it's because of Tang Hao!

Zhu Hui had previously sent his servants to the Zhongshan Marquis Mansion to break off the engagement and humiliated Tang Hao in disguise.

This can be considered as adding insult to injury!

Even if today's disaster was not caused by Tang Hao, it must be because of Tang Hao. His Majesty the Emperor is probably venting his anger on the Marquis of Zhongshan!

When he thought of this, Zhang Mao couldn't help but smiled bitterly and shook his head.

He had long advised Zhu Hui to use his brain in everything and not to put profit first in everything!

Seeing that the Marquis of Zhongshan was in jail and facing danger, Zhu Hui, an idiot, couldn't wait to draw a clear line with him. He even asked a servant to humiliate him, turning his in-laws into mortal enemies for nothing!

The result is now good. Not only is the Marquis of Zhongshan safe and sound, but he also launched a bloody revenge!

Why bother!

Zhang Mao scolded the butler angrily, and then he still felt angry. He called the servant and beat the housekeeper violently until the housekeeper was covered in blood and still had his last breath. Zhang Mao then asked the servant to stop!

"Don't resent me!"

"I'm saving this bitch's life!"

"I'll go to the Marquis of Zhongshan's Mansion later. Whether you, this bitch, is dead or alive, all depends on the Marquis of Zhongshan's thoughts!"

"If you want to blame, you can only blame yourself for looking down on others. A mere servant dared to humiliate the Marquis of Zhongshan, and brought trouble to your master's family!"

"If I treat you like a piece of shit, I might as well kill you!"

After scolding for a while, Zhang Mao still had to be shameless and took the scarred housekeeper to the Zhongshan Marquis Mansion.

After all, Bao Guo Gong Zhu Hui is not only his junior, but also a major force in the Honorable Group. He cannot be abolished by His Majesty the Emperor just because of a trivial matter!

Tang Hao is currently discussing matters with Tang Er. He is planning to take a hundred Tang family members to Shandong to take up their posts.

In this era, whether they are military generals or gentry, they must rely on the power of the clan behind them, especially the gentry. As a large gentry family that controls the local countryside, these court officials learn to practice morality without hearing anything outside the window. From the beginning, they have already received investment from the clan, and they will naturally have to pay it back when they become officials in the future!

Tang Hao does not need to bear these clan obligations. The reason why he wants to take away a hundred Tang family children is because Tang Shaozong instigated a rebellion last time to give Tang Hao a wake-up call.

Most of the Tang family members actually recognized him as the head of the family, and did not listen to Tang Shaozong's truth, and then made trouble for Tang Hao.

This seems quite valuable!

Even if these Tang family members were motivated by interests, Tang Hao had to accept this sentiment.

One is because he also needs some trustworthy people around him to control the Qinghe Shipyard for him.

Secondly, there are still many vacancies in the Shandong Guard Office. In view of the overall needs of the future, Tang Hao plans to put some informants in it, so as to be more conducive to controlling Shandong.

Tang Yan was naturally very happy about this and immediately ordered someone to make arrangements.

He wished that the head of the family could make good use of the Tang family's children and give them a bright future, so naturally he would not refuse.

So just as the two were having a pleasant discussion, the concierge walked in angrily.

"Master Marquis, Second Master, the British Duke came to visit, and he also brought with him the domineering butler of Duke Baoguo's mansion from last time!"

Hearing this, Tang Yan suddenly turned pale.

Tang Hao was a little confused, he still didn't know what happened.

As a result, after listening to Tang Yu's narration, he became somewhat interested.

Zhu Hui, Zhu Hui, you are really worthy of your father Zhu Yong!

How could the famous general Zhu Yong give birth to a son as stupid and short-witted as you?

"In other words, this Zhu Hui not only broke off the engagement with us, but also humiliated us?"

Tang Hao asked in a cold tone, with a cold light flashing in his eyes.

Just break off the engagement, Tang Hao doesn't care about such a woman.

But if you humiliate me, then that's a bit too much, right?

who do you think You Are?

He's just a dandy who relies on the shadow of his father's generation!

Tang Yan sighed and mentioned another secret. It turned out to be the marriage between Pingjiang Count's Mansion and Baoguo Duke's Mansion.

After hearing this, Tang Hao reacted. No wonder Zhu Hui had always been very dissatisfied with him. It turned out to be because he had cut off his family's financial path!

But so what?

Tang Hao chuckled and shook his head.

"No matter what Zhu Hui does for the moment, the British father-in-law still needs to treat him with courtesy."

Soon Tang Hao and Tang Er came out to greet him in person, and saw the British Duke Zhang Mao with a livid face, and beside him was a housekeeper who had been beaten into a human shape.

"Old Duke, what's going on?"

Tang Hao asked with a slight smile.

Zhang Mao's face was full of shame and he said: "Zhu Hui, this bastard, was obsessed with something, so he did such a thing!"

"This is the butler who humiliated you that day. I have already taught him a lesson for you. If you are still not satisfied, just kill him!"

As soon as these words came out, the former arrogant and domineering housekeeper fell to his knees in fright, frantically kowtowed to Tang Hao and begged for mercy.

"Spare your life!"

"Master Hou, please spare my life!"

"Damn the little ones! Damn the little ones!"

In less than a moment, the ground was covered with blood.

Tang Hao glanced at this guy coldly, showing no interest.

"Old Duke, I have heard the general story from my second uncle."

"If you really think about it, he is just a small character. The reason why the evil slave dares to do evil is because of the power of his master. Since Duke Baoguo sent him, this evil slave, he has the intention of humiliating me!"

"Ignore the rest for now. If you want to expose this matter, you can ask Duke Bao Guo to admit his mistake to me, Tang Hao, in person. That's all!"

Zhang Mao was stunned when he heard this, and then looked at Tang Hao with suspicion.

"Tang Hao, Zhu Hui has been captured by the Jin Yiwei and sent to prison. Don't you know about this?"

Tang Hao was also stunned and said: "When did it happen? I really didn't know anything about it, and my second uncle just told me about the housekeeper!"

After confirming this, Zhang Mao's face became even more ugly.

Because if this is true, then the person who really wants to deal with Zhu Hui, the protector of the country, is not Zhongshan Hou Tang Hao, but His Majesty the Emperor!

Trouble!

This is really troublesome!

Because Zhang Mao is still not sure why His Majesty the Emperor suddenly attacked Zhu Hui!

"Tang Hao, has anyone made any slanderous remarks to His Majesty?"

"Or is it that His Majesty intends to suppress the nobles, and Zhu Hui is just the beginning?"

Zhang Mao looked at Tang Hao nervously, with a look of prayer in his eyes.

There is no way, today's Xungui Group is no longer what it used to be, and it simply cannot withstand any hardships.

Tang Hao was startled when he heard this. He held his chin and thought for a long time. Judging from Zhu Houzhao's recent performance, there was only one result in the end, and that was - making money!

"Old Duke, don't think too much!"

"If I guess correctly, His Majesty the Emperor should be... short of money!"

Zhang Mao: "???"

Um?

Short of money?

Do you need to send people to jail?

Tang Hao comforted Zhang Mao, then pulled him into the hall and discussed the shipbuilding and going to sea in detail.

Zhang Mao's eyes gleamed when he heard this. His guess was indeed correct. Tang Hao and the little emperor really wanted to start ocean trade!

At this moment, Zhu Hui's life and death no longer mattered!

The important thing is how to get on this big ship and get a piece of the pie!

"Tang Hao, this time, no matter what, I must give Xungui a chance!"

Zhang Mao abandoned his old face and begged Tang Hao almost humbly.

But Tang Hao still said the same thing and asked: "Old Duke, are you ready for the boat tickets?"

Ferry ticket?

What qualifies as a ticket?

silver!

Yes, silver!

Zhang Mao took a deep breath and said solemnly: "As long as His Majesty is willing to let us nobles join him, we will donate half of our family wealth!"

"I, the British government, contributed one hundred thousand taels, Zhu Hui's Baoguo government contributed eighty thousand taels, and other noble men were responsible for lobbying and persuading. I just hope that when the fleet goes to sea in the future, your majesty can allow us to participate. No. For profit, just for military glory!”

Making profit?

No matter how much you seek profit, it is not as important as military merit!

Zhang Mao could also see that, even though Tang Hao was in a high position and held the Beijing army, he did not continue to go to the Northern Expedition to defeat the Tatars in a short period of time!

It's not that Tang Hao didn't want it, but that the civil servants and gentry didn't want it, and the Ming Dynasty didn't want it!

Then if the general Xungui wants to make meritorious deeds, he will have to turn his attention to other places besides the nine-border frontier army!

For example, the navy!

Tang Hao's real goal is the navy!

And the navy also performed meritorious service, wiping out Japanese pirates and bandits. Isn't this a meritorious service?

Therefore, Xungui must seize this opportunity no matter what and follow Tang Hao, the Marquis of Zhongshan, on board the ship!

Furthermore, in a sense, this can be regarded as working hard with His Majesty the Emperor. With such a layer of origin, His Majesty the Emperor will not easily suppress the nobles again. They can at least have a solid sleep from now on.

"The old man is interested."

"But forget about Zhu Hui's money. He will probably be emptied by His Majesty this time!"

Tang Hao said with a smile, very satisfied with Zhang's knowledge.

Why did he reveal this secret? Why did he take the initiative to tell Zhang Mao? It was not just for money!

It costs money to build a shipyard, it costs money to build warships, and it also costs money to train craftsmen!

So the more money, the better, not to mention these wealthy people!

Don't look at these guys who have been complaining to Tang Hao before, saying that life can't go on anymore and it's getting more and more difficult.

At first, Tang Hao really believed in their evil deeds, but later he gradually realized that something was not right, especially after experiencing the salt policy, Tang Hao finally realized that these military generals and nobles were similar to civil servants and gentry, so they should The amount of money I have made is really unprecedented!

That is to say, he had just arrived in Ming Dynasty and didn't understand anything, so he would believe the nonsense of the British Duke Zhang Mao!

For example, Zhu Hui, the protector of the country, relies on his father's merits and his own title of Duke. God knows how many bribes he has accepted and how much national interests he has misappropriated!

Therefore, do not underestimate anyone in the history books, because this is the Ming Dynasty, and they are no longer simple names, but living people of flesh and blood!

"Your Majesty, there is really nothing we can do."

"Money is needed to train troops in the Dongguanting camp, and the civil servants and gentry have blocked this matter very hard. The amount of money they allocated is not enough to support a thousand people, let alone 50,000 soldiers."

Tang Hao comforted him with a smile: "I'm afraid your majesty is also trying to vent his anger on me this time. In addition, I have to walk away with another hundred thousand taels of silver in one breath, so I suddenly attacked Duke Baoguo. After all, Duke Baoguo Corruption is a fact, and His Majesty has long wanted to skin him!"

After figuring out the whole story, Zhang Mao couldn't help but sigh.

"That's all, it's all Zhu Hui's fault!"

"I have warned him a long time ago not to be too utilitarian and accept any money!"

"But this bastard just can't listen. He is greedy and has no conscience. He deserves to suffer this fate!"

But when you scold, you still have to beg for mercy.

"But Mr. Tang, after all, he is Zhu Yong's son. Zhu Yong has fought for our Ming Dynasty all his life. There is no credit but hard work. I still hope that your majesty can take Zhu Yong's face and save this bastard's life!"

Tang Hao immediately patted his chest after hearing this.

"Don't worry, old lord, I will enter the palace to meet the saint right now!"

"It's just that I will leave Beijing for Shandong tomorrow, so this money..."

Zhang Mao said in a deep voice: "I will set off immediately to convene the nobles in Beijing for discussion. The first batch of "ship tickets" will be delivered to you tomorrow!"

"Old Duke really understands justice!" Tang Hao gave him a thumbs up.

Seeing this, Zhang Mao shook his head helplessly and smiled bitterly, and then mentioned one more thing.

"Speaking of which, how long will you be leaving this time?"

"When will you and my Shu'er get married?"

Tang Hao was speechless for a moment, because he had really forgotten this and that he wanted to marry a wife.

"You're such a bastard!" Zhang Mao couldn't tell, and immediately scolded: "My Shu'er worked hard for you, but in the end you completely forgot about it!"

"What? Sharpen your will?" Tang Hao was startled and asked immediately.

After asking Zhang Mao about the reason, Tang Hao couldn't help but praise him.

"What a wonderful woman!"

"How can you miss such a beautiful person?"

Tang Hao laughed loudly, and then looked at his second uncle Tang Yan.

"Second uncle, could you please discuss the wedding date with me, the old man? It should be within these days."

"I will go to the palace to meet the Holy Spirit. I will also ask for a favor from Your Majesty. I must at least give Shu'er a royal decree. Otherwise, how can I be worthy of her affection?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Tang Hao stood up and left, leaving the two elders looking at each other.

"no!"

"Isn't this a little rushed?"

Tang Er shouted and asked, but Tang Hao had already walked away.

"Young Master, are you in a hurry?" Tang Yan could only look at Zhang Mao.

But Zhang Mao also laughed loudly and said: "If you don't have to rush, don't rush. If there is an order, why is there any rush?"

"Immediately prepare three matchmakers and six appointments. We will finish it in one go today. Let me see who dares to comment!"

Following the British Duke's order, the entire Zhongshan Marquis Mansion immediately became busy.

…

Qianqing Palace.

Tang Hao met the saint again.

"Your Majesty, there are two happy events. Which one does Your Majesty want to hear?"

This was the first time Tang Hao started joking with Zhu Houzhao. The latter also became interested, put down the passionate fantasy book, pretended to think for a moment, and said lazily: "Let's listen to Xiao Xi first!"

"I'm just happy that because of your majesty's wisdom, you suddenly arrested Zhu Hui, the Duke of Baoguo, which shocked the nobles of the capital. Just now, the British Duke Zhang Mao took the initiative to find me, and then I followed the trend and told him about organizing a fleet to go to sea. Honorables of the capital They are willing to invest in building a shipyard and building a fleet. All they want is one, and we will take them to play together!”

Zhu Houzhao was dumbfounded and stood up suddenly in shock.

"How much are they willing to pay?"

"The British government has one hundred thousand taels, and the rest of the nobles vary from level to level. It is estimated that there are about five hundred thousand taels!"

As soon as these words came out, Zhu Houzhao was immediately overjoyed!

Five hundred thousand taels!

Oh my god, Zhu Houzhao has never been so rich!

Upon seeing this, Tang Hao couldn't help but stretched out his hand and waved it in front of him, reminding him: "Your Majesty, this is the money used to build the shipyard and build the fleet. It has nothing to do with you!"

Zhu Houzhao: "..."

After a brief silence, there was endless roaring.

"no!"

"Absolutely not!"

"It must be divided in half!"

"At least you have to return the one hundred thousand taels to me!"

"Is it easy for me to accumulate all this wealth? It's all me..."

"That's all the stolen money I got from raiding corrupt officials!"

"..."

Zhu Houzhao withered and could not refute.

Tang Hao then stretched out his hand with a smile.

"Second good news, please give me an edict from your majesty!"

"You want a hammer, you want a life..."

Zhu Houzhao was originally roaring, but then he was stunned.

"A decree?"

"Are you getting married?"

"That's right!" Tang Hao laughed, "Just these few days! After we get married, we will go to Shandong!"

When Zhu Houzhao heard this, he felt sincerely happy.

This damn savage is finally getting married!

"Your Majesty must work harder!"

"What's the meaning?"

"Otherwise, if you don't have my son when he lands, I will doubt you... No?!"

"!!!"