In March of the fifth year of Tianqi, under the instruction of Wei Zhongxian, the Zhongshu shepherd Wang Wenyan, who was arrested for Liaodong and Guangning and was successively trapped by the Later Jin Dynasty, Zhu Yinglong knew that this was just the beginning. He knew that Wei Zhongxian wanted to force him to accuse Yang Lian, Zuo Guangdou, Wei Dazhong, Zhou Chaorui, Yuan Huazhong, Gu Dazhang and others accepted Xiong Tingbi's bribes, in order to anger Xizong and kill the Donglin Party.

In the battle of Guangning, Zhu Yinglong said that Xiong Tingbi had to bear certain responsibilities. If he had not acted impulse and retreated in a hurry, he refused to help Wang Huazhen, who was defending Guangning, perhaps Guangning would not have lost it, and he was also in prison. However, even if Guangning was not defeated, Xiong Tingbi might not be tolerated by the eunuch party, and the outcome might be much better than what is written in history books. But in general, Xiong Tingbi is still a rare talent. The flaws do not cover up the merits. People cannot do it right all their lives. As long as they do it right at the critical moment, it is enough. Xiong Tingbi is responsible, but the crime will not die.

The governor of Liaodong, Wang Huazhen, did not understand military command, which was the root cause of Xiong Tingbi's act of impulse. If he was guilty, he could only say that he was not aware of the overall situation. If such a person was killed by the eunuch party, Zhu Yinglong would be really unwilling to accept it. On the contrary, Yang Lian and others did not feel sorry for him. Wei Zhongxian had controlled the way. Fortunately, you were rushing into the gun. People who were straightforward and without political awareness should not be placed in the court, but they were also indispensable. Although it was a pity to die, they were admired by later generations, but they were not worthy of rescue. Zhu Yinglong, the commander-in-law, now has no ability to save them.

After seeing Ye Xianggao, he finally knew why Ye Lianyi had superb martial arts. Ye Lianyi was adopted by the old nun from Qingyi Temple in Emei since childhood. When the old nun was young, he was a strange hero in the world. He had some friendship with Ye Xianggao, so he accepted her granddaughter as his apprentice. The master happened to let her come back to visit her parents and family. Wei Zhongxian learned that he chose Ye Lianyi by choosing a concubine by King Xin. The emperor's life was unpleasant. Although Ye Xianggao was unwilling, he finally let Ye Lianyi marry into the King Xin's Mansion. Of course, even if Ye Xianggao knew that he was not really demented, he would not tell it, because the fate of their family was already connected with him.

After seeing Ye Lianyi's superb martial arts skills, Zhu Yinglong's inner dream of martial arts began to expand. Although he knew that he was past the best age to practice martial arts, he still practiced diligently. He spent an hour every day practicing Tai Chi and some of Professor Wang Chengen's widely circulated kung fu, such as Arhat Fist. Wang Chengen didn't know what Zhu Yinglong was doing in martial arts. He just thought it was fun to accompany this prince? How did he learn how to learn kung fu? His body became much stronger. Later, he learned that Ye Lianyi's jump of seven or eight feet was a result that he had only achieved after practicing for ten years. Every day, he tied his legs with blue bricks, and continued to increase according to his age and skill. He felt terrible. No wonder she was so cold and simple, and she spent all her time on it. So she no longer had the dream of a martial arts master. Just practice her capital steadily.

Zhou, Tian, ​​and Ye Sannu basically knew that their husband was not completely stupid, but was sometimes good and sometimes bad. Otherwise, these little girls would see normal Zhu Youjian, it would be strange if they didn't doubt it. Zhu Yinglong was also committed to recovering slowly, striving to make everyone believe that this was a "joy" and good, and the three princesses gradually believed that his husband, who was still unworthy of his name, would recover completely one day.

Two months later, in May of the fifth year of the Tianqi period, Xu Xianchun, the Northern Fufu Department, killed Wang Wenyan, and fabricated his confession: he accused Yang Lian of accepting bribes of 20,000 taels, Zuo Guang fought 20,000 taels, Wei Dazhong 3,000 taels, Zhou Chaorui 1,000 taels, Yuan Huazhong 6,000 taels, Gu Dazhang 40,000 taels. In May, Wei Zhongxian arrested the above six people and issued an edict to prison (Bei Zhenfu Department). Strictly tortured. Xu Xianchun tortured the six people, beat them every three days and sentenced them every five days. The "Six Gentlemen" locked their bodies, burned them and fired them, and tasted all five punishments until the flesh and blood flew across the board and the flesh rotted maggots. These are all information that Wang Chengen secretly found through some channels. Now Wang Chengen basically became Zhu Yinglong's confidant like Xu Yingyuan, but Zhu Yinglong dared not believe them completely. He wanted to be in his head for the time being and did not dare to do anything.

The capital is still so prosperous. For several months, Zhu Yinglong has become familiar with the capital where he lives. Except for the alleys in the south of the city, he has been to basically all other places. He took Xu Yingyuan to the streets with his ears, trying not to reveal his identity, and wandering around the streets and alleys, making Xu Yingyuan who was following him miserable. I really don’t know why a thin master is so energetic. After a while, Zhu Yinglong’s current body has not only gained a lot of weight, but also has a much stronger physique, and his face is much rosy than when he first left the palace.

"Prince, you have traveled most of the capital in the past two months. What are you doing?" Xu Yingyuan had wanted to ask this sentence for a long time. He couldn't stand it today. His legs were about to break, so he mustered up the courage to ask.

"I want to do some business, what do you think is good?" Zhu Yinglong said.

"The prince wants to do business, but this is something that the underdog does. You have a noble status, how can you do such a thing?" Xu Yingyuan replied without thinking.

"What do you know? If I do business, will the court have any restrictions?" Zhu Yinglong asked. He is also devising a vassal king. If there is any restrictions on the Minglu from the Chamber of Commerce, it seems that he will need to find a Minglu to study it carefully, otherwise he will not know where to start his own reform in the future.

"Prince, according to the Ming Dynasty, the royal family, the royal relatives and officials are not allowed to do business. This is a competition for profit with the people." Xu Yingyuan replied carefully.

"Oh, do you still know how to compete with the people for profit?" Zhu Yinglong said with a smile.

"I have heard of it once, and I remember it." Xu Yingyuan said embarrassedly.

"Oh, you have a good memory!" Zhu Yinglong praised him, making Xu Yingyuan blush like a monkey's butt.

Since the "Da Ming Law" does not allow the royal family to do business, Zhu Yinglong did not think of taking care of it himself, but the person in his mind has not appeared yet. Originally, Tian Shulan's father Tian Hong met a person who was considering it, but this person liked romantic love. Although he was a businessman, he was a little unprofitable. He often stayed in brothels overnight and was not strict with his mouth. How could such an important thing be entrusted to such a person? He excluded his father-in-law, but it was so difficult to find someone else. Zhu Youjian had known anyone before, or anyone he could trust, and he didn't know anything he knew or knew. He had already taken a fancy to several blacksmith shops, and the Ming Dynasty stipulated

, Craftsmen are generally hereditary and have ancestral craftsmanship. Although their inheritance is good, they are prone to rigid thinking and stagnant technology. The government also restricts craftsmen. Most of the craftsmen in the capital settled after building the Forbidden City. It can be said that this is one of the most core areas of the entire Ming Dynasty's technology. Strategic materials such as steel and iron are strictly controlled. Privately making steel and iron will be punished with heavy punishment. Therefore, Zhu Yinglong wanted to acquire several ready-made blacksmith shops and then recruit some apprentices. In the future, steelmaking methods to make steel should be made. Start by building agricultural tools, the people will use knives every day, and accumulate experience bit by bit to pave the way for making firearms later.

Speaking of firearms, it is naturally easy to get a coercion with Wang Cheng'en's ability. As for other cannons, it is not easy, unless it is scrapped, but this thing is too big and too eye-catching. I believe that the people in the royal palace are mixed, Zhu Yinglong doesn't want to take this risk. A coercion is enough for him to study it. Finally, he draws the drawing of the gun with his memory in later generations. However, it is still unknown whether it can be successful. He will only know when he has refined good steel and actually made one. He did not even reveal this matter. Wang Chengen only thought that this young prince likes weapons and other things. He usually pays attention to collecting some books and real objects on weapons. This made Zhu Yinglong very happy. He praised Wang Chengen for his work and rewarded a lot of money, which made Wang Chengen more loyal to him.

To change and save the late Ming Dynasty, which is full of holes, and overthrow the existing Ming government from the bottom up, the most effective and direct, but internal and external troubles, the biggest limitation of the peasant uprising is that it does not have a far-sighted leadership, so there are many losers. If he possesses Li Zicheng or others, he will definitely take this path, and he will have fewer concerns. However, Zhu Yinglong is now the king of trust, Zhu Youjian. With such an identity, he cannot take the lead in creating his own rebellion. Otherwise, even if he wins the world, he will be scolded by those stubborn so-called Qingliu as another king of Yan Zhu Li. Maybe he may be very likely to be very small.

After all, Emperor Tianqi has no descendants. When it comes to inheriting the throne, he is the only younger brother. But he has married early. The concubine Yuan became Ye. It cannot be said that history has changed. It is not impossible for Emperor Tianqi to give birth to a man and a half woman. Moreover, he is in the capital, and it is impossible to rebel. Therefore, to change the fate of the history of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yinglong can only choose a top-down reform method. He may encounter great resistance in doing so. He can't help but imagine that it would be great if he replaced himself with King Zhu Yousong of Fu. He was far away in the fiefdom of Luoyang, and he could have made great efforts.

Zhu Yinglong now knows what it means to be difficult to move forward. A good start indicates a successful future, but he doesn't know how to start. He is monitored in his own mansion. In addition, he is still a prince. Even if he gives up everything, he can't be a free prince. If history really goes in any direction, he can't be an emperor. He is unwilling to do these things after becoming an emperor. He is so depressed that he is so depressed that he will not drown his sorrows with alcohol.

"Prince, there is a scholar named Shi Kefa outside the door asking for a visit!" According to the principle, Wang Chengen would not even inform the person, but this young man from Shi Kefa had a letter written by his princess Ye Lianyi and his grandfather Ye Xianggao, so he made an exception and passed it on to him.

"Shi Kefa?" Zhu Yinglong was suddenly shocked and stood up and excitedly said, "Hurry, invite someone to the living room, I will arrive."

Wang Chengen was also very surprised. Who was Shi Kefa? He was so excited that he even went to see him in person. He was also curious about Shi Kefa.

The colleague who walked to the living room further, Zhu Yinglong was also thinking about why Shi Kefa suddenly came to see him. He must have nothing to do with his master Zuo Guangdou being imprisoned. How could he have Ye Xianggao's handwritten letter? What if he asked him to save Zuo Guangdou and others? If he did not agree, wouldn't it disappoint him? Shi Kefa is a talent. At present, he doesn't have many people who can trust outside. Shi Kefa cannot be missed. When Zhu Yinglong thought of this, he suddenly felt endless confidence.

"Student Shi Kefa meets the prince!" Shi Kefa saw Zhu Yinglong and said politely in a loud voice.

Zhu Yinglong looked at the legendary national hero with long sleeves in blue shirt, strong national character, and a pair of clear and vivid eyes, but in his hands he might not be a national hero. It is very possible to be a good minister of a generation. He hurriedly signaled Wang Chengen to let the idle people retreat, and stepped forward and said, "Brother Xian, I have heard of your name for a long time, and I have to meet you today. I am really happy."

Wang Chengen's face appeared astonished and he immediately returned to calm. Zhu Yinglong saw it. Shi Kefa opened his eyes widened. The fifteen-year-old young prince in front of him was actually incompatible with his majesty. He had a hint of undetectable kingly majesty in his every move, which made people unable to help but impress him. He hurriedly said, "The prince is loving, but this little reputation is really ashamed."

"What's the point of seeing me with Brother Xian?" The guest and host of the group sat down, and Zhu Yinglong got straight to the topic. He understood Shi Kefa's personality and was also a person who didn't like to beat around the bush, so he went straight to the point.

Shi Kefa did not expect that King Xin would be so direct. Although he had prepared many words and was useless, his favor for Zhu Yinglong suddenly increased. He hurriedly took out a letter from his sleeve and said: "When Kefa came to Beijing, he met the old master Ye who had retired and returned home on the road. The master asked Kefa to send a letter to the prince's family, so he came to pay a visit to the prince and sent a letter to the prince."

Zhu Yinglong clasped his fists and thanked: "Thank you brother Xian."

Wang Chengen took the envelope from Shi Kefa and handed it to Zhu Yinglong. After Zhu Yinglong took it, he did not open it immediately, but put it aside. He knew what was written in the letter without reading it. Ye Xianggao was walking, and there was no reason to give him a letter of family on the way. It must be Shi Kefa who asked Ye Xianggao to see Ye Xianggao and wanted Ye Xianggao to help rescue his mentor Zuo Guangdou and others. However, Ye Xianggao had resigned. Even if he was still in the position of chief minister, he could not save these people.

Seeing that Zhu Yinglong had not opened the envelope, Shi Kefa suddenly became a little impatient. After all, he was still young and couldn't hold back and called out: "Prince..."

"Oh, Brother Xianzhi, you first arrived in the capital, do you have a place to live?" Zhu Yinglong asked with a smile.

"Kefa hurried into Beijing, and there was no place to stay." Shi Kefa blushed. He usually lived in Zuo Guangdou's house when he came to Beijing. Now Zuo Guangdou was in prison and his mansion was investigated. How could he have a place to stay? Since Zuo Guangdou was demoted to the people, he drove Shi Kefa back to his hometown to study, and was afraid that he would implicate him. He studied hard at home. He learned that his mentor was in prison and was punished by the crime of being a firecracker. He rushed to the capital overnight. He happened to meet Ye Xianggao, who had retired and returned home. After Shi Kefa was so eager that he received this letter and asked him to come to the capital to find King Xin.

"Let's do this, just stay here now. I want to know what the scene is outside the capital. Tell me, and the food and accommodation fee will be waived." Zhu Yinglong's only idea now is to keep Shi Kefa first. He came too suddenly. He also thought about how to take others for himself!

"Prince, this..." Shi Kefa was worried about his teacher. If the King of Xin didn't open the envelope, he would have no idea what was written in it. Why not wait until the King of Xin reads the letter before making plans? Shi Kefa thought in his heart.

"Brother Xian is the champion of the eighth prefectures of the Northern Zhili in the second year of the Tianqi period. I have always admired a talent like Brother Xian, so you don't have to refuse." Zhu Yinglong said while the iron was hot.

"Yes, Mr. Shi, this is the first time my prince has kept a guest since he founded the mansion. Mr. Shi will never give it to my prince, right?" One of them sang blushed, the other sang blushed, and Shi Kefa asked Zhu Yinglong to agree, but he would agree if he didn't agree.

Looking at the flames that quickly surged up from the copper basin, the so-called letters given by Shi Kefa to Zhu Yinglong had turned into ashes before they were removed. Wang Chengen, who was serving him, was extremely confused and said, "Your Majesty, you have not read this letter yet, why did you burn it?"

"I still have to cook after reading it. What is the difference between burning early and burning late?" Zhu Yinglong smiled mysteriously, making Wang Chengen feel chilled. The young prince's eyes were so scary. Why didn't he see it before?

"The wind and rain are coming!" Zhu Yinglong sighed, as if there was endless meaning in it. Wang Chengen's heart was also nervous, and he seemed to guess something. At the same time, he did not dare to treat this fifteen-year-old master as a child, because he was even more adult than adults. He was considering whether to go back to Queen Zhang. Although he was less free, he was more frightened than in the Xinwang Mansion every day. At the same time, he was also afraid of knowing so many secrets. Although the master still looked harmless now, his methods and means of doing things had already made him smell the danger. However, he had no choice now. After getting on the Xinwang ship, he had only two ways. One was to follow Zhu Yinglong, and that was death. Smart people chose the smart way. Zhu Yinglong increasingly found that he had the potential of a conspirator.

Zhu Yinglong ignored Wang Chengen's extremely complicated heart at this time and ordered lightly: "Tomorrow, let Shi Kefa take the name of King of Kings to the Beizhenfusi and let him go in and visit the few people inside."

"Prince, this..." Wang Chengen was shocked. The Northern Fushi Department was Wei Zhongxian's minion. The vassal kings were not allowed to interfere in local government affairs. King Xin did this and would be afraid that Wei Zhongxian would take the opportunity to attack.

"If you do what you want, just say that the new Dian Bo in my palace was originally a student of Zuo Guangdou. I just want to meet my mentor and not be considered to be interfering in local government affairs." Zhu Yinglong knew what Wang Chengen wanted to say, so he raised his hand to stop him and said.
Chapter completed!