Chapter 197 Settlement

No matter life or death, life has to go on. For example, the brothel in Kaifeng only closed for two days before reopening when Ying Yi occupied Kaifeng.

In troubled times, people who cannot see hope are more likely to fall into despair. The existence of brothels is to create a blissful world of drunkenness, dreams and death.

Mr. Zhang is hiding here. They say they are hiding, but they are actually living a very nourishing life. There are more than a dozen girls with pretty faces standing around. If you want to eat or drink, you just have to raise your hand.

Although this old thing is old, he is still young at heart.

"Master, eat grapes."

"Master, drink."

"Master, listen to the music."

"master..."

Just as he was enjoying himself, a young boy came over and whispered a few words. Mr. Zhang, who was so happy that he was so happy, changed his face, stood up, put on his clothes, drove the sisters out, and then said: "Why did the prince call me?"

The young man said: "There is no movement from Shi Kefa. The prince is impatient. Please ask Mr. Zhang and others to discuss it."

Mr. Zhang looked gloomy and nodded: "Let's go."

So he dressed up in disguise, went out from the back door of the brothel, got into a carriage, and rushed to Zhu's mansion.

The carriage arrived at the back door of Zhu's Mansion. The boy who opened the door watched Mr. Zhang leisurely walk in and thought to himself: "Is this the fourth one? There should be no more."

Sure enough, it's gone.

As soon as Mr. Zhang entered the attic of the eldest son of the Zhu family, he stopped with a sharp shout. Then they saw Sun Xiucai and Wang Yisheng striding out of the attic.

Sun Xiucai said: "The king's generals will go and prepare quickly to catch all the thieves."

Wang Yisheng nodded: "Don't worry, Mr. Sun."

He strode away immediately.

Not long after, there was an abandoned warehouse in the west of the city. Wang Yisheng came here with two thousand elite soldiers.

"Each battalion will guard the four directions, block the streets and alleys, be careful to hide your traces, and obey my orders."

"Here!"

The soldiers and horses were divided and quickly hid in the streets and alleys around the warehouse. After a while, the place became quiet again.

About two moments later, people came here one after another and entered the abandoned warehouse. It only lasts for an hour.

Wang Yisheng was hiding in the dark, staring at the abandoned warehouse, already counting in his mind.

Not just three thousand, but nearly five thousand!

He picked up a firecracker and fired into the sky. Suddenly, there was a loud killing sound!

...

In the Zhu Mansion, Sun Xiucai was talking to Mr. Zhu, while Mr. Zhu stood aside with a bruised nose and a swollen face.

"We were able to catch all the thieves this time, and the eldest son deserves the most credit." Sun Xiucai said with a smile: "My lord appoints people based on their talents and merit. Although the eldest son almost made a mistake, it did not cause irreversible consequences. If Mr. Zhu is interested, the Lord will not hesitate to use him."

When Mr. Zhu heard this, his expression changed slightly, and he quickly shook his head and said: "Master Sun, you are too flattering. This rebellious old man has no ability at all. Just like this time, how could someone with some sense be so messy? Your Excellency will not punish him, old man." I am already grateful, how can I have any extravagant hopes?"

On the other hand, Mr. Zhu on the side was slightly moved when he heard this and said: "Father...Father, I want to do something..."

"Shut up." Mr. Zhu scolded him, then turned to Sun Xiucai and said, "Master Sun, don't listen to his nonsense. This traitor has no ability other than a fighting cock and a lackey. How can he take on any important responsibilities? Don't mention this matter."

Mr. Zhu looked unconvinced.

Sun Xiucai understood what Mr. Zhu meant and knew that Mr. Zhu had seen through his intentions.

It was probably done on a whim and by chance.

The reason why Mr. Zhu almost caused riots in Kaifeng this time was not because of his ability, but because of his identity.

Sun Xiucai felt that his identity was indeed valuable.

If Mr. Zhu could be allowed to work for Ying Yi, it would be like a slap in the face to the imperial court and Emperor Chongzhen.

You see, your clan members are all like this, which means they have no hope for the Ming Dynasty. In this way, Zhu Ming's remaining prestige can be undermined and people in the world will look at him with suspicion.

But that's all.

Sun Xiucai did not force anything.

In his opinion, it is absolutely certain that the lord Ying Yi will replace Zhu Ming. The attack does not damage Zhu Ming's prestige and does not affect the results.

It can hit, which is acceptable. If you can’t, just let it go.

So he smiled and said: "But it depends on Mr. Zhu's wishes."

But he still mentioned one more thing: "Master Zhu has a gap in his chest, and he must be aware of the general trend of the world. The so-called icing on the cake is not as good as providing help in the snow, and it is better to do it as soon as possible."

At this time, a soldier came to report: "Sir, all the thieves have been captured."

Sun Xiucai laughed, stood up, bowed and said, "This is over, I will take my leave."

Mr. Zhu forced a smile and sent Sun Xiucai to the door.

After coming back, Mr. Zhu's face was so serious that he could shed tears. Young Master Zhu stood beside him, bowing his head and not daring to speak.

"Thanks to Mr. Li's face, Sun Wen came to your door before you started to stir up trouble. If Sun Wen had even the slightest thought, he waited for you to stir up trouble, and opened his pockets to let you in, I would be full of people. Young man, where is your life?"

Mr. Zhu was panting: "What's the use of a person like you? Then Ying Yi even defeated hundreds of thousands of thieves!"

Mr. Zhu retorted: "There is also Shi Kefa..."

"Shi Kefa, Shi Kefa!" Mr. Zhu slapped him in the face: "What the hell is Shi Kefa? Even though he is a Jinshi, isn't he borrowing Zuo Guangdou's light and the Donglin Party's help? What ability does he have? He He's really capable. Didn't the veteran hook up with him earlier on the pretext of being from the same hometown? Do you still want to come?"

Mr. Zhu sighed deeply: "I saw this man at the deer-ming banquet of the Zhengzheng Yamen in the first year of Chongzhen. His appearance was not amazing, and there was nothing surprising in his words. There was nothing else except rules. I heard that This person has become an upright official in recent years, which is in line with my opinion of him. However, this person has no great talents. How can he dare to make the decision on matters such as the deployment of troops and generals involving tens of thousands of troops? Contact him. You can’t wait for the result even if you wait to die.”

Mr. Zhu was speechless.

Then Mr. Zhu said again: "You are over forty years old, and you are still so ignorant. Can you handle Ying Yi? Can you be the official of Ying Yi? You are a descendant of Hongwu, and the capital is still here Well, the emperor is still here. As a descendant of Hongwu, you are hanging out with a rebel. What do you want the emperor to do? How dare you go to see Hongwu under the Nine Springs?"

"But didn't you surrender to him too..."

Mr. Zhu muttered.

Mr. Zhu wished he could slap him to death: "Laozi is trying to compromise! I have a big family, what do you want me to do?!"

"Go away, go to the woodshed and meditate for seven days." Master Zhu stood up: "Butler, no one is allowed to approach him without my order!"

The housekeeper nodded silently: "First Master, let's go."

At this time, Sun Xiucai had returned to the Yamen of the Imperial Law Department.

Wang Yisheng and Miao Xian had already been waiting in the hall.