Chapter 568: Confession Bureau! The Most Suspicious Man!
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In the city of Jinling, there are clear distinctions between Jing and Wei.
The east is rich and the west is poor, the south is noble and the north is humble.
Because the east side of the imperial capital city is backed by a canal, transportation is more convenient, so many traders and footmen went to the east side to do business. As a result, the most prosperous and noisy East Market in the imperial capital city was formed. Merchants settled in the east side after making money.
Over time, the east of the city became dominated by merchants, including some wealthy people, who were called "Dongfu".
The west part of the city is where ordinary people live, which is called "Xipong".
The south of Jinling City is dominated by the bustling Qinhuai River, where prostitution flourished. It is where dignitaries and dignitaries live, so it is called "Nangui".
On the contrary, the north of the city is where some declining nobles and some lowly people live, which is called "Beijing".
Thanks to the governance philosophy of Zhu Yuanzhang, the great emperor of Taizu, after the Ming Dynasty established the Central Plains, it formulated a series of strict measures, from clothing to academic thinking, which were completely designed to consolidate the rule of the Ming Dynasty.
So now, people from all walks of life have been put on layers of shackles, and they dare not step out of the way, forming a strict hierarchy.
Zhu Gaoxu was on his way to the west of the city at the moment, his brows always furrowed.
He only brought Nie Xing and Guo Deng with him on this trip, and there was no fanfare.
Guo Deng was very puzzled by this, or felt at a loss.
According to the distribution of forces in the Imperial City, the west of the city is full of honest and humble people. What are you and others doing going to the west of the city?
Could it be that his prince received a secret report and that the mastermind behind the scenes disguised himself as a common man and hid in the west of the city?
But this is impossible!
Even the secret guards didn't receive any information. Where did the prince get the secret report?
Guo Deng's face was full of doubts, but Nie Xing's expression was solemn, wondering what he was thinking.
Soon the three of them arrived at their destination, and what they saw was a slightly shabby and secluded house.
"You two are guarding the door!"
"No one is allowed to enter or leave without my order, and anyone who disobeys the order will be killed!"
Zhu Gaoxu ordered in a cold voice. After hearing this, the two of them stood at the door obediently, pulled out their long swords and stood ready.
Immediately, Prince Han knocked on the door of the house. After a while, the door opened. When the owner saw His Highness, Prince Han, his expression changed.
"Husky, what's wrong? Why don't you invite me to come in and sit down?"
Zhu Gaoxu caught the flash of surprise on Yang Shiqi's face, and then he smiled playfully.
Yang Shiqi smiled when he heard this, stepped aside and invited Zhu Gaoxu in.
The house is not big, and looks a little shabby when you enter and exit.
But this really proves what Yang Shiqi said before. He has never accepted a bribe from anyone, and his family only has an old mother and a poor wife.
However, this kind of person is the most dangerous.
The salary of the Ming Dynasty was notoriously meager, and it was difficult to even support a family in the imperial capital.
However, Yang Shiqi was able to avoid corruption, be honest and self-sufficient, keep himself clean, and live a hard life with gritted teeth.
This kind of official is either a loyal minister and filial son like Hai Rui who is rare in history, or he is a political careerist who knows how to tolerate his lofty ambitions!
Obviously, Yang Shiqi is not Hai Rui, he is more like Zhang Juzheng who was at the same time as Hai Rui!
The two walked into the living room and took their seats. Yang Shiqi took the initiative to speak.
"His Royal Highness the King of Han, I wonder why you came here late at night?"
"Husky, what do you mean? Don't you even have a cup of tea?"
Zhu Gaoxu said with a smile, but unexpectedly Yang Shiqi refused seriously.
"The family is poor and there is no tea!"
"Besides, I'm already asleep, so don't disturb me!"
Zhu Gaoxu: "???"
Am I crazy?
Are you really not even served tea?
Are you, Yang Shiqi, still a henpecked person?
After being stunned for a while, Zhu Gaoxu could only smile and shook his head.
"I came here today because there is indeed something related to two cases that happened in recent days."
"The first is the case of hundreds of officials leaving the palace, and the second is the case of alienation in the south of the Yangtze River..."
Zhu Gaoxu slowly told the two cases and secretly observed the changes in Yang Shiqi's expression.
After he explained all the doubts in his heart, Zhu Gaoxu stared at Yang Shiqi in front of him and asked with a smile: "Husky, what do you think of these two cases? In other words, what is the value of treating the mastermind behind the scenes? A place for deliberation?”
Yang Shiqi took a deep look at Zhu Gaoxu, and then slowly shook his head.
"Your Majesty thinks so highly of Shi Qi!"
"This person left no traces, and Shi Qi can't deduce anything from the prince's few words."
The reason is very simple. Even if you, King Han, try your best, you can't trace it. Tell me this now, how can I possibly know who is behind the scenes?
However, Zhu Gaoxu was not satisfied with his answer and even found it a bit ridiculous.
Prince Han sighed first, and then stared at Yang Shiqi coldly.
"Husky, the mastermind behind this is you, right?!"
As soon as these words came out, Yang Shiqi's face changed slightly, without any trace of panic.
"Your Majesty, why do you think Shiqi is the mastermind behind this?"
"Shiqi is just an outsider who has just returned to Beijing from Nanyang. He is neither a member of the Han Dynasty, nor a princeling, nor a princeling. How could the prince suspect Shiqi?"
"Is it possible that the prince thinks that Shiqi is a member of King Zhao's party and is doing all this to support King Zhao to ascend to power? That would be too ridiculous!"
Yang Shiqi chuckled, not hiding his contempt for King Zhao at all.
It is true that he, Yang Shiqi, and Zhao Wang Zhu Gaosui have worked together in Nanyang for many years. They are comrades who fought side by side, and they also have a deep friendship between them.
But the deeper the understanding, the clearer Yang Shiqi knew that Zhu Gaoxu could be a king but not an emperor.
Although Prince Zhao has lofty ambitions, his behavior is not that of a human being. It is not an exaggeration to say that he has "big ambitions but little talent".
He, Yang Shiqi, became a member of King Zhao's party only when he was stupid, and UU Reading www.uukanshu.net supported King Zhao Zhu Gaosui to fight for the throne.
Zhu Gaoxu heard what he said and gave his own reasons.
"First of all, you once served as the prince's minister and were a close confidant of the prince, so you know both the prince and grandson very well."
"Secondly, you lost your father when you were young, and you have traveled around the world for twenty years. You have supported your mother by giving lectures. You are well aware of the sufferings of the people. You also know how to make use of the underprivileged students who have not been recognized for their talents and turn them into yours. Help!”
"Thirdly, you are extremely talented, and you can also scheme against people's hearts. The prince, grandson, King of Han, emperor...the mastermind behind the scenes plotted against us all. Apart from you, I really can't think of anyone else." An individual has such ability!”
"Fourth, and most importantly, the man behind the scenes obviously lacks respect for the royal family. This is simply impossible in the strict class Ming Dynasty, unless... he has experienced some changes, or has seen something more... The vast fields, or something happened that impacted him!”
"After thinking about it, you are the only one, Yang Shiqi, who may have encountered Western fleets and even Western missionaries in Nanyang. When the ideas that you have believed in for a lifetime are impacted, it will indeed cause a person's temperament to change drastically. It can even make a person completely crazy!”
At the end of his words, Zhu Gaoxu sighed again.
"So, Husky, tell me, besides you, who else can I suspect?"
Yang Shiqi did not rush to defend, but chose to listen quietly.
When he heard with his own ears that Prince Han spoke highly of his abilities, his eyes shone brightly.
"Your Majesty!"
"Have you ever considered a possibility?"
"Perhaps the mastermind behind this is not the same person?"
Zhu Gaoxu: "!!!"
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