my brother-in-law is the prince

Chapter 222

Chapter 222

Ji Gang smiled at Zhang Anshi.

Seeing that Zhang Anshi's face became more and more serious.

But he said, "I want to know, don't you?"

Zhang Anshi was furious.

This Ji Gang has been reduced to a prisoner, but he still dares to play tricks in front of him.

I saw Ji Gang said: "It's a pity...these must be brought into the coffin with me, how can I let you know?"

Zhang Anshi then stood up, as if he didn't bother to look at Ji Gang any more, and said to Chen Li, "Don't beat him to death."

Chen Li understood.

Zhang Anshi turned around directly, and Xu Bu walked out.

More than three hours have passed.

Chen Licai came in a hurry, wiped the fine sweat from his forehead, and said, "Master Hou, he confessed."

Zhang Anshi opened his eyes slightly, and became more energetic: "How to say?"

"The so-called conspiracy is that the guard at Xifengkou colluded with Ji Gang, and Ji Gang's people were lurking on the front line of Xifengkou, colluding with the Tatar tribe and the Wuliangha tribe. Everyone joined forces and fought from Xifengkou. Enter the customs and attack Hebei."

Zhang Anshi's pupils contracted, and then he said in surprise: "Do they have such courage?"

Chen Lidao: "Once the Tatar tribe and the Wuliangha tribe conspire, the consequences will be disastrous."

"Yes." Zhang Anshi was also shocked. Although he was prepared, Zhang Anshi still felt uncomfortable when he heard the news.

Of course he was convinced that these people could easily drive these Tartars out with Zhu Di's ability.

But it is one thing to drive out, and the entry of the Tartars is itself a matter of life and death.

They entered the army with almost no food and grass, and once they entered the pass, the land of Hebei was mostly plains, and the endless looting that followed would be a terrible thing.

Since the Ming Dynasty, the Tartars have entered the customs as many as a dozen times, and each time the foundation of the Ming Dynasty has not been shaken.

But every time the loss suffered was heavy, it could be said that the ground was thousands of miles away, and the bones were exposed in the wild.

At this time, Zhang Anshi had a cold look in his eyes, and said with a sneer, "Ji Gang is so bold."

Zhang Anshi hated Ji Gang more in his heart!

"After Humble heard about this, he was also shocked, so he taught him a lesson."

Zhang Anshi took a deep breath and said, "Let's report to the imperial court immediately. As for Ji Gang... Don't let him have a good life these few days, use your means, as long as he doesn't kill him, everything else is fine. "

Chen Li nodded, he was already gnashing his teeth in hatred for Ji Gang.

Chen Li is from Peking.

In other words, in the city of Nanjing, many people were born in Peking.

At the beginning, they Jing Nan followed Zhu Di into Nanjing City, and now they are officials here, but Beiping is their hometown, even though this Nanjing City is very good.And many people have already brought their family members here.But in any case, it is also their hometown.

Once the Tartars enter the customs, the consequences will inevitably be disastrous.

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"Your Majesty, Nei Qianhu is in a hurry."

Hearing the last two words of urgent play, Zhu Di raised his eyebrows slightly, and immediately accepted the report.

He took it for a look, and then said with an angry face, "How dare Ji Gang?"

Zhu Di suddenly became angry, and Yi Shiha was also taken aback, looking at Zhu Di cautiously.

Zhu Di said angrily: "I thought he had done something to collude with the Tatars and Wuliangha people so much, but now it seems that this person has lost his mind and gone crazy."

Yi Shi Ha Shen said cautiously: "Your Majesty..."

Zhu Di snorted coldly and said: "If the Tartars really want to come, it's up to them. I planned to wipe them out in one fell swoop. If that's the case, then... I have to fight with them at the entrance of Xifeng gone."

Yi Shiha bowed and said nothing.

On the contrary, Zhu Di thought for a while with a cold face, and then said: "Call the generals of the five armies, Master Yao, Minister of the Ministry of War Jin Zhong, and Zhang Anshi."

Yi Shiha hurriedly said: "Your maid obeys the order."

Soon, important officials appeared in Wulou one by one.

As for the battle plan of the Tatar Ministry, in fact, the Governor's Mansion and the Ministry of War of the Five Armies have already drawn up countless times.

Hearing that the Tartars were about to invade Hebei, the generals were very excited.

Because there are many people from Hebei here, the governors are like this, and so are the generals, everyone invites to fight.

Zhu Di issued an edict, Jin Zhong, a scholar of the Wenyuan Pavilion, followed the imperial conquest, the crown prince supervised the country, and Xu Huizu, the Duke of Wei, stayed behind in the governor's office of the Five Armies. Dukes of Qi and Cheng followed the army.

All of a sudden, the Five Great Battalions, the Three Thousand Battalions, and the Shenji Battalion were dispatched one after another, and the prefectures and counties allocated money and food for military supplies.

Of course, according to the usual practice, Zhang Anshi wanted to invite a fight.

Everyone has called for a fight, there is no reason why he should not go.

In the end...Zhu Di actually ordered Zhang Anshi's general.

The model battalion was ordered to go north and join the other battalions in Beiping.

Zhang Anshi was a little dazed, he didn't like to fight, he didn't like to fight and kill, originally asking for a fight was just for fun, why did His Majesty take it seriously!

But thinking about it carefully, it makes sense for Zhu Di to do so.

With Zhu Di's temperament, every time he goes on a personal expedition, it's like moving, bringing all the important people with him.

Fortunately, Zhu Zhanji has not grown up yet. If he was older, Zhu Di would have taken his grandson to the desert.

What's more, Zhu Di already had high expectations for the Model Battalion, and he hoped to see whether the Model Battalion could play a sufficient role in fighting the Tartars.

Once it is verified that the model battalion can effectively suppress the Tazi's cavalry and shooting tactics, it will become a top priority to promote the model battalion in the future.

So this trip, Zhang Anshi must go.

Zhang Anshi sighed and ended the meeting. He drooped his head and listened to something behind him.

But it was Yao Guangxiao and Jin Zhong who said one by one: "That's all right, Your Majesty will personally conscript, Amitabha, old Taoist priest, it seems that we are going to have a feast."

"I just don't know if there is a vegetarian meal in this banquet."

"No problem, no problem, even if it doesn't matter, it doesn't matter." Yao Guangxiao continued happily: "Anyway, Buddha can burn relics with or without his heart. This practice is good. It's better to control the fire when burning relics. It's a big deal. , The poor monk feeds the tiger with his body, eats it, so-called I don’t go to hell, whoever goes to hell, Amitabha.”

Everyone in Zhang An couldn't help turning their heads back, and said strangely: "Why, who died again?"

Both Yao Guangxiao and Jin Zhong looked at Zhang Anshi with deep meaning, and Jin Zhong said: "No one died, it was a wedding."

Zhang Anshi came up with an answer in a flash, blinked his eyes and said, "Is that the wedding banquet you mentioned, the person who held the banquet, is it me?"

Both Yao Guangxiao and Jin Zhong laughed, and Jin Zhong said: "As expected of the Marquis of Annan, you can understand everything at once. Look, didn't you give away all the six rites? The wedding is coming soon, and this trip will be accompanied by the royal family. Look, you won't be able to leave the capital until you finish your banquet."

Zhang Anshi felt that it made sense, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Hey...it seems so, if I don't get married, I will leave, sister will strangle me to death, women are such troubles."

Zhang Anshi thought of himself in a hurry, but his mind was full of helplessness.

In this world, the Crown Princess Zhang, who would dare to say that she is troublesome?

That is, Zhang Anshi, an open-mouthed guy, dared to speak this way.

Both Yao Guangxiao and Jin Zhong couldn't help laughing again, this time Yao Guangxiao said: "Do you want to invite a monk to chant scriptures at the banquet? If there is a good omen, you will be able to give birth to a fat boy in the coming year."

Jin Zhong immediately continued: "When we get married, I can..."

Zhang Anshi quickly waved his hands: "Stop, stop, don't need to, I prefer simplicity, I'm really sorry to bother you two."

really.

As soon as the news came out.

The Crown Princess Zhang immediately sent someone to order Zhang Anshi to see her.

Mrs. Zhang looked at Zhang Anshi, and said domineeringly: "What do you think of the girl from the Xu family?"

Zhang Anshi said coyly: "It's all up to Sister."

Isn't this what everyone mentioned?What else can I see?

Mrs. Zhang laughed angrily: "Look at you like this, you still know how to be coy?"

After all, he took out a yellow calendar and threw it directly to Zhang Anshi: "Just two days, one is three days later, the ninth day of December, and the other is December [-]th, both are auspicious days, you can figure it out yourself. "

Zhang Anshi said awkwardly: "It's the ninth day, it's the ninth day, it will last forever, this is a good omen."

Seeing Zhang Anshi's straightforwardness, Zhang Shi sighed and said, "You shouldn't be in such a hurry, but you are going to Beiping soon, and you may even go to the desert with you. It is a right thing for men to fight outside. Father You have to defend yourself against the enemy, let alone us?"

"You can't form a family. As a sister, I can't worry about it. My father died early, and we are left as siblings. If I don't watch you form a family, I will have trouble sleeping and eating all day long! If you are here If something happened outside, then even if our Zhang family has great blessings, what's the use?"

As she spoke, her eyes turned red and tears flowed.

Zhang Anshi couldn't see his sister's appearance the most, so he hurriedly said: "Yes, yes, I also have this plan, man, how can there be no reason not to start a family? Sister, I really want to get married, don't cry. "

Mrs. Zhang was waiting for Zhang Anshi's words, she was happy all of a sudden, she nodded and said: "If it's an ordinary woman, my sister still won't let you marry her. This girl from the Xu family is a real good daughter. If she is here in the future, why not marry her?" You take care of things at home, and you are at ease outside.”

"Okay, the sixth gift is also given away. I got married on the ninth day of the ninth day. It is indeed a bit of a hurry, but there is nothing I can do. Just like what I said just now, you don't have to worry about it. I will teach your brother-in-law to talk to Wei Guogong. , It doesn’t matter if our two families agreed, or His Majesty bestowed the marriage. No matter what the reason is, this marriage will be married.”

Zhang Anshi nodded, then said, "Then I'll prepare a bride price."

Mrs. Zhang saw how honest her younger brother was, so she said in a good mood: "You don't have to worry about this, it's good for your brother-in-law to worry about it."

Zhang Anshi said: "Will this be bad, I feel uncomfortable."

Mrs. Zhang suddenly sullenly said: "Then you go and handle it."

"Forget it." Zhang Anshi shrugged: "I've thought about it, I'm still young, I'm afraid I don't know what to do with these things, my brother-in-law is good at it, he has experience."

After the discussion and agreement, Mrs. Zhang turned from anger to joy.

Since Zhang Anshi doesn't have to worry about it, when they get married, Zhang Anshi can only produce one person, and Zhang Anshi has really become a hands-off shopkeeper.

Now Neiqianhusuo is already busy.

Around the case of Ji Gang's collusion with the Tatar and Wuliangha tribes, reports from all over the world are sent every day.

The model battalion has also been dispatched. They first went to Zhenjiang in a tank boat, then turned to the Grand Canal, entered Beiping and began to deploy their defenses.

The actual departure date for the emperor's personal conquest may be after the spring of the next year, but the mobilization of the various armies and food needs to be carried out as soon as possible.

This time may take two to three months.

Farewell to the model camp.

Immediately, the five battalions were mobilized one after another.

Now the river is full of ships, people transporting grain and grass, and military ships, which is very spectacular.

On the night of the eighth day, Zhang Anshi was called.

The Zhang family's mansion located in Nanjing City has been renovated, and the whole mansion is decorated with lights and festoons.

Zhu Gaochi, who had recovered from his health, personally brought the eunuchs to Zhang Luo, and all the rituals were prepared.

The royal family and nobles in the capital were already ready to go, and this was obviously a carnival to curry favor with the Eastern Palace.

The emperor also issued several edicts and gave many rewards.

Zhang Anshi only slept for two or three hours before being dug up from the comfortable bed by several brothers.

Zhang Anshi looked sleepily at the still gray sky outside the window, and said with aggrieved expression: "It's still early."

"We should welcome relatives as early as possible." Zhu Yong said: "Brother, it's not appropriate to wait any longer. I heard that the Xu family has already made preparations."

Zhang Anshi said helplessly: "If you don't have to welcome the bride, just go directly to the bridal chamber. I hate these red tapes the most."

After Zhang Anshi finished speaking, the three Zhu Yong brothers scratched their heads together, all giggled, and said in unison: "Brother is right, we think so too."

Maoshi passed, and the team to welcome the relatives set off with great momentum.

Zhu Gaochi was in Zhang's house, and began to discuss the etiquette of the upcoming marriage ceremony, directing the eunuchs to prepare the banquet.

The Zhang family is in the back hall, many wives and wives who have some relationship with the Zhang family have already arrived, and they are all in the back hall to accompany them.

It was very lively for a while.

Zhu Zhanji was ignored at this time, so he took his companions and hid in the corner, sat down on the steps, propped his head, looking annoyed.

He seemed to be worried about Uncle. Uncle might not be able to grasp such a big event as getting married.

When Zhang Anshi brought Xu Jingyi back, the wives came out one after another and met each other.

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Qixia Great Prison.

In this small cell.

Ji Gang was disheveled, and now he was covered in blood. The continuous torture for several days left him completely bruised.

His leg bones, skin and flesh turned out.

At this moment, he leaned against the wall, opened his tattered breeches, and exposed his knees.

At the knee, the skin and flesh have long since rotted, and abscesses have bulged out.

But he looked extremely calm, holding his long little fingernail, which was sharp and thin, and now he had worn it like a blade.

He carefully picked up the abscess on his knee with his nails, and his eyes, behind the loose hair, stared at the abscess.

Bit by bit, the abscess was pierced, and pus and blood overflowed.

call……

He suddenly murmured in a low voice: "The ninth day of the twelfth lunar month...the ninth day of the twelfth month...it's a good day for marriage...good...very good..."

While picking up the abscess, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a treacherous and sinister smile.

"Haha...haha...good day..."

The captain outside heard the movement in the cell, knocked on the door outside, and cursed: "Shut up."

Ji Gang didn't take it seriously, but calmly said: "There should be a happy event today."

"What does it have to do with you, a death row prisoner?"

"Of course it's related." Ji Gang actually grinned at this moment: "Of course it's related...it's related..."

His voice became softer and softer until the captain outside couldn't hear him, but his breathing didn't stop, and he continued to whisper in a low voice: "I, Ji Gang, turned over, just today...haha...finally It's not easy, it's not easy... I never thought about it, but I finally made it through..."

His eyes were red, but suddenly there was a sharpness in his eyes.

There was a light and shadow like a sword in that gloomy eyes.

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A young man passed through a series of ritual gates.

Finally, they reached the depths of this house.

But in the depths, there were two people whispering at this moment.

One of them was wearing a Tatar fur jacket and had a beard all over his face.

The other person was dressed as a merchant, wearing a round-neck commoner.

When the young man saw them, he crossed his hands and saluted, "You two uncles..."

"En." Both of them nodded to the young man.

"Is it almost time?" The Tatar glanced at the merchant.

The merchant smiled and said, "Captain Ji, you really have a clever plan. In my opinion... it's time to do it."

The young man looked anxious: "Father is still in prison, and his life and death are unknown..."

"Don't worry..." The merchant-looking man said: "Ji Dudu can't die, and the emperor can't bear his death either."

"Now is the time. Let's all proceed according to the original plan." The Tatar didn't say anything, but said, "It's just after the event..."

The young man said: "Please rest assured, Shi Bo, the Ji family will repay any kindness they have."

"it is good."

The merchant and the Tatar exchanged glances, as if they had already made up their minds.

"Do it."

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Zhu Di has been restless for the past few days.

He always frowned, and he had already thought about the upcoming battle in Monan over and over again.

But Zhu Di is in a pretty good mood today.

He looked at Yi Shiha who was standing aside with a smile and said, "Has Zhang Anshi accepted the marriage?"

"I've already gone to pick it up. Around this time, we should be married." Yi Shiha said with a beaming smile.

Zhu Di nodded and said, "It's really not easy, seeing the children around me get married one by one..."

Yi Shiha said: "His Royal Highness Yi Wang has also gone, he is very happy today."

Zhu Di said with a grimace: "No wonder I feel that there seems to be a pair of eyes missing in the palace today."

Yi Shiha laughed and said, "It's only lively when His Royal Highness Yi Wang goes down."

Zhu Di was curious: "Why?"

"Your Majesty, you forgot." Yi Shiha continued, winking, "He is best at being a gentleman."

After Zhu Di heard this, he laughed loudly: "Damn it, it makes sense. But it's a shame, you eunuch, what are you talking about, do eunuchs go to brothels?"

Yi Shiha felt aggrieved and said: "As the saying goes, success doesn't have to be on me. The servant girl is still happy when she sees other people get married and enter the bridal chamber."

Zhu Di just kept shaking his head, smiled and said: "Well... there is no need to report any memorials today, this is a happy day, and I don't want those messy things to make me unhappy."

Yi Shiha nodded, and then said: "Your Majesty is still upset about that doctor surnamed Zhou?"

Yishiha asked cautiously.

On the contrary, Zhu Di said indifferently: "This is nothing more than a clown, what is there to worry about? Heh...you know...the surname Zhou...Why don't I deal with it in a hurry?"

Yi Shiha said, "Your servant is listening."

Zhu Di casually said: "If the surname Zhou was brought by the King of Han, I would be wary of it. Although the King of Han is stupid, he fought hard after all. He has his strengths. The King of Han has ulterior motives. I will definitely resort to it." Lei Ting's method, to completely suppress him, so as to teach him never to think wrong. But my other son, what is he? Is he worthy?"

Yi Shiha listened, terrified.

Zhu Di continued to speak slowly: "This doctor surnamed Zhou, don't rush to investigate, I'm still waiting, waiting for that wicked son to plead guilty. If he is sensible, before the spring of next year, he will cry in front of me. I miss the love between father and son." , but you can still be lenient. If he still pretends to be a normal person, this surnamed Zhou will have to investigate thoroughly, and then...there will really be no affection at all."

Seeing that Zhu Di was chilling all over, Yi Shiha hurriedly bowed and said, "Your Majesty is wise."

Zhu Di frowned unconsciously, and then said: "What I fear is precisely that Ji Gang...Ji Gang... I underestimated him at the beginning, but now he has been arrested, but his henchmen are still at large. Outside, they even colluded with the Tatars and Wuliangha people to create chaos, heh... If they can't be completely killed, I will not be willing."

Yi Shiha hurriedly said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, Mr. Zhang An Shi is loyal to the country and relieves the king's worries. He is here..."

Zhu Di waved his hand: "The two of you, you're singing together, and you're getting along, too. I'm not old yet, so you're starting to think about quitting?"

As soon as this remark came out, he was so frightened that his face suddenly changed, and he said hastily: "Your maidservant doesn't have such thoughts."

Zhu Di smiled and said: "I actually know that you don't mean it, but... the evaluation of Zhang Anshi, no matter good or bad, must come from the heart, don't always say nothing just because he is the prince's wife and brother. Well, don’t I know what kind of virtue Zhang Anshi is? He has his weaknesses and his strengths. Everyone has his weaknesses, but his strengths are beyond the reach of others.”

After a pause, Zhu Di went on to say: "Okay, let's go to Zhang's house and bring me an ordinance. Ordinary people will give gifts when they get married. I don't have anything special to give, so I will give him 1 taels of silver." Bar."

Yi Shiha calculated in his mind, his most reward is 1 gifts, Zhang Anshi is [-] taels... After working so hard for so many years, one Zhang Anshi is equal to twenty of our family.

Yi Shiha smiled and said: "I have wanted to go for a long time, I want to be happy, I am worried, now this palace is deserted, Your Majesty..."

Zhu Di said: "I am a loner, you don't have to worry about it."

"Yes." Yi Shiha said: "The servant has gone."

……

Zhang's house is full of guests.

Zhang Anshi asked Zhang San to remember to collect the money.

And all the rituals must be recorded, preferably in front of the guests, so as not to encounter some free food and drink goods, come here to eat and drink.

When explaining this matter, Zhang Anshi's eyes slanted to the direction of Yao Guangxiao and Jin Zhong.

Zhang San replied: "Young master, don't worry about it, go to the church and get married with peace of mind, I understand."

Zhang Anshi said: "Your mother, if it's not that you are so confused, do you still need me to explain? I don't want to worry about it, but don't I just worry about the Zhang family's loss?"

Zhang San was so scolded that he didn't dare to reply, so he had to say hello aggrievedly.

Someone on the other side said: "Where is the groom officer, where is the groom officer, the auspicious time has come, and it is time to pay homage."

"Here we come, we come." Zhang Anshi hurriedly followed the sound.

After paying their respects, the crowd rushed to send Zhang Anshi into the bridal chamber.

Zhang Anshi led his bride into the new house in the back hall, where red candles were already burning.

Wei Guogong's mansion is very grand, and there are sixteen girls in dowry, and all of them are very juicy.

This made Zhang Anshi feel very emotional, the bride of the ancients is grand, unlike his elder sister.

Zhang Anshi lifted the head cover, and saw Xu Jingyi, who was full of makeup, lowered her eyes shyly.

Zhang Anshi said: "Be tired, let's have some food and wine first."

"Ah."

The outside is for the guests to eat, while the bride and groom eat and drink in the bridal chamber, and the ceremony is completed.

Xu Jingyi had no appetite, so she only drank some wine lightly.

Zhang Anshi ate some, then said: "Later, there might be something wrong."

"Yeah." Xu Jingyi said shyly, "I...I know."

Zhang Anshi said: "It may be a little dangerous, there may be a bloody disaster."

Xu Jingyi turned her pretty face aside: "When I was in the boudoir, it was all arranged by my parents. Now that I am married to my husband, I will obey my husband's orders in everything."

Zhang Anshi said: "No, no, no need, I can do it alone, I have to eat a little bit, and I will have strength when I am full."

one person……

Xu Jingyi blinked, under the long eyelashes, the pupils in the eyelids showed suspicion.

This is a bit different from what the mothers-in-law of the Xu family taught. Didn't they say... two people?

Could it be...the nuns taught me wrong?

Zhang Anshi feasted on it, and then took a few sips of wine, his face turned red, and he suddenly became bolder, saying: "Your Majesty and I, Zhang Anshi, are the only heroes in the world."

Xu Jingyi: "..."

"Okay, you go to sleep."

"I...I..." Xu Jingyi said shyly, "I'll serve my husband first."

At this moment, outside the bridal chamber.

There was a rapid knock on the door.

Xu Jingyi was surprised again.

Zhang Anshi went to open the door.

clap la la...

Zhu Yong, Zhang Fu, and Qiu Song rushed in.

Behind them, there are many figures, and the crowd is full of people.

"Brother, sure enough...something happened."

Zhu Yong said excitedly: "That bastard Chen Li didn't dare to call you, he insisted on teaching us to call Big Brother, yo, this is not a girl from the Xu family..."

Zhang Anshi scolded: "Speak seriously."

Zhu Yong said: "I found out, there are indeed traces of large-scale transportation on the surface of the river, and they are going to do it."

Zhang Anshi said excitedly: "I knew that bastard Ji Gang had a backup, has anyone called?"

"They're all summoned."

Zhang Anshi said excitedly: "Damn it, brothers, copy guys."

Outside the bridal chamber, a group of men screamed excitedly and drew their knives together: "Kill!"

Xu Jingyi: "..."

(End of this chapter)