eldest son of Ming dynasty

Chapter 830 Zaiyan enters Sichuan

Among Zhu Houzhao's sons, in terms of appearance, Zai Yan is the most handsome. In fact, their mothers all have first-class looks, but the children are still different after all.

Zai Yan had just turned 20, and when he was at his most powerful, he was wearing a bright blue silk suit with a bold chest. Just one glance made him feel that he was very noble, which added to his sharp eyebrows and starry eyes, and his slender figure, especially A pair of deep eyes, like the starry sky on a moonlit night. When viewed from the side, the bridge of the nose is high and full of three-dimensionality. He really deserves to look like a 'prince' in people's imagination.

He was following the emperor's secret order. In name, he was supervising matters related to the fish scale album just like his elder brother. In fact, he was secretly investigating Xia Yan's affairs.

In fact, Zhu Houzhao still didn't know that Sichuan's matter was official bank smuggling. He always thought that the two sides were completely unrelated. After all, no one had told him even a little bit of information.

The reason for giving a secret edict to Zai Yi is because it has not yet been determined what Yao Yulin, the governor of Sichuan, is hiding, so it is impossible to act like the emperor no longer trusts you from the very beginning. It would be easy to just dismiss him from office.

But simplicity is simplicity. If you alert the snake in this way, the things involved can easily be concealed, and it is possible to make up any excuse to fool him.

The significance of that in itself is not outstanding, and besides, it is taboo to punish someone without teaching them. The governor of Sichuan must tell you something about what he committed.

Otherwise, a group of people would fight against him, making the emperor himself no longer a human being.

In May of the 20th year of Zhengde, when Zai Yao went to sea, Zai Yi also set foot on Sichuan.

The road to Shu is difficult to navigate, but once you enter it, you suddenly feel that everything is smooth sailing.

It's May. After ten years of reclamation, Kawachi now has endless rice fields as far as the eye can see, and the inns along the official road are also a lively scene.

As soon as he entered Sichuan, Zai Yan began to arrange the few cronies he brought with him.

A total of thirty people followed him to protect him. They were all members of the Shenwu Guards. Their normal task was to protect the emperor.

These thirty people have three team captains, named Ding Chengshan, Yang Runshan and Leershan respectively. They are all smart and brave heroes.

"From here on, we have to split up." Zai Yan already had a plan in mind. "This time I went to Sichuan to find out everything about Shuangliu Tian Chang Xia Yan. I don't know how many pairs of eyes are watching my identity and whereabouts, so It's always inconvenient, so I have to go and investigate. Chengshan and Runshan, you two each take two people and set off separately. One goes to Shuangliu, and the other goes to Chengdu Mansion to hide and investigate secretly. As for the people on the surface, I will deal with it. .”

"Yes!"

Zai Yan has a calm temperament and speaks softly, but when he gives orders, these subordinates agree easily.

After having a sip of hot tea at the inn, two groups of six people set off separately.

Zai Yan, on the other hand, continued walking towards Chengdu Mansion slowly.

When the prince arrived, Yao Yulin, the governor of Sichuan, had already spread his intelligence, and Zai Yan was dressed easily, so he sent someone to greet him early.

Needless to say, there is no need to say much about the etiquette during this period. Although Zhang Cong did not deal with the eldest son of the emperor, and he did not deal with Zai Yan, there were definitely rules on the surface.

The person who came was a disciple of Governor Yao Yulin.

Because when the governor was first established, he was only a temporary official. The full name of this official position was actually "the right deputy governor of the capital, governor of Sichuan and other places and admiral of military affairs." Therefore, the governor's yamen actually did not have an official appointed by the imperial court.

However, later on, the governor gradually became the rule. There were many things to be done, so manpower was naturally needed, and these people participated in the form of disciples, staff or assistants.

Their status all depends on how much the governor values ​​him.

This was the person who was sent to greet Zai Yan this time. He called himself Lin and Hong.

"Your Highness, Yao Zhongcheng has set up a camp in Chengdu to wait for His Highness. Furthermore, His Highness is here this time with an order. The governor's office has already greeted officials from all over the country, asking them to be on standby at any time. He is just waiting for His Highness. Will does what will be done.”

Because he was just an assistant to the governor, Zai Yan didn't even bother to get off his horse. Although he was famous for his peaceful temperament, he was still a prince. These people seemed to respect him, but in fact, Yao Yulin didn't come in person. Disdained.

Zai Chen didn't believe that if Zhang Cong entered Sichuan, he, Yao Yulin, would dare to sit in the governor's Yamen of Chengdu Prefecture. However, the emperor repeatedly taught them not to show off their status as princes.

Moreover, losing your temper here and swearing a few words can't do anything to a Sichuan governor. Anyway, we are going to deal with him. We will see how arrogant he can be when evidence of his crime is caught.

It was rare for a young man like Zai Chen to have such patience, so he just said calmly: "Lead the way."

"Yes!"

The man named Lin Hong didn't think too much. He had heard about Prince Yu's character before, but what he saw now only matched his knowledge.

"Is your name Lin Hong?"

"Back to the Second Highness, that's right."

"Does it have a reputation?"

"Yes, I am the ninth grader of Zhengde."

"Oh, I was still young at that time."

"His Second Highness has been smart and smart since he was a child. When I was still in the capital, I heard the emperor praise him."

Zai Yan didn't remember what happened when he was a child, so he thought this was true, so he couldn't help but feel happy.

But it was different when I entered Chengdu Mansion.

Starting from the city gate, Zai Yan could not see a single common person. All he could see were the gatekeepers on duty. On both sides of the avenue connecting the city gate, there were no vendors, all the shops were closed, and there were rows of people standing with guns. soldiers.

Leershan, who was following Zaiyi, had never seen such a special welcoming scene, so he came over and said, "Your Highness, I thought it was a big deal that the Sichuan governor didn't come to greet you in person, but I didn't expect that he is still sensible and knows how to serve His Highness." Clean the streets.”

However, there was a slight chill on Zaihe's face: His father said that Sichuan's officialdom was both overt and overlying, and there were attempts to deceive the emperor. These bastards didn't know whether it was because they had become big officials or because they thought they had a backer. As a prince, he shows off his power.

It's really unbearable. "Lin Hong, why is there no one on the street?" Zai Yan asked directly.

Lin Hong responded with a smile: "Of course Mr. Zhong Cheng knew that His Highness was coming, so he cleared the streets in advance to greet His Highness."

"But this prince has never given him such an order. Go, you go and bring him here now. I will wait for him here."

Lin Hong didn't know where this happened, "Your Highness, are you...?"

"Go quickly." Although Zai Yan's voice was not loud, he was very firm and had thought of something in advance, "By the way, don't make excuses like he is busy, when will he come, when will the prince enter the city.

This time, I am following the emperor's order to supervise the fish scale atlas. It is not necessary to enter the city. As long as the intention is brought, the officials who do not delay the handover will be arrested and held accountable. Chengdu is not as prosperous as Beijing, right? So what if I can't get in? "

Zai Yan glanced at him, which made Lin Hong's heart tremble.

These ministers have not had much interaction with the emperor's sons, especially the second child, who has always been low-key.

So he really didn't expect this turn of events.

However, it was okay for the second prince not to enter the city. If word spread to the ears of other ministers, it was Yao Yulin's lack of etiquette and random arrangements. If it spread to the ears of the emperor, it was Yao Yulin and below who were guilty.

In any case, he is a prince, and if he is neglected, what will the emperor think?

"I understand, Your Highness, please wait a moment."

"Go ahead." Zai Yan waved his hand.

Leershan, "Come forward, Your Highness, what do you mean by this?"

"Show this guy some tricks and let him stop his cocked tail." Zai Yan pointed to the street and said, "Even when my father was traveling in the capital, he allowed people to kneel down and worship along the street. Why did he make such a fuss to me when he got here?" As soon as he came out? He thought I was an underage prince, easy to fool him? If he didn't come to pick me up, it was a small matter. He was not polite enough to have someone to deal with him, so I didn't care that much.

But clearing the streets and disturbing the people is something my father has repeatedly ordered not to allow. Now that he is doing it blatantly, what else is it if he is not setting a trap for me? I think these Sichuan officials want to be rectified, even me, the prince, who else would be in his eyes? "

Leershan scratched his head, "I thought... they paid too much attention to His Highness, so they went too far."

A young man who loves great achievements and is willing to pursue false fame might be fooled by this, but Zai Yi would not.

Not only would he not do it, he would also take the opportunity to attack.

Otherwise, he wouldn't even be able to do the simple task of supervising the preparation of the fish scale atlas, and he also represents his eldest brother Zaihe.

To be honest, he himself doesn't care. His father will not blame him too much for this matter anyway, but his eldest brother's reputation will be affected by him, which will eventually affect the important matter of establishing the crown prince, so there will be many people complaining about him. .

Therefore, although Zai Yan didn't want to offend others, he had to do it.

But Yao Yulin was shocked when he heard Lin Hong's performance. He thought that the two princes were not dangerous figures. If they were really powerful, why didn't the emperor establish a heir apparent?

I kept putting it off, and it was obvious that I was dissatisfied with it. I didn't expect that something like this would happen right after I arrived.

Not caring about anything else, he quickly rode towards the city gate.

When he arrived, Zaihe had already returned to the carriage.

Yao Yulin pinched his nose, walked forward, and bowed in front of the carriage, "I, the right deputy governor of the capital and the governor of Sichuan, Yao Yulin, came to see His Royal Highness Prince Yujun. I am busy with important matters and have not yet come to welcome you from afar. Please invite Your Highness." Forgive me."

Leershan went to lift the curtain, revealing Zaiyan's handsome face.

"Yao Zhongcheng, nice to meet you."

"Don't dare."

"This is our first meeting. I didn't want to do this, but I have already written a memorial to you. Yao Zhongcheng is a person who can withstand bullets, so he won't write more than one from me."

Yao Yulin's expression changed, "I don't know how I offended His Highness the Second Highness."

"You didn't offend me, you offended the people of this city, and my father who was far away in the capital. Was it you who did the street cleaning?"

"Your Majesty, this is also to welcome His Highness."

Zai Yan smiled slightly, "That's exactly what I wrote, saying that you came to welcome me."

Yao Yulin felt like he had eaten a fly in an instant. To be honest, he was really resilient and a small thing would not hurt his bones. However, doing this to welcome the prince would most likely offend the emperor.

After all, he did something bad and then put the responsibility on the prince. When the prince is embarrassed, the emperor is embarrassed. How vicious this kind of thinking is, naturally it cannot fool the eyes of Emperor Zhengde.

"Lin Hong, please go down and cancel the order to clear the streets."

When Lin Hong heard this, he re-evaluated Prince Yu.

"Yes."

Yao Yulin turned around and said, "Your Highness, can we enter the city now?"

Zai Yan's face was expressionless. After the curtain of the carriage was lowered, nothing could be seen. However, there was a voice coming from inside, "I will send people to visit and see what the people say. If everyone already knows that he is Because the prince entered the city and was ordered not to go out on the streets, I will discuss this matter with my father in detail after I return to the capital."

Yao Yulin was a little embarrassed now, "Your Highness, please stay on top of things. Your subordinate has already canceled the order, so why are you doing this?"

The curtain of the carriage was opened again by Zai Yan. At this moment, he recalled his eldest brother. If he were here, he would definitely be 'Runima', but he could never say such words, "It depends on Yao Zhongcheng himself."