Chongzhen Wiretapping System

Chapter 282 Has Assassins

"What, what's the matter? Zhang Gandu is actually going to check the government and gentry preferential exemption limit, and even collect the owed taxes? Is he crazy?"

"Of course it's true, the emperor has already made clear his orders to the world. Hehe, the promotion is fast, but I don't know how long this function will last!"

"You don't know, it is said that Zhang Gandu and Wu Laizhi have been plotting this matter for a long time. They first created momentum for their reputation, so that the queens in the palace have long admired their names and were able to teach the prince lessons. In this way, they can be kept in the new dynasty. When he has the power of being a dragon, he will have no worries after his death! Then, after the emperor returned, the two of them went to the audience together to show their loyalty to the emperor and raised these two things. It is said that the emperor praised the voices of the two of them, even The eunuchs sweeping the floor outside the palace gate can hear it clearly!"

"Is this really the case? The two of them, are they crazy if they want to be officials? Why don't they just wait for a few years and insist on stepping on other colleagues to climb up?"

"Hehe, it's not surprising at all. You don't have to look at it. What is Zhang Qiandu's background? He was born to a lowly maidservant, and he is not the only son. He is the eighth son. Therefore, he is not valued by the clan party, and his family is especially special to him. Disrespectful, try to make troubles, and even call him Ta Puxie in person. Do you know what this means? It means that he was born of a lowly person and will never give up. That's why he has those seven Recording the madness of Qifen, wanting to be an official, wanting to make a fortune, that is crazy thinking!"

"..."

Zhang Qiandu is Zhang Pu.Originally, he came from a humble background, but then he worked hard, and there were stories of seven records and seven burns, and he showed the side of a child prodigy since he was a child.However, once he hated most of the officials and gentry, the discussion about him changed completely.

Of course, among them, a small part of the rumors were spread quietly by the Emperor Chongzhen who asked the Dongchang fan servants to spread them quietly.That is to say, Zhang Pu and Wu Changshi took the initiative to mention these two things, and the others are all true.These true and false rumors are especially true.

At least the eunuchs and maids waiting outside the hall at that time could vaguely hear the voice of the emperor praising the two of them in the hall.Of course, it is an exaggeration to say that the eunuch sweeping the floor outside the palace gate can hear it.However, Chinese people have always had this problem with their speech, and no one cares about it, as long as there is such a thing, it will be fine.

In fact, the fact that Zhang Pu wanted to be an official and wanted to be successful was crazy, and it was not necessarily that he was wronged.

During the Tianqi years, he had organized riots, stormed the yamen, and set fire to the city.In the sixth year of Tianqi, when Wei Zhongxian's power was almost at its peak, he didn't care about it. He not only participated in the anti-tax riots in Suzhou, but also wrote "The Tombstone of Five People", denouncing the eunuch party, which made him famous all over the world.Most people can't do things like him.

In the tenth year of Chongzhen, that is, before Emperor Chongzhen crossed over, he and Wu Changshi jointly recommended Zhou Yanru to join the cabinet again.In the original history, it was not until the 14th year of Chongzhen that the recommendation was successful, and Zhou Yanru entered the cabinet as the head and assistant.

Do you know why he is so active?In name, Zhou Yanru is his teacher, but in fact, he is holding Zhou Yanru's handle.

On one occasion, Zhang Pu even directly gave Zhou Yanru a booklet full of names of people, some of whom wanted to be promoted, and some who wanted to be dismissed from office. However, Zhou Yanru actually complied with all the orders and did not dare to disobey at all.At this time, Zhang Pu was not the chief minister, but he was better than the chief minister. His power and prestige had reached the pinnacle of his life.

Are people like Zhang Pu crazy?Absolutely crazy!
Therefore, under the current situation, his past was picked up one by one by his former colleagues and social friends. When they re-examined, they naturally found that Zhang Pu was really desperate for power.

Originally thought that he was working so hard for his ambition and to fight against the eunuchs, which was the most admired by all of them.But now that he has come to such a conclusion, suddenly, how crazy he was before, how disappointed he is now.

Zhang Pu's reputation, in Fushe and official circles, had just been announced, and he didn't have time to react, and it already stinks.

As for Wu Changshi, the same is true.However, because Zhang Pu was the leader of the Fushe, his reputation was originally higher than that of Wu Changshi. At this time, he was hated by his colleagues, and he was only ranked second.

After knowing this situation, Wu Changshi didn't know whether to be happy or sad!

When the two of them first heard the rumor, they wanted to explain it.It is said that the emperor brought up these two matters and asked the two of them to investigate.However, in a very short period of time, the two of them were already shouted and beaten by everyone, and who would listen to their explanations.Even if someone has the patience to listen, they will still question them, the emperor praised you, is there any?Is it because you brought up these two things that the emperor will praise you?
In this regard, the two of them really wanted to pull the emperor over to confront each other.But, that's the emperor, not a cat or a dog, is it something you can pull if you want?Besides, even if the emperor is here, do you want to annoy the emperor by talking about it in front of the emperor?

The two of them have already experienced the emperor's methods. When the time is right, he will never be merciful.The previous treason case didn't kill enough people?

Under such circumstances, Zhang Pu stayed up all night, thinking about how to solve this matter.

Needless to say, Zhang Pu's talent is really well-deserved, and he even thought of a trick.

At this time, he certainly didn't want to do these two things seriously.The method he thought of was to create an objective reason that made him want to do these two things, but he was powerless.

In this way, he can confess to the emperor, not because he doesn't want to, but because he really can't do it.As for those colleagues, it turned out that they didn't do it, so there is room for explanation, right?
Zhang Pu believes that with the prestige he has accumulated before, under such a premise, he should be able to listen to his explanation.

As for the reason, there are many ways to do this.As long as it's tough enough, there's absolutely no problem.

Of course, he also remembered that the emperor also threatened him at that time, so, like Fang Fengnian before, pretending to be sick at home, this kind of tactic is not easy to use, and he will not use it.

After thinking about this, Zhang Pu had two panda eyes, but he was in high spirits. He immediately called his confidant, the absolutely loyal Zhang Zonglie.

Just inside the study, Zhang Zonglie even asked Zhang Zonglie to see if there was anyone outside before closing the door, and strictly prohibited other people from approaching the study.

Seeing this situation, Zhang Zonglie was also a little strange. The master is so secretive, maybe it has something to do with the errands the master has to do?
He has ears, of course he has also heard about yesterday's turmoil about his master.As far as he is concerned, he actually hopes that the master will do it sincerely, so that those officials and rich people will also abide by the rules.After all, he is a domestic servant, a servant, and of course his ass will not sit on those officials.

For this reason, he felt that he had some strength, so he stayed with the concierge all the time.If anyone dares to make trouble without understanding, he will never be polite.

At this time, Zhang Zonglie saw that the master was so mysterious, so he felt that the master might want to let him do some early things quietly, right?After all, before doing big things, Zhang Pu often asked him to do some preliminary preparations, or act as a trustee, or encourage others to do things.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but be more dedicated than ever before. This is the most real manifestation of the master's service for the country and the people.Those other officials and lords who shouted that they are wholeheartedly for the people are actually a group of hypocrites.

To be honest, he has seen too much of this kind of official.When the master had to associate with them, he would often have gatherings, where he would boast, as if they were the most honest and upright gentlemen in the world, and everyone else was a disaster for the country and the people.Thinking about it now, it was as disgusting as it could be.

"Zonglie, how does the master treat you usually?" Zhang Pu asked after sitting back in his seat, staring at Zhang Zonglie seriously.

When Zhang Zonglie heard this, he couldn't help but be overjoyed, and immediately a sense of justice surged from the bottom of his heart, and he replied without hesitation: "The master treats the villain with kindness as much as a mountain, but the master has orders, the villain will go through fire and water, and he will not hesitate!"

Zhang Pu was satisfied with this attitude, which was within his expectation, so he lowered his voice and said in a stern tone: "Okay, in a quarter of an hour, my master, I am going to go to court, and you are at the door." That masked master assassinated me..."

"Ah..." No matter how imaginative Zhang Zonglie was, he never thought that the master would entrust him with such a task, and he exclaimed suddenly.

Zhang Pu was a little unhappy when he interrupted his speech. He raised his voice slightly and said: "Of course you don't really want to stab me to death, sir. Remember, stab it to the thigh later. Don't stab it too deep, otherwise you will turn around." Stopping bleeding is troublesome, remember, don’t miss it..."

"..." Zhang Zonglie was dumbfounded, he couldn't believe what he heard, what is the master doing?Can this kind of thing be played?

"...In addition, you must remember that during the assassination, you have to shout one sentence: Go to hell as the dog officer calls for unpaid taxes!" Zhang Pu was still sternly admonishing, "You have to shout these words loudly, But, it can’t be your original voice, you have to hold your throat to know? After stabbing me, you immediately ran away, went around to the back and returned to the house. Remember to change your clothes, and then come out to meet me. In this way, there will be no one I thought the assassin was actually you!"

Although Zhang Zonglie could hear it clearly, he couldn't understand it. He felt dizzy, so he couldn't help asking: "Master, why is this necessary? It's not a joke to hurt the master. What should I do in case of inflammation?" ?”

"The weather has turned cold, it is impossible to get an infection." Zhang Pu listened, and said indifferently, "This matter is related to the future of the master, and there can be no mistakes, understand?"

"Understood!" Zhang Zonglie replied quickly, but he couldn't help but add a sentence in his heart: What do I understand?
Zhang Pu was still worried, so he went to Zhang Zonglie to repeat it again, and even added some details.

After everything was completely clear, Zhang Zonglie immediately went to prepare.And Zhang Pu touched that part of his thigh, feeling a little pain.But think about it, if you don't go all out like this, the emperor can't explain it, so it's the only way!

With this thought in mind, he immediately started to take action, pretending to be like usual, asking someone to prepare a sedan chair and go to the Yamen.

Just when Zhang Pu was about to step into the sedan chair when he arrived in the front yard, a servant suddenly reported, "My lord, Manager Zhang hasn't come yet!"

Guanshi Zhang is Zhang Zonglie. In the past, as Zhang Pu's confidant, he naturally accompanied him all the time.Therefore, it is no wonder that the servant is surprised when he is not here at this time.

Hearing this, Zhang Pu frowned and said, "I don't know what I'm doing, don't worry about it, let's go!"

After hearing this, the others did not dare to disobey, so they waited for Zhang Pu to get into the sedan chair, and then went out.

However, as soon as he arrived at the door, he heard Zhang Pu pedaling the sedan chair, stopped the sedan chair, and even got out of the sedan chair.

The two bearers and the two servants didn't understand what he meant. If there is something to do, just say it in the sedan chair. Why do you want to come out?
They didn't know that Zhang Pu had to create opportunities for Zhang Zonglie.

"You two, go to the back office of the mansion and bring the food prepared by the master." Zhang Pu pointed to the two servants and instructed.

Right at the gate of my mansion, there was no one on the street, and the most important thing was that nothing had happened before, so the two servants didn't think much about it, and quickly agreed, then turned and went into the mansion.

Zhang Pu with his hands behind his back, saw the two bearers standing in his position with hands down, he walked away from the sedan chair with his hands behind his back, and at the same time looked at the stone lion on the left side of the mansion gate.According to the agreement, Zhang Zonglie hid here.

Sure enough, when he looked carefully, he saw someone squatting there, that's right.

So, with a slight cough, he signaled.

When Zhang Zonglie heard this, he hesitated for a while, and stabbed the knife at the master who is as kind as a mountain, is it really good?

After such a hesitation, Zhang Pu coughed again, obviously urging him.

Hearing this, Zhang Zonglie looked up and saw Zhang Pu staring at him with very stern eyes.

No choice but to go up.

Zhang Zonglie stepped out and rushed over with a dagger in his hand.In fact, because of Zhang Pu's initiative to approach, the distance is only about five steps away.The two bearers didn't respond at all, and he came to Zhang Pu.

Zhang Pu immediately opened his posture, exposing his thigh to be stabbed, ready to be stabbed.

However, when Zhang Zonglie's dagger was about to stab at his thigh, it stopped, his hands trembled a little, and he couldn't stab.

This time is only for a moment, if you miss it, you may fail.Zhang Pu couldn't help being very angry with Zhang Zonglie, and he couldn't handle this matter well.

Even though he was a decisive person, he immediately grabbed the dagger from Zhang Zonglie's hand and stabbed it down.

This time, Zhang Zonglie was dumbfounded, isn't the master too cruel?

"Go away, shout!" Zhang Pu's teeth were itching with hatred, he gave a quick command in a low voice, and then shouted loudly: "There are assassins!"

Zhang Zonglie was a little overwhelmed in panic, and hurriedly shouted: "There are assassins..."

　There is another chapter in the evening, but it is estimated to be very late, so watch it together with tomorrow.

　　
　
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