Reborn as a tyrant in the Ming Dynasty

"Send someone to give oral instructions to Xu Xianchun, asking him to pry open Zheng Yangxing's mouth first, and strictly investigate who else maintained close contact with the Zheng family in private during the Guoben dispute."

"The slaves obey the orders!"

In the Dongnuan Pavilion, Liu Ruoyu saluted respectfully, while Zhu Youxiao stood in front of the map, while Han Zanzhou stood with his head bowed. The atmosphere here was slightly solemn.

"Where did you just talk about?"

Zhu Youxiao stared at the map closely, frowned and asked Han Zanzhou.

"Reporting to your Majesty, Mao Wenlong has received many adopted sons and grandsons in Dongjiang Town."

Han Zanzhou hurriedly bowed and said: "Although I have not been in Dongjiang Town for a long time, I have found some suspicions. All those who hold important positions in the Dongjiang Army have a close relationship with Mao Wenlong without exception, and many of them are Mao Wenlong's adopted son and grandson, in the eyes of slaves, the Dongjiang Army is about to become Mao Wenlong's private army."

"Then I asked you to give Mao Wenlong the secret decree. What was Mao Wenlong's reaction after hearing it?" Zhu Youxiao narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at Han Zanzhou and said.

"Shock."

Han Zanzhou thought for a while, and then said with firm eyes: "And according to the slave's observation, there was even a trace of panic in Mao Wenlong's eyes."

"In this case, when Wang Huazhen took office as governor of Liaodong and promoted the unknown Mao Wenlong, he wanted to open up the maritime smuggling line."

Zhu Youxiao said calmly: "Otherwise, with Wang Huazhen's temper and the pride of a civil servant, even if Mao Wenlong wanted to become his disciple, he would never care."

"I have given everything that should be given to Mao Wenlong. If Mao Wenlong is still stubborn and chooses to be duplicitous, even if I don't capture him now, after the battle is over, he, Mao Wenlong, will not be able to survive!!"

Han Zanzhou remained silent.

Han Zanzhou didn't know much about his prince's plan, but this time he went to Dongjiang Town and rushed back to the capital from Dongjiang Town. All the things he experienced along the way made Han Zanzhou understand one thing. There are too many secrets.

It’s not just Dongjiang Town.

There are even some in Tianjin.

"Did anything happen to the people I asked you to take away from Dongjiang Town when they came to the capital?" Zhu Youxiao lifted up his robe sleeves, turned around and walked towards the imperial case.

"There's nothing out of the ordinary."

Han Zanzhou followed closely and recalled: "Mao Chenglu, Kong Youde, Kong Youxing, Geng Zhongming, Geng Zhongyu, Shang Kexi, Shang Kejin, Shang Keai, Shang Kehe, Shang Kewei and their entourage would often gather together on their way back to Beijing. Together, I guess they have concerns about going to Beijing to serve."

"Then they were recalled to Beijing. What was Mao Wenlong's reaction?"

Zhu Youxiao lifted up his robe and sat on the throne, leaning on the cushions and continuing to ask.

"Reluctant to give up."

Han Zanzhou reported truthfully: "They even questioned the slaves, and eventually broke up unhappy. However, when they were leaving on the second day, Mao Wenlong led them to find the slaves."

Ok?

Zhu Youxiao raised his eyebrows slightly, obviously he did not expect such an incident.

Han Zanzhou continued: "According to the slaves who sent people to inquire afterwards, this statement came from Mao Chenglu's mouth. They seemed to have great doubts and were puzzled by Shen Shikui's persuasion to Mao Wenlong."

"It seems that Mao Wenlong trusts Shen Shikui very much."

Zhu Youxiao said with a half-smile.

"Yes."

Han Zan Zhou lowered his head and said: "According to what I learned in Dongjiang Town, Shen Shikui and Mao Wenlong are Weng's sons-in-law. This Shen Shikui is very special. He was doing business in Liaodong before, and then he escaped from death after the Liaoshen lands fell. He avoided Jianlu's pursuit and finally defected to Mao Wenlong's command."

How could Zhu Youxiao not know this?

Zhu Youxiao knew the situation in Dongjiang Town very well. In addition to Mao Wenlong, the soul figure, there were two very powerful people in the Dongjiang Army. One was Shen Shikui and the other was Chen Jisheng.

It was precisely because of their existence that Mao Wenlong was able to lead the Dongjiang Army step by step, posing many threats to Jianlu in the small area of ​​Dongjiang Town.

It's just that the Dongjiang Army's foundation is too complicated.

There are even too many interests involved behind this.

In Zhu Youxiao's overall plan, the Dongjiang Army certainly occupies an important part in the strategy surrounding Jianlu, but it has not yet reached the point where Zhu Youxiao fully trusts him.

After all, that battle was too important for Zhu Youxiao to place his hopes on one person.

"The deployment of Dongjiang Town has been temporarily stabilized. Liu Xingzuo has also gone to Tianjin to take up the post of chief naval officer, and Sun Yuanhua has also gone to Denglai to take up the post of governor."

Zhu Youxiao gathered his thoughts, stared at the memorial on the imperial case, and murmured to himself: "Several chess points surrounding the strategy against Liao are basically settled. I am afraid that these situations will inevitably spread to Liao. There will be some impact and ripples, now it depends on the overall situation."

What does the emperor want to do?

After hearing this, Han Zanzhou inevitably had doubts in his heart.

"You did a good job."

While Han Zanzhou was thinking about it, Zhu Youxiao said calmly: "I have decided to reopen the Da Neihang Factory. You will take over the post of Admiral Da Neihang Factory. In the next period of time, you will be selected among the eunuchs in the inner court. A batch of people, I will send you another manpower to temporarily put up the framework of the Da Nei Hsing Factory. This matter must be carried out secretly, and don't make it known to everyone. What the Da Nei Hsing Factory will do in the future will be done in secret."

"My slave, please thank God!"

Han Zanzhou couldn't hide his excitement and immediately kowtowed.

A big expert factory!

This is no less than the existence of the East Jishi Factory and the West Jishi Factory.

Although the existence of Da Neixing Factory was short, in any case, it reopened again in the Tianqi Dynasty, which made Han Zanzhou one of the powerful eunuchs in the inner court.

And it is no less than Wei Zhongxian and Fang Zhenghua!

In the past, Wei Zhongxian was the only eunuch in power in the inner court, but with the promotion and rise of Fang Zhenghua, this situation was broken.

In Zhu Youxiao's eyes, checks and balances in the inner court are very necessary, and relying solely on checks and balances from Wei Zhongxian and Fang Zhenghua is ultimately unreliable.

The strongest relationship in the world is always a triangle formation!

Since this is the case, Zhu Youxiao doesn't mind supporting another person.

"Go down and do your work."

Zhu Youxiao shook his sleeves, stretched out his hand and said to Han Zanzhou: "Go and do something first. Take Mao Chenglu and the others to the Xishan Camp, follow Zhou Yuji's instructions, and tell them that if they want to go to work, they must first do something in the Xishan Camp." Let’s talk about the results.”

"The slaves obey the orders!"

Han Zanzhou hurriedly bowed and responded.

For Zhu Youxiao, he now has to hold on to military power, but soldiers alone are not enough. He must have generals who are good at fighting.

Transferring Mao Chenglu and others from Mao Wenlong's command can not only act as a check and balance on the Dongjiang Army, but also monitor Mao Chenglu and others anytime and anywhere.

If these people are willing to die for the Ming Dynasty, then Zhu Youxiao will not mind giving them a chance, but if they have reservations about doing things, then Zhu Youxiao will make them disappear without anyone noticing! !

"Someone is coming!!"

"The slave is here!"

Zhu Youxiao's voice sounded in Dongnuan Pavilion. Looking at the imperial eunuch who walked in with his head lowered, Zhu Youxiao leaned on the cushions and said calmly: "Immediately summon Yuan Keli, the Minister of War, to come into the palace to see me."

"The slaves obey the orders!"

Looking at the eunuch who bowed his head in salute, Zhu Youxiao narrowed his eyes slightly. It was time to follow up on some matters involving the Liao strategy. After all, time waits for no one...