The Ming Dynasty started with caution

Emperor Hongzhi issued an edict, ordering Wang Shouren to rectify the guards in Songjiang Prefecture.

Perhaps because of the two urgent memorials, His Majesty had no time to take care of it, and did not blame him for condoning the prince's cartoon drawing.

Yan Chengjin strode out of the palace.

In the square in front of the Meridian Gate, he met Zhu Houzhao.

"Old Gao, my father knows about my cartoon drawing."

"I know, Your Highness, please go back to the palace. During this period, Your Highness, please do not come to the Yan Mansion. I am afraid of being implicated by Your Highness."

Zhu Houzhao stared at Yan Chengjin with his eyes straight: "You dog official! Didn't you tell me that we will prosper together!"

Yan Chengjin said: "Your Majesty has punished me."

"Then why are you still fine!" Zhu Houzhao was suspicious.

"This is mental damage, Your Highness can't see it."

………

Nanchang, Prince Ning's Mansion.

The middle-aged man in Huafu clothes moved his sword eyebrows slightly and crumpled the note in his hand.

He turned around and said calmly: "I heard that two kilograms of poison were lost in the palace. I guess it was used here, right?"

The counselor beside him bowed and said: "I don't know where it was used. I just heard that Zhu Houzhao stole it and ordered someone to take it out of the palace."

Zhu Chenhao's mouth curled slightly, revealing a sad look, with a string of question marks on his head.

Shouldn't Zhu Houzhao be a playboy?

Sending one person to poison the two hundred Japanese pirates on Xiaoqi Island, doesn't he look like a waste?

The most important part of his plan to seize power is to wait for Emperor Hongzhi to die, wait for the new emperor to take the throne, and seize power.

Over the years, he didn't know how happy he was to hear news such as "Zhu Houzhao ran out of the palace to play, Zhu Houzhao climbed a dog hole, Zhu Houzhao scolded His Majesty as a dog emperor, and Zhu Houzhao made popcorn in the East Palace".

It was obvious that he was not a proper prince.

In order to make Zhu Houzhao addicted, he even sent someone from Nanchang to Liangxiang to buy Zhu Houzhao's popcorn.

But today, he had a new understanding of Zhu Houzhao.

This person is not only unlearned, but also extremely lucky. He sent one person to poison two hundred Japanese pirates to death.

For a person to be able to do this, only luck can explain it, right?

If it weren't for the counselor's repeated confirmation, Zhu Chenhao would not believe that there is such a god in the world.

He didn't die after being beaten several times and starved for several days?

"The princess is here, I'll take my leave." The counselor said.

The graceful Concubine Lou walked slowly, wearing a long blue silk skirt, and a faint fragrance could be smelled in the breeze.

Zhu Chenhao smiled and stretched: "Concubine Lou is dressed beautifully today. Who helped Concubine Lou pick the long skirt? Pass on this king's order and reward five taels of silver."

Concubine Lou frowned and said angrily: "Are you plotting a rebellion again?!"

For a moment, the atmosphere was a little subtle.

The maids and servants in the hall were silent.

Concubine Lou grabbed Zhu Chenhao's ear and scolded her husband: "What's the good of rebellion? Throughout history, how many people have achieved great things? Being a prince in Nanchang Prefecture is better than being in the deep palace?"

Zhu Chenhao quickly begged for mercy: "I am discussing helping the court fight against the Japanese pirates. My retainer brought back a little golden dog from Liangxiang. It was brought from the Western Regions to the Ming Dynasty. It is very beautiful. I bought it specially for you."

Concubine Lou grabbed Zhu Chenhao's other ear: "Really not rebelling?!"

"I really didn't rebel now."

Zhu Chenhao was about to raise his hand and swear to the sky, but seeing that the weather today was not very good, with dark clouds and thunder, he gave up the idea.

Concubine Lou showed a relieved smile, let go of Zhu Chenhao's ear, and smiled happily: "Then I'll go to play with the dog."

Zhu Chenhao shook his head and smiled with relief.

………

Songjiang Prefecture, Jinshan Guard Station

Wang Shouren pondered for several days and finally figured out why Yan Chengjin asked: Brother Bo'an likes to meditate in the temple?

Associated with the Japanese pirates.

There are monk soldiers in the temple!

There are many temples in the Jiangnan area. The previous emperor believed in monks and Taoists, which led to the prosperity of temples and Taoist temples.

But after His Majesty Hongzhi ascended the throne, he was extremely annoyed by the actions of monks and Taoists. After the leader of the monks and Taoists, Li Musheng, was exiled to the border, the monks and Taoists fled the capital.

Finally, they moved south to the Jiangnan area to seek development.

Wang Shouren said to Zuo Zongyi: "Lord Zuo, I will be away for a few days. Please take charge of the overall situation."

Zuo Zongyi was a little confused and said anxiously: "The Japanese pirates will definitely retaliate. If you run away at this time, what should I do alone?

Even if you leave, he must stay for me!"

As he said, he pointed to Liu Jin. In his eyes, Liu Jin was no longer as simple as a eunuch, but a capable general.

Liu Jin looked down on Zuo Zongyi and responded, "We only listen to His Highness. His Highness asked us to follow Lord Wang."

Wang Shouren bowed and said, "This time I left because I thought of a way to crack the Japanese pirates. I will be back in a few days."

Zuo Zongyi shook his head and sighed. He was not afraid of the Japanese pirates looting Jinshan Guard.

He was afraid that they would retaliate wildly against the surrounding prefectures and counties.

Wang Shouren and Liu Jin rode on fast horses and drove all the way out of the county with twenty Jinshan guards.

Liu Jin asked, "Lord Wang, where are you going?"

"To Shaolin Temple."

After leaving the county gate, Wang Shouren said to the twenty soldiers, "Take my handwritten letter and go to Shaolin Temple to mobilize monks!"

Wang Shouren took Liu Jin and ran towards a Shaolin Temple in the suburbs.

"What does His Highness ask you to follow me for?"

Liu Jin looked around and smiled, "You are His Highness's warrior, right?"

Wang Shouren was slightly stunned. No one knew about this except Yan Chengjin and the prince.

The next moment, he drew his sword.

Liu Jin was frightened and anxious: "I am also a warrior of His Highness. Speaking of which, I am the first warrior!"

Wang Shouren put away his sword and looked at him suspiciously. He had never heard Brother Gao mention it.

"Does His Highness have other warriors?"

Liu Jin said: "Lord Yan said that His Highness has six warriors. As long as six warriors are gathered, he can achieve the reputation of a wise king.

I don't know whether they have gathered together, but I am really a warrior."

Wang Shouren understood why His Highness was so interested in him to be a warrior.

It turned out that he was bewitched by Brother Gao.

In the evening, Wang Shouren and Liu Jin arrived at the foot of a temple. The temple door was closed and the pilgrims had all gone down the mountain.

Wang Shouren knocked on the door.

After a while, the old monk opened the door and put his hands together and said: "No pilgrims today. Donor, please come again tomorrow. It will be difficult to go down the mountain if it is too late."

"I am here to borrow monk soldiers. Are there any arhats in the temple?" Wang Shouren got straight to the point.

The old monk looked confused and surprised.

Wang Shouren explained: "The Japanese pirates are burning, killing and looting in the Songjiang Prefecture area. Please ask the arhats in the temple to follow me down the mountain to quell the rebellion."

The old monk shook his head and said: "How can a monk commit murder? Buddhism is a pure place. Please find another way."

Just as he was about to close the door, Wang Shouren stepped forward and bowed to the old monk: "Since the master wants to discuss the Tao, I will discuss it with the master. If you win, please allow me to take the arhat down the mountain."

Seeing that he was so persistent, the old monk let him in.

The monks in the temple heard that someone ran up the mountain to discuss Buddhism.

Those who were eating vegetarian food put down their bowls and ran to the main hall. Those who were bathing rubbed their bodies a few times, put on monk robes and walked out and ran to the main hall.

Looking forward to gaining enlightenment from the old monk's discussion of Buddhism.

But when they saw that the person in front of them was so young and not yet a Buddhist, they couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

Wang Shouren sat on a mat, and Liu Jin stood beside him, helping him carry his bag.