Chapter 493: Great Kindness

Chapter 493: Great Kindness

Chapter 493: Great Kindness
A quarter of an hour later, the group left the Magnolia Ice House.
Deng Lingyun and the other two continued to go to the business to help with work.

Lu Yunyi did not refuse and let them go, while he took his men to the Governor's Mansion.

Along the way, Lu Yunyi had been thinking about the list in his mind. There were eleven people on it, ten of whom he did not know.

But the only person I knew was a little unexpected.

But on second thought, it's reasonable.

The imperial examination had just been held in the 21st year of Hongwu, and students from all over the world had already gathered in Yingtian.

Not only did many successful candidates come, but also many students and scholars came, all just to seek some guidance.

Yang Shiqi traveled around the country and made a living by teaching, so it was natural for him to come to the capital of Yingtian.

As they were lost in thought, the group soon arrived at the gate of the Imperial City.
Lu Yunyi handed over the document in his hand and instructed:

"Go and get all the people above, and invite them to the barracks. If they don't want to come, don't force them."

"Yes."

Feng Yunfang took the document:
"Sir? Are you looking for a teacher for us?"

"I have nothing to do anyway, so it doesn't hurt to learn more."

A scene of wailing everywhere appeared in front of Feng Yunfang's eyes. He handed the document over with a smile, and the two soldiers quickly rode away on their horses.

After doing all this, Lu Yunyi led his men into the imperial city and went straight to the Governor's Mansion.

The Governor's Office is located on the west side of the Qianbu Corridor, and on the east side are the six ministries, symbolizing a situation where civil and military officials are equal.

In front of the Central Military Governor's Mansion, Lu Yunyi saw Zhang Yu who had been waiting for a long time.

He asked in surprise: "Why don't you go in?"

Zhang Yu cupped his hands, looking a little embarrassed:
"This is my first time in the Governor's Mansion. I am unfamiliar with the place. It may be a bit abrupt to go there rashly."

Lu Yunyi smiled and led him inside, jokingly saying:

"During the Yuan Dynasty, you worked in the Privy Council, which was almost the same as the Governor's Office. What's so rude about this?"

"Sir, the Privy Council of the former Yuan Dynasty has long been different from the past when I was on duty. The dignitaries in various places do not listen to orders or announcements.

At that time, I said I was the Privy Councilor.
To put it bluntly, he is just a clerical staff officer who is just eating and waiting to die.

This Governor's Mansion is completely different. I was just in front of the door.
I have already met with several generals from various places who came to report on their work, and their official positions are not low."

Lu Yunyi nodded slightly with some profound meaning:

"It's always like this at the end of a dynasty. The court can't control the local army.

It is only natural that the central government has become a mere decoration.”

"My lord, please be careful with your words." Zhang Yu raised his eyebrows and stepped forward to remind him.

He looked around carefully and was relieved to see that the Governor's Mansion was still in order.

Lu Yunyi was very pleased with his caution and led him into the yamen with a smile.

As a deputy chief of a local military commissioner,

Logically speaking, one cannot have his own office in the Governor's Office.

But there are exceptions to everything, and the general still arranged a room for him, right next to the main hall of the Central Army Governor's Office.

This kind of honor is the first for the Five Military Commanderies.

After entering the yamen, Lu Yunyi pointed to a seat nearby and motioned Zhang Yu to sit down.

He went to get two teacups, poured two cups of cold tea, sat down, and said with a smile:

“The Governor’s Office only has the power to command troops, not the power to mobilize them.

The current power is entirely supported by the many dukes and marquises when the country was founded. It may be worse than the Privy Council of the Yuan Dynasty in the future. "

Zhang Yu looked a little cautious, but did not refute this.

As a former member of the Privy Council, he had a deep understanding of this.

As the highest military institution of the Yuan Dynasty, the Privy Council had the power to command and mobilize troops, and was also responsible for the promotion, rewards and punishments, and even organization of generals.

Looking through history books, there has never been a military institution more powerful than the Yuan Dynasty's Privy Council.

But even so, when the dynasty collapsed,

The Privy Council was also like a puppet, not to mention the Five Military Governors' Office with many castrated officers.

Zhang Yu didn't know how to respond, so he just smiled.

Lu Yunyi didn't mind. While sipping herbal tea, he asked:
"Have you met King Yan?"

"Reporting to the Lord, I have seen him. The King of Yan also said something like he wants to promote his subordinates."

Zhang Yu was a little embarrassed.
The benefactor is right in front of him, but he is being promoted by a vassal king, which makes him feel awkward.

Lu Yunyi didn't care:
"It is right to promote you, as you are particularly good at fighting in the army and deploying military strategies.

The reason you didn’t get promoted before was simply because of your previous status.

The Ming Dynasty has been established for twenty years now, and the Yuan Dynasty has long since collapsed, so this little shackle has also dissipated with the wind. "

Zhang Yu sat there, his face full of sighs:

"If it weren't for your promotion, I might still be transporting grain to the north."

"Gold shines wherever it goes. Don't underestimate yourself. I called you here because I have something to teach you."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yu stood up suddenly and clasped his hands together:

"Please give your orders, my Lord. Shimei will obey them to the best of her ability!"

Lu Yunyi waved his hand:
"Sit down, sit down. This isn't a job that will involve risking your life. There's no need to do this.

But this job is quite tedious and hard.
I have so many thoughts in my mind, and only you and Black Hawk can do the job.

But you also know that I became an official of the Ministry of Industry for some unknown reason.

Black Hawk still has to handle some military affairs, so you are the only one left."

Zhang Yu's eyes were filled with doubt, and he asked tentatively:

"May I ask, sir, what is this?"

Lu Yunyi took out the document he had prepared long ago and handed it over.

"This is the business that the court has been planning recently.
The Governor's Office and the Ministry of Works will be responsible for the main affairs. The palace will provide the money, the Governor's Office will provide the personnel, and the Ministry of Works will provide the labor. I will be responsible for the overall planning. You can take a look."

Zhang Yu took the document and flipped through it quickly.

Slowly, his expression changed from initial astonishment to solemnity, with his brows furrowed.

Since the documents were circulated within the Metropolitan Governor's Office,
So the political purpose of the business was also written in.

When Zhang Yu saw it, he was simply astonished!
"This adult"

He suddenly understood why an adult who was good at fighting was suddenly transferred to the Ministry of Industry. It turned out that his roots were here.

Lu Yunyi signaled him to stay calm and explained:

"The Ministry of Industry has already manufactured some bicycles and tricycles.
The business has also started construction and will begin soon.

I want you to take the general's disabled soldiers and some officials from the governor's office.

Ride a bicycle or tricycle and go to the countryside with money.

Buy everything produced by the people in the villages around Yingtian.

Don't miss any tables, chairs, benches, fans, bamboo baskets, fruits and vegetables.
In short, as long as the people are willing to sell, we will take the money."

Zhang Yu looked at him blankly:
"Now?"

"Yes, from now on."

Zhang Yu had some concerns:
"Sir, even if the Ministry of Works works day and night, it will take at least two months to complete the renovation of the house. Isn't it too early to collect now?"

“It takes twenty-one days to establish a habit. If you wait until the business is built before going to the countryside, it will be too late.

Your mission is to make the people around Yingtian accustomed to your presence.

You can set a date, go every three days or every five days, it’s up to you.

In short, we need to give the people time to prepare and also time to get used to it.

Don’t be afraid to spend money in the process.
Some unique items even have to be purchased at a premium, such as.”

Lu Yunyi looked inside the house and pulled out a large palm leaf fan from the side:

“If it is a well-made handmade product such as a palm-leaf fan or insole, it can be sold at a premium!
We need to let the people benefit from it and know that this thing can be sold for money, so that they will cooperate with us."

Zhang Yu understood the reason, but he had a question in his mind: "Sir, please collect the things now.
Some handmade crops can be stored, but what about fruits and vegetables?"

"Don't worry about that. The Ministry of Industry has called in many merchants. They will distribute the vegetables that are not suitable for storage.
If there are too many, there are so many government offices in the capital, and everyone can eat it in one bite."

Lu Yunyi smiled and continued:
“The first priority now is to use money to buy trust.

This was also a consideration when choosing disabled soldiers to participate in this matter.

They are all soldiers defending their country, and the people feel more friendly towards them than to the officials.

There are many obstacles that may hinder this process.

You don't need to be discouraged if the gentry and even the common people may curse at you or even fight with you.

There are so many villages in Yingtian, just change one.

There are still two months left, and we must promote the reputation of the company at all costs.

As for the specific operating procedures, how to eliminate corruption, and the subsequent disposal of funds and goods, you are responsible for making a detailed plan.

We don’t seek perfection, we just seek quick implementation.”

Zhang Yu's face became extremely solemn, and soon a rough framework formed in his mind.

He stood up and looked at Lu Yunyi, his face solemn, and clasped his hands together:
"My Lord, Shimei will definitely do her best!"

Lu Yunyi pressed his hand again:
"Sit down, sit down."

As he spoke, Lu Yunyi took out a map of the villages around Yingtian.
It contains geographical locations, accessible roads, and even some terrain.

He handed the map to Zhang Yu.

Zhang Yu was incredulous: "Sir, how come you have this?"

Throughout the dynasties, maps of the areas near the capital were kept as top secrets of the imperial court.

Even many princes in the palace may not have seen such a detailed map!

Lu Yunyi said calmly:
“Since you know the importance of this item, I won’t say too much.

There are only two of this map in the entire Governor's Office.

The picture in front of you comes from the Prince's Mansion. It would be an act of treason to show it to you. You must return it to me in the evening.

You write down the map here.
If you want to use it, take some confidentiality measures and don't let it spread out."

Zhang Yu's lips were dry and his heart was pounding. This was the first time he participated in such a big event.

More importantly, he finally felt like he was the master's confidant!
Taking a deep breath, Zhang Yu nodded vigorously:
"Reporting to the Lord, I will memorize all of them within an hour!"

"An hour and a half, I will come back in the evening!"

"Yes!"

Zhang Yu's face was solemn. He quickly walked to a square table nearby, unfolded the map, and then supported himself with both hands and looked at it from top to bottom.

Lu Yunyi was very satisfied with how quickly he got into work mode.
He did not stand up, but took out the note that Deng Lingyun handed to him from his arms and unfolded it.

What catches the eye is a large page filled with beautiful small characters from top to bottom.

Lu Yunyi thought it was a love letter, but when he looked closely, his body straightened instantly and his face became solemn!

[In April of the 13th year, Tiemu was enfeoffed and entered the Marquis of Ji'an's man
[In May, Jiao Bojun entered the residence of the Duke of Dongguan. In the same month, Tan Wenyue entered the residence of the Marquis of Jining.]
[In February of the 14th year, Gong Yuean entered the Palace of the Duke of Kaiguo, and Wu Liangde entered the Palace of the Duke of Wei.]
[In December, Lü Ben died of illness. Ma Yuyao and Yin Qiaolan followed Lü into the Prince's residence]
[In January of the fifteenth year, Liang Qingshuang entered the mansion of Marquis Jinghai as a concubine]
Looking from top to bottom, Lu Yunyi held his breath and froze in place.

He understood what he had in his hand.

What is written above are all secret agents planted by the Jinyiwei among various dukes and marquises!
It started in April of the 13th year of Hongwu and ended in the 21st year of Hongwu.

Hundreds of people.
For a moment, Lu Yunyi was confused and stared at the document in front of him.
I don’t know how long it took, his eyes stared!

He quickly read the document from top to bottom, then lit the candle next to him and burned it on the spot.

He did not ask Zou Jing to identify the handwriting because the item was too horrifying.

Moreover, this was handed to him by Deng Lingyun herself, so it was useless to verify the authenticity of the handwriting.

Watching the flames gradually devour the words, Lu Yunyi's eyes became increasingly empty.

He didn't know whether the document was authentic or not.

Just keep it firmly in mind, especially the key figures at several critical moments.

"Lu Ben."

Lu Yunyi muttered to himself.

He is the biological father of the current Crown Princess Lu, an official of the previous dynasty. After submitting to the current emperor, he became a clerk in the Secretariat, and has been promoted to the position of Zuosi Langzhong in the Secretariat. He is the confidant of Li Shanchang, the Left Prime Minister of the Secretariat.

In the fourth year of Hongwu, Li Shanchang resigned and returned home.

Lu Ben was assigned to the Ministry of Justice and later became the Minister of Personnel.

Later, he successively held several official posts, including Assistant Censor of the Beiping Censorate, Minister of Rites, Salt Transport Commissioner of Liangzhe, and Minister of the Ministry of Rites. His career was quite brilliant.

Lu Yunyi no longer knows the reason.

But it is certain that it must be related to the struggle between the Zhejiang East Group and the Huaixi Group.
It’s hard to say, there is also the shadow of Hu Weiyong in it.

It is not surprising at all that there are Jinyiwei in Lu Ben's family.

Lu Yunyi frowned. After recent interactions, he discovered that the prince's power was even greater than he had imagined.

Not only can he mobilize the imperial guards, but he can also interfere with the Jinyiwei.

Jinyiwei followed Lu into the prince's mansion? Did the prince know?
The time for the prince's death is getting closer.

He could already sense the urgency, and he was not going to let go of anything that was related to the Prince's Mansion.

Moreover, he had high hopes for the sweet potatoes.

Perhaps we could let him go to Xi'an with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in the 24th year of Hongwu to take a closer look at what exactly happened?
As for whether he could change the course of history, Lu Yunyi had no idea.

"Are Ma Yuyao and Yin Qiaolan still in the Prince's Mansion?"

Lu Yunyi muttered the names of the two people, looking thoughtful, thinking about how to find out something.

But soon, Lu Yunyi shuddered and took back the idea.

Everything you walk through leaves a trace.

The Prince's Mansion is outside the Imperial City. It is the most heavily guarded place in the entire Ming Dynasty. It is filled with spies inside and outside.

If we investigate in such a hurry, there will definitely be traces left behind.

After thinking for a long time, he decided to have more contact with Zhu Yunhuan to see if he could find out the truth naturally.

Putting aside his thoughts, Lu Yunyi stood up and left the yamen.
Soon I saw Feng Yunfang waiting at the door.

Lu Yunyi lowered his voice and said, "Go to the jewelry store and buy some for me."

Lu Yunyi hesitated several times before saying:
"What should I give to a woman?"

"Sir, how would I know?" Feng Yunfang looked embarrassed.

Lu Yunyi put his hands on his hips and began to think.

Soon, his eyes lit up.
From a distance he saw Xu Zengshou walking quickly towards him with a pile of documents and a look of resentment on his face.

After returning to Beijing, Xu Zengshou came to the Governor's Office to help and worked under the Duke of Wei, Xu Huizu.

"Zigong, come here!"

Xu Zengshou suddenly raised his head and looked around in confusion.

After seeing who it was, he was delighted and ran over quickly, saying excitedly:

"Sir, why are you here?"

Lu Yunyi asked: "If you want to give a woman jewelry, what kind of jewelry should you give? It can be used to express gratitude."

"what?"

Xu Zengshou looked a little confused and replied:

"Give me a gold hairpin or a headpiece made of pearls and jade. They are both expensive and presentable."

"Okay, go get busy."

Lu Yunyi waved his hand, and Feng Yun immediately understood. He turned around and ran outside at a quick pace.

Xu Zengshou was reluctant to leave, muttering quietly:
"Sir, can I come and help you? My brother...he makes me do all the work and I am exhausted."

Lu Yunyi smiled and patted his shoulder:

"Practice more. Your brother is doing this for your own good. Now, I have something else to do. I will leave now."

(End of this chapter)