Daming: At the start of the showdown, Lao Zhu was stunned

Chapter 772: Lost in it

"The reason why Ouyang Lun wanted to interfere was because Lu Zhongheng and the others were instigating him." Zhu Su thought and said. "After all, Lu Zhongheng and the others are just martial arts, or expired martial arts. Although buying and selling prisoners is now a gray area where there is no prohibition in the Ming Dynasty, but buying those prisoners who are experienced in military formation is, in other words, hoarding for personal gain." Soldiers."

"It happened that at this time they discovered that Ouyang Lun wanted to get involved in Fengmingzhou's business, and he was eager for profit... so they persuaded Ouyang Lun to change his business of buying and selling prisoners. After all, dragging Ouyang Lun into the water would be a good thing for them. Plated with a layer of invincible gold... Hehe, they are our father's old subordinates for decades, and they know best where our father's heart is soft."

"Attach importance to relatives... right?" Zhu Di narrowed his eyes.

Zhu Su nodded and continued: "I'm afraid what they are thinking is: Ouyang Lun is our father's son-in-law. If he is also involved, if the incident comes to light, with a fool like him at the forefront, even if it is a crime that should be beheaded. , I also need to go up a few levels."

He snorted coldly and said: "Tang Shengzong, Lu Zhongheng, acted domineeringly before and suffered serious crimes. The prince's mansion has been in ruins since then... Now he has learned a lot and knows how to find someone with a big head to take the lead."

"Hmph, I'm afraid they made the wrong calculation. I see, according to our father's temperament of not rubbing the sand in his eyes... Even if Ouyang Lun is involved, he will also put Ouyang Lun and these bastards together. Cut it off." Zhu Xishai laughed and expressed disdain for Tang Shengzong's method of using Ouyang Lun as a shield.

Zhu Su's thoughts were indeed right. In the original history, Ouyang Lun had his back to the royal family and allowed his slaves to commit crimes in the name of the royal family. When Lao Zhu held him accountable, he had him beheaded without saying a word. head.

It can be seen that although Lao Zhu values ​​​​family affection, he is far from the point of bottomless indulgence.

"What's next?" Zhu Di asked Zhu Sudao.

"This matter involves more than just Ouyang Lun. Why don't we tell the elder brother and let him make a decision?" Zhu Xi asked tentatively.

"No. If brother wants to solve the problem, he can only use the power of the court. If the power of the court is used, it will be equivalent to telling dad that Ouyang Lunyu and Lu Zhongheng are colluding..." Zhu Su shook his head. "According to dad's temper, even if Ouyang Lun doesn't die, he will definitely be punished severely. Besides, Lu Zhongheng and others must have given Ouyang Lun many benefits, and maybe there is a paper agreement. If they capture Lu Zhongheng, they will definitely punish Ouyang Lun. Climb and bite out.”

"What will we do then? Should we only punish Lu Zhongheng and not Ouyang Lun? How can the court convince the public?"

"You still want to pluck Ouyang Lun out of this matter?" Zhu Di said in surprise.

"Yeah." Zhu Su nodded. "I've got an idea."

For the sake of the family harmony of Lao Zhu's family, Zhu Su felt that his heart was broken...

To the west of Yingtian City is Ouyang Lun Mansion.

"Three brothers came hand in hand, the humble house is really, really... full of glory!" Ouyang Lun looked excited and walked in front personally to welcome Zhu Su and the others into the mansion. Zhu Chen, Zhu Di, and Zhu Su were all the most powerful princes in the Ming Dynasty. They were incomparable with his consort, who was only on the edge of the court's power.

Zhu Ming's face was gloomy and he ignored Ouyang Lun. Zhu Di just glanced at him with a chuckle, but Zhu Su smiled: "My sister-in-law is in a good mood... Haha. An Qing is not here?"

"Her Royal Highness the Princess has left the capital with Your Majesty and Your Majesty and has not returned yet." Ouyang Lun replied with a smile.

"That's it." Zhu Su nodded. That's fine. Princess Anqing is also her sister and others. When she tries to scare Ouyang Lun, it would be bad if she scares Anqing too. "Take me to the private room in the backyard first. I have something important to tell you." Zhu Su said.

Ouyang Lun felt something bad from Zhu Su's words. But he still comforted himself that maybe he was allowed to do business, so he welcomed Zhu Su and the others into the study room in the backyard with apprehension.

As soon as they entered the study, the three brothers Zhu Su, Zhu Di, and Zhu Feng found their own seats and sat down. There were only three seats in the study, leaving Ouyang Lun, who was supposed to be the master, aside.

"Uh, let me ask the slave to move a chair..." Ouyang Lun turned around awkwardly.

"No need to go to such trouble, just stand here... Oh, go and close the door first." Zhu Ming said casually, as if he was a guest. Ouyang Lun was stunned for a moment, and did not dare to refute. He turned around and closed the door in a daze, then turned around to listen to the instructions from Zhu Xiang and others.

"I am looking for my king's connections and want to do business in Jiubian... Are you interested in the leather goods, ginseng and other things outside the customs, or are you fancy..."

"People?" Zhu Su asked first.

Zhu Su's words were confusing, but Ouyang Lun was still stunned when he heard it, and then he became panicked and quickly defended: "Fifth brother...why did you say this? I...the one I like is from outside the customs." I make a living by selling fur goods. I never thought about buying or selling captives..."

"How did Lao Wu ever say what kind of prisoner he was? You still dare to quibble?" Zhu Xi angrily scolded, Ouyang Lun's face suddenly turned pale, Zhu Su looked on and shook his head: This Ouyang Lun is really a golden man. straw bag...

"That is... even if Lun is thinking about the captive business, there is nothing wrong with this business. Ji'an Marquis Mansion, Yan'an Marquis Mansion and many other marquis houses are doing this business, so why can't we do it..." Ouyang Lun argued.

"Since you think you can do it, why do you come to seek help from Lao Wu?" Zhu Di said indifferently, exposing Ouyang Lun's sophistry. "You said you wanted to do the fur business, weren't you afraid that Lao Wu wouldn't agree? If you can do it yourself, why not do it yourself?"

"Aren't you just trying to use Lao Wu's name to let the border generals give you convenience so that you can make a fortune? Why would you do this if you have a clear conscience?"

"This..." Ouyang Lun looked depressed.

"To this day, I still feel that this is just a business to make money. When death is imminent, I still don't know that you are the only one in the world, Ouyang Lun." Zhu Su said. Ouyang Lun was shocked when he heard the word "death" and suddenly raised his head: "Brother, why did you say this?"

"Why do you say death is imminent?"

"Do you really think this business is a good way to make a living? Those prisoners are all soldiers from the enemy countries who were enemies of our Ming Dynasty in the past! Buying in bulk, are you hiring tenants or hoarding private soldiers? It is best to buy them together with the armored soldiers. ...Do you really think Jin Yiwei is blind?" Zhu Fang scolded angrily.

"... If it's really a good business, why don't Lu Zhongheng, Tang Shengzong and others just keep it all to themselves? But why would they go out of their way to share the profits with you?" Zhu Di continued.

(End of this chapter)