Ming Dynasty: Regrets about the Jingnan Rebellion? I changed it in a dream!

Chapter 35 Tiger Skin
And Zhuang Mu is one of them.

He had long known that the Jinyiwei acted in a very simple and crude manner.

But I didn't expect him to act so arrogantly and ask to kneel down to greet me as soon as he came up.

But I think it may be due to the habit of being greeted on one's kneeling knees that this has become an unwritten rule.

Zhuang Mu looked at the two people in front of him and said with a smile: "But here, your own methods will not work."

Zhu Gaosui and Zhu Gaoxu were both silent.

In all the years they have been in Yingtian Prefecture, this is the first time they have encountered such an arrogant person.

Although the prince's identity was not exposed, it was impossible for Zhuang Mu not to recognize the clothes they were wearing.

Where does he get the confidence to speak like that?
"Boy, you know the consequences of offending us, aren't you afraid?"

"I am just an ordinary person, with no background or power, but...if you two really want to target me."

"Then the common people will not sit still and wait for death."

"Besides, what is there to fear if you are innocent?"

If your mind is upright, you have nothing to fear.

People with evil intentions are frightening to see.

Zhuang Mu looked at the two of them indifferently.

Zhu Gaosui chuckled.

"Hahaha, kid, are you really confused or just pretending to be confused?"

"In this world, regardless of guilt or innocence, who among the civil and military officials is not afraid of the tiger skins we wear?"

"What makes you special?"

All civil and military officials, no matter how high their positions were, would be in trouble if the Imperial Guards appeared in their homes.

Everyone has to be courteous, even if they have good intentions and no leverage.

However, the emperor knew about the achievements of these ministers and understood the affairs of the world mostly through the Jinyiwei.

As long as they wanted, they could force the six ministers to step down and bring down Zhu Di's trusted ministers.

But for the rest of the officials, whether they are good or bad, promoted or imprisoned, all depends on their mouths.

Although the Jinyiwei did not control the dispatch of officials or their promotion or demotion, they had information about them.

The Experience Department stores the files of all officials, so slight modifications are not a problem.

In short, if the Jinyiwei wants to get someone, they have plenty of ways to do it.

"As long as I say one word, you can't stay in Yingtian Prefecture anymore. Now, will you kneel down to welcome me?"

Zhu Gaosui did not choose to use force to suppress Zhuang Mu's momentum.

Power is frightening.

With just one word from him, there would be no place for Zhuang Mu in the entire Yingtian Prefecture.

Zhuang Mu smiled faintly and said, "But here, the life and death of the two of you depends on my thoughts."

Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui were both a little confused.

They have seen arrogance before.

For example, Mr. Xie was frozen to death in the snow.

But this was the first time they had seen someone even more arrogant than them.

In the entire Yingtian Prefecture, the only one who could decide the life and death of the two of them was Emperor Zhu Di.

But they carry death-proof tokens all over their bodies.

In a sense, there would be no problem even if they killed Zhuang Mu on the spot.

……

And at the same time.

outside the house.

Yao Guangxiao was still wearing a black robe, walking slowly in the snow.

And walked towards Zhuang Mu's tavern with precise purpose.

This time was different from the past. There were Jinyiwei everywhere, about a hundred of them.

The entire pub was packed with people.

The surrounding households were also dispersed. Within a hundred steps of the tavern, there were only the Jinyiwei, and no ordinary people.

Yao Guangxiao was not surprised by this.

The matter of the dragon robe needs to be investigated, and this is the responsibility of the Jinyiwei.

However, if he didn't drink Zhuang Mu's wine for a day, he would feel unwell.

This is why he comes here to drink regardless of rain or shine.

Yao Guangxiao didn't pay attention to the Jinyiwei who were everywhere around him, and walked straight into the tavern. At this time, Di Ping slowly came in front of Yao Guangxiao.

He respectfully addressed her, "Mr. Yao, I am Di Ping, the deputy commander of the Jinyiwei. The two princes are investigating a case inside. Can you wait for a moment?"

Yao Guangxiao had no official position and no power in the court.

However, no one still dared to underestimate this hero, as he was not only Zhu Di's good friend but also a hero.

He was also Zhu Zhanji's teacher and was very old.

No one dared to touch Yao Guangxiao because of his special status and the fact that he might fall apart if touched.

If Yao Guangxiao died, given Zhu Di's character, he would definitely kill his entire family.

Not to mention, Yao Guangxiao had a very good relationship with the crown prince and the grandson of the emperor.

Yao Guangxiao narrowed his eyes and said kindly, "Deputy Commander Di, half of my body is buried in the ground."

"Are you still worried that I will affect your handling of the case?"

"I'm just here to have a drink and leave after I finish. It won't affect your investigation."

"Good wine has its time. On a snowy day at noon, wine warms the heart and lungs."

"If this period of time passes, the wine will be bitter and the timing will be wrong, and it is inevitable that you will feel depressed."

Di Ping suddenly felt ashamed.

What to do? He can't afford to offend both sides.

He also understood what Yao Guangxiao meant and drank a glass of wine here every day.

If I break it today, I’ll inevitably have some health problems.

Zhuang Mu's business hours are only during noon. If he goes there later, his old body won't be able to drink.

If there is a problem with your body, who can take the blame?
But Zhu Gaosui also warned that no one was allowed to enter without his order.

After thinking for a moment, Di Ping could only say respectfully: "Please wait for a moment, Mr. Yao."

"I will go and ask the prince for instructions."

After saying that, Di Ping walked towards the tavern.

Yao Guangxiao was preparing to wait at the door of the tavern. On a windy and snowy day, at least the wind was much smaller under the eaves.

The rest of the Jinyiwei stayed where they were, as if they couldn't see Yao Guangxiao.

Di Ping walked into the tavern and was about to report something to Zhu Gaosui when he discovered.

Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui were standing there in a daze at this time.

The two princes stood there in a daze, as if they were possessed by evil spirits, their pupils dull and as if they had lost their souls. At this moment.

Yao Guangxiao opened the door and walked in.

He smiled and said, "Zhuang, here I come."

He ignored Zhu Gaoxu, Zhu Gaosui and Di Ping who were standing beside him.

Instead, he came straight to the counter and said with a smile, "The weather is getting a little colder again."

Zhuang Mu looked at Yao Guangxiao's arrival and a smile appeared on his face.

"Old monk, you come regardless of weather conditions. I really don't know how to thank you."

"Still the same?"

Yao Guangxiao nodded.

"Same old, a glass of wine."

Looking at Zhuang Mu and Yao Guangxiao, Di Ping was a little at a loss.

There was no response when he called Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui, so he had no choice but to look to Yao Guangxiao for help.

However, Yao Guangxiao pretended not to know the two people and asked.

"Friend Zhuang, who are these three?"

Hearing Yao Guangxiao's question, Zhuang Mu said softly.

"I don't know him. He looks like a Jinyiwei. He can wear a Qilin suit, so he must be a fourth or fifth rank official at least."

"At the very least, his official title is that of a pacification commissioner."

The first-grade is fighting bull, the second-grade is flying fish, the third-grade is python, the fourth and fifth-grade are both Qilin, and the sixth and seventh-grade are tiger leopard.

However, the Ming Dynasty was not very strict about what clothes officials of different ranks should wear.

It is okay for a first-rank official to wear a Qilin costume.

However, people of the fourth and fifth ranks cannot wear bullfighting uniforms.

It can be backward compatible, but cannot go beyond it.

(End of this chapter)