The case was finally decided and public opinion in the capital soon subsided.

It doesn't matter whether the Zhang brothers need to be convicted of death. Officials naturally avoided this topic. The criticism among the people has become much smaller, but the praise of Chen Xi has increased.

The Zhang brothers were about to guard the border, but Zhang Heling, who thought he could get out of the matter, was not spared.

One day before the Zhang brothers were about to be sent to the army, Chen Xi came to see Zhang Yanling. As soon as she sat down, Zhang Yanling asked dissatisfiedly: "Didn't it mean that as long as I confessed my guilt, I could let my brother and family go?"

Chen Xidao: "You are not convicted of death. Your brother also went to the northwest to serve as an officer. He is treated much better than you... What else is there to be dissatisfied with this?"

Zhang Yanling had a calm face and refused to speak.

The warden next to him smiled and said, "It's great. The two marquises go to the northwest together and take care of each other. Lord Shen has given him enough preferential treatment... On the way, the brothers will serve the two marquises well, and there will be special people to receive them when they arrive."

This was not what Chen Xi said in person, but Zhang Yanling probably understood that this was Chen Xi's "warning" to him, making him be honest, otherwise the escorted servants on the road and the generals who were responsible for guarding the prisoners guarding the border after they arrived in the northwest would make the two brothers live a bad life.

Chenxidao: "The place I went to is Yansui, not a bitter and cold place. Based on your brothers' connections in the court, it is estimated that it will take a few years to come back."

"How many years? Hum!"

Zhang Yanling was very dissatisfied, but he did not dare to have an attack.

Chen Xi asked his entourage to deliver food to Zhang Yanling, and soon a table was filled with good wine and dishes.

Chen Xi raised his hand: "Eat more today, and sleep in the open after getting on the road, and your life may not be as comfortable as you go."

"What do you mean?"

Zhang Yanling stared at Chen Xi and asked, "Are you here to take me on the way?"

Chen Xi smiled and said, "From your understanding... Your Majesty will not kill you. Can I send you to the Ultimate Road?"

Zhang Yanling looked at the dishes on the table, and it was obvious that he was hungry now. He had no appetite these two days, mainly because he was frightened by the emperor's indifference and Shen Xi's ruthlessness, and also because of his concern for the future.

Especially after knowing that Chen Xi could even bribe the prison guards of the Ministry of Justice and could poison his meals at any time, he never drank a sip of wine. He just simply ate some white rice when he had eaten. He still tentatively ate some, and after a while, he felt that there was no problem.

He was careless before, but now he can be said to be cautious everywhere.

Chen Xi did not stay to watch Zhang Yanling have a meal and said, "Apart from your brothers, your tribe members have no major problems. However, because you were demoted to the people and your family property was confiscated, their lives would be more difficult. However, with the help of the queen mother, there is obviously no need to worry about their livelihood issues in the future."

Zhang Yanling didn't say anything, picked up the bowls and chopsticks and started eating... He felt that as long as Chen Xi was there, no one would poison him.

"If it is really poisonous, Shen Zhihou wouldn't come in person, otherwise how could he explain that I had seen me before, and I would die of poisoning after being poisoned?"

Chen Xi looked at Zhang Yanling who was eating voraciously and stood up: "There is another point. Your Majesty hopes that your brothers can make meritorious service. You will eat and live with ordinary soldiers on the border. Don't expect others to help you... With Your Majesty's decree, whoever helps you is seeking death! Don't cause trouble for yourself."

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Chen Xi came out of the prison, and Peng Yu was waiting outside.

"Sir, all the arrangements have been made. They will never let them have a good life on the road. Without a carriage, they just rely on their legs to walk all the way to Yulin Guard!" Peng Yu said.

"Um."

Chen Xi nodded slightly, "Don't have to be too mean to eat too much. Let them eat a little more. Perhaps they are not very adaptable at the beginning, and they will get used to it over time."

Peng Yu smiled and said, "I understand, this is not... I have put laxatives in their meals. There are foods here and there on the other side. It's not a violent thing and I can't die, but it will definitely make them lose all the strength."

Chen Xi narrowed his eyes and looked at Peng Yu. Although he felt that doing this was a bit "shocky", he still smiled and didn't take it seriously.

The two walked out of prison together, and Peng Yu explained the disposal of the related industries of the Zhang family to Chen Xi.

Peng Yu said: "Sir, I have checked it. The household registration booklets of some female members of the Zhang family are not in line with the existing ones. It seems that some people have been sent to the palace."

"oh."

Chen Xi nodded, "There is no need to compare the population. After all, only slaves in the Zhang family will confiscate them."

Peng Yu smiled and said, "That's right, but I have to explain it to the adults. The Zhang family has not much property... Some of the land outside the city was taken away by people from the palace. Maybe... a noble man in the palace did it and wanted to leave some capital for the Zhang family to make a comeback."

Chen Xi heard about these things Peng Yu said. In order to prevent the two younger brothers from being homeless after returning to the capital, Empress Dowager Zhang collected some of the Zhang family's ancestral inheritance and later purchases and rewarded properties by the court. Because the palace sent a dedicated person to take charge, no one in the Sansi Yamen responsible for the search of the house dared to come forward.

Peng Yu said: "Now there is a rumor that the palace will allocate some funds to let the inner government make proper arrangements. As the villain thinks, it may be for the two uncles of the Zhang family."

"Um."

Chen Xi didn't say anything when he heard this. He didn't need to explain too much to Peng Yu on this issue.

Peng Yu looked around and leaned over and whispered: "However, some officials involved in the case have their property after being arrested, as well as the singing and dancing girls raised in their families, as well as slaves, and hundreds of people. Now the government has not decided how to make a decision. If the adults need it..."

"No."

Chenxidao, "When you look back, someone will give you the reward, you can't pay it out of your own pocket."

Peng Yu quickly said: "The villain does not need to be paid by the adults, it is necessary to do things for the adults."

Chen Xi looked calm: "Don't worry too much. You won't treat what you should give. If you can't even do the most basic rewards and punishments, what qualifications do I have to do with you?"

Peng Yu lowered his head and was very happy in his heart, because Chen Xi would definitely give little reward. In fact, with Chen Xi's endorsement this time, he did not pay much.

Chen Xi said again: "You are in the inner government and you can find out a lot of news. If there is any situation, you will tell me. If it is not convenient to see me, you can tell the same thing to the person I sent. I will try my best to cultivate you as much as possible in the inner government. If anyone is embarrassed by you, just tell me."

"Yes, sir."

Peng Yu felt even more glorious. Now that Shen Xi made a promise to him, it would give him a higher voice in the inner palace, and everyone should act according to his expression.

However, Chen Xi finally issued a warning: "But you must keep a low profile in your work in the future and be careful to sail the ten thousand years of ship."

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Chen Xi got on the carriage.

In the carriage, Yunliu had been waiting there for a long time.

On the way back to home, Yunliu explained in detail what happened recently to Chen Xi.

"...The ships are still being built. There are already hundreds of warships on Luzon Island, but their strength is not as strong as those built by Liaodong, Shandong, Xincheng and the imperial Longjiang Shipyard, or related to the sparse texture of trees in the south..."

"...The officialdom in Jiangnan is still stable. Mr. Tang encountered obstacles in his work in Nanjing, but he was very effective in promoting military reform. Many censors are co-sponsors participating in him."

"The disaster in the Central Plains is eased, and newly appointed local officials are working hard to restore people's livelihood. Migrant people have returned to their homes one after another. However, there are rumors among the people that there will be major disasters this year, and people are panic. The government is already eliminating the rumors..."

Yun Liu is very serious. She never is vague in any matters she is responsible for. And Chen Xi doesn't care too much about things, she will find out clearly before reporting to Chen Xi, and she has done a good job in the role of the intelligence manager around Chen Xi.

In comparison, Ma Jiu seemed very amateur in obtaining information. Chen Xi had already transferred a lot of things to Ma Jiu to do, but later he gradually returned the work to Yun Liu.

"Xi'er has not returned in Baodi County. After she packs the new batch of shipments, she will return to Beijing with the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Revenue..."

The transaction between the Ming Dynasty and the Folang Jiren is still continuing, and the Ming Dynasty's goods will be shipped from the new city, but the premise is that the Folang Jiren must transport the silver to Tanggukou. The court will notify the ship there after the ship is counted correctly. There will be about three months in the middle.

This is also the manifestation of the Ming Dynasty's advantage in this trade. All goods were collected three months in advance and they had to wait until the money was shipped to home before raising supplies. The price of export is much higher than that of the private sector.

The price difference was basically made by the court, and due to the strong production and sales, vendors also made money, and both industry and agriculture were developing greatly.

"If six million taels can be used on shipbuilding, that would be great..."

Finally, Yunliu expressed his opinion.

Chen Xidao: "The income from trading with the Folang Ji people must be enriched, and it is impossible to call it directly."

Yunliu insisted: "Sir, in fact, some of the silver coins can be left without leaving the government's account."

Chen Xi shook his head: "I am a minister of the Ming Dynasty. When doing things, I must put the interests of the Ming Dynasty first. If I make arrangements on my own, there will be people who will impeach me. Don't expect such things to be completely concealed from the court's suspicion. Even now building ships on Luzon Island, you must be careful and avoid the eyes and ears of the court, and try not to let the people on the island come back casually."

"Yes." Yun Liu bowed.

Chen Xi lifted the curtain and looked outside, as if thinking: "In the past few years, I have basically done everything I should do, and I have not left much regret. Now the imperial court is going to go to the country of Folangji and its overseas territories, which is simply nonsense... I am afraid that it will be easy to go out and come back."

"Sir, do you want to go there in person?" Yun Liu asked.

Chen Xi did not answer Yun Liu's question, and closed his eyes and pondered.

After a long time, Chen Xi sighed slowly: "Who can explain the future clearly?"

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As the Zhang brothers were escorted to Yansui, the case of foreign relatives and nobles was completely settled.

Although the matter was resolved successfully and the court did not suffer any losses as a result, and the responsibilities of each department were carried out step by step, as the matter ended, Zhu Houzhao questioned Xiao Jing's ethics and had clearly stated that he would replace the eunuch in charge of the Sili Supervisor.

Xiao Jing was very cognitive. When he found that Zhu Houzhao was very impatient every time he listened to his report, and even blamed him for being old and stupid, he realized that his date for returning to the court this time was coming, so he might as well retreat by himself.

Xiao Jing and Zhu Houzhao resigned and specially submitted a memorial to beg for the old man to return to the field.

Zhu Houzhao did not immediately make a statement after thinking about it. It probably meant that he would elect the Seli Supervisor's seal among the eunuchs, and then let Xiao Jing retire after the new candidate was determined. In this way, both the Xuanfu, the capital, or the Zhang Yuan, who was punished to guard the imperial tomb, were ready to move.

When it comes to the candidates for the eunuch in charge of the seal of the Sili Supervisor, it seems that Zhang Yong should take over, but those who understand the process know that Zhu Houzhao would not directly promote the eunuch Bingbi this time. For a time, the capital and Xuanfu talked a lot about this, and soon covered up the topic of the previous crimes of relatives and nobles.

In addition to Xiao Tuozi, the Xuanfu was also a few eunuchs on duty who were attending the emperor. It seemed that they did not involve the candidates for the eunuchs in charge of the seal of the Sili Supervisor. Even Xiao Tuozi was ignored because of her youth.

Zhang Yong is naturally the number one candidate, and Li Xing is also a popular person, and Li Rong, Gu Dayong, Ma Yongcheng and others, and even several eunuchs in the 24th prison in the court are eyeing this position.

In everyone's opinion, Shen Xi is the one who decides the final recipient of this position.

These eunuchs had long known that Shen Xi would not eat, treat and give gifts, so they were all trying to get close to Shen Xi and try to get Shen Xi's support.

Among them, Zhang Yong is the one who is most enthusiastic about this matter, because Zhang Yong feels that he has the closest relationship with Shen Xi.

But in order to avoid suspicion, Shen Xi treated all eunuchs equally and ignored them as long as it was not a major matter of the emperor's decree. In addition, Shen Xi stayed in seclusion after handling the case of relatives, which made it difficult for Zhang Yong and others to see him.
To be continued...