Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

Guo Huai immediately led a team of cavalry and galloped away.

Not long after, the sound of fighting was heard from the front, and soon after, Guo Huai came back with a team of men escorting the caravan.

The businessmen all looked pale, obviously knowing that they had caused a big disaster.

"Your Majesty, please spare our lives. We will never dare to do it again!" The leading merchant knelt on the ground and kowtowed desperately for mercy.

"I gave you a chance, but you didn't know how to cherish it!" Chu Ze said calmly: "Do you think I will give you a second chance?"

"Your Majesty, please spare us! We are just scared!" the leader cried.

"Are you scared?" Chu Ze sneered, "You'll betray me just because you're scared? I don't need cowards like you. Come on, kill them!"

"Your Majesty, please spare our lives!" Several merchants kowtowed and begged for mercy, but the soldiers did not give them a chance. The swords flashed and blood splattered.

"Deal with the body and move on!" Chu Ze said coldly.

"I'll arrange it right away!" Guo Huai immediately took the order and ordered his men to drag the corpse away and clean it up.

The team set off again and continued to head towards the capital.

Along the way, Chu Ze did not encounter any trouble until a few days later, when he finally saw the city wall of the capital.

"Your Majesty, the capital is just ahead!" Lu Bing rode forward and bowed.

Chu Ze nodded slightly: "Let's go into the city, I have been away for too long!"

When Chu Ze's troops entered the capital, the guards at the city gate had already lined up in an orderly manner, waiting to welcome the army back.

Chu Ze's carriage slowly drove into the city gate. People along the way stood on both sides, lowering their heads and not daring to look directly at him.

"Your Majesty, the people are quiet and respectful, and the army's entry into the city is going smoothly!" Lu Bing rode his horse to the carriage and reported in a low voice.

"Yes!" Chu Ze responded calmly, and then said: "Go back to the palace directly, and the others will wait for orders!"

"Yes!" Lu Bing clasped his fists and accepted the order, then immediately directed the team to act according to the instructions.

After returning to the palace, Chu Ze got off the carriage and walked directly into the hall.

The prime minister and a group of ministers had been waiting here for a long time. When they saw Chu Ze come in, they all knelt down in unison and said, "Your Majesty, please return to the court!"

"Everyone get up!" Chu Ze said coldly.

The ministers stood up one after another. The Prime Minister stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty has returned victoriously from the expedition against Western Xia. Everything in the capital is safe and sound. We, your subjects, will obey your Majesty's orders and protect the Ming Dynasty!"

"I know that the Prime Minister is prudent in his work. If there is any disturbance in the capital, I will not let him off easily!" Chu Ze glanced at the ministers and said lightly.

The Prime Minister immediately leaned forward and said, "I dare not neglect you in the slightest!"

"Tell us about the affairs in the capital first!" Chu Ze waved his hand to signal him to continue.

The Prime Minister nodded slightly: "During your absence, the treasury revenue was normal and the border defense was stable.

Several barbarian tribes in the northwest made some small moves, but they have been pacified by the general.

As for internal affairs, the affairs of each department are in order, but there are some rumors among the people, and I have ordered an investigation!"

"What rumor?" Chu Ze frowned.

The Prime Minister bowed and said, “Your Majesty, there are rumors among the people that someone is secretly colluding with the remaining forces of Xixia and intends to cause chaos.

But I have no evidence and the investigation is still ongoing! "

"I just came back from Xixia. If anyone dares to collude with Xixia, I will not let them off easily!" Chu Ze said coldly, "Continue to investigate. If necessary, strike first!"

"I obey your command and will investigate this matter as soon as possible!" said the prime minister with a bow.

"Okay, let's not discuss other things for now. I will go back to the harem and rest for a while!" Chu Ze waved his hand, and the prime minister and the ministers bowed and left. Chu Ze walked towards the harem, and the palace maids and eunuchs knelt down to salute him along the way. Chu Ze didn't even look at them and walked straight into his bedroom.

In the bedroom, Qin Yunyun had been waiting for a long time. When she saw Chu Ze coming back, she hurried forward to greet him.

"Your Majesty, you have worked hard on this journey. Please take a seat!"

"I'm fine, don't worry!" Chu Ze said lightly and then sat down.

Qin Yunyun brought tea and said softly, "I heard that Your Majesty has pacified Xixia, which is a blessing for the people of the world.

Your Majesty is so tired, you should rest for a few more days!"

"I do all this for the sake of the Ming Dynasty. How can I call it a blessing?" Chu Ze took the tea, took a sip, and put down the teacup.

"I really admire your Majesty for thinking about the world in this way!" Qin Yunyun said.

Chu Ze glanced at her and said calmly, "I worry about a lot of things in the world.

Yunyun, have you been safe and sound in the harem these days?"

Qin Yunyun nodded slightly: "Everything is peaceful in the harem, and I am also managing the palace affairs according to your majesty's instructions!"

Chu Ze nodded slightly: "Just know what's going on in the harem, don't worry too much!"

"I understand!" Qin Yunyun replied softly.

At this moment, a eunuch walked into the hall and whispered, "Your Majesty, the Prime Minister just reported that some martial arts sects have gathered outside the capital, and there seems to be some unusual movement!"

"Martial arts sect?" Chu Ze frowned, then said: "Tell them to come see me. I want to see what they want to do!"

"I'll pass the message right away!" The eunuch quickly retreated.

Soon after, several martial artists were brought into the palace. As soon as they entered the palace, they all knelt down and said, "Your Majesty!"

Chu Ze looked at them coldly: "Why are you, the people of Jianghu, gathered in the capital today? If you make any unusual moves, I will not let you off easily!"

The leader immediately bowed and said, "Your Majesty, we, the people of Jianghu, have no ill intentions. We just heard that there are remnants of Xixia lurking outside the capital, so we came to help Your Majesty!"

"Give me a helping hand?" Chu Ze sneered: "You guys in the martial arts world, you dare to say you will help me?"

The man was sweating profusely and said quickly, "Your Majesty, we have no intention of usurping the throne. We are just worried that the remnants of Xixia will cause trouble, so we come here to protect you!"

"Guard? That sounds nice of you!" Chu Ze said coldly, "I can trust you for now, but if you dare to have other thoughts, I will definitely kill you completely!"

"Your Majesty, rest assured. We will abide by our duties and will never dare to make any unusual moves!" The man bowed repeatedly.

"Step back. I will find you if I need anything!" Chu Ze waved his hand.

Those martial artists bowed and retreated quickly, not daring to say anything more.

After they left, Guo Huai stepped forward and whispered, "Your Majesty, what exactly are these martial artists trying to do? I think we should be careful!"

"No matter what these people think, let's keep them for a while!" Chu Ze said calmly: "If there is any unusual movement, it will not be too late to take action!"

"I understand. I will step up my defenses!" Guo Huai said with a bow.

"I don't want to cause any more trouble. It's time to put an end to the affairs of the people in the martial arts world!" Chu Ze said coldly.

"Your Majesty is wise. I will definitely keep a close eye on these martial artists!" Guo Huai said.

"Go!" Chu Ze waved his hand, and Guo Huai bowed and retreated.

The bedroom became quiet again. Chu Ze drank a sip of tea, still without any unnecessary expression. (End of this chapter)