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

Chu Ze tapped the table lightly, then turned to the eunuch Wang Gonggong beside him and said, "Eunuch Wang, what are the rumors in the court today?"

Eunuch Wang immediately whispered back, "Your Majesty, there have been a lot of rumors in the capital recently, especially since you returned victorious from the Mongolian expedition. Many people have begun to discuss whether the old ministers in the court should also give up their positions!"

"Give way to the wise?" Chu Ze sneered: "These old guys are dreaming. I haven't even touched them yet, but they are so eager to retreat?"

“Your Majesty, many people in the court are discussing the affairs of the Prince of Huai’s Mansion behind their backs. I heard that some people have begun to waver. I’m afraid they have something to hide!” Eunuch Wang said in a low voice.

Chu Ze's eyes flickered slightly: "You have something to hide? That's good, I want to see who jumps out first!"

"I understand. I will continue to send people to keep a close eye on these rumors in the capital!" Eunuch Wang said hurriedly.

"Go ahead, don't give them a chance to turn the tables!" Chu Ze said calmly.

Eunuch Wang nodded and left. Chu Ze stood up and walked to the window, with a cold light in his eyes: "The capital has not had a peaceful day in recent years. This time, I will settle accounts thoroughly!"

Not long after, Lu Bing walked in quickly, clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, the spies have reported back that those wealthy families have indeed begun to take action. They have secretly met with many dignitaries in the capital!"

"What did they talk about?" Chu Ze asked coldly.

"There is not much content, but it seems to involve several powerful officials in the court, and also mentions some people in the army!" Lu Bing said in a low voice.

"These old guys really think it through!" Chu Ze looked stern, then sneered: "Send someone to keep a close eye on their next move, don't rush to close the net!"

"Your Majesty, rest assured. I have made all the arrangements. If they make any movement again, I will report to you immediately!" Lu Bing bowed.

"Okay, go and get busy!" Chu Ze waved his hand, turned around and walked back to the dragon throne.

Lu Bing quickly stepped back, and Chu Ze sat back in his chair, a hint of coldness in his eyes, muttering to himself: "These people really think they are smart!"

The next morning, all the officials gathered at the court. Chu Ze sat upright on the dragon throne, glanced at the officials, and slowly asked, "Anything to report today?"

An official stepped out and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, there have been a lot of rumors in the court recently. I heard that someone is secretly colluding with foreign enemies, and even implicates several officials in the court. I dare to ask Your Majesty to investigate this matter thoroughly!"

Chu Ze stared at the official coldly: "You are quite courageous. What rumors do you know? Tell me!"

The official knelt down and said, "I just heard it, I have no evidence!"

"No evidence?" Chu Ze sneered: "Since there is no evidence, how dare you come to the court and say something nonsense?"

"Your Majesty, please calm down. I am only worried about the court, so I dare to speak up!" The official was sweating profusely and kowtowed repeatedly.

Chu Ze glanced at him coldly and waved his hand: "Get up, I have my own arrangements for this matter, stop talking nonsense in the court!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" The official quickly stepped back, not daring to say anything more.

Chu Ze swept his eyes across the room and said coldly, "The capital has been in chaos recently. I have long known about this. If anyone dares to discuss these things in private again, I will not let them off easily!"

All the officials responded in unison: "Your Majesty is wise!"

After the court meeting, Chu Ze returned to the imperial study, and Eunuch Wang whispered, "Your Majesty, I checked the official just now and found that he is a close confidant of the Minister of Revenue!"

Chu Ze sneered: "No wonder he dared to speak nonsense in the court, the Ministry of Revenue is no pushover either!"

"Your Majesty, do you want to keep a close eye on them?" Eunuch Wang asked. "Of course we should!" Chu Ze said coldly, "No one in the capital can escape my eyes!"

Eunuch Wang nodded and said, "I understand. I will arrange it right away!"

"Your Majesty!" Lu Bing strode into the hall and clasped his hands together: "I have brought back detailed information.

The spies have targeted several senior officials in the court, and they have secretly contacted several martial arts sects outside the capital to discuss countermeasures! "

Chu Ze sat on the dragon chair, his eyes swept over Lu Bing indifferently, and said coldly: "Sect? The old ministers in the capital are actually mixing with the people in the martial arts world. They are really tired of living!"

"Your Majesty, I heard that several major sects seem to be eyeing the power of the imperial court. They have always refused to obey the imperial court's control and want to secretly resist by using these old ministers!" Lu Bing continued.

"These martial arts sects actually dare to interfere in the affairs of the court?" Chu Ze sneered: "Do they really think they can make any waves!"

"Your Majesty, how do you plan to respond? Do you want to take immediate action and strike first?" Lu Bing asked in a low voice.

Chu Ze shook his head slightly and said coldly: "No hurry, these people in the martial arts world have always been unruly. What I want is a permanent solution, not a temporary solution!"

"What does your majesty mean?" Lu Bing was a little confused.

"These old ministers who are cooperating with the sects will certainly not dare to act openly. I will make them fall into my trap and completely uproot their power!" Chu Ze said slowly, with a cold look in his eyes.

"I understand. I will continue to keep a close eye on their movements and wait for the opportunity!" Lu Bing nodded.

"Go ahead, I have my own arrangements!" Chu Ze waved his hand, signaling him to leave.

Lu Bing clasped his fists in salute and left quickly.

Chu Ze stood up, paced in the hall with his hands behind his back, and after a moment he said softly, "Eunuch Wang!"

Eunuch Wang immediately walked in from outside the palace, bowed his head and said, "What do you want, Your Majesty?"

"Pass on my order and send a few capable spies to keep an eye on the major sects in the capital. No matter who they have dealings with in the court, we must investigate them one by one and not let any information leak out!" Chu Ze said in a cold voice.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will do it right away!" Eunuch Wang bowed and accepted the order, then hurriedly retreated.

Chu Ze stood in the hall, staring coldly ahead, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and said lightly: "These people are really stupid!"

A few days later, Lu Bing entered the palace again and clasped his fists, saying, "Your Majesty, I have found out that those sects have been active in the capital recently, especially the Five Mountains Sword Sect. They have close contacts with the Huai Palace and seem to be planning something big!"

"Five Mountains Sword Sect?" Chu Ze frowned. "I remember that their leader Yue Feihe is an old hand. No wonder he would interfere in the affairs of the court!"

"It is this person. I heard that he has met with Prince Huai in secret and seems to be planning to unite with other sects to fight against the power of the imperial court!" Lu Bing said.

"Uniting the sects to fight against the imperial court? How audacious!" Chu Ze said coldly: "Pass the order down, immediately mobilize the imperial guards to secretly deploy defenses, and directly capture these traitors if necessary!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will arrange it right away!" Lu Bing bowed.

"Wait!" Chu Ze suddenly said, "Don't rush to act. Let them move a little bigger first. When they are completely exposed, I will strike them with a thunderbolt!"

"Your Majesty is wise, I understand!" Lu Bing clasped his fists and then left quickly. (End of this chapter)