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

Chu Ze stood on the city wall of Tianhai Pass, gazing at the grassland in the distance.

The wind blew from the grassland, bringing a hint of chill.

The vastness and desolation of the grassland always gives people a deep and mysterious feeling.

Chu Ze knew that this seemingly peaceful land was filled with too many murderous undercurrents.

Although Batur was dead and the Mongolian army suffered an unprecedented heavy blow, the threat on the grassland was far from over.

He must plan ahead and be fully prepared for future storms.

"His Majesty."

Lu Bing walked forward cautiously and saluted respectfully with his fists clasped.

"I have conveyed your majesty's order to General Guo Huai."

"General Guo has reorganized his troops and is ready to go out to the border to clear the area at any time."

"In addition, the elite squad of the Royal Guards has also set out to lurk and monitor the tribes on the grassland."

Chu Ze nodded, turned slightly to look at Lu Bing, and said with a thoughtful tone: "Very good."

"The grassland matter has come to an end for now."

"Next, I want you to turn your attention back to the capital."

"What is the situation in the capital during this period?"

Lu Bing lowered his head slightly, with a solemn look on his face.

"Your Majesty, the situation in the capital has been somewhat delicate recently."

"Ever since your majesty personally led an expedition to the border and completely defeated the Mongolian army, some ministers in the court have begun to move around frequently."

"Especially the Minister of Revenue, Mr. Guo. His recent actions are quite suspicious."

"I suspect that Lord Guo seems to be secretly contacting several other important officials, and there seems to be suspicion of forming a clique."

Chu Ze frowned slightly, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.

"Master Guo?"

"How dare he form a clique at this time?"

"It seems that during the time I was away from Beijing, he has become much bolder."

"Tell me, what is he doing?"

Lu Bing quickly clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, Lord Guo has privately visited the Minister of War and the Vice Minister of Works several times recently, and they have also had secret gatherings in teahouses in Beijing many times."

"I secretly sent someone to follow them and found that they seemed to be discussing personnel changes in the court."

"Moreover, Lord Guo has sent his trusted aides to various noble families, seemingly planning something big."

Chu Ze's brows furrowed even deeper, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

"Personnel changes?"

"I just led my army to repel the Mongolian army, and these people are eager to stir up trouble?"

"Do they really think that I have no time to take care of the affairs of the capital while I am at the frontier?"

Lu Bing hurriedly whispered, "Your Majesty, should we recall Lord Guo immediately to prevent him from plotting something in secret?"

Chu Ze shook his head slightly and glanced at Lu Bing coldly.

"Call him back?"

"Recalling him would only alert the enemy."

"What I want is for him to reveal all his claws."

"Over the years, the old officials in the court have relied on their own achievements and their deep foundations in the court to oppose me everywhere."

"I have not touched them until the day when they reveal their weakness."

"Now, they can no longer hold back."

Lu Bing was shocked, and then he clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty is wise."

"If Lord Guo really makes any unusual moves, I will keep a close eye on him and not give him any chance to stir up trouble."

Chu Ze nodded slightly, with a hint of cold murderous intent in his eyes.

"Lu Bing, I want you to secretly send a message to the Royal Guards to closely monitor the movements of Lord Guo and several other important officials in the capital."

"Any suspicious activity must be reported to me immediately."

"What I want is to catch them all in one fell swoop."

Lu Bing quickly clasped his fists and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."

"I will have the Royal Guards monitor the situation with all their strength and will not let any news leak out."

Chu Ze nodded, and then said calmly: "Besides, I am not in the capital, and many aristocratic families are probably ready to make a move."

"These noble families have deep roots and have been entrenched in the capital for many years. I don't want to see them meddling in government affairs anymore."

"Pass the order down. Send people to secretly investigate the movements of those noble families that have been in frequent contact with Lord Guo recently."

"If there is anything unusual, arrest the person immediately."

Lu Bing quickly responded, "Yes, Your Majesty."

"I will make arrangements now."

Chu Ze glanced coldly at the distant sky, thinking secretly in his heart.

The situation in the capital was more complicated than he had imagined.

These old officials and noble families, during the time when he was away from the capital, dared to form a clique and try to interfere in government affairs. This was a provocation to his authority and a test of his patience.

"Lord Guo, the Minister of Revenue... Humph, I want to see what kind of trouble you can stir up in front of me."

"If the noble families in the capital really think that I will not act rashly because of their deep-rooted power in the court, then they are very wrong."

"Any force that hinders the development of the Ming Empire must be eradicated."

"Lu Bing."

"Make arrangements. I will return to Beijing in person."

"I want to meet these old ministers and noble families in person."

Lu Bing was slightly startled when he heard this.

He knew that His Majesty's personal return to the capital at this moment meant that a huge storm would sweep across the entire court.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"I will arrange the carriage right away."

"Your Majesty, when you return to the capital, those who are ready to make a move in the capital will no longer dare to make any rash moves."

Chu Ze nodded slightly, and then a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

"It doesn't matter if they don't act rashly, but if they dare to stir up trouble, I will personally remove their claws and teeth."

"Go."

Lu Bing quickly clasped his fists and replied, "Yes, Your Majesty."

He then quickly stepped back and began to arrange for His Majesty's return to the capital.

Chu Ze stood on the city wall, looking into the distance with deep eyes.

The situation in the capital is by no means simpler than that on the grassland.

But he is not afraid of any challenge.

Whether it is the enemies on the grassland or the old ministers in the court, he will not let anyone stop his progress.

A moment later, a team of elite soldiers were ready to go. Lu Bing personally stepped forward to report: "Your Majesty, everything is ready."

"The carriage is waiting outside the city."

Chu Ze nodded slightly, then strode down the city wall.

"Set off."

As his orders were given, his personal guards quickly followed, and the entire team began to gallop towards the capital.

……

A few days later, in the capital.

The news of Chu Ze's return to Beijing was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, instantly causing thousands of waves.

The ministers in the court were all shocked and uneasy.

They never expected that His Majesty would suddenly return to Beijing at this time.

The old ministers in the court were still planning secretly, but they were caught off guard by His Majesty's sudden return.

The Minister of Revenue, Lord Guo, looked even paler and secretly groaned in his heart.

"Why did His Majesty suddenly return to Beijing?"

"Has he noticed that we are secretly forming a clique?"

Lord Guo was extremely anxious and quickly summoned his confidants to discuss countermeasures.

"Everyone, now that His Majesty has suddenly returned to the capital, I'm afraid our plans will be affected."

"But now that things have come to this, we can only wait and see what happens and hold off for now."

"Don't act rashly. Wait until His Majesty's attitude is clear before making a decision."

Several important officials nodded, with a hint of trepidation and anxiety in their expressions.

While they were discussing secretly, Chu Ze's carriage had already stopped steadily in front of the gate of the imperial palace.

Chu Ze stepped down from the carriage and swept his cold eyes across the walls of the imperial palace.

"I'm back."

"The turmoil in the capital should be calmed down."

He turned to look at Lu Bing beside him and said calmly: "Notify the officials of all departments that I will attend the court tomorrow morning.

You have to preside over it yourself.”

“No one shall be absent.”

Lu Bing quickly clasped his fists and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."

Chu Ze nodded slightly, with a hint of sharpness in his eyes.

"Master Guo, these old ministers in the court, do you really think that there will be no one to restrain you when I leave the capital?"

"Tomorrow morning, I want every one of you to be present in person."

"Let me see how much courage you old ministers still have to continue stirring up trouble."

Chu Ze turned and walked into the palace, having already made a decision in his heart.

He will personally calm this storm.

No one in the court will dare to challenge his authority. (End of this chapter)