Daming: If I find a great-grandson, I will teach an emperor through the ages

Chapter 106: Cao Ying’s identity, Zhu Yuanzhang plans a showdown!
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As soon as it got dark, Cao Wei woke up early. Under the personal service of his maid, Cao Wei got up and dressed. He was wearing the second-grade Hou court uniform sent from the palace yesterday, along with official documents and other documents. .

In fact, Cao Wei was really uncomfortable with being personally served by a maid to change his clothes, but court clothes were a bit complicated to put on, and he couldn't get it right, so he could only ask the maid to help.

Today is the first day that Cao Wei officially goes to court as the second-rank Zhong Tianhou of the Ming Dynasty!
The weather in August is very hot, and the early morning is like a steamer that has just caught fire. The court clothes are much tighter than ordinary clothes and are very uncomfortable.

Cao Wei pulled his collar slightly outward, said hello to Cao Ying who had just gotten up, and walked out towards the imperial city.

Ten days left...

When they arrived at Fengtian Gate, the soldiers on duty finally stopped trying to stop Cao Wei when they saw what he was wearing, and even gave a respectful military salute.

Walking all the way to the entrance of Fengtian Hall, there were already many people standing there, including Xu Yungong, so Cao Wei went over to chat with him.

"I heard that Brother Cao has moved to the square. I really shouldn't have been delayed yesterday because of something to congratulate him." Xu Yungong said.

"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter, it's a small matter," Cao Wei smiled and shook his head.

"Brother Cao, you can come and sit in the house if you have time."

"Easy to say, easy to say."

……

The two of them were chatting, and people came one after another, and it was broad daylight.

at last,

The door of Fengtian Hall was opened, and the high-pitched voice of the eunuch chief came out.

"Go to—to court!"

All the officials filed into the hall, while Cao Wei followed Lan Yu and Xu Yungong and stood behind them.

"See your majesty!" All the officials shouted in unison and saluted, and Cao Wei obeyed.

"No courtesy, stay on your own." Zhu Yuanzhang's old voice sounded from above.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The prelude ceremony for going to court was completed.

Then, there are reports from officials at all levels, whether they are reporting worries or good news. In short, as long as they are not involved in the war, they all seem a bit dull.

In fact, the emperor went to court every day, and not necessarily that many big things happened.

Generally, small-scale incidents that occur in various places will be solved or suppressed by local officials. Otherwise, if you can't solve anything, it means that you are not capable, and the emperor will definitely not be able to keep you in his position.

Only when some large-scale things happen that are beyond the capabilities of local officials and cannot be solved, will they be reported to the emperor at all levels.

Most of the time, if there is no important event, the morning court is just like a formality. As the saying goes, if there is something to do, the court will leave.

At this time, the war in Beiyuan was finally completely over, and there were no natural disasters in August. There was only naval training in Hangzhou.

Since Ma He led the fleet to sea, Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to have completely realized the importance of naval power, and once again expanded the 40 naval forces originally mobilized from various places.

Although the progress is slow, an additional 20 naval officers who are proficient in water skills have been recruited so far. Most of them are of the right age and ability from Hangzhou and Fujian.

As soon as the news of recruiting a navy came out, the people in these places burst out with amazing enthusiasm. It seemed that the local government had spread the news that His Majesty had formed a navy and would one day attack Japan!
After the report on the formation of the navy was completed, there was no sound for the time being.

Just when Zhu Yuanzhang was about to leave the court, an Hanlin editor from the civil service team stood up.

"His Majesty."

"Let me know if you have anything to say," Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand.

The Hanlin editor hesitated for a long time, and when everyone was waiting impatiently, he finally said:

"I have heard a rumor circulating in the past two days. I want to report it to Your Majesty, but I am afraid that Your Majesty will blame you."

"To put it bluntly, since it is not your fault, how can I blame you?" Zhu Yuanzhang said.

The Hanlin editor made a promise and spoke again:

"There have been rumors in the past two days that the newly promoted Zhong Tianhou family has an adopted son named Cao Ying, who looks very similar to the grandson and prince of the year. His Majesty missed the old days and wanted to take him back to the palace. , established... as the crown prince, and said, also said..."

When the Hanlin editor said this, he began to stutter, because he saw Zhu Yuanzhang sitting high above him. His face was as cold as ice for thousands of years, and the suppressed anger rising to the sky under that old face. The anger!

"What else can you say? Keep talking." Zhu Yuanzhang's tone was chilling.

Cao Wei stood in the crowd and couldn't think straight for a while.

Why was Cao Ying's identity suddenly revealed?
Seemingly, he wanted to use public opinion to cut off the possibility of Cao Ying returning to the palace.

But in Cao Wei's impression, there were only a few people who knew Cao Ying's true identity. No matter who it was, it was impossible for anyone to spread the news, and they also fabricated such rumors to deliberately target Cao Ying.

Here

The editor of Hanlin faced Zhu Yuanzhang's fierce and oppressive gaze, wiped the cold sweat on his head, and said again:

"Rumors also say that His Majesty allowed Marquis Zhong Tian to go with the Northern Expedition just because his adopted son looked like the grandson of the Emperor..."

Cao Wei gritted his teeth after hearing this, and he himself became a negative example.

Zhu Yuanzhang's face was livid, and he could no longer suppress the anger in his heart. He slapped the armrest of the dragon chair under his seat with a muffled sound.

"Oh!"

"Absurd!" Zhu Yuanzhang shouted angrily, which resounded throughout the palace.

Then he pointed at the Hanlin editor angrily, "Who is it! Who taught you to say that?! You dare to talk about us like this, do you know what crime this is?"

Cao Ying's identity has always been a secret, and it has always been well protected by Zhu Yuanzhang and Cao Ying. There has never been any trouble. Why has it come to this critical juncture that someone has started to muddy the waters?

Cao Wei didn't know that the Lu family had sent someone to investigate Cao Ying, but Zhu Yuanzhang knew that, and he immediately connected the Hanlin editor with the Lu family.

The Lu family found out Cao Ying's identity. After waiting for so long, they finally couldn't hold it any longer...

The Hanlin editor fell to his knees with a bang, "Your Majesty, forgive me! This is not from Wei Chen's mouth. This is what Wei Chen heard from outside. It has nothing to do with Wei Chen."

At this time, everyone in the court finally recovered from the shock.

What did they hear just now?
The adopted son of Cao Wei's family, the Marquis of Zhongtian, is going to be taken into the palace and made the crown prince by His Majesty just because he looks like the former emperor's grandson and prince?

Everyone couldn't help but look at Cao Wei, who was going to court on his first day. This guy's relationship could soar to the sky. So he was a well-connected person?
Also... Cao Wei's adopted son looks like the former emperor's grandson?
How much of a resemblance does it take for His Majesty to be willing to take him into the palace and make him the crown prince...

There are many grandsons in the palace and many vassal kings outside the wall, all of whom are of the bloodline of the royal family. Why would Your Majesty want to appoint a person of unknown origin, who only looks like the former emperor's grandson and prince, as the crown prince?
Could it be that your majesty is old and foolish for doing this?

Although they had guesses in their hearts, no one dared to say what they were thinking. They all kept silent and quietly observed the situation.

Lan Yu and Xu Yungong on the other side were equally shocked.

Lan Yu was shocked that he only knew Cao Ying's identity yesterday, and someone came out to cause trouble today. While he was shocked, he was also very angry!
Who on earth dares to spread rumors against his nephew like this?
If he found out, he would have to strip that person to pieces!
Now that the prince is gone, Cao Ying is the hope of all the Huaixi Party. If anyone dares to do this, he will be in trouble with all their Huaixi generals!

With Lan Yu's explosive temper, he almost couldn't help but go forward to question the Hanlin editor, but this time Zhu Yuanzhang also got angry with thunder, so he couldn't get angry again.Xu Yungong was shocked that Cao Wei's adopted son could be related to Zhu Yuanzhang.

He had seen Cao Wei's military talents with his own eyes. He was not just a "connected person" as others thought, but he had real talents and hard work.

Cao Wei just relies on this talent and does not need to rely on anyone else's identity to achieve anything. Why are there such rumors?

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted heavily, "It has nothing to do with you? What you said doesn't count! Come here! Take him to me and lock him up. We will send someone to find out the matter and then punish him!"

The imperial guards outside the hall entered the hall and dragged the Hanlin editor away without any explanation. What was strange was that the Hanlin editor did not make any struggle and was just taken away without saying a word.

No matter how everyone looks at it, they all think this thing is weird!

Among the crowd, Huang Zicheng looked a little ugly, and Liu Sanwu, the highest official in the Hanlin Academy and a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, also lowered his head and looked unclear.

It is not a good thing for them that Zhu Yuanzhang got this kind of reaction...

"Retreat!"

After Zhu Yuanzhang gave a loud shout, he stood up and left. The chief eunuch said another sentence of "retreat from the court" and hurriedly followed.

Zhu Yuanzhang's reaction made everyone in His Highness even more confused.

Could it be that... what the Hanlin editor said just now is true?

This time, after the court broke up, no one approached Cao Weitao anymore. Instead, they avoided him like the plague.

Only Xu Yungong was not affected. He walked up to Cao Wei and asked, while walking with him, he asked in a low voice, "What the hell is going on today?"

Looking at his confused look, Cao Wei shook his head helplessly and smiled, "It's a long story that can't be described in one sentence..."

Now that Cao Ying's identity has been exposed in such a way, Cao Wei no longer needs to cover up.

Lan Yu here didn't care about anything after the dynasty was over, and followed the pace of the eunuch chief to the royal study.

"Your Majesty." Lan Yu solemnly cupped her hands towards Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at him and said nothing because he was in a bad mood, waiting for him to speak.

"Weichen went to Zhong Tianhou's house yesterday." Lan Yu said.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded solemnly, "We know."

"Your Majesty, today's news was definitely not spread by me!" Lan Yu's face was a little anxious.

Needless to say about Lan Yu, Zhu Yuanzhang would not doubt him.

Cao Ying is Lan Yu's nephew and the hope of their Huaixi Party. Unless Lan Yu's brain is caught in the door, he would do such a stupid thing.

"We also know this," Zhu Yuanzhang said in a low voice, "Besides you, there are others who also know Ying'er's identity."

After hearing this, Lan Yu suddenly glared with a fierce look!

"who is it?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was silent.

Zhu Di and the Lu family also knew Cao Ying's identity.

Zhu Di has already stated his attitude before that he will no longer have any thoughts about the position of crown prince, and this news will not be spread by him.

Then there is only the Lu family...

On the Lu family side, there was another grandson of his, Zhu Yunwen.

Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's silence, Lan Yu also calmed down, as if the matter was not as simple as he thought.

"His Majesty……"

Lan Yu still wanted to speak, but Zhu Yuanzhang interrupted him.

"You go down first." Zhu Yuanzhang was not in the mood to talk to Lan Yu so much now.

In the end, Lan Yu could only respond and exit the imperial study, and then he rushed towards the Cao Mansion without stopping.

On Cao Wei's side, after roughly explaining everything to Xu Yungong, he saw Lan Yu rushing over in a hurry.

"Cao Wei, what's going on today?" Lan Yu asked impatiently.

It's this sentence again.

Cao Wei cried and laughed helplessly, "It's obvious that someone doesn't want Ying'er to return to the palace smoothly and inherit the throne."

Lan Yu frowned deeply, "Now that things are like this, what should we do?"

Naturally, Lan Yu already regarded Cao Wei as being in the same camp as herself.

Cao Ying is his nephew and now Cao Wei's adopted son. Even if Cao Ying inherits the throne in the future, he will definitely treat Cao Wei differently from others.

"What else can we do? We can only wait and see what happens. We don't even know who the other party is." Cao Wei's tone was very leisurely, without any hint of anxiety.

But Lan Yu was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, "Just wait and see what happens? You mean we don't do anything?"

How can this work! "

"If we don't do it, it doesn't mean that no one will take action. Don't forget, Ying'er is your majesty's great-grandson." Cao Wei said.

Lan Yu was stunned for a moment, then understood what Cao Wei meant.

Their Huaixi Party's hope lies in Cao Ying, so why not Zhu Yuanzhang?
The nobles of Huaixi hope that Cao Ying can continue to stabilize his position, and Zhu Yuanzhang definitely hopes that his eldest grandson will inherit the Ming Dynasty!
What Zhu Yuanzhang is concerned about is that the entire Ming Dynasty will never tolerate anyone else who dares to make mistakes!

In other words, there is no need for Cao Wei, Lan Yu and others to worry about this matter. Zhu Yuanzhang is the one who hopes most that Cao Ying can return to the palace to inherit the throne!He will do everything possible to remove all obstacles for Cao Ying!
At the same time, Zhu Yuanzhang is also the most hysterically angry person!
No matter who is targeting Cao Ying this time, it will definitely not end well!
Lan Yu understood, nodded, and the stone in her heart finally fell to the ground.

"Where is Ying'er?" Lan Yu came to Cao Mansion and never saw Cao Ying.

"Just read in your room," Cao Wei replied.

Lan Yu then lowered her voice and asked Cao Wei: "Before this, besides me, who else knew Ying'er's identity?"

"King Yan."

Lan Yu's eyes suddenly widened!
"Zhu Di!"

Zhu Di was once considered a strong contender for the throne. After he knew Cao Ying's identity, he did nothing?

Just when Lan Yu wanted to continue asking questions, the eunuch manager outside the door came in with someone.

"Marquis Zhongtian, His Majesty sent me to pick up His Highness Xiongying."

Cao Wei grinned and chuckled,

Lao Zhu is planning a showdown!

(End of this chapter)