Ming Dynasty: He was ordered to give lectures in prison, but Lao Zhu eavesdropped and made people nu

Chapter 559 Zhu Yuanzhang asked Ji Guoshi

"Father, why are you so upset?" Prince Zhu Biao walked into the imperial study and saw that his father looked haggard, and he couldn't help but feel worried.

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed deeply and said slowly: "Boss, we don't want to believe this news. The second brother has betrayed our trust and expectations for him."

Zhu Biao's expression changed. He knew the situation of King Qin very well, and such betrayal was indeed unexpected. He said bitterly: "Father, maybe this is because the second brother suffered some unspeakable setbacks, which led to such behavior. Maybe , He is looking for an outlet in his confusion."

After hearing the prince's words, Zhu Yuanzhang closed his eyes deeply.

He understood the prince's mood, but the pain in his heart was not so easy to soothe.

"Boss, we love the second brother as much as you do, and I believe he must have something to hide, but the situation we are facing now cannot be explained by a simple misunderstanding. We need to think deeply about this matter."

The next day.

The ministers came to the Fengtian Palace for the morning court. Just as the ministers were about to start the memorial, the eunuch suddenly read out an edict: "Qin King Zhu Ping assassinated the emperor's grandson Zhu Yunwen. His last words were unruly. We are specially ordered to investigate the matter strictly and do not get involved." ”

Immediately, the court hall was shaken, and the courtiers were talking a lot. Zhu Yuanzhang walked in front of the hall with a solemn look, and the courtiers bowed their heads to accuse him.

"Your Majesty's move is indeed a matter of great justice. Our family, our country, our country, and all our people's lives. How can King Qin's treacherous behavior be tolerated in the country?" A minister slowly stepped forward and said.

"Your Majesty, these crimes should be convicted in accordance with the law. When the King of Qin is brought to justice, your Majesty must punish him severely." Fu Youwen also stood up, his voice serious.

Although Zhu Yuanzhang was strict with his courtiers, he was always known for being tolerant and generous towards his children. He chose a different attitude towards Zhu Ping's assassination.

As a monarch, he had deep fatherly love for his children. Regarding Zhu Ping's crimes, he chose to be gentle rather than cruel.

"Yunwen, I heard that my second brother assassinated you. What do you think about this?" Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly, staring at Zhu Yunwen who came after hearing the news.

Zhu Yunwen's face was calm, "Grandpa Huang, my grandson is deeply heartbroken. The assassination is a treasonous act. It should be the second uncle who is suffering."

"Your Majesty, the King of Qin committed murder and treason and deserves death." Several ministers stood up and made fierce speeches.

"This is a heinous crime against the royal family and deserves severe punishment." Another minister followed up.

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned, and he was quite conflicted. He knew that he was in a dilemma. He had to stabilize the court with the majesty of a king, but also dealt with the doubts about his own flesh and blood with the kindness of a father.

"My lords, how can we handle important royal affairs rashly?" Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly, but he was not afraid of the dissatisfaction of the ministers.

"We will discuss this matter later and withdraw from the court." Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and directly announced his withdrawal from the court.

As the courtiers left, there was silence in the hall. Zhu Yuanzhang stared at the imperial case in front of him, unable to calm down the conflict in his heart. He understood that the treatment of Zhu Xi would affect the mood of the courtiers.

Prince Zhu Biao spoke softly from the side: "Father, the second son's behavior really insults the reputation of the royal family, but he is your flesh and blood after all."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded silently, feeling the prince's deep meaning.

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned, pacing back and forth in the palace, placing the tea cup in his hand on the coffee table, his brows full of melancholy. Faced with the betrayal of his second son, Zhu Ping, who stole the throne, he must handle it carefully to ensure the long-term peace and stability of the Ming Dynasty.

Lin Che was sitting aside. He had arranged the tea set neatly, covered it with a thin cup lid, and was slowly tasting the fine Longjing tea in his hand. His eyes were calm, as if he had an unfathomable insight into all things.

Zhu Yuanzhang stopped, frowned and asked: "Master, what do you think we should do with the second child?"

"His crime has reached the bottom line. Trying to assassinate the emperor's grandson is an unforgivable crime, but he is unwilling to kill him with one sword. After all, he is my biological son."

Hearing this, Lin Che smiled slightly: "Your Majesty, the farmer and the snake."

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly paused when he heard these words. His eyes showed doubts and deep thoughts. He did not expect that Lin Che would use these words to describe Zhu Ming's position.

"What does the peasant and the snake mean by the imperial master?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked, full of doubts in his heart.

Ling Chi put down the tea cup in his hand, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang calmly, and said slowly: "Your Majesty, the farmer gave a favor to an injured snake, but the snake bit the farmer before the kindness was repaid."

"Your Majesty has given you forgiveness and opportunities many times when it comes to Zhu Xi, but you are afraid that he will not repent and continue to pose a threat."

Zhu Yuanzhang was deep in thought, and he gradually understood what Lin Che meant. At this moment, he had not only the love between father and son, but also the overall situation of the country in his heart. He could not be too merciful in his treatment of Zhu Ping, otherwise more harm would be caused.

"The Imperial Master is saying that we should cut through the knot quickly to eliminate this hidden danger?" Zhu Yuanzhang hesitated in his heart, but made a decision.

"That's right, Your Majesty, when dealing with such rebellious people, the only way to protect the peace of the Ming Dynasty is to eradicate them." Lin Che spoke firmly.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slowly and made a decision in his heart. He firmly believed in Lin Che's advice.

Seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang had made up his mind, Lin Che smiled slightly and continued: "Your Majesty, this is truly a critical moment. Once you make a decision, you must act decisively."

Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep breath and looked firmly: "Sir, we understand that we will handle this matter personally. For the long-term peace and stability of Ming Dynasty, we must bear the pain and make up our minds."

Lin Che nodded slightly, indicating that she fully understood and was willing to support Zhu Yuanzhang's decision.

There was a quiet moment in the imperial study, but everyone had left, leaving only Zhu Yuanzhang and Lin Che. The atmosphere became relaxed. This was a rare private moment.

"Master, what do you mean by using the fable of the farmer and the snake to describe the second child in our family?" Zhu Yuanzhang frowned, and there was some confusion in his slightly ordinary eyes.

Lin Che sighed softly, with a hint of complexity in her eyes, but then she cheered up and bowed: "Your Majesty, what I said is not true, it is just a momentary association. My future prediction is based on astrology and divination, not a fable. such as."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled slightly and stared at Lin Che calmly: "You don't have to say this. In the palace, you are our national advisor. This imperial advisor should not say anything unsaid."

Lin Che raised her head, with a hint of helplessness on her face: "Your Majesty, I can predict the future, but I can never perceive everything. Knowledge is just a prediction of possibilities."

Zhu Yuanzhang did not seem to want to give up: "Master, we know that you are taboo about predicting the future, but this time, we can't help but want to ask you, will the second son have any faults in the future?"

(End of this chapter)