Daming: My boss Zhu Yuanzhang

Chapter 160 The Princess’ Way
Among the three paths of resignation, escape and rebellion, escape is the best option for him.

He was unwilling to accept his fate, but he did not want to fight Zhu Yuanzhang head-on unless forced.

Rebellion is not something you can just do at the drop of a hat. Regardless of success or failure, many people will die. These people are not strangers, but relatives, friends, comrades, and subordinates around you. If it really comes to this point, , then Xu Yao was not the only one who died, but thousands.

And even if he really wants to resist, he can't just come up and fight hard. That's not rebellion, that's courting death.

When Li Wei was frowning and thinking, Xiao Qing came to him. Seeing his sad face, he comforted him with some worry:
"Master, it really doesn't matter to me, you can just marry the princess with peace of mind!"

Li Wei turned to look at her, sighed, and stretched out his hand to hold her in his arms lovingly.

The princess was conferred and the prince-in-law was appointed, but it was Li Wei's turn to come to the court, but there was no sign of him. The official in charge of the Ministry of Rites waited for several days, and finally got a little anxious. They came to see him, but he refused again. He was not received, so he had no choice but to go into the palace to ask Zhu Yuanzhang for instructions.

After Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he lost his temper again and ordered the Ministry of Etiquette to prepare according to the protocol. Li Wei had to deal with it whether he was on the watch or not!
Although the officials of the Ministry of Rites felt embarrassed, they could not violate the sacred order, so they could only skip Li Wei's procedure and directly prepare for the following things.

In the Palace of Qianqing, Zhu Yuanzhang was reviewing the memorial in a irritable mood. Since Li Wei was demoted, the cabinet has also changed, but the newly replaced Wang Ben and others are incomparable in ability to those of Wu Bozong before them, and they can't help at all. Although he was not very busy, this suddenly increased the workload of the emperor and made him very tired.

The cabinet had always been stable before. If Li Wei hadn't suddenly arrived, he wouldn't have removed Wu Bozong and others. After all, this was all caused by Li Wei!

Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but gnash his teeth, curse, and curse at the same time while reading the memorial!
After reviewing one memorial book and throwing it aside, Zhu Yuanzhang picked up another one.

But when he saw the signature of this memorial, he couldn't help but frown.

This is a memorial written by Li Wenzhong. He has already sent two letters before. The main purpose is to advise Zhu Yuanzhang not to kill innocent people indiscriminately. Of course, the innocent refers to the civil and military officials of the DPRK and has nothing to do with Xu Yao, the music girl.

Zhu Yuanzhang had accepted the previous two memorials. He knew that his nephew was just soft-hearted and nostalgic, so he ignored him.

However, Li Wenzhong has submitted letters time and time again, and now this is the third time!
Zhu Yuanzhang opened the memorial book with an unhappy expression. When he saw the contents clearly, his face turned ugly instantly!

"Rebels and traitors will be punished without mercy, but they will practice false accusations and kill innocent people indiscriminately, making people uneasy and damaging the vitality of the country."

This is accusing him of killing innocent people indiscriminately, endangering everyone in the DPRK and harming the country. His words are much more intense than the previous two memorials!
Before Zhu Yuanzhang finished reading, he slapped the memorial on the imperial case and became furious:
"You bastard, you idiot! What does it have to do with you if we kill traitors and traitors? You have to protect those people too?!"

"Come on!"

The little eunuch waiting outside the door heard his roar and ran in tremblingly, bowing respectfully: "Your Majesty!"

"Pass our decree and put Li Wenzhong in jail!"

"Yes, slaves obey!"

When the little eunuch took the order, Zhu Yuanzhang was still furious. He paced back and forth in front of the imperial case, cursing as he walked.

"Everyone of them doesn't let us worry, you bastards!"

There were dozens of founding nobles, but only a few could gain his trust. As his nephew, Li Wenzhong was one of the people he trusted most. However, now, this nephew has repeatedly stood up for those nobles and opposed him. Emperor, how can this make him not angry!
After pacing back and forth for a moment, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly remembered Li Shanchang's seemingly unintentional words at the Zhengdan banquet. His heart moved slightly, and his eyes immediately showed a cold light!
Li Wenzhong was also sitting at the table at that time, and he must have heard Li Shanchang's words. With his character, he would definitely be greatly stimulated.

"Okay, what a good Li Shanchang, he really has bad intentions!"

Li Shanchang's words seemed unintentional, and it was just an accidental coincidence that caused Li Wenzhong to do what he did now. But in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes, all coincidences were conspiracy calculations!

"Hmph!" Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly. It is impossible to kill Li Shanchang now, but he must be taught a lesson at least!

After thinking about Li Wenzhong, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but think of Li Wei.

"No, we can't wait any longer!"

Li Wenzhong's matter made his sense of urgency increase again. He couldn't wait any longer if Li Wei kept putting it off!
Originally, he didn't want to use too strong methods to approach Li Wei. After all, people have to be both kind and powerful. The current situation caused by Xu Yao's death was purely accidental, and he didn't want to make the relationship so tense.

But now that the situation is urgent, even if it is forced, this kid must grow up quickly and become a force that helps him contain Xungui.

However, you still have to control this degree, and you can't push this brat directly to the opposite side.

After thinking for a moment, Zhu Yuanzhang asked someone to call Mao Xiang over.

Mao Xiang came in a hurry and greeted him respectfully.

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't waste any time and asked directly: "Did the director of the Arms Bureau die last time?"

Mao Xiang was shocked when he heard this. Last time, he almost fell into trouble because of Tao Youqing's concealment. Of course, he would not let this guy go, and he arrested him when he went back that day.

However, he didn't kill the person immediately. After being sent to prison, it was not easy to die happily.

He first tortured him and forced him to find out the details of the situation, and then tortured him for several days. Although he was not dead now, he was almost there.

Now His Majesty asked this person again, should he still be used?

Mao Xiang was panicked, but he didn't dare to hide it, and said truthfully: "Reporting to Your Majesty, Tao Youqing is probably not dead yet, but... I'm afraid he only has his last breath left."

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned slightly when he heard this, but he couldn't blame Mao Xiang, he had already acquiesced.

"Then go back and take a look. If he is not dead, let him do something. If he is dead..."

At this point, Zhu Yuanzhang paused. If this person dies, he can find someone else to do it, but it will undoubtedly waste some time. "Try to get him here and let him do it!"

Zhu Yuanzhang still gave the same order.

"Yes, I obey the order!"

Mao Xiang's face changed slightly, and he agreed, but he began to feel anxious in his heart. This person doesn't know whether he will live or die yet. What if he dies?
Zhu Yuanzhang also understood that the matter was urgent, so he did not keep him longer. He explained clearly what he had to do and let him leave.

Looking at the background of Mao Xiang leaving in a hurry, Zhu Yuanzhang murmured to himself: "Huh, aren't you complaining about being unable to resist? Then I will give you strength. If you don't catch it again, don't blame us for being cruel!"

In the prison, in a dark prison, Tao Youqing was lying on the ground with bruises all over his body, dying.

The bruises all over his body were real bruises. There were almost no intact parts of his body, and there was blood everywhere.

Mao Xiang was anxious and ordered his men to open the cell door and invite the doctor in.

"Quickly, see if he's dead!"

Mao Xiang said impatiently.

The doctor did not dare to neglect, and hurriedly came forward to check, felt his breath and the pulse on his neck, turned around and said to Mao Xiang: "Sir, he is not dead yet!"

Hearing this, Mao Xiang breathed a sigh of relief and ordered: "Then treat him as soon as possible. Treat him as soon as possible!"

"Yes, I will do my best to treat you!"

The doctor responded respectfully, took out the medicine box and began to treat Tao Youqing's injuries...

Li Wei had been closing his door to thank guests for several days. On this day, two little girls suddenly came outside his house. One of them had just turned 14 years old. She was wearing a luxurious silk skirt with delicate flower and bird patterns embroidered on it. White and tender, with big bright eyes, she looks very delicate and beautiful.

However, now this delicate and beautiful little girl was obviously very unhappy on her delicate face.

She is the little princess of Anqing who has just received the title, and she is followed by Xiao Hong.

Li Wei was granted the title of Prince Consort, but he delayed and refused to do so. This matter spread throughout the court and the harem. When the little princess found out, she was very unhappy and clamored to come out to find Li Wei. .

After crying and making trouble, Queen Ma finally showed mercy and released her.

"Xiao Hong, knock on the door!"

The little princess raised her slender hand and pointed at the door of Li Wei's house.

Xiaohong nodded in agreement, went up and knocked.

After a while, the door opened, and Xiaoyue poked her head out. When she saw these two people, especially the little princess, she was filled with surprise and suspicion.

At first glance, these two people are not ordinary people, especially the younger one at the back, who is obviously of high status.

"Is something wrong with the two girls?"

Xiaoyue asked carefully.

"Go and ask your master to come out, we have something to do with him!"

"Sorry, my master has been feeling unwell recently and has not seen guests."

Xiaoyue remembered her master's instructions and declined to see guests.

But the little princess is not an ordinary person, and of course she will not be dismissed so easily.

The little princess pouted and said in a dissatisfied voice: "Go back and tell Li Wei that this princess is here and ask him to come out quickly!"

Xiaoyue opened her eyes wide in shock and looked at the little girl who called herself a princess.

The Ming Dynasty was not an open society. No one dared to call herself a princess casually, otherwise it would be a serious crime.

Looking at the little girl's outfit, Xiaoyue did not dare to neglect at that moment and said quickly: "Your Highness, wait a moment, I will ask the master to come out right now!"

Xiaoyue gave a hurried salute, then turned around and went back to report to Li Wei.

Li Wei was being a coward at home and was shocked when he heard Xiaoyue's words. He knew without thinking that it must be the little princess who came to his door.

But isn’t the princess not allowed to leave the palace?Is this another trick played by Zhu Yuanzhang?

Li Wei was confused, but when the princess arrived, he couldn't refuse her and could only follow Xiaoyue to greet her.

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