Daming: My boss Zhu Yuanzhang

Chapter 168 Back to the Door
"Zhao Jun, then you will be the one to assist in handling the case."

Zhu Yuanzhang said softly.

"The minister obeys the order."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Jun quickly went out to take orders, but there was something wrong in his heart. He lowered his head and did not dare to look directly at Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu Yuanzhang snorted in his heart.

After the Ministry of Punishment finished, there were other ministries, and finally the imperial censor impeached.

"Your Majesty, I am impeaching Li Wei for instructing craftsmen to beat officials."

"Well, then let's give him half a year's salary."

The last time Xu Yong was beaten, Li Wei took the responsibility but had not yet punished him. Now he was brought up to complain. Zhu Yuanzhang did not stop him and directly ordered a fine of half a year's salary, but this salary was his six months. The salary of Pinjiafang envoy can be said to be neither painful nor itchy.

"I would like to ask your Majesty's permission to reinstate Mr. Li to his post. Although Mr. Li acted beyond his authority at the beginning, it was later proven that he was right..."

Han Yike also went out to report to the class. This was already the Nth time he had done this. His Majesty had always ignored it before, and the ministers were used to it. They just regarded it as a routine matter and didn't care.

"Well, sure!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said softly.

The ministers:? ? ?
"Your Majesty, this is not possible! Li Wei has repeatedly committed crimes, and it is really not appropriate for him to hold an important position again!"

"Yes, no!"

"Why not? Mr. Li can excel, this is how he should be!"

"Li Wei is indeed talented, and His Majesty is wise..."

The ministers objected, and Han Yike and Xue Xiang argued with each other.

No matter how much they quarreled, Zhu Yuanzhang's holy will was decided. He finally drove this boy back to the Ministry of Works. Of course, he couldn't be left idle like this.

In this way, Li Wei was fined a little salary and returned to his original position.

Ten days later, Li Wei and An Qing returned to the palace to meet Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma, as well as the imperial concubine, prince, prince, etc., which was equivalent to returning home.

They first went to Qianqing Palace to meet Zhu Yuanzhang, but Zhu Yuanzhang dismissed them casually, and then went to Kunning Palace to meet Queen Ma.

In Kunning Palace, Li Wei and An Qing met Empress Ma under the leadership of a female official. Empress Ma wore Yanju uniform and accepted their salutations with a smile. After the ceremony, she also gave them a lunch.

At the luncheon, An Qing was naturally not polite to his mother and ordered Xiao Hong to pick up food for her.

Although Li Wei wanted to be particular about it, he didn't understand these etiquettes. He could only follow his own understanding and pay more attention when eating.

"You don't have to be restrained here in this palace, it's just like your own home."

Queen Ma smiled kindly.

Li Wei said respectfully: "Thank you, Queen Mother."

Empress Ma smiled and said, "You can change your name to Queen Mother in the future."

Li Wei bowed his head and said yes, but did not say anything. Empress Ma shook her head helplessly, but did not force it. Instead, she started chatting about home affairs. Li Wei dealt with it respectfully.

Empress Ma and Zhu Yuanzhang are two extremes. One blows his beard all day long, stares and loses his temper easily, while the other is amiable and easy to talk to. It makes Li Wei feel like he is coming home during the New Year. Although it is a bit nagging, it is indeed very warm.

In total, he has not seen his parents and family for more than two years, and he can't help but miss them a little. Unfortunately, they are separated by more than 600 years, and there is no possibility of meeting them again.

After lunch, Li Wei and An Qing took their leave, and Queen Ma sent them out the door.

"The Queen will stay, and we will leave first."

In addition to Queen Ma, there were many other princesses waiting for them to visit. Time was tight and the tasks were heavy.

"Yes." Empress Ma nodded slightly, paused and then said: "As the king of a country, His Majesty sometimes does things that are a bit extreme, so you should check him out more."

Hearing this, Li Wei was silent for a moment and then said, "Don't worry, Madam, I understand." The way Empress Ma looked at him knew that this sentence had no effect, so she could only sigh slightly.

Li Wei and An Qing left Kunning Palace and went to meet other imperial concubines, and then went to meet Zhu Biao and the princes. After completing this circle, an afternoon passed.

Li Wei, who finally completed his mission, was about to leave with An Qing when Xu Shou, the eunuch next to Zhu Yuanzhang, came over and said that Zhu Yuanzhang had summoned him.

Li Wei frowned slightly, knowing that this must be a settlement with him.

Let the guards and Xiaohong accompany An Qing back home first, while Li Wei went to Qianqing Palace himself.

"See Your Majesty!" Li Wei saluted.

"Excuse me."

Zhu Yuanzhang said casually, then he walked to Li Wei, walked around him, and then said in a strange way: "Okay, you are really our good consort. Just the day after the wedding, he dared to commit suicide privately. This If it takes a few more years, you won’t be able to go to heaven!”

Li Wei took back his hand and stood up, secretly curling his lips, wondering if it would be difficult to go to heaven. It would only take a few years or a few months to get a hot air balloon and go up.

"Your Majesty, I have found evidence that Xu Yong has committed corruption and perverted the law. I..."

"Okay, don't tell us these clichés. Do you think we don't know your thoughts?"

Li Wei spoke out the speech he had prepared before, but was interrupted by Zhu Yuanzhang before he could finish speaking.

"The Ordnance Bureau just beat up Xu Yong, and the Ministry of Punishment beheaded several craftsmen. You turned around and killed Xu Yong. You are so powerful! Now the craftsmen in the Ordnance Bureau must be obedient to you. Right?"

"You also sent those stewards to us. You are giving us a handle. Once we have the handle, we can use you with confidence, right?"

"We married my daughter to you, made you your consort, cleaned up your mess, and reinstated your official position. Why are you worried? Why do you still miss us so much?"

Li Wei was silent.

Zhu Yuanzhang may not really want to get rid of him now, but it will be difficult to say in the future. It is not that he is arrogant. If he really wants to go all out in science and technology, he will definitely arouse suspicion in the end. This is inevitable.

In the past, I didn't have to think about these things if I just lay down, but now I have to go all out, and I have to consider these things.

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly, stood in front of him and said solemnly: "We can leave the Arms Bureau to you completely, but I hope you can produce some decent results, don't let us down!"

"Thank you Your Majesty, I will definitely live up to Your Majesty's expectations!"

Li Wei breathed a sigh of relief and replied solemnly.

This time, in addition to avenging those craftsmen, the most important thing for him to do this was to completely control the Arms Bureau. He did not hide this purpose. Since Zhu Yuanzhang agreed, it was the best.

If he wants to gain enough power to protect himself and his family around him, it is impossible for him to do it alone. He must have a team of people, of which these craftsmen from the Ordnance Bureau are the most important part.

"Humph!"

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted, paused for a moment, and then asked calmly: "How are the injuries on your body?"

Li Wei was slightly startled before replying: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. This is just a minor injury, nothing serious."

"Don't be so reckless next time. That Xu Yong is corrupt and perverting the law. Even if you don't say anything, we will deal with him!"

"Yes, I understand."

"Well, go back early and take good care of Anqing."

"Your Majesty, don't worry, I will resign."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, Li Wei bowed and retreated.

Looking at Li Wei's leaving figure, Zhu Yuanzhang sighed. Now the boy's thoughts were much heavier than before. He didn't know whether to be happy or worried for a moment.

Ordinarily, this is what he wants. Only this kind of person can take on the important task of restraining the generals in Huaixi. But judging from his appearance, he is no longer as straightforward as he used to be, even though he is now his consort. , but he felt less relieved than before.

(End of this chapter)