Ming Dynasty: At the beginning of the game, Lao Zhu resigned and retired.

Chapter 582 The Uneasy King and His Ministers
Chapter 582: The Troubled King and His Ministers

It has to be said that at this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao were really frightened by what Master Hu said.

One of them is the emperor, and the other will definitely become the emperor in the future.

As a result, there was someone here who told them that the emperor could be completely sidelined by his subjects and that government orders could not leave the palace?

Even what you see and hear, everything is fabricated by others for you to know.

As for the emperor, he was just a clay or wooden sculpture placed on a bearer.

How terrifying is this feeling for this father and son who may look a little different but are equally stubborn and proud at heart?
But Master Hu looked calm and looked directly at the two of them.

"You two are following my speculation. Do you feel something is wrong?"

"If the ministers were a little bolder and more skilled, and the Jinyiwei were a little more useless, wouldn't this be a matter of course?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was silent, and Zhu Biao was also silent.

Apparently, they thought of that too.

This matter might not be so bad if I hadn't thought about this.

But when they thought of this possibility, they just pushed Mr. Hu's idea a little bit and knew that this could be done.

Although it feels frustrating and unpleasant.

But... that's the truth.

Master Hu looked at the father and son who were about to say something and said with a smile.

"Moreover, the Jinyiwei, who you think are the least likely to cause problems, are actually the most likely to cause problems."

"impossible!"

Zhu Yuanzhang jumped out again at the first opportunity.

Because everything that Master Hu said today seemed like a stab in his heart.

How come it's all his fault?

But Master Hu ruthlessly tore apart the hypocritical beauty in front of him.

"How is it impossible!"

"The Imperial Guards are the royal family's servants and the people most trusted by the emperor!"

"So when choosing the commander of the Royal Guard, whether it's the crown prince or the future emperor, you have to first choose someone you trust, right?"

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao both nodded as a matter of course.

From the looks of it, he didn't seem to think there was anything wrong with it.

After all, if such a violent monitoring agency does not choose reliable people, is it possible that it will be handed over to other people?
"But have you ever thought about it?"

“The most trusted ones are not necessarily the most capable ones.”

"This position is definitely one of high power and authority, but unfortunately, it has no dignity in front of the emperor."

"At least I know that Mao Xiang's life is not easy."

"So, this guy has been feeling aggrieved for so long, he really doesn't want to explode?"

"After all, being treated like a master outside is more comfortable than being a dog in front of the emperor, right?"

"The key is that this is an old dog that could die at any time because of taking the blame for the emperor?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao's faces changed.

Especially Zhu Yuanzhang, his face looked like he was running a dyeing factory.

Obviously, these words were referring to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Because he is the kind of person who truly does not regard officials as human beings.

How could he care about these royal slaves when he doesn't even care about the officials?
But Mr. Hu smiled and mentioned another possibility.

"Then, let's not talk about betrayal or rebellion, but just say that he worked honestly."

"But what about the successor?"

"After the emperor ascends the throne, or when the predecessor suddenly passes away, he must choose a successor who he trusts."

"But what about the ability of this successor?"

"How can we ensure this capability?"

"Perhaps including the Crown Prince, all the emperors will ultimately choose those who are loyal."

"As for ability, perhaps everyone will think about it and slowly cultivate it." "I don't expect you to be elite or wise, but at least a dog can guard the door. Just keep an eye on the Jinyiwei and make sure it doesn't get messed up!"

"Right?"

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao nodded again in silence.

Obviously, this choice is indeed the most natural choice for the father and son.

However, it is obvious that they themselves have thought about the problems behind this choice.

Since I don't have the ability, I may not be able to do a good job as a guard dog.

Especially government offices like the Jinyiwei.

Although they may seem insignificant, the Jinyiwei are actually highly professional.

Spies and spies have to work, and it has to be professional work.

Most people would rush in without even understanding the process.

Having said this, Mr. Hu didn't want to say anything more, he just spread his hands.

"That's why I say this. In fact, the problem of official administration is really serious."

"Your Majesty, you only know how to kill, but what happens after you kill?"

“Is there any daily education for officials?”

"It was their first time to be an official. They rushed into the officialdom without knowing anything, only to find that it was completely different from what they knew."

"If you don't do it, it's fine. If you do it wrong, your whole family will die!"

“I didn’t get greedy, but in the end I had trouble even supporting my family!”

"So, what's the point of entering this officialdom?"

When Mr. Hu said this, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao looked at him in surprise.

Especially Zhu Biao, he even asked directly.

"Uncle, is this how you view officialdom?"

Mr. Hu nodded calmly.

"It's not just me, the vast majority of officials think so."

"Even the Royal Guards actually think so."

"I know that in His Majesty's view, if your Zhu family gives salaries, then officials have to work."

"But from the officials' point of view, your salary is not much, and the work is so much, so it's just a bit tiring."

"But the most troublesome thing is that the salary is not much, and the risk is too high. The whole family could die at any time!"

"Then there are only two choices. Either you live your life in vain and do nothing, or you wait until Zhu Yuanzhang dies and change the emperor to see if things will be better!"

As soon as Master Hu said this, Zhu Yuanzhang stood up with an angry face.

"So, this is why you asked me to abdicate to Biao'er?"

"Are you so impatient to wait for me to die?"

"Hu Weiyong, what do you want to do?"

If it were an ordinary person, he would have knelt down and apologized by now, but Master Hu just glanced at him sideways and said unhappily.

"Can you change your temper?"

"What's the point of you standing up and making a fuss?"

"Why am I advising you to abdicate? Haven't you figured it out yet?"

"Didn't I tell you last time?"

"As for the officials' opinions, you did it yourself, so how can you stop others from thinking the same way?"

"What's wrong?"

"Did I force you to abdicate, or did I force you to pay less salary?"

"Or, did I force you to kill the whole family?"

Mr. Hu said this lightly.

But Zhu Biao was already worried.

Why are these two uncles so troublesome?
(End of this chapter)