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

Chapter 684: The Shocking Words of Monk Daoyan

Chapter 684: Monk Daoyan’s Shocking Words
Monk Daoyan closed his eyes slightly. Although he was in the Jinshen Hall facing the Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, he was no longer as nervous as usual and looked calm.

Obviously, compared to his previous self, being beaten by Mr. Hu in the Foreign Diplomatic Department has at least made him grow a lot.

It was that previous beating that made him realize that sometimes, people are really different.

However, Monk Daoyan was somewhat hesitant about what Zhu Yuanzhang had just said.

Zhu Yuanzhang obviously also saw this point, and he had a rather complicated impression of Monk Daoyan.

Because this guy is indeed capable and competent!
But compared with Master Hu, whom Zhu Yuanzhang has relied on the most in recent years, this monk Daoyan's desire for power is a little too strong.

In the past, Zhu Yuanzhang might have thought that what Monk Daoyan did was normal.

After all, as an official, it would be abnormal if he did not try to grab more power.

But after chatting with Master Hu for a long time, and especially after being repeatedly educated by Master Hu on various idle ideas and lazy thinking, Zhu Yuanzhang "awakened".

At least for Master Hu, the so-called rights are bullshit.

According to Mr. Hu, it was the Zhu family who paid us to do the work.

If this is done well, not only will the Zhu family, the head of the family, be rewarded, but they will also have a good reputation outside.

But everyone has their own aspirations!

I can't work for your Zhu family all my life. Who doesn't need to take a break and live their own life?

So, that’s enough, just find someone else to do the work for your family!
It has to be said that although Master Hu said this again and again, it made Zhu Yuanzhang's scalp almost explode.

But there is one black and one white. These statements are down-to-earth and straightforward enough, and are sufficient to serve as the reason why Mr. Hu is now at large.

It is precisely because of this that Monk Daoyan, who was confronted by Master Hu in person for being greedy for power and using tricks when Master Hu resigned from office, seems to be inferior in comparison.

It’s not because of anything else, it’s mainly because the contrast is too obvious.

However, after leaving the Foreign Diplomatic Department, Monk Daoyan first stayed in the Embroidered Uniform Guard for a while.

Then, as luck would have it, there was a conflict between Zhu Yuanzhang and his son Zhu Biao.

Zhu Yuanzhang is having a quarrel with his fat son, so he has to find someone to give some advice.

Mr. Hu, that is of course somewhat inappropriate.

It’s not that Master Hu is not capable, but that Master Hu’s identity is too important and too close.

It would be fine if he hadn't been asked, but once he was asked and Mr. Hu actually answered, it would be equivalent to expressing his position.

Does Zhu Yuanzhang want to listen?

So, by chance, Zhu Yuanzhang, for some unknown reason, asked the Embroidered Uniform Guard to bring the monk Daoyan directly to the Jinshen Hall for a chat.

Then, this monk Daoyan somehow became a kind of "advisor" around Zhu Yuanzhang.

There are no specific responsibilities, no specific positions, and even no specific working hours and locations.

Anyway, Zhu Yuanzhang's requirement is that you must come to Jinshen Hall on time every day.

Then, whatever Zhu Yuanzhang asks, monk Daoyan will answer, and the rest is none of your business!

During this process, Zhu Yuanzhang got to know Monk Daoyan better and better.

Similarly, wasn't Monk Daoyan, who was very good at understanding people's hearts, also silently observing Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, the Hongwu Emperor?
To be honest, this kind of behavior is very taboo. If you are not careful, you will die and your family will be destroyed.

But for Monk Daoyan, this danger is a new challenge and excitement!

He loved it!

However, after being taught a lesson by Master Hu, he realized the dangers of the court and understood clearly what it meant to use power to oppress others.

Monk Daoyan has become more and more taciturn now. If Master Hu were here, he would find that Daoyan is now getting closer to the mature evil monk in history.

Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang finish speaking, Monk Daoyan suddenly spoke.

"Your Majesty, I suggest that this case be handled with severity and rigor, otherwise it will not be enough to warn the world!"

"Also, if my information is correct, the Royal Guards found out that the craftsman from the Liuli Workshop had been kidnapped!"

"That incident may also be related to the current attack on Mr. Hu by the Haishang family!"

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he suddenly turned his head and looked at Mao Xiang.

"Mao Xiang, how is the investigation of the Liulifang incident going?"

"Is it really related to that group of sea merchants?"

Mao Xiang was also a little puzzled at this moment.

"Your Majesty, the craftsman has been rescued."

"The person who did it has also been caught and is currently being interrogated."

"But judging from the confessions so far, the person behind this was cautious enough to pass the task through several layers of separation."

"So, we still have to continue investigating who is behind this."

"But judging from all the current signs, the possibility that the mastermind behind this is a maritime merchant is undoubtedly the greatest!"

As the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Mao Xiang naturally could not speak without thinking about this case.

If someone else asked, he might still use the Spring and Autumn style of writing or just laugh it off.

But Zhu Yuanzhang had just scolded him for his unclear words.

If you try to take charge of everything that is ambiguous, then if something goes wrong, won't you be blamed entirely?

Therefore, even though the clues are clear now, Mao Xiang will never say anything for sure until the person is caught and the most solid evidence is obtained.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Mao Xiang deeply, then turned to look at Daoyan and asked with a puzzled expression.

"Daoyan, why do you think these people are so bold?"

"Oh, that Liulifang is our property, but these people dared to kidnap people openly."

"Weiyong is now the head of all the officials. How dare they risk the world's disapproval and send someone to assassinate him!"

"Are they really not worried that we will settle the score with them later?"

"Or are they sure we will let them go?"

To be honest, this problem has troubled Zhu Yuanzhang for quite some time.

Because he just couldn't understand why so many people thought he was cruel and bloodthirsty.

As a result, this group of people were so blinded by greed that they came right after him.

Could it be that they think that the Jinyiwei and other forces under their command are just there to do nothing?
Daoyan looked at Zhu Yuanzhang deeply, his mouth corners twitched slightly, and he said softly.

"Isn't this situation caused by your Majesty himself?"

"The power of the civil officials is already too great to be eliminated, and your majesty has been showing them favors and goodwill in various ways, so they are naturally becoming more and more daring!"

Zhu Yuanzhang turned his head suddenly and looked at Monk Daoyan with horror.

"What do you say?"

"We did it?"

(End of this chapter)