King Luhuang of the Ming Dynasty: My father, Ming Taizu

Chapter 125 King Lu is crazy! Contradict Lao Zhu!

Yingtian.

The Palace of the Kings.

Chen Huwei bowed and handed the confession to Zhu Tan.

"Shopkeeper Zhang of Zhang's cloth shop, Wu Da, Wu Yong's housekeeper, and the woman who met Wang Pingquan in the painting were all captured by their subordinates!
  Wu Yong's housekeeper Wu Da confessed that he took over 10 banknotes from shopkeeper Zhang!

Shopkeeper Zhang also confessed that his Zhang's Cloth Shop was the business of Wu Qingchen's family in Yangzhou!
  He contacted Wu Da for one purpose! According to the arrangement of the Shanxi merchant Wu Qingchen, Guo Huanpan was tempted to bite everyone! "

Zhu Tan frowned when he heard the report.

He felt that it was so smooth, so smooth that he couldn't believe it.

Who is Wu Yong?

The dignified and dignified third-grade interrogator, You Juanxing!

In the Ming Dynasty, he was also an absolutely powerful figure.

Although in the mouth of the father.

Shanxi merchant Wu Qingchen was a figure, but it was too careless for the two of them to interact so carelessly, right?

Even if Wu Qingchen dared, why would he, Wu Yong, be so rash?
  He actually let his housekeeper go out and talk to people at will!
  What's more.

Wu Qingchen was able to escape before the court took action against him.

The extent of his cunning is evident.

Now I randomly sent someone to catch a shopkeeper, but I was able to bite him out in one bite.

This is too fake!
  but
  All this is in line with Zhu Tan’s inference!
  Zhu Tan frowned and asked, "What happened to Huafang? Is there something wrong with the trial?"

Chen Huwei smiled and said: "I have asked you clearly about the painting boat! Wang Pingquan entered the painting boat, received one hundred thousand guan of treasure notes, and left!
  After our questioning, we found out that the woman was redeemed by Wu Qingchen the year before last!
  She didn't have to pick up the guests on that boat, she was just waiting for Wu Qingchen's order!
  This time, it was her first time taking action!
  Gave Wang Pingquan 10 guan of treasure notes and a letter from Wu Qingchen.

As for the content of the letter, the woman said she didn't know it. "

Zhu Tan nodded.

It's Wu Qingchen again!
  Originally, when all the evidence pointed to Wu Qingchen, Zhu Tan should be very happy.

This is also consistent with his initial judgment.

But now Zhu Tan can no longer believe this result!
  Because everything comes too easily and easily!
  Zhu Tan looked at the confession in his hand.

Lost in thought.

Nowadays.

Two days have passed since Guo Huan confessed.

Honestly.

It's time for Zhu Tan to report the investigation results to Lao Zhu.

After all, this corruption case involves millions of tax dollars across the country.

Moreover, the six ministries, even the twelve chief ministers across the country, and even the prefectural and county offices all over the world were all implicated!
  If Zhu Tan keeps covering such a major case in his hands, he is afraid that Lao Zhu will get angry and even himself will be implicated!
  Of course, Zhu Tan actually suspected that Jin Yiwei had already reported the relevant case information.

After all, Sun Zhengang of Qianhu in Jinyiwei was also the one who followed the case.

Neither Wu Yong nor Wang Ping would go beyond themselves to report to Lao Zhu.

But Jinyiwei has an extremely convenient reporting channel.

It is also Jin Yiwei's duty to let Lao Zhu know the progress and truth of the matter as soon as possible.

Therefore, Zhu Tan did not think that he could delay it by holding Guo Huan's confession in his hands.

Tangled for a moment.

Zhu Tan decided to go find Lao Zhu with these confessions!

At least, the last two confessions can confirm that there is a secret behind Guo Huan's case, right?
  Lao Zhu will not immediately raise a big prison!
  Forbidden City.

Xuanzheng Hall.

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and approved the memorial.

beside him.

Standing is Prince Zhu Biao.

Not far away, several people, including Wenyuan Pavilion Bachelor, Song Ne, Imperial College Scholar and Hanlin Bachelor, Wu Yingdian Bachelor Wu Bozong, and others were helping to handle government affairs.

Regarding the abilities of these people.

Lao Zhu still agreed very much.

For so many years.

Their main job was to read the memorial in front of Lao Zhu, extract the general meaning of the memorial, and then write down their own opinions on the proposal before submitting it to Lao Zhu.

After Lao Zhu saw it, if he approved it, he would approve it according to the plan.

If you don't agree, you can criticize it according to your own wishes.

Afterwards, these people have to learn from Lao Zhu's instructions and try to be consistent with Lao Zhu's opinions next time.

Besides.

Several bachelors are also responsible for the classification and organization of memorials.

Now, with the help of several bachelors.

Lao Zhu's job became much easier.

Although I am still very busy, my schedule is very full every day.

But at least he won't be exhausted.

It's just a little bitter.

Zhu Yuanzhang asked without raising his head while approving the memorial.

"Scholar Song, how is Ru Taisu doing at your place?"

Song Ne was still immersed in processing the memorial.

Hearing Lao Zhu's question, he was slightly startled and said: "Ru Kaifeng, he is currently studying in the Hanlin Academy with peace of mind. He rarely interacts with outsiders on weekdays, so he can be regarded as keeping to himself!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly: "What about other than that?"

Song Ne gave a bitter smile and said, "It's not very good to judge your popularity! You must be aloof!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and suddenly sighed.

"Hello, Guchen!
  Isolated ministers will not form cliques for personal gain, they will not share the same spirit, and they will not collude with others!

What we lack now is a lonely minister! "

Zhu Yuanzhang rubbed his temples and frowned: "We don't like this Ru Taisu!
  I beat him back then!
  It’s so upright!

Over the years, he has been demoted and relegated several times, with ups and downs.

Until now, it is not easy to still maintain the original intention! "

Zhu Biao couldn't help but smile.

Ru Taisu can be regarded as a famous person in Hongwu Dynasty.

In the third year of Hongwu's reign, he passed the provincial examination.

Because his letter was appreciated by Lao Zhu, he was promoted to the supervisory censor. Three years later, he was promoted to the supervisory envoy of Sichuan.

In the seventh year of Hongwu's reign, he officially set foot in the center and became the minister of the Ministry of Punishment.

Promotion speed is as fast as a rocket.

original.

Everyone thought that Ru Taisu, who was favored by the Holy Family, would become an important minister of the Hongwu Dynasty and was destined to become a top figure in the central government in the future.

In fact.

It did show something at the time.

for example.

When he was serving as Minister of Justice, Lao Zhu fully adopted the opinions presented in the memorial and gave him praise.

However, he was soon demoted to head of the Criminal Department due to his involvement.

After that, he still didn't change his outspoken character.

When he became the head of the Ministry of Punishment, he wrote tens of thousands of words eloquently.

Lao Zhu was upset when he saw it.

In addition, Ru Taisu was more or less disparaging of the government, and he annoyed a lot of people.

This also made Lao Zhu very angry.

Just beat him up.

He even decreed that memorials to the emperor should be concise and concise in the future, and ordered Zhongshu to formulate the format of memorials to prevent ministers from presenting memorials that were cumbersome and lengthy.

but.

Ru Taisu's talent was recognized by Lao Zhu.

Although he was demoted several times, Ru Taisu was always in Lao Zhu's sight.

It's just that Ru Taisu's temper is too straightforward, which always makes Lao Zhu unhappy.

That's why there is no way to become a high official easily.

Even in the 16th year of Hongwu's reign, after he was promoted to the fourth rank of the Duchayuan and the censor of the capital, he was demoted to the seventh rank of a minor official by Lao Zhu because of Fan Yan's direct advice and was reviewed by the Hanlin Academy.

but now.

Everyone heard what the emperor meant.

Ru Taisu is probably going to be used again!

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed.

“If a family has a noble son, the family will not be ruined; if the country has disloyal ministers, the country will not be ruined!

This is too vegetarian, we don’t like it!
  But we have to use him!
  Scholar Song, prepare a decree!
  Ru Taisu was promoted to the Hanlin Academy and became the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs! "

The words fell.

Everyone was shocked!
  Secretary of the Ministry of Finance!

The second product!
  Even among the six books that are both second-grade ministers.

The Secretary of the Ministry of Finance is also a very important person!
  Now, Ru Taisu has jumped into this position as a mere seventh-rank official!

Zhu Biao couldn't help but said: "Father, Ru Taisu has been working in the Ministry of Punishment. Although he has an upright character, he doesn't understand the affairs of the Ministry of Household Affairs.
  What's more, he is now only a seventh-rank reviewer. Is it a little too fast to be promoted to the second-rank Minister of the Ministry of Finance? "

Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head and said: "Guo Huan is proficient in ministry affairs and has worked in the Ministry of Household Affairs for more than ten years, so what!

The more proficient you are, the more harm you will do to the world! "

Said. Zhu Yuanzhang slapped the table hard.

"If we use Guo Huan, we might as well use a dog!"

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and said: "Although Ru Taisu is not familiar with ministry affairs, he is not greedy or possessive, has no selfishness, and is upright. Now we need such people to rectify the government!"

That's it, Scholar Song, draw up the decree! "

"Sir, obey the order!"

While Song Ne was drafting the edict, he had mixed feelings in his heart.

Minister of the Ministry of Finance!
  Genuine second grade
  This official title fell so easily on the head of a mere seventh-grade Imperial Academy critic?
  Of course, Ru Taisu is also qualified in terms of qualifications. After all, he had been a third-rank minister of the Ministry of Punishment before, but he was repeatedly demoted later and fell to the seventh-rank level.

Despite this, Song Ne and others still felt a little uncomfortable.
  These academics, who often have access to the emperor, may have nice names, but their official positions are nothing more than fourth and fifth grades.
  In the blink of an eye, "Xiao Ru" became Master Ru!

Zhu Yuanzhang made a decision about Ru Taisu.

Suddenly asked: "Has King Lu not come yet? How many days has it been since Guo Huan confessed? What is he delaying?"
  snort! Procrastinate doing things! Not fun at all! "

Zhu Biao smiled bitterly.

Jin Yiwei had already reported Guo Huan's confession.

He clearly felt that his father's sword could no longer hold him down.

Now, we still have to wait for news from Zhu Tan.

It is estimated that it is quite difficult to be a father.

suddenly.

Old eunuch Chen came closer.

"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness King Lu is asking for an audience at the palace gate!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded.

"Xuan!"

soon.

Zhu Tan walked into the hall.

Zhu Yuanzhang said to Song Ne and others: "You bring the memorial to check the room!"

After waiting for people to go down.

Zhu Yuanzhang asked: "Tan'er, after all this time, do you have any clues about Guo Huan's case?"

Zhu Tan took out the confession and bowed: "Go back to the emperor! Guo Huan's family has been raided! The whole family has been imprisoned and is waiting to be punished!"
  The trial was jointly conducted by Wu Yong from the right of the Interrogation Department, Wang Pingquan from the left and deputy censor of the Imperial Procuratorate, and Sun Zhengang from the Qianhu of Jinyiwei.

The results are now available!

Please take a look at it, Father! "

Old eunuch Chen presented the confession to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at it, and then said angrily: "This is unreasonable!
  This Guo Huan is so bold!
  What a heinous crime!

He dared to collude in such a way. The six ministries and twelve chief ministers across the country, as well as the prefectural and county governments in various places, all became his accomplices!

He cleverly created a name, harmed the people, embezzled official food, and sold it secretly.
  Really, appalling! Worse than a beast! "

Zhu Tan looked at Lao Zhu's reaction.

I couldn't help but cough in embarrassment.

爹啊
  If you want to act, act the whole thing.

This situation really makes Erchen speechless.
  This is obviously because he has read the confession in advance!

Otherwise, how could he tell Guo Huan so clearly with just one glance?
  Zhu Yuanzhang glared at Zhu Tan and said, "Why are you coughing? When did this case come out?"

Zhu Tan gave a dry laugh and said, "Go back to Father, two days ago!"

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and said, "Then why did you report it to us now?"

Zhu Tan smiled and said: "My son, I just felt that something was abnormal, so I asked someone to investigate, so I reported it late."

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he couldn't help but said: "What's abnormal? What did you find out?"

Zhu Tan said: "Go back to my father! It's Wu Qingchen!"
  This man was a former leader of Shanxi merchants, and he even obtained the iron certificate of his father's alchemy book, which shows his ability.

So far, Erchen has not found the reason why he wants to report Guo Huan!

The so-called showing courtesy for nothing is either a traitor or a thief, but I am very suspicious of this person's motives!

Now, Wu Qingchen's whereabouts are unknown, and Erchen is worried that he is hiding in the dark and planning some conspiracy! "

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted and said: "What kind of conspiracy can a mere merchant plot! Tan'er, you are making a mountain out of a molehill!"

Zhu Tan smiled bitterly and took out two more confessions.

"Go back to Father! These are the two confessions obtained by my son! Please see Father!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned.

Ask old eunuch Chen to bring it up.

This time.

Zhu Yuanzhang did not finish reading it at a glance.

Instead, he watched for a moment.

Looking at Zhu Tan, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"Old Shi, where did you get this confession? Did you order people to monitor Wu Yong and Wang Pingquan?"

talking.

There was even a hint of danger in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes.

Only he, the emperor, can do such things as spying on ministers. Logically speaking, no one else should do it.

Zhu Tan nodded, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang calmly, and said: "Since I have doubts in my heart, I must find out! I have no choice but to use some means!"

When Zhu Biao heard Zhu Tan's words, he became nervous!
  he knows.

Logically speaking, only the father has the power to monitor his ministers!

If anyone else does this kind of thing, it is trespassing!

Even if he is a prince, he shouldn’t do it!
  Not even the prince myself!
  Father won't punish the tenth brother for this, right?
  However, the next second.

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted: "You are just a vassal king, how dare you send people to monitor the ministers of the court!
  What's more, Wu Yong is the third grade, and Wang Ping is the fourth grade!
  Who gives you the power, who gives you the courage! "

talking.

Zhu Yuanzhang had a faint tendency to get angry.

Zhu Biao couldn't help but stepped forward and said to Zhu Tan: "Tenth brother! Apologize quickly! What you did was indeed reckless!"

Zhu Tan rolled his eyes when he heard Lao Zhu's question.

Suddenly he shouted in grievance: "Father, you were the one who asked me to do errands, and now you restrict me like this! Why is it so difficult to do something for my father?"
  If I had known this was the case, I might as well not have taken up the matter!
  I don’t even have time to keep an eye on the affairs of Hengzhong Academy!

If he loses the bet after half a year, not only will his reputation be discredited, but the vassal king will also lose his face!

Now that my son has gone through fire and water for his father, he is so blamed by his father. It is completely unjust! That’s it, quit. "

talking.

Zhu Tan was about to turn around and leave.

Zhu Biao was stunned by Zhu Tan's reaction!
  This is too much for my tenth brother.
  Are you proud of your favor?

Do you really think your father won’t get angry?
  however.

next second.

A situation occurred that stunned Zhu Biao.

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly said angrily: "Old Shi! Stop!"

"Why are you standing there? Do you want to continue listening to your father's instructions to your ministers? Huh? If they don't want to listen, I might as well go to Hengzhong Academy and watch them study!"

Zhu Tan continued to walk out while feeling aggrieved.

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly became angry.

Finally, he said helplessly: "Stop! I won't blame you anymore! I won't do it again!"

This statement came out.

Zhu Biao was completely stunned.

He himself had done something to contradict his father. When he refused to show mourning to Concubine Sun due to an argument, he was almost killed by Lao Zhu with his sword.

Afterwards, it was better to run back and admit his mistake.

Since then, Zhu Biao has not dared to stand up to his father.

Now that Zhu Tan is so contradictory, everything is fine?
  When Zhu Tan heard Lao Zhu's words, he immediately laughed.

He turned around and ran back again.

He had already guessed this result.

In the past six months, I have given Lao Zhu so much money.

For Lao Zhu, his own importance is far greater than any rules!

How could you punish yourself just because of a matter of principle?

not to mention.

His absurd and bold prince persona has long been ingrained in Lao Zhu's heart.

It's only natural to do something that goes out of line once or twice.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Tan who came back and snorted.

"Don't spy on ministers anymore!"

talking.

He added another sentence and said: "You are not allowed to contradict us either!"

Subsequently.

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and looked at the confession in his hand, and said: "We have read this confession, but what's the use? Although all the evidence points to Wu Qingchen's doing!
  But what about Wu Qingchen? You can't catch it!
  Since you can't catch it, how can we trust you?

Wu Yong and Wang Ping are both important officials in the court. Will their innocence be slandered based on two confessions? "

talking.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Tan with a scrutinizing look on his face.

　Ka Wen's jam is too serious. I have to check history books and use logic. Sorry everyone! The author adjusts and adjusts, but will continue to keep updating!

　　
  　
  (End of this chapter)