Ming Dynasty: The ghost betrays the Confucian sage, my son Zhu Yuanzhang

Chapter 161 Zhu Biao went crazy killing: Is Gu’s blade sharp?
dusk.

The setting sun hangs in the sky like a huge golden plate, and the gentle breeze blows away the heat of the day and brings people a pleasant coolness.

In the main hall, dozens of tables are arranged neatly, and the tables are filled with all kinds of delicacies. The aroma is overflowing and makes people salivate. People who came from all over the country to attend the banquet gathered in the main hall, everyone looked proud and greeted each other.

They are all members of the noble family of Huaixi. Let alone Fengyang City, even if they go to the capital, they dare to walk sideways.

"After the prince paid homage to his ancestors, he held a banquet for us. This is to show his favor."

"Of course, most of the world was conquered by our Huaixi generals. My uncle is still fighting against the prairie barbarians in the north."

"Which of our families doesn't have people working hard on the grassland? So, we enjoy this wealth, that's what we should do. Our relatives fought for it with swords and guns on the battlefield."

"That's right! There are still some people who don't want to open their eyes and want to go to Beijing to complain? Who should they sue? Your Majesty will turn to us."

"I heard that the prince came here just for this matter. I'm worried that this... won't be the Hongmen Banquet."

"Haha, no way. His Royal Highness is gentle, elegant, kind and diligent. He is a scholar. How can he kill people?"

"With this high-pitched announcement, Prince Zhu Biao stepped out gracefully from the back hall. He has an elegant temperament and a gentle smile on his face, giving people the feeling of spring breeze.

However, Mr. Li, who was standing behind Zhu Biao in purple, frowned and complained in a low voice: "Your Highness, these people are too presumptuous. Before you could say anything, they started eating on their own, with no etiquette at all. "

Everyone stood up and took their seats, and some couldn't wait to start tasting the food and drinking the wine. In their hearts, although the prince has a noble status, he is still a teenager after all. Some of them are even the elders of the prince, so they are not too formal.

"Yes, they say His Highness doesn't even have the heart to punish the maids who make mistakes. He is very merciful, hahaha."

Everyone laughed when they heard this, and sat down one after another to continue changing cups and eating happily. It didn't take long before some people began to show a little drunkenness and became more and more wanton.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived!"

A middle-aged man in fine clothes at the head of the table raised his glass to the prince: "I... I would like to offer a glass of wine to His Highness the prince..."

"Those seven captains came to Beijing to complain, right? Huh, what does it have to do with us? They just abandoned their sons. Besides, it was definitely not His Highness the Crown Prince's idea. It was probably His Majesty's decision."

Everyone looked overjoyed. The prince had indeed come to express his favor. This court still needs the nobles of Huaixi. Otherwise, who would go to fight?
"Everyone, please take a seat!" Zhu Biao waved his hand.

Everyone saluted him and shouted in unison: "See His Highness the Crown Prince!"

Zhu Biao drank it all in one gulp, then smiled and pressed his hands: "I am a junior today, so please do whatever you want."

There was a smile on Zhu Biao's lips, but his eyes were sharp: "Lu Zhongqi, I heard that your family occupies a large field outside Fengyang City. Is this relevant?"

Zhu Biao raised his hand gently and said in a calm and powerful voice: "Everyone, get up. Today, I am here to entertain you on behalf of my father. It is because your relatives have fought bloody battles for so many years that today's Ming Dynasty is possible. Both my father and I are here. thank you."

Then everyone stood up together: "Congratulations to Your Majesty, congratulations to the Ming Dynasty!"

Lu Zhongqi is the younger brother of Lu Zhongheng. His face turned red and he waved his hand: "Your Majesty... Your Majesty, it's nothing!"

But midway through his words, he raised his glass and drank heavily. This was disrespectful to the prince, but he didn't seem to care.

The last person said with a smile, causing everyone to agree.

"News came from Beijing, telling us to restrain ourselves. The prince ordered the killing of seven lieutenant colonels in the army. I think we can't take this banquet lightly tonight."

Zhu Biao sat in the main seat, smiling all the time.

Zhu Biao tilted his head slightly and signaled Mr. Li to be calm and calm with his eyes. His eyes swept across the field, still with a warm smile on his face, and raised his glass: "Come on, everyone! Congratulations to His Majesty, and congratulations to the Ming Dynasty!"

……

Zhu Biao's smile did not change, but there was a hint of deep meaning: "Oh? I am alone here, but there are witnesses."

A cold look flashed in his eyes, and he clapped his hands: "Come here, bring the lonely guest in."

……

The whole place fell silent instantly.

Jin Yiwei Ding Xiu came in with dozens of people. This group of people were different from the people in the palace. They were dressed simply and some even used crutches. It turned out that they were ordinary people from Fengyang and old people from the countryside.

Zhu Biao saw them and quickly stood up to greet them.

Before leaving Beijing, Zhu Yuanzhang told him to maintain courtesy towards the elderly in his hometown. Zhu Biao knew that his father valued the common people, but it was a pity that there were no old people left in Guzhuang Village, Taiping Township, where his father was born, because of the years of war, there were not many people left in their prime.

"See His Majesty the Crown Prince." The elderly people in the village bowed together.

"Everyone, please get up and take your seats." Zhu Biao raised his hand to signal with a kind tone.

Dozens of old people sat down on their seats. When they saw those nobles, their eyes flashed with horror.

Zhu Biao returned to his position, glanced at the nobles coldly, and finally his eyes fell on the old people in the village. He said solemnly: "I heard that your fields have been seized or bought by force, so today I will make a decision for you! What's the matter? Feel free to tell me your grievances."

He expected the old man from the village to speak, then he would confront them on the spot and take down these illegal nobles. But after he finished speaking, the whole place was eerily silent. The nobles looked at the village elders coldly, as if giving a warning.

After a while, an old man from the village spoke with a trembling voice: "Your Highness... no one has seized our fields. Someone did buy our fields at a low price before, but... they have all been returned. Thank you for your concern, Your Highness!" "

Other elderly people in the village quickly echoed: "Thank you, Your Highness."

Zhu Biao was shocked and his expression was obviously surprised. He didn't expect that these village elders still dared not tell the truth when facing him.

A sneer flashed at the corner of Lu Zhongqi's lips, and then he bowed to Zhu Biao: "Your Highness, some servants were ignorant before and we returned all the fields they had bought by force. Now, there is absolutely no such thing as a forced purchase in Fengyang. Please, please Your Highness is aware of this!"

He smiled secretly in his heart, Your Highness, you are still a little too young.

The young Zhu Biao was a little confused for a moment, this was completely beyond his expectation.

Tang Shengzong, who had been standing there silently, had a proud smile on his face, and then bowed to Zhu Biao: "Your Highness, since you have nothing to do, let's continue the feast."

……

At this moment, a rough voice came from outside: "Is everything okay?"

As the words fell, Fourth Master Zhu walked in with hundreds of Fengyang people, holding a bloody human head in his hand. He threw Butler Mu's head at Tang Shengzong and said coldly: "General Tang, I will help you behead this evil slave of your family!"

Tang Shengzong took a closer look and was shocked, his eyes burning with anger. He roared angrily: "How dare you! How dare you kill my people without permission?"

clang!
Master Zhu's six-foot-long sword struck the ground violently, and the whole hall was shaken. His voice was like thunder: "It's you who are so impudent! What harm did you do to the people of Fengyang? You seized their fields and turned them into Tenants, whoever dares to resist, you will destroy the fields and kill people! The old people from the countryside who came to Beijing to complain were intercepted and killed by you, and countless people were killed in vain!"

Tang Shengzong turned livid with anger and roared: "You're talking nonsense! You're making a false accusation!"

Fourth Master Zhu laughed coldly: "I'm talking nonsense? Look, I've brought all the witnesses."

He pointed at the Fengyang people behind him. When they saw these nobles, their eyes burst into flames.

Zhu Biao stood up suddenly and waved his hand: "Come here, close the door of the hall for me, and don't let anyone out! I will deal with you today!"

As his order was issued, Ding Xiu led the Jin Yiwei to quickly close the door. More than a thousand Jin Yiwei surrounded the entire hall, with long swords unsheathed and a forest of trees.

When the nobles saw this, they were frightened out of their wits and their faces turned ashen.

Zhu Biao's cold gaze swept across the room, the emperor's aura overwhelming the entire audience, and he said coldly:

"Those who destroy fields and kill people, kill them!"

"Anyone who blocks the road and kills the people will be killed!"

"Those who deceive superiors and deceive inferiors will be killed!"

The nobles who were arrogant and domineering just now are now trembling with fear as His Highness the Crown Prince repeatedly calls out the word "kill", like lambs waiting to be slaughtered.

The Crown Prince in front of them didn't look as gentle and elegant as before. The fierce murderous aura almost turned into reality, making them breathless.

Even Tang Shengzong, who had been on the battlefield for a long time, was sweating on his forehead and feeling uneasy in his heart.

Zhu Biao's eyes finally fell on Lu Zhongqi, and his voice was cold: "Do you think Guhui doesn't know about the things you did? Lu Zhongqi, you seized the fields of thirteen families and bought the fields of fifteen families at a low price. Someone If you resist, you will take your slaves and kill everyone! Such a crime cannot be tolerated by heaven!"

Lu Zhongqi knelt on the ground, his face as pale as paper. He defended in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty... Your Highness, I have not..."

However, Zhu Biao did not listen to his excuse at all. Instead, he turned to the Fengyang people and said, "Which of you has had your land occupied and bought by Lu Zhongqi? Today I will seek justice for you!"

As soon as he finished speaking, dozens of people stood up in unison. One of the children pointed at Lu Zhongqi and cried, "That's him! He killed my parents and set my house on fire!"

Others also accused Lu Zhongqi of his crimes, complaining every word with blood and tears.

Lu Zhongqi was completely panicked at this moment. He crawled to the ground and knelt down in front of Zhu Biao, begging for mercy: "Your Highness, please spare your life! These things... are all caused by my brother Lu Zhong..."

"Shut up!" Zhu Biao interrupted him with an angry shout, "Here comes someone! Take him down and kill him!"

Two Jinyi guards immediately stepped forward and dragged Lu Zhongqi out of the hall. Lu Zhongqi struggled and shouted in horror: "Your Highness, please spare your life...General Tang, please help me..."

However, before he could finish his words, he was pulled out of the palace. Then a shrill scream suddenly stopped, and the smell of blood drifted in with the wind.

Lu Zhongqi has been beheaded!

The nobles who saw this scene turned pale and horrified. They knew that His Highness the Crown Prince really had murderous intentions today and was going to attack them.

Then, Zhu Biao gave orders one after another, and people were dragged out and beheaded one after another.

Blood dyed the steps in front of the hall red, and the pungent smell of blood enveloped the entire hall.

Zhu Biao's face was as cold as ice and he seemed to have no intention of stopping.

(End of this chapter)