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

Chapter 46: Zhu Yuanzhang, I am the one you are participating in
The bell of the court meeting rang, and all the officials gathered together in a solemn and solemn manner.

After the court ceremony, the ministers began to perform their duties.

Hu Weiyong, the political counselor of Zhongshu Province, took the lead to stand up and pointed his finger at the powerful Jin Yiwei. He said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, Jin Yiwei has not made any progress in the case of Fourth Master Zhu, which is really derelict in its duties."

The indignation revealed in Hu Weiyong's words made the atmosphere in the court tense.

Everyone knows that he is the disciple of Prime Minister Li Shanchang, and his words may represent Li Shanchang's meaning.

Hu Weiyong continued to pay homage: "The Fourth Master Zhu not only gathered a crowd to make trouble, but also stabbed the commander of the personal guards and repeatedly confronted the court. However, the Jinyi Guards have been unable to arrest him. Isn't this indulging in the unruly people? I doubt that, There may be some kind of ulterior collusion between Jin Yiwei and Fourth Master Zhu."

These words were like a bombshell, causing an uproar in the court. Everyone knows that Fourth Master Zhu now almost controls the dark forces in the capital and has strong financial resources.

Hu Weiyong's words undoubtedly pushed Jin Yiwei to the forefront.

Zhu Yuanzhang was sitting on a high dragon chair, his face as gloomy as water. His eyes seemed to sweep over Li Shanchang. The old fox had an expressionless face.

He knew in his heart that when Hu Weiyong stood up to participate in the Jin Yiwei, there must be Li Shanchang's shadow behind him. Otherwise, who would dare to openly challenge the authority of Jin Yiwei in the court?

What's more, although Hu Weiyong was blaming Jin Yiwei on the surface, he was actually exposing various crimes of Master Zhu.

Li Shanchang was slashed down the Qinhuai River by Fourth Master Zhu yesterday. With his vengeful character, he would definitely not let Fourth Master Zhu off.

"Your Majesty," Hu Weiyong paid his last respects, "for the sake of the peace of the capital, the Jin Yiwei must take immediate action to bring Fourth Master Zhu to justice. Only in this way can justice be served to the people of the capital."

This impassioned speech put all the big hats and big crimes on Master Zhu's head.

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"Master Hu!" Yang Xian interrupted loudly, "When did Zhongshu Sheng's hand stretch out so long? You actually want to take care of the Jinyiwei? You are not the censor. What's more, the Jinyiwei are His Majesty's personal guards. They act It has its own rules.”

As soon as these words came out, whispers arose in the court, and all the officials secretly thought that Yang Xian's words were sharp and pointed to the point. His words undoubtedly accused Hu Weiyong of "meddling with the Jin Yiwei".

The Jin Yiwei are the emperor's personal soldiers. If you reach out to the Jin Yiwei, you are seeking death.

Hu Weiyong was angered by Yang Xian's words, and he retorted sharply: "Master Yang, when such a big event happens in the capital, as a minister, how can I not report to the emperor? Do I have to watch the capital fall into chaos?"

"Master Hu is really worried about the country and the people." Yang Xian sneered, "However, the Zhongshu Province is in charge of three ministries and six academies, and this does not include the Jinyiwei. As a political advisor of the Zhongshu Province, you should pay more attention to your own affairs. It's your own business. Have you done the things we have asked you to do?"

These words made Hu Weiyong almost vomit blood. He glared at Yang Xian: "You...you colluded with that Fourth Master Zhu. Are you trying to exonerate him?"

He entered Zhongshu Province before Yang Xian, and he was a disciple of the prime minister, so he should have been promoted the fastest.

But Yang Xian appeared halfway. With his merits in governing Yangzhou, he was directly admitted to Zhongshu Province, and now he became Zuo Cheng.

Just as the two were arguing, Li Shanchang finally stood up. With a smile on his face, he said in a calm tone: "Master Yang and Master Hu are both important ministers of the imperial court, so why bother arguing over such a trivial matter? Master Hu was also so impatient that he lost his composure. After all, Fourth Master Zhu made a scene in the capital. The atmosphere is smoky and the public resentment is boiling. No one would be able to stand it."

Although Li Shanchang's words were said in an understatement, they actually secretly convicted Fourth Master Zhu.

"Of course, the Jin Yiwei cannot be entirely blamed for this. Their main duty is to protect the emperor and maintain the safety of the court." He bowed to Zhu Yuanzhang, "As for the case of Fourth Master Zhu... In my opinion, it is better to leave it to Ying. Let Tianfu handle it. This is their duty."

Li Shanchang was certain that the emperor would agree to this proposal.

Because the emperor always loved the people as his own son, as long as he believed that Fourth Master Zhu had caused public anger, he would definitely take action. As long as the case is handed over to Ying Tianfu, it is equivalent to falling into his control. At that time, the government can justifiably seal off the Beggar Clan and send troops to surround and kill Fourth Master Zhu.

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boom!
Zhu Yuanzhang slapped the throne with a heavy palm, stood up suddenly, and glanced at every minister in the hall coldly like a knife.

"Enough!" He shouted angrily, the sound shaking the roof tiles, "This is the Fengtian Palace, not the vegetable market! You are all arguing with each other, how can you show your dignity? Where is the moral character that a minister of the Zhu Kingdom should have?"

Zhu Yuanzhang's anger silenced the ministers and they all knelt to the ground.

He snorted coldly, with unquestionable majesty in his voice: "Hu Weiyong, as a political advisor of Zhongshu Province, you have arbitrarily discussed the affairs of the Jinyiwei and interfered in politics beyond your authority. From now on, you will be removed from all positions and go home to think about your mistakes behind closed doors!"

After saying that, he turned to Yang Xian: "Yang Xian, although your words are reasonable, you also made mistakes. I will fine you half a year's salary to set an example!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's words shocked the officials.

They did not expect that His Majesty would punish the two important ministers so severely. In particular, Hu Weiyong was dismissed from his post as a civilian.

What puzzled the ministers even more was that the emperor did not express any opinions or decisions about Master Zhu on this matter.

Hu Weiyong's face was as pale as a sheet of paper, and he lay limp on the ground as if his soul had been taken out. He stared at Zhu Yuanzhang's back with wide eyes and disbelief, as if he could not accept this cruel reality.

Li Shanchang was also stunned.

He originally thought that Zhu Yuanzhang would take this opportunity to take action against Fourth Master Zhu, but he did not expect that the emperor would get so angry over such a "little thing" and even remove Hu Weiyong from his post.

This was beyond his expectation.

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Zhu Yuanzhang walked towards Wenhua Hall angrily.

He cursed in his heart, Damn it, do you know who you are participating in? That might be me. Do you want to touch me? Tired of living!
"Go and call Mao Xiang!" He waved.

He was feeling uneasy, as Li Shanchang made it clear that he wanted to kill Fourth Master Zhu.

Although Fourth Master Zhu is powerful, Li Shanchang is the prime minister after all. He is so powerful and influential that even he, the emperor, must respect him.

The emperor can't do everything openly, nor can he do whatever he wants.

If Li Shanchang wants to take action against Fourth Master Zhu, he will be in danger.

"Your Majesty, didn't Commander Mao come here this morning?" Wang Jinghong, the chief eunuch, reminded him, "I came here this morning to request your Majesty's orders."

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned.

Only then did he remember that Mao Xiang was going to kill Tan Ma Junsi at a dark spot today.

(End of this chapter)