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

Chapter 77 Zhu Yuanzhang is so murderous!
The morning glow has not completely faded yet.

In Fengtian Hall, hundreds of officials lined up to fight, waiting for the morning court to begin.

After attending the meeting, everyone was surprised to find that Li Wenzhong, the governor of the governor's mansion, was not here today.

Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the throne, frowning slightly. He did not receive a notice from Li Wenzhong asking for leave. In his memory, this was the first time that Li Wenzhong was absent from the morning court without any reason.

But he didn't speak immediately, and just observed the court silently.

On the other hand, Yang Xian, Zuocheng of Zhongshu Province, deliberately raised his voice and asked Zhu Shou, the minister of the governor's office, about the reason for Li Wenzhong's absence.

Zhu Yuanzhang on the throne also heard it, and murderous intent flashed deep in his eyes.

He knew that Yang Xian and Li Wenzhong had a feud.

When Zhang Shicheng conquered eastern Zhejiang, Li Wenzhong was appointed Youcheng of the province of eastern Zhejiang, in charge of military affairs. However, Zhu Yuanzhang was worried about his nephew and sent Yang Xian as a subordinate official.

Yang Xian, who was a school inspector, often reported to Zhu Yuanzhang that Li Wenzhong did not obey orders and appointed Confucian scholars to interfere in official affairs. Those Confucian scholars had followed Zhang Shicheng.

Zhu Yuanzhang was furious and killed all the Confucian scholars.

Since then, the relationship between Yang Xian and Li Wenzhong has also been formed.

"Your Majesty, the Governor is in charge of the country's military affairs. The Governor was absent from the morning court without any reason. This will definitely be punished severely." Yang Xian said.

The other ministers in the court heard this and secretly cursed in their hearts: This Yang Xian is really a madman, how come he bites everyone he sees?
He had already had a fierce fight with Li Shanchang in Zhongshu Province, and now he had offended the Grand Governor Li Wenzhong?

However, Li Shanchang seemed to have seen through everything.

He knew that although Yang Xian acted radically and unscrupulously, he could always accurately figure out the emperor's thoughts. As a sharp blade in the emperor's hand, Yang Xian will naturally spare no effort to carry out the emperor's will.

……

"Urgent report! Urgent report!"

Li Wenzhong's voice came like thunder from outside the hall. He rushed into the hall with a hurried expression, holding a folder tightly in his hand, "Your Majesty, there is an urgent report from Jizhou."

Wang Jinghong, the chief eunuch, immediately stepped forward, took the fold and carefully presented it to Zhu Yuanzhang who was sitting on the throne. Li Wenzhong could not take a breath and continued to report: "This is an urgent report from Zhu Liangzu, the right deputy general of the expedition. Seven days ago, Wang Baobao's army attacked Jizhou. Zhu Liangzu led his troops to help, but...but...Jizhou guard Gu Cheng He actually surrendered to Wang Baobao."

what!
Gu Cheng surrendered to Wang Baobao?

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the hall. The ministers were stunned and looked at each other speechlessly in disbelief.

The zhezi in Zhu Yuanzhang's hand trembled slightly, and cold murderous intent flashed in his eyes.

"Zhu Liangzu said in the report that Gu Cheng took the initiative to open the gates of Jizhou City and welcomed Wang Baobao into the city." Li Wenzhong continued, "Gu Cheng even knelt down to Wang Baobao, which was seen by the Jizhou defenders and the people. .”

Zhu Yuanzhang's face became darker and darker, and his whole body was shaking with anger.

What a shame and betrayal!
This was not only Gu Cheng's personal capital crime, but also a great insult to the Ming Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, Zhu Liangzu has recaptured Jizhou and captured Gu Cheng. He is on his way back to the capital." Li Wenzhong finally said.

This news made the officials feel a little relieved. At least Jizhou was still in the hands of the Ming Dynasty.

Yang Xianyi was filled with indignation and bowed: "Your Majesty! Gu Cheng's crime is extremely heinous and unforgivable! He not only betrayed the Ming Dynasty, but also knelt down and surrendered to the enemy generals. Such behavior must be severely punished! I request your Majesty to order the execution of Gu Cheng's entire family, in order to Be a warning to others!"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Hu Weiyong, the political counselor of Zhongshu Province, stood up and said, "Gu Cheng must be severely punished. Otherwise, if the soldiers follow suit in the future, who will fight to the death to defend the city?"

These two rivals had a rare agreement.

boom!
Zhu Yuanzhang stood up and slapped the case angrily, with a ferocious look on his face: "The Jinyi Guards will arrest Gu Chengmanmen immediately."

Chang Yuchun, who was standing at the front of the generals, hesitated to speak.

He knew Gu Cheng's character and loyalty very well, and it was hard to believe that he would betray the Ming Dynasty and kneel down to the enemy general.

...Master Zhu came out of Feiyan Tower.

He was holding the sesame seed cakes he just bought in his hand and eating them while walking.

Suddenly, there was a noise behind him, accompanied by women's sobs, children's cries, and stern scoldings.

He quickly turned around and locked his eyes on a group of marching guards. The commander, Mao Xiang, majestically escorted a group of prisoners, many of whom were women and children.

The clothes worn by these prisoners were unusual and they obviously came from a certain official family.

Fourth Master Zhu did not come forward to ask, because he was a secret guard of the Jin Yiwei and it was not convenient for him to interact with the Jin Yiwei in public.

At this time, he saw Xu Miaoyun stumbling behind the team, with tears streaming down his face.

When the team passed by, he pulled Xu Miaoyun to a side alley and asked, "What's going on? Do you know those prisoners?"

"master!"

Xu Miaoyun grabbed his sleeves and begged, "Please save Uncle Gu's family. His family is going to be raided."

"Gu Cheng?" Fourth Master Zhu was shocked, "It's their family? How could it be? Isn't Gu Cheng guarding the city in Jizhou?"

"They said that Uncle Gu abandoned the city and surrendered to Wang Baobao." Xu Miaoyun wiped her tears, "I don't believe it. How could Uncle Gu surrender to the enemy? But my father is not in the capital, and I don't know what to do."

"Don't cry yet." Fourth Master Zhu wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, "You go back to the courtyard first and go to Jinyiwei to inquire about the situation."

"Yes." Xu Miaoyun nodded, "I have already sent someone to deliver a letter to my father."

Fourth Master Zhu secretly admired him.

Xu Miaoyun is very organized at a young age.

After telling Xu Miaoyun, he hurried to Jinyiwei.

He directly found the commander Mao Xiang and asked urgently: "Sir, was it Gu Cheng's family that was escorted just now?"

Mao Xiang told him what happened in detail.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible!" Fourth Master Zhu shook his head repeatedly, "It is impossible for Gu Cheng to surrender. Could it be that Zhu Liangzu framed him? Didn't he say there was a feud between them?"

"They have a feud, but Zhu Liangzu will not frame this matter. His Majesty will definitely order a strict investigation. If it is a frame-up, it will be found out as soon as it is investigated." Mao Xiang also frowned, "I don't believe that Gu Cheng will betray the Ming Dynasty. .”

"There must be something fishy about this matter." Fourth Master Zhu was anxious.

"Fourth Master, don't be impatient. Gu Cheng is still on his way back to Beijing. There is still time to investigate." Mao Xiang spread his hands and said, "Gu Cheng used to be His Majesty's personal soldier in front of the tent. Your Majesty knows him better."

"I understand, but you still want to arrest everyone?" Fourth Master Zhu sneered, "Zhu Chongba is stubborn and will kill him."

Mao Xiang was numb.

You are the only one who dares to say this. Why, don’t say it in my Jinyiwei, it will hurt me.

"Fourth Master, you also go back to investigate secretly." Mao Xiang said, "I will take care of your family."

Fourth Master Zhu clasped his fists, gave a few more instructions, and left the Jinyi Guard.

He is chaotic when he cares.

Gu Cheng hit it off instantly and was one of the few close friends he had in this world.

Moreover, Gu Cheng did not hesitate to block the arrow for himself that day.

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