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

Chapter 92 Zhu Yuanzhang: Do you want to have a peaceful old age?

The next day, early in the morning.

In front of Fengtian Hall, ministers dressed in court uniforms were waiting to attend the morning court.

At this moment, they were talking in small groups in low voices, talking about things in Jizhou.

"Let me just say, Gu Cheng is not the kind of person who is afraid of death. How could he surrender?"

"Haha, this is interesting. Gu Cheng warned Zhu Liangzu and saved hundreds of thousands of Ming Dynasty elites, but Zhu Liangzu arrested him instead."

"Humph, isn't it just to monopolize the credit, and to cover up his greed for credit?"

"I have studied in detail. If this is true, Gu Cheng should be credited with great merit. It was an ambush carefully designed by Wang Baobao. Is Zhu Liangzu Wang Baobao's opponent?"

"Only a general can rival Wang Baobao!"

Although their discussions were low, they pierced the ears of Zhu Liangzu who was standing aside like needles. His face became extremely gloomy.

At this moment, a burst of exclamation suddenly sounded. Everyone turned to look and saw a middle-aged man walking slowly. He has a clear face and piercing eyes, and his court uniform makes him even more majestic and solemn.

The visitor was none other than Liu Bowen, the censor of Zuodu.

He had been recovering at home for a long time due to illness. Why did he suddenly appear in the court today?
Liu Bowen walked through the crowd with a smile and a calm expression. He walked straight to Li Shanchang, cupped his fists and saluted, "Brother Shanchang, it's been a long time."

"Bowen."

Li Shanchang also smiled and nodded slightly, "Have you recovered from your illness?"

Liu Bowen shook his head and said helplessly: "Oh, I haven't recovered yet. But His Majesty sent an order that I must come to the morning court today, so I had no choice but to obey."

"Hmph, you Liu Bowen!" Li Shanchang snorted.

He couldn't help but scream in his heart that something was wrong. He knew that Liu Bowen had always been resourceful and resourceful, and there must be important matters to discuss when he was specially recalled to the court by His Majesty this time. It seems that today's morning is destined to be uneventful.

……

After the morning ginseng.

Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang was sitting on the throne, his face as cold as frost.

The ministers looked solemn and felt uneasy, foreboding that there would be a storm in today's morning court.

"Start your Majesty!"

Yang Xianxian, Zuocheng of Zhongshu Province, stood up and reported, "I recently received news that General Gu Cheng was unjustly accused. The reason why he abandoned the city and surrendered was to warn General Zhu Liangzu. Because Wang Baobao had set up an ambush and trap, waiting for General Zhu Throw yourself into a trap. Without General Gu Cheng’s timely warning, our Ming Dynasty’s hundreds of thousands of elite troops might have been completely wiped out.”

"Nonsense!" Zhu Liangzu was furious when he heard this, and immediately retorted, "Master Yang, don't listen to the market words and rumors to confuse the public! This is clearly someone deliberately framed this general."

Yang Xian showed no weakness and responded tit for tat: "Framed? Then we will investigate!"

Zhu Liangzu turned to Li Shanchang for help, hoping that he could help. However, Li Shanchang had no expression on his face, as if he was staying out of the incident.

In desperation, Zhu Liangzu had no choice but to look at Hu Weiyong for help. But Hu Weiyong lowered his head and deliberately avoided looking at him.

At this moment, Zhu Liangzu felt unprecedented panic and helplessness.

Yang Xian took advantage of the victory and pursued him, pressing hard: "General Zhu, if you have a clear conscience and are upright, why don't you confront General Gu Cheng face to face? Let the truth be known to the world!"

"豼!" Zhu Liangzu looked ferocious with anger, but was speechless.

"Okay." Zhu Yuanzhang's cold voice suddenly sounded, breaking the deadlock in the court, "They are all generals of the Ming Dynasty. We don't want to wrong any of them. Let's leave this matter to the Yushitai to investigate. Be sure to investigate Clearly understood.”

After hearing this, everyone turned their attention to Liu Bowen. They finally understood why Liu Bowen appeared in the court today.

Liu Bowen bowed to the emperor calmly: "I obey the decree! I will handle it impartially."

Li Shanchang, who had not spoken until now, suddenly stood up and reported respectfully: "Your Majesty, in order to show justice, I request that Gu Cheng be tried in public."

public trial?

That means people can come and watch.

The ministers were all shocked and didn't know what Li Shanchang meant.

Zhu Yuanzhang on the throne thought for a moment and waved: "Yes!"...

Wenhua Hall.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Liu Bowen kneeling there and raised his hand: "Bowen, have we delayed your recovery?"

"Your Majesty, I will never get better from this old problem."

Liu Bowen shook his head with a helpless smile, and then bowed, "I have finished my work for the emperor this time. Please allow me to retire and return home."

"Hey, you Liu Bowen."

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly became angry and glanced at him, "You have always wanted to leave the court and us to have a peaceful old age, right? You just want to return to your roots after falling leaves, right?"

"Your Majesty, this is what I think." Liu Bowen nodded.

"Is there no old age in the capital? Isn't it peaceful?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked coldly.

Liu Bowen looked helpless and wanted to continue, but Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand to interrupt: "Don't talk about this, Prince. Tell Mr. Liu about Jizhou."

Zhu Biao on the side stepped forward and nodded towards Liu Bowen with a smile.

Liu Bowen bowed to Zhu Biao and continued to kneel, while Zhu Biao helped him up.

After listening to Zhu Biao's words, Liu Bowen thought for a moment and bowed to Zhu Yuanzhang: "Your Majesty, this matter involves the generals of the army, and perhaps more than just them. It is very complicated. I need a group of officials to assist me."

"From top to bottom in the imperial court, you can transfer whoever you like." Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand.

"I have taken a liking to the emperor's royal guards." Liu Bowen blurted out.

Zhu Yuanzhang was startled and stared directly at Liu Bowen.

Liu Bowen looked calm and unfazed.

Only he dared to say such things to Zhu Yuanzhang, and wanted to transfer the Jin Yiwei.

"Mao Xiang!" Zhu Yuanzhang shouted.

Soon, Mao Xiang, the commander of Jin Yiwei, walked in from outside.

Zhu Yuanzhang said in a deep voice: "Mao Xiang, disclose the list of Jin Yiwei to Liu Bowen, and he will call whoever he likes."

Mao Xiang was shocked: "This..."

Zhu Yuanzhang glared coldly, and Mao Xiang immediately nodded and ordered.

……

Jinyiwei Yamen, a dark room.

Liu Bowen was looking at a huge picture on the ground, with the royal guards from various places marked on it.

Mao Xiang stood aside with an unhappy look on his face.

This was Jin Yiwei's absolute secret. He didn't expect the emperor to trust Liu Bowen so much.

Liu Bowen's eyes scanned the map carefully. When he saw the location of Qingtian, he was shocked: "Xiao Liu? My book boy? He...he is the secret guard of the Jinyi Guard?"

"Yes, Mr. Liu." Mao Xiang replied coldly.

Liu Bowen wiped the sweat from his forehead. This Jin Yiwei was far more terrifying than he imagined.

His eyes finally fell on the dense list of people in the capital. Almost all official residences had secret guards in royal robes.

"This Fourth Master Zhu, is that the leader of the Beggar Clan?" he asked.

"Yes!" Mao Xiang nodded, "He is a secret guard of the Jinyi Guards, or an envoy of the town."

Liu Bowen was thoughtful.

(End of this chapter)