Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

"That's right, with Your Majesty here, the common people have a backer! If you need my help in the future, just tell me what you want. I will never refuse, even if I die!"

The crowd cheered again.

Chu Ze looked at the people's eager eyes and felt his heart burning with anxiety.

"My fellow countrymen, I appreciate your kindness. As an official, I want to benefit the people. This is my duty and my lifelong pursuit."

He looked around at everyone and said in a strong voice:
"In the future, Fengyang's development cannot be separated from your strong support. I will serve the people wholeheartedly and will never let you down!"

"Okay! We are willing to work together with the prince to create a new situation in Fengyang!"

The crowd burst into thunderous applause that lasted for a long time.

Amidst the roar of the mountains and the sea, Chu Ze rode his horse slowly forward.

The people spontaneously lined up, surrounded his carriage, and marched into Fengyang City in a mighty procession.

After entering the city, Chu Ze went straight to the government office.

Li Xing and Zhao Si had been waiting for a long time.

"Greetings, Your Majesty! Congratulations to Your Majesty for your success in planning in the capital!"

The two of them were filled with joy, fearing that they would not be able to do it sooner.

Chu Ze nodded with a smile and waved his hand to signal everyone to stand up:
"You two have worked hard. Thank you for your hard work during the few days I was away."

He turned his eyes and said earnestly:
"Right now, Fengyang is in a state of disrepair and the situation is complicated. From now on, we need everyone to work together and provide us with all our support."

Zhao Si hurriedly bowed and agreed:
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty. We will do our best, even until our death!"

Li Xing also said firmly:
"To be honest, Your Highness, in the past few days, various places have received imperial edicts to rectify the administration of officials. However, it is not easy to implement and it will take some time."

Chu Ze heard this, although he had expected it, he still couldn't help but frown.

Can reform be achieved overnight?

What's more, would the diehards in the court give in easily?

I guess he is secretly making trouble at this moment.

He was about to give orders when he heard a commotion outside the door.

"Who is coming?"

The doorman shouted.

"I am Feng Tianyu, the commander of the imperial guards in the capital. I have received the secret order from His Majesty and have something important to report to Prince Chu. Please let me know!"

A deep voice answered.

Feng Tianyu? How could this eunuch who was in charge of the emperor's daily life suddenly appear in Fengyang?
And it was a secret decree? Could something unexpected have happened in the capital? !

Chu Ze frowned and hurriedly asked the visitor to come in.

A moment later, a burly middle-aged man dressed in purple walked into the hall.

It was the current commander of the imperial guards, eunuch Feng Tianyu.

In front of the whole room of civil and military officials, he knelt down in front of Chu Ze:
"Feng Tianyu, I'm here to see Prince Chu! I'm here to report to you in secret under the Emperor's order!"

Chu Ze hurriedly helped him up and took the imperial edict wrapped in yellow silk with a serious expression.

Feng Tianyu leaned close to his ear and whispered:
"Your Majesty, there is a palace coup in the capital, the situation is urgent, the Emperor has sent me to report this to you overnight."

Palace coup?!
Chu Ze was shocked and quickly waved away his attendants, then slipped into the inner room with Feng Tianyu.

The ministers in the hall looked at each other, not knowing what had happened for a moment.

Feng Tianyu reported in a low voice, with a hint of anxiety in his voice:
"Your Majesty, those treacherous people in the capital have secretly colluded with the Tatars to invade, intending to take advantage of the chaos to eliminate you.

The emperor has already noticed this and is making secret arrangements to bring down this gang of traitors.

But the current situation is complicated and we need to take a long-term view.”

Hearing this, Chu Ze frowned and a cold look flashed in his eyes.

Zhu Biao is indeed jealous of talented people and wants to get rid of them as soon as possible!
He even did not hesitate to collude with foreign enemies and plot against the imperial court and the country. He is truly insane!
"What do you think, Your Highness?" Chu Ze asked in a low and serious tone.

Feng Tianyu looked around and said in a low voice:
"The most urgent task is to stabilize the situation in Fengyang as soon as possible. Once there is a change, Fengyang will be the last barrier for our Ming Dynasty.

As long as Fengyang is as stable as a rock, those traitors will have no chance to take advantage.

I hope Your Majesty will put more effort into consolidating the foundation."

Chu Ze nodded silently, his eyes as firm as iron:
“This King understands.

Thank you for your advice, Your Highness. I will do my best and will never let down the Emperor's earnest instructions."

After saying that, the two looked at each other and understood each other tacitly.

This battle is destined to be difficult and tortuous, but as long as everyone works together, we will be able to overcome the danger!
Walking out of the inner room, Chu Ze looked solemn and looked around at the ministers:
"Everyone, the news from the capital is that the situation is tense and the court is in danger.

Now that the emperor is in trouble, I have no choice but to do my best to help the country."

When the ministers heard this, they were all shocked and talked about it.

"What happened? Why did the prince become so cautious?"

"The news from the capital must be something serious. I hope it's not a rebellion."

Chu Ze glanced around and said seriously:
“You don’t need to panic, but you must be vigilant and be prepared.

From now on, Fengyang will be the iron wall of our Ming Dynasty, and we cannot afford to make any mistakes!

Commander Zhao, strengthen the defense immediately, guard the city gates, and put the military camp on emergency alert, be on standby at all times! "

"Yes!" Zhao Si responded loudly, turned around and walked away quickly.

Chu Ze then instructed Li Xing:
"Deputy General Li, prepare food, weapons and ammunition, and make sure there are enough of them!
In addition, we will select elite troops and deploy them in secret to prepare for any emergency."

Li Xing understood what he meant and said hurriedly, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. You can trust me to do my job."

Chu Ze nodded with satisfaction and said to Feng Tianyu:
"Your Highness, you have worked hard this time, please take a good rest first.

If there is any mistake, I will report it immediately without any hesitation."

Feng Tianyu was filled with gratitude and thanked him repeatedly:
“Don’t worry, Your Majesty. Although Tianyu hates not being able to go to the battlefield himself, he will never slack off in his duties.

If there is any disturbance in the capital, I will report it immediately, and I will not stop until I die!"

Chu Ze held his hand tightly. The two of them understood each other and were as close as brothers.

After seeing Feng Tianyu off, Chu Ze paced around the mansion like an ant on hot pan.

The cautious planning over the years is about to face a big test.

Zhu Biao was jealous of talented people and had been eyeing him for a long time, but he did not dare to act rashly due to the emperor's order.

Now they are ready to make moves and try to collude with foreign enemies to kill two birds with one stone. This is truly insane!
"Your Highness, I have a plan." Seeing that he was frowning, Li Xing stepped forward and whispered.

Chu Ze raised his head and motioned to him.

"In my humble opinion, the most urgent task right now is to win over the hearts and minds of the people and build up our own strength.

First, we must thoroughly investigate the accomplices and eliminate Zhu Biao's spies in Fengyang, and make sure to eradicate them completely.

Secondly, we should win over the powerful and the people, store up food supplies, recruit talents, and prepare for the possible wars. "

Chu Ze's eyes lit up, and he said with great joy:
"Great! Li Xing's plan is really brilliant!
As expected of you who have been my confidant for many years, you are really capable in doing things!"

After hearing this, Li Xing bowed and said:
"Your Majesty, thank you for your praise. This is all accumulated over the years of following you. How dare I take credit for it?"

Chu Ze patted his shoulder and said meaningfully:
"Well said. In these troubled times, we can be invincible only if we work together.

Li Xing, I will give you full authority to clean up this time. If you notice anything unusual, report it immediately without hesitation!"

After hearing this, Li Xing burst into tears and kowtowed:
"Your Majesty's kindness is as great as a mountain, Li Xing is grateful to you forever!

I will do my best and pledge my loyalty to you till death, and I will never let you down!"

Chu Ze nodded with a smile, turned around and instructed Zhao Si:
“Come here, give an order immediately to summon the governors of all counties and prefectures to discuss the matter in the palace three days later.

I want to see how many of them are loyal and how many have ulterior motives!"

"Yes!" Zhao Si took the order and ran away. Chu Ze's eyes were already shining with cold light. (End of this chapter)