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Chapter 640: Warning from Zhu Biao! (Subscribe please!!)

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Upon hearing the news, Li Shanchang and Huang Zicheng were both stunned!
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Li Shanchang sat up directly from the recliner, looking thoughtful.

Huang Zicheng stepped forward and whispered, "Teacher, Ouyang Lun and the others were just summoned by His Majesty, and now His Majesty has summoned you to the palace. I'm afraid there is some conspiracy here!"

"I have already thought about what you are worried about. However, since His Majesty has summoned me, I have to go. No matter what the conspiracy is, we have to figure it out first." Li Shanchang made a decision after thinking for a moment.

"Help me up and change my clothes. I want to go to the palace to see the emperor immediately!"

Soon, Li Shanchang changed into his official uniform with the help of a group of maids, and Huang Zicheng followed beside him.

"Teacher, how about I go to the palace with you?"

Huang Zicheng asked.

"No, you will take too long to change into your official uniform, and His Majesty has only summoned me. If you go, His Majesty will think we have some conspiracy!" Li Shanchang shook his head. "Keep an eye on those people for me, and don't let them do anything wrong. The influence of Confucianism is not as strong as before, and those people are eager to revive the glory of Confucianism, so it's easy for them to do something out of line!"

"We cooperate with them only to use them to contain Ouyang Lun, but if they seek death, we must not let it affect our Huaixi Party. You must keep a close eye on this matter."

"Please rest assured, teacher. I will definitely appease those remnants of Confucianism." Huang Zicheng said hurriedly.

"okay!"

Li Shanchang nodded, got into his car, and rushed towards the palace.

Inside the Tai Chi Hall.

Li Shanchang walked in under the leadership of Little Li.

"Your Majesty, Lord Li has arrived!" Little Li reported respectfully.

"Your Majesty, I, Li Shanchang, greet you!"

Li Shanchang knelt on the ground very skillfully and saluted Zhu Biao.

"Lord Li, please stop the formalities. You are already old, and you still have to work hard for the Ming Dynasty. How can I bear to see you perform such a grand ceremony?"

Zhu Biao's words were not all polite, but he really cared about Li Shanchang's health. You have to know that in the early years, before the Ming Dynasty was established, Zhu Yuanzhang led the generals to fight outside, and those who stayed behind were Empress Ma, Li Shanchang and Zhu Biao!

Therefore, Zhu Biao and Li Shanchang had a much closer relationship than other Huaixi Party officials.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I am in good health. Please don't worry about me!" Li Shanchang felt warmed by Zhu Biao's heartfelt concern and said quickly.

"Lord Li is truly the pillar of our Ming Dynasty!" Zhu Biao nodded and continued, "Come here, bring a stool for Lord Li!"

"Lord Li, you are not in good health. Please sit down and discuss with me today."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!" Li Shanchang was also deeply moved by Zhu Biao's care.

Soon, Li Shanchang sat on a bench with a cup of tea in his hand, which was naturally given by Zhu Biao.

To be honest, although Li Shanchang was happy that Zhu Biao was so good to him, he had more and more doubts in his heart and kept thinking. He was very curious about why Emperor Zhu Biao summoned him. Different reasons would result in different reactions.

After paying homage to Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, neither Li Shanchang nor Zhu Biao spoke a word, which made the atmosphere of the scene a little weird.

Li Shanchang suddenly murmured in his heart, wondering what Zhu Biao wanted to ask him. If it was about the policy of official Ouyang Lun to relocate the people living in the mountains, but he did not see Ouyang Lun in the Taiji Hall, could it be that Emperor Zhu Biao did not trust Ouyang Lun that much and wanted to talk to him alone?

Or it might be for the more than ten positions of officials above the fifth rank that were vacant before. Ouyang Lun hardly cared about this matter, and he was still making a list.

No matter what it was about, this was a rare opportunity for him and Zhu Biao to discuss things alone. He had to seize the chance and try to get Zhu Biao to stand on the side of the Huaixi Party.

Just as Li Shanchang was thinking about how to start, Zhu Biao spoke first, "Lord Li, I just received news that many people in the Ming Dynasty are quite dissatisfied with the court's policies, and it has even escalated to the point where the people and the government are in confrontation. What do you think about this?"

When Li Shanchang heard Zhu Biao ask this question, he felt a sudden pang in his heart.

Sure enough, it was because of this matter. Why did he ask so directly without explaining the situation? Did the Emperor Zhu Biao already know that he was aware of this matter?

If this is the case, what went wrong?

Or was it that Huang Zicheng's behavior had already been known to Emperor Zhu Biao?
Thinking of this, Li Shanchang broke out in a cold sweat on his back!

Although Confucianism has not yet been completely defined as a heretical doctrine by the imperial court, the reputation of Confucianism in the Ming Dynasty court and even among the people has been completely ruined. If the news of his collusion with the remnants of Confucianism were to get out, the reputation of his Huaixi Party would probably be lost.

Moreover, in the eyes of Emperor Zhu Biao, Li Shanchang and the Huaixi Party will probably change completely.

You should know that Confucianism had attempted to subvert the Ming Dynasty before. Although it failed, it undoubtedly made Emperor Zhu Biao and Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang wary of Confucianism.

Although he was extremely panicked, Li Shanchang, as a veteran in officialdom, appeared quite calm on the surface.

Facing Zhu Biao's question, he thought for a moment, then stood up and saluted, saying: "Your Majesty, I did hear some rumors, but I don't know much about this matter. However, even if the people have protested, and the movement is not small, it obviously needs to be taken seriously by our court."

"Don't escalate the conflict any further! Prevent things from getting out of hand!"

"Yes, Li Aiqing's analysis is correct! I think so too." Zhu Biao nodded, "But I heard what Ouyang Lun said. This time the people confronted and resisted the government. Someone is deliberately fanning the flames and making the Ming Dynasty court look bad." "How could such a thing happen?!" Li Shanchang pretended to be "shocked" and continued, "Your Majesty, could it be that Prince Consort Ouyang is too sensitive? Or is this actually an excuse that Prince Consort Ouyang made up to cover up his mistakes?"

"Ahem, of course, we can't rule out the possibility that what Prince Consort Ouyang guessed is true."

As Li Shanchang spoke, he observed the changes in Zhu Biao's facial expression. Whenever Zhu Biao's expression looked slightly wrong, Li Shanchang would immediately change his words.

Of course, Li Shanchang did not say anything definite in the end. After all, he was not sure what Zhu Biao's attitude towards the whole matter was at the moment. What if Zhu Biao was just trying to trick him? Then he would not be tricked.

After hearing what Li Shanchang said, Zhu Biao's face darkened, and then he said, "Lord Li, many of what you said coincide with what I think, but there must be someone fanning the flames in this matter. If we let it go, there will definitely be big problems!"

"Lord Li, can you do me a favor?"

"Your Majesty, just give your orders." Li Shanchang said hurriedly.

The emperor asks you for help, who dares to refuse! ?

"It's like this. I want to know who is behind this. You are very capable, can you help me find the person behind this?"

Zhu Biao said directly.

Forehead.
When Li Shanchang heard that Zhu Biao wanted him to find the person who stirred up conflicts between the people and the government, he immediately became alert.

Li Shanchang even began to doubt whether this was Zhu Biao's strategy!
It shouldn't be possible, right? Zhu Biao grew up under his care, and he is truly kindhearted. He would definitely not use such a trick on him. However, nothing is absolute. The past is the past, and the present is the present. You have to know that he is the emperor now!
Once a person becomes an emperor, he will change, just like Zhu Yuanzhang!
For a moment, Li Shanchang was unable to figure out Zhu Biao's real purpose.

Regardless of whether Zhu Biao really wanted Li Shanchang to investigate, or whether Zhu Biao already knew who was behind the scenes, this arrangement was actually a disguised warning to him not to have anything to do with the remnants of Confucianism!
Zhu Biao obviously believes the latter.

He asked Ji Gang to investigate, and soon there was a result. Now Zhu Biao already knew that it was the remnants of Confucianism who were fanning the flames behind the scenes!

When Ji Gang reported to Zhu Biao, he also told Zhu Biao a piece of news, that is, before the remnants of Confucianism began to incite, they had contacted the Huaixi Party, but the Jinyiwei did not find out what they contacted.

It was this news that made Zhu Biao suspicious of Li Shanchang!
Zhu Biao was very unhappy about this and instigated confrontation between the people and the government. Although he knew that this was to deal with his brother-in-law Ouyang Lun, this also touched Zhu Biao's bottom line. Zhu Biao had followed Zhu Yuanzhang through the days of building the empire, and he was also very clear about the importance of people's hearts. Zhu Yuanzhang even told Zhu Biao the importance of people's hearts all the time!
It can be said that once the people and the court really become opponents, the Ming court will definitely suffer the greatest harm.

Zhu Biao was very disappointed with Li Shanchang for abandoning the safety of the whole country for his own selfishness. He asked Li Shanchang to investigate, in fact, to warn Li Shanchang, first, to tell Li Shanchang that he already knew someone was behind the scenes, and second, if Li Shanchang continued to do it, this matter would become very serious! !

I hope Li Shanchang can understand this!
And after Li Shanchang thought about it for a while, he became more and more certain that Zhu Biao was really angry this time. When he asked him to investigate the mastermind behind the scenes, he really wanted him to investigate, but was just warning him!

After all, Zhu Yuanzhang had already given the right to use Jinyiwei to Zhu Biao. Zhu Biao could have let the more professional Jinyiwei investigate. Yes, Jinyiwei and Zhu Biao might have known that this was the remnants of Confucianism causing trouble!

The reason why he was not held directly accountable was probably because the Jinyiwei did not have any evidence of his involvement. If he really had evidence, he would not be sitting here talking to Emperor Zhu Biao.

Thinking of this, Li Shanchang's worry became more and more obvious.

I had originally wanted to brainwash Zhu Biao, but now it seems that there is no chance of that at all. Instead, I was taught a good lesson by the new emperor Zhu Biao!
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will definitely get this done!"

"However, my ability is limited, and I am also good at investigation. If the final results of the investigation cannot satisfy Your Majesty, please forgive me!"

Li Shanchang said quickly.

After thinking about it, Li Shanchang felt that this statement did not seem to be sincere enough, and immediately added: "If there really is someone trying to sow discord among them, I will never let them go!"

"We must not allow anyone to destroy the good situation of our Ming Dynasty!"

After hearing Li Shanchang's statement, Zhu Biao's face became much better and he nodded, "Okay! Since Lord Li has said so, I have nothing to worry about!"

From these words, it seems that Zhu Biao trusts Li Shanchang very much. This is just a reaction to Li Shanchang's tact. Zhu Biao once felt that the Huaixi Party could still be saved and was someone he could rely on. However, since he became emperor, the Huaixi Party did want to get close to him, Zhu Biao, but this closeness was with impure motives. Zhu Biao even felt that the Huaixi Party wanted to coerce him as the emperor.

Moreover, Zhu Biao was not very satisfied with the things that the Huaixi Party had done during this period.

Not to mention the long-ago events, just the recent instigation of conflict between the people and the government, as well as the previous repeated targeting of Ouyang Lun, allowed Zhu Biao to see with his own eyes the nature and characteristics of the Huaixi Party. The biggest goal of the Huaixi Party is not to make the Ming Dynasty better, but to control more power in order to maintain their privileges!

Although the laws of the Ming Dynasty clearly prohibit the formation of cliques and factions, the existence of political forces in the court is not prohibited. The Huaixi Party can exist legitimately, and this is inseparable from the emperor's tacit approval. The significance of the existence of court forces is, on the one hand, to allow the emperor to control the situation, and on the other hand, to allow all officials to work together to develop the Ming Dynasty better!
But if this court power only knows how to form cliques and engage in political struggles, then this court power will be an obstacle to the emperor.

Now, in Zhu Biao's mind, the Huaixi Party is turning from a help into a hindrance.

"Oh, by the way, Li Aiqing has to submit the list of those ten or so vacant official positions as soon as possible. There are many things to do at the end of the year, and we can't delay it just because there are ten or so people missing!"

"However, the more than ten people laid off this time are not that important. Their absence in a short period of time will not have any impact. But I still hope that the court can be active as soon as possible. Li Aiqing is a veteran of the court and a senior member of the cabinet. Only you can do this!"

Zhu Biao warned.

"Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty. I will report the list as soon as possible."

Li Shanchang now did not dare to be arrogant in front of Zhu Biao. Even in the absence of Zhu Yuanzhang, after nearly a year of trials and tribulations, the new emperor Zhu Biao had become more and more majestic. Even Li Shanchang was not as calm and composed as he used to be when facing Zhu Biao!

"Ok!"

"I have other government affairs to attend to, so I will not keep you, Mr. Li. Mr. Li, please do not forget what you promised me today."

"Yes!"

When Li Shanchang walked out of the Taiji Hall, he realized that his back was soaked with cold sweat.

Li Shanchang looked at the Taiji Hall behind him with lingering fear, then turned around and walked quickly out of the palace.
(End of this chapter)