King of Han Dynasty of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 196: Differentiate and talk separately

Royal study room.

On the desk at this moment, memorials were piled up like a mountain.

Zhu Di was leaning on the soft couch, flipping through the memorials in his hands from time to time.

Above the Ming Dynasty, although the King of Han is now nominally supervising the country, Zhu Di has a deep understanding of Zhu Gaoxu's ability to govern the country over this period of time, and he can be regarded as relatively recognized.

But a country cannot have two masters. Although the King of Han is supervising the country at this time, as long as he is still in the court, Zhu Gaoxu cannot do these things.

And Zhu Gaoxu's ability to govern the country is beyond words.

But in Zhu Di's opinion, the second brother was very good at doing practical things and was so powerful that it left people speechless. However, Zhu Gaoxu was just too tough and his ability to cause trouble was beyond the reach of others.

During this period of time, it has been Zhu Gaoxu who has been responsible for rushing ahead regardless of the situation. He is like a person who cleans up the mess, balancing, weighing, and reconciling the relationships between individuals.

Thinking of the changes in the ministers in the court caused by Zhu Gaoxu's rampage during this period, Zhu Di's face showed a playful smile unconsciously.

Ta-ta-ta.

Just at this moment, a young eunuch came in, knelt down with a respectful look, bowed, and reported:

If something is found out, and there is substantial evidence, it can be said that he is directly nailed. If nothing is found out, this matter may not end well. Even if others don't say anything to give him the emperor's face, but If you say that you don't have diaphragms or knots in your heart, you won't believe it even to death.

"Let him in!"

"Dad, it's not that my son is deliberately pushing the envelope, or that he doesn't want to do things according to his own temperament. The main reason is that the status of the people in these three private rooms is really important, and they are all ministers of the imperial court."

Seeing this, Zhu Di showed a gentle smile on his face, waved his hand and said:

"Why did you come here today?"

I really mean Cao Cao, Cao Cao has arrived!

Just now he was thinking about his second son, but this guy was outside asking for a meeting. Is this the so-called telepathic connection?

But thinking about Zhu Gaoxu during this period and what happened every time he met him, Zhu Di couldn't help but frown, showing a trace of curiosity.

Zhu Di's expression was startled, and the gentle smile on his face instantly disappeared, replaced by a gloomy face, and his eyes narrowed involuntarily.

"You bastard is really starting to look more and more like the boss now. You've learned how to do Tai Chi in front of daddy, and you're so slippery."

Today's second child has really grown up, and he has really grown up a lot during this period. Although doing things seems reckless, he also knows how to weigh the pros and cons, consider the gains and losses, and knows what should be done and what should not be done. Do.

Even the second child found things like this tricky and difficult to deal with, so he had to let him give the order.

It's sure to cause turmoil.

The air in the entire royal study suddenly turned colder and fell into an eerie silence, so quiet that it made people shudder.

"I don't dare think about what to do."

That's what I said.

I don't know how long it took, Zhu Di came back to his senses, his eyes were full of coldness, his voice became deeper, and he said in a deep voice:

After all, all these things are just the suspicion and suspicion of the second child. Of course, as the second child narrates, it is definitely unrealistic for him to say that he has no suspicion or suspicion at all.

"This matter is extremely important and involves the White Lotus Sect or high officials in the court."

"My servant pays homage to Your Majesty."

"Second brother! Second child!"

The problem is that suspicion and suspicion cannot form substantive evidence, let alone stop everyone from talking and criticizing!

Zhu Gaoxu walked in alone from the door. When he saw Emperor Yongle staring directly at him from the high platform, he bowed and saluted.

In this way, it really makes people love and hate it, and it makes people laugh and cry!

"The people involved are either high-ranking officials in the DPRK or family members of high-ranking DPRK officials."

Not long after.

"Prince Han is asking for an audience outside the door."

After a brief moment of silence, Zhu Di put down the memorial in his hand, waved at it and said:

"Second child"

"Tell me about it!"

In this regard, Zhu Gaoxu didn't show any pretense at all. He stood upright, simply sorted out his thoughts, and told Zhu Di, who was sitting on the high platform, what happened today in detail.

Zhu Di couldn't help but suffocate his breath. For a moment, he really felt in his heart that this bastard was here to deliberately cause trouble for him.

For a moment, he was paralyzed and didn't know what to do.

Zhu Di raised his eyelids, with a hint of surprise in his expression.

"A little carelessness will cause turmoil in the court situation, so it's better for you to make the decision on this matter."

"What do you want to do about this?"

Wouldn't it be better to tie him to the fire stand?

If the second child goes ahead and takes action without his help, he can still come out to smooth things over later and appease both parties.

Once he gave the order, the meaning would be completely different.

This statement came out.

Feeling the depressing atmosphere in the field, Zhu Gaoxu's expression became extremely solemn. He raised his head and looked directly into Emperor Yongle's eyes, and replied:

Although this matter made it difficult for him to make a choice, and although it made him very unhappy and angry, it was also extremely gratifying.

But while this bastard has brains, he also learned to give him, the father, problems just like the boss.

I really don't know whether I should be happy or unhappy.

"We are all a family, and there is no one else in the hall, so there is no need for me to be so formal."

"He is also the person you trust the most. It would really not be good if I overstepped my authority."

"Of course. If you feel that it is inconvenient for you to come forward, it is not impossible for me to do it."

"But we, father and son, must make it clear first that I have done some things too lightly. You can't blame me then. You have to help me withstand the pressure."

Say it.

After Zhu Gaoxu said this, his expression became extremely solemn, and he bowed slightly, waiting for the old man's answer.

But time passed by, but there was still no reply.

The entire hall was eerily quiet, with only the sound of Zhu Di's heavy breathing resounding and reverberating. It was obvious that he was also extremely entangled and weighing.

call.

After a long time, Zhu Di, who was sitting on the high platform, exhaled a long breath, slowly stood up from the soft couch, his expression became extremely solemn, and he commanded in a deep voice:

"Inform Lao San that everyone should be detained, but not tortured. Just ask them not to leave."

"As for Xia Yuanji, the Minister of Household Affairs, Song Li, the Minister of Industry, and Chen Ying, the Censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, let them all come to see me in the imperial study."

"Go!"

Got a positive answer.

Zhu Gaoxu stood up straight, turned around and strode out the door without any hesitation.

Juxianlou.

The people in the three private rooms who were under house arrest and surrounded were very disdainful of the vicious Jin Yiwei. Many people had a lot of complaints about this, criticizing Jin Yiwei verbally and in writing, and all their words were unpleasant.

To this! In the past, Jin Yiwei, who used to be fierce and evil, faced these people's vicious words and verbal criticisms. At this time, he could only listen honestly without any intention of taking action. He turned a blind eye to each one of them as if they were deaf.

The movement of these people was only restricted, and the others were allowed to cause trouble.

It's not that people like Jin Yiwei have changed their gender, or that they have good tempers.

But the people in these private rooms have too aloof status, and they are all family members of important officials in the court.

Even Prince Zhao, who participated in this operation, sat on his back and shouted that he could not be offended, and did not dare to act rashly. He issued orders to them as long as they did not let these people leave, and the rest were left to their own devices.

They, the low-status little pawns of the Imperial Guard, naturally did not dare to go overboard in the slightest or make any radical moves.

Although these people's words are extremely ugly, they can only swallow their anger.

Compared with the angry behavior of other family members in the private room, Xia Yuanji, the Minister of Household Affairs, was unusually quiet, eating and drinking as he should, as if nothing happened.

But that's exactly what happened. Compared to the private rooms of family members who vented their anger, Xia Yuanji's lack of words or reactions made Zhu Gaosui even more frightened.

Old Man Xia is an extraordinary person.

He was able to take care of Zhu Di's money bag, and he was also able to force Zhu Di on matters such as money, food, and expeditions, so that he had no temper at all and coaxed him carefully.

This shows how high and important his status is in Zhu Di's heart.

Ta-ta-ta...

Just at this moment, Zhu Gaoxu's figure walked in from outside the door.

King Zhao, who had been waiting eagerly for his arrival, stood up in shock when he saw him coming, and complained aloud:

"Second dick!"

"You're finally back."

"If you don't come back, I won't be able to withstand the pressure."

"The family members were making quite a fuss, pointing at my subordinates and scolding them with open and closed mouths."

"Fuck! If they weren't worried about the people behind them and were afraid that the old man's face would be ugly if things got too big, I really wanted them to feel the Jinyiwei's prison."

Zhu Gaoxu looked up and saw the noisy sounds coming from above. He smiled noncommittally, stretched out his hand and patted King Zhao's shoulder gently, just as he was about to speak.

Ta-ta-ta.

Then I heard a rush of footsteps coming from behind. Song Li, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, and Chen Ying, the censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, walked in quickly from the door. When they saw the two brothers bowing to each other, they saluted with great respect. road:

"I have met Prince Han and Prince Zhao."

The two waved their hands at him and pointed to the noisy location above. A trace of displeasure flashed across their faces and they said:

"I guess you have received His Majesty's oral instructions."

"Go up first and comfort your two families."

"Let them cooperate with the Jin Yiwei one by one. As long as the Jin Yiwei asks, they will honestly explain everything they know."

"After that, you will come with us to the Imperial Study Room to meet His Majesty!"

In this regard, hearing the familiar voices coming from upstairs, Song Li and Chen Ying turned around and quickly went upstairs without any hesitation.

Although they didn't know what kind of medicine these men were selling in the gourds, they dispatched the Jin Yiwei, and they also received an order from Emperor Yongle, instructing their family members to unconditionally cooperate with the Jin Yiwei in handling the case.

Under such circumstances, these people are not fools, and they all know that their family members must be in something big.

Otherwise, it would be impossible for the Absolute Emperor to personally deliver such an oral message, let alone be so solemn.

At the same time, I greeted the noisy family members in the private room from top to bottom. I felt that these people were really drifting. At this time, the entire street was closed, and they were still looking at them. He didn’t know the situation clearly, but he still dared to be arrogant, use his status to show off his power, and speak unabashedly.

Really. Even if you are looking for death, you are not looking for it like this, right?

After the two left, King Zhao took a few deep breaths, turned to look at Zhu Gaoxu aside, a trace of doubt flashed on his face, and asked:

"Second child"

"What should I do with Old Man Xia?"

"He is still in the private room now!"

Regarding this matter, Zhu Gaoxu glanced at him angrily and said in a deep voice:

"never mind!"

"This matter is no longer embarrassing. I can go and ask for it myself."

After that, without any hesitation, he turned around and walked upstairs.

The Jin Yiwei who was waiting at the door of Tianzi private room saw Zhu Gaoxu approaching, he looked solemn and saluted respectfully:

"Subordinate, I have met Prince Han."

Zhu Gaoxu's expression remained as usual, he waved to several people, pushed open the closed door of the private room, and walked directly in.

Xia Yuanji and everyone at the party, who were listening to the noise in the private room, were unconsciously attracted by the sound coming from behind, and looked over involuntarily. When they saw the appearance of the person clearly, they all stood up in unison. Saluting:

"See Prince Han."

Zhu Gaoxu smiled noncommittally, waved his hands to several people, and said:

"Master Xia, you are so happy!"

"What happened today didn't disturb you, did it?"

This statement came out.

Everyone hurriedly waved their hands, shook their heads and dared not say anything.

After a few simple polite words, Xia Yuanji half-squinted his eyes, hesitated for a moment, and asked:

"Prince Han, I would like to ask you a question."

"Have today's matters been handled properly?"

"The party is over. Can I leave now?"

In response to this question, Zhu Gaoxu shook his head, his expression became solemn, the smile on his face instantly disappeared, his voice became deeper, and he said:

"Transmit His Majesty's oral instructions."

"The people in the private room this time, except for Xia Shangshu and this king, are meeting with the Holy Majesty, the rest are cooperating with the Jin Yiwei and answering whatever they ask."

"As for when you can leave, we will notify you separately."

After hearing this, everyone frowned subconsciously and glanced at each other with a hint of panic on their faces. Then they focused their attention on Xia Yuanji, who was standing in the first seat.

Feeling the eyes on him, Xia Yuanji came out of his daze and asked subconsciously:

"My lord."

"What on earth is going on?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu's expression remained as usual, he shook his head and said:

"Master Xia, what you should ask and what you shouldn't ask, you will know when it's time for you to know."

"If you have nothing to do, please come with me, Mr. Xia, to meet His Majesty!"

Say it.

Regardless of whether the other party agreed or not, he strode directly out of the private room.

After he left, the private room became noisy. Everyone participating in the banquet unanimously surrounded Xia Yuanji, talking to each other.

In response, Xia Yuanji could only shrug helplessly, and simply said a few words of comfort and advice.

Not daring to show any signs of neglect, he quickly followed Zhu Gaoxu, and the two of them disappeared from the door together.

(End of this chapter)