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

Chapter 240: The Emperor’s decree or the Emperor’s decree, which one is greater?
Huitong Pavilion.

Fourth Master Zhu led Zhu Di to stand at the door. Zhu Di said nonchalantly: "Grandpa, I'm fine at all. The poisonous master said that I have some kind of Gu body. That Gu insect must have been poisoned to death by my blood."

Snapped!
Fourth Master Zhu slapped him on the back of the head and yelled angrily: "God of Gu is a fart! If that insect eats your internal organs inside your body, you will burp sooner or later!"

"Can't?" Zhu Di suddenly panicked.

"Let's go in later. Let's be polite first and then fight." Murderous intent flashed in Master Zhu's eyes, "If she doesn't get rid of the bug for you, I'll kill her."

"How to insert it? With a knife or something?" Zhu Di asked seriously.

"Get lost!" Fourth Master Zhu said with a black line on his head.

He strode through the gate and rushed straight into the lobby without letting the attendants report. Xianfang, a saint from Miao territory, was drinking tea. When she saw Fourth Master Zhu coming in, she hurriedly greeted Yingying and bowed: "See the Supreme Emperor."

"No need to be polite." Fourth Master Zhu smiled coldly, "Du Gong is dead."

Xianfang was shocked. She had been waiting for news about Mr. Du, but she didn't expect that Mr. Du was dead. She thought that when Mr. Du came to Beijing, he would definitely make a big fuss, but she didn't expect that he would die just like that. ? Poison Master was full of poison and had terrifying insect control skills. How could he die so easily?
"Du...Du Gong? How is this possible? Shouldn't he be in Miao territory?" Xianfang asked stammering.

"Hmph!" Fourth Master Zhu snorted in disdain, "Don't pretend to be stupid in front of me. You didn't help Mr. Du, and I won't blame you for this."

"I really don't know anything! Thank you, Your Majesty, for your understanding." Xianfang knelt down in fear.

"Although Mr. Po is dead, his natal poison has penetrated into my grandson's body." After speaking, Fourth Master Zhu pointed to Zhu Di beside him, "Please ask the Saint to help take it out."

"Impossible!" Xianfang shook her head decisively, "As soon as the natal Gu leaves the host, it will die immediately."

"Then please ask the saint to check it out." Master Zhu's eyes were filled with murderous intent.

"As ordered." Xianfang felt a chill running down her spine.

……

Xianfang walked lightly to Zhu Di. She slowly stretched out her white jade palm, and in a moment, a Gu insect suddenly appeared in her palm. Seeing this, Zhu Di backed away in horror, shouting repeatedly: "Oh my God! You Miao people actually have bugs in their bodies. Who dares to be friends with you...fuck...fuck..."

Before he finished speaking, he caught a glimpse of a purple Gu insect flashing on his arm. He hurriedly tried to swat it, but the insect disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye.

"Quick! Bring it out again and let me crush it to pieces!" Zhu Di urged anxiously.

Xianfang frowned and said helplessly: "Your Highness, King Yan, please forgive me for my inability to do anything. This Poison Lord's natal Gu ranks among the top five among the twelve caves in Miao territory, and is extremely difficult. Perhaps it is because of your special physique, which is legendary. The Gu divine body can nourish the Gu insects, so it doesn’t want to leave.”

"Then what should I do? It won't suddenly attack one day and bite me to death, right?" Zhu Di suddenly felt a numb scalp.

"It shouldn't be so." A confused look appeared on Xianfang's face. "If you want to get rid of it completely, you can only go to Twelve Cave to seek help from the Witch King. His bewitching skills are superb and far better than mine. With my ability, It really can’t be done.”

"Are you trying to fool me?" Master Zhu asked in a cold voice.

"Xianfang would never dare to have such thoughts." She saluted to Fourth Master Zhu with sincerity, "Du Gong's voodoo skills are far better than mine. I have no idea what the strange abilities of his native voodoo are. At present, the voodoo insects have not resisted yet. It’s a good thing, but it would be terrible if I force it and cause it to resist violently, causing damage to His Highness King Yan’s body.”

Fourth Master Zhu frowned.

It seems that if we go to Miao territory, if we don’t get rid of the bugs, it will be a time bomb. But going to the Twelve Cave in Miao territory is even more dangerous, so you have to find a way to save your life.

……

Dusk, Qianqing Palace.

Fourth Master Zhu and Zhu Yuanzhang, father and son, were sitting across from each other drinking. There were three dishes on the table that Fourth Master Zhu had just bought from Taibai Tower. He told Zhu Yuanzhang roughly how he went to Huitong Pavilion today.

"So, don't we have to go to Miao territory?" Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and thought.

"That's all we can do. There is a worm in the fourth child's body. If anything happens..." Fourth Master Zhu shook his head helplessly.

"Okay, then let's take the opportunity to personally conquer the King of Liang in Yunnan." Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes flashed with a cold light, revealing his determination.

Fourth Master Zhu glanced at him and spread his hands indifferently: "As an emperor, why do you always go on personal expeditions? It is your duty to sit in the capital and stabilize the overall situation."

"Dad, you don't understand this." Zhu Yuanzhang showed a proud smile on his face, "We are planning a big game. We want to give Hu Weiyong a chance to be arrogant and domineering, let him break the law and become the number one in ancient and modern times. Treachery."

"Hmph, I know your plan. You want to abolish the prime minister." Fourth Master Zhu nodded thoughtfully, "To abolish this prime minister system that has been passed down for thousands of years, we really need careful planning."

"That's right, so we have been indulging Hu Weiyong." Zhu Yuanzhang said frankly, "Our leaving the capital is the greatest indulgence for him." "Aren't you afraid that he will rebel after taking power?" Fourth Master Zhu asked with a smile.

"We are just waiting for him to rebel!" Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly, "Even if we are far away from the border, we still know the situation in the capital very well."

"Okay, you are a professional in this area, you can play whatever you want." Fourth Master Zhu's face became serious, "However, I don't care what Hu Weiyong does, but it can't affect my affairs. Shibo He cannot interfere with the company, Daming Textile Factory, Daming Trading Company, etc. "

Zhu Yuanzhang looked like he was staying out of the matter: "Then it depends on the methods of your Majesty. We can't control that much."

Fourth Master Zhu: "!!!"

……

Winter is approaching, and the capital is getting colder and colder.

The officials of the Zhongshu Provincial Department have become a lot more relaxed recently. It is almost the end of the year and there are finally not so many things to worry about. Everyone still has time to cook over the charcoal fire, nonsense.

When Prime Minister Hu Weiyong came in, everyone returned to their seats. After Hu Weiyong became Prime Minister, the requirements for them became even stricter. If they made a mistake, the lighter ones would be reprimanded, and the more serious ones would be dismissed from office directly.

"See the prime minister."

"Okay, gentlemen, as the New Year is approaching, please relax and don't tense up."

Hu Weiyong smiled, and everyone laughed in agreement, and the atmosphere in Zhongshu Province finally became much more relaxed. Everyone gathered around the charcoal fire to keep warm. At this time, the sound of footsteps came, accompanied by a sharp voice: "The imperial edict has arrived. Prime Minister Hu Weiyong receives the edict..."

Hu Weiyong and officials from Zhongshu Province knelt down to receive the imperial edict. The new eunuch announced an edict to Hu Weiyong to investigate the Shipping Department. Hu Weiyong was a little confused when he heard this. Didn't the Shipping Company belong to Daming Trading Company? That is the territory of the Supreme Emperor. How do we check it?
After he sent away the eunuch who announced the decree, he sat in a chair and pondered how to deal with it. At this time, footsteps came again, and a familiar voice sounded: "The Emperor's order has arrived, and Prime Minister Hu Weiyong has accepted it..."

Hu Weiyong hurriedly knelt down with officials from the Zhongshu Provincial Department to receive the order again. Wang Jinghong, the eunuch general, announced the order. The general idea was that the Zhongshu Province should cooperate with the Municipal Shipping Department. The Municipal Shipping Department would issue new laws, and the Zhongshu Province would cooperate and distribute them to various places. Yamen, tell them not to interfere.

After receiving the order and sending Wang Jinghong away, Hu Weiyong was stunned. He looked at the emperor's imperial edict and then at the Supreme Emperor's edict. Who should he listen to?
"Prime Minister, which of these is the most important?" an official asked.

"It's all big!" Hu Weiyong frowned, "If you mess up, your Majesty will order someone to behead you, and the Supreme Emperor will behead you personally."

……

Xuanwu Academy.

Nowadays, there is a world full of books, and the number of students in the academy even exceeds that of the Imperial College. Fourth Master Zhu was lying on a chair under the tree, looking at the fallen leaves in the sky, accompanied by the sound of reading. The Book of Luck in his mind shone brightly, constantly absorbing the awe-inspiring energy around him.

"Your Majesty, Hu Weiyong, comes to see the Supreme Emperor." Hu Weiyong came over and knelt respectfully in front of Fourth Master Zhu.

"Wei Yong, get up." Fourth Master Zhu raised his hand and said pleasantly, "I don't care about those red tapes here. When we see you later, there is no need to kneel down."

"I obey your order." Hu Weiyong stood up with a smile on his face, "I am here today to do business with the Shipping Department."

"Shibo Division's affairs are very simple." Fourth Master Zhu waved his hand nonchalantly, "You just need to follow our instructions."

"This..." Hu Weiyong looked confused, "We, Zhongshu Province..."

"It doesn't matter what province or official you are." Fourth Master Zhu sat up abruptly, his eyes as ice as ice, "If anyone dares to obstruct the affairs of the Shipping Department, I will chop off their heads! Even if it is you, Hu Weiyong, I will do the same. Cut it right!”

Hu Weiyong's heart trembled!
He knew that the Emperor meant what he said and was not just an empty threat. Compared with the emperor, the emperor's behavior is more unpredictable. The emperor had to have a legitimate reason for killing officials, but the emperor's decision was entirely based on his mood.

"I understand." Hu Weiyong nodded in agreement.

He secretly made a decision in his heart: in the future, all matters involving the Supreme Emperor must be handled with priority and he would never hesitate in the slightest. Compared with the emperor's imperial edict, the emperor's edict is obviously more weighty. After all, the emperor may still have a chance to defend himself when he is questioned, but once the emperor becomes angry, his head may not be saved.

"Wei Yong, I have always been a reasonable person." Fourth Master Zhu smiled, spread his hands and said, "However, my principles are principles. Normally, I would not interfere with your government affairs, but when it comes to my You have to handle the matter properly for me."

"Yes!" Hu Weiyong nodded respectfully.

"Okay, I plan to go on a long trip next year." Fourth Master Zhu said in a deep voice, "I will leave you to worry about the affairs of the Shipping Department, Daming Textile Factory, and Daming Trading Company."

"I will do my best and never let down the Emperor's instructions." Hu Weiyong solemnly nodded his promise.

A satisfied smile appeared on the corner of Fourth Master Zhu's mouth. The purpose of his words was to shock Hu Weiyong and ensure that he would not cause trouble in the future.

(End of this chapter)