Ming Dynasty: A hundred-year-old immortal cultivator, Zhu Yuanzhang’s biological father

Although the commander of Prince Mu's personal army is undoubtedly the most suspicious, Zhu Xiongying feels that there is something fishy about these three people in the Ministry of War.

Caused conflicts between the ten southwestern departments and the imperial court?
From the beginning to the end of the Ming Dynasty, the Ten Departments were always a headache for the Ming court.

The Ten-Office System was a means of winning over the ten leaders in the southwestern border areas that the imperial government was unable to take care of.

The core is "governing the people with ten principles"

The imperial court recognized the hereditary status of the leaders of the ten ethnic groups and gave them official titles to exercise indirect rule.

But the problem is that the imperial edict was not actually implemented.

in other words.

The existence of the Ten Southwestern Departments is equivalent to a small court within the Ming Dynasty, which is not restrained by the Yingtian court.

What if the purpose of this robbery of tax silver was to exacerbate the conflict between the imperial court and the chieftains?
Following this line of thought, Zhu Xiongying was suddenly stunned.

So what is the result?
The Ming Dynasty divided its troops to defend the Ten Departments, which were in confrontation with the imperial court. The troops were then dispersed to southwest Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou and other places.

If a confrontation really occurred, this part of the troops would have to stay in the Ten Divisions, and the strength of the imperial court would undoubtedly be greatly reduced!
Zhu Xiongying's face gradually became heavy.

Who will benefit from the sharp reduction in the military strength of the Ming Dynasty?
Who will be the ultimate beneficiary?
Zhu Di!
Zhu Xiongying was terrified.

Could this be the case?
Is this possible?
If so.

That means there must be Zhu Di’s accomplices in Yunnan and the Ministry of War!

The more he thought about it, the more frightened Zhu Xiongying became.

at the same time.

The Liao brothers came over from outside.

Zhu Xiongying gathered his thoughts and asked, "What's wrong?"

Liao Yong said, "Your Highness, Lord Yang, the Minister of Justice, has arrived."

Zhu Xiongying was stunned. "It's so late, what's the matter?"

"It seems to be related to the man in prison."

Is it related to that person?

Zhu Xiongying's eyes were solemn.

"Okay, go and ask Lord Yang to come over."

After a while,

Yang Jing came over anxiously, and when he saw Zhu Xiongying, he was still shocked and puzzled: "Your Highness Yang Jing, I pay my respects to His Royal Highness the Grandson of the Emperor."

Zhu Xiongying said, "No need to be polite. Sir Yang, what's wrong?"

Yang Jing said in a trembling voice, "Wang Shihong confessed."

"Oh?"

Zhu Xiongying was also a little surprised. He had thought he might have to wait until tomorrow, but he didn't expect that the guy couldn't stand it after just one afternoon.

"I thought he was such a tough nut to crack."

Zhu Xiongying sneered disdainfully, "Let me see the list."

Yang Jing quickly gave Zhu Xiongying the list that Wang Shihong had given him. After reading it, Zhu Xiongying took a breath.

There are quite a few people involved in the case in eastern Zhejiang, and they are all high-ranking officials with power.

"Is the Haiyan County Magistrate still in prison?"

Yang Jing quickly replied: "Yes!"

Zhu Xiongying stood up, glanced at Yang Jing, and said, "It seems that you and I can't sleep tonight."

"Let's go, the real show is about to begin."

"Haiyan County Magistrate..."

He originally thought that after the Jiaxing County Magistrate had finished the trial, the case could be tried jointly by the three judicial departments.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Xiongying still felt it was not enough.

After a moment, Yang Jing came back to his senses and asked hurriedly, "Your Highness, do you want to interrogate me again?"

Zhu Xiongying nodded and said, "Of course, let's go."

Yang Jing did not dare to delay and hurriedly followed Zhu Xiongying and walked towards the Ministry of Justice again.

After nightfall.

The rain has become lighter.

When they arrived at the Ministry of Justice prison and passed by Wang Shihong's cell, Wang Shihong suddenly called out to Zhu Xiongying.

Zhu Xiongying looked sideways at Wang Shihong and said calmly, "What's the matter?"

Wang Shihong smiled and said, "It's alright, Your Highness, I underestimated you. The Ming Dynasty has a successor, hahahaha!"

Zhu Xiongying ignored him and continued walking forward.

The night is already dark.

Zhu Yuanzhang lay on the couch, tossing and turning.

All that was in my mind were what Yang Jing said today.

The old man is really curious.

I'm curious about Zhu Xiongying. Why can he scare people to death like that?

What is the rationale behind this?
The heavy rain was pounding in the fields outside, making Zhu Yuanzhang even more upset.

The emperor of this generation has never been so scratching his head as he is today.

The old man simply didn't want to sleep anymore. He got up, put on a piece of clothing, and said to the outside: "Come here, go to the East Palace."

The Imperial Palace is linked to the Eastern Palace.

As long as you pass through Jinglong Gate, you can enter the territory of the East Palace.

The entire Forbidden City is designed with a large central axis, which includes the outer imperial city, the main palace, the harem, and the East Palace.

Generally, when the old man did not summon anyone to sleep with him, he would sleep in the Jinshen Hall or the Yangxin Hall of the imperial palace.

Walking out of the Jinshen Hall, it is only a mile away from the East Palace.

Several Jinyiwei led the way, and several eunuchs carried Zhu Yuanzhang towards the East Palace.

Because it was a dark rainy night, the bluestone roads in the palace were slippery, and Zhu Yuanzhang had to walk on his own for a rare occasion.

at the same time.

Inside Qingcheng Palace in the Eastern Palace, the lights were as bright as day.

After moving out of the Duanjing Hall in Qingning Palace, Zhu Yunwen and his mother moved to a bedroom far away from the main palace of the Eastern Palace.

Qingning Palace is closely connected to Qingxi Palace, and Qingcheng Palace is next to Qingxi Palace.

At this time, Qingcheng Palace was the bedroom where Zhu Yunwen and his mother lived.

Under the dim light, Zhu Yunwen's excited profile was reflected.

Mrs. Lu looked at Zhu Yunwen curiously and said puzzledly, "Yesterday, son."

Zhu Yunwen sighed: "Mom, there is something big going on."

Mrs. Lu smiled lovingly at her son and asked, "Oh? What's the big deal?"

Zhu Yunwen put down the book and said hurriedly, "Mother, the eunuch in the Third Prince's palace told me secretly that the Third Prince had an affair with his personal maid."

Lu was stunned for a moment, then delighted, "This is really a big deal."

What is Zhu Yunhuan’s identity?
The eldest brother’s biological brother and Zhu Yuanzhang’s grandson.

Ever since Zhu Xiongying moved to the East Palace, the third brother has always considered the old lady in everything, even the daily supply of firewood, cloth, tea, porcelain, meat and noodles.

Lu sneered, "Since the eldest came to the East Palace, he has never come to pay his respects to me, and has never spoken a few words to you, his younger brother."

"Haha, I guess the third brother has already framed my mother and I in an unforgivable way with the eldest brother."

The third child was bullied by her mother and son before, and now that the eldest child is back, how can he complain without being vicious?
This was all within Lu's expectations.

If not, why didn't Zhu Xiongying follow even the most basic etiquette after moving to the East Palace?
Of course, what they didn't know was that Zhu Xiongying had been busy since coming to the East Palace, so he had no time to visit them and their son.

Until now, Zhu Xiongying is still working in the Ministry of Justice.

Lu looked at Zhu Yunwen and said, "Son, this is a good thing. The eldest brother did nothing wrong. But the third brother did something immoral."

Zhu Yunwen hurriedly asked, "Mom, what should we do? Should we go and tell them?"

Mrs. Lu shook her head: "No, let the old man find out for himself."

"Let's not make things worse. Don't be in a hurry. Don't be in a hurry."

Lu tried to comfort Zhu Yunwen, but she was too impatient to get the upper hand.

While the mother and son were talking, a eunuch came over anxiously: "My queen, the emperor is here."

Lu said nonchalantly, "I'm coming."

Anyway, the emperor always has the eldest son in his eyes, so it is not uncommon for him to come to the East Palace. Since the eldest son moved into the East Palace, the emperor has come to the East Palace many times, but when has he come to look for his own son?
The eunuch said meaningfully, "The master is not in the Duanjing Palace."

The eunuch looked at him with a sharp gaze, and continued, "The Third Master said not long ago that he wanted to rest, and asked no one to disturb him, except to call Bao Ping over to serve him."

A smile flashed across the eunuch's eyes. Lu immediately understood what this meant.

She took out a piece of silver from her sleeve and said, "This is a reward for you. Go down now."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The eunuch quickly took his leave.

After he left,

The originally calm Lu's face lit up with joy, and she looked at Zhu Yunwen excitedly: "Son, our chance has come!"

Zhu Yunwen was a little confused, looking at Lu in confusion, and asked, "Mom, what opportunity?"

"A chance to meet your grandfather."

Zhu Yunwen quickly said: "But Grandpa Emperor didn't summon us."

Mrs. Lu laughed and said, "You silly boy! Now is the best time to send the third child to the eighteenth level of hell. If you miss it, the next time... I don't know when it will be. Go!"

"what?"

Zhu Yunwen was a little confused, but he was pulled by Lu and hurried towards the Duanjing Hall.

……

Zhu Yuanzhang waited outside for a long time.

Hearing the footsteps outside, the old man's face lit up with joy and he stood up hurriedly. After seeing who was coming clearly, his eyelids drooped again.

"The daughter-in-law pays respect to the emperor."

"My grandson has met Grandpa Huang."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at them and asked, "Why aren't you sleeping?"

Mrs. Lu hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, I was about to go to sleep, but when I heard that Your Majesty was coming, I got up again."

Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head, "We don't need your care, go back, everyone go back."

"Where's the kid from Xiongying?"

Lu kicked Zhu Yunwen, and Zhu Yunwen finally reacted and said hurriedly, "Grandpa Emperor, my brother has worked hard. He is still in the Ministry of Justice."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Yunwen in astonishment, and seeing the annoyance in his eyes, he couldn't help but sigh, "You, don't embarrass your elder brother."

In any case, the mother and son were not unhappy about Zhu Xiongying's arrival, and Zhu Yuanzhang was still happy.

This is how a family should be.

is yours.

We never hesitate to reward you. If it is not yours, you'd better not be greedy.

Even though Zhu Yunwen had abandoned him during his illness and was still trying to find a way to compete for the throne, the old man had completely forgotten all these messes.

Zhu Yuanzhang has reached the pinnacle of tolerance towards his family.

Seeing Zhu Yunwen's sad and regretful look at this time, Zhu Yuanzhang felt inexplicably distressed, so he said these words in a soft voice.

Zhu Yunwen smiled and nodded, "Grandpa Emperor, you are right."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and asked, "The third brother?"

third child...

Zhu Yunwen acted as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

Mrs. Lu smiled and said, "Your Majesty, the Third Master returned to his bedroom early. I guess he didn't know you were coming yet."

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyebrows and asked coldly: "Why? Has the eunuchs in his palace already sidelined him?"

Mrs. Lu hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, you are too worried. Just now, your daughter-in-law has asked someone to inform the third master, but the eunuch in his palace said that the third master has something important to do in his room."

Zhu Yuanzhang was a little curious and said, "Go and call the eunuchs in his palace."

"Yes!"

Not long after, a eunuch came hurriedly.

"His Majesty!"

The eunuch saluted.

Zhu Yuanzhang hummed and said, "What is your Third Master doing now?"

The eunuch stammered, "No...I don't know."

Zhu Yuanzhang became more suspicious.

It wasn't too late, and according to common sense, this was not the time to go to sleep.

The third guy didn't know we were here, and didn't even come over to pay his respects.

"Come on, take us to see it."

"This..." The eunuch trembled a little.

Zhu Yuanzhang became more suspicious.

Zhu Yunwen took this opportunity to help Zhu Yuanzhang up, "Grandpa Emperor, the road outside is slippery, I will accompany you."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said, "That's thoughtful."

"It's my duty to serve Grandpa Emperor."

"grandfather……"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Yunwen suspiciously and asked, "What's the matter?"

Zhu Yunwen's eyes showed deep affection, and he said regretfully: "Grandpa, when you were sick that day, your grandson really came back to pray for you."

Seeing Zhu Yunwen's dejected look, Zhu Yuanzhang's heart softened, "Okay, it's over, don't mention it anymore."

While talking.

Zhu Yunwen supported Zhu Yuanzhang and came to the Qingxi Palace.

Several eunuchs guarding the gate were looking around in front of the Qingxi Palace. When they saw Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Yunwen, they were stunned.

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned, "Open the door!"

The eunuch was a little embarrassed: "Your Majesty, the Third Master said..."

"Well?" Zhu Yunwen interrupted and said angrily, "You guys, want to die?"

Several eunuchs were sweating profusely and said hurriedly: "We dare not, our servants dare not."

The eunuch of Qingxi Palace opened the door tremblingly.

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at them indifferently: "You, just stand here!"

The old man was suspicious and hesitant. What on earth was the third brother doing?
"Come on, let's go in."

Zhu Yuanzhang said to Zhu Yunfen.

Zhu Yunwen nodded hurriedly: "Yes, Grandpa Huang, you go first."

Both of them walked lightly.

The further you go inside,
Zhu Yunwen's heart was beating fast.

After a while, the two came to a lighted room.

Zhu Yunwen pretended to go up and knock on the door, but was stopped by Zhu Yuanzhang.

The old man pricked up his ears.

There were soft whispers coming from inside the house.

"As long as I can follow the Third Master, Baoping doesn't need any status."

"How can that be possible? Don't worry, I will find my elder brother and remove your reputation in the palace, give you a good status, and then marry you in a formal way."

"Grandpa Huang, he won't know these things."

"Well, everything is up to the Third Master's arrangement."

"..."

This conversation...

This made Zhu Yunwen secretly glance at Zhu Yuanzhang.

The old man couldn't help but frown, and anger gradually grew on his face.

"Who is Aquarius?"

Zhu Yunwen hurriedly replied in a low voice, "Grandpa, you, don't be angry."

"Let me ask you, who is Aquarius?"

Zhu Yunwen said: "She is a maid of the Eastern Palace.

Zhu Yuanzhang understood and a strong anger appeared on his face.

On the old face, the wrinkles are trembling and jumping in a regular pattern!
"Okay, for a lowly maid, he wants to deceive his own grandfather, haha!!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's cheeks began to twist.
The two people in the room were suddenly shocked.

Endless anger surged up from Zhu Yuanzhang's heart!

What makes people angry is not only that the dignified and honorable grandson of the royal family is having an affair with a lowly slave without any distinction of status!
………………(End of this chapter)