Daming: Dad, you are really not good at governing the country

Chapter 462: Being upright does not mean you are suitable for handling horse affairs
In the cold winter, the biting northwest wind blew through the streets and alleys of the capital like a knife.

The wind made the signs on the street whistle, as if they were wailing.

Although there was a charcoal fire burning in the stove inside the Fengtian Hall, the chill still seeped in through the cracks in the door and the holes in the window frames.
It quietly spread to every corner, so that even if people were wearing thick clothes, they could still feel the bone-chilling coldness.

The candlelight in the hall flickered in the cold wind, and the light and shadows swayed on everyone's faces.

It seems to be dancing a strange dance, reflecting faces that are either solemn or thoughtful.

Occasionally, sparks from the candle wick would briefly illuminate a small area around it, before being swallowed up by darkness again.

Just like this unknown situation, a clue suddenly appears, but it quickly disappears into the heavy fog.

Xu Da frowned slightly, took a step forward, and said, "Your Majesty, the Datong Racecourse is really far away from the capital. The road is full of mountains and rivers.

There is no guarantee that everything will be peaceful and there might be some unexpected situations.

Moreover, in this cold winter season, the areas outside the Great Wall are ravaged by wind and snow.

The roads were frozen, and the difficulty of traveling was beyond imagination.

Therefore, the person selected this time must be both capable and competent.

And we must set off immediately, without any delay.

If this matter is delayed for too long, I am afraid that complications will arise.”

Zhu Yuanzhang sat upright on the dragon throne, with the tall and majestic palace walls behind him.

There were dragons and phoenixes carved on it, and under the candlelight, it seemed as if the dragons and phoenixes came alive.

It exudes a solemn and dignified aura, but also appears increasingly cold.

After hearing what Xu Da said, he nodded slightly.

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes slowly swept over the ministers, and then he said in a deep voice: "What Duke Wei said is very reasonable.

Those who are sent to Datong Racecourse must be extremely cautious.

The current situation of the horse farm is like seeing flowers in the fog.

Vague and unclear.

If the person sent is unreliable, it will cause great trouble.

If you lose the clue that you have found with great difficulty, it will be too late to regret.

Think about the time when we fought all over the world, which battle was not life-and-death.
Every decision has a ripple effect and concerns the life, death, honor and disgrace of thousands of soldiers.

When it comes to employing people, we never dare to be careless in the slightest.

My dear ministers, please think carefully and tell us who can take on this important task.

As soon as Zhu Yuanzhang said this, the entire Fengtian Hall fell silent.

All the ministers could feel the tremendous weight behind those words.

That is the majesty and prudence accumulated from countless trials of blood and fire.

It was like a heavy mountain pressing on everyone's heart.

A strong wind blew outside the hall, blowing up the snow on the ground.

It hit the palace door, making a rustling sound.

It seemed as if he also wanted to squeeze into the hall and listen to everyone's decision.

The Minister of Personnel Liu Song thought for a moment and then stepped out.

He bowed his hands respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, I recommend Zhang Cheng, the censor of the Inspectorate.

This man is well-known in the court for his integrity and incorruptibility, and he cannot tolerate any injustice.

Whenever we see anything unfair or illegal, we must investigate it thoroughly without any ambiguity.

He is even more rigorous and meticulous in his work on weekdays, and his seriousness is evident to his colleagues in the Inspectorate.

I thought about sending him to the Datong Horse Farm.

I will definitely fulfill my mission, investigate the situation at the horse farm thoroughly, and give Your Majesty a satisfactory explanation.

Besides, Zhang Cheng has always been known for his "strong leadership" style and is not afraid of power.

No matter what difficult things we encounter, we can always be fair and get things done properly."

As soon as Liu Song finished speaking, the Minister of Justice Hu Zhen shook his head slightly. He stepped out and retorted, "Your Majesty, Lord Liu recommended Zhang Cheng. Although this person does have his strengths, he is only an imperial censor after all.

On weekdays, most of the matters handled are impeachment and supervision.

I rarely get involved in matters related to horse politics.

I think that Li Yuan, the Junior Secretary of the Imperial Household Department, is more suitable.

Li Yuan followed the Minister of the Imperial Household for many years and worked hard in the field of horse administration.

He is familiar with the tricks and rules involved.

Let him go to the Datong Racecourse, I think he will be able to figure out the situation more quickly. What do you think, Your Majesty?"

It was as if a huge rock was thrown into a calm lake, and the hall suddenly became lively.

The ministers all held their own opinions and started arguing with each other.

The sound buzzed in the Fengtian Hall like a swarm of bees in spring.

It was so noisy that it gave me a headache.

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The strong wind outside the hall seemed to respond to the noisy argument and became more and more violent.

The palace door was blew loudly, as if it would be broken by the strong wind at any moment.

The air, which was already chilly, became even colder as everyone argued.

The breath exhaled by the crowd formed white mist in front of their eyes, which then dissipated in the cold air in an instant.

Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the dragon throne, listening to the debate between the civil and military officials, his brows furrowed more and more.

His expression became increasingly gloomy, and his face, which already exuded majesty, now looked more like the dark clouds before a storm.

It was dark and daunting.

The few candles in the hall were flickering continuously due to the cold wind that came in from nowhere.

The light and shadow danced on everyone's faces, making their expressions appear more different.

There is the eagerness to convince others, and also the nervousness of worrying about angering the emperor.

The beams on the roof of the hall were looming in the shadows, as if silently watching this important discussion.

Finally, Zhu Yuanzhang slammed the armrest of the dragon throne and shouted, "Shut up!"

This roar was like a sudden thunderclap out of nowhere.

In an instant, the hall became quiet and you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone was silent, with their heads hung.

He dared not even breathe, and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang eagerly.
The officials from the six ministries, in particular, were trembling slightly, just waiting for Emperor Hongwu to make up his mind.

At this moment, the strong wind outside the hall seemed to be frightened by the roar and stopped briefly.

But it soon came back with even greater momentum, causing the branches near the Fengtian Temple to creak.

The broken dead branches were blown by the wind and hit the temple wall with a crackling sound, as if venting their dissatisfaction.

At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang's restlessness was like the rising tide, one wave after another.

He was an impatient person and hated endless arguments like this, but he couldn't come up with a practical solution.

But Zhu Yuanzhang also knew that this matter was of great importance and could not be rushed.

You have to weigh the pros and cons and choose the most suitable candidate.

It was just like how he had sifted through the advice of many advisers back then, like panning for gold in the sand, to find the strategy that would be most effective in defeating the enemy.

Every step must be taken carefully, as if walking on thin ice.

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes were as fast as lightning, scanning everyone's faces one by one.

His eyes were filled with unquestionable majesty, and after a long while he slowly spoke: "Just as the Minister of Justice said, send Li Yuan to Datong Racecourse immediately to get to the bottom of this matter.

Li Yuan, I'll give you a team of our personal guards to accompany you.

If you encounter any obstacles along the way, we will give you some concessions.

As long as we can get things done, we will never blame you."

(End of this chapter)