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

After passing Donghua Gate, Zhu Gang still walked with steady and vigorous steps.

But beneath that seemingly calm face, there seemed to be undercurrents surging in his heart.

The imperial study was right in front of him, but in Zhu Gang's eyes it was like a dragon's den or a tiger's lair.

Every step you take is like walking on the edge of a knife. There is no room for error and it must be done with extreme precision.

Zhu Gang slowly raised his eyes and looked towards the majestic palace.

The glazed tiles on the roof of the hall reflect a cold light in the sunlight, like a pair of scrutinizing eyes.

He took a deep breath, and the breath was somewhat solemn.

He exhaled slowly, as if to exhale all the anxiety and caution in his heart.

Then Zhu Gang raised his hand and carefully straightened the exquisitely crafted robe on his body.

He smoothed out every wrinkle, striving to show the most perfect demeanor.

Zhu Gang then walked steadily towards the imperial study with an expression of respect, yet with the dignity that was unique to the King of Jin.

When he arrived outside the imperial study, Zhu Gang saw the eunuch chief Wu Cheng standing guard outside nodding slightly.

Although his voice was calm, it also carried the composure of a superior.

"Eunuch Wu, please pass on the message.

Just say that I have come here to see my father, the emperor, and to pay my respects to my mother, the queen."

The tone was neither fast nor slow, like a calm lake, but it concealed a power that could not be ignored.

Upon hearing this, Wu Cheng's face was instantly filled with a smile, which was like a blooming chrysanthemum, flattering and respectful.

He quickly bowed and replied, "Your Highness, please wait a moment. I will go in and pass the message."

After saying that, Wu Cheng turned around and walked quickly into the imperial study.

Soon, Zhu Yuanzhang's loud voice like a bell was heard from the study, carrying with it unquestionable majesty.

It seemed to be able to penetrate the walls, causing the air to tremble slightly.

"Third brother, now that you're here, why don't you come in quickly!"

Zhu Gang's eyes narrowed, and he thought to himself: Father's tone seems to be a bit anxious and unhappy, it seems that today's matter may be tricky.

He hastily straightened his clothes again, checking every button carefully.

After making sure there was no mess at all, Zhu Gang quickly stepped into the imperial study.

As soon as he entered the room, he saw Zhu Biao standing quietly beside the imperial desk.

I saw that the eldest brother was standing tall with a serious look on his face.

Zhu Gang hurriedly bowed, his posture respectful yet solemn, and his voice loud and clear.

"Your Highness, I pay my respects to you, Father, and to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the dragon throne with his eyes as sharp as an eagle.

He looked closely at Zhu Gang, and after a moment he spoke: "Third Brother, how much do you know about this 'Ming Dynasty Chef God' incident?

Don’t hide it!”

The tone carried the arrogance and scrutiny unique to an emperor, as if it wanted to see through all the secrets in Zhu Gang's heart.

Zhu Gang was calm and composed, his expression was calm but he was cautious.

He raised his head slightly, met Zhu Yuanzhang's gaze and said, "Father, I have heard some rumors recently and I am planning to report them to you in detail."

Although he said this, Zhu Gang's heart seemed to be torn between a thousand threads, and he had to weigh every word carefully.

After all, in this palace, a single mistake could lead to eternal damnation.

Zhu Biao stood aside with a solemn expression, frowning slightly, his eyes filled with worry and thought.

He took two steps forward and advised in a gentle tone: "Third brother, there have been many rumors outside the palace recently, and they have been spreading everywhere.

You really need to have a good talk with your father, don't delay any longer." Zhu Biao has always been kind, and his words always reveal his brother's care and concern for the situation.

Zhu Gang then narrated the contents of Zhang Long's report in an orderly manner.

"Father, in my opinion, considering the position Wang Chongli holds, he should be just a low-level pawn in that mysterious organization.

If we arrest him hastily, not only will it be difficult to obtain key clues, but it is also very likely to alert the enemy and ruin the entire plan."

Zhu Gang's words were clear and logical, and every word seemed to be carefully considered, revealing his wisdom and strategic decisions as the King of Jin.

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes, like the haze before a storm.

He leaned forward slightly on the dragon chair, leaned forward, and asked: "Should it be? Very likely?

Third brother, do the Hidden Dragon Guards under you usually collect intelligence in such a confused way?

How can our Ming intelligence network allow for such ambiguity? "

Zhu Yuanzhang spent his entire life in military service, and was used to acting decisively and vigorously.

He had extremely high demands on his subjects' ability to do things, and was quite dissatisfied with Zhu Gang's intelligence work at this moment.

Zhu Gang looked helpless and sighed softly, with a hint of bitterness and helplessness in his tone.

"Your Majesty, you don't know that since Tang Duo and Wang Chongli set foot in Shanxi, I have followed your previous secret decree and handed over all public intelligence networks to the Jinyiwei.

In addition, Lu Feng followed Yingchuan Hou to Yunnan to participate in the war against King Liang.

I, your son, am really stretched thin with resources and can only collect this information at the moment.

I hope the emperor will understand!"

Zhu Biao was worried and pondered the complexity of the situation.

He was afraid that the father and son would quarrel again, so he smiled and tried to smooth things over, changing the subject: "Third brother, according to what you said.

Is there some kind of connection between the Shanxi Military Horse Case and this Chef God Selection Competition? "

Zhu Biao was determined to maintain the stability of the court, and his words were full of calmness and wisdom.

Zhu Gang nodded, his eyes firm and sharp, like the twinkling cold stars in the night sky.

"Brother, there is more than just a connection. I would like to speculate that these two incidents are most likely caused by the mysterious organization behind the scenes.

The Shanxi Military Horse Case was intended to completely disrupt the horse policy of the Ming Dynasty, and the Cooking God Selection Competition was an attempt to take advantage of this opportunity to interfere in the affairs of the palace. Their intentions are sinister.

At this point, Zhu Gang paused slightly, as if he was thinking about whether to reveal the next thing, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

Seeing him hesitate, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes became sharp and he urged him sternly, "If you have something to say, just say it directly. Don't hesitate. How can you be so rude?

Can we eat you?"

Zhu Gang took a deep breath and slowly said, "Father, there is one more thing.

I heard that Jiang Yongming, the doctor of the Ministry of Food, was wrongly killed. I am afraid this matter will cause a big disturbance in the court."

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard the word "wrongful killing", his face instantly turned gloomy, like the dark clouds before a storm.

He angrily slapped the armrests of the dragon throne, and the armrests seemed unable to withstand his anger.

Zhu Yuanzhang trembled slightly and shouted loudly: "If only one person made a mistake, we can give him a chance to make up for his crime.

But none of the ones selected in this "Chef God Selection Contest" are easy to deal with.

Since Jiang Yongming has already confessed his guilt and accepted his punishment, it would be inadequate to restore order in the court if he is not severely punished!
Third brother, you should just take care of your own little piece of land first.

As for the rest, your elder brother and I will take care of it."

Zhu Yuanzhang's words were sonorous and powerful, fully demonstrating the emperor's decisiveness and majesty.

Zhu Gang did not back down. He raised his head slightly and looked directly at Zhu Yuanzhang, saying earnestly, "Father, Jiang Yongming certainly deserves his punishment.

But if his wife and children meet with an unexpected accident, someone in Yingtian Prefecture might take the opportunity to cause trouble, and the situation would then be difficult to handle.

Once the people's hearts are unstable, it will be very detrimental to our Ming Dynasty." (End of this chapter)