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

Zhu Yuanzhang looked solemn as he sat steadily on the dragon throne carved with dragons and painted with phoenixes in the imperial study.

At this time, sandalwood incense was curling and candlelight was flickering in the imperial study.

His slightly weathered but still majestic face was illuminated in a flickering manner.

Zhu Yuanzhang spoke slowly, his voice low and slow.

It seemed as if every word carried a tremendous weight, slowly echoing in this quiet room.

“This time, Xu Lin’s incident was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing a huge wave in the court.

This not only concerns the discipline and majesty of the laws of our Ming Dynasty, but also the loyalty of our subjects to us.

This matter is of vital importance and cannot afford to make any mistakes.

Do you have any good ideas? Tell us about them."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gang's eyes instantly ignited with eager flames, and that look seemed to burn the problem in front of him to ashes in an instant.

He couldn't wait to take a big step forward, leaning forward and bowing with a huge amplitude.

Zhu Gang said anxiously, "Father!
In my opinion, Xu Lin should be ordered immediately to conduct a thorough investigation of the mastermind behind this and catch him as quickly as possible.

Our Ming Dynasty has strict laws, so we must take this opportunity to demonstrate its majesty in a grand manner.

Let everyone know that in the land of my Ming Dynasty, those who break the law will never have a good end!

Once the truth comes to light, the punishment will be judged fairly according to the law.

In this way, everyone in the court will be convinced.

It will also give Xu Lin a chance to atone for his sins, so that others won’t say behind our backs that we are mistreating our subjects.”

Zhu Gang spoke very fast, just like beans pouring out of a bamboo tube, all the words came out at once with a crackling sound.

At the same time, his whole body exuded a vigorous and resolute spirit.

Zhu Biao frowned slightly upon seeing this, and his brows seemed to be filled with endless thoughts.

He had a calm look on his face and took a step forward slowly.

Zhu Biao first bowed respectfully to Zhu Yuanzhang with an upright posture, showing his full etiquette.

Then he slowly said, "Father, although what my third brother said is worth considering, this matter still needs to be considered carefully.

The safety of Xu Lin's family is also of vital importance at this moment. The situation in the court is now treacherous and changeable, like a deep sea with hidden whirlpools.

If they met with misfortune again, it would probably discourage the ministers and would also trigger a lot of groundless speculation and turmoil.

I think that we can ask Xu Lin to investigate this matter thoroughly and make sure to get to the bottom of the truth.

On the other hand, he secretly sent capable people to take care of his family and ensure their safety.

Only in this way can we take into account both the law and human feelings, demonstrate the benevolence and justice of our royal family, and let all the subjects in the world feel the great grace of the emperor."

Zhu Biao spoke in a calm tone, and every word he spoke was clear and steady.

It was like the ringing of a huge bell, fully demonstrating the crown prince's calmness and composure.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked into the distance, as if he was looking through the walls of the imperial study and recalling the days of war and battle in the past.

He narrowed his eyes slightly and slowly said, "Thinking back to the time when we fought on the battlefield with the soldiers, we went through life and death, and struggled in the bloody storm.

It depends on mutual trust and the principle of clear rewards and punishments.

Although the law is strict, it cannot ignore the difficulties of the brothers.

The same principle applies to governing the world today, and nothing can be neglected.”

Zhu Gang became more excited after hearing this. He clapped his hands suddenly, and the sound was particularly loud in the quiet imperial study.

Then Zhu Gang took another big step forward, as if he was going to rush out to solve all the problems in the next second.

"Father is absolutely right!
I, your son, am willing to personally lead the Royal Guards to investigate this case thoroughly.

Even if we have to dig deep into the ground, we will uncover those behind the scenes one by one.

The most important thing at the moment is to stabilize the forces of all parties and give Xu Lin a chance to atone for his crime. At the same time, we should intensify the investigation and never let those who are secretly doing evil get away with it.

I will be able to give the court and the people a satisfactory explanation in a short period of time, and restore the peace of the court!"

Zhu Gang's face flushed and he rubbed his hands together.

He looked eager to try and ready to rush out for a big fight, just like a passionate general about to go to the battlefield.

Zhu Biao looked at the impulsive Zhu Gang helplessly, shook his head gently, still with a gentle smile on his face.

That smile showed both tolerance for the third brother and worry about the situation.

Zhu Biao then bowed to Zhu Yuanzhang and said, "Father, my third brother is devoted to the country, his ambition is commendable, and his sincerity is truly touching.

But this matter must not be rushed. Rash action would be like alerting the enemy and may very likely lead to greater disaster.

Today, the various forces in the court are intertwined, just like a complicated chess game. The slightest mistake will lead to a chain reaction.

I believe that we should first follow the emperor's will and properly arrange for Xu Lin's wife and children, so as to demonstrate the court's fair and strict attitude to everyone in the court.

Afterwards, they made careful arrangements in secret and systematically investigated suspicious forces.

Only by taking one step at a time, taking each step carefully and steadily, can we ensure that nothing goes wrong."

Zhu Biao spoke sincerely, and his eyes showed wisdom and caution.

Every move he made revealed his calmness and dignity, as if he was a master who had already seen through the direction of the chess game.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly, his expression eased a little, and his frown loosened a little.

He smiled with satisfaction and said, “Well, what you two said makes sense.

The law cannot be abolished, and human feelings must also be taken into account.

You two brothers really didn't let Dad down."

After saying this, Zhu Yuanzhang raised his hand slightly, motioning Zhu Biao to come forward.

Then he turned around, picked up the brush from the beautifully crafted desk and dipped it in ink.

Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a moment, then wrote an edict and handed it to Zhu Biao.

As he wrote, he looked focused, his eyes fixed on the paper.

That look seemed to engrave every stroke into the long river of history, and every stroke seemed to be weighing the subtle boundary between law and human feelings.

At the same time, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes inadvertently swept towards Zhu Gang's feet.

His eyes froze for a moment, then returned to normal.

The strangeness at that moment was like a fallen leaf quietly crossing the calm lake, without causing too many waves.

After listening to the imperial edict read out by Zhu Biao, Xu Lin hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed frequently.

The sound of his forehead hitting the ground seemed to speak of his inner loyalty and determination.

"Your Majesty is so gracious. I will do my utmost to find out the truth and live up to your trust!"

After Xu Lin and Zhu Biao turned around and left the imperial study, Zhu Yuanzhang cast his eyes straight at the cotton boots on Zhu Gang's feet.

That look seemed to be able to penetrate the cotton boots and see the secrets hidden inside.

He said with a half-smile, "Old Third, if you hide the dagger in your shoe for a long time, won't it be uncomfortable for you?"

Zhu Gang's heart skipped a beat and he thought to himself, "Oh no!" His heart instantly rose to his throat.

But he was, after all, a member of the royal family who was highly valued by Zhu Yuanzhang, and a smile instantly appeared on his face.

Then Zhu Gang took out a dagger from his boots while smiling and handed it to Zhu Yuanzhang respectfully.

"Dad, look.

This is the dagger made of special steel developed by Gongshuqi that was mentioned in the court before.

I heard some rumors a few days ago that a mysterious force was secretly tinkering with weapons manufacturing, and it was related to this special steel. "(End of this chapter)