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

When Li Heng announced the news that "someone sneaked into the imperial city and set fire" with a bit of urgency and solemnity, the air in the central army tent seemed to freeze in an instant.

Zhu Gang and Zhu Di were already solemn about the imperial edict, and now they were even more shocked by this sudden news.

Zhu Gang's eyes widened, his look full of disbelief.

He stared at Li Heng closely, as if trying to confirm the authenticity of the news from the other's expression.

The matter of the spies in the Prince of Jin's Mansion and the traitors in the Embroidered Uniform Guard has not yet been digested, and now I heard that someone broke into the Imperial City and set it on fire.

This series of events left Zhu Gang somewhat stunned for a while.

The imperial city is such a heavily guarded place, yet someone was able to sneak in and set fire!

This was not only a blatant provocation to the royal majesty, but also meant that there was a huge loophole in the capital's security line.

His lips trembled slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but the shock choked his words in his throat.

Zhu Di was equally shocked, and a hint of surprise now appeared on his usually resolute face.

The Imperial City is the core of the country, and its security measures are layered and impregnable.

Now, someone can actually break through the numerous defense lines, sneak in and set fire. The forces and conspiracies hidden behind this are really chilling.

At this time, Zhu Di's mind was working rapidly, wondering whether this was somehow related to the affairs of the Prince of Jin's Mansion and the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and whether it was an elaborate conspiracy against the royal family?

He clenched his fists, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force, and an indescribable anger and worry surged in his heart.

The shocked expressions of the two people were particularly eye-catching in this silent tent.

Zhu Gang and Zhu Di were well aware that the situation had become increasingly complicated, but the challenges they faced would be far more severe than they had imagined.

Just as Zhu Gang and Zhu Di were immersed in the shock of the astonishing news that "someone sneaked into the imperial city and set fire", the curtain of the central army tent was gently blown by a breeze.

Immediately afterwards, Fang Wenyao, carrying a strong bow and quiver, stepped into the tent with steady and powerful steps.

I saw that he was standing tall and straight, like a pine tree.

The strong bow and the quiver full of arrows seemed like Fang Wenyao's natural armor, highlighting his heroism and magnanimity as a warrior.

At this moment, Fang Wenyao was holding a piece of paper tightly in his hand. Although the piece of paper looked thin, it seemed to carry a heavy weight.

His expression was serious and solemn, and his eyes revealed a kind of determination and resoluteness.

It seems that the content recorded on this note is related to something extremely important.

As Fang Wenyao approached step by step, the already depressing atmosphere in the big tent became even more tense.

The eyes of everyone present were involuntarily focused on the piece of paper in his hand, as if it was the key to unlocking the many mysteries before them.

"Your Highness, Prince Jin, Lord Zhang has sent an urgent report from the capital. Please take a look."

Zhu Gang saw Fang Wenyao walking towards him quickly and reached out to take the note he handed over.

The note was slightly rough in texture and still had the warmth of Fang Wenyao's palm.

Zhu Gang then slowly unfolded the note and eagerly scanned the words on it.

At first, his brows were still furrowed, because the worries brought by the previous news had not yet dissipated.

However, after seeing the contents of the note, Zhu Gang's originally tense face soon revealed a hint of joy, like ice melting in spring.

The joy first flashed across his eyes, like a star suddenly lighting up in the darkness, with an irrepressible surprise.

Then the joy spread across Zhu Gang's face like ripples. The corners of his mouth unconsciously lifted up, and even his originally serious expression softened a little.

It was as if the information on the note had given Zhu Gang a ray of hope in this complicated and dangerous situation, and it made his originally heavy heart suddenly lighter.

Zhu Gang immediately raised his head slightly, and the light in his eyes seemed to say: The content on this note may become an important opportunity to resolve the current dilemma.

"The 'torture tactic' I set up when I left the capital has begun to show results.

Zhang Changshi just sent a message that he has found the whereabouts of the gang of criminals in Shangyuan County.

As long as I give the order, we can catch all the arsonists who broke into the palace before!"

Li Heng was overjoyed when he heard this, "Your Highness the Third Prince is very thoughtful and far-sighted, no wonder he is highly regarded by His Majesty.

Now that we have the key clues, please, King Jin, put the overall situation first and don't let those vicious criminals escape!"

Zhu Gang nodded and said, "Don't worry, Eunuch Li. I am very aware of the interests involved in this matter.

However, in order to catch these rebels in one fell swoop, the capital and Luzhou need to take action at the same time.

Otherwise, if we alert the enemy, not only will the real culprit go unpunished, but it will also endanger General Wang who is leading the guard battalion as the vanguard."

Zhu Di, who was the first to react, said in surprise: "Third brother, are you saying that this matter is also related to the Luzhou Lin family?"

Zhu Gang looked serious and his tone was solemn.

He then explained the consequences of the matter in detail, and every word was like a heavy hammer, striking everyone's heart.

“Although the Ming Dynasty has only been established for more than 10 years, my father’s methods of punishing corrupt officials have long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

In order to preserve the family power that they had accumulated with great difficulty, those powerful families deeply implemented the principle of "not putting all their eggs in one basket".

As long as there is no conclusive evidence, even if the court punishes a small number of criminals, there is no way to implicate their entire family.

If we fail to eradicate the root of the problem, the power of the Luzhou Lin family will surely make a comeback.

By then, I’m afraid they will resort to even more outrageous means, and the harm will be even more serious than it is now!”

At this time, Zhu Gang's words were sincere and he described in detail the severity of the situation.

Li Heng stood aside, his originally calm face gradually changing as Zhu Gang spoke.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, revealing a hint of uneasiness, a faint worry that the situation was getting out of control.

Now the corners of Li Heng's mouth turned down unconsciously, and the muscles on his face were slightly tense, as if being pulled by an invisible force.

Then a thin layer of sweat quietly seeped out on his forehead.

In the candlelight, a faint light flickered.

Li Heng subconsciously tightened the whisk in his hand, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force.

These subtle movements all reveal that Li Heng's inner worries are quietly spreading.

He knew very well that what Zhu Gang said was not alarmist at all. If these consequences came true, they would bring immeasurable disasters to the court.

As the person who conveys the imperial edict, I am afraid it will be difficult for me to stay out of it.

"Third Prince, if you have any feasible plans, please send a pigeon to inform His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in time.

In this way, even if something goes wrong, there will at least be room for mediation before His Majesty.

In addition, please handle the matters instructed in the imperial edict as soon as possible.

Otherwise, if His Majesty asks about this matter in the future, it will be difficult to explain to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." (End of this chapter)