Ming Dynasty: Domination of the World from the Imperial Examination

Chapter 28 He wants to be our emperor!

Wuying Palace.

Zhu Yuanzhang had returned to his high seat with a calm face, as if nothing had happened just now, and was still reviewing memorials as usual.

However, the wrinkled test paper on the table seemed to remind Zhu Yuanzhang that his heart was not as calm as he appeared on the outside.

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard someone entering the hall, a hint of anger flashed in his eyes. He was about to lose his temper, but when he looked up and saw that it was Zhu Biao, he suppressed his anger and said coldly, "Boss, what are you doing here?"

Zhu Biao was outside the hall. He actually noticed it and roughly understood it. Zhu Biao had listened to the whole process. Now that Zhu Biao had entered the hall, his purpose was self-evident.

This made him feel a little angry.

I'm just suppressing it on purpose.

Zhu Biao looked a little unnatural, his body a little stiff, he didn't dare to look directly into Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes, he said tremblingly: "Your Majesty, I was just outside the palace."

"I overheard the conversation between my father and Xia Zhibai. I want to plead for Xia Zhibai."

"I think that although Xia Zhibai offended and contradicted the emperor, he was acting out of public interest and for the sake of the emperor and the Ming Dynasty."

"If the Ming Dynasty does not cherish such a person who is strong-willed, selfless, and loyal, and we kill him at will."

“It’s really chilling.”

"I am worried that this will dampen the patriotic enthusiasm of the people of the world. I am also afraid that the people of the Ming Dynasty will no longer have such courage and bravery. I am even more afraid that the people of the Ming Dynasty will lose their morale in the future."

"I beg you, father, to spare his life."

Zhu Biao placed his palms flat on the ground, his attitude extremely respectful.

Seeing Zhu Biao begging him so humbly for Xia Zhibai, Zhu Yuanzhang could no longer suppress his anger and his face became somewhat ferocious.

He couldn't understand either.

Why did Zhu Biao plead for Xia Zhibai?

What mercy can such a person who is seeking death ask for? Why should he, Zhu Biao, beg for mercy?
Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes were filled with anger, and he cursed: "Boss, I spent so much effort to train you and let you read so many books, didn't I do it so that you can kneel down to me? And I didn't do it so that you can make me angry."

"You are not allowed to kneel down if I didn't tell you to!"

"Stand up for us!"

Zhu Biao's body trembled, his face turned slightly pale, and his head drooped even lower, but he still gritted his teeth, kneeling on the ground, motionless.

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed in anger: "Well, you are really my good son. My words are becoming less and less effective now. Since you want to kneel, I will make you kneel until you don't want to kneel anymore!"

"Can't we defeat you?"

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly, fearing that Zhu Biao would really get angry, and said, "Let me tell you, Xia Zhibai is not as good as you think. He has a big heart. Do you know what he said in the Imperial Examination Hall?"

"He doesn't just want to be the top scorer."

"What he wants is to be the top scholar of Tiance. Is it possible for him to have these two words Tiance? The last person who got Tiance was Li Shimin."

"When he first took the imperial examination, he wanted to be the number one scholar. If he really entered the official career, what else would he want?"

"He wants to rebel!"

"He wants to be our emperor."

"What he said to me in the palace meant the same thing, that I am not worthy of being the emperor, but he is."

"He wants to seize our throne."

"You still want to speak for him? You still want to plead for him? Why are you so stubborn? He will want your life in the future!"

"We're doing all this for your own good!"

Zhu Biao said: "I am grateful for your kindness, but I don't think Xia Zhibai has the conspiracy you said."

"Do you mean that we have wronged him?" Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Biao coldly.

"Yes."

"How dare you!" Zhu Yuanzhang was furious, and he could no longer conceal his anger.

"Are we wrong?"

"We can't be wrong!"

"He can't represent all the scholars in the world!" "What else can Xia Zhibai do besides talking nice words? What real achievements has he made? What remarkable things has he done?"

"We haven't heard of it!"

"But we know that we have done real things for this world."

"What we despise most are those scholars who only talk nonsense, never do practical things, and like to make irresponsible comments on state affairs."

"I have read the books they have read, and I have also read the books they have not read. I know as much as he does, and I know much more than he does, much more!"

"I get up at four o'clock every morning and review memorials until midnight. I only sleep for two or three hours a day and often wake up in the middle of the night."

“I’m afraid it’s not handled properly.”

"I review as many as four or five hundred memorials every day, and the words I write every day can reach tens of thousands at most."

"We are the ones who really do practical things for this world."

"Is there anyone in the world who is more diligent and caring for the people than us?"

Zhu Biao said: "I have never doubted your father's diligence and love for the people. I just think that keeping Xia Zhibai will do more good than harm to the Ming Dynasty. He can become the Wei Zheng of the Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes were red and his face was extremely angry. He stood up suddenly and said, "That's enough! You are so outrageous! You bastard!"

"Do you really think we dare not touch you?!"

"You should know that the palaces built by the second and third brothers in their fiefdoms are almost as big as our palace. All of you brothers have coveted the throne."

"We are the ones who make them afraid to have any other thoughts."

"You can stand in front of me so calmly because I am protecting you. If I spread the news, can you still stand in front of me and plead for others?"

"Keep kneeling if you want."

"Let me tell you clearly, Xia Zhibai must die, and we will kill him!"

Zhu Yuanzhang had never said such serious words, nor had he ever been so furious. Zhu Biao was also frightened.

He knelt on the ground, tears welling up in his eyes. He knew that his plea for Xia Zhibai today had completely angered his father.

It also completely aroused my father's murderous intent.

Zhu Yuanzhang's murderous intent towards Xia Zhibai has now reached its peak. He believes that Xia Zhibai's existence has affected the relationship between them as father and son.

Zhu Biao choked with sobs. He could not dissuade his father who was already filled with murderous intent. It was futile to say anything.

But he really didn't want to see such an ending.

He raised his head, only to see his father with a stern face and icy eyes. His heart trembled slightly, and an unspeakable fear once again struck his heart.

He lowered his head, his eyes full of frustration and helplessness, and said, "I know I was wrong."

"only……"

"It's just, there's no just." Zhu Yuanzhang interrupted Zhu Biao and said forcefully and domineeringly, "I don't want to hear your so-called reasons and excuses. I just want you to listen to me honestly."

"We won't hurt you."

"Our world will be handed over to you sooner or later. We don't want any accidents to happen, not even the slightest bit."

"The most cunning people in this world are the scholars. They are cunning and have high moral standards. They always talk about propriety, righteousness, integrity and shame. If you play tricks on them, you will not be able to defeat them."

"We have to pave the way for you first. We will be the evil ones, we will kill those who should be killed, and we will clean up those who should be dealt with. We will leave you a safe and stable world without any hidden dangers."

"We just want you to be a peaceful emperor!"

Zhu Biao's eyes were filled with pain, and he shook his head and said, "Father, this is not what I want at all. I don't want so much blood on your hands."

"I just want my family to be harmonious and happy."

Zhu Yuanzhang stood with his hands behind his back and refused to listen. He did not need Zhu Biao's approval. He just wanted Zhu Biao to stop disobeying him and do what he wanted.

that's enough!
His good intentions now will naturally become clear when Zhu Biao ascends the throne in the future.

Seeing this, Zhu Biao's eyes were filled with more pain, his face was distorted with pain, he lowered his head, and said in a choked voice: "Father, I just saw Mother."

(End of this chapter)