Ming Dynasty: Domination of the World from the Imperial Examination

Chapter 58 The reckless King Zhou!
Zhu Yuanzhang was furious.

He was already in a bad mood, and now his own stupid son, Lao Wu, came to plead for Xia Zhibai, which made him even more furious and he completely exploded.

Zhu Biao was also frightened by Zhu Yuanzhang's sudden anger.

Looking at the memorial thrown on the ground by Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Biao hesitated for a moment and picked it up carefully.

Zhu Biao took a quick glance and couldn't help feeling a headache. When he heard that his father was angry, he had guessed something, but when he really saw the content of the memorial, he shook his head secretly.

This is something that my fifth brother would do.

Zhu Su learned the results of the imperial examination in Kaifeng. He had obviously had contact with Xia Zhibai in the past and believed that Xia Zhibai was a talented person with outstanding abilities, so it was impossible for him to fail.

So after hearing that Xia Zhibai was not among the top three, he wrote a letter directly to his father, expressing his indignation on behalf of Xia Zhibai. He even wrote in the document that there must have been unfairness and fraud in this imperial examination and asked his father to conduct a thorough investigation.

Besides.

The memorial was full of praise for Xia Zhibai, and he also mentioned that he and Xia Zhibai had collaborated to compile a book called "Herbal Medicine for Famine Relief".

Looking at what Zhu Su wrote, Zhu Biao felt his scalp tingling.

My fifth brother is really stupid.

If there really was someone who dared to cheat in the imperial examination, how could the emperor not know about it and would he need to remind him?

Besides, the emperor is already annoyed with Xia Zhibai, and fifth brother comes to plead for Xia Zhibai and even praises Xia Zhibai. Isn't this just walking into trouble?
What made Zhu Biao even more speechless was that Zhu Su also praised the "Compendium of Materia Medica for Famine Relief" which he had compiled.

The book had not been delivered yet, but Lao Wu had already written down the general contents on it. He had asked the local people and some scholars and learned that the war in the north had just ended and the people had not yet had a chance to recuperate.

The local people lived a hard life, and it was common for them to have to eat bran and vegetables. Many people even lived on wild vegetation.

At Xia Zhibai's suggestion, the two of them worked together to compile a book to tell the people which plants, tree barks, and grass roots were edible, in order to save the people as much as possible.

But can these words be said?

The court officials reported that the Ming Dynasty was enjoying good weather, peace and prosperity, and the people were living happily.

The fifth person came and ate tree bark and grass roots.

Isn't this going against my father's will?

Zhu Biao scratched his head, also having a headache, wondering how to excuse his fifth brother.

It's really brainless and tactless.

But this is Zhu Su.

Pig brain.

As soon as you think about it, it comes out.

I do everything without thinking.

Zhu Yuanzhang slammed the table, furious: "Xia Zhibai, Xia Zhibai, is this the only Xia Zhibai in our Ming Dynasty?"

"He is the only talent, is he the only one who can be?"

"An idiot like Lao Wu came to plead for Xia Zhibai, asking us to re-examine the imperial examination, believing that Xia Zhibai could not have failed."

"That's unreasonable!"

"Does he still have us as his father in his eyes?"

"Bastard thing."

"Come here, take the whip we used to drive the cattle, and go to Kaifeng Prefecture immediately, and beat that bastard to death for us. No one is allowed to come back until the whip breaks."

Zhu Yuanzhang was furious.

The whole person could no longer suppress his anger.

If Zhu Su was present, he would have wished he could beat Zhu Su to death himself.

Hear the words.

Zhu Biao quickly advised: "Father, I don't know what happened in Yingtian Prefecture. I was so disappointed that I offended you. I believe you didn't mean it, and you don't have the brains to do it. Please calm down."

Zhu Yuanzhang glared at Zhu Biao and shouted, "Are you still speaking for him?"

"Since he already knew about Xia Zhibai, why didn't he tell us about Xia Zhibai earlier?"

"Now I think that he is in cahoots with Xia Zhibai!"

"He is dissatisfied with us!"

Zhu Biao smiled bitterly.

Naturally, he knew that this was just an angry remark. If the other brothers had this idea, he would believe it, but the fifth brother? It's impossible, he doesn't have the brains to do it.

Zhu Biao said: "Ignorance is not a crime."

"Fifth brother is simple-minded and would never think of doing this. Besides, fifth brother has always respected father the most, so how could he dare to do such a thing?"

"The only possibility is that it was calculated."

"Please forgive me, Father."

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly.

After calming down, he naturally knew that with Lao Wu's pig brain, he could only be plotted against, he would never plot against him actively, let alone disgust him.

But he was really depressed and angry. After this period of time, he seemed to be deserted by everyone and everyone was talking about his faults.

Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and held up five fingers: "Fifty lashes."

"Not a single whip can be missed."

"I won't be able to accept this unless I beat Lao Wu's bottom to pieces. By the way, let me ask Lao Wu if he will obey me after I whip him fifty times."

"If he dares to protest, we'll continue beating him!"

"Draw until you're satisfied!"

"Also send a message to Lao Wu."

"We want him to write down everything he had done with Xia Zhibai and send it to us."

"Dare to miss a little."

"What we are giving you is not a whip."

"It's a knife!"

"Your son thanks the Emperor on behalf of your fifth brother." Zhu Biao let out a long sigh and said quickly.

Just save your life.

That was all he could do.

My father is very angry right now, no one can persuade him.

Zhu Biao put the memorial that Zhu Yuanzhang had thrown on the ground back on Zhu Yuanzhang's desk, hesitated for a moment, and asked tentatively: "Father, I think this "Compendium of Herbs for Famine Relief" may be worth using."

"Not long ago, Shouzhou Prefecture suffered a flood, and many people were displaced. If this 'Compendium of Herbs for Famine Relief' is really useful, it may be able to save many people."

"I think saving the people is the most important thing, so maybe I can ask my fifth brother to prepare a few copies of this "Herbal Medicine for Famine Relief" and distribute them to Shouzhou Prefecture."

"Give people more opportunities to make a living."

"However, I think Xia Zhibai's participation in the compilation should be erased."

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes turned cold, and after a moment of contemplation, he nodded and said, "You go and handle this matter. We can't count on Lao Wu anymore."

"Just don't make us mad."

Zhu Biao gave a bitter smile and dared not say a word.

A lot of things happened during this period of time. My father really suffered a lot of bullying and was even stabbed in the back by the fifth brother. It was only because of this person that he was the fifth brother.

Otherwise, he would have been beheaded long ago.

Zhu Biao bowed slightly and left the hall, reminding the eunuchs who delivered the message to be careful about the severity of the attack and not to really hurt the fifth brother.

After being disturbed by these two incidents, Zhu Yuanzhang completely lost interest and left the hall directly.

He went to Wuying Palace and asked the imperial chef to prepare some food in advance, preparing to meet Tang He there.

Among so many ministers in the court, the only one he can trust now is this old brother.

No one else can.

Zhu Yuanzhang did not wait too long. When the sun rose in the east, Tang He hurried to the Wuying Hall with a hurried look on his face.

Enter the temple.

Tang He bowed respectfully, not daring to be rude in any way. Only after getting Zhu Yuanzhang's consent did he follow him closely and approach Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Your Majesty, I, Tang He, pay my respects to you."

(End of this chapter)