The Holy Emperor of Ming

Chapter 146: The Kong Family Kills Many Birds with One Stone

Although they had only been here for a few days, the previous investigation by the Jinyiwei and the investigation after their arrival had already confirmed it.

The strength of this rebellion was smaller than they expected.

It was even on the verge of collapse because the forces behind the scenes began to withdraw and obviously did not dare to confront the Ming court head-on.

After creating a lot of noise, they wanted to withdraw to reduce losses.

This is one of the main reasons why they plan to take action today. Only by taking action as soon as possible can they catch more of the mastermind and find out his identity.

The three of them discussed it again and then began to act.

The action plan was simple: send out experts to raid the core of the rebels and capture or kill them.

In addition, the rebels are just a motley crowd and can be defeated in one fell swoop.

The operation went very smoothly, even smoother than expected.

The two grand masters led several innate masters and captured all the high-ranking rebels overnight, easily and simply.

It can even be said to be using a butcher knife to kill a nut.

The problem can be solved by two people reaching the innate realm.

The imperial army followed closely behind, and the rebels numbering tens of thousands were wiped out in one battle, with most of them being captured and a small number escaping.

It was undoubtedly good news that this rebellion, which had lasted only ten days, was put down in one fell swoop during the New Year.

But the factory guards became even busier. There was nothing wrong in suppressing the rebellion, and no one doubted it.

But the most important thing is to catch the mastermind behind the scenes.

Guo Bujing and Cao Zhengchun led people to conduct strict interrogations and investigations.

Just one day later, both of them looked unhappy and had a rare solemn look on their faces.

It was still the two of them and Zhu Hui. The three of them asked everyone to leave. There was silence for a while, and the atmosphere was filled with silent concentration.

"Now all clues point to the Kong family. We have to investigate." Guo Bujing spoke first, calmly but firmly.

"That's the Kong family! Do you know what the result of this investigation will be?" Zhu Hui's face twitched and he said with a bit of fear in his tone.

"If we don't investigate, how can we explain to His Majesty?" Guo Bujing said calmly.

"Guo Tongzhi, don't use this to pressure me. Investigate the Kong family. Even if the Kong family is not the mastermind, haven't they done enough dirty things over the years?
Given Your Majesty's character, will you ignore this matter?

What kind of consequences will happen then? Who can bear such consequences? "Zhu Hui said seriously.

After that, he added: "And don't you think it's too coincidental? Is the Kong family so stupid that they dare to support a puppet royal family member to rebel?

This is clearly a frame-up. Someone is guiding us to investigate the Kong family.

You two don't deny this, right?"

Guo Bujing and Cao Zhengchun looked at each other and nodded. They had already noticed this.

Logically speaking, the Kong family would never be that stupid.

"Guo Tongzhi, Cao Gonggong, we are your Majesty's subjects. There are some things that cannot be difficult for your Majesty. We must take the initiative to consider your Majesty."

Seeing the two of them agree, Zhu Hui sighed and said earnestly, "It is impossible to deceive Your Majesty.

But we can tell the truth and report to His Majesty that someone has framed the Kong family and we can continue to investigate other clues.

You two, the court is in a time of turmoil right now, Shandong cannot afford to be in chaos."

Guo Bujing and Cao Zhengchun remained silent.

After a few breaths, Guo Bujing said, "If nothing unexpected happens, the Kong family must have been framed.

But now all the clues point to the Kong family. If we don't investigate the Kong family, how can we continue the investigation?"

Zhu Hui felt his head hurt even more, and said unwillingly, "Are there no other clues?"

"No." Guo Bujing affirmed, and Cao Zhengchun also shook his head.

Zhu Hui frowned and his expression became increasingly ugly.

He never expected that this rebellion suppression would involve the hot potato of the Kong family.

No, this is no longer a hot potato, it's a volcano.

After a long while, he sighed dejectedly, "Forget it, then I will report to His Majesty. The mastermind behind the scenes has led all the clues to the Kong family. It is basically confirmed that it is a frame-up. I will obey His Majesty's next order.

In addition, I would like to advise Your Majesty that it is not appropriate to investigate the Kong family at this time, so as not to cause unrest in the court and fall into the trap of the mastermind behind the scenes."

If possible, he really didn't want to get involved in this matter.

He was a military general and a nobleman, but he was more aware of the influence of the Kong family.

But there was no way out. He was the person in charge of suppressing the rebellion this time, and the factory guards were there to assist him.

He had to speak.

Guo Bujing and Cao Zhengchun nodded in agreement.

They also didn't want to investigate the Kong family at this time as the impact would be too great.

The impact of the Jin territory, the impact of the investigation of the kings, and the impact of the suppression of the rebellion have not yet passed.

Given your majesty's temperament, if you discover the Kong family's dirty deeds, unimaginable consequences will occur.

The consequences will be disastrous.

So their thoughts were the same as Zhu Hui's.

Otherwise, many of them and the court knew about the Kong family's secrets, but no one suggested that Your Majesty investigate the Kong family.

Regardless of the reason, few people are willing to investigate the Kong family.
They pondered over these words with serious eyes.

Can you dissuade Your Majesty from continuing your investigation into the Kong family?

The three of them had no confidence, otherwise Zhu Hui would not have looked so depressed.

I just hope Your Majesty will consider the overall situation.

When the three of them gathered together and felt extremely heavy, some people were full of confidence.

"If nothing unexpected happens, the factory guards must have already found out about the Kong family. Haha, I want to see if Zhu Houzhao, who thinks he loves the people like his own children, dares to investigate the Kong family?
What can you do to the Kong family?"

A young man who looked extremely elegant, had skin smoother than that of a young girl, and was quite tall chuckled.

Although this person is delicate, he exudes a sense of dominance in his every move, giving people the feeling that he is both civil and military.

"The actions of the little magician are indeed extraordinary. What's the big deal about the rebellion of the royal family? How can it be as influential as the saint Kong family?" A person behind him chuckled.

“Yes, Zhu Houzhao claimed to love the people like his own children, but he was ruthless and cruel to his own clan members. If he knew about the dirty deeds of the Kong family and punished them severely, the hearts of the Ming Dynasty scholars would probably be completely separated from him.

All the scholars in the world should stay away from him.

If he doesn't deal with it severely, haha, the Zhu family will probably be the first to disobey him.

Many people in the Ming Dynasty who care about him will not be so afraid of him. "Another person laughed and echoed.

“Not only that, if Zhu Houzhao does not punish the Kong family severely, the Kong family will become even more unscrupulous, and we can continue to drag the Kong family into deeper water.

And if the Kong family is really severely punished, we can save some of them.

By then, haha, my Yuan Dynasty will be the authentic one in the world.

Kill several birds with one stone.

This chess move of the little magician is really rare in the world." The third person complimented and admired.

“Heh.” The man known as the Little Magician smiled and said confidently and calmly, “Next, we have to be more secretive and not be caught by the factory guards.

Then, watch this drama carefully.

If Zhu Houzhao chooses to ignore it, we will have to help him promote it."

Beneath the confident appearance, there is a hidden expectation.

If Zhu Houzhao really chose to ignore it, then the Khan, Master and others would be even happier.

The indomitable and uncompromising Emperor Shengwu ignored his martial arts will...

Of course, there is no need to tell this to my subordinates.

"Yes." Several subordinates responded immediately.

The focus of both sides' attention was the Kong family.

The 60th Duke of Yansheng, Kong Hongxu, was feeling somewhat uneasy.

In the 16th year of Hongzhi, which was the year before last, he was already seriously ill, but he was treated and recovered.

But my health is still not very good, and many things have been left to my son.

After a while, a young man hurried into Kong Hongxu's study.

"Dad, we've found out that it's indeed related to our Kong family. Some of the things were done with the help of our Kong family's connections." The young man said in a deep voice with a grim expression.

He was Kong Wenshao, the son of Kong Hongxu, and also the next generation head of the Kong family and Duke Yansheng.

Hearing this, Kong Hongxu sighed and cursed angrily: "I knew that those barbarians had no good intentions. They did this on purpose to cause dissatisfaction with our Kong family in the court, so that our Kong family would lean towards them even more."

"Dad is wise, it must be the Mongolian barbarians who have ulterior motives." Kong Wenshao nodded in agreement, and asked worriedly: "Dad, what should we do now? The factory guards will definitely find out about our family.

This Shengwu Emperor is ruthless and cruel, and he doesn't recognize his relatives. I'm afraid he won't let us off easily."

"Why are you panicking?" Kong Hongxu glared at his son and lightly scolded him. After taking a deep breath, he said calmly, "Don't worry. In the past, someone reported your father for killing some untouchables, but what can you do about it?
Wasn't it just that his father's title was exempted for a period of time and then restored?

How tyrannical and cruel was Emperor Taizong of the Ming Dynasty? But didn't he still appoint us as the hereditary Duke of Yansheng?

We, the Kong family, are the descendants of the saint. Who dares to do anything to us?
The Ming royal family and the imperial court both need our Kong family to calm their hearts, and nothing will happen.

Even if it's the Holy Martial Emperor, what can he do?"

Kong Wenshao felt much more at ease after hearing this, and nodded, "Dad is right."

“However, this Shengwu Emperor is too young, so it is inevitable that he is ignorant and impulsive.

So, we should take an attitude. " Kong Hongxu sighed again and looked at his son meaningfully.

"What does Dad mean?" Kong Wenshao thought of something and his heartbeat suddenly quickened a little.

"Write a congratulatory letter, praising the young emperor and giving him praise.

At this time, we can also contribute to his reforms and stabilize people's hearts.

How could he not be happy?"

Kong Hongxu said this confidently, and then, his eyes dimmed, he said: "My father is old, and he should have died two years ago. Now it is time for me to retire.

Your father will take you to the capital in person to resign the title of Duke of Yansheng from the Emperor, which will be considered as an explanation to him and the court.

From now on, our Kong family will depend on you."

"Dad! I dare not." Kong Wenshao fell to his knees with a plop, his face filled with fear and uneasiness.

"Okay, get up." Kong Hongxu waved his hand.

These sincere words dispelled Kong Wenshao's fear. He suppressed his excitement and said with a worried look, "Dad, I will go to the capital in person. How is your health?"

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