Zhu Yuanzhang Returns from Modern Times

Chapter 23 What a big scapegoat

"Qian Zhili is dead?!"

On the second day, after attending the morning court, Hu Weiyong came to the Secretariat to handle official business.

I have been nervous for several days, and with so much to do, it is extremely draining.

Even though Hu Weiyong boasted about being energetic, he couldn't help but feel a little weak and dazed.

However, with the arrival of this sudden news, the somewhat drowsy Hu Weiyong instantly became alert!

It's more stimulating than having a bucket of ice water poured over your head. It's so refreshing!

Even though he was a scheming man, he was so shocked by the sudden news that he almost stood up from his chair.

Then he realized his mistake and tried to calm himself down as much as possible. He looked at the Right Minister Ding Yu and asked:

"What happened? How could it just disappear like that?
I remember that Judge Qian was always in good health."

"He said he was going to the Imperial Hospital this morning and fell into the water."

Ding Yu said, shaking his head: "This Qian Yuanpan treated me before, his medical skills are really good, but now he has ended up like this.

It’s a pity…”

As he spoke, he secretly watched the changes in Hu Weiyong's expression.

"What a surprise! This judge Qian is an old acquaintance of mine.

When I was the county magistrate of Ningguo County, Qian Yuanpan was kidnapped by criminals, but I rescued him.

Who would have thought that we would be separated forever..."

Hu Weiyong also sighed.

"Why did you fall into the water when you were fine?

He must have walked this route to the Imperial Hospital frequently, so he must be very familiar with it..."

Ding Yu shook his head and said, "I don't know about that."

As he spoke, he suddenly leaned closer to Hu Weiyong and asked in a low voice, "You said... was he assassinated by someone?"

Hu Weiyong's heart skipped a beat, but he remained calm and said, "That shouldn't be the case, right?

Judge Qian was a skilled doctor who had treated many people. Moreover, he was always kind to others and never offended anyone.

Who would be so heartless as to harm him?

The possibility of falling into the water is greater."

Ding Yu nodded: "After hearing what Hu Xiang said, I also think what Hu Xiang said makes sense..."

After a few more words, Ding Yu left the place where Hu Weiyong was handling government affairs. After returning to his room, his expression seemed somewhat intriguing...

After Ding Yu left, Hu Weiyong's expression suddenly became ugly.

I felt extremely panicked.

Last night he was still happy that he still had a secret line from the Imperial Hospital that could achieve miraculous results if used properly. But now, this secret line disappeared in an instant!

too fast!
Now, the matter is no longer as simple as he lost a key hidden clue.

Instead, we need to figure out how Qian Zhili died.

Did he really fall into the water by accident, or was he tricked into falling by someone else?

The gap here is really too big!

Also, if someone really made him fall into the water, who would have done it?

Are you here for the money or for yourself?

What's the purpose?
For a moment, Hu Weiyong seemed extremely confused!

He opened his mouth and was about to call someone to go and find out the news carefully.

However, when the words came to his lips, he forced himself to hold them back.

Prepare to give instructions at noon.

Always stay calm when facing important events. Qian Zhili is already dead, and the more this happens, the more you must not lose your composure.

Ding Yu, the Right Prime Minister, has countless other people who are probably watching him in secret!
But there is no doubt that Hu Weiyong was really a little panicked.

I always feel that the situation has taken a turn for the worse in recent days and the year has not been going well for me.

I feel like I'm being targeted everywhere.

The most important thing is that he still hasn't figured out what went wrong...

……

"Lian'er, have someone buy a pound of tofu so that I can stew radish and tofu for lunch.

Oh, and add two pieces of chicken when you make it."

At Liu Junshi Bridge, at the residence of Marquis Chengyi, Marquis Chengyi Liu Bowen gave instructions to his eldest son Liu Lian.

When Liu Lian heard this, a look of joy appeared on his face, and he immediately went out and told someone to do it.

Since the beginning of winter, my father has had no appetite and doesn't eat any meat at all.

Today, for the first time ever, he actually asked someone to cook for him, and specifically asked him to put two pieces of chicken in it!

How could this not make him happy?

A moment later, Liu Lian came back after giving his orders.

"Dad, you look much better. You look extraordinary now."

"is it?"

"Yes, Dad, you looked very different after coming out of the palace yesterday. You were like two completely different people compared to before entering the palace."

"Is it so obvious?"

Liu Bowen stroked his beard and smiled.

"From now on, we won't have to live in such fear. The gap between your father and me and the superiors has disappeared.

Moreover, the superiors have given me a great task.

The rise to power is also very different from before, with more ambitious and brilliant people and astonishing ambitions.

Cough cough cough…”

Liu Bowen explained to his son.

Thinking of what happened yesterday, he was still very emotional.

The blood that had cooled for many years became hot again.

When Liu Lian heard his father's words, especially when he heard his father address the emperor, he was stunned for a moment, feeling both happy and intimate.

"Dad, this superior title...?"

"The emperor told me to call him the emperor from now on, and not to call him Your Majesty anymore." Liu Lian's face suddenly became full of smiles, and then he became happy, and a big stone in his heart also fell to the ground...

"By the way, Dad, should we buy some more food, cloth and other things to store?"

The father and son talked for a while, and Liu Lian suddenly seemed to remember something and looked at Liu Bowen and asked.

"What's wrong? Are you worried that money will become worthless after the next generation issues treasure notes?"

Although what Liu Lian said just now was a bit nonsensical, Liu Bowen still realized what was going on at the first moment.

Liu Lian nodded and said, "Your Majesty established the Baochao Tizhusi last year and has been busy on this matter for over a year.

I'm afraid it won't be long before a large number of treasure notes are issued.

Both the Song Dynasty and the Yuan Dynasty issued Baochao, but the latter ones were no longer accepted...

According to the news that came out earlier, the treasure notes obtained by Your Majesty cannot be used to exchange for gold and silver in the hands of the court.

It is possible to exchange gold and silver for treasure notes.

Isn’t this... blatant robbery?

Moreover, I heard that the Baochao was damaged, and if I wanted to exchange it for a new one, I had to pay twenty coins for one Guan of banknotes.

If you don't replace it, the damaged banknotes cannot be used.

In the future, if the people want to pay taxes, I am afraid that Baochao will not agree to it.

This...how can the treasure banknotes last long?
As soon as it is issued, the money will quickly become worthless.

Why not buy some food and other things now and store them at home..."

Hearing Liu Lian's words, Liu Bowen couldn't help but sigh.

This matter is really difficult to handle, it's simply nonsense.

But the superiors were determined to issue treasure notes, and many people had tried to dissuade them before, but it was all in vain.

He doesn't have any good solutions here.

"Don't worry, copper coins will probably become more and more valuable in the future.

When the higher-ups start paying salaries in treasure notes instead of copper coins, spend the treasure notes immediately and exchange them for food, cloth, and other things, and store them at home."

Liu Bowen thought for a moment, then slowly shook his head at his son and expressed his opinion...

Even he had no good way to solve the problem of treasure notes.

I can only do my best to minimize the damage to my family...

……

"Prime Minister, we haven't found any additional clues. It seems that Judge Qian fell into the water and died."

In the evening, someone came to Hu Weiyong and reported to him carefully.

After saying that, he hesitated for a moment and then said, "However, I heard from Liu Bowen that he had someone make tofu stewed with radish at noon, and also put some chicken in it.

He seems to be in a much better mood, as if he is celebrating something..."

When Hu Weiyong heard this, his eyes narrowed immediately.

Liu Bowen?!

It turned out to be Liu Bowen!

This bastard had been pretending to be dying, all to paralyze people!

If you don't take action, it will be fine. But if you take action now, you will suffer losses one after another!
This old immortal should not be underestimated!
Hu Weiyong had suspected Liu Bowen before, and now after getting this news, he confirmed it immediately!
This bastard, I will definitely be irreconcilable with him from now on!
While Hu Weiyong was angry at Liu Bowen, his suspicions about the emperor also vanished.

"Ah!"

At the Marquis Chengyi's mansion, Liu Bowen sneezed loudly.

He tightened his clothes and continued to think about the common ideals of the Ming Dynasty.

He had no idea that, without him even realizing it, a huge blame had already fallen on his head...

……

"Call the second, third, and fourth brother over here."

In the Wuying Hall, Zhu Yuanzhang, who had finally dealt with a lot of important matters in his hands, spoke out his instructions.

After Eunuch Wang left, Zhu Yuanzhang touched the soles of his shoes.

Next, it’s time to give that guy Lao Si a good beating!

After beating up the fourth one, you can quickly assign tasks to these guys.

Start dealing with matters in Zhongdu City.

As long as this matter was not resolved, Zhu Yuanzhang would feel heavy in his heart.

After all, every day, people who were recruited to build Zhongdu died because of the construction of Zhongdu City!
If it is resolved earlier, fewer people will die.

These are all living lives!

In troubled times, human lives are worthless, so it doesn’t matter if you die.

But now, the Ming Dynasty has been established for eight years, and these people who survived the troubled times died while building the capital city for themselves.

This shouldn't have happened!
Moreover, these accounts will not be counted on Li Shanchang, but all will be counted on him as the emperor.

If he, as the emperor, really ordered this to happen, then it would not be unfair for him to be hated.

But the key point is that all of these were done by Li Shanchang and others, who violated his orders and pretended to obey them but actually did so!
Eight years after he returned to the throne in Hongwu, he dealt with Liao Yongzhong and rescued Liu Bowen in just three days, and the grudges between the emperor and his ministers were resolved.

He then immediately killed Cao Xiu, established the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and dealt with the money and etiquette of the Imperial Medical Bureau.

I didn't even sleep for six hours in total over the three days.

Why is it so busy and urgent?

I just wanted to quickly finish the important matters around me so that I could free up my hands to quickly deal with the affairs of the capital...

……

"Second brother, what did the emperor say that he summoned us over right now?"

On the way to Wuying Palace, Zhu Di looked at Qin Wang Zhu Chong, who seemed to be walking unsteadily, and asked him.

"What's the matter? I'm definitely going to give you a good spanking!"

Before Zhu Chong could speak, Prince of Jin Zhu Gang spoke first.

"Third brother, you were beaten by our father, and you feel unbalanced, thinking that I will be beaten too.

I'm leaving this out today.

If the emperor beats me today, I will take your last name!"