The fierce grandson of the Ming Dynasty

The grievance drum, also known as the petitioning drum.

Originally intended for ordinary people to voice their grievances.

Moreover, it became a custom-made item during the Wei and Jin Dynasties.

The Sui, Tang, and Song dynasties saw further development and continuation of this trend…

At the beginning of the founding of the dynasty, in order to understand the people's sentiments and prevent being misled, Zhu Yuanzhang also set up this drum outside the palace gate.

At that time, he even said to the court officials, "Since ancient times, the greatest worry of a ruler is that his benevolence does not flow downwards and his sentiments do not reach the emperor!"

Even during the Hongwu era, cases such as the mourning case of the Longjiang Guard official, the reinstatement case of the registrar of Cao County, and the exemption from corvée labor in Huaiyuan County were all handled and resolved by the emperor himself after the aggrieved parties beat the drum to appeal for justice.

Now let's talk about the current situation.

It was only in the last two days that the Embroidered Uniform Guard arrested too many people, causing turmoil in the imperial court.

Many people gathered here, hoping to force Zhu to back down!

But look at his grandfather's personality, is he the kind of person who would bow his head and admit his mistakes?

Moreover, the investigation into the grain theft case, from the imperial court to various regions, has only just begun!

Those corrupt officials below will be crying later!

As for those who want Empress Ma to uphold justice, that's even more impossible.

Many years ago, Emperor Zhu established a rule: "Although the empress and concubines are the mothers of the nation, they should not be allowed to participate in political affairs."

To warn future generations and prevent the empress dowager from interfering in politics, they even had iron plaques engraved and hung in the palace...

On this side.

Zhu Xiong Ying lifted the sedan curtain and glanced at it a few times.

Just as they were about to leave, they went to meet up with their uncle Chang Mao and others.

Turning around, I found an honest-looking man.

"Old Wu?!"

That's right!

The old man at the very front, lying on a stretcher, his face red and neck thick, shouting and yelling, was none other than Imperial Censor Wu, whom he had previously beaten up.

You're involved in every impeachment of Zhu!

He's a real hater leader!

I've probably lived long enough.

Zhu Xiong Ying waved.

Soon, the accompanying eunuch, Lai Shun, approached quickly, whisk in hand, and bowed, saying, "What are your orders, Your Highness?"

The two young eunuchs currently serving by her side, one named Laishun and the other Laifu, were both personally selected by Empress Ma. They are both clever and reliable.

After a moment's hesitation, Zhu Xiong Ying pointed ahead and said, "Go tell that Imperial Censor Wu that we'll help him collect his body!"

On this great land.

There is never a shortage of people who work diligently, people who speak out for the people, and people who are willing to sacrifice themselves for the law!

Even someone like Censor Wu, whose position and stance differed, was still subject to different circumstances.

But he still held it in high esteem.

Lai Shun, with his baby face, was slightly moved and bowed, saying, "Your Highness is merciful! This servant will go immediately!"

When Lai Shun arrived beside Imperial Censor Wu, he relayed the message.

The seventh-rank censor was taken aback for a moment.

He then glanced sideways at the receding sedan chair, and laughed loudly, "Hahaha, then this humble subject thanks Your Highness for your kindness!"

After saying this, he turned towards the palace and, disregarding everything else, began to hurl insults at it.

"His Majesty recently issued an order that, without any investigation or clarification, all officials of the Six Ministries should be arrested! Without trial, without distinction, without investigation, they should all be convicted of crimes!"

"This is not about curbing corruption; it's about bringing disaster to the country and chaos to the people!"

"Rampant overfishing and widespread punishment are detrimental to the nation!"

"Tyrannical rulers like Jie and Zhou were nothing more than this!"

Just as Imperial Censor Wu was filled with righteous indignation and cursing, he was subdued by the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

the other side.

Zhu Xiong Ying had only walked a few steps in the sedan chair.

He then encountered his maternal uncle Chang Mao, his cousin Xu Zengshou, his cousin Li Zengzhi, and some of the Crown Prince's officials who were traveling with him.

Upon seeing Chang Mao and the others, before they could even bow,

He alighted from the sedan chair, approached, and greeted him warmly, "Nephew greets Uncle!"

"Nephew greets Uncle!"

"Greetings, Brother Li..."

Chang Maonian was twenty-eight years old, with a strong and robust build. He wore armor, had a long sword at his waist, and looked very imposing.

He was the eldest son of Chang Yuchun, the Prince of Kaiping and the God of War of the Ming Dynasty, and the brother-in-law of Crown Prince Zhu Biao.

That name, for example, was bestowed upon him by Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang!

Because his old in-laws and comrades-in-arms, Chang Yuchun, passed away too early.

Old Zhu, out of affection for Chang Mao, bestowed upon him the title of Duke of Zheng many years ago, granting him a hereditary title, and allowed him to live and study with his many sons and grandsons.

Unfortunately, this eldest son of the Chang family was arrogant and unreasonable from a young age.

Only a handful of people were able to subdue them.

One was Zhu Yuanzhang, another was Empress Ma, another was Crown Prince Zhu Biao, and the last was Zhu Xiong Ying.

Xu Zengshou was a few years younger than Chang Mao. He was cautious and honest. He was the third son of Xu Da, the Duke of Wei, and also the brother-in-law of Zhu Di, the Prince of Yan. He was currently a bodyguard with a sword.

Li Zengzhi, the second son of his uncle Li Wenzhong, also served as a guard in the Eastern Palace.

Upon hearing the word "uncle".

Let's call him first.

Chang Mao's face was sweeter than if he had eaten honey, and he deliberately raised his head, glancing to the left and right to show off.

Until Zhu Xiong Ying arrived at the side.

As before, he instinctively wanted to pick him up and lift him high in the air.

But I saw that my nephew's penis had already reached his chest.

Obviously, it's not like when we were kids!

In addition, renowned scholars such as Dong Lun, the Left Grand Secretary of the Spring Palace, and Wang Jing, the Right Assistant of the Spring Palace, were also watching with predatory eyes.

Chang Mao had no choice but to awkwardly extend his hand, clasp his hands in greeting, and say, "This humble general greets Your Highness!"

"Your Highness, we, your humble servants, pay our respects!"

As everyone bowed in worship, Zhu Xiong Ying's small face turned solemn, and she reached out to help them up, saying, "Please rise, everyone!"

A brief exchange of pleasantries.

Although he wanted to chat with his uncle Changmao and other relatives for a while longer.

But the travel time had been calculated carefully, and there could be no delays whatsoever.

In addition, Dong Lun, an old man in his sixties, kept urging them to set off.

Upholding the fine tradition of respecting the elderly and caring for the young, Zhu Xiong Ying could only humbly accept the advice and agree.

Then, the large group of people marched out of the city in a grand procession.

After exiting the North Gate, they transferred to a vermilion four-wheeled carriage and headed towards the foot of Zhongshan Mountain along the official road.

Looking towards the outskirts of the city, beside the main road, there are vast fields and houses.

Zhu Xiong Ying's heart stirred.

That day, while criticizing the Ming Dynasty's imperial examination system, he mentioned to Zhu Yuanzhang that he wanted to establish a comprehensive university in the capital to cultivate talents of all kinds.

Furthermore, it was separated from the Imperial Academy and moved closer to the universities of later generations.

At that time, we will be able to gather the strength of everyone to compile a complete "Hongwu Encyclopedia"...

This piece of land in front of us seems pretty good.

Zhu Xiong Ying lifted the carriage curtain and asked her maternal uncle, Chang Mao, who was closely following her guards, "Uncle, whose land is all this?"

"Whoa~"

Chang Mao glanced at Dong Lun and the others ahead, slowed his horse, raised the whip, and laughed, "Your Highness has come to the right person!"

"Most of this fertile land was bestowed by the Emperor!"

"See that patch over there? That belongs to Xu Laosan! And over there, that belongs to Li Laoer..."

"Hey, the rest is all land bestowed upon the Chang family!"

I noticed my nephew's eyes were sparkling.

Chang Mao said, "Your Highness, have you taken a fancy to this land?"

That's what my maternal uncle asked.

Zhu Xiong Ying, without any hesitation, nodded and said, "To be honest, Uncle, I do want a piece of land..."

Before Zhu Xiong Ying could finish explaining the purpose...

clap clap!

Chang Mao patted his chest and said boldly, "Our land belongs to Your Highness. Your Highness is free to take it!"

Then, he glanced at Xu Zengshou and Li Zengzhi behind him and said, "If that's not enough, we'll go to Xu Laosan's and Li Laoer's houses and try to get some more!"

His maternal uncle is truly the best uncle in the world!

Unfortunately, in history, as the first fierce general of the early Ming Dynasty, he failed to shine brightly and died with regrets!

With his nephew here this time, he will surely protect him completely.

Live a good life, and then become famous throughout the world!

Moved, Zhu Xiong Ying quickly said, "I thank you, Uncle. I will make a plan and report to my grandfather before making further arrangements..."

Fifteen minutes later.

We've arrived at the foot of Zhongshan Mountain.

Zhu Xiong Ying looked towards the sunny side of Zhongshan Mountain.

It is located on the southern slope of Zijin Mountain, which is also the place where Zhu Yuanzhang ascended the throne and offered sacrifices to Heaven.

My heart surged with emotion, recalling that widely circulated line from the "Edict of Accession"—

"I was originally a commoner from Huaiyou. When the world was in chaos, I rose up and was blessed by Heaven and Earth and supported by my subjects. I seized the opportunity to rise up, quelled the warlords, and put an end to the chaos. Now the world is unified and the people live in peace. Therefore, I ascend the throne as Emperor, establish the Ming Dynasty, and establish the reign title Hongwu!!!"