The Ming Dynasty: Starting with taking Old Zhu on a journey to the future

Wang Sancai had just received the imperial decree and walked outside the palace.

Jiang Huan then walked up to him: "Eunuch Wang, I have important matters to report. Is His Majesty present?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Sancai nodded.

"His Majesty is in the study."

"Commander Jiang, please wait a moment while I go and inform him."

Jiang Huan happened to be here.

There's no need to send anyone to Jiang Huan's house.

You can simply ask Jiang Huan.

After receiving permission, Jiang Huan strode into the study.

Upon seeing Jiang Huan, Zhu Yuanzhang glanced up at him.

He subconsciously glanced behind Jiang Huan and saw that Lan Chen was not following.

He then lowered his head to review the memorials.

While reviewing the papers, he asked, "Where's Lan Chen? Why didn't he come with you? Did that kid oversleep again?"

"We've been too good to him; he's stopped listening to us."

Lan Chen lived in Jiang Huan's house.

Firstly, it facilitates monitoring and protection.

Secondly, Jiang Huan had to go to the palace every day to report on some matters.

It's perfect that I can bring Lan Chen along.

If he hadn't come, Jiang Huan could have told me what was going on immediately.

Jiang Huan knelt down with a thud.

"This humble servant has failed in his duty and begs Your Majesty to punish me."

This sound was made.

Zhu Yuanzhang paused slightly in his grip on the vermilion brush.

Negligence? What does that mean?

Could it be that Lan Chen really ran away?

After pondering for a moment, Zhu Yuanzhang said, "Since the man has escaped, let's bring him back."

"Even if he uses his strange immortal techniques, he won't get very far."

"It's just a matter of searching for a few more days."

As long as Lan Chen doesn't run overseas or to northern Mongolia.

They can't escape his grasp.

Although Lan Chen possessed immortal arts.

However, there are many restrictions, especially regarding drawing talismans with blood.

How long one can stay in the past and future depends on the amount of blood.

We can't stay in the future or the past forever.

Therefore, it is unlikely that Lan Chen can escape his grasp by traveling to the future or the past.

Because this requires a continuous supply of blood, and obviously, Lan Chen's own blood is definitely not enough.

If you use the blood of an entire person.

It's just that they'll be gone for a while; when the time comes, they'll still have to come back.

Using one person's blood means killing someone.

The Embroidered Uniform Guard could find out exactly where someone had died.

Actually, he wasn't afraid of Lan Chen running away.

Anyway, we can catch them.

He was more afraid that something might happen to Lan Chen, such as him getting sick.

If they escape, we can catch them.

If they get sick, there's really nothing that can be done.

Jiang Huan slowly said, "Your Majesty, Lan Chen did not run away, but was assassinated and seriously injured. His life or death is unknown."

News of Lan Chen's assassination reached Zhu Yuanzhang's ears.

There was a click.

It seems something has been cut off.

When Jiang Huan looked up, the emperor's vermilion brush suddenly broke in two, his gaze as cold as iron.

He did not utter a single word.

Yet one could sense the emperor's rising anger.

"When did this happen?"

Hearing the emperor's calm words, Jiang Huan unconsciously swallowed.

The calmer the emperor appeared, the more he felt the chilling aura emanating from him.

"Last night at midnight."

"Lan Chen was invited to the sixteenth floor, but was assassinated in an alleyway in Jiangdongmen Street on the way."

"He was shot in the shoulder by an arrow. One of the Imperial Guards responsible for protecting Lan Chen was killed, and two were seriously wounded."

"Lan Chen himself is also seriously injured and unconscious. The doctor said that his life or death is up to fate."

As Zhu Yuanzhang listened to Jiang Huan recount the case, his fists clenched tighter and tighter.

If I remember correctly.

These next two days are the days to bring my father over.

Lan Chen is seriously injured and unconscious. It would be good if he could wake up.

If he doesn't wake up.

Seeing that the emperor remained silent, Jiang Huan spoke up, "Your Majesty, I humbly request that you mobilize the imperial physicians from the Imperial Hospital to treat Lan Chen's injuries!"

In the eyes of ordinary people, those who could enter the Imperial Medical Academy were all doctors with superb medical skills.

With miraculous healing skills, he can cure any disease.

Zhu Yuanzhang responded indifferently, "What use would a bunch of quacks be to them?"

"Go find the army's medical officer."

Compared to the Imperial Medical Academy, they were not as good as the medical officers in the army.

These medical officers may not have much medical knowledge, but they have been helping wounded soldiers treat their injuries for many years.

They have a lot of experience.

Lan Chen was wounded by an arrow.

It's better to let these experienced physicians treat the patient than to let the Imperial Medical Academy treat her.

As for the Imperial Medical Academy.

They're nothing more than a bunch of quacks who cling to their family's medical traditions and are full of theoretical theories.

It's alright to have these people help me take care of my health.

Treating injuries and illnesses?

If it were truly effective, the girl and Biao wouldn't have left him.

"Your Majesty understands."

"Has the assassin been found?"

Jiang Huan shook his head: "I only found out that the person who led Lan Chen to the sixteenth floor was named Chen Yuan."

"This person has no special background or status, and comes from a poor family, but for some reason..."

"Chen Yuan suddenly received a large sum of money from somewhere and spent it all at the Drunken Restaurant."

"We also invited Lan Chen to the sixteenth floor for drinks, which is why we were ambushed on the way there."

"Your Majesty, I originally intended to seal off the capital and the Sixteenth Tower to track down the murderer."

"only……"

To blockade the capital without cause or reporting to the emperor is tantamount to treason.

There's also a sixteenth floor.

Backed by the nation, it is one of the sources of the national treasury's economy; a hasty blockade is unacceptable.

This will naturally have a significant impact on the economy of the sixteenth floor.

Because the scene was not sealed off in time.

Naturally, it was difficult to catch the murderer.

Zhu Yuanzhang slowly stood up, his eyes sharp: "We'll only give you three days."

"Find out who exactly wanted to murder Lan Chen."

Jiang Huan continued.

"Your Majesty, what about the sixteenth floor?"

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Jiang Huan and said, "I'm old, and I don't have many things on my mind anymore."

"Jiang Huan, you should know what we want most in our hearts."

One is the pride from his father and the chance to see his deceased family members.

One is a crown prince who can ensure the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty.

Both of these thoughts are related to Lan Chen.

Although the sixteenth floor is a secret stash of money.

But... what if it weren't for Lan Chen?

He could not see the exact future, nor could he determine who was most suitable to be emperor.

If the Ming Dynasty were to perish after only two generations.

What's the use of having so much money?

Having received the emperor's permission, Jiang Huan nodded and said, "Your Majesty understands. Within three days, Your Majesty will find out who is behind this."

"If I cannot do this, I am willing to atone with my death!"

After Jiang Huan left.

Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the dragon throne, remaining silent for a long time.

Wang Sancai, the personal eunuch, brought out a brand new vermilion pen.

Replace the broken vermilion pen.

But even with the brand-new vermilion brush in hand, Zhu Yuanzhang's mind was already wandering.

He had no interest in dealing with these imperial memorials.

However, no matter how unmotivated I am, I still need to handle official business properly.

The court still needs him to function.

Especially after Biao'er passed away, there was no one to share the burden, and he had to rely on himself alone.

Zhu Yunwen was young, and without his personal instruction, he did not yet have the ability to handle state affairs independently.

In the blink of an eye, two hours had passed.

Wang Sancai brought over a bowl of tea.

Because the emperor was busy with state affairs, he couldn't remember the time and often didn't drink water for three or four hours at a time.

Therefore, while Empress Ma was still alive, she instructed them to send tea to the emperor every so often.

Drinking more water is good for your health.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the tea that was brought to him and casually knocked it to the ground.

"I'm not drinking! Get out!"