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

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Thirty banknotes should be enough to last for a while.

Lan Chen bowed and took his leave.

……

At dusk.

The Zhan residence.

Zhan Hui looked at the uninvited guest, his mind filled with doubt.

"Huang Zicheng, what brings you to my house?"

Because Zhan Hui was the Junior Guardian of the Crown Prince.

They were considered part of Zhu Yunwen's inner circle.

He naturally became acquainted with Huang Zicheng, Zhu Yunwen's teacher.

However, they were not very close.

Huang Zicheng said with a smile, "I have come here today because I would like to ask Imperial Censor Zhan for help with something."

"Beg me?"

"Yes, as the presiding judge in Lan Yu's treason case, you should be aware of the recent situation."

Zhan Hui was one of the presiding judges in Lan Yu's treason case.

Naturally, they were aware of the progress of the case.

A few days ago, the case fell into a strange state.

Although Lan Yu was the mastermind behind the rebellion, the emperor did not issue an edict to execute Lan Yu's entire family.

On the contrary, marquises like Cao Zhen and Zhu Shou were arrested one after another, convicted, and executed.

Without any hesitation or delay.

Do you know the reason behind this?

Huang Zicheng nodded: "That's why I came to find you."

"Originally, a month ago, His Majesty was prepared to issue an edict to execute Lan Yu's entire family."

"But the reason why His Majesty has delayed issuing the edict is because of one person."

Zhan Hui was deep in thought.

Aren't all the people in this world who could influence Zhu Yuanzhang already dead?

"Who?"

"Lan Chen, son of Duke Lan Yu of Liang."

"This person claims to know the history of the next thousand years and has fabricated heretical doctrines and used sorcery to bewitch His Majesty."

"What are you saying? If the Ming Dynasty passes the throne to the grandson of the emperor, it will perish after only two generations."

"Throughout history, no one has ever been known to know what will happen a thousand years from now."

"But His Majesty actually believed it to be true, which is why he has delayed ordering Lan Yu's execution."

As Huang Zicheng spoke, he observed Zhan Hui's expression.

Zhan Hui seemed to be deep in thought.

No wonder the emperor has been hesitant to order Lan Yu's execution these past few days.

So it was because of Lan Chen.

"Imperial Censor Zhan, if we allow this person to continue to bewitch His Majesty, I'm afraid... the world will descend into chaos," Huang Zicheng continued.

The words "the world is about to fall into chaos" made Zhan Hui frown.

"What should we do?"

If a person in a high position is in turmoil, his power will naturally be affected.

"The Grandson said, 'The only person who can save the country from this crisis is Shan Zi.'"

"I implore Imperial Censor Zhan to consider the fate of the Ming Dynasty and the well-being of all people under heaven."

"Take action and save the people of the world!"

After hearing these words, Zhan Hui immediately felt a great sense of responsibility.

He immediately asked, "What does the Crown Prince want me to do?"

"The Crown Prince said that His Majesty has been bewitched by a sorcerer, and it would be as difficult as ascending to heaven to advise him to kill him."

"However, as long as this person is imprisoned in the imperial prison and punished, His Majesty will surely come to his senses."

"If Your Majesty is conscious, the world can be at peace."

"Therefore, we need you to submit a memorial of advice at the morning court session tomorrow."

"As the son of the traitor Lan Yu, Lan Chen should be imprisoned."

Zhan Hui served as the Left Censor-in-Chief of the Governor-General's Office and concurrently as the Minister of Personnel.

It has the power to impeach and supervise officials.

Is he just asking me to impeach Lan Chen?

Although Zhan Hui was surrounded by this sense of mission that had been bestowed upon him by heaven.

But he didn't lose his head.

Seeing his thoughts.

Huang Zicheng said softly, "Your Majesty is old, while you are still young."

"The Crown Prince needs someone like you to assist him."

These words were spoken.

Zhan Hui's eyes lit up slightly.

It is true that the emperor was old and ailing.

He also witnessed the emperor's massacre of the nobles of Huaixi in an attempt to pave the way for Zhu Yunwen.

If nothing unexpected happens, Zhu Yunwen will be the next emperor.

Why not take this opportunity to do the Crown Prince a favor?

One emperor and one courtier.

He was highly valued during the Hongwu reign, but he might not be highly valued by Zhu Yunwen.

If one places a bet in advance, one might be able to enjoy the power of two dynasties.

Thinking about this...

Zhan Hui nodded: "Go back and tell the Crown Prince that I, Zhan Hui, have an unshirkable duty to do this!"

"For His Majesty! For the sake of all living beings, I am determined to eliminate this wicked man!"

Huang Zicheng smiled slightly upon hearing this.

The objective has been achieved.

Whether Lan Chen is a demon or not is not important.

The important thing is that if they believe he is, then he is.

"Then I thank Imperial Censor Zhan on behalf of all the people of the world."

……

Early morning

Inside the Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Yuanzhang lay on the dragon bed, his eyes tightly closed, beads of sweat constantly appearing on his forehead.

He looked troubled.

He kept muttering, "Father, Mother..."

In his dream, Zhu Yuanzhang returned to his childhood.

He returned to that day that he could never forget.

His childhood friend Zhou Dexing found him and told him some terrible news.

My father, mother, and eldest brother all starved to death.

When he ran home, he only saw three corpses that were already cold.

I dreamt of this place.

Zhu Yuanzhang sat bolt upright and shouted, "No!"

Zhu Yuanzhang sat up, his chest heaving violently as he gasped for breath.

It took a long time to recover.

That's when I came to my senses.

Hearing the commotion, the eunuch on duty outside hurriedly asked at the door, "Your Majesty? What's wrong?"

This is the second time I've had this dream.

Zhu Yuanzhang asked, "What time is it?"

"Your Majesty, it is already past midnight."

There was still one hour until dawn.

But he was no longer sleepy.

He put on his shoes and went to the window.

Gazing at the moonlight, she murmured to herself, "Zhu Chongba, you made it possible for all the lonely old people in the world to enjoy their later years in peace, but why couldn't you let our father enjoy his later years in peace as well?"

He set up his own nursing home for elderly people over sixty years old who had no children.

Local officials must take them in; if they refuse, they will be punished with sixty strokes of the cane.

His purpose in doing this was to ensure that poor elderly people could survive and not starve to death.

No matter what, young people can always make a living.

However, the elderly are unable to work, and if they have no children to support them, they will only starve to death.

Lost in thought.

The sun gradually rose.

A ray of morning light shone on Zhu Yuanzhang's face.

Feeling the warmth of the morning light, Zhu Yuanzhang composed himself and said calmly, "Change your clothes."

They changed their clothes and had their meal.

Outside Fengtian Gate.

The officials had already lined up in formation, waiting for the emperor's arrival.

The Crown Prince Zhu Yunwen also arrived at Fengtian Gate early.

He stood next to the dragon throne.

His gaze turned to Zhan Hui, who nodded in response.

Not long after.

As the eunuch's sharp voice rang out.

"His Majesty has arrived!"

All the officials bowed.

Zhu Yuanzhang slowly landed on the dragon throne and said, "Rise."

After everyone stood up.

Li Jinglong, Li Zengzhi, and others from the Governor's Office were the first to step forward.

When the imperial court reported matters, the first priority was given to the Governor-General's Office, followed by the Twelve Guards, the Office of Transmission, the Ministry of Justice, the Censorate, the Censorate, the Judicial Office, the Six Ministries, the Nanjing Prefecture, the Military Affairs Office, the Court of Imperial Sacrifices, and finally the Imperial Observatory.

Time passed, and the Ministry of Justice officials finished their report.

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately spoke up: "The Censorate."

Zhan Hui strode forward: "Your Majesty, this humble subject wishes to impeach Jiang Huan, the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard!"