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

"I checked the Yellow Registers in Houhu."

"In Shanghang County, there are a total of twelve medical households, of which three are surnamed Li."

There are actually three households.

Although Li is a common surname, there are relatively few families practicing medicine with the same surname. It is quite rare to find three families with the same surname practicing medicine.

"I have already informed His Majesty, and after receiving His Majesty's permission, I sent someone to Shanghang County."

"These three are expected to arrive in the capital tomorrow."

It's unclear who Lan Chen is specifically looking for.

However, she is always one of the three.

They brought everything; among them was always the ancestor of that divine healer.

If it cannot be found, then the information provided by Lan Chen is incorrect.

Or, there is an error in the Yellow Book.

If it's the former, that's fine; if it's the latter, then the magistrate of Shanghang County will lose his head.

"As expected of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, they are quite efficient."

Next, he only needs to take some blood from the three doctors to find out who Li Shizhen's ancestor was.

The talisman will not work unless it is from the blood of Li Shizhen's ancestor.

"That's natural. Swift and decisive action is the consistent principle of our Embroidered Uniform Guard."

They chatted and laughed.

Jiang Huan carried Lan Chen back home.

Seeing this, Chen helped Lan Chen lie down on the recliner.

I don't know why, but it seems like every time my husband goes out with Lan Chen...

It was always her husband who carried Lan Chen back.

This feeling is strange.

Come to think of it, Jiang Huan carried her on his back like this during their wedding.

Although Chen felt something was off, she didn't think much of it.

Perhaps it's just a work requirement.

It is unclear whether her husband, a commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, would have such a job requirement.

As soon as Lan Chen lay down, his stomach started rumbling.

They only ate one pancake for lunch, so they weren't full.

Jiang Huan's stomach also began to make noises.

Seeing this, Chen quickly said, "There's some egg drop soup left over from lunch, I'll go heat it up for you."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Huan said, "His Majesty has decreed that we are not allowed to eat meat for the next month."

"Get some vegetables and rice."

A month without being allowed to eat meat?

When did the emperor start meddling in family affairs? But since it's the emperor's decree...

Of course, we must abide by it.

Lan Chen slowly spoke up, "Are you really planning to abstain from meat for a month?"

"His Majesty is so busy with state affairs, how could he possibly check what we eat every day?"

There's no need to be so serious.

Zhu Yuanzhang was too busy with state affairs.

It's impossible to really care whether he eats meat or not.

The emperor doesn't have that much free time.

At the very least, Zhu Yuanzhang probably didn't have that much free time.

Jiang Huan responded calmly, "I will obey His Majesty's orders unconditionally."

"You have to obey too, I'll be watching you."

Lan Chen helplessly shrugged: "Fine, whatever you want. Just consider it a month of vegetarianism and chanting Buddhist prayers."

……

The Eastern Palace.

Minister of War Ru Chang entered Cining Palace and looked at the scattered books around him.

Zhu Yunwen heard the sound and looked towards the door.

Upon seeing that the visitor was Ru Chang, he slowly stood up and said, "Mr. Ru, you've arrived."

Ru Chang picked up the books scattered on the ground.

He slowly began to speak, "The Crown Prince is troubled because of Zhan Hui's matter, isn't he?"

Zhu Yunwen let out a long sigh.

"My grandfather is warning me."

He originally intended to use the fact that Lan Chen was a convict and had no reason to release him to imprison him back in the imperial prison.

Unexpected.

Not only did they fail to kill Lan Chen, but Zhan Hui also died as a result.

Ru Chang calmly explained, "Your Highness need not worry. Zhan Hui's death was not your fault."

"Your Majesty's killing of Zhan Hui was indeed intended as a warning to the Crown Prince, but it was not the case that he killed Zhan Hui simply to warn the Crown Prince."

talking.

Ru Chang handed a case file to Zhu Yunwen.

Zhu Yunwen flipped through the case files.

A jolt went through him: "How is this possible? Is it really true?"

Ru Chang nodded: "After Zhan Hui died, his home was searched and account books were found. It was discovered that he had been accepting bribes from Marquis of Jingchuan, Cao Zhen, Marquis of Dingyuan, Wang Bi, and others for many years."

"Your Majesty killed Zhan Hui for two reasons: first, as a warning, and second, to eliminate a potential threat to you."

Zhu Yunwen stared at the case file in his hand and remained silent for a long time.

He thought Zhan Hui was one of his own, but he never expected that Zhan Hui would be secretly connected with Xun Gui of Huaixi.

Zhu Yunwen's mood improved instantly.

"It seems that my grandfather did not abandon me."

Upon hearing this, Ru Chang shook her head: "Your Highness is mistaken. His Majesty may very well have already decided to change the heir apparent."

Zhu Yunwen was bewildered.

What does this mean?

Ru Chang immediately explained, "Your Majesty has just received news that the Prince of Ning, Zhu Quan, has been transferred to Datong to replace the Prince of Jin in commanding troops in Shaanxi, Shandong, Beiping and other places."

"Defend the frontier."

"At the same time, Xu Huizu, the Duke of Wei, was ordered to go north to Beiping to arrest Aru Temur and Nairbuhua, the commanders of the Yanshan Guard, who were suspected of treason."

"The Prince of Yan accompanied him on his southward journey."

"At the same time, Prince Zhu Gang of Jin was ordered to arrest Cao Xing, Cao Tai, and Han Xun, who were suspected of treason, and bring them to the capital."

Zhu Yunwen frowned.

"Mr. Ru, what are you trying to say?"

He didn't realize that something was wrong.

If the Emperor wants to take action against those who have rendered meritorious service, then someone naturally needs to carry it out.

And the regional vassal kings who guarded various places were the best weapons.

Ru Chang sighed softly, "Why should a traitorous official be escorted to the capital by a prince?"

"Both the Prince of Jin and the Prince of Yan were legitimate sons."

"Your Majesty's actions are probably not merely about escorting a criminal to the capital; there is another purpose behind it."

Zhu Yunwen smiled slightly at this and said, "Mr. Ru, you are unaware of this."

"The main planners of the assassination attempt on Lan Chen a few days ago were Zhu Jihuang, the illegitimate son of the Prince of Jin, and Zhu Gaoxu, the second son of the Prince of Yan."

"Grandfather summoned my two uncles to the capital, presumably to question them about this matter."

Zhu Gaoxu has been imprisoned.

Zhu Jihuang was not directly involved, so it seems he was not imprisoned.

But Zhu Jihuang seems to be in the capital as well.

Upon hearing this, Ru Chang sighed softly, "I hope that, as the Crown Prince thinks, I am just overthinking things."

……

Fengyang Prefecture.

At the city gate.

Xu Huizu and Zhu Di rode their horses at the very front.

Looking at the three large characters on the city gate, Zhu Di said softly, "Fengyang Prefecture".

Once you arrive at Fengyang Prefecture, you won't be far from Yingtian Prefecture.

If things go quickly, we should be able to reach Yingtian Prefecture by evening.

Just as Xu Huizu and Zhu Di were preparing to lead their troops into the city.

Suddenly, a voice came from behind: "Isn't that the fourth brother?"

Hearing that familiar voice.

Zhu Di looked back.

His brow furrowed: "What are you doing here?"

A middle-aged man with prominent eyebrows and a beautiful beard came into view.

Prince Zhu Gang of Jin.

Xu Huizu immediately bowed deeply and said, "Greetings, Your Highness Prince Jin."

Zhu Gang stroked his magnificent beard and smiled, "No need for formalities, Duke of Wei, how have you been?"

Xu Huizu merely nodded in response to Zhu Gang's greeting, without replying.

Upon seeing this, Zhu Gang turned his gaze to Zhu Di: "Fourth brother, I heard that someone in your Yanshan Guard is suspected of treason."

"Haha, you'd better keep your eyes open when recruiting people in the future."

"Otherwise, you might become the leader of a rebel yourself one day without even realizing it."

It seems like they care.

It was actually a sarcastic remark.

Zhu Gang knew that Aru Temur and Nairbuqa were generals under Zhu Di.

With two generals arrested, the Prince of Yan's power was weakened, which naturally pleased Zhu Gang.

On the contrary, Zhu Di's expression was not so pleasant.