Chapter 34: The Dragon is Born (2)

After the Huguang governor Lin Zheng and Huguang commander Ma Sheng burned the land in the Hunan Prince's Mansion overnight, they were called to the imperial envoy's residence and scolded him. Lin Zheng knew that there was something strange about this, but under his jurisdiction, the vassal king's mansion caught fire and the vassal king's wife was almost burned to death. This was a big deal that was enough to lose his official position.

Under Xie Jin's arrangement, Lin Zheng immediately launched an investigation into the fire in the royal palace, and Zhu Zhi did not dare to leave Jingzhou for the time being, for fear that Zhu Bo would have an accident even after leaving.

After ten days of spending, Lin Zheng finally made a report of the investigation results. Because a fire burned the entire palace, there were very few people who knew about it. The investigation officer finally fell on the head of the eunuch of the palace, Zhang Xian, the eunuch in charge of the palace, saying that he had a grudge because he was punished by the King of Hunan and set fire to the palace, hoping to die with the King of Hunan.

In the end, Zhang Xian was buried in the sea of ​​fire and deserved his guilt.

Seeing such a loophole and random investigation result, Zhu Zhi couldn't help but laugh. It seemed that his ability to deceive his superiors and conceal the truth was better than that of the other in Chinese history.

But he nodded on his face and agreed to this result. However, Zhu Zhi also pointed out that since the Xiang Prince's Mansion was burned, Zhu Zhi mentioned the issue of his brother's mansion.

In order to send the difficult prince away as soon as possible, Lin Zheng had to agree to allocate money from the treasury to rebuild it. Zhu Zhi finally nodded in this way. At this time, Lin Zheng and Ma Sheng finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Seeing that the matter in Jingzhou was over, Zhu Zhi and Xie Jin embarked on the way home. Before leaving, he repeatedly told Zhu Bo not to commit suicide again. As for the matter in the capital, he mediated it. Zhu Bo was a man who had died once, so naturally he did not dare to sacrifice himself lightly.

When the fleet was sitting there, Zhu Zhi finally saw the walls of Yanziji again after leaving the capital for two months. Someone had already met the Xiaguan Wharf. From a distance, why was it vaguely covered with yellow baskets? Zhu Zhi and Xie Jin looked at each other, Oh my God.

The emperor is here!

That's right, the emperor came to Xiaguan Wharf to greet him. As soon as he got off the small boat he transferred, Zhu Zhi rushed forward step by step, knelt in front of his eldest nephew, and performed the grand ceremony of kneeling three kowtows and nine kowtows.

Zhu Yunwen happily helped Zhu Zhi up and nagged, "Thank you for your hard work, uncle." As he said that, he pulled Zhu Zhi with one hand and chatted. Zhu Zhi never expected that Zhu Yunwen would come to pick him up in person, so why did he suddenly feel so generous?

He glanced at him. Huang Zicheng is naturally indispensable among the people who are accompanying the earth. His squinting eyes are always hard to see through. I don’t know what he is thinking about in his heart.

Zhu Yunwen specially pulled Zhu Zhi into his car and sat down. Zhu Zhi was not stupid and could not get on after being beaten to death. Zhu Zhi refused again and again, and Zhu Yunwen stopped forcing him. Zhu Zhi walked to the car behind and the group returned to the palace in a mighty manner.

Judging from this, the emperor's eldest nephew wanted to discuss the matter of King Xiang immediately.

Sure enough, when he entered the palace, Zhu Yunwen immediately summoned Zhu Zhi and Xie Jin, and Huang Zicheng naturally accompanied him. Why was he like the emperor's follower? Zhu Zhi stared at his back with disgust.

Zhu Zhi handed over the report of the Jinyiwei and the question to Zhu Bodi. Zhu Yunwen looked at the reports silently.

Zhu Zhi observed his expression aside, but saw Zhu Yunwen calmly browsing each message without any surprise. Zhu Zhi understood in his heart that someone had reported these things to the palace. Zhu Yunwen should have known them a long time ago.

After a while, Zhu Yunwen put down the memorial and said, "Thank you for your hard work, you didn't expect that this errand would have encountered such a big change. But I don't know what the Twelve Emperors are doing now?"

Zhu Zhi owed his body and replied, "Thank you for the blessing of the emperor, the Xiang King is not seriously injured. But Mrs. Wang was roasted and frightened again, and her health was not good."

Zhu Yunwen looked serious. He sighed and said, "Oh, I feel very uneasy when I heard something happened there. It turns out that I just thought that since someone participated in the impeachment, the court must make some gestures before sending the fifteenth emperor's uncle to reconcile Jie Qing to find out the situation.

If the twelve emperors were burned to death because of such a big torch, it would be hard for the court to argue."

Xie Jin said: "The emperor loves his ministers and will be grateful if His Highness Xiang knows it."

Zhu Yunwen nodded and said, "It seems that we need to draw an order to comfort me."

Huang Zicheng said: "Emperor, if you plan to express your condolences, does it mean that you will no longer be investigated for impeachment of the King of Hunan?" Zhu Zhi glanced at him. Lord Huang felt like a mirror in his heart.

Zhu Yunwen was stumped by his question. Yes, issuing an order to comfort means forgiveness of King Xiang? He thought about it and looked up and asked everyone: "My dear friends, what do you think about this? How should the matter of King Xiang be resolved?"

How many people here look at me and I look at you, but no one is willing to speak. Zhu Yunwen said, "Uncle, you are the official envoy of the imperial envoy. What is your opinion on this matter?"

When Zhu Zhi saw him, the opportunity came, he said calmly: "The emperor wants to reduce the vassal states, so I naturally understand that, but I can't even cut off honest people like King Xiang.

"When Zhu Zhi said this, the people present were slightly startled. Zhu Zhi looked at everyone with a glance and continued.

"The emperor is wise and I must have known the shape of the King of Hunan through these memorials.

Through these replies, does the emperor really think that the King of Xiang has any intention of ill-intentioned intentions? The emperor, I will only say one thing: The King of Xiang has no queen, and he has never had a latter, but he has never rebelled. Even if he turns against him, what's the use of no one to inherit this country?

Therefore, if the King of Xiang is cut off, it will not only not help the emperor's grand strategy, but it will also give some truly ambitious people a strong demographic. Moreover, public opinion in the world will also be detrimental to the court. The emperor, if he would not take this opportunity to issue an edict to comfort the world, he would not be able to resolve the doubts in the world.

"After saying that, Zhu Zhi secretly looked at Zhu Yunwen behind the Long Case, and saw him nodding, obviously a little moved.

But Huang Zicheng suddenly said, "The King of Liao is such a bad word.

The King of Hunan hid weapons, gathered savages with superpowers, and secretly spoke out rebellious words. These behaviors are not evidence of evil intentions? If such a vassal king does not punish him, it will lead to a disaster in the future."

Zhu Zhi said: "Mr. Huang, I know that you are dedicated to the court and the country, and I don't doubt that you have selfish intentions.

But none of these so-called evidences are tenable. The so-called weapons are used by King Xiang to learn the Six Arts for scholars. In my opinion, gathering those supernatural people has no supernatural powers. The biggest supernatural power is to refine some elixirs. To be honest, these elixirs are useless to the twelfth brother at all, and will also damage his body. I have advised the twelfth brother to not take elixirs anymore. As for the old man who secretly put the bull's nose, hehe, as far as I know, this person not only lets the twelfth brother go, but also ran to the King of Chu and King of Shu to talk nonsense. Could it be that even the King of Chu and King of Shu have ill-behaved?"

Huang Zicheng was refuted by Zhu Zhi, and said angrily: "You! Your Highness, Your Highness of Liao, you are so anxious to free the King of Xiang. Can you be accomplices with him?"

Zhu Zhi stood up suddenly and said, "Mr. Huang, you have always disliked our brothers and have made things difficult for me. I think you are dedicated to protecting the country and doing business, and don't care about it. Now I can't afford to swear at you like this.

Emperor, are you accomplice or rebellious? Please give me a cleansing statement." As he said that, he fell to the ground.

Seeing that Zhu Zhi had real energy, Zhu Yunwen hurriedly said, "Uncle Emperor, get up quickly, get up quickly, Huang Aiqing has no such intention, and I will never doubt the Emperor."

Zhu Zhi stood up indignantly and said, "The emperor works hard to govern, and is one of the few wise kings in the ages. I believe that under the emperor's leadership, our Ming Dynasty must be the prosperous era of Hongwu and Jianwen.

Now that the emperor has just ascended the throne, the most important thing is to maintain stability and many things can be slowly taken into consideration. How can you be as anxious as Lord Huang be the old city to hold the country?

The emperor is young, and no one of the emperor's uncles is much better than the emperor. To put it bluntly, the emperor has more time. As long as he spends time, the emperor's uncles will be deposed one after another, and the chaos in the vassal states will naturally be lost.

Isn’t this much safer than the moment when you are rushing to reduce the vassal state and put the emperor in a situation where he is in a hurry to reduce the vassal state and put the emperor in a situation where he is in the same way? Lord Huang, your starting point is good, but everything needs to be fully considered when dealing with it. The emperor’s righteousness must not be ignored.

I have always been afraid to give advice to the emperor due to my identity. However, when I saw him today, I didn’t speak, but someone was constantly aggressive. I had to speak generously and express my feelings, and ask the emperor to observe clearly.

Zhu Zhi's passionate speech made Zhu Yunwen nod frequently. He was a filial son and a very weak person. Zhu Zhi grasped this weakness and used righteousness to induce him.

Sure enough, Zhu Yunwen said: "The emperor's words are indeed reasonable, Huang Aiqing's intention is correct, but the approach is indeed a bit radical.

Xie Aiqing, in your opinion, how should this matter be resolved?" Zhu Yunwen said, glanced at Huang Zicheng with a stern look. Although Huang Zicheng was angry, he could only bow his head and say nothing.

The blind man Xie Jin could see the current situation clearly. Zhu Yunwen was obviously convinced by Zhu Zhi. He quickly said: "I also think there is no obvious rebellion in the matter of King Xiang. It is better to be a favor and comfort King Xiang to make peace with the world.

In this way, it can highlight the emperor's clear understanding of the situation. The King of Zhou should be punished if he is guilty, and the King of Xiang comforted him without guilt. The reward and punishment are clearly distinguished, which can show the benevolence of our emperor."

Zhu Zhi added: "Mr. Jie said very well, but the King of Hunan sometimes lacks some political awareness and is inevitably reckless in doing things. The emperor might as well remove some of his guards, which is also a warning to others.

"This is called bargaining. Zhu Zhi offered this price at this time, which also made Zhu Yunwen, who had once had doubts about the King of Hunan, feel at ease.

Sure enough, after hearing Zhu Zhidi's counter-off, Zhu Yunwen immediately smiled and said, "What the emperor said is very safe, so let's do it according to the emperor's wishes. This order is drafted by Xie Aiqing, and how many guards should be seized and discussed with Qi Tai.
Chapter completed!