"How hard this makes you, how cowardly you will be in the future."
The only one who did not leave was the founding duke, Chang Sheng. He sat in his seat, sipping the tea in his hand.
"If I remember correctly, among the generals of Huaixi, the toughest one should be you, Great General.”
"You're such a tough person. Are you ready to admit defeat?"
"Hand over the ready-made military power of the Great General and all the assets that you have accumulated over the years to the old man?”
"This decision requires great determination and courage!”
As soon as he finished speaking, Lan Yu continued,"What can I do? I've thought it through. No matter how tough I am, I can't be tougher than this old man. I should have made a decision on this matter long ago.”
"Pa!"
Chang Sheng, the founding duke, smashed the teacup in his hand on the ground. He stood up with an indignant expression.
He roared in the room,"This is the family business that my father risked his life to exchange for with his military achievements!"”
"If it wasn't for the wounds on his body and the loss of his blood essence, he wouldn't have died so early.”
"My father's title as the founding duke has become mine. I haven't enjoyed it enough yet."
"I was thinking of passing the title of founding duke to my son, my son's son."
"If I hand over the family business, I'll have nothing!”
"If I die in the future, I won't have the face to see him!”
He roared and raged like a mad lion.
Lan Yu was very calm. Listening to his endless chatter, she thought for a moment and said,"When you are beheaded and sent to the netherworld, he will only ask you why you died so young.”
Hearing this, Chang Sheng was stunned for a moment before his anger dissipated and he let out a bitter laugh.
"According to my father's personality, he might persuade me to make the same choice as you."
"If my father knew that I was killed in such a way, and that the entire clan was involved, he would definitely curse me for being a fool who didn't know how to make a choice.”
As he spoke, he walked out.
He had only taken two steps when he suddenly stopped. As if he had thought of something, he turned his head and asked,"I really want to know now. Who can persuade you?”
Lan Yusai laughed,"Zhu Yu."”
"Who is Zhu Yu?"
"A very interesting fellow. If I have time, I can introduce him to you.”
"Good!"
......
The next day, morning court session in the Imperial City.
All the civil and military officials had arrived early to wait. Zhu Yuanzhang slowly stepped into the Town Hall in his dragon robe.
His gaze swept across the civil and military officials present.
When his gaze swept over Lan Yu and Chang Sheng, he paused for a moment.
Yesterday, these two guys had been together with the marquises of Huaixi's military group for a long time.
According to the Jinyiwei's report, the thirteen marquises of Great Ming were all furious when they went out. Their eyes were wide open, and their mouths were muttering and cursing.
It was obvious that they had parted on bad terms.
This made Zhu Yuanzhang even more curious. He was even more curious about what these guys were talking about.
Therefore, he ordered the Jinyiwei to investigate this matter and give him an explanation.
Looking away from the two of them, Zhu Yuanzhang remembered that Zhu Yu said that he would make dumplings today and go over earlier after he was done. He couldn't help but rub his stomach.
He stood up, stretched his back, and said,""If you have something to report, then leave the court."
After saying that, some of the civil and military officials in the court were eager to try. Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the censor and ordered,"I won't accept your impeachment today.”
Hearing this, the group of censors who had just taken a step forward smiled awkwardly and retreated.
"Nothing? If there's nothing else, then let's retire early today! Dear ministers, go back and get some sleep!”
As he spoke, he was about to leave.
But at this moment, a shout came from the hall.
"Emperor, this subject has something to report!"
Everyone looked over and saw that the Duke of Liang, Lan Yu, had already walked out and was kneeling on the ground.
Zhu Yuanzhang turned his head and frowned.
State Duke of Liang Lan Yu? This fellow was usually very arrogant, so why was he so respectful today?
"Lan Yu, what's the matter?"
"Your Majesty!"
"This official has been in great pain these days. I asked the imperial physician and he said that his injuries have relapsed and he needs to recuperate. I'm afraid he can't lead troops and only wants to take off his armor and recuperate.”
Oh? Return to the fields? Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned.
At this time, Lan Yu continued,"I am grateful for the Emperor's kindness. Without the Emperor, Lan Yu would not be where she is today." I also sympathize with the emperor's love for the people, so I want to return my family property and land to the emperor for the benefit of the people of my Ming Dynasty.”
"Emperor, I hope you can grant my wish."
As he spoke, he respectfully raised the memorial in his hand above his head, showing his sincerity.
"How did this blue jade change?" Zhu Yuanzhang stood in front of the dragon throne, stunned.
He knew very well that this Lan Yu was untamed, stubborn, and greedy for power. He was a troublesome fellow.
Therefore, he had just ordered the Jinyiwei to collect all their evidence. When Zhu Yunwen had the image of an emperor, he was ready to find a reason to directly cut him off.
And he hadn't even made a move yet, and this guy actually took the initiative to resign and return to the fields?
He was actually willing to give up such a huge family business and power?
"Your Majesty!"
"I, Chang Sheng, am also guilty!"
At this moment, Chang Sheng, the founding duke, was kneeling on the ground with an extremely respectful expression. A memorial appeared in his hand.
"Chang Sheng, are you also going to resign and return to the fields?”
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"All of this official's plans have already been written in the memorial. I hope that the emperor will approve.”
As he spoke, he raised the memorial.
Seeing his stance, Zhu Yuanzhang's face revealed a look of understanding.
Interesting. So you're here to discuss this matter?
He returned to the dragon throne and took their memorials from the eunuch. He narrowed his eyes and opened them.
"Really?"
"Their sense of smell is so sensitive? You can actually predict my thoughts?"
"Interesting. He made a move in advance and caught us off guard.”
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