"Come in."
Zhu Rong gave Zhu Ying Rao a look, then turned around and walked back to the main seat, assuming an extremely lazy posture.
"Your subject Lan Yu greets Your Highness King Qi."
"Your Highness, thousands of years, thousands of years!”
Lan Yu walked into the main hall. Although she still held her head high and puffed out her chest, she no longer had the arrogant attitude from before. She even slightly bowed towards Zhu Rong before cupping her hands in greeting.
"Lan Yu."
"After being taught a lesson by the Crown Prince, why have you become so shy?”
"This isn't like you."
Zhu Rong was still lazily leaning on the main seat. He didn't even look at Lan Yu. Instead, he gently rubbed his swollen head.
"I dare not!"
A hint of humiliation flashed in Lan Yu's eyes. However, if it wasn't for Zhu Rong, he probably wouldn't have been able to live to this day. It was fine as long as he understood. The reason why he was alive was all because of this lazy Zhu Rong.
"How's the investigation going?”
A hint of ridicule flashed in Zhu Rong's eyes. He then waved his hand at Lan Yu, indicating for her to sit down."I once conquered Qufu in Shandong and met with the Kong family of Duke Yan Sheng. Kong Xixue is considered to have some real talent, but Kong Kejian made me a little unhappy. However, His Majesty wants to win over the hearts of the scholars in the world, so he still awarded them the title of Duke Yan Sheng.”
"But let me tell you, what did I see in Shandong?”
" Corpses were everywhere, and the mass graves were piled up like mountains. The common people were displaced. Only the so-called Kong family, who claimed to be Saint Kong, still lived luxuriously. They were not affected by the war in the world at all. They could be said to be extremely luxurious.”
"That's why I decided to destroy the Kong family from then on.”
"After we destroy this Confucius Saint who has been living off of both sides and humiliating the country!”
"Let's calculate the dynasty."
"He really is a fifty-fifth generation servant and twenty-three courtiers!”
"What a noble Kong family!”
"Just because they claim to be the leaders of the world?”
"Haha."
A mocking smile appeared on Zhu Rong's face. Power was built on brute force, and the first strike to establish power was to destroy the Kong family. Only then could the arrogance of the aristocratic families be extinguished!
In the Ming Dynasty, where the name of the country was Sun and Moon, there was no need for the help of aristocratic families!
"We have indeed investigated it."
"This subject has also done as Your Highness said and submitted all the evidence to the Ministry of Central Affairs!”
"Li Xiangguo will report to His Majesty tomorrow morning!”
Lan Yu nodded his head heavily. This was their agreement in the plains. There was also one more thing, but Zhu Rong had not mentioned it. Now, Lan Yu had a vague guess, and he felt that his guess was correct.
"Lan Yu."
"Bring my personal decree."
"Send Imperial Martial Guard General Tang Ding to lead the Imperial Martial Guards to Qufu, Shandong Province, and exterminate the entire Kong family. Moreover, you must show your arrogance.”
"It's time for this bright sun and moon to be dyed red!”
Zhu Rong gently moved his wrist, his eyes filled with indifference. He knew the consequences of this slash, and he also knew that the imperial court would be shaken because of it. All the officials in the world would attack him, but so what?
What is there to fear?
Bear the blame?
So what?
Embarrassing the country!
Servant Kong Clan!
Indeed, he deserved to die!
How could Zhu Xi, who came from the future, not be angry?
"Your Highness."
"I can take the blade on your behalf, but has Your Highness thought about the consequences?”
"This will offend all the scholars in the world!”
"You will make things difficult for His Majesty!"
Lan Yu originally didn't need to say so much, because he had a fearless personality. It was just that his second niece was also interested in this brat. Moreover, it was always good to have more friends and more paths, so she would still advise him.
"Lan Yu."
"This is not something you should consider.”
"But I'm very gratified that you're thinking for me!”
"But as long as you can exterminate the entire Kong family, it won't cause any trouble. It will only arouse the indignation of the scholars in the world!”
"How many treasures does the Kong family have?"
"It's inexhaustible!"
"Rich enough to rival a country!"
"Do you think it's empty talk?"
"This is the list of gifts sent by the Kong family. Look at how luxurious it is.”
"But do you know what Young Master Kong said when he was drunk?”
"10,000 taels of silver, two agate jade corals, a pair of dragon phoenix and Ming Pei!”
"What's the big deal!"
"The salary of a First Rank official in Great Ming is only nine hundred dans.”
"And one tael of silver can buy a stone of high-quality rice.”
"What kind of concept is this?"
"Ten years!"
"A casual gift is the salary of a few decades of my Great Ming officials!”
"And to the Kong family, this is not even worth mentioning!”
"Why do you think we should keep such a clan?”
"Sucking the blood and eating the flesh of the commoners?”
"Did they contribute to the country?"
"Announce all these things!”
"Let alone the court, even the world will be shaken!”
"The national treasury will be filled up because of this!"
"I have money!"
"You and I will have a place to use!"
"What's the point of being an official?"
Zhu Xiong pulled out the sword hanging on the wall. Looking at the cold sword, his eyes revealed a trace of spirit as he said," Fighting on the battlefield is what a real man should do. Lan Yu, stop thinking about fighting for power and profit. After this matter is settled, cut off all ties with the lawless party in Huaixi. Be at ease as a general and a marquis. When the Crown Prince ascends to the throne in the future, you will be a Duke. Once you die, there is no need to fight for a short period of time!”
"I understand!"
A hint of excitement flashed in Lan Yu's eyes. At this moment, he no longer referred to himself as a minister, but a general. He had finally found someone who understood him. The home he yearned for was the battlefield of slaughter. Only then would his soul be released, not the so-called court!
Where did Lan Yu's arrogance and arrogance come from?
Wasn't it just winning every battle on the battlefield?
This was what shaped Lan Yu's arrogant character!
However, this was also very easy to suppress!
The method of suppression was simple and brutal!
That was to suppress them with absolute power!
Suppressed by the prestige of the absolute army!
At that time, even if Lan Yu wanted to rebel, he would also be a fool's dream and would only become a laughing stock!
"I haven't been to a brothel yet."
"Sister, why don't you come with me to the brothel?”
After sending Lan Yu away, Zhu Rong looked at Zhu Ying Rao, who was acting as a maid, and teased,"I heard that it's a place for scholars and literati to be artsy. Second Brother is also quite interested. Why don't you dress up as a woman and Second Brother will bring you around?”
"Alright!"
"Ning Country has never been to a brothel!”
"Brother, don't lie to me!"
"Ning Guo, go change your clothes now!"
Zhu Ying Rao's interest was instantly piqued. She jumped up and rushed to the inner courtyard to find Zhu Rong's clothes.
"Why are women always so interested in brothels?”
Zhu Rong looked at Zhu Ying Rao's back in confusion. He thought that nothing would happen, so he just took Zhu Ying Rao to take a look. It was not a big deal, he did not want to sell Zhu Ying Rao!
"Where is Miss Xu?"
Zhu Rong also walked out of the main hall and stood in the courtyard to bask in the sun. However, he still could not see Xu Miaoyun's figure. He said to the guards in the courtyard,"Have you seen Miss Xu?"
"Your Highness."
"The carriage from the Eastern Palace took Miss Xu away because the Crown Princess Consort wanted to bring Miss Xu into the palace to see the Empress. This is what the guards from the Crown Prince Palace have told you on behalf of the Crown Prince.”
Qing Yi walked in with light steps. He bowed to Zhu Rong and said,""His Royal Highness, the eldest grandson, was also brought back to the Eastern Palace.”
"Yes."
"Mother misses her grandson."
"It's normal."
"And I and Miao Yun are about to get married."
"She's just my daughter-in-law. There's no need to hide it.”
Zhu Rong nodded in realization. It was an old tradition of the Zhu family to meet Empress Ma before marriage and eat a meal personally prepared by Empress Ma before marrying into the Zhu family. It seemed that tonight was the right banquet.
No wonder.
His father, Zhu Yuanzhang, could leave the palace today!
It turned out that there was no place to play with his little thoughts, so he wanted to come out of the palace to take a look!
"Should I go to the brothel tonight or not?”
"I feel a little uneasy."
"What exactly is it?"
Zhu Rong had a feeling that nothing good would happen tonight, and he felt a chill run down his spine. Therefore, he was already considering whether he should postpone his trip to the brothel tonight.
"Your Highness."
"Mark the secret memorial."
"His Majesty went to Apricot Blossom Pavilion."
At this moment, a young man in a brocade robe with a scimitar at his waist walked into the Qi King's mansion in a panic. He whispered into Zhu Rong's ear,"Also, Lord Tang He, Duke of Xin, has returned and entered Apricot Blossom Pavilion with His Majesty. He was afraid of disturbing His Majesty, so he did not dare to get too close and came back to report to His Highness without stopping.”
"Go and lock my room."
"Don't let Ningguo come out."
The corner of Zhu Rong's mouth twitched slightly. No wonder he felt a chill on his back. If he brought his sister to a brothel, it would be strange if Old Zhu did not beat him to death. Fortunately, he discovered it early. He hurriedly looked at Qing Yi beside him and said,"No matter how much you call, you won't open the door. We'll talk about it tomorrow!”
"Understood!"
“……”
"Smelly Second Brother!"
"You lied to Ningguo again!"
Zhu Ying Rao looked at the moon in the sky, but she couldn't go out. She couldn't help but shout,"If you don't let Ningguo go, Ningguo will never forgive you!”
“……”
"You should rest."
"Let's go see Father."
Zhu Rong dragged Zhu Biao out of the Eastern Palace. Today, the two brothers were going to Apricot Blossom Tower, not to admire the moon, nor to admire the flowers, but to see how much fun Zhu Yuanzhang, their father, was playing!
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