The next day, Da Ming's second court session began as promised.
"The emperor has arrived!"
The eunuch's sharp voice rang out.
Zhu Houzhao was dressed in a nine-clawed dragon robe. His posture was tall and straight, and his appearance was dignified. He did not look angry, but he was imposing. He slowly walked toward the dragon throne.
"Long live Your Majesty!"
All the civil and military officials in the throne room knelt down.
"Dear ministers, please rise!"
Zhu Houzhao sat down on the dragon throne and looked down at the officials as he spoke indifferently.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Hearing this, all the officials slowly stood up and lowered their heads.
Officials couldn't look directly at the emperor. This was the rule.
"Report if there's anything! If there's nothing else, retreat!"
The eunuch beside Zhu Houzhao stepped forward and spoke again.
Zhuge Zhengwo immediately stood up and said to Zhu Houzhao,""Your Majesty, Zhu Budian has returned and is waiting outside the palace for Your Majesty to summon him!”
"Hmm?"
When Zhu Houzhao heard this, he frowned slightly. He was a little puzzled as to why this fellow didn't go directly to court.
The next moment, he seemed to have thought of something and waved his hand with a faint smile."Call him in!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
The two masked experts who had been captured immediately accepted the order. Their bodies turned into afterimages and they had already left the hall.
This scene caused many of the officials to narrow their eyes.
Especially Yan Song, Pei Ju, Li Si, Zhangsun Wuji, and the others.
What powerful strength!
These were only two guards of the Emperor, but they could instantly disappear under the eyes of civil and military officials.
Such strength could not be underestimated!
At this moment, the ministers were even more respectful of Zhu Houzhao.
Of course, some people felt extremely pleased, but at the same time, they were even more afraid!
The strength of the Emperor's side was a little strong!
From time to time, Zhu Buduan walked into the hall with a solemn expression, carrying a wooden box in his hand.
As soon as he entered the hall, a thick smell of blood assaulted his face.
This scene immediately attracted the attention of all the officials in the court, and many people guessed what it might be-a human head.
Especially those officials who had participated in the beheading ceremony not long ago. This smell was so familiar, so f * ck!
This was simply a shadow that they could not get rid of for the rest of their lives.
As a result, many civil officials frowned and almost vomited.
However, due to the court, he had to endure it.
You should know that once you lose your manners, you will be demoted or punished with a stick.
This was not a joke!
In this world, although they were mixed together, the etiquette remained the same.
The civil and military officials were arranged according to their ranks.
If there were people who did not abide by etiquette, they would be impeached by the picket officials.
The emperor could set his own punishment.
"I, Zhu Budian, pay my respects to Your Majesty!”
Zhu Budian walked up to the front of the hall and bowed to Zhu Houzhao.
"Okay, get up!"
Seeing the box in Zhu Buguan's hand, Zhu Houzhao smiled in satisfaction.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Zhu Budian slowly stood up and then held up the box, saying solemnly,""Your Majesty, fortunately, we did not fail our mission. The head of the rebel Pingnan King is here. I have already killed him as a warning to others!”
"What is it? This was actually King Pingnan's head? Zhu Bujue went to kill King Pingnan?"
"King Pingnan is dead and a traitor. What is going on?”
"I was wondering why I didn't see the Divine Marquis in court these past few days. It turns out that he was carrying out His Majesty's imperial edict to kill people!”
"Zhu Bujue, why would he listen to the emperor? Didn't he already have a rebellious heart?”
……
This scene made everyone extremely shocked. At the same time, they couldn't believe their eyes.
Was this still Zhu disregard?
Since when did Zhu Bujue become a loyal official and work for the emperor?
Was he joking?
"Zhu Budian, what exactly happened? Make Zhu Budian switch sides?"
Li Si lowered his head and his eyes darkened. His brows furrowed into a deep frown.
"I knew that Zhu Budian was ambitious and had deep connections with the government. How could this be?”
Zhangsun Wuji's face was also filled with question marks. This time, he could not do it anymore.
"This little Emperor is really good! It seems that I have underestimated you."
Yan Song's gaze was deep and serene. There was no sadness or joy on his face, but he was extremely shocked in his heart.
As the Prime Minister, his status was second only to the Emperor.
All this while, because Zhu Houzhao had just ascended the throne, and because of his previous profligate behavior.
To be honest, even after Zhu Houzhao had killed a group of officials, he had not really taken the Emperor seriously.
It was just killing a bunch of stinky fish and rotten prawns. Who was he trying to scare?
In his opinion, the Emperor was just a young man after all!
It was either a lucky hit or a secret strategist who taught him.
In the end, he would still be beaten back to his original state.
In the future, this Da Ming would ultimately still be the world of people like him.
But today, it made him somewhat suspicious.
Could it be that Zhu Houzhao didn't have someone guiding him from behind, but that he had the wisdom to begin with?
Hiss!
If that was really the case, then it would be too terrifying!
One had to know that Zhu Houzhao was only sixteen years old this year and not yet seventeen. How could he have such ability?
At this moment, almost all the so-called officials were frightened by the Emperor's decisive killing.
They had not even heard about King Pingnan's rebellion and this fellow had already been beheaded by the Emperor!
What a fast saber!
All of them lowered their heads, not daring to speak.
"Hahahahaha, Imperial Uncle has indeed disappointed me!”
Zhu Houzhao's face was filled with joy. He looked at the box that the eunuch had brought to him and casually opened it.
As expected, this was indeed King Pingnan's head!
Immediately, he looked at Zhu Bing and asked with a smile,""Imperial Uncle has done well this time. He has made such a great contribution! Speak! What reward does Imperial Uncle want?"
"Your Majesty, this subject has only done what a subject should do. If Your Majesty must reward this subject, then bestow this subject with a calligraphy!”
"The plaque of the Guarding Dragon Mountain Villa has not been repaired for a long time. I am already satisfied that Your Majesty can bestow me with a set of words.”
Zhu Bujue shook his head, not taking any credit.
In the end, he only asked for a handwritten letter from Zhu Houzhao.
Of course, it wasn't that he didn't want it.
He couldn't accept it, and he didn't dare to accept it.
As the Imperial Uncle, his status was already too high.
He was at the peak of the official rank and had the royal bloodline.
If possible, he wanted to lower his rank to save his life.
What else did he want now?
To make the emperor give up his position to him?
He was probably tired of living!
Although Zhu Houzhao said it was good, he was actually asking him what he wanted.
If you really want to give it, just say that it's a reward.
Why ask?
This was obviously a test!
If he asked for power, he would be courting death!
He was afraid that it would not be long before he would die inexplicably like King Ping Nan.
If the Emperor really wanted to kill you, he could just give you a random reason afterward.
At the same time, he couldn't give up everything.
If not, what do you want?
Do you want the power of the emperor?
Doing so would also arouse suspicion.
Instead, he asked for a piece of calligraphy, the Emperor's handwriting, and a plaque with the words 'Dragon Guarding Mountain Villa.'
On one hand, it reflected his intentions, which was to protect the dragon.
This was enough to express his loyalty and release his desire for fame.
Not only did he give the Emperor face, but he also expressed his attitude and flattered him. It could be said to be killing three birds with one stone.
One had to know that he had thought of replacing Zhu Houzhao to seize the throne.
If he didn't want to be targeted and suspected, he had to have enough awareness.
In his opinion, the Emperor should have already known about this.
After all, the Dragon Guarding Mountain Villa had only scratched the surface of King Pingnan's rebellion.
The Emperor was able to investigate so clearly!
Terrifying!
Terrifying!
Just thinking about it made him unable to sleep at night.
From this, he concluded that the Emperor must have discovered it.
The reason why he didn't kill him was that he still had value.
On the other hand, he was a relative of the royal family and could not be killed casually.
However, this didn't mean that he couldn't or didn't dare to kill them!
If he really didn't dare, King Pingnan wouldn't have died.
As an old official of the Ming Dynasty and the Imperial Uncle, he had been in charge of the Dragon Guard Mountain Villa for so many years.
Zhu Bujue wasn't stupid. He might be very smart.
As a smart person, he should naturally have a smart way of doing things.
And he chose a smart and safe method.
……
"Hahahahaha, Imperial Uncle is indeed a good subject of mine. If the civil and military officials in the court could be half as good as Imperial Uncle, I would not have to worry about political affairs.”
Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but laugh when he heard this. At the same time, he cursed the old fox in his heart and pointed the spearhead at all the officials in the court.
"Your Majesty, we are also willing to do our best for Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty!”
This conversation between the monarch and his subjects made the mouths of the civil and military officials twitch, and their stomachs felt disgusted.
They really wanted to scold Zhu Houzhao. If he was like Zhu Bujue, he would have been long gone.
However, the conversation between these two people had turned the blame onto the officials. They couldn't bear this responsibility.
They all knelt down to show their loyalty.
He still had to act on the surface. As for what he thought in his heart, that was another matter.
Zhu Houzhao didn't know how to read minds anyway.
"Get up! Get up! Why are you kneeling? I didn't say you were disloyal."
Seeing this, Zhu Houzhao waved his hand and sneered in his heart.
You fool me, and I fool you. When I find an opportunity, I'll deal with you.
Now, he still had to do some superficial work.
After all, one had to use people until the last moment. After all the value was squeezed dry, they would be cut off.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Yes!"
Zhu Houzhao no longer looked at the ministers and continued to speak to Zhu Budian,""Since Imperial Uncle has already said so, Zhen agrees to this matter.”
"However, Imperial Uncle has made such a great contribution. If I just use a set of words to fool him, if word gets out, people will probably say that I am mean to the meritorious officials.”
"How about this? In the early years, the Tian Xiang Kingdom had offered a Tian Xiang Doukou as a tribute. It is said that this item is a rare treasure. I know that Imperial Uncle had one in the early years, and the other is with Imperial Mother. Imperial Uncle has made such a great contribution, so even if I am thick-skinned, I have to make a match for Imperial Uncle. Imperial Uncle, do you think such a reward is in line with your wishes?”
As soon as he said this, Zhu Budian's eyes widened, and his body trembled non-stop. He knelt on the ground excitedly and said in a clear voice,"This subject, this subject is satisfied, this subject is extremely satisfied. This subject thanks Your Majesty for your great kindness. In the future, this subject will definitely do my best for Your Majesty and the Imperial Court.”
She lowered her head and finished speaking.
Zhu Budian was suddenly shocked.
There were a total of three Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom. Two could bring the dead back to life, and three would keep one forever young.
Since His Majesty knew about this.
Then with His Majesty's intelligence ability, didn't he already know about Suxin's existence? Or even the whereabouts of the third Heavenly Fragrant Cardamom?
Now that His Majesty had given him one, it was equivalent to him getting two. Su Xin could wake up.
If she could get the third one, Su Xin would be able to stay young forever.
I've made a contribution and obtained two.
If His Majesty knew that I was concerned about Su Xin, wouldn't that be…
Worry!
He couldn't lose his heart.
Thinking of this, Zhu Budian could not help but laugh bitterly in his heart. He suddenly felt that he had been completely controlled.
However, for Suxin, there was nothing wrong with being a pinch, so he admitted defeat.
Thinking of this, he already had a plan, which was to do his best to work for Zhu Houzhao.
On the one hand, it was for the third Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom. On the other hand, Suxin could wake up. He already had something to worry about in his heart. He was no longer a light pole. Naturally, he would not have the emperor dream.
He naturally understood the Emperor's intentions. He had to accept it no matter what.
At this moment, Zhu ignored all his ambitions and disappeared with Su Xin's awakening.
"Good, good, good. It's just a small matter. I'll send it to Imperial Uncle's residence later.”
Zhu Houzhao nodded with a smile, but his pair of eyes looked deeply at Zhu Houzhao, and then returned to normal.
Since Zhu Bujue was so tactful, he naturally had to be rewarded.
At the same time, Zhu Houzhao didn't believe his words either.
This was how an emperor was. He would not trust anyone because people's hearts would change.
At the same time, this Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom was a warning to Zhu Bujue, a blow, and a blatant threat.
He wanted to tell Zhu to ignore him!
I'm looking at you!
Do your job well. Otherwise, I can take back whatever I can give you at any time.
This kind of mentality was what a king should have.
He looked down at the overall situation like a huge eye of the Heavenly Dao.
Mercy and might!
"Zhu Budian…"
This scene shocked Li Si and the others, but at the same time, they could not understand.
This was the difference in information.
However, Zhu Bujue had only been loyal on the surface in the past. Now, he had completely knelt down. This also showed them Zhu Houzhao's methods.
The emperor was not easy to deal with!
This fellow actually gave off a feeling that he was much more terrifying than the previous emperor!
Vaguely, they actually thought that the first emperor Zhu Yuanzhang was still alive.
However, on second thought, he did not need to worry too much.
No matter how powerful Zhu Houzhao was, what about his strength?
Da Ming was already rotten and beyond cure.
Even if Zhu Yuanzhang was reborn, he would not be able to reverse the situation.
With Zhu Houzhao's ability, he wanted to turn the tide?
What a joke!
There was no need to mention that these people had the support of the various countries behind them. The power within was so great that how could Great Ming resist it?
However, even so, they did not dare to underestimate today's technique.
Because of Zhu's disregard for today's performance, he became even more vigilant.
These people naturally knew of Zhu Bujue's ambitions.
Zhu Budian was so obedient now, so naturally, he was already firmly controlled by Zhu Houzhao.
This would make Zhu Houzhao even more powerful.
On the one hand, there was the Human Cat and Zhao Gao in charge of the palace, and on the other hand, there was the Dragon Guard Mountain Villa.
They had already formed a basic force and could not be underestimated.
At this time, the ministers had long since stopped caring about King Pingnan's big action of having breakfast. It did not even cause any waves.
King Pingnan was just a vassal king. His strength was very weak and not worth mentioning at all. If he died, so be it.
The situation was already set. Who would care about a dead person?
Moreover, so what if the rebellion was real or fake?
Even if it was true, it was Da Ming who was in a mess.
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