At the same time, on the other side.
After Zhu Yuanzhang returned to the Imperial Palace, he ordered Liu He to take Zhu Zheng away and settle him down. Then, he went straight back to Jinshen Palace.
He planned to deal with the administrative matters that had accumulated over the past few days.
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't know how the other emperors were like. Were they as tired as him?
However, ever since he ascended the throne, he did not dare to slack off for even a day.
Three hundred and sixty days. There wasn't a single day where he could truly relax and rest.
He had truly achieved the goal of 'All officials have slept, I have not slept, all officials have risen, I have risen first!'
Especially after the prime minister was dismissed in the name of dealing with Hu Weiyong.
The workload of handling government affairs could only be described as terrifying.
In the beginning, those officials who were dissatisfied with Old Zhu's dismissal of the prime minister were still entertained.
If you can do it, go ahead. I'll see how long you can last.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang used his actions to prove that he was really good at it!!
It was nothing more than the word liver.
Fortunately, Zhu Yuanzhang had gradually handed over most of the government affairs to Crown Prince Zhu Biao.
Let the other party feel the love of a loving father
Zhu Biao was so touched that he almost cried…
However, Zhu Yuanzhang still had to personally check on some important matters.
Just like that, time gradually passed as Zhu Yuanzhang buried his head in his documents.
It was only until the sun set in the west that the light gradually dimmed.
Zhu Yuanzhang stopped reading and stretched his body.
"Ta…"
At this moment, footsteps came from outside the door.
Then, a young eunuch walked in with small steps and bowed. He reported,
"Your Majesty, the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guards, Mao Xiang, is here!”
"Let him in!"
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand.
"Yes, sir!"
The young eunuch respectfully replied and turned around to report.
Soon, the Embroidered Uniform Guards Commander Mao Xiang walked in and knelt on the ground.
"Your subject Mao Xiang greets Your Majesty!"
"Get up!"
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and asked,"What's the matter?"
Mao Xiang lowered his head and respectfully handed over a memorial, reporting,"
"Your Majesty, this is the information I have obtained from my investigation of Hu Weiyong's remaining party and the people involved in the Void Seal Case.”
The young eunuch at the side hurriedly took the memorial and handed it to Zhu Yuanzhang.
Zhu Yuanzhang was expressionless as he took it and flipped through it.
Although Hu Weiyong had already been killed and his nine families were all killed, his ashes could not be found.
However, Hu Weiyong's case was not over yet.
The Jinyiwei had been in charge of tracking down the rest of the party.
Coupled with the recent Kongyin Case.
The entire court was in a state of panic and everyone was in danger.
It seemed that anyone could be Hu Weiyong's henchman.
One day, Old Zhu was displeased because he had to walk with his left leg or right leg first in court.
They would be arrested as Hu Weiyong's henchmen.
For a moment, the room was deathly silent.
Only the sound of Zhu Yuanzhang flipping through the memorial could be heard.
After a while, Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to have seen something worthy of attention. He raised his eyebrows and asked,
"Is Tang Shengzong, the Marquis of Yan 'an, related to Hu Weiyong?？”
His voice was as calm as an ancient well, and it was impossible to tell whether he was happy or angry.
However, Mao Xiang could not help but shudder, his heart pounding.
Forcefully suppressing his nervousness, he hurriedly explained,"
"Your Majesty, according to the investigation, he is the son of Yan 'an Marquis Tang Shengzong.
He had been to Hu Weiyong's residence many times for banquets, and they seemed to be very close…
I was just about to ask Your Majesty if I should continue to investigate…"
"Oh? Is that so?"
Zhu Yuanzhang did not comment.
Narrowing his eyes, a sharp light shot out from them as he sized up Mao Xiang.
Even a dead tiger wouldn't lose its might, let alone this ferocious tiger from Huaiyou.
The awe-inspiring aura suppressed Mao Xiang and the eunuchs serving him, causing them to bend over and not even dare to breathe loudly.、
After a long time.
Cold sweat trickled down Mao Xiang's forehead, he was extremely terrified.
He was even regretting in his heart that he should not have lost his mind and done such a small thing…
Just as he couldn't hold it in anymore and swallowed his saliva, he forced himself to open his mouth to explain.
Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly asked,
"What's the situation with Li Shan Chang?？”
Hearing Old Zhu change the topic, Mao Xiang immediately heaved a sigh of relief. He secretly rejoiced and hurriedly said,"
"Your Majesty, the Duke of Korea has been at home all this time, refusing to meet any guests.
Many people went to pay their respects, but they didn't even enter the mansion..."
"Yes!"
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and smiled,"
"I know. You did well.
Next, continue to do your job well.
We have to investigate these people properly…"
"Yes, I will!"
Mao Xiang hurriedly agreed.
Then, he thought of something and said hesitantly,
"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince seems to be dissatisfied with the investigation of Hu Weiyong's remaining party.
How many times have you told me not to…"
"Ignore him!"
Zhu Yuanzhang raised his hand to interrupt him and said decisively,
"A knife must be sharp and indomitable. Remember your duty and don't be afraid.
You have me to support you in everything. Just do it.”
"Yes, I will!"
Mao Xiang immediately relaxed when he heard this.
"You may leave!"
"I will take my leave!"
Mao Xiang bowed respectfully and turned to leave.
Only when he was outside the hall did he dare to raise his head and wipe the cold sweat off his forehead.
For some reason, he had a feeling that after Empress Ma passed away.
His Majesty's body was filled with a gloomy and awe-inspiring aura. It was terrifying.
Fortunately, he was lucky enough to pass…
Thinking back to how he was interrogated by Old Zhu earlier, Mao Xiang still felt a lingering fear.
He shivered and did not dare to stay any longer. He hurriedly left.
Inside the hall.
Looking at Mao Xiang's departing back.
Zhu Yuanzhang's face revealed a trace of killing intent as he coldly snorted.
This idiot was using the investigation of Hu Weiyong's remaining party.
To seek benefits for himself, thinking that there was no loophole.
Little did she know that he had already seen it.
It was just a lead.
However, it was also good.
He could use his head to calm the storm…
Zhu Yuanzhang thought to himself.
However, Liu He walked in from outside and replaced the young eunuch who had been serving at the side.
Zhu Yuanzhang came back to his senses and asked,
"Any news from the secret guards?”
From the time when Zhu Yuanzhang became the King of Wu during the Zhizheng period.
He had already prepared a large number of spies and placed them in various parts of Great Ming.
Especially the residences of the various dignitaries, they were of utmost importance.
After so many years of operation, it was already no small matter.
This group of people were collectively known as the secret guards and were under the control of the personal eunuch Liu He.
Embroidered Uniform Guards and secret guards, one in the light and one in the dark.
Together, they established Zhu Yuanzhang's intelligence agency.
It was also because of the Embroidered Uniform Guards and secret guards.
This huge Yingtian Prefecture, even the Great Ming Empire, was something he could observe with his palm and grasp.
At this moment, upon hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Liu He hurriedly replied,"
"According to the news we received recently, Huaixi Xungui's side.
They were all afraid of being implicated in Hu Weiyong's case.
They even sent people to meet the Duke of Korea.
However, the Duke of Korea did not meet him.
Other than that, Mao Xiang seems to be a little unruly…"
Zhu Yuanzhang was a headstrong and suspicious master, how could he only believe Mao Xiang?
In fact, the other party's actions were all under the surveillance of the secret guards.
It was just that he did not know it.
Zhu Yuanzhang sneered and waved his hand,
"Let him go. Don't worry about him."
With that, he stood up and walked to the entrance of the hall with his hands behind his back.、
He looked at the scenery outside with a complicated gaze.
The art of an Emperor was about checks and balance!
After Liu Bowen's death, Huaixi's nobility no longer had any control over them.
Especially Li Shan Chang, who was in the lead. In the Huaixi lineage, he could simply summon hundreds of people with one call.
This person was Zhu Biao's senior teacher.
He was worried that Zhu Biao would not be able to control Li Shan Zhang and those arrogant soldiers and generals from Huaixi!!
Especially after Zhu Yuanzhang felt old and Empress Ma passed away.
The more he thought about it, the more he realized the importance of time.
Who knows, he might suddenly leave one day.
Before that, he had to remove these thorns.
The Ming Empire, which was like a newborn baby, was wiped out of internal and external troubles.
Give Zhu Biao a peaceful world.
He would allow him to smoothly take over the power without any restrictions.
However, with Zhu Yuanzhang's intelligence and methods, he naturally understood that he could not be anxious.
It was like boiling a frog in warm water, pulling out its claws and teeth before killing a tiger.
He had already mastered it his entire life.
During this process, Zhu Yuanzhang was also inspecting and selecting.
Who could be left to Zhu Biao and who couldn't?
The Chang family, Lan Yu, and the others could be kept…
Zhu Yuanzhang thought silently, his eyes gradually becoming determined, and he muttered to himself,"
"Sister, don't worry. After we clean up the Great Ming Empire and hand it over to Biao Er, we'll go see you.
Very soon, you must wait for me, or I will punish you!!”
When he thought of Empress Ma, Zhu Yuanzhang's heart ached and he couldn't help but sigh.
Then, he shook his head and walked out of the door, planning to go out and relax.
But immediately after.
He suddenly thought of the baby he had picked up who looked very similar to Empress Ma.
These days, due to the death of Empress Ma, Zhu Yuanzhang's mood had been very bad.
It was only today when she was with that child that she felt relaxed and forgot about her worries.
Zhu Yuanzhang turned to Liu He and asked,"
"By the way, how's the arrangement for that child going?”
"This old servant has placed him in a side hall near my residence," Liu He reported.
I asked Guo Ningfei for an edict and sent nannies and palace maids to serve…"
"Mm, very good!"
Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but smile when he thought of how obedient and cute that child was.
If there was nothing to do, he might as well go and take a look.
They were only separated for a while.
At this moment, he really missed that child.
"Let's go. Lead the way. Let's go and take a look!”
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand excitedly.
"Yes!"
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