Baohe Palace.
Today, the emperor invited some of the ministers.
Those who had been invited had faces full of glory. This was a kind of recognition from the Emperor.
Among them, most of them were Huaixi dignitaries.
Ji 'an Marquis Liu Zhongheng, Yan' an Marquis Tang Shengzong, Pingliang Marquis Fei Ju, Nanxiong Marquis Zhao Yong, Xingyang Marquis Zheng Yuchun, Yichun Marquis Huang Bin, Henan Marquis Liu Ju, etc., all of them were full of energy.
"Who said that the Emperor wants to deal with our Huaixi brothers? Aren't you treating us to a meal?"
"The emperor can't leave us. He still needs us in the war. Those stinking scholars of the Imperial Censorate want to mess with us?”
"After Liu Bowen died, none of them could fight.”
"In the emperor's heart, there are still us brothers, hahaha.”
They laughed as they walked towards Baohe Palace.
Li Shan Chang, who had not shown up, also came.
"Old Prime Minister ~"
Everyone made way for Lee Shan Chang.
Lee Shan Chang smiled as he slowly walked over with a walking stick in his hand.
Everyone arrived at Baohe Palace and took their seats.
They found something strange. There was no wine or food on the table, only wine.
How could there be no food and wine when the emperor invited his ministers?
For a moment, everyone was puzzled.
"The emperor has arrived ~"
Zhu Yuanzhang strode in.
He was already full of white hair, but he was still tall and burly, and he had the aura of a king.
"Greetings to the emperor. Long live the emperor.”
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and raised his hand."Everyone, get up. We're holding a Moonlight Banquet today, so we'll skip the formalities tonight.”
The ministers were puzzled. What was the Moonlight Banquet?
However, when they saw that the Emperor was happy and the atmosphere was relaxed, they also relaxed.
Zhu Yuanzhang greeted everyone.
Laughter could be heard from time to time in the hall.
……
Creak ~
The door of the main hall opened, and everyone thought that the dishes were finally served.
However, the Jinyiwei escorted a prisoner to the palace.
When they saw the prisoner clearly, their expressions changed drastically.
That was because the prisoner was the Prince Consort, Commandant Ouyang Lun.
At this moment, they knew that the Emperor's banquet tonight was most likely a trap.
Many of them were smuggling with Ouyang Lun, and they immediately became nervous.
Some were even panicking.
The entire Baohe Palace suddenly fell silent.
Ouyang Lun's face was pale as he stumbled over to Zhu Yuanzhang and knelt down.""The guilty subject Ouyang Lun greets Your Majesty."
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled warmly and personally helped Ouyang Lun up. He smiled and said,
"Ouyang, get up. You have suffered.”
"Everyone, this is our Prince Consort. He was ordered to be locked up in prison by us and suffered a lot of grievances.”
The ministers nodded awkwardly, feeling very flustered. What was the Emperor up to? Could it be that he had to release Ouyang Lun?
That would be great. It meant that the matter of smuggling was over.
"Ouyang, while you were in prison, these uncles and ministers spoke up for you.”Zhu Yuanzhang picked up a pot of tea and said," Please pour tea for these uncles and the ministers.”
Ouyang Lun was extremely flustered at this moment. He took the teapot with trembling hands and poured tea for the officials one by one.
When the officials saw the grand Fuma pour tea, they all stood up to greet him.
Zhu Yuanzhang's cold gaze swept over them and he smiled faintly.
"There's no wine or meat for today's Moonlight Banquet. We only prepared tea. Why? This was because wine was easy to intoxicate, while tea was easy to wake up.”
"This tea is called Kuding tea. It was given to me by Liu Bowen before he died. I can't bear to enjoy it alone, so I'll drink with you today.”
The ministers completely understood that this was a f * cking trap.
What was the Emperor trying to do?
For a moment, the atmosphere in the hall became extremely oppressive.
"Why aren't you drinking? Do you dislike our tea?" Zhu Yuanzhang's cold voice sounded.
The ministers hurriedly picked up their cups and began to drink.
Bitter!
It was so bitter that he almost vomited.
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced around silently, but it made people tremble. He seemed to be able to see through everyone's heart, reveal everyone's secrets, and control everything.
Suddenly, he opened his eyes like a lion. His pressure instantly erupted, and everyone felt that they could not breathe. He shouted in a deep voice,
"Bitter, right? Did you know? My heart is as bitter as this tea!”
"How did Qianyuan die? It was corrupt, laws and regulations abolished, and the kings and ministers of the imperial court enjoyed themselves and made money. It made the heavens angry and the people resentful, and the people were in dire straits. In the end, flames of war rose everywhere.”
"Yuan Wang's crime is the emperor's. The emperor is fatuous and incompetent. The second crime was on the officials, taking bribes and bending the law. I, Zhu Yuanzhang, cannot be such a fatuous ruler. Are you willing to be such a minister?”
The emperor's might was like a prison!
That terrifying pressure made the officials not dare to breathe loudly.
Zhu Yuanzhang's icy gaze swept across the room before pointing at Ouyang Lun, who was trembling in fear.
"Prince Consort Ouyang Lun is still committing crimes even after we issued the ban. Heh heh, he can actually form a huge caravan from the south to the northwest border. You guys open the door for him and let him go unimpeded.”
"All of you joined forces to deceive the emperor and pervert the law. This prince consort of mine has completely lost the face of the royal family, and you have broken my heart.”
"Some of you are comrades who climbed out of the pile of corpses with me, and some of you are important officials of the imperial court. I can only treat you to a cup of tea."
"Since ancient times, those who used military forces to take over the world were all burdened by arrogant soldiers and fierce generals. I've tried to persuade her and said it. My tongue is rotten from talking about it. I won't say it anymore.”
Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly stopped.
At this moment, the hall was enveloped by his invisible pressure. Those who were timid were already drenched in sweat.
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