Han Du's sharp eyes suddenly saw that Lao Zhu's eyelids seemed to move twice. He immediately walked quickly to the bed and took a closer look. Sure enough, Lao Zhu actually opened his eyes.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty is awake!"
This sentence made everyone stop talking in shock, and a moment later an even louder cry suddenly broke out!
"Father!"
"Father!"
"Father!"
"Father!"
...
Although Lao Zhu woke up, Han Du could see how tired he was now from his cloudy eyes.
"Biao'er, what's wrong?"
Zhu Biao didn't know how to answer when he heard this, so he had to look at his fifth brother.
Zhu Xi stepped forward and said softly: "Father fell down yesterday, which caused discomfort in the dragon's body and he passed out."
Lao Zhu heard the sadness in Zhu Xi's voice, and seemed to have guessed something, and asked: "What? Can my disease be cured?"
"Father, son and minister..." Zhu Tong's voice was choked with sobs, and he really didn't know how to say it.
Seeing this, Han Du had no choice but to say: "The most serious illness of the Emperor is the inflammation in his body. If the inflammation does not go away, his life will be in danger."
Although Lao Zhu fell ill, his thinking was very clear after he woke up. Looking at Han Du, he asked: "I remember that you have a magical medicine that can treat inflammation. When my sister was in danger, you used this magical medicine to cure her. But I also remember that you said that this medicine Not only do medicines need to be used according to people, they also need to be used according to age. People who are too old cannot use this medicine. What? Is it because I am too old and can no longer use this medicine? "
"Your Majesty~" Han Du lowered his head with grief on his face.
Lao Zhu was very calm, but he laughed and said: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. Sooner or later, people will have such a day, I have known it for a long time. However, this day comes neither too early nor too late."
Han Du suddenly raised his head and said, "Your Majesty, if so, if we can give it a try, there may be hope."
When Lao Zhu heard this, he looked at Han Du blankly. After a moment, he asked quietly: "How sure are you?"
"I~" Han Du's expression suddenly turned gloomy.
When Zhu Zhu saw it, he could only sigh and said: "Father, I am more proficient in medical science than Han Du. Even if I give my father medicine now, I am not sure at all."
"I understand." Lao Zhu nodded.
Then he looked at Han Du and asked softly: "You dare to do things that you are not sure about. Aren't you afraid of being guilty of poisoning the king?"
According to common sense, what Han Du should do now is to shut up and not interrupt no matter what. Because there was no room for him to say anything about Lao Zhu.
Even if Lao Zhu is given medicine, if Lao Zhu can survive, then naturally everyone will be happy and everything will go smoothly. If Lao Zhu had not survived, then the crime of Lao Zhu's death would definitely be placed on Han Du.
After all, if Han Du did not intervene, then even if the emperor died, it would have nothing to do with Han Du. But once the emperor died after taking Han Du's medicine, it would be Han Du's problem. A serious crime that poisoned the emperor would not let Han Du run away.
"I, I just want the emperor to live, I don't want anything else..." Han Du looked frightened, and he was already confused.
In the past, Han Du always complained that Lao Zhu kept squeezing him and taking advantage of himself. But now that he knew that Lao Zhu's time was running out and that no one would exploit him or steal money from him, Han Du became panicked.
It was like a little beast, after losing the shade of a big tree, was directly exposed to the pouring rain, making him feel lonely as never before!
Lao Zhu's body became weaker and weaker, and he had to gasp and gather strength to even speak. He shook his head slightly and said, "Put this aside for now."
Then he looked at Zhu Biao and said, "Biao'er, summon the six ministers to see him."
"Yes!" Zhu Biao guessed what his father wanted to do and immediately walked out with tears in his eyes.
The six eunuchs came out of the palace with urgent orders and went straight to the mansions of various ministers.
These six ministers are: Zhang Wei, the official minister, Wang Chun, the household minister, Chen Di, the rite minister, Qitai, the military minister, Bao Zhao, the criminal minister, and Zheng Ci, the industrial minister.
Except for Qi Tai, the other five ministers had just learned from Qi Tai that the emperor was indeed ill, and that His Highness the King of Zhou was now doing his best to treat him.
Who knew that they had just put aside their worries and returned to their homes. The eunuch who was summoned immediately came to the door. He didn't have time to find out what was going on, so he was hurriedly taken to Qianqing Palace by the eunuch.
"Father, the six ministers have arrived." Zhu Biao stepped forward and said softly in front of Lao Zhu.
Lao Zhu nodded and said feebly: "Let them all come in."
"The six ministers are here to meet you~" the old eunuch's sharp voice came from outside the palace.
The six people looked at each other in confusion. In the end, Zhang Yan took the lead and the others quickly followed and walked into the emperor's palace.
As soon as they entered the bedroom, the six people saw the emperor lying on the bed, opening his eyes and staring at them.
The six people hurriedly knelt down and worshiped: "I pay my respects to the emperor, long live my emperor, long live long live~"
"Bingsheng!" Although Lao Zhu was seriously ill, his voice was still sonorous and powerful, just like sitting in the Fengtian Hall in the past.
"Thank you, Your Majesty~" The six of them slowly stood up.
Lao Zhu suddenly said: "I'm afraid I won't be able to recover from my illness. In case I die soon, I specially summoned you to give you some instructions."
"emperor!"
"emperor!"
...
The six people were instantly shocked. They simply couldn't believe that these words came from the emperor's mouth. Didn't it mean that the emperor was just sick and His Highness King Zhou was doing his best to treat him? How could he suddenly say such a thing? Could it be that even His Royal Highness the King of Zhou's unparalleled medical skills could not save the Emperor?
"Your Majesty~" Some people who responded quickly, such as Qi Tai, were already crying.
Lao Zhu was holding on with only one breath, and had no time to continue explaining to the six people. He said directly: "If I go big, the grassland tribes will definitely think that this is an opportunity. Therefore, we must strictly prevent the grassland tribes from intruding on the border. . Passed the decree and ordered the Duke of Liang, Lan Yu, and the Duke of Ying, Fu Youde, to prepare their troops and horses, ready to attack all the grassland tribes at any time."
"I obey the order~" Zhang Yan took the lead, and the six of them bowed and agreed in tears.
Later, Lao Zhu You looked at Zhu Biao.
Zhu Biao immediately understood what his father wanted to say and immediately knelt down with tears streaming down his face.
A satisfied smile appeared on Lao Zhu's face and he said: "Prince Zhu Biaoren is filial to his friends. He is virtuous in all directions and brings the world to his heart. It is appropriate for him to ascend to the throne. Civil and military officials at home and abroad work together to assist the government in order to secure our people."
"My son, please remember your father's teachings!" Zhu Biao bowed to his father.
Zhu Biao is the prince and has overseen the country's governance for many years. It is natural for him to inherit the throne.
Naturally, the six ministers would not object. They all bowed down and replied: "I obey the order~"
After giving the two instructions, Lao Zhu said tiredly, "Everyone else, go out and let Han Du stay."
"My son, I obey the order." Zhu Biao replied, then stood up and waved for everyone to go out.
"I obey the order~" The six ministers also stood up and retreated.
Han Du raised his head very strangely and looked at Lao Zhu. But at this time, Lao Zhu looked upward and did not look at Han Du at all.
So, Han Du had to turn his head and look at Zhu Biao. Zhu Biao happened to look over at this time, but he didn't say anything. He just gave Han Du a calm look and left.
Han Du looked at An Qing unwillingly, but An Qing had no choice but to be helped out by Han Jingyun with a look of reluctance.
After everyone left, only Han Du and Lao Zhu were left in the entire dormitory.
At this time, Lao Zhu turned his head and looked at Han Du. After a moment, he said in a deep voice: "I want to kill you, but I think it would be a pity to kill you like this. But if I don't kill you, I am worried that you will commit trouble in the future and endanger Biao'er and the Ming Dynasty. Now. I’ll give you a chance, and you can find a reason why I won’t kill you?”
Want to kill me? why is that?
Han Du didn't understand very much. He was very respectful to Lao Zhu and never dared to disobey him in the slightest. He was also loyal to Zhu Biao and made outstanding contributions to Ming Dynasty. But why does Lao Zhu want to kill me?
"The emperor wants to kill me. Did I make something wrong?"
Lao Zhu stared closely at Han Du's eyes, as if he wanted to see through Han Du's heart.
He shook his head slightly and said, "You didn't make a mistake, but that's not the reason why I won't kill you!"
Since it's not me and I didn't make any mistakes, why do you want to kill me?
Han Du really couldn't understand, so he simply said: "May I ask the emperor, why do you want to kill me?"
Lao Zhu did not hide anything and said directly: "Biao'er is the prince now and will be the emperor in the future. Although Han Jingyun is the princess now, she will be the queen in the future. Besides, you have made great contributions. If you make new contributions in the future, you will be rewarded. It is simply a matter of course to be granted the title of Duke. And for you to make meritorious deeds, it is simply a piece of cake. When the time comes, between you two brothers, one will be in charge of the harem and the other will be in charge of the front court. Do you think I can avoid killing you?"
When Han Du saw Lao Zhu smash the window paper directly, he knew that Lao Zhu's murderous intention towards him was not serious at all. In other words, rather than killing himself, he hopes that he can come up with sufficient reasons to let himself live.
"It turns out that the emperor is worried that this relative, my relative, will monopolize power in the future."
However, Lao Zhu said without concealing it: "The exclusive power of relatives has existed since ancient times. Regardless of the Qin and Han Dynasties, relatives have exclusive power and disrupt the government. There are even relatives who steal the world. Do you think I can feel relieved?"
Han Du nodded and said: "The emperor should be worried about this. In fact, I was also worried about this at the beginning."
"Oh? What are you worried about?" This time, Lao Zhu couldn't help but become curious.
I am worried that my relatives will use their power to bring disaster to the Ming Dynasty. That is because I am the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and it is natural to worry about the country and the country. But as a relative, why are you worried about the exclusive power of your relative?
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