After the prevention and control measures were relaxed, the outside world quickly returned to normal, with no new infected patients, and smallpox was finally completely under control.
However, the Jin Yiwei's pursuit of the White Lotus Sect is still going on and will not stop without orders.
Jin Yiwei focused his work on the White Lotus Sect and ignored the rumors, failing to send them to the palace immediately.
Zhu Xuan still doesn't know what happened outside the palace.
"After we have captured the people exposed by the White Lotus Sect, we will no longer be able to find any other clues."
Yan Guan came to the small courtyard and reported in front of Zhu Xuan: "There are no clues about the plan to deal with His Highness. We have tortured the White Lotus people in the prison over and over again, but we can't find out. Other valuable clues."
Zhu Xuan still couldn't figure out what the plan was that could make him lose everything, and Jin Yiwei couldn't find out what it was.
I don’t know if it’s the White Lotus Sect who is making things up to create anxiety for him, or if it’s true.
Zhu Xuan said: "Are there any other situations in Yingtian City recently?"
"Not yet."
Yan Guan was not aware of those rumors yet, so he added: "We, the Jinyi Guards, are still investigating. If there is any news, we will send it to His Highness as soon as possible."
Zhu Xuan said: "I understand, you go down!"
What exactly is the plan of the White Lotus Sect?
The more unknown, the more interested Zhu Xuan is.
Grandpa Huang is not allowed to leave the palace yet, so Zhu Xuan has no choice but to stay in the palace. Until other situations are found out, the palace is still relatively safe.
It's now past the Lantern Festival.
He had originally thought of returning to Guangzhou after the Lantern Festival, but from this point of view, the only option was to postpone his return.
This is a helpless move.
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the next day.
In the court room.
Zhu Yuanzhang walked into the hall, and after listening to the cries of the officials below, he began to deal with the backlog of smallpox matters, and to reward the whole matter. Zhu Xuan's contribution to leading the epidemic prevention was not small, and Zhu Yunxi and the others also shared a part.
Only Zhu Yunwen got nothing.
According to the original plan, Zhu Yunwen was the one who turned the tide.
But Zhu Yunwen and the others seriously underestimated Zhu Xuan's ability, resulting in nothing now.
The civil servants in the court knew that rewards should be based on merit, and they shook their heads helplessly. They all felt a headache for Zhu Yunwen. At this time, they could only focus on Wang Du.
However, the rewards have not started yet.
"Your Majesty, I have this memorial."
Wang Du strode forward at this time and interrupted Zhu Yuanzhang's intention.
The other civil servants around him all supported him. This was their only chance to help Zhu Yunwen regain his advantage.
If he misses it, it is really possible that Zhu Yunwen will lose everything.
Zhu Yuanzhang was unhappy, but he suppressed his displeasure and asked, "What's the matter with you?"
Wang Du said loudly: "I heard people outside are spreading that smallpox was actually caused by the little emperor's grandson and the hospital. Their purpose of doing this was to make money by selling cowpox. The source of smallpox was still the little emperor's grandson. 's hospital."
As soon as these words came out, the people on the military general's side all turned their attention to Wang Du, thinking that the civil servants were still stubborn and even brave enough to impeach Zhu Xuan at this time, and even dared to say that Zhu Xuan created smallpox. of.
If it were anyone else, they would definitely not dare to say this.
"What did you say?"
Zhu Yuanzhang's tone was cold, and he immediately stood up, staring at Wang Du with a fierce look in his eyes.
Biting murderous intent burst out from his body and immediately enveloped the entire hall.
He hasn't killed anyone for a long time, and those blind things below are challenging his limits, trying to get him to swing his butcher knife again.
Smallpox was caused by the White Lotus Sect. Jinyiwei captured a large number of White Lotus Sect members and tortured them, and the results were already known.
Now Wang Du proposed that smallpox was jointly created by Zhu Xuan and Liu Chun.
Are these censors tired of living?
Wang Du immediately knelt down, kowtowed twice, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, this is not made up by me, nor is it my intention to frame the little emperor's grandson, but people outside are spreading it like this. I also found out something Before the smallpox outbreak, someone in the hospital brought back a piece of clothing belonging to a smallpox patient from the grassland, and there was a tribe on the grassland where smallpox broke out. These are all consistent."
Zhu Yuanzhang's face was gloomy.
Rumors appear outside, and it is no longer a matter of one or two days.
There were rumors before that cowpox was smallpox and could kill people, but now there is a new rumor.
"Our dear grandson, I vaccinated you with cowpox for free, so that you can avoid the pain and death of smallpox infection. In order to fight the epidemic personally for the people of Yingtian, you are spreading rumors that smallpox was created by your dear grandson?"
Zhu Yuanzhang stared at Wang Du with eyes like daggers, and said coldly: "What are your intentions? You must have trouble with your good grandson! If you want to die, just tell us, and we can help you now."
"I did not spread rumors."
Wang Du kowtowed hard again, and the sound of his forehead hitting the cold ground shook the hearts of every civil servant.
Among the civil servants, Xie Sheng stepped forward and said: "Your Highness, what Mr. Wang said is reasonable and well-founded. I think it is not a rumor, and Mr. Wang does not dare to spread rumors. It may be true. Please check it out."
With that said, he also knelt down.
Zhu Yuanzhang narrowed his eyes and understood what they were thinking.
In fact, it is to oppose Zhu Xuan, take away Zhu Xuan's achievements, and help Zhu Yunwen ascend to the throne.
These people are so brave and damned.
Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes became even colder.
The military generals and others nearby were actually somewhat grateful to Zhu Xuan and had a good impression of him. After hearing the words of those civil servants, they naturally felt a little unhappy in their hearts, but they did not say anything. There are benefits too.
Although Lan Yu also felt that those civil servants were too disgusting, for Zhu Yunxi's sake, he decided to just watch the show.
When Zhu Xuan and Zhu Yunwen fight to the death, Zhu Yunxi will be the only winner.
At worst, when Zhu Yunxi comes to power, they will treat Zhu Xuan better.
That's what Lan Yu thought.
The other generals headed by Lan Yu didn't say anything when they saw Lan Yu. They were just watching the show.
Jie Jin wanted to defend Zhu Xuan, but Yang Shiqi pulled his sleeve.
Like Qi Tai and others, they don't know much about the inside story, so they should not get involved for the time being and wait and see what happens next.
Li Jinglong is not in the main hall, but still fighting the epidemic outside.
"His Majesty!"
Hu Guang said: "Since Mr. Wang said that there is no rumor, I would like to ask His Highness and Vice President Liu Chun of the Imperial Medical Office to come here to ask clearly and clear their innocence."
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't know what they were thinking.
In order to help Zhu Yunwen, it can be said that I have tried my best to help Zhu Yunwen, but I am afraid that I am not so serious about handling government affairs.
He would be relieved if his darling grandson could have so many people to help him, but these people had never thought of assisting his darling grandson.
In the future, I must help my good grandson, completely suppress them, and make them submissive.
After thinking so much, Zhu Yuanzhang narrowed his eyes and looked at them again.
Those ministers also understood that it was risky to do so, but they were sure that His Majesty would not do anything to them. Most of them were officials from the Sixth Ministry, and it was impossible to cultivate a group of such core officials in a short period of time.
Once they are gone, the government will not be able to function normally. This is their trump card and bargaining chip.
But when they noticed Zhu Yuanzhang's cold expression, they were trembling in their hearts. This was not the first time that Lao Zhu had been angered, especially when it was related to Zhu Xuan. They were quite scared.
