Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help frowning when he heard the sound of cannons.
He shouted impatiently at Wei Zaode who was begging for mercy: "Stop making any noise, go home and reflect behind closed doors and wait for our will!"
After saying that, he turned back to Liu Wenbing and said: "You arrange for someone to send Wei Zaode back to his house, and at the same time, go and arrest the person who disrupted the morale of the army. We want to see who gave him the courage to talk such nonsense! "
As Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, Wei Zaode was so frightened that he collapsed on the ground.
Seeing this, Fan Jingwen and others were about to plead for mercy, but they heard Zhu Yuanzhang's voice: "And you, if you act as absurdly as Wei Zaode or have double-minded intentions in the future, we will behead you in public!"
When everyone heard this, they didn't even dare to say it.
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at the cabinet members coldly, and then said to Fan Jingwen: "Qing Fan, I will leave you with the cabinet affairs for the time being. If there is something urgent, you can go directly to the Qianqing Palace to see us. There is no need to ask for orders separately. "
Fan Jingwen was stunned and thanked him again and again.
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with satisfaction, turned around, left the cabinet, and walked towards Qianqing Palace.
He just walked to Qianqing Palace and saw Li Ruolian hurriedly coming out of it.
"Li Qing, what's important?"
Seeing that Li Ruolian looked worried, Zhu Yuanzhang stopped him and asked.
Hearing this, Li Ruolian immediately ran towards him, knelt down and begged him: "Your Majesty, the general was careless and allowed the rebels to burn a third of the food. Please punish him!"
Zhu Yuanzhang stepped forward to help him up and comforted him: "You don't have to blame yourself. We never thought that the rebels had gunpowder in their hands. It seems that the situation in the city is worse than we imagined."
Li Ruolian thought he would be severely punished, but he did not expect that Zhu Yuanzhang did not blame him. He was full of gratitude and said loudly: "Your Majesty, please issue an order. The general will kill all the rebels in the city for you!"
Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head and said: "This matter is not urgent. Your energy is still focused on supervising the platoons in the capital and Jinyiwei, especially the platoons. It must be fast and accurate, but not excessive. You must grasp the key points. Proportionate.”
"In addition, if anyone asks about the burning of food and grass, you must deny it and insist that the rebels did not succeed!"
When Li Ruolian heard this, he said with some embarrassment: "When the fire broke out, there were many people present, and they helped us transport food."
"Now that the news has spread, if we insist that the food is not damaged, no one will believe it!"
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "It doesn't matter, we just want them not to believe it. The less they believe it, the more successful we will be!"
Li Ruolian was stunned for a moment, then understood immediately and said loudly: "General, I understand, I will deal with this matter now!"
Just as Li Ruolian was about to leave, Zhu Yuanzhang stopped him again and said: "We have just dismissed Wei Zaode from the post of chief assistant. I believe he will take action. Keep an eye on him. If there is anything suspicious, arrest him immediately!" "
"Furthermore, the matter of Duke Cheng is also quite unexpected. Find someone you can trust to check it out!"
Li Ruolian responded respectfully before leaving in a hurry.
Zhu Yuanzhang sighed secretly in his heart and walked slowly towards Dongnuan Pavilion.
When he walked into Dong Nuan Pavilion, a round-faced little eunuch came up to him and saluted him respectfully.
Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned for a moment, and then he remembered that he was the person who held the python robe for Wang Chengen before. He was also the contact person Wang Chengen had agreed with him, Wang Youde, and asked in a low voice: "Is Chengen okay?"
Wang Youde heard this and replied respectfully: "Master is just a flesh wound, nothing serious. Please rest assured!"
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "This is best. You go back and tell your master that it is not convenient for us to see him now, so he must take good care of him and not leave any roots of disease!"
Wang Youde responded obediently and glanced at Liu Wenbing who was standing aside.
Seeing this, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, just tell me if you have anything to do!"
Wang Youde heard the words and said respectfully: "Master asked the slave to report to Lord Long Live that Governor Wang did not sincerely surrender to the rebels. There should be a hidden force behind him."
"It's just that Governor Wang's side is extremely guarded. Master hasn't found out yet. He asked Master Long live to wait for a while. At the same time, Master Wang also asked Master Long live to pay attention to his diet recently to prevent the other party from jumping over the wall in a hurry."
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard Wang Youde's words, he couldn't help but frowned and said in a deep voice: "Okay, we understand. You go back and tell your master that he must be cautious when doing things and not act too hastily."
Wang Youde responded respectfully and stepped back slowly.
Liu Wenbing on the side was a little worried and said: "Your Majesty, many of the chamberlains in the palace are close to Wang Dehua, why don't you stay temporarily in Weichen's Mansion for the next few days. Firstly, you can avoid the chamberlains from tampering with the food, and secondly, you can prevent anyone from tampering with the food. assassinate."
Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head and said: "It doesn't matter, they are just a group of eunuchs, how can we be afraid of them!"
"If we weren't afraid that removing them suddenly would unbalance the government and affect the defense of the city, we could only destroy them in a snap."
After saying that, he frowned again and said: "Xin Lehou, do you know which of the southern kings is the most powerful and has the most frequent activities in the capital?"
Liu Wenbing shook his head and said: "I have always ignored government affairs and know very little about this matter. Please forgive me!"
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and was about to speak when he saw a young eunuch hurried in and said, "Your Majesty, Zhangyimen has sent a request for help. Please send reinforcements as soon as possible!"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang took the document, glanced at it, and handed it to Liu Wenbing.
Liu Wenbing took it respectfully, glanced at it quickly, and said: "Your Majesty, what Mr. Jin said is roughly consistent with last night's prediction. It seems that the rebels want to break through the Changui Gate!"
Zhu Yuanzhang was silent for a while and said: "Since Zhangyi's disciples have seen Liu Zongmin, we can be sure that this is the rebel's breaching point, but we still have doubts in our hearts."
"We skinned Du Xun alive at the city gate this morning. The rebels should have known that the eunuchs were unavailable. Since they have no internal support and Liu Zongmin only has more than 50,000 men, why should they attack the city?"
Liu Wenbing couldn't help but frowned when he heard this.
"Your Majesty, Mr. Wu Linzheng of Xizhimen, Mr. Wang Zhang of Fuchengmen, and Mr. Wang Jiayan of Deshengmen have all sent urgent reports. Please send troops for reinforcements!"
At this time, another eunuch ran in from outside the palace and said hurriedly.
Seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang was deep in thought, Liu Wenbing took the document from the eunuch's hand, signaled him to leave, and stood respectfully beside Zhu Yuanzhang.
"Somebody come!"
Suddenly, Zhu Yuanzhang shouted towards the door.
As Zhu Yuanzhang's words sounded, a young eunuch hurried in.
"Hurry to the Jinyi Guards and tell them to notify Mr. Li to come see us as soon as possible!"
Zhu Yuanzhang casually picked up the document in Liu Wenbing's hand, looked at it, and gave instructions to the young eunuch.
The little eunuch responded and hurriedly retreated.
"Your Majesty, Xizhimen, Fuyang Gate, and Deshengmen together have less than 20,000 people. At this moment, the rebels have gathered 60 to 70,000 people and more than 100 artillery in these three places. It should be confirmed."
Liu Wenbing waited for Zhu Yuanzhang to read the document and whispered.
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "Yes, this thief Li is really cunning. Fortunately, we didn't fall into his trap because Li Mou was suspicious."
"Immediately rush to Deshengmen with the remaining five thousand people, and at the same time notify Huang Nilu and ask him to transfer half of the Thunder Guns to you!"
Liu Wenbing said loudly: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I swear to defend Desheng Gate to the death to repay Your Majesty for your kindness!"
Zhu Yuanzhang patted him on the shoulder and said solemnly: "Xin Lehou, listen carefully, you must live for us!"
"We will send you to fight against Li thieves and Jurchens in the future. If you dare to die in battle, we will confiscate your home and exterminate your clan!"
When Liu Wenbing heard this, his body trembled and he said with tears in his eyes: "Yes, Wei Chen will definitely come back alive!"
After that, he bowed respectfully to Zhu Yuanzhang and quickly withdrew.
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
...
The continuous sound of artillery came from all directions in the capital, making Zhu Yuanzhang frown in the Nuan Pavilion.
In this hour of fierce fighting, he had mobilized all his troops and encouraged the people to go upstairs to defend the city, and he could barely maintain the stability of each gate.
"Could our analysis be wrong? Could it be that the rebels are preparing to attack the city from all sides? Otherwise, why are the east and south still fighting?"
Zhu Yuanzhang was thinking as he walked towards the window.
"Your Majesty, Zhangyimen is in an emergency, please send reinforcements as soon as possible!"
At this time, Li Guozhen hurried in again.
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he stopped and asked, "How is the situation in the east?"
Li Guozhen said: "Although the fighting in the east and south has slowed down a bit, the rebels have not retreated. I am afraid it is not appropriate to deploy troops at this time."
Zhu Yuanzhang was silent for a while and said: "You quickly mobilize Consort Gong to rush to support Zhangyi Gate. At the same time, you lead five hundred soldiers to patrol the east and south. If there is any abnormality, report it immediately!"
A look of hesitation flashed across Li Guozhen's face, and then he said loudly: "Wei Chen takes orders!"
After that, he quickly backed out.
At this time, a young eunuch came in and reported: "Your Majesty, Master Shen sent someone to invite your Majesty to go to Huangji Palace!"
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he paused and said, "Okay, let's go to the Huangji Palace!"
The little eunuch was stunned for a moment and said: "I obey the order!"
After that, he hurriedly exited to prepare for the ceremony.
Zhu Yuanzhang, served by the eunuchs and royal guards, arrived at the Huangji Hall in an old chariot.
As soon as he got off the chariot, a golden light suddenly flashed across his body, and then a five-clawed golden dragon flew out of him.
At the same time, colorful rays of light also rose above the Huangji Palace.
When the accompanying eunuchs and royal guards saw this, they all looked up in surprise.
"Ouch!"
The golden dragon flew into the colorful glow, raised its head and let out a dragon roar.
As the dragon roar sounded, it suppressed the sound of cannons from all directions.
