Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but frowned when he saw the timid look of the little eunuch.
Because since the last time Wang Zhixin attacked the palace, Zhu Yuanzhang had replaced all the eunuchs in Qianqing Palace in order to ensure the safety of Qianqing Palace and avoid the leakage of major military affairs.
After that, he personally selected a group of low-ranking but smart young eunuchs to work in the Qing Palace.
Because these people had low status and few acquaintances in the palace, and Zhu Yuanzhang acted harshly.
Therefore, although these young eunuchs serve the most noble people in the imperial city, they do not dare to be arrogant, let alone accept bribes, or pass messages for others without authorization.
At this moment, when he saw the little eunuch's condition, he knew that he must have been entrusted by someone to come here, and he couldn't help but worry about whether there was something wrong with him in any step.
Just when Zhu Yuanzhang was deep in thought, the little eunuch trembled when he saw his gaze. He couldn't help but knelt down and said tremblingly: "Long live...Long live Lord... Lord, Admiral Wang." ...Governor..."
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he remembered what happened to Wang Chengen and said in a deep voice, "Did Wang Chengen ask you to come?"
The little eunuch nodded repeatedly: "Yes... yes... no... it's the little... meeting the king... Admiral Wang..." ....”
"Um?"
Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly, making the little eunuch tremble in fright.
Then he kowtowed and cried: "Long Live Lord, I am too confused to deceive Lord Long Live. It was indeed Admiral Wang who asked me to come in and take a look. He was afraid that Lord Long Live would be angry and I would be careless..."
The little eunuch was in panic. Although he no longer stuttered, he still spoke in confusion.
However, although what he said was a bit confusing, Zhu Yuanzhang understood what he meant.
It must be that Wang Chengen wanted to come to plead guilty, but he was afraid that the timing was wrong and would offend Zhu Yuanzhang, so he asked the young eunuch to come in to check.
It's just that the little eunuch was too nervous and walked in directly, and that's when what happened just now happened.
Zhu Yuanzhang felt a little relieved when he thought that these young eunuchs were all following Wang Chengen, so it was understandable that they would pass messages for him.
He glanced at the little eunuch who was still explaining endlessly, and said loudly: "Go tell Wang Chengen and ask him to go back and reflect on it. We will call him when we are free."
The little eunuch may have been too nervous. Hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, he was stunned for a while before he came back to his senses.
Then he kowtowed in a hurry and was about to run out of Dongnuan Pavilion. Unexpectedly, Zhu Yuanzhang's voice sounded again: "Wait!"
When the little eunuch heard this, he immediately felt that his legs were heavy. He turned around with difficulty and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with a look of fear.
Zhu Yuanzhang was silent for a while and said to the young eunuch: "Let Wang Chengen come in!"
The young eunuch was originally worried that he would be punished, but when he heard that Wang Chengen was only allowed to come in, he respectfully agreed and quickly exited Dongnuan Pavilion.
Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's sudden change of mind, Zhu Cihong on the side said worriedly: "Father, Admiral Wang has been loyal these days, but he is a little confused in his work. You want to..."
"Prince, why are you confused again?"
Zhu Yuanzhang interrupted Zhu Cixiang loudly before he could finish his words.
Zhu Cixiang was stunned when he heard this, and then remembered what Zhu Yuanzhang had just taught him, "If filial piety is used incorrectly, it means a bad intention to harm others and yourself." He looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with a look of shame.
Zhu Yuanzhang saw Zhu Cixiang's face of shame and thought that he was only in his teens. If he was suppressed too much, it would not be a good thing if he lost confidence.
So he said kindly: "Prince, you must understand that the first priority in employing people is loyalty, but you can't just because the other person is loyal, you can't divide the merits and demerits."
"You must know that merit is merit and fault is fault. Sometimes merit and demerit can offset each other, but sometimes they have to be clearly distinguished, otherwise you will not be able to control the ministers..."
As Zhu Yuanzhang was talking, he suddenly heard a burst of soft footsteps coming from outside the door.
He stopped talking and looked at the door.
I saw Wang Chengen wearing a white eunuch's uniform, bowing his head, and walking in tremblingly.
When Zhu Yuanzhang saw that Wang Chengen was neatly dressed and did not use the arrow wound to gain sympathy, his dissatisfaction with him could not help but diminish a bit.
However, he did not speak, but quietly looked at Wang Chengen who was slowly moving forward.
For a moment, there was no sound except Wang Chengen's footsteps in Dongnuan Pavilion.
When Wang Chengen heard his footsteps, his heart beat faster and faster, but his steps became slower and slower.
However, although he walked slowly, as long as it was a road, there would always be an end.
So even though he hoped the road would be endless, it still came to an end.
But when he reached the end, he suddenly felt relieved when he thought that Zhu Yuanzhang was still willing to see him at this moment.
So he knelt down respectfully and apologized: "Your Majesty, this slave has come to plead guilty and please punish me!"
Zhu Yuanzhang had been staring at Wang Chengen. Seeing his changes now, the dissatisfaction in his heart was reduced a bit.
It turns out that the reason why Zhu Yuanzhang changed his mind just now was because he thought about Wang Chengen's closure of the East Factory. Although he was a little confused, he did not have bad intentions.
Moreover, Wang Chengen did not even tell his most trusted disciple about his trip to Beijing this time, which shows that Wang Chengen can still distinguish the important from the important and is loyal to him.
In addition, he now wants to rectify the imperial city and eliminate Xiaoxiao, so Wang Chengen is also an available person.
He was worried that if he didn't see Wang Chengen today, the other party would fall out of guilt and lose a helper, which would be detrimental to the overall situation, so he let Wang Chengen in.
At this moment, he saw that Wang Chengen not only withstood the pressure, but also woke up at the last moment.
He became no longer afraid and dared to take responsibility, knowing that he had not misjudged the person.
However, he did not show it, but shouted in a deep voice: "You said you were wrong, where did you go wrong?"
Wang Chengen was not frightened by Zhu Yuanzhang's voice this time, and said calmly: "I made the mistake of not listening to Lord Long Live, and I thought I wanted to prove myself to Lord Long Live."
"The mistake was that I was selfish and wanted to use Dongchang to realize my ideals."
"The mistake was that I overestimated my abilities and wanted to clear the eunuch's name. The mistake was..."
The more Wang Chengen spoke, the louder his voice became, and the more he spoke, the more courageous he became.
In the end, it was not as if he came to admit his mistake, but as if he came to express his determination.
When Zhu Yuanzhang saw this, he felt even more satisfied with Wang Chengen.
After Wang Chengen finished speaking, he said in a deep voice: "Since you have realized your mistake, we will give you a chance. If you can do well, we will forget about it."
"If you can't do it well, then you can stop staying in the palace and pack your bags and go back to your hometown. Are you willing?"
Wang Cheng'en heard this and responded respectfully: "Long live my lord, I will definitely do my best!"
"If you can't do it, you don't have to drive me back to my hometown. I will give you an explanation."
Zhu Yuanzhang saw Wang Chengen's proud face and agreed without asking why. Knowing that Wang Chengen had found his position, he nodded secretly in his heart.
Then he said in a deep voice: "Nowadays, the palace is full of people, and all forces have their eyes and ears in the palace. We are going to let the prince reorganize the palace."
"However, the prince is busy with his affairs, and he may not be able to handle many specific matters, so you will help from the side. If this is done, you will still be the supervising eunuch of our ceremonial department!"
When Wang Chengen heard this, he kowtowed in thanks and said, "I obey your order!"
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "Okay, then go down and prepare. The plan will be submitted to the prince tomorrow!"
After Wang Chengen loudly agreed, he respectfully exited Dongnuan Pavilion.
After Wang Chengen left, Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a while, and then said to Zhu Cihong beside him: "Let's go see your queen mother!"
