Fengxian Hall.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the confession document that returned to his desk and raised the corner of his mouth slightly.
After all, Li Shanchang reassured him that he knew how to advance and retreat, and had a bottom line.
However, Lao Zhu still wanted to replace Li Shanchang, the left prime minister.
Right Prime Minister Yang Xian was sentenced to death, and the Ming Dynasty had indeed become a lot more stable.
All kinds of messy things were gathered together.
This is the deterrence of killing chickens to scare monkeys. No one dares to commit trouble at this juncture, otherwise Lao Zhu would definitely not mind killing another one.
Even the Prime Minister You has been killed, who else can’t be killed?
But at the same time, Zhu Yuanzhang also knew very well that these were temporary.
Now the Zhejiang East Group is already extremely weak. Liu Bowen resigned and Yang Xian was executed. It is impossible to form effective combat effectiveness.
As for the Huaixi Group, Li Shanchang's return has greatly increased military morale.
The seamless replacement and connection of the work of the Zhongshu Provincial Department is the best proof, even though Yang Xian did a lot of personnel work in order to consolidate the power of his right-hand prime minister.
But this temporary change cannot change the long-term accumulation of Li Shanchang, a veteran of Huaixi.
time is limited.
When the influence of Yang Xian's incident has passed and no one in the Huaixi Group can suppress it, bigger problems will definitely arise.
But when it came time for Zhu Yuanzhang to deal with it personally, the problem became huge.
"It's really hard to decide on the candidate for Prime Minister Zuo!"
Zhu Yuanzhang said to himself.
Li Shanchang must step down, but who will take over?
Yang Xian's lesson really made Zhu Yuanzhang feel the consequences of wrong decisions.
Even with a plan in advance, Yang Xian's impact on the Ming Dynasty was also huge.
Su Jing!
Thinking of this, Su Jing naturally came to Lao Zhu's mind.
Su Jing tried her best to dissuade Yang Xian from becoming prime minister, which led to more serious things happening.
"snort!"
But when he thought of Su Jing, Lao Zhu's anger suddenly rose.
Su Jing would rather live in prison than follow the wishes of the emperor and become an official in the court. This is really disrespectful.
But Lao Zhu was still the Ming Emperor, so he still had some control over his emotions.
After quickly finishing the day's government affairs, Zhu Yuanzhang set off from the palace.
And all of this was seen by Zhu Biao.
Yang Xian's problem has been solved, but Su Jing is still in prison.
Prince's Mansion.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince! His Royal Highness the Crown Prince! Your Majesty has left the palace!"
"What, my father left the palace? Where are you going? To the prison?"
Zhu Biao asked very eagerly.
After Yang Xian was dealt with, Zhu Biao once thought that Su Jing would be released soon, but he did not expect that until Yang Xian was imprisoned in prison, there was still no news about Su Jing.
This made Zhu Biao not pay too much attention to supervising the creation of the firearms bureau, and his main thoughts were still on Su Jing.
"It should be looking in the direction."
The subordinate of the Prince's Mansion who reported the report said to Zhu Biao.
This is how Zhu Biao's people can safely report Zhu Yuanzhang's whereabouts. If anyone else dares to spy on Lao Zhu's itinerary, they will be directly arrested and executed.
"Brother, it seems that Mr. Su is fine."
Zhu Xi said to Zhu Biao with a happy expression.
Not only him, but also Zhu Fan and Zhu Di were in the Prince's Mansion, waiting for news about Su Jing.
Zhu Biao nodded and said, "Probably. I hope Master Su can come out safely."
"Brother, just relax. Mr. Su is such a person, he will be fine."
Zhu Fan said with a smile: "Besides, Yang Xian has been dealt with, and even Zhang Bing, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, has been released. It's Mr. Su's turn."
Zhu Di also echoed: "Mr. Su is a scholar of heaven and earth. It's just a small matter, and he will definitely be able to get through it safely."
Lao Zhu's sons cared so much about Su Jing.
If Zhu Yuanzhang saw and heard this, he would probably want to curse a few more words.
at the same time.
Yingtianfu prison.
Su Jing is still drawing on the wall, and he has almost finished drawing this huge world map.
Due to the limitations of the tools, there must still be a lot of errors.
But at least for the Ming Dynasty, this must have been a highly accurate world map.
Yang Xian, who was next door to Su Jing, still had the energy to argue with Su Jing at first, but later found that no matter what he said, he could not let Su Jing break his defense, and he lost the energy to continue.
There is no possibility of changing his fate. What Yang Xian is most worried about now is his family.
It is quite common for Zhu Yuanzhang to punish guilty ministers and even sit down.
After all, Yang Xian was deeply influenced by traditional feudal culture. He had an infinite pursuit of power, but at the same time, he also had a deep obsession with his family.
It's a pity that the Yang family now has to start wandering because he has to start wandering.
"Yang Xian, come with me, you have to change cells."
Chen Daquan and Sun Jiaxing came over, but they were not looking for Su Jing, but to change Yang Xian's cell.
Although Yang Xian's crime has been determined, the death penalty is usually executed after autumn, so he will still be detained for a period of time.
"Change cells?"
Yang Xian frowned, a little confused.
"Yes, hurry up. Do you still need us to carry you?"
Sun Jiaxing said coldly that his attitude towards Yang Xian was quite bad.
Zhu Yuanzhang specially reported Yang Xian's matter to the world in a book. Sun Jiaxing, who was in Yingtian Mansion of the Ming Dynasty, naturally understood it.
This kind of criminal convicted by the emperor himself must be unpardonable.
Although Sun Jiaxing learned from Chen Daquan and formed a good relationship, his mind is not that straight.
For people like Yang Xian, there is no need to form any good relationships.
"Why do we need to change cells? Although I, Yang Xian, am in prison, I am not someone you can insult!"
Yang Xian glared at Sun Jiaxing. After all, he had been the prime minister, and he still had a lot of momentum.
Sun Jiaxing was shocked at first, then frowned and said: "Insult you? Who has no time to insult you? Just change cells when you change cells. There is so much shit, hurry up!"
With that said, Sun Jiaxing has already taken action.
As for Chen Daquan, he stood aside and watched.
Since the two of them met Zhu Yuanzhang last time, Chen Daquan had been promoted when he came back. Now the head of the prison is Chen Daquan.
"Okay, Yang Xian, I just want you to make room, there is no other meaning."
Chen Daquan explained.
"Make room?"
Yang Xian's expression changed and he immediately reacted: "It's Su Jing, please make room for me. Could it be that your Majesty is here?"
"This is not what you should know, go away!"
Sun Jiaxing urged again.
At this moment, Yang Xian was extremely firm in his thoughts and shouted: "I want to see your Majesty! I want to see your Majesty!"
This sudden change surprised Sun Jiaxing. He could only take action and forcefully hold Yang Xian down.
One is a jailer, and the other is a civil servant who has been demoralized after being detained for many days.
Sun Jiaxing didn't put in much effort at all, and Yang Xian was held down.
But being held down doesn't mean you can't speak.
"I have something to say! Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty! Yang Xian still has something to say!"
"I want to see His Majesty!"
…
Yang Xian was pinned down by Sun Jiaxing and couldn't move, but he still kept shouting.
"Stop screaming, what's the use of screaming!"
Sun Jiaxing said while controlling Yang Xian, the look on his face was not very good.
Chen Daquan calmed down a little. He first walked to the next cell and said to Su Jing: "Mr. Su, I'm sorry to disturb you."
Su Jing smiled and said: "It's okay, I don't care, you can just carry out your official duties."
Yang Xian was unwilling to do anything, and Su Jing just thought it was ridiculous to howl here.
As for being noisy, Su Jing didn't think it was much better than when no one spoke.
"Thank you for your understanding, Mr. Su."
After Chen Daquan thanked Su Jing, he turned to Yang Xian and said, "Yang Xian, why do you do these meaningless things? There is no one else here except us and Mr. Su."
"You just screamed so loudly that no one came."
Yang Xian turned his head and glanced at Chen Daquan and said, "I told you, I want to see your Majesty. I know your Majesty is here, and I want to see your Majesty!"
"Old Chen, what should I do?"
Sun Jiaxing pressed Yang Xian and asked Chen Daquan.
Chen Daquan said: "Take it away first, don't miss anything."
"Come on."
After Sun Jiaxing received permission, he immediately slipped Yang Xianti away, regardless of his resistance, and just wanted to take him away by force.
"Su Jing! You coward! I want to see His Majesty to expose your true face!"
"You're scared, aren't you! Su Jing! If you have the guts, let me see His Majesty!"
…
Yang Xian roared again. All he could do now was roar.
"Chen Laotou."
Su Jing opened her mouth and shouted towards Chen Daquan.
Chen Daquan immediately stopped and asked, "Mr. Su, what can I do for you?"
Su Jing asked: "Is it His Majesty's intention to let Yang Xian leave?"
When Yang Xian said just now, Su Jing also realized that Zhu Yuanzhang was probably coming to see her again.
"Yes, Mr. Su."
Chen Daquan nodded directly towards Su Jing without any hesitation.
"good."
Su Jing said: "Then please, Prison Chief Chen, please leave Yang Xian here. If His Majesty asks, just answer truthfully."
During these days in prison, Su Jing also figured out a lot of things.
Yang Xian's excitement may be a precursor to talking about some things.
"This...is not good, Mr. Su."
Chen Daquan hesitated.
If it was just a piece of news, he would tell Su Jing without hesitation.
But taking Yang Xian away was Zhu Yuanzhang's order. The emperor's order was given directly to him. Even if he knew that Su Jing's status in Zhu Yuanzhang's mind was important, it had little to do with him, the prison chief.
However, Chen Daquan didn't really want to refuse Su Jing's request.
In his opinion, Zhu Yuanzhang should agree to Su Jing's request.
"Oh~ forget it, I won't make it difficult for you."
Su Jing glanced at the hesitant Chen Daquan and sighed slightly.
He also understood that his request was a bit excessive for Chen Daquan.
It was obviously a matter between him and Zhu Yuanzhang, but a prisoner like Chen Daquan was involved in it. If he was involved, he would be sorry.
"Thank you for your understanding, Mr. Su."
Chen Daquan immediately thanked him.
"Just do as he says."
At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang's figure appeared in the prison, walking like a dragon and a tiger, and his majesty disappeared.
"I pay my respects to Your Majesty!" X3
Chen Daquan, Sun Jiaxing and Yang Xian knelt down towards Zhu Yuanzhang almost at the same time. This was a subconscious behavior for a long time.
When you see the emperor, you have to kneel down.
Su Jing hesitated for a moment, then cupped her hands towards Zhu Yuanzhang in the cell and said, "Common man Su Jing pays homage to your majesty."
Zhu Yuanzhang came slowly and walked in front of Yang Xian.
"You two, go down first."
Lao Zhu did not speak to Yang Xian and asked Chen Daquan and Sun Jiaxing to leave first.
"Yes, Your Majesty." x2
Chen Daquan and Sun Jiaxing left immediately.
Although Yang Xian was still kneeling, he still couldn't wait to say to Zhu Yuanzhang: "Your Majesty, I have something to say!"
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at him and said, "Get up and talk first."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Yang Xian stood up slowly. He had been forcibly taken away by Sun Jiaxing just now, and there were still some bruises on his body caused by the confrontation.
But at this moment, he seemed to feel no pain in his body.
"You can say something, but don't think that I will forgive you."
Zhu Yuanzhang said directly, blocking Yang Xian's way of interceding for him.
In fact, if it weren't for Su Jing's request, Zhu Yuanzhang would not want to say another word to Yang Xian at all.
"I understand."
Yang Xian replied immediately.
He has already accepted his fate.
"Okay, let's talk."
Zhu Yuanzhang said lightly, looking at Su Jing in another cell.
Yang Xian said: "Your Majesty, Su Jing is a scourge of the Ming Dynasty. If it is not eliminated, the Ming Dynasty will be in danger. Please don't be deceived by Su Jing."
"Um?"
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and said, "Yang Xian, I seem to have heard you say this before. What does it mean when you mention it now?"
Yang Xian immediately said: "Your Majesty, I admit that I was jealous that Su Jing was trusted by Your Majesty, so I slandered Su Jing. But what I say now is true. Please tell me clearly!"
In front of Lao Zhu, Yang Xian was exceptionally honest.
Or maybe it's just because Yang Xian knows that telling the truth can make Zhu Yuanzhang listen to his words.
"interesting."
Zhu Yuanzhang turned his head and looked at Yang Xian and said, "Then tell me what kind of trouble Su Jing has caused?"
Yang Xian replied: "Your Majesty, I have spent a lot of time with Su Jing these days and talked a lot. Su Jing has no father-in-law in his eyes and no enlightenment in his heart. He is simply a treasonous and unethical person. If your Majesty trusts him easily, then he will The Ming Dynasty will be in chaos!"
"There is no king and father in the eyes, and there is no enlightenment in the heart."
Lao Zhu muttered these eight words, while Yang Xian looked at Zhu Yuanzhang, waiting for Zhu Yuanzhang to express his position.
In the past few days, Yang Xian and Su Jing were the only two people in this prison. Su Jing had someone to talk to and he was a death row prisoner, so naturally he talked a lot.
Yang Xian felt some thoughts that were not in line with this era. It was a thought that he could not understand and regarded as a scourge.
After a moment, Zhu Yuanzhang turned to look at Su Jing and said, "Su Jing, are you as Yang Xian said, with no father in your eyes and no enlightenment in your heart?"
Su Jing replied: "If it is according to what Yang Xian said, then the common people may indeed be regarded as having no king and father in their eyes and no great enlightenment in their hearts."
(End of chapter)
