How did you, a prisoner on death row, become an important weapon of the country? Yecheng Gao Weiming

Even though Zhu Yuanzhang disliked Liu Bowen, he eventually made him the Earl of Chengyi and only allowed him to manage the Tai Shi Bureau and serve as the Chief Censor.

It was impossible for him to hope that Liu Bowen would die tragically soon!

Therefore, Hu Weiyong's behavior directly touched Zhu Yuanzhang's bottom line.

This made Liu Bowen, who was sitting on the soft stool, burst into tears again.

It’s unfair!

It was I, the old minister, who wronged the emperor.

No matter what prescription the imperial physician sent by Hu Weiyong prescribed, it made the old minister's stomach swell as hard as a rock.

No matter how vicious the words Hu Weiyong left behind were to curse me to die early.

I just believe.

You, Zhu Yuanzhang, cannot be so heartless as to curse an old brother who has done a great service to you!

Because this will make people all over the world feel completely chilled.

Liu Bowen got up early and came here for two reasons.

One of them was to question Zhu Yuanzhang in person.

Are you really looking forward to my death?

If that is the case, I won't have any reason to live in this world. I will just crash into death in front of you in this Huagai Palace and let everyone in the world know my final fate.

Now that it was confirmed that it was not Zhu Yuanzhang's intention, Liu Bowen felt a fire rising in his heart and his body was not so cold anymore.

pity……

The raging fire that had just risen was ruthlessly extinguished by Zhu Yuanzhang in an instant.

After Zhu Yuanzhang shouted that Hu Weiyong was unaware of his own death, he actually said this again.

"Hey! Liu Ji, don't be too upset. You two have been at odds for many years, and everyone can see it. This time I was inconsiderate and ordered him to visit..."

"How about this? I will issue a letter of reprimand and order him to go home and reflect for three days, and handle official business at home as a punishment."

Liu Bowen: ...

The old man only felt that the raging fire that had just ignited was severely extinguished by an iceberg.

Liu Ji, I hope you die tragically soon!

Cursing an old minister like this, the final punishment is just to go home and reflect for three days?

And still handling official business at home?

What the fuck is the difference between this and a holiday?

What’s the difference between this and being punished by drinking three cups of wine?

Raise it high, put it down gently, and don’t do it again!

At this moment, Liu Ji's heart felt completely cold.

The tears in the corners of his eyes stopped on his cheeks, and the corners of his mouth moved, and he was finally going to tell His Majesty the second reason for this visit.

Unexpectedly, he hasn't spoken yet.

"So be it!"

Zhu Yuanzhang really was not in the mood to deal with the mess between Liu Ji and Hu Weiyong.

He ignored the other party's disappointment and instead thought of the bet he had just made with his wife, and his face was full of interest.

"Liu Ji, I know that you are well versed in mathematics and understand the yin and yang of heaven and earth."

"I will give you a special test today, what do you think?"

Liu Bowen: ...

Your Majesty, I would rather die by knocking my head against the pillar of the Huagai Palace.

Your sudden question leaves me speechless.

It's as ridiculous as when two people are arguing and you suddenly slap me in the face and then ask me what we're going to eat for lunch!

Liu Bowen only felt his heart growing colder.

"Chongba..."

Queen Ma standing by also thought it was ridiculous.

It doesn't matter whether there is a bet or not. In this situation, you still want to be sincere. It's really a bit...

Why not ask Marquis Chengyi what he is here for?

She opened her mouth to stop him, but Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand to stop her.

"Liu Ji, what do you think?"

Liu Bowen stared blankly at the face opposite him, which was both familiar and unfamiliar and gradually became indifferent. He felt bitter in his heart, but he could only nod and agree.

"How dare I refuse your Majesty's examination?"

"Hehehe..."

When Zhu Yuanzhang saw that the other party had passed the obedience test, he sneered.

I don’t care about the open and covert struggles among you officials, or the jealousies among you officials, they are all just willing to sacrifice their lives for our Zhu family.

If Hu Weiyong scolds you, you have the guts to go to his house and scold him back. Why are you asking me for justice?

Although Zhu Yuanzhang did not consider it at all, the two were comparable in terms of identity, status, prestige in the court and treatment before the emperor.

Now Hu Weiyong is gaining popularity and is even about to replace Li Shanchang as the left prime minister of the current dynasty. He is truly second to none.

But Liu Ji was already a dying old man, and everyone avoided him.

Even if Liu Bowen had a hundred times the courage, he would not dare to go to the residence of the Right Prime Minister and curse.

When Zhu Yuanzhang saw that Liu Bowen agreed, he smiled and pointed to a bowl on the table.

This is what Liu Bowen covered in front of Empress Ma before entering the palace.

He said, "Guess what is in this bowl?"

Liu Bowen was already feeling hopeless, but he had to cheer himself up to deal with the test ahead.

He stared at the bowl for a few seconds, counted with his right fingers, and then spoke slowly.

"Half like the sun and half like the moon...

"I was bitten by a golden dragon..."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes widened immediately.

Not only him, but also Queen Ma beside him looked incredulous.

This old man...

"This is the pancake that Your Majesty has bitten!"

Liu Bowen whispered the answer.

boom!

Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma looked at each other in bewilderment, their heads exploding.

God!

It's really amazing.

It looks like the sun and the moon, except that it was bitten by a golden dragon.

Isn’t this the pancake that Zhu Yuanzhang just gnawed on?

It was exactly what he said.

Zhu Yuanzhang lifted the lid of the bowl and was still stunned.

He had taken the pancake with his own hands, and it was impossible for anyone to tell Liu Bowen the answer.

The other party would never have expected that you would suddenly take him into consideration.

But he...

How did you know that?

Zhu Yuanzhang was shocked and then gave a bitter smile.

Lost, it seems like we lost this time.

Concubine Wang would never be promoted to a concubine, and she would inevitably be blamed by that woman.

Queen Ma, who was standing by, was terrified.

She was a woman, and her mind was more delicate. She did not feel any joy after the victory, but instead felt fear.

What are you afraid of?

I'm afraid that you, Zhu Yuanzhang, will treat an old minister who is well-versed in history and has made every possible effort in this way.

Aren’t you afraid that after he gets through this period, he’ll become resentful and turn to someone else?

Even if he doesn't live long, he still has sons and grandchildren.

Wouldn't this skill be passed down and help others rebel?

The Ming Dynasty was established only eight years ago.

The people have just settled down and worked in peace, and the land of Longhua is recuperating.

If disputes arise again, what shall our Zhu family do?

She couldn't laugh at all, she just stared at Liu Ji with her eyes.

Zhu Yuanzhang was about to turn around to congratulate his wife on winning the bet, but he noticed something strange on her face.

He was shocked and his heart sank, and he immediately understood what his wife was worried about.

They are indeed a couple, they are so in tune with each other.

Old Zhu's heart sank immediately, his face became solemn for a moment, and a hint of murderous aura spread in his expression.

He stopped talking and stared at Liu Bowen calmly.

Liu Bowen, who felt this murderous aura, remained indifferent and had no other reaction.

My heart is dead, so why should I be afraid of my own death?

"Chongba..."

Empress Ma also felt the murderous intent emanating from Zhu Yuanzhang. Her face turned pale and she regretted what she was thinking.

What kind of trouble could Liu Ji, who is so old and dying, cause?

She opened her mouth to remind Chongba, you promised me that if I win, you will give Liu Ji a good end.

Unexpectedly, before he could even open his mouth, Zhu Yuanzhang sneered and asked.

"Hehehe... Liu Ji..."

"Since you are so accurate in your calculations, why don't you help me make another guess about the fate of the Ming Dynasty?"