Reborn as a tyrant in the Ming Dynasty

"This guy needs to knock on his head from time to time, otherwise he will be half-hearted in doing things."

Inside Dongnuan Pavilion.

Zhu Youxiao sat cross-legged on the Arhat bed, put down the memorial in his hand, and showed a faint smile at the corner of his mouth.

The gunpowder smuggling case, which had been suspended for a long time, is now moving forward in the hands of Cui Chengxiu.

In addition to the people from the Li family who had been arrested before, and the treacherous people who manipulated the price of grain in the capital and Gyeonggi, Cui Chengxiu also involved another person.

Hou Guoxing!

As the only son of the Hakka family, Hou Guoxing was valued by his mother. His status as the emperor's sibling alone made Hou Guoxing confident in Beijing.

He does all kinds of evil things in his daily life.

For such a person, Zhu Youxiao will not miss the slightest trace of his old feelings. Even the sudden death of the Hakka family, Zhu Youxiao did not take it to heart at all, let alone an insignificant person?

"Liu Ruoyu."

"The slave is here!"

"The messenger sent this memorial back and said that there are still many details of the gunpowder smuggling case that have not been clarified, and asked the Ministry of Punishment to continue the investigation!"

"Here!"

Looking at Liu Ruoyu's leaving figure, Zhu Youxiao narrowed his eyes slightly. In fact, he had no hope from the beginning about the truth of the gunpowder smuggling case.

After all, the time span before and after is too long. If you want to find out all the truth, it will be even harder than climbing to the sky. However, this case still needs to be investigated. At least if this case is investigated, some people can be brought in, and Zhu You can be investigated. This is a good thing for the school.

Whether it's seizing more power or confiscating more homes, it's all benefit without any harm.

Since Fengtai Camp returned to the palace, Zhu Youxiao was in a much better mood. A group of fierce generals gathered in the capital from all over the country, and the plan around the barrel of the gun was progressing step by step.

As the same saying goes, no matter how important the money bag and pen are, no matter how much you control, if there is no support from the gun, everything is just a castle in the air, and it will collapse when the wind blows.

Although the amount of money currently being spent on food and supplies has obviously increased compared to before, for Zhu Youxiao, he spent the money comfortably!

After all, the money and food will no longer be wasted as before. When the Beijing camp and the new army are organized, the military power in hand will be the most real!

"Your Majesty... Zhang Weixian, pay homage to Your Majesty!"

While Zhu Youxiao was thinking, a voice sounded outside the hall.

"come in."

Zhu Youxiao calmed down, looked at the palace gate and said, Zhang Weixian came to the imperial court at this time because of the affairs of the Royal Forbidden Army.

Zhu Youxiao felt a surge of anger in his heart when he thought that some civil servants from other dynasties had knelt down to remonstrate before the Huangji Gate, and that some people in the Royal Forbidden Army had secretly made trouble.

If you dare to do such a thing now, no one can predict what you will do in the future.

Regarding other matters, Zhu Youxiao might be more tolerant.

But this is not the case!

"Have all the ghosts in the Royal Forbidden Army been cleared out?" Looking at Zhang Weixian who walked in, Zhu Youxiao said calmly: "Have the people behind them been found out?"

"Your Majesty, all the ministers have been cleared."

Zhang Weixian raised his hands and bowed: "Anyone who is suspicious will be detained. From now on, there will definitely be no more accidents in the palace and imperial city where the Royal Forbidden Army is responsible."

It seems there is something going on.

Zhu Youxiao raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at Zhang Weixian.

"Those people who were found out were all pointing to Li Chengzuo?"

Zhu Youxiao paused and said what he was thinking.

"Your Majesty is wise."

Zhang Weixian bowed and bowed again: "I think this matter is very suspicious, but the clues were cut off when they reached Li Chengzuo."

"That means Li Chengzuo became the scapegoat?"

Zhu Youxiao smiled.

"minister…"

Zhang Weixian didn't know what to say.

As one of the nobles of the Ming Dynasty, Zhang Weixian knew some secrets.

It is actually easy to guess who is hiding behind the scenes who can influence the Royal Guards. However, everything must be based on evidence, and it is unconvincing to arrest people based only on speculation.

"Li Chengzuo is ambitious and tries to interfere with the imperial court and the inner court. He is worthy of death!"

While Zhang Weixian was thinking about it, Zhu Youxiao said: "In order to seize the Marquis of Fengcheng, Li Ni's family and three clans were arrested. They were not pardoned. This edict is issued in the name of the Royal Imperial Guards House."

"!!!"

Although Zhang Weixian was prepared, he still couldn't hide his shock when he heard this. After all, the Marquis of Fengcheng inherited by Li Chengzuo was Lord Jingnan, second only to the Founding Lord.

Li Bin, the first Marquis of Fengcheng, followed Emperor Gao Zuwen when he was in trouble and became a forward general. He served in various battles and was promoted to the right army governor's office. Since April of the first year of Yongle, at the suggestion of Qiu Fu, Duke of Qi, Emperor Gao Zuwen issued an edict to confer Li Bin the title of Marquis of Fengcheng, with a salary of one thousand dan and a hereditary title.

Now it’s gone if you say no.

Once this news spreads, it will definitely shock the nobles in Beijing.

"Does the Qing family think my punishment is too severe?"

Zhu Youxiao picked up the teacup at his hand, looked at the surprised Zhang Weixian, and said calmly.

"No...I don't think so."

Zhang Weixian immediately bowed and said: "Li Ni's fate is entirely his own fault. In my opinion, when the gunpowder smuggling case is investigated, Li Ni should be sentenced to death!"

"There is no need for capital punishment. He is shameless, but I still want it!"

Zhu Youxiao lifted the lid of the cup, took a sip, and then said leisurely: "When this matter comes to an end, I will die."

Zhu Youxiao had already made it clear that Li Chengzuo would be deprived of his title.

Whether it was to frighten the nobles in the capital or the Imperial Guards, even if Li Chengzuo was not deeply implicated, he would not be able to escape death.

If Li Chengzuo is not dead, how will the emperor's majesty be erected?

What's more, Li Chengzuo is still deeply involved.

What Zhu Youxiao couldn't stand the most was that Li Chengzuo, as a noble man, dared to have close contacts with Wei Zhongxian before. So who would die if he didn't?

This is the same as Hou Guoxing dying.

The eunuchs must also be shocked!

Wei Zhongxian wants to beat him even more!

If even these things cannot be handled well, then Zhu Youxiao should not even think about reversing the national destiny of the Ming Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, Wei Zhongxian wants to see you!"

At this moment, a voice sounded from the palace door.

"understood."

Zhu Youxiao put down the tea cup and replied casually, then looked at Zhang Weixian and said, "If you have nothing else to do with the Qing family, please go down first."

"I resign!"

Zhang Weixian bowed immediately, but doubts arose in Zhang Weixian's heart. Previously, he thought that the emperor was disgusted with Wei Zhongxian, but now it seems that it is not that simple.

What is supposed to come will eventually come.

Zhu Youxiao didn't care about what Zhang Weixian was thinking at this moment. A figure appeared in front of Zhu Youxiao's eyes. He still had an impression of this person deep in his memory.

It was because of his existence that his childhood situation in the palace was not good, and it was time for some things to come to an end.

"Send a message to Wei Zhongxian and ask Prince Fu to come see me."

Thinking of this, Zhu Youxiao looked at the palace door with his deep eyes and said in a cold tone.