The greatest emperor of all time? Even in modern times, he still has to work!

"That's right. The Qing army didn't trust him later. His death was really unfair. He is still sad. Who would believe a traitor?"

In the group, Zhu Gaochi spoke as if he had seen someone he hated get his comeuppance, his tone full of gloating.

"Okay, stop talking about this. We still haven't figured out why Luo Yangxing did this. Why are you all talking about this?" Zhu Yuanzhang didn't want to listen to the gossip. The most important thing now was why Luo Yangxing did this?

Even though Qi Xi had clearly stated that there were no new recruits, Luo Yangxing still pulled out his two younger brothers.

Is this an attempt to find a way out for yourself?

That doesn't make sense! Because this is easily exposed.

Or is it to explore the emperor's secrets?

So why did he investigate the emperor?

Zhu Youjian couldn't figure it out either.

"Emperor Taizu, when I appointed Luo Yangxing, I was on guard against him. This time he got information out of Yao Chengjun right under my nose. It's reasonable to say that it was the negligence of my subordinates, but I also suspect that there are people with evil intentions among my so-called confidants."

If this is the case, then the two of them are working together to gain more.

Then everything that doesn't make sense may make sense.

It seems that his recent actions were too decisive and swift, forcing those people to want to resist.

"Good, your mind has turned to another direction. Then go back and check it out!"

It was rare for Zhu Yuanzhang to praise someone, and Zhu Youjian was extremely happy. However, he was more worried at this moment, that is, it seemed that not all of his so-called confidants were loyal to him.

If he is not in the palace during the day, wouldn't that give the thieves an opportunity to take advantage?

The Ming Dynasty cannot be lost again in his hands!

That night, it was the second year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Youjian called all those who knew that they were going to work in the afterlife during the day.

Grand Secretary Fan Jingwen, Minister of Revenue Ni Yuanlu, Left Censor-in-Chief Li Banghua, Deputy Censor-in-Chief Shi Bangzhao, and Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Embroidered Uniform Guard Yao Chengjun.

"You are all people I love and respect. They are talented, have noble character, and are loyal to their country. I have never doubted them. Therefore, I have entrusted them to my country to tide over the difficulties together and restore the glory of my Ming Dynasty.

But among you, there is a heinous traitor. What should I do?"

Zhu Youjian said this while scanning everyone present with a calm look.

When Zhu Youjian said "but" just now, several people below had already knelt down.

At this moment, everyone had different expressions on their faces, but they all pointed in the same direction.

Confused, shocked, and incredulous.

They couldn't believe that there was a traitor among them.

Zhu Youjian was not panicked and changed the topic.

"Do you all know about Luo Yangxing's two younger brothers?"

At that time, Zhu Youjian did not doubt them at all, so he did not hide it at all. He originally wanted them to add more Luo Yangxing.

"Weichen knows."

Several people responded tremblingly, all with puzzled eyes, wanting to know what the traitor's affairs had to do with Luo Yangxing's two younger brothers.

"I heard that our deputy commander of the Jinyiwei had a drink with the commander of the Jinyiwei himself six days ago?" Zhu Youjian raised his eyebrows slightly, leaning back on the dragon throne above, looking down with disdain in his eyes.

Upon hearing this, Yao Chengjun hurriedly knelt a few steps and replied, "Your Majesty, Commander Luo was just a colleague at that time. Commander Luo said that there was a happy event in his family and wanted to treat the brothers to a drink, so I followed him. At that time, not only I and Commander Luo were there, but also several Jinyiwei commanders, they were also there..." As Yao Chengjun spoke, he lost confidence. How could he have confidence now? He was drunk that day. Not to mention neglecting his duties, if he told anyone about it... he would be beheaded even if he had nine lives.

"Your Majesty, I admit my guilt!"

Yao Chengjun really didn't know how to explain it. It was a fact that he was drunk, and His Majesty must have investigated it thoroughly before asking. If he lied, he might die a more miserable death. It would be better for him to just confess his guilt and die cleanly.

"Oh? What crime have you committed? You just drank with your colleagues. There is no law in our Ming Dynasty that forbids the Jinyiwei to drink with colleagues..." Although Zhu Youjian said this, the look in his eyes when he looked at the people below was gloomy and full of oppression.

"I was drunk at the time and don't remember anything... I have failed in my duty, Your Majesty, please punish me severely!" Yao Chengjun kept apologizing, just asking for a quick death.

Zhu Youjian sneered, "Don't you remember? Then what does our Deputy Commander Yao think about the Luo Yangxing brothers?"

This question was directed to Yao Chengjun, but also to everyone else present.

Everyone understood and quickly brainstormed various possibilities, trying to figure out the emperor's thoughts. After Yao Chengjun finished speaking, it was their turn to speak.

"Your humble servant, your humble servant...your humble servant...your humble servant doesn't know!" Yao Chengjun couldn't say anything now, his mind was blank.

"But, I think that if it is fake, it can be exposed easily. Commander Luo does not need to do this."

This sounds like an excuse for Luo Yangxing.

Yao Chengjun regretted what he said. Why did he say it as if he was trying to make excuses for Luo Yangxing? If Luo Yangxing hadn't asked him out for a drink, would he have ended up like this?

Grand Secretary Fan Jingwen took one look at Yao Chengjun and felt that this idiot was hopeless. At this point, he didn't know what to say.

"Your Majesty, I have an idea too!"

Zhu Youjian narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Fan Jingwen, "My dear, please tell me."

Fan Jingwen crawled two steps on his knees, knelt down and kowtowed.

"Your Majesty, I think Commander Luo and his two younger brothers are suspected of deceiving the emperor."

Zhu Youjian did not miss the expressions of the people below. Except for Shi Bangzhao, the others had expressions of curiosity or approval. Only Shi Bangzhao seemed to have some other emotions.

"Ever since your majesty informed me about the Luo brothers, I have sent people to observe them. Although they seem to be living peacefully in the palace, they seem to be getting more and more anxious as time goes by. Yesterday, they even asked the guard at the door to ask Luo Yangxing to send them some food from home. At that time, the guard received my order to report everything. I was worried that there was a trick, so I didn't send anyone to find Luo Yangxing. Sure enough, Luo Yangxing didn't come last night, and the Luo brothers asked him many times."

Zhu Youjian knew all this. Fan Jingwen came to him to talk about this last night. It was because of Fan Jingwen's words that Zhu Youjian wondered if there was someone around him who had ulterior motives.

"Lord Fan is indeed meticulous in his work. Why do you think these two brothers are like this?"

Fan Jingwen continued to answer: "I think that your majesty's future work is top secret. Luo Yangxing is plotting something bad and harboring evil intentions. I ask your majesty to detain Luo Yangxing and investigate him strictly!"