Chapter 206: The Advantage of the First Son

As the imperial physician said, Zhu Yuanzhang's condition could no longer improve. He only had two hours of awakening every day, or even a little shorter, and he spent most of his time in a drowsy sleep. Perhaps God wanted to make up for his missing sleep for decades.

According to the arrangement of the imperial doctor, as long as the weather permits, try to keep Zhu Yuanzhang outdoors, receive the sunlight or breathe fresh air. The yin energy in the palace is too heavy, which is not conducive to his recovery. At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang was carried to a pavilion in his imperial vegetable garden by dozens of guards. It is now in October of the golden autumn, and the late rice has matured. The full grains of rice are undulating like waves under the breeze, with golden light and elegant harvest fragrance.

Zhu Yuanzhang was awake. He lay on the soft couch and watched the eunuchs and guards busy harvesting in the rice fields. Although he was too old to know the destiny, he never knew what destiny was. He had always governed this empire according to his own wishes. He expelled the Tartars, restored China, and gradually restored the devastated social economy. Just when he was full of ambitions and prepared to build a Zhu Ming country like an iron barrel, his mistake made him lose everything. Lan Yu rebelled. Although he did not stand up, he had dared to express the world and challenge his supreme emperor. In his opinion, this was even more serious than rebellion, which showed that Lan Yu had the ambition to swallow the world.

It was not until this moment that he could no longer move that he knew what destiny was. He watched Lan Yu challenge unscrupulously and had no choice but to do anything. This was his destiny. He could not personally lead the expedition to capture the dog thief Lan Yu.

But after all, he had been fighting for most of his life. He knew that some things could not be too rushed and had to be decided before he could act. He killed the veteran generals in the army in order to prevent the second Lan Yu from appearing. He must first settle the internal relationship before he could encircle and suppress Lan Yu. Of course, he did not act without any action against Lan Yu. He had already sent Changxing Hou Geng Bingwen to Sichuan on the pretext of pacifying barbarians and pacifying the Japanese to defend Lan Yu to the north, and sent Cao Duke Li Jinglong to Huguang to assist the King of Chu to defend Lan Yu to the east. Finally, he sent his most trusted Duke of Wei Xu Huizu to Guangxi. He stationed troops on the grounds that Chameng had a rebellious matter, which was actually to prevent Lan Yu from going south. In this way, with Muchun, Yunnan, Lan Yu was blocked from all directions.

As long as he cleans up the inside, he can formally decree the world, determine Lan Yu as a rebellion, advance together, and hunt Lan Yu in Guizhou, which can help with great things. Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang's pale and godless face showed a slight smile. When the guards next to him saw it, they were all extremely happy. The emperor smiled. This was the first time in more than a month!

His personal bodyguard Liu Yong struck while the iron was hot, pointing at a farmer in the rice field who was trying to harvest rice and laughed: "Do you know who he is?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned and looked along Liu Yong's hand and saw a pretty obese farmer wearing a bamboo hat, a long robe with thick cloth, and seemed to be wearing straw sandals under his feet. He was looking very focused. In fact, Zhu Yuanzhang had seen this person dressed in a unique way just now, but he was thinking about his mind and did not focus on him. He only noticed after the guards said this.

"I feel that he is a little familiar with the figure."

"Your Majesty, this is His Highness, the eldest son of the emperor, the King of Qin. He is cutting rice for His Majesty!"

The father always had a little superstitious about his son and always liked to think about the good things. In the eyes of others, Zhu Chuang was obviously doing a show, and it was fine to cut rice, but he dressed up like this. Isn’t this just for the emperor to see? But Zhu Yuanzhang didn’t think so. He was always trying every means to find the advantages of his son. Zhu Chuang was lustful, cruel, squandered and ambitious. Zhu Yuanzhang knew all these, but he didn’t believe that his son was really useless. Now he discovered that this son still had one advantage, that is, filial piety. It was his filial piety that he would come to the palace to serve him for more than a month. It was his filial piety that he would understand his farming intention and harvest rice for him. He had no doubt at all. Zhu Chuang had bribed the people in the palace in more than a month.

Zhu Yuanzhang's smile on his face became even more relieved, and he immediately ordered: "Let the King of Qin come to see me."

A guard ran to report that soon, King Zhu Chuang of Qin rushed over. He was indeed making a show. He actually ran to the rice fields when Zhu Yuanzhang woke up. The guard had already told him that he would soon carry the emperor to the pavilion opposite the rice fields to bask in the sun. Zhu Chuang immediately changed his clothes and even rolled in the rice fields twice to make himself more realistic.

However, King Zhu Chuang of Qin did this, no longer wanted his father to reconsider him as the crown prince. His adviser Shao Wenda had planned a complete plan for him. He went to the palace to serve his father, not as Zhu Di thought. He took the opportunity to kill his father. He just personally understood how sick his father was. At the same time, he also made his father have a certain trust in him. This was implemented according to the plan planned by Shao Wenda for him. It should be said that the effect was good. He had already seen the loving vision of his father's long-lost eyes.

King Zhu Chuang stepped forward and knelt down and said, "Son Master, please see your father."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked him up and down, nodded slightly and said, "Very good, you did a good job. I am very pleased that you can know the hard work of crops."

Zhu Ren's nose felt sore, and he choked and said in a choking voice: "My son was ignorant in the past, so he made his father worry. If he had become sensible earlier, his father would not have become sick like this. My son was guilty, and my son wanted to get sick for his father to redeem his past sins."

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed and said, "It is rare for a prodigal son to turn back and never change his gold. It is rare for you to recognize your own faults. As long as you change your mind and defend Shaanxi for me from now on, I will be satisfied."

"My son obeys the order!"

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly felt dizzy and a huge feeling of fatigue came to him. He couldn't support him anymore, so he waved his hand and said, "I am tired and want to go back and rest. Prince, after harvesting the rice, you can go back and rest too!"

The guards raised Zhu Yuanzhang and returned to the palace. Zhu Cheng kept watching his father walk away. He sat down tiredly and said to the eunuch who served him in anger: "You go and cut the remaining rice, and I'm going to rest too."

After resting in the pavilion where Zhu Yuanzhang stayed for a while, Zhu Chuang changed his clothes and slowly left the palace. Unexpectedly, as soon as he walked to the palace gate, the light was dim. One person hurried in. The two of them could not dodge and collided.

Zhu Ci rolled on the ground with a 'Oh!' and couldn't stand up for a long time. The person opposite recognized Zhu Ci and was so scared that he hurried forward to help him up, "Your Highness, I am guilty! I am guilty!"

Zhu Chuang recognized that the person was Jiang Yan, the commander of the Jinyiwei. He suddenly remembered that in his own strategy, Jiang Yan was the highlight, and now there are no outsiders on both sides, this opportunity is rare. He took advantage of Jiang Yan's support and smiled sinisterly and said, "Commander Jiang, you are about to have a disaster. Don't you know it?"

Jiang Yan was immediately scared and sweated in a cold sweat. Zhu Feng's words have always been his most worried about. The other party is the eldest son of the emperor, King Qin. Has the emperor already revealed anything to him? He was suddenly panicked in his eyes and could not say a word.

Zhu Ren patted his hand and smiled, "Just help me this time for you. I plan to help you. You know what to do."

He raised his head and smiled, and walked away like a fat goose.

Jiang Yan looked at his back and gradually fell into deep thought.

As night fell, the chill of late autumn enveloped the capital. Most people returned to their warm homes. The streets were empty, with only a few people walking hurriedly against the walls. Several dogs were fighting for the darkness. Suddenly, a carriage drove quickly, scattering the dogs, and the streets immediately returned to desertion.

In the carriage, Jiang Yun had a gloomy face and stared coldly outside the car window. He was in a very bad mood these two days. He had just received news from the palace this morning. Yesterday, the grandson Zhu Yunwen went to the palace to sue him, saying that he used the Feng Fu case to take the opportunity to eliminate dissidents, and at the same time blackmailed officials. Anyone who did not meet his request would be a rebel and killed. It is said that the emperor was not angry, but just said lightly: "I have a clear understanding of this matter."

It was this sentence that scared Jiang Yan so much that he suddenly realized that the reason why the emperor indulged him in accepting gifts and bribery was actually putting a rope around his neck. After Feng Fu tied it up, he just needed to say, "I am seriously ill and I don't know about this matter. It's all Jiang Yan's own private actions."

Then he destroyed his clan and suppressed the world's anger. Jiang Yan knew his master very well. The cunning rabbit died and the lackeys were his best play. Even without Zhu Yunwen's complaint, he knew that his fate would be the same as his ex. Isn't Mao Xiang the Hu Weiyong case the custody?

Understand this in his heart, Jiang Yan had to consider his future. He could not escape like his aide, Du Xishi Lu Siyuan. The Eastern Palace hated him to the core and would never tolerate him. The other kings were either intimidated by the power of the court or were unwilling to offend the people of the world, and would not take him in. Today he met King Zhu Ceng of Qin. His hints made Jiang Yan see a way. Perhaps this person could be feasible. He happened to have a bargaining chip in his hand, which was what Zhu Ceng wanted very much.

The carriage turned around and headed straight towards the Qin Palace. The Qin Palace was surrounded by Jinyiwei who had arrived in advance, expelling all the idle people. Not only at the door, but also in the Qin Palace, it seemed like it was facing a great enemy. Except for the twenty Qin King's confidant guards and his adviser Shao Wenda, all the other ordinary guards and family members reported that the gate of the courtyard was locked to prevent anyone from coming out to peep. This was Shao Wenda's arrangement. At critical moments, there should be no carelessness to prevent someone from being bribed by other kings.

Shao Wenda's steady and meticulous approach made the King of Qin very satisfied. The last time he failed to assassinate the prince, it was probably because someone had revealed the news. He could not make the same mistake again. The carriage slowly slowed down. The door of the Qin Palace suddenly opened, and the carriage accelerated again and rushed directly into the door.

The yard was already as alert as an iron bucket, and there were several confidant guards patrolling the wall to prevent anyone from climbing the wall to peek. The carriage stopped. Jiang Qi, the commander of the Jinyiwei, who was powerful in the world, got off the carriage. He knelt down on one knee to King Zhu Chuang without saying a word and bowed. Zhu Chuang quickly helped him up, pointed to the room, and signaled to the inside to talk.

Surrounded by the guards, Jiang Qi followed Zhu Chuang into his study. Outside, the guards were closely guarded and entered the room. Zhu Chuang then asked Jiang Qi to sit down. A guard came in and served tea. At this time, Jiang Qi suddenly found a middle-aged man standing behind the King of Qin. He pondered for a moment and smiled: "This is Mr. Shao!"

Zhu Ren smiled, "As a matter of fact, nothing can be hidden from the Jinyiwei. Wen Da is my confidant. It is his suggestion to advise me to help you. Lord Jiang just don't worry!"

Jiang Yan quickly stood up and bowed to Shao Wenda to show his gratitude. Shao Wenda quickly replied with a smile: "I advise Your Highness to win over the heroes of the world. I am still worried that we will take action too late for a heavyweight like Lord Jiang."

"Jiang Yan will remember your kindness in his heart."

Zhu Ci waved his hand and said, "I don't need to say anything about the dangers of Lord Jiang at the moment. I believe Mr. Jiang should be clear about it in his heart, so we won't say much. The key is what Lord Jiang is going to do in the future? If I need my help, please tell me clearly."

Jiang Qi sighed and said, "What else can I do? I am desperate. If Your Highness can help me overcome this difficulty, I will repay you."

Zhu Chuang pondered for a moment and smiled, "Let's do it! Lord Jiang can clean up his wife and son overnight and send his wife and son to the Qin Palace in my Xi'an Prefecture. I will ask the imperial concubine to take care of them, and then we will discuss cooperation."

Jiang Yan's heart suddenly turned cold. Zhu Ren was so cruel. It was not that he was as stupid as a pig. How could he think of this? He couldn't help but look up at Shao Wenda. Seeing him looking at him with a smile, he immediately woke up. It was only Shao Wenda's idea. He thought about it and shook his head and said, "Of course I want to send my wife and children to Xi'an, but once I was discovered by the Eastern Palace, the emperor will kill me immediately and let Leng Qianqiu take over as the commander of the Jinyiwei. Leng Qianqiu is the king of Yan, and your highness doesn't want to do this!"

He politely rejected Zhu Ceng's hostage request, but was afraid that he would turn against him, so he hurriedly said, "To show my sincerity, I might as well reveal a secret to Your Highness first."

Zhu Chuang felt a little unhappy when he saw that he refused to agree, but he was also worried that Leng Qianqiu would raise the promotion, so the Jinyiwei would be monopolized by the fourth brother. He held back his anger and laughed: "Then tell me, what's the secret?"

"The emperor has made up his mind to kill Li Weizheng and is ready to lure him into Beijing and then kill him secretly."

Not only was Zhu Chuang very happy, but even Shao Wenda was secretly surprised. Shao Wenda interrupted and said, "Isn't Li Weizheng the confidant of the Eastern Palace? The emperor killed him, but he didn't let himself break his arm."

Jiang Yan shook his head and said, "This time, that time, there was no soldiers in the East Palace at that time, of course, we must rely on Li Weizheng. But now that the commanders in the world are appointed by the East Palace, Li Weizheng has no meaning. Now that the emperor kills him, I don't think the East Palace will object too fiercely."

Zhu Chuang and Shao Wenda looked at each other and both admitted that he was right, but Zhu Chuang was more interested in how to use the method to lead Li Weizheng to Beijing, and said, "How to lead him to Beijing?"

"Originally, the emperor wanted me to lead him into the capital. I was going to kill Li Weizheng's father and force him to attend the funeral. But someone reminded me that the people from the three institutes might reveal the truth, so I changed my mind. I went into the palace and told the emperor that it was a bit difficult for the Jinyiwei to come forward, so the emperor changed from the Eastern Palace to order him into the capital, and I killed people. It is said that he was preparing to grant him a marquis and summoned him to Beijing to discuss the attack on Lan Yu."

Zhu Ren nodded. It would be best if Li Weizheng could be killed like this, but what he cares most about now is not Li Weizheng's life or death. He cares most about his own affairs now. How much help can Jiang Yan provide him?

Thinking of this, he turned his eyes and stared at Jiang Yan with a stern look and said, "It's okay to ask me to save your life, but I have a condition, that is, you want to kill someone for me."

When Jiang Yan returned home, it was already very late, but he did not go to rest. Instead, he urgently packed all the gold jewelry he had obtained over the years, and then found his wife and two sons, and told them: "You set out for Fujian overnight. I will arrange for someone to send you secretly on the boat. You will wait in Luzon first, and I will come to meet you in the future."

"Father, why don't you go with us?" his two sons asked.

Jiang Yan shook his head and said, "I can't leave. If I leave, none of you will escape."

That night, Jiang Yan arranged for his confidant to send his wife and two sons to Fujian overnight.

At the same time when Jiang Yan arranged the funeral, Shao Wenda also wrote a secret note and sealed it in the wax ball. He found a confidant and said, "So quickly send this wax ball to Gu Ji Pastry Shop on Fudong Street and hand it over to someone who handed it to Sun Ji. You must hand it over to him, and there must be no mistakes."
Chapter completed!