The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 37 A Pervasive Killing Intent

After the court session, Zhu Xiong Ying was still not satisfied.

Believe it or not, when it comes to praising people, both literary and martial arts are truly inseparable!
Whether it's lavish praise or rough-around-the-edges military officers saying things like "Your Highness is amazing! Your Highness is too amazing!", it's all very pleasant to listen to.

The only regret is that when I asked them to write a memorial to praise me, everyone's expression seemed to freeze for a moment.
I'm so shy and introverted, your frozen expressions must be really hurtful!
"Yu Huatian, why don't you say a few words of praise too?"

In the Imperial Garden, Zhu Xiong Ying spoke with great interest.

Although winter had arrived and there weren't many flowers in the Imperial Garden, he was still in the mood to take a stroll.

Yu Huatian maintained his composed demeanor and said in a deep voice, "Your Highness is wise and valiant; I am clumsy with words and find it difficult to express myself!" (A Ming Dynasty eunuch referring to himself as not a servant!)
Zhu Xiong Ying was both amused and exasperated by these words: "Bullshit! You call yourself clumsy with words? Your flattery skills have reached a level of subtle and pervasive influence!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Huatian finally smiled and did not object.

but,

What he just said was the truth!

To be honest, he had never met anyone more intelligent than his own prince.

Of course, it's only a matter of time before he becomes wise and powerful.

"From today onwards, the personnel you have expanded in the Western Depot will be dispersed throughout the Ming Dynasty to secretly search for the remnants of the Northern Yuan."

“These guys keep shouting that ‘the Golden Family will definitely make a comeback in the future.’ We must have a lot of ‘traitors’ in our Ming Dynasty. We should find them all.”

Zhu Xiong Ying spoke calmly and gave the order.

To put it bluntly, those being killed now are all those in the open.

But secretly, given Wang Baobao's character, how could he not secretly spy on the Ming Dynasty?
"Yes!"

Yu Huatian spoke in a deep voice.

"Your Highness, the Imperial Censor requests an audience!"

Just then, a guard entered the Imperial Garden and respectfully reported.

"Let him come here!"

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded slightly, and then walked into the pavilion.

Yu Huatian thoughtfully stepped forward and lit the stove.

Not long after, a hunched figure entered the Imperial Garden.

His gray hair and weathered face reveal that Liu Bowen, once a brilliant strategist, is now quite old.

But the wisdom in his eyes still shone.

"Your subject, Liu Bowen, pays his respects to Your Highness!"

Liu Bowen stepped forward to pay his respects.

Unexpectedly,

Zhu Xiong Ying reached out and helped him up, saying, "Mr. Qing Tian, ​​there's no need for such formalities."

"Hyung is in high spirits today and has come here."

"It's freezing cold, and you're not in good health, sir. Please warm yourself by the fire."

Upon hearing this, Liu Bowen was slightly taken aback, but then his expression turned grateful: "Your Majesty, I thank you!"

Zhu Xiong Ying smiled and pointed to a seat, saying, "Please sit down!"

After Liu Bowen took his seat, Zhu Xiong Ying frowned slightly, feeling that something was amiss. He then moved the stove closer to Liu Bowen before sitting down in his own seat.

This small gesture moved Liu Bowen deeply.

The Crown Prince, who is only ten years old, is truly trying to win people's hearts. This action shows that the prince cares about me!

Furthermore, after Yang Xian's death, when all the officials submitted memorials impeaching him, this prince defended him, which moved Liu Bowen even more!
"Mr. Qingtian, is there something important you need today?"

Zhu Xiong Ying smiled slightly and asked.

It was as if he hadn't noticed these subtle changes in Liu Bowen's expression at all.

"Your Highness."

Liu Bowen took a deep breath and then looked at Zhu Xiong Ying.

He came today after the court meeting, intending to 'investigate'!
but,

Now, his thinking has changed.

He wanted to speak! "Your Highness, I have come today to offer my advice!"

Liu Bowen spoke in a deep voice.

These words made Zhu Xiong Ying burst into laughter: "Mr. Qing Tian, ​​what troubles me that I need Mr. Qing Tian to offer advice?"

Such laughter would surely seem inexplicable to an ordinary person.

However, in Liu Bowen's view, it was indeed extremely appropriate!
even
He felt that this was exactly how it should be!
The heart of an emperor should be deeply hidden, at least until everything is clear!

The current Crown Prince has the bearing of an emperor!

"Eliminate the powerful families and suppress the aristocratic clans!"

"To cleanse the world and rectify the court!"

Liu Bowen slowly raised his eyes and looked at Zhu Xiong Ying.

His words, once spoken, were like a thunderbolt from the blue!
This usually cunning Mr. Qingtian, at this moment, did not beat around the bush at all, but directly told Zhu Xiong Ying what both the emperor and his minister knew in their hearts, but had never actually said before!

Zhu Xiong Ying's smile faded slightly. He pushed a cup of tea toward Liu Bowen and spoke in a deep voice:
"Sir, please speak!"

After all this planning, has Mr. Qingtian finally agreed?
Upon hearing Zhu Xiong Ying's words, Liu Bowen picked up his teacup but did not speak directly. Instead, he took a sip first.

"Your Highness's recent actions have given me much thought, as I am in the court."

"Whenever I think about it, I always feel that I can't see what Your Highness is thinking."

"Only today, when Minister of Revenue Yang Siyi spoke of Your Highness's decision to establish more post stations, did I finally understand Your Highness's grand ambitions!"

Liu Bowen used extremely cautious language.

This was indeed what he had been thinking about for many days.

"Oh? What did Mr. Qingtian see?"

Zhu Xiong Ying, however, became somewhat interested.

He was also eager to know what this man, who was popularly known as 'the smartest person in the world,' was really thinking.

"Your Highness's fundamental goal boils down to just two words."

"Qiang Ming!"

Liu Bowen said in a deep voice, "The matter has reached the point of regency. No! Even before regency, Your Highness's planning has already begun!"

"To request the imperial seal from His Majesty Hongwu is a preparatory step, and the foundation for action! It ensures the authority to oversee the country!"

"Afterwards, Yang Xian entered Yingtian, and His Highness had him executed. It seemed like a purge of cruel officials, but in reality, it was a trap."

"This bait is designed to lure Prime Minister Li into attacking us!"

"After the accusations, the officials were flogged in court to establish the emperor's authority."

"When the civil officials disagreed with Your Highness, Your Highness then won over the military generals of Huaixi. They intercepted and killed the remnants of the Northern Yuan, demonstrating the unyielding spirit of our Great Ming and refusing to allow foreign tribes to set foot in the Central Plains again."

"As for adding more post stations, it was indeed to replenish the national treasury."

"These actions, though seemingly without clues, are in fact interconnected. Your Highness's next plan is probably to target the Secretariat."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Xiong Ying's lips curled slightly, and he looked at Liu Bo Wen with great interest.

Although things weren't entirely as Liu Bowen described, it was truly remarkable that he could connect these events and clearly see his own purpose.

but
Zhu Xiong Ying chuckled softly, then his eyes flickered slightly as he looked at Liu Bowen: "Mr. Qingtian is indeed clever."

"He is so clever that he can see right through me."

Then, a sudden change occurred!
"Clang!"

Zhu Xiong Ying casually set down the teacup, his smile slowly fading:

"Could it be that someone as intelligent as you doesn't understand a basic principle?"

Are smarter people more dangerous?

Upon hearing this, Yu Huatian remained calm and took a step forward.

Zhu Xiong Ying stared intently at Liu Bo Wen.

A murderous intent permeated the air.
This was the final test he gave us.

(End of this chapter)