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

Chapter 53 Bound Up
Inside the Korean royal residence, Li Shanchang's face was extremely grim!
"I asked you to stall the Secretariat, so why did you suddenly pass the resolution?"

"The transfer of Qian Yongqin to the position of prefect of Yangzhou is quite strange. Can't you see it?"

Li Shanchang's chest heaved, clearly indicating that he was still furious!

Hu Weiyong also looked aggrieved: "Teacher, this is not my fault!"

"When the students went to the Central Secretariat Council, they saw the spy from the Western Depot personally holding a letter from His Highness the Crown Prince, standing at the door."

"This resolution wasn't even discussed; it was passed directly!"

The emperor has never interfered with the decisions of the Secretariat; at most, he would just give a nod. Given His Majesty Hongwu's authority, there should be no problem.

But
If the emperor doesn't interfere, what does it have to do with Zhu Xiong Ying, the imperial grandson?
Upon hearing this, Li Shanchang was immediately horrified.

A sense of crisis arose spontaneously.

He didn't believe that Qian Yongqin could catch Zhu Xiong Ying's eye.

This Crown Prince must have some ulterior motive!
But
Given the current situation, I really can't think of anything else.

Even dragging it out seems impossible.

"The person who conveys the imperial edict for pacification should send a trusted confidant to delay him."

"Also, send someone to Songjiang Prefecture to request Qian Yongqin to thoroughly review all the past years' achievements and accounts!"

"Even if it kills me, there can be no mistakes whatsoever!"

Li Shanchang spoke in a deep voice.

Therefore, the problem most likely lies with Qian Yongqin.

In that case, we should put in more effort to organize all the evidence.

As long as Qian Yongqin is confirmed as an 'incompetent official,' the people personally appointed by Zhu Xiong Ying will naturally not say anything.

"Yes!"

"I'll get on it right away!"

Hu Weiyong nodded in agreement, and then turned to leave.

"and many more!"

However, Li Shanchang spoke up again, stopping Hu Weiyong: "Have someone deliver this news to the Qian family."

"The Qian family possesses a Tang Dynasty pardon, allowing them to rise to power and establish a dynasty that continues the legacy of the glorious Tang and Han dynasties!"

"If His Highness the Crown Prince has indeed obtained some leverage, this item may be used to avert disaster."

Li Shanchang was naturally aware of Zhu Yuanzhang's thoughts.

In the past, the Yuan dynasty was tyrannical and oppressed the Han people. Zhu Yuanzhang established the country to rebuild the backbone of the Han people.

To rebuild, one must trace back to the roots. The weakness of the Song Dynasty was determined by the Tang Dynasty!
That's for sure; Qian Yongqin's "get-out-of-jail-free card" at home might really be effective!
"Yes!"

Hu Weiyong's expression was extremely strange, but he still agreed.

Regardless of whether there was anything fishy about this matter, Hu Weiyong couldn't see it.

but.
Using a Tang Dynasty's "immunity token" to protect a Ming Dynasty official—my mentor's idea was truly astonishing.

Watching Hu Weiyong's departing figure, Li Shanchang rubbed his temples.

His Highness the Crown Prince's thoughts are truly unfathomable!

After thinking for a long time, Li Shanchang stood up and called out, "Prepare the sedan chair!"

"I wish to enter the palace!"

Inside the Wenhua Hall, Zhu Xiong Ying flipped through these memorials, his lips twitching slightly.

The memorials submitted every day were not calculated according to the original amount, but according to the weight!
My own grandfather's health is too good!

Even without completely abolishing the position of prime minister, wouldn't his later years be even more terrifying?
He had considered having Yao Guangxiao review the memorials, but now was not the right time to bring Yao Guangxiao into the public eye.

Even when he was placed in a post, he used the pretext of staying in the palace to teach himself to recite scriptures and pray for the health and well-being of his grandmother.

"Your Highness, the Western Depot spies who went to Chaling have brought the person back!"

Just then, Yu Huatian entered the Wenhua Hall and respectfully reported. Upon hearing this, Zhu Xiong Ying was overjoyed!
It's a joy that comes from the bottom of my heart!

"Quickly! Bring Tantanong in!"

Zhu Xiong Ying quickly spoke up.

Tan Tan Weng is Liu Sanwu.

How could I not be happy that the person my imperial grandfather had tried to invite so many times but failed, was actually invited by me?
However.
Upon hearing this, a hint of unease appeared on Yu Huatian's usually indifferent face, as if he were somewhat embarrassed.

"Yes!"

Of course, his embarrassment was fleeting; carrying out Zhu Xiong Ying's orders was Yu Huatian's primary task.

"This Liu Sanwu called himself Tantan Weng, which means that even though the world has changed, he remains calm and composed."

"I used to think this old man had a strange temper, but now I see, he's actually quite reasonable!"

Zhu Xiong Ying chuckled and shook his head.

It must be because my grandfather was quite 'domineering' when he invited this old man before, which made the old man unhappy!
You still have to be respectful and courteous to your subordinates!
Zhu Xiong Ying turned his back and looked at the map of the Ming Dynasty hanging on the wall.

Judging by the time, my imperial grandfather should still be in Yangzhou Prefecture. When this news gets out, he'll surely be full of praise when he issues his next imperial decree!

"Liu Sanwu greets Your Highness!"

However, at that moment, a voice sounded behind Zhu Xiong Ying.

only.
That sound is like a voice filled with resentment!
"Please excuse me, Tantanweng."

Zhu Xiong Ying turned around, just about to say "No need for formalities" to show his respect for scholars.

结果
The moment he turned around, Zhu Xiong Ying was dumbfounded.

There stood an old man in front of me, who certainly had an air of scholarly refinement about him.

But
Damn it, why is this old man tied up? And he's tied up so professionally!

"What is Tantanweng doing?"

Zhu Xiong Ying's lips twitched suddenly, and she was immediately embarrassed.

He never expected that his first meeting with Liu Sanwu would be like this.
"That's a question for His Highness's henchmen!"

"If Your Highness wishes me to die, a single word is sufficient; why bother with your hounds?"

Liu Sanwu spoke slowly, his face grim.

The moment those words were spoken, Zhu Xiong Ying understood!
There is only one explanation for this situation: After the Western Depot's spies arrived in Chaling, they read out their imperial edict to Liu Sanwu, but the old man refused to comply, so the spies simply tied him up and brought him here.

Human relationships and social niceties are nothing under the Crown Prince's decree!
"Your Highness, the spies from the Western Depot have repeatedly tried to untie Mr. Liu, but Mr. Liu has insisted on refusing."

“Even just now in front of the Wenhua Hall, this Mr. Liu refused to comply to the death.”

Yu Huatian spoke awkwardly.

His Highness issued an edict that Liu Sanwu must be brought back no matter what.

But Liu Sanwu, that stubborn old man, refused, and in the end, he ended up like this.

It's not that the people from the Western Depot are incompetent; it's just that their loyalty is too high, and they never take orders lightly!

"Tantan, please untie yourself and take a seat."

Zhu Xiong Ying took a deep breath, and the embarrassment on her face disappeared, replaced by a sense of composure.

This is the charm of power.

Within the sphere of power, everything is at ease.

"I thank Your Highness."

Liu Sanwu spoke calmly.

This time, he did not choose to resist, but instead looked up at Zhu Xiong Ying.

(End of this chapter)