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

Chapter 71 Zhu Xiong Ying, full of anticipation
"Bastard!"

"Bullshit, you bastard's ancestors for eight generations!"

"Although I am uneducated, I still know who advised the Tang emperor. It was Wei Zheng! A famous minister of the Tang Dynasty!"

"What are you, Tu Jie! Are you even worth a hair on someone else's head? You don't even have a single hair!"

"Still offering advice!"

"Advice to your grandma's leg!"

Before anyone could react, Fu Youde, who had the most fiery temper, immediately shouted out in anger!

Advise?

Even Old Fu understood these words; wasn't this a roundabout way of impeaching our Crown Prince?
His Highness the Crown Prince is wise and powerful, intelligent at a young age, and has a good impression of us military generals. Who do you think you are, Tu Jie, to impeach His Highness?
This is intolerable! Scholars may tolerate it, but we military generals cannot!
Immediately, Fu Youde even wanted to beat this bastard to death.

Even Xu Da frowned slightly, but did not speak to stop them.

Even though he is now assisting the regent, Tu Jie is indeed hated by gods and ghosts.

Just as Fu Youde charged out menacingly, ready to give Tu Jie a good beating and then grab a leg of lamb to gnaw on, a voice rang out:
"Wait a minute!"

Upon hearing this, Fu Youde paused in his steps.

If it were anyone else, even if Lan Yu tried to stop him, he would have kicked that damned Imperial Censor twice!
but
The speaker was none other than the Crown Prince Zhu Xiong Ying, who was being 'advised'.

"Lord Yingchuan, there is no need to rush."

"Tu Jie is not a famous minister like Wei Zheng, and I am just a grandson of the emperor."

“It is not unreasonable for censors to report matters based on hearsay and offer advice.”

"Let's hear what Tu Jie has to say."

Zhu Xiong Ying chuckled and spoke.

Upon hearing this, all the civil and military officials in the Fengtian Hall froze, their gazes toward Zhu Xiong Ying becoming even more complex!

These words, though they stopped Fu Youde, actually highlighted the political acumen of the Crown Prince!

At just ten years old, he already knew the way to control anger!
Legend has it that Liu Bei, the powerful ruler of Shu during the Three Kingdoms period, was someone who never showed his emotions (his historical image is that of a man of few words, gentle nature, and who never showed his emotions). Now, this Crown Prince has clearly grasped the secret of this!

Liu Bowen's eyes were deep, and he sighed softly.

He felt as if he were seeing the rise to power he had experienced back then by Poyang Lake.

When Chen Youliang faced a desperate situation and fought to the death, he also rose to power in the same way.

"minister"

On the contrary, Tu Jie couldn't help but feel a little flustered after hearing Zhu Xiong Ying's words!

Honestly, between an enemy filled with rage and one with a smile on his face, the latter is a thousand times, ten thousand times more terrifying than the former!
"Speak."

"I am not a bloodthirsty person."

Zhu Xiong Ying said with a smile.

however,
Upon hearing this, the lips of all the civil and military officials twitched slightly!
Your Highness, please stop talking! The murderous intent in your eyes is enough to kill this Tu Jie!

and also
Did you really not hear Yang Xian's screams that day?

"Gudong!"

Tu Jie swallowed hard and couldn't help but look at Hu Weiyong.

After giving his adopted son an encouraging look, Hu Weiyong regained his calm expression, as if the matter had nothing to do with him.

These subtle actions naturally did not escape Zhu Xiong Ying's notice.

"Your Highness, I have heard that a maid in the palace used Your Highness's seal to withdraw silver from the Imperial Treasury and then went out of the palace to open a sugar shop!"

"I wonder if what I have heard is incorrect."

Tu Jie calmed himself down and mustered his courage to speak.

Although he was also very curious, he wondered if this prince had been defiled since he was ten years old, and how could he trust a maid so much.

But this was what his adoptive father told him, so it must be true. Zhu Xiong Ying's eyes narrowed slightly, his heart already surging with murderous intent.

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This Tu Jie actually has his eye on Sister Yu'er.

"Yes, so what?"

Zhu Xiong Ying spoke calmly.

The moment he admitted it, the entire Fengtian Hall fell silent!
The atmosphere inside the hall instantly turned cold.

His Highness the Crown Prince actually admitted it?
Putting aside the matter of withdrawing silver from the inner treasury, the mere fact that he favored a maidservant is a major stain on Zhu Xiong Ying's reputation at his age, whether it's speculation or not.

Most importantly
The word that Tu Jie mentioned,

Sugar mill!

Lan Yu's gaze sharpened, his killing intent chilling!
This knot must not be left!

Tu Jie was completely unaware of this murderous intent; instead, he felt a sense of relief!
I never imagined that what my godfather said was true!

Zhu Xiong Ying tapped the desk lightly and glanced sideways at Yu Hua Tian.

Yu Huatian immediately understood and secretly gave a hand signal to the guard at the door.

"Your Highness, I am deeply grieved to hear of this!"

"Your Highness is the Crown Prince of our Great Ming Dynasty, and should therefore be compassionate and care for the people of the world!"

"Leaving aside the matter of the maids, Your Highness has taken money from the imperial treasury to open a sugar mill, engage in commerce, and compete with the people for profit!"

"This is unprecedented and an act of exploiting the people. It may damage Your Highness's reputation!"

Tu Jie kowtowed deeply, but from an angle where no one could see, he forcefully poked his eyes.

When I looked up again,
The Imperial Censor, whom Fu Youde wished could tear to pieces with his gaze, had red, tearful eyes and looked utterly grief-stricken!
"Your Highness, I implore you to rein in your actions before it's too late, lest you chill the hearts of the people!"

"Your Highness!"

"Please accept my advice, Your Highness!"

Tu Jie burst into tears, and even his hair became disheveled.

With tears streaming down his face and his eyes red, he truly resembled a loyal and outspoken minister.

Even Liu Bowen was somewhat taken aback; he hadn't realized that Tu Jie possessed such acting skills!

Hu Weiyong's lips curled slightly as he took a deep look at Zhu Xiong Ying on the high platform. At this moment, he was confident of victory!
Putting everything else aside, this one point alone is enough to embarrass this Crown Prince!
And
Sugar mills are a business! Something that His Majesty Hongwu detests most!
Even if Emperor Hongwu wanted to protect his grandson, he would not blame Tu Jie for this, and might even agree with him!

What is a strategy?
This kind of thorough planning, taking into account every aspect of a matter, is called strategy!
He even took into account Zhu Yuanzhang's 'favoritism'!
However, no one saw that the guards at the door hurriedly ran away.

Zhu Xiong Ying looked at Tu Jie, her eyes wide, without saying a word.

The entire Fengtian Hall was at a standstill.

After a long while, even Tu Jie, who was wailing loudly, was somewhat bewildered.

Why isn't His Highness saying anything?

"Your Highness, please heed my advice!"

Tu Jie straightened his chest and spoke again.

This time, he would make the Crown Prince bow his head and avenge the 'court beating' he suffered last time!
However, after waiting for a long time, a rather expectant voice rang out from the high platform:

"You, Tu Jie, are so loyal and righteous; shouldn't you be remonstrating to the death at this time?"

"Ministers standing by the pillar, please step aside. I want to see what it's like to die by striking a pillar in remonstrance."

Upon hearing those words, Tu Jie's eyes widened, and a sweet sensation surged up in his throat!

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