Ming Dynasty: Ask Zhu Yuanzhang to abdicate at the beginning

Chapter 57 We are old too!

Huang Zicheng turned and left, leaving behind a group of officials, all with strange expressions on their faces.

soon.

Everyone dispersed in twos and threes.

Someone took the "Da Ming Daily" and read it carefully again, chewing it over and over again.

Some people secretly consult with others and discuss in low voices.

Others think on their own and weigh the pros and cons.

Everyone looked serious.

On weekdays, I just say hello here.

Today, everyone is worried.

……

The expressions of the generals and nobles on the other side were much more serious than theirs.

Occasionally someone would whisper, but more people were standing on tiptoe looking around.

Zhu Yunhuan's carriage came slowly from a distance.

Military generals and nobles immediately swarmed over.

Although this group of rough guys are not as cunning as the civil servants.

But those who can achieve great things are not ordinary people.

When people first heard the news yesterday that Zhu Yunhuan had arrested Lan Yu, many were shocked and puzzled.

How can one arrest one's own family?

At this point, everyone understood.

This is to protect Lan Yu under the banner of arrest.

I just regret that those civil servants may not let it go.

"See His Highness King Wu!"

Military generals and nobles all came to greet him.

Zhu Yunhuan nodded gently and said, "No need to be polite."

"Today, I will take Duke Liang to the Golden Throne Hall and ask Grandfather Emperor to punish me."

"Everyone just happened to be here, so let's see it together and learn from it."

Unlike the civil officials who had to attend court, most of the military generals and nobles in the capital were unemployed at home and were not leading troops for the time being.

After the war is over, you return to the capital, hand in your military token, and then you can go home and rest.

Wait until there is a war in the future, and then lead the troops to fight.

Therefore, they don't actually have to go to court.

Many people often use sickness as an excuse to not come.

I came here so neatly today because I learned about Lan Yu's matter.

At this moment, everyone's eyes turned to Lan Yu, who was following behind the carriage, tied up, naked, with thorns stuck in his back. Everyone had a complicated expression.

Some people wanted to go forward to greet him, but were afraid that it would be inconvenient and ruin the plan of His Royal Highness the King of Wu.

After hearing what Zhu Yunhuan said, Chang Sheng, the leader, asked, "Your Highness, King Wu, I wonder what the rules are for today?"

As soon as these words were spoken, all the military generals and nobles present pricked up their ears.

This is also what they care about most.

Zhu Yunhuan bowed to the imperial palace and said, "I act with loyalty and filial piety only. There is no need to follow any rules."

"As long as you are loyal to Grandpa Huang, how can Grandpa Huang betray you?"

"Rain, dew, and thunder are all grace from heaven."

"Everything still needs the Emperor's absolute decision."

After saying this, he returned to the carriage without saying anything more.

Upon seeing this, all the nobles had no choice but to disperse and discuss the matter quietly with their close relatives.

Not long after.

The palace door creaked and slowly opened.

……

Inside the palace.

Zhu Yuanzhang was still sitting in the pavilion in the yard.

Since Zhu Biao's death, he seemed to have aged dozens of years in an instant.

There have been many nights when I have not slept at all.

I finally got a better rest recently, but I couldn't sleep again last night.

As I get older, my health is not as good as it used to be.

His hair turned gray and wrinkles gradually appeared on his eyebrows and forehead.

"Your Majesty, it's time for your morning visit!"

The eunuch who had been standing with him all night said respectfully.

immediately.

The palace maid came forward to help her wash.

"Have all the people come to court today?" Old Zhu suddenly asked casually. "Your Majesty, I heard from someone that there are a lot of people coming to court today. Officials who used to like to take leave are all here." The chief eunuch replied quickly.

Old Zhu sighed.

"Some things should really be decided earlier."

"The country is not stable, and people are uneasy!"

The chief eunuch looked at his nose with his eyes and at his heart with his nose, pretending not to hear anything and not daring to respond.

After washing up, Old Zhu was about to walk towards the front hall of the imperial court.

At this moment, someone suddenly came to report.

"Your Majesty, the Ming Daily, run by His Royal Highness Prince Wu, has officially been printed and published today."

"His Royal Highness the King of Wu has specially sent someone to deliver a copy. Please have a look at it, Your Majesty."

Upon hearing this, Old Zhu immediately became interested and said, "Show it up."

The eunuch handed over the newspaper respectfully.

Old Zhu took it, looked at it, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"This article is good, easy to understand and catchy. It is much better than those ministers in the court who are well-educated."

He praised and continued, "Yes, yes! It was indeed like this when we were young."

"We were so poor back then. We didn't have enough food to eat and we were hungry all day long."

"The clothes I wear are tattered and it's freezing cold in winter."

"If we can't survive any longer, we can just take a bowl and go around begging for alms. Everywhere is our home, and we can eat at every home..."

Perhaps it was the article in the newspaper that brought back memories of his youth.

Old Zhu kept talking on and on.

The more he talked, the more excited he became, and the more energetic he became.

The eunuchs nearby were all bending over to listen. When Old Zhu got excited, he suddenly started dancing and singing loudly.

for a long time.

Old Zhu suddenly went from happy to sad and sighed again.

"It's a pity that the eldest sister is gone, and Biao'er is gone too."

He murmured, "I am old too!"

After a while, he picked up the newspaper again and continued reading.

"Promote the Great Ming Code. This is also good."

Old Zhu praised gently.

Immediately, his eyes turned to the third edition - My Father!
Old Zhu's expression suddenly became dull.

Before I knew it, I was watching it intently.

He didn't say anything else, but his breathing became heavier and lighter, and his expression became more changeable.

Gradually, two lines of clear tears rolled out.

"Biao'er!"

Lao Zhu called softly.

The hand holding the newspaper fell limply.

The newspapers also flew down with the wind.

This old man who held supreme power in the Ming Dynasty seemed to have aged dozens of years in an instant.

……

Civil and military officials filed into the palace along both sides of the palace gate.

At this time, everyone was no longer discussing privately, but everyone still looked solemn.

Many people were thinking hard as they walked.

It is not far from the palace gate to the main hall.

Soon, Zhu Yunhuan arrived in the hall.

He walked in front, holding a rope in his hand, and behind him were Lan Yu and Fu Ye who were tied up.

Zhu Di was not far away, and his eyes kept glancing over from time to time, but he never asked any questions.

All the ministers entered the hall and stood still, but there was no sign of Zhu Yuanzhang.

The ministers immediately signaled with their eyes and communicated with each other, all of them becoming a little irritated and uneasy.

Thanks to Mr. Zhu's diligence, he was never late for the morning court.

After waiting for more than half an hour, I heard a eunuch shouting in a hoarse voice, "Your Majesty has arrived!"

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

All the civil and military officials bowed down immediately.

There were still traces of tears on Old Zhu's face.

However, the officials in the hall did not dare to look up at the emperor at this time, so naturally no one noticed.

Old Zhu sat on the dragon throne and accepted the worship of all officials.

His eyes naturally fell on Lan Yu and Fu Ye who were tied up.

(End of this chapter)