Zhu Yuanzhang Returns from Modern Times

Chapter 10 The show has just begun

The snow in Yingtian City has not completely melted yet, and the smell of gunpowder from the fireworks has not completely dissipated.

Two huge red lanterns were hung at the gate of Marquis Deqing’s Mansion.

The festive and auspicious red light illuminates the plaque with the words "His achievements surpass those of other generals, and his wisdom surpasses that of the army."

Shining on the newly pasted Spring Festival couplets on the door lintel, with black characters on a red background.

Shining on the thick layer of red debris in front of the door left after the firecrackers were set off, it looked like a full house.

Normally, there are only two most lively and festive days in a year, one is New Year’s Eve and the other is the first day of the new year.

Marquis Deqing went to the palace to attend the emperor's banquet. Although he was not at home, there were other people in Marquis Deqing's mansion, so it still seemed lively.

Filled with the joy of the New Year.

"This emperor has changed so quickly and is so ruthless!

They have forgotten who conquered his kingdom for him!"

In the main hall of Marquis Deqing's mansion, there were also wine and food.

There were about ten of Liao Yongzhong's nephews, nieces, and relatives eating and drinking here.

It can be seen that by now, these people have eaten and drunk their fill.

But there were still a lot of leftover dishes on the table.

Whether in terms of style, variety, or quantity, they all far exceeded the standards of the banquet Zhu Yuanzhang would host for his ministers in the Fengtian Hall tonight.

"Yeah! Now that he's in power, he's turned his back on us!"

Liao Yongzhong's son Liao Quan responded, his voice full of resentment and dissatisfaction.

"Second Uncle has been holding back his anger. Don't let anything go wrong at this banquet..."

A man who looked older than Liao Quan spoke.

"Don't worry, uncle is not a person without sense of propriety.

Besides, even if something really happens, the impact will not be that big.

Does the Emperor really dare to do anything to my uncle?"

Someone spoke again.

This was unanimously recognized by everyone.

As they were talking, there was suddenly a commotion and shouting.

The gate of Marquis Deqing's mansion was violently pushed open. The people, who were already drunk, were shocked and became furious.

Who is so arrogant that he dares to provoke the Deqing Marquis Mansion?
Seeking death!

At that moment, while shouting to the servants in the mansion to grab weapons to fight the enemy, he hurried forward to see who was looking for death!

When he arrived in front and saw that it was the headquarters of the Royal Army Commandant, he was stunned for a moment.

"What are you doing! How dare you trespass into the Marquis of Deqing's mansion!"

Liao Quan tried hard to calm himself down and led his men forward to meet them.

At this point, the atmosphere was already tense!
The tough servants and guards at the Marquis of Deqing's mansion confronted the people from the Royal Guards' Mansion.

"According to His Majesty's order, we have come to the Marquis of Deqing's mansion to confiscate his property!"

Cao Xiu stepped out from the crowd and looked coldly at Liao Quan and the other people from the Marquis of Deqing's mansion.

Confiscate...confiscate the house?!
Although they had seen that something bad was going to happen, Liao Quan and the others were still shocked when they heard the word "confiscation of property"!
Why...are they going to raid my house?!
Zhu Yuanzhang is so brave!
At this moment, someone came quickly to Liao Quan and handed something to him with both hands.

Liao Quan took this thing and felt reassured.

He held it high, his expression cold and arrogant, yet tinged with grief and indignation, as he said, "Your Majesty's imperial decree of immunity from death is here! Who dares to act rashly?"

Cao Xiu glanced at the certificate of immunity from death and said, "Young Marquis, this isn't a matter of execution, it's a matter of confiscation of property. This thing is useless.

Put it away for now.

Brothers are also following orders, so don't make things difficult for them.

If we don’t allow the house search now, things will get even worse later.”

After saying this, his voice softened a bit: "I will restrain my brothers and prevent them from doing anything reckless."

Liao Quan held up the certificate of immunity from death, and after a moment of silence, he finally stepped aside with red eyes.

Upon seeing this, Cao Xiu clasped his fists towards him and waved his hand. Then all the fully armed members of the royal guards' mansion filed in.

Immediately, there were sounds of things being knocked over, and some people exclaiming...

Cao Xiu came to the lobby and sat there with his horse and sword in his hands, but did not participate in the specific house search.

He should turn a blind eye to this matter. The people involved in this matter are too high-ranking!
In addition to Liao Yongzhong himself, there are other incredible people in secret.

He is just a small commander of the Royal Guards, so it is better for him not to get too involved in these things.

Although I am working for the emperor, I cannot completely ignore myself.

It's good for everyone to turn a blind eye.

The emperor wouldn't even notice this.

Even if he really noticed, the emperor would not really do anything to him.

My own mother had done the emperor a favor in the past.

If it weren't for his mother who gave some food to help His Majesty become a monk in Huangjue Temple, His Majesty would have starved to death long ago.

Wouldn’t live to this day.

Your Majesty also remembers the kindness that your mother showed you in the past.

This is a favor that the emperor can never repay in his lifetime!
Thinking of this, Cao Xiu felt a little unhappy.

His own mother and Liu Ying's father had both been kind to the emperor in the past.

Liu Ying's father gave Shangwei a piece of land so that he could bury his parents and relatives who died of starvation.

If you really count it, the favor is definitely not as great as the one his mother showed to the emperor by saving his life.

But the emperor let Liu Ying be the left commander, suppressing himself, the right commander.

This treatment is unfair!
……

Inside the Wuying Hall, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the items that had been escorted in overnight and couldn't help but take a deep breath.

Even though he had seen the things copied from the Deqing Marquis Mansion in his previous life, Zhu Yuanzhang still couldn't help but feel angry at this moment!
Damn it, the dragon bed that Liao Yongzhong sleeps on is of better quality than the one he, the emperor, sleeps on.

And that bright yellow robe, both in terms of workmanship and materials, surpassed that of the emperor himself!
This bastard enjoys life better than me, the emperor!

In addition to these prohibited items, there were also several large boxes of letters.

Zhu Yuanzhang knew what the contents of these letters were without even opening them.

Most of them are about the interactions between Liao Yongzhong and his subordinates, and various acts of treason.

He said all kinds of nonsense.

When Zhu Yuanzhang saw this in his previous life, he was furious.

Zhu Yuanzhang opened the box containing the letters and looked through them casually. He soon saw some burned letters.

Sure enough, Cao Xiu had already had connections with Hu Weiyong!

This time, he raided Liao Yongzhong's house more than a month in advance.

Cao Xiu was specifically put in charge.

Cao Xiu still chose to betray himself, the emperor!
He rummaged through the box casually and closed it casually.

"There were no leaks in the house raid, right?"

Cao Xiu's heart skipped a beat, but he spoke calmly, "My Lord, I watched the entire process. Nothing was left out. Everything that should be brought back was brought back."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said, "Okay, I trust you to do the job."

"I owe my humble position today to your Majesty's promotion. How dare I not repay your Majesty with my own death?"

Cao Xiu's slightly lifted heart finally settled back down in his stomach.

Just say it, I must have been overthinking it.

The emperor trusts me so much, how could he possibly doubt me?
Just now, I was just asking a normal question.

Besides, I haven't really done anything to offend the emperor.

I just closed my eyes for a moment...

……

In a small courtyard in an alley, Hu Weiyong, the right prime minister of the Secretariat, blew out the candles and got into bed with a smile on his face.

This show tonight was really exciting to watch!

This guy Liao Yongzhong will definitely not survive!
So what if Zhu Yuanzhang is the emperor?
Don't you have to be my sword obediently?
Not only Liao Yongzhong is going to die, but Liu Bowen will also die next!
No matter how shrewd Zhu Yuanzhang was, he was still a cowherd after all. When it came to cunning, he was far inferior to me!

Even if Zhu Yuanzhang tried his best, he could never have imagined that Cao Xiu, whom he trusted the most, could be used by him!
Will betray him as the emperor!

The show has just begun, what’s coming next is even more exciting!
Hu Weiyong, with a smile on his face and a happy mood, fell asleep...

(End of this chapter)