Zhu Yuanzhang Returns from Modern Times

Chapter 9 The sense of oppression from Zhu Yuanzhang

Zhu Yuanzhang walked step by step to Liao Yongzhong, and many people's hearts were lifted.

Some people are secretly watching the joke.

I don’t mind Liao Yongzhong making a bigger fuss.

"What? Are you feeling aggrieved?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Liao Yongzhong and asked in a flat voice.

Liao Yongzhong's eyes were immediately filled with tears.

He looked straight into Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes and nodded vigorously.

"I feel wronged! I feel so wronged!"

As soon as he said this, tears began to fall.

"Since I came to power from the Chaohu Navy, how many tough battles have I fought for the emperor?

In the Battle of Poyang Lake, if it weren't for our Chaohu navy, who fought desperately, could we have defeated Chen Youliang?"

As he spoke, he tore open his robe, revealing his muscular body and the scars all over his body.

Pointing to the horrific scar on the left side of his chest, he said, "This was caused when I was trying to protect my superior."

He revealed the burn scars all over his back: "These were the scars I got when I was piloting the ship, leading the brave men who bravely braved death, risking their lives to burn Chen Youliang's ship!

After this battle, every family in our Chaohu Navy wore mourning clothes!
Afterwards, I took Huaidong from the general, built a water fort, resisted Zhang Shicheng in Hai'an, and pacified Huaidong!

He was also appointed Deputy General of the Southern Expedition, attacked Fuzhou, and destroyed Fang Guozhen!
In the first year of Hongwu, I led troops to pacify central Fujian and captured Chen Youding alive!

I was the one who conquered Guangdong and Guangxi!
Half of the territory south of the Yangtze River was conquered by me for the sake of my throne!

Isn't this a great achievement? Enough for a Duke title, right?
But he is just a Deqing Marquis!"

He said this, sniffing hard.

"Okay! The Guabu boat sinking incident was just my own wishful thinking!

I shouldn't be so loyal!

The Duke is gone, I admit it!

Next, I will gather my strength and follow the general to the north.

Afterwards, he led his men to take the water route without stopping, and fought bloody battles all the way to attack Shu, in order to take over Shu!
Destroy another country!
Is this a great achievement?

I thought, I can finally be granted the title of Duke, right?
But what he got was not the title of Duke, but a salary cut in half! He was even prosecuted as a servant!
Is there any royal law for this? !
Shouldn't I feel wronged?!"

His eyes were bloodshot as he stared at Zhu Yuanzhang and questioned him.

As he spoke, tears streamed down his face.

I feel so wronged.

Many people were frightened!
It was not Liao Yongzhong who said that he had conquered half of the territory south of the Yangtze River, but he mentioned the incident of the sinking of the boat at Guabu.

This is not something that can be talked about!

Someone immediately wanted to come up and shut him up, but Zhu Yuanzhang stopped him with a wave of his hand.

Seeing that Liao Yongzhong had finally finished speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang, who had been standing there listening quietly, drank the bowl of wine in his hand.

The next moment, he smashed the empty wine bowl hard on Liao Yongzhong's head!

The wine bowl was shattered!

He suddenly raised his right foot and kicked Liao Yongzhong hard in the stomach, knocking him to the ground.

Immediately, a guard rushed forward and pinned Liao Yongzhong to the ground.

Dark red blood, like little snakes, snaked out from Liao Yongzhong's hair and dripped down his chin.

"Grievance? You're so wronged!"

Zhu Yuanzhang cursed loudly.

"Little Liao, your contributions are not small, but look at these Dukes, which one of them has not made greater contributions than you?

You, Xiao Liao, have made many contributions, but you have also committed many mistakes!
In the third year of Hongwu, the case of Yang Xian broke out and a large amount of evidence was found in his mansion.

You, Liao Yongzhong, can be said to be in cahoots with him! According to the law, you should be executed!

But how did we deal with it in the end?
Yang Xian was executed, but you, Xiao Liao, were executed for your great contributions and for the sake of your brother.

Not only did we not touch you, we also gave you the title of Marquis of Deqing!
It wasn't you who pacified all of Shu. The greatest credit for pacifying Shu goes to Fu Youde!
We admit that you made a contribution by destroying Shu, but what did you do next?

You are the leader in selling illegal salt!
Not only did he sell the salt himself, he also led the Chaohu navy to sell the salt, and acted as a protective umbrella for countless illegal salt dealers!

The salt permit is the foundation of the Sino-French Treaty. It is related to the Ming Dynasty's tax revenue and the northern border defense! You know how important it is!

You are also aware of the Salt Law and Tea Law that we promulgated before!

But you turned a blind eye and treated our words as bullshit!
For what you did, it wouldn't be too much to be chopped ten times, right?

But how do we deal with it?

We will just bring some of your servants to justice and cut your salary in half.

This punishment couldn't be any lighter! I still think you, Xiao Liao, have made great contributions and have been with us all this way.

But what about you?
You bastard, not only did you not restrain yourself and repent, you also caused a big fuss in the Golden Hall in front of so many old brothers!

You, Xiao Liao, are so impressive! "

Zhu Yuanzhang squatted on the ground, staring at Liao Yongzhong with his tiger eyes.

Slaps fell one after another on Liao Yongzhong's face.

Full of oppression.

"Since you, Xiao Liao, feel so aggrieved, you did this in front of all the old brothers.

Then I will give you a chance to be a Duke!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said this and stood up.

Everyone's hearts were lifted as Zhu Yuanzhang stood up.

And I was curious about what Zhu Yuanzhang meant by the opportunity to give Liao Yongzhong the title of Duke.

"Cao Xiu! Immediately lead the personal army and raid the house of Marquis Deqing!
Let’s see if Xiao Liao is innocent and whether we have wronged him!

If we really wronged him, I will apologize to you, Xiao Liao, in public!

We will also announce our apology to the world!
I will immediately confer upon you the title of Duke!"

At Zhu Yuanzhang's command, Cao Xiu, the right commander of the Imperial Guards' Office, immediately took the order and set off.

This was not an opportunity for Liao Yongzhong to be conferred the title of Duke, but an opportunity for him to kill Liao Yongzhong.

Zhu Yuanzhang clearly remembered that in his previous life, he could no longer tolerate Liao Yongzhong and confiscated his property, and found out everything.

The dragon bed, the bright yellow robe, and many other things that only the emperor could use...

In my previous life, I endured and hesitated for a long time before making this decision.

Now, I can't bear it anymore, so I skip this process and go straight to the result.

Since Liao Yongzhong is so crazy and seeking death, let him die!
Do you really think you dare not kill nobles?

Do you really think you have to hold your nose and endure whatever they do?
Be patient!
Liao Yongzhong's face suddenly turned pale, and much of the wine he had just drunk turned into cold sweat.

All the grievances and bitterness in my heart disappeared at once.

This...why doesn't the emperor act according to common sense?

Are you going to raid your own house?
House raids on New Year's Eve?
How could Zhu Yuanzhang be so cruel?!

How dare you do such a thing that would anger God and people?

According to his original idea, today's action was more about venting the frustration in his heart.

Speak up for yourself.

He already knew Zhu Yuanzhang's temper.

Although he did many things inappropriately, after he became emperor, he did not allow those who had conquered the world to enjoy the benefits of life and restricted them everywhere.

But I am quite tolerant of people like me.

What he did this time would definitely make Zhu Yuanzhang furious.

But the most punishment he received was being severely beaten in court by Zhu Yuanzhang and then hit with a military stick.

It’s terrible. He even confiscated all his salary.

These punishments were completely within his tolerance.

Anyway, I don’t rely on salary to make a living!
But who could have imagined that this dog emperor would actually have his house confiscated!
You can’t copy this one!
There are really some shameful things in his house...

The other nobles were also shocked by Zhu Yuanzhang's order.

This...if there is a real house search, who doesn't have some problems at home?

Your Majesty, are you so angry?

But, thinking about what Liao Yongzhong had just done, he felt that the emperor's actions were understandable.

Liao Yongzhong really went too far.

Even a good-tempered person would be driven mad by him, let alone someone in a higher position?

Liao Yongzhong was very panicked, but after the panic, he quickly calmed down.

I feel confident.

The things in his house are quite excessive.

But it’s not excessive to that extent!

Even if I was really found out during the search, my life would not be in danger.

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't dare to kill himself!
At most, he would be stripped of his title and dismissed from office.

If I can’t become a Duke, then I don’t want the title of Marquis of Deqing!
(End of this chapter)