Ming Dynasty: Abandoned baby at the beginning, Zhu let me be the emperor

"What is your highness going to do?"

"I don't know, maybe it's because of Wang Ganju, Lord Wang."

"But, hasn't Lord Wang been imprisoned by His Highness?"

A group of officials gathered in a circle and began to look at the place where Zhu Ming had just left, pointing and talking.

They had been officials for many years, but this was the first time they had seen them all being made to live in the government office and the Imperial Guards being sent to monitor their food, clothing, housing and transportation.

"Well, His Highness must have his reasons for doing this."

Among these officials, Zhang Xing was the first to urge everyone to calm down.

Among these people, he had the most contact with this prince and had some understanding of him.

"Master Zhang, you and His Highness have known each other the longest, what do you think this is for?"

Hearing Zhang Xing's voice, the adults immediately surrounded him again.

In their view, Zhang Xing first captured Wang Ganju together with His Highness, and has been assisting His Highness all the time. It seems that he has become His Highness's man and should know some inside information.

"How would I know? Your Highness never told me about it."

Looking at so many expectant eyes surrounding him, Zhang Xing could only shake his head helplessly.

Although he obeys His Highness, His Highness never discusses things with him, so how would he know?

"My Lords, please relax. As long as we behave properly, His Highness will not make things difficult for us."

Seeing that Zhang Xing was unable to cope with the situation, a deep voice suddenly came from the side and came to Zhang Xing's rescue.

"Master Liu." Zhang Xing bowed gratefully to the man who spoke, and the man nodded slightly to Zhang Xing and chuckled. Being interrupted by Master Liu, the masters lost interest and found a seat to sit down bored.

"who's that person?"

Zhu Ming sat in the room, looking through the small hole in the window at the man who spoke up to help Zhang Xing, and asked curiously.

Lord Liu seemed to have been quiet from the beginning, and there was no change because of Zhu Ming's move.

This kind of calmness makes him seem like a real character.

"Liu Yingshan, the governor of Shanxi." As soon as Zhu Ming finished speaking, Chen Ling answered from behind him.

"A candidate for the Juren Prize in the 18th year of the Hongwu reign."

He held a table in his hand, which listed the birthplaces, backgrounds and current official positions of officials from all over Shanxi Province.

"Keep an eye on him."

Zhu Ming nodded, then shifted his attention to other people.

"Is there any movement over there in the prison?"

Seeing that these officials did not make any new moves for the time being, Zhu Ming turned back to look at Chen Ling and spoke in a deep voice.

All the officials, big and small, had been brought to the government office by him. Now that the jail was empty, it was a good time to take action.

"Not yet." Chen Ling responded.

"Their previous assassination attempt failed and they have already alerted the enemy. I'm afraid they won't make any moves during this period of time."

He hesitated for a while, and reminded Zhu Ming again. Even if Wang Ganju knew more, those people would not risk being discovered now.

"I have as many as you, but it's better to be more careful."

Hearing Chen Ling's reminder, Zhu Ming nodded in agreement.

In fact, he was not sure whether those people would take the risk to attack, but now the enemy was in the open and he was in the dark, so he did not dare to be careless.

"I have ordered the Royal Guards to keep a close eye on the prisoners for twelve hours a day, not to leave their side for even a moment."

From Zhu Ming's attitude towards these people, Chen Ling knew how important Wang Ganju was, so naturally he did not dare to be careless.

Zhu Ming still approved of the defense of the Jinyiwei.

Just two days passed like this, and apart from the officials' complaints becoming louder and louder, there was no movement in Shanxi Province.

Even the customs documents they sent out did not reveal anything abnormal during the inspection.

Even Liu Jin was losing some patience, and felt drowsy watching these adults sighing and groaning.

"You go and rest, I'll take over." Si Jin's cold voice brought Zhu Ming back to his senses.

He turned around and saw Sijin standing beside him.

"You..." "With the Jinyiwei here, I can do it."

As soon as Zhu Ming said this hesitantly, Si Jin knew what he wanted to say and interrupted him.

Zhu Ming looked at Chen Ling standing aside again. If he just focused on these people, with Chen Ling's assistance, there shouldn't be any big problems.

"Thank you for your hard work." Zhu Ming stood up and gave up his seat because he really couldn't bear it anymore.

After making some time, Zhu Ming walked to the bed, only to find that it had already been made and even the aromatherapy had been lit.

Zhu Ming didn't have time to think about it. As soon as he lay down, he felt his eyelids getting heavy.

Staring at those people day after day had taken its toll on his spirit. In the blink of an eye, his consciousness had become blurry.

"It's been two days. When will Your Highness let us out?"

The adults who were locked up in the government office leaned weakly on the table and sighed.

Although Zhu Ming had already arranged their food, clothing, housing and transportation, this government office was not as comfortable as his own home.

Moreover, as they were watched by Zhu Ming every day, the psychological pressure on them was growing day by day.

No one can tell what this prince is trying to do.

"Wait a little longer. Your Highness can't keep us locked up here for ten days or half a month."

Liu Yingshan looked at the officials who were complaining again, chuckled again, and tried to persuade them again.

"Lord Liu, why aren't you in a hurry at all?" Hearing Liu Yingshan's calm tone, all the officials became a little puzzled.

After staying in the government office for two days and two nights, Liu Yingshan remained as calm as ever.

They were really amazed that he could do this.

"Lord Liu has only been here for less than a year, and there are no elderly or children in Shanxi, so of course there is no rush."

Seeing this, the people nearby also looked at Liu Yingshan and started to joke.

Since we are all locked up here, this can be considered a way to find joy in suffering.

Liu Yingshan didn't care. Besides, what the man said was true, so he didn't say anything. He just chuckled and shook his head.

Lord Liu is a low-profile official, and his presence in the officialdom is not high.

Now seeing that he could still take a joke so well, the adults felt better about him.

Liu Yingshan also sat there and did not answer any questions from those who spoke to him.

Boom! A loud noise suddenly came from outside the city, and then countless refugees rushed towards Shanxi City like crazy.

From afar, there seemed to be a dark cloud pressing down, making it hard to breathe; but upon closer inspection, they were actually soldiers in full armor and armed with sharp weapons.

"Mutiny! It's a mutiny!"

Seeing the huge army pressing towards the city, the soldiers guarding the city walls panicked and lit the beacon fires immediately. They also closed the city gates and refused to let the people in, no matter how much they begged.