Daming: The system rejected my request for salted fish

At this time, Wei Wu and Zhu Yuanzhang were still sitting on the steps, eating roast duck and chatting.

The half roast duck in the two people's hands was basically just a skeleton left.

This was not the first time that Wei Wu and Zhu Yuanzhang had done this, and Mao Xiang was no longer surprised.

On the contrary, Shen Lin's face looked as surprised as if he had seen a ghost.

Although his emotions today were like a roller coaster, up and down many times.

But he was still shocked when he saw the scene before him.

The Son of Heaven, the emperor of the world.

He was like an ordinary person in the market, sitting on the steps with Wei Wu and eating roast duck.

In the past, Shen Lin only knew that the emperor was extremely kind to Wei Wu, but now he understood how great this favor was.

However, although he was shocked, Shen Lin did not dare to be rude. He just looked at him for a moment and then lowered his head.

On Zhu Yuanzhang's side, seeing the two men coming back, he threw the skeleton onto the plate and asked:

"how?"

"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince did not ask me for help."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, and then continued to ask:

"The Crown Princess was killed?"

"Yes, today the Crown Princess was visiting Xuanwu Lake when she accidentally fell into the lake and passed away. The palace maids failed to take good care of her, so they were all sentenced to death."

"Let the prince handle this matter! Stand down!"

After paying his respects again, Mao Xiang took Shen Lin out of the palace to treat his injuries.

Speaking of which, Shen Lin was also miserable. He was covered in injuries and was dragged to the palace to serve as a witness. Now he is finally free.

After the two left, Zhu Yuanzhang turned to look at Wei Wu.

"Xiao Wu, there's something on my mind that I've wanted to ask since the night Lan Yu broke into your mansion."

Wei Wu was also used to Zhu coming to him for spoilers from time to time, so he answered quite straightforwardly.

"Well, Uncle Zhu, just ask!"

"You also know that we merged the Yiluansi and Gongweisi to create the Jinyiwei. I want to know what the Jinyiwei will be like in the future."

Why did Zhu Yuanzhang care about the Jinyiwei?

Because this is a knife he specially made, the sharpest knife in the hands of an emperor.

But if a knife is not fully controlled, it is likely to cut its owner.

Just because Zhu Yuanzhang was able to control this institution doesn’t mean that future rulers would be able to have such control.

In fact, even if Zhu Yuanzhang didn't ask Wei Wu about the Jinyiwei, he would find an opportunity to bring it up.

"I guess what Mr. Zhu wants to ask is what are the problems with the Jinyiwei?"

Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang nod, Wei Wu continued:

"First, the Jinyiwei have too much power. To make it easier for them to act, His Majesty has given them the functions of inspection, arrest, and interrogation."

"Although this is indeed very efficient, and in fact it is true, the name of the Jinyiwei makes all officials tremble with fear."

"This is probably what you, Mr. Zhu, want to see. However, the fear of the officials has also led to the arrogance and domineering attitude of the Jinyiwei."

Speaking of this, Wei Wu had to mention Zhu Di again.

"Last time I told you about Emperor Yongle. During the Yongle era, there was the Jinyiwei Commander Ji Gang. He was extremely powerful."

"In the fifth year of the Yongle reign, Empress Xu died. Emperor Yongle ordered a nationwide beauty pageant, and government offices across the country sent beauties to the capital for a gathering."

"This Ji Gang was so audacious that he selected a stunning beauty and hid her in his home for his own enjoyment before the emperor chose his own."

As soon as Wei Wu finished speaking, he heard Zhu Yuanzhang snort coldly.

"He who deceives the emperor shall be put to death!"

"Uncle Zhu, this is just the beginning! He's done a lot more serious things!"

"Humph, what other stupid things have you done? Tell me everything!"

After Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, Wei Wu did not hesitate and continued:

"After selecting the beauties, Ji Gang discovered that the late King Wu's crown and robes were hidden in his home again, and he even wore them privately."

"Even when he was drinking with others, he would order his attendants to raise their glasses and cheer him on, and no one dared to report him."

"Not only did they secretly support a large number of outlaws, but they also secretly built tunnels and stockpiled tens of thousands of weapons, including swords, guns, arrows, and armor."

It was not until then that Zhu Yuanzhang realized the more serious meaning of Wei Wu's words just now.