Time Travel: After Seizing the Throne, I Lead the Ming Dynasty to Take Off

Now that he has decided to hand over the Ming Dynasty to Zhu Yunhuan, everything must be based on the stability of Zhu Yunhuan's throne, the stability of the Zhu family's dynasty, and the peace of all people in the world as the first consideration.

Zhu Yunhuan was dissatisfied because he did not take Zhou Dexing into consideration.

Thought for a moment.

Zhu Yuanzhang still shook his head slightly: "It's right to kill Zhou Dexing."

"I was just too impatient."

"We can kill people and confiscate their property at will, because everyone is afraid of us. But he has just ascended the throne and his position is not stable. Killing people from Lu's maternal family is not appropriate."

Jiang Li said, "It wasn't for no reason. Zhou Ji was on duty in the palace last night and was caught committing adultery with a palace maid. Dozens of palace maids and eunuchs witnessed it, and the Jinyiwei all confirmed it."

"What!?"

"Heartless thing!"

"How long has it been since our Biao'er passed away? How dare he indulge in pleasure and have an affair with a palace maid in this palace! He deserves to be killed! He deserves to be killed!"

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he was so angry that his beard was blown up.

Historically, he targeted Zhou Dexing's family not only because of his in-law relationship, but also largely because of this reason - Zhu Biao was his favorite son, and if he indulged in pleasure during the mourning period, Zhu Yuanzhang would inevitably be furious.

Jiang Li pursed his lips.

A hint of embarrassment appeared on his face as he reminded, "From the outside, it seems that Your Majesty has already passed away, and the seventh day hasn't even passed. The new Majesty used this as an excuse to annihilate the entire Jiang Xiahou family."

Zhu Yuanzhang came back to his senses and smiled awkwardly: "Yeah, I'm dead too, hahaha." He didn't care much about it.

Instead, he frowned in confusion, a thoughtful look on his face: "I wanted to kill Zhou Dexing, but Zhou Ji ended up having an affair with a palace maid. How could it be such a coincidence?"

Jiang Li hesitated for a moment.

He immediately responded, "It's not a coincidence."

"I have handed over most of my secret contacts to the new Majesty. I also persisted for five days, even cutting off a finger at the end. This has earned the new Majesty's trust. Now I have been appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Guard."

"So we got some news—Song Zhong, under the instructions of the new emperor, had people keeping an eye on Zhou Ji."

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes glared. "You mean he's already noticed Zhou Ji? He hasn't even removed him from the palace, but instead just sent someone to keep an eye on him. It's almost like..."

Having said that, he paused, his expression showing some disbelief.

Jiang Li also responded with some disbelief: "It's like... like they're waiting for Zhou Ji to commit a crime!"

Zhu Yuanzhang narrowed his eyes slightly.

He nodded absentmindedly.

Meanwhile, Zhu Yunhuan, who was also in the front hall of the Qianqing Palace, received a secret report from Song Zhong: "Your Majesty, a secret informant has reported that in Qingzhou, His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi has led his troops along the sea route towards Yingtian Prefecture and will arrive today."

"Prince of Qi?" Zhu Yunhuan raised an eyebrow in surprise, then sneered nonchalantly, "Was it Zhou Dexing who instigated it?"

Prince Zhu Gui of Qi was a good fighter.

He had several military achievements in the frontier, so he was very proud of it.

Historically, he was dealt with by Zhu Di because he recruited assassins and people who practiced magic, closed the city of Qingzhou and privately manufactured illegal weapons.

Now Old Zhu has passed away, and he has not left behind any will.

It was not surprising that he was instigated by Zhou Dexing.

Thought for a moment.

Zhu Yunhuan shook his head helplessly.

He laughed and said, "My Seventh Uncle is really clueless. He actually believed Zhou Dexing's lies? If he runs away to Fujian, how can he lead 10,000 or 20,000 soldiers to fight against the all-star lineup of Yingtian Prefecture?"

It is true that Zhu Gui is brainless.

However, he was in Qingzhou, and unlike those kings in the northern border, he would not have too many soldiers under his command. It was only possible that Zhou Dexing fooled him and told him that he also had soldiers.