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

What status would these civil officials, already ostracized and despised by military generals and nobles, have in the future? Not to mention, after this incident, it was hard to say how many more outrageous things these reckless men, roughnecks, and bandits would do.

Therefore, the atmosphere outside the Meridian Gate today seems particularly heavy and thick.

The Huaixi nobles are also good.

Civil servants too.

All of them had huge dark circles under their eyes, their lower eyelids were darker than anyone else's, and their eye bags were swollen.

"You said, the court is about to start now, wouldn't Fu Youde take this opportunity to... make a move?"

Zhang Yi lowered his voice and spoke to the other dukes and marquises beside him.

Zhou Lixuan and Fan Songde were still capable. Although Zhang Yi, Cao Xing and Zhu Shou all had murderous intentions towards them, they were able to calm the three of them down with their eloquence.

Even Zhang Yi and others are still worried about this issue.

Although the others remained silent and did not respond to Zhang Yi's words, they subconsciously glanced at the Meridian Gate with a serious look, and it was obvious that they were not completely relaxed.

It was Chang Sheng who stepped forward at this time to make his presence felt.

Pretending to be arrogant and unconcerned, he said, "Oh! My uncle is such a powerful man. His presence in the palace has no influence on anything. He already made all the arrangements before he came here. Do you think he has so many adopted sons for nothing? It's enough to stabilize the situation and prevent others from taking advantage of it."

He, who had been more or less suspected before, has now been completely cleared of all charges. He has long been confident about the direction of this matter. He is more relaxed than anyone else and can seize the opportunity to continue clearing himself.

Listen to him.

Everyone's expressions relaxed a little, and many of them even looked at him meaningfully, with a visibly greater trust in their eyes.

the other side.

Zhan Hui, Fu Youwen, Yuan Tai... and others gathered together, their eyes occasionally sweeping over the Huaixi dukes on the other side, extremely anxious.

"From now on...will the Ming Dynasty really become theirs?"

"Your Majesty, how could... how could..."

"So foolish..." Although the person who spoke was full of resentment, he still lowered his voice when he said the last few words.

Even Zhan Hui became anxious.

He whispered to his "old comrade" Fu Youwen, who was standing beside him, "I originally thought that His Majesty summoned Duke Ying back to do something, to take some action. He was so determined, and we weren't afraid to follow him into battle. But he actually made such a foolish move. I really didn't expect it!"

Yesterday, Zhan Hui suddenly heard that Fu Youde had returned to Beijing. Although he was nervous, he was also happy, thinking that the ambiguous attitude of the current young emperor had finally become clear.

As a result, he turned around and heard that Zhu Yunhuan had issued such an imperial decree, and he almost fainted at home.

But he and Fu Youwen talked so much.

When I turned around, I saw that the old man was dozing off with his eyes closed!

"Old Fu?"

Zhan Hui patted him lightly in annoyance.

Didn't wake up.

Zhan Hui was so angry that he raised his voice: "Master Fu!"

Fu Youwen was suddenly startled, his whole body trembling, and he opened his eyes: "Ah? Ouch! Master Zhan, I'm too old to be scared! Why are you shouting so loudly!"

After talking with Fu Youde separately yesterday morning, Fu Youwen felt relieved. Although he looked like he had just been awakened from a nap and was still old, his spirits were more refreshed than anyone else's.

Seeing Fu Youde like this.

Zhan Hui sighed deeply.

He frowned anxiously and said, "Old Fu, you are not anxious at all?"

"Duke Ying is a veteran and meritorious official in both the military and the court. Why don't you go and raise this with His Majesty and offer some advice? Given Duke Ying's seniority, there's no need to be afraid. He's your brother, and you're the easiest person to talk to. Didn't you even discuss this matter with Duke Ying yesterday?"

In fact, Zhan Hui brought up the topic just to bring out these words.

Who doesn’t know that Zhu Yunhuan has a stubborn temper that cannot be restrained even by eight horses?

If they were asked to contradict him in person, even the stubborn Yuan Tai would just shake his head. In their opinion, the only possible breakthrough point would be Fu Youde, the person involved, and of course Fu Youwen would be the most suitable person to come forward.

Zhan Hui just shouted so loudly.

It also attracted the attention of several people nearby.

At this moment, he came over and just happened to hear what Zhan Hui said, and immediately responded, "Yes, Master Fu! Master Zhan is right! The current situation depends on you and Duke Ying. No matter what, we must find a way to make His Majesty rescind his order and change his mind!"

"That's right! Otherwise, neither you nor I will have a good life in the future, and neither will the entire Ming Dynasty!"

"..."

Everyone was anxious, but Fu Youwen sighed slowly, spread his hands in frustration, and said with embarrassment, "My Lords! It's not that I'm not anxious, it's just that even if I'm anxious, it's useless!"

"The logic behind this isn't hard to understand. Even though my Youde is a man who carries a sword and a gun, he's also a sensible man! You don't even need me to tell you. I tried to persuade him yesterday when I met with His Majesty, but it was to no avail!"

"You all understand His Majesty's temper, don't you?"

"I am also... powerless!"

Fu Youwen certainly couldn't tell anyone about what Fu Youde had said to him yesterday and Zhu Yunhuan's delaying tactics. At this moment, he naturally pretended to know nothing, thinking that Zhu Yunhuan was stubborn and no one could persuade him.

Furthermore, there were many people around who heard it. Although they were all from this group of civil officials, the gossips of many people would always reach the ears of the Huaixi nobles. This just made the Huaixi nobles calm down.