Chapter 197: Empress Ma is ill and the imperial doctors are helpless. Zhu Yuanzhang is stabbed in the back by his family and is distraught
At this time, the atmosphere in the Fengtian Hall became solemn, and the two brothers realized that the task before them was extremely arduous.

However, they also believed that as long as the emperor and his ministers of the Ming Dynasty were united in purpose, they would be able to overcome all difficulties and achieve this great cause.

This discussion between Zhu Biao and Zhu Gang was quickly put into writing by Wang Danian and placed on the desk in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.

“Back then, Emperor Wu of Han had to accumulate the wealth of two generations of monarchs before he was able to inflict a heavy blow on the Xiongnu.

Now our two sons can wipe out the Northern Yuan Dynasty in five years. They are truly unprecedented and talented generals!"

Just then, accompanied by a light cough, Queen Ma walked in with the help of her maid.

"Zhu Chongba, I want to ask you why you have been withholding Mu Ying's reward?"

Looking at the weak Empress Ma, Zhu Yuanzhang said with a distressed look on his face: "I have long told you that the harem cannot interfere in politics.

The most important thing for you now is to take good care of your health, don’t worry about other things for now.”

Empress Ma waved her hand and said, "I know my health condition very well. The imperial physician said it is a heart disease.

Heart disease needs to be treated with heart medicine. If you can get less angry with me, this disease will be cured by half!"

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly, "What kind of heart disease needs to be treated with heart medicine? In my opinion, those imperial doctors are incompetent and can only use these words to coax you.

We heard that the third brother invited a doctor to help the Crown Princess find the problem in the medicine.

I think this doctor is a great doctor. Tomorrow, I will ask the third brother to bring this doctor to the palace to treat you."

In fact, since ancient times, treating royal patients has not been the responsibility of one person, but a team.

The "Ming History: Official Records" records it in great detail to avoid irreparable mistakes caused by personal misdiagnosis.

Therefore, the imperial doctors always treated patients in a "consultation" manner, which consisted of the hospital envoy, imperial doctors and eunuchs.

After writing the prescription, they have to pick the medicine together, decoct it together, and taste it together to prevent anyone from doing something bad.

More importantly, all of these will be recorded.

Therefore, it was difficult for the imperial doctors in the Ming and Qing dynasties to demonstrate their talents.

Everyone focuses on "protection" and almost no one dares to use drastic measures.

As a result, in this kind of atmosphere, only mediocre doctors will be trained, and there will be no innovation.

Zhu Yuanzhang naturally understood the hidden story, so when he heard that the imperial doctors were helpless, he thought of summoning Qian Ning, the doctor invited back by Zhu Gang.

It was just because two days ago, when Zhu Yuanzhang was reviewing the memorials submitted by Li Jin, he accidentally discovered a secret.

"It is really disappointing that Lan Yu, the rebellious son, actually colluded with Hu Weiyong."

Looking at Zhu Yuanzhang who was in a rage, Li Jin could only lower his head and dared not make any move.

If Li Jin had not known that the emperor wanted to completely abolish the Secretariat and the prime minister system that had existed for more than 2000 years, he would never have submitted this memorial.

After all, Lan Yu was not only Zhu Yuanzhang's adopted son, but also the uncle of Crown Prince Zhu Biao.

Once such an important nobleman was involved in the "Hu Weiyong case", it would be like the whole thing was exposed.

"Your Majesty, I have never noticed that General Lan Yu has been in contact with Hu Weiyong in private. There must be something fishy about this matter!"

Seeing that Li Jin overturned what he had mentioned in the memorial in a blink of an eye, Zhu Yuanzhang was immediately furious.

"No evidence of private contact was found, which just shows that Hu Weiyong had been planning this for a long time.

Moreover, if Lan Yu had nothing to hide, why would he choose to hide and not report it after catching Feng Ji?"

According to historical records, Zhu Yuanzhang adopted more than 20 sons.

Among them were Mu Ying, Li Wenzhong, He Wenhui, Xu Sima, Ping An and other generals with outstanding military achievements. In addition, the names of Mongolian adopted sons such as Jingangnu and Zhenzhang also appeared in Zhu Yuanzhang's list of adopted sons.

These Mongolian adopted sons were basically children from Mongolian civilian families. During the Red Turban Rebellion, they joined Zhu Yuanzhang's camp one after another.

Zhu Yuanzhang also trusted his Mongolian adopted sons very much. He once sent Zhenzhang to guard Chuzhou and Jingangnu to guard Quzhou.

Now, one of Zhu Yuanzhang's most valued adopted sons was actually involved in the "Hu Weiyong case."

What he found most unacceptable was that the Feng Ji that Lan Yu had secretly withheld was actually one of the Northern Yuan spies submitted by Wang Yuemin.

Zhu Yuanzhang watched himself being stabbed in the back by his closest people, but he couldn't kill either of them.

At this moment, the prince, who had got the news from somewhere, came running to plead for mercy, swearing that Lan Yu could not have any intention of treason.

If Empress Ma had not suddenly fallen ill, Zhu Yuanzhang would have let Zhu Biao know what the "unbearable weight of fatherly love" meant.

At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly heard someone calling him.

When he came to his senses, he found that Queen Ma had already disappeared.

Now standing next to Zhu Yuanzhang is the eunuch chief Wang Jinghong.

"What time is it?"

Wang Jinghong replied cautiously: "It's already dawn. At this time in the past, you would have already started your court session."

Zhu Yuanzhang asked with an unhappy look on his face: "Since you knew that it was time to go to court, why didn't you call me in advance?"

Wang Jinghong, looking pale, quickly reminded him: "The prince has already changed the time for court sessions. You can wait until the last day to go out and meet the officials."

Zhu Yuanzhang, who was already in a bad mood, said with a gloomy face: "Ask the Six Departments to pass on the order and ask all civil and military officials to wait outside the Meridian Gate for the court to start.

After the third drum beat on the Meridian Gate Tower, all the ministers who have not come over will be punished with caning, without exception."

At this time, Zhu Gang, who was in the main room of Prince Jin's Mansion, suddenly heard footsteps outside the door.

He sat up from the bed and asked, "Who's outside the door?"

A very familiar male voice sounded, "I am Wang Danian, the commander-in-chief of the Jinyiwei, and I am ordered to summon His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin to court."

Zhu Gang rubbed his eyes and asked in confusion, "Didn't my elder brother change the time for court?"

Xie Yu'er, who was lying beside him, quickly stood up and said, "Since it is the order of His Majesty, I'd better hurry up and serve my husband."

Without having time to think too much, Zhu Gang put on his clothes with the help of Xie Yuer and then opened the door.

He looked at Wang Danian in front of him, feeling somewhat confused.

Of course, Zhu Gang finally chose to believe the other party and followed him to the palace.

When they arrived at the palace, Zhu Gang was surprised to find that many ministers had already gathered outside the Meridian Gate, whispering about something.

Zhu Gang was secretly glad in his heart. If Wang Danian hadn't notified him, he would probably have been late.

When Zhu Yuanzhang saw Zhu Gang coming, his expression eased a little.

He glanced at everyone with dignity, and then said solemnly: "My dear ministers, the delay in attending court today is all due to our negligence.

I will pay more attention to time in the future, and I hope that all of you can come to court on time without any mistakes."

Zhu Yuanzhang then began to deal with state affairs, and ministers submitted memorials one after another, putting forward various opinions and suggestions.

Zhu Gang listened quietly and expressed his opinions from time to time.

(End of this chapter)