Chapter 56 Zhu Gang and Zhu Biao revisited the death of the Little Ming King (Please read, please vote for the monthly ticket, please vote for the recommendation ticket!)

"Yang Xian can go against Huaixi, this is with the tacit approval of the old man."

"Yang Xian, who was born as a censor, should also understand this."

"But he turned around and devoted himself to Zhejiang East, and even became Liu Bowen's nominal disciple."

"Moreover, he is no longer a check and balance on Huaixi, but is trying to turn the Secretariat into a one-man show for himself."

"Add to that the death of Little Ming King, so the old man can no longer tolerate Yang Xian."

"In the third year of Hongwu, Yang Xian was just promoted to the position of Zuo Cheng in the Ministry of Central Affairs, and he was executed."

As if sensing the sarcasm in Zhu Gang's eyes, Zhu Biao spoke softly.

"That's right. Then let me ask you, the gentlemen in East Zhejiang and Jiangnan, apart from officials of my Ming Dynasty, are they officials of which dynasty?"

After listening to what Zhu Biao said, Zhu Gang looked at Zhu Biao and asked.

When Zhu Biao heard this, his expression changed slightly, and a hint of disbelief flashed in his eyes.

"Yuan."

After a long time, Zhu Biao uttered a word softly.

That’s right, it’s Yuan Ting!
Because whether it was the gentlemen from eastern Zhejiang or the civil officials and gentry from the south of the Yangtze River, they had all served as officials in the Yuan court.

Even Liu Bowen once served as an official in the Yuan court.

Even most of the officials in the court had served in the Yuan court.

At this time, how could Zhu Biao not understand Zhu Gang's meaning.

The death of the Little Ming King certainly involved a dispute over orthodoxy, but as long as Zhu Yuanzhang had not spoken, it would be tantamount to a serious crime of treason.

Moreover, if this matter were to be exposed, all officials involved in the matter would be killed along with their entire clans.

After all, the Ming Dynasty at this time was no longer as impoverished as it was in the early years, and it was impossible to show leniency to them just because of the shortage of officials.

"It is indeed Yuan Ting."

"Then why don't you think about it, if the Little Ming King doesn't die, and the old man is succeeded by the Little Ming King."

"Then the Yuan Dynasty's legal system will no longer exist, because the Han Song regime of the young Ming King is only a separatist regime."

"But it still stems from the Song Dynasty. How do those who served as officials in the Yuan Dynasty, or whose ancestors served as officials in the Yuan court, deal with it?"

"So the old man only needs to not inherit the throne from the young Ming King and overthrow the Yuan court, but directly proclaim himself emperor like today."

"Then these scholars who once served in the Yuan court can continue to serve in the Ming Dynasty with peace of mind."

"Otherwise, if something unexpected happens, the old man can kill them with just one word."

Hearing this, Zhu Gang thought for a moment before speaking.

"So Yang Xian used the death of the Little Ming King as a token of his surrender, thus gaining close ties with eastern Zhejiang and southern Jiangsu."

"As for Liao Yongzhong, from beginning to end, he was just a pawn in Yang Xian's hands."

"And now I understand why Liao Yongzhong chose to kill the Little Ming King."

"Because Liao Yongzhong is loyal enough."

Zhu Biao clenched his fists tightly again.

"He is indeed loyal enough."

"And Yang Xian was a former censor, which means he is a close minister to the old man."

"Besides, how can we let the old man speak in person to kill the young Ming King?"

"Then who is the most suitable person to go to Liao Yongzhong?"

"It can only be Yang Xian."

"So Liao Yongzhong would never doubt Yang Xian."

Zhu Gang also took over the conversation and continued.

"Well, and the country had not yet been founded at that time, so there were many frictions even between Huaixi and Zhejiang East and Jiangnan."

"But it won't turn into a tit-for-tat confrontation. Everything is still based on the old man's goal of ruling the world."

"Plus, Yang Xian already has a history with Liao Yongzhong, so as long as Yang Xian opens his mouth, it will definitely be very convincing."

"After all, the Huaixi nobles have been advocating that the old man should be separated from the young Ming King Han Lin'er from the very beginning."

"What's more, the country is about to be founded, and the old man wants to kill the young Ming King, so this is normal in Liao Yongzhong's view."

"With Liao Yongzhong's loyalty to the old man, he is indeed capable of killing the young Ming King." Zhu Biao nodded and continued to look at Zhu Gang.

"To be honest, Yang Xian is really smart."

"If Hu Weiyong hadn't lost his mind, he might not have been a match for Yang Xian."

"After all, in this deadly game against the young Ming King Han Lin'er, Yang Xian not only made friends with East Zhejiang and Jiangnan, but also pulled himself out of it."

"And considering the great military exploits that Liao Yongzhong and his brother have made for the old man and they are also founding heroes, the most they can be accused of is trying to guess the emperor's intentions."

Zhu Gang still nodded.

"I won't die, and I'll even do it because I've made a contribution."

"Then even if it is an open punishment, it will only be temporary at most."

"Because in Liao Yongzhong's view, everything he did was for the old man."

"And even if Liao Yongzhong could really figure it out, he wouldn't have the guts to confront the old man."

Zhu Biao nodded slightly.

It is no wonder that Xu Da praised Zhu Gang and Zhu Biao as leaders of the younger generation.

And just with just a few words, he was able to completely reveal the truth behind the death of King Xiao Ming. This level of intelligence is truly terrifying!
"So the old man can mistakenly kill meritorious officials, but it is difficult for him to see the evil intentions of civil officials."

"Then Liao Yongzhong cannot die, at least not in such a cowardly way."

Zhu Gang finally curled up the corners of his mouth into a smile.

"After the morning court session, I will send someone to invite Uncle Liao to the imperial study, and you will accompany him."

After figuring it out completely, a complex look flashed across Zhu Biao's eyes.

"Hey, are you calling me Uncle Liao again?"

"Why not call me Liao Yongzhong?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gang looked at Zhu Biao with some amusement.

After all, even Zhu Gang didn't expect that Zhu Biao, a guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes, could be so hypocritical?

Before the death of King Xiao Ming was reviewed, people kept calling him Liao Hou and Liao Yongzhong.

And just after the review, Zhu Biao instantly changed his address to Uncle Liao?
OK OK.

The Zhu family all likes to play like this, right?

"If Liao Yongzhong really deceived his superiors and subordinates, then for the sake of the old man, I certainly won't let Liao Yongzhong go."

"But if what we think is true, and Liao Yongzhong is just a pawn in Yang Xian's hands, then I will serve tea to Uncle Liao to apologize."

Facing Zhu Gang's playful smile, Zhu Biao still spoke seriously.

"Prince offers tea to apologize?"

In response to this, Zhu Gang's eyes flashed with surprise.

"Why can't the prince offer tea to apologize?"

Zhu Biao still nodded.

"That's up to you."

Zhu Gang put his arm around Zhu Biao's shoulders and said with a smile, "But don't scare Uncle Liao."

"But ever since your memorial saved Uncle Liao, Uncle Liao has been very close to Duke Song and Duke Wei."

As for Zhu Gang's yin and yang, Zhu Biao did not care. Instead, he glanced at Zhu Gang and spoke softly.

"The Huaixi nobleman is not close to me?"

But Zhu Gang just waved his hand.

"Let's go, it's time to go to court."

In response, Zhu Biao looked at the slowly opening palace gate and said nothing more. Then he took the first step forward.

"Let's go."

Zhu Gang also nodded and followed Zhu Biao's steps.

Zhu Gang naturally understood what Zhu Biao wanted to say, but in the end he did not say it.

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