Go to the study room.

The atmosphere is very solemn.

After sitting in the imperial case, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes kept turning around Xu Da and Lan Yu, while Zhu Biao next to him did not dare to speak.

After Xu Da realized the seriousness of the matter, he spoke directly:

"Advance, this matter has nothing to do with us."

"Since we returned to Beijing, we have been staying in the Beijing camp and have not gone out at all."

"Today, 20,000 soldiers were selected, and I had never contacted others during this period."

Although Lan Yu was a mess, she was not stupid. Then she said:

"Yes, the emperor."

"These days, my Duke of Wei and I have been in the Beijing camp, and it is impossible to have anything to do with this matter."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang slowly closed his eyes and said:

"This matter is of great importance. We will never let the rumor-mongers go. Just know this."

"Since this matter has nothing to do with you, you don't have to worry. We have asked Hu Weiyong to handle this matter. I believe he will not disappoint us."

"Once the mastermind behind the scenes is revealed, we must make him regret being born in this world."

When Xu Da heard Zhu Yuanzhang's cold words, he couldn't help asking:

"Will the matter of transferring troops to Shanghu County continue?"

"Continue, since the matter of eliminating Japanese pirates has been decided, we will go and execute it."

Zhu Yuanzhang said firmly:

"At this time, I happened to borrow Li Jin's hand to capture all the Japanese pirates and Fang Guozhen and Zhang Shicheng's remnants."

"After you go down, say goodbye to your family and take Lan Yu to Shanghu County."

"Abide by the order."

"Go down."

After Xu Da and Lan Yu saluted Zhu Yuanzhang, they turned around and left the study room.

After the two of them left, Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and lowered his head to think.

A moment later, Zhu Yuanzhang asked softly at Zhu Biao next to him:

"Biaoer, who do you think is instructing this matter behind the scenes?"

Zhu Biao shook his head and said:

"There are too many people attracting investment a few days ago, and anyone may be able to tell the news."

"I think it might be a businessman, so I accidentally let it go."

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't think so. He felt that this matter was definitely instructed by someone behind the scenes.

He always thinks about things in the worst direction, and this time it is the same. It is very likely that the person behind him has an ulterior motive.

"Let's wait for news about Hu Weiyong, we don't think this matter is that simple."

"I didn't expect that a small trip to sea would cause so many chaos."

"If it weren't for Li Jin, we wouldn't have to worry so much. This Li Jin is really damn!"

Zhu Yuanzhang began to complain again. Li Jin was so capable that he could do anything, which made Zhu Yuanzhang dislike him very much.

Zhu Biao couldn't help but persuade him:

"Father, Li Jin is also considered to be a country and the people this time. If it weren't for Li Jin, our Ming Dynasty might have really given up on the sea."

"Li Jin is suppressing the thieves for the country, and at the same time, it is also considered to eliminate the harm for the people and seek justice for the people who were killed by the Japanese pirates."

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said that he knew all this, but Li Jin's purpose was definitely not so simple. He had his own little plan.

"You must take the rumor to heart. If there is news from Hu Weiyong, tell us as soon as possible."

"Let Mao Xiang's Jinyiwei move, and if anyone dares to discuss this on the street, he will directly be sent to the imperial prison."

Zhu Biao took the order and left.

Then, the Jinyiwei storm hung again in Yingtian Mansion, and the figures of Jinyiwei began to appear in every corner.

These emperor guards, dressed in flying fish suits, embroidered spring swords, and looked majestic, showed their fangs in front of the world for the first time.

In less than a day, the imperial prison of the Jinyiwei and the prison of the Ministry of Justice were already overcrowded.

The next day, the Censor of the Supervisor directly reported to Zhu Yuanzhang that the Jinyiwei arrested people randomly, causing panic in the capital, hoping that Zhu Yuanzhang could severely punish the Jinyiwei.

Zhu Yuanzhang did not say nonsense and directly threw the censor into the imperial prison on the spot and ordered a strict interrogation.

Ask if the person’s behind the scenes is the same person as the person behind the scenes who created the rumors.

For a moment, the government and the country were in a panic, and everyone was waiting for the Jinyiwei's investigation in fear.

Hu Weiyong has been busy these days. Seeing that the deadline given by Zhu Yuanzhang was about to expire, Hu Weiyong could not come up with the result, which made Hu Weiyong very anxious.

It’s not that Hu Weiyong didn’t find out who was behind the scenes, but that he didn’t dare to say it.

If he said it, the mastermind behind the scenes might not be a problem, and Hu Weiyong would lose his head.

Just when Hu Weiyong was in a dilemma, Zhu Yuanzhang had sent someone to invite Hu Weiyong into the palace.

Hu Weiyong was shocked and knew that what he should come would never be able to escape.

He simply made up his mind and Hu Weiyong brought all the confessions of the investigators and followed the eunuch up to the study room.

When Hu Weiyong arrived at the study room, he saw Zhu Yuanzhang talking and laughing with someone, which surprised Hu Weiyong.

But after seeing the man's appearance, Hu Weiyong's heart suddenly sank.

The man's name is Zhu Liujiu, who is Zhu Yuanzhang's cousin.

Zhu Yuanzhang and his family were deeply cared for by Zhu Liujiu's parents, so they could barely support them.

Now that Zhu Yuanzhang has become emperor, he summoned Zhu Liujiu to his side and gave him glory and wealth.

Zhu Liujiu's son was raised by Zhu Yuanzhang since childhood and has now served as the chief clerk of Yingtian Prefecture, which has a bright future.

Zhu Liujiu rarely came to see Zhu Yuanzhang because he knew that his cousin was now the emperor, and he was busy every day.

But for some reason, this time he took the initiative to visit Zhu Yuanzhang, which made Zhu Yuanzhang very happy.

Seeing Hu Weiyong coming, Zhu Liujiu stood up and planned to get up and leave, as if he didn't want to delay Zhu Yuanzhang's handling of official duties.

Zhu Yuanzhang reached out to stop Zhu Liujiu and asked Zhu Liujiu to listen. He had something to say to this cousin later.

He didn't want his cousin to feel that he had neglected him because of official duties. Zhu Yuanzhang still respected this cousin very much.

Zhu Liujiu was pressed back on his seat by Zhu Yuanzhang, and then Zhu Yuanzhang asked Hu Weiyong:

"Hu Weiyong, how did you investigate the matter we asked you to investigate at the beginning?"

"It's almost three days gone by. You won't want to tell us that there is no progress, right?"

Zhu Yuanzhang stared at Hu Weiyong with bright eyes, which made Hu Weiyong's cold sweat suddenly flow out.

Hu Weiyong wanted to speak several times, but as soon as he looked up, he saw Zhu Liujiu beside him, looking at him with a strange look on his face, making Hu Weiyong swallow what he wanted to say.

Zhu Yuanzhang saw Hu Weiyong's hesitation, but he was even more confused in his heart. Can this Ming Dynasty have someone who made Hu Weiyong so scared?

This made Zhu Yuanzhang even more angry and shouted loudly:

"Hu Weiyong, do you want to die?"

"If you have anything to say, otherwise we will never let you go!"

"Yes, Lord Hu, if you have anything to say, please say it quickly and don't make the emperor angry."

Zhu Liujiu also repeated the next to him at this moment, and then emphasized:

"Our Zhu family cannot tolerate the most. You must report it truthfully, Lord Hu."

Hu Weiyong heard the subtext of this sentence. If Hu Weiyong dared to say it, he would never let him go.

But in the face of Zhu Yuanzhang's aggressiveness, Hu Weiyong still gritted his teeth and said:

"Your Majesty, the investigation has been found. This is the confession of the Wei minister. Please check it out!"

Zhu Yuanzhang narrowed his eyes slightly, and made people bring up his confession. He was really curious. How could this person have such great energy?

Zhu Liujiu next to him looked at Hu Weiyong, but he didn't expect that Hu Weiyong was so ignorant!!

Zhu Yuanzhang just browsed the process roughly and looked directly at the final interrogation result. He wanted to see who this person was.

But after seeing this name, Zhu Yuanzhang's pupils suddenly dilated, and then he suddenly looked up and looked at Hu Weiyong in disbelief.

Asked loudly:

"Hu Weiyong, what you recorded above is true?"

"Your Majesty, it's true and I dare not make a fraud!"

Zhu Yuanzhang slowly turned his head to look at Zhu Liujiu, not knowing what to say for a moment.

When Zhu Liujiu saw Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes, he hurriedly explained:

"Zhongba, please listen to my explanation of this."

"This Ming Dynasty is the Ming Dynasty of our Zhu family. The so-called world is the king's land. How can we hand over such an important matter as going to sea to a county magistrate?"

"Even if we want to go out to sea, our old Zhu family should go out to sea and bring the people from the old Zhu family to make this money."

"Did you think it's, Chongba?"
Chapter completed!