Royal Palace.

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

The angry and excited Zhu Yuanzhang gradually calmed down under Pang Yuhai's constant comfort, and sat back with a gloomy face.

But it seemed that he didn't want this matter to end like this.

"Even in this capital, there are people who dare to ignore my existence, take bribes and bend the law. It is conceivable that people outside the capital are even bolder?!"

"If everyone is like Guo Heng, then how can we, the Ming Dynasty, be said to be everlasting and prosperous for thousands of generations?!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said through gritted teeth while thinking deeply.

"Father, your concern may be justified, but I think Guo Heng's case is an exception. Others may not be as courageous as him. Father, there is no need to worry."

Hu Fei frowned, cupped his hands and said, trying to calm Zhu Yuanzhang's suppressed anger in his heart.

"You don't have to say it. It seems that I have to put things in order, otherwise the foundation of the imperial court will be completely devastated!"

"Pang Yuhai, immediately summon Wu Yong, the head of the Criminal Division, to see you!"

Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head and did not listen to Hu Fei's persuasion. Instead, he turned to look at Pang Yuhai and said sternly.

"According to the order!"

Pang Yuhai winced and agreed, immediately stepped back and sent someone to summon Wu Yong to the palace.

Hearing the name Wu Yong, Hu Fei couldn't help but squint his eyes, convinced that this matter was completely out of his control.

According to historical records, it was the Guo Heng case that Wu Yong investigated and implicated all Guo Heng's associates, helping Zhu Yuanzhang to rectify the officialdom of the country and eliminate all corrupt officials.

However, the consequences of this can never be repaired.

The Interrogation Department is an official office that was just established at the beginning of this year. Its responsibility is to investigate and interrogate government officials who have violated the laws of the Ming Dynasty.

And this Wu Yong is even more upright, does not rub sand in his eyes, and is loyal to Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Father, if you really want to investigate, just leave it to us, the Jinyi Guards. Why bother with the Interrogation Division?"

Hu Fei hesitated for a moment, then cupped his hands and said respectfully.

"You have worked hard after investigating for so long. The next step is to let the Criminal Division take over, and the Jin Yiwei will be responsible for assisting!"

"You have done a good job in investigating Guo Heng. I will remember it for you. Don't argue about the rest!"

Zhu Yuanzhang had a sullen face and said something unhurriedly without any expression.

"yes."

Seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang had made up his mind, Hu Fei had no choice but to accept without saying anything more.

After a long time, footsteps finally came, and a middle-aged man followed Pang Yuhai quickly into the hall.

"The humble minister Wu Yong is here to see Your Majesty!"

The visitor came closer and bowed hurriedly and respectfully to Zhu Yuanzhang, looking upright.

It was Wu Yong.

"Pingshen!"

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said in a deep voice.

"I've met Marquis Jiu'an."

Wu Yong stood up slowly, then cupped his hands towards Hu Fei and said hello.

Hu Fei just nodded casually and said nothing.

This was the first time he had met Wu Yong. Just by his appearance, he already knew that this person was not easy to deal with.

"Wu Yong, the Minister of Household Affairs, Guo Heng, has committed corruption and perverted the law. He has committed a heinous crime. I order you to investigate this matter thoroughly and not to miss any trace!"

"In addition, Cao Yi, the Chief Envoy of the Taiping Prefecture, and Li Yu, the Chief Envoy of the Beiping Prefecture, are colluding with Guo Henghang. They must be investigated strictly!"

"Here are the relevant evidence to help you investigate in detail! I grant you full authority to investigate this case, with the assistance of Jin Yiwei. You need to use this case to clean up the officialdom for me. I want to see how much audacity is hidden in the DPRK.

Disciple!"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Wu Yong, said categorically, and handed the evidence that Hu Fei handed over to Wu Yong.

"Your Majesty, judging from this evidence, I am afraid that there are definitely more than two officials who colluded with Guo Heng. If the involvement is too deep, what should I do?"

Wu Yong glanced at the evidence in his hand, hesitated, and asked slowly.

"We will get to the bottom of it and we will never tolerate it!"

Zhu Yuanzhang glared angrily and shouted sternly.

"I obey the order!"

Wu Yong bowed his hands and responded loudly.

Looking at the confident Wu Yong, Hu Fei couldn't help but frown.

"Your Majesty, Commander, if the Jinyi Guards are needed to assist in the investigation in the future, I hope that you will give me your full help!"

Immediately afterwards, Wu Yong turned to Hu Fei, cupped his hands, and said respectfully.

"It's easy to talk about."

Hu Fei smiled and said lightly.

Immediately, the two said goodbye to Zhu Yuanzhang and left the Yangxin Hall.

After watching Wu Yong leave, Hu Fei's expression became more and more solemn.

He didn't know Wu Yong well. He only heard about this person from Hu Weiyong when the Criminal Division was first established, and knew that this person was not a good person.

He didn't care about Guo Heng's life or death, but he was worried that Wu Yong would be completely involved in the whole matter, and the consequences would be disastrous.

If Guo Heng's case is really fully exposed, tens of thousands of people will surely die because of him.

Moreover, he promised Guo Heng that he would protect Guo Heng's family. If everything is found out, he is bound to break his promise.

After thinking of this, Hu Fei rushed to the East Palace without any time to think about it.

The only option now is to ask Zhu Biao for help.

…

East Palace.

In the main hall.

"Your Majesty the Crown Prince, Jiu'an has arrived."

Xiao Qi walked in quickly and said respectfully to Zhu Biao who was sitting on the couch.

"Let him in."

Zhu Biao hesitated for a moment and said in a deep voice.

Immediately afterwards, Hu Fei followed Xiao Qi into the main hall.

"See you, brother emperor!"

Hu Fei walked closer and bowed respectfully, his expression slightly solemn.

"What's wrong? Things aren't going well?"

Zhu Biao looked at Hu Fei's expression and asked slowly.

"No, it went very smoothly, and it went smoothly beyond expectations."

Hu Fei shook his head and said with a wry smile.

"Then why are you still looking so sad? The case is wrong?"

Zhu Biao frowned and asked in confusion.

"The case is correct, the evidence is conclusive, and Guo Heng is indeed guilty. However, due to my recklessness, the court may suffer unprecedented heavy losses, and may even lead to the death of thousands of people!"

"Perhaps I was wrong from the beginning. Please help me turn the tide!"

Hu Fei shook his head, said solemnly, and bowed respectfully to Zhu Biao.

"what happened?!"

Zhu Biao was stunned for a moment and asked doubtfully, with worry on his face.

"The evidence that Guo Heng colluded with local officials and embezzled taxes and military rations is indeed conclusive, but I think the evidence reported by my father is just the tip of the iceberg in Guo Heng's case."

Hu Fei hesitated and told the truth.

"What?!"

"You are committing the crime of deceiving the emperor! Why do you do this?!"

When Zhu Biao heard this, his face changed drastically and he couldn't help but asked in shock.

"I'm not worried about the crime of deceiving the emperor, but I'm worried that once all the evidence is truthfully released, it will definitely hurt the court! That's why I made my own decision!"

"But even though I concealed something, my father is still furious. He has ordered the Criminal Division to investigate the case strictly and use Guo Heng's case to clean up the officialdom and combat corruption!"
To be continued...