The long-term attendant brought by Lu Zhongheng was, surprisingly, the Prime Minister of Zhongshu Province, Hu Weiyong!
Zhu Su couldn't help but be a little surprised.
Although he is said to be the noble king of a vassal, in the final analysis he is not a vassal and has no power in the court.
Although the Zhongshu Province was under Lao Zhu's repeated reductions in power, the prime minister's authority was much less than before. However, the emaciated camel was bigger than a horse, and he was still able to command the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Punishment and other departments to compete with the cabinet. In the middle of the court,
He is still the most powerful person.
What's more, behind Hu Weiyong was Li Shanchang, the former top power minister of the Hongwu Dynasty. Li Shanchang was Lao Zhu's old team, with countless disciples and former officials, and he was born in Huaixi and was quite famous among the Huaixi nobles.
Quan. With such great respect, why does Hu Weiyong pretend to be a servant and come to find me?
Could it be that... he found out the source of the cabinet policy and came here specifically to question him? Thinking of this, Zhu Su's face suddenly turned pale.
"Haha, I suddenly couldn't pay my respects with my sun-seeking crown. I'm sorry for the rudeness." Seeing Zhu Su's expression was different, Hu Weiyong just thought that Zhu Su was shocked, and apologized in advance with his hands in hand. His words and deeds were quite polite.
The magnanimity of a prime minister, but in Zhu Su's eyes, it always felt a bit like a weasel giving New Year's greetings to a chicken.
"It's okay. Prime Minister Hu went through all the trouble to come here but he has something to say to Yu Gu? Please speak up." Zhu Su naturally knew that Hu Weiyong was a cesspool. Among the four famous cases, the Hu Weiyong case was the most widely involved.
He had already told Lao Zhu all the four major cases in the Hongwu period. He already knew the reason why Hu Weiyong looked down upon the wolf but still let Hu Weiyong get away with it. Although Zhu Su didn't know the reason, it was definitely not good to have anything to do with this old man.
It’s still clear to point out Zhu Su.
Emperors have been suspicious since ancient times. Although Jinyiwei is new, Zhu Su has already seen what he can do. Naturally, he has no time to mess around with Hu Weiyong in the secret room for too long. It is best to find out what he wants to do and end the secret conversation as soon as possible, lest Lao Zhu finds out and is in vain.
Create suspicion.
"Since His Highness said so, I won't be coy about it." It seemed that he had already expected that Zhu Su would not want to say more, so Hu Weiyong got straight to the point. "Everyone in the court said that His Highness and the prince's brothers and sisters must have no objections, but there are some things that cannot be done.
Even His Highness the Crown Prince cannot control it."
"Has Your Highness ever thought about your safety in the future? I just want to persuade Your Highness here. Don't you hear the allusion of Liu Ruyi, the former King of Zhao Yin in the Han Dynasty?"
I understand, this guy, like Ru Taisu, also came here because of the rumors that appeared in the court. He used Liu Ruyi's allusions to scare him, because he wanted to instigate himself to fight with his eldest brother!
Liu Ruyi was originally the third son of Han Emperor Liu Bang. Liu Bang wanted to depose the crown prince Liu Ying and install Liu Ruyi instead, which aroused the jealousy of the crown prince's mother, the Lu family.
This Liu Ying is somewhat similar to the current crown prince Zhu Biao. Both are based on benevolence and are extremely affectionate to their brothers. He has no fear that Liu Ruyi was once a competitor for his throne. After Liu Bang's death, he directly protected Liu Ruyi.
After they got married, they lived and ate together and were almost inseparable. But even though he had become the emperor, he did not have the ability to guard against thieves for a thousand days. Liu Ruyi was still poisoned by Lu after all.
Liu Ying was horrified and regretful about this, and cried for several days.
"Hu Xiang used the allusion between Liu Ruyi and Liu Ying to compare me and my eldest brother. Isn't it a bit inappropriate?" Zhu Su blinked his eyes, his tone was a bit confused and fearful. "Liu Ruyi and Liu Ying are one concubine and one legitimate son. I
My eldest brother and I are from the same mother and father..."
Hearing the hesitation in Zhu Su's words, Hu Weiyong couldn't help but feel happy. After all, he was still a child. Even if he really had any advice from an expert, his mind was still not yet mature. He only felt a little bit of fear in his heart. What's more, if it was true.
Why did he mention the distinction between legitimate sons and concubines when he had no idea about the position? They are both legitimate sons, but their status will be very different in the future. How can this prince who has already begun to show his extraordinary talents really have no doubts in his heart?
In the past, in order to join the Central Secretariat, I searched for family assets and bribed my mentor Li Shanchang, and then I got my current status as prime minister. Now that the cabinet is about to rise, how can I, Hu Weiyong, sit back and wait for death? How can a man be without power for a day and use himself to judge others under him?
His Highness must also have a desire for power in his heart.
It is impossible for anyone in this world to have no ambition, absolutely impossible!
"Even without Empress Lu, does Your Highness think that Liu Ruyi can save his life?" Hu Weiyong continued to scaremongering. "Your Highness, you are still young, how could you know about this struggle for power? As soon as the signs are revealed, one of them must be completely wiped out.
Only then."
"Even if Empress Lu does not take action, the officials under Hui Emperor Liu Ying will personally take care of Liu Ruyi. The glory and wealth of the officials all depend on the emperor. How can such a big threat be allowed to continue to exist?"
"Not only Liu Ruyi in the Han Dynasty, Fusu in the Qin Dynasty, Yang Yong in the Sui Dynasty and other precedents are vivid in my mind. Which one has not already established his position, but still kills the opponents he has fought for before?"
"Although it may not be His Highness's original intention, there are now rumors in the court that His Highness wants to compete for the throne of the Crown Prince. Then His Highness's officials must have kept this threat in mind. If His Highness had not taken precautions early, wouldn't it be destroying the Great Wall?
The day before yesterday, there was a prince who disobeyed the prince's orders and impeached His Highness. Who knows if other prince's supporters will continue to pursue you in the future?"
"Even though you are not in danger of life under the protection of the Crown Prince, once the Crown Prince ascends the throne, you, who have been rumored to have seized the throne, will definitely be hostile to all the officials under His Royal Highness. Although His Majesty has issued an edict not to execute the royal family, he is still in Fengyang.
A high wall was built as a prison cell. Is Your Highness really willing to spend his remaining days within that high wall?"
Hu Weiyong's words were extremely inciting, and he looked like he was all fighting for Zhu Su's injustice, and he even had the tendency to beat his chest and feet.
Little did he know that Zhu Su's eyes lit up when he mentioned Fengyang High Wall, and he managed to hide his heart-moving gaze. He lowered his head calmly, and when he raised his head again, he already looked helpless as if he had been frightened.
What Hu Weiyong saw was the horror on Zhu Su's face, but he still forced himself to speak calmly: "Does Hu Xiangmi meet me just to scare me? Please make it clear what you want, and don't talk about him!"
He is worthy of being the fifth prince who is valued by His Majesty. Speaking of this, it is very rare for people of his age to still remain rational. Hu Weiyong secretly said in his heart, but he also felt complacent that he had everything under control. After all, he is just a child, although his mind is
It's considered different from ordinary people, but that's all.
He whispered to Zhu Su: "I came here secretly because I came here specifically to offer my allegiance to His Highness and help His Highness."
"As long as His Highness is determined to seek that honorable position, I, Hu Weiyong, will make arrangements for everything in the court."
"Your Highness, there is no way out. We have to sink the boat! If you succeed, you will have the world under your control. If you fail, you will just fall into the high wall of Fengyang. You are a disciple of a master, and you should know the truth of breaking things." Hu Weiyong's words