Chapter 72 Yong'an Mansion releases new goods, more profitable than chili peppers! ! (Please subscribe!!) After Zhu Yuanzhang's beating, Hu Weiyong and all the officials and nobles no longer had the momentum they had when they first entered the hall. Instead, they all remained silent, for fear that it would be their turn next.
Hu Weiyong's face was also pale at this moment. He never expected that Zhu Yuanzhang would scold him, the prime minister, for an unpopular consort.
This is the most angry Zhu Yuanzhang has ever experienced since he became prime minister.
"Your Majesty, the investigation is not clear and I am guilty!"
"Your Majesty please punish!"
Hu Weiyong knew very well that His Majesty the Emperor's anger stemmed from his impeachment of Ouyang Lun. Now let alone impeaching Ouyang Lun, he himself was in danger, so the most important thing now was to let His Majesty the Emperor calm down.
It is definitely wise to admit your mistakes proactively.
Although he, Hu Weiyong, was arrogant, he did not dare to hide anything in the face of Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang's wrath.
dong dong——
dong dong——
Before Zhu Yuanzhang could speak, the Hall of Supreme Harmony was eerily quiet. The only things that could be heard were the sound of controlled breathing and the sound of a violently beating heart.
"Although the Prime Minister did something reckless, it is not unforgivable. There is no need for punishment. Just reflect on it."
"The Prime Minister must give adequate compensation to that coachman!"
"Yes! Your Majesty! I will definitely handle this matter well and never do it again!" After hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Hu Weiyong's hanging heart finally dropped.
After all, His Majesty still misses the old relationship and will not punish himself severely because of Ouyang Lun.
Of course, this is also related to his current status and strength. He is the prime minister. Throughout the ages, the prime minister has been the existence that the emperor relies on the most. Imperial power and prime ministerial power complement each other. If there is no prime minister, how can the emperor manage the government?
Without him here, the court would definitely be in chaos, and His Majesty the Emperor must know this.
Thinking of this, Hu Weiyong became more and more convinced that what he did was correct. As long as his power was strong enough, the emperor would not dare to touch him easily, and he would become safer.
"That's it for today, all dear friends must take this as a warning!"
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and warned.
Hu Weiyong and other ministers and lords naturally nodded in agreement.
"I'm a little tired, please step aside!" Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand.
"Yes! I'll leave." Hu Weiyong and all the ministers and nobles quickly retreated.
Soon the Hall of Supreme Harmony became deserted again, and Zhu Yuanzhang shouted in a deep voice: "Jiang Yu."
From the shadow of the main hall, Jiang Wei slowly walked out, "I pay my respects to Your Majesty."
"Have you written down everything that happened in the palace just now?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked.
"Your Majesty, I have recorded them all. There are a total of thirteen ministers and lords who have just arrived at the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Their expressions in the hall have all been recorded and drawn. Your Majesty can review them at any time!"
Jiang Wei held up this album and a thick stack of drawing paper and presented them to Zhu Yuanzhang.
Zhu Yuanzhang first read the booklet, then read the drawings one by one, and finally said in a deep voice: "Write down the names of these thirteen ministers and lords, and arrange for the imperial guards to monitor their every move. I want to know them." What have you done, who have you met, and what have you said?”
"Yes!" Jiang Wei said with cupped hands.
The Hall of Supreme Harmony was completely quiet, and Zhu Yuanzhang could only be heard murmuring to himself, "I hope some of you can listen to what I'm saying."
After coming out of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Hu Weiyong breathed a long sigh of relief. He had thought many times just now that he might not be able to leave the Hall of Supreme Harmony alive.
Now that I step out, I undoubtedly feel like I have been reborn. The air outside is so sweet.
"Your Majesty was so cruel this time. He cut off the titles of Marquis Lu and Marquis Fei all at once!" an official said with great Weiyong glared at the official, "If you are looking for death, don't take us with you. If this word reaches His Majesty's ears, even if we each have ten heads, it won't be enough! Is His Majesty's decision unreasonable?"
"Don't talk for now. Let's talk after we leave the palace."
After saying that, Hu Weiyong walked out of the palace with his head sullenly, and other officials quickly followed.
On the surface, Hu Weiyong and these officials went back to their respective homes after leaving the palace, but in fact, after Hu Weiyong and others returned home, they either dressed up in disguise, or secretly went through the back door, or even used the tunnel. In short, they ended up in Hu Weiyong's house. Reunion at the house.
Hu Weiyong changed out of his official uniform and was lying on a chair in a loose robe. Two beautiful concubines were waiting on the left and right, pressing shoulders and legs, and another beautiful concubine gently pressed her head with her delicate hands.
"Prime Minister, Lord Lu, Lord Fei, Lord Tu and Lord Chen are here."
The old housekeeper said carefully from the side.
"Well, let them all come in." Hu Weiyong said calmly with his eyes still closed.
"Yes."
After a while, Lu Zhongheng, Fei Ju, Tu Jie, Chen Ning and others walked in.
"Hu Xiang!"
Everyone waved their hands to say hello.
Hu Weiyong then opened his eyes, sat up slowly, and at the same time waved his hand to signal his concubine and servants to leave.
Seeing the ugly faces of Lu Zhongheng and others, he asked with a smile: "My lords, what's going on? Could it be that something unhappy happened on the way here?"
"Hu Xiang, please stop joking. Don't you know why we are feeling uncomfortable?" Lu Zhongheng sat down on the stone bench, "Those of us did not follow His Majesty to conquer the country, but because of such a big deal today, They cut off the titles of Brother Fei and I. Then Ouyang Lun was just a poor number one scholar who was favored by Princess Anqing and became the consort in one step without making any achievements, so why should he compete with us?"
"That's right, Brother Lu just used the bus for a while, and I worked hard in Suzhou to provide disaster relief and persuade Northern Mongolia to surrender. As a result, our titles were directly cut off. This is too unfair!" Fei Ju was also very angry.
Hu Weiyong did not speak, but Tu Jie said: "Two marquises, the reason why His Majesty punishes you is actually to warn Prime Minister Hu that as long as Prime Minister Hu does not fall, your titles will come back sooner or later."
Hear this.
Lu Zhongheng and Fei Ju were suddenly stunned.
"It's true that we are both confused. We should have thought of this earlier!"
"Your Majesty obviously didn't want to punish Hu Xiang, so he took out his anger on us!"
"But what's strange is why your Majesty favors the consort Ouyang Lun this time. Doesn't your Majesty hate this consort Ouyang Lun the most?"
When Hu Weiyong heard this question, he finally said, "I was also very confused at first."
"But now I have figured this out."
"Hu Xiang, what is the reason?"
"Because of the peppers."
Time passes quickly, winter passes, spring arrives, and it’s time for everything to revive.
Queen Ma found Zhu Yuanzhang and said, "Chongba, let's go to Yong'an Mansion to see our daughter and son-in-law."
"If you don't go, we'll be too busy." Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head.
"Then you don't want a daughter? Don't you want to know what's going on in Yong'an Mansion now? I also heard that Yong'an Mansion has released new goods, which are better sold and more profitable than peppers!" Queen Ma said with a smile.
Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang put down the memorial in his hand and said with a smile: "Then let's go to Yong'an Mansion. Let's make it clear first that we are here to see our daughter, not for money!"
(End of this chapter)