Ming Dynasty: I risked my life to teach the prince, the emperor begged me not to die

Chapter 119 You can’t do this either
Zhu Houzhao walked and stopped, constantly rubbing the ground with his feet, with a resentful look in his eyes. He looked at Liu Jin from time to time, wanting to punch Liu Jin two more times.

There's a pile of dog shit ahead, why didn't you tell me earlier?

After returning to the palace, Zhu Houzhao went to see Emperor Hongzhi first. The military situation in the northwest was the most important thing. Of course, the most important thing was to be able to help his father. Money or not didn't matter.

Eunuch Huai'en stopped Zhu Houzhao and said that Emperor Hongzhi was discussing state affairs with the six ministries of the cabinet, and asked Zhu Houzhao to go in later.

Zhu Houzhao didn't care about so many things. The cabinet and the six ministries came to my father to discuss political affairs. Am I just going to play with my father? Can I also go to discuss political affairs?

"Stop talking nonsense! Get out of here! Otherwise I will beat you to death, you old dog."

The corner of Eunuch Huai'en's mouth twitched slightly, and he dared not block Zhu Houzhao. He respectfully made way for Zhu Houzhao and allowed Zhu Houzhao to step into the hall.

"Father."

Zhu Houzhao's voice interrupted the discussion of the examiners for this year's spring exam. Emperor Hongzhi glared at Zhu Houzhao and said, "I have something to discuss with you gentlemen. What are you doing here?"

"I will see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Zhu Houzhao waved his hand casually and said, "Stop being polite."

"Father, I have something important to report."

Emperor Hongzhi asked curiously, "What's the big deal?"

Zhu Houzhao said: "Father, I suggest that we draw troops from Gansu and Liang to Hami."

Minister of War Ma Wensheng asked suspiciously, "Why does Your Highness say that?"

Zhu Houzhao said as a matter of course: "Wang Yue was killed by you guys, wasn't he?"

Everyone stood aside with an embarrassed look on their faces. What kind of words are these? Who killed Wang Yue? Stop talking nonsense.

"Before the New Year, the northwest was blocked by heavy snow, so the news could not reach the ears of people in Turpan."

"It's spring now, and the news of Wang Yue's death must have reached the ears of the people of Turpan. Why don't the people of Turpan organize a large force to invade Hami at this time?"

"Let's dispatch soldiers from Gansu and Liang to ambush outside Hami in advance, and wait for them to tire themselves out. Maybe we can catch the Turpan people off guard!"

"Otherwise, according to Hami's current defensive strength, without Wang Yue as the backbone, if the Turpan people really want to attack, Hami will be in danger."

Emperor Hongzhi was stunned for a moment and glanced at the six ministries of the cabinet.

Ma Wensheng stepped out again and said, "Your Majesty, Hami is indestructible not because of Wang Yue alone, but because of the millions of Hami soldiers."

"The people of Turpan are not afraid of Wang Yue personally, but all the soldiers of our Ming Dynasty in Hami."

"The previous battle in Helan Mountain has already crushed the Turpan people and Tatars. They will not dare to invade Hami again in the short term."

"It's just the end of the Chinese New Year. If we rashly transfer soldiers from Gansu and Liang to Hami, it will be a heavy burden on food and financial resources."

"I personally think that the people of Turpan would never dare to attack Hami at this time. Please don't worry about it, Your Majesty and Your Highness."

Zhu Houzhao sneered, "You are the Minister of War? Is this the only shallow knowledge you have?"

Ma Wensheng's face turned pale and blue, and he said angrily: "Your Highness, be careful with your words!"

Emperor Hongzhi said with a dark face: "Crown Prince! Zhu Houzhao! How dare you!"

"My dear Ma, these are words of wisdom and wisdom, don't talk nonsense!"

Zhu Houzhao: “Haha.”

What's so sophisticated about that? I've already said that if the people of Turpan want to invade Hami, they will definitely invade Hami.

He pursed his lips and said, "Last time I told Father that Shuntian Prefecture was going to have an earthquake, and the Minister of Rites said it wouldn't happen. Father, you believed the Minister of Rites, and what happened?"

“So many people died in Shuntian Prefecture.”

Ma Wensheng was originally a calm person, but he still had a temper. He was the Minister of War, had recommended so many people in his life, and had been to the battlefield. You, the Crown Prince, were at most a kid who had never been involved in the world. Natural disasters and earthquakes left no trace, so how could this be the same for military affairs?

He stepped out of the line and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty! I think the people of Turpan would never dare to take the risk of attacking Hami, unless they are desperate!"

"Your Majesty, please do not start a war, which will waste people's money and time."

"Hami should rest with the people at this time."

Zhu Houzhao raised his head and said, "Father, don't listen to him. Trust me, and go mobilize the troops."

Emperor Hongzhi pointed at Zhu Houzhao and said, "You! Go down! Don't make trouble."

Zhu Houzhao: “?”

"Father, is he your son or am I your son? If he can harm you, can I harm you?"

Ma Wensheng's face turned even redder, and he clenched his humiliated fists tightly in his sleeves, gritted his teeth and said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

"My loyalty to His Majesty is evident to all! How can you say that I am harming His Majesty?"

Zhu Houzhao groaned and said, "Then father, please change the Minister of War. His military level... is not good enough."

Ma Wensheng was shaking all over and almost blacked out. Zhu Houzhao was so angry that he vomited blood.

This, this naughty thing...what do you mean even I can’t do it?

What is this word?

Don't hit someone in the face, especially in front of him?
"enough!"

Emperor Hongzhi said to the golden-armored guards, "Come here! Bring the crown prince back to the East Palace! Quick!"

Zhu Houzhao was asked to leave.

Emperor Hongzhi immediately acted as a peacemaker, saying that the prince was young and ignorant and had a naughty nature, and asked Ma Wensheng not to argue with the prince.

Ma Wensheng gritted his teeth and immediately wanted to impeach the group of unscrupulous teachers in the Eastern Palace, especially Yang Tinghe.

It must be Yang Tinghe who taught the prince bad things! These words today were not said by Yang Tinghe, could it be that the prince thought of them himself?
Yang Tinghe, so arrogant!

Fortunately, Emperor Hongzhi was fooled by the smooth talk, but for the sake of caution, he still asked Ma Wensheng: "Ma Aiqing, in your opinion, is Hami really safe?"

"What the prince said does not make sense. Wang Yue has just died. Will the people of Turpan take advantage of this opportunity to invade Hami?"

Ma Wensheng said: "There is absolutely no such possibility! The people of Turpan suffered a defeat a few months ago, and Wang Yue was not at the front line at that time. They are not afraid of Wang Yue, but the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty who are guarding Hami. Please rest assured, Your Majesty!"

"If anything happens to Hami, I will offer you my official hat!"

Normally he wouldn't say such impulsive words, but today he was really stimulated by Zhu Houzhao's words and became unconscious.

Emperor Hongzhi waved his hand and said, "Ma Aiqing, there is no need to be like this. It's not such a big deal."

Ma Wensheng clasped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, thank you for your trust!"

……

Zhu Houzhao was furious. According to his thinking, Emperor Hongzhi should trust him and think that his analysis was very reasonable, and then he would praise him. Zhu Houzhao would take the opportunity to ask for 1,800 taels of pocket money.

Who knew there were treacherous officials in the court? These treacherous officials had blinded my father's eyes!
Zhu Houzhao was in a bad mood and was about to go to the harem, intending to complain to Empress Zhang and borrow some money.

However, on the way, he happened to meet the Zhang brothers. He rolled his eyes and quickly went up to greet them sweetly, saying, "Two wise and powerful uncles, what are you doing?"

Zhang Heling had just made a fortune working with Zhu Houzhao to farm for him last time, and he liked this 'cute' little nephew very much. He smiled and said, "Nothing. I just went to ask my sister for a favor and exchange some salt for food."

(End of this chapter)