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

Chapter 511 Changing Residence

Chen Ce had just arrived in the capital when he encountered an assassination attempt, and the incident quickly alarmed the imperial court.

Zhu Houzhao immediately rushed to Chen's house with Zhang Mao and other people from the Five Military Commandery. Only after confirming that Chen Ce was fine did Zhu Houzhao feel relieved.

Originally he didn't want to disturb his younger brother. After all, Chen Ce had traveled such a long distance just to reach the capital, so he should at least have a night's rest. Who knew he would encounter such a thing.

Zhu Houzhao was filled with righteous indignation, his cheeks flushed, and he said angrily: "These bastards! Don't let me catch you, or I will grind them to dust!"

Chen Ce comforted him, "It's okay, don't worry, I'm fine, right?"

Zhu Houzhao said: "What good is this! This is only the first time, who knows if there will be a second and third time later?"

"No, little brother, you have to move!"

"When we return, I will ask my father to arrange a new house for you."

Chen Ce felt that this was the right thing to do. He really needed to move to a more secluded place. Many people in the capital knew that the house he lived in was not safe.

However, he still didn't want to alarm Emperor Hongzhi with such a small matter.

Zhu Houzhao said, "Little brother, please don't be embarrassed. This is what my father wanted. He is a little busy today and cannot leave the palace, so he asked me to come and see you and let me convey his message."

Chen Ce said, "Okay then."

Zhang Mao said to Chen Ce, "Don't worry, I will arrest all of these evildoers from the White Lotus Sect as soon as possible."

I'm afraid it will not be easy for you to catch them during this period of time.

But Chen Ce didn't say anything.

That night, Zhang Mao mobilized a large number of officers and soldiers from the Five Military Commanderies, and the Factory Guards also mobilized some guards and the Embroidered Uniform Guards to ensure that Chen Ce could sleep well tonight.

After today's assassination, Chen Ce did not let Zhu Houzhao go to court to avoid causing greater commotion. After all, this is the emperor's territory, and it would be embarrassing for Emperor Hongzhi to encounter such a big thing.

Zhu Houzhao nodded and said a few words to comfort Chen Ce. Knowing that Chen Ce still needed to rest, he did not disturb him.

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The next morning, Chen Ce went into the palace.

It was a chilly spring day with a drizzle. Chen Ce met with Emperor Hongzhi in the warm room.

Emperor Hongzhi exchanged pleasantries before saying to Chen Ce, "Chun Jian, I have prepared a new house for you. It is located on Liuchao Street, a quiet place amidst the hustle and bustle. No one in the court will know where you live. I will also assign some guards to you, which will be enough to ensure your safety."

Emperor Hongzhi suspected that some officials in the court had colluded with the White Lotus Sect, otherwise why would the White Lotus Sect know Chen Ce's address?

However, this suspicion may not be true. After all, when Chen Ce got married, so many people knew about his existence.

Chen Ce did not discuss this matter with Emperor Hongzhi for the time being. He asked Emperor Hongzhi, "Your Majesty, how are Hong Zhong's preparations going?"

Emperor Hongzhi hummed and said, "He has already prepared for the voyage and plans to sail from Taicang on the second day of February."

After this matter was settled, Chen Ce felt relieved.

In the next few days, he will discuss financial issues such as currency issuance with Qin Hong. Emperor Hongzhi told Chen Ce: "Don't work too hard. Things should be done bit by bit. You can't eat a fat man in one go."

Chen Ce also wanted to take things slow, as haste would lead to chaos, but he didn't have much time.

It is now the sixteenth year of Hongzhi, and he has less than two years to live. He is not sure whether he will be able to stand and walk like this after the seventeenth year of Hongzhi, or whether he will be able to calm down and think about national affairs. Therefore, he must formulate and implement all the political affairs he can think of as soon as possible while he can still handle things.

Emperor Hongzhi sighed. Chen Ce continued, "Your Majesty, when I was in Qingzhou, I had contact with the White Lotus Sect. Did you see the letter I sent you?"

Emperor Hongzhi nodded. According to Chen Ce's calculations, these White Lotus Sect members were spies supported by the Mongols within the Ming Dynasty.

They just want to disrupt the internal order of the Ming Dynasty.

"These Mongols are still unwilling to give up their evil intentions! And these White Lotus evildoers, if we don't root them out soon, there will be more assassinations like this in the Ming Dynasty in the future!"

"Chun Jian, you handled it very well yesterday."

Once the assassination of Chen Ce becomes public, the people will inevitably panic and the social and economic order will fall into chaos.

After all, if the country's top leaders could be assassinated by the White Lotus Sect, how could ordinary people not worry about their own safety?

"I will have the Royal Guards arrest the members of the White Lotus Sect as soon as possible. Don't worry about this. When you return today, move the mansion first. I will dispatch people from the Inner and Eastern Factories to assist you."

"it is good!"

Chen Ce discussed with Emperor Hongzhi for a while and said, "Your Majesty, I will go to the Ministry of Revenue first."

Before the New Year, Chen Ce and Emperor Hongzhi had been discussing currency reform and the issuance of new currency. Now, after the New Year, Chen Ce is about to continue to implement this policy.

Emperor Hongzhi hummed and said, "Go ahead."

After Chen Ce said goodbye to Emperor Hongzhi, he immediately headed towards the Ministry of Revenue.

On the way, he met a middle-aged official, who stopped Chen Ce and said, "This humble official greets the Marquis of Tai'an."

Chen Ce looked at him doubtfully, and when he was sure that he didn't know him, he asked in confusion, "Who are you?"

Censor Li bowed and said, "I am Li Hang, the patrol censor. I believe that Marquis Tai'an committed a crime based on what he did in Qingzhou. Therefore, I will impeach Marquis Tai'an in public at the grand court meeting in Fengtian Hall after the beginning of the year."

"After the Ministry of Justice went to Qingzhou to investigate, I finally understood Lord Chen's good intentions. I feel ashamed. I hope Lord Chen will be magnanimous."

He told Chen Ce the whole story. Chen Ce said "oh", but he was not angry. This was the other party's duty. He shook his head and said, "It's Li Yushi's duty. I understand."

"I still have something to do."

Chen Ce nodded to Li Hang, then walked quietly towards the Ministry of Revenue.

Li Hang felt even more ashamed. He had thought that a favored minister like Chen Ce would become arrogant because of his favor. However, it was different from what he imagined. Chen Ce did not share the same views as himself at all. Li Hang admired his broad mind very much.

Not long after, Chen Ce arrived at the Ministry of Revenue.

When Qin Hong saw Chen Ce, he hurried over to greet him in person, "Chun Jian, you're back?"

The high-ranking officials in the court did not know that Chen Ce was assassinated yesterday. Not only did Chen Ce block the news, but Emperor Hongzhi also blocked the news from the top officials.

So Qin Hong didn't know that Chen Ce was assassinated last night.

Chen Ce smiled and said to Qin Hong: "Well, I'm back."

"Master Qin, I have something to discuss with you."

Qin Hong took a deep look at Chen Ce and said worriedly, "Chun Jian, do you want to take a break for two days before discussing this?"

You just came back. You've been traveling so long that most normal people wouldn't be able to stand it. What's more, you're sick. Why are you working so hard?

(End of this chapter)