Ming: I am fake, walking on thin ice

Chapter 30 Yu Qian’s temptation!
Inside the Taibai Restaurant, Zhu Qizhen and Yu Qian were sitting opposite each other drinking. After a few rounds, both of them had slightly flushed faces.

"Old Yu, why did you come to see me today?" Zhu Qizhen asked.

"Deng Maoqi of Fujian, Ye Zongliu of Zhejiang, and Huang Xiaoyang of Guangdong have gathered together to rebel. I suggest sending Ningyang Marquis Chen Mao to suppress them." Yu Qian frowned, looking particularly solemn.

"For such a big matter, you should report it to the Queen Mother for the decision." Zhu Qizhen asked with some doubt, "Why did these people rebel?"

Yu Qian drank two cups in a row, his face full of anger: "It's because the people can't pay taxes, so they took advantage of the opportunity! Your Majesty, these people are a mob. Ningyang Marquis Chen Mao is mature and prudent. If he goes there, he will definitely be able to wipe out the rebels."

Zhu Qizhen was even more puzzled: "This is terrible, why are you still so sad? I see that you have become a high-ranking official, why do you become even more depressed?"

Yu Qian smiled bitterly: "The higher the official rank, the more things you see, and the more troubles you naturally have. I would rather be an assistant minister of the Ministry of War and just take care of the Ministry's affairs."

Zhu Qizhen took a sip from the wine glass, feeling secretly happy. Yu Qian could say this in front of him, which meant that he began to believe in him. This was something that only friends could say openly.

"Your Majesty, how do you plan to deal with the granary case?" Yu Qian asked again.

"Of course we will investigate it thoroughly and deal with whoever we find out," Zhu Qizhen blurted out.

"If it involves the royal family or some marquises, will it be dealt with as well?" Yu Qian asked with a sharp gaze.

Zhu Qizhen knew that Yu Qian was trying to test him. According to historical records, Yu Qian was a man who "valued the country more than the emperor". That's why Zhu Zhanji said before his death that "Yu Qian cared about the country, not the Zhu family".

"Of course we have to deal with it!" Zhu Qizhen looked worried. "Old Yu, you can see further than me, right? In the Ming Dynasty, from the imperial court to the local areas, the ministers of the royal palace, and the governors of various places are all encroaching on the people's land. If nothing is done, the people who will rebel will not only be the mob you just mentioned."

After hearing this, Yu Qian's eyes flashed with a sharp light. He seemed to be touched by Zhu Qizhen's words and fell into deep thought.

Zhu Qizhen waited for him to speak, but Yu Qian stopped talking and just drank. Zhu Qizhen knew that Yu Qian was also observing him as the emperor.

……

While the two were drinking, Jinyiwei Commander Shi Biao came in a hurry. He was about to pay his respects, but Zhu Qizhen waved his hand to stop him: "I am here incognito today, just wanting to have a drink, but I didn't expect you to find me. What do you want to report?"

"Your Majesty, the Minister of Granary is dead!" Shi Biao whispered.

"What? Wasn't he imprisoned in the Jinyiwei prison? How could he be dead?" Zhu Qizhen was shocked when he heard this.

Shi Biao's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness, and he lowered his voice and said, "Someone went to see him last night, and then he died."

Yu Qian, who was standing by, was puzzled when he heard this: "In the Jinyiwei prison, who can go in and see someone without your order?"

"That man is the commander-in-chief of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Sun Xianzhong." Shi Biao replied.

"What's wrong with the Tongzhi? Can he surpass you, the commander-in-chief?" Zhu Qizhen glared at him.

"Sun Xianzhong is the younger brother of Sun Jizhong, the Marquis of Huichang." Yu Qian paused and continued, "He is also the younger brother of the Empress Dowager."

That's it!

Zhu Qizhen took a sip of the wine glass, and a cold light flashed in his eyes. Sun Xianzhong went to see the warehouse assistant minister, and then the warehouse assistant minister died inexplicably. What does this mean?
"Your Majesty, this is simply murder to silence the witnesses." Shi Biao said anxiously, "I will go and arrest Sun Xianzhong right away."

Yu Qian waved his hand to stop him: "It's useless! Sun Xianzhong dared to go to the imperial prison, he must have made preparations. Besides, he is the commander of the Jinyiwei and has the right to inquire about the case, and you don't have any evidence."

"Master Yu is right." Zhu Qizhen snorted coldly, "They dare to take action even though the person is in the imperial prison. They are so fearless."

"But... the warehouse assistant minister is dead, and all clues are gone." Shi Biao spread his hands helplessly and said, "Just now, Xu Youzhen, Li Xian and others came to interrogate him, and when they found out that he was dead, they sprayed me in the face."

"You deserve it!" Zhu Qizhen said angrily, "I let you take charge of the Jinyiwei, what have you done? I think your Jinyiwei is really not as good as before. In the past, when officials heard the three words 'Jinyiwei', they would sweat like a pulp and tremble!"

Shi Biao bowed respectfully and said, "I know my crime. Your Majesty, I will investigate it now!" Zhu Qizhen waved his hand, and Shi Biao nodded and retreated.

Yu Qian, who was standing aside, said thoughtfully, "Your Majesty, using the Jinyiwei to monitor all officials is not the right way after all..."

Zhu Qizhen interrupted with a smile: "I know. But now I only have the Jinyiwei at my disposal. In extraordinary times, extraordinary measures should be taken. However, I will eventually abolish the Jinyiwei. Using inspectors to monitor officials is something that Wu Zetian did."

He said this specifically to Yu Qian, who was obviously becoming more and more appreciative of the current emperor.

……

Qianqing Palace.

After Zhu Qizhen came back, he continued to study "The Veritable Records of Taizu" and was determined to become a good emperor like Taizu.

When the emperor is angry, blood flows for thousands of miles.

Emperor Taizu Gao killed so many people in the Fengtian Hall that the blood flowed like a river. Who can compare to him?
"Your Majesty, the Queen is here." The young eunuch came to report.

Zhu Qizhen's eyes lit up instantly, and he waved his hand fiercely, and the maids and eunuchs in the hall all retreated. After a while, the queen came in in a long dress, her figure swaying, the long dress wrapped around her plump and graceful body, her waist was just enough to be held in one hand, and she twisted her body, showing her flexibility.

"Your Majesty..." the Queen called out.

Zhu Qizhen didn't give her a chance to continue speaking. He just picked her up and walked towards the soft couch beside him.

Half an hour later.

Zhu Qizhen hugged the queen, feeling refreshed and leaning on the couch.

The queen's charming face was covered with an intoxicating blush. She leaned in his arms with a dazed look, biting her lips lightly. Her voice was a little numb and her tone was a little complicated. She sighed softly: "Your Majesty, you are much better than before."

Zhu Qizhen gently stroked her cool hair with a smile on his face.

The queen is beautiful but a little silly. She doesn't know that the emperor in front of her is a fake.

"Did the Queen Mother allow you to come?" Zhu Qizhen asked.

"No, I came here secretly." The queen pursed her red lips, "The Queen Mother also wants us to continue copying Buddhist scriptures. My hands are sore."

"Let me massage you." Zhu Qizhen held her delicate hand.

The queen gathered some strength and propped herself up slightly. Her black hair fell down, and her blushing cheeks made her look even more beautiful. She said to Xianglan, "Your Majesty, do you still want to depose me?"

"No, no!" Zhu Qizhen shook his head. "As long as you come to serve me from time to time, why would I depose you? But be careful. If the Queen Mother finds out, she might depose you."

"I'll be careful." The queen nodded quickly.

Zhu Qizhen raised the corner of his mouth slightly and held her slender waist again.

Not deposing the queen? How is that possible? I will marry the granddaughter of Duke Ying and tie Duke Ying down completely.

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