Zhu Yuanzhang Returns from Modern Times

Chapter 178 Unleashing a Fury!

"I am the new head of the academy."

Zhu Gang pointed to himself, looked at Jin Wenzheng and spoke seriously.

He had been holding these words in his heart for a while.

If it weren't for the desire to extract more information from Jin Wenzheng, he would have revealed his identity the moment he arrived at the Imperial Academy.

At this point, all the information that needed to be extracted had already been obtained.

There's no need to feign politeness with Jin Wenzheng, that beast in human skin, anymore.

what?
Upon hearing Zhu Gang's words, Jin Wenzheng was taken aback.

Even though his stomach was already full, Jin Ta still stuffed another piece of duck meat into his mouth. He paused for two breaths at the edge of the duck meat before putting it in.

"You mean you know this new school administrator?"
That's right, your surname is Wu, and the newly arrived school administrator's surname is also Wu.

You never know, there's a very high chance you're actually family.

It's normal to get to know each other.

After saying this, Jin Wenzheng immediately perked up.

"Very good!

Brother Wu, you are one of us, and this new school administrator is even more one of us.

"Then it will be much easier for us to do this again in the future!"

After saying that, I suddenly realized something.

He hurriedly picked up the half-empty jar of Zhuangyuanhong wine with both hands and poured a cup for Prince Zhu Gang of Jin.

He then presented it to Zhu Gang.

"I never imagined that Brother Wu was so unassuming."

He actually knew the new school magistrate.

Why didn't you say so sooner? If you had, we would have been closer.

He kept saying.

I feel somewhat regretful for being so arrogant in front of Wu Xing.

If I had known that Wu Xing had such connections, that he actually knew someone who could be personally promoted to the position of Assistant Director of Education by His Highness the Crown Prince.

When facing Wu Xing, one should adopt a different attitude.

However, Wu Xing had always been obedient and respectful in front of him.

And they even went so far as to treat me to food and drinks.

He seems very ambitious.

It's also clear that Wu Xing definitely won't hold his previous arrogance against him.

The relationship between Wu Xing and this newly arrived Vice Director of the Imperial Academy was certainly not that close.

Otherwise, how could he act like this when facing me if he has such relatives?
Zhu Gang accepted the wine offered by Jin Wenzheng.

"I mean, I am the new school administrator, I am the new school administrator."

He emphasized this point to Jin Wenzheng.

Jin Wenzheng was stunned on the spot.

Only after Wu Xing reminded him again did he finally realize that Wu Xing's earlier statement that the new academic official was him was not a slip of the tongue.

They misrepresented his acquaintance with the new school magistrate as him being the school magistrate.

He told himself right there, "He is the new school administrator."

How can this be? !
Does Wu Xing, such a greenhorn, deserve to be the head of the academy?
"Brother Wu, please don't joke."

You've only been studying at the Imperial Academy for a little over a year now.

Becoming a teaching assistant is already the highest one can achieve, so how did it turn into becoming a school administrator?
Besides, I've heard that the new Vice Director of the Imperial Academy is named Wu Kun.

His name isn't Wu Xing.

Jin Wenzheng spoke, his voice slightly tinged with alcohol.

"Brother Wu, you must not speak carelessly, lest you bring trouble upon yourself."

"Disaster comes from the mouth? You know that disaster comes from the mouth!"

Zhu Gang suddenly raised his hand and smashed the wine cup, along with the wine inside, hard against Jin Wenzheng's face.

The wine glass shattered.

Jin Wenzheng cried out in pain, covered his face, and took two steps back.

What are you doing? Are you crazy?

Wu Xing, I think you've really gone mad?

Why did you hit me for no reason?

You've gone too far!

Why did I hit you?
I'll beat you to death, you son of a bitch!
They've done so many horrible things!

Now you're asking me, "Why did I hit you?"

As teachers, they fail to impart knowledge, teach skills, and resolve doubts for their students.

Instead of standing up for the students, they resort to insidious means for their own selfish gain.

They even extinguished the students' last hope with their own hands!

Force them to die!

Use their lives to pave the way for your conspiracies and schemes!
To achieve your filthy, maggot-like ideas!

They even dared to incite students to strike and oppose the imperial court!

You're using the futures of so many students to satisfy your treacherous schemes!

My father... His Majesty has already made it clear to the world.

We want to see the unification of North and South China, with no more barriers.

Reshape China, rebuild its rivers and mountains.

Everyone in the world should work together for this.

His Majesty devoted himself wholeheartedly to achieving these goals, working tirelessly day and night.

And you maggots, you look like people on the surface.

In reality, he's a complete beast!

They completely disregard the bigger picture!

All you care about is your own petty interests!
They'll do anything, no matter how despicable, for their own benefit!

He prides himself on being a scholar and believes he knows right from wrong.

They think they've read a lot of classic texts, spouting about the way of the sages and the great principles of Confucianism!

What kind of scoundrels are they, secretly?

Why would I hit you?
I'll beat you to death today!

As Zhu Gang cursed, he rushed forward and delivered a series of punches to Jin Wenzheng's face.

Punch to the flesh.

With each swing of his fist, he released the boundless rage that had been suppressed within him.

Recently, through contact with people like Jin Wenzheng, I've learned what kind of shady dealings they're involved in.

Behind the scenes, they are incredibly evil, hypocritical, and despicable.

The anger in Prince Zhu Gang's heart had been accumulating for a long time.

Especially today, after having a detailed conversation with Jin Wenzheng, I understand what methods these people are planning to use, what evil they have committed, and how many students they have killed.

Furthermore, they planned to continue their actions, killing even more students in the same way.

The anger and murderous intent in his heart had reached an uncontrollable peak.

At this point, how could one possibly hold back?
Prince Zhu Gang of Jin was enthusiastic about learning.

In terms of martial arts skills and proficiency, Bing Ma was somewhat lacking compared to Zhu Di and Prince Qin, Zhu Shuang.

However, at the beginning, he was also groomed by Zhu Yuanzhang to be a great general who would guard a region.

At just a few years old, he and some of his brothers, including Zhu Di, were trained by their father using military methods.

Moreover, historically, he was one of the three great border kings of the early Ming Dynasty.

He has some knowledge of martial arts.

Especially when it comes to beating up a pure scholar like Jin Wenzheng, it's a piece of cake.

Punch after punch was thrown at Jin Wenzheng's face.

With just a few punches, Jin Wenzheng was knocked to the ground.

His face was covered in blood, and several of his teeth had been knocked out.

His nose was also crooked to one side.

His eye sockets had turned dark by then.

It was extremely tragic.

At this moment, Jin Wenzheng's head was buzzing, his eyes were seeing stars, and he was extremely confused.

Even now, he still can't understand why Wu Xing suddenly went berserk and started beating him.

Not only did they beat me, but they also said such things.

Wait... isn't Wu Xing a teaching assistant?

Wasn't he always someone who was foolish and rich, and always someone who wanted to be exceptionally ambitious?

They have exceptional respect for themselves.

Is there anyone who wants me to mentor him?
How could you do such a thing and say such things now?

They turned against me and launched a fierce attack.

What nonsense are you spouting? He's the new school administrator?
While feeling bewildered, a sense of fear also arose within me.

On one hand, Wu Xing suddenly went berserk, beating him and looking like he wanted to kill him, which was terrifying.

On the other hand, they also sensed something was amiss.

The things I've done shouldn't be made a scene about.

If this gets out and people find out, given the current emperor's temperament, I'll surely die!
And their grand plan will therefore fall through.

"Wu Xing, are you crazy?"
This is our opportunity, a golden opportunity!

Soon we'll be able to soar into the sky!

So you're not planning to become an official anymore?
Are you not planning to go any further?
You signed that stamp too!
You yourself said that we're in the same boat.

But you're saying this and doing this at a time like this?
Do you think you can stay out of this?
It's long gone!
Help me up and continue doing things as we were told before!

I will forgive you, not tell anyone about what happened today, and forgive you for what you did!

In the future, you should also be promoted and make a fortune.

I should mentor you and then mentor you.

The instructors and others won't forget you either!

He suppressed the buzzing in his head and the stars appearing before his eyes, and said repeatedly.

The voice sounded somewhat muffled and hurried.

He had to subdue Wu Xing, this clueless greenhorn.

Let him know fear.

Let him continue doing his work.

"Promote me? Promote your mother's head!"

Enraged, Zhu Gang shouted curses.

He kicked Jin Wenzheng hard in the face twice.

He kicked Jin Wenzheng, causing him to scream like a pig being slaughtered.

"Wu Xing, I advise you not to go astray!"

This is not something you can interfere with!
The Minister of Personnel, and even the top scholar Wu, were all doing this!

You're just a lowly teaching assistant; you can't cause any trouble!

They can only be brutally crushed!

Think about your future, think about your family, don't do anything foolish!

Jin Wenzheng's mouth and nose were bleeding, and his entire face had been beaten into a pig's head by Zhu Gang in an instant.

They are still using both soft and hard tactics to threaten us here.

"Repent and turn back? My family? You think you can threaten my family like that?"

Zhu Gang kicked him hard again!
"Wu Xing! You have committed a serious crime by impersonating the Academician!"
You won't survive either!
"Stop right now, apologize to me, and I'll forgive and forget about it!"

He started threatening with nonsensical words.

Zhu Gang took the official document from his bosom, opened it, and shoved it in front of Jin Wenzheng, who was half-beaten to death.

"I've already said I am the new headmaster of the academy, why don't you believe me?"

Jin Wenzheng blinked.

Staring wide-eyed at the bruised eyes, he tried his best to see.

Really?

The official appointment was actually real?
And what's written on it is Wu Kun!

He froze for a moment, his eyes, swollen from the kick, filled with hesitation and disbelief.

Why is this not what I expected?
"wrong!
wrong!

You are clearly Wu Xing, but it says Wu Kun on this document!

"Who told you that a person can only have one name?"

"What's wrong with me having both Wu Xing and Wu Kun?"

"This……"

"This……"

Jin Wenzheng was dumbfounded and speechless for a moment after being rebuked.

My mind was racing with thoughts.

I felt utterly lost.

I was completely bewildered.

Wu Xing is actually Wu Kun?

The new Vice Director of the Imperial Academy?

This sounds so unreliable.

In particular, he recalled what he had learned from Wei Siye: that the new Vice Director of the Imperial Academy was appointed by the Crown Prince himself, who sent someone with a warrant to the Ministry of Personnel.

They were even more confused.

The way they looked at Wu Xing was strange.

"Are you really the Vice Director of the Imperial Academy? You...you were sent by His Highness the Crown Prince."

His Highness the Crown Prince has the heart of us scholars!
They must be one of our own people?

How could you hit me so hard?

"Pah, who the hell is on your side?"

You bastards, you've gone too far!

They're worse than pigs and dogs!

Zhu Gang cursed and kicked him again.

"Wu Xing, stop right there! This is illegal and abusive law; even if you were the head of the academy, you couldn't do this!"
You can't treat me like this!

If you kill me, you'll pay with your life!

Jin Wenzheng, a scholar, had never suffered such treatment before.

Zhu Gang's relentless kicks drove him to his wits' end.

Shocked, angry, and panicked.

"Even if you are the Academician, this matter is still beyond your control!"

His Highness the Crown Prince favors us scholars, and this time, the Minister of Personnel and even Scholar Wu have contributed their efforts.

It was a grand event.

No one can resist!

There are so many important figures around, you can't afford to offend any of them!

If things really get out of hand, even His Highness the Crown Prince will stand on this side and speak up for us scholars!

"Pooh!"

Zhu Gang spat fiercely at his face.

"Bullshit!"

My... His Highness the Crown Prince will stand on your side?
Fuck you!

Stop being so shameless, trying to glorify yourself and tarnish His Highness the Crown Prince's reputation!

If His Highness the Crown Prince knew that you dogs were behaving so recklessly and inhumanly,

You've committed so many heinous acts, every single one of you deserves to be skinned alive!
"I'll chop you all up!"

"Stop talking nonsense and stop farting here!"
Do you think His Highness the Crown Prince is the same kind of person as the current Emperor?
His Highness the Crown Prince is benevolent and kind, which is the hope of us scholars.

Follow the ways of sages and saints.

How could someone possibly commit such a brutal act?

Jin Wenzheng reacted as if his backside was on fire, his emotions suddenly flaring up, and he argued his case forcefully, refuting Zhu Gang.

They firmly deny what Zhu Gang said.

His Highness the Crown Prince is a benevolent and righteous ruler, and the last hope of them, the scholars.

He wouldn't allow such a scoundrel as Wu Xing to slander His Highness the Crown Prince.

After rebutting, Jin Wenzheng grinned, looking quite determined.

"Wu Xing, you little rascal!"
Those who study arithmetic are definitely not up to any good!
However, you are too naive!

You think you can get me to tell you everything?

There are only the two of us here. These words came from my mouth and entered your ears, but no one else knows them.

You believe that whatever you say is true.

I never said any of these things!
They didn't say anything!
Haha, what can you do to me?

This was the best way he could think of to turn the tide and deal with Wu Xing, that traitorous scoundrel, after suffering a series of setbacks.

"is it?"

Zhu Gang smiled knowingly.

Clap your hands, and immediately you'll hear noises coming from the back of the room.

Soon, a door was opened.

A tall, thin man walked out from inside.

The man was holding a stack of papers covered in writing.

The ink on the top one is still wet.

It looks like it was just written.

This person was none other than Yang Shiqi.

"Brother Wu."

Yang Shiqi bowed to Prince Zhu Gang of Jin.

Zhu Gang nodded to Yang Shiqi.

Since he's already prepared to lay his cards on the table, how could he not have considered all the necessary factors beforehand?
Would such a vulnerability be left behind?
Jin Wenzheng was dumbfounded upon seeing this.

Those swollen and bloodshot eyes widened considerably after being hit.

Clearly, he was completely bewildered by Zhu Gang's tactics at this moment.

I never expected Wu Xing to have such a trick up his sleeve!
At this moment, Yang Shiqi was no less shocked than Jin Wenzheng.

He became increasingly certain of his previous assumptions.

The Wu brothers are people of extremely high status and position!

He actually managed to get His Highness the Crown Prince to promote him to the eighth-rank position of Assistant Minister of Education.

This is a high-ranking official, an eighth-grade school administrator!

He was promoted right away!
Moreover, it wasn't under the name Wu Xing, but under the name Wu Kun.

Thinking back on what he had just heard, he was even more shaken.

This Wu Xing brother's true identity is probably even higher than we had guessed before!
It has reached a height that we, like everyone else, never dared to imagine before!
No wonder Wu Xing had them sign the stamp beforehand.

They also said not to worry, that nothing unexpected would happen, and that nothing would go wrong.

This Imperial Academy is practically his own private school.

He was appointed as an eighth-rank academic assistant without any trouble.

There's definitely nothing wrong with this.

My experiences have been truly bizarre!
That was too unexpected.

It's unbelievable that such an important person would be living in the same dormitory as me, calling me a brother!
"Come in here and take this bastard away."

At Zhu Gang's command, the door was pushed open from the outside.

Four people came in.

These four people were dressed in the uniforms of students of the Imperial Academy, but they were different from those candidates who had been admitted through the proper examinations.

These people were admitted to the Imperial Academy through special privileges.

In other words, the fathers made great contributions and were rewarded for them.

They were granted a place to study at the Imperial Academy.

In the early Ming Dynasty, the sons of these noble families held a fairly high status.

After all, the Ming Dynasty had only been established for a few years.

Scholars were generally suppressed by military generals.

These were the arrangements Zhu Yuanzhang had made beforehand to secretly protect Zhu Gang by sending him to the Imperial Academy.

This included the brother-in-law of Prince Zhu Gang of Jin.

The third son of Marquis Wang Bi of Dingyuan and others.

Several men came in and tied Jin Wenzheng up tightly.

They dragged him out like a dead dog.

"Wu Xing!"
How dare you do this?

How dare you do this?

How dare you!
Wei Siye will not let you get away with this!
Those of you who followed along won't be spared either!

Jin Wenzheng shouted indistinctly.

"Wei Siye?"

The person I'm looking for right now is Wei Siye!

He won't be able to escape!

As Zhu Gang spoke, he strode towards Wei Siye's residence.

Jin Wenzheng, who was being dragged along by several students from the Imperial Academy like a dead dog, following behind Zhu Di and Zhu Gang, was dumbfounded upon hearing this.

No... is the Vice Director of the Imperial Academy really that capable?
Do they have such power?

They don't even respect the Director of Studies?
……

"Minister Yu has already taken care of things."

It should have been presented to the emperor today.

With that impeachment document still in hand, Song Ne's retirement was only a matter of three to five days.

If things go smoothly, we might hear from them tomorrow…

There was now one more person at Wei Siye's place.
This man had a white beard and was none other than Mr. Jingshan, who had gone to contact the Minister of Personnel.

Upon hearing this, Wei Siye's face lit up with joy.

"How are your preparations going regarding the student strike?"

he asked aloud.

"Don't worry, Mr. Jingshan, the fire is burning very brightly."

A few more people will die next.

It will stir up the students' emotions to the extreme!
It absolutely won't cause any problems!

(End of this chapter)