Zhu Yuanzhang Returns from Modern Times

Chapter 272 The Emperor Doesn't Act Like a Human Being!
Things are in turmoil in Jiangxi.

Hu Weiyong initially seemed quite surprised.

He truly hadn't expected that after sending his son to Jiangxi, Zhu Yuanzhang would so quickly decide to conduct a land survey in Jiangxi.

Before this, he had considered calling his son back from Jiangxi to prevent any trouble from getting to his son.

However, after thinking about it, I finally gave up on that idea.

That wasn't actually done.

He did this because he felt the chances of such a thing happening were very small.

It's safe to say that his son is basically not involved.

After all, his son had nothing to do with this.

With him as the father, and those people from Jiangxi...

In any case, the land survey had nothing to do with his son.

On the other hand, after careful consideration, he felt that at this critical juncture when people in Jiangxi needed to fight desperately, leaving his son there would give them courage and confidence.

This will make them more daring to make a move when they fight Wu Yin next.

If, at such a critical juncture, I were to let my son return from there, then things would become somewhat complicated.

That's why Hu Weiyong hasn't recalled his son yet.

Furthermore, he refused again after his wife made the suggestion.

I still hold the same view: I think his son is very safe in Jiangxi.

No matter who it is, they would never be so blind as to provoke their own son.

"Master, I... I always feel a little uneasy."

I'm always worried, afraid something bad will happen.

"You feel uneasy! Uneasy! You feel uneasy every time your son leaves your side."

This isn't the first or second time!

Hu Weiyong responded with some impatience.

These days, he's actually quite annoyed, with a lot of things to do.

What annoyed him most was Zhu Yuanzhang, who was a truly inhuman person.

Ever since Li Shanchang became the emperor's lackey and he himself became the true prime minister, he has been working to reduce the prime minister's power.

He's targeting himself.

Now, he is busy trying every means to outwit the emperor and Crown Prince Zhu Biao.

To protect their own rights and interests as much as possible, and to protect the interests of the many people who rely on them for their livelihood and are part of their group.

The source of power is not just the position of prime minister, but more directly from how many people are willing to listen to you and follow you.

Looking ahead, there are many emperors who are sidelined, whose orders cannot even reach the capital, and whose words have no real power even within the capital.

There were also quite a few prime ministers who were merely figureheads.

Hu Weiyong was a capable and ambitious man, and naturally he did not want to become an empty shell.

Even Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't do it!

The matter in Jiangxi is not just a matter for Jiangxi; it also relates to our own fundamental interests.

If things don't go well in Jiangxi, then fewer and fewer people will follow him in the future.

Fewer people will be willing to listen to him and obey his every command.

If that happens, his authority as prime minister will be further diminished.

Seeing Hu Weiyong's impatience, Hu Weiyong's wife looked somewhat aggrieved and couldn't help but sigh.

"Hu Weiyong, if anything really happens to my son, you just wait!"

"Good good."

Hu Weiyong gave perfunctory replies.

He just wanted his wife to leave quickly and stop bothering him.

“My son is also my son, my precious darling. Do you think I, as his father, don’t care?”

As sons grow up, parents should let go appropriately, allowing them to see more of the world and gain experience.

That's good.

Since ancient times, doting mothers have often spoiled their sons. Don't worry about it too much; nothing will happen to your son.

If anything happens, you don't need to tell me; I'll take care of it myself!

After hearing Hu Weiyong's words, his wife left, looking somewhat annoyed.

Hu Weiyong suddenly felt a sense of peace and quiet...

He sat down and began to ponder how to deal with the situation in Jiangxi.

It was at this moment that a pigeon fluttered down and landed in the pigeon loft at Hu Weiyong's residence.

The person who had been tending the pigeon loft for years immediately stepped forward and took a small bamboo tube from a pigeon's leg.

After providing the pigeons with water and grain, he immediately headed towards Hu Weiyong's direction without saying a word.

This was a rule that Hu Weiyong had established long ago.

If a message is received by carrier pigeon, it must be delivered to him immediately.

After all, the use of carrier pigeons to deliver messages is usually only in urgent situations.

We should avoid delays if possible.

……

Is it a message sent by carrier pigeon from Jiangxi?
Once Hu Weiyong learned where the secret letter came from, he immediately perked up.

At the same time, I didn't find it surprising.

After all, the imperial court is currently conducting a land survey in Jiangxi, and various things have gone quite too far.

It was a critical moment in the struggle between the two sides.

At this time, it was perfectly normal for messages to come from Jiangxi via carrier pigeon.

I wonder what kind of trouble Wu Yin has caused in Jiangxi this time.

How much evil have they done?

It's incredible that they even managed to get someone in Jiangxi to use carrier pigeons to deliver a message!

Thinking this, he opened the sealed bamboo tube and took out the secret letter.

His mood wasn't exactly heavy.

After all, these were all expected.

In Jiangxi, the imperial court is conducting a land survey, so things can't possibly be calm.

But no matter what happens, it's not a life-or-death matter.

It's nothing more than dealing with whatever comes your way, like soldiers coming and water coming up.

However, after opening the letter and glancing at it, Hu Weiyong changed his mind.

His expression changed drastically!

The hand holding the secret letter trembled uncontrollably!
His son, his son actually... actually died?

It's unbelievable... it's unbelievable that the people who were surveying the land actually attacked and killed his own son?
He died on the spot?!

A surge of intense emotions welled up inside me!

"A gift from heaven!!"

He sat there blankly for a moment, then suddenly stood up and shouted, his voice like an old ape weeping for its young, or a cuckoo wailing.

An extraordinary sense of sorrow, mixed with countless emotions.

After that sound, the person fell straight down the next moment.

The messenger who came to deliver the secret message was greatly alarmed upon seeing this situation and immediately shouted.

They then helped Hu Weiyong, who had collapsed and fainted, to his feet.

At the same time, they were extremely curious about what this secret letter actually was.

How could the master react so strongly after just one glance?

Thinking this, he glanced at the secret letter that had fallen to the ground...

After seeing what was written on it, the man's expression changed drastically.

Suddenly, it became clear why the Prime Minister, who had weathered so many storms, was experiencing such a strong emotional fluctuation at this moment.

He actually fainted on the spot!

It turns out... it was actually Young Master Tianci who lost his life!
Those people who were surveying the fields, did they have a death wish? How dare they lay such a cruel hand on even Young Master Tianci?
Did they take the life of the Heavenly Prince?

Amidst his extreme surprise, a particularly clear thought emerged in his mind.

That is, things in Jiangxi are going to be very difficult, things are about to change drastically.

No matter who it is, they dare to lay such a cruel hand on Young Master Tianci.

Given the Prime Minister's temperament and the extent of his affection for Prince Tianci, there is absolutely no way he would let this go!
They will definitely do everything they can to avenge Young Master Tianci.

Anyone who dares to lay a hand on Young Master Tianci must die!

It's not enough to just kill one person; the whole family must be killed, even the entire nine generations must be exterminated!
His shouts also alerted some people in the Hu residence.

Hu Weiyong's wife also arrived.

However, Hu Weiyong had already woken up when she arrived.

Furthermore, the moment he woke up, he firmly grasped the secret letter in his hand.

"No need to call a doctor, no need to call a doctor."

Hu Weiyong said to the people, "I'm fine."

"Husband, what happened? Why...why did you suddenly faint?"

Have you been overworking yourself lately, which has taken a toll on your mental well-being and caused this?"

After everyone else had left, Madam Hu looked at Hu Weiyong with concern on her face.

Hu Weiyong closed his eyes in anguish, and two lines of tears slid down his cheeks.

Upon seeing this scene, Madam Hu immediately became flustered.

After all, she knew very well what kind of personality her husband had.

In many matters, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him heartless.

His willpower and perseverance.

But then, her husband actually started crying!
This is something I haven't seen in many years!

Just as he was thinking this, suddenly, a particularly bad thought appeared in his mind.

"My husband, Tianci... Tianci... has something happened to him?!"

Her voice was trembling as she asked the question.

Hu Weiyong glanced at his wife, then quickly lowered his gaze, not daring to meet her eyes.

But at this moment, he didn't need to say anything; just one glance was enough.

Mrs. Hu's heart skipped a beat, and her expression changed drastically in an instant.

"Hu Weiyong! Tell me! What happened to Tianci!"
What happened to Tianci?
"Say something, Hu Weiyong!"

Madam Hu became agitated and grabbed Hu Weiyong, loudly questioning him.

"Are you trying to drive me crazy?!"

“Tianci…he…he’s gone.”

He...he was harmed by those who were surveying the fields.

Hu Weiyong spoke haltingly.

At this moment, his voice was indeed extremely weak, and he no longer possessed the imposing and dignified demeanor he had before.

It was as if all my energy and strength had been rapidly drained away in that short period of time.

"What?! Heaven... Heaven... Heaven gave him, he actually... he actually..."

When Madam Hu heard what Hu Weiyong said, she was struck dumb, and her expression changed drastically!

Pointing at Hu Weiyong, he was speechless.

A moment later, his eyes rolled back, and he fainted...

Hu Weiyong! Hu Weiyong!

You... give me back my son!

Hu Weiyong! Give me back my son's life! You beast! You animal!

I told you to bring Tianci back! But you just wouldn't let me!
Now... now Tianci is dead!

Hu Weiyong, I hate you!
How could Tianci have a father like you!

They scheme and plot every day, desperately trying to climb the ladder.

In the end, he couldn't even protect his own son's life!
Hu Weiyong, what are you busy with all day long?
How could Tianci have a father like you?!

After recovering, Madam Hu cursed at Hu Weiyong and slapped him repeatedly like a madwoman.

Previously, Hu Weiyong, who had been quite dignified in Madam Hu's presence, was now completely unmoved by his wife's vigorous slapping, letting her hit him without uttering a single word.

At this moment, he was also in tears.

"Tianci, it's my fault, I failed to protect you!"
"Father will definitely avenge you! He will definitely avenge you!"

After a long while, Hu Weiyong finally spoke, his voice already hoarse.

Filled with resentment and heartache!
His son's racing incidents had previously resulted in numerous deaths, but he downplayed them all.

I don't think it's anything special.

They felt it was just a matter of some lowly people dying.

They felt that it was a blessing for those lowly people to be killed by their own sons.

I didn't pursue the matter with them; it was already quite lenient of them to have frightened my son.

But at this moment, when it really came to his own son's death, things suddenly changed.

He cried, screamed, and hated, feeling excruciating pain.

"revenge?!

Even if you get your revenge, what then?!

Even if you take revenge and kill all those people, even their entire families, what difference does it make?

Can we bring back the life that was given to us by heaven?
Did Tianci die?
Tianci will never come back!

This is my son, whom I had worked so hard to bring into this world!

They raised their son with great care and love, treating him like a precious treasure!
Hu Weiyong, it was you who killed Tianci!

You have to listen to me, Tianci has already returned!
How could he possibly have lost his life?!

She started shouting and cursing, her emotions running high.

Hu Weiyong could only weep, unable to utter a single word...

That night, Hu Weiyong did not sleep a wink.

He stayed in his study, weeping alone until dawn.

He didn't eat, but washed his face, tidied himself up, and went to court.

His expression was stern, radiating an aura of "keep away."

I don’t know if it was just my imagination, but it seemed like he had a lot more white hair after that night.

He must seek justice for his son!

Whoever harmed his son, whoever stands in his way of seeking justice for his son, shall die!

This time, Hu Weiyong was noticeably different from before when he attended the morning court session.

This time, he didn't have much desire to show off; he simply mentioned some things routinely and then fell silent.

This surprised some people who were familiar with Hu Weiyong.

I don't know what's wrong with Prime Minister Hu today.

Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the dragon throne, looking at Hu Weiyong, and was not at all surprised by Hu Weiyong's reaction.

He knew perfectly well what was going on, even though others didn't.

This time, they're going to conduct a land survey in Jiangxi, which will cause quite a stir.

How could he not arrange for the Imperial Guards to guard that side?

The news from the Embroidered Uniform Guard arrived earlier than from Hu Weiyong's side...

……

"Let Hu Weiyong in!"

After leaving the morning court session, Zhu Yuanzhang returned to the Wuying Hall and heard a report that Hu Weiyong requested a private audience with him.

He was not surprised at all by this.

Let's see what Hu Weiyong is up to!
(End of this chapter)