Zhu Yuanzhang Returns from Modern Times

Chapter 276 Be careful not to have your entire family executed!

Lu Zhongheng looked at Hu Weiyong and asked this question.

After Lu Zhongheng spoke, everyone else looked at Hu Weiyong.

Waiting for Hu Weiyong to reveal his plan.

Killing Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang was no easy task.

Zhu Yuanzhang valued his life very much.

Compared to the palace guards and other arrangements during the Yuan Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang's arrangements for palace guards and other matters were far superior.

Zhu Yuanzhang cherished and valued his life immensely.

Besides these, they also pay extra attention to their diet.

Zhu Yuanzhang treated the palace guards and cooks very well.

Especially the cook.

Xu Xingzu's cooking was absolutely terrible.

Even now, it's still at the level of the communal meals we used to eat in the army back then.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang never punished him and continued to employ him as a cook.

It was impossible to poison Zhu Yuanzhang.

Moreover, it's impossible to poison all members of the royal family at once.

It would be extremely rare to be able to poison Zhu Yuanzhang, or even poison Empress Ma along with him.

If we cannot execute Crown Prince Zhu Biao and the other adult princes as well...

This is troublesome.

Therefore, it would be best to kill Zhu Yuanzhang along with his bastards to secure victory and achieve success.

However, how easy is it to do all of this at once?
Killing Zhu Yuanzhang alone was extremely difficult.

Not to mention, the idea of ​​wiping out Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Biao, and their ilk in one fell swoop.

This is even more difficult to do.

Hu Weiyong smiled in response to the questions from the crowd.

His smile seemed somewhat sinister.

"Gentlemen, I'll think of a way to handle this."

He was responsible for killing Zhu Yuanzhang.

As for the specifics of how to do it, I won't tell you.

This kind of thing must be kept secret.

It's not that I don't believe you, but that Zhu Yuanzhang was too powerful, and it would be extremely difficult to kill him.

Some methods cannot be exported; once exported, they will no longer be effective.

If I wanted to kill Zhu Yuanzhang, this was the only chance I had to succeed.

If word gets out, or even the slightest secret is leaked, the whole thing will fall apart.

Our opportunity will now be completely lost.

There will be no more opportunities to kill Zhu Yuanzhang in the future.

Upon hearing Hu Weiyong's words, Tang Shengzong was secretly displeased.

I feel that Hu Weiyong is being a bit secretive.

But upon further reflection, it becomes understandable.

Throughout history, anyone who wanted to rebel and kill the emperor was committing a grave crime and was extremely difficult to do.

If things go wrong, it could result in the confiscation of property, the extermination of the entire family, and the execution of nine

Not to mention what they want to do now, which is to kill a founding emperor.

Moreover, he wasn't a founding emperor like Li Yuan, but someone who truly fought his way up from the very bottom.

That would make them even harder to kill.

They could understand why Hu Weiyong would keep this matter so secret and refuse to reveal anything.

"But... Prime Minister Hu, if you say nothing, how are we supposed to cooperate with you to kill the Emperor?"

Fei Ju's question got to the heart of the matter.

After he spoke, the others waited for Hu Weiyong's reply.

Killing the emperor is a major event, an event that couldn't be more serious.

If Hu Weiyong doesn't reveal more information and doesn't say anything, allowing them to get involved in this matter, then it won't be so simple.

They wouldn't be so foolish as to entrust their lives and fortunes to Hu Weiyong.

Hu Weiyong looked at the group and said, "I don't need your help with killing the emperor. I'll figure out how to do it myself."

Ok?
Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback.

They really didn't expect Hu Weiyong to say such a thing.

He didn't need their help; he killed the emperor himself?

No... isn't Hu Weiyong being a bit too arrogant?
"Prime Minister Hu, what should we do?"

Lu Zhongheng spoke up.

Hu Weiyong said, "It was after I killed the emperor that they enthroned me as emperor."

And after that, I will use troops to guard me and suppress those who are not convinced that I am the emperor, who want to avenge Zhu Yuanzhang, or who want to take the opportunity to rebel and seize the throne.

"All you need to do for me is this, and that will be enough."

Upon hearing Hu Weiyong's words, everyone was surprised and astonished, their expressions varying.

For a moment, neither of them said anything.

"And this matter did not require your help at the beginning, nor did it require your presence."

You will only need to take action after Zhu Yuanzhang dies.

If I can successfully kill Zhu Yuanzhang, everyone will be happy.

I will not treat you unfairly either; each of you will be granted the title of Duke, a hereditary title!
Furthermore, your land holdings will not be restricted, and you will be given many benefits.

They certainly wouldn't be as inhumane as Zhu Yuanzhang, who betrayed his benefactors after using them and then discarded them after they had served their purpose.

If I fail, then this matter will only be my own business and has nothing to do with you.

I won't tell anyone about you.

This matter will not involve you.

Upon hearing Hu Weiyong's words, everyone's expression changed drastically, and they were deeply moved.

Some of them were initially worried about listening to Hu Weiyong and rebelling against Zhu Yuanzhang, fearing failure.

They fear that they will suffer a devastating disaster next.

But at this moment, after hearing what Hu Weiyong said, his thoughts changed drastically.

The conditions offered by Hu Weiyong were quite good.

They truly did not expect that Hu Weiyong would do such a thing.

One person took on the task of assassinating the emperor!

It should be noted that the most difficult and dangerous task was to kill Zhu Yuanzhang.

Now, he has taken on the most dangerous task himself.

If they couldn't kill Zhu Yuanzhang, it had nothing to do with them; if they died, it would only be Hu Weiyong's family who would die.

If we can kill Zhu Yuanzhang, then this matter will be much easier to handle.

They feared nothing except Zhu Yuanzhang.

Then they can step in and help stabilize the situation; things won't be that simple.

That would indeed be a very worthwhile deal with little risk.

"So? Are you in or not?"
I took on the most difficult tasks, and only after you succeeded did I step in, sharing wealth and glory with you.

"If I lose, it's none of your business; if I die, it won't affect you."

Hu Weiyong raised his chin and looked at the people present, who were somewhat disdainful.

"I did it!"

Things have come to this point, and sooner or later Zhu Yuanzhang will raise his butcher's knife, and sooner or later the Embroidered Uniform Guard will destroy families and exterminate them!
Even if you don't know how, you'll still feel stifled and miserable under his command.

Although he was granted a title of nobility, what difference was there between him and a grandson?
Instead of suffering like this, let's fight back and never put up with this humiliation again!

Lu Zhongheng gritted his teeth, clenched his right fist, and swung it downwards fiercely.

He then stated his decision.

"I'll do it too!" Fei Ju chimed in after Lu Zhongheng spoke up.

He already harbored many grievances against Zhu Yuanzhang.

However, before this, they had always dared not speak out against it because of Zhu Yuanzhang's power, and dared not do anything excessive.

But now that Hu Weiyong had said all that, he naturally couldn't remain silent any longer.

"You're right, I did it too!"
Zhu Yuanzhang was a heartless man; he gave people like us no way to survive and treated us like bandits.

They've completely forgotten all the contributions we made back then.

Under these circumstances, how could we possibly tolerate it any longer?

Hu Xiang had already made his point so clear, taking on the most dangerous and difficult task himself.

In this situation, if you still don't dare to participate.

Why not just go back and slit your own throat instead of making a fool of yourself here!
From now on, don't say how badly or unfairly Zhu Yuanzhang treated you, or how aggrieved you felt.

Don't say those things again.

Letting out another fart would be utterly shameful.

They can't just complain and drive Zhu Yuanzhang to his death.

If we want to get things done, we have to fight back.

If you still don't dare to fight hard or do anything under these circumstances, then you might as well get out of here as soon as possible!
Go die already!

Count me in for this, Zhu Liangzu!

After Lu Zhongheng and Fei Ju spoke, Zhu Liangzu also spoke.

Compared to Fei Ju and Lu Zhongheng, Zhu Liangzu's words were much less polite.

Their attitude was also more resolute than theirs.

The incident where Zhu Yuanzhang sent people to Guangzhou hurt him the most.

I originally thought that it was already mine.

But in the end, Zhu Yuanzhang didn't send him there.

Let Feng Sheng take away what rightfully belonged to him.

He had been holding this grudge inside.

Zhu Yuanzhang had been harboring resentment for a long time.

His thoughts were focused on how to oppose Zhu Yuanzhang and vent his pent-up anger.

After waiting for so long, the opportunity has finally arrived.

In this situation, how could he possibly hold back?
How can one be content to lag behind others?

"Good! Well said!"

Zhu Yuanzhang has humiliated us to this extent, so we absolutely cannot swallow our anger any longer.

If, under such circumstances, they still dared not attack Zhu Yuanzhang, then they would truly be too cowardly.

Tang Shengzong also spoke up, and after they expressed their opinions, the others followed suit, all saying they were willing to listen to Hu Yong.

They did it!
Even the most timid person is full of confidence.

After all, the situation really is just as they said.

Hu Yong has already taken on the task of killing the emperor all by himself, and doesn't need their help. He will only ask them to help after he has successfully killed the emperor.

In that situation, to hesitate or waver further would be incredibly cowardly.

These people were able to fight their way out of the chaos of those years, rise above others, and show their talents.

Those are not people you should mess with.

Even if someone is timid, they can't be that timid.

"it is good!"

After seeing that everyone had expressed their opinions, Hu Weiyong couldn't help but cheer.

"I knew it; you are all outstanding individuals of our time."

Previously, it was simply because he joined Zhu Yuanzhang's forces relatively late and was not as close to him as Xu Da, Li Wenzhong, Tang He, and others.

That's why he's never been able to truly rise to the top and has always been overshadowed by these people.

In terms of talent and learning, is he really that much less talented than those people?
not at all.

Now that we can start over, your talents will surely be put to good use.

It will definitely not be as frustrating as before.

May you all soar to great heights in the future.

Now that I've become emperor, you are all my loyal subjects!

The favors from all sides will be plentiful.

They certainly wouldn't treat their meritorious officials so harshly, turning their backs on them like Zhu Yuanzhang did.

I'm telling you this now: if I, Hu Weiyong, ever act this way in the future, then you may take action, storm the palace, and behead me, thus rebelling against me!
I will absolutely not have any complaints!

Upon hearing Hu Weiyong's words, everyone's expressions changed drastically.

"Prime Minister Hu, it has to be you! Just hearing that is inspiring!"
Working under Prime Minister Hu is reassuring.

"Prime Minister Hu will definitely not treat us unfairly!"

"We all know what Prime Minister Hu is thinking!"

"Minister Hu, you'd better put in more effort to get rid of Zhu Yuanzhang."

If we can kill him, we will do everything in our power to help Prime Minister Hu with the rest of the work.

Who in the world dares to oppose Prime Minister Hu? They are our mortal enemies.

The enemy who killed your father is your mortal enemy.

We will definitely do everything in our power to eliminate it!

"Yes, Prime Minister Hu has taken the blame for killing the emperor. If we can't do the rest well, we're not worthy of being human, let alone worthy of being trusted by Prime Minister Hu in the future!"

Fei Ju and others expressed their opinions.

Hu Weiyong smiled and nodded vigorously, saying, "I am relieved to hear what you have to say."

You don't need to worry too much about what happens next. I will try my best to push the emperor to release you all gradually.

I'm sending you out to lead troops, instead of keeping you idle in the capital.

After you take command of the troops, you must win over the hearts and minds of the people.

To prepare for great things to come.

"Alright, alright, we'll do as Prime Minister Hu says."

Everyone nodded vigorously once again, their spirits high.

His admiration for Hu Weiyong was palpable.

"What happened today has come out of my mouth and into your ears."

Once you step out that door, you'll keep it all buried deep inside.

After returning home, no one is allowed to speak of it, not even one's own spouse, one's own son, or one's own father.

Throughout history, countless things have ended because some people couldn't hold back and leaked information before others noticed, thus losing their lives.

We must learn from this cautionary tale.

I'm telling you the unpleasant things upfront.

This is a matter of life and death, not only concerning one's future but also the lives of nine clans.

I don't want anyone on our side to suffer a terrible fate because they can't keep their mouth shut and let the news slip.

They dragged down our entire extended family!
That would be such a huge loss!

"Minister Hu, don't worry, I will quit drinking from today onwards!"

Until it's all done, I absolutely won't touch a single drop!
Let's keep all this wine and drink it to celebrate our victory!

"Yes, yes, that's right, that's exactly it!"

"Alright, everyone, then keep these words firmly in mind."

In the future, all of you, and your descendants, will surely be grateful for the decision you made today.

Hu Weiyong raised his voice, which was somewhat seductive.

After a while, everyone bid farewell to Hu Weiyong and left.

After watching everyone leave, Hu Weiyong closed the door.

His face was full of mockery and a chilling ruthlessness!
(End of this chapter)