Ming Dynasty: A centenarian madman criticizes the Grand Secretary and brings his coffin to court!

Images flow across the sky.

Although the coup was a farce, Zhu Qizhen eventually returned to the dragon throne.

The petty person has gained power!

These four words were vividly reflected on the faces of those "heroes who seized power".

Shi Heng was granted the title of Duke, Cao Jixiang took charge of the Beijing Garrison, and Xu Youzhen entered the Grand Secretariat.

They celebrated their victory with great arrogance!

but!

There's still a thorn in their hearts!

A thorn that keeps them awake at night and unable to eat!

That is--

Minister of War, Yu Qian!

As long as Yu Qian is alive, their achievement of "seizing the gate" is a joke!

It's a conspiracy that can't be brought to light!

【Ding--】

[Date: January 22nd, the first year of the Tianshun reign (the reign title was changed after Zhu Qizhen's restoration).]

Location: Forbidden City, Beijing, Wenhua Hall.

[Event: A campaign targeting the national hero of the Ming Dynasty, the meritorious official who "turned the tide"—]

[A deadly conspiracy!]

on the screen.

A chilling wind blew through the Wenhua Hall.

Zhu Qizhen sat behind his desk, his face grim.

Xu Youzhen stood in front of him, her treacherous face filled with murderous intent.

"His Majesty!"

Xu Youzhen cupped his hands and said, his voice as venomous as a snake:

"Yu Qian cannot be allowed to stay!"

"His prestige in the court is too high; the common people only know Yu the Junior Guardian, not His Majesty!"

"and……"

Xu Youzhen raised his head and uttered the words that would forever condemn him to infamy:

"If Yu Qian is not killed, the restoration will lack legitimacy!"

"If we don't kill him, how can we prove that Your Majesty is the rightful heir?"

How can we prove that Emperor Jingtai usurped the throne?

"Only by killing him can our seizure of the gate be considered to be in accordance with Heaven and the people's will!"

"this……"

Zhu Qizhen hesitated.

Although he resented Yu Qian for supporting his younger brother, he was also aware of the truth in his heart.

If it weren't for Yu Qian, the Ming Dynasty would have perished long ago! Zhu Qizhen would never have had the chance to return and become emperor!

"But……"

Zhu Qizhen stammered:

"Yu Qian, after all, made great contributions to the country..."

"Killing him would likely anger the people of the world."

"And that Grand Tutor Gu..."

Zhu Qizhen shuddered at the mention of Grand Tutor Gu.

"His Majesty!"

Xu Youzhen became anxious:

"Although Gu Fengzi hasn't made any moves yet, it's common knowledge that he's protecting Yu Qian!"

"We must act swiftly and decisively!"

"Before Gu the Madman can react, arrest Yu Qian, throw him in prison, and execute him immediately!"

"To create a fait accompli!"

"At that point, even if Crazy Gu wanted to save him, he'd have to go to the underworld!"

A ruthless glint flashed in Zhu Qizhen's eyes.

Yes!

It's a fait accompli!

Once a person dies, would Gu Canghai really depose him, the emperor, for the sake of a dead person?

"good!"

Zhu Qizhen slammed his hand on the table:

"Granted!"

"Send an imperial decree to the Embroidered Uniform Guard!"

"Surround the mansion immediately!"

"Arrest the traitor Yu Qian!"

"Kill without mercy!!!"

……

The scene changes.

Dark as ink.

The Ministry of War of the Ming Dynasty.

There is no splendor here, only a few simple tiled houses.

This is Yu Shaobao, the savior prime minister of the Ming Dynasty, who was incorruptible and honest!

"Boom!"

The rapid sound of horses' hooves broke the silence of the night.

Hundreds of Imperial Guards, wielding embroidered spring knives, surrounded the Yu residence with murderous intent!

The leader of the Imperial Guards was named Lu Zhong.

He looked at the simple plaque on the door, a hint of reluctance flashing in his eyes, but he could not disobey the imperial decree.

"Surround them!"

"Don't let even a fly escape!"

"Break down the door!"

Lu Zhong waved his hand, and several captains were about to step forward and kick down the door.

however.

Just then.

A tooth-grinding, extremely grating sound came from the main gate of the Yu residence.

"Ho ho ho—"

"Ho ho ho—"

The sound was like metal rubbing against stone, or like the grinding of Death's teeth.

In the stillness of the night, it sends chills down your spine!

What was that sound?

Lu Zhong was startled and raised his torch to shine it on.

next second.

The pupils of all the Imperial Guards instantly shrank to the size of pinpoints!

All that could be seen was the main gate of the Yu residence.

On that high threshold.

Sitting there was an old man with gray hair, wearing a worn-out sheepskin coat, but full of energy!

Exactly—

Grand Tutor of the Imperial Court, Gu Canghai!

In his hands.

Holding a whetstone.

In his other hand, he held the very same weapon that had once forced Zhu Qiyu to wear the dragon robe and had once terrified Zhu Qizhen so much that he wet his pants—

A massive axe for splitting mountains!!!

He was looking down, moving slowly and deliberately...

Sharpen your axe!!!

"Grand...Grand Tutor?!"

Lu Zhong was so frightened that his legs went weak and he almost knelt down on the spot.

He's a grand-disciple of Gu Canghai!

Back then, it was Grand Tutor Gu who gave him the approval to join the Embroidered Uniform Guard!

"What's wrong?"

Gu Canghai stopped what he was doing.

He blew away the iron filings from the axe blade.

"collapse!"

With a crisp sound, the axe blade gleamed with a bloodthirsty cold light in the firelight.

Gu Canghai slowly raised his head.

Those eyes held no trace of turbidity, only an abyss-like killing intent!

"Lu Zhong."

"In the middle of the night, with so many people, carrying knives..."

"Did you come to bring me a midnight snack?"

"still……"

Gu Canghai's lips curled into a terrifying smile:

"I feel my axe isn't fast enough."

"I want to borrow your neck..."

"Let this old man—give it a try?!"

"Thump!"

Lu Zhong could no longer withstand the terrifying pressure and knelt on the ground, his back instantly soaked with cold sweat.

"Grand...Grand Tutor, spare my life!"

"This humble servant...this humble servant is also acting under orders!"

"I cannot disobey the emperor's command!"

"Imperial order?"

Gu Canghai stood up, picked up the large, gleaming axe, and walked step by step to Lu Zhong.

Every step felt like stepping on Lu Zhong's heart.

"Which emperor?"

Gu Canghai looked down at him from his superior position:

"Is it that good-for-nothing who was captured by the Oirats, sent to study abroad, and ended up knocking on the enemy's door?"

"Is he still that ungrateful wretch who just crawled out of the dog hole and can't wait to kill his heroes?"

boom!!!

That was a really harsh insult!

They completely tore Zhu Qizhen's fig leaf to shreds!

The Imperial Guards, who filled the room, were so frightened that they dared not even breathe, and all lowered their heads, afraid that the Grand Tutor would remember their faces.

"Go back and tell Zhu Qizhen!"

Gu Canghai slammed the axe on the ground!

"Snap!"

The bluestone slab shattered!

"Yu Qian..."

"They're under my protection!"

"Who wants to kill Yu Qian...?"

"Then let's ask this guy in my hand first—"

"Should I say yes or no?!"

Gu Canghai pointed to the gate of the Yu residence behind him, his voice booming like thunder:

"Want to go in and arrest them?"

"Sure!"

"Step over my dead body!"

"As long as I have a breath left..."

"Who among you dares to lay a finger on Yu Tingyi...?"

Gu Canghai's eyes narrowed, and his killing intent erupted instantly:

"I'll let you have your way..."

"The whole family will be buried with them!!!"

"It's not just you guys!"

"Including the one in the palace sitting on the dragon throne!"

"Including Xu Youzhen, who came up with the terrible idea!"

"This axe of mine..."

"But it's been so long since I've drunk human blood!"

"I don't know about the emperor's blood..."

"Is it salty too?!"

crazy!

Totally crazy!

This is a blatant threat to the emperor!

This is going to tear a hole in the sky!

Lu Zhong was so frightened that his soul almost left his body, and he kowtowed repeatedly.

"Grand Tutor, please calm down! Grand Tutor, please calm down!"

"This subordinate...this subordinate will leave now!"

"Get out now!"

"roll!"

Gu Canghai roared angrily.

Hundreds of Imperial Guards were as if they had been granted a pardon, and they ran away in a panic, wishing they had two more legs!

Arrest Yu Qian?

Are you kidding me!

That's the person Grand Tutor Gu wants to protect!

Who dares to move? Whoever moves will die!

……

The Imperial Guards escaped.

Gu Canghai put away his axe and turned to look at the gate of the Yu residence.

The door opened.

Yu Qian, dressed in simple clothes, stood at the door, his face already streaked with tears.

"teacher……"

Yu Qian knelt on the ground, sobbing uncontrollably:

"I'm sorry for causing you trouble, teacher..."

"You shouldn't have come..."

"That's an imperial decree..."

"Imperial decree my foot!"

Gu Canghai walked over, pulled Yu Qian up, and patted the dust off his knees.

His eyes were full of love and heartache.

"Tingyi."

"You must remember this."

"This Ming Dynasty..."

Anyone can die!

"That damn emperor can die! Those corrupt officials can die! Even I can die!"

"Only you—"

"We can't die!!!"

"You are the backbone of the Ming Dynasty!"

"If you break it..."

"This Ming Dynasty..."

"That's really the end!"

Gu Canghai patted Yu Qian on the shoulder, his tone as firm as iron:

Don't worry.

"As long as the teacher is here."

"The ghosts and monsters of this world..."

"I won't even think about hurting you!"

"tonight……"

"Just go to sleep!"

"The rest of the dirty and tiring work..."

"The teacher should do it!"

Done.

Gu Canghai shouldered the axe, turned around again, and walked into the darkness.

His direction—

It is not the former residence of the former emperor.

But...

Xu Youzhen's home!!!

……

The scene changes.

Xu Mansion.

Xu Youzhen was sitting in his study, waiting for the "good news" from the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

"Hmph!"

"Yu Qian, you're dead this time!"

"The moment you die, this position of Grand Secretary will be mine!"

Just as he was having a wonderful dream.

"boom--!!!"

A loud bang!

The gates of the Xu residence were as flimsy as paper; someone had breached them from the outside...

It's smashed!

"Who?!"

Xu Youzhen jumped up in fright.

Before he could react...

A huge black shadow descended from the sky!

"Bang!"

It slammed hard against the door of his study, completely blocking his only way out!

That was a bite...

Dark and eerie—

A huge coffin!!!

Followed by.

Gu Canghai's demonic voice came from behind the coffin.

"Master Xu."

"Still not asleep?"

"I heard..."

"Have you been enjoying talking about astrology lately?"

"What do you mean by 'If Yu Qian isn't killed, the restoration will lack a legitimate cause'?"

Gu Canghai, carrying an axe, emerged from the shadows with a benevolent smile on his face.

"Perfect."

"I won't be able to sleep tonight either."

"I specially brought a coffin to see you..."

"Let's have a good talk!"

"Let's talk about how to use your name..."

"Engrave this on the coffin lid!"

"ah--!!!"

Xu Youzhen let out a pig-like scream, her eyes rolled back, and she wet herself in fear!

……

the next day.

A shocking piece of news arrived.

Grand Secretary of the Cabinet and a key figure in the coup of the Ming Dynasty, Xu Youzhen…

He has resigned from his official post!

He resigned his post overnight!

Moreover, he took his entire family with him and fled overnight, reportedly even losing one of his shoes in the process!

And at the gate of his mansion.

The large coffin made of Phoebe zhennan wood still stood there quietly.

A note was pasted on it, with four large, flamboyant characters written on it—

This is what happens!

……

Forbidden City.

Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Qizhen listened to the report from the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the news that Xu Youzhen had fled.

She was so angry that she smashed her favorite jade cup!

"Gu Canghai!"

"You've gone too far!"

"This is my empire! Can't I even kill one person if I want to?!"

however.

After venting.

Zhu Qizhen, however, slumped helplessly on the dragon throne.

He was afraid.

He was genuinely scared.

That old madman blocked the door all night and sharpened his axe all night long.

This is telling him—

You want to kill Yu Qian?

Then I'll kill the emperor of the Ming Dynasty!

Let's see who's faster!

"Never mind..."

Zhu Qizhen closed his eyes and shed tears of humiliation:

"deliver an imperial order……"

"Rescind Yu Qian's arrest..."

"Let him... retire..."

"I……"

"If you can't afford to offend them, can't you at least avoid them?"

……

Beyond the sky.

Countless viewers burst into tears upon seeing this scene!

[Waaaaah! Grand Tutor, you are mighty!]

If Gu Canghai had truly existed in history, Yu Shaobao wouldn't have died!

The backbone of the Ming Dynasty has been saved! Grand Tutor, you're awesome!

As long as Gu the Madman is around, the sky over the Ming Dynasty will not fall!

This is what a truly satisfying read! Even an emperor must bow before absolute power!