nyslfriends Chapter 391 The Hu Weiyong Case Comes To An End!
Chapter 391 The Hu Weiyong Case Comes To An End!
Chapter 391 The Hu Weiyong case comes to an end!
On the other side, Zhu Biao did not sit idle after leaving Ye Xuan's villa, but rushed straight to the palace.
Because Zhu Biao had just returned to Beijing, he actually didn't know much about the situation in Yingtian Mansion.
He had heard many things mentioned by others. The reason why he came to see Ye Xuan in a hurry was because he hoped that if Zhu Yuanzhang really went too far, Ye Xuan could work with him to persuade Zhu Yuanzhang to stop.
As for the various incidents that may be involved, Zhu Biao did not think about it in detail.
He has received Confucian education since he was a child and has long been accustomed to treating others with leniency.
Even though he had been baptized by blood and fire on the battlefield, deep down he still hoped that the harsh punishments could be reduced.
But Zhu Yuanzhang's behavior now is undoubtedly a challenge to his heart.
Therefore, even though Ye Xuan had refused to see him, he still did not give up trying to persuade Zhu Yuanzhang.
What no one expected, including Zhu Biao himself, was that after entering the palace and having a long talk between father and son, Zhu Biao actually changed his mind.
No one knows what Zhu Yuanzhang said to Zhu Jing.
People only know that early the next morning, as soon as he came to court, Zhu Yuanzhang announced a decree that the 17th trial of Hu Weiyong's case would be handed over to Zhu Biao.
When the news was announced, everyone thought that the sword hanging above their heads had finally been removed.
After all, although the prince is young, he has the demeanor of a benevolent king and will never continue to kill innocent people.
As long as the Hu Weiyong case is settled, they will naturally feel at ease.
But what they didn't expect was that after Zhu Biao took office, Jin Yiwei not only did not restrain himself, but began a larger-scale manhunt.
Even some minor officials involved in the Hu Weiyong case were arrested and interrogated by Jin Yiwei.
In just a few days, Jinyiwei arrested a large number of people again.
Just when everyone thought there was going to be a storm, Jin Yiwei's movements suddenly stopped.
Later, a piece of news came out, saying that Jin Yiwei had begun self-examination.
Obviously, when His Highness the Crown Prince Zhu Biao becomes ruthless, he will not even let his own people go.
After this incident, everyone's impression of him has completely changed. No one dares to despise him at all, let alone try to deceive him.
Half a month later, the Hu Weiyong case was finally settled.
As the case files were sealed, a large number of convicted officials were taken to Caishikou and executed by beheading.
For a time, tens of thousands of families were living in poverty throughout the Ming Dynasty, and a large number of criminal officials were exiled.
Although Zhu Biao still felt sympathy for this, thinking about Zhu Yuanzhang's words to him, he finally held back and executed most of the officials directly.
However, although the case has been closed, a large number of case files and prisoner lists still require some time to be approved.
Therefore, Zhu Biao spent almost every day running around killing people and finding suitable officials to fill the vacancies in his original positions.
Zhu Yuanzhang was angry, Zhu Biao was busy, but Hu Weiyong, who was at the center of the storm, was actually very calm at the moment.
In prison, Hu Weiyong ate and drank as usual every day, and he didn't even care how many days he had left to live.
Obviously, seeing many officials being killed, but he had not been taken out for review, Hu Weiyong thought that Zhu Yuanzhang was still nostalgic and could not bear to kill him.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang soon used reality to teach him how to behave.
On this day, Hu Weiyong was preparing to have a meal as usual, but what appeared outside the prison was not a jailer, but a familiar face.
Outside the cell door, Zhu Biao stared at him with a strange expression.
Seeing Zhu Biao, Hu Weiyong felt happy, thinking that Zhu Biao was here to let him go.
He bowed and saluted, his face almost unable to contain a faint smile.
"See Your Highness!"
After hearing Hu Weiyong's words, Zhu Biao waved his hand with a straight face.
"Now that I've been reduced to this, I might as well avoid these etiquettes!"
Hu Weiyong obviously misunderstood Zhu Biao's words again. He responded respectfully and then hurriedly asked.
"Your Highness, you are here and you don't know why?"
Seeing that Hu Weiyong was like this, Zhu Biao was not in the mood to beat around the bush.
He pointed to the door, and then said: "I'm not coming, but my father is here. I came to take a look first to avoid anything happening."
When Hu Weiyong heard this, he couldn't help but feel a little suspicious.
After all, if he were let go, Zhu Yuanzhang shouldn't have to come in person.
But if Zhao Weiyong said he wanted to kill him, he couldn't believe it.
He frowned slightly and asked tentatively: "Your Majesty, here you are -"
However, before he could finish speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang's familiar voice came from behind Zhu Biao.
"What? We can't come yet?"
Before he finished speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang had already arrived behind Zhu Biao.
Looking at Hu Weiyong, Zhu Yuanzhang had a complex look in his eyes.
At this moment, seeing Hu Weiyong again in a place like this, Zhu Yuanzhang felt a little strange in his heart.
It would be impossible for the two of them to be a monarch and a minister without any friendship at all.
In fact, if Hu Weiyong hadn't done something extraordinary, Zhu Yuanzhang might not have killed him at all.
After all, starting well and ending well, allowing the other party to return rich and rich, is not a bad outcome.
It's just that the matter has reached this point, and it's useless to say anything.
"Your Majesty, I didn't know that you were arriving in person, so I was not polite enough. Please forgive me!"
As he spoke, Hu Weiyong wanted to kowtow.
Seeing him like this, Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and signaled the guards to open the chains.
When the chain falls, the door opens.
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't say anything, but went to look around.
Hu Weiyong was a smart man after all. Seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang did not speak, he did not get up. Instead, he kept facing Zhu Yuanzhang and kept his kneeling posture.
760 After looking at the surrounding environment, Zhu Yuanzhang glanced sideways at Hu Weiyong.
"Okay, get up and talk!"
Normally, Hu Weiyong would have already gotten up, but at this moment, he was different.
He knelt on the ground and lowered his head. His expression was depressed and a little ashamed. This look really made Zhu Yuanzhang feel a little uncomfortable.
Zhu Yuanzhang snorted and said: "Okay, let's let you get up. Since you don't want to get up, just keep kneeling!"
"It's not that I don't want to get up, it's just that I'm scared and don't dare to get up!"
Hu Weiyong quickly answered and expressed his meaning clearly.
He kowtowed to Zhu Yuanzhang and continued to say: "Your Majesty has shown great love and kindness, but I really have nothing to repay! Please grant me death!"
When Hu Weiyong said these words, he put Zhu Yuanzhang on fire.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Hu Weiyong, thought for a long time, and then spoke softly.
"Let me just ask you one question, do you know Yunqi?"
Hu Weiyong's face changed slightly when he mentioned this name.
That day, he once wanted to take a desperate risk and deceive Zhu Yuanzhang into his mansion.
But in the end, Zhu Yuanzhang was stopped by Yun Qi on the road, and his interest was ruined, and he did not go to Hu Weiyong's mansion in the end.
At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang brought up the old story again, and he obviously had some evidence and understood the reason.