Daming: The system rejected my request for salted fish

Chapter 1134

Faced with Zhu Yuanzhang's reprimand, Zhu Gang had no confidence to refute at all. After all, the facts were right in front of him.

A few days ago, if Wei Wu had not arrived, not only would he not have survived, but even his eldest brother would have been killed by him.

Of course, this was Zhu Gang's own thought. In fact, in Wei Wu's opinion, Zhu Gang was really helpless about this matter.

After all, if Zhu Biao had not gone to Jin in person, the Northern Yuan Dynasty might not have been in chaos and might have continued to hide.

After so much trouble in bribing so many people, how could he possibly use such a good secret trick on Zhu Gang!

He was just a prince guarding the border, and his importance was not even a little bit less than that of the crown prince Zhu Biao.

In addition, during this period of time, Wei Wu also took the opportunity to ask Wei Yi and others what the situation was like in Jin.

Wei Yi and his team had been following Zhu Biao to investigate the matter, and they had a very clear understanding of the cause and effect.

As Zhu Biao said, Zhu Gang was at most negligent in not noticing that his subordinates had been bribed, and there was nothing wrong with him himself.

It was not Zhu Biao, the eldest brother, who was protecting his younger brother.

So when he saw Zhu Yuanzhang scolding Zhu Gang, Wei Wu couldn't help but speak up for him.

"Uncle Zhu, His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin has only been in Jin for a short time. The things happening in Jin cannot be entirely blamed on the Prince of Jin."

"After all, there's the evil monk Yao Guangxiao fanning the flames behind the scenes. Although he's despicable and hateful, his wisdom and strategy are indeed remarkable."

"It's really hard for ordinary people to deal with his tactics. Officials might fall into his trap if they're not careful, and be forced to be manipulated and exploited by him."

"After all, His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin has only been in Jin for a few years. It's normal that it's difficult to notice for the time being. In the long run, this is also a good thing."

"It's better to expose the hidden danger now than to let the enemy take advantage of it when a war breaks out in the future."

Wei Wu did not know Zhu Gang's abilities very well, so when he spoke for him, he could only use the enemy's insidiousness as an excuse.

As for Zhu Yuanzhang, he knew that Wei Wu was right, but he just couldn't swallow the anger in his heart.

I built the great Ming Dynasty from scratch, but how could my son be like this?

So, after Wei Wu finished speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately said:

"Xiao Wu, you don't have to plead for him. He can't even manage his own fiefdom well. He has an unshirkable responsibility."

After saying this, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Gang again and said in a cold voice:

"From today on, you don't have to return to your fiefdom. You must stay in the capital and reflect on your mistakes. You are not allowed to leave the house without my order!"

"I understand, Father!"

"Since you know, then step back!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gang sighed deeply in his heart. Although he felt a little unwilling, he also understood that he deserved to be punished.

So after Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, he turned around and left Fengxian Hall.

After Zhu Gang left, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the Wuchang team standing at the entrance of the hall and said:

"You have done a great service in protecting the Crown Prince and deserve a generous reward, but since you are Xiao Wu's guards, we will not grant you official positions."

"I will reward each of you with 1,000 taels of silver and 100 mu of land. You will all wait outside the palace."

The Wuchang Squad bowed and thanked the emperor before leaving Fengxian Hall. Wei Wu, however, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and asked:

"Uncle Zhu, are you planning to call the prince back now?"

I'm afraid that Zhu Yuanzhang was the only one in this hall who thought that Zhu Gang's treatment of him was a punishment.

In fact, except for Zhu Gang, everyone else in Fengxian Hall knew what was going on and knew that this was not a punishment for him at all.

Zhu Yuanzhang made such arrangements for only one reason, which was to let Zhu Gang stay in the capital.

This is also the reason why Wei Wu suddenly asked this question. In his opinion, Zhu Yuanzhang was making preparations in advance.

In fact, the princes who are now enfeoffed will be recalled by Zhu Yuanzhang sooner or later. The only difference is a matter of time.