Zhu Gaoxu sat on the chair in the Dongnuan Pavilion. He didn't say anything for a long time, nor did he do anything, but just sat there and was busy with time. The members of the mission who were killed in Zhenla Kingdom made him feel a little bad.

Officials and soldiers of the Ming Dynasty died every day, and most of the time, for Zhu Gaoxu, it was just a number on paper. But some people died to implement Zhu Gaoxu's decision, which made him somewhat difficult to let go.

At this time, he also remembered Qian Xili's family and the scene of them crying outside Hongwu Gate carrying the coffin. It seemed that those officials were sent by Zhu Gaoxu to die.

Zhu Gaoxu was still very angry, and his anger was in his heart. He felt that his majesty was greatly contemptuous. At this moment, only by trying his best to restrain himself can he avoid affecting his decision-making due to anger.

I think he is a person who has high requirements for himself and always wants to do things perfectly. However, things are often the opposite of their wishes.

This morning's mistake also made Zhu Gaoxu feel uneasy. He shouldn't have instructed Liu Ming to stand up. The best candidate was actually Hou Hai, who had just returned to the capital. As the confidant of the old mansion of the King of Han, Hou Hai ignored Xia Yuanji and other old ministers, and it was even less likely to arouse the disgust of the ministers.

Now, Liu Ming is step by step towards being excluded by Shilin.

Zhu Gaoxu suddenly turned around and looked around, and saw the eunuch Wang Jinghong observing him silently. When Wang Jinghong saw Zhu Gaoxu's movements, a hint of panic flashed across his face and bent his waist lowered.

Zhu Gaoxu waved his hand gently.

Wang Jinghong hurried forward, bowed his head and approached Zhu Gaoxu. Zhu Gaoxu approached and quietly gave a few instructions.

"Yes." "Don't worry, I will do it." Wang Jinghong kept nodding and bowing.

...The imperial discussions in the East Warehouse Pavilion of Qianqing Palace have ended, and the ministers have successively left the slanting corridor. Walking at the end of the crowd were civil servant Liu Ming and naval general Tang Jing.

The two of them have not low positions, one is a fourth-rank civil servant and the other is a third-rank military officer. However, the officials who entered the harem area to discuss matters were always ranked as the Ninth Minister, Duke, Marquis and Honorary, and the two of them seemed to have a low status.

At a party in the forest, someone would occasionally mention it inadvertently, and he had said anything to anyone on the slanting corridor; at that time, all scholars would be respectful. Of course, the focus was not on the things they were told, but on the place "slanting corridor", which most people could not see.

Liu Ming couldn't help but turn around and glanced at the corridor he had just walked through.

In my heart, he was a little disappointed. It was just a simple and ordinary corridor. There was no golden luxury or anything special. It even looked a little old. The lacquer paintings on the top of the rubble had faded, and the bricks and stones on the ground were obviously worn out.

However, in the small courtyard outside the corridor, a cluster of roses bloomed brightly, with pink flowers blooming like brocade, bringing a wave of pleasant fragrance from the breeze.

Everyone walked out of the Qianqing Gate. At this time, Tang Jing, who was not far away, took the initiative to walk up and bowed, "I'm very sorry about Brother Chen."

Tang Jing was a strong man with a low figure, with traces of sea breeze and sun on his face and dark skin. The "Brother Chen" he mentioned was Liu Ming's cousin Chen Zhang. Liu Ming entrusted his relationship and let Chen Zhang become a member of the mission going south, and he followed Tang Jing's path.

When it comes to Chen Zhang who died in Zhenla Kingdom, Liu Ming was in a very complicated mood for a moment.

But Liu Ming reads books with wise knowledge, and books are not in vain. He doesn't have to think too much, so he understands the relationship. Tang Jing sold his favor, but it has nothing to do with Chen Zhang's death. Moreover, Tang Jing was not in the fleet that was heading south, so it was obviously not Tang Jing who arranged for Chen Zhang to go to Zhenla Kingdom.

Liu Ming immediately responded: "Why is General Tang sorry?"

After hearing this, Tang Jing changed his words and said, "Then I'll ask Liu Ti to mourn me."

Liu Ming pretended to be calm and said: "He chose the road himself, and no one forced him. Going to sea and going to foreign vassals is very dangerous. My cousin knew in advance, how could he blame others?"

Tang Jing's black face relaxed a lot, and he said, "I will make a statement to the emperor. The tragic incident of La State is really unrelated to the royal family. He is indeed speaking impartially."

Liu Ming nodded.

Tang Jing said again: "The brothers who returned to Beijing to report their news are my old subordinates. I have met him. Among the bodies returned by Zhenla Kingdom, no imperial certificate was found. In addition, the coroner's post-mortem found that the dead Han people and Annan people had torture and torture before their death. Several people had water in their lungs, and all signs were not like thieves.

I also specifically asked about the condition of Chen Zhang's body. Brother Chen had marks on his body, probably because he was tied upside down and was watered down. Then he had been custody for a long time. Due to lack of food, he was almost skinny and bone-skinned. He was only beheaded after his death. His head was once wronged by his brother who had collected the body..."

Liu Ming was still very calm on the surface just now, but when he heard Tang Jing’s description, his expression was a little unsustainable. But this cannot be blamed for Tang Jing, after all, Chen Zhang is just Liu Ming’s cousin.

Tang Jing finally noticed Liu Ming’s strangeness and asked, “Is Liu Tiju close to Brother Chen?”

Liu Ming said: "I was close to me when I was a child because his (Chen Zhang)'s biological mother died early and was sent to my house to raise her. I lived in the same room for several years as a child."

Tang Jing said a little regretful: "So that's it. I just talked too much."

Liu Ming and Tang Jing did not have a deep friendship, but because they had business contacts when they were in Annan Kingdom. But Liu Ming only talked about private matters, so there was no need to be too careful; he happened to talk about his cousin, so he couldn't help but say more.

"This matter has nothing to do with General Tang, and I should be sorry the most." Liu Ming frowned, "One of the time, I am ashamed of my uncle, it is difficult to explain, and I am afraid that I will be blamed by my relatives. Second, I am uneasy with my own 'conscience', because my cousin of the Chen family was determined to make meritorious contributions, and I was indeed influenced by me."

Liu Ming paused for a moment and continued, "My cousin admired me since he was a child and often regarded me as the list, but his talent for studying is indeed a little worse. After he passed the exam for the child, he could not pass the exam for the student. He is warm and hospitable, but he can't sit still under the window. Maybe he shouldn't waste his time to go to the imperial examination. In recent years, I have been on an envoy to Annan and Japan, and he seems to have found a way to make a name for himself... Alas!"

Tang Jing hurriedly persuaded him a few words.

Liu Ming couldn't help but sigh: "I think my cousin has had a few days of good life, and he was the hardest when he was a child. Now his family has finally improved, and he has never done anything bad, but his fate is so tragic. Who said good will be rewarded with good and evil will be rewarded with evil?"

Tang Jing also sighed and persuaded Liu Mingjie to be ashamed of changes. Then he patted his chest on the spot and said, "If I am ordered to go south, I will be avenged as Liu Tiju's uncle!"

Liu Ming glanced at his colleague in front of him, hurriedly calmed down and said, "Everyone has his own destiny, and public and private matters are also divided into importance. We must not mislead the overall situation of the court because of personal grudges."

Tang Jing also came back to his senses and clasped his fists and said, "Liu Tiju's words are reasonable."

When talking about the past just now, Liu Ming also remembered his childhood experience. His stepfather and mother had bad tempers and were very strict in control. The old things were like inner demons, which made him unable to help but want to please his elders or superiors.

So this morning the Lord instructed him to his opinion, and he agreed very happily and could not refuse the Lord. Perhaps deep in his heart, he just subconsciously wanted to satisfy the Lord.

Liu Ming fell into silence, and only then did he truly realize that if something happened to the strategy he advocated today, he would definitely be responsible and would probably take the blame.

He took the blame for the Lord, and if something happened, he should be protected by the Lord. However, he was still a little uneasy.

General Tang's voice woke Liu Ming up, "Is Liu Tiju going to the Ministry of Justice?"

"Yes, yes." Liu Ming hurriedly responded.

Tang Jing glanced at the direction of Wenlou in the east.

Liu Ming said: "Only the Ministry of Justice is at Taiping Gate. I will walk closer to Dong'anmen and leave the imperial city. I have to say goodbye."

Tang Jing clasped his fists and said, "I will return to the governor of the Five Army to serve, and I will be in Qianbulang in the south. Liu Tiju will be there later."

After Liu Ming said goodbye, he quickly walked to Wenlou and met a eunuch guarding the gate. So he exchanged greetings with each other, and the eunuch sent Liu Ming out of the palace.

This eunuch was not familiar with Liu Ming and didn't say much. Liu Ming was silent, and his mind began to appear constantly. The pictures of his cousin's body were completely uncontrollable. His bones were as thin as firewood, with water in his lungs and different parts of his body and head. The image was like an undispelled ghost, lingering in his heart.

As soon as he left the Wenlou, a very sharp call came from behind: "Liu Tiju, Liu Tiju, please stay."

Liu Ming turned his head and saw that Wang Jinghong, one of the young prisoners of Sili Supervisors, was the eunuchs in Sili Supervisors, and they also held important positions outside the palace many times. Liu Ming immediately turned around and bowed.

Wang Jinghong held the whisk and said, "Our family sends Liu Tiju."

The eunuch bent down to worship him said, "Eunuch Wang, that little one will go back to Wenlou first."

Wang Jinghong waved his hand and walked to Wenhua Gate with Liu Ming one after another.

After a while, Wang Jinghong turned around and said, "By the way, what Liu Tiju said in the East Nuan Pavilion today should be a whim?"

Liu Ming was stunned for a moment, calming down and not commenting on it.

Wang Jinghong said again: "The Left Envoy of the Guardians formally submitted a memorial to the court in the style of a memorial. Liu Tiju would not have to worry about this matter."

Liu Ming thought for a while and asked, "Envoy Hou?"

Wang Jinghong nodded and said, "The Envoy Hou Zuo has left. Just now, except for a few palace maids, our family is by the emperor's side."

Liu Ming suddenly bowed and said, "The official understands."

Wang Jinghong smiled with gratitude and nodded with praise.

Liu Ming was immediately moved and said hurriedly: "I never thought that a fourth-rank official would take care of him so carefully."

Wang Jinghong said: "The emperor has always been very good to wise ministers."
Chapter completed!