Royal Palace.

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

Facing Zhu Yuanzhang's question, a strange look flashed in Xu Da's eyes.

Li Wenzhong on the side also looked at Xu Da curiously.

"What your Majesty said is true. The ministers do look down on him, but they just dislike his behavior and his dandy habits. They are not denying his abilities."

"At this critical moment, it's time to know people and make good use of them. We can only put aside our usual grudges. Judging from the situation, he may be the only best candidate."

"Furthermore, hasn't His Majesty always wanted him to serve the imperial court? This time is just an opportunity. If he can complete this mission, he can accumulate merits and establish his power as a prince-in-law. Your Majesty can also take the opportunity to test his abilities.

Let’s see if he can really serve the court.”

Xu Da pondered for a moment and then spoke in a very serious manner.

After listening to Xu Da's explanation, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly, thoughtfully, and was obviously moved.

"But this mission is extremely dangerous. If I send him there, I'm afraid Prime Minister Hu won't agree."

Zhu Yuanzhang hesitated for a moment and said to himself.

"Your Majesty, Hu Fei occupies the position of Prince Consort and is a fourth-rank official in the Governor's Office. He is also an official official in the court. Whether he goes or not is a matter of your Majesty's words. You should obey your Majesty's orders!"

"Even if Hu Weiyong protects the calf, does he still dare to resist and disobey the order?!"

Xu Da cupped his hands and said righteously.

"rational!"

"But since we are sending Hu Fei on an expedition, we should say hello to Mr. Hu. After all, it is dangerous."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said with sudden realization.

"That's your Majesty's decision."

Xu Da cupped his hands and said slowly.

Seeing that His Majesty cared so much about Hu Weiyong, he felt very uncomfortable, and his dissatisfaction with the Hu family and his son became deeper and deeper.

"Pang Yuhai, immediately convey my order and summon Mr. Hu to the palace."

Immediately afterwards, Zhu Yuanzhang turned to look at Pang Yuhai and said loudly.

Pang Yuhai agreed and immediately sent someone to the Prime Minister's Mansion to convey the order.

...

After a long time, Hu Weiyong, who was ordered to enter the palace, quickly walked into the Yangxin Hall. He saw Li Wenzhong and Xu Da standing in the hall at a glance, and couldn't help but frown.

"The humble minister Hu Weiyong is here to see Your Majesty!"

Hu Weiyong came closer and bowed respectfully to Zhu Yuanzhang.

"No need to pay tribute."

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his hand and said with a smile.

After Hu Weiyong thanked him, he stood up slowly.

"Hu Xiang, do you know about the Beiyuan killer's attack on Jiming Mountain?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Hu Weiyong and did not get straight to the point, but asked tactfully.

"Your Majesty, this matter is now known to the whole city, and the ministers will naturally know it."

Hu Weiyong cupped his hands and answered slowly.

"The Beiyuan thieves this time are extremely cunning. Although Wen Zhong has led troops to encircle and suppress them for several days, they still have no results. They can't even find the shadow of the enemy."

"If it continues like this, it may be detrimental to the court. After much thought, I think there may be someone who can break this situation, so I summoned Mr. Hu to the palace for negotiation."

"I wonder if Mr. Hu thinks this person is worthy of great use?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Hu Weiyong and said thoughtfully and logically.

"Who is the person your Majesty is talking about?"

Hu Weiyong cupped his hands and asked slowly.

"This person is none other than Hu Xiang's son, Hu Fei."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Hu Weiyong and said seriously.

After listening to Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Hu Weiyong's face changed slightly, a trace of surprise flashed between his eyebrows, and then he couldn't help but turn his head and glance at Xu Da beside him.

But at this time, Xu Da seemed to have expected that Hu Weiyong would shirk and even find many excuses to refuse, so he looked away with a nonchalant expression, pretending that he had nothing to do with the matter.

"I know that this matter is too sudden, but it is my decision after careful consideration. If Hu Xiang is unwilling..."

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I have no objections. Since Your Majesty has decided, you can just issue an order to dispatch them."

Zhu Yuanzhang saw Hu Weiyong's expression and thought that Hu Weiyong was conflicted. He was about to explain, but Hu Weiyong suddenly said loudly.

Hearing Hu Weiyong's answer, the three people present were stunned, especially Xu Da, who couldn't help but look at Hu Weiyong in surprise, with confusion on his face.

"Is Hu quite sure that you can let your son go?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Hu Weiyong in disbelief and couldn't help but ask.

"Since His Majesty trusts him so much, why should I feel uneasy?"

"As an official of the imperial court, although he is idle, it is his blessing to be valued by His Majesty. Regardless of whether the ministers want to do it or not, His Majesty will give the order directly without consulting the ministers."

"I didn't expect that His Majesty would personally summon Wei Chen to the palace for advice. Wei Chen is really ashamed, but he is also happy for Quan Zi. This just shows that His Majesty values ​​him very much, and Wei Chen is scared."

Hu Weiyong cupped his hands and said with a grateful expression.

"This trip is destined to be extremely dangerous. Has Mr. Hu thought it through?"

Hu Weiyong nodded with satisfaction and asked slowly.

"What Wei Chen said just now comes from the bottom of his heart. In the face of national events, life and death should be ignored. Since the court needs it, no matter how dangerous it is, Wei Chen will not have any objection."

"What's more, the spies of Beiyuan are so unscrupulous and so audacious. If they are not eliminated, it will definitely affect the dignity of our dynasty. Therefore, I have no complaints about any decision made by Your Majesty! If necessary, I am willing to be at your Majesty's disposal at any time!"

"

Hu Weiyong cupped his hands, looked up at Zhu Yuanzhang, and said with great seriousness.

"good!"

"Prime Minister Hu understands righteousness well and deserves to be the Prime Minister of the Ming Dynasty! I am very relieved!"

After hearing Hu Weiyong's words, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but feel extremely surprised. Then he waved his hand and couldn't help but say, his face full of approval.

"For the sake of Your Majesty and for the sake of the Ming Dynasty, the whole Hu family is willing to be at your Majesty's disposal at any time, even to the death!"

Hu Weiyong bowed his hands and said decisively.

"very good!"

"Pang Yuhai, convey my decree and summon Hu Fei to the palace for an audience!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with satisfaction and said loudly to Pang Yuhai.

Pang Yuhai agreed and immediately sent someone to the princess's mansion to convey the order.

Following Zhu Yuanzhang's instructions, the three people in the hall began to wait for Hu Fei's arrival, while Xu Da on the side looked thoughtfully at Hu Weiyong with a determined expression, full of doubts in his heart.

He originally thought that Hu Weiyong would try his best to stop it after knowing that His Majesty was going to send Hu Fei to Jiming Mountain for encirclement and suppression. However, he did not expect that Hu Weiyong not only did not refuse, but also fully supported His Majesty's decision.

What he didn't know was that this matter had already played into Hu Weiyong's mind. Originally, Hu Weiyong wanted Hu Fei to go, but his son was unwilling. Now even His Majesty has decided to send his son, and even if his son wants to refuse, he can't say anything.

...

Princess Mansion.

Hu Fei, who was in the Hong Bin Building, was found by Princess Anqing. As soon as he walked into the mansion, he saw two young eunuchs standing at the door of the main hall. He couldn't help but frowned slightly.

Hearing the footsteps, the two young eunuchs turned their heads and immediately hurried up to meet them.

Princess Anqing also slowly walked out of the main hall accompanied by Xiaodie.

"I've met Hou Jiu'an!"

Two young eunuchs came forward and bowed respectfully to Hu Fei.

"No gift."

"The two father-in-laws suddenly came to visit. I wonder what your Majesty's orders were."

Hu Fei waved his hand, looked at the two of them, and asked lightly.

"Returning to the Marquis of Jiu'an, Your Majesty has a decree to summon the Marquis of Jiu'an to the palace immediately for an audience."

One of them bowed his hands and said respectfully.

"Why does Your Majesty want to see me? Can you two tell me something?"

Hu Fei nodded and asked tentatively.

"When I return to the Marquis of Jiu'an, the matter at Jiming Mountain is still unresolved. After careful consideration, Your Majesty has decided to send you there, so he has summoned you to the palace to discuss it."
To be continued...