Royal Palace.

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

Facing Hu Weiyong who suddenly claimed to resign, although Zhu Yuanzhang tried his best to conceal his shock, he still couldn't understand it for a while.

"Hu Qing, I really can't figure out why you suddenly made such a decision."

"You are my most capable minister. You have been serving the court conscientiously for many years. How come you suddenly have the idea of ​​​​retiring? Without you, who can take on such a big responsibility and lead hundreds of officials for me?"

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed, looked at Hu Weiyong, and asked solemnly.

"Actually, Weichen has had this idea for a long time, especially knowing that Weichen will be a grandfather soon. In addition to being inexplicably excited, he also deeply realizes that he is really old."

"So, Wei Chen made this decision after careful consideration. This way, after the child is born, I can have more free time to teach him. Why not?"

"As for the position of Prime Minister, I suggest that your Majesty should consider abolishing the Zhongshu Province. In the future, there will no longer be a Zhongshu Province in the court. All the affairs of the court, large and small, will be taken care of by the six ministries, and then your Majesty will make unified decisions."

Hu Weiyong looked at Zhu Yuanzhang, smiled, and said seriously.

Hu Fei had told Hu Weiyong a long time ago about the proposal to abolish the Zhongshu Province. Rather than giving the Hu family one family and two prime ministers, the most important thing was to reassure the royal family first.

As for making the Hu family a powerful family in the future, it can't be done only by standing in the position of prime minister.

"This happened so suddenly that I can't accept it for a while, but now that Hu Qing has made a decision, how can I have the heart to stop you?"

"It's just that as my right-hand man, for you to abandon me so suddenly, I feel really uncomfortable."

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed and said seriously.

"Your Majesty, don't worry. Even if I resign and go back, I will still be in the capital. If your Majesty can be of use to me in the future, I will never give up, no matter what you say."

Hu Weiyong smiled, cupped his hands, and said respectfully.

"Okay, okay, if you say that, I feel much more at ease."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said happily.

Next, the two people seemed to suddenly become sentimental, each mentioned some past events from the past, and greeted each other.

But Hu Weiyong knew very well that His Majesty, who looked sentimental at this time, might not be what he saw in his eyes.

His retirement may bring about earth-shaking changes for many people.

...

East Palace.

In the main hall.

Xiao Qi walked in quickly from the outside, looking a little flustered.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I have just received news that Prime Minister Hu went to the palace to see Your Majesty not long ago and has resigned from the position of Prime Minister! He has chosen to retire!"

Xiao Qi bowed his hands to Prince Zhu Biao, who was playing chess with South Korean Duke Li Shanchang, and said with a solemn expression.

"What?!"

After listening to Xiao Qi's words, Zhu Biao couldn't help but exclaimed, and a chess piece in his hand fell to the ground.

Li Shanchang on the side was also stunned.

"Is the news true?!"

Zhu Biao frowned and asked in disbelief.

"Absolutely true!"

Xiao Qi nodded and said loudly.

"Why did he resign so suddenly from the position of Prime Minister so easily?"

Zhu Biao shook his head and said in disbelief.

"Things are indeed a bit sudden, but this may be a good thing for An Guogong."

Li Shan sighed and said slowly.

After listening to Li Shanchang's words, Zhu Biao turned to look at Li Shanchang doubtfully.

"Although today's An Guogong is only in the third rank, his prestige and the status of the royal guards in the court have become very important, even surpassing the former inspector."

"Many people in the court have begun to be afraid of Duke An Guo. One is the prime minister, and the other is now a popular figure in front of His Majesty. I am afraid that everyone in the Hu family will be afraid of him."

"Although Prime Minister Hu's decision is not enough to make everyone let down their guard, at least no one will come to His Majesty to impeach Prime Minister Hu under the guise of suspected treason. In this way, Duke An Guo can

Serve the imperial court wholeheartedly and serve His Highness the Crown Prince."

Li Shanchang looked at Zhu Biao and said seriously.

What he meant was that Hu Weiyong's resignation and retirement were all based on the consideration of Zhu Biao.

After listening to Li Shanchang's words, Zhu Biao's eyes lit up and he nodded thoughtfully.

"It's just that from today on, those who have been targeting An Guogong will become even more unscrupulous. Without the protection of Prime Minister Hu, I'm afraid An Guogong's life will not be easy in the future."

Immediately afterwards, Li Shan sighed and said solemnly.

"With me here, no one can bully Hu Fei at will. What's more, even if Hu Xiang is gone, Hu Fei is not a person who can be manipulated by others. Master Han is overly worried."

Zhu Biao frowned and said firmly.

"What His Royal Highness the Prince said is absolutely true. With you here, who dares to be so presumptuous?"

Li Shanchang paused and said with a smile.

Zhu Biao stood up slowly and began to pace in the hall. In fact, in his heart, he hoped that more people in the court would be at odds with Hu Fei. This would be more conducive to his complete subjugation of Hu Fei.

Soon, the news of Hu Weiyong's resignation as prime minister spread among the civil and military officials in the DPRK, and everyone who heard it was shocked.

And Hu Weiyong seems to have really let go of the past, turning himself into a wandering cloud and wild crane. He spends his days either raising flowers and walking birds, or visiting Princess Anqing at the princess's residence, looking forward to the early birth of his grandson.

Shortly after Zhu Yuanzhang resigned as prime minister, and everyone was speculating on who the next prime minister would be, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly announced that he would abolish the Zhongshu Province.

At this point, Hu Weiyong also became the last prime minister in history to wield power.

...

The fourteenth year of Hongwu.

Spring of 1381 AD.

The fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

Bei Yuanping Zhang Nai'er Buhua suddenly led his troops to the north and invaded the Ming Dynasty! The battle in the north begins again!

However, as soon as the Beiyuan army entered the territory of the Ming Dynasty, they encountered stubborn resistance and got into the ambush of hundreds of thousands of Ming Dynasty troops headed by Xu Da, causing heavy losses!

Faced with such a result, Naierbuhua, who had a bad start, could only lead his troops to retreat, abandoning his armor.

Soon, the news spread back to the capital.

Royal Palace.

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

Zhu Yuanzhang was sitting on the couch, looking at the battle report in his hand, with an excited smile on his face, and he couldn't close his mouth.

"Your Majesty, has good news returned from the north?"

Pang Yuhai bowed, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang who looked happy, and couldn't help but ask.

"Well, what Hu Fei expected was indeed true. Bei Yuanping Zhang Nai'er suddenly led troops to attack the northern border of the Ming Dynasty. But what he didn't expect was that I had already made arrangements. Before they could taste the benefits, we

They were attacked by the three armies of Xu Da, Tang He, and Fu Youde, and suffered heavy losses. They have already fled back to the north, with numerous casualties!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said energetically.

Originally, when Hu Fei advised him, he didn't have much confidence, but now that he saw such results, he felt indescribably happy. He was glad that he had listened to Hu Fei's words.

"Congratulations to your majesty, congratulations to your majesty!"

Pang Yuhai smiled, raised his hands and congratulated.

"It's too early to congratulate now. Since Bei Yuan suddenly launched an army to attack our country, it's not that simple. Nai'er Buhua may just be the vanguard, and Bei Yuan's real powerful troops may still be behind. Don't be careless."

"Transmit my decree to Xu Da, ordering him to quickly assemble his army, pursue with all his strength, and seize Shangdu directly. It is best to eradicate Beiyuan in one go!"

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand, thought for a moment, and said loudly.

"According to the order!"

Pang Yuhai hurriedly bowed and agreed, immediately went to draw up the order, and sent someone 800 miles away to the northern front line.

At the same time, Zhu Yuanzhang sent someone out of the palace to summon Hu Fei to see him.

...

Princess Mansion.

In the study room in the front yard, Hu Fei sat quietly on a chair, watching the news from Qi Yun from the north, with a faint smile on his lips.

Now he knows the situation in the north very well, even more than Zhu Yuanzhang knows.

In addition to the retreating Beiyuan army, there are also the movements of Chunqiu Hall.

Ever since Princess Anqing became pregnant, Zhu Yuanzhang made a special decree, ordering him not to be on duty at the Imperial Guard every day, but to handle any matters directly at the princess's residence.

At this moment, footsteps came and Pei Jie appeared at the door.

"Master, someone has come from the palace and says that His Majesty wants to see you."

Pei Jie bowed his hands and said respectfully.

Hearing Pei Jie's words, a faint smile flashed across Hu Fei's lips. He put down the information in his hand. After a slight hesitation, he got up and left the princess's residence, heading straight to the palace...
Chapter completed!