Royal Palace.

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

Tang Duo, Minister of War, slowly walked into the hall under the leadership of Pang Yuhai.

As soon as he entered, Tang Duo noticed something was wrong with the atmosphere in the hall and couldn't help but swallow his saliva.

"Weak minister Tang Duo, please see your Majesty."

Tang Duo knelt down to salute and said respectfully.

"Tang Qing, please be free."

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his hand and signaled Tang Duo to stand up.

After getting up, Tang Duo saluted and said hello to Hu Weiyong and Tang He.

"Tang Qing, why are you here? What's the matter?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Tang Duo and asked slowly.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I heard that today outside the Hongbin Building on North Street, Mr. Hu Fei, the son of Mr. Hu, had a conflict with Mr. Xin Guo's men. Is it true?"

Tang Duo glanced at Tang He who looked ashen and asked hesitantly.

"It's true."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and spoke slowly, with a suspicious look on his face. He didn't understand what Tang Duo meant.

"Master Hu's behavior is indeed a bit reckless. No wonder the ministers saw that Duke Xin looked unhappy as soon as he came in."

Tang Duo cupped his hands and said slowly.

Hearing this, before Zhu Yuanzhang could speak, Hu Weiyong on the side had already narrowed his eyes, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.

"But there are extenuating circumstances."

But then, Tang Duo changed the topic and said.

After hearing Tang Duo's words, Hu Weiyong was stunned for a moment, and a satisfied smile flashed across his lips.

However, Tang He's expression changed a bit and became gloomier.

"What do you mean, Qing Tang?"

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Hu Weiyong and Tang He and asked with interest.

"Your Majesty, the New Year is approaching, and the festive atmosphere in the capital city has gradually increased. Recently, many juggling troupes and theatrical troupes have come to the city. Mr. Hu invited the juggling troupe to perform in front of Hongbin Tower. In addition, Hongbin Tower

The entertainment activities made the capital city lively and the people were very happy."

"This is a sign that the country is at peace and the people are safe, so Mr. Hu should actually be rewarded for this move. As for the misunderstanding between Mr. Hu and Mr. Xin's subordinates, it is probably not Mr. Hu's original intention. Mr. Hu can just give him a few words of reprimand, and it is not appropriate to engage in a big fight.

"

"Since the first batch of long-sheng pots were sent to the border, the first batch of the capital's small noodles has been collected recently and is about to be sent to the border. This is all thanks to Mr. Hu who always pays attention to the errand entrusted to him by his majesty. It is better than expected.

The date has been brought forward a lot, which will also allow the soldiers at the border to eat delicious food as soon as possible, relieve their homesickness, and stabilize their military morale."

Tang Duo raised his hands and said in a clear voice.

"Well, he did a good job on this job. I'm very pleased."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and nodded, saying with satisfaction.

Hu Weiyong on the side couldn't help but show a sense of pride on his face.

"Tang Shangshu, when you and Hu Fei ordered military rations, did you ever think that this son was a dandy? If you delayed important events, did you ever think about the consequences!?"

After hearing Tang Duo plead for Hu Fei, Tang He asked with some dissatisfaction.

"General Tang said that the subordinates were indeed worried about this, but the facts proved that Mr. Hu not only did not delay the work, but actually advanced the delivery date, which shows that he attached great importance to this matter."

"The prodigal son will never return for gold. I think Mr. Hu is not an ordinary disciple of aristocratic families. This makes me admire him very much."

Tang Duo smiled and said slowly.

Tang He moved his lips and wanted to say something, but found that he could not find a reason to refute.

At this moment, Pang Yuhai slowly walked into the hall again.

"Your Majesty, His Majesty the Crown Prince has arrived and is waiting outside the palace. He said he has something important to ask to see His Majesty."

Pang Yuhai bowed and whispered.

"Oh? Why is he here too?"

"Let him in."

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he looked puzzled and said hesitantly.

Soon, Prince Zhu Biao slowly walked into the hall.

Seeing Zhu Biao's arrival, the three people present saluted one after another.

"My sons and ministers see my father."

Zhu Biao bowed and said slowly.

"Get up, why are you here too?"

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his hand, motioning Zhu Biao to stand up, and asked doubtfully.

"Going back to my father, I heard that Hu Fei had a conflict with Duke Xin on North Street. I was worried that the matter would cause a serious conflict and ruin the peace, so I sent someone to visit and investigate, and came here to report to my father."

Zhu Biao turned to look at Tang He and replied slowly.

"Oh? Have you found out?"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and asked slowly.

"Back to my father, I have already investigated the whole incident."

"At that time, Duke Xin Guo and his party were about to pass by North Street and enter the palace to meet their father. Unexpectedly, they happened to encounter Hu Fei who had invited a juggling troupe to perform outside Hong Bin Tower. In order to enjoy the entertainment with the people, Hu Fei was also among the crowd at that time.

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"Then several of Duke Xin Guo's subordinates came forward to evacuate the onlookers, but they accidentally clashed with people from Hong Bin Tower. The whole thing happened because one of Duke Xin Guo's subordinates cursed Hong Bin.

The people in the building said, "A good dog doesn't block the way." In order to protect his subordinates, Hu Fei had a quarrel with Duke Xin, and then Hu Fei beat the subordinate of Duke Xin."

"That's what happened. But it was said to be a beating, but in fact it was just a light kick. It was nothing serious."

Zhu Biao raised his hands and slowly told the whole story.

Before entering the palace, he had asked Xiao Qi to find out more about the matter.

"I didn't expect this matter to be such a complicated process."

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Tang He, nodded, and said thoughtfully.

"It is indeed improper for Mr. Hu to take action, but it is indeed inappropriate for the general to verbally insult him."

Tang Duo also intervened at the right time.

Looking at Tang He again, his face had turned red from suppressing his emotions.

"But at that time Wei Chen had already asked his subordinates to apologize to the scolded person in person."

Tang He said with a red face.

"Yes, what Mr. Xinguo said is true. However, I heard that Hu Fei said something in front of many people at that time. He said that if an apology is useful, then what is the use of laws? If everyone follows suit, wouldn't it?

All the rules were violated? So I kicked the general as punishment."

"My minister believes that although Hu Fei's move was inappropriate, it also set an example for officials at all levels in the court. As a member of the court, whether he is a civil official or a military officer, his actions should abide by the laws of the Ming Dynasty and must not be overstepped.

"

Zhu Biao nodded and said seriously.

"Well, what the prince said is absolutely true. Hu Fei did the right thing in this matter, and it can be regarded as saving the court's face. Not bad."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded frequently and said with approval.

But Tang He's face became even more ugly. He knew that he was responsible for today's incident.

Hu Weiyong on the side finally breathed a sigh of relief and glanced gratefully at Prince Zhu Biao.

Zhu Yuanzhang also noticed Tang He's expression, coughed, and spoke again.

"However, although Hu Fei has done nothing wrong, it is a breach of etiquette to contradict Duke Xin Guo. Although it is not considered a violation, it is still inappropriate. So, let him go to the Duke Xin Guo's house tomorrow to serve tea and admit his mistake.

Punishment, Duke Xin, what do you think?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Tang He and asked slowly.

As a monarch, he naturally had to take care of all aspects, and Tang He could not let him feel that anyone was favoring Hu Fei.

"It's all up to Your Majesty to decide."

Tang He cupped his hands and said stiffly.

"I obey the order, I will teach Quanzi a lesson when I get back!"
To be continued...