Chapter 861: The corruption scandal, seven days period
Zhu Biao stared at the white paper in his hand, his brows furrowed deeply, as if he could hold back all the confusion and astonishment in the world. He slowly raised his head, his eyes full of exploration of Zhu Han: "Uncle Huang, this... this
Why exactly? Why is my father's letter so blank?"
Zhu Han shook his head gently, with a meaningful smile at the corner of his mouth, and the light of wisdom flashed in his eyes: "Your Highness, you know that real wisdom is often hidden in the most inconspicuous places. This white paper is exactly what my father is.
It is a profound test for us and also an absolute trust in our ability. He believes that we have the ability to solve the difficulties of moving the capital independently without his personal guidance."
When Zhu Biao heard the words, although the doubts in his heart had not completely dissipated, the warmth of being trusted was like a spring breeze, which made him feel slightly relieved. He took a deep breath and tried to calm his mind: "Uncle Huang's words are reasonable. I, Zhu Biaoding,
I have lived up to my father's high expectations. However, this matter of moving the capital is related to the fate of the country and the people's livelihood, and any slight mistake may cause huge waves."
While the two were deep in thought, the door to the study room was pushed open suddenly, and a guard stumbled in, looking panicked: "Your Majesty, Your Highness, something bad is going on! Something happened at the capital relocation site! Someone was audacious, cut corners, and committed corruption.
Public funds!”
When Zhu Biao heard this, his face instantly turned livid, and his eyes were filled with anger. He slammed the table and shouted angrily: "Who is so arrogant and dares to do such an evil thing under my nose?!"
Zhu Han also suppressed his smile and his eyes became extremely cold. He stood up and said in a deep voice: "This matter is not a trivial matter. We must go to the construction site immediately to investigate and get to the bottom of it. We must not let such treacherous people tarnish His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's property."
Clear reputation!"
The three of them walked quickly out of the study, passed through the noisy palace city, and went straight to the capital relocation construction site. The construction site was in chaos, with workers either frightened or angry, talking one after another, and the air was filled with an uneasy atmosphere.
Zhu Biao stood in the center of the crowd, looking around, his face as green as iron. He clenched his fists, his nails dug deeply into his palms, but he didn't feel the pain: "Where is Li Jin? I want to interrogate him personally!"
Zhu Han patted Zhu Biao's shoulder gently to express comfort: "Your Highness, please be patient. We have sent someone to summon him. The most important thing now is to stabilize people's hearts and prevent the situation from deteriorating further."
Soon, Li Jin was escorted to Zhu Biao. He was disheveled and looked flustered. His former calmness was long gone. Zhu Biao glared at him, his voice as cold as ice: "Li Jin, do you know your crime? How dare you move the capital?"
Cutting corners and materials during the project and embezzling public funds!”
Li Jin knelt on the ground, trembling all over, but still trying to quibble: "His Royal Highness, Ming Jian, I... I have never done this. Someone must have framed me!"
Zhu Biao sneered, his eyes blazing: "The evidence is solid, you still want to quibble? Come here, take him to the sky prison and interrogate him strictly!"
As Li Jin was taken away, the crowd at the construction site gradually became quiet. Zhu Biao knew that this was just the tip of the iceberg, and the real mastermind behind the scenes was still hidden in the dark. He looked at Zhu Han, with a firm light shining in his eyes: "Emperor
Uncle, we must investigate to the end and arrest all those involved!"
Zhu Han nodded in agreement, with determination flashing in his eyes: "Your Highness, don't worry, this matter is related to the state. I, Zhu Han, will go all out to help you find out the truth and restore clarity to the court!"
Above the court, the atmosphere was so solemn that water could almost drip. The sunlight filtered through the window lattice and scattered on the tiled floor, but it could not warm the cold air. The courtiers were talking one after another, like the eve of a thunderstorm in a summer afternoon.
, depressing and urgent.
"Your Highness, this matter is not trivial. As the crown prince of the country, how should you explain it to the people of the world?" An old minister with white hair and beard stood up tremblingly, with both pain and reproach in his eyes, "How can Li Jin and his likes do this?
Getting involved in such a major project of moving the capital? This is not only a mistake on your part, but also a trample on the majesty of the imperial court!"
When Zhu Biao heard this, his face became even paler. He suppressed the fluctuations in his heart and scanned the whole place firmly, trying to find a trace of understanding and support, but he only saw faces that were either angry or disappointed. He took a deep breath
, was about to speak, but was interrupted by the voice of another minister.
"Your Highness, the matter of moving the capital is related to the fate of the country and attracts the attention of the people. Now, Li Jin's matter is spreading like wildfire across the prairie fire. People are talking about it and there are many criticisms of our Ming Dynasty. If Your Highness does not take action in time, he may lose the support of the people.
The country's foundation is shaken!" The minister's voice was loud, his words were sincere, and every word hit the point.
Above the court, the crowd was furious for a moment, and the voices of accusation came like a tide, as if they were going to drown Zhu Biao. He stood in the center, isolated and helpless, with his hands clenched into fists, and his nails dug deeply into his palms, but he still maintained his posture.
The dignity and calmness that it deserves.
At this extremely tense moment, Zhu Han stood up slowly. His movements were neither hasty nor slow, but like a magic needle that calmed the sea, he instantly silenced the noisy court. He looked around, his eyes deep and firm, as if he could see through
The deepest secrets of the human heart.
"My lords, please listen to me." Zhu Han's voice was not high, but it was extremely clear. Every word seemed to have a powerful force and penetrated everyone's eardrums. "After His Royal Highness learned about this,
I am heartbroken and unable to sleep at night. I know that this matter is of great importance, so I have personally gone to the capital relocation site, vowing to thoroughly investigate the matter, clear the name of the court, and give an explanation to the people."
Having said this, Zhu Han paused for a moment and looked at Zhu Biao gently, with both encouragement and trust in his eyes: "Your Excellency, please give His Highness the Crown Prince some time so that he can thoroughly investigate the truth and punish him severely.
His Royal Highness will not let us down."
His Majesty is sitting on the Dragon Throne, his eyes are like a torch, scanning the ministers below. The situation at this moment is delicate, and any slight disturbance may cause greater turmoil.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Finally, he spoke slowly, with a calm and powerful voice: "Prince, I will give you seven days. During these seven days, you must go all out,
Not only must we find out all the shortcomings on the capital relocation site, but we must also get to the bottom of Li Jin's case and severely punish those who are corrupt and bend the law. As the prince, you should take this as a lesson, be strict with yourself, and be good at recognizing and employing people.
.I and everyone in the world are watching you."
Hearing this, Zhu Biao felt an unprecedented sense of mission and responsibility in his heart. He bowed deeply to His Majesty and his eyes were as firm as iron: "I will obey the decree and live up to the high expectations of my father and the people of the world!"
Zhu Han secretly thought in his heart that the complexity of this case was beyond Zhu Biao's ability to bear alone. So, he stepped forward lightly and whispered in Zhu Biao's ear: "Your Highness, this matter is not trivial. I am willing to help secretly."
, to tide over the difficulties together.”
When Zhu Biao heard this, a hint of gratitude flashed in his eyes. He nodded gently and said in a firm voice: "Uncle Emperor, with your help, my confidence is doubled."
After leaving the palace, Zhu Han secretly summoned a group of loyal officials and spies to plot countermeasures in his study. The candlelight flickered, reflecting in his deep eyes, shining with the light of a wise man. "Li Jin's matter must not be isolated. We must not be alone.
We must dig deep into the network of interests behind it before we can catch them all." His words revealed unquestionable determination.
An experienced spy reported: "Sir, according to our investigation, Li Jin has close relations with several ministers in the DPRK, and often appears in some merchant places, and his behavior is secretive."
Zhu Han nodded slightly, thought for a moment, and then ordered: "Continue to monitor and don't alert the enemy. At the same time, we must work on a two-pronged approach, collecting evidence while looking for possible breakthroughs."
Zhu Biao faced the doubts head-on in the court, showing the prince's majesty and determination; while Zhu Han was in the dark, like an invisible net, quietly tightening.
Late one night, Zhu Han and several close advisers sat around the table. The table was covered with various secret letters and drawings. He tapped the table and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, we discovered that there is a relationship between Li Jin and the fourth prince Zhu Di.
There is a subtle connection. But it is not enough to be conclusive evidence, and we need to be more cautious."
A minister frowned and said worriedly: "If it is really the fourth prince who did it, this matter will be complicated. How should we deal with it?"
Zhu Han's eyes were bright and he analyzed calmly: "Direct accusations will only be counterproductive. We need to work step by step, first exposing the crimes of Li Jin and his accomplices, and then gradually guiding public opinion so that the truth can naturally emerge."
He turned to a young counselor and ordered: "You are responsible for spreading rumors about the corruption of the capital relocation project in the court, but remember not to point it directly at the fourth prince, and you must guide it skillfully."
The young counselor nodded in agreement, his eyes flashing with excitement and nervousness. As the investigation deepened, Zhu Han and Zhu Biao gradually mastered more key evidence.
The conversation between them was full of trust and support for each other, and also showed their distinct character traits: Zhu Biao's tenacity and courage, Zhu Han's depth and resourcefulness. In this silent contest, they joined hands
Side by side, we face challenges together.
During those tense and depressing days, Zhu Han was like a skilled chess player, carefully planning his moves and taking every move carefully but with a hidden edge.
Late one night, Zhu Han secretly met with several important ministers who were dissatisfied with Zhu Di. The moonlight shined through the window lattice on everyone's frowning brows, and there was a tacit sense of tension in the air. "Everyone, Zhu Di's ambitions are getting day by day.
If the expansion is not stopped early, it may become a serious problem." Zhu Han's voice was low and powerful, and every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting everyone's heart.
An old minister angrily criticized the case and said: "Zhu Di is extremely ambitious and has long been a major hidden danger in the court. If there is any conclusive evidence, I am willing to be the first to stand up and testify against him!"
Zhu Han smiled slightly, with a hint of cunning flashing in his eyes: "I will find the evidence. But before that, what we need to do is to let more people see Zhu Di's true face and change the direction of the wind in the court."
Zhu Han, "My lords, I have recently heard rumors that something is not quite right in the capital relocation project. Have you heard about it?"
"Oh? We haven't delved into this matter, but since Mr. Zhu mentioned it, he must have noticed it."
Zhu Han, "Isn't that right? With such a big project, it is inevitable that some people will be greedy. Although we can't point directly to anything, spreading some speculations inside and outside the court can also alert people."
"Master Zhu's words make sense. We will pay attention to it and remind everyone in due course. After all, the matter of moving the capital is related to the country and there is no room for error."
Zhu Han, "That's exactly it. As long as we give some guidance, I believe someone will naturally dig into this matter. When the time comes, the truth will be revealed, which will be good for us all."
At the same time, Zhu Han did not forget his work of instigating rebellion against Li Jin's cronies. On a stormy night, he personally paid a visit and weaved a tempting web with heavy profits and promises. "You and I both know that Li Jin
It's the end of the road. But you still have a chance to choose. As long as you are willing to stand up, I will guarantee the safety of you and your family, and let you get the rewards you deserve."
The confidant's eyes flickered under the candlelight. In the end, greed and fear defeated loyalty. With trembling hands, he handed over those crucial letters and accounts.
After Zhu Han obtained the evidence, he did not rush to make it public, but chose a more cautious method - interrogation in person. In the secret room, he faced the once loyal man with a gentle yet majestic attitude.
Yu Li Jin's confidant. "You know, everything you do now is to strive for a better future for yourself and your family."
The confidant lowered his head and said nothing, but Zhu Han could feel the struggle and wavering in his heart. So he continued to use words like a knife to peel off the psychological defense of the confidant step by step. "Tell me everything you know. About Li Jin, about Zhu Di
confidants, about those unknown transactions."
With Zhu Han's guidance, the confidant finally collapsed. Tears and sweat intertwined, and he choked out the secrets hidden in the darkness. These secrets were like bright stars, gradually illuminating the fog in Zhu Han's heart.
, which made him more determined to make the truth known to the public.
In this process, Zhu Han's resourcefulness and calmness, the greed and fear of his cronies, and the indignation of those important ministers are all vividly portrayed, making the whole story more vivid and full of tension.
As the seven-day period approaches, Zhu Han's actions become more intensive.
Zhu Han found Zhu Biao, and the two talked quietly in the study. The night outside the window was dark and the candlelight inside was swaying. "Biao'er, you need to continue to show yourself in a fair and strict manner and personally interrogate the officials involved. Remember, every time you
Every move represents the prince's majesty and determination." Zhu Han's words revealed unquestionable firmness.
Zhu Biao nodded, determination flashing in his eyes: "Uncle, don't worry, I will live up to your expectations."
Zhu Han also made plans quietly in the dark. He used his rich experience and keen insight to create a series of seemingly "coincidental" events. For example, after a court meeting, he deliberately asked a minister to "accidentally"
"Discovered a secret report about anomalies in the accounts of the capital relocation project; for another example, at a banquet in the palace, he arranged an impromptu debate on official integrity and corruption, cleverly guiding the topic to corruption issues that Zhu Di's confidants might be involved in.
