As night falls, the entire Huailaiwei is brightly lit.
Today, the firearms performance by the Ming Dynasty's ace army Shenji Battalion not only shocked the foreign envoys, but also completely shocked the officials who came to watch.
In the past, everyone had only heard about the power of the Shenji Battalion, but had never really seen it. But today, watching it at close range and listening to the deafening explosion when the firearm was launched, each one was not only shocked, but also
Mostly pride and pride.
The Ming Dynasty had such a powerful and invincible army. As a subject of the Ming Dynasty, while feeling safe, they also had endless admiration and admiration for the Shenji Battalion.
After each had dinner, the officials who had a good relationship with each other began to go to each other's residence to chat, and by the way, they expressed their shock in words.
Those envoys from foreign countries also took the opportunity to interact with each other. While making good friends with the Ming Dynasty, they also established relations with other countries.
The whole Huailaiwei is peaceful.
But in the Tumu Fort ten miles away, the atmosphere was even more tense than before.
Hong Tianren felt as if he had taken the wrong medicine today, which was very different from usual. Every word he spoke was like a thorn, which made his ears and heart extremely uncomfortable.
"With the testimony of King Zhao's bodyguard and the witness of the Huailai Guard soldiers, the assassination has been confirmed. I don't know the specific results of Dongchang's investigation. However, since Dong Chao was taken down, he obviously thought that he was safe.
It was the lack of consciousness that made King Zhao almost have an accident. However, I couldn't figure out why the emperor didn't order Dong Chao to be killed. It happened to be taking advantage of the "hunting" activity, and officials from various departments in the court were present to report the matter.
Announce it in public to serve as a warning to others."
Kneeling on the ground, Hong Tianren's legs seemed to be tired and he straightened his waist.
"Do you have to force me to kill Dong Chao? Or do you want to use your life to bury him with him?" Ming Chengzu's words gradually became colder. The murderous intent in his eyes became more and more intense.
concentrated.
Hong Tianren raised his hands, slowly took off the helmet that he had put on his head again after eating, and placed it gently on the ground.
"As the commander-in-chief of the 'hunting' activities, I am jointly and severally responsible for such a major accident in a hunting place. I request the emperor to execute both I and Dong Chao as a warning to others." Hong Tianren, with white hair on his head, said quietly.
Kneeling on the ground quietly, with a determined look on his face.
Turning around, Ming Chengzu looked incredulous.
Just a moment ago, they were sitting together eating happily, talking and laughing, and in the blink of an eye, he was begging himself to execute him. What was Hong Tianren thinking in his heart?
If he had forced himself to execute Dong Chao, he would definitely let him be buried with him when Dong Chao was executed. But now, he actually asked to be buried with him. Is this a sign of despair and seeing through the world of mortals?
Or is it that he has been completely disappointed in me and only wants to die to gain relief?
"Master Hong, what are you doing? Is there anything you can't say properly? Do you have to talk about life and death?" Lin Shangli, who was standing by him, couldn't bear it anymore. He looked at Hong Tianren who had taken off his helmet and whispered.
said.
Although Lin Shangli is not particularly close to Hong Tianren, he is very familiar with them.
Following Ming Chengzu, he conquered the country together. He also gained the trust of Ming Chengzu and has been in charge of Ming Dynasty's most powerful military department to this day.
Loyal and unselfish.
Today, I would not hesitate to use my own life as a bet to speak to Ming Chengzu.
However, if you have something to say, can't you say it nicely? Is it possible that you have to say something nice in return? Only in this way can the emperor completely wake up?
Thinking of this, Lin Shangli's heart suddenly became clear.
Hong Tianren must not believe the assassination of King Zhao of Huailai Guard. And judging from the fact that Dong Chao was not executed on the spot, the emperor obviously did not believe that Qian Hu, a policeman in uniform, would assassinate King Zhao.
He demanded that Dong Chao be executed and himself executed at the same time. This was because he wanted to force the emperor to admit that the assassination charge did not exist, and he just wanted to get justice for Dong Chao.
There are countless guard posts in the world, but there is only one Minister of War.
But even with such a ratio, Hong Tianren still couldn't bear to see his commander suffer unjust injustice and suffer unjust disaster.
Everything Hong Tianren did today was just to seek justice for Dong Chao.
The main reason was that he probably couldn't stand King Zhao and didn't want him to get through this easily.
Lin Shangli could not help but be in awe of Hong Tianren's actions.
Who was Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty? He was the Ming Emperor who could be called a tycoon. For Hong Tianren's repeated threats of death and his previous accusations that he was not decisive enough in killing, he had already judged that he was responsible for his handling of the assassination of King Zhao.
Very dissatisfied.
In other words, he was also doubting the authenticity of King Zhao's assassination.
Being able to be skeptical about the case that I have determined and force me to re-investigate the case at the risk of his life, it seems that Hong Tianren also has a very big opinion towards King Zhao.
"Kill Dong Chao and kill you too? Do you think I am just a killing machine and can kill people without asking for a reason?" Ming Chengzu said softly.
Although Hong Tianren clashed with him again and again, he did so out of good intentions and just wanted to give the world justice.
It is undeniable that in response to his unreasonableness, he had murderous intentions.
After all, the Holy Power is inviolable at all times.
How many ministers can there be in a dynasty who do not even care about their own wealth and life for the sake of their subordinates and the justice of the Ming Dynasty?
It's not an exaggeration to kill him. He was the first to challenge the Holy Power.
For example, Taizu killed more than 20,000 people in one case. Most of these people were heroes who followed him to conquer the world.
Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty understood that he had to kill his eldest brother because of his great achievements. He also understood that after his eldest brother died, his ancestors were afraid that those heroes would support themselves and threaten the rule of the Ming Dynasty, so he had no choice but to kill them all.
But these were decisions made by Taizu after careful consideration for the sake of future stability of the country and the country.
No matter how future generations will evaluate this, it is true that the Ming Dynasty will always have the surname Zhu.
Today, to put it bluntly, Hong Tianren was just offering death as a remonstrance. If he really killed him, the reputation he would leave to future generations would be that he was narrow-minded.
I have a wise life, and I must not lose it in my later years. Today's breath cannot be swallowed, but I have to swallow it.
"We dare to ask the emperor, if the emperor does not kill Dong Chao, does he also think that he should not be killed?" Lifting his head, Hong Tianren looked at Ming Chengzu in front of him quietly.
Raising his head and looking at the dark night sky outside the door, Ming Chengzu shook his head: "You have been with me all your life. It's okay if you know some things well. Why do you have to be serious about it?"
There was a hint of helplessness on Ming Chengzu's face, and there was also a hint of imperceptible shame.
