Chapter 18

"In the Hongwu reign, the Ministers of the Six Ministries were originally Third Rank, but were promoted to First Rank."

"Officials of the Court of the Imperial Stud and others, originally Sixth Rank, were all promoted to Fifth Rank."

"Exempting Jiangsu and Zhejiang from taxes, restoring ancient royal governance, and wishing to reinstate the well-field system of the Pre-Qin era..."

Reading this, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly understood in an instant why Su Qiao had let Zhu Yunwen behead these three fellows.

As long as I am alive.

They could show even a hint of this restoration of ancient royal governance.

Zhu Yuanzhang would not let these three fellows become any Grand Councilors!

And the well-field system!

From ancient times to the present, how many people who tried to implement the well-field system met a good end?

The last one who tried the well-field system, Wang Mang, had his head chopped off and hung in the Eastern Han palace city for three hundred years!

And reforming the official system.

How can this be reforming the official system?

It's as if they wrote 'rewarding merit' right on their foreheads.

Promoting one or two people would be one thing.

But directly raising the rank of the official positions is directly giving a grand gift to all civil officials in the world!

And in the end.

Zhu Yuanzhang's heart had already made up its mind.

Su Qiao cannot be left idle!

At least while these two fellows, Huang Zicheng and Watching Qi Tai, are alive.

Absolutely cannot be left idle!

If I carelessly leave Su Qiao idle.

These fellows like Huang Zicheng would dare to take the easy way out and truly make Su Qiao a commoner for life!

Just as Zhu Yuanzhang was pondering the foundation of the Great Ming.

Huang Zicheng, Watching Qi Tai, and Zhu Yunwen, a party of three, had already arrived inside the Zhaoyuda Sect.

The entrance to the Zhaoyuda Sect.

Jiang Huan looked at Huang Zicheng with a puzzled expression and asked.

"Minister Huang? You, you come to the Zhaoyuda Sect for what?"

Jiang Huan had arrested many people.

But seeing someone voluntarily come to the door was the first time he had seen it.

Huang Zicheng looked at Jiang Huan with some contempt and said.

"Do you think I am happy to come to your place?!"

"Move aside quickly! A noble person is coming to visit prisoners in the dungeon today!"

Jiang Huan followed Huang Zicheng's gaze and immediately saw Zhu Yunwen wearing a black cloak behind Huang Zicheng.

"Crown Prince Heir?"

"Does Your Majesty have an edict..."

Huang Zicheng's eyes widened, staring fixedly at Jiang Huan and demanding in a harsh voice.

"What can Your Majesty's edict do? Can Your Majesty not be deceived by you lot?"

"Move aside! Are you afraid that harming ministers inside will be seen by the Crown Prince Heir, and then he will impeach you Embroidered Uniform Guard upon his return?!"

As soon as Huang Zicheng finished speaking.

The Embroidered Uniform Guard behind him immediately placed their hands on the Embroidered Spring Swords at their waists.

As long as Jiang Huan gave the order.

They could immediately seize Huang Zicheng.

Looking at the aggressive Huang Zicheng, Jiang Huan's lips trembled slightly twice.

Finally, he raised his hand on his own.

"Let them pass!"

The Embroidered Uniform Guard immediately withdrew.

After all, Zhu Yunwen was the Crown Prince Heir designated by Zhu Yuanzhang.

Now that the position of heir apparent is not yet settled, Jiang Huan did not dare to offend him lightly.

Thus, Zhu Yunwen, surrounded by Huang Zicheng, Watching Qi Tai, and others, slowly walked into the Zhaoyuda Sect and saw Su Qiao, who was lying on the straw, bored and listless.

At this moment, Su Qiao was confused.

Will Zhu Yuanzhang kill me or not?

Don't just keep me locked up forever!

Keeping me locked up forever is so disgusting!

"Su Qiao! Look who has come to visit you!"

Su Qiao lifted his head with a puzzled expression.

Immediately, he saw Huang Zicheng, Watching Qi Tai, and Zhu Yunwen, the three of them, looking at him outside the cell.

The moment he saw Zhu Yunwen.

Su Qiao seemed to see light.

Who doesn't know that you, Old Zhu, love your grandson!

Crown Prince's Heir, Your Highness.

For my happy life.

I apologize!

18, slap Huang Zicheng!

"Bold Su Qiao, seeing the Crown Prince's Heir, Your Highness, you dare not bow?"

Huang Zicheng opened his mouth and let out a thunderous shout.

Zhu Yunwen, however, put on an air of honoring the worthy and played the benevolent role.

"Su Qing, there is no need to perform the rites."

Having spoken, Zhu Yunwen let out a long sigh and said,

"I and Su Qing have some misunderstandings that need to be cleared up."

"Su Qing, it is clear that you have some misunderstandings regarding my policy of reducing the fiefs."

"But I likewise know that your heart is set on the welfare of all people under heaven."

Huang Zicheng and Watching Qi Tai immediately chimed in.

"Su Qiao, you must know that the Crown Prince's Heir, Your Highness, holds the rightful position of the Donggong and is the foundation of the Great Ming."

"I truly cannot comprehend why you would speak on behalf of the Prince of Yan."

"Once the Crown Prince's Heir, Your Highness, ascends the throne, the entire realm's strength will be arrayed against a single corner; why then, in your mouth, does it become such an unbearable image!"

Su Qiao looked quietly at Huang Zicheng and smiled,

"Does my lord Huang truly wish to know?"

Huang Zicheng was stunned upon hearing this.

"Oh? Then I shall trouble young Su, my lord, to explain the meaning to this official."

Su Qiao hooked his finger toward Huang Zicheng in a teasing manner and said,

"Please, my lord Huang, step forward to speak."

Seeing this, Huang Zicheng was stunned, then immediately turned his gaze to Zhu Yunwen beside him.

Zhu Yunwen saw that Su Qiao's attitude had softened.

Naturally, he was overjoyed in his heart.

He immediately spoke to the guards not far away,

"Why are you all standing there stunned? Hurry forward and open the Lao Sect!"

Several guards exchanged glances, then had to step forward to open the door.

In any case.