Chapter 166 Hu Weiyong is struggling to his death, and the court is about to change! (Please subscribe!!)
For a moment, the officials couldn't help but look at each other, trying to find the Japanese spy hidden among them.
At this moment, Hu Weiyong was extremely panicked. What he was most worried about had happened!
However, he still remained calm on the surface, thinking of various ways to deal with it in his mind.
"Hu Weiyong."
"The minister...is here."
"What do you think about Japan arranging spies among Ming officials?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked in a deep voice.
hum-
Hu Weiyong was extremely panicked when he was named, but after hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's inquiry clearly, he felt relieved.
It seems that Zhu Yuanzhang did not know that he was this 'Japanese secret agent'.
"Your Majesty, the Japanese people are cunning and cunning. What they say cannot be believed!"
"The reason why they said this is to make our Ming emperors and ministers suspicious of each other. You must know that powerful empires throughout the ages often began to decline from internal divisions."
Hu Weiyong's words quickly won the support of many ministers. After all, a powerful official who can stand in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, at least a fifth-rank official, does not need to collude with Japan at all, unless this person wants to rebel, which is obviously not possible. Maybe, rebelling against Zhu Yuanzhang is simply asking for death.
"Xiang Hu is right. Japan is just an island country. How could I, an official from the Ming Dynasty, lower my status and join their company?"
"This matter must be the sinister intention of the Japanese people. Your Majesty must not be credulous!"
"There must be something wrong with this person's brain if he is willing to be a lackey of the Japanese."
"If there really is such a person among us, it will be the greatest shame in our lives!"
"If there really is such a person, he would be castrated and become a eunuch!"
After hearing Hu Weiyong's answer and the words of other ministers, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "What you dear, my dear friends, are right. I don't believe that anyone would actually think of doing things for the Japanese people."
"Your Majesty, can there be any information or description about this spy in Duke Xin's letter?" Li Shanchang stood up and asked.
"No." Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head, "According to what Tang He said in his letter, the ministers of Japan only knew that there were their spies among the senior officials of the Ming Dynasty. They had very high official positions. The time and route of the Eastern Expedition were all exposed by this person. !”
"Then this will be difficult to handle." Li Shanchang frowned and said helplessly.
Hearing this, Hu Weiyong was overjoyed. Only four people in Japan knew his identity, the Emperor of Japan, the Emperor of Japan, Ashikaga Takauji, the Emperor of Ashikaga, and the Japanese envoy. The Japanese envoy had been killed by Zhu Yuanzhang, and the Emperor of Japan and Ashikaga Takauji obviously knew about his identity. Because of his importance, he has not been exposed. The only person who knows his identity now is Ashikaga Yoshiki. This Ashikaga Yoshiki has always had a one-way contact with him. As long as Ashikaga Yoshiki is okay, then he is safe.
After the morning court, he quickly informed Ashikaga Yoshiki to leave Kyoto. In this way, even if Zhu Yuanzhang suspected himself, without evidence, he would not be able to attack him, the prime minister of the Ming Dynasty!
Thinking of this, Hu Weiyong gained a lot of confidence and stood up directly and said: "Your Majesty, I think that regardless of whether this matter is true or false, I, the Ming Dynasty, should pay attention to it. I suggest that the Jinyi Guards screen the ministers one by one. If they can find out This Japanese spy is naturally the best, and if he can't be found, he can prove his innocence to all of you!"
With clear ideas and reasonable requirements, Hu Weiyong's opinions immediately won the support of hundreds of officials! "Xiang Hu is so right! To say that some of us betrayed the Ming Dynasty and took refuge in Japan is simply an insult to our ministers!"
"You are not afraid of shadows when you are upright. Your Majesty, please investigate quickly and clear my name!"
Seeing the officials getting angry and clamoring for an investigation, Hu Weiyong smiled inwardly.
He had long expected that something like this would happen today, so he paid special attention every time he dealt with Ashikaga Yoshiki. It could be said that even if Jin Yiwei investigated, he would never be able to investigate anything that was not conducive to him.
As long as he survives this investigation, Zhu Yuanzhang will believe that this is just a divorce plan from Japan. Even if there is any situation, she can definitely arrange for a "high-ranking official" to be found out by Jin Yiwei, and no matter what method, he can be preserved! Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, "Since you don't want to be wronged, I will naturally not doubt it casually. After all, Tanghe's secret letter also mentioned that although the ministers in Japan didn't know who the spy was, they did know who Ashikaga Takauji was. My son is in Kyoto and is responsible for contacting this spy on behalf of Japan, so... I have already arranged for the Kinyi Guards to capture Ashikaga Takauji's son."
what!! Hu Weiyong was immediately startled.
Zhu Yuanzhang, can't you finish what you said in one go? ! Just then, a guard walked in.
"Your Majesty, the Jin Yiwei has captured the Japanese spy leader who was stationed in the capital of the Ming Dynasty. Please give me your instructions!"
"Oh, tell me about Cao Cao. Cao Cao is here. Then bring him here. I want to interrogate him personally and find out who is the one who is cheating and secretly communicating with Japan!"
Zhu Yuanzhang's voice became increasingly gloomy.
Many ministers were shocked inwardly. On the one hand, they were afraid of Zhu Yuanzhang's imperial majesty, and on the other hand, they were shocked that it seemed like there was really a spy in the court!
After a while, two royal guards escorted a middle-aged man in. This man was unkempt, dressed like a beggar, and smelled bad. As soon as he walked into the Hall of Supreme Harmony, many ministers frowned and covered their noses, with their eyes filled with contempt.
"Your Majesty, this person is Ashikaga Yoshiki, the son of the Japanese general Ashikaga Takauji. When we went to arrest him, he was hiding in the swill cart, trying to escape from Kyoto, but we still found him and captured him. "
Jin Yiwei explained.
It turned out to be hiding in the swill, no wonder it smelled so bad.
Even Ashikaga Yoshiki, who was already a prisoner, looked arrogant at this moment. When he saw Zhu Yuanzhang, he shouted directly: "You are Zhu Yuanzhang of the Ming Dynasty. I have to say that the Jin Yiwei does have some abilities. I hid it so well and you all... Found out!"
"But I advise you to let me go, otherwise my father will immediately launch an attack on the Ming Dynasty after destroying your Eastern Expedition army, and fight all the way to Kyoto. By then it will be too late!"
"Counting the time, the Penglai Navy and Fujian Navy sent out by the Ming Dynasty have been ambushed by our Japanese fleet and have been completely wiped out. I believe you will receive the news soon!"
Hearing Ashikaga Yoshihan's words, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, and even the civil and military officials in the hall also laughed, and they all looked at Ashikaga Yoshihan with joking eyes.
"Why are you laughing?!" Ashikaga Yoshiki was furious, "I have long inquired about the information about your Ming Dynasty's Eastern Expedition. You thought your actions were silent, but you didn't know that I, the Japanese, had already made preparations. In your Eastern Expedition troops There must be an ambush on the sea!"
"Haha!" Zhu Yuanzhang laughed directly.
"I'm not afraid to tell you that at this moment, Japan has been captured by my Eastern Expedition troops. The Emperor Komori of Japan, your father, General Ashikaga Takauji, and the ministers and nobles of Japan have all surrendered!"
"Your whereabouts were also exposed to them, otherwise it would be really difficult to catch you!"
After Zhu Yuanzhang finished laughing, his expression immediately became serious, and he asked in a deep voice: "Ashikaga Yoshihan, if you want to survive, then tell the truth. From whose mouth did you learn the information about my Ming Dynasty's Eastern Expedition Army?"
"Point out that person to me!"
After hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Ashikaga Yoshiki was stunned. He shook his head incredulously, "Impossible! Absolutely impossible. How could I, Japan, lose to your Ming Dynasty!"
"Zhu Yuanzhang, don't try to trick me! I will never let you succeed!"
Zhu Yuanzhang was too lazy to say more, "Wang Zhong, show him the Ming Dynasty Treaty of Japan and Kyoto." "Since he is the son of Ashikaga Takauji, he can naturally recognize his father's signature!"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
After Wang Zhong agreed, he immediately came to Ashikaga Yoshikawa with the original treaty. At first, Ashikaga Yoshikawa still shook his head in disbelief. After all, the contents of the treaty were completely humiliating to the Japanese, and he did not believe that the Japanese people would be so helpless. Spine, but when he saw the names of Emperor Komei and Ashikaga Takauji signed on the last page of the treaty, he was stunned.
There were complex expressions of disbelief, shock and fear in his eyes.
"Can we talk now?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked calmly.
Just when Ashikaga Yoshiki was about to speak, Hu Weiyong stood up and scolded: "Bold Japanese spy, you must think carefully. If you dare to talk nonsense, the consequences will be very serious."
Ashikaga Yoshiki glanced at Hu Weiyong, his face becoming more hesitant.
Zhu Yuanzhang sneered, "Ashikaga Yoshihan, I still have something to ask you. When I went to Yong'an Mansion for a private visit, I was besieged by tens of thousands of bandits. Those bandits definitely had my portrait in their hands, but what did you do? "
Ashikaga Yoshiwari was sweating on his forehead and dared not speak.
Zhu Yuanzhang continued: "You Japanese people are active in the Bohai area, and it is normal for you to be able to control the bandits, but few people know my whereabouts. If the spy hadn't reported to you, how would you have known that I was in Yong'an Mansion!"
Ashikaga Yoshiki still gritted his teeth and said nothing.
"It seems you don't want to talk anymore." Zhu Yuanzhang's expression darkened, "Here comes someone! Pull him down and let him taste the torture of Jin Yiwei. Be sure to open his mouth!"
"Yes!"
Two Jinyi guards immediately stepped forward, intending to drag Ashikaga Yoshiki away.
Ashikaga Yoshiki's expression changed as soon as he heard "Kibori Guard torture". He has been in the Ming Dynasty for so long and has been collecting information about the Ming Dynasty. Naturally, he knows what "Kiki Guard torture" means.
Once, one of his men was captured and executed by Jin Yiwei. Although he finally rescued this man through various connections, he was completely confused when he saw his men's appearance.
This subordinate was made into a human stick, and all his facial features were removed except for his mouth. The key is that he was still alive and suffered endless pain. He wailed for several days and died miserably.
Ashikaga Yoshiki naturally didn't want to end up like this himself.
Since His Majesty the Emperor and his father have surrendered, there is no use in holding on here.
Thinking of this, Ashikaga Yoshiki quickly shouted: "Your Majesty the Emperor, I say!"
Zhu Yuanzhang raised his hand to signal Jin Yiwei to stop, and then asked: "Then tell me!"
Ashikaga Yoshiki asked cautiously: "Your Majesty, if I tell you, can you spare my life?"
"Now the whole of Japan is a colony of the Ming Dynasty. It doesn't matter whether I kill you or not. But what I want is a useful dog. If the dog is of no use at all, it is better to kill it and save some food."
Hearing this, Ashikaga Yoshiki trembled, and his head slowly turned to Hu Weiyong. Under Hu Weiyong's panicked face, he raised his finger and said, "Cooperate with me, Japan, to report the whereabouts of His Majesty the Yong'an Emperor and the Ming Dynasty's Eastern Expedition." The one who will be revealed to me is him!"
Boom! As soon as these words came out, they were like a bolt from the blue, exploding in the minds of every minister present!
The dignified prime minister of the Ming Dynasty turned out to be an enemy spy.
This is simply not too outrageous.
All the ministers looked at Hu Weiyong in disbelief, and the ministers around Hu Weiyong also quickly distanced themselves from him, for fear of being affected.
Naturally, Hu Weiyong would not give up just like that. When Ashikaga Yoshiki looked at him, he was already thinking of countermeasures in his mind.
"Your Majesty, I have been wronged!"
"I am the prime minister of the Ming Dynasty, how could I collude with Japan! Your Majesty, please take a closer look!"
You can't admit it, not even to death. Once you admit it, it's all over.
At this time, the officials also started whispering.
"I didn't expect that this man who cheated and cheated was actually Hu Xiang!"
"It's incredible, but it makes sense. There are not many people who know His Majesty's whereabouts and the details of the Eastern Expedition."
"That's not right, Prime Minister Hu is already the Prime Minister, why do you want to collude with Japan?"
"That's right, as a prime minister, you need money and power. What conditions did Japan offer!"
This time, Hu Weiyong came directly to the middle of the hall, knelt down, and shouted again, "Your Majesty, I am really unjust! This Ashikaga Yoshinori has bad intentions!"
"Besides, I don't know him at all. This is a naked frame-up!"
Ashikaga Yoshiquan quickly said: "Your Majesty, what I said is true. Every time I go to see Hu Weiyong, I always take the underground passage. The entrance of that passage is in the tea house across the street from Hu Weiyong's residence. Your Majesty can Send someone to check!”
"In addition, the old housekeeper of Hu Weiyong's house knows me and can confirm that I have been to Hu Weiyong's house. Also... Hu Weiyong wrote a handwritten letter a few days ago and asked me to deliver it to my father Ashikaga Takauji. This letter is now hidden in We are at the Lucky Pawn Shop in the west of the city!"
Hearing this, Hu Weiyong was completely panicked, but still shouted that he was wronged.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked gloomy and waved his hand, "Whether it's true or not, we will know after investigation."
Although I was [-]% or [-]% sure that Hu Weiyong was a Japanese spy.
But in order to achieve his goal of abolishing the prime minister system, Zhu Yuanzhang must handle this matter openly, reasonably, and no one can find any mistakes. As for Hu Weiyong's guilt, the heavier the better!
"Come here, take Hu Weiyong to the prison, and we will deal with it after the matter is investigated clearly!"
"Yes."
"Jin Yiwei immediately went to the place Ashikaga Yoshiki just mentioned to investigate and collect evidence!"
"Yes."
"My dear friends, if you have any evidence of Hu Weiyong's crimes, you can tell them as well!"
The court is about to change! ! (End of this chapter)