"Alright, I'll let you give it a try. If you succeed, it will not only benefit you in the present but also bring lasting benefits. Even if you fail, it won't matter. It will only offend some scholars and landlords."

This matter mainly depends on whether Yun-hong has the necessary strength. If you do, we believe we have a chance to succeed. It's time for a thorough and complete purge of this world.

What needs to be replaced is never any particular dynasty, but rather the parasites in this world who depend on imperial power to oppress the people. We agree with what you said and support what you said.

This is a big deal. We will unconditionally fulfill any requests you may have.

Upon hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Zhu Yunwen took a deep breath, then nodded solemnly and said:

"With my grandfather's words, I am not afraid of anything. I will definitely do this well and achieve results."

Zhu Yunwen bowed and left the Imperial Study.

Watching Zhu Yunwen's departing figure, Zhu Yuanzhang remained silent for a long time before finally sighing and saying:

"If you succeed, your name will be remembered for much more than just being etched in history. But this path is destined to be difficult. To be an enemy of the scholar-official and landlord classes of the world is an unimaginable challenge."

After leaving the Imperial Study, Zhu Yunwen went directly to the Three Yangs and told them that the Emperor also supported this matter.

So they asked Yang Shiqi and Yang Pu to come up with a concrete plan. As for Yang Rong, he had already figured out how to remove the Minister of Justice from office.

Meanwhile, Qi Tai, the Minister of War, had also reluctantly set off.

This time, he headed towards Goryeo, knowing it was extremely dangerous and he might not even be able to return.

After all, he was representing the Ming Dynasty to break off relations. If things really did break off, it was not impossible that the new king of Goryeo, Yi Seong-gye, might kill him, the envoy of the Ming Dynasty, in a fit of rage.

It was under these circumstances that he learned that Zhu Yunwen's mother, Lady Lü, had died.

Zhu Yunwen was also reprimanded by Zhu Yuanzhang and forbidden from entering the palace.

Seeing this situation, Zhu Yunwen had almost no chance left.

This made Qi Tai feel even more desperate.

The master I've served for so long suddenly collapsed, and I have to pay the price for what I did.

Who could stand this?

So when Qi Tai received the news, even though he had already set off and traveled for half a day, he still hurriedly returned.

Then we arrived at the East Palace!

Zhu Yunwen was drinking tea in the East Palace, watching his two younger sisters playing in the courtyard.

But then a eunuch walked in and said to Zhu Yunwen:

"Your Highness, Minister of War Qi Tai is kneeling outside, requesting an audience with you!"

Zhu Yunwen raised an eyebrow slightly, then spoke calmly:

"Let him in!"

After entering, Qi Tai, the Minister of War, quickly knelt down and said to Zhu Yunwen:

"Your Highness, I have come to beg for forgiveness..."

Zhu Yunwen did not continue the conversation on that topic, but instead asked a question in return:

"Shouldn't you have set off for Goryeo? Why haven't you gone yet?"

Qi Tai quickly said:

"Your Highness, I was wrong before. I hope Your Highness will give me a chance, or even just show me the right path."

To be honest, Qi Tai really didn't dare to go to Goryeo, after all, Zhu Yunwen had exposed Goryeo's duplicity, which made Zhu Yuanzhang very angry.

Yi Seong-gye was another newly enthroned king who had just seized power through ruthless means.

Once this matter is exposed, he will inevitably be furious and embarrassed. In addition, with the Ming Dynasty sending envoys to question him, he will probably choose to directly break off relations.

The first person they'll probably kill is this envoy.

The risk of going this time is too great; he really doesn't want to go.

Zhu Yunwen, however, held his teacup, gently swirled it, then took a sip and said:

"This tea is sometimes bitter. If you can drink it, then drink it. If you can't, you can leave it aside and let someone else drink it."

Qi Tai was stunned for a moment, then he remembered that the Minister of Rites had been forced to resign by Zhu Yunwen in court.

He immediately came to his senses, realizing that Zhu Yunwen was giving him a hint, so he kowtowed on the ground and said:

"I am getting old and I am afraid that I am no longer capable of going to Goryeo. Even serving as Minister of War is beyond my capabilities. I have long had the idea of ​​retiring and returning to my hometown. If Your Highness takes pity on me, please allow me to retire and return to my hometown, and let someone else do this job."

Zhu Yunwen raised his eyelids slightly before speaking:

"In that case, you should submit your resignation."

Qi Tai quickly kowtowed again:

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Although it's somewhat frustrating, it's better than losing my life.

However, his reasoning that he was old was simply untenable, considering he was only in his forties or fifties.

After Qi Tai left, Zhu Yunwen smiled slightly, then muttered to himself:

"The Ministry of War needs to appoint a trustworthy person."