"Your Majesty, I am Feng Sheng."

In the Huagai Hall, Feng Sheng knelt down, clasped his hands together, and kowtowed to the ground.

When it comes to etiquette, Feng Sheng has absolutely no faults. From this point of view, it can be seen that Feng Sheng is currently very cautious.

Feng Sheng's military ability is no worse than Xu Da and others, and his personality is not as arrogant as Lan Yu.

Logically speaking, Feng Sheng had made many contributions and was one of the six founding dukes. He was a relatively low-key person, so he should have had a good ending.

In fact, Zhu Yuanzhang did trust and value Feng Sheng at the beginning.

Especially now, Xu Da and Chang Yuchun have passed away. Although Lan Yu has also successfully squeezed into the ranks of famous generals after his great victory, Feng Sheng is obviously superior in terms of seniority.

Moreover, his accumulated achievements far surpassed Lan Yu, including his reputation in all aspects, which completely crushed Lan Yu.

Feng Sheng is also a Huaixi noble, but he is careful about his reputation and deliberately distances himself from the Huaixi military group, so Lan Yu is currently the leader of the Huaixi nobles.

The current Ming Dynasty is equivalent to the concept of military and political integration.

When training soldiers and cultivating land, the local area was also under the jurisdiction of Feng Sheng.

Feng Sheng had a very high reputation in the local area. Not only were the soldiers he trained of high quality, but the local area was also well governed.

However, it was precisely because of this that Zhu Yuanzhang became suspicious of him.

Other generals all have weaknesses to a certain extent, but Feng Sheng is too perfect.

Under Zhu Yuanzhang's arrangement, the Jinyiwei kept a close watch on Feng Sheng.

In the 22nd year of Hongwu, the Embroidered Uniform Guard secretly reported that King Zhou Zhu Su left his fiefdom without permission and went to Fengyang to meet Feng Sheng.

When Zhu Yuanzhang got the news, he was furious.

The princes were not allowed to leave their fiefdoms without permission. This was an iron rule set by Zhu Yuanzhang in order to stabilize his country.

The key point is that the person Zhu Su went to meet was Feng Sheng, who had always been feared by Zhu Yuanzhang.

No further words needed.

King Zhou Zhu Su was directly exiled to Yunnan, and Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to send him to Mu Ying.

But not long after, Zhu Yuanzhang changed his mind and summoned him back to the capital.

Zhu Su was the fifth son, and although he was the legitimate son after Empress Ma, the throne had actually nothing to do with him, and he never thought about it.

When he was just born, he was weak and sickly and almost died. It was an old doctor who saved Zhu Su's life.

However, even so, Zhu Su's body was not as healthy as that of a healthy person until he was in his teens.

It was precisely because of these experiences that Zhu Su became extremely obsessed with medical knowledge since childhood.

In the ninth year of Hongwu, Zhu Yuanzhang took the princes Zhu Su, Zhu Di, Zhu Gang, Zhu Chong and others to his hometown of Fengyang, Anhui before they went to their fiefdoms.

In this place where Zhu Yuanzhang grew up and lived, he educated and trained his sons so that they could protect the Ming Dynasty after they became vassal states.

At this time, Zhu Su left the capital for the first time and came to a relatively desolate place.

However, although Fengyang was poor at the time, Zhu Su discovered that there were a large number of precious herbs growing here that were only found in medical books.

For more than three years, the other brothers were learning how to govern the place, but Zhu Su was the only one who often ran outside to pick herbs.

Zhu Yuanzhang had already left by then, and the gentlemen who stayed behind naturally would not say much about the royal prince.

In this way, Zhu Su spent the happiest three years of his life here.

Later, under the arrangement of Zhu Yuanzhang, he married Feng Sheng's daughter Feng and became a vassal in Kaifeng.

The Zhouwang Palace in Kaifeng was built on the basis of the Forbidden City of the Song and Jin Dynasties. It is magnificent and grand in scale.

During this period, Zhu Su had no intention of governing his fiefdom. He spent every day studying medicine, rarely participated in external exchanges, and did not care about local government affairs.

In addition to studying medicine, she spends her spare time making babies.

So Zhu Su later had fifteen sons and twelve daughters, which was considered a prosperous family.

By the 22nd year of Hongwu, the eldest son Zhu Youdun had grown up, and Zhu Su simply handed over the affairs of the fiefdom to his eldest son.

Because some herbs were used up, Zhu Su remembered that he had seen it in Fengyang before. Anyway, there was nothing to worry about in the vassal state. After all, Kaifeng was still doing well economically and the eldest son was also in charge.

After some thought, Zhu Su took two personal guards and fled overnight, not even going through the post station. He collected herbs everywhere and then arrived in Fengyang.

The disappearance of the prince was no small matter in the vassal state, and the news immediately reached Zhu Yuanzhang.

His own son disappeared in the vassal state? This was unacceptable. Zhu Yuanzhang did not think much about it and directly arranged for people to start looking for him.

Zhu Su had a very good relationship with his wife Feng. After arriving in Fengyang, he collected the necessary herbs and was preparing to return.

I thought since I'm here, I might as well go and pay a visit to my father-in-law.

At this time, Feng Sheng happened to be in his hometown Fengyang.

Zhu Su also knew that running directly from Kaifeng to meet his father-in-law would have a bad impact, so he went to meet his father-in-law under the cover of night.

However, he did not know that Zhu Yuanzhang, fearing Feng Sheng, had already arranged for the Embroidered Uniform Guard to keep a close watch on him.

Zhu Su was directly exposed.

When Feng Sheng saw his son-in-law Zhu Su in the evening, he was completely stunned.

Zhu Su thought he had brought a surprise to his father-in-law, but Feng Sheng only felt frightened.

Feng Sheng had known for a long time that he was being monitored by the Embroidered Uniform Guards, so he still had some ability to control it.

At this point, Feng Sheng knew that he might be finished.

Zhu Yuanzhang soon got the news.

Good man, I finally caught you, old man, what else can I say?

Feng Sheng's military power was directly removed on the charge of suspected treason.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang knew in his heart that Zhu Su had no chance of rebellion. Considering his son's status, he took away Feng Sheng's military power, reprimanded him, and let the matter go.

Regarding this matter, Feng Sheng was so sad that he could not even cry. It was really like a disaster that came from the sky while you were still at home.

Feng Sheng was a military general and also a scholar, so he guessed Zhu Yuanzhang's thoughts very early and kept his distance from his fellow Huaixi people such as Lan Yu.

This is also the reason why so many Huaixi nobles and generals died when the Lan Yu case occurred, but Feng Sheng was not implicated.

Zhu Yuanzhang had no choice. After all, Feng Sheng was too clean. The Jinyiwei could not find any evidence to prove that Feng Sheng had any collusion with Lan Yu and others.

However, Feng Sheng was later sentenced to death by Zhu Yuanzhang.

After the Lan Yu case broke out, Feng Sheng became more cautious.

The year after the Lan Yu case broke out, Zhu Yuanzhang summoned Feng Sheng to the capital so that he could be monitored closely.

Feng Sheng stayed at home reading all day and did not participate in anything.

Two years passed and the Jinyiwei still had no evidence.

The Jinyiwei were also helpless. The enemy was too cunning and there was nothing we could do.

Finally, because he was too bored, or perhaps because he was eager to move, Feng Sheng built a rice field in front of his house, buried some bottles and jars underneath, and covered it with wooden boards to make a corridor.

I rode my horse and stepped on it, making a rumbling sound, as if I was galloping on the battlefield.

This is also Feng Sheng's memory of the past.

The Jinyiwei were in tears. After guarding for so long, they finally had something to report.

So he reported to the emperor that there might be a large number of weapons hidden under the rice field built by Feng Sheng, and there were also sounds of galloping horses, which might be the place where soldiers were being trained.

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he was overjoyed.

Good boy, we finally found the opportunity.

So he summoned Feng Sheng directly to the palace, had him eat and drink together as a farewell.

Then he was sentenced to death.

Feng Sheng never expected that he would escape the Lan Yu case but end up dying like this.

What’s the difference between this and being fired in later generations for stepping into a company with your left foot first?

In fact, Feng Sheng didn't know that the biggest reason why he was finally sentenced to death was because he was a scholar.

At that time, when Zhu Yuanzhang was talking about Feng Sheng with Zhu Yunwen, Zhu Yunwen praised him very much.

After all, Feng Sheng's scholarly temperament was a big plus for Zhu Yunwen.

This is what made Zhu Yuanzhang make up his mind.

Because he believed that after his death, Zhu Yunwen would most likely reuse Feng Sheng.

But for now, Zhu Yuanzhang's mind has changed.

People like Lan Yu now have a chance of survival, so Feng Sheng naturally gained Zhu Yuanzhang's attention again.

"Stand up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Looking at Feng Sheng, Zhu Yuanzhang asked, "Duke Song returned to Beijing last night. I wonder if he went to visit Su'er."

Feng Sheng's heart skipped a beat when he heard this, and he said hurriedly, "Since I returned to the capital last night, I have been studying in my mansion and have not left the house."

Ever since the last incident, Feng Sheng had almost cut off all contact with his daughter, not even contacting her during the Chinese New Year.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded upon hearing this. This was his way of giving Feng Sheng a warning. If he really went to meet Zhu Su, things would not be so easy to deal with.

"Recently, rumors about the Xiaoling Mausoleum have been spreading widely in the capital. Duke Song should know about it," Zhu Yuanzhang asked.

Feng Sheng replied: "I have heard about the matter of the imperial mausoleum, but I dare not make any rash comments."

Feng Sheng's answer was flawless. If he said he had never heard of this, it would definitely be deceiving the emperor.

So what Feng Sheng meant was that I heard about this matter, but since it involves the royal tomb, I will not get involved.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, very satisfied with Feng Sheng's current condition.

Then he said directly: "The Xiaoling incident is true, and we let it spread."

"You have also met our eldest grandson, Zhu Xiongying, Feng Sheng. When he passed away ten years ago, we thought we would never see him again."

"But I never thought that my eldest grandson had luckily survived ten years ago and is now in the capital."

"We called you back this time because we want you to tutor our grandson. We know your knowledge, and we feel relieved to have you tutoring our grandson."

When Feng Sheng heard this, he was shocked at first, but then he felt relieved.

His Majesty called me by my name instead of addressing me as Duke Song, which already showed closeness.

As for the matter of Xiaoling Mausoleum, although it was very bizarre, since His Majesty said so, Feng Sheng believed that a lot of investigation must have been done.

Based on Feng Sheng's understanding of His Majesty, this matter that seemed to be problematic at first glance could still be confirmed.

This means that Your Majesty must be absolutely sure.

Feng Sheng didn't think much about it, nor did he ask any more questions. He just bowed and said, "I will do my best to guide Your Highness Changsun."

After this incident, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly felt that Feng Sheng was pleasing to the eye.

When other ministers heard about this, they would certainly strongly oppose it.

It's comfortable to talk to smart people.

In fact, from Feng Sheng's point of view, who will be the emperor of the Ming Dynasty has little to do with him.

Anyway, as long as he is the heir designated by His Majesty, it will be fine.

He doesn't need to worry about things like truth and falsehood.

"By the way, after returning to the capital, after paying tribute to his elder brother, he locked himself in his room every day. Except for coming to the court in the morning, he never went out."

"You are his father-in-law, and we haven't seen each other for a long time. Find some time to talk to him and tell him about our eldest grandson."

"Find an opportunity to bring your son-in-law to meet his eldest nephew. He is a prince, not a doctor, so he must fulfill his responsibilities as an uncle."

Zhu Yuanzhang pondered for a moment and then explained to Feng Sheng.

In the report from the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Zhu Yuanzhang sent someone to give information about Zhu Ying to Prince of Zhou Zhu Su, but Zhu Su did not even look at it.

Being obsessed with medical books all day long, Zhu Yuanzhang thought it was completely a waste of time.

But the situation in Kaifeng is still pretty good. At least compared to the second and third brothers, the fifth brother has neither a good reputation nor a bad reputation.

"I obey your order." Feng Sheng replied quickly.

When Feng Sheng heard His Majesty talking about his son-in-law Zhu Su, his heart was in his throat, but when His Majesty finished speaking, he felt relieved.

The obvious meaning of this statement was to let him take Zhu Su to meet His Royal Highness Chang Sun.

Based on the current situation, Feng Sheng didn't need to think too much to guess that His Majesty is now paving the way for His Royal Highness Zhang Sun.

This made Feng Sheng a little surprised and curious.

What's surprising is that since His Majesty asked me to tutor His Royal Highness Zhang Sun, it means that I have found a new way out.

What I’m curious about is, is this Royal Highness Chang Sun really the Royal Highness Chang Sun from ten years ago?

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The Qin Palace in the capital.

Zhu Chong just stared at Zhu Ying blankly, completely stunned.

He finally understood why his father firmly believed that Zhu Ying was Zhu Xiongying.

This feeling is too similar.

The moment Zhu Ying followed Zhu Gang into the yard, Zhu Gang almost called him "Brother".

What is the difference between that expression and temperament at first glance and the elegant and easy-going big brother of the past?

Coupled with the extremely similar facial features, he looks like he was copied from the same mold as his elder brother.

You tell me he's a businessman? The owner of a teahouse?

If a businessman can have this kind of scholar's temperament, what kind of scholar would he be?

Zhu Chong thought to himself that even if there was no incident of the Xiaoling Mausoleum of Prince Yu, when he saw Zhu Ying, he would definitely think that he was his eldest brother's illegitimate son.

Add to that the fact that we are almost the same age, and there is also the matter of the mausoleum.

He is truly my nephew.

"Nephew, I finally get to see you. I am very happy that you are here this time."

"Nephew, don't blame your uncle for what happened a few days ago. It's all your uncle's fault. Don't take it to heart."

When Zhu Ying walked in, Zhu Chong came to his senses.

Without any hesitation, Zhu Chong directly lowered his position, which might have something to do with the beating he received from his father.

What's more, now that Zhu Chong has left the capital, with the help of his third brother Zhu Gang, he leaves the responsibility to his eldest nephew Zhu Ying.

Zhu Chong understood that as long as his nephew could support him, given his father's favor for his nephew, there would be no problem for him to go to Sichuan to quell the rebellion.