Chapter 44: Fight for the world and the people and revolution!
March 14, the eighteenth year of Hongwu.
Night.
With only a few hours left before the palace examination, the ox cart that Xia Zhibai was riding in slowly drove into Yingtian Mansion.
He didn't stop at all.
He directly asked the driver to drive the ox cart towards the Ming Dynasty Palace. During this period, the driver looked panicked. Finally, Xia Zhibai moved out Zhu Biao, the prince who had always been a benevolent person among the people, and allowed his father-in-law to move forward.
But the closer we got to the palace, the more uneasy the old man became. Finally, when he saw the tall gate of the palace, he could no longer suppress the panic in his heart, handed the whip to Xia Zhibai, abandoned the car and got out. .
He did not dare to move forward any further.
Xia Zhibai didn't say anything. Ordinary people might complain about it, but when they actually stood in front of the palace, they would still feel scared.
He took the whip, whipped the old buffalo in front, and drove the old buffalo forward.
Not many people knew about Xia Zhibai's return to Yingtian Mansion. It was already night, most people had fallen asleep, and the city gates had long been closed.
If Xia Zhibai hadn't had the token given by Zhu Biao, he probably wouldn't have been able to get in. But because of this, the news of his return to Yingtian Mansion quickly reached Zhu Yuanzhang's ears.
Wuying Palace.
Zhu Yuanzhang was at his desk reviewing memorials. He read more than three to four hundred memorials every day, from princes and ministers to common people. He would read everything submitted by officials.
Inside the palace.
Pu Gouer reported the news of Xia Zhibai's return to Yingtian Mansion to Zhu Yuanzhang.
Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyes.
He looked at Pu Gouer coldly and said: "What did you say? Xia Zhibai is back?"
"Impossible."
"We haven't yet Do you know these literati? ”
"These people are indeed fearless of death when their minds are heated, but once they calm down afterwards, they will be frightened half to death and no longer have that courage."
"It is impossible for Xia Zhibai to come back. ."
Zhu Yuanzhang looked unbelieving.
He was very confident in his ability to recognize people. He didn't believe Pu Gouer's words at all. Instead, he thought someone was deliberately releasing false news.
Inciting people.
Pu Gou'er looked frightened and knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, this old slave has always been loyal to Your Majesty and has never lied. How dare you deceive Your Majesty?"
"Xia Zhibai is really back."
"According to reports from the officials guarding the city, Xia Zhibai came back with two oxen carts and was walking towards the palace."
"It seems that he is here to see your Majesty."
Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes flickered, a coldness flashed in his eyes, and he sneered, "This Xia Zhibai is a bit smart, knowing that we will not let him go."
"He came back deliberately to die."
"He thinks that when he comes back, for the sake of the boss, we can spare his life?"
"We are not that kind."< br>
"According to our estimation, I am afraid that Xia Zhibai will write some articles to show off his efforts during this period, so that we can take the punishment lightly."
"Haha."
Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes shone with wisdom, as if he had already seen through Xia Zhibai's intentions.
Xia Zhibai is afraid of death.
I don’t want to die.
So I deliberately pretended to be a farmer and lowered my status to win my favor. Then, saying that I was short of time and unable to do anything, I came up with some tricks to deceive myself.
So that I could spare his life.
If this little thought were shown to Zhu Biao, and Zhu Biao softened his heart, maybe it would be what he wished for, but he came from a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood, and he had never experienced anything or seen anything.
He saw through this little trick at a glance.
But Xia Zhibai wants to act, so he will let Xia Zhibai do it.
Play until the circle can no longer go out.
He wanted Xia Zhibai to die clearly this time.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Tell Mao Xiang to let Xia Zhibai come in and let him go to Donghua Gate with his ox cart. We will see with our own eyes later."
"He will give us this month." What a surprise!"
"Call the prince too." "We are going to watch a good show tonight." Zhu Yuanzhang sneered, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
Pu Gouer quickly said: "I obey the order."
East Palace.
Zhu Biaogang was ready to take a rest.
When Pu Gouer came to report and Xia Zhibai was back, Zhu Biao was surprised and happy, with an extremely complicated expression.
On the one hand.
He doesn’t want Xia Zhibai to come back.
He knew his father. His father had never trusted Xia Zhibai at all. He only thought that Xia Zhibai was lying to him. Now that Xia Zhibai came back and fell into his father's eyes, he might have become an open provocation.
Must die.
On the other hand.
He hoped in his heart that Xia Zhibai would come back.
Only when Xia Zhibai comes back, even if he is waiting to be killed, it can be enough to show his integrity and integrity, and let his father know that scholars have character.
Ming Dynasty needs these upright scholars.
Just like what happened in Chinese history, Wen Tianxiang left his loyalty to illuminate history! Lu Xiufu jumped into the sea with the Young Emperor on his back! etc.
The Ming Dynasty needed these scholars.
These people are needed to work for the Ming Dynasty, and they are also needed to always maintain the integrity, righteousness, unyielding and uprightness that a scholar should have!
That's all.
The Ming Dynasty can really rise like the sun.
Zhu Biao sighed softly, put on his clothes, and prepared to see Xia Zhibai for the last time and see Xia Zhibai off for the last time.
As for whether Xia Zhibai would really bring back those magical artifacts, Zhu Biao had never thought about it. It was simply impossible.
No one in the world can come up with it.
Not even immortals.
Maybe Xia Zhibai had other excuses and would use deceit to try to deceive the public, but he was facing his own father.
All kinds of rare treasures in the world have been seen by countless emperors. No matter how novel or strange things are, my father has seen them all, and Xia Zhibai cannot deceive them.
It will only make your death worse.
Zhu Biao withdrew his mind and his eyes became firm and calm. His sympathy and benevolence towards Xia Zhibai should have ended here.
When Zhu Yuanzhang and his son were walking towards Donghua Gate, Xia Zhibai had already arrived, and he comforted the two big buffaloes.
Didn't move anything from the car.
Just stood aside quietly, looking at the resplendent and solemn Donghua Gate with admiration.
This is the place where hundreds of officials went to court.
The road to power in the Ming Dynasty!
It’s just that this is not the path he wants to take, but the path he wants to change.
Not long after.
There was a sudden sound of footsteps all around.
A large number of attendants appeared in front of Xia Zhibai. They held weapons and looked at Xia Zhibai with fierce looks.
At the same time.
Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao appeared.
Xia Zhibai slightly cupped his hands and said: "Xia Zhibai, a common man, comes to see your majesty, your highness."
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Xia Zhibai, then at the ox cart behind Xia Zhibai, and said curiously: "Xia Zhibai Bai, we have given you a way to survive."
"Why do you insist on seeking death?"
Xia Zhibai raised his head, his eyes were like stars, and said calmly: " Xia Zhibai fought for the world and revolutionized the people."
"This is the road to prosperity."
"It is also the only way for China to survive forever. The future is bright, why do you want to talk about death?"
"My eyes are infinitely bright."
(End of this chapter)