Chapter 594 Zhu Yuanzhang's Chess Game Zhu Yuanzhang sat in the imperial garden, looking at everything in front of him with satisfaction. He turned to Lin Che and said, "Master, you helped me invisibly and saved the relationship between the two countries. It is a blessing for the Ming Dynasty. I will personally recommend a reward."Lin Che smiled slightly, "Your Majesty, saving people from danger is what the Imperial Master should do." With his extraordinary wisdom and skills, Lin Che guards the Ming Dynasty like a shadow, and his unfathomable methods are admired by the world. Li Xun clenched the heavy imperial edict to return to the country in his hand, his face full of determination. The wind ruffled his hair, but it could not blow away the flame of anger in his heart. He set out on the journey home again, this time his heart was heavier than before and his eyes were more determined. Ride faster, I must get back to Annan before the storm comes, he instructed his trusted confidant beside him, his tone full of unquestionable determination. "Yes, Your Excellency the Envoy, we will live up to our mission and will go there as soon as possible." The confidant nodded with a solemn expression. Along the way, Li Xun repeatedly thought about his strategy after returning home. He knew that the situation in Annan must be turbulent at the moment, and his loyal subordinates were probably already struggling to hold on amid the turmoil at home. The national teacher once said that everything in the world is a chess game. Today, I am the chess piece standing tall in the storm." Li Xun looked at the sky, silently reciting the teachings of the national teacher Lin Che in his heart.
His thoughts were interrupted by the sudden shouts of killing, and a loyal follower rushed to his side with an anxious blush on his cheeks. "Sir, there are heavy troops blocking the way ahead. They appear to be the coup troops." The attendant couldn't help but report with a trembling voice. Hearing this, Li Xun's eyes were sharp. He drew out his sword, brandished it and shouted, "Brothers, follow me and fight for our country." These followers are all old subordinates who have experienced ups and downs with Li Xun, and each of them has a desire to return home. Upon hearing the master's order, the whole team's momentum suddenly increased and morale boosted. The battle was fraught with danger, but Li Xun's position became more resolute and his subordinates became more loyal. They broke through the enemy's defenses with a fierce offensive. The battle situation was constantly changing, but Li Xun and his team were like a sharp sword, constantly advancing all the way. Finally, after fighting all the way, they broke out of the siege and returned to the capital of Annan. Wherever Li Xun saw, the country was indeed in turmoil, and the coup troops had already occupied the key points of the city. Without much hesitation, Li Xun quickly gathered the forces loyal to him and decisively suppressed the coup. Under his careful deployment, he gradually regained control of the city and rescued his imprisoned family members. At the same time, he sent trusted people to secretly investigate the truth of the coup. Not long after, he heard shocking news that it turned out that the Ming Dynasty's Zhu Chong was behind the coup. "Zhu Chong!" Li Xun clenched his fists so tightly that veins bulged, his heart filled with indignation and unwillingness. At this time, a hurried messenger brought a secret letter from the Ming Dynasty's Imperial Master. Li Xun nodded to the secret envoy and said, "Thank you for your hard work. Tell the Imperial Master that I will protect the place. Zhu Chong's conspiracy will be exposed to the world." From returning to the country, suppressing the coup to rescuing his family, everything was like a well-ordered chess game, every step was smooth and powerful. In a short period of time, Li Xun had regained control of the country's affairs and stabilized the situation in Annan. Next, he made the evidence public, exposing the conspiracy of Zhu Chong's power group, who framed envoys from other countries for personal power and greed and had ulterior motives.
Behind all this is the far-reaching layout and precise foresight of Lin Che, the imperial teacher of the Ming Dynasty. Together with Zhu Yuanzhang, they ensured the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty and the stability of its vassal states. Their wisdom and means enabled both the Ming Dynasty and Annan to win a promising future. In the capital, when Zhu Yuanzhang reviewed this brilliant chapter written by Lin Che in the imperial study, he could not help but sigh: "Lin Che, my national teacher, is unparalleled in the world," Imperial Master Lin Che stood aside expressionlessly, his eyes calm, as if he saw through everything. Under the dim candlelight, Li Xun knelt on one knee and reported the recent situation to Zhu Yuanzhang. In front of him lay several tied-up nobles, the masterminds behind his arrest. "Your Majesty, these nobles colluded with foreign enemies and attempted to shake the foundation of our Ming Dynasty. They deserve to be put to death." Li Xun's tone was solemn and his eyes were shining. Zhu Yuanzhang looked solemnly at the Imperial Master Lin Che, "Imperial Master, what do you think?" Lin Che took a step forward, his eyes swept over the prisoner, his voice as calm as water: "Although this matter is well-organized, it is just one move on your majesty's chessboard." Li Xun was shocked when he heard this, and looked up in disbelief: "Your Majesty, what do you mean? Could it be that all this... is your plan?" Zhu Yuanzhang was not surprised by Li Xun's reaction. He smiled slightly, slowly stood up, walked to Li Xun, and patted him on the shoulder. "Get up, Li Xun, you have passed the loyalty test I gave you." Scenes from the past suddenly flashed through Li Xun's mind. Behind every difficulty, there seemed to be the shadow of Zhu Yuanzhang. He was shocked, yet also felt a bit of admiration. "Your Majesty, is this too cruel? Or is it a mistake? Not only my life will be at stake, but the entire southeast situation will be in turmoil." Li Xun tried to control his emotions. There was a hint of resentment in his tone. "Misunderstood, Li Xun. I did this because the situation is of great importance and I have to resort to drastic measures." "You are my Annan's messenger. You must ensure that you are strong enough to cope with more complicated situations that may arise in the future." Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes became deep. "Isn't that right, Imperial Master?" Lin Che's eyes were deep and deep, and he nodded, "Just as your majesty said, and I also made some observations during this process." "Li Xun, your performance is beyond my expectations." "You are too kind, Imperial Master." Li Xun tried his best to calm himself down. Every word he said sounded unusually heavy. "But I hope Your Majesty can speak clearly in the future, so that I won't be like a frightened bird again." "Haha, Li Xun, I am very pleased with your words." Zhu Yuanzhang laughed a few times, his laughter as loud as thunder. "I hope you understand that in this empire, the most important thing is not only loyalty, but also wisdom and courage." Li Xun was completely relieved. He stood up again, holding his head high with a determined look in his eyes. "Your Majesty, Imperial Master, I will do my best to serve the Ming Dynasty in the future." Without those thought-provoking questions, the air in the palace seemed much fresher. Imperial Master Lin Che always stood beside Zhu Yuanzhang, like an indestructible stone guarding the flower. His wisdom and calmness, together with Zhu Yuanzhang's wisdom and decisiveness, formed the most powerful alliance in this complicated court. For a time, no one in the court could match him.
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