Chapter 629 Cleaning up the court An eunuch in the imperial court was actually the manipulator behind those powerful people. Lin Che's lips curled up with a faint is where the real game begins. Early morning on the second day. Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the dragon throne and looked around at all the civil and military officials in the court. His eyes were sharp and could see through people's hearts. “Your Majesty, something strange happened yesterday.” Lin Che walked out slowly. His tone was calm and his expression was clear. "There is a powerful official in the court who is greedy and overreaching." Zhu Yuanzhang's face changed, and his voice was as sharp as a knife: "National Master, do you have solid evidence?" Under Zhu Yuanzhang's sorrowful voice, everyone's eyes were focused on Lin Che. The Imperial Master smiled slightly. He had been planning step by step, having started laying out his plan months ago, just waiting to catch them all in one fell swoop today.

“Your Majesty, the evidence is below.” Lin Che spoke calmly, but the weight of his words made everyone present feel pressured. There was silence in the palace. Seeing the face of the powerful official in the court turn from blue to white, a hint of fear appeared in his panic. Lin Che paused, and slowly described how he cleverly designed a scheme to induce the powerful official to abandon himself, and all of this was accomplished silently. “My subordinates are lurking in the homes of powerful people and secretly collecting evidence of their collusion with the enemy.” Lin Che continued. "The powerful officials were unaware of the thieves inside, and their words and deeds had already been recorded in the files." Zhu Yuanzhang was furious after hearing this: "How greedy you are, Imperial Master. I want to see what kind of evidence you can provide for me." In the court, ministers were whispering and discussing. This was not a common scene, and they could sense that a storm was about to sweep the court. Lin Che nodded, took out a small wooden box from his sleeve, and opened it carefully. Inside the wooden box, there were several finely crafted seals stacked up, and a seal with Jurchen inscriptions affixed to it. Looking at the secret seal, the powerful official's face turned ashen. He knew that what was recorded there was undoubtedly his crime. A sharp light flashed across Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes. He took the top piece of secret paper and saw that it clearly recorded the secret contacts between the powerful official and the Jurchen tribe in the north. There was also his attempt to recruit foreign enemies in order to fight for imperial power. When everyone saw this, they all gasped. They thought that the Imperial Master's move was to quell the situation on the border, but they never imagined that it would secretly involve the government so deeply. Zhu Yuanzhang's face turned pale, and he pointed at the powerful official and said sternly: "You have been favored by me for many years, but you dare to have such a rebellious heart. I will take your head today." At the command, the Jinyiwei jumped forward like a tiger and dragged the powerful official out of the court. Looking back and listening to the feeble and powerless excuses of the powerful officials in the court, he knew that the abyss he had fallen into was pushed by the imperial teacher in green. A scene where a powerful official falls out of favor. Shocking everyone with different thoughts.

The awe of Lin Che in the court was overwhelming like a tide. This war without the smoke of gunpowder proved the prestige and cleverness of Lin Che, the imperial teacher, in the court. When the situation gradually subsided, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Lin Che with a keen gaze and nodded slightly: "Imperial teacher, you really showed your prowess this time. I will never forget it." Lin Che just smiled faintly. He knew that this battle was just one of the many battles he fought to serve the country and protect peace. He clasped his fists towards Zhu Yuanzhang and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, this is my duty." Everyone in the court knew that only this blue-robed imperial master could find light in darkness and protect this complex empire with his wisdom. Under the gray sky, the morning sun in the capital city emitted a faint golden glow, making the glazed tiles of the imperial palace sparkle. Zhu Yuanzhang stood in front of the window of the Qianqing Palace, with his hands behind his back, silently gazing at this imperial city filled with laughter and swordplay. Imperial Preceptor Lin Che walked through the silent palace corridors, his light blue attire fluttering in the gentle breeze. He walked calmly towards Zhu Yuanzhang, his steps firm and steady, his entire body emitting a reassuring aura. “Your Majesty, throw all your worries away.” Lin Che said in a calm tone. Zhu Yuanzhang smiled slightly and turned around. His sharp eyes could see through the depth of human nature. "Master, I'm not worried. I have you here, so those clowns are nothing to me." Lin Che smiled slightly. His gaze was as long as the autumn water, frank and far-reaching. Clearing out the opposition within the government was a move to safeguard the interests of the country. How dare Lin Che covet fame and fortune, he just hopes to avoid mistakes and troubles. Zhu Yuanzhang nodded. He knew that the Imperial Master never spoke much. "Imperial Master, remember the past and learn from it. These officials have really harmed the court and the people. Fortunately, you are here." Imperial Master Lin Che said in a deep voice: "The benevolent are invincible. Your Majesty wins the hearts of the people with virtue, and naturally the people of the world will be loyal to you. These treacherous ministers and villains are nothing but passing clouds." "Well said." Zhu Yuanzhang clapped his hands and laughed, "Lin Che, I want to hear your plan." Lin Che raised his head, his eyes as deep as the stars: "To eliminate treacherous officials, we must first have a legitimate reason. If Your Majesty has a reputation as a righteous person, then he will act uprightly." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded approvingly, his bronze face reflecting a steady look, "Lin Che's words, I have already kept them in mind." "I have a plan." Lin Che said slowly, "First, use subtle words of righteousness to show them virtue. If they are not good, we can handle them according to the law, let everyone in the world know their crimes, and leave them speechless." “Well, this is exactly what I want.” Zhu Yuanzhang smiled with satisfaction. He completely trusted Lin Che. “Lin Che, I have rarely met a wise man like you who is well versed in astronomy and geography, and who understands current affairs and people’s hearts in the past few decades.” Lin Che nodded slightly, but there was a hint of deeper meaning in his words, "Although the opposition has been temporarily eliminated, the roots are still there. We must be careful in the future." Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes also showed a gleam of understanding, "Lin Che, I think I respect you as a god. If you have any concerns, you can speak frankly. I will definitely reward you handsomely." Lin Che said calmly: "Your Majesty, I am not moved by the reward, I just hope that the Ming Dynasty can prosper forever." A moment of silence. Lin Che said in a deep voice: "In addition, Your Majesty must always think about prevention and strengthen your foundation. The people's hearts are the root. If the court is clear and the people's hearts are in favor, the evil ones will know it." Zhu Yuanzhang looked solemn, "Lin Che is truly my mentor and helpful friend. I have nothing more to say except gratitude." The two of them sat in silence. Although the atmosphere was calm, it contained endless trust and tacit understanding. On one side is the wise and resourceful imperial teacher who is behind the scenes, and on the other side is the emperor who is in a high position of power and knows everything. The two of them worked together to make the core of the Ming Dynasty peaceful and safe for a time.

All the treacherous and flattering people are eliminated, and the six departments are pure. All the officials took Lin Che as their role model, and the people all over the world benefited from the flow of positive energy. (End of this chapter)