Chapter 694
: The rise and fall of the Ming Dynasty has nothing to do with whether the Jin Temple is
Zhu Gang was shocked when he heard what Zhu Yuanzhang said.
He hurried forward and took the secret letter with both hands as if it were a treasure.
At the same time, Zhu Gang leaned forward slightly with a respectful attitude.
He knew very well that his father's move must have a deeper meaning, and the content of this secret compromise must be of vital importance.
As soon as Zhu Gang received the secret letter, his eyes quickly and impatiently fell on the words between the lines.
The handwriting on the secret letter was neat and beautiful, and every stroke seemed to be telling an unknown secret.
At first, Zhu Gang's eyes were mixed with a bit of anxiety to get Gongshu Qi back.
However, as I read deeper, that anxious expression was like being attacked by the winter frost, and was gradually replaced by surprise and solemnity.
The secret letter recorded in detail a series of strange and unusual events that had occurred in Jin Temple recently, the first of which was the abnormality in the mysterious legend of the Iron Man.
There are four iron men cast by craftsmen in the Northern Song Dynasty, guarding the gate of the temple with the positions of the Big Dipper. It is said that their nails will grow with the rise and fall of the country.
But recently there have been strange rumors that the Iron Man's nail growth rate is disordered, as if foreshadowing some kind of ominous sign.
The secret memorial then mentioned various signs that someone was suspected of deliberately destroying things related to the Jin Temple. Many important buildings and cultural relics in the Jin Temple showed some subtle but significant signs of damage, as if they were done intentionally.
The damaged areas may seem ordinary, but they actually hide mysteries and are by no means accidental negligence or natural erosion.
More importantly, the secret report also deeply analyzed the huge conspiracy that may be hidden behind these events.
This series of seemingly isolated strange events are actually interrelated, and it seems that there is a mysterious and powerful force controlling them in secret.
They attempted to disrupt people's hearts and even affect the destiny of the Ming Dynasty by destroying the Jin Temple.
The more Zhu Gang looked, the more shocked he became, and his heart felt as if a raging storm had risen.
He had been thinking only about Gongshu Qi, but now he realized that he had been drawn into a complicated and dangerous vortex.
Zhu Gang slowly raised his eyes from the secret memorial, and his mind kept recalling the shocking contents in the secret memorial.
He couldn't help thinking: I have always wanted to get back the Gongshu Qi by all means.
Could it be that he is playing a key role in this conspiracy?
Thinking of this, Zhu Gang’s brows were instantly locked together, forming a deep “川” character.
His eyes were full of worry and confusion, as if he was trapped in a fog and couldn't find his direction.
Fine beads of sweat began to slowly seep out of his forehead, at first just a few tiny, crystal dots.
Then more and more of them appeared, gradually forming into one, and slowly sliding down Zhu Gang's temples.
He never expected that things would turn out like this.
He originally thought that Gongshu Qi was detained by the Embroidered Uniform Guards for no reason, and that he could easily get him back by just pleading with his father.
But now it seems that Gongshu Qi is inextricably linked to the complicated and confusing situations in Jin Temple.
In Zhu Gang's opinion, Gongshu Qi was just a rare talent who possessed sophisticated mechanical skills.
However, now it is like a mysterious key, opening the door to a huge conspiracy.
The abnormal phenomena in Jin Temple are mysterious and involve many people.
Gongshu Qi also intervened, making the situation even more complicated, like an invisible net that tightly enveloped him.
Zhu Gang felt as if he was in a dangerous chess game. Every move was full of unknowns and variables, and he hadn't even figured out the rules of the game.
Zhu Gang read the secret memorial word by word, his heart was in turmoil and he couldn't calm down for a long time.
After about half a cup of tea, he slowly raised his head. At this moment, Zhu Gang's eyes were full of complexities as he looked at Zhu Yuanzhang who was sitting on the dragon throne.
The shock at the seriousness of the incident was clearly visible in his eyes.
The series of strange events that took place in Jin Temple and the huge conspiracy that might be hidden behind them were far beyond Zhu Gang's imagination.
Every detail described in the secret letter was like a heavy hammer, hitting his heart hard.
And that trace of helplessness was inadvertently revealed.
Faced with such a complicated situation, Zhu Gang was completely at a loss for what to do in a short period of time.
I came here just to ask for the public transport device, but I didn't expect to get involved in such a big trouble.
He didn't know how to deal with this sudden change, and he didn't know how to express his attitude to Zhu Yuanzhang.
For a moment, Zhu Gang stood there in a daze.
His lips trembled slightly, but he couldn't utter a word.
The entire imperial study was eerily quiet, with only Zhu Gang's slightly rapid breathing echoing in the air.
The atmosphere in the room became increasingly solemn, as if a pair of invisible hands were slowly squeezing the air around them.
The solemn atmosphere was like the dead silence before a storm, making it hard to breathe.
An invisible storm is quietly brewing in this seemingly peaceful imperial study.
It seemed as if it would explode with overwhelming force in the next second, dragging everyone into it, and no one would be spared.
"Third brother, are you still planning to ask the Royal Guards to release Gongshu Qi?"
Facing Zhu Yuanzhang's meaningful look, Zhu Gang nodded without hesitation and said: "Although Gongshu Qi has been involved in the 'Jin Temple Mystery', I believe that he must have been used by someone.
I also ask the Emperor to consider Gongshu Qi's many past achievements and give him a chance to redeem himself for his crimes."
Looking at Zhu Gang with a pleading look in his eyes, Zhu Yuanzhang's originally scrutinizing gaze suddenly turned cold.
It's like the ice in the twelfth lunar month, chilling to the bone.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, and there seemed to be a sharp light flashing in his eyes, as if he could instantly see through every thought in Zhu Gang's mind.
The cold gaze shot straight at Zhu Gang, like two cold swords, making Zhu Gang shiver unconsciously.
Zhu Yuanzhang thought to himself that the matter of Jin Temple was complicated to begin with, and there might be a huge conspiracy behind it that would endanger the Ming Dynasty.
And at this time, Zhu Gang was still only thinking about Gongshu Qi. Did he really not know the pros and cons, or did he have other intentions?
"Humph!"
Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly. Although the sound was not loud, it echoed like a heavy hammer in the quiet imperial study, shaking Zhu Gang's heart.
"It has come to this, and you are still only thinking about the Gongshuqi?
The matter of Jinci Temple concerns the fate of the Ming Dynasty. If there is any mistake, it will be a disaster beyond redemption!"
Zhu Yuanzhang's voice was low but extremely majestic, and it echoed between the four walls of the imperial study with an unquestionable momentum.
Zhu Gang was startled when he heard this and quickly lowered his head, not daring to look directly into Zhu Yuanzhang's cold gaze.
He knew very well that his father was really angry at the moment, and he really shouldn't be so inconsiderate under the circumstances.
But the Gongshuqi was of great significance to the Firearms Inspectorate, and they found it difficult to give it up for a while.
Although Zhu Gang felt extremely regretful at this moment, he did not know how to make up for his previous recklessness.
The atmosphere in the imperial study became increasingly oppressive, as if a violent storm was about to pour down, making him feel unprecedented pressure. (End of this chapter)