My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 611 The Zhang Brothers
Zhu Gaoxu led his army into the capital. Not many people knew about it at first, but as the imperial city was breached and the shouts of killing shook the palace, the news quickly spread throughout the city.

Zhang Fu has been staying at home during this period, occasionally going to the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion, but basically not doing much.

Speaking of which, since Zhu Zhanji ascended the throne, not only Zhu Yong has been suppressed, but Zhang Fu has also been ignored. Although Zhang Fu and Zhu Zhanhe have a normal relationship, everyone knows that Zhang Zhong, Zhang Fu's son, is Zhu Zhan He's best friend, and Zhang Zhong is still serving under Zhu Gaoxu and in charge of Tianzhu's navy.

It's just that compared to the young Zhu Yong, Zhang Fu has higher prestige. Not only is he one of the first members of the cabinet, but he also has great military exploits and is known as the No. 1 in the army. Therefore, Zhu Zhanji does not dare to do too much to Zhang Fu. , but Zhang Fu is no longer allowed to participate in cabinet discussions, and Zhu Yong is also absent. Now the entire cabinet has become the domain of civil servants.

Zhang Fu also knew that Zhu Zhanji didn't like him, so during this period of time he stayed at home and studied Fangzhongshu. After all, he had no son since Zhang Zhong ran away, so he widely Naji’s concubine hopes to have another son to inherit the throne of the country.

As a result, just this afternoon, Zhang Fu was reading in his study when suddenly a middle-aged man in his 30s came in excitedly and shouted: "Brother, the King of Han has entered the imperial city!"

"what!"

Zhang Fu stood up immediately after hearing this, with a look of disbelief on his face.

"The King of Han...The King of Han led a cavalry force and made a surprise attack all the way from Tianjin to the capital. Now they have entered the imperial city. The shouts of killing are loud in the imperial city. It is estimated that the incident of Jingnan will happen again!"

The middle-aged man said excitedly again, his name is Zhang Fu, he is the third younger brother of Zhang Fu, and he is now working as a fellow scholar in Jinyiwei. However, for a noble son like him, he usually goes to Jinyiwei to do nothing, mainly to get a layer of gold. , so as to lay the foundation for future promotion.

"How is it possible? Didn't the King of Han come here for a funeral? Why did he lead his troops into the capital for no reason?"

Zhang Fu's eyes widened with disbelief on his face. He had not gone to the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion in the past two days and stayed at home every day, so he didn't know much about the situation in the outside world, let alone Zhu Zhanji's refusal to allow Zhu Gaoxu to enter the capital. thing.

"Brother, you don't know something. I just heard the news. I don't know what your majesty thinks. He actually sent Xue Lu to bring 2 people..."

Zhang Fu knew the cause and effect of this incident, so he told the story in detail. The more Zhang Fu listened, the more shocked he became. He didn't expect that he had just stayed away from home for two days, and so many things happened in the outside world.

"But it's strange to say that the King of Han led thousands of troops to attack all the way from Tianjin and entered the city without any effort. The imperial city didn't get warning in advance. Could it be that the soldiers guarding the gate were just doing it? "

Zhang Fu finally said with some confusion.

"Zhu Yong! He must have let the King of Han enter the city. In order to suppress him, His Majesty refused to give him orders. As a result, he, a majestic prince, has been guarding the city gate, but he did not expect that he just gave the King of Han a convenience!"

Zhang Fu immediately guessed the reason, and after speaking, he frowned, as if he was considering the impact of this matter.

"It turns out to be Zhu Yong, that's no wonder!"

Zhang Fu slapped his forehead and immediately woke up, and then he excitedly grabbed Zhang Fudao.

"Brother, since Zhu Yong has already surrendered to the King of Han, what are we waiting for? With your relationship with the King of Han, as long as we come forward to control the other garrison in the city now, we will definitely be able to advance further in the future!"

"To go even further, our Zhang family is already the Duke of the country. People with different surnames cannot be kings. How do you want to go one step further? Is it possible that you also want to usurp the throne?"

Unexpectedly, instead of being happy at all, Zhang Fu scolded his younger brother.

"Who said we are going to usurp the throne? We only have one Duke in our family. Look at the Xu family, which has two Dukes. Why can't we?" Zhang Fu said a little unconvinced.

He is younger than Zhang Fu. When his father Zhang Yu died, he was only eight years old, so he was brought up by Zhang Fu since he was a child. As the saying goes, an eldest brother is like his father. Zhang Fu is usually very afraid of his eldest brother, but Now that such a huge wealth is in front of him, he dares to contradict Zhang Fu face to face.

"The two dukes of the Xu family were paid with their lives. Do you also want to trade your own life for a duke and give it to your son?"

Zhang Fu glanced at Zhang Fu and asked.

"Then forget it, keep my life for myself!"

Zhang Fu immediately shook his head and said, as a noble son, even if he is not the eldest son, he has been well-dressed and well-fed since he was a child. Wealth and glory are within easy reach for him. Of course, he is reluctant to exchange his life for a title.

"You should find someone to send a message right now, saying that I am sick and I won't see anyone for the next few days!"

Zhang Fu suddenly ordered.

"You are claiming to be ill? Brother, are you really not going to help the King of Han?"

Zhang Fu was also shocked when he heard this. Although he did not intend to risk his life in exchange for the title, he still wanted to let his eldest brother move around. In this way, the Zhang family could be regarded as having followed the dragon. At least Zhu Gaoxu would not treat them badly when he became emperor in the future.

"Although the King of Han and I have a personal relationship, Your Majesty is the orthodox official of the Ming Dynasty and the grandson designated by Emperor Taizong. Therefore, even if the King of Han can seize the throne, it will be unjust and unjust. Although I, Zhang Fu, am not talented, I am still loyal and righteous. know!"

Zhang Fu replied solemnly at this time.

When Zhang Fu heard that Zhu Gaoxu led his troops into the city just now, he was very entangled in his heart. From a selfish point of view, he should help Zhu Gaoxu. After all, the two had an irreversible friendship. But as far as the public was concerned, he was a minister of the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Zhan Ji is the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, so he must side with Zhu Zhanji.

Logically speaking, Zhang Fu should go to the army immediately and then summon the army to rush to the imperial city to rescue Zhu Zhanji, so he decided not to help each other. In fact, he was a little biased towards Zhu Gaoxu and fulfilled his duty as a friend.

"Brother, you are too pedantic. Now we should put interests first. How much is the word loyalty worth? If our father was as loyal as you, I'm afraid he would still be just a small Qianhu now!"

Zhang Fu shouted in great dissatisfaction.

He doesn't care about the legitimacy of the throne. After all, it's all the fault of the old Zhu family. As courtiers, they just need to follow the general trend and get some benefits for themselves.

"Shut up, don't blaspheme your ancestors!"

Zhang Fu, however, showed his eldest brother's momentum and angrily scolded Zhang Fu.

However, just as Zhang Fu finished speaking, he suddenly saw a servant rushing over to report: "Master, there is a group of people coming outside, saying they are from the palace, and they are clamoring that they must see you!"

(End of this chapter)