My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 774 Deputed Governor

"I...I want to think about it seriously!"

After Zhu Zhantan listened to Zhu Zhanhe's story, he thought for a long time but could not make a reply.

"It doesn't matter. Just go back and think it over carefully. When you've thought about it, it won't be too late to come back to me!"

Zhu Zhanhe said with a slight smile, and then personally sent Zhu Zhantan away from Zhan Shi's Mansion.

Seeing his younger brother leaving, Zhu Zhanhe also let out a sigh of relief.

He also put a lot of thought into the arrangements for Zhu Zhantan's younger brothers. He had to worry about their self-respect by recruiting local troops, and he also had to worry about the expansion of the royal family's population, which would lead to an overburden on the country in the future.

So after many considerations, Zhu Zhanhe came up with this method of sending them to serve overseas. Although the governor also had great power overseas, it was still too far away from the Han's homeland. Even if they could really support themselves with troops, It also does not threaten the security of the Han Dynasty.

In addition, the governor has a term of office, which is different from the prince's fief. Generally, a prince's fief will not be changed for a lifetime unless there are major changes, and even several generations can guard a fief.

In contrast, the governor's term is only ten years. Although he may stay in office after ten years, it still depends on the court's decision. In this way, it is not easy for the prince to develop his own power overseas. After all, everyone under his command knows that he will leave sooner or later, so how many of them will be willing to follow him?

In addition, allowing princes like Zhu Zhantan to sit overseas can also strengthen the rule of the Han Dynasty over these overseas enclaves. After all, compared to other officials, as the royal family, they naturally support the rule of the Han Dynasty more, even if they are ambitious in their hearts. He would only compete with others for the throne, rather than overthrow the Han Dynasty.

Zhu Zhanhe even had an idea in his mind that when his sons grew up, he would not establish princes first, but send them to serve overseas, and then make decisions based on their performance during their tenure. After all, whether a person has talent or not, only It can only be shown when you are truly in power.

A few days later, Zhu Zhantan finally thought it through and came to see Zhu Zhanhe again, but this time he did not come alone.

"See you brother!"

Zhu Zhantan and a tall young man next to him saluted Zhu Zhanhe.

The tall young man is Zhu Zhanhe's fourth brother, Zhu Zhanhe. Compared with the thin Zhu Zhantan, Zhu Zhanhe is not only tall, but also very strong. He has been fond of practicing martial arts since he was a child, and he is very good at horseback riding and archery. It’s just Zhu Gaoxu who is a trumpet.

"Zhanluo, you're here too. Have your third brother told you?"

Zhu Zhanhe smiled and looked at Zhu Zhanhe.

Zhu Zhanluo was born to Concubine Guo and was two months younger than Zhu Zhantan. But when they stood together, anyone would think that he was the elder brother and Zhu Zhantan was the younger brother.

"Yes, I just couldn't believe it when my third brother said that we should go overseas to serve as governors."

Zhu Zhanhe nodded and said, compared to Zhu Zhantan, he seemed very stable. In fact, although he was martial, he was not as impulsive as Zhu Gaoxu when he was young, which is very rare.

"We are all a family. If I have anything to say, I will say it directly."

Zhu Zhanhe looked at his two younger brothers solemnly, and then continued.

"The big man is not just my father, let alone me, but the big man of our family. Therefore, the governance of the big man cannot be left to me and my father alone. You, the princes, also have the same responsibility!"

"I understand, brother, you are really good at exploiting people, even us younger brothers will not let you go!"

Zhu Zhantan said half-jokingly and half-seriously after hearing this. "What do you think? The founding of our Han Dynasty has been so short, and the country is short of manpower. People are needed everywhere. Apart from other things, the queen mother has to personally take charge of maritime trade affairs. Your sister-in-law also has to help the queen with things, and even a few The wives of all the princes are also responsible for the affairs of one party in the Zhuchai Association."

Zhu Zhanhe paused for a moment before speaking.

"So the women of my big man have to shoulder a heavy burden. As princes, you naturally have to help the big man share some affairs!"

"Brother, you've said so, so I definitely can't refuse anymore. Well, I'm willing to go overseas!"

Zhu Zhantan made a decision immediately. In fact, he had discussed it with Zhu Zhantan before coming. Although the two of them had not yet made a decision, they were both more inclined to serve as governor.

Hearing Zhu Zhantan's words, Zhu Zhanhe smiled slightly, then turned to look at Zhu Zhanhe.

Zhu Zhanluo had a serious expression on his face. After a moment, he raised his head and said, "Brother, let me tell you straight. If you put us overseas, you are not afraid that we will support our troops and respect ourselves. Do you even have any other ideas?"

The power of the governor is not small, especially because the overseas enclaves are far away, which gives the governor great military and political power. It can be said that he is almost the same as the local emperor. In addition, their status as princes makes it not difficult to support their troops and respect themselves.

When Zhu Zhantan next to him heard Zhu Zhanhe's words, he sat up straight and glanced at Zhu Zhanhe secretly, his expression becoming a little uneasy.

Zhu Zhanhe smiled slightly and said, "If I said I'm not worried, I would be lying to you, but I'm not as worried as you think, because since I dare to let you go, I am naturally confident that the risk can be minimized. !”

"Brother, we are not outsiders. Can you tell me in detail how to minimize the risk?"

Zhu Zhantan leaned out and asked Zhu Zhanhe curiously.

Although Zhu Zhantan has no other thoughts now, he knows that people will change, and he has no other thoughts, but there is no guarantee that others will not, so he is also very curious about Zhu Zhanhe's methods.

"Zhan Tan, if you go to Beizheng Port to be the governor and let you take control of the local military and political power, will you have any second thoughts?"

Zhu Zhanhe smiled slightly and asked Zhu Zhantan directly.

"Am I stupid? Beizheng Port is so close to Xijing. If I really have any second thoughts, the capital's army will kill them in a few days. What else can I do except wait for death?"

Zhu Zhantan curled his lips and shook his head.

"Yes, Beizheng Port can be reached in a few days, and although those overseas enclaves seem far away, with the advancement of technology, these distances will be shortened. For example, even if you have never seen steamships, you should have heard of them. Have you passed?"

When Zhu Zhanhe mentioned the steamship, he also looked at Zhu Zhantan and Zhu Zhanhe specifically.

"Of course we know about steamships. The newspapers have said that this kind of ship is extremely fast. It only takes a few days to go from Beizheng Port to Egypt. It is simply beyond imagination!"

Zhu Zhantan said again carelessly that he was Zhu Zhanhe's younger brother. He usually had a good relationship and spoke very casually. In comparison, Zhu Zhanhe next to him seemed a bit silent.

(End of this chapter)