My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 804 Hu Bi

In the Wuying Hall, Zhu Zhanji was sitting on the dragon chair, with an uncertain expression on his face.

Previously, he personally visited Xia Yuanji, who was seriously ill. When Xia Yuanji was dying, he persuaded him to give up his prejudice against the Han Dynasty, strengthen the connection between the two countries, and even form a brotherhood. After all, the Han Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty were born as one. .

If someone dared to say these words in normal times, Zhu Zhanji would definitely be so angry that he would arrest the person and question him. However, when Xia Yuanji was dying, he knew that these words would make him unhappy, but he still said them. This made Zhu Zhan Ji was also greatly shocked.

Zhu Zhanji did not hate the Han Dynasty, he hated the father and son Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Zhanhe. He also had no good impression of the Han Dynasty. He even wanted to sever relations with the Han Dynasty, especially to prohibit people from the Ming Dynasty from immigrating to the Han Dynasty.

But now that sea trade is booming, Zhu Zhanji does not dare to risk antagonizing all noble officials by restarting the sea ban. As long as there is no sea ban, people can always find ways to go to sea. There are even a group of unscrupulous businessmen who specialize in doing business. The business of immigration.

In addition, nearly half of the various goods shipped by the Ming Dynasty to the sea were sold to Dahan, and then resold by Dahan to further places. Therefore, the economies of the Ming Dynasty and Dahan have a very close connection. not open.

But the more this happened, the angrier Zhu Zhanji became, because the sea trade was promoted by Zhu Zhanhe. It can be said that the current situation was completely a hole dug by Zhu Zhanhe, but he tried his best to jump out. Not coming out.

Whenever he thinks of the above, Zhu Zhanji will feel a sense of frustration, and his dislike for Zhu Zhanhe will also increase.

However, what Xia Yuanji said before greatly touched Zhu Zhanji. If he put aside his dislike for Zhu Gaoxu and his son, and rationally analyzed the relationship between the Ming Dynasty and the Han Dynasty, he would find that Xia Yuanji's words were very reasonable.

The Han Dynasty is far away from the Ming Dynasty. Even if it is powerful now, it cannot threaten the security of the Ming Dynasty. On the contrary, the trade between the two countries is booming and people-to-people exchanges are frequent. If some cooperation is reached on the official level, it will definitely be a situation that benefits both sides.

"Do you really want to improve your relationship with these big men and even form a brotherhood?"

Zhu Zhanji said to himself with a complex expression that he couldn't accept this emotionally, but intellectually, it was definitely a good thing. At least if the two countries could reach some cooperation agreements, they would definitely become the most powerful country in the world. A powerful alliance can ignore almost all threats around it.

But when he thought of Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Zhanhe and his son, Zhu Zhanji still couldn't let go of the hatred in his heart. Especially Zhu Gaoxu, who gave him a heavy blow when he first came to the throne, broke into the imperial city and took away his son, which almost made him His face was disgraced, and even now, there are still people talking about him behind his back.

"I am the Son of Heaven and the co-lord of the world, how can I bow my head to others?"

Zhu Zhanji gritted his teeth and whispered word by word.

Zhu Zhanji still couldn't let go of his own face and the humiliation Zhu Gaoxu had humiliated him, so even though he knew Xia Yuanji's suggestion was good, he still couldn't adopt it.

Just when Zhu Zhanji made his decision, a chamberlain suddenly came in and reported: "Your Majesty, Hu Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites asks for an audience!"

"Let him in!"

Zhu Zhanji said immediately.

After a while, I saw a middle-aged man walking quickly into the hall and saluting: "Your Majesty Hu Ming, long live my emperor!"

The person who came was none other than Hu Xi, who had met Zhu Zhanhe several times. Speaking of Hu Xi's experience, it was quite legendary. Zhu Di sent him to trace the whereabouts of Zhu Yunzhen, but the final result was only him and Zhu Di. People know that even Zhu Zhanhe stopped paying attention to Zhu Yunwen's whereabouts later on, because in his opinion, whether Zhu Yunwen was dead or alive was no longer important.

After Zhu Di's death, Hu Hui was immediately reused. He was first promoted to Minister of Rites, and then to Minister of Rites just one year later. The speed of promotion can be compared with the rockets of later generations.

"There is no need to be polite, Mr. Hu. Why did you come to see me?"

Zhu Zhanji calmed down and then asked Hu Hui.

In the current court, Jian Yi, Yang Rong and others are old, not to mention Xia Yuanji. In comparison, Hu Hui is relatively young, so he is deeply trusted and reused by Zhu Zhanji. "Your Majesty, the Xia Mansion has just sent news that Shangshu Xia has passed away. Please let your Majesty know clearly how to deal with his funeral affairs!"

Hu Hui replied solemnly.

When an important minister like Xia Yuanji dies, the Ministry of Rites will naturally handle the matter.

"Have you finally left?"

Zhu Zhanji sighed after hearing this. After Xia Yuanji said those words to him yesterday, he entered the final stage. He was groggy and his breathing was intermittent. Now he finally passed away. This made Zhu Zhan Kei also felt heavy.

"According to my will, Xia Yuanji has worked hard and made great achievements. As a posthumous gift, he will be promoted to the special rank of Guanglu Doctor and Grand Master, with the posthumous title of Zhongjing! You, the Rites Department, will take care of the rest!"

Zhu Zhanji pondered for a moment and immediately announced his decision.

"The minister obeys the order!"

Hu Hui immediately agreed and then prepared to say goodbye and leave.

But at this moment, Zhu Zhanji suddenly had an idea, and immediately said to Hu Hui again: "Hu Shangshu, I have something I want to hear your opinion on!"

"Your Majesty, you are welcome. I must tell you everything I know!"

Hu Xi was stunned for a moment, then saluted again.

"I want to hear what you think of the big man!"

Zhu Zhanji asked Hu Hui directly without beating around the bush.

As his most trusted minister, Zhu Zhanji wanted to know what Hu Hui thought of the big man? Are you like Xia Yuanji, hoping that you can improve your relationship with the big man?

Hu Xi was also shocked when he heard Zhu Zhanji's question. As a person who had helped Zhu Di do dirty work, he knew better than anyone what impact an emperor's preferences would have on the country.

Zhu Zhanji's hatred towards Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Zhanhe's father and son was also seen by Hu Hui. If the Ming Dynasty had not had the strength to destroy the Han Dynasty, I am afraid Zhu Zhanji would have sent a large army to conquer the Han Dynasty.

Thinking of this, Hu Hui finally said: "Your Majesty, although the Han Dynasty was born out of our Ming Dynasty, after all, it established its country overseas and only had some economic contacts with our Ming Dynasty. Moreover, the Han Dynasty has been expanding abroad in recent years, so I think You should also take some necessary precautions against big men!"

In the end, Hu Xi chose Mingzhe to protect himself. After all, although he and Zhu Zhanhe had a few acquaintances, they did not have a close relationship, and they were not familiar with Zhu Gaoxu, so there was no need to anger Zhu Zhanji for their father and son.

After hearing Hu Hui's answer, Zhu Zhanji finally showed a satisfied smile, which made Hu Hui below feel relieved that he had indeed made the right bet.

"Xia Shangshu passed away, and the position of Hubu Shangshu is vacant. I can't think of a good candidate for the time being, so why don't you, Hu Shangshu, take charge of it for the time being?"

Zhu Zhanji immediately said, which made Hu Hui also overjoyed and immediately knelt down to thank him.

(End of this chapter)