Daming, originally wanted to destroy it, but the system came

Chapter 440 Then let him be the emperor

Gradually, the hall was filled with people.

Because it's not a normal morning meeting, there's no need to worry about scheduling.

So the ministers gathered together in twos and threes, looked at Qitai and others who were kneeling there, and talked in low voices. Many of them obviously didn't know what was going on.

Of course Zhu Ming came too.

When Qitai and others saw him, they were about to roar wildly.

Zhu Yunwen also walked in from the outside, glanced at Qi Tai and others, couldn't help but sigh, came to Zhu Zhen and respectfully bowed with his hands clasped in fists: "Uncle Eighteenth King."

"Be good," Zhu Xi smiled. This boy finally learned to be good. After all, he was also his uncle. What did he mean by always being aloof before?
Zhu Yunwen smiled bitterly. He was older than his 18th uncle, so he could only be treated as a junior.

But this is just the beginning.

I saw a group of people outside, rushing in all the way.

Zhu Fan and Zhu Laosan looked around at the other brothers with a proud look on their faces. Now that the eldest and second two are gone, I am the eldest and you are all younger brothers.

"Fourth brother?" Zhu Ming was surprised and turned to look at Zhu Di.

Did the co-author still have soldiers and horses from Taiyuan?
Zhu Ming didn't know this. He only knew that Fu Youde and his third brother were related by relatives.

No matter what, it's all yours.

"I have met all the princes."

Zhu Chu then looked at Zhu Gui.

The ministers bowed their heads one after another and came to see the king.

"Fourth Brother, you are such a big talker," Zhu Ming was speechless and looked at Zhu Di: "Why didn't I see that, Fourth Brother, you also have such an unknown side?"

The kings ignored the ministers and when they saw Zhu Chu, their eyes lit up and they surrounded him.

Including Zhu Laosi is also a younger brother.

It was he who ran to show off to Zhu Laosan.

Zhu Fan suddenly became unhappy: "Old Eighteen, you made a promise to the kings in front of our father that you regarded our vassal king as a weapon of the country. Why are you still treating us differently now?"

Including Zhu Fen's death, the Jin king's line also had a farce of brothers fighting against each other, and Zhu Di also sidestepped and deliberately supported Zhu Fen's son whom he disliked during his lifetime. He was not the eldest son, and the third son of a concubine, Zhu Jiyi, became the third Jin Dynasty. king.

"Lao Shiba, I heard that you privately arranged things for Lao Four, Lao Seventeen, and even Lao Thirteen and Lao Fifteen. Is it true?" Zhu Han asked.

Zhu Laosi also has a dark side.

"Third brother said it first. After the third brother said it, the fourth brother said. After the fourth brother said it, the fifth brother said, I can't run. Take your time and speak slowly. Don't panic." Zhu Ming had to arrange them one by one according to the order of brothers. .

The eldest, the second, the third, the fourth, the fifth.

He would not doubt his fourth brother Zhu Di, and Zhu Di was not a loudmouthed person.

Zhu Di, the Yongle Emperor in history, turned away with a guilty look on his face.

Now there are more than a dozen princes gathered around him, and even one word from one of them is enough for him.

Zhu Ming subconsciously looked at Zhu Quan, also known as Seventeenth Brother.

Including wiping out Lan Yu's party, Zhu Fan contributed a lot.

But this time Zhu Chu guessed wrong. Zhu Gui nuzzled at Zhu Di, and the meaning was self-evident. Lao Shiba, you have misunderstood me, not us.

It was the princes of the Zhu family who came.

In fact, Zhu Fan is also very brave. It is better to say that the person who restrained Lan Yu in the first place was Zhu Fan.

Zhu Quan spread his hands and said, "It has nothing to do with me. I went home and fell asleep that day."

But later on, many of Zhu Fan's achievements were unknown.

"Ahem," Zhu Di coughed dryly: "Don't laugh at the fourth brother. In fact, the fourth brother also knows that you need help. But your third brother is arrogant. What sounds good is called self-esteem, and what sounds ugly is just eyes. It's higher than the top. He's too embarrassed to come to you. I'm going to help you get him out."

"Old Shiba, you came quite early."

After Lan Yu died, Fu Youde was of no use.

Zhu Zhen suddenly felt his head swell.

It is still the early Ming Dynasty, and those who can afford to wear python robes probably know their identities.

I don't know what the conflict was between Zhu Di and Zhu Fan. Even after Zhu Di became emperor, he still enjoyed discrediting Zhu Fan.

But even if they are brothers, there may not be no friction.

In fact, in order to control Lan Yu, Fu Youde also played a role.

There were about twenty people in this group, each one wearing a python robe.

Zhu Yuanzhang's first five sons were actually brothers from the same mother.

It's just that the birds are all good and the bows are hidden, and the cunning rabbits are dead and the lackeys are cooking.

As for Zhu Fan's eldest son, Zhu Jixi, he was demoted from the title of King of Jin and demoted to a commoner by Zhu Di on unfounded charges. He was also sent to guard Zhu Fan's tomb.

"Besides, the third brother is not bragging. He can't control the fourth brother. You want him to be the commander-in-chief of the armed forces? Is he the material? He only has tens of thousands of soldiers and horses? Our father gave us much more military power than he did. Don't believe it. When Fu Youde and the others come back, you can find out by asking, at least more than 200,000 of your 500,000-strong army were transferred from me."

Zhu Chu couldn't stand it any longer and slept all day. Not to mention Zhu Quan, he didn't even have the chance to show off to his third brother.

However, Zhu Min's eyes lit up, he looked at Zhu Fan and said, "Third brother, you brought this up on your own initiative. I intend to let Thirteenth brother and you take over the grassland in the coming year. You first go and familiarize yourself with the environment of the grassland. , As for the grassland people, don’t worry. You are the princes of the Ming Dynasty. As long as you don’t harm the grassland people, you are the greatest.”

"You should prepare in advance. When the battle between Fourth Brother and Seventeenth Brother goes well, within two years, I will conquer the entire Siberian region. Then I will continue to advance eastward and conquer the entire European continent from the Eastern European plains. By then you will If we have the chance, we can also discover the Bering Strait, which is our bridge to the American continent.”

Zhu Fan blinked, are you serious? It’s such a big deal, right?

Look at Zhu Laosi again.

Zhu Di looked at the third brother with a smile.

"Oh, no, isn't it good for me to be my idle prince in Taiyuan? Why should I go to the grassland to bask in the sun and suffer misfortune when I have nothing to do?" Zhu Fan shouted.

But Zhu Ming didn't see him refuse, and he finally understood that this third brother was just as the fourth brother said, he had eyes above the top, and he couldn't look down on most people.

No wonder when Zhu Chen invited him to go out to intercept Gui Lichi, he was rejected mercilessly by Zhu Fan.

What is your identity, Zhu Shiba? You wrote a letter asking me to come, so I have to come? Why don't you invite your thirteenth brother first?
In fact, Zhu Zhen didn't even know Zhu Gui's existence at that time, which was embarrassing.

What's more, a mere ghost named Lichi was chased by Zhu Chu like a lost dog.

Zhu Fan didn't bother to come out and steal Zhu Shiba's credit. Anyway, he knew that all Zhu Fen needed was to catch up with Gui Lichi and then massacre. Why add icing on the cake?

So Zhu Fan ignored Zhu Chu.

But now, unlike in the past, Zhu Zhen has been confirmed to be the second emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and has received the recognition and support of the kings.

Zhu Fan naturally wanted to think highly of him.

What's more, the matter this time is so important that we can't just give him an excuse to deal with it.

So Zhu Fan seemed to be complaining, but he was actually looking forward to it.

As a result, Zhu Zhen has arranged strategic plans for the five brothers for the coming year.

They are the third brother Zhu Fan, the king of Jin, the fourth brother Zhu Di, the king of Yan, the thirteenth brother Zhu Gui, the king of Dai, the fifteenth brother Zhu Zhi, the king of Liao, and the seventeenth brother Zhu Quan, the king of Ning.

Among them, a group of Zhu Fan and Zhu Gui are planning to enter the grassland next year and go to the Mongolian grassland in advance to make preparations.

Zhu Di and Zhu Quan were in a group. Zhu Quan was responsible for attacking the Korean peninsula to eliminate the remnants of Goryeo led by Li Chenggui, while Zhu Di was always ready to ambush the three Jurchen tribes and wipe out the three Jurchen tribes in one fell swoop.

As for King Zhu Zhi of Liao, he just acted as a mascot, as long as he was in the rear to prevent the remaining enemy troops from taking advantage of the situation.

The kings listened to how easily Zhu Ming arranged these things, and were infected by his confidence. They did not think there was anything wrong with these wars in the coming year, but were full of confidence, waiting for their generation to create a bigger and more glorious future. future.

At the same time, they also recognized and admired Zhu Xi's abilities more and more.

It's just that these princes were too arrogant. Not only were the surrounding courtiers unable to say anything, but even Zhu Yuanzhang, who had been sitting on the dragon throne for some time, asked: "Princes, have you finished speaking? It's my turn to speak. Bar?"

Good guy.

All civil and military officials, including more than a dozen vassal kings, knelt down and worshiped.

All the officials shouted: "Long live my emperor, long live the emperor." The kings shouted: "Blessings be made to the Holy One."

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned, listening to a large number of people in a mess, with hundreds of officials and kings shouting about their own things, and turned to look at Huangmen Shilang.

The chief eunuch is also very aggrieved. Your Majesty, today is not a morning court, and you didn’t ask me to come out to give everyone a start.

What's more, when Zhu Yuanzhang came out, he saw Zhu Ming surrounded by the kings, but there was no conflict, and there was a situation where the brothers were fighting against each other.

On the contrary, Zhu Chu spoke confidently among the brothers. Although he was eighteen years old, he had become the leader of the brothers and was deeply recognized and supported by them.

Involuntarily, Zhu Yuanzhang thought of his eldest son Zhu Biao.

Although Biao'er is kind-hearted and takes good care of his younger brothers and sisters, he has won the support of his younger brothers and sisters.

But in terms of ability, Biao'er is actually not as good as Miao'er.

Chu'er convinced these brothers with her absolute ability, rather than relying on favors and family ties.

In fact, Zhu Yuanzhang knew very well that each of his sons had talents.

Especially the fourth child, Zhu Di is quite capable and was once praised by Zhu Yuanzhang for looking like his younger self.

There is a saying that when Prince Zhu Biao was still alive, Lan Yu often had friendly contacts with Zhu Biao because of his relative relationship (Lanyu was the uncle of Zhu Biao's first wife, Concubine Chang).

Once Lan Yu came back from Mongolia and met Zhu Biao, he told Zhu Biao: "I observed King Yan Zhu Di in his fief, and his every move was exactly the same as the emperor. King Yan is not an ordinary person, and sooner or later he will rebel. I've found people to look at him, he's like an emperor, so you have to be careful."

Zhu Biao replied to Lan Yu: "King Yan treats me very respectfully, and there will never be such a thing."

Lan Yu explained to Zhu Biao: "I have received preferential treatment from you, the prince, so I tell you the seriousness of this matter secretly. I hope my words will not be effective, let alone be wrong."

Zhu Biao said nothing more.

Although this is an unofficial history spread among the people, it is difficult to tell whether it is true or false.

It is also enough to see that Zhu Di had already had an ambitious plan.

But even Zhu Di is now gradually impressed by Zhu Chu, which is evident.

"Okay, let's all get up. Today is the Lantern Festival, so there is no need to be too polite." Zhu Yuanzhang called to the kings and civil and military ministers to get up. Then he looked at the people kneeling in the hall and saw that Qitai and others were very self-aware. They didn't get up together, so they nodded with satisfaction.

I guess you know each other.

"Qi Tai, Huang Zicheng, Huang Guan, Lian Zining, Jing Qing, Fang Xiaoru, are you guilty?" As soon as Zhu Yuanzhang opened his mouth, countless people became timid.

Judging from this tone, the New Year is not over yet, is His Majesty planning to have surgery now?

The Lan Yu case has only ended two years ago. More than 10,000 people were implicated at the beginning. Is it possible that another major case will break out?
Just when all the officials were too scared to speak out easily.

Qitai and the others raised their heads one after another.

Especially Fang Xiaoru, holding his neck and shouting: "Everyone can punish the rebellious ministers and traitors. May I ask your majesty, what are our mistakes?"

"Well, Fang Xiaoru," Zhu Ming frowned. This Fang Xiaoru is really seeking death. Ever since he returned to Beijing, he has been constantly causing trouble for himself and has found ways to kill himself.

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Zhu Ming, shook his head gently, and signaled him to calm down.

Then, Zhu Yuanzhang also glanced at Fang Xiaoru and sneered: "Fang Xiaoru, Fang Xiaoru, do you know why I praise you but never use you?"

Fang Xiaoru has always had a good reputation among Confucian scholars. It is said that Song Lian even compared him to "the lone phoenix among a hundred birds."

But since the fifteenth year of Hongwu, there has been no shortage of people recommending him to become an official in the court.

But Zhu Yuanzhang always dealt with it, always saying that it was not the time to use him yet.

Zhu Yuanzhang spoke at this time and explained the reason: "Although you have some talent, you have no ability. Instead, because of your useless talent, you have become arrogant and arrogant. You said that my son is a traitor and a traitor? But my son has established an unparalleled reputation. Just because he is not the eldest son, why do you look down on me? What can you do to look down on my son?"

"You are a bitch who only knows how to talk. Fortunately, you are also reading the books of sages. You only ask others to follow the rules of heaven and earth. Have you ever thought about following them yourself? After all, you are also my son, Zhu Yuanzhang, and also my prince of Ming Dynasty. , you are a scholar, your words are a lesson, who gave you the qualifications?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was angry. Everyone could see that Zhu Yuanzhang was on the verge of thunderous rage.

But isn't what he said wrong?
Fang Xiaoru, he has never received an official position. To put it bluntly, he is a commoner.

As a result, he has been slandering and even insulting Zhu Zhen behind his back. Zhu Zhen is a prince and the son of Zhu Yuanzhang.

Is this what you call the way to be a minister? Who are the rebellious officials and traitors?

Have you ever had any respect for the monarch?
Even in history, it should be noted that the statement that Emperor Jianwen's whereabouts is unknown is unofficial history, but many people believe that Emperor Jianwen burned himself after Zhu Di entered Beijing.

And what about Fang Xiaoru? He kept claiming that he was a so-called loyal minister, but he did not follow Emperor Jianwen.

It is said that Fang Xiaoru, Huang Zicheng, and Qitai were captured by Zhu Di. At that time, they even wanted to escape in disguise.

Is this the so-called loyal minister? You are really loyal.

I'm afraid they also knew that even if they begged Zhu Di for mercy, given what they had done in the past to promote Zhu Yunzhen's reduction of the vassal, Zhu Di would not spare them, and they would only become a laughing stock in the future. They had to bite the bullet and beg for death, at least they would still Can leave a reputation.

Otherwise, they would have to beg Zhu Di for any chance of survival.

Otherwise, whether Zhu Yunwen burned himself to death or fled, wouldn't they have to follow him?

If they really had integrity, why should they be arrested by Zhu Di? Why don't you go with you?
Literary popularity festival?

When Emperor Chongzhen died, he only had one eunuch by his side.

As for the Donglin Party, they first begged Li Zicheng for mercy, but in the end they were completely copied.

At that time, there was no food left in the palace, but the families of these officials were extremely rich, with tens of millions of taels of silver. This was all cash, and other wealth was incomparable.

After the Manchus came in, they destroyed their dignity. From then on, Shaoxing masters became popular in Jiangnan, but the Donglin Party failed to recover.

Far away.

Fang Xiaoru's face was pale, and his eyes were hollow and lifeless after what Zhu Yuanzhang said.

Zhu Ming secretly sneered, some people only ask others, and then do not forget to flaunt themselves, and do not look at what they are.

To put it bluntly, it's a double standard.

People are always tolerant and generous only to themselves. While demanding others according to the standards of saints, they treat themselves according to the standards of villains.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Qi Tai again and said: "And you, Qi Tai, because you have been an official for nine years without any fault, we specially gave you the name 'Tai' and have always used you in high positions. But you privately mobilized troops , and you want to set up an ambush to kill my son?"

All the officials gasped.

Good guy, did such a big thing happen?
Although Qi Tai is the minister of the Ministry of War, the Ministry of War only has the power to dispatch troops, not to command them. Are you going to rebel?
No matter how you think about it, and no matter in the past dynasties, Qitai's crime was a major crime against the Nine Clan.

Many people began to retreat, fearing that they would be implicated.

Only Qi Tai looked at Zhu Yuanzhang calmly and said: "Your Majesty, the King of Dian is a hero in troubled times, but he is by no means an able minister to govern the world. If the King of Dian is not eliminated, the country will not be able to survive, and the Ming Dynasty will collapse. ”

"Pfft, do you think I'm Cao Cao?" Zhu Chu laughed angrily.

He is not Boss Cao. Rather, he is much more ambitious than Boss Cao.

To be honest, no matter what Cao Cao's reputation is, at least in his life, Cao Cao has never been emperor.

Until his death, Cao Cao could only be promoted to the title of King of Wei. To put it bluntly, he was still a minister of the Han Dynasty and the prime minister of the Han Dynasty.

It was after Cao Cao's death that Cao Pi forced Emperor Xian of Han to abdicate, and then the Cao family became emperor.

At least in this regard, Cao Cao did a pretty good job and married all three of his daughters to Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty instead of following Dong Zhuo's example of causing trouble in the harem and the court.

As for Zhu Zhen, he has a much better status than Boss Cao. He can ascend the throne and become emperor.

So you think of me as Boss Cao? Who do you look down on?

A hero in troubled times.

Zhu Xi looked disdainful.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Qi Tai. Although he wanted to kick him to death, at the same time he couldn't help but feel something in his heart. He looked up at the ministers and Zhu Zhen.

Suddenly Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Since you think the King of Dian will become a rebellious minister and traitor, let's simply let him be the crown prince. I don't see how Chu'er will be a rebellious minister and traitor after he becomes the emperor."

No, this is how your game is played?

What kind of logic is this? Are you afraid that the King of Dian will become a rebellious minister and a traitor, so just let him be the emperor? Aren't you afraid that he will bring disaster to the country?

(End of this chapter)