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Chapter 266 Chapter 266: How many brothers should be crowned kings? One sect of the King of Han and four vassal kings?
Time flies, and another month has passed.

The railway from Hanzhong to Xi'an has started construction. Although many engineering problems were discovered during the period, they were basically solved without much delay in progress.

According to estimates, there should be no problem in completing the project before the end of the year.

On the other hand, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao actually came to Hanzhong Mansion in person.

Although it is now very convenient to go to Xi'an from Hanzhong, and both Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao often come to Hanzhong, it is rare for father and son to come here at the same time.

"Dad, brother, if it's about the newspaper, why do you have to go there in person?"

"I just want to take a trip to Xi'an Mansion when I have time!"

When Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao mentioned their proposal to start a newspaper, Zhu Yue was still a little surprised. Even for this matter, there was no need for the father and son to come to Hanzhong Mansion at the same time, right?

Although the cabinet is responsible for the affairs of the court now, even if the emperor and the prince are away for a period of time, there will be no trouble. But without special circumstances, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao will ensure that at least one person is in charge of the palace!
"I haven't been to Hanzhong for a while, so I just thought I was out for a walk!"

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand indifferently.

After the Kaifeng Mansion case broke out, problems in this area came to the fore. It was reasonable for Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao to think about starting a newspaper, and it was also expected by Zhu Yue!

Because the imperial court itself has a medium similar to newspapers, that is, the arrival of newspapers!
Di Bao is the oldest newspaper in the world. It first appeared in the early Western Han Dynasty, that is, around the second century BC, about a century earlier than the "Daily Chronicle" of the Roman Empire.

It's just that there is an essential difference between the audiences targeted by daily newspapers and newspapers.

Therefore, the father and son did not waste too much time on the newspaper matter. After talking for just over an hour, everything was basically finalized!

According to historical records, prefectures in the Han Dynasty and vassal towns in the Tang Dynasty all had "residences" in the capital. Their role was equivalent to today's news agencies in Beijing, focusing on conveying government news, including the emperor's edicts, ministers' memorials, and relevant officials. Appointments, dismissals, transfers, etc. are all things that the officials need to collect and copy.

In fact, if something big happened in the imperial court, it would take the emperor and the prince to make a decision. Even if it was sent directly to Hanzhong Mansion, it wouldn't be far away and wouldn't delay anything.

Since the development of Di Bao in the Han, Tang, Song, Yuan and Ming dynasties, although its name has changed frequently, its circulation has never been interrupted, and its nature and content have not changed much.

In other words, since the Han Dynasty, the court has had a professional media for releasing news to the outside world, and that is the news!

Zhu Yue has already sorted out his ideas. In fact, all he has to do is leave it to Zhu Biao and implement it according to the original plan!

In fact, when it comes to establishing a newspaper, the court does not need to spend too much brains. It only needs to change the existing form!

The next thing to do is the actual operation of the court!
As for possible problems, we can only wait until the problems arise and then slowly solve them. After all, you can't eat a fat man in one bite. No one can guarantee that the newspaper will achieve the best results from the beginning, without any trouble or trouble. question!
"Lao Jiu, in fact, the reason why we and Biao'er came to Hanzhong in person is not only for the newspaper, but also for another matter, which we plan to discuss with you!"

This content is also hugely different from the original report!

Zhu Yue couldn't help but feel something in his heart. He had just suspected that the old man had come here not just for the newspaper, but he didn't expect that there was something else!
"If you have anything to do, just tell me straight away. Why make it so secretive?"

After hearing what Zhu Yuanzhang said, Zhu Yue did not continue to struggle with this issue.

Because the first newspaper of the Ming Dynasty was originally published by Zhu Li during the Chengwu period, its role was also to promote reforms. Newspapers were used as a medium to publicize reform policies, so that the people would not be black-eyed or even be deliberately targeted. Instigated by people!

After talking about the newspaper, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly changed the subject.

In fact, before Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao came, Zhu Yue had already thought about this issue and made a plan, waiting to discuss it with Zhu Yuanzhang and them one day!

The three father and son then discussed the plan of starting a newspaper!
Neither Zhu Yuanzhang nor Zhu Biao had a better understanding of paper media like newspapers than Zhu Yue.

The Di Bao was originally copied within the imperial court, and then posted at the palace gate for public circulation, so it was also called Palace Gate Copy and Yuanmen Copy. This was actually the earliest way of publishing news.

Zhu Yue's face looked a little strange.

Because the report is equivalent to serving the imperial court itself, it is more like a medium for communication between superiors and subordinates and various departments!
The main audience of newspapers is the general public!
But in fact, as long as the court has the foundation to start a newspaper, it is not difficult to start a newspaper. It only needs to change its thinking and think about how to promote the newspaper among the people, so that more people can hear about the court. Just the sound!
The content of the newspaper needs to be subdivided!
If you want to promote a newspaper, you must not only focus on current political news, but also delineate more sections that involve all aspects of people's lives!

When did the old man start beating around the bush again when talking to himself?

"That's it, your eldest brother and I have decided that we want to crown Feng'er and the others kings!"

"The titles are given first, and the fiefdoms are temporarily undecided. After you ascend the throne in the future, you will arrange fiefdoms for them!"

Zhu Yuanzhang directly told him what he and Zhu Biao had discussed!

"Be crowned king?"

Zhu Li was startled when he heard this, but he quickly came to his senses.

Listening to the old man's tone, he must be the vassal king, not the county king!
In fact, the old man had mentioned to himself the matter of conferring kingships on Zhu Xifeng and the others a long time ago. At that time, he felt that the time was not ripe and he was not in a hurry, so he did not agree!

Unexpectedly, the old man brought up the old matter again this time, and it seemed that he and Zhu Biao had already discussed it. This time he came to Hanzhong Mansion, saying it was to discuss with him, but more like informing him directly!

Of course, Zhu Yue will not be dissatisfied with this. After all, the old man and his eldest brother are conferring the title of king on their son, which is a good thing for Zhu Xifeng and the others!
"Are you a little too anxious?"

"There is no precedent in the Ming Dynasty for a concubine to directly grant a vassal title to his grandson. Even if there is no fiefdom for the time being, it is against the rules!"

Zhu Li frowned, obviously still worried about such a decision.

In fact, it is not a big deal for him to make his sons kings, but he is not in a hurry right now. After all, there are more important things to do, and there is no need to cause any more waves in the court because of this matter!
"What kind of rules and regulations do you care about?"

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he laughed disapprovingly.

Zhu Yue immediately couldn't laugh or cry.

Indeed, he doesn't care about any rules at all, he is just afraid of trouble!

After all, there is no need to worry about conferring kingships on your sons. It will be more logical to do so after you become emperor. Why do you need to find trouble for yourself at this time?

"Lao Jiu, actually this matter is our decision, and dad only listened to my suggestions!"

At this moment, Zhu Biao suddenly spoke.

"Brother, why are you doing this?"

Zhu Yue was stunned again when he heard this.

"It's been thirty years since Hongwu, so we thought we should have made preparations early!" "Don't look at the two or three years left, in fact they just passed by in a flash!"

Zhu Biao reminded him solemnly.

Hearing this, Zhu Li suddenly fell silent.

He understood what Zhu Biao meant!

Counting from the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, even if Zhu Biao can live for eight years, at most, he will end in the thirty-third year of Hongwu!

With two or three years left, Zhu Biao is obviously ready to release a signal to the outside world in advance!

When Zhu Biao was still alive, there would definitely not be news that he would be given the title of Crown Prince by King Zhu Yue of Han. Even though many people had such speculations in their minds, they secretly wondered whether the King of Han might replace him with Crown Prince Zhu Biao, but apart from that Except for the few important ministers who have traveled through time, no one else knows that Zhu Biao only has two or three years left to live!

Therefore, before Zhu Biao's death, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Yue would not make a clear statement. They could only use other methods to tell everyone what made Zhu Yue unique!

In this way, after Zhu Biao really passes away, it won't be too abrupt for Zhu Yue to ascend to the position of crown prince!
Because at that time, most officials would feel that with the death of Prince Zhu Biao, the one among the princes who was qualified to be the emperor must be Zhu Yue, the King of Han Dynasty!
When Zhu Yue ascends to the throne and becomes the crown prince, it will become a matter of course, and it will echo the psychological expectations of most people!
In order to achieve such an effect and make everyone realize that King Zhu Li of Han is fundamentally different from other princes and vassal kings, it is obviously the best choice to confer the title of king to Zhu Xifeng and his brothers!

The words have already reached this point, and Zhu Yue can no longer object!
In the final analysis, everything is just to make necessary preparations for him to successfully take over Zhu Biao's position in the future!

"Okay, then do what you want!"

After thinking about it, Zhu Li nodded, not too entangled in this issue.

The reason why he is not in a hurry to crown his sons kings is simply because he does not want to be distracted by trivial matters, but it does not mean that he really has scruples!

"now it's right!"

"But we are going to change the titles of Yan'er and Ye'er!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with satisfaction and changed the topic at the same time.

"Hmm? Change the account?"

Zhu Li was stunned when he heard this.

Zhu Xifeng and the others were not vassal kings before, and they had no title, so normally there was no such thing as changing the title.

The title change mentioned here refers to the original titles of the brothers in the future historical development!

"That's right, Feng'er is still the Wind King, and we won't change this!"

"But Hang'er, we are going to make him King Yong. After all, you, the King of Han, are still here. Whether or not you change the title of King of Han to him in the future is also your business!"

"In addition, Ye'er, we are going to give him the title of Dan King!"

Zhu Yuanzhang expressed his thoughts.

When Zhu Yue heard this, he suddenly showed a look of surprise.

Not to mention Zhu Xiaye's special situation, he is still practicing in the mountains with Yan Nangui, so Feng Dan King fits his current status!

Speaking of Zhu Xiaqiang alone, this boy originally planned to arrange for him to inherit the title of King of Han. However, as Zhu Yuanzhang said, he, Zhu Yue, is still the King of Han at the moment, so he can only temporarily designate him as King Yong!
"Okay, I have no objection to this matter!"

"Dad, when are you going to crown these three children kings?"

Zhu Li thought for a moment and nodded directly in agreement.

"The imperial edict has been prepared a long time ago, and the seal jade butterflies for the three children are also prepared. This time we came to Hanzhong in person with Brother You mainly to announce this matter, so tomorrow we plan to announce it to the world. how do you feel?"

After everything was settled, Zhu Yuanzhang no longer had any worries and said with a smile.

"tomorrow?"

"Okay, now that we've decided, it doesn't matter what time it is!"

Zhu Li didn't expect it to happen so quickly, but he also nodded in agreement.

Immediately, Zhu Yue directly called the two boys Zhu Xia Feng and Zhu Xia Xian over. As for Zhu Xia Ye still on the mountain, there was actually no need for him to go down the mountain specifically for this matter.

"Do you want Ye'er to be taken back?"

Zhu Biao asked hesitantly.

"It's not necessary. Ye'er has just adapted to life in the mountains. It's not a good thing to let him return to Hanzhong Mansion at this time. What's more, giving him the title of king will have a certain impact on his state of mind!"

Zhu Li shook his head and refused.

Zhu Xiye's situation is special, and he doesn't need to receive this imperial edict in person. We can't let this kid be affected by these mundane things, at least not yet!

Hearing what Zhu Yue said, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao also looked surprised, so they did not insist.

Soon, Zhu Xia Feng and Zhu Xia Xian came to the father and son.

The two brothers were naturally very happy to see their grandfather and uncle. When they heard that they would be crowned kings tomorrow, the brothers immediately became excited!

Are they going to be crowned kings?
Is the speed too fast?

Knowing the future history they had learned before, they would have to wait until their father Zhu Li became emperor if they wanted to be crowned king!
Even Zhu Yue is still the king of Han at the moment, and they, their sons, are actually going to be crowned kings?

If you put it this way, except for the fact that they have such a father-son relationship with Zhu Li, after being crowned king, they will be equal to the father-in-law!

After all, both parties are vassal kings, and there is no saying who is superior and who is inferior, at least on the surface that is the case!

Four vassals, father, son, and brother, were definitely unique in the Ming Dynasty!
"I asked you to come here to say hello to you in advance so that you won't make a fool of yourself tomorrow!"

At this time, Zhu Yue warned Zhu Xifeng and Zhu Xialeng sternly.

(End of this chapter)