King of Han Dynasty of Ming Dynasty

In the hall.

For a moment, there was silence.

Zhu Gaochi's hand that was about to pick up the hot tea couldn't help but paused.

After a moment, he came back to his senses, took a sip of the hot tea in the cup, narrowed his eyes, glanced at Jin Zhong, and asked:

"Second brother, are you looking for me?"

Seeing the prince's appearance, Jin Zhong's eyes suddenly became profound.

Although this statement did not directly answer his question, the implication is that anyone who is not a fool can taste the meaning contained in it.

There is no doubt that the Crown Prince, who is looking calm and calm at this moment, is aware of Prince Han's actions.

After a pause, a trace of worry flashed across Jin Zhong's face and he said:
"His Royal Highness."

"The risks involved by Prince Han's move are immeasurable!"

"The old minister really has no bottom in his heart."

"And if the operation is a little careless, it is possible that the entire Ming Dynasty will be plunged into a place of eternal destruction."

"you"

Having said this, Jin Zhong paused, and the next words were enough and he did not say any more.

There is no other reason.

Everyone is smart, and it is one thing to know something in their heart, but since the person in front of him does not know it and chooses to hide it, he, as a minister, naturally cannot take the initiative to expose it.

After all, no one knows what other people's family is thinking, or what their plans are.

If we really break it, it will probably make everyone’s faces look ugly.

They even put everyone on the fire rack to roast.

For Jin Zhong, who has been on the battlefield for a long time, it is impossible for someone who can sit in this position not to understand the twists and turns involved.

"hehe."

After hearing this, Zhu Gaochi sneered, looked at Jin Zhong with a hint of amusement in his eyes, and asked:

"What does this matter have to do with me, and what does it have with His Majesty?"

"And the old man has already gone on an expedition to Mobei. I don't know when he will be able to come back."

"The current supervisor of the Ming Dynasty is the second son, and the old man has delegated all power to him. I am not too cooperative, and I am just pretending to be the prince."

"No matter what he does, His Majesty and I can't control it."

"Master Jin, what do you think?"

As he spoke, Zhu Gaochi blinked at him, looked at him with a half-smile, and said no more words.

After hearing this, Jin Zhong was startled and froze on the spot.

After a moment, he seemed to have thought of something, and then he couldn't help but reveal a wry smile on his face.

This family!
The play is really fancy.

The words were said to this extent, how could Jin Zhong not understand the meaning behind his words?
He didn't know how to judge this family's operation for a moment.

The emperor's first military expedition was in person. Surprisingly, the person overseeing the country was not the prince, but the King of Han.

Previously, when Emperor Yongle had just declared the King of Han against all the opinions, the princelings were more or less still dissatisfied and had a lot of complaints about the emperor's operations.

I think Zhu Di is just messing around.

At the same time, many people felt that King Han's shit luck was really good, and they vaguely wondered if Zhu Di had other ideas.

Many people felt grievances for Zhu Gaochi who was more or less neglected.

Regarding feelings, it is not because the King of Han was lucky, but it is because Emperor Yongle had other ideas.

This is definitely a move to trick your son.

It’s not about neglecting the Crown Prince, or giving more importance to Prince Han, but using Prince Han as a gun, making him a chess piece that can be discarded at any time.

After all, as a civil servant, Jin Zhong knew very well how huge the interests and power structure involved in matters such as imperial examinations and Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism were, and how complicated they were.

It can be said that if you are not careful here, you will cause a scandal and become the person who is criticized by everyone in the world.

Thinking of this, Jin Zhong couldn't help but sympathize with Zhu Gaoxu, and at the same time, he couldn't help but feel endless emotion in his heart.

The Tian family is really ruthless.

It's all about exchange of interests, conspiracy and calculation.

"Yeah yeah!"

"What does this matter have to do with His Royal Highness and His Majesty?"

"This time, the old minister is in trouble."

Having said this, he bowed to Zhu Gaochi with great respect and said:
"Thank you, Your Highness, for clarifying my doubts."

"Old minister, I know."

"but."

Jin Zhong paused, as if he thought of something. The worry on his face became more and more intense, and his expression became particularly solemn. He looked at Zhu Gaochi cautiously and looked again and again. He wanted to open his mouth to say something several times, but failed. Not even a word was spoken.

Seeing this situation, Zhu Gaochi was stunned, glanced at Jin Zhong in surprise, frowned, then waved at him and said:
"Master Jin, if you have any questions, just tell me."

"There's no need to hide it."

"I forgive you."

"And what we are talking about today is limited to this hall."

After hearing these words and feeling the eyes falling on him, Jin Zhong's expression changed, his eyes were full of solemnity, and his words could not help but have a touch of worry as he said:
"His Royal Highness."

"I don't blame the old minister for being talkative about this matter."

"The king of Han wanted to promote new doctrines, and he wanted to promote Neo-Confucianism and imperial examinations. The old ministers were worried that he was a drunkard who was not interested in drinking, but Xiangzhuang's sword dance was focused on Pei Gong."

"After all, all your power and supporters come from civil servants."

"Once the new doctrine and Neo-Confucianism are implemented, and the talents are properly cultivated, there will undoubtedly be arrangements for people to take up their posts."

"By then, the imperial court will slowly incorporate new blood into the King of Han's move, which will inevitably lead to the marginalization of many of the old ministers who support you."

"And most of these selected talents are the work of the King of Han, and they will more or less enjoy the benefits given by the King of Han."

"Veterans and ministers are worried that as time goes by, once the imperial examinations, Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism are disturbed, and fresh blood is integrated into the court, it is very likely that the Han Dynasty will become more and more powerful in the court."

“From a national perspective, it’s really a great thing.”

"But from a personal perspective, it's a good thing that you can't see it."

"Although in this matter, I have not judged a gentleman with a villain's heart, we must be on guard against this."

"I don't know, what do you think, Your Highness?"

Have to admit.

Jin Zhong's concern this time was really for Zhu Gaochi's sake.

As the saying goes: The older you get, the wiser you become.

But if Zhu Gaoxu were here this time, he would probably be shocked after hearing Jin Zhong's words.

The reason is very simple, because he hides his deepest secrets and plans, and uses this to conceal his secrets. He thinks that his concealment is perfect, but unexpectedly, Jin Zhong, an old guy, sees through it at once and makes a good guess. After hearing this, Zhu Gaochi looked slightly startled, then nodded with a smile, shrugged noncommittally, waved his hand towards Jin Zhong, and said:

"Master Jin, your mind is so delicate that no one can achieve it."

"From just a few words, you can see some of the pros and cons."

"but."

"I know the risks here and some of the plans."

"In the past few years, although Gu has become the crown prince, it can be clearly felt that His Majesty is not very satisfied with Gu being the crown prince."

"And the second child has been jumping around all these years, and from time to time the third child will also cause trouble."

"But they are Gu's brothers after all. His Majesty is now in his prime. Even if Gu sees some things clearly and knows the pros and cons, others are pretending to be good for the court, the country and the people."

"Although I have scruples in my heart, I have no reason to stop it, and I can't stop it."

"After all, the world today is your Majesty's, not the prince's."

"Although I am a prince now, so many princes have been replaced for various reasons throughout the dynasties?"

"For this reason, the only thing Yu Gu can do in his current embarrassing situation is to be cautious in his words and deeds in the eyes of the world, so that he can truly be as stable as a mountain."

As he spoke, Zhu Gaochi couldn't help but sigh.

After sitting on the throne for several years, what kind of life has he lived as a prince, and how frustrated he is.

Many times, even if he is cautious in his words and deeds, when something goes wrong, he, the prince, is the first person to be scolded.

And many times, anything he said or did, even if he was not careful, would be infinitely magnified in the old man's eyes.

Only you can understand the ups and downs in this.

Thinking about it, Zhu Gaochi's eyes couldn't help but become a little blurred.

After a brief moment of daze, the expression on Zhu Gaochi's face suddenly dimmed, and the confusion in his eyes disappeared instantly, replaced by one of incomparable determination.

"In this matter, we don't care what the second brother's intentions are."

"But regarding this matter, you and I actually know that for the imperial court and the country of Ming Dynasty, it is the foundation for a century-old foundation."

"So. Rather than resisting, it's better to go with the flow."

"It doesn't offend His Majesty, and it doesn't mean that we can't profit from it."

"The implementation of this plan, no matter how capable the second brother is, in the final analysis requires the cooperation of highly respected civil servants in the DPRK and China."

"And above the court, everyone knows that civil servants are all isolated supporters."

"As long as the second brother uses these individuals to operate in our hands, even if all the people in the court are replaced."

"Can it be that a person who has been taught and selected by all of you adults can still be a solid supporter of Lao Er?"

Having said this, Zhu Gaochi paused, his half-closed eyes suddenly opened, and he looked straight at Jin Zhong, his expression became extremely solemn, and he said:

"So in this matter, don't just watch your dick dance happily and think that you have a chance to win."

"Everything is nothing but a mirror, a bamboo basket, and nothing."

"The position of Prince of the Ming Dynasty will never be lost to others. No one in the Ming Dynasty can even think about changing it."

As soon as these words came out.

Jin Zhong was slightly stunned by the shock, and looked over in astonishment.

Such domineering words and domineering side were the first time he had seen Zhu Gaochi in so many years.

Although Jin Zhong knew that the prince in the past was as wise as a fool, had a great heart, and had an extraordinary intelligence, compared with his current state, he seemed to be a completely different person.

"but."

"I hope Lord Jin will pay more attention to this matter."

"Isn't the second brother entrusting you with a heavy responsibility in this matter?"

"How to operate in the meantime, how to tie the cultivated talents into our system, I think you don't have to give instructions one by one, right?"

After hearing this, Jin Zhong was shaken, his expression suddenly became serious, he nodded heavily and said:
"Your Highness, don't worry."

"The old minister is aware of this matter."

"If you know what to do, you will never let His Highness down."

Got a positive answer.

Zhu Gaochi nodded with satisfaction, and then asked:

"I don't know, does Mr. Jin still have something else to do?"

Jin Zhong shook his head, then bowed respectfully, excused himself and left.

After a while, the hall became quiet.

Zhu Gaochi glanced around with half-closed eyes, an indescribable expression flashed across his face, and murmured to himself in a low voice:
"Second brother! Second child!"

"In this scene, I find myself getting more and more confused and unable to understand what you are asking for."

……

at the same time.

In the palace of the King of Han.

Zhu Gaoxu was leaning leisurely on the soft couch, Xiao Tian.

Suddenly Lao He's voice came from outside the door:
"Your Majesty, Mr. Xia Yuanji, the Minister of Household Affairs, is asking for an audience outside the door."

After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu's closed eyes suddenly opened, and he stood up from the soft couch in a daze. He couldn't help showing a look of surprise, a little surprised.

what's the situation?
Didn't we just get together in the attic and leave?
Didn't Xia Yuanji say that he should keep an eye on the sales of refined salt today, take charge of the overall situation, respond to some emergencies, and compile some statistics?
Why did you come to his house in such a hurry?

Could it be that after he left, there were some changes or problems in the sale of refined salt?
Thinking of this, Zhu Gaoxu could not sit still. He immediately opened the closed door and ordered Lao He to take him to the pavilion quickly.

"I said, Old Man Xia, what's going on?"

"Don't you want to keep an eye on the sales of refined salt, respond to emergencies, and compile some statistics?"

"Why did you come to me before noon, even half a day?"

"Is there something wrong with the refined salt on the market?"

In the pavilion, Zhu Gaoxu saw Xia Yuanji walking hurriedly from the door. He ignored the greetings and directly asked the doubts and worries in his heart.

After hearing this, Xia Yuanji's face changed unconsciously, his expression became particularly solemn, and he nodded heavily. Then he took out a few letters from his arms, handed them over respectfully, and said in a deep voice. :

"This is an urgent message from the people below."

"My lord, please take a look first and see how we should handle this matter."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu looked at the letter placed in front of him, and then at Xia Yuanji, who had a very solemn expression in front of him. Then he picked up the letter on the table and browsed the contents of the letter.

When the content came into view, Zhu Gaoxu's face became visibly gloomy. The joking expression on his face had disappeared, replaced by endless anger. With a 'bang' sound, his right hand slapped heavily on the marble table. Go up and shout angrily:
"Bastard thing, bastard thing."

"Plunder by force?"

"They were too bold, too bold."

"Do you really think that the imperial court does not exist?" (End of this chapter)