King of Han Dynasty of Ming Dynasty

As the small wooden box in front of him, one memorial after another was opened.

The densely packed words on the letters came into view.

Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi's expression unconsciously became increasingly gloomy, almost solidifying into substance. His stout body emanated a chilling coldness, and in an instant the entire pavilion was filled with cold murderous intent.

After reading the contents of the memorial, Zhu Gaochi was silent for a long time, and it took him a long time to come back to his senses.

Then, he dragged his fat body, suddenly stood up from the chair, and shouted angrily:
"Assholes, they are really a bunch of assholes."

"No respect for the king's law, no respect for discipline."

"He he. How dare they!"

"How dare you!"

"Assholes, they are courting death. They are courting death."

Zhu Gaoxu, who was leaning back in the soft chair, saw the prince in front of him with a furious look on his face. An intriguing smile appeared on the corners of his slightly raised mouth, without making any other unnecessary movements.

Just like that, a long time passed.

When the prince's anger had almost flared up, Zhu Gaoxu slowly stood up from the soft chair, walked to the prince's side, reached out and gently patted his shoulder, and said with a smile:
"Okay, boss."

"That's almost it."

"I, who personally experienced this, didn't say anything about it, so why are you so angry?"

"It's not worth getting sick from these bastards."

"no."

"These bastards are too..."

The prince was also very upset when he heard this, and opened his mouth to say something else.

However, the words were not finished.

He was interrupted by Zhu Gaoxu's words again. He had no intention of entangled with him or listening to his anger. Instead, he looked at the furious prince in front of him with deep interest, and asked with a sneer:

"Boss"

"You said that based on the things mentioned in the memorial, what I did in Xijiang was really excessive?"

"Should those who died on the execution grounds and whose heads were chopped off be killed?"

"Am I really as bad as some of the people in the court say I am in this matter?"

"If it's you, go and handle this case."

"What would you do if you encountered the things mentioned in the memorial?"

"Can you really turn a blind eye?"

"Is what you have done really half a point better than what I have done?"

"Or now, do you really think that I did something wrong? I shouldn't have been so impulsive and shouldn't have done that?"

A series of questions.

The question directly stunned the prince.

It also instantly calmed down the prince, who was originally furious.

Is there anything wrong with the second one?
If it were just the vague contents of the previous memorial.

From that perspective, it can be said that the second brother was too cruel and went too far.

But after reading the detailed memorial that had been compiled, it recorded all the things that had happened in the Xijiang area.

How to deal with Zhu Gaoxu.

It's really hard to find any logic in it.

At the same time, as he read the detailed memorial, the prince finally understood why Zhu Gaoxu wanted to kill so many people, and he also knew how risky and dangerous Zhu Gaoxu's trip to Xijiang was.

Several assassinations in a row!
Not only that, they were so cruel that they buried gunpowder in the mansion, trying to drag people down with them.

The clay figure still has some water properties!

If something like this happened, let alone Zhu Gaoxu, even if it was Zhu Gaochi, who encountered this series of events in Xijiang, his cruelty would be even greater than that of Zhu Gaoxu, and the number of people implicated and beheaded would be even greater.

After all, assassinating a Ming prince, who was also a regent, was no less serious than attacking Emperor Yongle, and was tantamount to treason and rebellion.

No matter what you do or how many people you kill, it’s not excessive!

Thinking of this, Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi frowned and fell into deep thought.

"call"

Just like that, after a long while, the prince came back to his senses, exhaled a long breath, and narrowed his eyes. He turned his head to look at the second brother who was looking at him meaningfully, and nodded unconsciously. His voice became extremely low and he said:

"This matter."

"Second brother, you are right."

"well done."

"They bring disaster to the region, protect each other among officials, exploit the common people, and do not repent for their mistakes."

"Assassinating the prince in an attempt to cover up the facts and get away with it."

"There is no respect for hierarchy, and no regard for the rules of the court."

"Don't even mention killing half of the officials. Even if all the officials in Xijiang were killed, they would have been killed."

"It's all their own fault. They deserve it."

As he spoke, he seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly changed the subject. His gaze towards Zhu Gaoxu also changed, and he said:

"Second brother! Second child!"

"Tell me about yourself."

"Such a big thing happened, why didn't you tell me earlier?"

"Why have you kept it secret and hidden from the court?"

"If you don't explain clearly, who in the court would dare to speak out and openly impeach you?"

"You can be innocent, so why do you have to roll around in the mud and dirty water and get yourself covered in mud?"

"Even if you clean it up later, so what?"

"What a lot of people are saying!"

"Some people believe it, some people don't."

"Even if you want to deal with certain people in the court, or want to set traps for certain people in the court, there is absolutely no need to do so!"

"With your brain, you have other ways and methods to achieve your desired goal, right?"

"Why should it be so?"

"does it worth?"

Listening to the prince's distressed words.

Zhu Gaoxu rubbed his hands, a hint of an intriguing smile flashed across his face, and said:
"Why not?"

"Boss! Boss!"

"If you want to destroy a person, you must first make him crazy."

"Without revealing any flaws or leaving any evidence, do you think those cunning people in the court will jump out?"

"Will they give you the opportunity to deal with them?"

"What about the so-called reputation?"

"It's not as hard as you think to silence the people's gossip. In fact, the people's gossip is the easiest to silence."

“As long as the crimes of corrupt officials and what they have done are made public.”

"Believe it or not, the people are more excited than anyone else?"

"You have to know that the common people in the world, no matter where they are, want to see the corrupt officials executed the most, what they like the most, what they are willing to do the most, and what they are happiest about is watching the imperial court kill corrupt officials."

"As long as they kill corrupt officials, their image among the people will definitely not be bad."

"Those rumors that are spread secretly and those words that are spread out will also disappear in an instant. If things go wrong, it is very likely that some people will be retaliated against. Of course, this premise depends on whether some people are fanning the flames and whether they can clean up their own mess!"

After hearing this.

Zhu Gaochi was stunned for a moment, then his expression suddenly became serious. He half-closed his eyes and stared at Zhu Gaoxu who was close to him, and asked in a deep voice:
"Second child"

"What big move are you planning to make?"

"Do you need me to cooperate with you?"

Zhu Gaoxu raised his eyebrows upon hearing this, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes, he looked the Crown Prince up and down, and asked with a smile:

"Cooperate with me?"

"Boss"

"you sure?"

"You know if it doesn't work out, you're the one involved."

"Are you willing to give it up?" Zhu Gaochi: "!!!!!!"

See, is this human language?
Are you willing to do so?
Under normal circumstances, he would naturally be reluctant to do so.

After all, who wants to have their supporters involved?

But the question now is whether he is willing to give up?
Just about what he had just seen.

Even if he is reluctant, what's the use and what's the meaning?
It seems like if he couldn't bear it, that bastard Lao Er wouldn't do anything to certain people.

is it possible?
And based on the content of the letter, if it was limited to corruption, everything would be justifiable and he could take the opportunity to get involved.

The problem is that there were assassinations of the second guy in the meantime!
Does he dare to reach out?
Can I reach out?

If he really did that, and the news got to the old man's ears, or to Empress Xu in the harem, he would be punished, and his image in the eyes and hearts of those two would plummet in an instant.

For a few so-called supporters.

To do so would be totally counterproductive.

Comparison and measurement of interests.

Anyone who is not a fool can figure it out and know how to make the right choices.

As for knowing certain things, knowing the content of the letter, reminding certain people in advance, sounding the alarm for certain people, and letting certain people stop?

Just kidding?
Give me a break.

With the sinister mind of the second brother, he had already dug the pit before.

Moreover, when facing his doubts and questions just now, it seemed as if they were not worried at all that he would leak the news, or notify and warn certain people in advance, as if they were directly revealing their cards.

Rao is so.

But does he dare to believe it?
God knows whether the memorials in the small wooden box now are all there are.

This bastard Lao Er, is there any other evidence he is hiding that he hasn't shown him? Is he taking this opportunity to set a trap for him?

It would be better if it hasn’t arrived yet, we can prepare in advance and warn some people.

If so, his so-called advance preparation would become a joke.

If you are not careful, not only may you fail to save people, but you may also get yourself into trouble. There is absolutely no need for this.

Plan for today.

For him, the best way is to wait and see how things change, and to respond to all changes with constancy.

Zhu Gaochi, who was in a daze, came back to his senses, glared at Zhu Gaoxu fiercely, and scolded him:
"Second child"

"What the hell are you talking about!"

"What do you mean my people, your people?"

"What are you willing to give up? I'm not willing to give up."

"Anyone who threatens the imperial power and threatens our Zhu family, no matter who it is, we must unite to face the outside world, right?"

"In your eyes, am I your elder brother so confused about the priorities?"

"rest assured."

"I know how to do it."

"but."

Having said this, he paused, his expression suddenly became extremely serious, and he suddenly changed the subject and continued:
"Second child"

"It is understandable to move or suppress certain people."

"But don't overdo anything. Know when to stop."

"I think you should know the reason."

In this regard.

Zhu Gaoxu looked back with a blank expression, meeting his gaze and nodded imperceptibly:
"okay."

"Do not worry@!"

"I know what's going on here."

Say it.

He stood up from the soft chair, and a trace of fatigue flashed across his tough and angular face:
"Boss"

"Nothing, let's stop here today."

"I've been traveling all the way and I'm really tired. I need a good rest."

See this situation.

Naturally, the prince couldn't stay any longer.

Moreover, by coming to the Prince of Han's mansion today, he has achieved his goal.

Now there is really no need to stay any longer.

Then, he stood up from his chair, stretched out his chubby hand and patted Zhu Gaoxu on the shoulder, saying:

"Row!"

"I won't disturb you from resting."

"See you in court tomorrow."

Say it.

He waved at Zhu Gaoxu, and then strode out of the courtyard with big strides.

Zhu Gaoxu stood in the pavilion and watched the prince disappear at the gate of the courtyard. It was a long time before he withdrew his gaze. Then he looked outside the courtyard and shouted:

"Somebody come!"

After a while.

Lao He appeared at the door, bowed and said:

"What are your orders, Your Majesty?"

Zhu Gaoxu frowned, half-closed his eyes and glanced at the opened small wooden box on the stone table, then he pondered for a moment and said:

"Have someone pay close attention to every move of the Crown Prince's residence in the East Palace from today to tomorrow before the court session."

"If there is any action, report it immediately."

After hearing this.

Old He, who was waiting quietly at the side, was stunned for a moment. Without any hesitation, he bowed and saluted:

"promise!"

"Old slave, let's do it now."

Say it.

Without any hesitation, he turned around and walked out of the yard with big strides.

Zhu Gaoxu half-closed his eyes and looked around. The corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing an intriguing sneer, and he muttered to himself in a low voice:

"Boss! Boss!"

"You'd better do what you say in this matter and be clear-headed. Don't be too smart."

"Otherwise, don't blame me."

"If someone can do something to me, it also means that someone can do something to you."

at the same time.

The prince walked out of the Hanwang Mansion and boarded the carriage that had been waiting at the door. He couldn't help but let out a long breath. Then he couldn't help but open the curtains and subconsciously turned his head to look at the Hanwang Mansion standing behind him. He frowned slightly, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes, and he muttered to himself in a low voice:

"Second brother! Second child!"

"Your thoughts are becoming more and more serious, and it's becoming more and more difficult for people to understand you."

"Probing and setting up a plan."

"Their methods are really cruel enough."

"But you are not a fool, and neither am I."

"I hope you don't go too far. Otherwise, I'm not someone you can easily mess with."

"You can plot against my people, but I can also find a way to get your people involved."

Say it.

He withdrew his gaze and slowly closed it, waved his hand at the groom, and ordered:

"okay!"

"Let's go!"

"Return to the East Palace." (End of this chapter)