King of Han Dynasty of Ming Dynasty

letter?
Do not believe?

This is not a multiple-choice question, but a question concerning human nature and human heart.

At this moment.

Zhu Gaoxu had no doubt about this issue at all. He believed that what Zhu Gaochi said was true, regardless of any falsehood.

But does this really matter?
Now, under what circumstances could Zhu Gaochi say such words?

It was after Zhu Gaoxu, after a series of things had shattered the psychological structure and beliefs he had built up in the past, that he lost trust and confidence in the civil officials, that Zhu Gaochi said such words.

Let me put it more bluntly.

This was a situation in which Zhu Gaochi was not calm and acted hot-headed.

If you can get hot-headed, you can also get clear-headed.

God knows what choice Zhu Gaochi will make after he regains consciousness.
of course
The most important link in this is the existence of Zhu Zhanji, this little bastard and troublemaker.

Even though Zhu Gaochi had calmed down, he still insisted on what he had said in his heart and would not have any other thoughts.

But once Zhu Zhanji intervened in this matter.

In the middle, who can guarantee that Zhu Gaochi can still maintain such a pure mind and not have other ideas by playing the victim, exaggerating and saying some words?
Let us ask, who among their entire family, or even the entire Ming Dynasty court, did not know the status of Zhu Zhan in Zhu Gaochi's heart?

Besides, even if he agreed now, what would be the use?

Changing storage is not something that can be accomplished or decided in just a few words. There are too many people and things involved.

Success or failure cannot be determined by just a word from the Crown Prince.

After all, the Crown Prince has no power to decide this issue. The real decision-making power lies in the hands of Emperor Yongle.

Once he really believed it, he agreed without hesitation.

If some unexpected changes occurred in the middle, resulting in the failure of this event, Zhu Gaochi would change his mind for some other reason.

By then this matter.

The relationship between the two of them that had finally been eased, and the image that he had worked so hard to establish, were likely to disappear without a trace in an instant.

Although he might not say anything.

But in a sense, the relationship between the two is bound to develop in an uncontrollable direction.

This situation was not what Zhu Gaoxu wanted to see.

There is a high possibility that you won't be able to eat the meat, and you will get into trouble.

Why bother?
He's not a fool.

Instead of doing this, it would be better to refuse with dignity and righteousness, so as to make a good impression and further convince the prince that he has no desire for imperial power.

This is the best choice for Zhu Gaoxu.

Instead of nodding in agreement stupidly.

"open!"

"I won't leave. I won't leave, okay?"

As he spoke, Zhu Gaoxu broke free from the chubby hand of the crown prince who was pulling him and unwilling to let him leave, and continued:

"Boss..."

"No, I just want to ask you, are you really stupid or just pretending to be stupid?"

"How many times do I have to emphasize in front of you that I have no idea about the Ming Dynasty's imperial power and I don't even bother to do it!"

"certainly……"

"I don't deny that although I have no idea about the imperial power of the Ming Dynasty, it doesn't mean that I don't like the imperial power and ruling the world."

"But you know my character very well."

"If you like me, I will fight for it and get it myself."

"Compared to inheriting, I prefer to expand my own territory."

“It is more interesting to conquer a country by yourself and rule it by yourself.”

"so…"

"I really don't want to hear this a second time."

Hear this.

Regardless of whether it was the Crown Prince or the Prince of Zhao who was watching the show, both of them were stunned on the spot, looking at Zhu Gaoxu in disbelief. It was undeniable that these words really shocked them.

He likes the country and likes to control the world, but he doesn't like to sit back and enjoy the fruits of his labor. Instead, he wants to fight for it himself.

Such courage.

Judging from the expressions on his faces, the two men had no doubt about the truthfulness of Zhu Gaoxu's words.

After all, this was not the first time Zhu Gaoxu had said this.

Last year.

Because of the old man's suspicion, Zhu Gaoxu revealed his thoughts on this matter and said the same thing at the beginning.

Before, the two of them just sneered at it and treated it as a joke.

But saying such things again and again made the two of them have to ponder.

And that was the situation just now.

Zhu Gaoxu did not hesitate at all and rejected it simply and cleanly.

The truth and falsehood are clear at a glance.

Think of this.

Zhu Gaochi came back to his senses and couldn't help but sigh slightly. He looked at him deeply, reached out and gently patted his shoulder, and murmured in a low voice:

"Second brother! Second child!"

"You bastard..."

"Let me tell you something good."

"Ugh……"

no doubt.

Zhu Gaoxu's remarks today really touched the Crown Prince's heart.

He didn't know what to say for a moment.

Just now.

Zhu Gaoxu seemed to have thought of something, his expression suddenly became solemn, and he said in a deep voice:

"Boss..."

"What I say today comes from the bottom of my heart."

"But I have to say something ugly first."

"I hope that one day when I leave the land of Daming, you won't stand in my way."

"otherwise……"

"We brothers..."

The rest of the words were not finished.

But everyone is not a fool, and naturally understands the implication of Zhu Gaoxu's words.

That’s it for now.

What else could Zhu Gaochi say?
Then, he also nodded solemnly, patted his chest and assured:
"rest assured!"

"If that day comes, I will not stop you at all."

"but……"

Having said this, he paused, suddenly changed the subject, and said in a deep voice:
"I won't stop it."

"But do you think the old man will agree?"

"Are you really willing to leave?"

After hearing this.

Zhu Gaoxu looked around and smiled without commenting, "Why don't you agree?"

"Throughout the dynasties."

“The dynasty at its peak only lasted three or four hundred years.”

"We are the Ming Dynasty, even if we reform, even if we implement new policies."

"Boss..." "Ask yourself, can you guarantee that it will last forever?"

"Once that day really comes."

"What will be the ending of our Zhu family?"

"Will the new dynasty give people from the previous dynasty a chance to live?"

"My departure..."

"It's just spreading the seeds of our Zhu family."

"It leaves a lot of possibilities, and it also leaves a way out for our Zhu family."

"The old man is not stupid."

“He knows how to choose.”

This statement came out.

Everyone was silent.

It is undeniable that Zhu Gaoxu's words and thoughts made them silent for a moment.

Who can guarantee what will happen in the future?
No matter how prosperous a dynasty is, who can say that it will always be prosperous?
After all, which family doesn’t have a few prodigal sons?
Aren't those dynasties that were destroyed throughout history due to the emergence of prodigal sons, which led to their destruction?

As he spoke, Zhu Gaoxu half-closed his eyes and looked at the Crown Prince meaningfully. Finally, his gaze was fixed on Zhu Gaosui, who had been watching the show in silence, and he said in a deep voice:
"The boss and the third child"

"Do you know why, when the court was not short of military officers to be used in the war against Japan, I hurriedly wrote a letter of divorce, asking the old man to transfer the third brother who had just arrived at the border and had not yet participated in the battle back to the border?"

"Will he lead the army and participate in the attack on the Japanese mainland?"

After hearing this.

The two of them subconsciously raised their heads and looked in disbelief at Zhu Gaoxu, who was smiling and staring at them meaningfully.

Compared to the Crown Prince, Prince Zhao Zhu Gaosui was solemn for a short time, then his expression became extremely excited, and he said in doubt:

"Second child"

"What do you mean?"

"is this real?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gaochi also looked over in surprise, his expression full of disbelief, and then he said:

"Second child"

"Do you really mean that?"

Zhu Gaoxu raised the corner of his mouth slightly, glanced at the two of them with interest, and said with a smile:
"Why not?"

"but."

"The land of Japan is not good farmland, and it is not conducive to the establishment and development of the country in the future."

"so."

"This time we are attacking Japan so that the third brother can go there first and experience overseas combat and the local customs and practices."

"later."

"As for where to choose, I can only give you a reasonable suggestion at best. You need to make your own decision on how to choose."

"Besides, it has been confirmed that there are huge amounts of silver mines in Japan. This place must be an inseparable part of the Ming Dynasty. Even if someone wants to, I won't agree to it, regardless of whether I am willing or not. As the king of the future, I will definitely not agree."

"If you want, you can only choose another place."

As he spoke, Zhu Gaoxu looked at Prince Zhao with a smile and said jokingly, "Third brother, are you excited? Are you happy?"

Then, he turned to look at the prince beside him, and continued in a teasing tone, "Boss, can you rest assured now? The two people who are threatening you in the Ming Dynasty court now have other options. Can you breathe a sigh of relief?"

Then, as if he had thought of something, he said, "Boss, go back and tell my nephew not to think that I, as his uncle, must compete with him for this piece of land. I really don't like this place."

"Establish your own country and conquer your own kingdom."

"It would be a joy to be crowned an emperor. We really don't want it."

"Ha ha."

Zhu Gaochi: “!!!!!!!!!”

That's what I said.

This made Zhu Gaochi's chubby face turn slightly red, and his expression was a little embarrassed.

I don’t know how to answer or how to explain this question.

It is undeniable.

In fact, in a sense, the relationship between the two brothers is still acceptable.

The one who really treats him like a tiger is that brat in his family.

As a father, he knew his son's attitude towards Zhu Gaoxu better than anyone else. He regarded him as a thorn in his side and wished to eat his flesh and drink his blood.

Thinking of this, he listened to Zhu Gaoxu's slightly sarcastic words.

Zhu Gaochi was so anxious that he wanted to rush back to his mansion, drag that bastard out, give him a good spanking, and make him understand how the flowers are red.

Although it was extremely embarrassing, Zhu Gaochi had no choice but to bite the bullet and replied with a smile:
"hey hey"

"Second brother, that's enough."

"You can keep poking people's lungs, you..."

"Hey. As an uncle, how can you be so petty as to argue with a junior?"

"Am I right?"

Zhu Gaoxu couldn't help laughing when he said this. He shook his head slightly, pointed at the crown prince who was staring at him, and said:

"Okay okay okay"

"You are the boss, whatever you say goes, is that ok?"

"Besides, Zhu Zhanji, that little bastard, is it me who should argue with him about many things?"

"Hasn't he always been the one arguing with me?"

"If you always shout at me to kill me, you are either inciting me or inciting others to do something to me."

As soon as these words were spoken.

It was Zhu Gaochi's turn to remain silent. For a moment he didn't know how to answer.

It can be said that this one sentence was inserted directly into his lungs, and there was no way to refute it.

How to do?
What can he do?
It's all the result of his good-for-nothing son's reckless behavior.

And this happened more than once or twice. Many times, he did this in front of other people. It was not the first or second time that he annoyed others.

to this end.

Faced with Zhu Gaoxu's teasing, he could only swallow his anger and stand there smiling, completely helpless.

See this situation.

Zhu Gaoxu did not continue, and did not dwell on this issue too much. He reached out and gently patted the prince on the shoulder, and said with a smile:

"Okay, boss."

"Isn't it just a joke on you?"

"Why, you take this seriously?"

"Don't worry, Zhanji, this little bastard, is my nephew after all. Can I really be disgusted with him and have a grudge against him?"

"Will not!"

As he spoke, he waved his hand to Zhu Gaosui who was standing beside him, and continued:
"okay."

"Today, I have laid out everything I should and shouldn't say."

"As for what to do and what to do in the future."

"I hope that the three of us brothers will know what's going on. There's no need to fight to the death over certain things and make everyone unhappy. After all, we don't have any conflicts of interest now, right?"

"so."

"Everyone should put aside past grudges and deal with the current affairs properly."

"Let this old man and all the ministers in the court have a good look at what our Zhu family is capable of."

"Even if we don't want to leave our names in history, at least we can't let future generations laugh at us, right?"

"It's all gone!!"

"Everyone go back to their own homes and do what they need to do" (End of this chapter)