King of Han Dynasty of Ming Dynasty

"no."

"Dad, what do you mean?"

Zhu Zhanji's face suddenly became solemn. He raised his head suddenly, looked at the prince who was so close to him with an expression of disbelief, and asked in surprise.

That's it.

After a long time, Zhu Gaochi sighed softly, half-closed his eyes and looked at him for a moment, then asked with a smile:

"What do I mean?"

"Zhanji, do you really not know, or are you pretending not to know?"

"Do you really not understand, or are you pretending not to understand?"

"Do I have to put it so bluntly?"

A rhetorical question.

Zhu Zhanji was stunned on the spot. His expression changed slightly, and he looked a little terrified. He opened his mouth several times to say something, but when the words came to his lips, he couldn't say them.

Yes!

He really doesn't understand, does he really know nothing?

is it possible?
He is not a fool. The words are so clear, how could he not know anything and how could he not understand.

Zhu Gaochi's words were all meant to tell him to adjust his mentality, put away his little thoughts and try his best to make peace with his second uncle and third uncle, and not to be at loggerheads with each other as usual. No matter whether he was willing in his heart or not, he should at least do enough work on the surface and not be as unscrupulous and self-righteous as before.

But
That being said.

Zhu Zhanji couldn't help but ask himself, can he really do this?
To be honest, he couldn't guarantee it at all.

something
Nature is determined from birth.

Even if there is no conflict of interest, does the threat really no longer exist?

Or
Is everything really that simple?

Although the prince's words were true, Zhu Zhanji was no longer a child without independent thinking. He already had his own judgment, and of course, his own ambitions and other ideas.

Founding a country and becoming an ancestor?
Why?
If being a monarch or a minister is really like this, where does the relationship between monarch and minister stand?

Why should the lands gained by abusing the power of the imperial court and relying on the imperial court to expand the territory be handed over to the hands of Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui?
How can such a good thing happen?

They expanded the territory, established their own country and became ancestors, so why couldn't these lands be allocated to the imperial court for management?

To expand the territory of the Ming Dynasty?

Let the Ming Dynasty stand at the top of the world and create unprecedented achievements.

Leave a profound mark in history books?
Become a figure comparable to the Qin Emperor and Han Emperor?
Why should Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui get the upper hand?
Thinking of this, Zhu Zhanji was very upset, a gloomy look appeared on his face, and he was about to say something.

However, before he could finish his words, he heard the sarcastic words of his father Zhu Gaochi.

"Don't you understand?"

"Are you very reluctant?"

"Do you want to incorporate the lands conquered by your second uncle and third uncle into the territory of the Ming Dynasty in an attempt to create unprecedented achievements?"

"Or... you don't want to do this?"

Hear this.

Zhu Zhanji looked up, but did not answer, choosing to look him in the eye.

Although he didn't say a word.

But his expression and facial expression said it all, revealing his true inner thoughts.

That's what he meant!
That's what he thought!
I just don't want to and don't agree.

Seeing this, Zhu Gaochi's expression became even more sarcastic. His cold eyes were almost narrowed into a line, and his expression became extremely solemn. He said sarcastically:
“Eating from the bowl and looking at the pot?”

"Hehehe..."

"Janji! Janji!"

"I really don't know what gave you the courage, or who gave you the confidence."

At this point, he paused, then suddenly stopped talking and continued:
"I want to ask you..."

"Do you want to follow in the footsteps of Emperor Jianwen?"

"Do you think you are invincible? Do you think you have that ability?"

"If your second uncle and third uncle really join forces, even if you take that position, are you sure that you, or I, can sit there 100% securely?"

"If it were in the past, we would still have the determination and think we could suppress them."

"but now……"

"In recent times, the changes that have taken place in the Ming Dynasty court under the Second Brother's control, as well as the abilities that the Second Brother has demonstrated."

"Once the old man is gone, there will be no more suppression from the old man."

"I'm not afraid to tell you that I'm not sure about this."

"Your idea is very dangerous. It is very likely that our family will follow in the footsteps of Emperor Jianwen."

“Although the benefits are tempting enough, only those that can be eaten and digested normally can be our own benefits.”

"But if I can't digest the food I eat, I'll either die of nausea, or die of bloating, or even die of exhaustion."

“Is that still a benefit?”

"It's like a knife hanging over our heads that can kill our whole family at any time."

"Although benefits and dangers coexist, why would you take such a big risk and put your family in danger if you can live peacefully and safely?"

"Zhanji! Zhanji! You are not a fool. On the contrary, you are smarter than anyone else. Do you still need me to remind you of such a simple truth?"

"Although the benefits are tempting and important, compared with your own life and property, what are they worth?"

Faced with the prince's rebuke, Zhu Zhanji fell silent and did not utter a word in rebuttal.

But let me ask myself, is he really willing to do this?

Do you really want to see this happen?

Obviously, Zhu Zhanji naturally did not want or desire such a thing to happen.

After a brief silence, Zhu Zhanji seemed to have thought of something, and his face became excited. He carefully looked at his father's gloomy face and asked:

"Second uncle and third uncle join forces?"

"father"

"Didn't you say in the past that although Third Uncle seemed to be on Second Uncle's side, in reality Third Uncle had always been on our side?"

“Is everything just an appearance?”

"in this way."

"We have our own family and the cooperation of Third Uncle, so what does Second Uncle have to fear?"

"Could he still turn the tables? I don't believe that Second Uncle is capable of dealing with us and Third Uncle joining forces, and he is on the side of justice."

Upon hearing this, Fatty Zhu couldn't help but sigh softly, subconsciously reaching out to touch his forehead, looking at his silly son as if he were a fool, and said earnestly:

"Innocent!"

"It's just naive."

"Benefits. Do you think that such benefits are only a temptation to us? Don't you think that such benefits have any temptation to Zhu Gaosui?"

"Founding a country and becoming an ancestor, expanding territory and achieving unprecedented achievements."

"If there hadn't been such a huge temptation, I think I would have been able to persuade the third child to become ours, and I could have made him closely tied to our family."

"But with such a huge temptation, who can resist it? You can't resist the temptation and want to create unprecedented achievements. Don't you think Zhu Gaosui doesn't want to? Do you really think he has no thoughts about the throne or the emperor?"

"He knows he has no chance and can't beat me and the second brother, so he tries to please both sides. He will belong to whoever succeeds and can give him the greatest benefits."

"But what now?"

"The benefits Zhu Gaoxu has given, may I ask you to let Zhu Gaosui join forces with us, what kind of benefits can we give to others?" "What kind of benefits can you give that can compare to the benefits Zhu Gaoxu has put in front of us?"

"no?"

"For this reason, what right do you have to make others give up such huge benefits and join forces with you to form an alliance?"

These problems.

Do you really think Zhu Gaochi is a fool? Do you really think he has never thought about it?
Why did he say such confident words in the Hall of Supreme Harmony before, about stepping down and giving way to others? Do you really think he wanted to?
is it possible?
Who doesn’t want to conquer the world and become the one at the pinnacle of power?
To put it bluntly, wasn't it because he felt the strong sense of oppression from Zhu Gaoxu and was forced into a corner?

In other words, he had already seen that if the situation continued to develop in this way, and some kind of conflict really broke out between him, the crown prince, and Zhu Gaoxu, his chances of winning would be slim.

so.
Make decisions when necessary and protect yourself.

While testing the waters in this way, aren't you also seeking a way out for yourself?
Now the result is good
He tried his best and used so many tricks and calculations to ensure that his current position would not change. He also got the guarantee from the second and third sons. The matter was settled, but this silly child of his was not satisfied.

Still wanting to get better.

I am Nima..
Zhu Gaochi was almost in trouble and wanted to yell angrily.

This isn't the way to go about cheating your father and your entire family, is it?
If Zhu Gaochi hadn't known that the child was his own, he would have almost doubted whether this was
After all, he was so smart, saw things so clearly, and was adept at weighing the pros and cons. He had always taught Zhu Zhanji carefully, so how come this bastard hadn't learned even the basics from him?

At this time, Zhu Zhanji's shocking remarks came again:

"Benefit?"

"What can Second Uncle give Third Uncle?"

"What he can promise, can't we promise the same?"

"Besides, for the sake of orthodoxy, our promise should be more effective than that of Second Uncle!"

"At worst, we can just agree to Uncle San and give him the same power as him."

"Could it be possible that he still trusts Second Uncle but not us?"

"That shouldn't be possible!"

After hearing such childish and ridiculous words.

For a moment, Zhu Gaochi really didn't know whether to laugh or cry!
His complexion was uglier and more disgusting than if he had eaten a fly.

See, is this human language?
Not
Is this really stupid, or is he blinded by profit?
What on earth is in his brain? How can he say such shocking things? Is he really brainless?

Zhu Gaochi's expression suddenly darkened at a speed visible to the naked eye, and his anger was about to reach its peak. He shouted angrily:
"Bastard thing."

"You bastard, why did I give birth to a fool like you?"

"Do you even know what you are talking about?"

"Promise the same benefits as your third uncle, and let Zhu Gaosui cooperate with you to suppress Zhu Gaoxu?"

"Why?"

"Why do you do that?"

"Going back on one's word shows no integrity at all."

"With such behavior, do you think others would dare to trust you?"

"Aren't you afraid that others will join forces with you and then you will kill them after they have done their job?"

"If someone told you this, would you believe it?"

"Do you really think others are fools and don't know which path is the safest?"

"Do you have to choose a path full of changes and cooperate with a treacherous person?"

"What gives you the confidence?"

"ignorance!"

"I have taught you so much and told you so much in recent years, and this is all you have learned?"

"Is that all you know?"

"Zhanji! Zhanji! You really disappoint me."

Say it.

Zhu Gaochi looked at him coldly with gloomy eyes, then turned around and was about to walk out the door in big strides.

Da da da……

Just then.

In the courtyard, there was a sound of soft footsteps.

After receiving the report from the servants below and knowing that the father and son might have quarreled again, the Crown Princess hurriedly dropped what she was doing and rushed over.

Just entered.

Then he saw the angry prince, with his hands behind his back, about to leave.

Seeing this, the Crown Princess hurried forward, grabbed Zhu Gaochi's chubby hand, and said with a smile:

"Hey hey..."

"Don't be angry, my prince. Don't be angry."

"It's been a while since there was any noise, and now there are people fuming and glaring!"

While she was trying to appease Zhu Gaochi, she turned around and fiercely glared at Zhu Zhanji who was standing not far away, and scolded:
“Zhanji!”

"What's going on with you?"

"How can you be so ignorant of the seriousness of the matter? Why are you so spoiled and make your father unhappy?"

"I wonder if your father has been very busy with your affairs during this period of time?"

"Even if you are ungrateful, at least you can't make your father angry like this!"

"What are you still doing?"

"Why don't you go up and apologize to your father?"

Then, while scolding, the Crown Princess also frantically winked at Zhu Zhanji, who was still standing there stupidly, asking him to quickly surrender.

Seeing this, Zhu Zhanji came to his senses. Although he was not upset, he did not think he had done anything wrong or said anything wrong. However, facing his mother's cold eyes, he had to bite the bullet and reluctantly stepped forward to apologize, saying:

"Dad... calm down."

"My child knows he is wrong, please calm down."

When Zhu Gaochi heard this, he chuckled coldly, his expression did not warm up at all, and he said in a deep voice:
"father?"

"I'm not your father, I think you are my father!"

"I'm going to do my best to make up for our family and keep them safe."

"The result is good for you..."

"They are so worried that this family won't have two days of peace that they have to force the whole family to a dead end."

"Don't say anything against your will here. I don't want to hear it either."

"When you figure things out, come back to me."

Say it.

For the first time in his life, he did not give the Crown Princess any face. He reached out and pulled away the jade hand that was holding his arm, snorted coldly, and walked out with big strides.

The Crown Princess was also stunned for a moment when she saw this, and was a little surprised, but she did not stop Zhu Gaochi from leaving. Instead, she looked at her son who was so close to her with a serious expression and said in a deep voice:

"What happened?"

"Why is this so?"

"What on earth did you do to make your father so angry?"

"Tell me the truth at once."

(End of this chapter)