King of Han Dynasty of Ming Dynasty

"any idea?"

Zhu Gaoxu's originally calm face revealed an intriguing smirk. He turned his head and looked back. Then he reached out and gently patted Zhu Gaochi's shoulder, saying meaningfully:
"As long as we are human, we all have shortcomings."

"We are all mortals, and we all have desires."

"The entire court holds such power and prestige, and such status."

“We don’t believe it.”

"Duke Yansheng, or the entire Kong family, can really be like their ancestor, the Sage Confucius, who can be 100% free of desires and desires, and be free of all emotions and desires."

"Boss"

"Do you think such a thing is possible?"

"Can such a person really exist in the real world?"

"Do you believe it?"

These words stunned Zhu Gaochi, who didn't know how to answer the question for a moment.

Indeed!
Are there really such perfect and clean people and families in the world?

Regardless of whether others believe it or not, Zhu Gaochi has been through so many things over the years and has seen so many different kinds of people. Zhu Gaochi asked himself if he had ever seen such a person. Of course, it cannot be said that such people do not exist. It can only be said that they exist in the big melting pot of power and interests, and there is definitely no such person.

so.
Kong Gongjian, a contemporary figure of the Kong family, is certainly not immune to vulgarity and is bound to have more or less problems, it's just that these problems may be big or small.

After a brief moment of silence, Zhu Gaochi slowly raised his head and looked back, looking at Han Wang Zhu Gaoxu who had a smirk on his face. He was unsure for a moment what exactly Zhu Gaoxu wanted to do, or what evil he was up to, what kind of plots and plans he had, and his heart became uneasy and uneasy.

As for why I feel anxious and uneasy.

This feeling is also very simple, because from Zhu Gaoxu's expression, it can be seen that he is definitely not holding back on anything good, and he might even be planning some big move.

However, the status of the Kong family is extremely special in the entire court or the entire world. Even if there are more or less some dirty things in it, it is obviously not so realistic and easy to directly bring down the entire Kong family just because of this matter.

of course
Even if we can defeat the Kong family, what can we do?
Do they really dare to touch the Kong family? Can they really put the entire Kong family to death?

The answer is really a question.

The reason is very simple. The Kong family has been passed down for thousands of years. Since the kings of all dynasties have respected Confucianism, the entire Kong family and Confucius have been directly given an extremely lofty and invincible status in the hearts of students all over the world.

If such a family were really nailed to the pillar of shame, what a huge impact it would have on all the students in the Ming Dynasty.
Then
With the instigation of people with ulterior motives, God knows what kind of disasters and conflicts will arise. No one can predict the results, and no one can foresee in advance whether the results are something they can bear.

Not only that..
Even if they were able to catch the Kong family with something that could put the entire Kong family to death, if all the civil officials, civil servants, and students in the court knelt before the emperor and signed a joint letter to plead for mercy, how would they respond when faced with the combined efforts of everyone?

Could they really go against all odds, abandon everyone's joint appeal, and stand against everyone?
If that were the case, would the entire Ming Dynasty court not be in chaos, and would the entire country not fall into panic and unrest?

No one knows the answer to this question.

As he thought about it, Zhu Gaochi's fear and uneasiness became stronger and stronger. He looked at Han Wang Zhu Gaoxu with a look of doubt and tried to persuade him with a trembling voice:

"Old second child"

"You better not mess around with this matter. You can't do it recklessly!!"

"Duke Yansheng and the Kong family are not like other civil and military officials in the court. They can't be moved at will! They have a special and unique status in the entire Ming court and the entire Ming Dynasty. If you are not careful, big problems that you can't imagine will inevitably occur."

"Once this mess is exposed, it will be just the two of us brothers. I'm afraid even the old man may not be able to handle it."

"Calm down, calm down, second brother."

"You must stay calm in this matter. You must not be reckless or act on your own. Do you understand?"

To tell the truth.

Before this, Zhu Gaochi thought that his mental state was strong enough.

But when facing the Yansheng Duke and the Kong family, he could strongly feel that Zhu Gaoxu wanted to use this opportunity to take ruthless action against this family. He was really afraid, and he couldn't help feeling fear and terror in his heart.

Although he knew that the reform of the imperial examination system would definitely conflict with the interests of the Kong family, Zhu Gaochi really did not expect that this day would come so soon, and he did not expect Zhu Gaoxu to be so bold and so cruel.
He wanted to go directly against Yanshenggong Kong Gongjian without any preparation.

It's simply terrifying and irresponsible.

Turning back, Zhu Gaoxu saw the Crown Prince, who looked serious and terrified. He could naturally guess what he was thinking and worried about. He couldn't help laughing, reached out and patted his shoulder heavily, and said in a deep voice:

"Boss"

“Don’t worry, Kong family?”

"Although I really want to make a move, I am definitely not a fool, let alone a stupid boy who knows nothing. I will definitely not be rash and rush into a confrontation directly."

"If I hadn't been fully confident and prepared, I would definitely not have been able to take on this behemoth."

"after all."

"When you hit a snake, hit it at its most vulnerable part. Either you kill it with one blow, leaving it no chance or room to recover, or you use stillness to slow down and slowly plot and look for an opportunity."

"I am naturally aware of these principles."

"You can put your mind at ease about this matter."

After hearing this, Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi was not relieved. Instead, he became more and more suspicious. Then, he looked back with a look of surprise and disbelief, and his voice trembled as he said cautiously:

"Second child"

"What do you mean? Have you thought of some good solutions and ways to deal with it?"

"Or do you know how to target possible changes and twists, as well as the impact of a strict investigation of the Kong family?"

"Second child"

"I'm telling you, this is no joke. You can't fool around. You can't do anything reckless. If you're not careful, it can really get you into big trouble."

"So, if you really want to do this, you must tell me everything about this matter, let me know your plan and what kind of schemes and plans you have. Otherwise, I will definitely not cooperate with you on this matter."

"Don't blame me for standing against you, or even being the first one to jump out and oppose you."

It is not surprising that Zhu Gaochi behaved like this, and it is actually understandable.

After all, the Kong family has been able to survive for more than two thousand years. Do you really think they are good people?
have a look……

Dynasties have come and gone, but only others have remained standing, which speaks volumes.

For this reason, Zhu Gaochi was so serious and said such words.

Yes.

Zhu Gaochi wanted to make the entire Ming Dynasty court better, but he didn't want to die.

As for the Mohist school that was planted there?
Don’t be ridiculous, as long as the imperial examination system and the core interests of the Kong family are not affected.

Even if the Kong family would react, they would never fall out with each other.

Just like the incident caused by the students of the Hanlin Academy this time, it was just the Kong family expressing their dissatisfaction.

There was no real intention to fight each other.

It was precisely because he knew this that Zhu Gaochi did not object or refute and allowed Zhu Gaoxu to make a fuss.

Although he did not expect to really change the current ecological situation, an improvement was naturally what Zhu Gaochi, the later emperor of the Ming Dynasty, wanted to see.

In this regard.

Seeing the prince's serious expression, Zhu Gaoxu smiled, nodded slightly, gave him an affirmative answer, and said:

"Okay, okay..."

"I know you are worried and I know you are afraid."

"I'll tell you...Isn't it enough to just tell you?"

“Hehe… But, Boss, this is the first time I’ve seen you show this expression in all these years. It really surprises me!”

"Haha..." Listening to the teasing words, Zhu Gaochi did not dwell on it too much.

I know that he is just trying to gain profit.

Then, he looked back and waved his hand:
"okay."

"Don't stay here with me, you're wasting time playing tricks, let's get down to business!"

"What exactly do you want to do?"

"It's already this late, why not just say it straight out!"

"Hide it and tuck it away, it doesn't make any sense."

"Speaking out, both of us will have the confidence in our hearts."

"Let's see if it's worth it for us to go crazy with you and see if we can shake the core interests of some people."

“Rather than getting entangled with it from the outside.”

After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu looked at the prince who looked a little anxious and smiled, and asked:

"The Kong family is not clean, and it is not as simple as it seems on the surface."

"I believe you know this characteristic well without me having to explain it further."

"Right?"

The prince nodded and did not interrupt.

"Everyone knows about the Kong family, so why has no one touched the Kong family in all dynasties?"

"And what is the real basis for the Kong family's existence over the years?"

"What has enabled it to stand firm for so many years?"

"Boss, have you ever thought about this question?"

Zhu Gaochi had certainly studied this matter, and he did not hide it, and replied:

"Benefit!"

"The interests of civil officials and students are tied together."

"Because the Kong family is a saint and sacred place that all students yearn for."

“That’s why it has been able to stand firm for so many years.”

“Even though I know something, I don’t take the initiative to do it.”

"Because the interests involved here are like a huge mine, no one dares to touch it."

"Yin Du knows in his heart that if he touches it, he will most likely be blown to death."

"No one can bear this consequence, and no one is willing to bear this consequence."

"so……"

No further words were said afterwards. We were all smart people and naturally knew the meaning and implication of the unspoken words.

In this regard.

Zhu Gaoxu nodded without comment and said with a smile:

"Yup!"

"All students come from saintly families."

"Once the imperial decree is issued, it must be approved by all students in the world."

"Whether it is good or bad depends entirely on the words and descriptions of the students."

"So everyone was restrained and no one dared to move."

"Because once the students talk nonsense, they will stir up the hearts of the people."

"It is very likely to cause chaos in the world..."

"For this reason, it has become a knot that cannot be untied."

Zhu Gaochi, who was standing aside, nodded in agreement without comment.

This statement hits the nail on the head and directly points out the interests involved.

It also explains why this result occurred.

"Second brother, do you have any way to untie this knot?"

"If it can be solved, it can indeed accomplish what you just said."

"If it can't be solved, there is really no way."

“No matter how many ideas you have in your mind, you can’t implement them because you can’t get around them.”

“There’s no way around it.”

"Imperial power does not extend to the countryside. This is an iron law that has never changed. No one can change it!"

"It's very alienating, but we have to accept it."

"Isn't it?"

Zhu Gaoxu smiled, not taking it seriously. He slowly raised his head and looked back. A cold, bloodthirsty and cruel expression appeared on his slightly raised mouth. He replied:
"Why can't it be solved?"

“Why can’t it be solved?”

"There is nothing 100% perfect in the world, let alone anything flawless."

“As long as you want to do it, as long as you dare to do it, you will succeed.”

"It depends on whether you are willing or not. It depends on whether you are willing to do it or not."

Zhu Gaochi was stunned for a moment, looked back in surprise, and asked:

"What did you say?"

"Second brother, do you really have a solution?"

"Can it really solve the current deadlock?"

As he spoke, Zhu Gaochi could not help but become excited and asked anxiously:

"Come on, come on..."

"How can we solve this problem and what can we do to break the current deadlock?"

"Hurry up, hurry up..."

"Don't just stand there, speak up!"

While speaking, Zhu Gaochi turned his body, grabbed Zhu Gaoxu's arms tightly with both hands, and shook them violently, completely disregarding the issue of his image.

After all, if this matter can really be resolved, what does personal image matter?
Is it important?
Apparently it doesn't matter at all.

"hey-hey……"

Zhu Gaoxu showed a slight smirk on his face, and unconsciously licked his slightly chapped lips with his tongue. His half-closed eyes revealed a frightening bloodthirsty coldness, and he snorted in response:
"Now that we know the reason, why don't we just untie the knots one by one?"

"Is it as troublesome as you think?"

(End of this chapter)