King of Han Dynasty of Ming Dynasty

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Chen Ji was stunned when he asked this question, and looked over with an expression of disbelief.

Asking for his opinion on this matter, I'm afraid you're just teasing him!
Please, it's as if he really has the power. If he really has the power and is qualified to make decisions, would he still stay in the Jinyiwei prison?
Although this imperial prison is exactly the same as a small courtyard with a separate entrance outside, it has everything it needs and there is no shortage of things. There are also a lot of servants, and the days and life are no different from those outside.

But
If there really is a choice, if you can really choose, who would like to stay in this place, who would like to come to this place.

This place looks the same as the outside, but from some perspectives, the difference is really huge.

When you are outside, you can move freely and go wherever you want. That is what it means to live a real life. That is the real life of a human being. Although there is everything here, and it can be said that the treatment here is even better than outside, the only thing lacking is freedom.

He was completely confined to a place in front of him that looked like a small courtyard. Apart from being able to walk around here occasionally, he couldn't go anywhere else.

In this way, even if the treatment here and life are better than outside, any normal person would not be willing or happy about it.

Everything is just a last resort.

The reason for this situation is very simple, it is because he has no power to choose and make decisions.

But now, Zhu Gaoxu asked for his opinion in a consultative tone and asked him to make the decision. When Chen Ji heard this, he felt it was extremely ironic.

Then, after a brief silence, Chen Ji forced a smile that was uglier than crying, waved his hand and shook his head slightly, and agreed:

"Prince Han was joking about this matter."

"What opinions can I have? What views can I have?"

"Everything is up to the prince and the crown prince."

The words are calm and gentle.

However, the sadness and helplessness expressed in these words are real.

Zhu Gaoxu was slightly stunned when he heard the words. Naturally, he also heard the meaning hidden in Chen Ji's gentle words. He understood it instantly. His pupils shrank slightly and the expression on his face changed.

Although I knew what was going on.

But he could do nothing about it.

When deciding to do this, Zhu Gaoxu had also thought about finding a secluded place around Kyoto City, guarding it heavily and keeping vigilant, and giving as much freedom as possible to those involved in the matter.

But this matter is too important.

Not a single piece of information must be leaked, or we will be doomed if we are not careful.

This is why, after he dealt with these matters, he had to keep even Emperor Yongle's lone minister, Ji Gang, in his hands and seize his weak spot.

Even for a lone minister like Ji Gang, who was almost impossible to have any connection with any force in the court, the two brothers did not dare to trust him 100%. They had to grasp Ji Gang's weaknesses before they could feel at ease.

If this matter were really implemented according to his original idea, in a secluded place with strict security and heavy troops, then more people would inevitably be involved, and the more people involved, the greater the risk of exposure would be.

They couldn't even trust the Jinyiwei people 100% and had to grasp the weaknesses of these individuals.

Those so-called heavily guarded people are bound to have even less trust in these individuals.

If the matter was not so large and did not involve such a large conflict of interest groups, Zhu Gaoxu might not be so cautious, would not think about so many problems, and would not spend time, effort and money on building such a place deep in the Jinyiwei.

For this reason, he felt a little guilty and reluctant about treating Chen Ji and others in such a manner, but there was nothing he could do.

After a brief silence, Zhu Gaoxu slowly stood up from the chair with his hands on the armrests, took a few deep breaths, reached out and gently patted Chen Ji's shoulder, and said earnestly:

"Mr. Chen, you have worked hard."

"Your Highness, the Prince and I are truly helpless in doing this. There is no other way."

"Don't worry. As long as Scholar Chen has any request, the prince and His Royal Highness will do our best to satisfy it as long as it can be satisfied."

"I hope that Scholar Chen will understand this matter."

Yes!

Understand, how could he not understand?

If he didn't understand, how could he cooperate willingly and how could he come in here?

Understanding is one thing, but it is unrealistic to say that there is no resentment or resentment in one's heart.

After all, we are all human.

Thinking about it, Chen Ji shook his head slightly, sighed, and said:
"Ugh……"

"I am being a little hypocritical about this matter."

"It's also because I'm old, I like to be sentimental, and I think too much."

"I'm sorry to make the prince and the crown prince laugh."

"I hope that the prince and the crown prince will not mind. I am just speaking from the heart with a few sentiments."

"If I have offended the prince and the crown prince, please forgive me."

As he spoke, Chen Ji bowed slightly and was about to bow and apologize.

However, before he could bend down, Zhu Gaoxu quickly supported him and waved his hands, saying:
"Mr. Chen, you are too serious about this matter."

"We are all human beings, with emotions, joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness."

"How can this prince and His Royal Highness not understand?"

"Mr. Chen is so old, but he is so wise and righteous. He is willing to work hard for the country and the people."

“This is a model for all of us.”

"Why is it offensive to say this?"

After hearing this, the prince, who was originally sitting on a chair and leisurely drinking tea, could no longer sit still. He stood up and spoke again and again:

"Yes Yes Yes……"

"Mr. Chen, no need to say more."

"The second brother and I both understand and know it clearly."

"You don't have to think too much. You must combine work and rest and take care of your health."

See this situation.

Seeing all this in front of him, Yang Shiqi, who was standing aside, was stunned. He looked at the Crown Prince and Prince of Han who were comforting and concerned in front of him with a look of astonishment.

All of a sudden, the doubts in my heart became more and more intense.

Chen Jinai was detained falsely.

When he saw the space behind the stone gate, he already had the definite answer in his mind.

But he really didn't know why it was like this, and what kind of thing could make the Crown Prince and the Prince of Han so serious and choose to be here.

He also didn't understand. Although Chen Ji's knowledge was obvious to all, if Yang Shiqi said that the prince was a person who respected the wise and valued talents, he would nod in agreement without any doubt.

But the Prince of Han... is also the same, which is really intriguing.

After all, he and the King of Han have been at loggerheads for so many years. How could he not know the King of Han, Zhu Gaoxu?
Based on his understanding over the years, Zhu Gaoxu was a person who truly valued military power over culture.

He was usually quite polite to these civil officials, and on the surface he was cheerful and generally greeted them with a smile. But anyone who really knew Zhu Gaoxu could feel that this was just a superficial effort.

Judging from Zhu Gaoxu's true inner feelings, this man looked down upon them, the civil officials, and hated them from the bottom of his heart.

The fact that a man like Han Wang Zhu Gaoxu could treat Chen Ji in such an attitude really opened Yang Shiqi's eyes.

Yang Shiqi had been watching how Zhu Gaoxu handled the current matter, whether it was the initial attempt to stop Ji Gang from opening the door without telling him, or his smiling conversation with Chen Ji after he entered, and his attitude towards him.

Naturally, this series of actions could not deceive Yang Shiqi, who had been in tit-for-tat with him for many years.

That is real love and recognition, a true expression of true feelings!

There is absolutely no hypocrisy, it's all real and sincere emotions.

This is the case.

How could Yang Shiqi not be shocked and surprised?

Although he was extremely shocked and curious, Yang Shiqi had to tactfully suppress the surging thoughts in his heart.

At the same time, he knew better than anyone that the situation here was probably very serious!

A moment later, when Yang Shiqi was stunned, Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi looked at Ji Gang who was waiting beside him and said:
"Commander Ji..."

"You go wait at the door first. No one is allowed to enter without my and Lao Er's order."

Ji Gang was slightly stunned, not daring to hesitate, he stood up and saluted respectfully, saying:

"Yes! I will take my leave now."

After Ji Gang left, the stone door was tightly closed.

The prince cast his eyes to the side, and Yang Shiqi, who had not yet recovered from his daze, said in a deep voice:

"Shiqi!"

"Is it a surprise?"

"Do you find it hard to believe that what you see is real? It seems so unreal?"

Hearing the shouting, Yang Shiqi, who had been in a daze, finally came to his senses. He looked at Zhu Gaochi in surprise and nodded heavily without comment.

Seeing this, Zhu Gaochi couldn't help but smile, and he could also understand why Yang Shiqi behaved like this.

Let’s not even talk about Yang Shiqi as far as what is happening right now.

I'm afraid that if any other official in the court were here, he wouldn't be much better than Yang Shiqi.

After all, what is happening right now has truly overturned everyone's cognition.

After a brief pause, Zhu Gaochi continued to smile and said:

"fine!"

"As for what's happening right now, it's nothing. It's just an appetizer."

"We'll know what Lao Er and I are busy with, what we are doing, what we have in mind and what we want to achieve, and what it will be like once we accomplish what we want. That will be truly shocking."

As he spoke, Zhu Gaochi no longer cared what Yang Shiqi thought, but turned to look at Chen Ji standing beside him and said with a smile:

"Mr. Chen, Lord Yang will be your deputy from now on, helping you complete the tasks assigned to you by me and the Second Brother."

"Please tell him in detail what kind of feat we are preparing to do with such seriousness."

"It can also be regarded as a way to clear up Lord Yang's confusion and satisfy his curiosity. After all, since today, he has been extremely curious about what the second brother and I are busy with and what kind of plans we have."

"If not, I think Lord Yang is not qualified to enter here."

"Hahaha……"

As he spoke, Zhu Gaochi couldn't help but burst into laughter and looked at Yang Shiqi beside him with interest.

This statement also resolved Chen Ji's doubts.

At this moment, Chen Ji finally understood why Yang Shiqi was a minister whom the prince valued very much, and why he was arranged here to be his deputy.

Dele.

If nothing unexpected happens.

I'm afraid that because I'm too curious, I explore things that I shouldn't explore.

To say that he is his deputy may have a deeper meaning, perhaps, to warn him and take the opportunity to temper his reckless and reckless temper.

As the saying goes: curiosity kills the cat.

Dele.

Yang Shiqi is a very vivid example.

Judging from the prince's tone, it is not difficult to see that he does not seem to be involved in this plan. Even if he is involved, he will probably not be sent to prison and come here to accompany him.

The result is that because I was curious about things I shouldn't be curious about, I ended up in this situation.

Thinking of this, Chen Ji couldn't help but cast a sympathetic look at the stunned Yang Shiqi, and couldn't help but complain in his heart:

"grass!"

“No one would want to come here even if they were beaten to death.”

"But you are the one who rushes in."

"Do you really think this is a good thing or a good job?"

"It's okay now!"

"Comfortable, relaxing, and refreshing, right?"

While feeling pity, Chen Ji also unconsciously felt a sense of satisfaction in his heart.

For nothing else.

Being able to have the Crown Prince's trusted minister accompany me, it seems that for a person like me who has no official position, it is not that unfair if I think about it carefully.

There is no harm without comparison.

At this moment, the resentment in my heart seemed to have found a balance point and became balanced.

If Chen Ji had not taken the feelings of the people present into consideration and had not been worried about damaging his image, he would have burst into laughter at this moment.

After several attempts at coercion and appeasement, Chen Ji finally suppressed his restless thoughts. He did not say anything to refuse the prince's request. He turned his head to look at Yang Shiqi beside him and bowed slightly.

Afterwards, he pointed to the messy desk about five or six feet away and said softly:
"Master Yang, please move and follow me to the desk."

"This afternoon, I spent three hours on this."

"According to the requirements of the Crown Prince and Prince Han, I roughly organized the content and thoughts."

"I think after seeing what I have compiled, with Lord Yang's intelligence and talent, you should be able to comprehend the rest without me having to explain in detail. You should be able to guess how far-sighted and ambitious the Crown Prince and Prince Han are, and what great ideals they have, and what kind of changes they can bring to our Ming Dynasty and even the people of the whole world."

(End of this chapter)