King of Han Dynasty of Ming Dynasty

Wait until everything is arranged.

Everyone in the hall left and the place became instantly quiet; the sound of a needle dropping could be heard.

Only the three brothers Zhu Gaoxu, Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Gaosui were left on the field. They looked at each other, and no one spoke or talked tacitly. It seemed as if time had stood still at this moment.

That's it.

After a long while, Zhu Gaoxu was the first to collect his thoughts and withdrew his gaze. He turned his head to look at the prince who was sitting on a chair with a decadent expression and slightly lifeless eyes. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

He knew too well what the prince was feeling and thinking at this moment.

For a long time, the prince had been fantasizing about the 'Great Harmony' in the 'Book of Sages', and everything that was happening now, whether it was the refined salt, weapons workshop, the Capital Inspection Office, etc., as well as what was happening in the Ming Dynasty Money House.

But it is gradually shattering his fantasies, crushing his ideals and ambitions over and over again, breaking his bottom line again and again, and challenging his cognition.

He originally thought that as long as he was outstanding enough, handled government affairs diligently, did everything he could, set an example in everything, selected virtuous and capable people, made use of capable officials, and implemented benevolent policies.

He also continued to learn and improve himself, and listened to the advice and opinions of the great, great scholars, and wise men in governing the country and the people.

Then the whole world, whether now or in the future.

Things will definitely get better and better, and the people of the entire Ming Dynasty will definitely live a better life than ever before, realizing and creating a truly prosperous era that has never appeared in history and dynasties, a truly prosperous era that realizes the "Great Harmony Governance" and belongs only to the Ming Dynasty.

But for now
But he found that this grand dream was shattered.

These things one by one
All the fig leaves were removed, and she was laid out naked and bloody in front of him.

What a benevolent government.

What a saint.

What is the so-called Great Harmony?

It seemed that everything was just his fantasy, or a dream that only existed in his mind. It could only exist in his mind and there was no way or possibility for it to be realized.

It's all fucking bullshit.

Be it the ministers at present or the people of the world.

There are no saints at all. We are all mortals, and we are all ordinary people.

Since we are all human beings, mortals and common people, we can never escape, nor can we get around the four-character barrier of "seven emotions and six desires", so some things can never be avoided from happening.

Everything will eventually return to the starting point.

"Hey"

As he thought about it, Zhu Gaoxu raised his hand and gently patted the prince's shoulder, with a look of reluctance on his face. He took a few deep breaths and said quietly:

"what happened?"

"Boss"

"Are you still having trouble getting over that hurdle in your heart?"

"After going through so many things, witnessing so much evil, and looking at so many dirty things, can't you really understand the people and things at the moment?"

“All of this.”

"After all, to sum it up, for me it can be summed up in two words: 'humanity'!"

"As long as they are human, as long as they are alive."

“No one can escape.”

As he spoke, Zhu Gaoxu half-closed his eyes, looked around at the people in the field, and continued:

"Just like you like beautiful women, Boss."

"The third brother is obsessed with the throne."

"I am determined to leave the territory of Ming Dynasty."

"Everyone is at a different stage, everyone is at a different point. As long as there is 'human nature', there is no way to avoid, and there is no way to escape the word 'desire'."

That's it.

After a long while, Zhu Gaochi slowly came back to his senses from his daze, reached out and gently took away the big hand on his shoulder, slowly stood up from the chair, couldn't help but let out a long breath, turned his head and looked back, staring at Zhu Gaoxu for a long time, and said softly:
"Hey"

"Second brother! Second child!"

"Don't you think that your behavior and your approach are too cruel to me?"

"Time and again, my dreams and my lifelong pursuits were taken out and thrown to the ground without any mercy. They were ruthlessly rubbed and ravaged, and shattered to pieces."

"Based on what has happened in the past few years and what is in front of us, sometimes I really don't know how to evaluate you. There are some things that I really don't understand. What are you thinking in your heart and mind, or what do you want to do?"

"Second brother! Second child!"

"Now I really can't understand you any more and more, and I don't know what you are thinking."

At this point, the prince paused for a moment, frowned, narrowed his eyes slightly, turned his head and looked directly at him, and said in a deep voice:
"Since you're talking about people"

"You can never avoid or escape these four words: 'human nature and desire.'"

"So your 'human nature and desires' are really as simple as what you just said, that you want to leave the Ming mainland as quickly as possible, conquer other countries, and claim the title of emperor?"

"Could it be."

"Do you really not have any thoughts or desires about the position under the old man's buttocks, or in other words, about our position?"

“I worked so hard for so long.”

"Can we really make it big, give up as soon as we say we want to, and have no regrets at all? Can we really be so willing and content?"

Zhu Gaoxu: “??????????”

numb!

Totally bewildered!

What the hell is this? What’s going on?
Why is it that this comforting, this consoling, this mess, it seems to have directly affected him?
In other words, how does it get involved with the issue of the throne and the succession of imperial power?

It can be said that Zhu Gaoxu was really tortured and almost couldn't help cursing.

At the same time, he secretly hated himself in his heart. It seemed that he had added unnecessary details to the current situation, which led to the current trouble.

But if you think about it carefully, you can understand it.

Who asked him to speak so beautifully and so thought-provokingly about the great principles he just spoke?

Yes!

As long as one is a human being, one cannot avoid human nature and desires.

Then is the King of Han Zhu Gaoxu a human being?

Is it a mortal?

The answer is self-evident, there is no doubt that it is yes.

If others cannot avoid it, then he cannot avoid it either.

Therefore, it is reasonable and understandable for the prince to draw inferences from one instance to another.

After a brief pause, Zhu Gaoxu did not answer the question immediately. Instead, he slowly opened his half-closed eyes and looked into the eyes of the Crown Prince without any hesitation.

At the same time, the expressions on their faces did not change at all. The atmosphere in the field suddenly became weird, and it was so depressing that it was hard to breathe.

That's it.

After a long while, Zhu Gaoxu was the first to retract his gaze. His originally calm and expressionless face changed at a speed visible to the naked eye. He couldn't help laughing, raised his hand and pointed at the prince standing not far away, and said quietly:

"Boss"

"Let's just talk about the current situation. Why do we have to force it onto us two brothers?"

"What's the meaning of this attitude and this approach?"

"And as for the answer to this question, I have given you everything I should give you."

"Believe it or not."

“It has nothing to do with me.”

"Of course I can't stop it. After all, this is your personal idea."

"Even if I have great abilities, there is no way I can change the stubborn ideas in your heart."

"Just like what is happening to the Ming Dynasty Bank right now, the actions and deeds of those court officials are a vivid and vivid example."

"I have told you many things before, and they were not just subtle reminders. They were straightforward statements that I told you in a down-to-earth manner."

"But what's the result?"

"to this end."

"Just the question you asked."

"I am too lazy to explain it to you, and I don't want to make those fearless explanations, because in my opinion it is meaningless and a waste of our time and energy."

"Here"

"That's the only thing we can say."

"I can only tell you that prejudice is a huge mountain in everyone's heart. It is impossible to escape from it and it is difficult to overcome it."

"And I believe you have also had a deep experience and feeling with the old man."

"so."

"You are a smart person, you should know it clearly."

"Or, to put it more bluntly, no matter what my intentions are, I just want to ask you one question. As for what I am doing now, every single thing I do, is it good or bad for the current Ming Dynasty court and the country?"

"I think the answer to this question should be clearer in your heart than anyone else, and you understand it better than anyone else, right?"

"For this reason, instead of thinking about those random things, it is better to think more about the present, so that you can be more realistic and down-to-earth."

That’s all I have to say.

Zhu Gaochi stood there in a daze, his eyes wide open, and fell into silence.

Yes!

No matter what Zhu Gaoxu's intentions were and what ideas he had, everything he was doing now, whether it was good or bad for the current Ming Dynasty court or for the entire Ming Dynasty's country and people?

To be fair.

These things really can't fool people at all.

It's definitely the best thing that can't be better.

From the second year of Yongle to the present time point, it has only been a few short years.

After the old man entrusted Zhu Gaoxu with the important task, the Ming treasury, which had been empty and weak for decades during the reign of Taizu, became visibly full after his miraculous operations.

And the military strength of the Ming Dynasty.

After the reform and restructuring of the Ming Dynasty Weapons Workshop, the powerful firearms produced were many times more powerful than before, which was simply incomparable.

Not to mention the subsequent attacks on Japan, the current Ming Dynasty money houses, and the reforms and restructuring of the education and imperial examination systems that are being planned.

One by one
There is absolutely nothing wrong with it.

What is even more commendable is that in these events, it seems that he really did not discover or find any clues or actions that showed Zhu Gaoxu had any selfish motives or personal gain in these events.

As far as the current development of events is concerned, it can be said that Zhu Gaoxu is wholeheartedly working for the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty. He is constantly working hard and striving, constantly trying to make the entire Ming Dynasty better and more perfect.

This is also true.

Regarding this issue at hand, facing Zhu Gaoxu's harsh questioning, the prince, who was usually eloquent, fell silent. He didn't know how to answer or what the real reason was for the answer.

of course
The most important point is that what Zhu Gaoxu has done in recent years and the problems that those important ministers in the court have raised have made him fall into deep thought and reflection, and he began to think and reflect on his past ideas.

What is political clarity, what is strict law and discipline, what is good for the people, what is national peace and prosperity, and under what circumstances can the Ming Dynasty's country and people be more long-lasting and more stable.

In other words, how can we create a truly prosperous world?

"Hey"

As he thought about it, Zhu Gaochi could not help but sigh, and slowly raised his head. His half-closed eyes fell on Zhu Gaoxu again, and he looked back and forth for a long time. His expression seemed particularly solemn at this time, and he replied in a deep voice:
"Yes!"

"These things, these problems are not important."

"What is truly important is our country and people of the Ming Dynasty. Only when everyone is well, can things be truly good."

"As for the current situation, it is undeniable."

"Second brother, it's me who is too persistent. My obsession is too deep and stubborn. I have also become obsessed without realizing it."

"In that case."

"Just what's happening right now."

"Second brother, with your personality, are you really going to give up?"

"Are you really going to forgive so easily and let go of these people who are currently involved in this matter?"

"Can you be willing?"

"Or do you have some tricks or ideas in mind that you haven't used yet regarding the current situation?"

"If that's the case."

"The current situation is so big and involves so many people."

"Don't hide it, why not speak out openly? The three of us brothers should discuss it carefully and the next response strategy will be the best choice."

Hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu's eyebrows jumped, and he also sighed and shook his head slightly:

"The current situation."

“It can only be this way.”

"Whether you are willing or not, it doesn't matter."

"I don't have any other ideas, nor am I planning any big moves. Everything is just as I said before. Everything ends here."

"Otherwise, if the situation gets out of hand, it won't benefit anyone" (End of this chapter)