The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 4 Grandfather, can I keep the Imperial Seal to play with?

However, just as Li Shanchang was about to speak, a gentle voice rang out:

"Your Majesty is wise! The Duke of Han is in the Secretariat, and his work is efficient and effective!"

Zhu Biao chuckled, a small compliment to Li Shanchang!

Upon hearing this, Li Shanchang instantly understood, then slowly bowed and returned to his seat.

The matter of regency is no longer something he should be asking for advice on; His Majesty and the Crown Prince have already made their decision.

Zhu Xiong Ying looked at Li Shan Chang and suddenly found it a little funny.

This Grand Chancellor of the Ming Dynasty has always lived in the shadow of his imperial grandfather!

However, just as Li Shanchang was retreating, Zhu Yuanzhang on the high platform called out to him:
"Li Shanchang, you handled this matter well."

"but,"

"This time we're touring together with Biao'er; national affairs cannot be neglected for even a day!"

"Who do you think is suitable to oversee the country in our Great Ming Dynasty?"

Upon hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Li Shanchang even considered kneeling down and kowtowing!

Your Majesty, you've already made your decision, so why are you asking me now?

How am I supposed to answer that?
"His Majesty."

Li Shanchang's face was contorted with an unsightly pain, and his usually eloquent mouth was now slightly mumbled.

If His Majesty recommends other princes during his tour with the Crown Prince, does that mean he intends to support other princes in vying for the position of Crown Prince?
But if Li Shanchang were to speak up and act as regent in his capacity as a subject, he would die even faster! (In historical records, Hu Weiyong once acted as regent in his capacity as prime minister.)
Back then, Li Shanchang defected to Guo Tianxu, and His Majesty held a grudge for a long time!

suddenly,

Li Shanchang's eyes flashed as he saw Zhu Xiong Ying standing next to Zhu Biao!

In an instant, this brilliant and talented founding father and chief civil official of the Ming Dynasty was struck by a sudden inspiration!

"Your Majesty, this old minister believes that His Highness the Crown Prince is exceptionally intelligent, quick-witted, and excels in his studies!"

"Your Majesty and the Crown Prince are touring the country together this time. The responsibility of overseeing the country in the court is heavy. Although this old minister is reluctant, I hope Your Majesty will prioritize the affairs of the country and appoint His Highness the Crown Prince to oversee the country!"

Li Shanchang spoke slowly.

On the day the regent was chosen, the Crown Prince attended court for the first time. Li Shanchang could only gamble that this was His Majesty's intention!

Regent at the age of ten—it sounds frightening, even unprecedented in history.

but,
This is the Crown Prince! His most beloved grandson of Emperor Hongwu, what's wrong with him overseeing the country?
These words caused an uproar in the imperial court!
"Why does Prime Minister Li want His Highness the Crown Prince to oversee the country?"

"A ten-year-old acting as regent? Unheard of!"

"Although His Highness the Crown Prince is exceptionally intelligent, he is still quite young. If I may be so bold as to say that even if he were to ascend the throne at the age of ten, he would still need to return power to his elders upon reaching adulthood!"

"Li Xiang has gone mad!"

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A murmur of discussion arose, and the assembled officials were all dumbfounded! Even Hu Weiyong, Li Shanchang's prized student, couldn't help but wipe the cold sweat from his forehead!
'How could the teacher be so confused? Recommending His Highness the Crown Prince as the regent?'

"Now, not only will the civil and military officials be dissatisfied, but even the princes will probably feel that their teacher looks down on them!"

Li Shanchang kept his head down and did not look up at Zhu Yuanzhang on the throne.

We had no other choice!

It wasn't him who recommended the Crown Prince; it was clearly His Majesty who ordered him to recommend the Crown Prince!

"I?"

Zhu Xiong Ying was completely dumbfounded!
Is Elder Li Shan senile? Or is he just flattering his imperial grandfather and his own father? Does such nonsense as "excellent academic performance" even apply to him?

The beard that the master of the Great Hall plucked in a year could make a wig for Li Shanchang!
However, from the high platform, Zhu Yuanzhang's majestic voice rang out:
"Since our Left Chancellor has recommended our grandson, then this matter is settled!"

"Hero!"

As Zhu Yuanzhang called out, Zhu Xiong Ying quickly stepped forward and stood in the center of the Fengtian Hall.

Although he is not tall, he walks with a steady gait and stands alone, exuding the elegance of a gentleman!
Even those ministers who currently felt that Zhu Xiong Ying was still too young had to admit in their hearts that this Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty was truly a rough gem!
"My grandson is here!"

Zhu Xiong Ying spoke respectfully.

Knowing when to be disruptive and when to be polite—these are all skills!
"Today we hereby appoint you as the grandson of the Emperor Regent of the Great Ming Dynasty!"

"While your father and I are touring the world, you will be in Yingtian Prefecture, overseeing the administration of the court!"

"Xiongying, are you willing to take a liking to this world?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked in a gentle tone.

Throughout history, the appointment of a regent was done with a tone of consultation, making Zhu Xiong Ying the first person in history to enjoy such treatment!
When Emperor Hongwu uttered these words, the ministers almost bit their own tongues!
Do you have a positive outlook on the world?
His Majesty is practically implying that the Ming Dynasty will eventually pass to the Crown Prince, who will then pass it on to His Highness the Imperial Grandson!

Just as Zhu Yuanzhang was asking his questions, a mechanical voice suddenly rang in Zhu Xiong Ying's mind:
[Ding! Congratulations, host, on becoming the grandson of the regent! The fate of the Ming Dynasty has been elevated!]

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have received a system reward!]

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained the reward character: Yu Huatian, the eunuch of the Western Depot!]

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have received a reward: one hundred Western Depot Eagle Spy operatives!]

[Ding! The system has forcibly legitimized all of the character's identities!]

[Ding! The system has rewarded the character with 100% loyalty, which will not decrease due to any event!]

A series of praises rang out, and joy welled up in Zhu Xiong Ying's eyes!
Yu Huatian of the Western Depot? A hawk-like spy for the Western Depot?
The first reward is so generous?

And
With the position of regent in hand, once my grandfather and father leave, won't I be able to accomplish even more in Yingtian Prefecture?
Thinking of this, Zhu Xiong Ying took a deep breath, then slowly raised her eyes, slightly suppressing the joy in them, and then said:
"Grandfather, I can oversee the country, but you must promise your grandson one thing!"

Upon hearing this, all the civil and military officials twitched at the corners of their mouths!
As expected of His Highness the Crown Prince!
You're probably the only one in the entire court who dares to bargain with our Emperor Hongwu!
"U.A., you speak!"

Upon hearing that his grandson did not object to being regent, Zhu Yuanzhang doted on him even more!
However, the next second, Zhu Xiong Ying's words made everyone in the court break out in a cold sweat!
"Grandpa, your imperial seal is quite beautiful. When you're overseeing the country, can I keep it to play with?"

(End of this chapter)