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Chapter 14 Zhu Di: The eldest brother was only the emperor for ten months?

Just as Zhu Yuanzhang was thinking about these things.

Another time and space of the Ming Dynasty, the Yongle dimension.

Zhu Di, who was over sixty years old and no longer a hero, looked up at the sky and closed his eyes slowly.

"The Yongle Era, the Yongle Emperor..."

"Can these achievements really wash away my sins..."

"Dad... Tell me, did I really do something wrong..."

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at the same time.

In various dynasties and planes, people were watching the deeds of the Zhu father and son with great interest.

Daqin plane.

Ying Zheng was filled with emotion.

"Zhu Yuanzhang came from a humble background, not a prince or general, but he was able to achieve great things. He must have something extraordinary about him."

"You are just a mere common man, not worthy to be compared with me. If I were still alive, I would not allow you to be so rampant!" Ying Zheng's words were full of confidence and arrogance.

After all, he was the first emperor in ancient and modern times, and he made unprecedented achievements. The emperors of later generations all benefited from the Qin Dynasty to some extent.

"His son Zhu Di can barely be considered a great man of his generation. If I had such sons and grandsons, why would the Qin Dynasty perish in the second generation?"

The most feared thing in everything is comparison.

When Ying Zheng thought about his children and grandchildren's failure to live up to his expectations, which led to the demise of the Second Qin Emperor, he became more and more dissatisfied.

At the same time, he couldn't help but admire Zhu Di.

If he had such children and grandchildren, why would the Qin Dynasty perish in the second generation?

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The Han plane.

Liu Bang put down the wine cup in his hand and narrowed his eyes slightly. From just a few words from the sky, he seemed to see the other party's magnificent life.

After a moment, he smiled softly.

That laughter contained both admiration for Zhu Yuanzhang and recollection of his own life-long struggles.

"Zhu Yuanzhang is truly a man of extraordinary talent."

There was a hint of vicissitudes and emotion in Liu Bang's voice, and at the same time, it revealed his admiration and appreciation for Zhu Yuanzhang.

As someone who also came from a common family, he knew too well how difficult it was to rise from obscurity and achieve great things.

"Thinking back to the beginning, I was just a commoner, rising from Pei County, and it was so difficult for me to rule the world."

"But this Zhu Yuanzhang was able to rise from a beggar to the position of the ruler of the world. Compared to him, I am not as good as him."

"If this person was born in the late Qin Dynasty, it is unknown whether the world would be ruled by the Liu or Zhu surnames."

As he spoke, he suddenly smiled and said to himself: "I am really drunk. Since history has already been decided, why think about these messed up things? It is fate and time, and it is beyond human control."

“But if I were really of the same generation as him, it would be a wonderful thing to have a drink with this hero,” Liu Bang thought.

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The plane of the late Han Dynasty.

"Zhu Yuanzhang is truly a remarkable man, a beggar aspiring to be the emperor."

"The only heroes of later generations are Li Shimin and the Zhu family father and son."

Cao Cao has always respected heroes and great men. When he learned about Zhu Yuanzhang's deeds, he was deeply impressed and began to admire his talent.

"If I had this talent, why would the world be in turmoil?"

After sighing, Cao Cao's eyes flashed with loneliness and unwillingness: "I, Cao Cao, have great talents and strategies, but I have not been able to unify the world. How can God be so unkind to me?"

At the same time, Liu Bei, who was far away in Jingzhou, was amazed and envious: "Can a beggar also achieve great things..."

Perhaps inspired by Zhu Yuanzhang's deeds, he took a deep breath and said firmly:
"A beggar who is even more humble than me, a mat weaver and shoe seller, can achieve great things. I, Liu Bei, can at least be considered a relative of the Han Dynasty. But now I am no match for a beggar. Why should I give up on myself?"

Sun Quan sighed: "He is a real hero. I wish I could drink with him!"...

The Tang Dynasty plane.

Li Shimin smiled and said, "The emperor on horseback, Emperor Yongle, is indeed a great ruler. No wonder he can be compared with me. This emperor named Zhu Di in later generations is quite to my liking."

The more important reason is that both of you gained the throne by rebellion... The ministers around looked at each other and showed strange expressions.

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Above the sky.

History rolls forward.

[In 1424, Emperor Zhu Di of the Ming Dynasty died of illness in Yumuchuan on his way back from his fifth expedition to Mongolia.]

[In the same year, Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi succeeded to the throne and became Emperor Renzong of Ming.]

[In 1425, Ming Renzong Zhu Gaochi died of illness after only ten months in office at the age of 47.]

[Zhu Gaochi was an underestimated wise ruler. Although he was in office for only ten months, his contributions and influence were extremely far-reaching.]

[During his reign, he pardoned many of Emperor Jianwen's former ministers, redressed many unjust, false and wrong cases, abolished many harsh policies, stopped the large-scale military operations during the Yongle period, and allowed the people of the world to recuperate, laying the foundation for the Renzong and Xuanzong reigns.]

[Zhu Gaochi treated people with kindness throughout his life, never got angry or tortured anyone, and was a truly benevolent monarch.]

【…】

The Ming plane.

Hongwu period.

Zhu Yuanzhang temporarily accepted the fact and calmed down. He looked at the picture on the sky curtain and the image of Zhu Gaochi appeared in his mind.

"It's the fat kid from the Fourth Brother's family. I didn't expect him to become the emperor. That's right, this kid is the legitimate son of the Fourth Brother's family and the eldest son. According to our ancestral precepts, this child should be the emperor. The Fourth Brother is quite obedient."

"Let's see what Tianmu says about our grandson... an underestimated wise ruler, a truly benevolent ruler, not bad, not bad."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled: "Ever since I was little, I have felt that this child is most like my son. I remember that this child has a serious personality, likes to read, is very smart, and has a scholarly demeanor, especially to my temper."

"It is a blessing for the Ming Dynasty to have such a benevolent emperor, but he died too young, not even a year in office."

Zhu felt very regretful when he saw that Zhu Gaochi only reigned for ten months.

Firstly, he was the one who watched the child grow up when he was young.

Secondly, he liked Zhu Gaochi's intelligence, cleverness, and calmness.

Previously, Zhu Yuanzhang had tested Zhu Gaochi on his knowledge and government affairs many times, and he had performed very well, which left a deep impression on Zhu Yuanzhang and he greatly admired him.

"Zhongba, Gao Chi is born with a deficiency and has been weak since childhood. Beiping is a cold and harsh place, which is not conducive to recuperation. In my opinion, it is better to let Gao Chi come back this time, so that we can select a few better doctors from the Imperial Hospital to help the child recover."

Queen Ma suggested.

"Sister, even if you don't tell me, we will do this."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and looked at the sky, smacked his lips and said, "I like the child of the fourth elder family very much. I want to train this child myself. When he is trained well, I will let him help Biaoer handle government affairs, so that Biaoer will not be too tired and affect his health."

Ever since he guessed that his eldest son might die young, Zhu Yuanzhang became concerned and worried that his son would exhaust himself handling government affairs, so he decided to train Zhu Gaochi to help Zhu Biao with government affairs.

Old Zhu is still relieved about the child Gao Chi.

Lian Tianmu said that this child was a benevolent monarch, and would definitely not be as ambitious and rebellious as his father Zhu Di.

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at the same time.

Yongle period.

"Ten months?"

Zhu Di, who was chatting with an old monk in Jiming Temple, snorted.

"He has only been emperor for ten months. Humph, my prince really has bad luck."

"Old monk, do you think it is necessary for a guy like me who is not so lucky to be the emperor?"

(End of this chapter)