Yongle Emperor's grandson: Zhu Yuanzhang with cheats, Zhu Di went crazy

Chapter 159 The Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty!
There was a fierce quarrel in the front hall over who to choose, but in the back hall everyone was having a quiet meal.

The old man sat in the first seat, holding a steamed bun in one hand and using the other hand to pick up various dishes and put them into his mouth.

Zhu Zhanjun was similar to the old man, making almost the same movements, and they looked very coordinated.

However, Zhu Pangpang and Zhu Zhanji were a little absent-minded. The delicious breakfast in front of them did not attract them at all.

After eating three large steamed buns and drinking a large bowl of millet porridge, the old man wiped his mouth with satisfaction.

He said to Zhu Zhanjun who was still drinking porridge: "The envoys from Korea are going back soon. They want to see Quan before they leave."

"After all, they are my family members. Go back and ask someone to arrange for them to meet you and have a few words with them."

"North Korea is still very obedient. We must not let down the will of such a small country that respects its suzerain."

Zhu Zhanjun nodded in agreement and said, "Yes, their terrain is very good. I will ask them for a port and build a naval military port there."

"Navy military port?"

The old man asked doubtfully, "Why are you doing this? Are you on guard against them?"

Zhu Zhanjun shook his head.

After finishing the last mouthful of rice porridge, he wiped his mouth and whispered, "I received a message that there is a silver mountain and a golden island in Japan."

"It is said that if you dig anywhere there, you can find silver. If you pick up any stone on the island and crack open the skin, you will find gold inside."

"Pfft! Hahaha..."

The old man laughed and pointed at Zhu Zhanjun: "You just believe these rumors. If there really were mountains of silver and islands of gold, those Japanese pirates would not have come to harass our Ming Dynasty. They would have been sitting at home counting gold and silver for fun."

Zhu Zhanji, who had been silent since the court session, also smiled and agreed: "Second brother, the court looks down on the Japanese. They have no chance to come here to pay tribute. They must be telling lies to make our court pay attention to them."

Zhu Zhanjun didn't laugh, but just looked straight at the old man who was laughing.

The smile on the old man's face gradually faded and finally turned serious.

"How sure are you?"

Zhu Zhanjun made a number eight gesture.

"I wouldn't say it's 100%, but it's definitely 80% certain. The legend may be a little exaggerated, but there is definitely a rich silver and gold mine there."

"Although the Ming Dynasty does not rely mainly on gold and silver, with you and your great grandfather issuing treasure notes indiscriminately, the court's money is no longer valuable."

"My grandson is thinking about how to save the Ming Dynasty's currency that is about to collapse."

The old man listened carefully, and Fatty Zhu also put aside his worries.

This matter concerned the court's finances, so he had to take it seriously.

A hint of sadness flashed across Zhu Zhanji's eyes.

This is the gap.

Apart from flattering Grandpa, it seems that he has never solved any practical problems for Grandpa.

My second brother has been back in just one year.

It solved the flood of the Huai River, changed the plight of Fengyang, and created various new weapons. The money earned by the Veterans Chamber of Commerce in a month was almost equal to the monthly income of the imperial court.

As he thought about it, he gradually realized that he really could not compare to his second brother in every aspect.

The old man and Fatty Zhu did not notice Zhu Zhanji's gaze and waited for Zhu Zhanjun to tell his story.

"My idea is to use the gold and silver of the Ming Dynasty as the court's reserve in the future and issue corresponding currency so that the people can maintain their trust in it."

The old man frowned and said, "According to what you said, we can't just give out as much money as we want."

Zhu Zhanjun's face darkened and he knocked on the table: "Grandpa, finance is the most important lifeline for the court, just like food."

"Originally, the treasure notes were a very good initiative, but you and Great Grandfather messed around and ruined the good situation."

"Randomly distributing money will not only cause the depreciation of money, but will also reduce the credibility in the eyes of the people and indirectly reduce their trust in the court."

"You are completely digging up your own roots."

"These things are related to many problems. I will write a memorial to the emperor later and explain all the problems one by one. Grandpa, please consider it when the time comes."

The old man nodded and said expectantly: "Then let's talk about Japan's gold and silver first."

Zhu Zhanjun quickly told the old man all the information he knew.

Of course, some modifications were made, but the main content of the questions did not change much.

The more the old man listened, the brighter his eyes became, and he unconsciously clenched his fists.

Zhu Pangpang, who was standing by, was also very tempted, but he was worried and said, "Even if there is a lot of gold and silver there, it's not easy for us to get it. The Japanese are unlikely to give it to us."

Zhu Zhanjun and the old man turned to look at Zhu Pangpang at the same time. Seeing the puzzled look on his face, the two looked at each other and laughed. Everything was said without words.

Zhu Pangpang glared and whispered, "Are you two planning to rob us?"

Zhu Zhanjun peeled a boiled egg and put it in Zhu Pangpang's bowl: "Dad, the food is cold, eat it quickly."

"Let's wait for a while before eating." Fatty Zhu said with a straight face, "Grandpa has listed that place as a country that cannot be conquered. If we take action, I'm afraid it will be difficult to explain."

The old man picked up some pickles and put them in Zhu Pangpang's bowl.

"Boss, you have lost a lot of weight because of the regent. Eat more and replenish your body."

"No, Dad. Everything else is fine, but this is something we really can't fight. And we have to travel thousands of miles across the sea to fight."

Zhu Pangpang wanted to persuade him again, but Zhu Zhanjun picked up the eggs and the old man picked up the pickles and stuffed them neatly into Zhu Pangpang's mouth.

"Eat, eat..."

Seeing that the father and son were determined to attack Japan, Fatty Zhu looked helpless.

I know in my heart that these two men have been blinded by gold and silver, and they will not listen to anything I say. I will try to persuade them later.

A simple breakfast and some normal conversation.

None of the four people mentioned what was happening outside.

The four of them were eating while waiting for the result, while they were still arguing outside. What started out as a low discussion turned into a quarrel.

The civil servants were divided into three factions.

One side, led by Jin Zhong and Yang Shiqi, supported the eldest grandson Zhu Zhanji, while the other side, led by Jian Yi and Xia Yuanji, supported the second grandson Zhu Zhanjun.

The last party is the neutral faction consisting of Zhao Xian and others.

The two sides are trying to win over this last group, hoping that this group of people will stand on their side and overwhelm the other side.

But this group of people seemed to be determined. No matter what the two sides said, they kept silent and pretended not to hear.

The civil officials were arguing fiercely, but the military officers were just watching the fun.

Li Jinglong rubbed his nose, yawned boredly and asked Liu Sheng beside him.

"What do you think, Mr. An Yong?"

Liu Sheng glanced at him and replied calmly, "Stand and watch."

Liu Sheng knew clearly that even though the old man asked them to discuss it, there was actually a line drawn between them.

The civil officials can argue and take sides as they please, but the military generals cannot.

As the saying goes: A scholar's rebellion will fail in ten years.

These civil servants are just talking, and if the military officers on their side get involved, it will turn into physical action in the future.

So no matter how noisy the situation was, the military attachés would just watch the fun together.

There were even a few veterans who got some snacks from somewhere and ate them while watching the fun, occasionally adding fuel to the fire to make the pot hotter on the side of the Civil Service Group.

It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the excitement of the civil servants.

Seeing that the quarrel between the two sides was about to develop into a fight, the old man came out with Zhu Zhanjun and Zhu Pangpang.

"How is it, have you come up with a result?"

When everyone returned to their duty station, the old man looked at the officials on both sides who were blushing and angry, and asked a question.

"His Majesty."

Perhaps because of the previous argument, Yang Shiqi stood up and said loudly: "The eldest son is the heir, which has been passed down for thousands of years and is the way to ensure the peace of the country."

"Emperor Taizu Gao also decided to establish the eldest son as the heir. Although the second grandson is smart and has made some contributions, he ultimately violated the ancestral system."

"Your Majesty values ​​the Second Grandson's talents, so you can let the Second Grandson assist the First Grandson. The two brothers can jointly govern the Ming Dynasty. This will be a good story in the future."

"It can also leave a good example for future generations, which can solve endless troubles for future generations."

Anyway, Yang Shiqi seized on the rule of establishing the eldest son as the heir, and when they were arguing just now, he used this reason to retort to the countless attacks.

"Mr. Yang is wrong."

The head of the Ministry of Personnel, who had been arguing with Yang Shiqi, stood up again.

"The second grandson is also a legitimate son, which conforms to the etiquette, but according to historical records..."

The person in charge had done his homework and used classics to criticize Yang Shiqi's views.

Simply put, among the wise rulers in history, several were truly legitimate eldest sons.

Neither side was willing to give in to the other, and as the two began to scold each other, people from both sides joined in again.

Zhu Zhanjun finally figured it out.

People like Jian Yi may have really valued him at the beginning, but as they criticized him later, they started to fight for their own face and status.

They clearly stood up to support Zhu Zhanjun, which had already offended Zhu Zhanji.

If they lose, and Zhu Zhanji comes to power in the future, who can guarantee that Zhu Zhanji will not settle accounts?

Now their quarrel is no longer about the position of the Crown Prince, but a fight for themselves.

Looking at the quarrel between the two people below, the old man did not interrupt and just watched quietly.

It was not until the two sides were on the verge of a full-scale fight that the old man knocked on the table.

"I understand your thoughts."

Both parties in the quarrel stopped and looked at the old man.

They have said everything that needs to be said, and now it depends on the old man’s own choice.

The old man pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke.

"The foundation of a country is to put its people first. Emperor Taizu Gao started his rebellion because he could not survive."

"Why can't we survive? Because the government is not doing anything, and coupled with natural disasters and man-made disasters, there is no harvest. If we don't return, we will starve to death."

"As an emperor, what I have to do is to ensure that my people have enough food and clothing, and no longer suffer from natural disasters or man-made calamities."

Having said that, the old man glanced at Zhu Zhanji, and finally fixed his gaze on Zhu Zhanjun.

"I am very fortunate that God has given me the opportunity to save the people of Ming Dynasty."

"I can tell you clearly that high-yield wheat is just the beginning. There are two more types of grains that are being cultivated. Any one of them can produce thousands of kilograms per mu."

"What, how is that possible?"

The officials exclaimed.

The old man pressed his hands, and the crowd below quickly quieted down.

The old man sighed, "All this is because a child traveled thousands of miles, braved hardships and dangers, and found the medicine to save the Ming Dynasty. This will extend the life of the Ming Dynasty for a hundred years."

Standing up and facing the civil and military officials, the old man said in a loud voice: "This child who saved the people of the world and prolonged the life of the Ming Dynasty, I believe you already know in your hearts that he is my Ming Dynasty Crown Prince Zhu Zhanjun!"

ps: Dear bosses, please hold on for two more days. Once I have sorted out the things at home, I will keep updating when I go back. This is really a special situation. I am very sorry!
Sorry, it took so long.

I have been busy since I sent the old man back home yesterday. I didn’t even sleep. I only had some time at 3:00 in the afternoon. There is no computer in the village, so I ran to the Internet cafe in the town to type.

Today is the end of the high school entrance examination. Many students are surfing the Internet. I am sleepy and tired, and it is noisy around me.

I will take a nap later, and then check if there are any problems with the manuscript when I wake up. Please take a look at it first. If there are any problems, please help me click on them. Thank you for your forgiveness!

Oh, I should have bought a notebook earlier. I never thought this situation would happen.

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