My father Yongle, building a five-good family

Chapter 108 Dad, I have a treasure here...

Xu Miaoyun originally thought that what was in front of Zhu Gaoyu was a map of the Ming Dynasty.

But when she got closer and gradually saw the entire "map", she couldn't help but lose her voice for a moment.

How can this be an ordinary map?

Even the small coastal countries are outlined one by one on this silk map.

Europe, Java, Mongolia, Japan...

They are all shown in detail on the map.

You know, in the feudal dynasties since ancient times, privately keeping maps can be considered a serious crime!
From this, we can see how precious the map is.

But even so, Zhu Gaoyu still had two paintings in his hands!

Or in other words... they are two identical paintings of "The Unified Map of the Ming Dynasty".

Xu Miaoyun looked at Zhu Gaoyu and saw his youngest son staring at the map in a daze. She felt sad and could not care about the matter at hand. Instead, she walked over slowly, rubbed Zhu Gaoyu's head, and sighed softly:
"You must be hungry."

When Zhu Gaoyu heard his mother's voice, he seemed to react and raised his head with difficulty.

Perhaps because he had been sitting for a long time, when he moved, there was a series of crackling sounds coming from all over his body.

After he saw Xu Miaoyun, his pupils, which had been somewhat dazed and unfocused, gradually focused.

He frowned, seeming a little puzzled:
"Mom, did you move my luggage?"

Xu Miaoyun thought this kid was going to say something, but she didn't expect that after he opened his mouth, he would say such a nonsensical sentence.

"Did you lose something?"

she asked.

Zhu Gaoyu seemed to have thought of something, and the expression on his face became more and more strange:
"Nothing is lost...but there is one more thing."

Xu Miaoyun also reacted at this time. She looked at the map and blinked:

"You mean, this map is just something extra?"

Zhu Gaoyu said nothing.

At this moment, he was repeatedly thinking about the words of his grandfather the emperor before his death. His grandfather the emperor had mentioned many times that he should carry "The Great Ming Unified Map" with him.

After returning, Zhu Gaoyu did this as soon as possible.

But to his surprise, the original imitation of "The Great Ming Unified Map" now had another almost identical copy.

This is obviously inseparable from Grandpa Huang.

If both maps were fake, there was obviously no need for the Emperor to do this.

If you think in this way... after Zhu Gaoyu's repeated observations, the extra map on the left is probably the real "Great Ming Unified Map" hanging in the Qianqing Palace!

He took a step forward and took the trouble to look carefully at the map on the left again.

Under the flickering candlelight, Zhu Gaoyu almost saw his eyes blurred. Finally, he saw a small trace of a private seal in a corner.

At this moment, Zhu Gaoyu's heartbeat turned into the sound of a drum, almost deafening in his mind.

He thought for a moment, hid the "Great Ming Unified Map" with his private seal in a box, locked it tightly with two layers of locks, and then ran out holding the fake.

Before leaving, Zhu Gaoyu did not forget to turn around and look at Xu Miaoyun who seemed to be aware of something, and shouted:
"Mom, I have something else to do. I won't eat yet!"

If the matter of this map were to be exposed, Zhu Gaoyu would no longer be able to live a peaceful life.

How could Zhu Gaoyu eat in peace if he didn't resolve the issue right now?

Zhu Gaoyu ran away. Xu Miaoyun looked at the food that had already gotten cold, feeling somewhat helpless, but more of indulgence.

She said warmly:

"Wait until Xiao Si comes back, then heat up the food."

The maid next to her saw that Xu Miaoyun not only did not leave, but instead found a soft couch and sat on it, as if she was waiting for Zhu Gaoyu to come back.

The maid said:
"Princess, it's a cold and snowy night. You must take care of yourself."

Tomorrow, there will be people who will report deaths and hold funerals. Even if Xu Miaoyun does not take care of the affairs of the court, she will still be busy. If she gets sick now, she will probably be exhausted both physically and mentally.

When Xu Miaoyun heard the maid's words, she knew that she was worried, but she just smiled slightly:
"Xiao Si is still young, and this is his first time dealing with something like this, so I'm worried. I'll spend more time with him when he comes back."

The maid suddenly realized and stopped talking.

Xu Miaoyun has been doting on her youngest son for a long time.

It is understandable to have such concerns at the moment.

……

Inside the mansion.

Waterside pavilions.

Zhu Di and monk Daoyan, braving the wind and snow, wrapped in cloaks, played chess with frowns on their faces.

Outside the pavilion, the wind and snow were howling.

Inside the pavilion, the fire is as warm as spring.

After Monk Daoyan gave birth to a child, he saw that Zhu Di had no idea what to do, so he smiled slightly:
"Your Highness has had some distracting thoughts in his mind. This time, I won by chance."

Zhu Di sighed and put down the black piece in his hand:
"Master noticed it."

Monk Daoyan just smiled faintly:

"I understand what your Highness is thinking. Now that the late emperor has passed away, the government is in turmoil. According to what your Highness said, before the late emperor died, he asked the crown prince to swear an oath, which shows that everyone knows the crown prince's intentions. In this case, what is there for your Highness to hesitate about?" Monk Daoyan added fuel to the fire:

"A few years ago, I met a strange man. He read my face and said that I was a person similar to Liu Bingzhong, a minister of Kublai Khan. He advised me to cherish myself."

When Zhu Di heard this, he couldn't help but smile, and the depression in his heart dissipated slightly. He joked:
"Liu Bingzhong once joined the Quanzhen Dao, and later became a monk. In the end, he became a close minister under Kublai Khan and was posthumously named Grand Master. Master, do you think you are bragging when you say this in front of me?"

Daoyan smiled when he heard this, but his eyes were fixed on Zhu Di:

"The premise for Liu Bingzhong to be a loyal minister is that he has met a wise ruler. Your Highness walks like a dragon and a tiger, with the sun horns piercing the sky, which is the appearance of the Emperor of Taiping. Although the Crown Prince swore an oath in front of the dragon bed, throughout history, those who have accomplished great things should not be too particular about trivial matters!"

"Your Highness knows Sima Yi, so he naturally also knows about Sima Yi's attempt to persuade Cao Shuang to surrender."

"At that time, he also swore that if Cao Shuang handed over his military power, he would guarantee him wealth and glory for the rest of his life. But what was the result? Didn't Cao Shuang and his entire clan still get exterminated?"

Zhu Di felt a little moved at this moment.

He has never been a hesitant or weak person, which can be seen from Zhu Di's experience of fighting on the battlefield.

The mere act of raising an army can be considered treason.

If Zhu Di were alone, the final outcome would be just a scar the size of a bowl on his head. There would be no need to be so cautious.

But now, he has wives and concubines, children, and soldiers from the Northern Army who eat with him.

If he took a wrong step, countless heads would fall to the ground.

After a long while, he sighed:
"He...will inherit the throne, and the people will support him. This is a natural thing to do. It is not easy to do."

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When Daoyan heard this, a gleam of light flashed in his inverted triangle eyes:
"I only know the way of heaven, but what do people think?!"

Zhu Di shook his head.

His head was a little hot because of Daoyan's words, but as time went by, it slowly calmed down.

Zhu Di spoke calmly:
"The old man's will has already been drafted. I will return to Peking soon. The Tatars in the north are also ready to make a move. But the prince and his men... I'm afraid they will have to stay in Yingtian to attend the funeral. I'm worried that if they start a war after I leave, my son will be held hostage. Then... I'm afraid I'll be in a dilemma!"

Daoyan frowned:

"Then let the prince find a way to leave!"

Zhu Di shook his head, his brows seemed to be filled with an unremovable solemnity:
"How can I leave? The crown prince's ascension to the throne is a foregone conclusion. When he truly takes over Yingtian, the Imperial Guards, the Military Department, and the Imperial Guards will all be his men. Even if I have the Northern Army under my command, what can I do?"

What Zhu Di said had indeed become an almost unsolvable problem at this moment.

For a moment, Daoyan and he could not help but remain silent.

Yes.

The old man left in too haste.

He only said to let the prince return to his fiefdom, but what about the prince’s son...?
What on earth was the old man thinking?!
The atmosphere seemed a bit depressing.

At this moment, the rustling sound of boots stepping on snow piles came from not far away.

Daoyan and Zhu Di heard the footsteps, looked at each other, then turned their heads and saw Zhu Gaoyu standing in the snow, his body shaking slightly.

He was holding something in his hands, which made it difficult for him to walk in the snow.

When Zhu Di saw this boy, he was a little worried, thinking that he could not bear the separation of life and death in broad daylight, so he came to seek comfort with red eyes.

Who would have thought that when Zhu Gaoyu arrived in front of them, his first words would be like a bolt from the blue:

"Dad, great monk, I have a treasure here that I can help you make..."

Before he could finish, Zhu Di's face turned pale and he reached out to cover Zhu Gaoyu's mouth, preventing him from saying the last words.

Although this place is secretive, Daoyan is the only one in the mansion who would talk and whisper with him here.

But...is this something that can be said casually?
wrong!

The key is how this kid knew about this!
Zhu Di pulled his cheek, his eyes were sharp:
"Do you know what you're talking about? Where did you hear that?"

Zhu Gaoyu curled his lips and reached out to open Zhu Di's hand.

He is already a big boy.

He is not as stupid as these adults think.

I only heard Zhu Gaoyu find a seat and sit down by himself, then he slowly said:
"Grandfather Emperor asked the Crown Prince to swear an oath and asked the princes to return to their fiefs. This shows that he has a clear understanding of the relationship between the princes and the Crown Prince."

"The Crown Prince wants to reduce the power of the princes and seize the power of the kings. But Dad, with your personality, would you be willing to just sit there and wait for death?"

The most important thing is that in my memory, my father was a tough guy who initiated the Jingnan Rebellion.

Zhu Di was really shocked this time.

Although I know that this kid is very smart, it seems that every time I am shocked by his intelligence again.

Zhu Di and Daoyan looked at each other and saw the same brilliance in each other.

This kid Zhu Gaoyu... is indeed extraordinary!
But just when Zhu Di thought that this was the end, Zhu Gaoyu came up with another big move:
"Dad, I haven't finished what I'm saying. This thing of mine can help you do things legitimately!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the teacup in Zhu Di's hand suddenly shattered.

The monk Daoyan next to him looked at Zhu Gaoyu with a burning gaze.

Zhu Gaoyu looked at the broken teacup and couldn't help feeling regretful.

Can you change this habit of breaking tea cups all the time?
Such a waste!

I finished writing a chapter while eating. I will continue writing next. Please read it slowly.

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