Ming Dynasty: The Crocodile King of Han Prince Zhu Gaoxu's Family

Chapter 19 My son is so majestic!
"Dad, what's so good about being an emperor? Look at grandpa. He hasn't even had a hot meal, and he has to eat other people's leftovers every day. He is so tired every day. He gets up earlier than a chicken, sleeps later than a dog, eats worse than a pig, and is as tired as a cow. So, Dad, let's go back to our fiefdom!" Zhu Zhanhe is now a little desperate. In order to get his father to go back to his fiefdom, he just shook his head and started to slander.

Zhu Zhanhe's words made the Princess of Han stunned. She looked at her son with a dazed face. She never thought that the throne was so insignificant in the eyes of her son, and even so disdainful.

Zhu Zhanhe was not surprised by his mother's mood change. After all, his words from the beginning were very shocking.

However, Zhu Zhanhe was paying attention to Prince Han. He turned around to look at his father, only to see that he was still listening attentively. He even picked up the teacup and drank the tea leisurely, obviously waiting for him to continue talking. Seeing this, Zhu Zhanhe rolled his eyes helplessly.

"He'er, when you say eating other people's leftovers, you should be testing poisons in front of the emperor. This is Hu Shangyi's job. How come when it comes to you, it becomes your grandfather eating leftovers?!" Princess Wei looked at her son in astonishment, her little mouth open blankly, and said hesitantly.

"That's what I'm talking about! Isn't this just eating other people's leftovers?" Zhu Zhanhe spread his hands, looked indifferent, rolled his eyes and said unhappily.

"Uh~" Princess Wei was so stunned by her son's amazing train of thought that she was speechless. She stared at her son with a blank face, full of confusion. Doesn't this seem to make sense??!

"Son, go on. What did you see in the history books? I'm listening." The Prince of Han didn't care about his wife's interruption at all. He still held the teacup, looking at his son with interest, waiting for his answer.

"Dad, there are so many things in the history books, the rise and fall of dynasties, the changes of mountains and seas, the passage of time, the suffering of the people, natural disasters and man-made disasters, mountains of gold and silver, it is too numerous to mention. So Dad, which one do you want to hear?" Zhu Zhanhe was in no mood to play with his father at this time. He was full of loss and just wanted to go back to sleep!

"You kid are still joking with me. These are all left over from your father. If you want your father to follow you back to your fiefdom, you have to find a suitable reason that can convince me. Otherwise, your father will not be convinced." Zhu Gaoxu looked at his son who started to joke around, and at this time he also showed the momentum of the invincible general in his army. The heroic voice made Zhu Zhanhe excited.

"But, Dad, I've said so much just now, but you don't have any advantage at all. What can you use to win? Just rely on the little troops in your hands? Or the support of my third uncle? Or the lives of our entire family? Or are you hoping that after you fail, the concubine you keep outside the mansion will leave you some bloodline?" Zhu Zhanhe finally said without hesitation what made Prince Han sweat profusely and feel guilty.

Our Prince Han glanced at his wife guiltily, and saw that Princess Wei did not say anything, but just stared at him with a mysterious look. In an instant, our Prince Han felt uneasy and guilty, and quickly touched his nose awkwardly to cover it up.

"Hmph! What do you know?" Zhu Gaoxu obviously had a backup plan, but it was not convenient for him to say it clearly. He could only look at his son with disdain. Moreover, when his son acted like a fool, he clearly felt that there was a strong murderous intent in his wife's eyes. He was afraid that he was going to die. The Prince of Han couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.

"Dad, strength has always determined everything. Those methods that are not worthy of being shown on the stage are ultimately just tricks. A truly powerful person does not need these unorthodox methods, just like grandpa! Not everyone can become Emperor Yongle, and not everyone has the ability to accomplish things as Emperor Yongle did after 800 years of raising an army. This is the only example in history." Zhu Zhanhe tried to persuade his father earnestly, but he was helpless to see that his father was unmoved, so he decided to change the subject.

"Dad, this assassination is so big and involves so many people. The weapons, armor, personnel and logistics required are not a small number. These all need to be transported to Shuntian Prefecture. To accomplish all this, there must be someone with a high enough status to act as an insider. Who do you think it could be?" Zhu Zhanhe reminded his father to be more obedient and stop thinking about those unnecessary things. Whatever he did would leave traces!
"Oh?! Do you have a suspect?" Prince Han, holding a cup of tea, heard his son's words, his hand trembling slightly. Then he took a sip of the tea, looked up at his son, and asked softly. "Dad, the simplest truth of this matter is, whoever benefits is the most suspicious! Since it didn't work, then who gained the most? That person is the most suspicious! Do you think Grandpa would think the same?" Zhu Zhanhe was almost pointing at his father's nose and saying, "Old man, please behave yourself. Your every move affects the lives of your entire family."

But it was obvious that our Prince Han only listened for a moment and probably didn't take it to heart. Instead, he looked at his son thoughtfully, not knowing what he was thinking.

"Son, our eldest brother Zhanji is wearing a Feiyu suit today. It was awarded by your grandfather himself. Your grandfather also asked him to assist the Jinyiwei in handling assassination cases. He used chicken feathers as a token of authority and wanted to know the source of my information! He'er, I think your brother Zhanji is wearing it very beautifully. If you put it on, you will look even more heroic. Otherwise, I will ask your third uncle to get you one too!" Looking at his son who sounded a little excited, Zhu Gaoxu did not respond to his son's words.

Because he knew clearly that what his son said was true, but he just refused to accept it! He was no worse than the eldest brother, and he had such an outstanding son.

So he changed the subject, wanting his son to show off in front of the old man. His ability to kill enemies on the battlefield had already been demonstrated, and his son's ability to handle miscellaneous affairs also needed to be demonstrated, so that the old man could see how outstanding his son was!

Zhu Zhanhe was about to open his mouth to object when someone suddenly rushed in.

Zhu Zhanhe turned around and saw that it was the palace's housekeeper, Hu Zongguan, the head eunuch. Zhu Zhanhe frowned, very dissatisfied. He was just discussing important matters with his father, what urgent matter had to be discussed now? What a fool! Then, Zhu Zhanhe's oppressive gaze fell on Zongguan Hu.

Butler Hu, who had just entered the room, was about to speak when he felt as if the air around him had been sucked out, making him feel suffocated. He looked up in panic, only to be met with the fierce gaze of his own Shishizi. In an instant, Butler Hu felt as if he were being stared at by a giant dragon. His legs trembled, and he fell to his knees with a plop.

The sudden intrusion of Manager Hu startled Prince Han. As soon as he turned his head, he noticed the abnormal atmosphere again, as if the air had been sucked out, or as if a giant beast was staring at him. He turned around abruptly, staring at his son with shock and surprise on his face.

Prince Zhu Gaoxu of Han was completely certain this time that the oppressive feeling he had felt when his son was angry at the servants just now was not an illusion, but real! His son actually had such a strong sense of oppression!
He, the son of Prince of Han Zhu Gaoxu, has the power of a real dragon!
"Your Highness, the prince has something that needs to be dealt with urgently." At this time, the chief eunuch Hu knelt on the ground, bowed his head deeply, and spoke in a trembling voice. He didn't dare to look at Zhu Zhanhe at all!
"Son, I forgot about it. I have something else to do. Let's talk when I get back." Just after Butler Hu finished speaking, our Prince Han seemed to suddenly remember something. He was startled and slapped his head suddenly. He quickly came to his son, gave him a brief explanation, and hurriedly left with Butler Hu.

"Your Highness, I'll take my leave." After standing up, Manager Hu lowered his head and said respectfully to Zhu Zhanhe, then walked backwards. After escaping from Zhu Zhanhe's sight, he turned around and jogged to catch up with Prince Han.

　Zhu Gaoxu was granted the title of King of Han, initially in Yunnan, but later in Qingzhou. While in Qingzhou, he grew resentful that his father, Zhu Di, had appointed his brother, Zhu Gaochi, as Crown Prince while he was merely a king. He launched a rebellion in Qingzhou, but ultimately failed.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)