Zhu Di: My fourth son is a great emperor of all time?

Chapter 5: Was Zhu Di's greatest achievement having children?
Streets and alleys.

The people of the capital city basically put down what they were doing, tilted their heads back, and watched the explanation on the screen attentively.

Their eyes were full of anticipation for the future.

"With ample food and clothing, and a life of contentment, can we really live in such a prosperous era?"

"Whether this is a person from later generations or an immortal descending, I think he is right. A truly good emperor is one who works diligently to govern the country."

The same scene unfolded in every corner of the Ming Dynasty.

The storyteller under the overpass also slammed his gavel heavily onto the table.

"This Prince Qi is no ordinary man; he is the fourth son of the current Emperor. It is said that on the day of his birth, extraordinary phenomena appeared in the sky."

In schools, teahouses, and brothels, scholars sat together passionately discussing: "Such a wise ruler is the kind of advisor we scholars dream of serving."

"It's a pity that the descendants of this Heavenly Canopy have now exposed the deeds of the First Emperor of All Time. I estimate that the golden age will not come."

"how do I say this?"

"How could the Emperor and those princes let Prince Qi off so easily?"

"Absurd!" came a rebuke.

"This Ming Dynasty belongs to all the people, not just those surnamed Zhu. If such a wise ruler dies in factional strife, then the current emperor is the greatest tyrant of all time!"

"Yu Qian, be careful what you say," the scholar beside him immediately advised in a low voice.

The palace!

The atmosphere in the main hall plummeted to freezing point.

Zhu Zhanji was extremely dissatisfied with what Zhu Gaoshuo had just said and wanted to refute it, but Zhu Gaochi stopped him.

After calming down, Zhu Di sat back on the dragon throne.

There are so many thoughts in my mind.

If I heard correctly, Zhu Gaoshuo's temple name was Zhongzu.

Temple name is the name given to an emperor after his death when he is enshrined in a temple. It can be said to summarize and evaluate an emperor's life and moral character.

This is something that the emperor has no say in.

Zhu Di hoped that after his death, he would be known as Emperor Taizong Wendi.

However, Zhu Gaoshuo is the even more revered Emperor Zhongzu.

There has never been a Zhongzu (a type of ancestor) since ancient times.

the reason is simple.

To become the emperor of the Zhongzu dynasty, one must not only turn the tide and revive the dynasty, but also have the merit of establishing a new dynasty.

what does this mean?
If it weren't for Zhu Gaoshuo.

The Ming Dynasty may be on the verge of collapse.

Thinking of this, Zhu Di's anger instantly shifted to another target; he was unwilling to scold his beloved grandson, Zhu Zhanji.

He then launched into a tirade against the eldest son, Zhu Gaochi: "I appointed you as the successor, and look at what you've done! You almost ruined the Ming Dynasty!"

Zhu Gaochi felt extremely wronged.

Thinking to myself, all these years, all you've ever done, Dad, is go out to fight.

He diligently oversaw the country, yet he was now being berated by Zhu Di, which made him feel increasingly aggrieved.

"King of Han, what is your opinion on this matter?" Zhu Di asked, his eyes blazing.

The second son, Zhu Gaoxu, was so frightened that he involuntarily stepped back, thinking to himself, "What does this have to do with me?"

But since Zhu Di asked the question on the spot, he had no choice but to answer it anyway.

"Your Majesty, this matter needs further consideration. Who knows what that little bastard Zhu Zhanji has done?"

"If we kill the fourth brother now, causing the Ming Dynasty to perish in our family's hands, I will have no face to meet my grandfather a hundred years from now!"

Zhu Gaoxu is now determined to muddy the waters.

Anyway, the old man didn't give him the throne.

The idea that the prince is often ill and that you should encourage him is all a lie.

He was very happy to keep Zhu Gaoshuo around to annoy the eldest brother and Zhu Zhanji.

Zhu Di looked at the nonchalant Zhu Gaoshuo, his eyes filled with confusion.

The fourth prince was also subject to surveillance by the Embroidered Uniform Guard on a regular basis.

Over the years, he has consistently projected an image of being obsessed with trivial pursuits and neglecting his duties.

How could such a person have the ability to rebel and become an emperor for all time?

Could it be that the fourth brother has someone backing him?
Zhu Di suddenly thought of Yao Guangxiao.

After all, he was like that back then. But if there really was such a strategist, why choose the fourth prince?
The fourth brother had no power or influence.

He's not even the legitimate son!
"If the fourth prince really has someone behind him, I will dig him out and have him assist Zhanji."

Zhu Di pondered.

The sky curtain refers to events in later generations.

But now, none of those things have happened yet, and he still has a chance to save things.

He wants to change history.

Since he himself could not become the greatest emperor of all time, he would let his good grandson become the greatest emperor of all time.

As for the fourth son?

"I think we should discuss the matter of Prince Qi's enfeoffment later."

Upon hearing this, the three Yangs immediately understood the meaning behind it.

In fact, everyone knows that the emperor cannot allow Prince Qi to go to his fiefdom now.

A great emperor for all time.

The reason for discussing it later is simply to save face.

These ministers also stepped forward to praise Zhu Di's wisdom.

Zhu Gaoshuo could also see that Zhu Di's anger had subsided considerably, and thankfully he hadn't said anything too outrageous.

He quickly cupped his hands and said, "Father, I will obey your will."

Sitting on the dragon throne, Zhu Di glared angrily at Zhu Gaoshuo's appearance.

Didn't you just say that there are only emperors and ministers in the court?

How come you know to call me Father Emperor now?

That kid is too cunning.

Are they still thinking of going to their fiefdom to accumulate strength for a future rebellion?

That's a good idea. From now on, I'll be keeping an eye on you.

There was no other way; he had to find out exactly who was helping the fourth prince, as it concerned the throne of the Holy Grandson.

Zhu Di now hoped that the curtain of heaven would not end, so that it could continue to tell him about the future.

At this moment, Zhu Di also realized what was happening.

This canopy might just be a divine gift.

The treasure that allowed him to change the fate of the Ming Dynasty.

Perhaps, he still has a chance to become a great emperor throughout history.

The story of Emperor Zhongzu of Ming actually begins with his family.

That is, his father, Emperor Yongle (Zhu Di).

Interestingly, Emperor Yongle (Ming Chengzu) also rebelled against his nephew and ultimately became emperor.

"Emperor Chengzu of Ming?" Zhu Di frowned, clearly not satisfied with this temple name.

However, he doesn't have time to get angry about this right now.

Instead, they were eager to know how future generations would evaluate them.

Emperor Yongle, Zhu Di, was actually one of the most influential emperors in the history of the Ming Dynasty.

But if we were to say that Emperor Yongle's greatest achievement was giving birth to Zhu Gaoshuo, the Ming Zhongzu Emperor, who was handsome and elegant.

Many historians have joked that if Zhu Di met Zhu Yuanzhang a century later, he would surely be praised for his brilliant rebellion, which directly created a great emperor for all time.

As soon as Tianmu finished speaking, Zhu Di angrily smashed the teacup on the table to the ground, making a jarring sound.

"Absurd! People of later generations look down on me too much!"

Zhu Di was so angry that he almost couldn't catch his breath.

He never imagined that his greatest achievement would be giving birth to his fourth child.

But upon closer reflection, I realized that the greatest emperor of all time was my son, and I immediately felt a sense of pride.

Zhu Di only realized that his fourth son, this emperor who would be remembered for all time, had absolutely no connection to him.

Zhu Di made up his mind to still groom Zhu Zhanji as emperor.

He wanted to personally cultivate a great emperor for all time.

[The biggest stain on Emperor Yongle's record shouldn't be his rebellion, but rather his poor judgment in choosing his successor. If he knew what Zhu Zhanji did after ascending the throne, he would surely regret it terribly.]

Zhu Di?

(End of this chapter)