The Ming Dynasty: Starting with taking Old Zhu on a journey to the future

However, the crown prince is crucial to the future of the Ming Dynasty, so it is a good thing to be cautious.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded: "Sister, we will consider your offer."

Seeing this, Zhu Biao stepped forward and said, "By the way, Father, I heard that you are planning to slaughter all the nobles of Huaixi in order to pave the way for Yunwen?"

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Lan Chen and Jiang Huan beside him.

Regarding this matter...

He did not deny it: "Yes, that was the original plan."

"Although Lan Chen's incident has occurred, whether it's Yunwen or the Fourth Prince..."

"We must all get rid of them."

Before Zhu Biao died of illness, he had Lan Yu, which was able to intimidate other nobles.

There needs to be a balance.

However, neither Zhu Yunwen nor Zhu Di had a deep foundation.

There's simply no way to compete with this group.

To prevent any accidents, kill it to eliminate future troubles.

"Father, have you considered what we will do when faced with external threats after killing all these people?"

Clearly, Zhu Biao agreed with Zhu Yuanzhang's idea of ​​paving the way for the crown prince.

However, eliminating all the nobles of Huaixi would be far too cruel.

The meritorious officials of Huaixi are all heroes; if this is the reason, they should all be eliminated.

That would inevitably hurt people's feelings.

Founding heroes are often discarded like dogs after the hunt is over.

"I urge Father Emperor to reconsider!"

The atmosphere immediately became awkward.

Zhu Yuanzhang's mood gradually soured.

That little rascal, he's at it again.

"Biao'er, we don't want to talk about these things today."

Zhu Biao replied, "Father is a man of the future and cannot stay here for long."

"If we don't discuss this matter now, when will we? When it concerns the nation, whether in the future or now, as the Crown Prince, I have a duty to remind Father Emperor."

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned slightly: "Biao'er, you should know who we're doing this for."

Zhu Biao nodded.

"Your subject knows that it was to pave the way for Yunwen, but Father... the reason why Yunwen lost the throne in the Jingnan Campaign."

"Isn't this the best proof?"

"Having killed all the military generals, Yunwen had no one left to command in the face of rebellion."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang's anger slowly rose: "You mean, Yunwen's failure to quell the rebellion is our fault?!"

Zhu Biao shook his head repeatedly.

"Your subject only wants to say that it is indeed necessary to guard against military generals who seize power and wreak havoc on the country."

"But if we kill them all, the court will have no one to use."

Upon hearing these words, Zhu Yuanzhang felt both pleased and somewhat angry.

I'm happy because the feeling I had before has returned.

The anger also stems from the return of old feelings.

He didn't mind Zhu Biao disagreeing with him, because Zhu Biao had his own opinions and ideas.

This is good.

The key issue is that Zhu Biao is too opinionated, and sometimes you are left speechless when he criticizes you.

As the emperor, doesn't he have any pride?

"You want to plead for Lan Yu? Lan Chen, is it you who's been stirring things up in Biao'er's ear?" Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Lan Chen.

Zhu Biao, however, took over the conversation.

"Your Majesty, I have no intention of pleading for Lan Yu. As for Lan Chen, even without my pleading, I believe that Father will not kill him."

"Lan Chen's Taoist skills are accomplished, but everything else is a mess. He's just an ordinary person and can't disrupt the Zhu family's rule."

"Your Majesty, I just feel that you have gone a bit too far."

Zhu Biao stood tall and straight, his eyes fixed intently on Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang, however, looked at Zhu Biao with a somber expression and calm eyes.

Zhu Yuanzhang's tone was no longer kind.

"For the sake of the Zhu family's empire, we are willing to sacrifice countless lives."

"They must die."

Zhu Biao sensed the anger and chill in Zhu Yuanzhang's words, but did not back down.

"Father, please think it over carefully. It is easy to kill meritorious officials, but difficult to win the hearts of the people."

"If we kill all the generals, we will be unable to defend against external threats."

"It is better to keep people around to keep them in check than to exterminate them completely."

"Father's actions are not about protecting the country, but about destroying it."

These words ignited Zhu Yuanzhang's fury.

Seeing this, Lan Chen bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I think what His Highness the Crown Prince said makes sense."

Zhu Biao is absolutely right.

Zhu Yuanzhang's massacre of the nobles and officials of Huaixi left Zhu Yunwen without any troops to command.

Zhu Di raised an army and seized power.

This is not a coup like the one Li Shimin staged; it's just that the leadership team changed.

Zhu Di's "Fengtian Jingnan" was a complete conquest of the country.

What was destroyed was Zhu Yuanzhang's legitimate dynasty.

A large portion of the troops that Zhu Di used to conquer the country also came from the grasslands.

For example, among the Three Guards of Yanshan under Zhu Di, the Central Guard was a Mongol army commanded by Aru Temur.

There are also the Duoyan Three Guards.

Zhu Yuanzhang also bears some responsibility for Zhu Yunwen's defeat.

Zhu Yunwen had no experienced military officers under his command.

On the contrary, Zhu Di had been stationed on the border for many years and had extensive experience in fighting outside the pass.

If Zhu Yunwen had truly succeeded in reducing the power of the princes, Zhu Di's rebellion would have failed.

Zhu Yunwen may not be able to secure his throne.

After all, although the political power of Mongolia was eliminated by Lan Yu, its military power remained.

Otherwise, Zhu Di would not have been able to dominate the world with the Doyan Three Guards.

If it weren't for Zhu Di's capable leadership, it would likely have been a foreign tribe that conquered the Central Plains.

Enraged, Zhu Yuanzhang grabbed something from the side and threw it at Lan Chen.

Fortunately, Jiang Huan, the "mount," dodged quickly.

"Jiang Huan! You still dare to hide?!"

Jiang Huan quickly advised, "Your Majesty, if something happens to Lan Chen, none of us will be able to return."

If something happens to Lan Chen.

Without someone to control the ship, the price might be that the ship capsizes in the river of history.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Biao retorted, "Then why don't you hurry up and take Lan Chen and run?"

Zhu Yuanzhang glared at Zhu Biao, his anger flaring: "We haven't even hit you, you little brat, are you itching for a beating?!"

As he spoke, Zhu Yuanzhang began to look around, preparing to search for something.

Beat up Zhu Biao.

If you can't win an argument, surely you can win a fight!

Seeing the situation escalating, Empress Ma quickly stepped forward to stop it, then glared at Zhu Biao: "Biao'er!"

It's as if it's saying, "Your dad's getting old, can't you be a little more considerate?"

Why do we have to be so competitive?

Zhu Yuanzhang was not in his forties or fifties; he was in his prime.

The Zhu Yuanzhang before us is almost seventy years old.

What if I get seriously injured from anger? What will happen to me in the future?

"Biao'er, why aren't you apologizing to your father right now?!"

Zhu Biao, however, remained persistent.

"Mother, I do not believe there was anything wrong with this matter. Father Emperor's slaughter of all the nobles of Huaixi has created an imbalance between civil and military affairs, and the court will surely collapse!"

Zhu Yuanzhang grabbed a stool from the side and threw it at Zhu Biao.

Zhu Biao dodged and hid outside the door.

"Get out of here! Get out! We don't want to see you!"

Zhu Biao felt helpless.

Even after so many years, my father's temper hasn't changed.

However, he really hoped that his father, the emperor, would give this matter serious consideration.

Zhu Biao bowed: "Your subject takes his leave. I hope Your Majesty will reconsider. Your Majesty... take care."

After saying that, Zhu Biao left Kunning Palace without looking back.

After Zhu Biao and Jiang Huan left with Lan Chen on their backs.

Zhu Yuanzhang's emotions gradually calmed down under Empress Ma's comforting words.