Great Ming: I, Zhu Di, Declare My Intentions to Seize the Throne from the Start!

It was quiet outside Zhangbei City. ♙♦

Everyone looked at Zhu Di and at the hundreds of officials who were kneeling in obeisance and shouting, "A Thousand Years Old King Yan".

Zhu Yuanzhang secretly observed Zhu Di from the corner of his eye.

Father and son stood together.

He could clearly feel the killing intent that Lao Si tried his best to suppress.

After a long time, Zhu Di turned around and said with a smile: "Father, will I take you to meet the grassland tribes who are willing to naturalize us?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was slightly stunned.

He glanced at the kneeling officials, said nothing, and nodded with a smile: "Okay!"

Zhu Di waved, and a soldier came with a horse.

The father and son got on their horses and left first.

Ma Xiuying, Zhu Xi, Zhu Yu and others got on the carriage one after another.

The courtiers were left kneeling, looking at each other.

They wanted to get up, but Zhu Di didn't agree. This time, everyone had no choice but to follow, fearing that Zhu Di would cause trouble.

If he got up without Zhu Di's order, would Zhu Di catch him and blame him?

Zhu Laosi is really arrogant! Arrogant!

Everyone has done this, but they are still unwilling to give everyone a step down.

It wasn't until Liu Bowen and Li Shanchang got up and got on the carriage that the officials dared to follow them.

Zhu Yuxiu climbed on the car window and watched Baiguan get on the carriage, then lowered the curtain, turned around and looked at Wang Meiren, "Mother, why do Baiguan kneel down to Fourth Uncle?"

She had never seen it.

The officials of the imperial court knelt down to the vassal king.

Wang Meiren was in a daze and didn't know what she was thinking. She came back to her senses after hearing the voice and forced a smile, "Some people's power and prestige are so great that they dominate the world. They cannot be measured by their status..."

This brother-in-law is such a person.

The Northern Expedition turned the tide.

Anticipate the enemy's advance, and have an early insight into various situations that may happen in Jinling if the prince is seriously injured.

Seize the military power, give an order, and millions of herdsmen from the exotic grasslands win food and follow them southward.

The chief envoy of Shaanxi Province just arrested his students.

Good food and drink.

But because the governor of Shaanxi had evil intentions, Zhu Si was accused of killing him.

Three hundred and sixty-eight people were killed in one kill!

This is people! They are elites and powerful people!

Not an animal!

But in Zhu Si's eyes, killing these people was clearly no different from killing animals.

Each and every incident contributed to Zhu Si's current prestige in the Ming Dynasty.

The old farmer-style Qiu Ba from the past.

It's only been a few years and it's grown so fast.

Unbelievable.

She wanted to see that in the entire Ming Dynasty, the only person who could threaten the Crown Prince was this brother-in-law.

…

"Mother, when can Qihua talk to her father?" In Xu Miaoyun's carriage, little Qihua raised her head and said unhappily.

Xu Miaoyun smiled and pinched the little girl's pouted mouth, "Dad is a little busy this time. How about I ask him to tell you a story in the evening?"

As he spoke, the pain in Xu Miaoyun's eyes flashed away.

Shiro lost a lot of weight this time.

Shiro has always been in good health.

It is impossible for Shiro to lose so much weight in a short period of time due to normal physical exertion.

The mental pressure and depression are the most tiring.

But this time, Shiro's inner depression must be very great.

…

Everyone subconsciously kept a distance from Zhu Di and Zhu Yuanzhang, leaving room for the two to talk.

The father and son rode slowly towards the east of the city in the direction of the camp of the Mongolian tribes.

In silence.

Zhu Di was the first to speak, "Father, in the demonstration area north of the Great Wall and south of Yinshan Mountain, I, Taishan, have talked to my father, right? I am good at making opinions, so I will take action on this matter first..."

"You can do whatever you want. Could it be that dad can't even trust his own son?" Zhu Yuanzhang interrupted Zhu Di.

After speaking.

Zhu Yuanzhang's lips moved, and his voice was slightly pleading: "Take dad to take a good look at your demonstration area, then go back to the court with dad, and wait for the next year to accompany dad on a tour south..."

He was worried that the fourth child would just leave.

I also want to spend the New Year with my fourth child.

But we also know that this northern expedition has dealt a huge blow to the fourth child.

…

Zhu Di's hand on the horse's reins couldn't help but tighten, and he shook his head with a smile, "Father, it has been more than a year since I left Dongfan. A large number of prisoners have been transferred back. A series of things to resettle the prisoners, and the expedition to Luzon have also been put on the agenda. Come on, my father will send a message to his son during his southern tour..."

Why!

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed silently, his eyes a little sore.

The fourth child really didn’t want to stay in Daming for a moment.

Of course, he also understood the fourth child's difficulties.

"Okay, dad will send someone to notify you then."

After the words fell, the father and son suddenly didn't know what to say.

"Khan!"

When the two approached the Mongolian tribe, a Mongolian girl who was washing clothes at the edge of the camp saw Zhu Di and smiled happily from a distance, shouting and waving.

Zhu Yuanzhang was slightly stunned.

Following the enthusiastic girl's gaze, she instantly understood that the name Khan was not calling him.

This is the honorific title given to the fourth child in his family!

Soon, all the Mongolian tribes in the camp were alerted.

Zhu Di looked at the huge crowds coming into the camp and hurriedly explained: "Father, when I went south, in order to facilitate management, I asked them to respect me. I originally asked them to call me King Yan or General, but they Mongolians, They are used to being called Khan, and these people are also vulgar and do not understand so many rules..."

These millions of herdsmen followed him south.

He couldn't leave any hidden dangers to this group of people.

Because he called him Khan, he was jealous and jealous of the court.

They had helped him, and before leaving, he also hoped to help them clear away hidden dangers.

Build a demonstration area.

Many people are guessing that his main purpose is to do one last thing for Ming Dynasty.

It is not ruled out that there is such an idea.

But actually, the main thing is to get this group of people settled.

The demonstration area is well constructed.

In the future, the grasslands north of Yinshan will be filled with blood, and they will all be able to live a stable life.

In short, the demonstration area is a success.

"Okay!" Zhu Yuanzhang glared angrily: "You don't have to take everything on yourself. My father will not let the court be hostile to them because they respect you as Khan."

How could he not know what Lao Si reported to these herdsmen?

He also admired this group of herdsmen who followed Laosi southward.

"Meet the Khan!"

"Meet the Khan!"

…

The noisy sound of worshiping was heard.

Soon, they gathered into a wave of sound and soared into the sky.

Everyone behind them lifted up the car curtains one after another and looked at it in surprise...

As far as the eye can see, there are countless grassland people, either standing or sitting on horseback, stroking their chests and bowing to Zhu Di.

All officials were shocked.

"This this……"

I couldn't even speak. The scene in front of my eyes was so chilling to my bones.

"Fourth brother is so awesome!"

Concubine Yang heard Zhu Quan's exclamation, glanced at Zhu Quan, and warned: "Take advantage of this period of time to get close to your fourth brother. You will most likely be sealed in the north in the future..."

Relying on Laosi's influence among the Mongols.

As long as Quan'er and Lao Si have a good relationship.

These people respect Lao Si so much, they will definitely give Quan'er some face!

…

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the scene in front of him and nodded silently.

It can be seen that these Mongolians respect Lao Si not just because of Lao Si's overwhelming prestige.

As for the reasons, he could guess some.

People's hearts change people's hearts!

When Lao Si got along with these Mongolians, they must have felt Lao Si's kindness.

Only with prestige and goodwill can you have a heart-wrenching scene in front of you.

Especially the people at the bottom, whether they are in the grasslands or the Central Plains, they are actually the same.

It can be compared to the upper levels of these tribes in the grassland.

The upper-class elites of the Ming Dynasty are a little ignorant!

These people must be frightened by the scene before them.

But in recent years, hasn’t Laosi shown goodwill to the elite of Ming Dynasty?

Rural village societies only use the people's own land, tap the potential of the people's own land, and create wealth.

Not touching the land of the gentry elite.

In fact, it is the greatest kindness!

But these people are greedy and cannot feel the kindness of the fourth child at all.

His human nature is so despicable that he is even worse than the common people!

Not even as good as these grassland outsiders!

"Chiefs..." Zhu Yuanzhang's thoughts were interrupted by Zhu Di. Zhu Di looked at the leaders of the tribes who were coming and introduced loudly: "This is my father, the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, the Khan of Heaven!"

"Greetings to the Khan of Heaven, long live my emperor!"

"Greetings to the Khan of Heaven, long live my emperor!"

…

The leaders of various tribes took the lead, and countless herdsmen and people followed the mountain call.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, glared, and said in a low voice: "There is no need for you to put on a high hat for us!"

God be damned!

Zhu Di smiled and urged: "Father, everyone is still waiting for you to speak."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled.

He understood the purpose of Lao Si creating this atmosphere for him, and immediately said cheerfully: "Pingshen!"

"Thank you Khan!"

After everyone stood up, Zhu Yuanzhang began to speak.

The main content is that he will treat the people of the Central Plains and grasslands equally.

At the same time, it reiterated the court’s support for the Mongolian and Han mixed living demonstration areas south of the Yinshan Mountains and north of the Great Wall.

"Ten years! Within ten years, the court will not collect taxes from the demonstration area!"

The leaders of the various tribes and the surrounding herdsmen were slightly stunned when they heard that the imperial court would waive taxes within ten years, and then they burst into thunderous cheers.

"Thank God Khan! Thank you Khan!"

"Thank God Khan! Thank you Khan!"

…

The smile on Zhu Yuanzhang's face became even brighter.

Lao Si conservatively proposed five years of tax exemption.

He felt that if this demonstration area could be built, the territory south of Yinshan Mountain and north of the Great Wall, equivalent to two or three provinces of the Ming Dynasty, would be brought under effective rule.

Don't say ten years.

A longer period of tax exemption is not impossible.

Anyway, given the current financial and tax situation of the imperial court, as long as he, as emperor, is more diligent and thrifty, the imperial court can fully afford the additional expenses incurred by exempting this area from taxes for ten years.

And, wait until this area is developed in a few years.

Promote economic prosperity in the north.

The increase in tax revenue in several northern provinces may be able to make up for the additional expenses incurred.

The fourth child wanted to repay this group of people.

As a father, he will repay the favor on behalf of the fourth child!

Zhu Di knew Zhu Yuanzhang's intention of exempting him from the tax for ten years, and thanked him in a low voice: "My son, I thank my father."

"Let's go, take a rest, take Father around in the afternoon, and talk about your plan for the demonstration area. Now that you're gone, it's up to Dad to implement how to implement this plan. Dad has to have a good understanding of your idea, right?"

…

Afternoon.

Zhu Di took Zhu Yuanzhang to introduce him until dark.

In the evening, I returned to Zhangbeicheng.

After dinner.

Zhu Yuanzhang took Zhu Di to the study.

Entering the study, Zhu Di was slightly stunned.

Not only the mother is here.

Even Miaoyun is there.

Zhu Yuanzhang turned his head and looked at Mao Xiang, who was following behind him and holding the lamp, "Mao Xiang, close the door. You are guarding the outside. No one can come near!"

"yes!"

After Mao Xiang accepted the order, he glanced at Zhu Di and closed the door.

It's like the door god is standing outside on duty.

After the family of four took their seats.

Ma Xiuying's eyes were slightly red as she examined Zhu Di, who was obviously much thinner.

"Fourth brother, tell me, when you led the 650,000 troops south, did you ever think about using more drastic methods, such as controlling your eldest brother, and then returning to the court to force your father to make you the crown prince? "

Hearing this, Xu Miaoyun intertwined her fingers and pursed her lips nervously subconsciously.

Zhu Di noticed it, reached out and patted Xu Miaoyun's hand, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang, nodded, and said loudly: "Father, when I was upset before, I did have such thoughts..."

Zhu Yuanzhang was not angry at all, nodded and listened patiently.

"In this battle, the first town of Erchen Army suffered more than 6,000 casualties. During this period, more than 3,000 people were recovered and returned to the army one after another. The elite new army of 13,000 people lost nearly 4,000 people. This is all the hard work of Erchen. Every brother in the army follows him back to the court to help in the war because he trusts Erchen..."

Originally, many brothers could have been sacrificed less.

"When the war was going on, the eldest brother connived at the prince faction and the hostile faction..."

"After the troops were divided, I asked my eldest brother to use infantry and artillery coordination tactics in difficult times or strategic decisive battles, but he used it in the first battle, causing the new army's sharpest trump card to be seen through by Tuogu Si Timur... In short , in this battle, because of the eldest brother, too many political interests have been added to the original military interests. This is a war, not the eldest brother who is in charge of government and handling government affairs..."

When in court.

The eldest brother's attitude towards the rural community is that his father will implement it and he will obey it.

Then a group of capable young officials such as Fang Xiaoru were sent to local areas to open up the situation.

In the New Deal for rural communities, the essential role of the eldest brother is not the vanguard of innovation, but only the executor of orders.

The eldest brother has made it clear that he is against extending the system to the whole country.

Even Fang Xiaoru's proposal of a shareholding system for the imperial merchants' employment has not been expressed.

The purpose of this.

In fact, he had already seen it clearly.

This deliberate display tends to favor a ‘conservative’ attitude.

It gave hope to many opponents.

The benefits are many.

First, opponents won’t make too much of a fuss.

Because the eldest brother gave them the illusion that everything can be changed once the eldest brother ascends the throne and becomes the emperor.

Secondly, this illusion has created a huge elite class in Ming Dynasty that is stubbornly conservative, clings to its own interests and refuses to let go, and fully supports Big Brother!

that's why.

In recent years, the elite of the Ming Dynasty have become more and more strongly supportive of Big Brother's reasons.

When the eldest brother is in court, he does not object to this ambiguous approach based on political interests.

Can……

War and politics are different!

Although, war is a continuation of politics.

But while the war is ongoing, so many political benefits cannot be added!

What ambiguity!

"Because of my eldest brother, more of my brothers died innocently, and Miaoyun and the others were put in danger..."

Why!

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed, one can imagine the anger of the fourth child.

"Then why didn't you do it?"

In fact, in his mind, he was preparing if the fourth child really did this.

He will abolish Biao'er and pass the throne to the fourth child.

Zhu Di shook his head, "Father, if I really want to do this, Lan Yu, even the second brother and the third brother will oppose me. I will defeat them first..."

…

"Although the 400,000 Northern Yuan troops have surrendered to me, they are foreign soldiers after all. It is impossible for me to lead a group of non-Chinese foreign soldiers to attack the Ming Dynasty..."

"Secondly, if I attack the Ming Dynasty, I will completely ignore Miaoyun and the others.''u''x''.''c''o''m'"

Once his troops cross the Great Wall.

Or naval warships bombarded Jinling.

The enemies in Jinling City will definitely attack Miaoyun and the others without hesitation.

Even without telling his father, he would behead first and then report.

This group has good reason, too.

Based on the hatred this group of people had towards him, it was completely possible.

It was impossible for him to abandon the family he had run for so many years for the sake of the throne.

This is also the main reason.

"Again, even if my father hands over the position of crown prince to his son, it will not be easy for him to sit firmly..."

In the past twenty years, how big has the prince family been that the eldest brother has managed with the help of his father and himself?

Local forces also hated him.

Could it be that he imitated Emperor Taizong Li Shimin and killed his eldest brother?

Others are fine.

Can he take advantage of Xiongying?

"Finally, I had no idea about the position of the crown prince. Of course, if something happened to Miao Yun and the others at that time, I would do anything at all costs. Even if our Ming Dynasty is torn into pieces, I would not hesitate to bear the infamy of the world. .”

…

Zhu Di had no reservations, telling all his thoughts at the time and his arrangements for dealing with various changes.

…

Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying looked at each other.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

They are not doubting the fourth child.

It wasn’t that he wanted to test the fourth child.

I just want the fourth child to express his frustrations.

Talk it out, vent it out, it's good for your health.

If they don't listen to this kind of talk, who else can the fourth child talk to?

"What do you think about the personnel arrangement in the demonstration area?" Zhu Yuanzhang changed the subject without leaving any trace.

It was as if nothing had happened just now.

Zhu Di pondered for a moment, raised his head, and said: "The imperial court's ultimate goal for the demonstration area is to make these millions of people finally put down their swords and identify with the Ming people, and through education, finally make them identify with the people of Yan and Huang... "

…

"Erchen suggested that the governance of the demonstration area should be based on the combination of Mongolian and Han officials. Erchen recommended that Lan Yu be in charge of the military affairs of the demonstration area, and Zhang Yu be in charge of the civil affairs of the demonstration area. The imperial court only dispatched Han officials to the areas inhabited by immigrants in the Central Plains. These officials, It is also best to be a Han official who is familiar with the Mongols..."

Lan Yu is the eldest brother's uncle-in-law.

Big brother must be relieved.

Boss Zhang saved his elder brother and will probably become his confidant in the future.

During this period of time, he deliberately distanced himself from Boss Zhang, hoping that Boss Zhang could take on this important task.

Help him settle the millions of Mongolian people who followed him south.

As for the matter of seeking credit and knighthood for Boss Zhang.

He was not prepared to intervene either.

In order to win over Boss Zhang, the eldest brother will definitely ask for credit from Boss Zhang.

If he does this too much, it will be detrimental to Boss Zhang.

…

This night.

The family of four talked very late...

The next day, Zhu Biao arrived.

Everyone went to visit Zhu Biao one after another.

After Zhu Di left, everyone took the initiative to make room for the two brothers.

Zhu Biao went all the way south. Although the speed was not fast, the burden on his current body was still heavy.

Lying on the bed, looking at Zhu Di with a pale face.

"Fourth..." Zhu Biao said, breaking the silence, "This time, I can't forgive you."

Zhu Di shook his head, "Brother, what happened has happened, don't say anything anymore."

new

Just this once!

Zhu Biao moved his lips and understood that the relationship between brothers would never be the same again. This was the only time.

It can be seen from the fourth child's unsmiling manner and his neat interruptions.

Zhu Biao nodded with a forced smile, pointed at his chest, and joked with a smile: "Brother still has a bullet in his chest."

"I don't dare to get it for my eldest brother." Zhu Di replied with a smile.

Ha ha……

The two brothers suddenly laughed heartily.

What they are talking about is only known to each other. Even if outsiders hear these words, they cannot guess what they are thinking when they say these words.

Everyone waiting outside breathed a sigh of relief after hearing the laughter.

Especially Crown Princess Chang, Lan Yu and others.

In any case, at least the brothers are not turning against each other now.

Zhu Biao coughed lightly, smiled gently, looked at Zhu Di, and said with emotion: "You have all grown up, and you are no longer the younger brothers who needed to be supervised and controlled by your elder brother..."

In the middle of the conversation, the conversation changed in vain, "Fourth brother, eldest brother wants Xiongying to stay by his side..."

Zhu Di frowned slightly...

The two brothers looked at each other.

Zhu Biao said bluntly: "My father is the one who is in charge now. If my father can accept what you do, there is nothing that my elder brother cannot accept. But in the future, if a hero is like you and suffers some aggrievement, he will prepare it for you." Under the circumstances of judgment, seize the military power..."

"Hearing that one of his students was just arrested, he sent troops to kill 368 people. If this is the case, I cannot accept it."

He meant what he said.

He didn't mind the fourth child's behavior.

He knew very well that the fourth child did not have that kind of ambition.

But he couldn't let Xiongying turn into another fourth child.

What the father did to indulge the fourth child.

He will not indulge heroes.

He chose to talk to Lao Si immediately about this matter.

Zhu Di was silent. In fact, he still had many things that he wanted to give to Xiongying.

But as the father of Xiongying, the eldest brother brought it up.

He couldn't refuse.

After thinking everything through, Zhu Di nodded with a smile: "Okay."

He knows it very well.

The elder brother didn't say something clearly.

For example, Xiongying can't be too much like him.

Otherwise, those who are hostile to others will transfer this hostility to the heroes.

This is very detrimental to Xiongying's future.

The eldest brother may have truly seen from this incident how huge the number of people who are hostile to him is.

This is for Xiongying.

…

Not long after Zhu Di left the room where Zhu Biao stayed.

The news that Zhu Biao wanted to keep Zhu Xiongying by his side spread quickly.

All the officials immediately cheered.

"Very good!"

"The prince has finally woken up! The prince must not become the second Zhu Silang!"

…

Luben's room.

Lu Ben was lying on the foot of the bed, looking at Hu Weiyong with mixed feelings, "Hu Xiang, Zhu Xiongying's return will bring advantages and disadvantages to us!"

Benefits.

It’s just that Zhu Xiongying no longer has Zhu Silang’s protection.

Perhaps, something will happen in the future that will make the prince disgusted.

The disadvantages are also very obvious.

Colleagues outside are celebrating each other, which is the best proof.

In fact, they wanted to see all the officials hate Zhu Xiongying because of Zhu Silang.

Hu Weiyong smiled, "Master Lu, at least the prince's move of keeping Zhu Xiongying has proved that these brothers can no longer be as harmonious as before, right?"

Ha ha……

The two of them immediately burst into laughter.

…

The courtyard where Zhu Yuanzhang stayed.

Zhu Di's family of four are also in this courtyard.

This is an honor that belongs exclusively to Zhu Di's family of four.

Zhu Yuanzhang stood at the window.

Ma Xiuying approached gently, put a piece of clothing on Zhu Yuanzhang, and asked, "What are you looking at?"

"Xiongying, I just went to the fourth child's room. The little guy must be in a bad mood..."

Not to mention Xiongying, when he learned that Biaoer had made this decision, he was angry and helpless.

…

"Fourth uncle..."

In Zhu Di's room, after Zhu Xiongying came in, he suddenly knelt down to Zhu Di.

Zhu Di knew that Xiongying was uncomfortable and did not stop him. He waited for Xiongying to speak and helped him up with a smile. Seeing that the little guy's eyes were red, he smiled and said: "Why are you crying? It's not like you can't see your fourth uncle. You will definitely represent our Ming Dynasty in the future. Those who come frequently to visit my fourth uncle, who founded the country in Luzon, remember to come! Keep your tears until my fourth uncle is a hundred years old before you cry again!"

Zhu Xiongying raised his hand, wiped his eyes with his sleeve, and forced a smile.

Zhu Di patted Zhu Xiongying on the shoulder, "Today my fourth uncle will teach you another lesson. At this moment, how to be a superior!"

Zhu Di's expression gradually turned serious.

"First of all, when you are not in power, don't propose anything that is too personal, especially the two new policies proposed by your fourth uncle. The elite of the Ming Dynasty will definitely force you to express your position on these two new policies in the future. Just tell Whatever their, imperial grandfather, or your father's attitude is, you should have that attitude. You don't even need to have an attitude, just do what they tell you."

…

Xiongying listened carefully.

…

"Come and tell Fourth Uncle, what are the ranks of officials?"

Zhu Xiongying thought for a moment and shook his head. He knew very well that the rank of officials that his fourth uncle asked about was by no means a rank.

Zhu Di held out three fingers and said, "Third class!"

"First-class officials, these officials love the country and the people, and the monarch only ranks last in their hearts. There are very few of these officials, and every one of them is a treasure. As a superior, this kind of official will often make you very angry, but remember If you live with your fourth uncle, as long as he remains unchanged and has no ambitions, you will always tolerate him. These types of officials are few in number, but they can truly provide impetus for the prosperity, development, and progress of a regime..."

…

"Second-class officials are the emperor's retainers. These officials are more loyal to the emperor than they love the people. There are not many of them, but there are more than first-class officials. You must use these officials, but you must also guard against them..."

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"Third-level officials are slaves in the eyes of Fourth Uncle. This type of official is the most common. Fourth Uncle tells you that slaves can indeed do a lot of things for you and are very good at pleasing you, but you must always remember that this type of official is the cheapest. There are many people who want to be slaves of superiors, so never feel sorry for a slave. When such slaves deserve to be killed, they must be killed without mercy!"

Thousands of years of civilization history throughout the ages.

The most slaves!

But slaves are the cheapest!

But there are some superiors who, after getting used to a slave, are reluctant to kill him.

So stupid!

A role like a minion that everyone is vying for can be cultivated even if you kill it.

If the replacement doesn't work, kill him and continue to train him.

"Of course, people are not static. If the superiors guide and train them well, the retainers can gradually transform into first-class officials, just like Jin Zhong..."

Although Jinzhong is loyal to him first.

But patriotism and love for the people have been placed in a very important position.

This is very close to a first-class officer.

"In short, you have to remember that if you want to build a political power well, you must make a fuss at both ends of the three levels of officials, reduce the number of slaves, tap and activate them as much as possible, and increase first-class officials. If the servants of the dynasty run rampant, It must be the beginning of the decline of a country and a regime."

…

The uncle and nephew talked until very late.

…

Golden autumn September.

It was very gloomy.

Hebei.

Tangjiazhuang Pier.

The soldiers of the first town of the army lined up and boarded the ship one by one.

Zhu Di is ready to return to Dongfan.

Zhu Yuanzhang took his family to see him off.

"Fourth brother, I'll leave Shang Bing to you. When my father tours the south, my second brother will definitely visit Fujian and Dongfan that you are building."

"Fourth brother, I'm going too. When fourth brother establishes the country in Luzon, he must invite us to visit!"

…

The brothers talked to Zhu Di one by one.

Zhu Biao came with Chang.

He patted Zhu Di on the shoulder and said, "My father is on a tour to the south. My eldest brother can't go. When you found the country, my eldest brother will definitely go!"

Zhu Di nodded with a smile.

After Zhu Biao finished speaking, he walked aside.

Chang looked at Zhu Di.

She felt very sorry for her fourth brother.

But she couldn't interfere with some of the prince's affairs.

Chang forced a smile and said, "Fourth brother, Miaoyun, remember to come back more often..."

As she spoke, Mrs. Chang lowered her voice and whispered in a voice that only three people could hear: "Fourth brother, Miaoyun, no matter what happens, I am your sister-in-law, and we are all a family..."

The prince arranged for Chang Mao to go to Yunnan.

To put it bluntly, it was to punish Chang Mao for the fourth child.

But is this enough?

She just told Lao Si that no matter what Lao Si did to Chang Mao, she would never hate Lao Si for it.

Chang Mao went too far.

It is already intolerable to justice!

His uncle had already told him what role Chang Mao played in this incident!

As for whether there are others.

Uncle doesn't know either.

The fourth child needs to investigate on his own.

Zhu Di and Xu Miaoyun were slightly stunned. After coming back to their senses, Zhu Di nodded gratefully, "Thank you, sister-in-law."

Mrs. Chang felt very ashamed. She nodded solemnly, took Xu Miaoyun's hand, patted it gently, and turned to the side.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying came with Xiao Qihua in their arms.

Zhu Yuanzhang glared at Zhu Di, "Remember, you owed dad a foot-wash last night!"

This asshole.

Last night I saw off Xiongying and ran to the room where he stayed to wash his and Xiuying's feet.

He was rejected!

He had to keep this bastard in debt!

Otherwise, this bastard really doesn't care about them anymore!

Zhu Di smiled helplessly and cursed: "I wash it for you, you hold it, you deserve it!" ’

"Wait until a hundred years later, come back and wash it for us!" Zhu Yuanzhang glared, and handed little Qihua to Zhu Di, then reached out and touched little Qihua's head, "Our little Qihua is a filial child. In the future, You ask Qihua, Yongming, and Jindouzi to come back and visit us often..."

Zhu Yuanzhang said, his voice a little low.

Take a deep breath.

Hold it back.

Changing the subject, "After you go back, take a good rest for a few days, and then prepare well. Next year, your father and your mother will go to Fujian for a tour. In addition, this year, don't escort the Fujian taxes to the imperial court. The imperial court will use the Fujian taxes to buy from you." Fifty active naval warships..."

Zhu Di was stunned.

Many of the officials behind Zhu Yuanzhang looked embarrassed.

Last year, Fujian had a tax of 2 million yuan.

This year Ye Mao is engaged in refined development.

The taxes may be even higher!

Two million and two taxes to buy fifty Yanfan navy warships?

Even if Zhu Silang added the 160 artillery flagships in his navy, it wouldn't take even 1 million taels to survive, right?

This is obviously to give Zhu Laosi money!

"Prime Minister Zuo, isn't this bad?" An official beside Liu Bowen objected in a low voice, "Isn't the court suffering too much?"

Liu Bowen turned his head and glanced at the officials behind him.

Lips move.

"Colleagues..." Li Shanchang was the first to sneer: "The King of Yan won the Northern Expedition for the court, built the Fujian and Yanfan Jilongyu shipyards for the court, trained craftsmen for the court, launched rifles, new armies, etc., the court is willing With two million, who among you can accomplish so much for the imperial court?"

What happened to the emperor giving money to his son who was traveling far away from home?

Not to mention, Yan Fan has made so many contributions to the court!

If His Majesty hadn't considered the imperial war, various financial expenses would have been huge.

I'm afraid it's definitely more than two million!

However, two million was also very large for Yan Fan.

Two million, fifty naval warships for sale.

Yan Fan can update the navy.

You can also create more new armies!

Liu Bowen nodded gratefully to Li Shanchang.

As the left prime minister, it was really inappropriate for him to directly stand up to defend King Yan.

This old guy who has been fighting with each other for most of his life is speaking for him.

…

Zhu Fang and others turned their heads and glared at the officials angrily.

They can't blame their elder brother.

But the fourth child was forced to leave Daming completely, and this group of people was also the main reason!

None of them were jealous of the fourth child.

It’s their turn to talk too much!

…

Zhu Yuanzhang also heard the commotion behind him and didn't bother to pay attention at all.

At this moment, he just wanted to talk to Lao Si more.

From now on, we can only count such opportunities on our fingers.

Boom!

At a certain moment, in the thick and oppressive clouds overhead, a dull thunder suddenly sounded.

Although Zhu Yuanzhang was reluctant to leave, he still stopped and patted Zhu Di on the shoulder, "It's going to rain. We can't keep him, so let's leave early."

Zhu Di nodded and looked at each other with Xu Miaoyun. Xu Miaoyun hugged Jindouzi and the family of five knelt down.

Ma Xiuying watched Zhu Di and his wife kowtow to them, her eyes suddenly turned red, and she turned around.

Zhu Yuanzhang also felt sore in his eyes and nose, so he held on and waved his hand.

A young eunuch came out, unfolded the imperial edict, and read loudly: "The fourth son of the emperor, Zhu Di, accepted the edict! The emperor was entrusted by heaven, and the edict said: My Qilin son, Zhu Di, has outstanding achievements, has the heart of a father, loves the people, and is my backer for the Ming Dynasty. Zhushi... I canonize my Qilin son Zhu Di with the title of King Yan now, ranking first among all the kings... I admire this!"

Zhu Di already knew about the knighthood.

He raised his hands and said loudly: "My son Zhu Di, thank you father for your kindness!"

After Zhu Di received the imperial edict, Zhu Yuanzhang personally bent down to help Zhu Di up, holding Zhu Di's shoulders tightly with both hands, "Let's go!"

The words fell, and it took a long time to let go.

Zhu Di and Xu Miaoyun looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying and nodded.

Turn around with the kids.

"Fourth uncle! Fourth aunt!"

"Master! Master!"

Xiongying, Cailu, and Yang Rong watched Zhu Di boarding the ship and could no longer bear it. They rushed out, shouted, and knelt down to kowtow to Zhu Di and Xu Miaoyun.

The hero knelt down to thank Zhu Di and Xu Miaoyun for their upbringing and teaching.

This scene naturally made many people unhappy.

But no one dared to say anything.

In the crowd, Lu Ben and Hu Weiyong looked at many people frowning and smiled at each other.

After Zhu Di boarded the ship.

He turned around, looked at the crowd at the pier below, and ordered: "Yu Jing fires the cannon, Tan Yuan orders the brothers to march as a salute!"

"stand at attention!"

"stand at attention!"

…

Boom boom…

Soon, amid the sound of cannons, the battalion leaders standing on the deck gave orders.

Snapped!

One by one, phalanxes stood on the deck, beating their chests and saluting Zhu Yuanzhang.

Never mind what other people in Ming Dynasty do.

But the brothers can all see it clearly.

Your Majesty and Your Majesty, your Majesty, really love the prince.

…

The sails rise.

Hundreds of warships started slowly.

Zhu Yuanzhang watched the warship getting further and further away, and couldn't help but rush to the dock.

After a while.

Hundreds of warships turned into small black dots and disappeared from sight.

The crowd gradually dispersed.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying, accompanied by their three children, were still standing on the pier.

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes became redder and redder.

Boom!

Thunder sounded intensively and raindrops fell.

Soon, the raindrops became denser and denser.

Several eunuchs ran over holding umbrellas, and one eunuch held an umbrella for Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Go away!"

Zhu Yuanzhang pushed the eunuch's hand away with strong emotion.

Let the raindrops hit you.

The rain soon turned to a downpour;

The strong wind blew the rain and hit Zhu Yuanzhang on the face.

Ma Xiuying stood aside and watched.

Why!

Sighing silently.

She knew that Chongba must have cried!

Chongba's love for his fourth child is deep, but his sense of indebtedness is even deeper!

Camp tent in the distance.

Baiguan stood at the door of the tent, looking at Zhu Yuanzhang who was being washed away by the heavy rain in the rain curtain.

"Phew! Gone! Finally gone, great!"

"No, look at His Majesty's attitude towards Zhu Silang. If it continues, it will be unpredictable!"

"In the future, we will definitely be able to bring Ming Dynasty back on track!"

"Yan Fan? Huh! Yan Fan will be destroyed in the future!"

…

Inside Zhu Xi’s tent.

Yao Guangxiao stared at Zhu Yuanzhang's back in the rain and said with emotion: "The sea is vast and the fish can leap, and the sky is high and the birds can fly. The King of Yan in the future is really unpredictable!"

As he spoke, his sight extended to the depths of the sea...

…

The warship rose and fell in the waves.

Zhu Di stood on the deck.

Letting the rain wash away, he stepped firmly on the deck with his two feet, and his body rose and fell with the warship.

Tuo Lie and Wu Yunqi Ge took another warship.

Through the artillery firing port, he looked at Zhu Di's hazy figure in the rain on the flagship.

He turned around and said in confusion: "Aunt, uncle, what's wrong with him? Are you unhappy?"

"Don't call me uncle, he is my sworn brother!" Wu Yunqige scolded him with a glare, looked at Zhu Di's back, and said with a smile: "It's not that he feels uncomfortable, but that he is cutting off from himself in the past twenty years. From now on After that, he has nothing to do with the Ming Dynasty, he is just the wolf king on the grassland, or the eagle fluttering its wings under the blue sky!"

Daming is actually a burden to his sworn brother.

I can’t make the decision, and I have too many worries.

It's okay this time.

Those who were hostile made the sworn brother completely disillusioned with Ming Dynasty.

After putting aside its responsibilities and obligations to the Central Plains, this eagle will soar without any fetters.

Daming is like a cage to his sworn brother!

Wu Yunqige withdrew his gaze and lowered his head, "You don't have to take the hatred of the Choros family to heart, and you don't have to hold grudges against Mahamu all the time. Your life has just begun. You are lucky to be able to learn and grow by his side..."

She hoped that the only male in the family.

Growth without baggage in the future.

The struggle for power is inherently cruel.

There is no need for a child to carry these things.

…

At this moment, everyone on the warship looked at Zhu Di silently.

They are also full of eagerness to try for the future.

Everyone understood that after the heavy rain, the prince would take them on a magnificent journey!

In the future, they may not be able to compete with the imperial court!

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