My uncle's name is Zhu Di

Chapter 336 A Bunch of Bad Ideas

Regarding Li Fangyuan's matter, Xu Jingchang acted like a dead pig who was not afraid of boiling water. Anyway, he suppressed all kinds of news, and let the six departments and nine ministers talk about things, he would prevaricate them.

On the side of the Fifth Army Commander's Mansion, he hoped to send troops to crusade, but he also suppressed it.

If you want to ask why, Xu Jingchang didn't bother to explain, just waited and waited and waited for a piece of news. Li Fangyuan's eldest son, Li Wei, wrote a letter, voluntarily taking responsibility for the crime, asking Shangguo to forgive Li Fangyuan and let him go back to the country. Preside over government affairs so that the country will not be in chaos.

It was only at this moment that Xu Jingchang summoned all ministers to discuss the letter together.

Seeing this result, several Shangshu couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"Mr. Dingguo, this Li Wei is quite sensible. He just asked for the release of Li Fangyuan. I think it's better to write back and let him temporarily supervise the regent of the country and take charge of North Korea's government affairs. I don't know what Dingguogong wants?" Huang Huai suggested.

Yang Pu also nodded hastily, "Mr. Dingguo captured Li Fangyuan, which has already shocked North Korea. Now that he canonize Li Wei, he will definitely make North Korea return to his heart."

Xu Jingchang smiled and said nothing, several ministers couldn't help pondering, this result is already considered very good, why is Ding Guogong still not happy?
Yang Shiqi couldn't help but said: "Mr. Dingguo has another opinion?"

Xu Jingchang shook his head, "This matter still needs to wait, you just need to handle the affairs of the headquarters, let's continue to wait."

This time everyone was quite quiet, and no one dared to discuss it on the stage.

After waiting for less than half a month, a secret letter was sent from North Korea to North Korea.

This letter is from Li Fangyuan's third son, Li Wei. This young man is more eloquent. In the letter, he respects Daming as his father.

Why did he take Li Fangyuan away? He didn't dare to ask, and he wasn't worthy to ask. He just asked Shangguo to show him how to deal with the Korean affairs, so as not to miss the important military affairs of Ming Dynasty.

When Xu Jingchang saw the letter, a relieved smile finally appeared on his face.

What a filial child, finally got the desired result.

"Go and call Li Fangyuan."

Following Xu Jingchang's instructions, someone soon brought Li Fangyuan over.

It hasn't been too long since he left North Korea, but the king's beard and hair are already white, his body is crooked, his body is broken, and he looks like he has only breath left.

"Meet Ding Guogong."

Trembling, he saluted Xu Jingchang.

"Okay, you're welcome." Xu Jingchang stretched out his hand, "Sit down."

Li Fangyuan thanked him again and again before he dared to sit down half of his buttocks.

"I'll give you a book of filial piety, have you read it?"

"I've seen it, and I've seen it three times."

Xu Jingchang said: "I know that you have also read a lot of books on the Central Plains, so you naturally know what I mean, right?"

Li Fangyuan looked miserable, hesitated for a while, and then said: "It was I who imprisoned my biological father and was unfilial for my son, which angered the Shang Kingdom and brought down the wrath of thunder. I am willing to reflect on myself and make up for my sins. I also hope that the Shang Kingdom can forgive me. One chance. I am now dying, and my life is not long. I dare not expect anything else, but I only hope that my soul can return to my hometown and be buried in the mountains and rivers of my homeland. I also hope that Shangguo will show grace!"

As he spoke, Li Fangyuan wept and fell to his knees.

Xu Jingchang nodded with emotion, "It doesn't have to be the lord of a country after all. I have two letters here, you should read this one first."

With that said, Xu Jingchang gave Li Fangyuan's letter from Li Wei.

After Li Fangyuan unfolded it, he found that the letter was only a request to release him to go back. He couldn't help but sighed. At any rate, he mobilized elite soldiers and made a desperate move to take his father back. It was just a plea, and I'm afraid Daming would not agree easily.

This eldest son has always had little family affection and does not like reading, so he is not an excellent candidate. Now it seems that it was a mistake to make him the eldest son.

At this time Xu Jingchang gave him the second letter from Li Chen.

Li Fangyuan cheered up, this third son is much more filial, he will do his best to save his father.

But when Li Fangyuan unfolded it, he was immediately dumbfounded.

This dutiful son not only didn't want to save his father, but asked again and again, asking Daming to decide who would govern North Korea.

It is clear that he wants to be the leader of North Korea!
It just doesn't make sense!
It's really hateful!

Li Fangyuan's expression changed again and again, and his beard trembled with anger.

Xu Jingchang smiled and said, "Li Fangyuan, what do you think of these two sons?"

"Me!" Li Fangyuan was at a loss for words for a while, what could he say, the evil fruit he planted, retribution came to him.

"Returning to Duke Ding, I am ashamed and terrified. Unfilial children and grandchildren are all retribution."

Hearing what he said, Xu Jingchang smiled and said, "Are you disappointed in the two princes?"

Li Fangyuan was startled, but lowered his head helplessly,

Xu Jingchang finally let out a long sigh, "I'll give you a book of filial piety, it seems that you still haven't understood it!"

Li Fangyuan was stunned.

Xu Jingchang said: "I ask you, why was your father imprisoned?"

Because he refused to give me the position of son, I have no choice but to abolish him!
Li Fangyuan paused for a moment, and then suddenly said: "I know, I know, my father was an old minister of Goryeo. He used to serve Dayuan. He was imprisoned for the sake of the overall situation."

Xu Jingchang nodded with a smile, "Well said, Li Chenggui is a hero, but after all he lacks a little loyalty and is not filial to Daming. It is reasonable to fall into today's result."

Li Fangyuan nodded repeatedly, he was touched by the word filial piety, and seemed to understand something.

"This time you came to Daming, what do you feel?"

Li Fangyuan cheered up and hurriedly said: "I have admired the scenery of the Ming Dynasty since I was a child, and I wish I could experience it for myself. Now that the Shang Kingdom has kindly invited me to set foot on the territory of the Ming Dynasty, I will die without regret."

Xu Jingchang smiled and said, "Is this an invitation from Daming, or is it your own wish?"

Li Fangyuan shook his head, and hurriedly said: "I am willing to come, I am willing to be a small citizen of the Ming Dynasty, and be filial to the country."

Xu Jingchang was even more satisfied, and pointed to the two letters again, "This time, think about the two sons again, who is more suitable?"

After all, Li Fangyuan is the lord of a country, and now he understands it.

He could only say: "My eldest son is ignorant, the third son... the third son Li Tun respects Daming, is extremely filial to his son, and seems to be able to entrust the affairs of North Korea. It's just that I don't know what Shangguo wants?"

Li Fangyuan looked up at Xu Jingchang, not daring to miss any changes.

Xu Jingchang smiled warmly, "Master Li, can you understand the Book of Filial Piety?"

Li Fangyuan was startled, and hurriedly said: "I understand, I understand."

"Then can you talk?"

"The foundation of... filial piety lies in the country first. You must be filial to the country, serve Daming, regard the Son of Heaven as your father, treat the emperor as your respect, always think of Daming, and be devoted to your duties. This is the way of great filial piety!"

Xu Jingchang laughed loudly, "Very good, very good! Since that's the case, you can write a letter now and send it back to North Korea, telling your third son, Li Chen, to be loyal to Ming Dynasty. Are you willing?"

"Yes, I am willing!"

While speaking, he hurriedly asked for a pen and paper, and immediately repaired a book, and then handed it to Xu Jingchang for review.

"Well, you go back first."

Xu Jingchang asked Li Fangyuan to be sent back...but this time he went back and changed to a new residence, which was a Jiangnan garden, covering an area of ​​dozens of acres.

In addition, a lot of people were prepared for him to serve him, even with a special Korean flavor.

The treatment came up immediately.

On the other side, Xu Jingchang also came to see Zhu Di.

Zhu Di was not polite either, and made him wait for an hour before calling Xu Jingchang in.

"It's very clear, just wait and see what happens. If you insist on procrastinating, don't tell me you're the only smart person in the entire court, and everyone else is a fool?"

Xu Jingchang shook his head hastily, "Your Majesty has wronged the minister. This matter is indeed what His Majesty said, just wait and see how it changes. But how can you be quiet about the affairs of the court? If the minister says it, I'm afraid it will become a vegetarian meal for the corpse, okay?" Things will always be messed up."

Zhu Di pondered for a while, and sighed softly, "I know your painstaking efforts, it is really not easy. North Korea is almost the same now, what do you think should be done?"

Xu Jingchang said: "I don't know, this matter should be decided by His Majesty."

Zhu Di hehe said: "You let me be the master? I'm quite strange. When will I be able to be the master of this matter of the Ming Dynasty?"

Every word of His Majesty was full of resentment, Xu Jingchang said with a smile: "Your Majesty, His Majesty has the final say on the affairs of the world."

"Well, I plan to enshrine the King of Han to North Korea, what do you think?"

Xu Jingchang nodded hastily, "I think that's right. The King of Han is a great man, good at managing money, and governing the country with laws. North Korea is also a place where martial arts can be used. It is a place where martial arts can be used. It governs Japan in the east, connects Liaodong in the west, and leads directly to Tianjin by sea. .”

Hearing Xu Jingchang's praise, instead of being happy, Zhu Di frowned and looked uneasy.

"Xu Jingchang, if Zhu Gaoxu goes to North Korea, will he become a threat to the Ming Dynasty in the long run? Threat to the country's peace? What if he raises an army and comes to Jingnan again? Do you have a way to deal with it?"

Xu Jingchang had no choice but to smile bitterly, "Your Majesty, it's beyond the minister's control over the fact that this matter is true. It's a matter for the clan."

"No way!" Zhu Di said angrily, "Since you are an envoy with great power in your hands, you should come up with a solution. Otherwise, what would I use you for?"

Xu Jingchang said helplessly: "If your majesty insists on letting the minister make up his mind, the minister can only say that a lot has been done about the reform of the clan. If your majesty wants to truly eliminate future troubles, there is only one way left."

"any solution?"

"That is to lower the title."

"Reduce the title? What do you mean? Can you explain it carefully?"

"Your Majesty, for example, the prince, according to the current rules, the title of prince must be conferred... But if your majesty can confer the title from the marquis, and the rest of the clan, from thousands to hundreds of households, or allow the clan to participate in the imperial examination, after passing, Starting from Hanlin's review, it will naturally be solved."

"and many more!"

Zhu Di stopped Xu Jingchang, "What do you mean? By lowering the title, it will be convenient to dispel the ambition of the clan, right?"

Xu Jingchang said: "After all, you have to be promoted to the prince first before you can extravagantly seek the position of crown prince, right? If your majesty adds more than a dozen titles, and wait for the clan to be promoted layer by layer, even if you reach the title of prince, you will be in your seventies and eighties, and there will be no chance of seizing the heir. Heart. The rest of the young clans will have to start from scratch again, and work hard to be promoted honestly... Don't you think so?"

(End of this chapter)