My uncle's name is Zhu Di

Chapter 340
Empress Xu had another stroke three months after her illness. Although she survived this time, Empress Xu lost her ability to speak and could only utter a few syllables indistinctly.

After another half a year, Empress Xu finally passed away.

For this day, everyone is prepared in their hearts, but when it really comes, it is still heartbreaking and painful.

For three full days, Zhu Di didn't touch any water or rice.

The Ministry of Rituals handled Empress Xu's funeral in accordance with the highest standards.

And on the seventh day after Empress Xu's death, Zhu Di issued an order to the world, clearly telling everyone that he would not establish another empress... Empress Xu's death dealt a heavy blow to Zhu Di.

Just like Empress Xiaocigao's attack on Zhu Yuanzhang back then.

With the closest people around him gone, Zhu Di became more and more serious. He devoted his energy to government affairs, and he was crazy and busy every day, dealing with complicated government affairs, and he was too busy.

Xu Jingchang could see clearly that it wasn't that Zhu Di liked these things, but that he needed to fill his life with these things, otherwise he would think of his wife and the days when they were in love.

Zhu Di, who is no longer young, deeply understands the pain of being widowed in old age. Although there are so many concubines and so many children and grandchildren, no one can replace Empress Xu in his heart.

This is a rare ten-day break, Zhu Di did not deal with government affairs as before, but came to Wei Guogong's mansion, and met Xu Huizu who came back from the north.

The two sat down, Zhu Di said directly: "Can I drink?"

Xu Huizu nodded.

Then they gave you a cup and another cup, and drank.

Then Zhu Di grabbed Xu Huizu's shoulder and wailed loudly.

"My father is gone, my mother is gone, and even she passed away before me. My heart is now... uncomfortable!" Zhu Di pulled Xu Huizu and asked, "Do you remember? You were all in the palace when you were young." Inside, there is also the big brother Zhu Biao, let’s play and laugh together, what a wonderful day! Now that I think about it, it’s like a dream, and I can’t go back.”

Xu Huizu was also deeply moved by Zhu Di's crying, tears streaming down his face, "Your Majesty, I have lost my parents, sister and brother, and I don't know what it's like to live in this world."

Hearing this, Zhu Di suddenly opened his eyes and said angrily: "You can't die. If you die, I don't even have anyone to speak my mind. Even if you want to die, you have to wait until I leave."

Xu Huizu couldn't laugh or cry, "Your Majesty, the length of life is not up to me to decide."

"Hmph! I am the Son of Heaven, I won't allow you to die, that is, I won't allow it. No one can do it... I am too lonely, you should spend more time with me."

Xu Huizu had no choice but to say, "Your Majesty, with so many children back then, you were the most self-willed and the most determined. Otherwise, the Emperor Taizu would not have enshrined you in Beiping. That is the old capital of the Yuan Dynasty. King Qin and King Jin are not as good as you! "

Zhu Di snorted, "Who says it's not, I'm my father's favorite son, so I'm naturally much better than others."

Xu Huizu smiled and didn't refute him, and the two continued to drink.

Three cups and two cups, Zhu Di was obviously drunk, he suddenly said: "I don't want to be the emperor anymore, I want to give up."

Xu Huizu was very frightened, "Your Majesty, are you drunk? You can't joke!"

"Who said this was a joke?" Zhu Di snorted, "I've thought about it. After a few years of experience, the boss has been able to take charge of the court, let him succeed to the throne in advance, and learn how to be a good emperor. It's much better on the dragon chair."

Xu Huizu was dumbfounded, he didn't know what to say.

Is it to persuade Zhu Di not to take the throne lightly, or to agree with Zhu Di and let the crown prince take the throne... "Your Majesty, the minister is just a warrior. Such important matters should be discussed with the important ministers in the court!"

"Important minister? Who is the important minister? Is that your nephew?" Zhu Di sneered and said, "He wished that I would abdicate as soon as possible. It is much easier to mess with the boss than me."

Xu Huizu was speechless again, really unable to say anything...

"Do you know what I plan to do?" Zhu Di asked again with a smile.

Xu Huizu shook his head hastily, you bastard, how would I know?

Zhu Di laughed and said, "That nephew of yours, they tied me to the capital and didn't allow me to lead troops casually... I gave up the throne and handed over state affairs to the boss. If I go out again, no one will care about me, right? "

"Your Majesty? Are you going to abdicate the throne in order to conquer overseas?"

Xu Huizu really couldn't understand his train of thought, so just click, this is the crazy talk of a drunk...

It's just that Xu Huizu really didn't expect that Zhu Di really invited Yao Guangxiao into the palace a few days later, and the monarch and his subjects chatted for a long time.

"Master, I only have one question left, is Duke Ding reliable?"

Yao Guangxiao suddenly laughed when he heard this.

"Master, who are you?"

Yao Guangxiao said: "Your Majesty, the old minister also asked Ding Guogong about this not long ago, and we all want to go together."

Zhu Di asked curiously, "What did the kid say?"

"Responding to His Majesty's words, what he meant, His Majesty is indeed wise and mighty, but in the end he can only manage it for a while. If you want to make the Ming Dynasty long-term, it depends on the arrangements of the court. You must make the courtiers loyal to their duties and do their best."

Zhu Di pondered for a while, then suddenly said: "Master, do you think the crown prince is more popular than me?"

Yao Guangxiao did not answer.

At this time, silence is better than sound, Zhu Di nodded, "I understand."

After asking Yao Guangxiao, Zhu Di called Zhu Gaochi to his side after being silent for several days.

He looked at his son, "Are you over 30 this year?"

Zhu Gaochi nodded, "Zhanji is over ten years old."

Zhu Di pondered for a while, and then asked: "Then let you carry the Great Ming Dynasty now, are you sure?"

Hearing his father's question, Zhu Gaochi didn't immediately deny it, but pondered for a while, and said after a while: "I don't dare to say it, but if I really take on a heavy burden, I can only do my best and live up to what I entrust. Live up to the people."

Zhu Di looked at his son and asked again: "Then if you become the emperor, I, as a father, may lead troops at will and conquer overseas?"

Zhu Gaochi was shocked, "Father, you, you are going to give up the position of the emperor and become a general! This is impossible no matter what!"

Zhu Di's face sank, "What's wrong with this? Your mother is gone, and you have the heart to let your father live in the palace, thinking about others every day? You are not filial!"

Zhu Gaochi was dumbfounded, "Father, this is not a matter of filial piety at all. You are a great son of heaven, the Ninth Five-Year Supreme, you can't be so willful!"

Zhu Di sneered, "You said I can't be willful? I told you, your mother is dead, no one can control me, I can do whatever I want. You are ready to become the emperor!"

……

"That's the thing. You should ask my father about the specific thing!"

After Zhu Gaochi finished speaking, he looked up at the important officials in front of him.

Xu Jingchang was the leader, followed by Jian Yi, Xia Yuanji, Huang Guan... These people have been back to the capital for a long time.

It has been too long to talk about the reform of the official system.

However, there is still no consensus on how to divide power.

Those Hanlin Shangshu were far more tenacious than expected, they didn't obediently hand over their authority just because the old senior came back.

And Jian Xia and the others also felt strong pressure... They have seen too many situations during this time.The original official system of the imperial court was really a grassroots team with too many loopholes and too many disadvantages.

Xia Yuanji simply looked at Xu Jingchang, and said, "Mr. Ding, we have been away from Beijing for a while, and it is difficult to guess what His Majesty is thinking. What do you think?"

Xu Jingchang said: "Let me tell you about this matter. Your Majesty really wants to abdicate...but in my opinion, it's not that your majesty is disheartened and wants to retire to a peaceful life. On the contrary, your majesty wants to do more things. He I think the throne is a limitation."

The throne has become a limit!

It sounds fresh, but when you think about it carefully, it doesn't make sense.

The emperor has to bear, naturally, much more than ordinary people.

Right now there are not many things that can be called difficult... Internal affairs are the biggest issue, but this is what Zhu Gaochi is good at, and Zhu Di is not keen on it.Externally, the Tatar situation is resolved.

Oala was left, and Zhu Di originally wanted to conquer it.

But the more he learned about the situation, the more Zhu Di felt that instead of chasing the Oirat cavalry who came and went without a trace in the vast desert.It is better to start from Harleigh and form a siege situation.

All in all, there are too many lands waiting for him to conquer.

He had to go and see these places in person to know the local conditions, customs, and wealth before they could be entrusted to other people.If it is an important place, there is enough oil and water, and it must be left to Daming.

Zhu Gaochi nodded, and said with a wry smile: "I understand. Originally, my father was in charge of the imperial conquest, and I supervised the country for him... Now he wants to use troops abroad, and let me be the emperor for him. After all, it still doesn't make any difference! "

Jian Yi coughed lightly, "Your Highness, you can't say that. The Prince Jian is different from the Son of Heaven."

"What's the difference?" Zhu Gaochi asked.

Jian Yi rolled his eyelids, and just spit out four words: "Zun Wuer!"

To put it bluntly, Jian Guo is just a housekeeper for the emperor.

But becoming the Son of Heaven means being able to truly call the shots and make drastic changes in the government.Hold the supreme power in your hands and develop this country according to your own ideas.

"If you say that, I seem to agree... Duke Ding, what do you think?"

Xu Jingchang chuckled, "It's a good thing that His Highness is responsible. I guess His Majesty wants to take the Zen throne at this time, and one more thing is to ensure that His Highness inherits the throne smoothly...Your Majesty doesn't want to see any trouble."

Zhu Gaochi thought about it for a while, then shook his fist violently, "I see."

A few days later, Zhu Gaochi sent someone to invite Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui.

After the three brothers sat down, Zhu Gaochi got straight to the point, "Second and third, I will issue a decree to respect your property rights and never take them away easily. What do you want?"

Zhu Gaosui was still a little puzzled, "Brother, I'm afraid you're not the one who has the final say on this matter, right?"

Zhu Gaoxu was obviously more alert than his third brother, he snorted, "It's easy for you to say, how can I believe it?"

(End of this chapter)