Daming Greedy Wolf Star

Chapter 350 Brothers Night Talk
Zhu Zhanhe did not stay in Yingtian Mansion for long, because although Yingtian Mansion was a place he had to go to, his younger brother Zhu Zhantan had already stayed here for a while.

The Ming Dynasty is a relatively special period, especially the current period. It is rare for two capitals to coexist. In history, only the Tang Dynasty had two capitals, Chang'an and Luoyang.

Two capitals meant that the court had more retreat options.

For example, during the Civil War Incident in history, if officials such as Yu Qian, Chen Xun, and Hu Hui had not insisted on defending Shuntian Prefecture against all objections, Yingtian Prefecture would have become the last resort for the Ming Dynasty, and Ming Dynasty would have ended up with the same fate. Zhao Song is the same.

Lose Daning, Kaiping, lose Hetao, lose the north, and ultimately... lose everything.

The two capitals represent an additional route of retreat, but at the same time, the two capitals also have many things that one capital does not have.

For example, for things like treason, it is a good place for rebels to make a fortune.

There are many people, it is prosperous, the economy is relatively developed, and the supervision of the imperial court is relatively weak, and this is what Zhu Zhanhe came for.

He had already thought about the official who stayed at Yingtian Mansion: Zhou Xin.

Zhou Xin is known as a cold-faced and iron man. He has a high reputation among the people and is known for his impartiality and impartiality in adjudicating cases. It stands to reason that he is not suitable for a position that is too high.

However, companionship is another matter.

After settling Zhou Xin and giving him certain rights, Zhu Zhanhe continued southward by boat until he reached Xiangzhou Prefecture.

"Big brother!"

Seeing his elder brother get off the boat, Zhu Zhanqi was somewhat excited.

The two brothers haven't seen each other for more than a year.

"How have you been recently?" Zhu Zhanhe looked at Zhu Zhanqi with a smile, and then looked at Mu Qin behind Zhu Zhanqi with a bit of teasing.

"Fortunately..." Zhu Zhanqi scratched his head in embarrassment.

"Let's go back first." Zhu Zhanhe smiled and patted his brother on the shoulder, then walked out of the dock with his arms in his arms.

It can be said that the matter between Zhu Zhanqi and Mu Qin has been decided, but until now, there is no formal etiquette between the two of them, and Mu Qin does not have a formal status.

If we follow the rules of this era, Mu Qin should no longer be called Mu Qin, but should be called Zhu Mu, or simply Mu.

However, before the old man passed away, all the brothers from the King of Wu to Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Zhanhe were keeping filial piety for the old man.

During the period of mourning, it was naturally not suitable and impossible to hold a wedding, so the affairs of Zhu Zhanqi and Mu Qin were put on hold.

But fortunately, in more than half a month, the old man's filial piety period will be over.

It’s not that I’m happy that the period of filial piety has passed. Things that need to be done always have to be done. After all, in this era, apart from filial piety, the most important thing is probably the inheritance of the family line.

It's night, Xiangzhou Palace.

"How does it feel to stay here?" Zhu Zhanhe leaned on the steps, looking at the bright night sky.

"It's pretty good." Zhu Zhanqi answered directly without doubting that he was there.

"Brother, why did you suddenly ask this? How long has our family been in Xiangzhou Prefecture? Although it is not as long as Yingtian and Yunnan combined, it is longer than any of those two places."

"Brother, you and dad may think that Yingtian Mansion is home, but I am different. I was like that when I was a child. Later, I spent more time in Xiangzhou Mansion, so I still feel more accustomed to it here."

Zhu Zhanhe turned his head when he heard this and looked at his brother quietly.

He didn't know whether his younger brother was completely unprepared when facing him and spoke his mind frankly, or whether he guessed what he was thinking.

"Brother?" Zhu Zhanqi turned his head strangely when he didn't hear the answer, and when he turned his head, he noticed his eldest brother's strange gaze.

"what happened?"

"Zhan Qi..." Zhu Zhanhe opened his mouth slightly, his voice not high.

"Have you...ever thought about going to...Yingtian?"

"Ying Tian?" Zhu Zhanqi was stunned when he heard this, and he didn't even turn around, but his expression changed immediately.

"Look at him..."

"No, don't think too much." Zhu Zhanhe heard this and patted his brother on the shoulder.

"Zhantan is fine. Although there is still no sign of improvement, at least there is no sign of deterioration."

"That's good..." Zhu Zhanqi let out a long sigh of relief, but turned his head and asked very strangely.

"Since Zhan Tan is fine, why are you asking me this, brother? Didn't you Yingtian let Zhan Tan pass? Now let me go..."

Zhu Zhanqi hesitated a little when he said this, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he swallowed it back.

In fact, they all understand some things, and some things are clear even without saying it.

Zhu Zhanqi knew that his eldest brother had no selfish thoughts. The reason why Zhan Tan and Zhan He went to Yingtian Mansion and Shuntian Mansion was entirely due to the rules of the times. He could only blame this era if he wanted to blame them.

Besides, as a bastard, Zhu Zhanqi is already very satisfied to get the Xiangzhou Mansion, if it is someone else...

Didn't you see it?Even when the emperor of the current dynasty treated his younger brothers, he was still the same as other vassal kings, without giving them any rights, just letting them be empty-handed vassal kings.

In addition, his eldest brother also helped to arrange his marriage. If it were him, according to the situation at that time, it would be impossible for the King of Wu's lineage to marry the Mu family, so only his eldest brother found a way.

Therefore, Zhu Zhanqi did not have any resentment at all, not even a little bit of covetousness.

"Zhan Qi." Zhu Zhanhe turned his head and continued to look at the night sky illuminated by the moon and stars, with some unknown meaning in his tone.

"You also know that Zhan Tan's body can be maintained, but it is not a long-term solution."

With that said, Zhu Zhanhe took out a letter from his arms and handed it into his brother's hands.

Zhu Zhanqi hesitated, but finally opened it.

Almost instantly, the expression on Zhu Zhanqi's face changed from hesitation to confusion, then to surprise, and finally to horror.

"Look at him..." With eyes full of disbelief, Zhu Zhanqi looked at his brother, seemingly seeking confirmation.

"Yeah..." Zhu Zhanhe sighed.

He also didn't expect that his sick brother could make such a decisive decision at this time.

Sacrifice yourself to pave the way for the success of your family, even your family members, even your brothers, even your biological father...

This also requires a lot of determination.

Originally, Zhu Zhantan wanted to settle the matter directly with his father while his eldest brother was gone, because he knew that if his eldest brother knew about it, he would most likely not agree to what he did.

But as everyone knows, he ignored the risks in it.

The lineage of King Wu is far from being able to cover the sky with one hand. If it reaches that point, then Zhu Gaoxu, Zhu Zhanhe, and at worst Zhu Zhandong will also ascend the throne, instead of the Emperor Xuande still sitting on the dragon chair superior.

The peace in the court was only temporary, and Empress Dowager Zhang's compromise was not only for her son who was the emperor, but also for the other heirs of Emperor Hongxi.

If it is really done as Zhu Zhantan said, then the line of the prince and the line of the King of Han, and the line of the emperor and the line of the King of Wu, will really die.

"Brother! No!" Zhu Zhanqi suddenly became anxious.

"Zhantan is still young and has little experience, so he made such a decision, but brother, you should know the consequences of doing so!"

"Don't get excited." Zhu Zhanhe smiled and patted his brother on the shoulder.

"I know, my father sent someone to rush it eight hundred miles to pass it to me. He did not agree to Zhan Tan's proposal, but said he would consider it."

"Besides, dad has also talked with eldest aunt. It is precisely because of this that I want you to go to Yingtian Mansion."

Having said that, Zhu Zhanhe sighed again, and this time the sigh was full of regret.

"Actually, you also know that although Zhan Tan is the direct descendant of his father, the amount of attention he actually receives is not even compared to you, not to mention compared to me."

Zhu Zhanqi nodded after hearing this.

This is really the case.

Zhu Zhanhe was the eldest son, and he was sickly as a child, so the attention he received was one plus one was greater than two, but Zhu Zhantan was not good in comparison.

He was not the eldest son, but he was equally frail and sickly, and his condition was even more serious than Zhu Zhanhe's. Naturally, he didn't get much attention, and the little attention he got was all because of his illness.

But what about Zhu Zhanqi?Because of his special experiences when he was young, whether he was concerned or on guard, he received a lot of attention.

"In terms of intrigue, Zhantan's talent is not very good, and he started too late, he is the worst among our brothers."

"But it's good that he has this kind of heart, so I sent someone to send a message to Dad, hoping that he could have a good rest and stop worrying."

"After all, my father and I have worked so hard to get to where we are today, not for the sake of intrigue between you."

"So..." Zhu Zhanqi then showed a clear look.

"Brother, you want me to go to Yingtian Mansion to take over Zhan Tan's position and let him..."

At this point, Zhu Zhanqi couldn't speak any more.

In fact, both brothers knew that their third brother's time was running out, otherwise he would not have made such a decision.

But after all, we are close relatives of flesh and blood, and the words come to our lips...

"Brother..." Thinking of this, Zhu Zhanqi seemed to have made an important decision. He raised his head and looked at his elder brother, his face full of determination.

"I don't want to go to Yingtian Mansion, otherwise... you let me go to Nanzhou Mansion!"

"Nanzhou Mansion?" Zhu Zhanhe was stunned when he heard this.

Nanzhou Prefecture was the name changed by the Sultan of Delhi after it was captured by the Ming Dynasty, and it was by far the most unstable place in the Ming Dynasty besides the old lands of the Timurid Empire.

Although Nanzhou Prefecture is nominally ruled by the Ming Dynasty, the reason why the Asans are willing to accept the Ming Dynasty's rule is that the Ming Dynasty has given them things that the upper castes could not give, such as enough food.

As for the second reason... that is, Zhu Zhanhe abolished the caste system and chose a relatively neutral chieftain system, that is, let the ahsan send people to manage themselves.

But the chieftain system is not a long-term solution, it is destined to change, and the process of reform is certainly not peaceful.

Take Xiangzhou Prefecture as an example. Today's Xiangzhou Prefecture has been unified with the Ming Dynasty's system. Whether it is passing the examination, immediate compensation, or apportionment, they are all unified. The prerequisite for this situation is people.

Today, in Indochina, there are very few indigenous people left, no more than [-]% at most, and the rest are all Han Chinese and other ethnic minorities.

As for Nanzhou Mansion... if there are no accidents, the process and ending will be like this.

(End of this chapter)