Daming: If I find a great-grandson, I will teach an emperor through the ages

Chapter 254 Times are progressing and the death of royal power

First give hope, then hope, and then drive it into despair.

From frugality to luxury is easy, from luxury to frugality.

Zhu Xiongying knew this truth well and did the same, so he finally succeeded in catching Zhu Shu.

At first, all the vassal kings were sent to the clan mansion, and they were given light meals, simple living conditions, and a small space inside and outside the courtyard.

For those feudal kings, this was an unprecedented and difficult life that they had never experienced before.

Maybe in their eyes, this is what feeding dogs is like.

Zhu Xiongying did not expect to make them submit just by doing this.

Because what he wants is to put the throne in our hands, which involves the most fundamental interests of the vassal kings. It is reasonable for Zhu Fang and the others to persist in the Zongren Mansion for a period of time.

After all, handing over the throne is tantamount to handing over half of one's life.

But the reality is not what he thought. Zhu Xiongying is not threatened by him at all. He can release you by handing over the throne, but he can only arrange a painless idle job for you.

At this time, everyone began to worry about gains and losses.

"Come here and arrange a place for Uncle Wang to stay at the best inn in Yingtian Mansion. It must be perfect."

When he thought of being woken up by the cold after covering himself with two quilts at night, Zhu Shu resisted all over.

"Okay, Uncle Wang, you are free now."

Is the meat delicious? Is the wine delicious? Is it comfortable outside?
As long as you are willing to hand over the throne, you can get all this again.

But because the weather was getting colder and colder, Zhu Shu couldn't help it.

The poor student studied hard for many years, and even fought for a seventh- or eighth-grade sesame official.

"I will send someone to your fiefdom to take over the military power on a given day. As for Uncle Wang's family, where do you want to place them? Do you want to stay in the fiefdom, or..."

Giving you a fifth-rank official is a special treat because everyone's surname is Zhu.

For example, Zhu Xiongying's promise, or a sufficiently large benefit.

He knew that once he handed over the throne, he would no longer have the capital to negotiate with Zhu Xiongying, but now he just wanted to get rid of the ghost place of Zongren Mansion and enjoy life after gaining freedom.

"Naturally."

"I promise! I promise you, I can hand over the throne..." Zhu Shu shouted loudly in a panic, fearing that these people would take him back to the clan mansion again, and that Zhu Xiongying wouldn't be able to hear him clearly.

Not counting the time of Min King Zhu Su, this time Qi King Zhu Su took the initiative. How can the others still remain calm?
It seems that the day when the military power of Ming Dynasty will be concentrated is not far away...

Now Zhu Shu no longer has any arrogance, because he has no capital, and he begins to fear Zhu Xiongying.

But if you persist in your stubbornness, I can only send you back to the sect’s mansion.

"promise!"

He was fed up with the shabby conditions in the family mansion, fed up with the bland food, and could no longer stand the high walls.

Human nature is like this. Zhu Shu thought clearly when he came and had firm beliefs in his heart.

After Zhu Zhu read the contract, a bitter look appeared on his face.

"Yes, Uncle Wang took a closer look to avoid any further disputes in the future." Zhu Xiongying was calm and unhurried.

Zhu Shu was led down, and Zhu Xiongying breathed out easily.

Fuck the throne! I can't stand it anymore. If this continues, I will really die in there!

Zhu Shu shook his head in despair, "Your Majesty, please allow me to think about this for two days."

If you don’t give enough benefits, you will never let it go!

When things got to this point, he no longer had the right to refuse.

"Since Uncle Wang agrees, let's sign this contract. I will order people to prepare the subsequent matters. Uncle Wang no longer needs to go to the clan mansion."

If you have the ability, you can climb up step by step. No matter how big the official position is, I will not be afraid to give it to you. But if you don't have that ability, the salary of the fifth-rank official will not starve you to death.

The head eunuch handed over the brush and ink pad at the right time. Zhu Su wrote his name on them and then pressed his fingerprints. His whole body seemed to fall apart.

But after a meal of good wine and delicious food, all the bones in his body became crispy, and he could no longer hold on to his faith. There was no reason for him to have to suffer in the clan mansion. Even if he lost the throne, the assets he had saved would be more than he could spend in a few lifetimes. of.

This contract is exactly what Zhu Xiongying said. In addition to giving him freedom, he can only choose official positions among idle positions. Instead, Zhu Shu himself is idle in many places.

The Zongren Mansion immediately became a terrifying place like a prison of the Ministry of Punishment, causing Zhu Shu to retreat.

So he spoke first, hoping to use his throne in exchange for enough benefits.

Zhu Shu picked up the contract, swallowed, and then looked at it carefully.

In order to retain their thrones, these vassal kings of the Ming Dynasty showed their integrity. They were imprisoned in the clan mansion for more than three months without saying a soft word.

As long as they have the throne in hand, they will be the masters of the Ming Dynasty. But without the throne, no one knows what will happen tomorrow...

When it got dark and before Zhu Shu returned to the Zongren Mansion, the other vassal princes in the Zongren Mansion knew that Zhu Shu had really handed over the throne.

Zhu Xiongying smiled, waved his hand to let the guards retreat, then took out a contract and placed it in front of Zhu Shu.

Zhu Xiongying took the contract handed over by the head eunuch. After reading it, he was very satisfied and asked him to seal the contract properly.

Zhu Xiongying asked the head eunuch to prepare big fish, meat and wine, just to break Zhu Shu's last line of defense.

After Zhu Shu handed over the throne, he no longer had the capital to have an equal dialogue with Zhu Xiongying.

But they still hold the throne in their hands, but they can't do anything, and they don't even have basic freedoms. Is such a throne meaningful?
After Zhu Su was freed, he should have lived a good life, with good wine, good food, beautiful women...

Thinking of this, many people began to feel hot in their hearts.

They are also vassal kings, and there is no reason to continue to suffer in the clan's mansion.

the next day,
As a winter snow fell, the sky had not yet cleared up, the air was getting drier and the temperature was getting lower and lower. Zhu Rui felt that his nasal cavity was dry and painful, and even breathing was extremely uncomfortable.

Finally, someone couldn't stand it anymore. When the eunuch and the palace maid were delivering food, they made a fuss out of their minds and were taken to see Zhu Xiongying.

Zhu Su stood at the door again and watched Valley King Zhu Su leave the clan mansion.

Zhu Su pretended to be crazy and made a scene, just because he didn't want to be said that he couldn't stand this family, but because he was really out of his mind, he made this choice. In the future, when he "sobers up", he can still say a few words. Big words.

This behavior of covering up seems funny and funny, but it also makes people feel helpless.

"That's almost it. Two people have already taken the lead. I will be the next one." Zhu Xi thought in his heart. To be honest, even if he had confidence in his heart, he could no longer stand the harsh environment in the clan's mansion.

Zhu Su, like Zhu Su, never came back as soon as he left the gate of this clan's mansion.

This made the other vassal kings even more anxious and unbearable. The only way waiting for them in the end seemed to be handing over the throne, but they were unwilling to do so. On the third day,
Zhu Ru endured the cold and put on his clothes early in the morning. After eating the lukewarm food sent by the palace maid, he said to the eunuch at the door:
"Take me to see His Majesty."

The eunuch didn't have any big reaction. He nodded, made a gesture, and then walked out with Zhu Zhu.

Zhu Ting turned around and saw many vassal kings standing behind him. He bowed his hands to them, then turned around and followed the eunuch out of the clan mansion.

All the way to Nuange, the eunuch asked him to wait here.

Zhu Ju felt the warmth of Nuange and felt a little relieved in his heart.

It's just that his only relief is that he no longer has to stay in the clan's mansion. As for handing over the throne, he has already thought about it clearly.

Zhu Xiongying came down from the court, walked into the Nuan Pavilion wearing a big cloak, and greeted Zhu Xi with a smile.

"Uncle Wang."

"Your Majesty." Zhu Rui responded respectfully.

Zhu Xiongying saw the difference between Zhu Xi and Zhu Lu and Zhu Su. His uncle Wang seemed much more calm, so naturally he couldn't use the same tactics as the first two people.

"Uncle Wang has suffered a lot these days. I really have no choice but to make this decision. I hope Uncle Wang can forgive me."

"Your Majesty is serious."

"Uncle Wang, have you had breakfast? I asked my servants to prepare some food."

"No need, I have already used it in the clan mansion. I am here to hand over the throne and military power."

Zhu Xiongying nodded, then took out the contract and handed it to Zhu Xi.

The latter didn't even read the details on the contract, just signed his name and pressed his fingerprints.

"Uncle Wang doesn't read the contract?" Zhu Xiongying asked doubtfully.

"Anyway, the result is the same. What difference does it make if you watch or not? Your Majesty can't possibly kill all the ministers."

After saying that, both of them laughed.

"Since Uncle Wang is so happy, I can't be vague. Tell me what Uncle Wang wants."

"I surrender the throne. I just want to be reunited with my family."

"Of course, I will send someone to pick up Uncle Wang's family now. From now on, Uncle Wang can also choose an official position in the court at will, only below the fifth rank, whether it is a civil official or a military general."

Zhu Xi shook his head, bowed to Zhu Xiongying again and said:
"I want to take my family to Europe to reunite with my fourth brother. I hope Your Majesty will agree."

Zhu Xiongying suddenly realized that no wonder Zhu Xi was so calm, it turned out that he had already planned it.

"Okay, but I'd better send someone to Europe first to inform my fourth uncle. Uncle Wang will stay in Yingtian Mansion first."

"I thank your Majesty for your kindness." Zhu Ru bowed his head and thanked him.

Afterwards, Zhu Xi, who was free, was taken out of the palace and placed in a residence, which was a top-notch restaurant in Yingtian Mansion.

Here, he also bumped into Zhu Su, but the two only made eye contact and did not talk. Do they need to talk about what they saw and thought in the clan's mansion?
Zhu Su is here, and Zhu Su is probably here too, but he is not seen.

After the arrangements were made, the palace people went back home. Zhu Rui cleaned himself up, changed his clothes, and had nothing to do.

While he was confused, there was a knock on the door.

"Who?"

"Fifth Uncle, it's me, Gao Chi."

Hearing this, Zhu Di quickly opened the door, and there stood a chubby figure outside, who was Zhu Di's eldest son.

"Gao Chi, come in quickly." Zhu Ru welcomed him into the room.

"Fifth uncle, I'm sorry, you are locked up in the clan's mansion. My nephew can't get in. I can only wait for you to come out to visit." Zhu Gaochi was very polite.

"It's none of your business. Uncle Wu is fine, and he didn't lose a piece of meat." Zhu Zhu said with a smile.

After a few words of greetings, Zhu Gaochi asked about Zhu Tong's plans.

"What other plans can I have? Without the throne, I have nothing to miss in the Ming Dynasty. I plan to take your aunt to Europe to find your father. Your father is now developing the Sun and Moon Kingdom, and there should be places where I can contribute. "

Zhu Ji and Zhu Di are flesh and blood brothers, blood is thicker than water, and this relationship will never be forgotten.

Zhu Gaochi nodded after hearing this, looking a little sad.

Even Zhu Ji could go to Europe to find Zhu Di. As Zhu Di's eldest son, he could not reunite with his family.

Zhu Zhu saw the disappointment of his eldest nephew in front of him and patted his shoulder, but was speechless.

Zhu Di's founding of the country was much more troublesome than his throne, and he couldn't say anything.

"I went to visit Grand Master Cao a while ago, and he said that you were either the second to come out, or the third. You really know what's going on."

"Oh? What else did he say?"

"He also said that within half a month after the fifth uncle comes out, all the other vassal kings will hand over their thrones."

"Half a month..." Zhu Xi pondered.

After Zhu Gaochi visited Zhu Rui, he left after sitting for a while. He was taken care of by Cao Wei and was now a third-rank official in the Ministry of Household Affairs. He also had many things to deal with every day.

"If the fifth uncle wants his nephew to do something in the future, as long as the nephew can help, the fifth uncle can just tell the nephew."

Zhu Gao sent Zhu Gaochi away and wanted to see Cao Wei in the Cao Mansion. After thinking about it carefully, he gave up. Now that he was no longer the vassal king, it was better not to trouble others.

The two days of wind and snow gradually stopped, the snow melted, but the weather became colder.

In just five days, six vassal princes handed over their royal power one after another, left the palace, and were placed in the restaurant where Zhu Ju was.

If this continues, it will be almost half a month.

Another day, Zhu Rui was walking on the street and unknowingly approached the Scientific Research Institute. He saw a small black spot floating in the sky above the Scientific Research Institute from a distance, like a huge sky lantern. His curiosity made Zhu Ru go towards the Scientific Research Institute.

When he arrived at the gate of the Research Institute, Zhu Tie saw a huge sky lantern rising so high in the open space outside the door that it took Zhu Tie a lot of effort to see it. There was another person on top, who seemed to be making some adjustments.

In the open space below, Cao Wei led a group of people and gave instructions. Next to them, there was something like an air bed. It looked like it was made of rubber. It had a mouth and was constantly blowing air with a blower. .

Zhu Ru walked over and called out: "Master Cao."

Cao Wei looked back at him and said with a smile: "Now is the critical moment, wait a moment."

Seeing that his expression was as usual, Zhu Zhu stopped beside him and raised his head to look at the sky.

I saw the figure in the basket at the bottom of the Kongming Lantern, slowly standing on the edge, and then jumped...

(End of this chapter)