Daming, originally wanted to destroy it, but the system came

Chapter 425 Who is Zhu Yuanzhang paving the way for?

During this morning, Zhu Zhen followed Zhu Yuanzhang and read many memorials.

Because there was no Zhongshu Sheng and the prime minister system to share the pressure, all memorials could only be read by Zhu Yuanzhang himself.

In the past, the prime minister screened some of the memorials first, suppressed the memorials that were trivial or insignificant, and then conveyed the political affairs that needed to be handled by the emperor.

Originally, the prime minister was a good assistant to the emperor.

But once the prime minister's power becomes too great, it will threaten the emperor's position.

So Zhu Yuanzhang chose to let his prince help.

This also caused many people to criticize, saying that Zhu Biao was exhausted.

The problem is that even at such an old age, Zhu Yuanzhang is not exhausted.

"What kind of nonsense is this? Why does everything have to be reported to the memorial?" Zhu Zhen was speechless after reading the memorial all morning.

So Zhu Yuanzhang planned to hold a family gathering two days in advance and call all his sons, and he also had other intentions.

Then someone else said that this year's auspicious snow will herald a good harvest and good luck.

This was a feast. Zhu Yuanzhang issued an edict to the vassal kings scattered across the country half a month in advance. Except for the two brothers Zhu Chu and Zhu Zhu who finally came back, everyone else had already entered the capital.

So this is normal process.

Zhu Ming on the side wanted to say, why the hell do you want to eat chicken tonight or not? Is there nothing else to report? I wish you a happy new year?
In fact, this is just in time for the Chinese New Year, so officials have sent memorials to greet the Holy Ann, mainly to seek good luck and say some auspicious words.

The memorials in various provinces and places, in addition to respectfully greeting the Holy Ann, also have another meaning, that is, these places are the territories of the imperial court and the country.

Hearing what he said, Zhu Yuanzhang glanced lightly and sneered: "Why don't you just give up those territories? Give the country to others. Do you think the emperor is so easy to be?"

Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang not only did not feel bored, but was also very pleased.

Even if nothing happens, we still have to report that we are safe.

You think it's not boring, so you don't let the place play it?
If things go on like this, you won't know when the place will be out of the control of the imperial court, and you will still be an emperor.

Zhu Ming shrugged: "Don't I feel sorry for you? Am I wrong to co-author it? Yes, yes, you can continue to approve, I'm going home."

And there is no need to talk about these things in court.

Let’s just say, can’t these processes be eliminated? What is the purpose of keeping this kind of formal thing?

Not only is it a waste of time, but it is also a waste of manpower, material and financial resources.

"Then I'll go to my mother's place and have a look," Zhu Zhen continued to walk outside, while making up his mind.

"Yes, you are very majestic now, your fame is all over the world, your martial arts are unparalleled, your wisdom and prowess are even greater than ours. But have you ever thought about future generations? As long as you have an unworthy descendant, as long as you are weak once, I'm afraid you will The whole world is united." Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head and wanted to scold Zhu Zhen, but for the sake of the end of the year, he spared him once.

As he said that, he got up and walked out.

It was only when Zhu Chu read the memorial for the first time that he found it difficult to understand.

Moreover, each memorial had to be reviewed and then someone had to be sent back.

He just wanted to say, what is this? Dealing with these things every day? Don't waste a lot of time.

For some reasons, such as taking advantage of the Chinese New Year, Zhu Yuanzhang, as the emperor, may have to entertain hundreds of officials and hold a grand Spring Festival party.

Yes, there were Spring Festival galas in ancient times.

Some things should be determined.

Do you know what you fear most about being an emperor? It's not just that there is rebellion somewhere, or there is disobedience to orders.

Because the content of the memorial is simply a chaotic dance of gods and demons.

In addition to the eldest brother Zhu Biao and the second brother Zhu Fang, who died of illness and sudden death, there is also the youngest who is rumored to have died young.

For example, officials in the north reported that the auspicious snowfall this year would herald a good harvest, which was a good omen.

If something good happens just in time, for example, Zhu Ming has repeatedly made extraordinary achievements this year, and before the end of the year, he will achieve great achievements.

Where? Are they trying to become independent?

Zhu Yuanzhang continued to review, which was good.

Otherwise, how would the court know what was happening in the place?

The more remote the area, the easier it is for princes to appear quietly.

Do you want to be an emperor but don’t want to work? There is no such thing as a good thing.

It's not as simple as Zhu Chu thought.

OK, Zhu Yuanzhang reviewed it, it’s good.

After all, for the Chinese, the New Year has been a grand festival since ancient times, and the court also attached great importance to it.

But that’s too much, right?
And even this nonsense needs to be approved by the emperor himself?
There is nothing that can be done about this. Just as the ministers of the DPRK and the Central Committee have to hold regular morning meetings every day, local officials also need to report to Heaven every month to report local political affairs.

Zhu Yuanzhang's twenty-three sons have all arrived.

Zhu Yuanzhang twitched the corner of his mouth and said to Zhu Zhen, holding back a smile: "Don't go back. Let's get together as a family at noon. The kings have returned to the capital, and those who have not yet become vassals will gather together at noon."

It is foreseeable that this year's annual meeting will be extremely lively.

If those places do not obey the court's orders, they will not report to the court.

Ever since the old man started to confer kings and vassals, there has never been such a big scene. Every year, the kings are only asked to return to the capital in batches to report on their duties, even during the Chinese New Year.

What happened to the Chinese New Year?
You have already established a feudal clan. When it comes time to celebrate the New Year in your own fiefdom, you should celebrate it by yourself. Don’t always run back.

But this year is so different.

Isn't it possible that the old man is no longer worried about those vassal kings colluding secretly?

Even Zhu Ming, apart from working with Fourth Brother and Seventeenth Brother once for some reason, has never taken the initiative to find other brothers since then.

Brother Sixteen is an exception.

Even he had to avoid suspicion, fearing that he would be falsely accused of joining other feudal princes in rebellion.

Now it's too late for the old man to love him, so there is no need for Zhu Chu to follow the truth.

It seems that the old man's characteristic of paving the way for others has returned. This gathering of kings must have something to do with him.

"Abandoning the crown prince, seizing the legitimate son," Zhu Zhen already knew in his heart what was going to happen.

In fact, even if Zhu Yunwen hadn't changed the Xuanwu Gate this time, I'm afraid the old man would have planned to abolish the reserve.

It's just that Zhu Yunwen was not at fault before, and it was difficult for Zhu Yuanzhang to abandon it at will. He always had to worry about Zhu Yunwen's party members and influence in the court.

So Zhu Yuanzhang first planned to hold a gathering of kings, and then make arrangements within the family.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Yunwen, who was so smart all his life, was confused for a moment and made a stupid move.

Eldest nephew, you have underestimated your imperial grandfather. Even your eighteenth uncle, I still can’t see clearly the old man, and you can’t grasp it.

Qitai said that he was the Minister of War, but his role was only to control the military power of military commanders. In fact, he had no power.

Do you really think he can mobilize troops?

Without the emperor's permission, he could not mobilize soldiers and horses anywhere, let alone the imperial guards of the capital.

Zhu Yuanzhang was aware of Zhu Yunwen's little moves from the beginning, but he did not stop him. Instead, he acquiesced in Zhu Yunwen's behavior.

This is neither about luring a snake out of its hole, nor about catching a turtle in an urn. It is really about fishing and enforcing the law.

Zhu Yunwen did not lose unjustly, because he did not lose at the hands of his eighteenth uncle Zhu Ming, but was manipulated by his grandfather Hongwu.

At the same time, because it was Zhu Yuanzhang's plan, it was not Zhu Ming's turn to intervene.

Is this because he is worried that he will kill this eldest nephew?
Dad, you think too badly of me. I'm just a nephew. It's really not that big of a deal.

Behind him, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Zhen's leaving figure and sighed silently: "The most ruthless emperor's family."

Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but think of Zhu Biao. It was Biao'er who said these words at that time, which made Zhu Yuanzhang change some of his thoughts.

Otherwise, the relationship between him and Zhu Zhen would never be so close. Instead, they would turn against each other, right?

Even Zhu Biao didn't know that his eldest brother had helped him. If Zhu Biao's words hadn't turned things around, Zhu Biao might have really taken the route of rebellion.

But in that case, Zhu Xi would have to continue dormant, and so many God-given opportunities would be lost.

Thinking of Biao'er, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but think of Zhu Yunwen.

"Yunwen, don't blame Grandpa Huang. You can't control it. If you don't go down, you may be killed. Not only you, but also all your uncles, which one can be his opponent? I'm afraid all of them added up. It’s not enough for him to fight alone. Besides, Lao Si and Lao Seventeen are also very optimistic about him. I’m afraid these three brothers are enough to defeat all the invincible opponents in the world.”

"Sons, we are not favoring the eighteenth child alone. We are paving the way for you and giving you a way to survive." Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes flashed with worry.

How many years can he live?
If the kings of the group are dissatisfied with Zhu Laoba's background and want to cause trouble in the future.

Zhu Yuanzhang could foresee that no one would be Lao Shiba's opponent.

And when that time comes, Zhu Ming can kill those brothers on the charge of rebellion.

Those who follow me will prosper, and those who go against me will perish.

Zhu Yuanzhang already understood Lao Shiba's character, and he had the same temper as me.

Zhu Yuanzhang himself was like this when he was young. Whether he said he hated evil like a grudge or was stubborn, he was stingy and would even retaliate for his anger.

Because of Tang He's drunken blunder, he could hold his grudge for so many years and still not let it go.

Zhu Wenzheng, his nephew, was put under house arrest and put to death because he was suspected of seeking refuge with Zhang Shicheng. Even the title of king was given to Zhu Wenzheng's son, but not to him.

However, Lao Shiba is exactly the same as when he was young. He kills corrupt officials, bandits, and enemy soldiers. He wants to kill everyone who disobeys him. Anyone who dares to betray, even once, will be disloyal for life.

Isn't Zhu Yuanzhang most worried about his other sons now?
Therefore, he wanted to hold a gathering of kings while he was still alive, in the form of a family banquet, to stabilize internal harmony.

I just hope that those stupid sons will not be stupid and understand their father's good intentions.

Look at Zhu Xi again.

After coming out of the emperor's palace, Zhu Ming strolled towards the harem.

It stands to reason that he is already an adult prince and should not go to the harem often anymore. Even if he is the emperor's son, he must avoid suspicion. After all, not all the concubines in the harem are his mother's concubines. Only one of him is his biological mother.

But seeing as he came out of the emperor's palace, who would dare to ask the little eunuch or the maid?

Moreover, at the beginning of this year, Zhu Zhen often visited Concubine Zhou's harem, so he was considered a familiar face.

Zhu Chu was already familiar with the road and arrived at the gate of his mother's concubine's palace.

There was a young palace maid guarding the door. When she saw Zhu Chu approaching, she came over and said, "See Your Highness. The Imperial Concubine has already asked people to prepare breakfast and is waiting for you to come. His Royal Highness King Han is also inside."

"I know," Zhu Xi agreed and walked in.

It is already the deep winter season, and even the Jiangnan region is feeling chilly.

Therefore, the flowers and plants of spring and summer are no longer visible in the yard, and his mother no longer sits in the yard drinking tea.

Go through the courtyard and enter the palace.

Before entering the inner room, I heard a burst of laughter coming from inside.

A smile also appeared on the corner of Zhu Chu's mouth, and he heard the voices of his three lovely wives. It seemed that they hadn't left yet.

"Mom, I'm here," Zhu Zhen said hello first, and then walked inside.

In the inner hall, Mu Qiu, Xu Miaojin and Tang Xin were seen surrounding Concubine Zhou. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were talking about something, and they were all smiling.

Not only are Zhu Chu's three wives all beauties of unparalleled beauty, but Concubine Zhou is also graceful and luxurious, looking like a painting.

There was a boy named Zhu Song beside him, sitting there looking at the table of delicious delicacies, his eyes shining, but he didn't dare to eat.

Because my mother said she would wait for his eldest brother.

In the entire family, Zhu Zhen is the eldest child.

But in their lineage, Zhu Zhen is the eldest brother.

Folks also have terms such as big house, second house, and third house. Sometimes these terms are calculated according to brothers.

For example, the eldest son and grandson are the eldest son, and the second son is the second eldest son.

Sometimes the calculation is based on the eldest wife and the youngest wife.

For example, Queen Ma's five sons are considered the absolute eldest brother. Among their lineage, Zhu Biao is naturally the absolute eldest brother.

And if the children born to other concubines have more than one child, their own lineage will also have its own boss.

Therefore, when Zhu Chu taught Zhu Song a lesson, even when the relationship with his mother had not been restored before, Concubine Zhou did not stop her. She also felt that it was only natural for her brother to control her younger brother.

"Mom," Zhu Ming came to Concubine Zhou first. After repairing the relationship with his parents in this life, he could now truly regard Concubine Zhou as his mother.

After all, when I had just been reincarnated, there was always a gap in my heart and it was difficult to accept my new identity immediately.

Not anymore.

Concubine Zhou looked at her increasingly promising eldest son with a kind face, nodded, and said with a smile: "Are you just getting up? You drank so much yesterday, so go eat something first, otherwise you will feel uncomfortable in your stomach. .By the way, where did you rest last night?"

"On my father's dragon bed," Zhu Zhen smiled bitterly. Looking back now, he still found it incredible. It was a dragon bed. Even if he was absolutely confident that he would become emperor in the future, after all, he was not yet.

Concubine Zhou opened her mouth in surprise, "Good boy, how long has it been since your mother and I have slept on the dragon bed?"

"Brother." "Your Highness."

The three women approached Zhu Ming with some worry in their eyes.

After all, what happened when they entered the city yesterday, but they had never heard any follow-up news. Moreover, they all knew what their men's ambitions were, and they also heard about the kings gathering in the capital, so they were worried about Zhu Zhen.

And since yesterday, I haven't had a chance to be alone with each other, nor have I had a chance to talk properly.

They want to know what the situation is now and what will happen next.

Zhu Ming just shook his head gently, and noticed that the three women were all carefully dressed, and they were all in palace style, graceful and luxurious, but not tacky, just like princesses.

Zhu Zhen was about to give a good compliment.

Zhu Song complained from behind: "Aren't you ready to eat yet? I'm already hungry. Mom, you sent someone to call me into the palace so early in the morning, but I haven't eaten yet."

Concubine Zhou naturally wanted her only two sons to be closer to each other, so she called Zhu Song here early in the morning.

Poor Zhu Song was already generous and fat, but he looked at the table full of dishes but didn't dare to eat them, and he was so hungry that he couldn't even eat them.

Zhu Ming turned around in a funny way, looking at his brother whom he hadn't seen for almost a year, and said, "Why don't you miss me as your biological brother?"

"Brother," Zhu Song shouted in a coping tone.

Zhu Ming frowned and said, "Why, are you still fooling around with those Confucian scholars?"

"No, I'm hungry," Zhu Song explained quickly, but rolled his eyes and couldn't help but said: "But brother, many scholars in the capital are talking about you, saying that you slaughtered countless people on the grassland. It is a crime of killing. Moreover, it goes out of its way to be militaristic and enjoys great achievements. It ignores the need of the people to recuperate and start a war. Doesn’t this harm the peace of the world? "

Zhu Chu even laughed. Are those people stupid because of reading?

That's not what you said when the Mongolian Empire marched on the Central Plains and faced the Tatars' butcher's knife.

What's more, when two armies fight and kill their enemies on the battlefield, what's there to say?

"Come on, come on, I'll let you know what it means to truly hurt Tianhe," Zhu Chu raised his fingers at Zhu Song.

Zhu Song looked at his elder brother's malicious smile and shook his head: "I'm hungry, I want to eat. You can't hit me, my mother is still here."

He is not stupid either. Now the whole world is singing about Zhu Chu's fame. Apart from anything else, no one is dissatisfied with Zhu Chu's military force alone.

Even those Confucian scholars were discussing Zhu Zhen's reckless killings in launching wars, but they did not dare to discredit his combat effectiveness.

Just kidding, compared with Zhu Xi's current record, even Lan Yu had to step aside.

And Lan Yu relied on Yu'erhai to win the battle, and she was so crazy that she went to the sky.

How could Zhu Song dare to touch Zhu Min's brow, without fear that his elder brother would cut him?

"Okay, okay, you brothers haven't seen each other for so long, why are you arguing over outsiders? Come over and eat," Concubine Zhou stood up to smooth things over, and greeted her two sons and three daughters-in-law to sit down.

Although she only has two sons, she has three daughters-in-law, but these three are all the eldest daughter-in-law.

Concubine Zhou looked at her youngest son and muttered, "Song'er, it's time for you to prepare for your marriage."

Zhu Song trembled and said hurriedly: "The eldest brother is not married yet, I am not in a hurry."

"I will prepare to mention my marriage to dad next year," Zhu Ming said and looked at the three girls.

After the Chinese New Year, he was sixteen years old, and he was old enough to get married.

Well, it turns out he's only sixteen.

Even Zhu Zhen couldn't help but feel dazed when he thought of his current age.

Sixteen years old, invincible in the world?
"I don't want to get married," Zhu Song shouted with great resistance.

Zhu Xi was still wondering.

Concubine Zhou's face turned dark and she cursed: "Look at your little potential. All day long, you know how to follow those so-called scholars to the Qinhuai River to go shopping on flower boats, euphemistically called romantic. I think it is vulgar, isn't it just looking for flowers and asking for willows?" After the New Year, I will ask your father to marry you."

Only then did Zhu Ming realize that no wonder this boy liked to hang out with those scholars. It turned out that he was having a lot of fun, right?
(End of this chapter)