The Ming Dynasty started with saving the eldest grandson

Chapter 20 Listen to your father and me

The prince's bedroom in the East Palace.

There was no one around in the middle of the night, which was a good time to spend a warm spring night in the hibiscus tent, but Zhu Biao looked at the memorial in his hand with a sad look on his face.

As the powerful prince, he was the deputy emperor of the Ming Dynasty in the true sense.

During the day, he was in charge of the imperial bureau's correction of memorials, and all matters large and small basically had to go through his eyes. He was as busy as Zhu Yuanzhang.

From a certain perspective, after Zhu Yuanzhang abolished the power of the prime minister, he was still able to maintain the normal operation of the court.

In addition to his own diligence, Zhu Biao's presence also helped a lot.

There is not only cooperation between father and son, but also disputes.

The two have different temperaments, Zhu Yuanzhang is more domineering and staunch, while Zhu Biao is more tolerant.

There are disagreements on many things.

These differences have become more and more common as Zhu Biao grows older.

For example, in the Zhao Mao case this time, Zhu Yuanzhang arrested 80% of the officials from the six ministries in one go, and in the past two days, he arrested more than [-] people.

Those arrested were all Beijing officials, and based on those confessions, there were more than 2000 local officials waiting to be arrested.

All Jin Yiwei have been dispatched to fetch people.

This is just the beginning of the investigation. If we continue to dig deeper, this number will skyrocket several times.

If it really develops to this point, Ming Dynasty will fall into turmoil.

Zhu Biao thought this was just cutting out flesh to treat sores, and the cost was too high.

And many people are coerced into joining, and their sins will not lead to death.

It might be better to only punish the culprits and those with more serious crimes, and punish those with relatively minor crimes, so that they can be punished and perform meritorious services.

Zhu Yuanzhang insisted on eradicating evil and would never tolerate adultery, so the father and son quarreled.

Of course, the quarrel is just to put gold on Zhu Biao's face.

The real situation is that Zhu Yuanzhang made a unilateral output, and Zhu Biao could only argue with reason, and then was kicked out by Lao Zhu Yongyu Ruyi.

Although the quarrel was violently suppressed by Zhu Yuanzhang, the differences were not resolved.

Zhu Biao still disagreed with the overly violent approach, especially after returning to the East Palace and seeing the memorials given to him by the ministers, basically asking him to persuade the emperor.

It gave him a headache.

At this moment, Crown Princess Lu walked in with a bowl of soup.

Her hair was still wet, and she had obviously just taken a shower. She was wearing a light and smooth satin lining, and her graceful curves were looming.

"Your Highness, I see that you didn't even use your chopsticks for dinner, so you just asked someone to cook a bowl of porridge. Please use it while it's hot."

With a smile on her face, Mrs. Lu sat sideways on the couch opposite Zhu Biao with her hips bent, her tight and round figure stretched into sharp edges.

Zhu Biao turned a blind eye and remained frowning.

"Let it go for now, I have no appetite right now."

Mrs. Lu looked at the memorial on the table, rolled her eyes and said:
"Hey...it would be great if Xiongying and Yunwen grow up a little bit and can help you with government affairs."

"This will make the burden on His Highness' shoulders easier."

Zhu Biao paused while flipping through the memorials and said without leaving a trace:

"It's too early to tell. Who knows what Xiongying will be like when he grows up. If Yunwen wants to go to the fiefdom, there is no hope."

Lu's expression changed slightly, and he forced a smile and said, "With your majesty and your training, the hero will surely become something great."

Zhu Biao said casually: "I hope so."

Seeing that he didn't care, Mrs. Lu secretly breathed a sigh of relief: "Speaking of the children, I heard today..."

Zhu Biao said: "Oh, what's wrong?"

Lu said cautiously: "I heard that your majesty is going to reopen the main hall?" Zhu Biao raised his head and said: "It is indeed true. The location is in the Dashan Hall. It is very close to the Qianqing Palace and is convenient for heroes to come and go. Dad has already The decree is issued to recruit Mr. Simei to the palace as a lecturer."

Lu straightened up and walked behind Zhu Biao, gently pressing his shoulders and back with both hands.

"I think so, but I wonder if His Highness will blame me..."

Zhu Biao closed his eyes slightly in great relief: "It doesn't matter if you just say it."

Lu looked at Zhu Biao's back, smiled slightly, and said softly: "I'm wondering if I can let Yunwen and Yunxi also go to the main hall to study."

"This will save us the trouble of hiring another husband, and it will also allow them to get closer to each other, so as not to be separated from each other for a long time."

After finishing speaking, Mrs. Lu felt so uneasy that the hand squeezing her shoulders seemed a little stiff.

Hearing this, a coldness flashed in Zhu Biao's eyes, but it disappeared immediately and he said in a nonchalant tone:
"You can't even talk to Yunxi, so how can you get to the main hall?"

"Yun Wen is quite smart, but there are a few people who don't even know how to read. You won't learn anything if you go there."

"First ask the Confucian scholar to enlighten him at home. Let's wait a few years before discussing this matter."

Mrs. Lu bit her lip, feeling extremely unwilling, but she did not dare to say any more, so she forced a smile and said:
"I actually ignored this, but His Highness was so considerate."

Zhu Biao didn't say anything else. He picked up the bowl and finished the porridge in several mouthfuls: "You go and have a rest first. I will rest after finishing these official documents."

Mrs. Lu quickly stood up, put away the bowls and spoons, and went out.

When she left the palace, Zhu Biao swept away the tiredness just now and his eyes were clear.

It’s come to this point, why don’t you give up?
Today, you are using Yun He's guise to get Yun Wen into the main hall. Do you really think I can't see it?

You are so smart, why can't you see through it? I really don't want to change to another princess.
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In the morning of the next day, a large space in the court hall was vacant, and it was even quieter, or rather lifeless.

Zhu Yuanzhang had long been used to it and didn't care at all.

There are as many scholars as you want, and all the spots will be filled in less than two days.

Some people think that the law does not punish everyone and that we dare not lift the table. That is because you are overthinking.

The handle of the knife is in my hand. Even if I kill all of you corrupt officials, the Ming Dynasty will not be destroyed.

He personally appointed seven or eight officials, and then ordered: "The prince will consult with the Ministry of Personnel to select officials to fill the vacancies. I will see the list tomorrow."

Li Xin, the official secretary, said tremblingly: "Yes, I will definitely assist the prince in selecting suitable officials."

Zhu Yuanzhang was very satisfied with his enlightenment. Although we said that you and the prince should discuss it, you must figure out your own position.

The prince is the master, and you are his assistants.

After dealing with some other matters, the morning session of the day ended.

When he arrived at Huagai Hall, Zhu Yuanzhang said angrily: "Are you still angry with me?"

Zhu Biao's heart warmed, but he refused to admit defeat and said: "I still feel that the killing should not be too heavy."

Zhu Yuanzhang did not speak, but rummaged around on the desk for a while, and pulled out two pages from under a book.

"Look at this, a 12-year-old child doesn't know much."

Zhu Biao flipped through the pages in confusion and found that it was a conversation between Zhu Xiongying and Chen Jingke.

Zhu Biao didn't take it to heart that Zhu Xiongying spread the news about his quarrel with the emperor.

This was not a big deal. There were several chamberlains waiting in the room while they were arguing, and there were also servants writing daily notes on the side.

Moreover, as Zhu Xiongying's companion, Chen Jingke is qualified to have access to some secrets.

The question is what he did after being exposed to these secrets.

When Zhu Biao saw Chen Jingke's views on the matter, he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and then looked thoughtful.

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly and said: "Now you understand, we are the emperor and your father, so you have to listen to me on this matter."

"When you sit in this position, you can act as a benevolent gentleman and I will have nothing to do with you."

(End of this chapter)