Daming: I am the most powerful emperor grandson, please abdicate the throne

Chapter 489 Taking Back Military Power
  Thinking of the powerful firearms and the powerful military strength of Guaisun during the military exercise, Zhu Yuanzhang could believe that Guaisun was really not afraid of Zhu Di.

Even Yan Fan's personal guards, no matter how elite they are.

But in front of powerful firearms, they are no more than cannon fodder.

Ordinary infantry and cavalry may be bombarded by firearms before they get close, and in the end not even the scum will be left.

Zhu Xuan dared to say these words, and he was confident. Although he was afraid of Zhu Di, he was not afraid of Zhu Di.

Despite this, Zhu Yuanzhang still worried about Zhu Di.

The last time on the train, Zhu Di admitted his mistake, voluntarily gave up his military power, and begged Zhu Yuanzhang to let him go. However, not long after, he started trouble behind his back again and wanted to mess with his good grandson. He was very angry about this. If it weren't for the fact that Zhu Di was himself. For the sake of his son, he is now in Jinyiwei Prison.

As the saying goes, death penalty can be avoided, but living crime cannot be escaped.

This time, Zhu Yuanzhang did not intend to spare Zhu Di lightly. Otherwise, if his grandson inherits the throne in the future, Zhu Laosi might raise an army to rebel against his grandson, but Zhu Di's severity is far less than that of Zhu Yunwen.

In terms of punishment, Zhu Yuanzhang had not thought about it for a while.

"It's a good thing for my dear grandson to be confident, but your fourth uncle is not a fuel-efficient lamp."

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed and said: "We must teach him a lesson so that he can't threaten you. How do you think we should deal with him?"

Zhu Xuan thought for a moment and understood that the emperor did not want to kill anyone, but he had to make his fourth uncle lose everything he had and no longer pose any threat to his throne. He said: "Since the fourth uncle said that the military power of Yan Fan can be given up, the emperor Why not fulfill him?"

Without military power, Zhu Di is like a poisonous snake without its fangs.

However, it cannot be ruled out that Zhu Di has developed in Peiping for so many years and has hidden other private soldiers.

"This works."

Zhu Yuanzhang thought about it and agreed: "He proposed to give up military power himself. We will grant it to him now. However, this punishment is still too light. We have decided to deduct two-thirds of Yan Fan's salary."

After hearing this, Zhu Xuan felt sad for his fourth uncle.

After deducting two-thirds of his salary, Zhu Di's family can still live without being deprived of food.

But if they really hide private soldiers secretly, then those private soldiers will basically not be supported.

Grandpa Huang also took this into consideration and tried every possible means to guard against Zhu Laosi.

Kill someone for your fourth uncle!

If Zhu Di really had a private army and without his salary, he would have no other option but to secretly expand abroad, use war to support his troops, and plunder others to support his soldiers.

Otherwise, it will cause a mutiny.

"But, with Lao Si's military power taken back, what about Peiping's defense?"

Zhu Yuanzhang deliberately asked Zhu Xuan this way, and he also wanted to test Zhu Xuan.

Zhu Xuan thought for a while and said: "Grandpa Huang, my grandson wants to arrange Tie Xuan to Peking and let him take over everything under the fourth uncle's subordinates. The fourth uncle can continue to return to Peiping to join the feudal vassal, but he no longer has any military power and can only serve as a vassal." An ordinary prince, what do you think of Grandpa Huang?"

This is to arrange for his own people to go to the northern border.

Firstly, he could suppress Zhu Di, secondly, he could turn Zhu Di's soldiers into his own, and thirdly, he could check and balance each other with other imperial uncles.

In the Hetao area, Ping An replaced Sapphire.

In the Beiping area, Tie Xuan replaced Zhu Di.

Those Sai kings in the north, even if they do something in the future, they have to think carefully and not be discovered by Zhu Xuan's people.

"My dear grandson, this is a good suggestion."

Zhu Yuanzhang could see through at a glance what his little darling grandson was thinking. He already knew how to place his own people, gradually gained control over the border troops, and was able to check and balance the emperor's uncle in the north. He admired Dingshi's leadership ability very much. Not bad, let him replace the fourth child!"

Considering that Zhu Di has rebellious intentions, I'm afraid other Sai kings also have such thoughts.

Hearing Zhu Xuan's checks and balances and distrust of the emperor's uncles, Zhu Yuanzhang didn't think anything of it, and generously allowed Zhu Xuan to send his people to the border.

He is also worried that in the future, if he is gone, those bastards will not obey the good grandson and may start an army to fight back. With Zhu Di's premise, it is necessary to put the good grandson's people in.

"Thank you, Grandpa Huang!"

Zhu Xuan also understood that Grandpa Huang must have seen through his mind.

Lao Zhu has a concept of harmony among large families. It is rare for him to put aside this concept and agree to Zhu Xuan's plan. Zhu Yuanzhang said: "We will draw up the imperial edict later, and my dear grandson will help us deliver it to the fourth child."

At this point, he snorted coldly, murderous intent emerged in his eyes, and said: "It would be a mercy if we don't kill him."

In other words, Zhu Yuanzhang once had the idea of ​​killing Zhu Di.

But considering that by killing Zhu Yunwen, his hands were stained with the blood of his relatives, Zhu Di was not serious enough, so he let him go for the time being.

If Zhu Di has another chance, he will definitely die.

Zhu Xuan does not plead.

Zhu Di, unlike those ministers, was indeed a threat to himself.

If Grandpa Huang wants to kill him, then let him kill him!
  It doesn't matter anymore.

"Grandpa Huang is very kind."

Zhu Xuan said softly.

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and said: "My dear grandson thinks that we are kind. My dear grandson may not know that people outside like to call me Zhu Butcher."

Not only was Zhu Yuanzhang not angry about the title "Butcher Zhu", he seemed to like it very much.

"During the days in prison, you worked hard and were a good boy."

Zhu Yuanzhang said softly.

Zhu Xuan shook his head slightly: "Jiang Yu takes good care of his grandson, and it's not hard at all."

Zhu Yuanzhang rubbed his brows, decided to deal with various follow-up issues of this incident, and shouted: "Hou Xian, come in! Prepare hot water for our dear grandson to take a bath, and then inform Xu Xingzu to prepare delicious food. Mr. Go back and rest!”

"My grandson is backing off!"

After Zhu Xuan finished speaking, he left Qianqing Palace and returned to his small courtyard.

Zhu Yuanzhang watched his beloved grandson leave, and then picked up the pen to write the imperial edict.

There is also Zhan Hui's family, he has no intention of letting them go.

As for Zhu Yunwen, he must die.

The two brothers Zhu Yunzhen will choose a fief for them when the time comes, and let them leave the capital and become Xiaoyao princes.

Kill those who deserve to be killed one by one.

If Sun Guai hadn't begged for mercy, he would have killed more people and killed him more cruelly.

He has always believed that as an emperor, the sword must be sharp.

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Zhu Xuan returned to the small courtyard and after changing his clothes, he saw Xu Xingzu bringing the big meal.

After having a simple meal, Zhu Xuan thought about what happened during this period.

"My deficiencies in the management below led to the Little Yellow Book incident."

"There are some things I need to reform."

"Especially for the lower management, such as the Daming Bookstore, in addition to the big boss, Uncle Twenty, you also need to arrange for someone to come in and let them supervise each other."

"Find some time to talk to Ji Wenjing and ask him to train a group of people specifically for supervision."

Zhu Xuan reflected on himself.

It’s not just a problem with the Daming Bookstore, but also with the trading port.

Without comprehensive and comprehensive consideration, all these must be changed. The prosperity of the Ming Dynasty is not limited to the prosperity of Guangzhou Prefecture.

Other regions with demand for foreign trade must also become prosperous together, starting from the coast and gradually developing to the inland. There is still a lot to do.

(End of this chapter)