King Luhuang of the Ming Dynasty: My father, Ming Taizu

Chapter 137 Old Shi is honest, you must believe his words!
  Zhu Fang said angrily: "This old man! This is totally unreasonable! We brothers have summoned him, but he dares not to come? What else is more important in this world than us looking for him? Humph! Arrogance, rudeness, and neglect of our brothers. , just like some bastards, not a good thing!"

Zhu Fan glanced at Zhu Xi.

Why do I always feel like this guy is taking the opportunity to scold me?

Although Zhu Biao, Zhu Xi and Zhu Fan are all brothers of the same mother.

However, the relationship between Zhu Xi and Zhu Fan has always been average, and neither of them obeyed the other.

The only thing the two can agree on is respect for their eldest brother Zhu Biao.

Zhu Fan snorted: "It's because some bastards are so unworthy of respect that even Lao Shi and Lao Shi disdain us!"

Zhu Fang glared at Zhu Fan fiercely.

"There is something in your words. Are you scolding me?"

Zhu Fan snorted coldly: "Whoever has a ghost in his heart can scold him!"

Zhu Feng said angrily: "Are you still not convinced by the drink just now? Come on, keep drinking."

Zhu Fan sneered: "Convinced? The only word I can't write in my life is convinced! Just drink!"

talking.

The two of them are about to clink glasses!

Zhu Di and Zhu Xi looked at each other.

Zhu Ru whispered: "Fourth brother, do we want to persuade him?"

Zhu Di shook his head.

"They can't kill each other by strangling each other! But whoever dares to break up the fight will be dead!"

at last.

After Zhu Xi and Zhu Fan drank two more bottles of wine, Zhu Xi snorted coldly: "It's boring! You brat has no brother! I will lose face by fighting with you for wine!"

Zhu Fan said angrily: "Fart! Who said that I have no brother? I respect my brother very much! I am willing to die for my eldest brother!"

Zhu Ping's face darkened when he heard this.

Finally, he shook his head helplessly.

"I respect eldest brother too! What's the point of that! Whoever dares not to respect eldest brother, I will let him die!"

Afterwards, Zhu Xi gritted his teeth and said: "I am going to find Lao Shi! This bastard! Didn't he just make a few contributions? Didn't his father praise him? Didn't he just get a prince's double salary and be able to come and go freely? A vassal territory? In my eyes, this is all bullshit!
  How dare he disrespect me!
  Don't blame me for teaching him a lesson in the name of my brother! "

Although Zhu Feng spoke forcefully, no matter how you looked at it, you could feel that there was a strong hint of jealousy in his tone.

This is normal.

After all, he, King Qin, is the second son of the Zhu family. Originally, except for his eldest brother Zhu Biao, all the halo should be given to him.

But now, it falls on Old Shi Zhutan!

Zhu Fan sneered.

"Okay! The Holy Family is prosperous, so what does it mean to be a brother! Can Lao Shi take it seriously?"

Zhu Xi snorted: "He dares! Let's go! Let's go find Lao Shi right now! You bastard! Do you really think your wings are stiff?"

talking.

Zhu Xi stood up suddenly.

A wave of his hand.

He took a few people and ran away angrily to find Zhu Tan.

soon.

Zhu Xi walked to Zhu Tan's residence.

I was surprised to find several guards guarding the door.

When the leader saw Zhu Xi, he hurriedly stopped him and said, "Your Highness, you can't enter here!"

Zhu Xi raised his hand and slapped him in the face.

"Can't you be so stupid? Is there any place in the world that I can't enter?"

Done.

The whole person broke in.

Subsequently.

Zhu Fang said angrily: "Old Shi! What a big arrogance! I invited you to drink for me, but you dare to say that you won't come because of something important!"

I want to see if there is anything else in this world that is more important than me teaching you! "

The words fell.

Zhu Tan and another person appeared at the door at the same time.

Zhu Xi was stunned immediately.

He said in a trembling voice: "Big brother?"

Zhu Biao was wearing a bright yellow prince's uniform and was walking beside Zhu Tan!

Zhu Xi's words fell.

The three kings Zhu Fan, Zhu Di and Zhu Xi were all stunned!
  Zhu Fan couldn't help but said: "How can Lao Shi be so real about feelings? He said he has something important, but he really has something important!"

No!

Of course it is important to accompany the prince!

Zhu Zhu nodded desperately and said: "Yes! There is nothing else about Lao Shi, he is honest! You must listen to what he says! Last time, I just didn't listen to him and almost paid for the palace to repair these things. Royal Palace!"

Half a year ago, Zhu Ji and Zhu Tan were testing the power of gunpowder in the back garden of the Princes' Pavilion.

Originally, the back garden of the Princes' Pavilion was blown to pieces. Later, Lao Zhu said he would check the power again, but the rest of the area was also blown up miserably.
  In the end, all these accounts were settled on Zhu Ru, forcing Zhu Ru to contribute all his savings over the years, and then he could barely scrape together enough money to repair the garden.

Zhu Ju was deeply impressed by this incident and had lingering fears.
  Now when I heard Zhu Fan say this, I immediately agreed with all my strength.

Zhu Fan smiled.

"Forget it, if you hit big brother, just hit big brother!

Big brother has always been kind, why would he care about us brothers? "

Zhu Di looked at Zhu Tan with curiosity on his face.

He hasn't seen Zhu Tan for several years.

Now that I see him, I feel completely different.

Perhaps it was because Monk Daoyan repeatedly praised him around him.

It may also be because he saved his father-in-law, Duke Xu Da of Wei State.
  In short, Zhu Di's feeling when he saw Zhu Tan had a very strange change.

At this time, when he heard Zhu Fan's words, he nodded.

The eldest brother has always been generous and kind, especially to his brothers.

It shouldn't matter.

the other side.

Prince Zhu Biao frowned and looked at his younger brothers.

In fact.

He came here to seek advice from Zhu Tan on the implementation of the progressive tax system and the apportionment method.

Although Zhu Yuanzhang said he let go of the powerful wealthy families that are now booming in various places.

But I have never let down my guard in my heart, and deliberately want to weaken them.

Among the several suggestions put forward by Zhu Tan, the cumulative tax system and the apportionment of people into acres were, in Zhu Yuanzhang's opinion, the easiest to implement and the most effective.

However, the specific implementation details still need to be scrutinized.

However, the emperor naturally could not easily seek advice from his own son, so he asked Zhu Biao to do the questioning on his behalf.

at this time.

The two had a very happy chat. Zhu Biao felt that he had benefited a lot and was about to leave to report today's gains to Zhu Yuanzhang.

As soon as I came out, I heard Zhu Ping's arrogant shouting.

Although Zhu Biao has a good temper, he has always been lenient to his brothers.

but.

This does not mean that he is a good old man and no one takes him seriously.

Quite the opposite.

Zhu Biao's generosity and majesty coexisted, and he was extremely prestigious in the hearts of his brothers.

Therefore, no matter which vassal king stood in front of Zhu Biao, he would sincerely regard him as his eldest brother, respect him with utmost respect and awe!
  at this time.

Hear Zhu Ping's noise.

Zhu Biao was already a little angry.

Although he is his own brother, the closer he is, the stricter his requirements should be!
  It is one thing to avoid being punished by his father, but if I continue to indulge and pamper him, wouldn't it be a disaster in the future?
  Zhu Tan, who was standing next to Zhu Biao, looked at Zhu Xi, who was a little embarrassed at this time, with an innocent face.

I said I had something important to do.

Why is Zhu Laoer so stubborn?
  Zhu Biao frowned and looked at Zhu Xi.

"Second brother, what's going on? Are you making such a loud noise in the King's Pavilion?"

talking.

He sniffed slightly and hummed: "Drink a lot of wine?"

Zhu Xiang laughed dryly.

He hurriedly followed the several vassal kings behind him to salute Zhu Biao.

Zhu Biao accepted the gift lightly.

Suddenly he looked at Zhu Xi, frowned and said: "Second brother, you are acting wildly and misbehaving in the vassal land. I will shoulder the responsibility for you and do my best to deal with it in front of my father!
  Even if you did something wrong, I will help you cover it up!
  But now, how can you be so rude to your brother! "

Hear Zhu Biao's opening remarks.

Zhu Xi, Zhu Fan, Zhu Di, and Zhu Xi were all shocked!

This was the first time they saw their eldest brother angry!

And it was not because they collided with their eldest brother, but because Zhu Ping came to provoke Zhu Tan, they were reprimanded! Zhu Biao ignored the reactions of his younger brothers.

He just looked at Zhu Xi with his hands behind his hands.

"You are the vassal king, and your tenth brother is also the vassal king. Why should he go when you summon him?
  Don't talk about you, even I can't do this to my tenth brother!

Under this palace, you are the oldest among the brothers!
  Look at what you have done over the years! I don’t know that it’s just a matter of sharing my father’s worries, but I almost ruined my father’s big policy of being gentle in the northwest!
  Last time, I went to Xi'an to investigate your matter. If I had told the truth to my father, you would have been imprisoned! "

Zhu Xi's face was full of bitterness.

To be honest, this was the first time he was scolded by his elder brother.

This feeling is simply too uncomfortable for an arrogant prince like him who is used to being domineering!
  But he really should accept Zhu Biao's favor.

After all, if Zhu Biao really tells the truth about his large-scale construction projects in Xi'an, harassing people, robbing civilian girls, and killing soldiers and civilians, I'm afraid his father will really go crazy.
  Zhu Fang thought of this, looked at Zhu Biao with a serious face, and said in a voice as quiet as a mosquito: "Brother, I know I was wrong!"

Zhu Biao frowned and said: "It's useless for you to admit your mistake to me! Come on, apologize to your tenth brother! Let this matter be over!"

When Zhu Ping heard this, he couldn't help but look at Zhu Biao with wide eyes.

Even the whole person was a little confused.

And behind him.

Zhu Fan, Zhu Di, and Zhu Xi were also stunned.

Isn't it?

I have to apologize to Zhu Tan for this little thing!

He is an old man, is it necessary for him to be like this?
  Is it for his mother's sake?
  After all, Lao Shi's mother, Concubine Guo Ning, is now in charge of the harem.

But everyone is already a vassal king, who cares about you being the master of the harem!
  Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Xiang seriously.

In the end, Zhu Ping lowered his head under the shock of Zhu Biao's strong aura.

His face was as red as blood!

He gritted his teeth and said, "Tenth brother, I was reckless because of my brother, I'm sorry!"

Zhu Tan smiled and accepted the apology.

Zhu Biao nodded with satisfaction.

"That's right! If you have something to say, wouldn't it be nice if you couldn't say it calmly?"

Done.

Zhu Biao emphasized again.

"The tenth brother is the one who is favored by the father. We, the older brothers, must protect him even more!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone looked at each other and read a different meaning from the eldest brother's mouth.

Father values ​​​​!

This is extremely important to everyone.

Zhu Biao realized that what he needed to say had been explained clearly.

No longer staying.

Left quickly.

the other side.

Zhu Xi also felt that he had no face to stay here any longer.

He just gave Zhu Tan a vicious look before leaving.

He left in disgrace.

After he left.

Zhu Fan and Zhu Ru also left quickly.

Zhu Di wanted to chat with Zhu Tan.

I stayed until the end and saw that a few people had left.

Zhu Di walked forward quickly.

"Tenth brother, please stay!"

Zhu Tan was frightened by the voice and trembled all over.

The cause and effect of this sentence is too great. Fourth brother, please don't use it indiscriminately.
  Zhu Di walked up to Zhu Tan and said with a smile: "Tenth brother, this time I want to thank you for saving my father-in-law, Wei Guogong!
  My wife, thank you very much! "

Zhu Tan waved his hand and said: "Fourth brother, you're welcome. Duke Wei is a minister of the country! Not only your Majesty, but I also want to save him!"

Zhu Di smiled.

Suddenly he remembered that he had brought several blunderbuss made by Westerners with him when he came out this time.

I just gave this to Zhu Tan for fun.

He hurriedly said to Zhu Tan: "Tenth brother, do you like blunderbuss?

I happen to have a few fresh ones here!
  Let's play together? "

Zhu Tan was stunned and asked: "How fresh can it be?"

Zhu Di smiled and said: "It was brought by some lustful businessmen!

I tried it, and its power cannot be underestimated!
  How about it? Do you want to come and see me? "

As he spoke, Zhu Di looked at Zhu Tan with enthusiasm.

Zhu Tan laughed dryly.

Zhu Di and Zhu Xi are both brothers.

Do we two have similar personalities?

Even if I have good things in my hand, I can’t hide them, I just want to show them off to myself!

But, do I still care about your little firecracker?
  Even if it is a Western musket, how can it compare with the new rifle that has been produced by our own arsenal!
  The entire rifle, from bullets to the principle of triggering, has been developed clearly. Zhu Tan even guided them to make a small steel-making furnace, which was enough to ensure that a high-quality barrel could be produced.

However, Zhu Tan was embarrassed to brush off Zhu Di's kindness, so he had to go with Zhu Di.

……

Ying Tianfu.

Forbidden City.

A large hall.

Zhu Yuanzhang stood with his hands behind his hands, listening to Zhu Biao's report.

"It seems that Tan'er thinks the same as us!
  Regardless of whether it is a cumulative tax system or dividing the land into acres, the core key is to clear the land!

You must ensure that the amount of land is accurate before it can be implemented! "

Zhu Biao nodded and said with a smile: "That's what the tenth brother said! He said that in order to prevent these wealthy businessmen from hiding their land or using it in other people's names this time, the tenth brother suggested that on the one hand, we should give heavy rewards to the people who report and expose these large households! For example, Half of the reported amount will be awarded to the people!
  On the other hand, it is also suggested that the court stipulate that after the land is cleared this time, the ownership of all the land will be finally determined! From now on, whether the court collects taxes or other matters, this determination of land ownership will be the final determination!
  In this case, those wealthy businessmen who want to name their land under other people's names will have to worry about whether they will be able to take it back."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled.

"These methods are all good! Tan'er is really smart!"

suddenly.

Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a while and asked: "Prince, did you ask Tan about the examinations this time?

We have never cared much about how his Hengzhong Academy is doing!
  Does he have confidence in this imperial examination?

Don't fail completely when the time comes and make those civil servants laugh in vain! "

Zhu Biao gave a wry smile and said: "Back to my father, my son asked me. The tenth brother was very confident. He said that with fifty students, fifty Jinshi can be produced!" Then slap those civil servants in the face!

It's just that Erchen thinks it's a bit incredible!

His Hengzhong Academy is also hard to describe.
  In fact, he has long been a laughing stock among civil and military officials!
  Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned.

He frowned and said, "The butt of the joke? How many people in the world dare to laugh at a person as smart as Tan'er?
  Those guys who are as stupid as pigs still dare to laugh at Tan'er? "

Zhu Biao laughed dryly.

"What the tenth brother has done is indeed too shocking. Not to mention all the officials, even my sons and ministers are a little hard to understand!"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked: "Why is it so difficult to understand?"

Zhu Biao said: "My tenth brother built the entire academy in the suburbs!"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded.

"This is reasonable. After all, it is suitable for studying and learning when you are secluded!"

Zhu Biao said: "Tenth brother has set up guards in the academy!"

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and said: "This is no problem, after all, we are in the suburbs! Those noble disciples all have high status, what if something goes wrong?"

Zhu Biao smiled bitterly and said: "Those guards are there to prevent those noble disciples from escaping. The walls of the academy are covered with knives and sharp instruments. They also keep many dogs as guards!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's face stiffened.

After hesitating for a moment, he still laughed dryly and said: "This is reasonable! Those Zixun noble disciples are used to dancing with guns and sticks, so it is natural that they have some difficulty studying now. It is reasonable for Tan'er to prevent them from escaping!"

Zhu Biao smiled bitterly and said: "In addition to these, the tenth brother has also set up many assistant teachers!

Those so-called teaching assistants are all sergeants!
  So rude!

After the old teacher finishes his lecture, he will ask the sergeants to beat the students who are slow to learn!

Although I don't know how hard the beating was, I heard from several nobles that their children had already spoken out.

After I come out of the academy this time, I will sever the father-son relationship with them."

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he couldn't sit still anymore.

He slammed the table and said: "That's ridiculous! What Tan'er did was too much! How could a Jinshi be born by being beaten and scolded! If this can teach a Jinshi, can Confucius still be a scholar? He You have to be a barbarian!"

Zhu Biao smiled bitterly and said: "This is also the reason why all the civil and military officials in the DPRK and China don't think highly of my tenth brother!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was also a little confused when he heard Zhu Biao's words.
  How come this old man is sometimes reliable and sometimes unreliable?
  Although I didn't expect him to actually win the bet.

However, before the gambling game started, it was still a bit shameful to cause such a farce.

In any case, the imperial examination was about to begin, and Zhu Yuanzhang still wanted to see the result.

In fact.

Everyone in the world has been looking forward to it for a long time!

(End of this chapter)