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

Zhu Tan smiled and said: "The biggest difference between the inland and the grassland of the Ming Dynasty is that the inland can be cultivated, but the grassland can only be grazed.

Inland land can produce a lot of wealth, such as massive amounts of food every year.

But what about the grassland?

The same area of ​​land, and the few cattle and sheep produced by grazing, can support less than one percent or even one thousandth of the number of people in the inland land!

The result is that the Mongols need the Han people far more than the Han people need the Mongols.

Without the output of the grassland, Ming Dynasty still lived well.

But without the Ming Dynasty, it would be difficult for the Mongols to survive!

Therefore, only by increasing the value of land on the grasslands and allowing these grassland people to truly see wealth can the balance between the mainland and the grasslands be continuously brought closer.

And there is a truly inseparable interest link between the Han and the Mongols.

The Han people need the original production materials produced by the Mongols, and the Mongols also need various daily necessities and materials from the Han people. "

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded when he heard this.

Zhu Tan continued with a smile: "The third point is actually similar to what the elder brother does.

There must be restraints and checks and balances on these Mongols.

I am taking a two-pronged approach here!

First, force deterrence.

The eldest brother may not have deep enough feelings about the Northern Expedition. In fact, when the muskets and artillery reach this power, the deterrent to the grassland people is already high enough.

There is no need to put a lot of effort into building the Nine Sides!
There are several standing border troops who are mobile and flexible, equipped with muskets and artillery, which are enough to resist the prairie cavalry! "

Zhu Tan's words revealed extremely strong confidence.

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he wanted to say that he shouldn't exaggerate, but after thinking about it, it seemed that this guy was right!

The 5,000 King Lu Guards, with the cooperation of 200,000 troops, defeated the 500,000 troops sent by Togu Si Timur and Naha!

Relying on the ridiculously powerful guns and artillery!
Zhu Tan continued: "Second, I suggested promoting Buddhism in the grasslands!"

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he frowned and said: "Promote Buddhism? Those guys can't live without beef and mutton. Do you still want them to become vegetarians?"

Zhu Tan smiled and said: "It's Tibetan Buddhism! Mongolia has a history of spreading Tibetan Buddhism, and Kublai Khan also chose Tibetan Buddhism as the state religion.

Buddhism has an obvious role in educating the people. "

As he spoke, Zhu Tan said calmly: "If the people in the grassland only have Lamasery and no Mongolian princes in their hearts, then the Mongolian nobles' control over the people in the grassland will be greatly reduced!

Secondly, Buddhism pays attention to cultivating the afterlife and accepting the past... These are all conducive to peace between Mongolia and Han! "

Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Tan with complicated eyes.

Zhu Tan looked at Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes and felt baffled.

"Old Shi, if your idea is really successful, it will be better than the Northern Expedition ten or a hundred times!"

talking.

Zhu Yuanzhang walked around the hall for a while.

"Togu Si Timur, let us go! We will give you any resources and requests you need regarding matters on the grassland, including the Uzang Guards!

Just feel free to explore the grassland, and we will support you wholeheartedly! "

Zhu Tan heard this and said happily: "Thank you, father!"

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said: "We should thank you! The Northern Expedition was successful, and we have created a hundred years of peace for our children and grandchildren! But your plan may be the beginning of thousands of years of peace! It is of great merit to both the Han people and the Mongols! More It is possible that you will make our Ming Dynasty’s territory the largest among the Han dynasties in history!

Lao Shi, just go ahead and do it! "

soon.

Zhu Tan stood up and said goodbye.

Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Tan's back with a complicated expression.

suddenly.

He turned around and knelt in front of Zhu Yuanzhang, sobbing softly.

"father!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was shocked when he saw this, and hurriedly stepped forward to help Zhu Biao.

Zhu Biao stubbornly knelt on the spot.

"Dad! The tenth brother is far better than the child in every aspect. The child is willing to give up his talents for the sake of the Ming Dynasty! Please agree, Father!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was so anxious that he exerted force and helped Zhu Biao up.

After all, he had been in the military all year round, and his strength was much greater than Zhu Biao's.

"Prince, where did you start talking about this! Where do you put us and your tenth brother if you do this!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was angry and distressed when he saw Zhu Biao looking like this.

Zhu Biao burst into tears.

There are only two words in my heart, despair.

"I just feel that my tenth brother is far superior to me in every aspect. If the position of prince is given to him, I'm afraid it will be better for the Ming Dynasty!"

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned.

"Are you worried that if we continue to use him so highly, Lao Shi will quickly surpass you in prestige, thereby threatening your status?

Or are you worried that we are already planning to give him the crown prince position? "

Zhu Biao shook his head.

"Father, I just think that the father should establish virtuous people. What's more, whether it is the contribution of the tenth brother to the national finance or the Northern Expedition, it is difficult to find such a big contribution even if you look through the history books! The prince will It is only fair to him to give him the position.”

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed.

"Idiot! Prince! You are the eldest son of us and your mother! From the day you were born, everything in our Lao Zhu family should be inherited by you! This will never change in our lives! We will train you carefully I have been with you for 18 years! After so many years, you may not be as talented as Lao Shi, but can he match you in your ability to control and employ people?
Being an emperor does not mean doing everything yourself!

Do you still need me to teach you the principle that those who work hard should govern others, and those who work hard should govern others?
You are the prince and the future emperor! It’s not important how strong your ability to do things is, but how many talented people with strong ability to do things you can control is important!

At that time, Liu Bang was inferior to Chen Ping and Zhang Liang in strategy, inferior to Xiao He in government affairs, inferior to Fan Kuai in military force, and inferior to Han Xin in leading troops in war!
But why is he the emperor? "

When Zhu Yuanzhang said this, his tone became increasingly severe.

“Prince, if you want to be worthy of your father, me, and your mother, then cheer up for me!
Crying and crying, do you still look like a Ming Dynasty prince? I feel embarrassed!
For so many years, I have trained you and taught you, am I just crying because you are not as good as others?
From today on, get rid of all distracting thoughts for us!
No matter how powerful Lao Shi is, look at him, does he know how to behave?

Starting from the salt case, how many people has he offended!
How many subordinates can he manage?
Can he sit firmly in this world?

look at you!

Among all the civil and military officials, who would not regard you as the crown prince?

Everyone in the world, who doesn’t know that the Prince of Ming Dynasty is you?
That’s peace of mind! I will never forgive you, let alone your mother! "

After speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang reached out and wiped the tears on Zhu Biao's face.

He couldn't help but wipe his eyes.

"Prince...Don't ever have such thoughts again. Dad is old...I'm counting on you for everything!"

If something happens to you, how can your father be worthy of your mother? "

Zhu Biao nodded.

My heart finally felt at ease.

After hearing his father's heartfelt words, he was convinced that Zhu Tan would not be a threat to him!

As long as he faithfully serves as the crown prince, even if he fails to excel, his position as crown prince will not be shaken at all.

In fact, although on the surface, Zhu Biao's position as crown prince is extremely stable.

But in fact, he himself has no sense of security.

For example, Zhu Biao interceded for his master Song Lian, hoping that Zhu Yuanzhang would spare him from death.

Zhu Yuanzhang said, wait until you become emperor and then spare him the death penalty!

Just this sentence frightened Zhu Biao so much that he threw himself into the Jinshui River to die.

Now I have Zhu Yuanzhang's promise.

Zhu Biao felt more at ease.

Yingtian.

Forbidden City.

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

at this time. Zhu Yuanzhang stood with his hands behind his back.

By the side.

Standing was the King of Qin, Zhu Cang.

at this time.

The scar on Zhu Xi's neck that was scratched by Qi Wang Zhu Shu's sword is still there.

His face was full of anxiety.

after all.

During this Northern Expedition, he caused a lot of conflicts.

not to mention.

Before the Northern Expedition, my father had just killed his concubine Deng, and he didn't know why he wanted to anger him again this time.
Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly: "Kneel down!"

Zhu Xi was stunned when he heard this.

Didn't you just kneel when you were doing the salute?

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and shouted angrily: "Kneel down!"

Only then did Zhu Ping tremble with fright and fell to his knees.

Zhu Yuanzhang turned his head, looked at his son kneeling on the ground, and cursed angrily: "Zhu Fang! How did I teach you in Peking! Don't provoke Lao Shi! Have you turned a deaf ear to it! Why bother to provoke him! Even him When discussing matters with Feng Sheng, do you still want to make sarcastic remarks? "

Zhu Xi was speechless.

Everything stems from one's own unwillingness and dissatisfaction.

That's it.

Zhu Yuanzhang shouted angrily: "If you are really capable, then you will win the bet, and then you will subdue these brothers. Then you, Zhu Lao Er, are capable! We will obey you too!"

What do you think this is?
Owe Lao Shi 200 million taels of silver?

Was Lao Qi drawing his sword so frightened that he screamed for mercy?

I have been completely embarrassed by you!

Damn it! I also named you the King of Qin!

From ancient times to the present, which king of Qin has been as cowardly as you!
Damn! "

For a while.

Zhu Xi was so scolded that he didn't dare to express his anger.

he knows.

Everything that happened on his Northern Expedition was known to his father.

Now, what awaits him is nothing more than punishment.

Think of this.

Zhu Xi became more courageous.

Now he is disgraced and still owes Zhu Tan 200 million taels of silver. He is looked down upon by his ministers, and even the people in King Qin's vassal territory are turning against him!

Moreover, his favorite concubine, Deng, was also sentenced to death!

What else is there to worry about in this world?
He suddenly raised his head and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang.

"It's just a matter of death! Since the father thinks that his son is not good enough, then he can seize his title!

Demoted to a commoner, imprisoned or sentenced to death, all children and ministers will do as they please! "

The words fell.

Zhu Yuanzhang's face was full of shock, and he looked at Zhu Ming in front of him in disbelief.

immediately.

He was shaking all over and said angrily: "Zhu Zhucheng! You, you bastard! You are disobedient!"

Zhu Xi frowned and said unconvinced: "Father, in short, all the mistakes are my fault! In this case, I also know my mistakes! Whatever crime my father is willing to punish, just punish him. ! In short, the father has more than twenty sons, and there is not a single son left behind!"

Zhu Yuanzhang fell into rage instantly.

"You bastard!"

He suddenly walked outside the palace, and in the astonished eyes of the guards guarding the palace, he drew out his long sword and walked towards Zhu Ming.

Then, he pressed his sword against Zhu Xi.

When the surrounding palace maids and eunuchs saw this, they knelt on the ground.

He lowered his head and trembled, not daring to look again.

Zhu Yuanzhang shouted angrily: "Zhu Xiang! Are you going to give up on yourself?"

Zhu Ping burst into tears.

"Father! I have been a failure all my life. It's not that I want to give up on myself, it's that I'm not qualified to make a comeback!"

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Zhu Xi kept kowtowing.

"I know that my son's behavior is ridiculous and has offended many people! But I don't want to! I will live in the shadow of my elder brother all my life! I also want to be a role model for my younger brothers and someone they respect, but , they are dissatisfied! They only have the eldest brother in their eyes!
The son also wants to make some achievements and show them to everyone, letting them know that the legitimate son of his father and Empress Xiaocigao is not only the eldest brother who is outstanding!
However, the land of Qin is too chaotic! My son is gone, he has no experience, it’s difficult! too difficult! I don’t want to be like this, but I can’t help myself, and I don’t know why it’s like this.
Father! After you gave Erchen's concubine to death, Erchen only felt like his heart was twisting in a knife every day, and he was confused and had no hope of survival!

It’s okay for the father to draw his sword against his son now!

Then please ask your father to grant death to your son, so that he will not be tortured like this again! "

While talking.

Zhu Chong was in tears.

Extremely miserable.

Dang Cang——!
Zhu Yuanzhang's hand shook.

The sword fell to the ground.

He said in a trembling voice: "You are not as good as your elder brother! He still knows the principle of holding a small stick and walking with a big stick! You...you actually want your father to be accused of murdering his son!"

For a while.

Zhu Yuanzhang burst into tears.

"If you act like this, how will you face your mother after your father dies?"

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Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help wiping his tears.

His face was full of grief.

When Zhu Xi saw it, his heart was as sharp as a knife.

He couldn't help but said dejectedly: "Father! I know that not only have I made a big mistake, but I have become a joke in everyone's eyes!
My son owed so much money and was laughed at all day long!

The son was injured by Lao Qiyi's sword, and he was even more ashamed to see outsiders!
Please punish me, Father!

No matter what the result is, I will accept it! "

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed.

"Father has ordered your eldest brother to pay back the money you owe Lao Shi! This money comes from internal funds, not from the court. There is no situation where Lao Shi gave the money to us and we gave it to him!

Our son cannot owe anyone else money! It doesn’t matter if I owe it to anyone! This is the bottom line! "

When Zhu Xi heard this, his face was filled with shock.

"Daddy, I'm sorry for you!"

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed.

"You are sorry for us, but we can't be sorry for you!

We also looked at other things! You.
The biggest problem is that you obviously don’t have the ability, but you still want to do things that are beyond your ability!
When something goes wrong, put the blame on someone else!

Why do your younger brothers only obey your eldest brother? That's because he really has the ability to be a big brother!

Since you can't stand out from the crowd, you should be incompetent! How did we end up in this situation! "

Hearing this, Zhu Ping burst into tears.

he knows.

Father is right
Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly: "We have helped you solve the problem, but you must bear the fault! King Qin, please don't do it now." (End of Chapter)