Ming Dynasty: Zhu Biao's younger brother, the most rebellious son in history

The next morning, all the officials in the court had arrived here. Hu Weiyong was now the head of all the civil servants, so naturally he was the last to arrive. He walked to the court with a swagger, smiled and said.

"The New Year is almost here. I believe the Emperor has some special plans for us to come here today."

"Master Hu is absolutely right!"

Li Shanchang was a very smart man. He had heard something about the emperor's change of mind before he came here.

At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang walked in from outside, surrounded by a group of eunuchs.

"Long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor!"

"Everyone, please stand up."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the group of people below. As he grew older, he became more suspicious of this group of people.

"Do you all have anything to report?"

Crown Prince Zhu Biao looked at the people around him. He knew his father very well, so he was the first to stand up and speak.

"Father, it's almost the end of the year. Zhu Kai and his men are far away in Liaobei. Should we ask them to return to the capital to report on their work? Queen Mother is already old, and she must miss her son very much.

As for the brothers around me, why not let them come back so that we can have a good reunion in the new year. "

"What the prince said is absolutely true."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the people below and saw that no one objected. He once wanted to go to Liaobei to see Zhu Kai and see what the situation was like there. He had never told anyone else about this matter. Only Li Shanchang had heard about it.

Li Shanchang looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and realized that his complexion was better than usual today, which meant that Zhu Yuanzhang must have changed his mind.

While he was thinking, Zhu Yuanzhang had already noticed that he was thinking about something with his head down.

"Li Shanchang, what do you think of what the prince means?"

"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince's idea is reasonable and takes into account the concerns of the Emperor and the Empress.

Moreover, if His Highness Zhu Kai comes back this time, you can have the best of both worlds. Let him report to you in person about the situation in Liaobei, and you can also reunite your family. Why not? This old minister thinks this may be a good idea. "

After hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with a smile.

Hu Weiyong didn't quite agree. Although he could see what Zhu Yuanzhang was thinking, he didn't want Zhu Kai to come back at this time.

"Reporting, Your Majesty, His Highness Zhu Kai is now an adult, and the Liaobei area is his fiefdom. The terrain there is dangerous and deep in the fortress, which can directly connect to Mobei.

If His Highness Zhu Kai comes back during the New Year period, I'm afraid there will be trouble over there again.

Wang Baobao has just surrendered to our Ming Dynasty. Maybe he still has evil intentions. We still need to be mentally prepared in advance. Why not just forget about it this year..."

Hu Weiyong’s idea was of course completely different, but this did not meet Zhu Yuanzhang’s psychological expectations, and he would certainly not agree to it easily.

Li Shanchang also did his work according to Zhu Yuanzhang's expression. He knew that Zhu Yuanzhang did not seem to agree with Hu Weiyong's ideas, so he became Zhu Yuanzhang's substitute.

Standing up and refutation of Hu Weiyong's ideas was what the emperor really wanted to see. He only needed to do what the emperor's subconscious thoughts said.

“Sir Hu, His Highness Zhu Kai has been in the Liaobei area for such a long time.

According to common sense, he should have returned to the capital during the New Year to report to the emperor. What is your intention in opposing His Highness Zhu Kai's return to the capital?"

"What ulterior motives could I have? Of course I am considering the Ming Dynasty. Wang Baobao has just surrendered to the Ming Dynasty and the situation there is not very stable. If His Highness Zhu Kai comes back and he turns against us again, who will be responsible?"

"Where is General Lan Yu? I believe he wouldn't dare to do that even if he had the guts. If he dared to turn against us, he wouldn't have surrendered in the first place. A man who knows the current situation is a hero. Wang Baobao doesn't seem like a fool."

Zhu Yuanzhang watched them arguing nearby and understood what was in everyone's mind.

Liu Bowen also quickly stood up and spoke at this time.

"Your Majesty, I agree with Lord Li's idea. Why don't you let His Highness Zhu Kai come back? If you are really worried about Wang Baobao, why not let His Highness Zhu Kai bring him back with you.

It is said that he has now surrendered to the Ming Dynasty, but he still does not have an official status. "

"What official title? Do we have to give him an official position?"

"Of course, only if the court officially grants him an official position can he completely get rid of his identity as the leader of the Mongol Yuan tribe, otherwise he will always be stuck with this identity.

Maybe one day he really has ulterior motives and wants to stir up some trouble again. Wouldn't that just add to the trouble? Don't let him cause trouble again for things that have already been settled."

After hearing this, Crown Prince Zhu Biao nodded and said.

“Father, I think what Lord Liu and Lord Li said makes sense, so let’s arrange it this way.

It was not easy for my second brother to subdue Wang Baobao. Although I have great faith in his ability, I cannot guarantee what changes will happen next. After all, it still involves Mobei.

The Liaobei area has been pacified, and the next focus will be on Mobei.

Wang Baobao has lived there for so many years, he must be very familiar with the local situation. If he is really willing to submit to the Ming Dynasty, he will give us advice on how to conquer Mobei.

We can also get a lot of benefits. I think we should let him come to the capital to meet our father.

Then, granting him an official position would allow him to stay in the Ming Dynasty with peace of mind, or arrange for him to go to a place in the south, away from the Liaobei area."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded but did not comment.

"Xu Da, you old fellow have been listening for a long time, don't you know how to give some advice? Seeing that they are already arguing like this, you are just watching the fun from the side, tell me what you think."

After hearing what Zhu Yuanzhang said, Xu Da smiled awkwardly and said.

"Your Majesty, it's not easy for me to say it now. After all, my daughter and His Highness Zhu Kai are all over there. Out of my own selfishness, I definitely hope that His Highness Zhu Kai can bring my daughter back with him. After all, I haven't seen Miaoyun for a long time." Zhu Yuanzhang listened to Xu Da's words, which were quite sincere.

"Sincerity is the ultimate skill. Now that you put it that way, I think what you said makes sense. You and your daughter haven't seen each other for a long time. It's time for you to reunite."

Hu Weiyong saw that Zhu Yuanzhang was very satisfied with what Xu Da said, and kept laughing beside him.

He knew that he had lost to these old guys again this time. He had now become a unique person in the court. Although he was the leader of all officials, everyone seemed to look down on him.

After all, he had bad behavior, and Zhu Yuanzhang was quite tolerant of this person.

Sooner or later, they would take action against him, but there were still many grievances between Hu Weiyong and Zhu Kai. He felt that Zhu Kai was really too outstanding.

For Hu Weiyong, as the son of the emperor, Zhu Kai could be excellent and outstanding, but he could never look down on himself. Sometimes he didn't understand why Zhu Kai always had so many complaints about him when he had never offended him.

Hu Weiyong can be regarded as the person who can change his face the most. After he discovered Zhu Yuanzhang's true intention, he immediately changed his statement.

"Your Majesty, I was not thoughtful enough just now.

I actually forgot that Mr. Xu and his daughter haven't seen each other for such a long time. I believe Mr. Xu also wants to know about the situation in Liaobei area and is waiting for Princess Sai to come back and describe the local customs and practices to you."

The patriarch could hear it with his ears that Hu Weiyong was obviously trying to sow discord. He wanted to say that Xu Da was ambitious and even wanted to spy on the emperor's thoughts from his daughter's mouth.

But Zhu Yuanzhang was not a fool. Xu Da and he had been friends since childhood. No matter how they tried to sow discord between them, he would not have any thoughts about Xu Da.

"Hu Weiyong, I didn't expect your attitude to change so quickly. You have agreed with their ideas so quickly. In this case, I have nothing to say. Let's just leave it at that."

Crown Prince Zhu Biao smiled. He could finally see his younger brothers.

As Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest son and their eldest brother, Crown Prince Zhu Biao never thought about competing with his younger brothers for anything. After all, he had already firmly sat on the position of crown prince.

Now, the most precious thing to him is the relationship between brothers.

He was even more aware that Zhu Kai's achievements there were entirely due to his own abilities. In addition to the help of Lan and the general, more depended on Zhu Kai's own abilities. It was really not easy to subdue Wang Baobao.

"Father, since you have made the decision, we must quickly send someone to pass the news to Zhu Kai so that he can prepare himself mentally in advance.

The Liaobei area is so far away from our Yingtian Prefecture that it would take several days to reach there even if we rode at full speed.

Moreover, if we want to bring Wang Baobao back with us this time, they have to make arrangements in advance. As the New Year is approaching, we can’t delay any longer.”

When Hu Weiyong heard this, a bad idea immediately came to his mind.

"Your Majesty, what His Royal Highness said is correct, but I have a better idea."

"Just say whatever you want to say, don't keep me in suspense."

"You can inform His Highness Zhu Kai in advance that he will return to the capital to celebrate the New Year, but it is best not to inform Wang Baobao. When His Highness Zhu Kai returns to the capital, bring him here directly and don't let him make any advance preparations."

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this idea, he nodded slightly.

This suggestion really touched his heart. He was a very suspicious emperor, and of course he wanted to test whether the other party was sincere in submitting to him.

"Hu Weiyong, your idea is indeed good. Let's carry it out according to your idea. Send a team of soldiers from the Jinyiwei to Liaobei to tell Zhu Kai about this matter and ask him to come back as soon as possible."

When Mao Xiang heard Zhu Yuanzhang's request, he quickly stood up and spoke.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured. I will leave this matter to all the Jinyiwei. We will make sure to arrange it and notify Your Highness in the shortest possible time."

"Yeah, you Jinyiwei will never let me down."

Mao Xiang knew that this task fell on his shoulders again, and he certainly couldn't refuse it. He could only try his best to arrange it. He was able to have what he has today entirely thanks to Zhu Yuanzhang's cultivation, so he was only loyal to Zhu Yuanzhang.

This was also the original purpose of Zhu Yuanzhang's establishment of the Jinyiwei.

Xu Da no longer cared about so many things at this moment. He was just happy now. He hoped to see his daughter soon. This was the most important thing. As long as he could see his daughter, he didn't want to think about so much.

But what Hu Weiyong said just now, no matter from which angle, seemed to be digging a hole for himself, which made it difficult for him to relax.

Crown Prince Zhu Biao was thinking, after Zhu Kai comes back, will he really continue to let him go to such a far place?

"Father, after my second brother comes back to celebrate the New Year, do you still plan to let him go to such a far place? Why not let him stay in the capital with his brothers?"

"Prince, Zhu Kai, he is now an adult and has accepted the title of vassal king. Liaobei is his fiefdom. He came back for the New Year to reunite our family and to tell us about the local situation.

Of course you have to go back there after the New Year, but your brothers are not yet adults, so if you really don’t want to leave, you don’t have to go to such a far place with Zhu Kai. The border is bitterly cold, and it’s not as comfortable as living in the capital.”

"Father, it seems you have other plans over there."

Zhu Yuanzhang would definitely not let Zhu Kai continue to stay in the capital. After the New Year, he would also learn about the situation there and decide whether to arrange for Zhu Kai to develop there.

After all, there is still a part of the area that he has not recovered.

Zhu Yuanzhang also had his own plans and ambitions. He would not allow himself to live a comfortable life in the short term, and he had to expand the territory of the Ming Dynasty.

"Do you have anything else to say? If not, today's morning court session ends here. It's best to do what Mao Xiang has assigned to you today. If you hurry, you should be able to reach Liaobei within three days.

It would be best if Zhu Kai could bring Wang Baobao back to the capital within seven days and describe everything that happened there clearly, so that Yingtian Prefecture won’t worry about it.”

"Your Majesty, please rest assured that the Royal Guards have received the news and will set out with your order this afternoon. Even if many horses die within three days, we must deliver the news to His Highness Zhu Kai within the time you specified.

Let him bring his men back, and don't make too many preparations for them. Your Majesty, please trust the Jinyiwei's ability." (End of this chapter)