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

Zhu Kai looked at Zhu Gang.

"Why don't you say something? You let the third brother talk so much. Don't you want to get this mission and fight for yourself?

I believe this is what the emperor is thinking. If you can bring it up, he will definitely appreciate it."

Zhu Gang's mind was relatively calm and he was good at observing and planning before taking action.

"Second brother, I know everyone wants to get this mission, but I believe you have prepared more than just this one. If this opportunity is given to third brother, you should also help me think of other opportunities to perform.

The two of us are what our father usually looks down upon the most. What’s more, he and my mother are still young, and our father is in his prime, and he will have many sons in the future.

If we don't seize this opportunity to perform well, then there will be no place for us in the Ming Dynasty. I'm afraid our two brothers will have to stay with you for the rest of their lives, and you will have to take us with you wherever you go."

After hearing this, Zhu Kai was really confused about whether to laugh or cry.

"Hey, I was wondering if you two guys have learned how to threaten me. You've been with me for such a long time and you've learned how to threaten people."

Zhu Di was riding a horse next to him. He didn't say anything, as if he didn't hear anything, but Zhu Kai was also paying attention to his every move all the time.

After all, Zhu Kai had a purpose. He knew that Zhu Di was not a simple person, so he observed him more carefully.

"Old Five, all you do is just ride on the sidelines, don't you want to say something?"

Zhu Di paused and spoke slowly.

"Second brother, you should know me well. Since I came here, I have never been anywhere except the military camp, and I don't know the local situation at all.

I don't usually pay attention to reading and writing. I prefer to fight in the military. I believe that the emperor will not ask me about this."

Zhu Kai knew that Zhu Di was a very scheming person and he never showed his abilities to outsiders.

Zhu Di always gave the impression to the outside world that Zhu Di was not good at studying and preferred to stay in the barracks, but Zhu Kai knew very well that this guy often studied secretly. He was the king of modern papers.

However, Zhu Kai knew that Zhu Di was a man who was good at hiding his edge, and he didn't want to expose him at this time. He just wanted to have some basic control over him. Zhu Kai didn't like to let others out of his control.

"When you two are discussing your business, don't bring up other people. Since Zhu Di is not interested in this matter, I won't force you to do anything.

Zhu Chong, Zhu Gang, why don't you two just talk about who is more suitable to propose this matter?

I believe that establishing the Tianxia Academy is a long-standing plan in Master Huang's mind. He himself is an uneducated person who worked his way up from the bottom of society.

Therefore, my father knew deeply the importance of studying and would definitely choose to establish the Tianxia Academy to start learning, such as mathematics and some other knowledge.

I just want to put forward some of my own ideas on this matter to make this plan more complete.

But I haven't thought it through yet, you can discuss and decide, the most important thing is not to embarrass yourself in front of the emperor, so that he won't look down on you guys."

After thinking for a long time, Zhu Chong spoke slowly.

“Since you mentioned this plan, I have been thinking about it seriously since I returned.

I think that although my father really wants to make Tianxia Academy a success, I still think it is a little too difficult.

Up to now, there has been no such precedent in our Ming Dynasty. Generally, those who go to the academy to study are those who are preparing for the imperial examination. How can children from ordinary families go there to study?"

Zhu Gang also mentioned it.

"That's true. I heard that the teachers charge very high fees. Children from ordinary families don't have such an opportunity. If everyone has the opportunity to study, then who will cultivate the fields?
Food is the most important thing for people. If no one cultivates the land, I am afraid we will all starve to death."

Zhu Di eavesdropped on their conversation and then made a summary based on his own thoughts.

However, he was not a person who liked to steal the limelight from others. Even if he heard some rumors among them, he would not show it in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Kai deeply guided Zhu Di that this guy was the king of all the princes of the Ming Dynasty.

During the day he followed the soldiers in the barracks to learn how to lead troops and fight in battles, and at night he returned to his room to study. It was not known whether he was learning poetry, books, etiquette, or military tactics.

Anyway, he goes to bed late at night every day and gets up again in the early morning.

Sometimes, Zhu Kai felt sad and thought that it was no wonder that Zhu Di was the only one who could successfully usurp the throne. He was so powerful that it seemed as if he had endless energy.

He even cherishes every minute and every second in studying. At least he has not thought of fighting for the throne yet, but he has already started to be so competitive.

Ever since Zhu Di followed Zhu Kai here, he has become visibly thinner and thinner, because he works too hard. These hardships are unknown to outsiders, including his two silly brothers.

If Zhu Kai hadn't been watching Zhu Di, this guy would have probably gotten even more out of control.

"Before your father brings up this matter, you two should be more cautious. At least, don't mention it in front of the emperor easily until you come up with a solution. Didn't I tell you that?"

"Brother, what did you tell us?"

"I have told you two more than once that when you want to perform well in front of the emperor, you need to prepare answers to the questions you raise in advance.

After all, the emperor didn't ask you to ask him questions, but to find solutions for yourself. First ask questions and then find answers, this is what makes the emperor most satisfied."

Zhu Kai used his current thinking to deal with his superiors, and the two of them definitely could not understand Zhu Kai's thinking.

Zhu Di, who was just secretly learning nearby, had already taken all of this to heart, and he even felt that what Zhu Kai said made a lot of sense.

Perhaps this is the difference between people: some people work hard secretly behind the scenes, while others pretend to work hard for themselves and others to see. In fact, they have not learned anything and are just deceiving themselves.

The reason why Zhu Di was able to succeed was because he was good at learning and observing, which had become a habit long ago, and he never showed off his abilities in front of outsiders.

Zhu Di listened to what they said and remembered every word in his heart. However, Zhu Kai saw his little thoughts and knew that this guy was not an ordinary person. "Zhu Di, why don't you say a word? They were discussing it here just now. You have been with me for such a long time. Even if you are not very interested in writing, you should have some opinions of your own."

After hearing what Zhu Kai said, Zhu Di paused and said.

"Second brother, you should know my father and mother very well, and you also know my personality very well. I just don't like to talk much, and the main reason I follow you is because I came here with General Lan Yu's army.

You know I have always had a goal, which is Mobei.

If I can make them submit to our Ming Dynasty and pacify the border during my lifetime, then I will die without regrets. As for establishing a world-wide academic society, I dare not even think about it.

When I was in school, I read about defending the country against foreign aggression and maintaining domestic stability. Now it's like this. You guys will be responsible for comforting me, and I will be responsible for guarding the security of the border areas.

I told my father this when I got back, and I believe he wouldn’t say that I have no ambition.”

When Zhu Gang heard what Zhu Di said, he felt that the other party was a little hypocritical. What he said were all superficial. He did not dare to offend Zhu Kai, and would definitely not offend his most important brother.

"Second brother, Old Five is just that kind of person. He is always very smooth and tactful. You don't have to think too much about it. But what he said does make sense. Apart from the Mongol tribes, the emperor values ​​Mobei the most.

If we can really calm down the situation, I believe that no matter what the fifth child asks for, father can satisfy him, except for becoming the crown prince."

Zhu Gang was deliberately testing Zhu Kai, and he was also deliberately testing Zhu Kai.

After hearing this, Zhu Di quickly refused.

"Fourth brother, please don't say such things in front of me. Even if I have the courage of heaven, I dare not covet the position of the crown prince.

From the Xuanwu Gate Incident in the Tang Dynasty to the present day, the thing we are most taboo about is mentioning this incident.

For the position of emperor, even brothers would turn against each other. Father is also familiar with history books and knows the seriousness of this matter. How could he do such a foolish thing? We brothers will not have any quarrels. "

"Old Five, sometimes you are really too imprecise in what you say. Didn't you say you are not good at studying? How come you know so much about the Xuanwu Gate Incident?"

"Brother, what you said is a bit too embarrassing. Even if I am not well educated, I should know about the Xuanwu Gate Incident in the Tang Dynasty. It is a well-known event.

Father said that history is a mirror. We need to look at history more so that we can correct ourselves and avoid the same thing happening again. "

Zhu Kai looked at his younger brothers who were arguing non-stop nearby. It was just a small matter, but it could cause such a big disagreement among them.

Zhu Kai thought that if he didn't arrange the relationship between them well, they would probably fight to the death.

The key point is that Zhu Kai has to stop them. Wang Baobao is still here. If he sees that the brothers are not on good terms with him, he will be very happy.

Zhu Kai knew very well that after Zhu Yuanzhang became emperor, his mentality had changed greatly. Sometimes it was really impossible to guess his thoughts and ideas.

After all, how could it be so easy for them to guess the emperor's thoughts and ideas?

Because Zhu Kai traveled through time, he has things that others cannot see, and he also understands a lot of knowledge that others do not know.

Therefore, Zhu Kai actually had some doubts in his heart. He was afraid that he was too outstanding, and even Zhu Yuanzhang, as his father, would be suspicious of him.

"Alright, alright, stop arguing here. If Wang Baobao is still here and others see him, it will be a joke."

"Brother, you misunderstood. We were not arguing, but just chatting casually. If a casual chat can be defined as an argument, then it's a bit too much."

Wang Baobao knew that Zhu Kai said this deliberately to test him, so he quickly defended himself.

"Your Majesty, I think you are really joking, how could I be like this? I see the princes here discussing state affairs.

To be honest, I don’t understand a lot of things. After all, the knowledge and abilities in our tribe are limited.

If I hadn't met the prince, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to get involved in many things, such as the urban construction, education construction, and infrastructure construction that you mentioned.

These are things I have never heard of. Our area is vast and is perfect for you to go there and show your talents.

If we can build our place well, it will be helpful for you to pacify the Mobei region in the future."

Wang Baobao's words were very clear. He welcomed Zhu Kai to carry out various construction projects in their place, and he could also gain some benefits from it.

In fact, if you put it this way, his surrender to the Ming Dynasty might not be a bad thing.

It was because he thought of this that he was willing to surrender to Zhu Kai willingly.

However, he only surrendered to Zhu Kai, not truly surrendered to the Ming Dynasty. If Zhu Kai was not in this position, he might change his mind or even rebel at any time.

Zhu Kai knew very well what kind of person Wang Baobao was, and he didn't dare to arrange things for him casually. He could only rely on his own feelings to guess what he was doing.

Fortunately, Zhu Kai's feeling is very accurate. He has never misjudged anyone, especially at such a critical moment, he knows what he should and should not do.

While they were walking on the road, Zhu Kai had already discovered that there seemed to be some suspicious people lying in ambush around.

Zhu Di also felt that the surroundings seemed to be full of murderous intent. He rode his horse to Zhu Kai and whispered in his ear.

"Brother, there seem to be some dangerous factors around here. What do you think we should do? Should we keep quiet or stop and talk to them?"

Zhu Kai touched his chin and thought for a few seconds before speaking calmly.

"Don't worry about them for now. No matter if they are enemies or friends, they won't attack us in broad daylight. The reason they are nearby is probably that they want to ambush and monitor our every move.

After all, there are two women in the carriage, and if a fight really breaks out, we must protect them both." (End of this chapter)