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

Zhu Yuanzhang asked this question because he was afraid that Zhu Kai and General Lan Yu would become too close.

As an emperor, he was really too suspicious. It was he who personally arranged for General Lan Yu to protect Zhu Kai and pacify Wang Baobao's Mongol tribe.

Now I don’t want them to have too much contact with each other.

Crown Prince Zhu Biao could only tell the truth.

"After I arranged for Wang Baobao and the others to settle down in the capital, I took them directly back to the palace. General Lan Yu's residence happened to be in the same direction as Zhu Kai's, so he personally sent Zhu Kai back."

"This old fellow Lan Yu really doesn't mind being tired. After running around for such a long time, he still thinks about sending Zhu Kai back. But since he arranged it this way, it can be regarded as his loyalty to the second brother.

Over the past year or so, I have really been thinking about you.

I am well aware of Lan Yu's bad temper. The second brother also has a bad temper. I am afraid that the two of them will be at loggerheads with each other. It would be bad if any conflict occurred again.

However, since you defeated Wang Baobao and completely subdued them, I am not so worried anymore.

This year or so has been left for you to pacify the trivial matters of the Mongol tribes and clear out the remaining remnant troops. I wonder how you have arranged this matter."

When Crown Prince Zhu Biao heard Zhu Yuanzhang ask this, he immediately understood that this was the best opportunity for Zhu Di to show his ability.

These tasks were accomplished by him and General Lan Yu together. He should not rashly take credit for things he had not done, but the emperor should also be informed of things he had done.

"Old Fifth, Father has already said this, why don't you reply quickly? Haven't you been doing this with General Lan Yu? Report to Father quickly."

Zhu Di was also very grateful to his elder brother. He knew that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince wanted him to show his excellence as much as possible.

However, Zhu Di was not interested in these things at all. He had never thought about competing for the throne. He just wanted to do his job well and didn't want to show off in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.

He knew deeply in his heart that if a tree stands out in the forest, the wind will destroy it.

In fact, after he saw Zhu Kai and Zhu Yuanzhang's attitude towards Zhu Kai, he understood this truth even more.

Zhu Yuanzhang admired Zhu Kai's intelligence and his extraordinary talent, but sometimes he was still a little wary of him.

“Reporting to the Emperor, ever since we conquered Wang Baobao’s tribe, General Lan Yu and I have been clearing out the remaining troops. However, Wang Baobao still has absolute say in his tribe.

Only a small number of extreme people fled the tribe and prepared to seek refuge in Mobei.

In fact, we have already annihilated some of them, but considering Wang Baobao's mood of surrendering, we can't kill them all, so we let some go. Please forgive me, father."

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, his face immediately became serious.

"Who told you to let them go? Don't you understand the saying of wiping out the roots? Letting these tribesmen go is like letting a tiger go back to the mountains, not to mention that they have defected to Mobei.

In a sense, this also increases the military strength in Mobei."

When Zhu Chong heard what Zhu Yuanzhang said, he immediately realized that this matter was decided by Zhu Kai.

When Zhu Kai had a late-night talk with Wang Baobao, Wang Baobao's request was to allow the remaining escaped tribesmen to leave safely and not to kill them all.

Zhu Kai was also a very compassionate person. He didn't want to push the other party too hard and kill them all, which would also be bad for the reputation of the Ming Dynasty.

Faced with Zhu Yuanzhang's doubts and anger, Zhu Di could simply blame the matter on Zhu Kai and say that it was Zhu Kai's arrangement, and he could keep himself out of it.

However, he chose to take responsibility for this matter and did not intend to explain it at this time.

When Zhu Di saw that Zhu Yuanzhang was angry, he immediately knelt down and said.

"Please punish me, Father. I am still young and I didn't handle this matter accurately enough. I am too soft-hearted. Please just blame me and don't blame others."

Zhu Yuanzhang knew very well that although Zhu Di was a stubborn person, he was always by Zhu Kai's side. He had no decision-making power or much say in such matters.

Faced with his responsibilities, he did not choose to explain or shirk, but took the responsibility alone.

No one was involved, not only Zhu Kai, but also General Lan Yu. This made Zhu Yuanzhang have a different opinion of Zhu Di.

Zhu Gang was also thinking about Zhu Di in his heart, which was really too stupid.

The emperor was never particularly fond of or fond of his son, and now he is taking the blame on himself. He is just looking for trouble.

Even if all the blame was put on Zhu Kai and General Lan Yu, the emperor would not blame them.

Moreover, Zhu Kai had already said before that he still held a certain position in his father's heart.

He himself was not afraid of causing trouble. In order to protect his younger brothers since childhood, he also took on a lot of unwarranted responsibilities for these people.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at these people who were a little panicked, his brows relaxed a little and said.

"I know you are still young and don't see many things very clearly.

Since you have little experience, just learn more from them. Whether it is General Lan Yu or Zhu Kai, they are both role models worth learning from.

Some places are not doing so well now, but don’t worry, you are young and have the capital to make mistakes.”

When Zhu Chong and Zhu Gang heard Zhu Yuanzhang say this, they finally breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that the other party had no intention of punishing them at this time.

However, they still had some resentment towards Zhu Di in their hearts, thinking that he should not anger Zhu Yuanzhang at this time and then pass the blame on to others. Zhu Kai was not here anyway, so why bother to anger the emperor? What good would it do for him?

Zhu Biao saw that Zhu Yuanzhang was angry and tried to change the subject quickly.

"Father, it's so late, they haven't eaten anything, and their stomachs are growling with hunger.

You see, they are already suffering in the border areas. Let’s prepare some food for them as they have just returned to the palace so that they can fill their stomachs.

The imperial kitchen should have prepared food. Why don't we, father and son, eat and chat at the same time?
This is also a rare time outside the court when we can spend time together as father and son."

Zhu Di was really nervous when he saw how quickly Zhu Yuanzhang's expression changed.

At the same time, he became even more wary of this moody father.

Every time I talk to him, I am always careful and cautious. Crown Prince Zhu Biao just said that he would go to see how the meals were prepared in the imperial kitchen. The father and son ate and talked.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said.

"That's fine. What the prince said makes sense, and the arrangement is reasonable. Seeing that you guys haven't seen me, your father, for a long time, you all feel very restrained."

"Father, my second brother repeatedly reminded us that no matter what, we must abide by the rules in front of you. Don't forget all the rules just because we haven't been in the capital for more than a year."

After listening to what Zhu Gang said, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and nodded.

"I am really surprised that Zhu Kai, this brat, could say such a thing."

Zhu Biao also quickly spoke up for Zhu Kai.

"Father, when I saw Zhu Kai outside the city today, I found that he has indeed changed a lot. He has become more mature and steady. He brought Wang Baobao all the way back from the border, and his arrangements were very appropriate."

"Prince, please don't lie to me just to speak for Zhu Kai."

"Father, how could I possibly do this? Lying in front of you is a crime of deceiving the emperor. I would never dare to do that. Besides, when a man is away for three days, he should be looked at with new eyes.

You haven't seen Zhu Kai for more than a year, how can you be sure that he is still the same naughty boy you always spanked with your shoe soles?"

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, memories of the past immediately flooded into his mind and he smiled with relief.

"In fact, what I admire most about this brat Zhu Kai is that he knows what is important and what is not.

He used to act naughty in front of me because he knew that I, as a father, would never really punish him. But when he went to the border and fought with the Mongolian tribes, he realized that the battlefield was the most ruthless. "

Zhu Di was also frightened by Zhu Yuanzhang just now, and he didn't dare to say anything else.

"The battlefield is indeed ruthless, but Zhu Kai was able to return victorious, which is something we admire very much."

"Wang Baobao must be settled well in the capital, and nothing must go wrong.

Now this is a very critical reality. If something goes wrong, it will be bad for no one.

Li Wenzhong, even after observing you for so long, I still feel that this guy is not very reliable. If it really doesn't work, you can mobilize some other people.

Haven't I arranged a lot of people around you? The Crown Prince's Junior Secretary, the Crown Prince's Junior Guardian, the Crown Prince's Junior Tutor, you should use all these connections."

The moment Zhu Di heard Zhu Yuanzhang say this, he was really jealous of his brother, Crown Prince Zhu Biao.

Yeah, how can one not be jealous?
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was the successor carefully cultivated by Zhu Yuanzhang. He gave all his fatherly love to this son. Not only that, but all the old ministers who followed him to conquer the world were also given to the Crown Prince.

Only General Lan Yu and Xu Da were left, and they were considered to be Zhu Kai's close associates.

It goes without saying that Chang Yuchun is the Crown Prince's father-in-law. No one can win him over, whether he is the Crown Prince's man or not.

Thinking of this, the prince suddenly remembered the entrustment Zhu Kai had given him. He was worrying about how to start the conversation, but Zhu Yuanzhang actually spoke first.

Crown Prince Zhu Biao followed Zhu Yuanzhang's words.

"Father, there is something I wanted to discuss with you. We are really on the same page."

"what's up?"

"Zhu Kai also said that he was a little worried about Li Wenzhong. He wanted to ask me if I could report this to my father and ask General Chang Yuchun to protect Wang Baobao."

When Zhu Chong heard this, he immediately spoke up.

"Brother, my second brother did say something like that, but he was just joking with you. Is it really necessary to trouble General Chang Yuchun for such a small matter?

It's really a waste of talent. Li Wenzhong is also very efficient in his work."

"Zhu Kai is definitely not joking, he has repeatedly reminded me of this matter.

If my father hadn't mentioned it just now, I would have almost forgotten it. He said that since Li Wenzhong had already been arranged to be there today, it would not be convenient to replace him at the last minute.

Moreover, for such a big matter, if General Chang Yuchun is to be transferred, he must report to the emperor in advance. It is not convenient for him to enter the palace now, so I can only speak to the emperor on his behalf."

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned after hearing this.

He didn't give an answer immediately, but was just wondering why Zhu Kai did this.

This kid has a lot of twists and turns in his mind. He must have a motive for doing things in such a roundabout way. He will not do anything that is not good for him.

After thinking for a while, Zhu Yuanzhang also remembered that he wanted to drag His Royal Highness the Crown Prince into the water. Only when the Crown Prince was involved in Wang Baobao's incident, the people in the court would not dare to act rashly. It was really a good strategy.

"Zhu Kai is such a suspicious brat. I don't trust the Crown Prince no matter who he is. He schemed against you like this, and you're not angry. You're even begging for him?"

Zhu Gang's reaction was not that quick and he did not go around this corner.

Crown Prince Zhu Biao shook his head and said with a smile.

"Father, Zhu Kai said this because he is worried about Li Wenzhong. You know Li Wenzhong very well. He is a man who cannot be entrusted with major matters, and he needs to be kept an eye on for minor matters."

"Yes, that's true. Your evaluation of Li Wenzhong is very pertinent.

Unexpectedly, he could be so thoughtful. It can be seen that he really wants to protect Wang Baobao. However, he did not expect that in just one short year, he and Wang Baobao went from being enemies to friends.

They are actually asking General Chang Yuchun to be Wang Baobao's bodyguard. Is this a joke?
If I tell anyone about this, I'm afraid old man Chang Yuchun won't agree, and won't be happy about it. It's really too embarrassing."

"Prince, since you are speaking up for Zhu Kai, why don't you think about whether this arrangement is reasonable? Moreover, Chang Yuchun not only has a high status in the court, but he is also your father-in-law. You should make your own judgment."

The prince knew that Zhu Yuanzhang's words meant that he did not agree with it, but Zhu Yuanzhang, as a superior, always spoke unclearly, leaving them to guess for themselves.

At this moment, the prince also knew why Zhu Kai made such arrangements. He simply wanted Chang Yuchun to come out and help him.

As long as this person can represent their camp, it doesn't matter whether Chang Yuchun goes there in person or not. This is called seeing the essence through the phenomenon, and you will never go wrong. (End of this chapter)