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Chapter 998: The Jianghu is in turmoil
Chen Zheng didn't sleep well last night. He dreamed about some things that happened in the past.

At that time, he followed his disciple Zhu Houcong to the capital.

He felt that this disciple's journey would probably not be smooth... As a great scholar, he knew the nature of those people within Confucianism.

From high-ranking officials to celebrities to scholars, most of them talk about benevolence, righteousness, and morality, but they are actually full of their own little calculations.

Why did Yang Tinghe and Empress Dowager Zhang choose Zhu Houcong to succeed the throne?

In Chen Zheng's opinion, he simply felt that this young man, who had just inherited the throne of King Xing not long ago, was easy to control.

He is in weak health and likes to practice Taoism.

Tao is purity, tranquility and inaction.

It’s better to be quiet and do nothing!

"The emperor rules the country with ease, and the prime minister governs the country. Therefore, the court is full of righteous people." Chen Zheng sighed, "The so-called court is full of righteous people is just self-praise, but there is another implication. If the emperor does not interfere and lets the Confucianists rule, the court will definitely be full of gentlemen."

At the finals, a famous prostitute was singing on the high platform.

"The cicadas are crying sadly, and it's late at the long pavilion..."

Jiang Qingzhi asked: "Does Chen Gong believe it?"

Chen Zheng shook his head, "I don't believe it. What gentleman? I also pretended to be a gentleman at first. Later I found it very funny. A gentleman must not deceive his heart, be cautious, and be consistent inside and outside.

But I bet that the Master had never reached this level. The Master couldn't do it, but his disciples are shameless and call themselves gentlemen. How shameless they are."

Jiang Qingzhi liked this kind of old man. "Your Majesty's methods after ascending the throne must have surprised Lord Chen, right?"

"Yes!" Chen Zheng said, "When he was in Prince Xing's Palace, His Majesty had no interest in government affairs and liked to wander around the market every day. I thought it was not bad at the time..."

"As long as a vassal king does not rebel and does not leave his fiefdom, then let him do whatever he wants." Jiang Qingzhi sighed, "So, do you think such a fiefdom is interesting? Is it beneficial or detrimental to the country and the vassal king?"

"Do you want to touch this?" Chen Zheng was surprised. Jiang Qingzhi said calmly, "Why not?"

"This is an ancestral system." Chen Zheng said, "It is a system that has been passed down for many years. If the princes are not given fiefs, where will they be kept? It will be an eyesore in the capital, and if not handled properly, it will become a firefly in the dark night, attracting those ambitious people."

"Just let it go."

"Let go?"

"Give them some money and let them do what they need to do."

"You put it lightly."

“Everything has a beginning.”

The two of them were in a tense relationship. King Jing smiled bitterly and said to Zhang Tong, "Father didn't mention this, did he?"

It was believed that Chen Zheng went south with this purpose in mind to discuss the reform of the royal family with Jiang Qingzhi.

Zhang Tong shook his head, "Your Majesty never said that."

In Jiang Qingzhi's view, the so-called vassal state and the so-called enfeoffment of a country are pure nonsense.

"The princes are kept in captivity, eating and drinking every day, doing nothing. This is not enjoyment, but confinement. Since it is confinement, why not throw them out and let them be free?"

"But what if someone rebels?" Chen Zheng explained the real purpose of the princes being confined to their fiefdoms. "Emperor Taizu Gao divided his sons into fiefdoms for the purpose of using the princes to defend the borders."

"This subsequently led to Emperor Jianwen's move to reduce the power of the princes. After the Jingnan Campaign, the princes became pigs," Jiang Qingzhi sarcastically said.

"As for rebellion," Jiang Qingzhi said calmly, "To be honest, given the current situation in the Ming Dynasty, who would dare to rebel unless the emperor caused unrest in the world?"

"Now!" Chen Zheng said, "What would happen if your majesty had a brother in the capital?"

King Jing's smile became more bitter.

"Mr. Chen thinks that those scholars and officials are dissatisfied with the new policy and will incite your Majesty's brothers to rebel?"

"That's right. I know the nature of those people. They will definitely instigate and deceive them."

"Isn't that just perfect?"

"What's just right?"

"It's just the right excuse for His Majesty to take action."

Chen Zheng looked at Jiang Qingzhi suddenly.

"you……"

King Jing was also shocked. He heard murderous intent in Jiang Qingzhi's words.

"If the emperor knew that his brothers were planning a rebellion, but hesitated and refused to take action, then it is only natural that the emperor should be deposed."

"Uncle!" King Jing whispered, "This is taboo."

Jiang Qingzhi's remarks touched upon the dispute between Emperor Yingzong and Emperor Jingtai.

Yingzong led the army in person, but was defeated by Yesen at Tumu Fortress and taken prisoner. Then Emperor Jingtai ascended the throne. Yesen thought Yingzong was a rare treasure, but he didn't expect that the Ming Dynasty had no intention of redeeming Yingzong.

In the end, Yesen released Yingzong, simply because he wanted to create trouble for the Ming Dynasty at that time.

I have to say that Yesen's strategy is really amazing.

After Yingzong returned, he was placed under house arrest. Later, he launched the coup d'état and successfully turned his fate around.

This is the meaning behind Chen Zheng's words: There is a precedent in the Ming Dynasty, so the prince cannot be kept in the capital, and even more so cannot be released back to the world.

The scholars and officials hated Daoye to the core, and would not hesitate at all if there was a chance to bring him down.

Chen Zheng deliberately mentioned this topic at this moment as a reminder to Jiang Qingzhi.

King Jing has an older brother, King Yu, and it is the rule to make the eldest son the heir.

When Chen Zheng was in the capital, he hinted to the Taoist priest that the eldest son should be appointed as the heir.

He even used the example of Liu Bang's hesitation in appointing a crown prince during the Western Han Dynasty, which led to revenge by Empress Lu after she came to power.

Qi's fate frightened later generations and also demonstrated the cruelty of the struggle for succession.

King Jing's eyes dimmed, and at this moment he understood one thing.

At that time, the Taoist priest asked him to follow Chen Zheng south, using the excuse that he was studying medicine and could take care of Chen Zheng.

King Jing looked up at Chen Zheng. Chen Zheng felt his gaze and smiled at him.

Very meaningful.

——Don’t forget the lessons of the Western Han Dynasty.

The old man even mentioned one person.

"The King of Han was quite straightforward back then."

Emperor Chengzu could be described as wise and brave, but he was confused about the matter of succession.

During the Jingnan Campaign, the King of Han was brave and made many outstanding achievements. Chengzu once said to him with emotion: You are doing well, but your elder brother...is not in good health.

What does this mean?
Your eldest brother refers to the crown prince at that time, who later became Emperor Renzong Zhu Gaochi.

——Your elder brother is in poor health. When he is done, you will be the crown prince.

After the Jingnan Rebellion was successful and Emperor Chengzu ascended the throne, the King of Han had Chengzu's promise and had been fighting with the Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi. In the end, the King of Han was burned alive by his nephew Zhu Zhanji.

Therefore, in Chen Zheng's opinion, there are many benefits to settling the national reserves early. At least it can reduce many disputes between Zhu Laosan and Zhu Laosi.

Jiang Qingzhi tasted the meaning of these words and couldn't help but feel deeply moved.

He had no prejudice about who was the best prince. In history, Prince Yu ascended the throne, followed by Emperor Longqing. If this kid had not been lustful, and had been the emperor for ten more years, Emperor Wanli would have been able to learn and grow for ten more years, and there would have been no chance for Zhang Juzheng.

If King Jing ascends the throne, this guy is smart and looks like a Taoist priest. As long as he does not go astray in the general direction, it will not be a bad thing.

So he doesn't take sides.

But Chen Zheng's appearance was like a clarion call.

This sounded the beginning of the battle for the throne.

Can't you just be quiet?
Jiang Qingzhi was a little annoyed.

"Uncle."

Chen Ji came over, walked to his side, leaned over and whispered: "That group of people are coming this way."

"How far?" Jiang Qingzhi asked.

"Five hundred steps."

"It's almost done." Jiang Qingzhi took out the medicinal cigarette and said, "Get started!"

"Yes." A fierce look flashed in Chen Ji's eyes, and in Chen Zheng's eyes, the old man thought it was bloodthirsty.

"Why, what's the matter?"

"A group of ground rats have arrived." Jiang Qingzhi said lightly. He took out the medicinal cigarette and was about to take out the firewood when a lit firewood was handed to him.

Jiang Qingzhi lit the medicine smoke with a fire medium, patted the back of King Jing's hand gently, and said, "I still say the same thing..."

"Father has the final say."

"Ok!"

Jiang Qingzhi nodded and said to Chen Zheng, "I think it's best for outsiders not to interfere in this matter."

This was extremely impolite. Chen Zheng smiled and said, "Do you think I am worrying too much? But this is not only a family matter for Your Majesty, but also a national matter."

"Who can tell the difference between family affairs and national affairs?" Jiang Qingzhi narrowed his eyes. Xu Wei was behind him, observing Chen Zheng and pondering the meaning behind the old man's words.

Chen Zheng's appearance represents Dao Ye's full recovery.

Who is behind Chen Zheng?

They were the group of people who fought with Yang Tinghe and others back then.

After years of fighting between the emperor and his ministers, Daoye was finally defeated and fled to the Western Garden.

Some of the ministers who stood on the side of the Taoist priest chose to lie dormant or retire due to the pressure.

Chen Zheng is an example.

These people came out at this moment, but they faced an embarrassing situation.

The power is gone.

At present, power in the court is divided into several parts.

The Yan Party had one share, which was the biggest share. Yan Song and his son controlled the political affairs hall and did not give outsiders any chance at all.

The Yan Party was a wall of separation that Emperor Jiajing placed between himself and his ministers, and was also his thugs and loyal dogs. Chen Zheng and others wanted to shake up the Yan Party... Daoye would not support it.

So, they turned their attention to Jiang Qingzhi!
Xu Wei narrowed his eyes, various thoughts running through his mind.

What do these people want to do?
Do you think your uncle is easy to bully?
Or do you think that Uncle is young...

Xu Wei's mouth curled up slightly, thinking that these people might not be aware of their boss's methods.

Then let them try!

It’s not a bad thing to give it a try, it’s a good way to send a signal to the outside world.

——No matter who it is, as long as they dare to covet the power of the New Deal, they will be hit head-on by the Chiang faction.

The people on the platform had changed, and two prostitutes performed a dance together.

The dance was beautiful and the best part was that the two prostitutes would glance at Jiang Qingzhi from time to time.

Sympathy.

This immediately attracted a lot of envious and jealous looks to Jiang Qingzhi.

A prostitute slowly turned around and came to the edge of the platform. She suddenly fell backwards and did a bridge pose.

I don't know when he held a flower in his mouth, and he was giving the flower to Jiang Qingzhi.

This gimmick is interesting.

Jiang Qingzhi smiled.

At this moment, a sharp scream was heard from the middle of the street.

"Do it!" screamed Matsuki Yoshiko.

The Japanese pirates pulled out their weapons from the carts.

"kill!"

More than 200 Japanese pirates, plus more than 100 men under Luo Wendi, nearly 400 people suddenly launched an attack.

There is no defense ahead!

Great opportunity!

Matsugi Yoshiko was overjoyed, pointing her knife forward, "Kill them! Set fire!"

The streets are sparsely populated at this moment...most of them are there to watch the Oiran Contest.

Da da!

The sound of horse hooves was heavy.

Coming from behind.

Matsugi Yoshiko turned around.

At the corner of the intersection ahead, a rider suddenly turned out.

It's the armored cavalry!
The cavalry drew their swords.

Pointing at Matsugi Yoshiko and others.

"kill!"

(End of this chapter)