Ming Dynasty: Traveling through the harem, Zhu Yuanzhang was dumbfounded

Chapter 45 We are a wise ruler!

late at night.

After Empress Ma coaxed Zhu Xiongying and Zhu Yunhuan to sleep, she returned to her own bedroom.

Lying on the couch, Zhu Yuanzhang was already ready. He looked very excited and not sleepy at all.

"Come here, girl, come here, I have something to tell you."

Standing not far away, Empress Ma stared at the other party with suspicion, wondering what Zhu Yuanzhang was going to do next?
After hesitating for a moment, he finally decided to slowly walk forward and sit beside the bed.

He reminded his husband who was grinning happily.

"Let me make it clear to you first. I am different from those young concubines. If you want me to serve you, leave immediately and go find those concubines. Tomorrow I have to take Xiongying to the vegetable garden to grow vegetables."

Zhu Yuanzhang's originally happy face suddenly froze and he quickly defended himself.

"No, no, sister, you misunderstood me. How could I be that kind of person?"

The Hongwu Emperor, who was wise and feared by others throughout his life, was actually a little embarrassed at this moment.

If outsiders saw this, they would definitely not believe that Zhu Yuanzhang would have such an expression.

"Tsk, I don't even know who you are, lie down quickly, you still have to attend the morning court tomorrow, but what you said just now did remind me of something.

Yang Chen has left the harem under my jurisdiction. From today on, as long as he is not being coerced or in danger of his life, he is no longer under my jurisdiction.

Although I promised you that the harem cannot interfere in politics, Yang Chen is not yet a minister of the Ming Dynasty, and I also promised him that I would not let him be in danger.

So, you understand what I mean?"

As the queen, she cannot leave at will, she needs to stay in the harem.

Of course, such a request to Empress Ma was obviously useless.

The reason why she took the trouble to say this was out of respect for Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang's status.

Realizing his sister's inner requirements, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded repeatedly.

"We know that we will never let anything happen to this kid, he is too important.

But girl, what did this guy tell you before? Can you tell us too? "

Taking advantage of Empress Ma's words, Zhu Yuanzhang began to ask what he wanted to know.

Just from the man's expression, Queen Ma understood that the man in front of her wanted to use this opportunity to inquire about some of the things Yang Chen had said before about the future.

Knowing the other party's true intention, Queen Ma rolled her eyes.

"Okay, I know what you are thinking about. You just want to know what will happen in the future of Ming Dynasty.

Now you already know that Biao'er was killed by you."

"Alright, alright, sister, let me ask you a favor. What happened to Biao'er hasn't happened yet, and I know I was wrong. For you and Biao'er, this kind of thing will never happen to me again.

So Biaoer is the one who caused us harm, so please don’t mention it. I am really upset and can’t stand it.”

Empress Ma was about to continue speaking when Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but interrupt her.

There was nothing he could do. He was really distressed that his own son had been killed by him.

No one can bear it.

From this reaction, Queen Ma realized that her husband had clearly and deeply realized his mistake, so she sighed and took back what she wanted to say.

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"Okay, since you know you're wrong, I won't mention it. I hope you'll remember what you said today."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded repeatedly.

"In fact, Yang Chen didn't tell me much, except for Biao'er and the future of Xiongying.

But Biao'er's death is indeed a bit strange. Besides you, it seems to have something to do with Lao Er."

Empress Ma briefly told Zhu Yuanzhang about Zhu Biao's visit to the Qin Wang's fiefdom. Upon learning of this, he could not help but question and said:

"The second brother was taught by me in the palace before. Even if he is not a brave and skilled general, he can at least be a smart and brave prince.

How come he became a cowardly vassal king in that guy's mouth?

They committed all kinds of evil, making life miserable for the people, and even causing local officials to revolt together with the people. Isn't this a bit exaggerated?"

In Zhu Yuanzhang's own impression, his son rarely made mistakes in Nanjing. It can even be said that he maintained the demeanor of a royal family in front of many people.

Although the other party had been in the fiefdom for a year, he just came back a few days ago.

In addition to him, Zhu Gang was also called back. The reason was very simple. One was to report on their work and ask them if they had any problems adapting to the fiefdom.

Secondly, Empress Ma missed her sons. After all, it was their first time away from home, and as a parent she was naturally worried.

After interrogation, it was found that the two princes had not made any outstanding achievements in their fiefdoms.

But no one reported it. However, Yang Chen described it in a different way, which made Zhu Yuanzhang suspicious.

Queen Ma also slightly agreed with this, so she made a suggestion.

"Biaoer became seriously ill after returning from his inspection tour in Xi'an, and Yang Chen said that the second brother had done something bad.

In this case, why don't you investigate carefully? If the second brother really violated our orders, you can correct it in time, don't you think?"

"Sister is right, but I think this guy is definitely slandering me. Every descendant of our Zhu family is an outstanding person!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was very confident in himself at this time.

Think Yang Chen is just lying.

"Besides this, what else is there?"

Empress Ma thought carefully and continued, saying that what Zhu Yunwen did after he succeeded to the throne also made Zhu Yuanzhang so angry that he wanted to beat someone.

"Yun Wen, this kid! He is so impatient that he even hides his brother's affairs.

But if you ask me, this is also true. After all, the process of his obtaining the throne was not pretty. In principle, he did the right thing. He is ruthless enough and is a good material to be an emperor."

Queen Ma was speechless at such comments.

I didn't expect that Zhu Yunwen's foolish behavior was actually worthy of praise in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes. It was normal when you think about it carefully.

In history, there has never been a good emperor who was known for his kindness. It is also true that a kind person cannot command an army.

Going further, Zhu Yuanzhang learned that the Ming Dynasty would only last 276 years.

Upon learning that the empire he founded would only last less than three hundred years, Zhu Yuanzhang almost jumped out of bed.

"What! Our Ming Dynasty will only last less than 300 years! Is that really what that kid said?
How is this possible! The foundation of the Ming Dynasty is as solid as a rock under the ancestral precepts we have established. As long as the descendants are good at defending the city, the Ming Dynasty will surely be forever secure.

How could it collapse so quickly? "

Faced with the puzzled Zhu Yuanzhang, Empress Ma directly told Yang Chen that historical dynasties lasted no more than a hundred years.

He started studying a little late, but this did not affect Zhu Yuanzhang's understanding of historical events.

After Empress Ma's explanation, he could only accept the fact that his Ming Dynasty was doomed.

"Sister, I think that since Yang Chen is from the future, he must know how to solve the problems encountered by the Ming Dynasty.

So, tell me, can we?"

"You want him to solve the problems of our Ming Dynasty, right?"

Upon hearing what Empress Ma said, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately smiled.

"It's said that girls are smart. You are the only one in the world who understands me."

Queen Ma rolled her eyes.

"I'm afraid this is your real purpose."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled but said nothing. Empress Ma knew what Yang Chen meant without having to guess.

If her husband discussed it with the other party, a conflict would definitely break out.

So she thought of a compromise.

“I don’t care what you want to do, but Biao’er must be there.

You don't like Yang Chen's temper, and Biao'er is not much different from him in age. If there is any conflict between the two of you and you impulsively do something you regret, at least Biao'er will stop you."

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he immediately expressed his disbelief.

"Sister, who do you think I am? I am a wise ruler! A wise ruler!"

(End of this chapter)