Ming Dynasty: Ask Zhu Yuanzhang to abdicate at the beginning

Chapter 4 I don’t want to be an emperor either, but what can I do?

"To reply Grandpa Huang, your grandson does not want to."

Zhu Yunhuan stood firmly, neither humble nor arrogant.

"The Supreme Ruler holds the power of the world and shoulders the responsibility of governing the country."

"The country and the people of the Ming Dynasty depend on one person."

“Responsibility is the most important thing in the world.”

"I got up early and stayed up late, reviewing memorials, and was exhausted."

"In comparison, being a free and easy prince is supported by the salary from the court."

"I don't have to shoulder the heavy responsibility of governing the country. I can sing and dance every day and enjoy music."

“Life is only a few decades long, who doesn’t want to live a relaxed and happy life?”

"Being the Son of Heaven is far less joyful than being a prince, so I don't want it!"

The ministers in the court looked at each other in bewilderment.

It was clearly you who asked for the position of Crown Prince and Prince Heir, so how come you suddenly say you don't want to be the Emperor anymore?
"If that's the case, then why are you still asking me for the position of crown prince?"

"Do you know the etiquette of being a minister, and the way of being a descendant?"

"We have taught you to be humble and courteous since you were young. Where have you learned that from?"

"You are acting like this today, aren't you being disloyal and unfilial?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked angrily.

The tone became increasingly serious and chilling.

All the ministers were startled.

Your Majesty is furious!
Right.

Zhu Yunhuan's words and actions today were too bold and presumptuous.

Even if you search through all the history books, you will not find such outrageous behavior.

It would be really strange if Your Majesty is not angry.

next to.

Zhu Yunwen, who had been keeping his head down and looking at the floor, had a hint of joy on his face that was imperceptible to outsiders.

He knew very well what Zhu Yuanzhang liked.

After his father Zhu Biao passed away, he pretended to be extremely sad in order to win Zhu Yuanzhang's favor.

This strategy is very effective.

Zhu Yuanzhang had already privately hinted to several important ministers that he wanted to make him the crown prince.

Just waiting for the official announcement at today's court meeting.

Unexpectedly, this third brother who usually does not fight with others and even does nothing, actually stood up openly to compete with me for the position of crown prince.

This was beyond Zhu Yunwen's expectations.

However, in his opinion, the other party's actions were purely a way to death.

Do you think the position of the Supreme Emperor is just a candy to please children?
If you ask the Emperor for it, he will give it to you?

Are you kidding me?

Zhu Yunwen immediately took a step back, pretending not to fight or compete, and took the initiative to offer to give in.

Sure enough, it made the emperor even happier.

Now, the Emperor is furious.

Zhu Yunhuan was afraid that he was going to be in trouble.

Zhu Yunhuan was not afraid at all, and said calmly:
"Why did Grandpa Huang gather people to revolt back then?"

Without waiting for Old Zhu to answer, he continued, "It's not that Grandpa Huang is born rebellious, but because he can't live any longer."

"Not only Grandpa Huang can't survive, but millions of ordinary people can't survive either!"

"When Grandpa Emperor started his army, it was not for his own selfish interests, but for the livelihood of the people of the world."

"In the past, the Northern Yuan Dynasty was unjust, and the will of heaven punished it."

"Heroes of the world have risen up, and Grandpa Emperor has raised an army to fight them. This is in accordance with the will of heaven."

"My grandson is asking Grandpa Emperor for the position of Crown Prince today, and it is the same."

"If it is for personal gain, grandson shouldn't ask for it."

"But the country and society involve millions of people in the world and hundreds of millions of lives."

"A loyal person should protect the Ming Dynasty and the people of the world."

"A filial son should inherit the aspirations of his grandfather and ensure that the Zhu family's rule will last for thousands of years." "If a grandson only cares about his reputation for humility and courtesy, but ignores the safety of the country and the lives of hundreds of millions of people, then he is truly disloyal and unfilial!"

Zhu Yunhuan's words were moving and powerful.

He paused, cleared his throat, and continued:
"Now that the world has just begun to settle, people's hearts are still unstable."

"If my eldest brother were still alive, he would be extremely intelligent and a natural talent, and would be able to shoulder the responsibility of the country."

"I am also happy to be a free and easy prince and live a happy life."

"Although my second brother has a reputation for being kind and righteous, his talent is not enough to shoulder such a heavy responsibility."

"If Grandfather Emperor appoints my second brother as the crown prince today, and my second brother succeeds to the throne in the future, within a few years, the world will be in chaos and the country will collapse."

"At this moment, my grandson can only disregard his own life and death and honor, and advise Grandpa Huang not to do so."

"I recommend myself today and am willing to take on the responsibility of governing the world!"

"I know that this behavior is not tolerated by Confucian etiquette."

"But for the sake of the Ming Dynasty and the people of the world, what does a mere personal honor and disgrace, or the infamy of being unhumble and courteous, mean?"

"I only hope that Grandpa Emperor will put the Ming Dynasty, the country, and the hundreds of millions of people first, and not make my second brother the Crown Prince."

"If Grandpa Emperor insists on doing this, the Ming Dynasty will definitely be unstable in the future."

Zhu Yunhuan bowed deeply and shouted loudly:

"Grandpa Emperor, if you insist on making my second brother the crown prince, please sentence your grandson to death today."

"This way, my grandson won't have to watch the Ming Dynasty fall into war."

"Rather than being killed or imprisoned for life by the rebels, it is better to die now and avoid seeing the country collapse and the people suffer in the future!"

boom!
A bolt of thunder struck.

The strong wind blew open the door of the hall.

The eunuch who was standing beside Old Zhu and serving him hurriedly shouted for someone to close the palace door again.

Rumble!
Rumble!
Rumble!
Thunder rumbled in the sky.

Dark clouds pressed in from all directions.

The sky, which was bright just now, suddenly darkened.

It was illuminated by lightning one after another.

As light and darkness intersected, everyone's heart was in their throat.

Die to warn!

No one could have imagined that the grandson of the emperor would actually commit suicide as a warning.

Is he really tired of living?

"In order to stop us from making Wen'er the crown prince, are you willing to sacrifice your life?"

Zhu Yuanzhang's voice was not as harsh as before, but became much calmer.

But the anger in his tone seemed even stronger.

Every word and every pause was filled with anger and murderous intent.

Like a lion, completely enraged.

It no longer roared, but instead made low, soft sounds, as if it was about to pounce and kill.

Murderous intent breaks out at any time.

Zhu Yunhuan's expression was still extremely calm.

"If my grandson still valued his own life, he would not have stood up today."

"To be arrogant and disregard the etiquette between the ruler and his subjects is not the way of a great man."

"But for the sake of the Ming Dynasty and the people of the world, my grandson can no longer care about many things."

"If my grandson does not stop Grandpa Huang from doing what he is doing today because he values his own life, then he will be a sinner of our Zhu family, a sinner of the Ming Dynasty, and a sinner of the world!"

boom!
Another bolt of thunder struck.

Lightning lit up the hall.

This made everyone's face look solemn and pale.

"Hahaha!"

Amidst the lightning and thunder, Lao Zhu was so angry that he threw his head back and laughed.

"Are you saying that this Ming dynasty can only last for thousands of years if it is passed on to you?"

"No one else can do that?"

(End of this chapter)