Ming Dynasty: Regrets about the Jingnan Rebellion? I changed it in a dream!

Chapter 135 Zhu Gaoxu: Dad, it was my nephew who wanted to kill me! That’s why I rebelled, you know!

The most urgent task is to find where Zhu Gaoxu is.

He was executed for treason and all his descendants died.

It is somewhat difficult to find Zhu Gaoxu through his tomb.

We can only go to the vicinity of Beijing first and look according to the records in the files.

Zhu Zhanji imprisoned Zhu Gaoxu at the west gate of the imperial palace.

After killing Zhu Gaoxu, it should not be possible for him to deliberately throw his body too far away.

Burned to death, the body should still be there.

I just don't know where it was lost.

"How is it? Have you found where Gao Xu is?"

"Let's go wander around Beijing first and see if we can find our second brother."

"Better, keep an eye on the copper cylinder."

Zhu Gaoxu was burned to death in a copper vat, so it is impossible to reuse it.

It was probably thrown away along with Zhu Gaoxu's body.

So Zhu Gaosui and Xu Zengshou set out again to Beijing to look for Zhu Gaoxu.

And along the way.

Zhu Gaosui's brows never relaxed.

As a military general, Xu Zengshou was not very familiar with the government affairs, and was feeling a little depressed.

Walking on the official road.

Frozen corpses could be seen everywhere on the roadside, and refugees in rags were walking aimlessly on the official road.

After walking for a while, someone couldn't hold on any longer and fell down.

"Has there been a disaster in the north? Why are there so many refugees?"

Zhu Gaosui's eyes just glanced at these refugees indifferently.

Observe their expressions, clothing, behavior, etc.

These people should not be refugees.

The eyes of refugees fleeing from natural disasters cannot be completely dim, and at the same time these people have no tools or packages in their hands.

And walking without purpose.

The disasters that will occur in the north are nothing more than droughts, and floods usually occur in the Yangtze River and Yellow River basins.

Therefore, it can be inferred that even if there is a disaster, it should be a drought.

But there is no way a drought won’t take things home with it.

And it should have spread towards the south with a purpose.

"These people should all be refugees with no fixed place to live."

Hearing this, Xu Zengshou was a little puzzled.

"Refugees? Why are these people like zombies? There is no sign of life at all?"

Zhu Gaosui thought for a moment.

"Perhaps, they can't find a place to survive, so they are like the walking dead, dying wherever they can."

"It seems that something serious has happened at the court."

"Otherwise, if such a large number of refugees were not resettled... the emperor would be incompetent and unjust."

In fact, the laws of the Ming Dynasty were extremely harsh on refugees.

Even a capital crime.

That’s right, refugees were not allowed in the Ming Dynasty.

This was also the policy formulated by Zhu Yuanzhang in order to stabilize the population in various places.

It was precisely because of this policy that the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun, which had been lost for hundreds of years, were stabilized.

First, they immigrated to the Northern Expedition, appeased them with various welfare policies, and then used both kindness and severity to enact strict laws for the refugees. It only took forty years.

The population in the north has basically recovered.

Under such circumstances, if a large number of refugees still appear, it will reveal two problems of the country.

First, the people really can’t survive, otherwise they wouldn’t become refugees.

Second, the court’s ability to control the grassroots is on the verge of collapse.

How could they just ignore such a large number of refugees?
Either the emperor doesn't care, or he wants to care but the execution power at the grassroots level has collapsed.

Xu Zengshou looked at this scene and sighed slightly.

"Ugh……"

Seeing this scene, it is really hard to bear.

If the Emperor and my eldest brother were here, they would probably be furious.

Given Zhu Biao's character, if you do a good job, everything will be fine. If you don't do a good job, your family may not be implicated, but the official will be dead.

"Let's go. We are both dead and can't take care of these things for now."

Zhu Gaosui took Xu Zengshou and walked towards Beijing.

Along the way.

Basically the same pictures.

There were refugees everywhere, corpses everywhere, and rotting bodies of the recently dead.

Every scene here demonstrates the incompetence of the court and the stupidity of the emperor.

Just when Zhu Gaosui was thinking and didn't know where to start.

Then I saw a copper vat running around.

Run for a while, then stop.

Run for a while, then stop.

Xu Zengshou pointed at the copper vat and said in surprise: "Could it be Zhu Gaoxu who is in there?"

When the copper vat stopped, a sound was heard.

"Old Third! Where are you? Come and help me! Old Third! Old Third..."

When you get tired of shouting, just run for a while.

When you are tired of running, just shout for a while.

It can be basically confirmed that the person held captive here should be Zhu Gaoxu.

Thinking of this, Zhu Gaosui and Xu Zengshou looked at each other and walked forward.

Then one person holds one side and pushes hard!

He directly lifted up the copper vat weighing more than 300 kilograms.

Zhu Gaoxu, who saw the light again, was overjoyed.

"Damn it, I've been sleepy for so long!"

After saying that, Zhu Gaoxu kicked the copper vat away.

Looking at this scene, Zhu Gaosui was a little surprised.

"Second brother, what's wrong with you? With your strength, you can't even lift a copper vat?"

Xu Zengshou was also a little curious. Zhu Gaoxu was born with supernatural powers, and the powers of both of them had been greatly increased.

What's more, Zhu Gaoxu was inherently extremely strong?
"Fuck, don't even mention it. As soon as I tried to push this copper vat away, it started to heat up."

"I don't know what happened, but this copper vat is sticking to me."

If he wanted to force it open without help from outsiders.

I guess he would be burned into blood plasma.

The temperature of that copper vat was really too high.

Seeing this, Zhu Gaosui understood the reason and said, "Xu Zengshou and I both woke up from our respective tombs."

Seeing this, Zhu Gaoxu was a little confused?

Zhu Gaosui handed over the information he had collected, including information about Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Zhanji, to Zhu Gaoxu.

He looked at Zhu Gaoxu with a complicated expression: "Second brother, take a look for yourself."

"Don't accuse me of inciting you again."

Zhu Gaoxu took the case file handed to him and was somewhat confused.

After opening it, he glanced at the contents of the case file.

As his gaze moved from top to bottom and from left to right, Zhu Gaoxu, who was originally confused, began to show his anger.

However, he still suppressed his anger and asked through gritted teeth: "Third Brother, where did you find this file?"

Zhu Gaosui glanced at Xu Zengshou.

"After I woke up, I went to look for my third uncle first."

"Later, he and I wanted to go to Le'an City to find you, but Le'an changed its name to Wuding."

"Your Hanwang Mansion has also become the Wuding Prefecture government office."

"I found this file in the Jinyiwei Experience Department of Wuding."

"Perhaps, this is why you were resurrected in the copper vat."

"If you don't believe me, you can ask your third uncle."

Xu Zengshou nodded.

"Gao Sui is right."

After getting the confirmation, Zhu Gaoxu could no longer hold back his anger and crushed the file in his hand.

He was naturally extremely powerful, and with the help of the dream, he was able to crush the file in his hand.

Zhu Gaoxu's eyes suddenly showed a cold look, and he said coldly: "Zhu Zhanji!!!"

Originally, he didn't want to fight for the throne.

It’s meaningless. After all, in another world, he is already the emperor.

Besides, he actually just wanted to prove one thing, that is, he was better than his eldest brother.

Now that Zhu Gaochi is dead, it's naturally boring.

But things are different now.

If he didn't fight, his whole family would be killed!

"Old Third, you have to help me. I still say the same thing."

"If I succeed, you will definitely have a share of the throne."

"I am Zhu Gaoxu! I will keep my word!"

Zhu Gaosui looked at Zhu Gaoxu with a smile.

With this news, this time, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Zhanji were really going to fight to the death.

Either Zhu Gaoxu dies or Zhu Zhanji dies.

One person must die, otherwise this anger cannot be quelled.

At this time, Xu Zengshou listened to the two people's rebellion plan in embarrassment.

Also hastily turned his head away.

They were planning treason without even having anyone prepared.

It is obvious that Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui did not regard Xu Zengshou as an outsider.

"You don't have to turn your back."

"If you want to participate, we will accompany you. If you don't want to participate, just shut up."

"Anyway, you are from the Hong Sheng Dynasty."

Xu Zengshou felt somewhat helpless. He turned around and looked at Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui.

He had never met Zhu Zhanji. If he were asked to choose, he would definitely prefer Zhu Gaoxu.

But the key is...

"Aren't you afraid that my sister will know about this?"

"She hates fratricide."

"Besides, she is in poor health. If you three brothers fight to the death, I'm afraid my sister's body won't be able to bear it."

Hearing these words, Zhu Gaoxu's eyes showed a slight emotion.

But after contemplation.

Zhu Gaoxu still spoke through gritted teeth.

"Mother will understand what I did."

My mother is not an unreasonable person.

Zhu Zhanji was just being ruthless, not that he really had any intention of treason.

If he really wanted to fight to the death, Zhu Zhanji might not win.

As for what is recorded in the case file, I surrendered without a fight. How could I not understand myself?

He would rather die on the battlefield than surrender.

"Besides, it's not my fault!"

At the beginning, Zhu Di only had some achievements.

They can seize power and usurp the throne.

Why can't I do it myself?

At least one-fifth of the old man's throne was won by himself.

Zhu Di's life was saved by himself many times.

Such achievements and military exploits, but this is the outcome?
Who can be convinced? !
"Brother, don't worry, as long as you are willing, I will always support you."

He did not value Zhu Gaoxu's promise.

It's about feelings!

After saying this, Zhu Gaoxu prepared to wake up directly and then plan a rebellion.

We must never let Zhu Zhanji take the first step.

Whoever strikes first wins.

Zhu Gaosui stopped Zhu Gaoxu at this time: "Second brother, don't wake up in a hurry."

"Don't you think that the Jiajing Dynasty is a little weird?"

"eccentric?"

Zhu Gaosui nodded.

"During this journey, my uncle and I saw that a large number of people had nowhere to go and became refugees."

"It's obvious that the court's measures failed, or the emperor is incompetent."

"We can find out what happened and report it to Dad."

"And report to uncle, based on my deduction."

"This Jiajing is the emperor of my Ming Dynasty. At the same time, he is also a descendant of Zhu Zhanji."

"As the saying goes, the grandchildren's debts are paid by the grandparents."

"Why don't we put the blame on that little bastard Zhu Zhanji for the Jiajing Dynasty's mistakes?"

Hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu's eyes suddenly flashed with light.

Instant enlightenment.

Yes! No matter what, Emperor Jiajing is the descendant of Zhu Zhanji.

If he makes a mistake, Zhu Zhanji will be affected to some extent.

In addition, the Battle of Tumu was happening right before our eyes.

With this calculation, Zhu Zhanji's position will become increasingly unstable.

"Hahaha, third brother, you are still so smart!"

Zhu Gaoxu happily hugged Zhu Gaosui.

"Then shall we go to the Imperial Palace in Beijing now?"

The three of them looked at each other.

Xu Zengshou was just here for fun, so naturally he followed Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui.

So, the three of them walked towards the palace in unison.

……

Xiyuan, Wanshou Palace.

A middle-aged man wearing a red official robe, a black gauze hat and a face as calm as water stood in front of Zhu Houcong.

He held a memorial in his hand and waited quietly for Zhu Houcong to speak.

There was a glimmer of shrewdness and cunning in Zhu Houcong's eyes, and his whole body exuded the aura of an evil dragon, rather than a righteous golden dragon.

Sitting on the bed, leaning on the pillow, with eyes closed, as if in deep thought.

Zhu Houcong opened his slightly pale lips and said calmly, "Xu Jie, the money from the confiscation of property has been calculated clearly."

Xu Jie nodded slightly and reported with his head down.

"Your Majesty, I have already written a memorial to confiscate Yan Shifan, Luo Longwen and other corrupt officials."

Zhu Houcong nodded slightly, thinking that the wealth of Yan Song and Yan Shifan would be enough for him to complete the renovation of the Wanshou Palace.

Furthermore, a new copy of the Yongle Encyclopedia was made.

To preserve it, it also requires a lot of money.

The fire in the 36th year of Jiajing's reign almost burned the Yongle Encyclopedia to ashes.

The things left by our ancestors must not be lost.

After completing the Yongle Encyclopedia, what else should we do?

Oh, by the way, the Japanese pirates in the south have not yet been pacified, and funds need to be allocated to the Ministry of War.

Suppress the Japanese pirates.

Japanese pirates in the south and Mongolia in the north.

If funds are allocated to the South, funds will naturally be allocated to the North as well.

After all this, there is basically no need to spend money.

How to spend the rest?

Why not keep it for now? You can decide how to use it when you need it in the future.

After thinking about it, Zhu Houcong's eyes showed a little joy, and he said softly: "Well, read it."

Xu Jie then started to report the account book.

"The amount of property confiscated from Yan Shifan, Luo Longwen and other corrupt officials this time is 6 million taels of silver, 700,000 taels of gold, as well as cloth and treasures... converted to silver, it is about 4 million taels."

If all of it were converted into silver, it would be more than 10 million taels of silver.

Zhu Houcong slowly opened his eyes and looked towards Xu Jie.

There was some surprise in his eyes.

This number is somewhat beyond expectations.

He estimated that the assets of Yan Shifan and others were at most eight million taels, but he didn't expect it to be tens of millions taels.

The ability of Yan Song and his son to make money was so outstanding.

A hint of surprise flashed across Zhu Houcong's eyes, but then he quickly calmed down.

He raised his hand slightly.

Seeing this, Xu Jie continued, "The cabinet has also convened the six ministries to discuss this."

"Please request that the Ministry of War allocate 4 million taels of silver, of which 2 million taels will be used for Qi Jiguang and others in the south to fight against the Japanese invaders, and the remaining 2 million taels will be used for the defense against the Mongols in the north."

Zhu Houcong hesitated a little, but finally uttered those two words.

"Accurate."

The sum of four million taels was allocated just like that.

Although he was greedy for money, he also knew what money should be spent and what money should not be spent.

The matters concerning the Japanese pirates and Mongolia cannot be delayed.

Forget it, just use less.

Upon seeing this, Xu Jie handed the memorial in his hand to Lu Fang, who was serving beside him, and asked him to approve it.

(End of this chapter)