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

Chapter 150 Zhu Gaochi: Grandpa Emperor, my father deposed me, you have to make the decision for me!

After the ceremony, Yao Guangxiao almost fell to the ground because he was too old and couldn't stand steadily when he stood up.

Zhu Zhanji hurried forward and helped him up.

Looking at this scene.

Zhu Di sighed: "You are really old."

“Not like Minghui back then.”

Yao Guangxiao smiled.

"How can a person not grow old?"

Zhu Di chuckled.

Then he threw the memorial in his hand onto the table.

He gestured to Little Nose to pass it to Yao Guangxiao.

When this memorial reached Yao Guangxiao's hands.

Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Zhanji, Xia Yuanji and others all turned their eyes towards him.

In the end what happened.

Yao Guangxiao looked at the contents of the memorial with a calm expression.

Zhu Di looked at Yao Guangxiao, raised his head and said, "Old monk, you guessed wrong."

He pondered for a long time.

After all, we were unable to prevent this disaster.

Yao Guangxiao slowly closed the memorial in his hand.

He said, "It seems that the emperor has already thought it through."

"Is it really impossible to change?"

Yao Guangxiao knew about it when Zhu Di summoned his ministers and showed him this memorial.

Zhu Di has made up his mind to change the crown prince.

Zhu Di glanced at Yao Guangxiao.

Then he stood up, put his hands on his hips, and said, "From today on, Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi will be dismissed from his position as Crown Prince."

"Remove the crown prince Zhu Zhanji from his position as the crown prince."

"The position of Crown Prince will be taken over by Prince of Han Zhu Gaoxu."

"The eldest family is moving out of the palace."

In an instant, the news was like thunder, shocking their thoughts.

Zhu Zhanji suddenly knelt in front of Zhu Di.

He asked, "Grandpa, why is this happening? Why is everything fine?"

The tone was very urgent. Losing the position of crown prince and grandson meant.

He has absolutely no chance of becoming emperor.

He even had to face Zhu Gaoxu's reckoning.

Naturally he was unwilling.

At this time, the ministers also reacted, with Xia Yuanji and Jian Yi being the first to be affected.

He knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, no!"

"The crown prince is the foundation of the country. For more than ten years, the country has been safe. Now it's time to change the crown prince."

"It's damaging to the country!"

Zhu Gaochi served as crown prince for sixteen years and as regent for ten years.

In fact, Zhu Gaochi was already considered half an emperor.

Zhu Di was engaged in long-term northern expeditions, and the entire court and Yingtian Prefecture were controlled and maintained by Zhu Gaochi.

Now he suddenly says he wants to depose the crown prince.

No matter from which perspective, the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.

The rest of the ministers echoed Xia Yuanji and Jian Yi's words and knelt on the ground in unison.

He crawled on all fours and shouted, "I hope Your Majesty will think twice!"

Zhu Gaochi just remained silent and watched the scene indifferently.

At this moment, Zhu Di truly witnessed how powerful his prince was.

After more than ten years of being regent, his cronies had already infiltrated the government and the country.

Even Xia Yuanji, Jian Yi and others, whom he trusted, spoke up for him.

It is extremely difficult to replace Zhu Gaochi.

Zhu Zhanji looked at his extremely calm father and became extremely anxious.

Why does it feel like this matter has nothing to do with my father?
So Zhu Zhanji hurriedly whispered, "Dad, please say something."

Zhu Di also looked towards Zhu Gaochi.

"Boss, don't you have anything to say?"

After hearing this, Zhu Gaochi slowly walked forward.

He bowed and said, "Father, you want to change the crown prince, I have no objection."

This sentence also shocked all the ministers.

Zhu Zhanji was even more stunned.

He pulled Zhu Gaochi's sleeve hard, but he remained unmoved.

"However, before I step down as Crown Prince, I want to know why."

"What did I do wrong?"

Zhu Di glanced at Zhu Zhanji beside him.

"No, you did very well."

"Old monk, show that thing to the boss."

There was nothing wrong with what Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanji did.

But his descendants are so terrible.

Especially Zhu Houcong and Zhu Qizhen, which touched on his two weak spots.

Taizong changed his name to Chengzu, and the country almost became the next Song Dynasty.

As for the rest, if you say the emperor is mediocre, he can accept it.

Now, since we have decided to change the history books after the Yongle Dynasty.

Why not make a more thorough change?
Zhu Qiyu had no descendants, and Zhu Qizhen suffocated to death in his mother's womb.

This means that from Zhu Zhanji onwards, the future is unknown.

If that’s the case, then why can’t I choose Zhu Gaoxu to give it a try?

There was naturally no major problem with Zhu Gaoxu's abilities, but as for his inability to govern the country?

As long as you are willing to learn, there is nothing you can't do.

At the beginning of the Jingnan Rebellion, I didn't know how to govern the country, I learned everything step by step through practice.

Emperor Taizu was born a beggar and had no knowledge of governing a country, but he acquired these abilities through hard work.

It’s just that the next generation is an unknown.

I saw that the emperors of Zhu Gaochi's lineage were incompetent rulers.

Naturally, one would wonder if it would be better to choose Zhu Gaoxu as emperor?

Would there be no emperor who was involved in the Tumu Incident? Would there be no emperor who changed his temple name?
Beautification of another road.

That's why he wanted to change the crown prince.

Zhu Gaochi looked at the contents of the memorial and remained silent.

The eyes of the entire Shangshufang were focused on Zhu Gaochi.

As long as Zhu Di was not so absolute, Zhu Gaochi wanted to fight.

Of course, it is not that easy to depose the crown prince.

"Zhu Houcong..."

Zhu Gaochi looked at the memorial in his hand.

He sighed slightly.

The reason is clear. Not only was Zhu Houcong unwilling to change his temple name back to Zhu Di, he was also a real tyrant.

He was obsessed with alchemy and Taoism, and did not attend court for more than 20 years. He changed Taizong's temple name to Chengzu.

No wonder my father was so angry and wanted to destroy me.

Close the report.

Zhu Gaochi took off his prince's gorgeous clothes, folded them, and pulled up his loose belt.

He bowed slightly and said, "Father, I am willing to give up the position of Crown Prince."

After saying this, he kowtowed several times.

All his ministers looked at Zhu Gaochi in confusion.

"Your Highness! No!"

"His Royal Highness!"

Zhu Zhanji's brain has crashed.

Why don't you fight? Weak father!!!
Suddenly, he felt hatred in his heart, wondering why his father was the crown prince.

But extremely weak.

He even gave up the position of crown prince.

He collapsed to the ground. Zhu Gaochi glanced at Zhu Zhanji and sighed slightly.

"Ugh."

Without saying much, Zhu Gaochi picked up the jade belt and walked out of the house.

Didn't say a word the whole time.

They also turned a blind eye and a deaf ear to the voices of powerful officials.

Zhu Di and Zhu Gaoxu looked at Zhu Gaochi's lonely back as he left.

I feel a little uncomfortable.

After Zhu Gaochi left, Zhu Di looked at Zhu Gaoxu.

"Why are you still standing there? Don't you dream of having this gorgeous dress?"

Zhu Di slowly walked to Zhu Gaoxu's side.

He patted Zhu Gaoxu on the shoulder and sighed: "Now, he is yours."

Then, Zhu Di spoke to his ministers.

"From now on, you will assist the new crown prince in governing the country."

"If the prince does anything wrong, report it to me."

Faced with Zhu Di's majesty, the ministers had to compromise in the end.

After all, no matter how powerful Zhu Gaochi was, as long as Zhu Di wanted to change the crown prince.

It’s just a matter of words after all.

Zhu Gaochi had no military power and could not rebel.

Secondly, the ministers did not dare to strike and threaten the emperor, after all, Zhu Di really dared to kill them.

"Don't worry, as long as you assist the new crown prince well, I will forgive the past events."

After saying this, Zhu Di also nodded to Zhu Gaoxu.

Seeing this, Zhu Gaoxu also quickly expressed his position.

"Everyone, although you were my elder brother's close ministers in the past, or were promoted by my elder brother." "But, in my place, those who are capable will be in power. As the crown prince, I will definitely put aside the past grudges."

"Let's manage the court together with you all."

"Here, I thank you."

After obtaining the position of crown prince that he had longed for, Zhu Gaoxu all his resentment towards Zhu Di disappeared.

Naturally, that arrogant attitude disappeared.

The reason why he often went against Zhu Di was just because he was dissatisfied and wanted to vent.

Upon hearing this, all the ministers looked at each other.

Under the auspices of Zhu Di, Zhu Gaoxu officially became the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty.

"Well, do it well."

"I hope you won't let me down, and won't let your big brother down."

"In a few days, we will move to the Prince's Eastern Palace."

"You have obtained the position of Crown Prince. Here, I hope you will not harm your eldest brother and his family."

"Your eldest brother often intercedes for you for all the things you have done. He always remembers your brotherly love in his heart."

Zhu Gaoxu nodded.

"Dad, don't worry, I understand."

"I won't let you down."

“I won’t move, Big Brother and Zhu Zhanji.”

After getting Zhu Gaoxu's promise, Zhu Di felt a little tired.

He nodded with a smile.

He put his hands on his hips and let out a long sigh.

"The future of the country is in your hands."

"Okay, everyone go back to their respective duties."

……

East Palace, Prince's Mansion.

As soon as Zhu Gaochi walked in, he saw Crown Princess Zhang sitting in the courtyard.

See Zhu Gaochi come back.

He stood up and asked, "How is it? What happened?"

Although Zhu Gaochi lost his position as crown prince, he did not feel much of a change in his mood.

Listening to Zhang's question.

He said casually: "Pack up your things and let's move."

"Moving? Where?"

Zhang was a little confused. The prince moved? Did the Eastern Palace move to a new location?
At this time, Zhang suddenly thought of it.

Could it be...

She looked at Zhu Gaochi with some disbelief and asked cautiously.

"Really lost?"

Zhu Gaochi did not avoid his gaze and nodded.

"The crown prince of the Yongle Dynasty is now the second in command."

"We have to go quickly."

"Otherwise, my students and former officials in the court will come to me in droves when they learn of this."

In fact, Zhu Gaochi knew in his heart that even if he resigned from the position of crown prince, the struggle would still exist.

He doesn't just represent his own interests.

But even so, he must resign the position of crown prince.

the reason is simple.

The position of crown prince was decided by Zhu Di with a single word.

No matter how powerful the prince is, he is never greater than the emperor.

Zhu Di knew very well what kind of character he had.

If it was one of his own disciples or former officials, he would have made the old man angry because of this matter.

It will really cause rivers of blood.

Instead of fighting and causing rivers of blood, it is better to just give up.

At the very least, a bloody massacre can be avoided.

Upon hearing this, Zhang also collapsed on the stone bench.

"Hey, what did you do to make the old man so angry?"

"You lost the throne, how can the second brother let our family go?"

"Can't you fight for it?"

Although Zhang was complaining, she was actually packing up her things and preparing to run away.

Zhu Gaochi just laughed repeatedly.

"It's none of my business."

"Who made our descendants so disappointing?"

"You should know Emperor Jiajing, right? He is Zhu Houcong, the one who changed the old man's temple name."

Mrs. Zhang nodded slightly.

She heard a lot about the tavern.

"I thought this kid was smart and would be a great leader in the revival of the country."

"Who would have thought that he would first change the temple name, then not attend court for more than 20 years, practice mystical cultivation, and make elixirs, causing the country to be in turmoil, and the northern barbarians could once again attack Beijing... Now, the old man is furious."

"It implicates our ancestor."

"Besides, the old man is determined to change the crown prince. If I fight to the death, I will really be courting death."

"As for the lives of our family, don't worry, I have a way to protect them."

"As long as the old man is still alive, we will be fine for the time being."

Only after getting Zhu Gaochi's promise did Zhang feel relieved.

As long as Zhu Di is still alive, their lives will not be in danger for the time being.

Looking back on the time when the old man passed away, there were still about five or six years left.

This period of time is enough for him to save the lives of his family.

As for those officials from the princeling party.

As long as Zhu Gaoxu doesn't want to be a tyrant, he must be kept.

Zhu Gaoxu did not have his own power base, and most of those who supported the King of Han were in the army.

In addition, he did not seize the position of crown prince through military mutiny.

Therefore, as long as the second child is not stupid, I believe the situation will not become too ugly.

Not long after, Zhu Zhanji returned to the East Palace.

It was as if I had lost my soul.

Like a walking corpse.

First, he killed Sun Ruowei with his own hands, and later he lost his position as the Crown Prince.

Zhu Zhanji was young, so naturally he couldn't bear such a blow.

Like Zhu Qizhen, they were all spoiled.

"Okay, don't think about it too much."

"In one's life, one will always experience some bumps and setbacks."

Zhu Zhanji was furious when he heard this.

"Stumbling? Dad, we lost the position of crown prince. This is called stumbling?"

"I really don't understand, why don't you fight! Why don't you fight!! Why don't you fight!!!"

Zhu Zhanji became more and more excited as he spoke.

The volume began to rise, venting his dissatisfaction to Zhu Gaochi.

and disappointment in his father.

Zhu Gaochi still looked indifferent.

He said calmly, "What's the point of getting angry? If you get angry, will your grandfather return the position of Crown Prince to you?"

"Zhanji, you are not a child anymore. Not everyone should accommodate you."

"Take advantage of this time to calm down and calm your mind. Your grandfather won't say anything."

"But I know that if I give you another ten years, you might become the next Jiajing."

"For a katydid, a man was killed."

"What's the difference between you and Zhu Houcong?"

This time, he voluntarily gave up the position of crown prince in order to teach Zhu Zhanji a lesson.

In Zhu Gaoxu's dream.

In fact, he had already seen most of the historical records about the Xuande Dynasty.

In the later years of Zhu Zhanji's life, he gradually developed the same symptoms as Zhu Houcong.

However, Zhu Zhanji died early, and the consequences of his laziness in government affairs and indulgence in entertainment did not even appear before he died.

If he were given another ten years, perhaps he would really become the next Jiajing.

……

The next day.

The change of the crown prince naturally shocked everyone in the court and the country.

However, the wine shops and restaurants in the streets and alleys were not greatly affected.

Looking at the bloated man in front of him, Zhuang Mu was also a little surprised.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince is so relaxed. He lost his throne, but now he is drinking and sleeping here."

Zhu Gaochi smiled and waved his hand.

"I am no longer the prince."

"I've heard that the wine you have here can make you dream of what you want."

"Alas, the thing I want to do most in my life is actually very simple."

"Have a healthy body and be surrounded by beautiful women."

The corners of Zhuang Mu's mouth twitched slightly.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Gaochi's wish was simple and ordinary.

For a normal prince, it is very easy to obtain these two things.

Obviously, Zhu Gaochi, as the crown prince, had more power than other crown princes, but he could not do these two things.

"A drink?"

"Have a drink."

Just when Zhuang Mu was preparing to brew wine for him.

Suddenly a voice came from the door.

"We finally opened the door. We shouldn't be late this time, right?"

(End of this chapter)