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

Chapter 152: Lao Zhu's murderous nature, Landlord fight determines life and death

With the help of the eunuch Xiao Bisi, Zhu Gaochi held his jade belt.

Walk in front of Zhu Di.

He knelt and said, "Your Highness has greeted me, Father. Long live the Emperor."

Zhu Di glanced indifferently.

"Get up."

"What's the matter? Tell me directly."

Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui were both staring at Zhu Gaochi at this time.

They know it.

If it weren't for the burden of his offspring, Zhu Gaochi would definitely not have stopped there.

His wisdom and ability should not be underestimated. Even if he struggles to the death, he will not be able to defeat the old man.

It will also make the two brothers bear the consequences.

"Father, I am here to deliver an imperial edict."

Hearing this, Zhu Di stood up suddenly.

Frown?
Issue an imperial edict?

Could it be that Zhu Biao has come, but the time has not come yet, so Zhu Biao shouldn't come early.

"Whose edict is this?"

At this time, Zhu Di had not yet realized that the person Zhu Gaochi was conveying the imperial edict to was Zhu Yuanzhang.

The matter of fighting for the throne.

This has led to his increased suspicion recently.

Especially to himself, the former crown prince.

In order to prevent him from making a last-ditch effort, the Jinyiwei began to monitor all members of the Prince's party.

All officials gave advice and united with the Secretary of State, suggesting that the Meridian Gate Incident might not be impossible.

"Boss, I have made up my mind."

"You don't have to go to great lengths to play tricks. Isn't it better to just be a prince peacefully?"

"You are weak and you are not the crown prince, so I will not interfere too much with your diet and behavior."

"You can be free, eat whatever you want, and party every night."

"Isn't this bad?"

Zhu Gaochi's physical condition was in such a state.

They are all afraid of themselves and are very strict.

Otherwise, Zhu Gaochi would have died of obesity long ago.

With strict indoctrination, something will naturally be lost.

You can’t eat whatever you want, nor can you be too greedy for beautiful women, etc.

Now Zhu Gaochi is no longer the crown prince.

Whether you die of obesity or not is naturally not important.

Zhu Gaochi was slightly stunned, then he said: "Father, I have no intention of competing for the throne."

"I came here only to follow orders and pass on the imperial edict."

In other words, he conveyed Zhu Yuanzhang's oral order and summoned Zhu Di to meet him.

Zhu Di's brows darkened.

Something is wrong, very wrong.

Why do I feel that this kid is so confident?

When Miaoyun was around, this kid might not have been so confident.

Immediately afterwards, while Zhu Di was thinking, Zhu Gaosui stood out.

He asked, "Boss, pass on the imperial edict? Whose imperial edict? Our father is the emperor, who can..."

As a result, Zhu Gaosui didn't finish speaking.

Zhu Gaochi then said, "Father, what I have passed on is the oral decree of Emperor Taizu."

"The Emperor has asked me to pass on the imperial decree to you. He wants to see you now, in the tavern."

After hearing these words, the entire Shangshufang fell into silence.

Emperor Taizu?

father! ?

This kid was definitely breathing heavily on purpose.

After a moment's hesitation, Zhu Di quickly called out, "Little Sniffle, change your clothes!!"

If it were normal, I would just go there wearing this black jacket.

But this time is different.

Since the person you are meeting is your father, you have to dress formally and make yourself look as majestic as possible.

At this time, Zhu Gaochi quickly said: "Dad, I think it would be better if you don't dress too formally to meet Grandpa Emperor."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Di was slightly stunned.

Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui were also a little confused.

This is a meeting with Emperor Taizu, how can it not be formal?

"What do you mean?"

Zhu Gaosui said quickly.

"Yes, Boss, do you want Dad to be punished by Grandpa?"

"If you dress casually and make Emperor Taizu feel looked down upon, you won't be the one to be punished."

Zhu Di stared at Zhu Gaochi with doubt in his eyes.

In response to this, Zhu Gaochi explained calmly.

"It doesn't mean that wearing formal clothes can show respect for Grandpa Huang."

"Third brother, you may not understand the character of Emperor Taizu."

"What he hates most is face-saving behavior."

"I just think that wearing clothes from ordinary times can show my father's frugality."

"During the reign of Emperor Taizu, he also lived frugally. This may make Emperor Taizu feel happier."

"Besides, my father is frugal in his daily life. There is nothing wrong with expressing his most sincere state."

"Put on the dragon robe, Dad will be the emperor. Who will pay respect to whom then?"

"Meeting in a bar is not a formal public place, it's more like a family gathering."

"Father, if you dress too formally, it will alienate you from your grandfather."

"Of course, this is just my personal opinion. If you don't believe me, I will do it."

"Then just treat it as my son farting."

Zhu Di looked at Zhu Gaochi thoughtfully.

Sure enough, Zhu Gaochi was smart and had insight into people's hearts.

As he said, this meeting in the tavern was indeed more like a family gathering.

But it is not a public formal occasion. If it is a public formal occasion, you should dress casually.

I will definitely be chased and hacked by my father.

And if you dress too formally at family gatherings, it will indeed alienate your relationship with your father.

Wearing ordinary clothes can also reflect one's frugal behavior in daily life, which can enhance one's impression points.

After much deliberation, Zhu Di finally chose to follow Zhu Gaochi's advice.

Just wear the black jacket that you have worn for several years.

At this time, Little Nose had already come to the Shangshu room with a brand new dragon robe.

The palace maids also served beside him.

"Your Majesty, the clothes are here."

Zhu Di glanced at it and said calmly, "No need."

"Big brother, third brother, you two come with me."

Upon seeing this, Zhu Gaoxu quickly spoke.

"Dad, I'm going too."

Zhu Di put his hands on his hips and walked right past Zhu Gaoxu.

Didn't listen to him.

As the crown prince, he naturally has to shoulder the heavy responsibility of regulating and governing the country.

It's impossible to go out often.

"You stay here. This Shangshufang is temporarily handed over to you."

"Let Xia Yuanji, Jian Yi and others assist us in handling state affairs."

"I'll come back and check it out."

After saying this, Zhu Di walked out of the Shangshufang and prepared to go to the wine shop.

Zhu Gaochi hurriedly picked up his jade belt and slowly followed Zhu Di's footsteps.

Zhu Gaosui also patted Zhu Gaoxu on the shoulder and said softly.

"Don't worry, second brother. I'm here. I'll tell you what happened in the tavern."

Afterwards, Zhu Gaosui passed by Zhu Gaochi and directly lifted Zhu Gaochi up.

He smiled and said, "Boss, let me help you walk."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gaochi naturally had no objection.

If you don’t know, you might think that they are two brothers who are respectful to each other and friendly.

Zhu Di rode in a dragon sedan, followed closely by Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Gaosui.

Soon, they arrived at the door of the tavern.

But when we arrived at the door of the tavern.

Zhu Di hesitated.

I stood hesitantly at the door, just staring blankly.

He stroked his beard from time to time.

Tidy up your clothes from time to time.

Don't dress formally, but don't be sloppy either.

Zhu Gaosui just held the bronze mirror like this.

Meeting in a dream and meeting in reality always feel different.

At this time, Zhu Gaochi asked, "Dad, why don't you go in?"

Zhu Di rolled his eyes at Zhu Gaochi.

He sighed and said, "Alas, I had a dream to make up for my regrets. I thought I had the courage to meet him."

In the end, I still didn't have the courage.

He was now feeling excited and a little scared. He looked at himself in the bronze mirror.

His face is old and his hair is gray.

Not handsome at all.

In the dream, I look young and energetic, but in the real world.

I am just an old man with a gray beard.

This was also the first time that Zhu Di felt anxious about his appearance.

"If only I were younger."

Zhu Di laughed at himself.

Zhu Gaosui held up the bronze mirror and said with a smile, "Dad, you still look very handsome, heroic and domineering."

"Not inferior to Emperor Taizu at all."

His compliments would have been very helpful in the past.

Things are different now, so naturally I dare not admit this.

Being old is being old.

His skin is wrinkled and his beard and hair are all grey. How can he possibly compare to those young people?

"You just compliment me."

"When we get to the tavern and meet the Emperor, put away your flattery."

"Your grandfather doesn't like it."

Zhu Yuanzhang was very suspicious, and excessive flattery would make him think that you were up to no good, were too scheming, etc.

At this moment, Zhu Di suddenly thought of something.

Then he said, "Boss, you go in first, I'll go in later."

Zhu Gaochi understood instantly.

Dad wanted me to go in first and find out the situation.

So he bowed.

Then he picked up his jade belt and walked towards the entrance of the tavern.

open the door.

The hanging doorbell rang, and Zhu Gaochi walked in and found that Zhu Yuanzhang was playing cards with Yao Guangxiao and Zhuang Mu.

Landlord, he didn’t play the game much.

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard that the name of the game was Fighting Landlords, he instantly became very interested in it.

Nothing happened anyway.

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang was playing cards and speaking.

"This game is great. The palace lacks entertainment. This game can be introduced into the palace."

"Zhuang Mu, can you give us this card?"

Then, Zhu Yuanzhang took out the two 9s in his hand and said.

"Yes 9."

Zhuang Mu looked at the two 9s that Zhu Yuanzhang played and glanced at his own cards.

"Old K, older than you."

"Aren't you the emperor? It shouldn't be that difficult to imitate a deck of playing cards, right?"

In fact, he wanted to get something for free.

The main thing is that if you do it in a high-profile manner, people will inevitably speculate about your thoughts.

Therefore, this kind of entertainment game is likely to spread among the people.

This is not what he wants to see.

If you indulge in entertainment, you will neglect farming.

Otherwise, I wouldn’t have customized my household registration policy.

"I am the emperor. If you don't give me what I want, wouldn't that be disobeying the emperor's order?"

Zhuang Mu said lightly.

"It's a pity that the emperor of the Hongwu Dynasty can't control me, a citizen of the Yongle Dynasty."

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a twitching mouth.

"I am the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty. I built the Ming Dynasty with my own hands."

"As long as we think about it, let alone the Yongle Dynasty, it is the Ming Dynasty two hundred years later."

"It's none of our business!"

"Don't play tricks on me. The sword of the previous dynasty cannot kill the officials of this dynasty."

"As long as everyone in the world is named Zhu, then we have the right to manage it."

It was just as recorded in history books.

Zhu Yuanzhang was indeed a man with a strong desire for control.

Otherwise, he wouldn't want to monopolize power.

He continued to work at a high intensity and yet still lived to be seventy-one.

You can imagine how energetic he is.

The most important thing is that when Zhu Laosi was no longer able to have children, Lao Zhu was still giving birth.

Zhu Di’s last child was born in the 25th year of Hongwu, and Zhu Yuanzhang’s last child was born in the 28th year of Hongwu.

Of course, the reason why Zhu Di was unable to have children was probably also related to the tremendous pressure brought about by the death of Zhu Biao in the 25th year of Hongwu.

After all, from that day on, Zhu Di's pressure continued to increase.

Especially the open and secret struggles with the other two kings.

In addition to the Jingnan Rebellion, Zhu Di ascended the throne in his prime and had many beauties in his harem, but he still could not have children.

Stress does make people lose their fertility, and the older they get, the more likely it is that they will lose their fertility.

"Really? But Emperor Yongle was born a rebel, he is not afraid of you."

"You still can't control it."

Zhu Yuanzhang became furious when he heard this.

He slammed the table with his hand and shouted, "He dares?!"

Zhuang Mu just smiled.

It seems that Zhu Di really did not dare to do so, but I cannot say what happened in other eras.

What is certain is that Zhu Yuanzhang had absolutely no control over the affairs of the Jiajing Dynasty.

"When the time comes, we will use this deck of cards to fight against corrupt officials, landlords and tyrants."

"We lost, but we can say one more sentence."

"If they lose, we'll just chop them up."

"Hahaha, old man, what do you think of this idea?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Yao Guangxiao beside him with a smile.

"Actually, we can play a game right now, and you can be the landlord."

"We'll be farmers with Zhuang Mu. If you lose, we'll chop you down."

"how?"

In a calm tone, he said something that made people shudder.

The look in Yao Guangxiao's eyes when he looked at Zhu Yuanzhang.

Although there was a smile on his lips, his tone didn't sound like he was telling a lie.

I'm afraid, if I lose.

Emperor Taizu would really chop himself off on the spot.

Fortunately, Zhu Gaochi walked in at this time.

Let Yao Guangxiao catch his breath.

Zhu Gaochi's arrival also made Zhu Yuanzhang look away and towards the door.

"Gao Chi, here I come."

"Where's the fourth brother? Why didn't he come with you?"

Zhu Gaochi walked in front of Zhu Yuanzhang holding the jade belt.

He bowed and said, "Reporting to Grandpa Emperor, my father... is already outside the door."

"only……"

Because of fear, I dare not come in.

I can only say this in my heart.

It cannot be really said that Zhu Di did not dare to come in because he was afraid of you.

But even though Zhu Gaochi didn't say it, Zhu Yuanzhang knew it in his heart.

"Just what? Gao Chi, go on."

Zhu Gaochi pouted.

But I just couldn't say it.

Zhu Di was a man who cared a lot about his reputation. As his eldest son, he naturally could not offend Zhu Di in front of his grandfather.

A moment of silence.

Just as he was about to speak to defend himself, Zhu Yuanzhang spoke first.

"But he's afraid that we'll kill him for treason."

"Gao Chi, what we said... is it right?"

Zhu Gaochi felt the hot and cold tone and also hesitated.

"This... that, this."

He, who has always been eloquent, is like a stone blocking a spring.

Not a word could come out.

Zhu Yuanzhang's face gradually turned cold, and he said coldly: "Gao Chi, go tell him."

"Come in quickly, we don't have the patience to wait for him."

It can be clearly felt that the Emperor is a little angry.

That's true. Zhu Yuanzhang has always attached great importance to the use of time.

If there is no time to make use of it, it is naturally impossible for one person to manage such a large dynasty order.

Zhu Gaochi came outside the house holding a jade belt.

Breathing heavily.

Zhu Di looked at Zhu Gaochi with deep thoughts.

After taking a breath, Zhu Gaochi said, "Dad, the Emperor asked you not to stay outside."

"Go in and see him quickly."

"He doesn't have that much patience to wait for you."

(End of this chapter)