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

Chapter 153 Three Dragons! Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Di, and Zhu Biao!

Upon hearing this, Zhu Di slowly raised his foot after hesitating for a long time.

As a result, he just took one step.

Then he stopped.

He turned to Zhu Gaochi and asked, "How is your grandfather feeling?"

Zhu Gaochi then told everyone everything he had seen.

"Grandpa is playing Landlord with Zhuang Mu and Mr. Yao right now."

"The mood seems to be good."

"However, you are familiar with Grandpa's character. He is always smiling."

Zhu Yuanzhang had a fickle personality.

Exactly the same as Zhu Di, especially after the 25th year of Hongwu.

It was not until the 25th year of Hongwu that he showed up in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.

Anyway, in his impression, Zhu Yuanzhang never showed his emotions.

Maybe he is smiling one second and killing someone the next.

Many corrupt officials died because of Zhu Yuanzhang's seemingly honest expression.

Zhu Di put his hands on his hips and stopped where he was.

"I just drank too much tea and I need to go to the toilet urgently. Boss, go tell your grandfather."

"I'll come back after I use the toilet."

"It won't take long."

After saying that, Zhu Di asked Zhu Gaosui.

"Is there a toilet nearby?"

In fact, he wanted to go back to the palace to use the toilet, but after thinking about it, going back to the palace seemed like deliberate delay.

If Dad gets angry.

It’s hard to explain.

Zhu Gaochi then said, "Dad, there is a chamber pot in the wine shop."

"If you don't mind..."

As a result, before he could finish his words, Zhu Di glared at him.

"Why are you talking so much nonsense when I ask you to pass on a message?"

He was speechless and watched Zhu Di take Zhu Gaosui to the toilet, feeling extremely helpless.

It's nothing more than making excuses.

Delay the time.

However, what needs to be faced must be faced eventually.

You can't not go to see him, right?
Zhu Gaochi then picked up his jade belt and returned to the tavern.

Looking at Zhu Gaochi who came back alone again, a trace of anger flashed across Zhu Yuanzhang's face.

"Gao Chi, where is your father?"

Zhu Gaochi pouted and scratched his head with his fat hands, feeling a little helpless.

"Grandpa, my dad went to the toilet and will be back soon."

Looking at Zhu Gaochi's embarrassed expression.

He knows it.

Zhu Laosi is delaying time and escaping.

Zhu Yuanzhang said to Zhuang Mu: "Your wine shop should have a chamber pot and a toilet."

In this era, not every household had a toilet, and most used containers such as chamber pots and toilets.

After use, the feces are transported out of the city for disposal by people called "dung men".

Of course, there are toilets in Yingtian Prefecture, which are dry toilets and are public.

Go to the dry toilet during the day and use toilet bowls, chamber pots and other containers at night.

As for private toilets, they were only available in the imperial palace or in wealthy families.

"Have."

Zhu Yuanzhang then sarcastically said, "Gao Chi, what's the matter? Your father is the emperor and sits on the throne."

"Is your butt different from that of an ordinary person? Do you need to find a specific place to go to the toilet?"

Zhu Gaochi lowered his head and said nothing.

Knowing that Grandfather Emperor was dissatisfied, he naturally could not say anything disobedient.

Just bear it silently.

Zhu Yuanzhang just complained a few words and didn't say anything else.

If he had the guts, Zhu Laosi would go to the toilet all day long.

So the three of them continued playing poker.

But what Zhu Yuanzhang never expected was.

Zhu Di really dragged his feet for half an hour.

This made him completely unable to hold back.

The broad hands clenched, and then with a hammer the table was broken into pieces.

This scene made both Zhuang Mu and Yao Guangxiao feel a little confused.

This is quite a lot of strength.

As we all know, force is mutual.

Zhu Yuanzhang's hands were a little red and swollen at this time, but his expression was normal.

He said coldly: "Gao Chi, go tell your father."

"We'd better give him half an incense stick of time. If he doesn't come over to see us, we'll really chop him down."

Upon seeing this, Zhu Gaochi hurriedly picked up his jade belt and walked out of the house.

limping.

When I came outside, fortunately Zhu Di had finished using the toilet and returned to the door of the tavern.

But I still hesitated and didn't dare to go in.

At this time, Xu Zengshou also came to Zhu Di's side.

Xu Miaoyun went back temporarily because she needed to deal with Hong Shengchao's affairs.

At this time, Zhu Gaosui couldn't bear it anymore.

"Dad, we've wasted long enough."

"If we don't go in, I'm afraid Emperor Taizu will be furious."

On the side, Xu Zengshou was also looking at Zhu Di.

Now that Emperor Taizu has appeared, he naturally has to return to Hongsheng Dynasty and report the matter to Zhu Biao.

However, it must first be approved by Zhu Di.

At this time, Zhu Gaochi limped out and came in front of Zhu Di.

He said, "Dad, grandpa said that if you don't go in, he will really chop people."

It was obvious that Zhu Yuanzhang had run out of patience.

This is the ultimatum.

After thinking for a long time, Zhu Di sighed.

It's inevitable after all.

After hesitating for a long time, the steps finally began to move forward.

My thoughts were hazy and before I knew it, I had reached the front door.

Just open this door yourself.

You will be able to see your nightmare and the father you have admired and feared all your life.

Zhu Di's slightly weathered old hands slowly placed them on the door.

Zhu Laosi, ah Zhu Laosi.

You have already redeemed yourself for the mistakes you made during the Jingnan Campaign.

Why fear him anymore?

So what if he was my father? At least, I had not let down this empire.

He is only ashamed of his elder brother, not of the world.

Thinking of this, Zhu Di felt much calmer.

So Zhu Di took a step back.

He said, "Old Three, open the door."

Seeing this, Zhu Gaosui slowly opened the door until it reached a certain angle.

Then he touched the hanging bell.

Makes a crisp sound.

Looking at the familiar figure, Zhu Di couldn't help swallowing, and then slowly walked through the door.

Come to the tavern.

Zhu Yuanzhang had his back to Zhu Di and his voice rang out when he sensed movement behind him.

"Finally he's willing to come in."

"No more going to the toilet."

A familiar, yet majestic voice echoed in my ears.

Zhu Di said with a trembling voice: "Dad."

At this time, Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaosui and Xu Zengshou also rushed in.

Stand behind it.

Zhu Yuanzhang still didn't look back, holding the Landlord cards in his hand.

While playing cards, he said, "Why, now that you are the emperor, you have lost all manners."

"Or do you think that once you become the emperor, you don't have to pay respect to us anymore?"

"Fourth..."

Even though Zhu Di was the emperor, he was still a son.

Not being chaotic is because of his status as an emperor, or his status as a son.

Everyone should salute, but Zhu Di did not, which made Zhu Yuanzhang unhappy.

Just when Zhu Yuanzhang was about to get angry.

Plop.

Zhu Di knelt on the ground.

He said with a trembling voice: "Your Highness, I have met you, Father. Long live the Emperor."

Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaosui and Xu Zengshou naturally followed suit and knelt down.

Hearing this voice, Zhu Yuanzhang's brows relaxed slightly.

You still have to be polite.

Especially the royal family, which is a role model for the world, if they themselves do not take it seriously, why should they ask the world to take it seriously?

"Well, get up."

Zhu Gaosui helped Zhu Gaochi stand up.

Xu Zengshou also stood up.

Only Zhu Di was still kneeling.

In fact, it wasn’t that he wanted to kneel, but his legs were too weak to stand up.

However, he did not want to embarrass himself in front of his father, so he quickly signaled with his eyes to Xu Zengshou beside him to support him.

But Zhu Yuanzhang said at this time: "You need someone to help you stand up."

Zhuang Mu and Yao Guangxiao were both a little surprised.

Ok?
Got corns on the back of your head?
You can see all this.

Then, Zhu Yuanzhang slowly stood up and put down the cards in his hand.

He turned his head and looked at Zhu Laosi, who had gray hair and an old face.

Said: "You are old."

Zhu Di looked at his father in front of him and knew that his father should be in middle age.

"Dad, I..."

When father and son met, he didn't know what to say.

At this time, Xu Zengshou was also very tactful and pushed the door open to inform Zhu Biao.

Zhu Yuanzhang just looked at Zhu Di in front of him for a while.

Then, he sat down.

He said, "I heard that you launched the Jingnan Rebellion and overthrew our designated successor, Yunwen, from the throne."

"Under the banner of our Ming dynasty ancestral teachings and the banner of clearing the court of corrupt officials, he sat on the throne."

Zhu Di explained quickly.

"Dad, this is not my fault, it's Zhu Yunwen's fault!"

Because the father in front of him was not Hong Shengchao's father, and he knew the reason behind the matter.

Naturally, it needs to be re-explained.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang directly interrupted Zhu Di's explanation.

"We don't want to hear your explanation."

"Where's Yun-Wen?"

Zhu Di's body trembled slightly.

Said: "Missing."

"Missing? Lao Si, you know what I hate most is someone deceiving me."

"Even our son is no exception."

"Your crime of treason is one thing, but your deception is another."

"A man has his own reasons, and a woman has her own reasons, but if they are dishonest, that's another matter."

Hearing this, Zhu Di remained silent.

If his father knew about this, he would burn down the palace and burn Zhu Yunwen to death.

He must be furious.

But he did not feel guilty about this matter. Zhu Yunwen forced Prince of Hunan Zhu Bo to death and then set himself on fire.

This is just to give someone a taste of their own medicine.

Seeing his silence, Zhu Yuanzhang said, "Gao Chi, you always listen to me."

"You said."

Zhu Gaochi looked at his father and then at Zhu Yuanzhang.

Some hesitation and hesitation.

If Zhu Gaochi were allowed to speak, the situation would be different.

Zhu Di thought for a moment, then clenched his fists and gritted his teeth and said, "I set him on fire in the palace."

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his head and spoke in a very normal tone.

"So, your hands are stained with the blood of the Zhu family after all."

There was no trace of anger in him.

But Zhu Di still felt a little scared.

So he knelt down immediately and said, "My son is guilty."

However, what Zhu Di did not expect was that Zhu Yuanzhang did not get angry, but still listened calmly.

Seeing Zhu Di kneeling down, he spoke.

"Gao Chi, help your father up."

After Zhu Di stood up.

Zhu Yuanzhang then asked Zhu Gaochi: "Gaochi, you have always been smart."

"Do you remember that in the Imperial Ming Dynasty's ancestral precepts, there are records of the royal family's crimes?"

Zhu Gaochi nodded.

"Of course I remember."

"When a member of the royal family breaks the law, the emperor can discuss and decide with the other members of the royal family whether to pardon them."

"Except for treason."

Zhu Di looked at Zhu Yuanzhang in silence.

Dad, is Zhu Yunwen really more important than me?

Or in other words, in your heart, is your elder brother really more important than all the other princes and grandchildren?

Thinking of this, Zhu Di felt a sense of loss.

Having a good relationship with Zhu Biao is one thing.

But he felt uncomfortable because he was never taken seriously by Zhu Yuanzhang.

What he desires most is actually a word of recognition and acknowledgement from his father.

"Well, what is the punishment for treason?"

Zhu Gaochi broke out in a cold sweat.

He stammered, "The crime of treason...should be...executed with capital punishment, and the whole family should be exterminated, their names removed from the clan register, and they are not allowed to enter the Zhu family...ancestral temple."

Treason is the first of the ten evils and the only crime that the emperor cannot forgive.

It is conceivable that Zhu Yuanzhang had absolute zero tolerance towards it.

Zhu Yuanzhang continued: "Yan Wang Zhu Di started the Jingnan Rebellion and attempted to usurp the throne, which meets the criteria for treason."

"Gao Chi, if you were asked to handle this, how do you think you should deal with the matter of Prince Yan's rebellion?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gaochi was stunned where he stood.

Grandpa Emperor? Play like this?
Let yourself deal with your own family?

Zhu Gaochi continued to stammer and could not utter a single word.

He could only look to Zhu Di for help.

Zhu Di clenched his fists, feeling unwilling.

"Dad, the reason I went to Jingnan was because Zhu Yunwen pushed me too hard."

"He forced the King of Xiang to death. I had no choice but to raise an army to quell the rebellion."

"Will you be satisfied only if we all die under Zhu Yunwen's sword?"

"Why? Why do you dote on Zhu Yunwen so much without restraint? We are obviously your sons. You didn't react at all to the death of the Prince of Xiang."

"Isn't he your favorite son...why."

The Prince of Xiang was extremely talented, and Zhu Yuanzhang had praised him many times in public.

He is also one of the most favored sons.

However, when he was forced to set himself on fire, Zhu Yuanzhang did not react at all.

Is my father's heart really so cold-blooded?
Zhu Yuanzhang still said indifferently: "Let's ask Gao Chi again, not you."

"Gao Chi, answer my question!"

Suddenly, Zhu Yuanzhang's voice rose in pitch.

It sounded like a tiger's roar, and Zhu Gaochi was so frightened that he instantly collapsed to the ground.

He hesitated and still couldn't say a word.

"Grandpa Huang, I..."

Zhu Gaochi's mind was full of thoughts.

Want to find a way to deal with it.

But when it comes to treason, he really couldn't find any words to respond.

The only thing that could be said in response was that it was Zhu Yunwen's fault, but Zhu Di had already said it clearly.

Zhu Yuanzhang, however, turned a deaf ear to it.

Just force yourself to give an answer.

Zhu Yuanzhang was not in a hurry and just waited quietly.

Waiting for Zhu Gaochi to think and give an answer.

……

at the same time.

Xu Zengshou has arrived at Hongsheng Dynasty.

When he walked out of the tavern, he found that the door of the tavern seemed not to be closed.

This made his worries unnecessary.

I thought that after I came out, the door of the tavern would be closed.

However, the priority now is.

It is time to go find the Emperor.

So Xu Zengshou hurriedly ran towards the imperial palace in Yingtian Prefecture.

At this time, Zhu Biao was handling state affairs.

Lan Yu, Xu Yungong and Mu Chun were all by his side.

"emperor!"

The quietness of the Shangshu room was broken by a loud voice outside the palace.

Xu Zengshou ran into the Shangshufang quickly, but because the threshold was too high, he was not paying attention.

After falling to the ground, Zhu Biao got up and walked to the door.

Xu Yungong looked at Xu Zengshou, who was lying on the ground, and felt helpless: "Zengshou, why are you still so rude?"

Xu Zengshou just propped himself up with his hands and ignored his elder brother's words.

He said to Zhu Biao, "Your Majesty, please go to the wine shop as soon as possible."

"Emperor Taizu has appeared!"

(End of this chapter)