The Ming Dynasty: A Modern Return, Building an Overseas Empire

Zhu Gaoxu arrived outside the Ministry of War and saw Zhu Gaosui with an expressionless face and Zhu Gaochi with a worried expression approaching him. He immediately smiled.

"Boss, it's already happened, what are you still worried about?"

Zhu Gaoxu genuinely couldn't stand Zhu Gaochi's behavior.

From the moment he arrived at the Ministry of War until he left, no one from the palace came to stop him, indicating that Zhu Di had already tacitly approved of his actions.

But Zhu Gaochi insisted on stepping forward to play the good guy. Did he think that using the same old tricks would work on him?

With his departure for sea imminent, he was no longer willing to indulge this person.

Zhu Gaochi liked to play the good guy, so let him continue to be one. Zhu Gaoxu refused to believe that Zhu Di was unaware of these things.

Zhu Gaochi listened to Zhu Gaoxu's words but didn't bother to argue.

"Second brother, what's done here has already happened, so worrying is useless now."

"You come with me to the palace now, apologize to the old man, and this matter will be over."

"Hehe, boss, the old man hasn't even spoken yet, why are you getting so anxious? What, you want to stand up for the old man?"

Zhu Gaoxu looked at Zhu Gaochi with amusement. The more this man put on this hypocritical face, the less he wanted Zhu Gaochi to have his way.

Zhu Gaochi was immediately flustered, because he really couldn't respond to Zhu Gaoxu's words.

What do you mean he wants to take charge for Zhu Di? Once this gets out, what is he planning to do? Is he so impatient to do it?

"Second brother, I was only trying to help you and wholeheartedly. How could you frame me like this? What did I do to offend you?"

"I'm begging you, please, can we have some peace and quiet for a while and stop causing trouble?"

Zhu Gaoxu had stopped smiling and was staring intently at Zhu Gaochi.

Sure enough, none of the people who reach this position care about their reputation. They all show their shamelessness to the fullest extent, yet they still act as if they are doing it for the good of others.

It's really disgusting to watch.

"You say I've caused trouble? Your Highness, please explain what trouble I've caused?"

If the Crown Prince cannot explain, then I will have no choice but for him to go before the Emperor and explain why he has framed me in this way!

This is an attempt to frame me, the Crown Prince! He's framing his own brother! I'll show the world what kind of person the Crown Prince is!

Is such a crown prince capable of shouldering the heavy responsibility of ruling the world?

Zhu Gaoxu's questions immediately silenced the Ministry of War members who were trying to symbolically resist, and they all retreated.

As Zhu Gaosui listened to these words, his heart pounded even harder; he was deeply moved.

At this moment, Zhu Gaoxu appeared so dignified and so tall and imposing in Zhu Gaosui's eyes.

Zhu Gaosui even hoped that Zhu Gaoxu would say more, and directly dragged Zhu Gaochi to confront Zhu Di and properly investigate Zhu Gaochi.

Zhu Gaosui still felt disgusted by Zhu Gaochi's behavior just now, even though it wasn't directed at him.

He had been treated like this by Zhu Gaochi before.

Unfortunately, the brothers couldn't openly break ties with each other.

Anyone who dares to break through that barrier will have no way of explaining themselves to Zhu Di.

At that time, none of the three could withstand Zhu Di's wrath. They all coveted the position and did not want to lose their chance to compete for it.

This shows that even though she knew Zhu Gaochi was hypocritical and that his behavior made her feel very uncomfortable, she could only endure it or retaliate in the same way.

But if they returned it, they were no match for Zhu Gaochi, and they suffered losses every time.

Now that Zhu Gaoxu had retorted like this, Zhu Gaosui felt exceptionally comfortable in every pore of his body.

Zhu Gaosui desperately wanted Zhu Gaoxu to be even harsher, ideally to expose Zhu Gaochi's true colors in front of Zhu Di.

In this way, Zhu Gaochi disappointed Zhu Di, and Zhu Gaoxu was about to go to sea again. Wouldn't his opportunity have come?

Zhu Gaosui hoped that Zhu Gaochi would be even more disgusting and anger Zhu Gaoxu, preferably causing Zhu Gaoxu to massacre the Crown Prince's residence in a fit of rage, then he would be absolutely guaranteed a spot.

Zhu Gaochi looked deeply at Zhu Gaoxu, and at this moment, he truly believed a little.

Zhu Gaoxu, who is about to set sail, is truly letting loose.

Previously, Zhu Gaoxu would endure it and suffer in silence, but now he doesn't care about anything anymore. He doesn't even care about Zhu Di's attitude.

Thinking about these things, Zhu Gaochi gradually relaxed a bit.

"Second brother, I'm just fulfilling the responsibilities and obligations that an older brother should have."

Seeing you make a mistake, I naturally need to do my best to stop you.

Since things have come to this point, and you don't feel you've caused trouble or made a mistake, why should I...

"Your Highness, please address me as the King of Han!"

Did the Crown Prince not hear what I just said? Or does the Crown Prince feel guilty because he thinks he did something wrong?

Tell me, what trouble have I caused to disturb your peace? What mistake have I made?

You'd better think this through before you tell me. If you dare to frame me, even if you are the crown prince, I will not be afraid!

Zhu Gaoxu interrupted Zhu Gaochi, pressing on with the previous question.

If this matter were to reach Zhu Di, Zhu Gaochi would certainly be fine, but the matter would definitely be dropped.

The Ministry of War officials dared not look at the imperial edict, which was why he brought his men with him.

Now, he's gambling that a smart man like Zhu Gaochi won't report this to Zhu Di.

It's obvious to anyone with a brain that Zhu Di already knew what was happening here.

But they haven't sent anyone yet. What's their intention?

This time, he wanted to force Zhu Gaochi to back down.

He will return to the Ming Dynasty in the future; Zhu Di's request has been made very clear.

He didn't want Zhu Gaochi to know that he had already let go of everything, so that he wouldn't be schemed against when he returned.

He wanted Zhu Gaochi to consider whether he could bear the consequences.

Zhu Gaosui was even more excited, his heart pounding in his chest.

Zhu Gaochi's face was gloomy, completely unlike his previous expression.

"Second brother, that's not what I meant. Today's events were just me being nosy as the eldest brother."

Second brother, it's fine for you to come to the Ministry of War. It's nothing. I'm the one making a fuss over nothing.

Since there's nothing else here, I'll head back.

Zhu Gaochi spoke these words calmly yet with self-reproach, the gloom from before seeming to vanish in an instant.

Zhu Gaochi dared not report this matter to Zhu Di.

Regardless of the facts, he was at a disadvantage.

Moreover, he could think of everything that Zhu Gaoxu could think of.

Now that he understands Zhu Gaoxu's current attitude, Zhu Gaochi has also become much more restrained.

It's pointless to take a serious look at Zhu Gaoxu, who is about to set sail and has no scruples.

As Zhu Gaochi prepared to leave, Zhu Gaoxu felt a genuine sense of admiration for him.

As the crown prince, being lectured like this, his face showed only a fleeting gloom, making it impossible to discern any emotion whatsoever, only sending chills down one's spine.

This kind of person is the most dangerous.

But seeing Zhu Gaochi about to leave, Zhu Gaoxu didn't have time to think about anything else and immediately stopped Zhu Gaochi.

"Wait a minute, boss. The old man said that you should prepare the money, food, supplies, and boats I need for my voyage."

Boss, hurry up! The group of people that Grandpa promised to give me will be ready to leave once Third Brother brings them over.

My going to sea is good for everyone, and as I've said before, I've already made significant concessions this time.

If anyone dares to stop me from doing this, I really won't show any mercy.

Anyone who dares to stop me, including those behind me, I'll chop them down!

Let's see if their heads are harder, or my knife!