Sky Curtain: The Overlord Charges into Battle, Shocking Emperors of All Dynasties

Chapter 59 Am I a Traitor?

The scholars in front of the canopy were struck dumb by Zhu Gaoxu's words. They thought they were utter nonsense, but upon closer examination, they couldn't think of any reason to refute them. "Nonsense, all nonsense. You can't take the words of a warrior seriously."

"But why didn't Confucius go and assist the Zhou emperor? Was it because he didn't want to?"

"We're not well-educated and don't understand these things. Why don't you explain them to us?"

Some of the people surrounding the scholars simply shrugged, like little bears. "We really want to know!" they asked, their inquisitive eyes fixed on the well-read Confucian scholars. "This—..."

The scholars blushed with embarrassment at the questioning, for these things were not mentioned in the books. Some of them came to their senses and grasped two key words from Zhu Gaochi's astonishing remarks: traitor. Zhu Gaochi called him a traitor.

"Am I a traitor?"

Zhu Gaoxu pointed to himself, somewhat incredulous. Although his father often beat him and had taken back what he had said, he still believed in his heart that his father would pass the throne to him. Many of his father's actions proved this. So, if he was now being called a traitor, had he rebelled against his father or his elder brother? Zhu Gaoxu felt that he might also be able to appoint Zhu Di as the Retired Emperor. After all, if Li Shimin could do it, why couldn't Zhu Gaoxu do it?

"Yes, you are a traitor. You said it yourself, Second Brother."

Zhu Gaosui added insult to injury, saying that true brothers are meant to betray you at times like these.

"impossible!!"

Before Zhu Gaoxu could defend himself, Zhu Di stepped forward and delivered a Leo kick, sending him flying several meters away. He was just looking for a reason to beat him up, but he ended up handing over his weakness.

Zhu Di was not surprised by Zhu Gaochi's rebellion. He knew his son well; he was ambitious, much like he had been in his youth.

Zhu Di beckoned to Zhu Gaochi and his brothers, and Zhu Zhanji came to his side. Zhu Gaoxu was tough and thick-skinned, and he was unharmed even after taking a powerful flying kick from Zhu Di.

"Listen up, all of you! The crown prince's position is the most important one, so none of you should have any ulterior motives!"

Zhu Di gave Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui a warning look, "Promise me, no matter what, never get your hands stained with the blood of your own family."

As he said this, Zhu Di looked at Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanji, a hint of pleading flashing in his eyes. He wasn't sure if his words would be enough for Zhu Gaochi and his son to remember; he just wanted to save his son's life.

"Father, rest assured, your son will never have the blood of our own family on his hands."

Zhu Gaochi's face was incredibly firm, and every word he spoke revealed his determination. Zhu Zhanji, who was standing beside him, also nodded in agreement, "Grandpa, your grandson also guarantees that he will never have the blood of his own family on his hands."

In the early years of the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty, "Zhu Gaochi truly became a rebel."

Li Shimin found it rather strange. He had originally admired Zhu Gaoxu quite a bit. Both of them were skilled in warfare, both were the second sons, and their elder brothers were both in poor health. The only difference was that Li Yuan hadn't said those words to him.

"It seems Zhu Gaoxu has failed."

Li Shimin, reflecting on his own experience, thought that Zhu Gaochi had imitated him by staging the Xuanwu Lake Incident. "Your Majesty," he said, "I believe that the Yongle Emperor of later generations should never have said that, as it stirred up Zhu Gaochi's ambition to seize the throne."

Du Ruhui stepped forward to remonstrate, saying, "The matter of the foundation of the state is of utmost importance and must not be neglected."

"Not bad." Li Shimin nodded in agreement. He wouldn't give his other sons any undue confidence like Zhu Di did. Li Shimin was very satisfied with Li Chengqian. He was capable, resembled him, and was the first child of Li Shimin and his beloved woman. Li Shimin believed that Li Chengqian would definitely inherit the throne in the future, unlike the crown princes of the other emperors.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the words "traitor" and closed his eyes in pain. These two words were like two knives, stabbing straight into Zhu Yuanzhang's heart. The thing he feared most had still happened. When he learned that Zhu Di had seized the throne after the Jingnan Rebellion, he was filled with worry that his descendants would follow suit and end up like the Tang Dynasty, with their descendants fighting each other and their hands stained with each other's blood.

He glared at Zhu Di fiercely, thinking, "It's all your fault for setting such a bad precedent." Zhu Di's head was already lowered like an ostrich burying its head in the sand. He himself felt very guilty. Shen Chuan watched the video. "Isn't this a scene from 'Ming Dynasty'?"

He had watched part of the show, but only the first half. After the Zhu family members left the show, he stopped watching, especially the female lead's love scenes, which he skipped without missing anything.

He remembered that Zhu Gaoxu had another famous scene, which seemed to be another classic example of filial piety between father and son.

Open the search box and search for Zhu Gaoxu; the first result will be related content.

The text on the sky also changed accordingly: 【Zhu Gaoxu #FilialPiety #TheMingDynasty

A loving father and a filial son?

Originally, this word was meant to describe the close relationship between father and son, but the examples shown on the screen gradually changed its meaning. Li Shimin was known for his filial piety and brotherly love. Although all the examples were of Li Shimin, his fame and strength made a deep impression on people.

Everyone looked on with anticipation, hoping it would be just as they imagined, otherwise, how could the Zhu family get all the good things?

The images on the screen began to shift. Inside the room, Zhu Di sat angrily in a chair. Before him, Zhu Gaochi, dressed in a crimson python robe, knelt on the ground. Zhu Di felt a chill run down his spine. "Didn't you say you'd govern the country well if I gave it to you?"

"I gave you the Imperial Study, and what did you do?"

Zhu Di grew increasingly angry. Looking at the mountain of memorials piled on the table, he instantly transformed into a desktop cleaning master, shoving it all down in front of Zhu Gaochi. "Stop the Yongle Encyclopedia?"

"Have you seen these folded paper scrolls? They depict the drought in Henan, the drought in Shandong, and the Japanese pirate raids in Fujian."

"Open your dog eyes and look!"

"The reason why it's not raining in Henan and Shandong is because you, the King of Han, have failed in your duty as regent."

Is the King of Han acting as regent?

What about Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi?

What is Zhu Di trying to do? Many emperors were puzzled. Liu Che raised an eyebrow. When he went on tours, he always let Crown Prince Liu Ju oversee the country. Overseeing the country was a power that only the crown prince could have.

Wasn't Zhu Di's actions giving Zhu Gaochi undue expectations?

Combining this with his earlier statement, Liu Che stroked his chin, a thoughtful expression on his face, "Why does it feel like Zhu Di just wants to see his sons fight each other?"

During the Yongle era, Zhu Gaochi's mouth was so surprised it looked like it could fit a mango. "You can't find fault like this! You can blame me for the lack of rain in Henan and Shandong!" he said. "Second brother, if you ask me, your title is not good. Han King, Drought King. If you are the regent, won't the whole country suffer from drought?"

Zhu Gaosui watched the commotion, his words sharp but his heart filled with unease. His two elder brothers on the sky had already spoken, and of the three brothers, he was the only one left to remain silent. What did this mean? Was he, the King of Zhao, so unworthy of mention?

Zhu Gaoxu seemed to be deep in thought, then suddenly realized something and an idea popped into his head. "Father, change my title. I don't want to be called the King of Han anymore. How about the Dragon King? It's auspicious!"

Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Gaosui, standing to the side, were shocked. Had he lost his mind? This was something to be said?

The dragon is a symbol of emperors!