Daming: From the end of Hongwu

243 Chapter 241 - The Prince Enters Beijing and Returns

The news of King Xiang's self-immolation quickly spread to every corner of the world, and at the same time spread to Beiping City.

If it is said that King Zhou was demoted, many people can still look at it rationally, but the self-immolation of King Xiang cannot be calmed down for a long time in everyone's heart. Let me ask how desperate a dignified prince must be to show his ambition by self-immolation.

As for the reaction of the imperial court, after angrily denouncing the King of Xiang for several crimes, he characterized the incident as suicide in fear of crime.

Suicide in fear of guilt? !
This reason is simply ridiculous. What kind of crime can a prince be afraid of committing suicide without even daring to argue.

rebellion?What capital and qualifications does he have to conspire against King Xiang?
If it was really a rebellion, how could it be possible that they didn't even resist when the palace was surrounded?

Could it be that a prince who is not even afraid of self-immolation is still afraid of fighting with swords? !

If it wasn't for treason, could it be that he was privately printing precious money and humiliating his subordinates and the common people?Does this scare a prince into self-immolation? !
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Inside Yanwang Mansion.

"Zhu Yunwen." Zhu Di gritted his teeth and said the name, his eyes were full of anger: "You have forced your uncle to death, yet you dare to shirk your responsibility and put the crime on the king of Xiang. Do you really think that the world is at his mercy?!"

The faces of Zhen Wu and the others were also extremely ugly. Who would have thought that Zhu Yunqi would dare to act so recklessly in just a few months after being in power, cutting down the feudal clan?This is life!
This time, it showed Zhu Yunqi's determination, and Zhu Yunqi's jealousy and cruelty towards his uncles.

Zhang Yu said at this time: "Your Highness, under the current situation, let the three princes go to Beijing to express their condolences. Do you think about it again? The court's ruthless actions are enough to prove the court's determination. The lowly officials are afraid that the three princes will enter Beijing and leave Beijing. Difficult."

A few days ago, after they received the imperial court's order, they decided to let the three sons go to Beijing to express their condolences, and while Zhu Di was pretending to be crazy, he added another illness to avoid the order to go to Beijing.

At this juncture, Zhu Di would never dare to enter Beijing. Even if Zhu Di dared, the people sitting here would not agree to Zhu Di entering Beijing.

But not entering the capital would mean a guilty conscience, and Zhen Wu and the others were also afraid that Zhu Yunqi would take action against King Yan immediately, so they could only let Zhu Gaochi and the other three enter Beijing to delay time.

Why isn't Zhu Di worried about his son? Hearing Zhang Yu's words, he couldn't help looking at Dao Yan: "Master, how long is it before we get ready?"

Dao Yan smiled wryly: "Why does Your Highness ask knowingly, who would think it takes a long time to prepare for this kind of thing, naturally the longer the better."

Zhu Di's face became tangled, making it difficult to make a decision.

Seeing Zhu Di like this, Zhu Gaochi took the initiative to stand up and said: "Father, my son is willing to go to the capital with his second and third younger brothers to help everyone buy some time. Father also knows that everyone is on the edge of the cliff now. More It’s always good to be prepared in time, and you can’t stop because of a little danger, if so, you will encounter more dangers in the future, so what will happen then, you always have to break through bit by bit.”

Zhu Gaochi took out his responsibility as the son of the world, and there was no fear on his face.

Zhu Gaoxu also proudly said at this time: "Yes, father, don't worry, the capital is not a dragon's pool or a tiger's den, so why should I be afraid? What's more, when I enter the capital, I should be afraid of the people of the capital."

Zhu Gaoxu exudes a strong self-confidence, that courage to see nothing in the world, which suddenly shook the morale of the people present. Everyone looked at Zhu Gaoxu with admiration, and for a while, they felt a little less worried and a little more pride.

Zhu Di also looked at Zhu Gaoxu with admiration. He has always admired such a brave and fearless person, and this kind of temperament appeared in his son, and he couldn't help being proud of it.

However, Zhu Gaoxu looked at Zhen Wu at this moment. What he said was somewhat familiar. It seemed that he followed Zhen Wu when he joined the army for the first time. Speech with arrogance.

At that time, he was very envious, always thinking that one day he could be like Zhen Wu, and now he seems to have found that feeling.

Zhen Wu smiled slightly at Zhu Gaoxu, as if he had guessed Zhu Gaoxu's thoughts, but then his smile faded away and his face became serious, he stepped forward and said to Zhu Di: "Your Highness, let me go with Gao Chi and the others, I can always be wary of some small things when I go.”

As soon as these words fell, Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Gaoxu had a look of joy on their faces. They knew Zhen Wu best, especially Zhu Gaoxu. He only felt that if Zhen Wu accompanied him, he would feel more at ease.

Zhu Di was also a little moved, but at the same time he was also a little bit reluctant. He knew the danger this time.

However, Dao Yan shook his head and said: "No, the name of General Zhen must have been recorded by the imperial court. If General Zhen goes with him, it will be more difficult for Shizi and others to escape."

Zhen Wu realized in an instant that if he passed by, the imperial court would have to raise the power of Zhu Gaochi and others to a higher level. How can we not send more forces to guard against Zhen Wu.

Thinking of this, he frowned slightly.

Zhu Di immediately figured it out, scolded Zhen Wu irritably in his heart, and said angrily, "Where are you going, what? My three sons are not enough, so I have to take you as my son-in-law? It's not that I always blame you, Yuying just gave birth to a child." Don't you know? You don't care about Yuying well, why don't you join in the fun, and leave me alone."

Zhen Wu resisted the urge to roll his eyes, could he not know that Zhu Yuying had just given birth?And wasn't Zhu Di quite moved just now? It's really interesting.

However, Zhen Wu didn't have a temper. After realizing that it was really wrong for him to go with him, he obediently withdrew.

Zhu Di gritted his teeth and looked at Zhu Gaochi.

He was not a hesitant person. After a brief thought, he made up his mind and said: "Then you take your second and third brothers for a walk, and try your best to help the father and the king in the city, and delay as much as possible." In time, my father knows you are smart, and my father also believes in you."

After finishing speaking, Zhu Di paused for a moment and continued: "Also, you have been prudent since you were young, and you have to take good care of your two younger brothers. When you encounter problems, think about it a few times, and don't be careless. If it comes to a critical moment, your father will allow you to take care of yourself." Safety is the priority, as long as you save your life and bring your brothers back safely, we are not afraid of anything, do you understand?"

"I understand." Zhu Gaochi leaned over and said.

Zhu Di nodded, looked at the crowd and said, "Okay, we can't get together for too long, let's leave now, and I hope you all step up your preparations, and don't let down the time that your son bought for everyone."

"Yes." The crowd responded.

Afterwards, everyone quietly and safely evacuated.

The next day, when Zhen Wu sent Zhu Gaochi and others outside the city on horseback, he found that Monk Daoyan was already waiting outside the city.

After Zhen Wu and Dao Yan nodded and greeted each other, they told Zhu Gaochi and the three of them: "When you arrive in the capital, you must know how to hide. Once the condolences are over, you should immediately start trying to return, so as not to have any unexpected surprises, and it is too late to return. There is one thing you must know , Although it is a good thing to buy more time, we and the court will always fight on the battlefield, and it is the greatest benefit to His Highness and the morale of the army that you can come back safely."

With a big belly, Zhu Gaochi nodded calmly and said, "Brother-in-law, don't worry, we understand."

Zhen Wu patted Zhu Gaochi's thick shoulder. He was actually not worried about Zhu Gaochi, so he turned his head to look at Zhu Gaoxu and said, "After arriving in the capital, listen to your elder brother more. It's when you brothers are united. Don't play petty temper."

Zhu Gaoxu rolled his eyes, dissatisfied with Zhen Wu's different treatment: "I'm not a child, so you should tell the third brother this right."

Zhen Wu glared at Zhu Gaoxu angrily, but he couldn't do anything about Zhu Gaoxu, so he shook his head and ignored Zhu Gaoxu, and finally turned his head to look at Zhu Gaoxu.

Zhu Gaosui's eyes were bright, and his complexion was darker. He looked at Zhen Wu expectantly, waiting for Zhen Wu's instructions to him, but Zhen Wu thought about it, but he didn't think of what to say to Zhu Gaosui.

He has the least contact with this child, and he doesn't know much about his temperament.

In the end, Zhen Wu had no choice but to pat Zhu Gaosui and said, "You have nothing to say, brother-in-law, don't worry, just be a good follower."

Zhu Gaosui's eyes widened unhappily all of a sudden, and then he turned around angrily, not thinking about Zhen Wu.

Zhen Wu smiled indifferently, and said to Dao Yan who was beside him: "Master, do you have something to explain?"

Dao Yan looked at Zhen Wu with interest, and then said: "Originally there was, but you told me everything."

This is a coincidence.

Zhen Wu and Dao Yan talked a few more words, and then they waved goodbye to Zhu Gaochi and others.

Zhu Gaochi and the others did not delay, got on their horses, led their entourage and guards, and headed towards the capital under the watchful eyes of Zhen Wu and Dao Yan.

a long time.

The two looked away, but Dao Yan looked at Zhen Wu, and Zhen Wu's heart was trembling. Dao Yan's triangular eyes flickered twice like poisonous snakes, and he suddenly said: "General Zhen, I don't know one thing, can I be a poor monk?" Confused?"

Zhen Wu was taken aback for a moment, and asked curiously, "Can I still help Master solve the problem?"

Dao Yan nodded.

Zhen Wu smiled and said, "Master, please speak frankly."

"The poor monk looks at General Zhen, it seems that General Zhen has great confidence in us fighting the world with one city, but I don't know where the confidence comes from?" Dao Yan asked indifferently.

But Zhen Wu was stunned for a moment, and the next moment he was shocked. Speaking of which, he lived no less than the old monk in his previous life and this life, and Zhen Wu asked himself that he had cultivated many ways of performing, and never thought that his performance was obvious. I don't know how this old guy can tell.

"Master is not confident?" Zhen Wu asked back.

Dao Yan smiled, without whitewashing his words, and said truthfully: "The poor monk never cares about winning or losing, why do you need to have confidence."

Oh shit.

Zhen Wu cursed secretly in his heart, this is really a lunatic, looking forward to instigating Zhu Di to start a war, he just wanted to use his ability, no matter whether he can win or not, this war is probably just a game for Dao Yan, It's just that the price of losing this game is to pay for life.

And death, for this old guy, I'm afraid he really doesn't care at all, let alone his own death, the death of all the people in the world, this old guy may not be moved.

Fortunately, he still has a bald head.

Zhen Wu thought for a while, but did not answer directly, but asked Yan: "Master, do you think the policy of the new emperor after he ascended the throne is correct?"

Dao Yan thought without hesitation: "Cutting down the vassals to gather imperial power, exempting government orders from being unreasonable, implementing benevolent policies and commuting punishments, how can it be wrong to seek the hearts of the world?"

As he spoke, Dao Yan looked at Zhen Wu, as if he sincerely thought so.

Zhen Wu didn't believe that Dao Yan really thought so, but he still said what he thought: "When he first came to the throne, the army's morale was unstable, so he cut down the king of the northern frontier, which shows the short-sightedness and the benevolent government. The punishment reduction law emphasizes literati and suppresses military generals, only Jiangnan is not Mobei in mind, and the structure is small."

When Zhen Wu said this, he looked towards the direction of the northern grassland, paused and said, "With such a policy, if things go on like this, can the new emperor of the world be able to keep it? The weakness of the former Song Dynasty can be clearly seen in my memory. Is it necessary to repeat the same mistakes? Just to win The heart of some literati?"

"Is the Song Dynasty not good? The scholars return to their hearts, the prosperity is prosperous, and the people are rich."

"Okay, but Daming can be better, because the territory of my Han family has never been just Jiangnan. The wealth I want is that both the north and the south of the river are rich. Now we are born in Daming, born in this era that can rival the Han and Tang Dynasties. Why? Instead of recreating or surpassing the glory of the Han and Tang Dynasties, why compare it with the former Song Dynasty?"

Dao Yan laughed out loud.

Zhen Wu also laughed twice, and then said: "Actually, I'm just a general. I can't control so much whether I'm rich or not. What I want is very simple. Beiping is my home, and Mobei is also my home. Going further north , to the south, to the east, to the west, is my home. The new emperor can't do this, but His Highness can. What's more, the soldiers all over the world are honored to expand their territories. They understand that the new emperor can't give them this. , How can I not have confidence in such a situation?!"

"What a confidence." Dao Yan smiled even more happily, he didn't expect to hear about the rebellion from Zhen Wu's mouth, and there could be such a noble reason.

He suddenly found that he liked Zhen Wu more and more, and he could put a higher hat on himself than him, and suddenly said on a whim: "I heard that you just gave birth to a son?"

Ok?
Zhen Wu looked at Dao Yan suspiciously.

Dao Yan smiled and said: "If you don't dislike the poor monk's talent and learning, how about letting your son worship me as a teacher?"

"Become a monk?" Zhen Wu's face turned dark.

Dao Yan's face turned dark all of a sudden.

Zhen Wu laughed twice: "Just kidding, master, don't be so serious."

Dao Yan didn't think this was funny.

Monks are not ashamed.

While chatting, the two headed towards the city.

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After Daoyan returned to Qingshou Temple, he first dealt with the accumulated matters, and then called a young monk, who asked, "How are things going?"

The little monk replied: "The fact that the king of Xiang was forced to set himself on fire has been spread, and I believe that all the people will soon know the truth."

Dao Yan nodded, and then exhorted: "I gave you the address of the soldier's home before, do you still remember? You must work harder around the soldier's home, make more use of trustworthy men and women, so that the soldiers and soldiers His family members consciously know that following the King of Yan will lead to prosperity, and if they go against the King of Yan, they will go to the Nine Nether Hell, and they will not be allowed to ascend, so there should be no need to teach you more about these things."

The belief in the old monk's heart is just a tool that can be used.

And it is a relatively effective tool.

"Understood." The little monk said, and he didn't think it was surprising, it can be said that there are all kinds of little novice monks.

"Okay, let's go down."

After Dao Yan waved back the little monk, he looked sideways at the pear tree full of petals outside, the sun shining on it, it was very beautiful.

He suddenly thought of talking with Zhen Wu again, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but smile. Although he didn't care about winning or losing, it must be good to win, and according to what Zhen Wu said, if King Yan wins the throne, in Zhen Wu With the assistance of others, he made a great achievement.

This rebellion may not necessarily leave a bad reputation through the ages.

He doesn't care though.

But if you can smell it, you must be happy.

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When Zhen Wu and the others stepped up their preparations, time passed quickly, and no one in Beiping City had time to pay more attention to what happened after Zhu Gaochi and his three arrived in the capital.

Until the end of April.

Daming, who was originally calm, suddenly had an incident that shocked everyone.

Zhu Yunzheng swiftly took down King Qi and King Dai in succession like lightning, and abolished them as ordinary people.

After the news reached Beiping City, Zhen Wu couldn't sit still anymore.

He faintly felt that the sword hanging above Beiping City was about to be cut off.

When cutting down feudal clans has become a habit, when the prince is deposed, no one will be surprised anymore, when Zhu Yunqi gathers great power, how can Zhu Yunqi still care whether Zhu Di is really crazy?

Zhen Wu secretly came to Yan Wang's mansion and persuaded Zhu Di that it was time to find a way to get Zhu Gaochi and the three back.

Zhu Di was also a little flustered and scared at this time.

Zhu Yunqi moved one after another, without stopping at all. From King Zhou, King Xiang, to King Qi and King Dai, the speed was getting faster and faster. Zhu Di is also a prince, so why not panic.

If his son didn't come back, he would be wary if he wanted to resist. He couldn't help but regret letting Zhu Gaochi and others enter Beijing.

Zhu Di hurriedly called Daoyan again, and after careful discussion, the three of them felt that they could no longer be so passive, and needed to call Zhu Gaochi and others back first.

Zhu Yunwen is so ruthless, it's dangerous to be an uncle.

Afterwards, after Zhen Wu and Dao Yan left, a news spread from the Palace.

Zhu Di was seriously ill and was about to die, so he needed Zhu Gaochi and others to come back to take care of him.

The news reached the ears of Zhang Bing and Xie Gui immediately, and they hurriedly came to the palace to visit.

It's almost May now, and the weather has turned warm, but Zhu Di's bedroom is full of charcoal basins. As soon as Zhang Bing and Xie Gui walked in, they were rushed back again and again by a wave of heat.

After they came in, they saw Zhu Di with a pale face clutching the big quilt. Even so, Zhu Di seemed to be shivering from the cold.

The two were shocked, and hurriedly asked Xu Miaoyun, who was waiting beside him, about Zhu Di's condition.

Xu Miaoyun seemed to be in a state of infatuation from crying, and her words were also confused. She pestered the two of them for a long time before explaining her condition clearly.

But in this short half-day effort, Zhang Bing and the others were sweating all over, and their faces were flushed, as if they had been steamed in a steamer.

The two of them had long been unable to bear the temperature in the room, and they cursed in their hearts that they had nothing to do with this crime, and they didn't want to stay in the room for a while, and wanted to go out to cool off.

However, Xu Miaoyun didn't know whether to pester the two of them intentionally or unintentionally at this time, and refused to let the two leave. She cried and begged the two to let her son come back to see Zhu Di for the last time, otherwise Zhu Di would not rest in peace, and her son would even Regret for life.

The two didn't want to agree.

But they didn't agree, Xu Miaoyun just refused to let them go, in the end they had no choice but they couldn't stand the temperature in the room, so they agreed to Xu Miaoyun, saying that they would play for the emperor and try to let Zhu Gaochi and others come back.

When Xu Miaoyun heard this, she cried and let them go.

After Zhang Bing and Xie Gui left, Xu Miaoyun hurriedly asked someone to take away the charcoal basin, and at the same time asked someone to fetch ice cubes. You must know that Zhang Bing and Xie Gui couldn't bear it, and she and Zhu Di were even more unbearable.

Those who can achieve great things have to endure what others can't bear.

After Zhang Bing and Xie Gui went back, they did not break their promises. In their view, Zhu Di was really going to die of illness, and it was reasonable to let Zhu Gaochi and others come back. When Zhu Di died, it was just a sentence There is no need to be as careful and meticulous as before.

The memorial went to the capital.

At this time, Zhen Wu wiped his weapon at home.

He thought, soon, really soon this time.

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