My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 473 A Lesson
In Wuying Hall, Zhu Di's face was gloomy, Zhu Zhanji lowered his head and said nothing, and Zhu Zhanhe stood aside as if it had nothing to do with him. The atmosphere in the entire hall seemed very dull.

After a long time, Zhu Di finally sighed, waved to Zhu Zhanji and said: "Go down, go back and reflect on it in the next few days!"

"Grandpa Huang, I..."

Zhu Zhan basically wanted to defend himself again, but when he saw Zhu Di's eyes full of disappointment, he felt a pain in his heart and couldn't say anything to defend himself.

"Grandson...resign!"

Zhu Zhanji said in a low voice, then turned around and left the Hall of Martial Arts with heavy steps.

Looking at Zhu Zhanji's back as he left the hall, Zhu Di sat back on his chair feebly, with a look of exhaustion on his face. The matter this time was neither big nor small, but what disappointed him the most was Or Zhu Zhanji's performance.

"Zhan He, what do you think should be done with your elder brother? Don't say you don't know!"

Zhu Di suddenly raised his head at this moment, and asked Zhu Zhanhe again, without giving him the slightest chance to play tricks.

"This……"

Zhu Zhanhe was embarrassed for a while. To be honest, it was difficult for him to speak out about this matter. If the punishment was severe, Zhu Di would feel distressed. If the punishment was light, Zhu Di would be dissatisfied.

In the end, Zhu Zhanhe hesitated for a long time, and finally said tentatively: "Grandpa Huang, I think the main reason why the eldest brother did this was that his horizons were not widened, and coupled with the misguidance of some people around him, he was temporarily confused."

"Have your horizons not been opened?"

Zhu Di pondered for a moment after hearing this, and felt that it made sense. Zhu Zhanji was not bad in all aspects. The only thing that was obviously inferior to Zhu Zhanhe was that his horizons were not opened. Unlike Zhu Zhanhe, from the beginning, his eyesight It is not limited to the Ming Dynasty, but looks at the whole world. This is also the biggest difference between Zhu Zhanji and Zhu Zhanhe.

Thinking of this, Zhu Di asked again: "In your opinion, how can we open your elder brother's horizons?"

"Well...it depends on what you think, Grandpa Huang. My grandson doesn't have any good ideas on this matter."

Zhu Zhanhe hesitated and answered again.

This time Zhu Di did not force Zhu Zhanhe. He only saw him thinking silently for a long time. Finally, he suddenly raised his head and said, "What do you think about letting your eldest brother go to the Japanese Chief Envoy to gain experience?"

"Ah? Why do you have such an idea, Grandpa?"

Zhu Zhanhe was very surprised when he heard this. He said that it would open Zhu Zhanji's horizons, but what horizons could be opened by going to a small island country like Japan?
"This is what I think. The reason why your eldest brother's horizons have not been opened is because he only stayed in Ming Dynasty and never went overseas to see how big this world is. In contrast, you have experience in this area, but It's more dangerous overseas, and it seems that only Japan's Chief Envoy is safer."

Zhu Di explained patiently.

"This... seems to make sense."

Zhu Zhanhe blinked and said.

Letting Zhu Zhanji go overseas to experience things will indeed increase his knowledge and help open his horizons.

In addition, when Zhu Zhanji went to Japan, Zhu Zhanhe would be much cleaner. At least for a short period of time, he would not have to worry about him causing trouble with him again, so Zhu Zhanhe thought this method was good. "You think it makes sense, that's great. Now Japan is preparing for peace talks. I have sent envoys there before to force the Ashikaga shogunate to cede Ishimi country. Now it is better to let Zaki also go and sit in charge, so that I can wait until I get Iwami country. After the war, let him take charge of the mining of silver mines!"

Zhu Di slapped the table and said excitedly.

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that this method was good. He hoped that Zhu Zhanji could appreciate his painstaking efforts and handle Japan's affairs well this time.

Seeing Zhu Di's excitement, Zhu Zhanhe didn't say anything.

However, he doesn't have much hope in changing Zhu Zhanji, because Zhu Zhanji is not a child, but has long been an adult, and his three views have already been formed. As the saying goes, it is easy to change a country, but it is difficult to change one's nature. , it is really difficult to fundamentally change a person's concept.

Compared to Zhu Zhanji, Zhu Zhanhe was more concerned about the fate of another person, so he took this opportunity to say to Zhu Di again: "Grandpa Huang, the matter of Jinyiwei has been investigated clearly. Although Liu Mian has been guilty of dereliction of duty, But sin does not lead to death, so I wonder what you plan to do with him?"

Hearing Liu Mian's name, Zhu Di's expression also darkened.

Although Liu Mian was quite innocent in this matter, as the commander of the Jinyi Guards, he actually let his subordinates stand aside. Even though Wang Zhi was under the banner of Zhu Zhanji, in Zhu Di's view, Liu Mian was still too incompetent. .

In addition, Liu Mian finally used the method of self-destruction to directly drag everyone into the water. Not only did he expose the internal struggle of Jinyiwei, he even let some people know that Zhu Zhanji had also interfered with Jinyiwei. This was a scandal for the royal family, so Zhu Di That's why he was so angry that he dismissed Liu Mian from his post and investigated.

"You want to plead for him?"

Zhu Di asked Zhu Zhanhe in a deep voice. He knew that Zhu Zhanhe had a good relationship with Liu Mian. After all, Liu Mian was considered a confidant promoted by Zhu Zhanhe.

"Liu Mian is indeed guilty, but I think he is quite capable in doing things. It would be a pity to kill him, so if Grandpa Huang doesn't use it, it is better to exile him to Tianzhu. My father's side is short of everyone, so it would be good to let Liu Mian take the blame and perform meritorious service. "

Zhu Zhanhe replied truthfully.

"It's a gift to Tianzhu again, but you won't let anyone go."

After hearing this, Zhu Di suddenly felt a little want to laugh. Looking at the people sent to Tianzhu in recent years, prisoners, failed candidates, scholars, refugees, criminal officials, etc., there are almost no serious talents.

"Hey, didn't Zhang Zhong come back some time ago? He told me that there is a shortage of people in Tianzhu, and the local natives are not available, so I can only find a way to immigrate from Ming Dynasty. Even if there is not enough, I want to emigrate from North Korea. Or more people may have migrated to Cochin.”

Zhu Zhanhe said helplessly at the end.

When Zhu Gaoxu went to Tianzhu, he brought a group of Jiaozhi people with him. These people performed well in Tianzhu and were able to help maintain local security. Moreover, in a place like Tianzhu, they could only rely on the Ming Dynasty, so there was no need to worry about them. question of loyalty.

"The populations of North Korea and Jiaozhi are not too large, and they are foreigners after all. There are still hidden dangers when they go to Tianzhu. When the refugees in Shandong are finished migrating, if it is not enough, you can go to Jiangnan and Huguang to recruit immigrants. Then There is a large population on the border, and the land is not enough for farming, there should be many people who are willing to take risks in Tianzhu."

Zhu Di said with a smile.

In fact, Zhu Di knew very well. He knew that it was difficult for Zhu Gaojiu in Tianzhu. While he was still alive, he should give Zhu Gaojiu more support so that he could establish a foothold overseas as soon as possible. Otherwise, if he was no longer around, Zhu Gaochi or Zhu Zhanji would He may not fully support Zhu Gaoxu like him. After all, people's hearts can change, and Zhu Zhanji is the best example.

(End of this chapter)