My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 556 Xia Yuanji goes to prison

As the sun set, Zhu Zhanhe walked out of Wuying Palace exhausted. Looking at the half-set sun, he felt tired and frustrated like never before.

During this period, in order to prevent Zhu Di's northern expedition, Zhu Zhanhe tried every means, even inviting lamas from Tibet, and then sent them to the grasslands to promote religion and reduce the strength of the grasslands, thus solving the border troubles in the north in one fell swoop.

The reason why he worked so hard was because he knew clearly that if Zhu Di continued his northern expedition, he would probably die on the road. This is how he died in history.

But he didn't expect that Zhu Zhanhe had made so many efforts, but in the end he still couldn't dispel Zhu Di's idea of ​​​​a northern expedition. After waiting for so long, Zhu Di once again proposed a northern expedition.

Although Zhu Zhanhe tried his best to dissuade him just now, it was of no use. If Zhu Di could listen to others' advice, then he would not be Zhu Di.

Now Zhu Zhanhe deeply understands the helplessness felt by Xia Yuanji and others. When encountering such a stubborn emperor as Zhu Di, no matter how hard the people below persuade him, it will be useless. No matter how clever you are, you will still be at a loss.

"Forget it, it's going to rain and I'm going to go on an expedition. No one can persuade me!"

Zhu Zhanhe sighed in the end, he had done everything he could do anyway, and now he really couldn't help it, so he could only say that he tried his best and let the rest go.

After finishing speaking, Zhu Zhanhe was about to leave Wuying Hall. But at this moment, he suddenly saw someone walking around the corner. When the person's eyes met with Zhu Zhanhe's, both of them were stunned.

The visitor was Zhu Zhanji, whom he had not seen for a long time. Since he came back from Japan, he had been in solitary confinement that day, so Zhu Zhanhe had not seen him during this time.

Last time, Zhu Di asked him about how to punish Zhu Zhanji. Zhu Zhanhe did not say anything bad behind his back, but only suggested that Zhu Zhanji should be involved in government affairs. Now it seems that Zhu Di has released him.

Zhu Zhanji looked much more haggard than before, especially his energy and spirit were a little sluggish. Now that he saw Zhu Zhanhe, the expression on his face was quite complicated.

Zhu Zhanhe was also a little embarrassed. He didn't know how to greet Zhu Zhanji?In the end, the two of them passed each other, each looking a little silent.

But at this moment, Zhu Zhanhe suddenly said: "Grandpa Huang wants to conquer the north again. Brother, if you have time, you can help persuade him!"

"I see!"

Zhu Zhanji was stunned when he heard this, but then nodded and walked towards Wuying Hall.

Zhu Zhanhe also sighed. It seemed that his relationship with Zhu Zhanji would never go back to the past.

A few days later, the news that Zhu Di wanted to conquer the North again finally spread, which once again caused shock in the court. Xia Yuanji and others tried their best to dissuade him. This time, even Lu Zhen did not dare to speak for Zhu Di. Almost all ministers opposed the Northern Expedition. .

Even Zhu Gaochi spoke out to dissuade Zhu Di. The reason was that Zhu Di was old now and there were too many risks in going on an expedition. Moreover, there were only half-broken Oara left in the grassland, so it was not worth it for Zhu Di to send troops in person.

Zhu Gaochi even persuaded Zhu Di to just appoint a general to send troops, and there was no need to personally lead the expedition.

But these persuasion were of no use. Zhu Di insisted on going his own way. No matter how Zhu Gaochi and his ministers persuaded him, he refused to listen in the end.

What is even more shocking is that because Xia Yuanji objected too fiercely, he was imprisoned by Zhu Di. You must know that Xia Yuanji was Zhu Di's chief steward, and all the money and food for the Northern Expedition was raised by Xia Yuanji. As a result, this time he actually Xia Yuanji was imprisoned, which shows Zhu Di's determination to send troops this time.In the prison, Xia Yuanji sat on the thatch, looked at the waning moon outside the window, and then let out a long sigh.

Xia Yuanji himself did not expect that Zhu Di would arrest him directly and imprison him in prison just because he opposed the Northern Expedition.

However, Xia Yuanji also knew that his life should not be in danger. Zhu Di was killing a chicken to scare the monkeys this time, and he was unfortunately the chicken that was killed. For example, after he was captured, the ministers in the court who dared to oppose the Northern Expedition suddenly There are much fewer children.

Although he knew that he would not die, Xia Yuanji was still in a very low mood. He thought that Zhu Di was a little crazy for the Northern Expedition. With the current strength on the grassland, it was not worth the Ming Dynasty to send troops again.

It can even be said that even if Zhu Di sent troops and really destroyed Tuohuan in Wala, the results would be nothing compared to the cost of sending troops. The Ming Dynasty would have nothing more to do than drag the troops to the grassland for a parade. , basically doesn’t have much effect.

What's more, the grassland people have long been afraid of being killed by Zhu Di, and they are not stupid to have sex. How can they just stay on the grassland and wait for Zhu Di to kill them?The other party might immediately flee west or north after getting the news, without meeting Zhu Di at all.

It's a pity that Zhu Di just couldn't see through such a simple thing, or Zhu Di didn't want to see through it. He just wanted to lead his troops to the grassland. Even if there was no victory, Zhu Di was willing to make the journey in vain.

Thinking of this, Xia Yuanji couldn't help but sigh again. He finally understood that Zhu Di became more stubborn as he got older, and Zhu Di was really full of interest in fighting. Even if there were no enemies, as long as he was allowed to lead his troops on the grassland Zhu Di will feel very contented when he is galloping up and down the mountain.

At this moment, suddenly I heard a burst of footsteps from outside, and then I saw Zhu Zhanhe walking from the outside carrying a food box. When he saw Xia Yuanji in the cell, he immediately smiled and said, "How are you doing, Xia Shangshu?" , you didn’t feel any grievance, did you?”

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. We are all trying to persuade His Majesty not to go to the north, but it's better for you. I haven't seen you make a sound from the beginning to the end!"

Xia Yuanji raised his eyes and glanced at Zhu Zhanhe, then snorted in dissatisfaction.

It turned out that when the civil and military officials tried to dissuade Zhu Di, Zhu Zhanhe stood aside with his arms folded and did not help at all. In addition, Zhu Zhanhe had a criminal record and had supported Zhu Di's northern expedition, so now Xia Yuanji suspected that this time Zhu Dibei Zheng, was Zhu Zhanhe instigating it behind his back?
"Xia Shangshu, you have wronged me. I was the first to know about the Emperor's Northern Expedition, and I was also the first to oppose it desperately. But the Emperor didn't listen at all, and my voice was almost smoking. , and finally had to give up.”

Zhu Zhanhe explained with a wry smile.

He kept silent just because he knew that Zhu Di was determined to conquer the north and no one could persuade him.

"Really?"

Xia Yuanji looked at Zhu Zhanhe suspiciously and asked.

"Of course it's true. The day I objected, I met my eldest brother, and I asked him to persuade Grandpa Huang. If you don't believe me, you can ask him!"

Zhu Zhanhe spread his hands and said.

After hearing that Zhu Zhanhe had pulled Zhu Zhanji out as a witness, Xia Yuanji finally dispelled his doubts. After all, he also knew that there was a conflict between Zhu Zhanji and Zhu Zhanhe.

(End of this chapter)