My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 588
In the Wuying Hall, a sumptuous banquet was placed in front of Zhu Gaochi. When he saw Zhu Zhanhe coming in, he immediately greeted him: "Come on Zhanhe, it's been a long time since the two of us sat down to eat together!"

"Yes!"

In contrast, Zhu Zhanhe's expression looked a little serious. He stepped forward with a promise, and then sat opposite Zhu Gaochi.

"Come on, let's eat some food. You've been busy with my father's funeral during this period. It's been really hard!"

Zhu Gaochi greeted very enthusiastically.

"Uncle, you are so polite. These are what I should do."

Zhu Zhanhe took a few bites, then poured Zhu Gaochi a glass of wine himself.

Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanhe were chatting while eating, and the atmosphere seemed to be very harmonious.

But at this moment, Zhu Gaochi suddenly stopped his chopsticks, looked at Zhu Zhanhe and asked: "I heard from the people in prison that you asked someone to treat that Li Shimian?"

"Exactly!"

Zhu Zhanhe also put down his chopsticks and replied with a serious face.

"Although Li Shimian speaks freely, after all, his crime does not lead to death. If he dies in the imperial edict for this, I am afraid it will be detrimental to your reputation, uncle, and will be criticized by all officials. Therefore, I took the decision without permission and saved Li Shimian's life." Mian’s life!”

"Really, Zhanhe, you are really thoughtful!"

Zhu Gaochi's expression changed, and he stared into Zhu Zhanhe's eyes like arrows.

"Uncle, you have always taught me that a king should be generous, and my nephew will always keep it in mind!"

Zhu Zhanhe also stared into Zhu Gaochi's eyes and answered without flinching at all.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Gaochi suddenly laughed when he heard this, then reached out and patted Zhu Zhanhe's shoulder and said: "Not bad, Zhanhe, you can keep my words in your heart, which means that all my hard work was not in vain. You have really grown up." !”

"Thank you for the compliment, uncle. My nephew still has a lot to learn from you!"

Zhu Zhanhe said modestly without changing his expression.

"Don't be too humble. When my father was still alive, he often praised you. I would ask your opinion on many things before he would implement them."

Zhu Gaochi suddenly mentioned Zhu Di, with a complicated expression on his face.

Zhu Zhanhe couldn't figure out Zhu Gaochi's intention for a while, so he didn't say anything, but picked up the wine glass and took a sip.

Zhu Gaochi saw that Zhu Zhanhe did not answer, so he took a sip of his wine, and then continued: "Zhanhe, you advocated opening up the sea at the beginning, which led to frequent exchanges between Ming Dynasty and overseas countries. Although it brought certain benefits, it also caused A large number of foreigners have poured into various ports. Now the security in these ports is chaotic and the people are boiling with resentment. Have you heard about this?"

"Uncle, the opening of the sea will indeed have some impact on the coastal area. These are normal phenomena. As long as the management of the port is strengthened, the security issues will not be difficult to solve!"

When Zhu Zhanhe heard Zhu Gaochi mention the opening of the sea, his expression immediately changed, and his voice could not help but rise a bit.

"It's not as simple as you think. Public security disorder is just one of them. In addition, the rise of sea trade has led to everyone's pursuit of profit, and the folk customs have also been corrupted. I, the Ming Dynasty, govern the country with benevolence and filial piety. If this continues, I am afraid that the country will not be able to survive, and I will regret it then. It’s too late!”

Zhu Gaochi also frowned at this time and said with a rather unhappy expression. "But uncle, have you ever thought about how many people have relied on the sea for their livelihood since the sea opened? Those fishermen, the coolies carrying bags on the pier, the boatmen running boats, businessmen doing business, shipbuilding craftsmen, etc., these People’s lives are all closely related to the opening of the sea. How would they live without sea trade?”

Zhu Zhanhe had already heard the meaning of Zhu Gaochi's words, so he seemed even more anxious.

"Huh, didn't those people still live the same way before the sea opened?"

Unexpectedly, Zhu Gaochi still said stubbornly.

"Living on the mountains to eat the mountains, and relying on the sea to eat the sea. This has been the way of survival for the people since ancient times. In the past, there was the sea but could not use it. The people on the coast lived in poverty and could only rely on the meager output of the fields to survive. But since the opening of the sea , the people along the coast have become visibly wealthy, these are all facts, if uncle doesn’t believe it, you can go check it out with Xia Shangshu!”

Zhu Zhanhe suppressed his anger and explained again.

Zhu Gaochi's intention is already very obvious. He actually wants to risk the disobedience of the world and ban the sea trade that is now developing rapidly, and return to the previous state of sea trade. Zhu Zhanhe can't figure out what Zhu Gaochi is doing now. Have you thought about it?
"Okay, I will consider this matter myself. I'm tired. You can go back first!"

Zhu Gaochi couldn't tell Zhu Zhanhe, and at this time he became angry and waved his hand.

Zhu Zhanhe looked at Zhu Gaochi with a disappointed look on his face, opened his mouth but did not speak in the end, then stood up and left.

Seeing Zhu Zhanhe's leaving figure, Zhu Gaochi also slapped the table angrily. This was the first time since he ascended the throne that someone dared to refute his ideas so boldly.

When Zhu Zhanhe walked out of Wuying Palace, his face became very gloomy. No matter how much Zhu Gaochi did before, he could tolerate it because the impact of those things was controllable.

But this time Zhu Gaochi's thoughts have touched Zhu Zhanhe's bottom line. If he is really allowed to implement the sea ban policy again, who knows how many people will have their families destroyed?The national policy of the entire Ming Dynasty will also undergo huge changes.

"It's such a perverse act, uncle, doesn't he think about the consequences at all?"

Zhu Zhanhe whispered angrily.

This was the first time that he felt resentful towards Zhu Gaochi, and he even suddenly had a terrible thought, hoping that Zhu Gaochi could really die early like in history, so that it would be good for everyone.

After leaving the imperial city, before Zhu Zhanhe could get into the car, Zhu Yong walked quickly from the city gate and asked: "Zhanhe, what did your majesty say when he called you into the palace? You two didn't have any conflicts." Bar?"

When Zhu Yong was halfway through asking, he already noticed something was wrong with Zhu Zhanhe's face. This made him immediately realize something, and he finally showed a worried expression.

"Get in the car and talk!"

Zhu Zhanhe did not explain, but got into the carriage with Zhu Yong. After the coachman drove away from the imperial city, he sighed, and then told in detail how he met Zhu Gaochi.

"What? Your Majesty, he...he actually wants to restore the sea ban!"

After Zhu Yong heard what Zhu Zhanhe said, he couldn't help but jump up in shock, but he forgot that he was on a carriage. As a result, his head hit the top of the carriage, and he grimaced in pain.

"Don't shout loudly. My uncle just revealed his thoughts in this regard. I strongly objected to it. I think he will have to think about it. You must not spread it!"

Zhu Zhanhe warned in a low voice that if this matter spreads, it will definitely cause a shock to the entire Ming Dynasty, and it may really turn the world upside down.

(End of this chapter)