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Chapter 73 King Xing: Is it too late to get off the ship now? (Please follow up and read!)
"Your Majesty, let's not talk about the treasure banknotes, so you still want to convince the cabinet in one fell swoop? To what extent do you want the cabinet to be convinced? What is your bottom line in this fight?"

Zhu Youzhao interrupted Zhu Houzhao's plan, and the emperor now knew his bottom line.

He also wanted to know the bottom line of Zhu Houzhao's struggle.

This is the basis of cooperation.

As for Zhu Houzhao's inexplicable excitement, he didn't want to explore it.

"My bottom line..."

Seeing the confusion on Zhu Youqian's face, Zhu Houzhao calmed down instantly.

His bottom line is to start a civil war, repeat the system of two capitals and two cabinets, and finally have a provisional cabinet, a regent and so on.

But Zhu Youqi had just revealed that he was incompetent as the temporary cabinet regent. This was the most intense bottom line he could think of for the struggle.

If he really told Zhu Youqi the bottom line of the civil war, I'm afraid he wouldn't be frightened to death and think he was crazy.

Of course, whether it is starting a civil war or establishing a temporary cabinet, this is bound to be a long-term struggle process that requires a lot of time and freedom, and the basis of all this is——

"Uncle Wang, since you are so open-minded, I might as well tell you. My bottom line is... stay in Jinling, the longer the better!"

Zhu Houzhao revealed some of his trump cards. He was not a fool and could not expose all his intentions at once. Otherwise, he would be very passive if his uncle sold him.

"The longer the better? Your Majesty, how long is it?"

Zhu Youqian was obviously dissatisfied and said directly: "You also know that Taizu's birthday is September 18th, and his death is on May 10th, which is next month. The cabinet will obviously not let you stay until September 18th, even if they The bottom line is September 18th at most, and after that, you won’t have any excuses to stay.”

朱元璋生于1328年10月21日，死于1398年6月24日。

Today happens to be June 6th.

Zhu Houzhao certainly knew this, and he even converted it using the Western calendar.

According to the Western calendar, June 6 has already passed.

But according to the lunar calendar, Zhu Yuanzhang's death anniversary is still about ten or twenty days away.

"Then, there is another important thing... Your Majesty's wedding date. I heard that the capital has already chosen the queen for you, so... there is a high probability that you won't be able to wait until September 18th, they will We will prevent you from participating in the Taizu's birthday worship on September 18th for the legitimate reason of being unmarried and having no children." Zhu Youqi added the most important point seriously.

Therefore, it is right to leave these matters of worship at home to the elders.

Even according to the custom, if there are no descendants, we cannot erect monuments for our ancestors.

Zhu Houzhao certainly knew this.

"Yes, Uncle Wang, being unmarried and having no children is indeed my weakness. Even the decree from the cabinet in the name of the queen asked me to go back and get married as soon as possible, without urging me openly."

As Zhu Houzhao spoke, he glanced at the Queen Mother Yizhi next to him. He had to admit that he was no match for these cabinets in a righteous struggle.

He made moves with etiquette, and the cabinet also responded with etiquette, without any omissions. His marriage was also the most important thing for the Ming Dynasty. He couldn't even make the decision on this matter.

"It's good that your Majesty knows. So, Your Majesty, in just one month or two months at most, how can you make the cabinet surrender?"

After going around and around, Uncle Wang still wanted to comfort him.

But Zhu Houzhao didn't blame Zhu Youqi, and Zhu Youqi didn't know his trump cards. It was commendable that he could figure out how long he could stay in Jinling based on seemingly normal procedures.

This proves that he also has the political vision that he should have.

"Then what if I refuse the wedding! No, I even chose the venue for the wedding, which is in Jinling! It's in the orthodox imperial capital of the Ming Dynasty! We are getting married under the nose of Taizu, and they can't say anything, right?"

What can I do in a month or two?
Zhu Houzhao wanted to resist everything that was taken for granted.

"So, Your Majesty is going to start a battle for the imperial capital, right?"

Zhu Youzhao decisively filtered out Zhu Houzhao's emotions, grasped the key points, and his face became completely serious.

"Yes! If they press too hard, I will inevitably have to have a good talk with them... I am in Jinling, and a wedding in the capital of our Ming Dynasty is the most important ceremony. Besides... when did our Ming Dynasty make it clear that the wedding ceremony is in the capital? Imperial capital? Who said that? Did Taizong say that he made Jinling a companion capital?"

The Ming Dynasty never officially made it clear that the capital was the imperial capital. Zhu Di did not dare to do so, and Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Zhanji, etc. did not dare to make it clear either.

The Ming Dynasty currently has a two-capital system, but the emperor is always in the north, so it is assumed that that side is the imperial capital and this side is the capital.

"The battle between the two capitals."

Zhu Youqiu instantly thought of the battle between the two capitals in the Yuan Dynasty, which was the battle between Shangdu and Dadu in the Yuan Dynasty, because two emperors appeared during the same period of the Yuan Dynasty. However, there is only one emperor in the Ming Dynasty. If Zhu Houzhao really wants to determine the position of the imperial capital in one fell swoop, he will be completely invincible in terms of justice.

Because the emperor is over there, that is the imperial capital!

So, is this Zhu Houzhao’s determination and confidence to fight?
If they really want to fight to this level, Zhu Youqi has already thought that once this fight breaks out, it will not be just a matter of worship and wedding.

Various officials in the capital must jump together and launch the most violent offensive.

Because let’s not talk about other things, let’s just talk about houses and property. These are all real estate.

Touching people's money is like killing your parents.

"Yes, it is a battle between the two cities. My bottom line is the battle between the two cities. In the end, I will win or they will win!"

Zhu Houzhao said extremely seriously, and he was not afraid that Zhu Youqi would reveal it.

It would be better to reveal it. Only then will the two-capital system be completely finalized.

Because compared to the one-capital system that is implemented all at once, a compromise plan like the two-capital system will definitely stand out.

After all, most political struggles are compromises.
By then, the appetite of the officials in Jinling would be whetted, and they would have a good fight with the northern officials without Zhu Houzhao ending up.

"Your Majesty, this will be difficult. There will be many unpredictable means, and even..."

Zhu Youping felt that his neck was a little loose. With this level of struggle, he might even have to use his head for support.

He swallowed dryly and regretted boarding Zhu Houzhao's boat.

"So, will Uncle Wang support me?"

Zhu Houzhao interrupted Zhu Youzhao's passivity, his eyes full of aggression.

"Support...but..."

Zhu Youzhen was really confused, with embarrassment on his face. He really knew the emperor's trump card and his mood was different again. He was already riding a tiger and couldn't even get off.

"But Your Majesty, where do we start?"

"It's impossible to start a fight between the two cities right from the start, right?"

The intention was too big, and Zhu Youqian returned directly to reality: "As you know today, only two people came to the cabinet, and the entire Jinling officials got wind of it. To be honest, your Majesty's deterrent is not even as big as the cabinet..."

"Besides, when you come to Jinling now, you haven't used your power or taken any action. Others can't see the benefits and can't get anything. It's really better to maintain the status quo and wait for your majesty to fight with the cabinet first."

"For now... in fact, in the eyes of outsiders, when the two cabinet ministers arrive, or even when they arrive at Aurous Hill safely, His Majesty has already lost a game."

"We have to wait for Li Dongyang and the others to come, Your Majesty... I'm afraid you will be no different than you are in the capital!"

To put it bluntly, everyone is still waiting to see Zhu Houzhao, who is about to make a move.

Zhu Houzhao also knew that he could no longer remain silent and had to come up with something useful.

"Uncle Wang, do you have any suggestions? What do you think I should do?"

Rarely had a political ally, and he needed to be heard.

"I think... Let's start with these people from the cabinet, especially the Minister of Rites... Today, they first made a noise in the Imperial Ancestral Temple, and then used the pretext of amassing money in the Imperial Ancestral Hospital. Your Majesty can use this excuse to arrest them first. Say it again."

"Then..."

"In the name of worship, the search for people entering the city will be strengthened."

"No one is allowed to enter Jinling..."

"Especially people from the north..."

Zhu Youqian gave the idea. He actually hated today's situation. The dignified Jinling Minister of Etiquette stopped doing business and rushed to flatter the officials. To be honest, he was a little angry.

Of course, he totally understands.

He was not specifically targeting Wang Hua and Wang Shouren, he was completely standing on the emperor's side.

Now, he also needs Zhu Houzhao to show some support, otherwise he will support him with his head, but Zhu Houzhao doesn't say anything, wouldn't that be...

(End of this chapter)