Zhu Biao glanced at Zhu Feng, then turned to look at Han Du. He couldn't help but sigh and said, "What? Don't you all think we should be more tolerant to Fan people?"
This time, Han Du did not wait for Zhu Ping to speak, and directly said coldly: "People are afraid of power but not moral. To put it bluntly, they are dogs. The more tolerant you are to it, the more it will think you are weak. They can be bullied. Such scoundrels should be punished severely. As long as they are beaten hard once and their bones are broken, they will not dare to look at the Ming Dynasty."
When Zhu Ping heard this, he looked at Han Du in surprise. He originally thought that what he did was cruel enough for Fan Ren, but he did not expect that what Han Du said was more cruel than what he did. He kidnapped some women and children, and at best he could only express his anger, but Han Du opened his mouth and beat these people half-disabled.
Zhu Biao fell silent immediately. The education he received told him that Han Du's behavior was wrong, but he could not find a reason to refute Han Du.
After such a conversation, Zhu Xi looked at Han Du in a new light. He is a straightforward person. In his opinion, Han Du was standing on his side and talking and helping him. This made his sense of Han Du greatly improved, his favorability increased rapidly, and he looked at Han Du with admiration.
Han Du didn't understand where Zhu Xi's strange look came from. He just felt that being stared at by him made his whole body numb and chilly.
"Well, for now, even if you are right, you can't be too nice to people. But now my father doesn't think so. Father thinks that comforting people should be the priority. And the second brother's various actions are in my father's eyes. In the eyes of the emperor, this is absurd and is sabotaging the plan of appeasement, so what should we do?" Zhu Biao couldn't find a reason to refute Han Du, so he had to put it down for the time being. But he revealed a more critical issue, and it was useless for Han Du to convince him. The important thing now is that the father wants to remove the second brother from his rank. This will only be useful if the father can be persuaded.
"Well... I'm afraid the emperor is trying to scare His Highness the King of Qin?" Han Du said vaguely and looked up at Zhu Xi.
Zhu Biao also followed Han Du's gaze and looked at Zhu Xi, sighed, and advised with some helplessness: "Second brother, I see that my father is also trying to scare you. Why don't you just lower your head and admit your mistake to your father?" .”
"I won't go, and we didn't do anything wrong, so why should we admit our mistakes?" Zhu Xi straightened his back immediately. If he felt bad about what he had done just now, and when his father mentioned it, he still felt a little guilty. Now, he got the reason for doing this from Han Du, and now he is even more confident. How can he bow to his father?
After Zhu Biao heard this, he turned to look at Han Du helplessly. That look seemed to be telling Han Du, weren't you quite capable just now? Say it, keep saying it now! If you have the ability, persuade your second brother to admit your mistake to your father now.
Han Du smiled awkwardly and touched his nose. Just now, the blood of nationalism was resurrected in his body, and he was talking nonsense freely. Now he has to persuade Zhu Fang himself. How to persuade him?
"Your Highness, I remembered that there is still a fire burning on the stove. I must go back immediately." Han Du stood up and walked towards the door.
"I will go with you." Seeing that Han Du was about to leave, Zhu Xi quickly stood up and said.
"Come back!" Zhu Biao shouted suddenly and stamped Han Du to the ground.
Looking at the two of them suspiciously, Zhu Biao asked doubtfully: "What are you doing? Second brother, do you really don't want your title? Han Du, come here and sit down alone."
Seeing that he couldn't hide, Han Du had to sigh and move to face Zhu Biao.
"If you don't want it, just don't want it. What's the big deal?" Seeing that Han Du didn't leave, Zhu Xi muttered a few words and returned to his original position.
Zhu Biao couldn't help but look at the two of them a few more times, and asked suspiciously: "Aren't you colluding to sing a double act for yourself?"
Han Duton glanced at Zhu Biao blankly, then turned to look at Zhu Xi, turned around and shook his head and explained to Zhu Biao: "How could it be? This is the first time I have seen His Highness King Qin in such a long time."
King Qin also nodded and said in agreement: "Brother Huang has misunderstood, but I think Han Du is very suitable to my taste and I am very compatible."
This King of Qin...could he have misunderstood and thought that he was speaking for him just now? Han Du suddenly had some dumbfounding speculations in his heart.
Zhu Biao was too lazy to listen to the explanations of the two men. He waved his hand to stop Zhu Ping's words and said loudly: "I don't care what happens to you two. The most important thing now is that you, second brother, have to admit your mistake to your father and keep your title first." the most important."
Zhu Ping fell silent when he heard this. Of course he wanted to keep his title, and he didn't want to really become a commoner. Despite the indifferent expression he just said, he still doesn't want to do it for the common people. But now that he has shown his attitude and said the words more than once, he can't bear to change his words now.
Zhu Biao saw that Zhu Ping was holding his neck and did not want to give in, so he had to look back at Han Du. "Tell me, I know you have many evil ideas. Is there any way to make my father change his mind?" Zhu Biao asked lightly, tapping his fingers on the table.
After Han Du pondered for a while, he looked up with a smile and said easily: "I do have a solution, but I don't know whether I should say it or not."
Han Du first pointed to Zhu Biao with his eyes that his method might be a bit bad. It would be best if Zhu Biao would not let him say it and let him go.
Zhu Biao obviously understood the meaning in Han Du's eyes, and his brows were furrowed and lowered. Based on his understanding of Han Du, since Han Du has indicated this, it means that this method may have serious disadvantages. Maybe it is better not to let Han Du say it than to let him say it.
But now, his father Zhu Biao can't persuade him, and Zhu Ping doesn't listen to him here. Zhu Biao really has no choice. Thinking of treating a dead horse as a living horse doctor, Zhu Biao gritted his teeth and nodded towards Han Du: "Tell me, what is the solution?"
"Move overseas!" Handu said in a shocking way.
"No, absolutely not!" Before Zhu Ping could speak, Zhu Biao was the first to jump up and object directly.
In this society that believes in 'parents are here, don't travel far', if Zhu Ping is moved overseas, isn't this a disguised form of exile overseas? Putting aside whether his father can agree, if Zhu Biao agrees, he will inevitably be considered as ostracizing his brothers. After all, under the idea that the Central Plains is the center of heaven and earth and the prosperous place in the world, it makes no sense to seal Zhu Feng overseas.
Even in Zhu Biao's view, if Zhu Ping had such an end, it would be better to be expelled.
In this way, he can at least stay in the capital, and at least Zhu Feng still has his eldest brother to look after him.
But Zhu Ping didn't think like Zhu Biao. After listening to Han Du's words, he fell into deep thought.
After a few breaths, Zhu Ping looked up at Han Du and asked in a deep voice, "What's the reason?" Zhu Ping was not very happy about going overseas. The reason why he asked Han Du was to give Han Du a chance to explain for the sake of Han Du speaking for him just now.
Han Du was not as nervous as Zhu Biao. In Han Du's view, there was a lot of potential overseas, and Zhu Ping's transfer overseas was probably a good thing for him.
After listening to Zhu Xi's question, Han Du smiled lightly and explained: "His Royal Highness King Qin's matter this time is indeed a bit serious. If the emperor hadn't compensated the people, His Highness wouldn't have gotten through so easily."
Although Zhu Xi never bowed his head to Lao Zhu and admitted his mistakes, he still knew in his heart that he did go too far in those things.
When Han Du saw Zhu Xi lowering his head and not speaking, he smiled faintly in his heart and continued: "The emperor has always made clear rewards and punishments. For such a big matter, if the emperor does not punish His Highness, how can he explain it to the officials in the court? How can he explain it to the people of the world? explain?"
"In addition, His Highness is so... upright. He even refuses to bow his head to the Emperor and admit his mistake. The Emperor is naturally angry and wants to expel His Highness. I think it is better for Your Highness to admit his mistake to the Emperor. Well, moving it overseas is indeed not a good thing."
As he said this, Han Du couldn't help but shake his head, as if he regretted saying that he was moving overseas and wanted to make Zhu Ping bow his head and admit his mistake.
But when Zhu Ping had no choice, he refused to bow his head to his father and admit his mistakes. Now that he listened to Han Du's method, how could he be willing to do so without asking the question?
"I asked you to tell me how to move the seal overseas. Why are you talking about this?" Zhu Ping glanced at Han Du dissatisfied and motioned for him to speak quickly.
Han Du raised his eyes and glanced at Zhu Biao. Seeing Zhu Biao staring at him impatiently, he thought about it and said, "Okay, since His Highness wants to know, I will tell you."
"Say it quickly, say it quickly..." Zhu Ping now regarded moving overseas as his life-saving straw, so naturally he urged Han Du extremely eagerly.
After sorting out his thoughts, Han Du said slowly and smoothly: "Your Highness, please don't get me wrong. In my opinion, moving overseas is not only possible, but it is also a very good thing for the Ming Dynasty."
"Why can't I see the benefits in this? I can only see that if the second brother moves overseas, wouldn't he be thousands of miles away from his father, the queen, and his mother? What if the father, queen, and queen miss his second brother? "Zhu Biao also has the traditional idea of loyalty and filial piety, and is extremely resistant to this kind of thing where his father, the emperor, and his mother are still there, but they are thousands of miles apart.
Han Du shook his head and smiled, and explained: "The prince is too worried. Now the exchanges between Ming Dynasty and Nanyang are extremely frequent. Even if His Highness King Qin moves to Nanyang, the return trip will only take half a year. Although It’s true that it’s not as convenient as it was in Xi’an, but that doesn’t mean it’s completely cut off.”
"In my opinion, moving overseas is good for the Ming Dynasty. Although Nanyang is now included in the territory of the Ming Dynasty, it has just been occupied after all. There are still many natives in Nanyang, and these people will not be able to survive in a short time. Will identify with the Ming Dynasty. His Royal Highness the Prince also knows the wealth of Nanyang, and the Ming Dynasty cannot give up. In this case, the Ming Dynasty must completely return Nanyang to its heart. But now the Ming people in Nanyang are still too few compared to the natives, and the people who have gone there are I am afraid that none of the people who were exiled there actually took the initiative to go there. It is still a long way to go to truly integrate Nanyang into the territory of the Ming Dynasty. If His Highness the King of Qin can move overseas and guard Nanyang, then for the people This is an unprecedented event. At least it can let the people know that the emperor has not given up on Nanyang and does not regard Nanyang as a place of exile. It can be said that if His Highness the King of Qin can move overseas, then the people may take the initiative to go to Nanyang. This Your Highness the Prince himself understands how hugely beneficial it will be to the Ming Dynasty to completely incorporate Nanyang into its territory, right?"
Zhu Biao was silent after hearing this, and asked unwillingly: "Now that Nanyang is guarded by various governor-general mansions, isn't it enough?"
Han Du shook his head slightly and followed Zhu Biao's words and said: "Of course it's not enough. Now the Ming Dynasty has a governor's palace in Nanyang, but what if this governor's palace is removed one day? Wouldn't the Ming Dynasty lose control of Nanyang again? Only the people , and only by allowing the people of the Ming Dynasty to take root in Nanyang and survive, no one will dare to give up Nanyang easily."
Zhu Biao couldn't help but nod after hearing this. Although Han Du didn't say something clearly, he understood what was going on. Han Du was just worried about the imperial court, fearing that the imperial court would one day remove all the governor-general offices in Nanyang.
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Although Zhu Biao was tolerant to civil servants, under the influence of his father, he was also very clear about the nature of civil servants. What Han Du was worried about was not impossible to happen.
Zhu Biao sighed slightly and did not ask Han Du anything else. Apparently he was also convinced by Han Du. There was no way, it was related to the territory of the Ming Dynasty, no matter how many reasons he had for not letting Zhu Ping go, it would all look very pale at this time.
Zhu Ping didn't know much about Nanyang in the past. He only knew that Han Du had been there twice. But he had no idea what Han Du did or what he got. The reason why he agreed to Han Du's move overseas just now was because he didn't want to bow his head in front of his father.
But listening to Han Du's general introduction to Nanyang, Zhu Xi felt that Nanyang seemed a little different from what he knew. Especially the natives mentioned by Han Du.
Zhu Ming's eyes rolled slightly, and he asked pointedly: "You mean, there are many natives in Nanyang?"
Han Du was stunned for a moment and suddenly guessed what Zhu Ping was planning. I couldn't help but curse secretly in my heart. It was indeed Lao Zhu's kind. Is this bloodthirsty character innate? But why is Zhu Biao not like this?
"There are indeed many natives in Nanyang." Han Du touched his nose and nodded, then added, "But these natives cannot kill wantonly. You must know that the local Ming people rely on these natives. Farming life. It can be said that each of these natives is a big fortune. It would be a pity to kill them like this. Moreover, these natives have had no contact with us in the past, let alone any blood debts. over their heads.”
Han Du said a lot to Zhu Xi, in short, it was just one sentence. These natives had no grudges against the Ming Dynasty in the past and have no grudges in the recent past. There is no need to be cruel and it is better to stay in farming.
Zhu Fang knew Han Du's worries well, but he said nonchalantly: "When did I say that I would kill Han Du?"
Man, what do you think this king is? However, since you said that these natives want to farm land for the people of Ming Dynasty, are they so obedient that they will do whatever we ask them to do? "
"How is that possible?" Han Du suddenly shook his head, "Of course they won't be obedient, but with the governor's offices suppressing them, those who dare to resist will be punished, and the remaining natives will be obedient."
"Isn't this it?" Zhu Xi put his hands in a pool and said to Han Du with a smile: "If I don't attack the obedient natives, why can't I still stab these people on the head?"
"This...it doesn't matter." Han Du had to nod. Anyway, it made no difference to Han Du whether those natives who dared to resist were suppressed by the Governor's Mansion or by the King of Qin.
It doesn't matter who does it, as long as the effect is achieved.
Seeing that Han Du had been persuaded, Zhu Xi turned back to Zhu Biao and said: "Brother Emperor, I am willing to move overseas to guard the border for the Ming Dynasty. I also ask Brother Emperor to help me say a few good words in front of the Emperor."
When Zhu Biao heard Zhu Xi's request, his claws suddenly numbed, and he said with a wry smile: "Second brother, it's not that Gu is unwilling to help you. If your father knows about your idea, I'm afraid he will be even more angry."
"Brother Huang, how will you know if you don't try it?" Zhu Ping smiled nonchalantly, held Zhu Biao's hand, and begged him for help.
Zhu Biao was also helpless with this younger brother, so he nodded and agreed, saying that he would find an opportunity to mention it to his father again. Although he didn't know why Han Du mentioned moving overseas, looking at it now, it was really of great benefit to Ming Dynasty.
General Zhu Fang and Zhu Biao nodded with great difficulty, fearing that Zhu Biao would change his mind and stop helping him after a long night and turned around. Why would Zhu Biao be allowed to delay?
He quickly begged: "Brother, my father is in the Fengtian Palace right now. You can go and tell me a thing or two now, okay?"
"Now? This..." Of course Zhu Biao didn't want to go now, but he couldn't resist Zhu Chong, so he had to stand up and nodded and agreed to give it a try.
When Han Du saw Zhu Biao getting up, he suddenly felt that something was wrong. He stood up and wanted to say goodbye to Zhu Biao: "Your Highness, I suddenly remembered that Anqing asked me to accompany her to offer incense today. If I don't go back, I'm afraid it won't be enough time." ”
"You sit down for Gu." Zhu Biao suddenly turned around and glared at Han Du, and said angrily: "Even if your Zhenhai Marquis Mansion was burned today, you will sit down for Gu. If An Qing is dissatisfied, let her come." He Gu said that it happened that Gu hadn't seen her for a long time."
Han Du had no choice but to return to the stool with a flattering smile, but Han Du, who was sitting on it, seemed to become more and more restless as Zhu Biao left.
After a while, Zhu Biao didn't come back.
However, the old eunuch beside Lao Zhu personally came to convey the order and summoned Zhu Fang and Han Du to see him.
Zhu Xi didn't care. He stood up and followed the old eunuch.
Han Du sighed and followed reluctantly.
"My son, please pay homage to your father."
"Your Majesty, Han Du, pays homage to the Emperor."
After Han Du got up, he saw Lao Zhu sitting on the dragon chair, and Zhu Biao standing on the left side below Dan Bi. In the entire hall, there was only the old eunuch serving Lao Zhu, and apart from that, there was no one extra.
Lao Zhu ignored Zhu Xi, raised his eyes and looked directly at Han Du, and said calmly: "It was your idea again? Move it overseas... I hope you can figure it out. What's the reason?"
Han Du coughed and smiled flatteringly, and said, "Does your Majesty still remember what I said about the land issue?"
"I remember." Lao Zhu naturally remembered the land issue that Han Du had mentioned and dared not look at it. After all, land is related to the stability of the world. As an emperor, it is impossible for Lao Zhu not to pay attention to it.
"But what does this have to do with moving overseas? King Qin doesn't have much land in Xi'an." Lao Zhu didn't understand.
It is indeed not much. Zhu Xi was only given more than 10,000 acres of land by Lao Zhu in Xi'an. But when he was carrying out large-scale construction, although he occupied not much land, there were thousands of acres.
How many years has Zhu Xiang been in Xi'an? It occupies thousands of acres of common people's land. If he was allowed to stay in the fiefdom, wouldn't he occupy all the land in the fiefdom sooner or later?
But Han Du couldn't say this directly.
Why did Lao Zhu make his descendants kings? This is related to his childhood experience. When Lao Zhu was young, he was afraid of poverty and could not even afford to eat. The sight of his parents and brothers being starved to death made Lao Zhu feel terrified to the core. In order to prevent his descendants from having to worry about how to eat, Lao Zhu would make a large number of kings.
Even Xu Da did not dare to mention this to Lao Zhu directly. He only dared to mention it to Lao Zhu through drunken talk after drinking. But even so, it will inevitably arouse Lao Zhu's suspicion.
Smiling, Han Du bowed his hands and said: "Your Majesty, in addition to prohibiting the gentry from occupying land wantonly, there is another way, and that is to expand the territory. As long as the Ming Dynasty expands the territory quickly enough, it will not be afraid of not being able to keep up with the people. need.
Ask the canal where it can be so clear, only the source of living water can come. Instead of building a dojo in a snail shell, it is better to open up a new place with a sword. There are many unowned lands overseas, and the Ming Dynasty can satisfy a large amount of land demand by occupying any land.
The king of Qin moved overseas to open up territory for the Ming Dynasty. I thought this was a good idea. "
The problem of land in Ming Dynasty has not yet exploded. That is because the population of Ming Dynasty is not large yet, and the current land can still meet the needs of the people. However, people without long-term worries must have immediate worries. Under the secular world of having many children and grandchildren, the Ming Dynasty's population will soon experience explosive growth. If that time comes, it may be too late to open up land.
Moreover, if Lao Zhu, the founder of the country, did not expand outward, then future emperors would be even more constrained. For the sake of their own security, those civil servants will definitely regard the expansion of territory as a scourge. No matter who proposes it at that time, it will arouse strong opposition from civil servants.
In the end, the success fell short.
Lao Zhu knew that Han Du could bring the dead to life with just one mouthful, so he did not immediately follow his advice, but turned to look at Zhu Ping.
Zhu Ping had long been touched by what Han Du said. As the second prince, he had no shortage of prowess, strategy, and rigor. The only thing he lacked was that he was not qualified to inherit the throne, and he had long since given up on inheriting the throne. idea. In the past, he could only seek pleasure to numb himself, but this does not mean that he, Zhu Ping, could only seek pleasure.
If given the opportunity, he would also like to make contributions to the Ming Dynasty.
Now, the opportunity has come!
