Zhu Zhanji was stunned and did not dare to be stubborn again.
He knew that his father was really angry.
And he also understood what his father meant. If the king of Han and Zhao rebelled first, it would be to quell the rebellion for the country. It would be up to him to decide whether to kill or imprison him. But if he took action first, it would be fratricide and be reviled by future generations. .
"My son, I obey."
"Let's go, your second uncle, third uncle and the civil and military clan are waiting for us."
Zhu Gaochi stood up slowly, and Zhu Zhanji quickly stood up and stepped forward to help him. The father and son walked towards the main hall of Jiyan Hall.
According to the etiquette system of the Ming Dynasty, the emperor's funeral was held in the sky, and all civil and military officials mourned outside Sishan Gate. Only a few important officials could enter Jiyan Hall to kneel with the successor emperor, the royal family, and the concubines of the harem.
There were not many ministers who were able to enter Jiyan Palace during this trip. Wen included Yang Shiqi, Yang Rong, Yang Pu, Xia Yuanji, etc., Wu included Zhang Fu, Zhu Yong, Zheng Heng, etc., representatives of Jingnan Honor, and several others in the palace. A more important eunuch.
For example, Ma Yun and others who made great achievements in Yumuchuan and worked closely with Yang Rong and Jin Youzi never lost sight of mourning.
At the front of the ministers and clan, two people were kneeling.
One has a full beard and the other has a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks.
When Zhu Zhanji supported Zhu Gaochi and walked from the side hall, all the clan officials in the hall bowed their heads. Only Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui stood upright and looked at Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanji with eyes filled with excitement. Fierce light.
"Second brother, third brother, I hope you come back safely."
Zhu Gaochi came to the two of them and sighed with emotion.
"Ah."
Zhu Gaoxu smiled coldly.
"Thanks to you, boss, I'm not dead yet."
Everyone in the palace twitched when they heard Zhu Gaoxu's shout. Emperor Daxing passed away and the Crown Prince succeeded to the throne. Although a formal enthronement ceremony has not yet been held, Zhu Gaochi is now the legal Ming Dynasty. The emperor already holds the imperial power in his hands, how can he call him by his first name? !
However, what shocked the clan officials even more was still behind, when they saw Zhu Gaoxu standing up directly.
Zhu Zhanji's expression changed, and he suddenly stood in front of his father, wary of Zhu Gaoxu. All the officials in the palace and the concubines of the clan were also shocked.
Although Zhu Gaoxu did not have any weapons on his body, Zhu Gaochi was seriously ill, and with Zhu Gaoxu's bravery, he could die with just one fist.
"Boss, let me ask you, how did the late emperor die?!"
"Why didn't you send the news to me and Lao San's camp? Who gave the order?!"
As soon as the voice fell, Zhu Gaosui stopped kneeling next to him and stood up slowly, looking directly at Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanji. Then he turned to look at the kneeling clan kings in the hall, and raised his finger to point at Zhu Zhanji.
"The late Emperor didn't show up for a long time. My second son and I went to visit the late Emperor in his camp. Instead, we were surrounded by the prince's troops, disarmed, and escorted into the country like prisoners."
"The late Emperor cannot pass away inexplicably without any explanation."
"You are all members of the clan and important ministers, and you just watch the late emperor's unexplained funeral like this?!"
When Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaojiu made such a fuss, the mood of the vassal king and ministers suddenly became uneasy, especially those Jingnan nobles. This group of generals in the army had always been close to Zhu Gaoxu.
As far as Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaochi are concerned, they would definitely prefer Zhu Gaoxu to be in power. For this group of Jingnan nobles, Zhu Gaoxu is their brother and a good comrade, and there will definitely be benefits from being in power.
"If you don't give me an explanation today, I will never give up!"
"If you don't understand the reason for the late emperor's death, how can you explain it to the clan and court officials? How can you explain it to the people of the world? Boss, can you really be the emperor with peace of mind?!"
As soon as these words came out, the entire Jiyan Hall became even more lively, like a pot of porridge.
Zhu Zhanji's fist almost exploded.
Looking at these two uncles, the killing intent in his eyes was extremely strong.
Zhu Gaojiu obviously sensed Zhu Zhanji's murderous intention, but he did not avoid it at all. Instead, he looked directly at Zhu Zhanji more provocatively, took a few steps forward, came close to Zhu Zhanji, and whispered softly.
"Eldest nephew, if you want to be the emperor, you must first pass the second uncle level."
"Don't you want to kill me? Do it."
Creaking.
Zhu Zhanji’s back molars were almost broken.
If this was not the case in front of Emperor Daxing's spirit, the young and energetic man would have drawn his sword long ago.
At this time, hundreds of swordsmen and axemen were waiting for Zhu Zhanji's gesture in the side hall.
As long as Zhu Zhanji's hands are shaped like blades, these hundreds of axemen will rush out in an instant and chop Han King Zhu Gaoxu and Zhao King Zhu Gaosui into meat paste in front of the clan officials.
But he remembered what his father had just said, suppressed the anger in his heart, and almost gritted his teeth and spoke.
"The late emperor never said he wanted to depose the prince. No matter why the late emperor passed away, the sky cannot live without a sun, and the country cannot live without a king. When a country is established, it should be based on the eldest son and his direct descendants. No matter what happens, it will not be the turn of the two uncles! "
As soon as these words came out, the faces of Yang Shiqi, Yang Rong and others in the hall completely changed.
The atmosphere in the entire hall instantly became extremely tense.
Because Zhu Zhanji's words were tantamount to bringing Zhu Gaoxu's ambition to seize the throne to the table. Such words could be said in private, how could they be said in court.
Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaojiu's eyes lit up. They both thought that the incident today was not big enough. Zhu Zhanji's words were just right and they put it on the table.
However, before the two of them could speak.
"Shut up!"
Zhu Gaochi shouted.
These words seemed to be scolding Zhu Zhanji, but in fact they were also said to Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui.
As for the clan officials, they all bowed their heads to the ground under this loud shout. After all, this big fat man was the next emperor of the Ming Dynasty. When the funeral process was completed, the successor emperor would become the emperor.
"Second and third brothers, it is not appropriate to make noises before the late Emperor's death. I think we should wait to discuss this matter after the national mourning."
Zhu Gaochi had a very good attitude. He obviously wanted the two brothers to step down on the same level and not cause too much trouble in front of his father's death.
But.
He wanted to put the matter to rest.
But the two brothers Zhu Gaoxu didn't want to.
"Reconsideration?"
"What a nonsense!"
The second child and the third child each have one sentence.
Now Zhu Gaochi is the emperor. The two of them are so arrogant. They are like the following offenders. According to the law, it is not an exaggeration to kill them on the spot.
"I will leave my words here today. I have no intention of going back alive."
"If you don't give me an explanation, then I will die before the late emperor's death, and I will go underground to ask him!"
Zhu Gaoxu just finished speaking.
"Second brother, what do you want to ask me?"
Suddenly, a very familiar voice came from the direction of the banquet inner hall.
Subconsciously, Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaoxu, Zhu Gaosui, Zhu Zhanji, and the concubines of the Sanyang civil and military clan all looked toward the inner hall after hearing the sound.
When they saw the figure coming out of the inner hall, their eyes revealed a certain emotion.
That's scary.
'Emperor Daxing has faked his corpse! '
