In fact, Zhu Xinkan really thought too much, and Zhu Xianming had no intention of supporting Zhu Jinghong.
The prince is the foundation of the country. Although Zhu Jinghong has made a lot of progress, he is reckless and illiterate. He has nothing to do with the prince.
As long as he, Zhu Xianming, was not stupid, he would not have such an idea unless both of his legitimate sons were gone.
Now, letting him toss around is just using his tricky skills.
"Fourth brother, why are you nervous... I just said it casually!" Zhu Xinkan's tone was still calm.
But Zhu Xianming said coldly: "Dad, it's better not to say some things casually. It's not good for everyone if you cause trouble!"
The Holy Birthday Festival is approaching, but the conversation between father and son is like enemies. It doesn't make much sense if you think about it carefully.
"Yeah... causing trouble is indeed not good for everyone, especially it can easily lead to infamy!"
Zhu Xianming had clearly felt that the atmosphere of this meeting was different from the past, and what his father said today was too much.
The most important thing is that tonight's topic is still a taboo topic, which makes Zhu Xianming feel even more uncomfortable.
If the old man is ignorant of current affairs and causes trouble during the Holy Birthday Festival tomorrow, he will have to plan in advance...
Facing the crazy thoughts in his heart, Zhu Xianming felt a little uneasy.
"Fourth, do you think...I'm crazy?" Zhu Xinkan said in a deep voice.
"What my father said today really puzzles me!"
At this moment, Zhu Xianming's eyes were cold, and the hall was filled with murderous intent.
Feeling the familiar atmosphere from back then, Zhu Xinkan suddenly asked: "Fourth, you have been emperor for ten years..."
Looking at his father who spoke slowly, Zhu Xianming gradually calmed down. He had prepared for the worst and could now talk to his father calmly.
"Over the years, you have done a good job on that chair. At least you are much better than me. Looking at the emperors of ancient and modern times, you are also one of the best!"
Now that he is praising himself again, what is the old man’s purpose?
"The territory laid down by the ancestors has been consolidated in your hands, and the unruly barbarians from all directions have returned to submission under your conquest..."
"In the past ten years, you have opened the canal and built the Great Wall, brought kindness to all directions, taught the world, and made all barbarians submit to all nations..."
"Such achievements are comparable to Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty..."
The more he boasts, the more outrageous he becomes. What is the old man’s purpose?
Zhu Xianming murmured in his heart, but he had to say that these words sounded comfortable because they came from his father, the former emperor.
However, the next moment, Zhu Xinkan sighed with emotion; "What a pity... you are just a little bit away from being the emperor for eternity!"
Although his curiosity was aroused, Zhu Xianming still asked calmly: "I don't know what's missing!"
Zhu Xinkan was silent for a few breaths, then looked at his son and replied, "It's still short of a good reputation!"
At this moment, Zhu Xianming's eyes became even more murderous.
He was already thinking about who instigated the Supreme Emperor to say these words before the Holy Birthday Festival to deliberately embarrass himself.
Ignoring Zhu Xianming's thoughts, Zhu Xinkan continued: "No matter how you cover up those things back then, you can't escape the public..."
Seeing that the old man was getting more and more outrageous, Zhu Xianming couldn't help but look around. Fortunately, there was no one else waiting in the hall, so he was not afraid that these taboo words would be heard.
"Even if you compile the Orthodox Canon into the best book in ancient and modern times, I'm afraid that no one in the world will remember that you are the successor..."
"Dad, my patience is limited!" Zhu Xianming threatened.
"Fourth, dad won't live long!"
Not being able to live long means taking life and death lightly, which is telling Zhu Xianming that threats are useless.
The vain look in his eyes faded, and Zhu Xinkan's eyes were as bright as a torch and he said: "But your stains... I can clean them for you before I die!"
These words aroused Zhu Xianming's interest, so he asked: "How to clean it up?"
"From today on, I can personally tell the people of the world that what happened back then... was that the boss intended to rebel, and you were following the imperial edict to fight against thieves!"
The Supreme Emperor has been isolated from the inside and outside since his abdication. The characterization of the Donghuamen Incident has always been led by Zhu Xianming.
Without the endorsement of Zhu Xingkan himself, the series of crimes Zhu Xianming committed can be regarded as self-talk.
But if the old emperor is willing to cooperate, the situation will be different and the credibility will reach its peak.
"Dad...you suddenly said that, I'm afraid there are conditions!" Zhu Xianming looked thoughtful.
Sighing, Zhu Xinkan replied: "My conditions are just for your sake!"
"Tell me about it!" Zhu Xianming remained indifferent.
Speaking of the most critical point, Zhu Xinkan became more and more peaceful: "You must pardon the officials and descendants who were originally convicted, no longer suppress the military heroes who were at odds with you, and show your emperor's broad mind and tolerance for all things!"
Zhu Xianming had never thought of such behavior, and he became suspicious when he heard it.
"Are those people who were suppressed poured ecstasy soup into my head? What do they want to do?"
Sensing Zhu Xianming's suspicion, Zhu Xinkan explained: "Fourth... I have been staying in Ningshou Palace and no one came to tell me this. You can put away your suspicion!"
"I was responsible for what happened back then, and many people lost their lives. Now I'm just saying this... I just want to make up for it before I die!"
"You and I, father and son, each have what he needs. What do you think?"
From the beginning to the end, Zhu Xianming stared at the old man. At least judging from his city, he didn't find anything wrong with the old man.
"Dad...you are confused!" Zhu Xianming said this.
Unexpectedly, Zhu Xinkan smiled and said: "Confused or not... you know what you are doing!"
"Tomorrow is the Holy Birthday Festival and all the nations are coming to pay homage. It is a good time for you and me to be kind to our fathers and filial piety to our sons, so please think about it!"
For Zhu Xianming, his position of power has reached its peak, and wealth means little to him, so all he can pursue is posthumous fame.
Over the years, he has established great ceremonies, sent troops to conquer the north and south, and opened up new territories... all in order to cover up his crimes with his achievements, but essentially for the sake of reputation.
Therefore, what Zhu Xinkan said tonight was extremely tempting to him.
If the old man is really willing to cooperate fully, then the biggest stain in his life will likely be washed away.
At that time, with the endorsement of the Supreme Emperor, all the people in the world will believe that he was ordered to fight against thieves and inherited the throne according to the order.
"It's too boring here, son, let's go out for a walk!"
Zhu Xinkan smiled and said, "Go ahead and come back with a banquet at noon!"
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When Zhu Xianming stood up and left, Zhu Jinghong had already arrived at the Wucheng Bingma Division and sat in Qiu Liang's seat.
Playing with the command arrow in his hand, Zhu Jinghong said slowly: "Qiu Duzhi, there are sixty-nine thieves, together with four hundred and thirty-eight members. We will kill them all today... How sure are you?"
Qiu Liang replied respectfully: "Thirteenth Master, if Nan Qianhu leads you well, no one will be able to escape!"
This is quite interesting. It puts all the responsibility on Li Wenzhao. If he runs away, Jin Yiwei will be unable to guide him.
Qiu Liang looks like a naive rich man, but he is actually a very smart man.
As soon as Qiu Liang finished speaking, soldiers came in to report that someone else had been captured somewhere.
This is already the twenty-dozen people who have come to report, so Zhu Jinghong has a good grasp of the progress of the task. He is completely acting as a radio here.
The reason why he ran out was naturally selfish.
Just because he knew very well that if he appeared in Ningshou Palace now, he would definitely be entangled by his two brothers, and it would be difficult for him to be a good person by then.
In the past, during the Holy Birthday Festival, he didn't buy anyone's opinions. This year, he couldn't do that again, so he simply ran away from the palace to hide.
Fortunately, the emperor didn't force it, which saved him a lot of time.
(End of chapter)
