King Qing was at a loss for words, so he had to look at King Zhou next to him.
Yes, why do we have so many sons? Tell us?
King Zhou coughed. King Qing had been acting as a human shield for a long time, which bought him a lot of thinking time. He thought he had understood Xiao Feng's attack mode.
"Xiao Feng, your words are sharp and seem reasonable, but they are actually strong words!
We are princes, but at the same time we are also ordinary people, descendants of the Zhu family! There are three kinds of unfilial piety, the greatest is not having an offspring! The descendants are prosperous and the ancestors are alive!
We continue to be the descendants of the Zhu family and keep the incense of the Zhu family alive. This is to comfort the spirits of our ancestors in heaven!
Ordinary people still hope that their families will prosper, so why can’t our heavenly family do the same? "
The princes who had been beaten all over the floor by Xiao Feng suddenly became energetic, and they also understood King Zhou's tricks.
You keep attacking our status as princes, and whenever we say something, you accuse us of treason. Isn’t it because our status as princes is too sensitive?
Now that we have lowered our status and talked about having a son as ordinary people, what else can you find fault with?
You can't just give birth to more sons, so you suspect that they will also be rebellious!
Xiao Feng glanced at King Zhou approvingly: "King Zhou, it's really gratifying that you can understand this.
Although you are princes, you are also ordinary people, descendants of the Zhu family. Then please think about it with an ordinary person's mind, how to make your ancestors happy.
Will the ancestors be happy that their descendants are just a bunch of losers? You eat and sleep all day long, and eat after you sleep?
Will the ancestors be happy with their descendants and not care about the hard work of being a family member? Working hard to give birth to a child and let the head of the family support you?
Ancestors will be pleased with their descendants, and their greatest ideal is to keep their own jobs? Regardless of the family's continued decline?
Which ancestor would be so heartless? Which ancestor would be so ignorant? Which ancestor would be so ignorant? "
King Zhou was forced to retreat by Xiao Feng's overwhelming questioning, and was finally resisted by the kings behind him, who fought back with a trembling voice.
"Xiao Feng, the more people in the clan, the less likely it is that the Tian family will change their surname! The fewer people in the clan, the greater the possibility that the Tian family will change their surname!
Ordinary families understand that when their descendants fade away, the family will eventually need to recruit new members of their family in order to preserve their surname. Don’t you understand this? "
Xiao Feng smiled coldly: "I finally understand! It turns out that the clan is trying their best to have children because they are afraid that they will never have an offspring.
Long live the prosperous Spring and Autumn Period, and the two princes are in good health. Are you thinking about them? With this in mind, everyone should be executed and the country should be wiped out for crimes! "
Jiajing gritted his teeth. How dare these bastards have such thoughts! How shameless! The level of shamelessness is comparable to mine!
Although I am such a high-ranking person and even made my dad the emperor, I think this is understandable when it comes to myself, but it feels extremely shameless when it comes to others!
Seeing Jiajing gritting his teeth, King Zhou also knew that Xiao Feng had plotted against him again. He was shocked, angry and afraid, and almost lost his temper.
Fortunately, Prince Qing regained his composure and took over the topic in time.
"Xiao Feng, you need to talk nonsense to drive a wedge between our Tian family.
The reason why we have more sons is actually... to help Banzai monitor the place! Yes, brothers fighting tigers, father and son go into battle!
We are enfeoffed in various places, which is a deterrent to local officials! Let them not dare to act randomly or do anything disloyal to my heavenly family! "
The princes nodded desperately, this is a good reason! Although we are useless, we can help Banzai monitor local affairs! We are still useful!
Xiao Feng nodded and said: "The original intention is good, but I want to know, what exactly do you princes do? Or is it just empty words?"
Prince Qing hurriedly said: "Of course we are paying close attention to the actions of local officials. If they do anything illegal, we will intervene and report it to the court!"
Xiao Feng stared at King Qing and said: "The princes' thoughts are to keep an eye on the officials everywhere for Long Live, to prevent
To prevent them from harming the Ming Dynasty? "
The princes nodded repeatedly, indicating that this is what our Zhu family should do, and you are welcome.
Xiao Feng nodded: "If you want to keep an eye on local officials, you must either interact with them, or secretly train people to spy on their whereabouts.
According to the law of the court, local officials are not allowed to make friends with the vassal king, otherwise they will be suspected of treason; the vassal king is not allowed to interfere in politics, otherwise he will be suspected of treason.
I wonder, princes, is there a third way to keep an eye on the actions of officials from various places? "
The princes were silent, racking their brains to think of the third method. If they couldn't come up with it, it would be suspected of treason! But I really can’t think of it!
King Zhou was afraid that Xiao Feng would not let go of the topic, so he quickly thought of a way to change the topic.
"Xiao Feng, even if what you say makes sense, even if we have no reason to have more sons, that's it!
We also accept that we can only grant one crown prince and one county king per generation, so that’s okay! "
Xiao Feng held up his hands and bowed deeply to all the princes: "You princes understand the righteousness deeply. Xiao Feng, on behalf of the Ming Dynasty and the people of the world, would like to thank you for your kindness.
Since all the princes are so reasonable, I believe they must all be well-educated and believe in the words of saints, right? "
The princes nodded in frustration. After all, this was exaggerating. Even though they were angry, they couldn't be ignorant.
Xiao Feng nodded: "The sage said that after the fifth generation of a gentleman, he will be killed. All the princes naturally agree that after five generations, that is, until General Fengguo, he will no longer attack the prince."
The princes were immediately furious, especially the fiery-tempered King Gu, who was preparing to persuade Xiao Feng physically. He became furious and rushed directly in front of Xiao Feng.
"Xiao Feng, you rebellious traitor, I will fight with you!"
Unlike King Zhou and King Qing, who were all talk but no practice, King Gu was not a delicate prince, he had plenty of strength and means.
He put on a good posture, covering the roof with heavy snowflakes, punching the roots of old trees, hitting a black tiger to dig out the heart, and intermittently a monkey came to steal peaches.
Gu Wang's fists and kicks were taught by expert guards, and his strikes were fast and hard, aiming to knock Xiao Feng to the ground and destroy his majesty.
Lu Bing turned around and glanced at Jiajing. Jiajing closed his half-opened eyes slightly. Lu Bing understood that he was not allowed to control it.
Everyone in the court knew that Xiao Feng was a scholar. Although he once had the upper hand in a fight with Yan Shifan, Yan Shifan's force was not worth it and he could not be used as a reference.
The generals had heard that Xiao Feng had been assassinated in Datong and had fought against assassins, but they didn't know what the assassin's kung fu was, and naturally they didn't understand Xiao Feng's kung fu either.
Let's think about it, Xiao Feng has never fought against a master in public. Zhao Er, who has been killed by Qiu Luan, is naturally not a master.
Therefore, when they saw King Gu's fists and feet blowing with wind and his impressive momentum, they all felt that Xiao Feng might suffer a loss. Ding Rukui had already taken a step forward, ready to start a fight.
Yan Song looked at Ding Rukui coldly: "Ding Shangshu, Wansai didn't say anything above the court. What are you going to do?"
Ding Rukui glanced at Jiajing, who was like an old monk in meditation, and Lu Bing, who was motionless. He gritted his teeth and stood there, not knowing what to do.
Xiao Feng retreated continuously, gave in to three moves of King Gu, and then spoke calmly.
"Your Majesty, I respect your noble status and have given in to three moves. If you don't stop, I will fight back."
King Gu laughed loudly and tightened his fists: "You arrogant people, I, the Zhu family, conquered the world on horseback, but you, a sour scholar, bullied us with your sharp teeth and sharp mouth!
Today I will let you know why we can have so many sons! If we don't give birth, how can we let you such a bitter Confucian scholar live?
In the end, it will be you bunch of snarky scholars who become the prostitutes in the world, and the Ming Dynasty will really have no way out! Stop talking nonsense and watch the boxing! "
Xiao Feng turned around, went around behind Gu Wang, flew up and kicked Gu Wang on the butt.
This move was so fast that people felt as if their eyes were dazzled by the fact that King Gu had already thrown a dog and grabbed shit. He got up angrily and punched again!
"Oh shit,
What kind of skill do you have! Be opportunistic and have the ability to confront me head-on! Dodge and dodge, you sinister villain! "
Xiao Feng did not dodge again this time, took a deep breath, and was about to use his strength. Suddenly, two qi, one cold and one hot, rose up at the same time between his chest and abdomen.
The two strands of zhenqi were entangled together, like evil fire burning ice. It was indescribably uncomfortable. His eyes suddenly became bloodshot and his whole body tensed up.
An indescribable power filled his body, but the calmness in his mind disappeared instantly. Xiao Feng felt like a wild beast. Looking at the King of Valley who was rushing towards him with his teeth and claws open, he only had one thought in his mind.
kill him! Tear him apart! Possess him! Eat him!
Xiao Feng was startled by the thoughts in his mind, and struggled to calm down his Qi. The internal skills taught by Yu Dayou worked, suppressing the two Qi, and his mind regained clarity.
But in the moment when his mind was confused just now, his animal instinct had already made him attack. In everyone's eyes, Xiao Feng suddenly rose up like a wild beast and rushed towards King Gu.
King Gu was also frightened by Xiao Feng's momentum and his legs became weak, and the moves on his hands and feet were three points weaker. Xiao Feng's hands were shaped like claws, one claw was on Gu Wang's neck, and the other hand was below Gu Wang's belt...
Fortunately, Xiao Feng suddenly woke up and reined in his horse. He quietly moved the hand holding his neck down a little, and moved the hand holding Gu Wang's crotch up a little.
This turned into grabbing the collar and belt. Xiao Feng didn't stop and used both arms to directly lift King Gu.
Prince Gu thought he was about to become a eunuch. Just as he was about to scream, his body was lifted up and thrown out. The princes stepped forward to catch him.
The force of this throw was so clever that Gu Wang fell to the ground in a daze, and unexpectedly found that he had landed on both feet, as if he had used his body skills in the air to stand firmly.
The ministers and princes naturally understood this, so they felt that although Xiao Feng's skills were very handsome, the prince's skills were not shameful and were also very handsome.
There were actually a few guys who were so fascinated that they clapped their hands reflexively, and then they were startled, realized what was going on, and stopped quickly.
King Gu's face was red. He was a member of the Lian family, and he knew that Xiao Feng was not only merciful, but also saved his face.
Although he is tyrannical, he still needs face. If you continue to fight, it will only make you more embarrassed. Especially when Xiao Feng rushed over just now, his eyes and aura were so terrifying.
At that time, he felt that it was really possible to be torn apart by Xiao Feng in front of him. Although it is unbelievable to think about it now, that was how he felt at the time!
The King of the Valley snorted and stopped taking action. Xiao Feng also stood there, looking at the jade tree facing the wind, looking very cool, but actually he was in a mess in his heart.
His hard training these days was not in vain. Even if he only relied on Yu Dayou's inner strength and mental skills, it would be easy to defeat King Gu, but it would never be so easy.
The evil fire in his body had been activated during fights before, and it could increase his strength and speed every time, but it had never been like this.
The evil fire and cold energy burst out together, and the power was several times greater than the evil fire alone before! He felt that if he hadn't controlled it in time just now, King Gu would have been seriously injured even if he didn't die!
For a moment, Xiao Feng's thoughts were changing, but he finally came to his senses. No matter how strange the matter was, the most important thing at the moment was to resolve the dispute with the princes.
He smiled and saluted: "Your Majesty is very skilled, and what's even more rare is his magnanimity. After losing half a move, he decisively surrendered and stopped pestering me. I admire you."
King Gu snorted, knowing that his physical persuasion today had failed, and if he tried to persuade him a hundred times again, he would still fail, so he might as well be more generous.
"But what the prince just said is not entirely wrong. We must pay equal attention to civil and military affairs, and we cannot blindly emphasize civility over military affairs. The prince has such true knowledge and insight, which is amazing."
In fact, King Gu didn't think so much when he scolded Xiao Feng just now. Now that he was praised by Xiao Feng, he couldn't deny it, so he had to acquiesce.
Seeing that King Gu's physical persuasion failed, King Zhou felt that the issue of breaking off the seal after the Five Dynasties was too big and had to fight again.
"Xiao Feng, you speak the words of a saint, Mr.
Zi Zhize was beheaded for five generations, but the emperor of Zhou divided the kings among them for more than five generations. Queens and descendants, how do you explain this from generation to generation? "
Xiao Feng smiled and said: "Your Majesty, all kings pass down the throne from generation to generation, but only the throne is passed on, and the other sons are all princes. The prince himself has no title, and the prince's son also has no title.
When the prince said this, I remembered it. In fact, your throne is now passed down from generation to generation, and it is not considered to be the death of five generations at all.
It should be reduced by one level for each generation, and the five generations will be reduced to General Fengguo, and there will be no levels below. Your Majesty is right to remind you, thank you for your understanding and righteousness! "
King Zhou was shocked: "No, no, no, that's not what I meant. How can the title not be passed down? This is absolutely impossible!"
Xiao Feng said in surprise: "Since that's not what you meant, then what does King Zhou imply by citing the example of the Emperor of Zhou dividing the kings?
Oh, by the way, later on, when the princes became powerful and the Emperor of Zhou was weak, the strong gradually became the king, until the Emperor of Zhou was deposed.
This is a hint from King Zhou, long live, to beware of a recurrence of what happened to Emperor Zhou. Your Majesty is right to remind you, thank you for your understanding and righteousness! "
King Zhou was so angry that he could not speak. He just shook his head and shook his hands. Prince Qing pulled him behind him and continued his firepower.
"You are not changing the laws of our ancestors, you are trying to abolish them! You only want to change the fiefdom and salary, but you actually want to abolish the inheritance of the throne. You are treason!"
Xiao Feng smiled faintly: "Excuse me, why did Taizu divide the kings?"
What kind of problem is this? Isn’t it natural for the emperor’s son to become a prince? Still need to ask why?
King Qing said loudly: "The son of the emperor is a prince. This has been the case in all dynasties and generations. What's the objection?"
Xiao Feng said: "What I'm talking about is not why we were granted the title of king, but why we were enfeoffed. The meaning of enfeoffment is that each prince has his own fiefdom. Why is this?"
Isn’t it possible that such a huge capital cannot accommodate all the princes? A Ten Prince's Mansion can accommodate more than a dozen princes, so what if we build a few more? "
The princes looked at each other, can this still be done? There are a lot of princes crowded in the capital, how can they live like this?
Xiao Feng said slowly: "The emperor Taizu hopes that the princes can guard the various places for the Ming Dynasty and safeguard the Zhu family's world.
But after Chengzu came to the throne, he felt sorry for his brothers and decided who would be in charge of the family and who would protect the family. He made an oath that "the emperor will guard the country and the king will die for the country."
From now on, all the princes and clans can enjoy wealth and honor in peace, but in fact, Taizu's original intention of enfeoffment has completely disappeared.
Therefore, I would like to ask all the princes, since they no longer work for the Zhu family, but still rely on the hereditary throne, what is the meaning of this? "
The princes were all silent, gnashing their teeth in their hearts and cursing Xiao Feng secretly.
Is it because we don’t want to guard various places for the Zhu family? It was clearly the founder Zhu Di who rebelled and came to power. He was afraid that other princes would follow suit, so he deprived all princes of their military power!
But no one dares to say this, because the people sitting on the dragon throne now are the descendants of Chengzu. At this time, whether Taizu is right or Chengzu is right, isn't that asking for death?
King Gu had not yet recovered from the great frustration of being defeated by Su Xiucai just now. He was provoked by Xiao Feng, and his brain became hot and he fought back loudly.
"I'm not a coward! Isn't it just about fighting? Give me a good army, and I will go fight the Tatars today!"
Jiajing opened his eyes and glanced at Gu Wang coldly. King Zhou stabbed Gu Wang from behind. Gu Wang woke up suddenly and broke out in cold sweat.
The vassal king wants to lead troops, what do you want to do? It’s impossible to even think about it, and it’s a sin even to think about it!
The King of Valley said nothing, fell to his knees, and kowtowed repeatedly. Jiajing thought for a while, softened his expression, and spoke calmly.
"The King of Valley has the legacy of Taizu, and his ambition is commendable. However, the ancestral system cannot be changed lightly. As the emperor, I should protect the country without bothering you brothers."
Jiajing's words are actually a clear statement: The ancestral system left by Zhu Di is the ancestral system. The ancestral system left by Zhu Yuanzhang, if I think it is good, I will keep it, and if I think it is not good, I will change it!
Who has an opinion? Come out and take a few steps!
None of the kings wanted to be the leader, so they all bowed their heads in silence. But I have been silent all this time.
Yes, it will be considered a passive protest.
In the end, King Zhou came forward and expressed his resignation.
"Long live, the law of the clan is not only a matter of state, but also a family matter. As the emperor, Long live is also the head of the clan, but with the holy judgment of Long live.
I just ask Long Live to take care of your flesh and blood and save some dignity for the children of the clan. I can't thank you enough. "
Jiajing nodded and agreed. This fierce clan discussion finally came to an end. The kings left the capital dejectedly, just like a defeated rooster, and returned home.
After the court ended, Jiajing summoned Yan Song, Xiao Feng, and Lu Bing in the monastery. His eyes were slightly closed and his tone was calm.
"Lu Bing, did the kings have any complaints when they left the capital?"
"Long live, I occasionally complain, but I haven't found any collusion."
Jiajing nodded: "Yan Song, according to the terms of Xiao Feng's memorial, draw up a new clan law and announce it to the world at a selected date."
Yan Song glanced at Jiajing and knew that he was determined, so he stopped talking nonsense and said, "I obey the decree."
"Xiao Feng, do you think they are convinced by this court discussion?"
Xiao Feng knew that Jiajing wanted him to say something that was inconvenient for him to say, but he was the initiator of this matter, so he could only bear the blame.
"Long live, taking it by mouth is a last resort, but being convinced by heart is impossible. Lord Lu, please be on strict guard. If any kings or clan members make any unusual moves, kill him as a warning to others!"
