Zhu Bai pursed his lips and said nothing.
Zhu Yuanzhang sighed: "Tell me about you. Your eldest brother chooses a name for his son, and you have to compete. What's there to compete with? It's not your son."
Hearing Lao Zhu's voice rarely be so low-pitched, Zhu Bai also sighed secretly: Yes, it's useless for me to compete with Lao Zhu. Lao Zhu didn’t know that Zhu Yunwen would force me to self-immolate.
Zhu Yuanzhang added: "At the worst, I promise you that you can make your own decisions. From now on, we won't help you name your son."
Zhu Bai suddenly had an enlightenment: Ah, yes! No matter who becomes the emperor. I make the decision myself.
If I refuse to give in, give up, and set myself on fire, no one can force me!
China is so big that there is nowhere to hide.
Zhu Bai's eyes were bright and he grabbed Lao Zhu's hand: "Master, don't let me go to Changsha. Let me go to Shu or Qianzhou."
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Except for Chengdu, Sichuan and Guizhou are all poor and ravines. Where can there be a land of plenty? Besides, Concubine Hu Shun's father, Hu Mei, is in Changsha. If you go to Changsha in the future, he will sincerely help you."
Zhu Bai pursed his lips and thought for a moment: Yes.
To put it bluntly, when you go to Changsha, even if you run away, you will always have acquaintances to help open the city gates.
Zhu Yuanzhang added: "If you always stay in the capital, if you make a small mistake, someone will accuse you in front of your eldest brother. How can you not have the unfettered comfort of being a local emperor? Look at your second brother. He has figured it out and left. I don’t miss it at all.”
Zhu Bai nodded: "Father said so."
As long as I am an idle prince, I can do it even in Changsha.
Zhu Yuanzhang patted Zhu Bai on the shoulder: "Just figure it out. Once you figure it out, help us make money, and don't look for trouble every day. I will leave you a message here today. I am a little partial to you. As long as If you don't commit the serious crime of treason, we won't punish you. Likewise, as long as your eldest brother doesn't lose his mind and engage in treason, the throne will be his. No matter how capable others are, don't entertain this idea."
Why do everyone think he wants to be the emperor?
What's so good about this job?
I was exhausted to death and was scolded by officials every day. It was worse than a working dog.
Zhu Bai sighed: "I just want to eat, drink and have fun every day. I wish I didn't even have to write a word. I don't have such a big ambition."
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled: "You have a good mind, it's not a pity. We didn't read many books when we were young, so it's a bit difficult to be the emperor. We can't trust others. So, while we are still here, you can help us." . In a hundred years from now, if you get along with your elder brother and want to help him, you can help him. If you don’t want to work hard, go to Changsha and be your dandy prince, and I will never blame you in heaven."
Lao Zhu was so heartfelt that Zhu Bai felt a little sad.
Lao Zhu was actually quite good to him, even a little doting on him.
Now think about it, aren't all fathers like this? It's always very contradictory.
I also want my son to have ideas, but I am also afraid that my son will have too many ideas and not listen to me.
I want my eldest son to be the head of the family, but I am also afraid that my younger son will be hungry...
"Master..."
Zhu Bai called Lao Zhu sincerely. This was the first time since time travel.
I just have a stuffy nose somehow.
Lao Zhu patted him on the back gently: "Just figure it out. Don't waste the whole day. Damn it, it makes us panic. We should live our lives as we should."
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Zhu Yuanzhang had just finished speaking, and someone over there went to tell Queen Ma.
After hearing this, Queen Ma sat alone for a long time with her eyes downcast. When she raised her eyes, tears were streaming down her face: they were indeed a couple for decades, and Lao Zhu knew her too well.
Lao Zhu knew that she allowed others to instigate Grandma Li, but he just didn't want to argue with her.
He actually said these words to Zhu Bai to reassure her.
In fact, considering that Zhu Bai is only eight years old, she is so nervous, which is indeed a bit of a fuss.
Besides, this child was like a diamond protecting the body, always able to turn danger into safety, which really made her afraid to make any mistakes again.
Lao Zhu keeps an eye on Zhu Bai so closely, and if he acts rashly and ruins the couple's long-term relationship, it won't be worth the loss.
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After Zhu Bai had a long talk with Lao Zhu, he re-examined his plan of "saving his life" + "being a salted fish".
First, no matter who "Zhu Yunwen" becomes the emperor, or even if it is not Zhu Yunwen, but any of Zhu Biao's sons becomes the emperor, he will attack these uncles. Because this nephew has no relationship with his uncles, they only have conflicts of interest.
Therefore, as long as Lao Zhu and Zhu Biao can live for one more day, he can be free for one more day.
Second, Zhu Bai's identity is very useful when making money, but it is a burden when running away.
Find ways to get more identities.
Article 3: Making money is more important. Once you have money, you can also find ways to transport it out. With no money in hand, any solution is just a fantasy.
Therefore, he has to devote his limited energy to unlimited money-making undertakings.
He asked someone to put a few more desks and chairs in his study, both for convenience and to block other people's inquiring eyes.
It's always good to be low-key.
At this moment, he and several eunuchs were calculating accounts, and the abacus was rattling, which felt a bit like an accounting room.
Zhu Bai propped his head, thinking about this month's commodity pricing.
Suddenly the little eunuch came in and reported that Zhu Di was here.
Zhu Bai hurriedly got up and ran out, saying as he walked: "Hey. Fourth brother, why are you here? At this moment, shouldn't you be packing your luggage to go to Fengyang? Why do you still have time to visit me?"
Zhu Di said calmly: "Yes, I will leave tomorrow. I have a few important words to tell you alone."
Zhu Bai waved to the palace people.
The others quickly retreated, leaving only the two of them.
Zhu Di said: "I'm leaving. You should be at peace. If you encounter difficulties, you only need to ask your father and eldest brother for help."
Although he spoke very cryptically, Zhu Bai knew that he was talking about Queen Ma and some people who were afraid of them.
The only people in the palace they could talk to and trust were Lao Zhu and Zhu Biao.
Zhu Di didn't like to talk, and except for his compatriot Zhu Di, he rarely cared about the affairs between brothers.
Now I came here specifically to tell Zhu Bai that I really regarded him as a relative.
Zhu Bai grinned: "I know."
Very good. His relationship with Emperor Yongle has been cultivated well, and he will have a place to run away in the future.
Zhu Di added: "Your fourth sister-in-law has not been in the palace for long, and there are some things that you haven't understood yet. As soon as I leave, she will have no one to know. So I asked her to come to you when she has difficulties."
Zhu Bai didn't know whether to laugh or cry: So that's what you mainly wanted to talk about. The key is how old I am, why don't you entrust your sister-in-law to me?
Zhu Di solemnly handed over his hands: "Please."
Zhu Bai could only return the favor: "Brother, I can only do my best."
Zhu Di nodded: "Your words are enough."
Zhu Bai tilted his head and thought for a while, then asked Zhu Di: "Did the fourth brother hear anything?"
Logically speaking, Zhu Di had no concubine, and Xu Changying stayed in the palace all day long. What could happen?
Zhu Di said calmly: "No, just one more explanation."
When Queen Ma framed Zhu Bai, she wanted to involve him, which showed that she was also afraid of him.
It’s always good to plan ahead.
