The coming of all nations to the dynasty symbolizes the national destiny of the Ming Dynasty, which reached its peak during the Yongle dynasty.
However, Zhu Di was not intoxicated by his achievements in the first half of his life. As time went by, the emperor became older and older, but his spirit became clearer, he could distinguish right from wrong, and he climbed to the top on the road of power and conspiracy.
The Ming Dynasty cannot be humiliated, and those who arrogate will be killed without mercy!
Zhu Di waved his hand and said in a cold voice: "Come here, drag this Su Ganci down and execute him in cold chi as King Qi said! Send an envoy to Sumatra today, asking them to hand over Su Ganci's relatives immediately and punish his nine tribes. !”
"Great Emperor, have mercy on me, Your Majesty, Great Emperor, have mercy on me!"
Su Gancai was so frightened that he knelt down and begged for mercy, hoping to get the Ming Emperor's mercy.
However, no one paid any attention to him. Only the guards came forward and dragged Su Ganci down.
Zhu Di's eyes were sharp and thoughts were running through his mind.
King Qi's thoughts were consistent with his. He was decisive and neat, using thunderous means to make foreign countries feel the wrath from the eastern suzerain country. He used killing to stop killing, and used killing to intimidate Xiaoxiao's followers.
But how would it be handled if it were someone else?
The third child, Prince Zhao, was excluded first and was not within the scope of the old man's consideration.
If the boss Zhu Gaochi were here, he would definitely use both kindness and power to suppress Sumatra to maintain the national prestige of the Ming Dynasty. Secondly, he would show philanthropy and pacify small countries.
If Zhu Gaoxu, the second king of Han Dynasty, were to deal with it, his methods would be even more violent and he would directly order Zheng He to lead the navy to send troops to Sumatra to destroy the country!
The eldest brother's methods were too gentle, and the second brother's methods were too harsh. After much deliberation, only King Qi's way of acting could make Zhu Di feel the same way.
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Le'an Prefecture, Shandong Province, the Palace of the Prince of Han.
The King of Han took the secret letter sent from the hidden stake planted in the capital. After reading it, he raised his forehead and laughed: "This secret letter sent from the capital is getting more and more nonsense!"
King Qi turned the barbarians into Han?
King Qi defeated the prince?
The prince was deposed as the king of Gan?
Will King Qi be the governor again?
Can you be more ridiculous!
The King of Han counted carefully and realized how long he had been away from the capital. It was less than a year!
Why is it like the capital city is in chaos?
"Your Majesty, it seems that your Majesty has made up his mind to make King Qi the crown prince."
Su Qing, the chief staff officer of the Han Palace, said in a deep voice, "King Qi no longer has any restrictions in the capital. Even the prince...well, even the King of Gan has been overthrown by King Qi. This is not good news for us. .”
"Yes, this is not good news for us." King Han said viciously, "The more fierce they fight in the capital, the more we can accumulate power in Shandong and choose the opportunity to cause trouble. But now it seems that my eldest brother It’s no longer possible to stop this kid Lao Si.”
When he thought of this, Zhu Gaoxu felt a little melancholy: "I have been fighting with the boss for so many years, and all kinds of open and secret attacks have failed to shake the boss's foundation. He has always been able to sit firmly in the East Palace. What ability does this fourth boss have? In just a few years, the foundation of the East Palace was hollowed out, and one family dominated the court."
"Indeed, the rise of Prince Qi's palace was too fast. In just two years, in the blink of an eye, he went from a weak Prince Taiping to the 'sword holder' of the Ming Dynasty today. , Party members are spread all over the government and the public." Su Qing also found it strange, "In the capital, he controls the Jin Yiwei, a big killer, and has influence in important departments of the court such as the Sixth Department, Dali Temple, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Not only that, he is also He was supported by military generals and relatives and was deeply loved in the army. Outside the capital, most of the Southwest Army members were members of King Qi, and Jianzhou Province became his back garden. Now after careful calculation, King Qi’s power It’s terrifying!”
After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu became very depressed: "Back then, the old man guarded me and the boss just as he guarded against thieves. He let us fight back and forth. He didn't allow the prince to get involved in the army, and he didn't allow me to become too powerful in the six departments and nine ministers. Why did I get to Qi? The old man is not careful about the king anymore? Apart from King Qi, are our three remaining brothers all adopted by the stepmother? "
Depression is depression, and depression alone cannot solve the problem.
Zhu Gaoxu's eyes flashed with a cold light: "This kid, the fourth boy, joined forces with the boss to drive me out of the capital. Sooner or later, I will go back. The tiger will not die, no matter how serious the injury is, it will lick the wound and heal. After that, he will eventually return to the mountains and forests and regain his place!"
"King Qi, please wait in the capital."
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Fusi Yamen, North Town, Zhao Prison.
Zhu Gaojie walked into the cold and dirty sky prison. What hit his face was the disgusting stench and smell of blood, as well as the faint, hair-raising wailing sound, as if there were hidden secrets in the underworld. The evil ghost that is invisible but always lingering around you.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me for the poor environment in Zhao Prison."
Lu Chaoyang didn't mind that the ground was dirty and kowtowed respectfully.
He was once involved in the "Ji Gang rebellion" case because he was slandered by Luo Xiu. He had been detained in Zhao Prison for more than half a year, and he couldn't be more familiar with this place. Zhao Prison is under the jurisdiction of Jin Yiwei North Town Fusi, but the commander of Jin Yiwei and the North Town Fusi Town Governor were all sent to Zhao Prison, which is really ridiculous.
However, Lu Chaoyang's imprisonment was not in vain. His imprisonment caused Luo Xiu to die suddenly, and the King of Han was forced to leave the capital and go to Shandong to join the vassal state.
"Get up, I have said that you, Lu Chaoyang, do not need to salute in front of me." Zhu Gaojie asked, "Where is that man being held now?"
"Your Majesty, please come with your attendants." Lu Chaoyang stood up and led the way.
In the dark hell of Zhao Prison, Lu Chaoyang held a torch and walked to the deepest cell: "Your Majesty, this is it."
Zhu Gaojie nodded: "Okay, open the door."
"promise."
The heavy iron lock on the cell was opened by Lu Chaoyang with a key, and with a soft sound, the door was slowly opened.
Inside the cell, there was a man with disheveled hair lying on a damp and smelly straw mat, holding a dry grass root in his mouth and looking up at the ceiling with dull eyes.
After hearing the sound, the man glanced over and saw Queen Qi wearing a python-patterned robe. He sneered again and turned his head to pretend to be dead.
"Cousin, I haven't seen you for a few days, I feel a little embarrassed." Zhu Gaojie said with a smile.
The man said leisurely: "Thanks to you, Prince Qi, I have also tasted the taste of prison. I have to thank you. Why, are you here to see my joke now?"
The sloppy man who was imprisoned in the sky prison and lying on the straw mat was none other than Xu Qin, the former Duke of Wei.
He and the emperor's grandson, um, now Zhu Zhanji, the eldest son of the King of Gan, conspired to mutiny and tried to repeat the Xuanwu Gate incident in Li Tang Dynasty, but the enemy they encountered was a bit stronger.
——Rebel professional, Zhu Di.
Zhu Gaojie took the twelve guards and detained them all directly at Jinchuan Gate by the main force of the rebellion led by Duke Xu Qin of Wei. Then he took the Jinyi Guards to the East Palace to arrest the mastermind Zhu Zhanji. The rebellion ended before it even started.
Zhu Zhanji is the emperor's grandson and belongs to the Zhu family. This is what is called a serious Tianhuang nobleman.
However, Xu Qin was different. Although he was a relative of the emperor, his fate was much worse than that of Zhu Zhanji. He was directly sent to Zhao Prison to await trial.
"I am not that free yet. There are so many things waiting for me in the Wenhua Palace." Zhu Gaojie stretched out his hand to signal to Lu Chaoyang, "Go and take off the shackles of Duke Wei."
After being taken off the heavy shackles on his hands, Xu Qin felt much lighter, but also felt a little confused: "What are you doing, King Qi, do you think I will be grateful to you?"
"It's a joke, Xu Qin, don't think too highly of yourself. Who do you think you are?" Zhu Gaojie said lightly, "You're just a prisoner. Why do you think this king will take you seriously?"
Xu Qin frowned and said, "What do you want to do? Just give me a happy message."
Zhu Gaojie pondered for a moment and said, "Condolences."
To express condolences is to pay homage to the deceased and express condolences to his family.
Xu Qin felt even more strange: "Condolences? Who are you offering condolences to? What do you mean?"
"It's okay, you'll know when you get there."
Zhu Gaojie smiled and said, "Actually, it's nothing. I just want you to come with me to pay homage to an old friend. I've prepared all the clothes for you."
"What clothes?" Xu Qin didn't understand what King Qi was talking about.
Zhu Gaojie looked at Lu Chaoyang: "Are you ready with what I asked you to prepare?"
"Your Majesty ordered me not to delay, as I have already prepared it for the Duke of Wei."
Lu Chaoyang took out a set of clothes, a white gown, white trousers, a white cape and a hat, a complete set of mourning clothes.
Xu Qin was stunned: He really went to express his condolences!
Are the mourning clothes ready?
"What are you doing for me? Give it to Duke Wei. These clothes are for him to wear." Zhu Gaojie pointed at Xu Qin and said.
Lu Chaoyang handed the clothes to Xu Qin: "Mr. Wei, please change your clothes quickly. Don't make the prince impatient."
Xu Qin took the clothes in a daze. He was a little confused now.
What kind of tricks is King Qi doing?
(End of chapter)
