Zhu Di frowned. He couldn't figure out what kind of fun Emperor Taichang was doing.
Instead of establishing a heir apparent, establish a son who is adopted by the eldest princess and serve as a general on the same day?
Are you afraid that the country will not be in chaos?
But in Zhu Di's memory, Emperor Taichang was no less wise than his father, Emperor Hengjing. Emperor Hengjing ruled all directions with one man's power and passed the empire on to Emperor Taichang. But now it seems that Emperor Taichang is really old and comatose?
Did Emperor Hengjing make a mistake?
[You don’t understand the profound meaning of Emperor Taichang’s move. 】
[In the past, Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty, Li Yuan, appointed the King of Qin, Li Shimin, as General Tiance, which eventually led to a revolution in the Xuanwu Sect. This taught everyone a lesson: General Tiance should not be appointed lightly. This is a position that can compete with the crown prince. 】
[However, now the Taichang Dynasty did not establish a crown prince, nor did it have three princes. The status of General Tiance was only under the emperor. Rumors abounded in the capital. Some people said that Emperor Taichang intended to pass the throne to the King of Liao. 】
[But for you, you have no ambition to compete for the throne. 】
[You have no interest in governing the world. You just want to govern Liaodong left behind by the eldest princess so that your adoptive mother can rest in peace. 】
[Liaodong, located at the throat of the Ming Dynasty, controls Shanhaiguan in the west, Jianzhou Province in the north, Koryo Province in the east, and Liaodong Bay in the south. More than 100,000 Liaodong troops were stationed here, all of whom were elite soldiers who followed the eldest princess in the Eastern Expedition. The late emperor took care of his eldest daughter. Whenever the Ming Academy of Sciences developed new weapons, they would give priority to equip them with the Liaodong army. 】
[And the biggest trump card that the eldest princess has left for you is the Liaodong Navy. 】
[Liaodong Navy inherited Zheng He’s fleet and continued to expand it on the original scale of Zheng He’s fleet. It made an immortal contribution to the Ming Dynasty’s Eastern Expedition. The Ming army’s landing in the west relied on the Ming Dynasty to remain invincible at sea. Liaodong Navy. 】
[Liaodong has the most cutting-edge Liaodong Shipyard in the Ming Dynasty, which has gathered a large number of scientific research talents from the Academy of Sciences. It's just that scientific research consumes a lot of funds. It's not enough to just have scientific research talents and technology. You also need a lot of funds to maintain Liaodong's scientific research status. 】
[As early as the Yongle Dynasty, your grandfather Zhu Gaojie had already led his army to incorporate the entire Northeast into the territory of the Ming Dynasty. Since then, Liaodong has no longer been used as a military town, but has become an independent province, absorbing the population, and focusing on developing the economy. 】
[Liaodong is closely related to the two provinces of Jianzhou and Goryeo, and is known as the "Three Northeastern Provinces". During your time as the lord of Liaodong, Liaodong has developed rapidly. Whether it is farming or commerce, it has been with Jianzhou from the very beginning. Prefecture and Korea developed in a coordinated manner. Today, Liaodong has become the big brother of the three northeastern provinces. 】
[You have single-handedly brought Liaodong to such a glorious height, but you have no sense of accomplishment. 】
[From the beginning to the present, you have always regarded this as a task. 】
[Completing a task is nothing to be proud of for you. 】
[Things that are extremely difficult in the eyes of others seem to be just light clouds in your hands, which can be kneaded at will. After doing everything, you feel a huge emptiness in your heart. You are a little confused and don't know what to do next. 】
[Just retiring in Liaodong and waiting to die? 】
[Maybe, for you, this is the best destination. You are looking forward to meeting the eldest princess underground. 】
[However, when Emperor Taichang appointed you as Tiance General, you knew that you might not be able to meet the eldest princess in a short time. 】
[The emperor's eldest son, King Yu, and his second son, King Heng, who are fighting lively in the capital, have turned off the fire and ceased fighting. Everyone's eyes are focused on you, with ill intentions, just like a pack of wolves eyeing a lamb. 】
[The lamb that was targeted by the wolves not only did not feel frightened or panicked, but was actually a little...excited? 】
[Yes, excited. 】
[After realizing that you have become the common goal of everyone, your long-quiet heart finally reignites, and you have an inexplicable desire to challenge. 】
[You want to trample everyone under your feet! 】
Zhu Di's expression became strange: "Isn't this a serious illness?"
After being regarded as an enemy by others, you become happy instead?
As expected of your grandson Zhu Gaojie, he is a lunatic just like you!
Wait... Emperor Taichang doesn't seem to be a normal person...
Three generations of grandparents are all crazy!
Family inheritance? !
Zhu Di couldn't accept this reality, so he continued to do something to vent his depression.
"Tang Cheng! Little Chengzi, come here!"
Tang Cheng, who was waiting on the side, heard this and trotted over, rolling and crawling: "Your Majesty, what do you have to say to your servant?"
Zhu Di thought for a while and asked: "I am very unhappy now. Can you give me a good beating to vent my anger?"
Tang Cheng was silent.
Look, is this human language?
Are you unhappy and want to beat me to vent your anger?
I'm an old man, but I can't fall apart if I'm beaten by a tall guy like you?
Tang Cheng had an idea and asked: "Your Majesty, do you still remember Bachelor Xie?"
Zhu Di tilted his head and thought deeply: "Jie Jin? Is he still alive?"
Tang Cheng said quickly: "Of course Xie Xueshi is still alive. He is living well. He is eating and drinking well in Zhao Prison, just waiting for His Majesty's favor."
He pointed the finger at Jie Jin, as if flattering His Majesty the Emperor and said: Your Majesty, look, this Jie Jin is your exclusive decompressor, you can catch him alone and hammer him, and don't harm the fish pond. It's on the slave.
Zhu Di pondered and said: "I have given you an oral instruction to beat Xie Jin with twenty big boards!"
Bachelor Xie is still a loyal person!
You have been holding on to death just so that you can vent your anger to me one day. It’s not easy, it’s so touching!
A good saint and grandson will be prosperous for three generations.
Woof woof woof!
…
Zhao prison.
Jie Jin opened his eyes with difficulty. He had just been in a trance and had a nightmare.
He dreamed that he saw Zhu Di's ferocious smile in his dream. He waved his hand and said lightly: Beat!
It is unbearable!
Just fucking catch me Jie Jin and beat him up alone, right?
I stayed well in Zhao Prison. Why did I offend you? Why do you come and beat me every once in a while? I owed you in my previous life?
Xie Jin felt aggrieved and felt bitter in his heart. He no longer thought about being released from prison. He also heard in prison that Zhu Gaochi had fallen. Even if he was released from Zhao prison, he would not be able to continue to be the "low-ranking and powerful" chief minister of the cabinet as before.
"I heard that the current chief minister of the cabinet is that boy Yang Rong. Yang Rong betrayed his trust and defected from the eldest prince's family and joined the family of King Qi... Wait, he is no longer King Qi, he is the prince. Damn it, this You are not a son of a man, you are a villain!"
Xie Xueshi was cursing and thinking, "Even Yang Rong can become the chief minister of the cabinet. Does it mean that as long as I, Xie Jin, are willing to work for the prince, I can also walk out of Zhao prison and rise to the top? After all, compared to him, I, Jie Jin Yang Rong, he has done everything before but nothing worse... Wait, if I think this way, am I a bit sorry for His Highness the First Prince?"
"It's not a big problem. The eldest prince's body can't live for more than a few years. What I'm doing now is not called betrayal. What I'm calling is choosing a master to serve him."
Just as Jie Jin was thinking wildly, the sound of footsteps was heard in the dark Zhao Prison.
Scholar Xie suddenly felt an ominous premonition in his heart.
No, no, no, I followed Jin Yiwei to Zhao Prison in Beijing. Wouldn’t that Fourth Master still miss me?
Wait, that fourth master seems to be in Beijing now?
"Is this the hotel?"
"That's right, it's Jie Jin who is in custody."
"Okay, bring the person out."
The chains of the prison were removed, and the clanging sound of steel sounded like ghosts dragging the chains towards Jie Jin. His expression changed drastically, and he was terrified, as if he had seen the King of Hell.
A guard in Jin Yi came in and looked Xie Jin up and down: "Hey, Bachelor Xie, you are still alive. Okay, just in time, come out with me for a walk."
Jie Jin shook his head wildly: "No, no, no, that's not necessary. I'm fine in Zhao Prison. I have food and drink. I won't go out. Please ask for someone else!"
If someone had said they wanted to invite him out when he first entered Zhao Prison, he would have been ecstatic.
But now that he has matured, he is no longer the young and ignorant Jie Jin that he was back then.
Every time he walked out of prison, he would be beaten up and thrown back. Whoever liked to do such stupid things would do it!
It's very good in Zhao Prison. Your Majesty, please don't contact me. I'm afraid the jailer will misunderstand me.
The jailer is not a good person either!
I beat him to death every time, but I never beat him to death!
"It's not up to you."
The guards from Beizhen Fusi dragged Xie Jin out.
Jie Jin resisted desperately and shouted: "If I don't go out, I just like to squat in the Zhao Prison. Don't worry about me, I just want to go to the Big Prison!"
"Someone come and save me!"
Obviously, Xie Xueshi, a weak scholar with no strength in his hands, was no match for the tall and strong jailer. He was dragged out in just three strokes. Xie Xueshi looked like he had no love for life. .
After being dragged for a while, Bachelor Xie looked up and saw something strange.
"Where's Lao Lu, who are you?"
Xie Jin felt a little baffled.
The man said gently: "I, Zhang Muzhi, the commander of Jinyiwei, would like to inform Xie Xueshi that Mr. Lu has been promoted to the rank of tax inspector. Although he still holds the position of commander of Jinyiwei's North and South Town Fu Division, he is no longer with Jinyiwei." It’s a bad job.”
Xie Jin sighed melancholy: "Old Lu is gone too. I once worked with him as a tax supervisor. What kind of position is this? I have never heard of it. Alas, I think he is an unknown one." A minor official. Lao Lu is a very nice person and has a good relationship with me, but now he is demoted to a minor official and a minor official. It is really sad that the world has changed."
Zhang Muzhi reminded: "Xie Xie has misunderstood. Mr. Lu is going to be promoted. The tax inspector is a newly established departmental official in the imperial court. He is as famous as the six ministers and has the rank of second grade."
Xie Jin: "..."
Why do I pity him, Lu Chaoyang!
Those who followed the prince were promoted steadily. From the cannon fodder of a small vanguard camp of the Southern Expeditionary Army, to the favor of the fourth prince Zhu Gaojie, in just a few years, he had been promoted to the position of a second-rank official with real power.
On the other hand, Jie Jin had been in Zhao Prison for more than ten years. He still pitied Lu Chaoyang. Why was he pitiful? Who could pity him as much as him?
Jie Jin looked Zhang Muzhi up and down. This brother Zhang spoke in a kind and gentle manner. He was definitely not here to criticize him. He should be easy to get along with.
He cupped his hands and said: "Master Zhang, if nothing happens, I will go back to the dormitory first. See you later."
Jie Jin turned around to leave, but was stopped by Zhang Muzhi.
"Scholar Xie, please stay. Your Majesty has a message!"
Zhang Muzhi suddenly made a voice, wanting to stop Xie Jin. Who would have thought that after hearing this voice, Xie Jin would immediately run to the cell without looking back, as if he was hearing a demonic voice.
Jie Jin, who was originally thin, was like a red rabbit and a horse possessed by him. He slipped back into the cell at lightning speed and reached out to lift the chain to lock the cell.
Fortunately, Zhang Muzhi reacted quickly and was very skilled. He strode forward and raised his hand to knock off Bachelor Xie's hand. He grabbed the chain and forcefully pulled Xie Jin out of the cell.
Bachelor Xie yelled: "I won't fucking come out. If I come out, you guys will beat me. Just let me die in there. I would rather die in the cell than come out and be beaten!"
Zhang Muzhi looked at the jailer expressionlessly: "There is no need for me to recite the instructions. You are all old men who have served Scholar Jie for many years. You should know what to do."
"This time it's a twenty-big board, let's just hit it."
Bachelor Xie lay on the ground with tears streaming down his face.
What crime did I commit that caused Your Majesty to miss me so much?
In Zhao Prison, the pitiful screams of a certain great scholar were heard. The sound was like the cry of the Three Gorges apes, a tragic wail that was horrifying.
…
Zhu Di breathed a long sigh of relief: "Xie Jin is still an honest man. He knows that I still need him, so he keeps holding on."
I have to say that Bachelor Xie really resists being beaten.
If it were someone else who had been beaten for three or two days, even if they could still bear it physically, they would have collapsed mentally and wanted to die. However, Bachelor Jie is different. Not only is he physically resistant, but he is also mentally tenacious and persists in his role as "Zhu Di's exclusive stress reliever".
After beating Jie Jin, Zhu Di felt much better and continued to watch the simulation.
[You pretend that you are invisible to the capital's overt intentions and continue to develop Liaodong. 】
[With the status of General Tiance, you can cultivate your own power in Tiance Mansion more conveniently and quickly. 】
[You established your own Tiance Mansion in Liaodong and recruited capable ministers from all over the world. No matter whether you are a stranger or a commoner in the countryside, as long as you have talent, you can take it under your wing. 】
[This year, you found two people who resigned and returned home to become your right-hand men, one in charge of politics and the other in charge of the army. 】
[The person in charge of politics is named Li Bing. 】
[The man in charge of the army is named Xiang Zhong. 】
[They were repeatedly squeezed out in the early years of Taichang and were forced to resign. Now that Tiance Mansion has been established in Liaodong, they seem to have seen hope again. 】
[You stand on Liaoyang City and look at the soldiers of Liaodong, the sky is high and the clouds are pale, and you can't help but chant:]
"Looking north to Liaodong, there is a golden sword and an iron horse. Don't lose your sharpness in the great calamity. If you survive, you will live forever. If you retreat, you will be wiped out. It is difficult to calm down when raising a case with eyebrows, wine is like moonlight in the throat, and the suspicion of others is like a will-o'-the-wisp at night. , Cross the mountains and rivers single-handedly!"]
[Even if you know that the road ahead is full of thorns, why should you be afraid? 】
[You are the direct grandson of Emperor Shizuwu, the adopted son of the eldest princess, and the heir of Shizu of the Ming Dynasty. You have never been a coward! 】
(End of chapter)
