Zhu Di, King of Yan.
This name is like thunder!
Even if Su Yang is not interested in history, he still understands the outstanding status of Emperor Yongle in the history of the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Di single-handedly created the "Yongle prosperous age", and his literary and martial arts were comparable to those of the Tang and Song dynasties. Some later scholars even believed that the Yongle prosperous age far exceeded the so-called "Kangxi and Qian Dynasties" later. Together with the Hongwu rule initiated by Ming Taizu, it was called the Hongyong prosperous age. It is one of the five most prosperous times in Chinese history.
Such an emperor can be called the emperor of the ages.
It's just that since Su Yang came to Ming Dynasty, it was hard not to be disappointed by the hardships he had experienced and the current situation he had seen.
Disappointed in the Ming Dynasty, disappointed in Zhu Di and Zhu Yunzhen!
But now, Zhu Di fell into self-doubt because of his words.
Su Yang, the "chief culprit", naturally cannot let go.
Facing Monk Daoyan's expectant gaze, Su Yang spoke.
"The King of Yan is brave, powerful, and ambitious. This is something everyone knows!"
"Since King Yan came to Peiping, he has defended the enemy and guarded the border for many years. He has made outstanding contributions to the country and the people!"
Hearing Su Yang's words, Monk Daoyan was a little confused.
Since you still know the outstanding achievements of King Yan Zhu Di, why did you scold him so miserably before?
"But!" Su Yang changed the subject, "Merits are merits. It does not mean that King Yan Zhu Di can do whatever he wants with his merits!"
"It is true that the imperial court is determined to cut down the vassal vassal, and the spearhead is directed at King Yan. King Yan Zhu Di has been forced into a desperate situation by the court!"
"But this is not the reason why he, Zhu Di, can secretly hoard food and grass, regardless of the life and death of the people!"
Monk Daoyan perked up when he heard this. He seemed to understand why his prince fell into madness.
He and King Yan have known each other for so many years and have regarded each other as close friends. How could Monk Dao Yan not understand Zhu Di's thoughts?
This Prince Yan has always followed the example of his father, Taizu Gao Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, and is eager to win the recognition of Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang through his outstanding achievements!
However, Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang did not choose Zhu Di in the end, but chose Zhu Yunwen!
One is the Yan King Zhu Di, who has great military exploits, and the other is Zhu Yunwen, who is better than a woman's hands. The abilities of the two can be seen at a glance!
No matter what the reason was for Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang to make such a choice, it is hard for people to accept it!
Especially the person involved, King Yan Zhu Di!
It was also from that time that Zhu Di became ambitious!
The former King of Yan, Zhu Di, was a truly heroic man, but after that, the King of Yan, Zhu Di, transformed into an ambitious Ming vassal king!
And Su Yang's previous words happened to hit the softest place in Zhu Di's heart - Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang's approval!
If he, Zhu Di, really didn't care about the lives of the people in Beiping Prefecture, if he, Zhu Di, really started a rebellion, causing thousands of civilians and soldiers to die...
How could he, Zhu Di, win the approval of Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang?
This is the crux of the matter!
Su Yang gave his answer, which coincided with Monk Dao Yan's idea!
"His Royal Highness, Prince Yan, was truly a heroic man!"
"But in recent years, His Highness Prince Yan has become more and more active, turning into an ambitious politician and a careerist with selfish interests!"
"Even if this is because of repeated persecution by the imperial court, it is not the reason why Zhu Di can become evil!"
"Because, King Yan Zhu Di could have been a hero!"
Hearing Su Yang's words, Monk Dao Yan was a little distracted!
Yeah, he could have been a hero!
Continue to defend the border from the enemy, continue to guard the northern frontier for the Ming Dynasty, and continue to be his true heroic man!
If he had not participated in the battle to seize the direct descendants, perhaps Zhu Yunwen would not have regarded him as a thorn in his side, and there would not have been the current move to cut down the vassal!
But now, is there any way back?
King Zhu Di of Yan is not dead, and the new emperor Zhu Yun is uneasy!
Zhu Di has no way out!
"Su Xiaoyou, you also know the situation of Prince Yan's Mansion!"
"Now that things have happened, can King Yan still be a hero?"
Su Yang smiled casually when he heard this.
"Why not?"
"Does it mean that starting a rebellion must go against one's true intentions?"
"He Zhu Di can be more magnanimous and have a clear conscience!"
As soon as these words came out, Monk Daoyan was in a daze for a long time, and the rosary beads in his hand fell to the ground at some point.
Maybe they thought wrong from the beginning!
Su Yang is reminding them that those who win the hearts of the people win the world!
Scenes appeared in Monk Daoyan's mind!
That was the first time Zhu Di had an honest conversation with him after he became ambitious.
Zhu Di asked Monk Dao Yan how he could seize the throne!
And Monk Daoyan gave a nine-character policy - consolidate the foundation, recruit talents, and achieve great achievements!
To this day, Beiping Mansion has long become the foundation of Yan King Zhu Di, and the people of Peiping also support and respect Yan King Zhu Di!
If this is the case, then why did King Yan Zhu Di give up on the people of Peiping and his own foundation?
Monk Dao Yan's eyes flashed with brilliance, and finally he suddenly stood up and looked at Su Yang.
"My little friend is truly a genius!"
"I understand, poor monk, thank you for your help, little friend, and say goodbye!"
Su Yang: "???"
What?
What do you understand?
Is that what I mean?
Su Yang was confused, looking at the back of Monk Dao Yan, a little confused.
He always felt that this monstrous monk in troubled times didn't look like a good person!
At the same time, the Yan Palace.
Princess Yan Xu Miaoyun looked at the frowning Zhu Di and asked while gently rubbing his eyebrows with her hand.
"What's wrong, Your Majesty? Why are you a little depressed?"
Xu Miaoyun was the eldest daughter of Xu Da, the king of Wuning in Zhongshan, who was the first hero in the founding of the Ming Dynasty.
Xu Miaoyun was talented and intelligent. She had a quiet temperament when she was young. She loved reading and was known as "the best girl in the world". It was rumored that she had received the true biography of General Xu Da's art of war.
Xu Miaoyun was admitted to the palace when she was still a girl and was chosen to be the side of King Yan Zhu Di. In the ninth year of Hongwu, she was personally appointed as Princess Yan by Zhu Yuanzhang. She and Zhu Di were a young couple with a deep love for each other.
The couple has always had a good relationship, and they are the only ones who can confide in each other.
Zhu Di was silent for a moment, and then said: "Miaoyun, I went to see that kid Su Yang today!"
Xu Miaoyun asked in a low voice: "How about that kid? I heard Chi'er said he is talented!"
"More than just being talented!" Zhu Di smiled bitterly and shook his head, "That kid is just a monster!"
"Using the imperial court's decision to reduce the vassal status, I scolded this king and Zhu Yunwen like crazy!"
"Ah?" Xu Miaoyun covered her red lips in shock, somewhat unbelievable.
Is this Su Yang so brave?
Zhu Di smiled bitterly again and sighed.
"Su Yang said, I should not have secretly hoarded grain and grass in order to raise an army for rebellion, ignoring the people of Peiping, and I should not have raised an army to rebel, starting a war that killed thousands of people and soldiers!"
"Miaoyun, I really don't want to be that eternal thief!"
Zhu Di growled in pain, feeling extremely disappointed.
Su Yang's words completely destroyed his belief in raising an army and made him fall into deep self-doubt.
Xu Miaoyun was slightly startled, then laughed softly.
"Your Majesty, I don't understand the justice of the country, but I want to tell you a story."
"When Empress Wu Zetian usurped the Tang Dynasty and changed the Zhou Dynasty, did she face the same confusion as the prince now?"
"I'm afraid that I will be infamy for thousands of years, become an eternal thief, and be spurned by future generations!"
Zhu Di was startled when he heard this.
"But she just did it. Not only did she do it, she also left a wordless tablet before her death. The merits and demerits are left to future generations to comment on!"
"Isn't the prince's courage and courage inferior to that of a woman?"
"As long as you have a clear conscience, why bother yourself?"
