Zhu Biao responded: "Then you should tell your uncle. Even if you are promoted to a prince, you can't get around him."
There are actually two Cao Guogongs in the Ming Dynasty, namely Li Wenzhong's biological father and the current emperor's brother-in-law Li Zhen. It is rare for father and son to have the same title in the past dynasties, but there is no way. You can't let your son's title overtake that of me. .
What's more, Lao Zhu respected his brother-in-law very much. In the first year of Hongwu, he worshiped the Prince Consort and the General of Zhenguo, and was granted the title of Enqinhou. When Li Wenzhong made meritorious service and received the Duke of the country, he also gave Li Zhente the title of Ronglu Doctor and Founder of the Kingdom. The auxiliary movement pushed Cheng Xuanli to be a military official and Youzhu State, and the Jin Dynasty was Cao Guogong.
There is actually a reason for this kind of kindness. Lao Zhu originally attached great importance to blood and family ties. The Zhu family had a hard time during the troubled times and famines. Only the second sister Zhu Fonu and the second brother-in-law Li Zhen had a slightly better family background than the Zhu family. Some of them often helped the Zhu family. Zhu Yuanzhang did not starve to death when he was a child thanks to the care of his sister and brother-in-law.
Of course, there is an eldest sister, but she got married very young and did not take care of her mother's family like the second sister. Of course, this is not a big deal. After all, it was not easy for any family to eat rations back then, but Zhu Yuanzhang had just left the Red Scarf Army. At that time, he was chased by Yuan soldiers and was injured and fled to his eldest sister's house to seek refuge. However, his sister and brother-in-law Wang Qiyi turned their younger brother away for fear of being implicated, and the relationship ended.
Later, after the founding of the People's Republic of China, his father never mentioned his eldest sister. He took his second sister, Zhu Fonu, as his eldest sister. From the filial princess to the eldest princess of Longxi, Li Wenzhong and his son were granted the title of eldest princess of Cao after the Jin Dynasty.
When talking about Li Zhen, Lao Zhu naturally thinks of his second sister who has passed away many years ago. Although he is now rich and wealthy, he still did not let his sister enjoy a day of wealth during his lifetime. He feels guilty for not repaying his kindness.
Zhu Yuanzhang sighed and said, "Speaking of which, I haven't seen my brother-in-law for a while. It's our fault. Biao'er. You also know what your uncle is like. I'm afraid he doesn't want to receive such a favor anymore."
Zhu Biao couldn't help but laugh and said: "He was exempted from Chang Chao, praised and worshiped in vain, and the emperor specially granted him permission to wear the dragon robe of a five-clawed golden dragon. Naturally, uncle Tianen will be frightened."
"The kindness is profound and I can't repay it with words. Your uncle is ninety-sixty years old and will soon be in his seventies. It's only one day that we can let him enjoy wealth and honor for one more day. In the future, when we go down there, we can have an explanation for my sister."
"Biao'er, now that we have become emperor, your uncle is still a little awestruck and distant from us. He is even more frightened when I say some things. He always values the juniors closest to him the most. You should go there in the next few days."
Zhu Biao had no choice but to accept these words, but Lao Zhu was such a person that he could only feel sad for a moment, and he would immediately return his attention to business.
"Naha's son has arrived, what are your plans?"
Zhu Biao said sternly: "It's stable if we can. Even if Naha can't make up his mind to surrender for the time being, we must prevent him from having any contact with Ye Sudie'er. If the grasslands of Liaodong and Korea are connected in a line, a war will begin soon." If it happens again, our Ming Dynasty, which was originally stable, will be in turmoil again."
Zhu Yuanzhang made a calculation in his mind: "Well, Yesudier can mobilize at least 200,000 string control men. Naha has at least nearly 200,000 soldiers stationed in Jinshan in Liaodong. Goryeo is the weakest but The total of the two armies and six guards is worth one hundred thousand."
Zhu Biao nodded and said: "And there is no shortage of horses in these three tribes. It will be a big trouble for them to connect them in series. Fortunately, they have different ideas. Sudie'er killed Khan and usurped the throne. Naha has always been Kubi when he came out. The loyal ministers and generals of the Lie lineage naturally do not want to submit to the descendants of Ali Buge."
"As for Goryeo, it has had enough of the oppression of the Yuan Dynasty and does not want to return to that humiliating relationship. Moreover, Goryeo just had a territorial conflict with Naha not long ago. In short, there is still a lack of someone who can convince all parties. The leaders will fight against my Ming Dynasty together."
Zhu Biao took a breath and continued: "All three parties understand this, but there is really no way to break the situation, so Naha sent his son to Beijing to find a way out. Of course, he also wanted to wait for a price. After all, Liaodong is located in The most critical place is between the grassland and Korea."
Zhu Yuanzhang happily looked at his son who was talking eloquently: "Our bottom line is that he is the Duke of the country. It depends on whether he dares to ask for it. If he dares to ask for it, we will dare to give it to him."
Zhu Biao was silent at first, and then said after a while: "I understand, but I think that if you come to Naha, you will think about your descendants even if you don't think about yourself. He doesn't dare to ask for a hereditary and irreplaceable duke."
Zhu Yuanzhang chuckled: "Naha is a shameless person, so don't overestimate him."
"yes."
At this moment, a voice came from outside the hall. Fugui and Fuduo each came in with a tightly wrapped baby in their arms. Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes lit up and he couldn't wait to greet him.
"Hahaha, our two great grandchildren are here, let grandpa see if they have gained weight."
Fugui Fuduo hurriedly knelt down, held the baby in his hands and said, "This servant kowtows to the emperor's grandpa on behalf of the emperor and grandson to say hello."
"Well, okay." Zhu Yuanzhang happily leaned over and looked at the two fat white babies with drooling eyes and wide eyes. They both kissed and gently stroked the chubby faces, and then picked up his eldest grandson first.
Zhu Biao also walked over and hugged Liang'er. He was not surprised by his father's choice. The eldest son and grandson must be so clear-cut. If you can't bear it, you will mess up your big plans. Even if you pity the younger one, you can only make up for it in other aspects. .
The weather today was already good, and there were other arrangements in the Jinshen Hall, so it was still relatively hot. The two infant children began to stretch out their hands and kick their feet in an attempt to free themselves from the restraints.
Zhu Biao sat down with his son in his arms, reached out and put his fingers into the child's neck. Feeling that the body temperature was indeed a little high, he helped him untie the heavy swaddling clothes: "Father, the child seems to be a little hot, let him out to play."
Zhu Biao always pays attention to details in his work, but Comrade Zhu doesn't have this character. The rather excited Emperor was walking back and forth with his eldest grandson who was overwhelmed and crying without any sense that the child might be hot.
Lao Zhu said impatiently: "Ah, we know, you have forgotten that your kid was brought up by us every time we pooped and peed, and you still ordered your father to come."
Zhu Biao's mouth twitched, thinking that when I was this old, it was a time of endless wars and frequent conquests. You were always away fighting in the north and south all year round, and you only took care of your children at home for a few days throughout the year. I remember all of them. .
Zhu Biao held his son in his little red bellyband and watched the grandfather and grandson in front of him struggling for a long time. In the end, due to Lao Zhu's physical condition, he felt sweat on his forehead before he stopped.
The infant Yang'er just came back to his senses. As soon as his little mouth shrank, big tears came out in an instant. He was crying and waving his hands and kicking his legs to save others. Lao Zhu guessed that his grandson must also be enthusiastic at this moment. .
Holding the child in one hand and sweeping away the various things on the imperial desk with the other, he coaxed the eldest grandson while placing the swaddling clothes on the desk. Finally, he untied the swaddling clothes, and the child's cries became quieter as he felt much more comfortable.
Seeing that the big face dared to come up to him, the somewhat temperamental emperor's grandson kicked his chin and pushed him away with all his strength, hoping that he would stay away from her.
Children who are only a few months old are the cutest. As a grandfather, Zhu Yuanzhang naturally would not care about his own grandson. He happily teased the child and felt happy when he looked at his grandson whose features were very similar to his own when he was a child. melted.
At this time, there was another call from outside the palace. It was Hu Weiyong who came with several officials from the Zhongshu Provincial Department. This was a very normal thing. The government affairs that could be solved in the early morning were limited, and they mainly relied on private meetings. The Zhongshu Provincial Department The Prime Minister is in charge of national affairs and has jurisdiction over six ministries and has very important powers. Naturally, his officials are frequent visitors to the Jinshen Palace.
Zhu Yuanzhang hugged his grandson and sat back on the throne and said, "Call in."
Soon Hu Weiyong and several senior officials including Chen Ning, the left political counselor of the Zhongshu Province, came in: "I will see you, Your Majesty, to pay homage to His Highness the Crown Prince."
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said with a smile: "Please excuse yourself. Someone will give you a seat for all your dear friends."
"I thank you, Your Majesty."
Hu Weiyong said with a smile: "When I went out today, I saw magpies flying and chirping on the branches. Sure enough, I was lucky enough to see the two emperors and grandsons today. It is really a great blessing from heaven."
Chen Ning also echoed: "The two young highnesses are as happy as spring, and the chimes are folding like autumn frost. Although I was not lucky enough to see His Highness the Crown Prince when he was young, now I get to see the grandson of the Crown Prince earlier than all my colleagues."
The rest of the people are not willing to lag behind. In fact, it is not easy for them. Today, the founder of the country does not even bother to listen to flattery.
In the past, it was okay to praise His Highness the Crown Prince, but now His Highness the Crown Prince has begun to visit the ministers every day, listen to the ministers' announcements, and practice state affairs. It would be inappropriate to praise the Crown Prince any more. Moreover, the Holy Father has heard too many praises for the Crown Prince, and it has become a matter of course.
Fortunately, the road is boundless and the emperor and grandson are born. It is a rare time for the Holy One. If you don't take the opportunity to show your loyalty at this time, what are you waiting for?
Zhu Yuanzhang was very happy when he heard this, and simply walked down with the child in his arms to show to a group of senior officials what it means to be a peerless good boy with a perfect talent and a handsome appearance. After seeing this, it became even more extraordinary, and he couldn't stop saying good things.
………………
