I have something to say?
What can I say?
Do you think I have something to say?
After hearing Zhu Biao's words, Chu Ze felt as if he had been contaminated with bad karma.
And when he was wondering, Zhu Yuanzhang was also staring at him.
"What happened to Zhu Liangzu? Just tell him directly."
After Chu Ze heard what Lao Zhu said, he briefly told what he knew about Zhu Liangzu.
When I heard that Zhu Liangzu framed Zhongliang, he was a prey to the common people.
Zhu Yuanzhang was surprisingly not angry this time, but his expression became calmer.
And when he knew that his father and son were eventually whipped to death in the hall, Zhu Yuanzhang did not make any move.
It seems that he has seen through everything.
"Arrogant soldiers and strong generals are the most difficult to control. In wartime, they are brave and courageous in front of foreign enemies. But during the Taiping years, these people have lost their restraints. They all think that they have military exploits, act unscrupulously and have no scruples. "
"It's hard to restrain, and it's hard to persuade. Alas..."
After Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, he sighed silently.
Sometimes, he actually doesn't want to do it.
But unfortunately, these former subordinates were so disappointing.
"I wanted to share this peaceful and prosperous age with them, but none of them knew how to restrain themselves."
Although Zhu Yuanzhang spoke in an extremely calm tone at this time, he did not conceal the murderous spirit between the lines.
After hearing what Zhu Yuanzhang said, Queen Ma on the side opened her mouth to say something, but in the end she endured it.
Although she was kind-hearted, she couldn't stand Lao Zhu's wanton killing.
But everything can be divided into right and wrong. If Zhu Liangzu really deserves what he deserves, then Queen Ma will definitely not stop Zhu Yuanzhang.
However, taking into account the past friendship, she would persuade Zhu Yuanzhang to give him a decent death.
That's all she can do.
At this time, Zhu Biao no longer knew what to say.
Chu Ze shrugged indifferently.
"Your Majesty's words are basically giving you a chance but it's useless. It's understandable."
Chu Ze generally knew how harmful the arrogant soldiers and generals in the early Ming Dynasty were.
And during this time, he gradually understood the meaning of some words.
We share hardships and hardships, and we share wealth and honor.
Sometimes it's not all the fault of those in power. When we share hardships, everyone has a common goal.
Everyone is moving closer to this goal.
However, when we started to share wealth, everyone's goals changed again.
Those in power need to maintain their rule, and the world that has finally been conquered needs to gradually prosper.
However, the followers could not change their position for a while.
After all, I thought I was still sharing the same troubles and did not regard the world as a part of myself.
There is a small family in my heart, but no big family.
Conflicts and differences are inevitable between the two.
"Why do you think you are gradually understanding us?"
Looking at Chu Ze who was spreading his hands aside, Zhu Yuanzhang asked him with a hint of ridicule in his tone.
However, when faced with Zhu Yuanzhang's inquiry, Chu Ze just waved his hand.
"Your Majesty, please don't misunderstand. What I understand is your handling of these proud soldiers. At least I don't think that you are trying to burn bridges."
"However, I still don't approve of your way of handling it."
"Every one of these former followers thinks they have merit and can do whatever they want."
"However, coincidentally, when they see their former colleagues handling it for you, many people will not think there is anything wrong at all."
"On the contrary, they will think that the other party's achievements are not enough or that they have offended you before. They think that they will definitely not be dealt with."
"Because everyone will think that he has made great contributions..."
"Especially when, Your Majesty, you have given out such nonsense as an iron scroll to avoid death."
"If you can't kill one person to warn hundreds, then you can only leave yourself with a label of ungratefulness."
…
After Chu Ze finished speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang gradually fell silent.
In fact, what Chu Ze was talking about was the most troublesome thing in his heart at this time.
Killing chickens to scare monkeys mainly serves as a deterrent.
But judging from the current situation, this deterrent effect is not obvious.
After many people saw their former colleagues being executed, not only did they not express any regrets, but they were still complacent on the sidelines.
"Do we have to have a drink to release our military power?"
"Well...this is your business. My only suggestion to you is that unnecessary killings can be reduced. After all, during the entire Hongwu reign, you killed nearly 150,000 officials..."
"And there is no way to remember exactly how many people were implicated in the deaths."
"If all such a huge population were sent to farm, the food harvest would be a lot more every year."
"Moreover, these populations and the new population born later must also be calculated."
"In your era, population represents the labor force and food production capacity."
"You don't have to kill everything, right?"
When she heard Chu Ze report this number, Queen Ma frowned immediately.
During Hongwu's reign, so many people died.
This number is really too bloody.
"Chongba, what Chu Ze said about this matter makes sense. Although killing is the fastest and easiest solution, you are the king of a country after all, and those you kill are all your people. .”
"Whether they are officials or collaterals, these people are all your people. From now on, everything does not have to be solved by killing people. There may be other ways."
After a moment of hesitation, Queen Ma also spoke softly to persuade.
Killing people can indeed solve the problem once and for all, but what happens after killing these people?
In particular, if the purpose of frightening the living cannot be achieved, then the killing will be worthless.
Although Zhu Biao also wanted to say a few words of persuasion, he then thought about it. Chu Ze and his mother had already spoken. At this time, if he spoke again.
On the contrary, it seemed that his father had deserted his family.
So Zhu Biao rolled his eyes and then spoke.
"Actually, we can't blame Father for killing us. After all, government affairs are already busy, and these nobles are people who have followed Father through life and death. Now that the world is at peace, instead of helping, they are causing trouble behind."
"How heartbreaking this must be for my father! When you become popular, you will inevitably lose some of your sanity."
"Father, are you right?"
"Yes, yes, yes, you see, it's better for me, Biao'er, to understand my painstaking efforts!"
Zhu Yuanzhang, who was originally being talked to by Empress Ma and Chu Ze in such an accusatory manner, was filled with embarrassment.
After all, he himself didn't think there was anything wrong with what he did. Even if he killed hundreds of thousands of people during his rule, so what?
Since they can be killed by him, it means they are all worthy of death.
Since they are all deserving of death, is it wrong to kill them?
A perfect logical closed loop was born.
And because Zhu Biao spoke for him, Lao Zhu suddenly felt a lot more cheerful.
When he looked at Zhu Biao again, his eyes became kind.
"It's useless for you to tell us all this now. We don't care about things now, you know? Especially girls, you can't scold us anymore in the future. We are already close to retirement."
"Chu Ze, you too. If you have something to say or something to advise, go and discuss it with Biao'er. Don't tell me about us retreating behind the scenes. It was you who proposed it yourself. You see Look, we’re close to retirement now!”
"How you want to deal with it is your own business. I'll just set a banner for you and scare Xiaoxiao."
"Biao'er, you should handle Zhu Liangzu's affairs as an emperor should. Remember, you are the prince, and in our eyes, you are the emperor now. Don't take into account the friendship between the elders and me. Things like old ministers.”
"Everything is based on the law and the emperor's will. Those who deserve to be killed will be killed, and those who deserve to be sentenced will be sentenced."
"As long as you know one thing, we support you."
After Zhu Biao spoke for him, Zhu Yuanzhang, who was in a good mood, waved his hand and left everything to Zhu Biao to handle on his own.
And after saying this, he raised his eyebrows slightly provocatively at Queen Ma and Chu Ze beside him.
Aren’t you all trying to persuade us to kill less people?
Hey, it's fine now, let's just ignore the matter.
You can't say we're not right now, can you?
We don't care about anything. As long as the general direction is correct, we will just sit in the rear.
Watching the turmoil in the court.
Look at our Biao'er punishing all parties.
Now, it has nothing to do with us anymore!
Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's face full of embarrassment, Empress Ma also made him laugh for a while.
"Look at you, who is so young, but you still look so childish. Are you ashamed?"
"Hey, Biao'er, we plan to take your mother out to travel around for a while. You can handle the recent matters in the court by yourself, is that okay?"
"Ah? Father, are you leaving the palace?"
"Yes, we have long been tired of staying in this palace. Now we have nothing to do anyway. Naturally, we want to take your mother to go around. What's wrong? You still don't agree!"
"No. I'm just worried about the safety of my father and mother. And"
When Zhu Biao heard that his father was actually taking his mother out of the palace to play, he shook his head in disbelief.
I was afraid that I had heard wrongly.
After Lao Zhu saw the disbelief on his son's face, he muttered something unhappily.
"We have told you a long time ago that I am going to take your mother out for a walk. Why, you have to take care of me now when I go out?"
After hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Zhu Biao was immediately speechless.
What else could he say.
Zhu Biao was speechless, and Zhu Yuanzhang turned to look at Chu Ze again.
There was a hint of inquiry in his eyes.
"You?"
"Uh, what's wrong with me?"
"Do you have any objections? Don't let us go and disturb our mood by making noises when we are about to leave! If you have any objections, please tell us as soon as possible. We'll be the first to say something ugly."
Chu Ze looked at Zhu Yuanzhang who asked him seriously if he had any opinions on this matter.
The corners of his mouth twitched involuntarily.
When you asked Zhu Biao, you spoke softly and smiled happily.
Now that you are asking me, you are gnashing your teeth and clenching your fists until veins pop out. Even if I really have an opinion, I dare to speak now!
You old double-standard monster!
When Chu Ze didn't know how to answer this, Queen Ma reached out under the table and pinched Zhu Yuanzhang gently.
"Chongba, just ask properly. You are acting so viciously. How dare Chu Ze open his mouth?"
"Don't be afraid, kid. My godmother will support you. If you have anything to say, just say it directly. Nothing will happen to your adoptive father."
Being interrupted by Queen Ma, Zhu Yuanzhang could only let go of his clenched fists angrily.
However, he still did not forget to give Chu Ze a warning with his eyes.
When he went out this time, he had to coax his sister for a long time before she agreed.
If Chu Ze denies this matter in just a few words, then this kid will have to suffer a lot!
"I don't have any objections to His Majesty's patrol. But Your Majesty, don't you have a royal guard? Since you are going out anyway, just treat it as a tour of various places. While touring the mountains and rivers, let the royal guards investigate, and then Go to some iconic places.”
"Look at what kind of life the people in your world live."
"What are the shortcomings of various places, why people are living well, or why people are not doing well, these reasons can be summarized."
"If you need anything in the future, you can definitely make adjustments when you come back."
After hearing Chu Ze speak, Zhu Yuanzhang's face looked better.
As long as this kid doesn't cause trouble, it'll be fine.
As for what he said, even if Chu Ze didn't say it, he would do it.
But Chu Ze didn't forget to add a sentence at the end.
"Your Majesty, when you go out, don't go out with the courtesy of an emperor. Otherwise, when the various places see that you are coming, among other things, they will have to put on a fake show. Then what they see will be the illusion of prosperity everywhere. , Although Your Majesty is in a good mood, it is not a good thing for the people of the world."
"My godmother is not in good health. The ordinary carriage is too bumpy. If you travel for a long time, it will be bad for your health. I will ask the testing ground to make a new carriage in the past two days. You can use it when you travel."
"Others, I don't have any objections."
"You're a smart kid!"
"Chongpachi!"
After Chu Ze finished speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand impatiently.
They immediately started chasing people away.
Now both the son and the adopted son have no objections.
And the things that should be asked have been asked.
Zhu Yuanzhang was naturally not happy that the two light bulbs were squatting next to him.
Zhu Biao and Chu Ze, who were driven away, could only look at each other and smile silently, then silently bowed and left.
But before leaving, Chu Ze seemed to have thought of something else.
He suddenly looked back at Zhu Yuanzhang, and then said seriously.
"Your Majesty, one last thing, my godmother is old and in poor health. It is no longer suitable to have children at this age. Her life will be in danger."
"So, please don't act nonsense!"
As soon as Chu Ze finished speaking, a teapot was thrown directly towards him and Zhu Biao.
This movement frightened the two of them as if their buttocks were on fire, and they ran away without a trace.
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