But since this matter involves him, it is naturally different. Zhu Su didn't want to get involved in the troublesome whirlpool of the court.
Previously, he used his body as a bait to indulge Hu Weiyong's arrogance. Afterwards, he had to go to Suzhou to avoid trouble and stay away from the whirlpool. Now that another wave of ministers from the late Yuan Dynasty were being purged, how could he want to get involved in this mess again?
After all, working hard in the court was not his specialty. Zhu Su still wanted to promote the development of basic science in the Ming Dynasty while the knowledge of later generations was not forgotten in his mind.
Of course, there are also reasons for wanting to be lazy. After all, the development of basic science does not require him, the prince, to do everything himself. He only needs to formulate a correct research direction for talented craftsmen, and then he can wait to reap the fruits.
In fact, he is not that obsessed with whether the Ming Dynasty will change its dynasty. Lao Zhu is now full of energy and wants to implement new systems and rectify the shortcomings. But in Zhu Su's view, no matter how good the policy is, it may not be applicable to the national economy and people's livelihood after dozens or hundreds of years.
Policy formulation should still be based on current and local conditions. Even though Lao Zhu's starting point at this time was good, he could not live for a thousand years after all. If future generations are unfilial, no matter how good the policy is, it will inevitably be distorted.
Only when the technical capabilities and vision of the whole of China improve, and more abundant capital is accumulated in the next era of geographical discovery, can the cake of Zhuxia become bigger and bigger, so big that it will far outlast those foreign countries. Shake off.
Through differences in weapons generation, people's livelihood, etc., the Tatar and Qing Dynasties and even Western countries are isolated. Only in this way can a truly "strong Ming" be created. Even if some peasant army or the feudal generals and vassal kings seized power in the end, the meat would rot in the Zhu Xia's own pot.
It is much better than all the Chinese people being shaved into rat tails by the descendants of wild boar skins, and being bullied by the Eight-Nation Allied Forces and little devils.
If Yang Xunwen's "Five Deadly Sins" could help him get rid of this tiring task that Lao Zhu had placed on his head, Zhu Su would welcome it.
Hearing that Zhu Su actually spoke to Yang Xunwen, Lao Zhu couldn't help but give him a sideways glance. Although his son is capable, his personality is like a spinning top, and he will not leave until he is beaten. Unless the matter is put on his shoulders, he will not move no matter what.
Lao Zhu has not forgotten that in the past, he used a "whispering" to deliberately irritate people and wanted to send him to live happily in the high walls of Fengyang.
This is also the reason why he directly dragged people to the court meeting as soon as Zhu Sugang returned to Beijing.
Don't you want to make it a fait accompli, that raw rice becomes cooked rice?
However, at this time, the parties concerned had spoken out, and Lao Zhu could not continue to detain Yang Xunwen.
"Okay. Erhu, let him go."
"We also want to hear what nonsense this old fool could have let out in a hurry!"
When Erhu heard this, he released his hand that was twisting Yang Xunwen away. Yang Xunwen fell to the ground and quickly got up. He first saluted Lao Zhu, and then looked at Zhu Su. Instead of being grateful, there was deep fear in his eyes.
"Master Yang, just say it." Zhu Su looked encouraging. "The king is all ears."
Lao Zhu's anger did not frighten Yang Xunwen too much, but the encouraging look on Zhu Su's face made Yang Xunwen feel guilty: "This kid is not frightened in the face of humiliation. Could it be that he still has the ability to do it in spite of himself?"
"You are still young, but you are so scheming... and you are favored by the emperor. Could it be that the foundation of my famous religion is really going to be lost to this person?"
As soon as this thought came out, my heart couldn't help but tremble. I was busy calming myself down. Now he is riding a tiger and cannot get off. Now is the time when China is reforming and reforming. Even if he dies and his clan is destroyed, he must prevent the Fifth Highness from intervening in the famous religion.
Even if it is to use the extremely despicable method of "making false accusations"...
Yang Xunwen's belief in Confucianism made him forget the shame in his heart. He puffed out his chest like a martyr: "In this case, I have the courage to speak out."
"The first crime of His Highness Five is: leaving one's post without authorization, exceeding one's authority and abusing one's authority!"
"Your Majesty sent His Highness to Suzhou to supervise the flood issue, but His Highness traveled all the way to Liaodong and Jizhen. Taking advantage of the title of patrol given to you by His Majesty and His Highness the Crown Prince, he abused the power of a general and interfered in border military affairs. Fifth Highness, your Majesty. Is there any truth to this statement?"
The whispers in the palace began again. The King of Qin, Zhu Feng, said angrily: "You are a slanderer! If it were not for my brother to lead the soldiers to fight, I am afraid that the situation in Ji Town would have turned into a pot of porridge..."
"But His Highness the Fifth has overstepped his authority and abused his power, but this is a fact." Yang Xunwen insisted. "I believe that merit is merit and fault is fault."
"Although Your Highness has made great contributions, if this example is established, there will be imperial ministers, princes and grandsons who do not have the talents of Your Highness, but they will imitate His Highness and intervene in everything. Where will the laws of the court be?"
"If this example is repeated, the legacy will be far-reaching! As the founder of the Ming Dynasty, His Majesty must not leave behind such ancestral examples."
"I think the merits and demerits should be equal to each other..."
Zhu Su was speechless. In fact, he quite agreed with Mr. Yang. He did use the title of "patroling all borders on behalf of the prince" to give orders on many matters beyond his authority. Lao Zhu's intention at the beginning was indeed just to let himself carry this name and inspect floods in Suzhou.
Moreover, the ending of "the merits outweigh the faults" is indeed what I want most.
"Nonsense." It was Zhu Di who spoke coldly. "I, my fifth brother, and others were transported to Liaodong and Jizhen because they were suddenly caught in a storm when they were out at sea."
"At that time, Naha was in a hurry to attack. As the princes of the Ming Dynasty, we could only sit in panic and watch the country that many soldiers fought with their blood and tears fall into the hands of thieves?"
"Or should I write a letter at that time, rush to Yingtian to ask for instructions, and wait until ten days and a half after all the fighter planes have been lost before we can start taking action?"
"Master Yang, this crime cannot be blamed on the fifth brother no matter what!"
"If you want to ask questions, how about going to the sea and asking the Sea Dragon King who is causing trouble?"
What Zhu Di said was so reasonable that even Lao Zhu couldn't help but take a second look. It seems that he didn't expect that this naughty fourth child could say such a reasonable and well-founded statement.
Yang Xunwen's face turned pale and he was about to protest when Lao Zhu from above had already spoken:
"Lao Wu and the others went to the north, but they were caught in a storm at sea. It doesn't count as being AWOL."
"As for overstepping one's authority... I, a descendant of the Zhu family, should be responsible for the rise and fall of the country."
"Normally, they shouldn't interfere in everything, but if when the country is in crisis, there are other princes and grandsons who have the courage to imitate the fourth and fifth elders and step forward this time. Even if they don't get anything done, we will I think it’s worthy of praise.”
"It deserves a lot of praise!"
Zhu Di, Lao Zhu and his son sang in harmony and directly blocked Yang Xunwen's mouth. The emperor has already made a concluding speech, what else can he say to defend himself?
Zhu Su also felt a little helpless. He didn't expect that Zhu Di would suddenly speak for him... Turning his head and seeing the look of "No need to thank me" from Zhu Laosi, Zhu Laosu tugged his lips and was speechless.
Old Man Yang, there are still four charges left, you have to be more forceful.
After all, he is also a learned scholar. If even Lao Zhu and Zhu Di, two guys who have not read many books, can't argue, then they will really have a white beard in vain...
(End of chapter)
