"Is this the eldest brother's tablet?"
In the Ancestral Temple, Zhu Di stood next to Yang Xuan, looking at Zhu Biao's tablet in front of him, and said.
Yang Xuan didn't say anything, and his meaning was self-evident.
At this time, Zhu Di suddenly knelt down in front of Zhu Biao's tablet.
"Brother, I'm sorry for you."
"But I don't want to die, I want to live."
He said it was an apology and an explanation for his launch of the Jingnan campaign.
Then, he kowtowed three times.
Then, he looked at Yang Xuan: "Do you have to do this?"
he asked pointedly.
Yang Xuan was silent for a while and replied: "I don't want to either."
"But you and I both understand."
"If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince (referring to Zhu Biao) retains the throne, then his lineage will be the imperial lineage."
"A hundred years later, if his descendants rebel."
"At that time, the Ming Dynasty will fall into civil strife again."
“Deciding early can also prevent these things from happening.”
Zhu Di stopped talking.
He naturally wants to be the emperor. From now on, his bloodline will be the emperor's bloodline. If his eldest brother's bloodline is also the emperor's bloodline, then one can predict what will happen in the future.
The reason why I still ask this question is just because I feel guilty.
After all, since he was a child, his elder brother has always protected him.
Now, he actually wants to take away the throne from his lineage.
"You don't have to feel too guilty."
"Actually, Taizu also had thoughts about you when he was alive." At this time, Yang Xuan said again.
Hearing this, Zhu Di suddenly raised his head and looked at Yang Xuan.
Yang Xuan turned his head and looked at Lao Zhu's portrait, with reminiscence in his eyes.
"At that time, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince passed away not long ago, and the position of Crown Prince was vacant."
"Taizu was very torn about who should be appointed as the crown prince."
Yang Xuan slowly talked about Lao Zhu's dilemma at that time.
"But with the passing of King Min of Qin and King Gong of Jin, even if Taizu wanted to change the throne, it was already too late."
"Everything is settled."
"In addition, Taizu also expected that you would rebel."
"So one thing remains."
"Now, it's time to leave it to you."
After the words fell, Yang Xuan took out an envelope from his arms and handed it to Zhu Di, who was already stunned.
This was the first time he heard Yang Xuan say these words.
So I couldn't come back to my senses for a long time.
After an unknown amount of time, Zhu Di's pupils returned to focus.
He took the letter from Yang Xuan and opened it to read.
Soon, Zhu Di finished reading.
His mind was shaken, and he looked at Yang Xuan in disbelief.
"This...is this all true?"
"Yeah!" Yang Xuan nodded.
"You know Taizu's handwriting and seal, and you can't fake them."
Zhu Di's expression kept changing, as if he was about to cry, but also as if he was about to laugh.
He looked at Lao Zhu's portrait and knelt down again, tears falling unconsciously.
"Dad, it turns out you have me in your heart!"
At this moment, Zhu Di's original dissatisfaction with Lao Zhu for appointing Zhu Yunwen as the crown prince completely disappeared.
Seeing Zhu Di crying and laughing, Yang Xuan stood there silently.
Zhu Di's mood fluctuates greatly now, and it is not suitable for him to talk about business anymore.
Yang Xuan just waited for Zhu Di to regain his composure.
After a long time, Zhu Di stood up, looked at Yang Xuan and asked, "Why didn't you take this out earlier?"
"If that's the case, do I still need to rebel?"
Yang Xuan lowered his eyes slightly and sighed: "What's the use of taking it out earlier?"
"Will Zhu Yunwen admit that it is true?"
"Will the court admit it is true?"
Yang Xuan's repeated questions made Zhu Di's tone stagnant.
Yeah, what's the use of taking it out early?
Zhu Yunwen, who was already sitting on the throne, would not admit that this secret edict that could threaten him was true.
The ministers who were interested in Zhu Yunwen would not admit that this secret edict was true.
Because if it were him, he wouldn't admit it.
On the contrary, in the name of correcting the edict, all those who came up with the secret edict and those who believed that the secret edict was true will be executed.
Therefore, we will still rebel if we should.
Yang Xuan glanced at Zhu Di and continued: "Since ancient times, the winner is the king, and the loser is the bandit."
"Although you have successfully succeeded in peacemaking and are about to ascend the throne, you will still be stigmatized as usurping the throne."
"And the function of this sealed edict is to allow you to ascend to the throne of the emperor in a legitimate and legitimate manner."
"Although I can't stop the world from talking, it's enough as long as most people agree."
"Of course, the most important thing is that you know it's true."
Zhu Di nodded slightly.
To be honest, when he first entered the Ancestral Temple and saw the portrait of Lao Zhu, he was terrified.
He was afraid that his father would blame him when he went underground in the future.
Now that he has this secret decree, he feels much more at ease.
Father has himself in his heart.
He wanted to pass the position to himself.
This is enough.
"I see."
"Let's go, it's time for us to go out." Yang Xuan smiled slightly.
"good."
Outside the Taimiao Temple.
Many of the officials gathered here were frightened.
They didn't know what Zhu Di would do with themselves.
There were whispers and speculations.
There are also people who regard death as homecoming.
At this time, two figures walked out of the Ancestral Temple.
Everyone's eyes turned to it.
Zhu Di looked majestic and looked around at the officials under the steps.
However, the next moment, a figure ran over.
Reported to Zhu Di that the fire in Qianqing Palace had been extinguished and several burnt corpses had been found.
Zhu Di's expression changed drastically and he quickly arrived in front of Qianqing Palace.
After some identification, he finally cried bitterly in front of one of the corpses.
"My nephew, why can't you think about it so hard?"
The corner of Yang Xuan's mouth twitched on the side.
Good guy, it’s time to act.
He knew what Zhu Di was thinking.
Only by finalizing Zhu Yunwen's death can there be no surprises when he ascends the throne later.
After a performance, everyone knew that Zhu Yunwen was dead.
Zhu Di ordered people to collect and bury Zhu Yunwen's "remains".
Then he came to the officials and looked at them quietly.
Yang Xuan knew that it was time for him to speak at this time.
"The soul of the late emperor has returned to the Nine Heavens, but the country cannot be without a king for a day."
"Please ask His Highness King Yan to ascend the throne and take charge of the overall situation!"
Yang Xuan shouted loudly.
Later, Zhu Gaoxu and others also reacted and shouted for Zhu Di to ascend the throne.
Then comes the old drama, three concessions and three concessions.
Among the officials, some people watched their performance quietly without any reaction.
The reactions of these people also fell into Zhu Di's eyes.
In the midst of this last remark.
Yang Xuan directly took out the secret edict left by Lao Zhu.
"Your Highness, Taizu has left a secret decree. If something happens to the late emperor, Your Highness will succeed him."
"What?"
"Yang Xuan, do you know what you are talking about?" Zhu Di seemed to know the secret order for the first time, and he was very surprised.
After hearing Yang Xuan's words, all the officials exploded.
What secret order, why haven't they heard of it?
"Your Highness, I dare not lie to you."
"Taizu did leave a secret decree during his lifetime."
The next moment, the secret decree left by Lao Zhu appeared in Yang Xuan's hands.
Zhu Di took it from Yang Xuan, "carefully identified it" and said, "It is indeed the secret decree left by Taizu."
Then, as if he was afraid that this would not be convincing, he looked at Geng Bingwen and Guo Ying.
These two people have also arrived long ago.
"The Marquis of Changxing, the Marquis of Wuding."
"The two old princes have followed the late emperor for decades and know him best."
"Please, two old princes, please identify it and see if this secret decree is true?"
Geng Bingwen and Guo Ying heard the words and stepped forward to "carefully identify" them.
Then they said in unison: "Your Highness, this secret decree is true."
"really?"
"I dare not tell lies."
"Okay." Zhu Di nodded.
"Then please ask the two princes to read Taizu's secret decree to the officials!"
"yes."
Then, the two read Lao Zhu's secret edict aloud.
As the contents of the secret decree were read out, the officials were excited.
Many people looked in disbelief.
Some people had confusion on their faces.
Zhu Neng, Qiu Fu and other Zhu Di's subordinates looked stunned.
It turns out that Your Highness Jingnan is really not a rebellion!
Taizu said, if Zhu Yunwen is not good at being emperor, then let King Yan do it.
Immediately, he cast a resentful look at Yang Xuan.
This guy is so ruthless in hiding it!
Yang Xuan didn't care at all about such looks.
When he came out of the Ancestral Temple, he discussed with Zhu Di how to make this secret edict appear in the world.
Now, it’s just following the plan!
Not long after, the secret edict was read out, and Geng Bingwen and Guo Ying respectfully returned the secret edict to Zhu Di.
"Sorry to bother you two old masters!"
"This is what a veteran should do."
At this moment, many of the officials below collapsed.
The most conspicuous person was a civil servant in his forties, kneeling on the ground and crying bitterly.
In the end, he stood up and pointed at Zhu Di's nose and cursed: "The Yan thief Zhu Di is plotting to usurp the throne."
Immediately afterwards, Yang Xuan was not let go: "Yang Xuan, falsely conveying Taizu's secret decree, you are a traitor and traitor!"
As soon as these words came out, Zhu Di's face turned livid.
It's not that he didn't expect this scene, but when it actually happened, he was still a little angry.
"Fang Xiaoru, you keep saying that Taizu's secret decree is false."
"Then let's have a good look at it today."
"There are a lot of Taizu's calligraphy treasures left in this palace. Take them out and compare them with the handwriting on the secret edict, and you will know whether they are true or false."
"If the secret edict is false, I will take people back to Peking immediately."
"But if the secret decree is true, I will punish your nine clans just because you are disrespectful to Taizu."
Zhu Di looked at Fang Xiaoru and said in a deep voice.
"Haha, so what if my ten clans are killed!" Fang Xiaoru laughed without fear at all.
"Okay, then kill the ten tribes." Zhu Di agreed, and then looked at his son Zhu Gaoxu: "Second brother, take someone to find Taizu's calligraphy treasure."
"Yes." Zhu Gaoxu accepted the order.
When Zhu Gaoxu went to find Old Zhu Mobao, some people began to feel uneasy.
From Zhu Di's affirmative tone, we can know that this secret decree must be true.
Of course, even if it is not true, it will become true.
The outcome has been decided.
Only Fang Xiaoru was still stupid and looked at Zhu Di proudly.
It seems that he really believes that the secret decree is false.
"I believe what His Highness King Yan said."
"Taizu's secret decree is definitely not false."
Someone came out of the queue and shouted.
If someone takes the lead, someone will follow.
One after another, officials came out to acknowledge the secret decree.
Zhu Di glanced at Fang Xiaoru proudly.
The latter snorted coldly and said nothing.
Zhu Di no longer asked for trouble, but looked at the first few people who stood up.
"What are your names?"
he asked.
"Return to your highness!"
"Yang Shiqi compiled by the History Museum of the Hanlin Academy."
"Chen Hanlin edited Yang Rong."
"Chen Hanlin edited Yang Pu."
"very good."
"Stand aside for now!" Zhu Di nodded.
There are still many smart people in this world, and not all of them are die-hards like Fang Xiaoru.
"Yes." The three of them stood aside respectfully.
Everyone waited like this for a long time, and Zhu Gaoxu finally came with someone holding Lao Zhu's calligraphy treasure.
Some of these are excerpts that Lao Zhu has reviewed, and some are written casually by Lao Zhu in his spare time.
"Father, Taizu's calligraphy treasure has been found."
"But there were too many, so I just randomly found some and brought them over."
Zhu Gaoxu said.
"There are so many, it's enough." Zhu Di said.
Then, look at the officials.
"You all come forward and compare the handwriting one by one to see if it is true."
Zhu Di asked Zhu Gaoxu to hold the secret edict in his own hand to avoid being ruined.
Then distribute Lao Zhu's calligraphy treasures and let them come forward to compare.
After more than an hour, they finally discovered that the secret decree was indeed written by Taizu himself.
Except for the die-hard elements, everyone else knelt down and begged Zhu Di to ascend the throne.
Seeing the officials who were his former ministers turn against each other, Fang Xiaoru pointed at them angrily and his hands trembled.
"You...you..."
"Master Fang, Taizu's secret edict made it very clear that His Highness King Yan's accession to the throne does not constitute usurping the throne."
There is humanity.
"Impossible, it's fake, this is fake." Fang Xiaoru broke his guard.
"Come here!" Zhu Di looked at Fang Xiaoru, frowned slightly, and then said.
"Your Highness!" Zhu Neng stepped out.
"Let him look carefully and see clearly whether Taizu's secret decree is true or false." Zhu Di pointed at Fang Xiaoru and said.
"Yes." Zhu Neng clasped his fists and accepted the order.
Then he saw him lifting Fang Xiaoru and thrusting his face in front of the secret decree.
Then he picked up a copy of Lao Zhu's calligraphy and asked him to compare it carefully.
With the last glimmer of hope, Fang Xiaoru compared each word.
Even the horizontal and curved hooks need to be carefully compared.
However, the final result made him very desperate.
He collapsed to the ground with lifeless eyes.
Then he cried loudly and sadly: "Taizu, why did you leave this secret decree?"
"The King of Yan has no one who looks like a king!"
"There were countless casualties in the Battle of Jingnan. Is this what you want to see?"
"You are crazy!"
"Fang Xiaoru, you are so presumptuous!" Zhu Di shouted angrily.
"If you insult Taizu, you will be punished!"
"Zhu Neng!"
"The general is here!" Zhu Neng stepped out and looked at Fang Xiaoru with burning eyes.
"Put Fang Xiaoru in the heavenly prison," Zhu Di said.
"yes!"
Immediately, Zhu Neng dragged Fang Xiaoru down like a dead dog.
"Third brother!" Zhu Di turned to look at Zhu Gaosui.
"The child is here!" Zhu Gaosui came out.
"I have said that I will kill Fang Xiaoru's ten clans."
"You go and arrest people now."
"Father, I know that the nine tribes were killed, but where did this tenth tribe come from?" Zhu Gaosui was a little confused.
"Put Fang Xiaoru's students, old friends, etc. into one clan. This is the tenth clan." With a wave of his hand, Zhu Di directly decided the fate of these people.
"Yes, I understand, kid."
Zhu Gaosui accepted the order with clasped fists and hurriedly left with a group of people.
The remaining people looked at this scene and trembled.
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