Chapter 61 Who did it?
Ding Xian obviously lay flat. Z.br>
But this matter will not end just because Ding Xian lies down. Things are calm here in Ding Xian, not because Ding Xian has no problems. It's because Ding Xian is at the center of the storm. In the eye of the storm, it seems calm.
In the East Palace, the prince looked at Fang Xiaoru calmly. Said: "Sir, did you do this?"
Fang Xiaoru flatly denied it and said: "I have always been opposed to this matter. There is a limit to killing people. Countries have their own borders. If you can't control the invasion of the mausoleum, you will kill more. The leader of Goryeo has done it before. He destroyed the country and wiped out the people. The heirs are not the great virtues of the heavenly dynasty. They have disloyalty with Japan and cultivate virtues. If they invade our territory, they can be attacked. Why should we covet the land of the three overseas islands and make our Chinese son run in the waves. He will not be able to die. When you return home, your soul will never come back. Just for one person's fame and one person's selfish desires. Isn't that too much?"
"But now that Your Highness has spoken, I will naturally keep silent about this matter. How could I use such means? Please be clear to Your Highness."
The prince's tone softened a bit. He also knows what kind of person Fang Xiaoru is? The prince would not be surprised at all if Fang Xiaoru was opposed to this matter despite his real name. Even expected. But it is not Fang Xiaoru's character to use such secretive means to use others as guns.
The prince said: "Who did that? Sir, you know the process of this official report."
Fang Xiaoru was speechless for a moment.
Don't know how to answer this question.
It's the land. The final authority to review official reports rests with the secretary. The prince has been in charge of the secretarial department for so many years. There are already established rules. Regarding writing matters, Fang Xiaoru, the leader of the literary world in the Ming Dynasty and Song Lian's direct disciple, was naturally responsible.
Fang Xiaoru said it was not him. But he is the person responsible for this matter. But it is impossible to escape the crime of neglect.
Fang Xiaoru's tone became a little weak and said: "I have already asked that this article was written by Ding Xian. It was just Ding Xian's handwriting. It was mixed among many manuscripts. I am busy today and did not review it. This is what we have today. thing."
The prince said: "I believe what Mr. Fang said. But do you think His Majesty believes it?"
Fang Xiaoru said nothing.
In fact, the prince's promise of faith was just to give Fang Xiaoru face. Although manuscripts in this era do not have three reviews and five proofreadings. But there is also a process. From sorting and typesetting, internal review, and secretary supervision. Final edition, sample issue sent. There are so many people involved here.
Just say that no one saw it.
So many people didn’t see it?
is it possible?
What a coincidence.
If there are too many coincidences, they are no longer coincidences.
Maybe what Fang Xiaoru said is true. The people below are not politically sensitive enough and will not move when they see the people in front. They don't move either. A lot of things are careless. It was only by chance that such a problem arose. It's not impossible. There are some coincidences in reality, but they are even more incredible than this.
But the question is, what is the truth? it is not important. What matters is everyone's opinion.
Everyone thinks this is problematic. That would be false if it were true. Everyone thought there was no problem. That which is false is also true.
Now this is it.
Zhu Yuanzhang and the big guys above the Ming Dynasty. Each one of them is just tightening a string and saying one thing. It is a coincidence. Everyone will feel that this is an insult to their IQ.
Fang Xiaoru also suspected this matter in his heart. He considered everyone, and suddenly his heart moved. A person who had never thought of appeared in Fang Xiaoru's mind. That morning, Zhu Yunwen appeared in the secretary's prison, looking for His Royal Highness.
It came out quickly.
But the time seems to coincide with the review of official reports.
Soon, Fang Xiaoru suppressed this doubt. Whether it's true or false. Fang Xiaoru wouldn't say much. Because Fang Xiaoru already had a choice among the prince's heirs. In other words, as Zhu Xiongying has arrived in Liaodong, he has become He Xi's disciple.
. Fang Xiaoru has no choice.
Because he can only choose the eldest son. This is determined by Confucian theory. Although Zhu Xiongying's mother is also a princess. But the problem is that Zhu Xiongying's mother is not the queen. If the crown prince ascends the throne, he will be granted a posthumous title. Zhu Xiongying is also a legitimate son, but if he is not granted the title of posthumous title. Maybe Zhu Xiongying can become a concubine.
It does not violate the Confucian principle of supporting the eldest son.
Contingency approach. Fang Xiaoru still exists.
And although Zhu Yunwen is still young. But some scribes from the Eastern Palace have already been enlightened. Fang Xiaoru also observed that Zhu Yunwen paid attention to Confucianism and Taoism. I don’t believe in any fallacies.
There were some things about Zhu Xiongying that Fang Xiaoru couldn't stand, and that was the relationship between Zhu Xiongying and the Crown Princess.
What Queen Ma did today created a gap between Zhu Xiongying and Lu. Zhu Xiongying is young after all. Even if Lu intends to soften. Zhu Xiongying didn't accept it either. But Zhu Xiongying didn't know that after such a thing spread. Zhu Xiongying has a vague reputation for being unfilial.
This made Fang Xiaoru look down upon.
Therefore, Fang Xiaoru suppressed some of his random thoughts. I never thought about it. Kneeling suddenly on the ground. He said, "May I ask Your Highness to punish you?"
The prince shook his head helplessly and said, "That's all. Sir, let's let this matter go. Once this is passed on, no one is allowed to mention it again. That Ding Xian, give him some gold and silver and let him go."
Fang Xiaoru said: "Yes."
The prince said: "Sir, please immediately draft a memorial on behalf of me. I am the one who agrees with the conquest of Japan. I want to destroy this imperial edict. I want to write a heroic essay."
After hearing this, Fang Xiaoru looked at the prince suddenly, but saw the prince looking at him with bright eyes. His heart moved, and he understood that this was the prince's warning to him, and it was also a slap.
Doesn’t the prince know Fang Xiaoru’s opinion? Besides Fang Xiaoru, there was no writing staff around the prince. It must be written by Fang Xiaoru. It is because of this memorial that the prince brought an end to this matter.
The prince also did not take a positive stance on expanding the war.
the reason is simple.
Ever since he knew his own tragic fate in the future. Many of the prince's thoughts have changed. If we say that Zhu Yuanzhang became more thoughtful after knowing the future. I want to build an unprecedented business. But the prince's mind became smaller.
Although there are still major world affairs in mind, the first thing to consider is the consolidation of the imperial power of his own lineage.
Based on this matter, he cared about the Ming Dynasty and did not know about foreign countries. The powerful vassals in the country, Qin, Jin, Yan, Qi, etc. have been feuding for a long time. Not in Japan. Of course. In order to compete for favor, he had argued with Zhu Yuanzhang face to face before. Never come back.
He knew that it was useless for him to object to this matter. So there was silence.
But for today's incident, he had to stand up again to support Lan Yu. Support this fight. People who don't know better would think that he was the one who took the lead in this matter. It is also detrimental to the prince's image and political influence.
However, the prince and Zhu Yuanzhang can never go back to their past.
In the past, the prince could just go and explain to Zhu Yuanzhang directly. Now I have to take some actions to show it.
Fang Xiaoru said, "I understand."
No matter how reluctant Fang Xiaoru was, he knew this and didn't know that he could refuse. And he himself was at fault. So, after thinking for a moment, I wrote a memorial. Although Fang Xiaoru was very reluctant in his heart. But where does Fang Xiaoru’s writing skills lie? This article is written with the sound of gold and stone. The prince looked at it and nodded secretly.
Immediately, the prince copied it once, sent someone to Qianqing Palace, and spread the news.
In recent years, the prince has been almost a de facto prime minister. As soon as he let out the wind, the storm that had just condensed dispersed a lot. This matter has been determined. It’s not about whether we should conquer the sun, but how we should conquer the sun.
However, will the emotional rift between father and son be completely healed because of this incident?
I can only say that once there is a gap in the human heart, it is difficult to bridge it again. The prince did this. It seems that he is looking towards Zhu Yuan again
Zhang proved his loyalty. But is provable loyalty true loyalty?
No one knows.
