Chapter 18 The Prince Returns to Beijing
Zhu Yuanzhang also called Mu Ying over. On the one hand, Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to see what Mu Ying had to say, and on the other hand, he also wanted to take precautions.
As for calling the King of Qin and his family to the capital, it was not only to appease the King of Qin and his family, but also to control the influence so that the situation could be sorted out.
In Zhu Yuanzhang's position, many times, sadness must be limited. Because there are more things that Zhu Yuanzhang needs to think about and weigh. Go figure it out.
As for He Xi's matter, it was naturally delayed. Although He Xi wanted to go to Liaodong, the current situation was not the right time. The death of King Qin had a profound impact. He Xi had to wait until the dust settled before deciding what to do next.
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The prince came very quickly, and it was impossible not to be unhappy.
Zhu Yuanzhang's imperial edict did not even leave any time for the prince. How dare the prince delay. After arriving in Nanjing, it was so dusty that I didn't even have time to shower or change clothes. He came to the Qianqing Palace and knelt in front of Zhu Yuanzhang with Mu Ying.
Zhu Yuanzhang just asked him to recount the whole story of King Qin's death.
The prince could only explain the cause and effect in detail.
After Zhu Yuanzhang listened, he said to Mu Ying: "Tell me again."
The prince could only lower his head sadly. This situation had never happened before. Zhu Yuanzhang had never doubted what he reported in front of Zhu Yuanzhang. Even if he didn't believe it in his heart, he would not be so shameless if he asked someone to check it in private.
It's almost clear that I don't believe you.
The prince was already very preoccupied. He was tired and worried all the way, and he lost several pounds. Being treated like this by Zhu Yuanzhang at this moment, pessimism spread in his heart.
What can Muying do? I can only tell the situation from his point of view. Finally, Mu Ying apologized and said: "Your Majesty, this matter is my fault. I am responsible for the safety of King Qin. If something like this happens, I am willing to die to apologize."
As he spoke, he reached out and took off his crown, placed it on the ground, and then kowtowed heavily, not daring to raise his head.
The prince was very moved in his heart. He even wanted to intercede with Mu Ying, but he thought of his own situation and thought to himself: "Forget it, I probably make more mistakes now by talking more and making less mistakes by talking less. If I talk, it will only be a disservice. .”
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the prince and thought to himself: "The prince's character -"
Zhu Yuanzhang secretly shook his head.
Although the pain of losing a child is extraordinary, Zhu Yuanzhang was not an ordinary person. It will take some time for the prince to return from Beijing. Zhu Yuanzhang has thought about many things during this period of time. I dare not say that the sadness is gone, at least I have regained my sanity.
After all, on the battlefield, life and death are swirling. Without this ability to integrate emotions, countless people would die in an instant. If he couldn't bear this emotion, Zhu Yuanzhang would no longer be Zhu Yuanzhang.
The death of a son was enough to make Zhu Yuanzhang sad for a while.
At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang was putting pressure on the prince because he actually wanted to see how the prince would react at this time.
It depends on a person's true character. Watch people when they are facing wealth, watch people when they are facing difficulties, watch people when they are neglected, watch people when they are drunk. Now Zhu Yuanzhang wants to see how the prince behaves in times of crisis.
Yes, Zhu Yuanzhang has almost completed his investigation into the death of King Qin. Although he was very reluctant, it can be said that King Qin's death was his own fault. The prince and Mu Ying had some mishandling of this matter. But in this matter, it's not their fault.
Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to see the prince's reaction at this time.
But the prince showed no reaction.
It seemed that he acquiesced to Mu Ying's words.
Zhu Yuanzhang also knew that no matter what, someone would always be responsible for the death of King Qin. The prince cannot be responsible, so Mu Ying can take charge.
It's just that the prince's behavior was too irresponsible.
Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly: "Since the hat does not fit, you should stay and go back to think about your mistakes behind closed doors. You will not leave the house without the imperial decree."
Mu Ying saluted respectfully and said, "I thank your Majesty for your kindness."
Then he slowly retreated.
As Mu Ying left, Zhu Yuanzhang said nothing, but Xu Zheng retreated slowly with a wink.
Zhu Yuanzhang was silent for a long time and said, "How are you going to deal with this matter?"
The prince was silent for a while and said, "My son, I will obey my father's orders."
Zhu Yuanzhang became even more angry after hearing this and said, "Is that what you think?"
The prince thought to himself: "What else can I think? In the current situation, is it useful to say anything? In other words, the more I say, the more mistakes I make." The prince said: "This matter is the child's fault. The child allowed his father to The emperor’s punishment.”
Zhu Yuanzhang was already in a bad mood, and after hearing these words, he became even more angry.
Admit your mistake.
Well, for students, admitting their mistakes is also considered a correct attitude. For most people, admitting mistakes is considered a responsible attitude. But the problem is, for the emperor, this is not the case. The emperor admitted his mistake? Acknowledge it to whom? What's the use of admitting it? The sinner's edict is a cruel move, and it is not used under normal circumstances. Under normal circumstances, the emperor absolutely cannot admit his mistakes. Because admitting a mistake will only make the situation worse, not better.
Although the emperor is one of the most powerful people in the world, the problem is that he is the loneliest person in the world. Has unlimited power and unlimited responsibility.
In other words, no one will wipe the emperor's butt, and you have to deal with the mess you made yourself. You have to swallow the losses you suffer. Digest it by yourself and deal with the aftermath by yourself.
As a prince and the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty, facing the current situation, he can only admit his mistakes.
Does the Ming Dynasty need such an emperor?
It’s not the prince’s fault.
It is true that Zhu Yuanzhang protected the prince too well.
The prince seems to be alone, but in fact, Zhu Yuanzhang is behind him. This is a presence that no one can ignore. It seems that Zhu Yuanzhang didn't say anything. His status as prince alone would make the world dare not disobey him.
The prince has never been in such embarrassment, so despair, so at a loss. Don’t know how to handle a situation?
He made a choice instinctively, even subconsciously.
That is to leave this matter to Zhu Yuanzhang.
Because in the heart of the prince, there was never anything that Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't handle.
The prince even had some self-escape mentality.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "You go to see your mother. I haven't told her about this matter yet. You can handle this matter yourself. Then go and pick up King Qin's family to the capital. I will leave it to you to handle King Qin's funeral affairs." . Until this matter is dealt with, let’s ignore the affairs of the DPRK and China.”
The prince was stunned for a moment, lowered his head and said, "Yes."
Zhu Yuanzhang was a little sad, not only because one of his sons died, but also because he was becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the prince. However, he did not give up on the prince. He still gave the prince a chance to seize power first, let the prince reflect on it, and let the prince deal with the mess he caused.
Let him not escape this.
I hope the prince can understand these things.
Not that Zhu Yuanzhang didn't want to tell him something. It's just that these things are useless. If you don't understand them deeply, you won't take them seriously. Just like studying hard, making progress every day, listening carefully, etc. As long as these are followed, the academic performance of most students will not be very bad.
But what does it actually look like?
The principle is very simple, but very little has been done. The principles of how to behave in the world are also very simple. Language education can only be superficial and does not take into consideration at all. Only when you figure it out can you truly remember what to do.
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said, "Go."
The prince left Qianqing Palace.
The prince was mentally prepared for this outcome. To be honest, the prince also had some self-doubt in his heart at the moment.
Do you doubt that you are really qualified to be the Ming Emperor?
How much resentment the prince had against King Qin when King Qin was alive is not important after King Qin's death. On the contrary, when King Qin was a child, all the things that followed the prince often appeared in the prince's heart. The prince is essentially a good person.
If he hadn't been a good person, perhaps this incident would have passed quickly.
But this matter, in the heart of the prince, was not easy to get over. I didn't kill Boren, but Boren died because of me. The prince even felt that if his father punished him more severely, he would feel better deep down.
