Chapter 45: Two Imperial Grandsons
The same thing will be interpreted differently by different people.
At least, Zhu Yuanzhang had no intention of letting the prince die. His words were just a warning to the prince. There are some things in this world that are not your responsibility. If the prince is still like this, lingering on the sick bed. Can't cheer up. Zhu Yuanzhang didn't mind, passing it on to his grandson but not to his son.
However, even if the succession is passed on to the grandson but not to the son, it is still two different things than killing the prince.
In fact, in Zhu Yuanzhang's heart, the prince was always his first choice. It's just a tap. But he never expected that the prince would have such an association.
However, this incident not only shocked the prince's heart. It also made the other person very frightened in his heart.
That is Zhu Yunwen.
Zhu Yunwen secretly summoned Ding Xian.
There is also a reason for the connection between Ding Xian and Zhu Yunwen. Ding Xian knew one thing very well, that is, it was impossible for Zhu Yuanzhang to stand up and sink into the ranks of his subordinates. Now he seems to be a celebrity known to everyone in the world. But he knew it.
In the Ming Dynasty, reputation and everything else are illusory, and only power is real.
Ding Xian originally wanted to climb up to the crown prince's throne through Fang Xiaoru, but the prince himself looked down on him. Without him, the prince felt that this person had no virtue. He studied under He Xi and had the title of master and disciple, but he stole the teacher's achievements for himself. This kind of thing was too bad.
The prince himself is a person with a high moral sense. Otherwise, it would not happen. Because of the death of King Qin, various public opinions have been unable to come out. How could such a person fall in love with Ding Xian?
As a result, Ding Xian had no choice.
I can only think of a way to choose one among the emperor and his grandson. The only one who can choose is Zhu Yunwen.
And the same problem, Zhu Yunwen is the second son. In the succession sequence of the Ming Dynasty, he was very far behind. For example, Fang Xiaoru and others treated Zhu Yunwen well, but they had no intention of getting on board.
But Ding Xian had no such concerns.
After going back and forth like this, Ding Xian became Zhu Yunzhen's adviser.
Faced with this situation. Zhu Yunwen naturally wanted to discuss with Ding Xian.
When Ding Xian heard the news, his heart suddenly tightened. He secretly thought, "It seems there is no hope." Anyone with a discerning eye can see that, although Zhu Yuanzhang did not canonize Zhu Xiongying as his grandson. But letting Zhu Xiongying work as a handyman in front of the emperor already means a lot.
As for the Ming Dynasty, as long as Zhu Yuanzhang is determined, few people can turn it around.
At this moment, Ding Xian also had the idea of retreating, but when he looked at Zhu Yunwen's devastated look, he seemed to see himself for a moment. The reason is simple: Zhu Yunwen has no way out. And Ding Xian had no way out.
After all, Zhu Yunwen was of royal blood, so as long as he bowed his head and obeyed, he probably wouldn't be able to kill them all. But Ding Xianta knew too well what he had done. He is a benchmark against the reform, because this attitude has pushed him to the position of a famous person in the world, but this same attitude has put him in a position that the reformists must attack. It is unnecessary to move him now. If necessary in the future, his fate will be even more miserable than that of Song Ne and Liu Sanwu. After all, Song Ne and Liu Sanwu are great Confucians and have many former disciples and former officials. There is no moral problem, and there is nothing illegal or disciplinary.
But he, Ding Xian, was different.
Ding Xian knew how much shit there was under his butt.
The best way is to follow Zhu Yunwen and wait for the slim chance of a flop. Although this chance is slim, it is not impossible. After all, Ding Xian knew that secretly many people were very dissatisfied with the so-called new law.
If he gives up this opportunity, he will no longer be of any use, either to the court or to many opponents who dare not come forward.
Ding Xian said: "Your Highness, those who have achieved great things since ancient times must have perseverance. The current situation is not good, but Your Highness is not without opportunities."
Zhu Yunwen seemed to have grasped a life-saving straw and said, "What opportunity?"
Ding Xian said: "His Royal Highness, no matter how much your Majesty loves the emperor's eldest grandson, it is His Highness the Crown Prince who will truly pass on the throne, not His Majesty. There are actually some problems between His Majesty the Emperor and His Highness the Crown Prince. Your Highness is also aware of it. "
Zhu Yunwen pondered for a moment and felt that there was no need to hide it in front of Ding Xian, "Exactly, although I don't know what happened between the emperor and his father. But my father has been ill for a while, and the emperor came here. Very little. When I asked my father about Grandpa Huang, my father also looked a little bad."
Ding Xian had already discovered this from some small clues in the court, and now it was confirmed by Zhu Yunwen. There was even a hint of excitement and he said: "Your Highness, this is your only chance."
"Your Majesty is of great age, and he will definitely inherit the throne in the future. Now that your majesty has chosen the emperor's eldest grandson, your highness can only fight for the crown prince."
Zhu Yunwen thought for a while, feeling a little happy, and then said: "Father, do you dare to disobey Grandpa Huang?"
Ding Xian said: "Of course I don't dare. But it will be hard to say in the future." Ding Xian added an accent to the word "in the future". The intention is very obvious. From now on, it will naturally be after Zhu Yuanzhang's death.
No matter how powerful Zhu Yuanzhang is, he can't care about what happens after death.
"Moreover," Ding Xian continued: "This is the only way. Even if it cannot be done, letting His Highness the Crown Prince choose a good fiefdom for His Highness in the future will at least ensure that His Highness and the Crown Princess will be safe for the rest of their lives."
After Zhu Yunwen heard this sentence, his heart suddenly moved.
The reason why Zhu Yunwen and Crown Princess Lu must compete for this position is because there are many things between Lu and Zhu Xiongying that are difficult to resolve. Once Zhu Xiongying ascends the throne, Lu is worried that he and his son will not end well.
However, the vassal policy formulated by He Xi gave them a new way out. It might be good if they went to other places as vassal kings early. Even in a deserted land, life was saved.
This is also Ding Xian's secondary purpose.
It would be best if we could support Zhu Yunwen's ascension to the throne, as he would be the one who made the decisions. If not, he can follow Zhu Yunwen overseas in the future, which can be regarded as a way to survive.
Zhu Yunwen said: "Okay."
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Zhu Xiongying didn't know that this incident caused commotion from all sides. He was very happy working in the secretary's office at the moment. When he was in Liaodong, he also handled some general affairs for He Xi.
Now that I'm in the secretary's office, I can't say that I'm familiar with all government affairs. But it’s quick to get started. Fang Xiaoru and others regarded Zhu Xiongying as the future prince. Don’t mention it if you try your best to cultivate it.
As long as Zhu Xiongying asked, these people would not fail to answer.
But Fang Xiaoru also tested Zhu Xiongying. He showed Zhu Xiongying a case handled by the Minister of Punishment and said: "This is a newly sent file from the Punishment Ministry. Come and take a look at it first. Then submit it to His Majesty."
Zhu Xiongying had no doubt that he was there. Taken and dealt with.
The next day, Fang Xiaoru brought the files that Zhu Xiongying had read and read them carefully. Suddenly asked: "Do you think the punishment department's handling of this case is reasonable?"
Zhu Xiongying took a scan and knew what kind of case it was.
But he said that there was a family in Nanjing that sold tofu in Nanjing. Those who wake up early and work hard at night can be regarded as buying property. Now the parents came to ask their son to give up his son's shop in Nanjing to his younger brother. They will go to other places to open stores themselves.
The man refused to accept the offer and refused to give it. The parents took their son to the Yamen for being unfilial.
This case was originally a very small one, just a household matter. If it were normal times, we would just let the neighbors mediate. But the problem is that the new law is completely different from the old law.
Under the old law, everything owned by the son belonged to the father. The father transferred the family property from the eldest son to the second son. This is natural and natural. He is the head of the family, dealing with his own property. There is nothing easy to pick.
Because the son does not have independent property rights when his parents are alive. Even if it is the eldest son who has worked hard for these family businesses, it is still the same.
If the eldest son refuses to agree, it would be unfilial. The crime of unfilial piety was very serious in ancient times and could cost one's life.
But in the new law, it is different. Under the new law, individuals have independent property rights.
