Chapter 141 King Jin is out
Because the prince's lineage suffered the greatest loss today.
Even if the prince is gone, the prince's lineage is still the direct lineage, because it is necessary to have a place at the front. The status of direct lineage is higher than that of others, which is the inevitable result of the patriarchal clan. However, the two brothers Zhu Xiongying and Zhu Yunwen watched helplessly as King Jin took the biggest cake, but did not resist.
That's the problem.
Yes, King Jin is their elder, but the problem is that political struggles don't care about this.
If you can't even protect your own political interests, how will you face a more dangerous situation in the future? How could Zhu Yuanzhang believe that one of them could master the ship of Ming Dynasty?
It is not without reason that the country relies on the emperor.
Even before the big storm, Zhu Yuanzhang needed a steady helmsman.
Of course the King of Jin is not, but both Zhu Xiongying and Zhu Yunwen are too young.
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at King Yan and King Zhou, with a little thought in his heart. However, he also knew that the matter in front of him had to be dealt with first. He called King Jin to his side and said, "Just in time, the Ministry of Rites said that someone is needed at Xiaoling Mausoleum. Host, go and guard over there."
King Jin was stunned and could hardly believe his ears.
First of all, King Jin didn't remember the need. After all, King Jin had already seen the funeral arrangements arranged by the Ministry of Rites. Naturally, he knew what was inside.
Secondly, keeping vigil in the mourning hall shows one's status, but what are you going to do at Xiaoling Mausoleum? What's the use?
But can King Jin refuse?
Of course it's impossible.
Regardless of whether there is this arrangement or not, when Zhu Yuanzhang says it, there will definitely be this arrangement.
King Jin had no room to refuse.
King Jin could only salute and say: "Yes."
Many people present saw it, and they all knew what this meant? With minimal representation, King Jin may be completely out.
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at the two people, King Yan and King Zhou. Suddenly he said: "Lao Wu, you should worry more about things here."
King Zhou was stunned and glanced at King Yan, as if he didn't understand. However, facing Zhu Yuanzhang's instructions, he did not dare to respond and said: "Yes."
The reason why Zhu Yuanzhang skipped King Yan and asked King Zhou to take charge of this matter was because he wanted to see King Yan's reaction? To see the essence of a person, you need to put the person in a special environment and put the person in an emotionally unstable situation, so as to observe the essence of the person.
Zhu Yuanzhang used this method.
He has expectations for King Yan.
At the same time, he was also worried about King Yan.
At least, he has not yet settled in his heart, nor does he have this intention. He was more focused on Queen Ma. After arranging all this, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes fell on Queen Ma's spiritual throne, and he thought to himself: "Sister, what exactly do you want me to do?"
Zhu Yuanzhang did not stay long and left immediately.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang left, the shock he brought has not left.
The King of Zhou was at least much smarter than the King of Jin. He immediately understood that Zhu Yuanzhang was dissatisfied with the King of Jin, so he adjusted his position, with the direct lineage in front, the prince, the lineage of King Qin, the lineage of King Jin, and King Yan in front with him. The rest are placed in the back. But no one in particular stood out.
However, after doing these things, King Zhou was still a little uneasy and asked King Yan in a low voice: "Fourth brother, what do you think of this arrangement?"
King Yan glanced at King Zhou and said, "Not bad."
King Zhou hesitated for a while and said, "Father, what does this arrangement mean?"
King Yan did not look at King Zhou and said calmly: "You really don't know what you mean?"
This sentence stopped King Zhou from questioning. Because the King of Zhou could guess what Zhu Yuanzhang meant! Because he never wanted to hide it. A naked conspiracy.
Isn't it just to drag the King of Zhou into the battlefield of seizing the rightful son, and push the King of Zhou who was originally on the periphery into the center?
King Zhou saw it very clearly. The reason why he asked this question was that on the one hand King Zhou could not understand what Zhu Wuzhang meant. On the other hand, he wanted to test King Yan's attitude because he felt that among the brothers, King Yan was the most likely. After all, King Jin was eliminated and King Yan became the head of the clan. Moreover, King Yan's ability and prestige were so great that he defeated Mongolia. King Yan's army was so powerful that the world knew it. The force is not weak either. He is also rare among all brothers.
Before King Zhou could organize his words again, King Yan had already spoken and said, "Or do you want to ask me what I think of you? What do you mean?"
King Yan's words seemed like a tongue twister, but the meaning was very clear.
King Zhou was silent for a while and said, "Please give me some advice from my fourth brother."
King Yan said: "I came here this time and never thought of staying in Nanjing for a long time. Yan State cannot do without me. If I leave the grassland at this time, everything on the grassland will be in vain. I want to come, and my achievements are in the north. Frontier. So, if you really have any ideas, just do it. I support you."
What King Yan said was both true and false.
To be honest, what King Yan said was his true thoughts. King Yan was not very interested in the throne, so he was free and easy.
But it's also a lie. A prince who does not want to be an emperor is not a good prince.
It’s just that King Yan had already formulated his own action strategy. That means leaving room and not being overly involved.
But King Yan was still a little envious of King Zhou's situation. However, the relationship between King Yan and King Zhou was good. If King Zhou becomes emperor, King Yan can actually accept it.
King Zhou said: "Thank you, fourth brother."
"However." King Yan said: "You must also think carefully. Once you take the road to seize the direct line, it is likely to end in one road. There is no other road."
King Zhou fell into deep thought.
It turned out that Zhu Yuanzhang's test was not only a test for King Yan, but also a test for King Zhou. King Yan did not lose any points. But it is not known whether King Zhou lost points.
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Because of the vigil, these vassal kings only had a small room for rest. When King Zhou was resting, the door opened and someone pushed in.
King Zhou woke up and saw that it was Feng Sheng who said, "Father-in-law, why are you here?"
Feng Sheng looked serious and said: "To make a long story short, I already know what happened today. I took the time to come here this time just to ask what you mean."
Just as King Zhou was about to speak, Feng Sheng interrupted King Zhou and said, "Listen to me first. I only have two daughters. One of them married a useless member of the Chang family, and there is no hope. Although I have an adopted heir, where is her daughter?" Comparable to my grandson, for this alone, if you have an idea, I will risk my life to help you. But you have been in Nanyang all year round and don’t know the current situation. Let me tell you this, there is Lan Yu behind Zhu Xiongying, He Xi , Zhu Yunwen was behind the Sixth Department of Xiaoru Cabinet and other civil servants. The power behind King Jin was a little weaker. King Yan was the son-in-law of Wei Guogong. Although Xu Da had not done anything in these years, he would not be fully involved in this matter. He is His Majesty's man, but The relationship between father-in-law and son-in-law cannot escape. As for the other people, Fu Youde is rough in his work, and I know that he is waiting for a price. Tang He is too old to get out of bed. As for the other people, there is me among you, and you among me. Coupled with the reform, it can be said that there will be no victory or defeat in the city of Nanjing without killing everyone."
At this point, Feng Sheng sighed and said: "To be honest, it's a pity for the prince. The only person in the world who can secure this position is the prince. The prince may be in trouble, but others can only use the knife. But It’s a matter of degree.”
"If you really have this intention, then be mentally prepared. Prepare to fight."
When King Zhou heard what Feng Sheng said, his head was buzzing for a moment. When King Zhou came from Nanyang, he had this idea, but he didn't have many ideas. If Zhu Yuanzhang hadn't done this, he wouldn't have had much strong desire. Now I suddenly face so many problems.
The court is in a complicated situation, no one can deal with the various forces in the court, and the position of the crown prince is like a crater.
For a moment, King Zhou felt a little timid in his heart.
When Feng Sheng saw this, he knew that King Zhou couldn't think clearly for a while. Feng Sheng said: "I'm leaving first. It's best not to let His Majesty know that I'm here today. You should think about it carefully." Feng Sheng wanted to add something, but finally turned into a sigh.
Some people died, but not completely...
