Zhu Jianshen explained in great detail, integrating his own experience and the concepts of more than ten years of governance, breaking it apart and crushing it to explain...
Zhu Youtang felt that he understood it, but he didn't quite understand it. He was a little confused, but he also gained something.
"Father, I don't know the details of my son and ministers." He was very honest.
Zhu Jianshen smiled: "Remember first, think more in your free time, and one day you will understand."
My son is still young, so these things are of limited help to him, but this is also a kind of accumulation, and there will always be a day when he accumulates a lot.
"Okay, I'll write it down in a notebook."
"Well, remember to stay away from Li Qing." Zhu Jianshen instructed.
Zhu Youtang was puzzled: "Why?"
"Just do it." Zhu Jianshen did not explain.
"Then who should take priority?" Zhu Youtang asked again.
Zhu Jianshen smiled bitterly: "When the time comes, whoever you think is more right will be given priority!
However, this person still has to have his own opinion, especially the emperor. Whether it is me or him, we can only guide you; in the end, you still have to rely on yourself. ”ωＷω.ＧoＮЬ.οrＧ
Zhu Jianshen was a little disappointed. His son was so heartless. He sighed: "Remember, you will be the one to solve problems in the future!"
"My son, I remember." Zhu Youtang nodded, and then said hopefully: "Father, can we have lunch together?"
"No." Zhu Jianshen stood up and said, "I will go to Concubine Chen's place to eat and study hard in the afternoon."
"Yes, I would like to send my father off to you." Zhu Youtang hurriedly stood up and bowed to salute.
When he looked up again, his father had already left the hall.
He was a little disappointed. Since he had his younger brother, he felt that his father was becoming more and more distant from him. When he was in Yongle Hall, he had only seen him once in a long time, but every time he came, his father was very close to him, but Now……
Except for being very patient when teaching him things, he is usually very cold.
Zhu Youtang was sad.
After reading the book, he knew that he should be gentle and respectful and should not be jealous of his younger brother. However, if he is sensible, he will be sensible, and if he is sad, he will be sad.
After walking out of the palace gate, he looked at the magnificent palaces around him and the glazed tiles that reflected the sunlight... He sighed softly, his head slumped down like a grown-up, unhappy.
~
Yongning Palace.
The table is filled with snacks, which Wang Zhi loved to eat when he was a child, although... he doesn't like to eat them now.
"I haven't seen you in these days, and you've grown taller and tanned," Zhen'er said happily, "Well... you've grown up and matured. Are you exhausted from running around for so long?"
"I'm thinking about you, I'm thinking of you. I'm fine, slave." Wang Zhi took a bite of the sweet-scented osmanthus cake and nodded with a naive smile, like a child.
The young man has taken power, gained momentum, and is in full swing, but here, the young man is still the same young man.
At this moment, Wang Zhi is no longer as ruthless and domineering as when he beat officials with a stick, ransacked homes and arrested people. He was just like a good baby in front of his elders.
"Your Majesty, I made a mistake this time and arrested Lord Wan in Hangzhou." Wang Zhi whispered.
Zhen'er was surprised and asked: "But he hindered your investigation?"
"Yes." Wang Zhi nodded and explained, "But I didn't treat him harshly. I just grounded him and let him go when I returned to the capital."
"This Wanxi..." Zhen'er was a little angry, and then smiled again, "It doesn't matter, he deserves it. It's not a big deal if he gets a beating. Before leaving, I specifically told him to just show off and treat him well. Come back...forget it, let's not talk about him anymore."
After a pause, he said, "The officials pushed me too hard this time. For the sake of the overall situation, the emperor has to suffer you first. Don't feel bad."
"My slave is not sad," Wang Zhi quickly shook his head and said with a smile, "My slave also wants to take a rest and stay with the queen."
"By the way, I brought a gift for the empress." Wang Zhi took out a small wooden box from his arms, "Hangzhou is very interested in this now. The empress will definitely look good wearing it."
Zhen'er opened the wooden box. The gold, pearl and jade hair ornaments were exquisite and small, and the waves were flowing. It was really beautiful.
"Isn't it cheap?" Zhen'er liked it very much.
"It's not much money. The emperor rewarded me a thousand taels of silver." Wang Zhi scratched his head and said, "I can't spend all my money."
"It's better to save some money." Zhen'er accepted the gift and said, "Don't spend money randomly in the future. I don't lack these."
"Hey, I remember this, slave." Wang Zhi nodded.
Zhen'er smiled and said: "Seeing as the Chinese New Year is coming soon, I will go out with you for a walk in the afternoon and buy you two pieces of clothes."
"My dear, you don't have to..."
"Are you still seeing me outside?"
Wang Zhi nodded: "Thank you for the reward."
~
The same heartwarming scene was staged in Concubine Chen's palace.
Little Zhu Youqi has grown a little taller and is fairer and more pleasing to the eye. Perhaps for psychological reasons, Zhu Jianshen feels that this son is more like him.
After all... Concubine Chen is Han.
The little guy is awake now, being teased by the emperor's father, giggling non-stop, clapping his tender little hands, and kicking his little legs, looking bloated and cute.
Zhu Jianshen showed an old father's smile and said proudly: "My father will give you a big red envelope during the Chinese New Year."
Concubine Chen said understandingly: "What do children want with that money? There is no shortage of anything in the palace, so why not use it on the country and the country?"
"I have money, so I can spend it as I want." Zhu Jianshen teased his son, "Isn't that right?"
The child didn't understand yet, so he just grinned.
Concubine Chen was also happy. She could see that the emperor's husband really liked her son, and that his future son might not only be a vassal king.
…
The palace is warm and cozy, but the officials outside the palace are in a state of sadness.
They already knew through their eyes that Wang Zhi had returned to Beijing and entered the palace, and they were so angry!
Another bad move.
This bastard was too smart. He was like a loach, but I didn't catch him.
They also understood that once Wang Zhi successfully entered the palace, it would be very difficult to deal with him.
No one was able to capture the stolen property and bring it back to the capital, and with the emperor's favor and trust, even if we did have evidence of Wang Zhi's crime, we would not be able to harm him.
If they can't get rid of this disaster, they will suffer disaster in the future!
This year, they are not in the mood anymore.
However, they are not very vain. It is not easy for the emperor to clear out the smuggling caravans. They still have trump cards.
——People!
The smuggling trade with Japan has long formed a community of interests. Within this system, there are not only civil servants, military generals and nobles, but also ordinary people!
If the smugglers are eliminated, countless people will face unemployment, and the emperor will be infamy.
Judging from the emperor's reaction, it is obvious that he attaches great importance to reputation and will not damage his reputation in the hearts of the people for the sake of profit.
Although Wang Zhi was not defeated, it did not lead to a complete defeat...
In fact, as they expected, although Zhu Jianshen was not afraid of officials, he could not ignore public opinion.
"Just have a good New Year..." Zhu Jianshen sighed, "After fighting for so long, it's time to take a break."
He was a little tired.
At the same time, he also understood Li Qing and why he always looked tired. After hundreds of years of struggle, who could not be tired?
He sighed softly: "I wonder how that guy is doing now? Can he live well this year..."
——
"Finally I can have a good New Year." Li Qing let out a long sigh of relief.
After solving the two Guardian Dais and repelling the Hosokawa clan's offensive, he could finally relax.
After repeated battles, Li Qing took the lead every time, but he was tired.
However, the rewards are also huge.
Now, his territory has tripled, his military strength has increased exponentially, and his reputation has been completely established.
In this place, which is only the size of the Ming province, Li Qing's current power has reached the forefront!
He truly became the overlord of the separatist party.
At present, the strength of the army has almost exceeded 3,000, and they are still recruiting. They have two small gold mines, three small silver mines, and a large silver mine. They have a lot of stable income every day.
Takumi Murakami was recruited and Saburo Inoue was trained. Li Qing, the boss, was not busy.
Now that he has become a spiritual believer, he is not afraid of being ignored by these two people, and neither of them has the courage.
"It is expected that the number of troops will exceed 3,500 by the end of the new year. We will sharpen our swords and cut firewood. We will train for two months and wait until the weather gets warmer before fighting..."
Li Qing plans the follow-up...
At the level of the top daimyo, the number of weapons under their command is generally around 3,000. A top super family like the Hosokawa clan has over 10,000 weapons at their disposal.
Therefore, we can no longer use street fighting in future battles.
"Master." Takumi Murakami's voice sounded outside the door.
Li Qing composed himself and said, "Come in."
Takumi Murakami pushed the door open and came in, bowed and said, "Master, the Hosokawa clan has sent someone here."
"They still dare to come?" Li Qing was surprised.
"This time we are here to discuss cooperation." Takumi Murakami explained, "The other party wants to join forces with us and cannibalize other forces."
"Well, that makes sense." Li Qing nodded, "Where are the people?"
"It's just outside." Takumi Murakami asked, "Do you want to hang them out for two days to dampen their spirits?"
Li Qing stretched and said, "No, just let them in."
"yes."
Murakami Takumi bowed and stepped back. After a while, he led five or six people in.
"Master, this is Hosokawa Toyohisa, the adopted son of General Hosokawa Katsumoto."
"Well, everyone, please sit down." Li Qing waved.
Hosokawa Toyohisa looked at Li Qing for a moment, then walked to Li Qing and sat down next to him. He frowned and asked, "Are you a Han Chinese?"
"That's right." Li Qing admitted frankly and said with a smile: "Where am I from? Does it matter to the Hosokawa Kyōsho family?"
Hosokawa Toyohisa was startled for a moment and nodded slightly: "Your Excellency is right, then I will get straight to the point."
After a pause, he said: "Our Hosokawa clan has raised as many as ten thousand warriors. Among the four major families, we are the well-deserved overlord..."
"Isn't that right, your Excellency?" Takumi Murakami retorted: "The power of the Yamana family is not weaker than that of the Hosokawa family."
Hosokawa Toyohisa frowned and said to Li Qing, "Sir, I'm here to talk to you. Who has the final say here?"
Li Qing smiled: "You tell me."
"I hope you can listen to the instructions of the Hosokawa family and cooperate with us to attack the Yamana family. Afterwards, we will pay a high reward and promise not to attack you again." Hosokawa Toyohisa said, "At the same time, our Hosokawa family will publicly admit , the legitimacy of your department!”
He thought that this condition was generous enough, and Li Qing would agree without hesitation.
Unexpectedly, Li Qing smiled and shook his head: "I don't accept this condition!"
