Zhu Jianshen's long-cherished dream of immortality was completely shattered, and he looked depressed and unhappy, and at the same time, he was also a little afraid.
Li Qing's existence is so...unbelievable.
It is not an exaggeration to say that it is the biggest obstacle to imperial power!
But thinking about it on the other hand, after so many years, Li Qing not only did not commit any rebellion, but instead protected Ming all the way. And from their interactions with him over the years, he knew very well that Li Qing had a very indifferent view of power, and even disdained it.
Although Li Qing acted disobediently, he really had a disloyal heart.
Zhu Jianshen let out a breath of depression and said childishly: "Are you awesome?"
"Huh, are you angry?"
"I want you to take care of it!"
Zhu Jianshen turned his head away, as if... he was refusing to give candy to his elders.
Li Qing was amused, but then he stopped smiling and said seriously: "How is the prince's teaching going?"
"It's okay, I've been teaching you."
"What are your plans after you change your land and return to your hometown?" Li Qing asked again.
"Hit Mobei once." Zhu Jianshen said, "Your method of using barbarians to control barbarians will not lead to long-term peace and stability. They will eventually be assimilated as time goes by. It is necessary to fight hard once."
Li Qing nodded: "Remember, you don't want to conquer in person."
"In your words?"
"Hey~!?" Li Qing raised his hand, but it didn't fall down after all, and asked: "Then what?"
"Does it bother you that you keep asking and asking?" Zhu Jianshen got angry and said, "I am not a god. How can I predict what will happen in the future? How can I plan everything down to the smallest detail?"
Li Qing said playfully: "I haven't seen you for two years, your temper has gotten worse!"
"I have such a temper, what's going on?"
"Okay, I won't be as knowledgeable as you." Li Qing was very generous, mainly because he knew that Zhu Jianshen was depressed because he could not live forever.
He could understand Zhu Jianshen's mood, so he was rarely generous.
"Let me tell you something, in three to five years, your father may come back." Li Qing said.
Just come back. What else can he do? Zhu Jianshen said solemnly: "Ang, I understand, are you okay?"
Li Qing's face darkened: "Don't touch your nose or face."
Zhu Jianshen: "..."
After a while, Zhu Jianshen broke away from the negative emotions. He leaned back, supported his arms on the ground, looked up to the sky, and asked:
"What are your plans next?"
"Let's go to North Korea first." Li Qing thought for a while and said, "Well... I should stay there for a long time."
Zhu Jianshen said suspiciously: "Are you planning to stir up trouble there?"
"No, I'm going to deliver the benefits."
"ah?"
Zhu Jianshen looked confused: "What kind of benefits are you going to give? Why not give it to Daming if there are benefits?"
"It's not about money, it's about helping them manage their business and improve their national strength." Li Qing explained, "The geographical location of North Korea plays a decisive role in the Ming Dynasty. If overseas forces want to invade the Ming Dynasty, they must use North Korea as a springboard. If you want to keep the enemy at bay, North Korea must not be too weak."
In Li Qing's understanding, whether before the Ming Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty, or after the Ming Dynasty, the Han people had provided great support and assistance to North Korea. The fundamental reason was the special geographical location of North Korea. .
It borders the Ming Dynasty on one side and faces Japan across the sea on the other, which is of great geopolitical significance.
Moreover, North Korea's loyalty to the Ming Dynasty is the highest among all vassal states, bar none!
Li Qingyu still remembers an anecdote. In history, after Chongzhen hanged himself, the Li Dynasty still used Chongzhen as its reign name, and it even continued to use it for more than two hundred years, which is enough to show its loyalty to the Ming Dynasty.
Based on this, North Korea cannot be too weak, especially Japan's current state. Although it is chaotic, it can become stronger in the waves.
In the distant future, it may not dare to attack the Central Plains, but it is hard to guarantee that it will not take action against North Korea. This has also been verified in history.
But once Korea and North Korea changed hands, Ming Dynasty would feel uncomfortable.
Li Qing didn't want a vicious dog at his door!
Zhu Jianshen didn't see it as profoundly as Li Qing, but he understood the key and nodded gently: "That's true. How long will it take you to leave?"
"I don't know," Li Qing rolled his eyes, "Maybe three to five years, maybe even longer. Why, you won't get used to it when I leave?"
"Who isn't used to it? You go wherever you like, and for as long as you like." Zhu Jianshen hummed, "Be careful not to die outside."
Li Qing chuckled and said: "Don't worry, in this era, no one can kill me if I don't want to die."
"Just blow it." Zhu Jianshen looked disdainful.
There was another moment of silence, and he added: "Don't really die."
"Um."
The late autumn sky was already chilly, and a gust of wind came. Zhu Jianshen couldn't help but shiver. He sat up straight and tightened his robe.
"What happens after the North Korea incident?"
"Go further away." Li Qing said quietly, "The sea will definitely be unstable in the future, and as time goes by, the Ming Dynasty will inevitably go downhill. I want to walk more and find a way."
Zhu Jian looked deeply at Li Qing's handsome but tired face and felt heartbroken. But while being moved, he also felt angry:
"Of all the emperors of the Ming Dynasty, you were the most mean to me!"
"...No way, I always hold a bowl of water flat, okay?" Li Qingqian said with a smile.
What he said was a shame. To be fair, Li Qing didn't help Zhu Jianshen that much.
Of course, the main reason is that Zhu Jianshen is impressive enough, unlike his father.
It also corresponds to that sentence, children who cry will get candy, and children who are sensible will not be hurt.
"Your Majesty, are you okay?" the voice of Ouchi's guard came from outside.
"Very good!" Zhu Jianshen turned around and shouted, venting his dissatisfaction.
He stood up and said depressedly: "When do you plan to leave?"
"Since the court is in good condition, there is no need for me to stay." Li Qing shrugged, "I will leave later."
"Let's go, let's go." Zhu Jianshen waved his sleeves, "Don't let me see you again."
Li Qing was speechless: "Why are you acting like a little wife?"
"You say it again?"
"..."
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"Your Majesty, that man is not a bad person, is he?" The guard commander finally felt relieved when he saw that the emperor was safe and sound.
"Just a homeless man." Zhu Jianshen said calmly, "I sympathize with the people and chatted with him for a while. Okay, let's go back to the palace."
"yes!"
The commander of the guards also caught a glimpse of Li Qing just now. Even though he only had a quick glance, he could tell that he was definitely not a homeless man. But the emperor didn't want to say anything, so he couldn't ask.
Back at the palace, Zhu Jianshen was still depressed, so he went to Yongning Palace.
Zhen'er was playing chess with Concubine Ji Shu. Seeing him come in, the two women hurriedly stood up to greet him.
"I, my concubine, see you, Your Majesty."
"No gifts, no gifts." Zhu Jianshen walked to the side and sat down, "You continue, don't worry about me."
How can you ignore this?
The two women hurriedly stepped forward, the one who poured tea poured tea, and the other who was pouring tea beat her shoulders, as if they were serving their ancestors.
"Is the emperor worried about state affairs again?" Zhen'er thumped her shoulders and said, "state affairs are important, but the emperor's dragon body is equally important. Work and rest must be balanced."
Only Zhen'er could say this, but Concubine Ji Shu did not dare to say more. After serving the tea, she lowered her head, her face was slightly hot, and she didn't know what she was thinking.
When Zhu Jianshen heard this, he put down the tea cup he was holding and became even more angry. In fact, he didn't know what he was angry about.
Obviously Li Qing is doing it for the good of the Ming Dynasty...
"Huh~"
He simply stopped thinking and said, "Xiao Ji."
"Xiao Ji, Xiao..."
"Ah?" Concubine Ji Shu suddenly came back to her senses, blushing and hesitating, "Your Majesty, I have not been doing well in recent days..."
"Go and ask your servant to call Concubine Chen, and let's play with Wanbingtiao for a while."
"Ah? Oh, okay, yes, I will go and call Concubine Chen right now." Concubine Ji Shu's face turned redder, she hid her face with her sleeves, and was too busy to go on.
Zhen'er couldn't help but burst into laughter, then frowned slightly and whispered: "Your Majesty, you seem to be...too partial to Concubine Chen?"
"What, are you jealous?"
"no……"
"Don't worry, you will always come first with me, and no one can replace you." Zhu Jianshen pointed to his heart and said seriously.
Zhen'er was very moved, but also a little bit dumbfounded. She said seriously: "What I mean is... the crown prince has been decided. Your Majesty, you..."
She observed her little ancestor's expression and saw that he did not show dissatisfaction, then continued: "This is not appropriate after all."
"I have my own plans, so don't worry about it." Zhu Jianshen picked up the teacup and took a sip, and said, "Don't say too much about state affairs."
"Yes, I am too talkative." Zhen'er sighed secretly, helpless.
In fact, she also had good intentions, but her little ancestor didn't appreciate it.
Since he doesn't want to, I'd better not say anything... Zhen'er turned and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to ask of you."
"you say."
"Remove Wanxi from the position of commander of the Jinyi Guards." Zhen'er said, "My family knows their own affairs. He is really not that material. He will only cause trouble."
The presence of Wanxi once made it difficult for Wang Zhi to do this.
Zhen'er didn't want to miss the important event of the emperor's husband because of her mother's family.
"Are you afraid that I will burn bridges with him?"
"No, I don't want him to interfere with political affairs." Zhen'er said, "Your Majesty, he has become a material for thousands of households. He is simply unable to shoulder the important task, so I still ask Your Majesty to fulfill it."
Zhu Jianshen pondered for a while, nodded and said: "Okay, I will find someone to replace him later."
Zhen'er breathed a sigh of relief and smiled sweetly: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
"I dismissed your brother from his post, and you still thank me. Aren't you afraid that your brother will complain when you go to visit relatives?"
"He doesn't dare!" Zhen'er said arrogantly.
Zhu Jianshen laughed dumbly, "You are quite powerful."
"My concubine is great, and it's not because of the emperor." Zhen'er is used to coaxing people.
The coaxing made Zhu Jianshen's mood turn from cloudy to clear, and he burst out laughing.
When Concubine Ji Shu walked in, she suspected that she had come at the wrong time...
Soon, Concubine Chen came with the order.
But she didn't come alone, she also brought her three-year-old son Zhu Youqi with her.
As the only concubine who has two princes at this stage, Concubine Chen is very proud. Now she has a place in the harem.
For an emperor's woman, giving birth to a son is her greatest achievement!
But Zhen'er couldn't stand it. In terms of being favored, Concubine Chen was just a younger sister.
She wanted to say a few words for Concubine Ji Shu, and joked: "It's fun to have Wanbingtiao, why did Concubine Chen bring the prince with her?"
