Yao Guangxiao was familiar with Zhu Di and knew his character and deepest ambition.
Don't look at his current face of an idle prince or a prince of peace, who wants to enjoy his old age.
But Yao Guangxiao knew that his deepest ambition would never die. That ambition had already emerged after Zhu Yuanzhang's death, but it was only because of Emperor Jianwen's extraordinary means, astonishing insights, and terrifying strategies that he was suppressed by a mountain. Above this ambition.
Just because the weeds are being bent does not mean death.
It's just that facing this huge mountain, the weeds are really powerless and cannot penetrate, making it difficult to see the light of day.
Now we have the opportunity to move the weeds out from under the mountains and change the soil to grow. We are given water, fertilizer, and sunshine. How can the weeds refuse?
Yao Guangxiao looked deeply at Zhu Di and said in a calm tone: "The prince should have a plan in mind, so the old monk won't say more."
Zhu Di picked up the teacup, took a deep sip, and then took out a jar of wine, filling a large bowl, and drank it, his Adam's apple moving like a gear.
"Daoyan, in the wild America, do you have any plans or other candidates?"
Zhu Di put down the wine bowl and let the wine stains on the corners of his mouth hang on his beard.
Yao Guangxiao picked up the Buddhist beads and said seriously: "Although the land of America is wild, it is not without people. As long as there are people, even if they don't understand the language, can they be used by the prince? There are countless trees there, and if there are trees, there will be no houses. There are countless minerals there, but if you have minerals, you are afraid that you won’t have iron tools, and there are countless fields, but you are afraid that you won’t be able to feed the people?”
"First open up a place as a foundation, and then explore step by step. It will take three to five years to build three to five cities and gain a firm foothold. As for that
What happens next depends on what happens next. As for the candidate, the prince might as well take Jin Zhong with him. "
Zhu Di remembered Jin Zhong and he left a deep impression on him.
It's just that Zhu Gaoxu destroyed Jin Zhong, and later Jin Zhong took refuge with Emperor Jianwen, but he was not reused for a long time, or even used badly. Jin Zhong's situation is not good. It is not a big problem for him to leave Daming with his family.
"Go back and tell the emperor that I want to drink the palace wine."
Zhu Di said goodbye to Yao Guangxiao, and immediately summoned the princess, Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Zhanji, Zhu Gaoxu, Zhu Gaosui, Qiu Fu and others, and said seriously: "Yao Guangxiao became the emperor's lobbyist, and the emperor set out a condition, that is, the feudal state is hereditary. Substitute. You also know that the contribution I have made through several battles is too great. Now the emperor does not mind, but if he is not in good health or suddenly falls ill, we may be in serious trouble. "
Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaoxu and others nodded repeatedly.
Being a master of great power is extremely dangerous in any dynasty. There are very few people who can retreat bravely and protect themselves in their old age.
In terms of prestige, status, and means, Zhu Yunwen really doesn't need to worry about his father. But who can guarantee that Zhu Yunwen will not get sick? You must know that his father Zhu Biao was taken away by a cold.
What if Zhu Yunwen sneezes one day and feels unwell, and he is worried that Zhu Wenkui is too young to control a group of old foxes in the court and frighten a group of big and small tigers. Will he follow the example of Taizu and dig a few holes in the middle of the day? , fill in a few people...
Zhu Di lamented: "So, we may have to move our family to America. If you don't agree, say it now.
Neither the emperor nor the prince will mind if you stay. "
Zhu Gaochi raised his chubby legs and walked out: "Although my legs and feet are not good, I am still willing to stay with my father. Whether it is Africa or America, wherever my father is, my son will be there."
Loyalty and filial piety are things that must be done. If the court asks us to go, we will go. This is loyalty. It would be unfilial to leave my father alone.
An unfilial person cannot stand firm, and sooner or later someone will stab him in the back.
Zhu Gaochi has always valued filial piety and it is impossible not to follow Zhu Di.
Zhu Gaoxu had a sad face and said helplessly: "It is my wish to follow my father."
Zhu Zhanji glanced at this uncle. He was probably the most helpless one. I ran out of ideas a few times, either living in the Ministry of Punishment or the Security Bureau for a period of time. I didn’t know what was good there.
The house is not as good as the single room there?
It was impossible for him to follow him, and he was left alone here. Once he did something, his grandfather in America would never be able to fish him out. In addition, Zhu Wenkui had already done all the bad things he had done. I wrote it down in the notebook. Who knows if the prince will look through the notebook from a few years ago and say: Is he still alive?
Zhu Gaoxu was indeed the most miserable, and there was no need to think about it. Even if he knew it was a wild place, he had to go along. Zhu Gaosui obviously had no opinion. Seeing that the eldest and second eldest brother agreed, he also nodded.
Zhu Zhanji is the most excited one. Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers, let alone difficulties, not to mention there is still a world where they can take risks and wander.
"Grandpa, we can make it a beautiful kingdom, build a lighthouse on the seaside, and
Build tall towers for observation on the mountains, build cities on the plains, cultivate land on both sides of the river, and sow high-yielding crops..."
Zhu Zhanji is looking forward to the future.
Zhu Di looked at his grandson who wanted to run away and sighed secretly. He would have known better not to send him to the palace. He was deceived by Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Wenkui into thinking he was his father - lame.
Forget it, while you still have energy, while you can still afford a sword and mount a war horse, then go out and fight for your grandson.
Making up your mind is only the first step, there are many more real difficulties.
Zhu Yunwen was very happy when he heard that Zhu Di wanted to drink. He ordered the eunuch to take out the strong liquor that had been hidden for nearly ten years. He hosted a banquet for Zhu Di and Zhu Gaochi on the evening of the next day, and also named Zhu Zhanji.
Warm pavilion family dinner.
Zhu Yunwen was sitting in casual clothes, and Zhu Wenkui stood aside.
Take your seat after the ceremony.
Zhu Yunwen smiled and said: "Ten-year-old wine is rare. If my fourth uncle didn't want to drink it, I would be reluctant to take it out."
Zhu Di smelled the aroma of wine and was quite intoxicated, but did not pick up the glass.
"Why is it inappropriate?"
Zhu Yunwen asked.
Zhu Di had a look of regret on his face: "Your Majesty, I don't want to bear it. I'm afraid that after drinking today, I will be far away one day, and there will be no good wine to drink."
Zhu Yunwen looked at Zhu Di, shook his head and smiled: "It seems that Fourth Uncle wants to bring more good wine when going out. Tell me how much wine you need."
Zhu Di cleared his throat and said solemnly: "I need five thousand jars of good wine, eight thousand men to carry and take care of the good wine, and two thousand craftsmen who know how to brew good wine. In addition, if there is wine, there should be food, and we should give twenty Ten thousand stones, forty grain ships..."
Now that you have made up your mind to go, you always need to be fully prepared.
Such a long way,
In such a wild place, it is impossible not to give people or things.
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