Ying Tianfu Yin Gu Duan?
Zhu Yunzhen knew very well that he must be here for the Bu family's case.
However, since Lao Zhu asked a seven-year-old boy to review the case, it was clear that he did not want to find out what the Bu family had committed, but wanted to muddy the waters.
Of course he could go mess around now and let the Calabash Monk judge the Calabash case, but Zhu Yunxuan felt that this was unnecessary.
What he wanted was a puddle of muddy water, not to make his clothes dirty.
Of course, this kind of thing should be done by others.
He just had to watch quietly.
"not see."
Zhu Yunzhen said: "Let him go back. I have to play today and don't have time to see him."
…
After Gu Duan entered the house, he received an extremely warm reception.
The first person who came out to see him was the second emperor's grandson Zhu Yunwen.
Since the death of Prince Zhu Biao, Zhu Yunwen, who regarded himself as the eldest son, has taken on the important task of receiving guests.
"Master Gu, let's have some tea first. Wait a moment. I have ordered someone to fetch my fourth brother."
Zhu Yunwen was modest and courteous, a gentleman as gentle as jade.
With the respect of the emperor's eldest grandson, he treats the virtuous and corporal officers with courtesy.
"The second emperor's grandson is so polite, I am flattered by this official."
He quickly bowed and sat down.
Ying Tianfu Yin's position is very important. Zhu Yunwen wants to make friends with him. He has followed Zhu Biao since he was a child and has been influenced by his ears and eyes, so he knows this very well.
"Master Gu is an important minister in the court. He has always been busy with official duties and worked hard for the country. However, for some trivial matters, he personally paid a visit. This is not what the fourth brother should have done."
"In addition, this matter originally started because of the fourth brother, but it has made Mr. Gu difficult. As the elder brother, I will accompany the fourth brother first."
Gu Duan was greatly moved. After all, the second emperor's grandson was older, knew etiquette and understood human relations, and was not as naughty as the fourth emperor's grandson, which made it impossible for him to step down.
"What are you talking about, the second emperor's grandson? It's because of the incompetence of the lower officials in governing, that's why there are people like Bu Sibei and Bu Geng who bully the people and feed the villagers."
"Fortunately, the laws of nature are clear and retribution is not good. It was because they did too many evil things and bumped into the grandson of the Four Emperors that they got today's retribution."
"Now the people at the dock are praising the kindness of the Fourth Emperor's grandson."
He stroked his beard and said with a smile: "His Majesty's decree is to order the Fourth Emperor's grandson to try the case of the Bu family. The subordinate does not dare to be slow and has already sorted out all the case files. It will be handed over as soon as the Fourth Emperor's grandson leaves. .”
The Bu family's case involves Liang Guogong Lan Yu, which is a hot potato, and Gu Duan is not willing to get involved.
He was greatly relieved when Zhu Yuanzhang's decree came down.
Zhu Yunzhen and Lan Yu are relatives, let them figure it out on their own.
Zhu Yunwen smiled and said: "Fourth brother is just a seven-year-old child. He doesn't know how to judge a case. Why don't you have to worry about it, sir?"
Gu Duan waved his hands repeatedly: "The words of the second emperor and grandson are wrong. Since your majesty has a decree, all ministers must obey it. How can you dare to disobey the holy will?"
Zhu Yunwen did not answer immediately. He picked up the tea cup, blew on the still warm tea, took a sip, put down the cup, and tapped his fingers on the coffee table.
Meng Lang, who didn't behave like a teenager at all, was quite stable as a middle-aged man.
He stared at Gu Duan and asked tentatively: "In your opinion, Master Gu, what does Grandpa Huang mean by this?"
Gu Duan smiled and shook his head: "How can a minister be so presumptuous about His Majesty's thoughts?"
Zhu Yunwen looked unbelieving.
That’s what everyone says.
But among the ministers in the court, who is not wondering what the emperor is thinking every day?
Gu Duan also seemed to feel that this lie was indeed a bit false. It was so deceptive and too perfunctory.
After all, the other party is the emperor's eldest grandson. Now that the position of prince is undecided, he is the most powerful competition and must not be offended.
He thought about it for a long time, and then added: "To be honest with the Second Emperor and Grandson, compared with Your Majesty, this humble official's brain is like a glowing light, competing with the bright moon."
"Your Majesty's actions are unpredictable and your subordinates are stupid and cannot figure it out!"
Zhu Yunwen deeply agreed: "Grandpa Huang's ability is naturally unmatched by anyone."
While the two were chatting, the little eunuch who went to report came back.
"Where is the fourth brother?" Zhu Yunwen asked quickly when he saw that he was the only one coming.
The young eunuch saluted and said, "The fourth emperor and his grandson said no."
"No?" Zhu Yunwen and Gu Duan were stunned at the same time.
"Why not?" Zhu Yunwen asked in confusion.
The little eunuch said: "The fourth emperor's grandson said that he still wants to play today. He doesn't have time, so I won't see you."
…
Prince Yan's Mansion.
The pavilion stands in the middle of the lake, and the surrounding water is as calm as a mirror, reflecting the clear sky.
The fish were swimming leisurely, and there were faint ripples on the water.
Zhu Di and Dao Yan were sitting in the pavilion playing chess.
clatter--
The white piece fell from Zhu Di's hand.
"The Bu family and his son are in trouble. This is a good thing."
Zhu Di was obviously in a good mood after hearing this, and even spoke with a smile.
Behind the scenes of the Bu family and his son is Lan Yu, who has always been at odds with him. As long as he seizes this opportunity, he can make a big fuss.
Even if Lan Yu can't be moved, it can still break his muscles and bones.
"Since Your Highness wants to compete for the position of crown prince, why are you so anxious to kill Lan Yu?"
Dao Yan lost a piece, looked at the chessboard, and asked softly.
Zhu Di smiled and said: "Among the many princes, only I have the highest military merit and can suppress Lan Yu."
"If father wants to make me the crown prince, there is no need to kill Lan Yu."
He knew this very well, but he didn't care.
"so what?"
"As long as Lan Yu dies, no general in the court can stop my army."
"Even if I am not established as the prince, I can still take this country for myself."
"Lanyu is alive, but I have one more chance to become the prince."
"If Lan Yu dies, the country will definitely fall into my hands. Why don't I let him die?"
Zhu Di said very firmly.
Pride and ambition arise spontaneously.
Dao Yan clapped his hands and said: "Okay! Good! Good! Your Highness, King Yan, is so ambitious today. It is not in vain for the poor monk to follow you so hard."
From the first time he met Zhu Di, he said that he would definitely ascend to the throne.
It's just that although Zhu Di did not rebuke him seriously, but took him in for reuse, he kept it secret and did not dare to openly express his feelings.
Today is the first time that he has stated clearly that he wants to conquer the world.
Ripples appeared on the lake beside the pavilion, and fish fled in panic.
The pavilion is located in the middle of the lake, with only the corridor connected to the shore. The view here is wide, and except for the fish, no one can hear what is said here.
Zhu Di smiled and said: "Today, dad proposed a new method to pacify the grassland."
"Oh?" Dao Yan was quite surprised.
Beiyuan was a close friend of the Ming Dynasty.
In recent years, in order to pacify the Northern Yuan Dynasty, people in the court continued to offer suggestions and suggestions.
But if there is anything new, there is none.
The problem of grasslands has existed through the ages, and as for solutions, both the Han and Tang dynasties set examples.
The predecessors have exhausted all the methods they should think and do.
No matter how hard future generations rack their brains, they can't achieve those methods.
"What's the solution?" Dao Yan was a little curious.
"Gufan." Zhu Di said: "There are countless tribes in the Northern Yuan Dynasty, large and small. These tribes are similar in appearance but different in spirit. Sometimes they even conquer each other and have constant disputes. Only when they went south to plunder the people of the Central Plains, they reluctantly gathered together."
"In these years of fighting, the Ming Dynasty is strong and the Northern Yuan Dynasty is weak. However, if we want to level the grassland and eliminate future troubles forever, it is difficult to reach the sky."
"If in the name of the Ming Dynasty, these tribes are generously rewarded, fiefdoms are designated for them, and they can only graze within the fiefdoms, then the tribes in Beiyuan will slowly settle down."
"With a fiefdom, the tribe's territory is clearly divided, and you can't go to other tribes to graze."
"Each tribe will guard its own fiefdom and will not allow other tribes to enter at will."
"Over time, each tribe will be fixed within a certain range. If anyone dares to rebel again, the Ming army will not have to worry about them wandering around on the grassland and can be put down in an instant."
…
Snapped!
The chess piece in Daoyan's hand suddenly fell to the ground.
He had always been calm and composed, and his expression had remained unchanged since Xu Taishan collapsed, but now he suddenly lost his composure.
"Who proposed this policy?"
"I heard it's my seven-year-old nephew Zhu Yunzhen."
"It's absolutely impossible. How could a seven-year-old kid come up with such a clever plan? There must be an expert behind him!"
