Crown Prince's Counterattack

There is no shortage of beautiful scenery in the royal garden all year round. Every morning before the sun rises, the servants in the palace clean up the fallen leaves along the way early.Cold-resistant plants are planted on both sides of the marble-paved path, and the crystal water on the branches reflects colorful rays of light.

Sima Yi and Zhu Yunxi walked one after the other, both of them were silent, Zhu Yunxi felt that he had no choice but to follow, but he didn't realize that the steps under his feet subconsciously followed Sima Yi, stepped on him The imprint of walking, and the subtle joy in my heart.

"Since your mother passed away, you have grown so big in a blink of an eye"

There is a young boy in our family who has just grown up, and the young boy standing in front of him, this kind of subtle sense of pride suddenly arises in Sima Yi's heart. Does Yuanshen, who is no longer there, see such a scene in his heart? Have a little regret and remorse?

Zhu Yunxi did not expect that he would hear such a sentence. He was a little absent-minded, his eyes were slightly astringent, and the resentment hidden in his heart seemed to be gushing out at this moment. He had suppressed it for so long, and even he himself didn't realize the hidden anger in his heart. with such strong emotions.He thought that no matter what he heard, he should be unmoved, because he had already passed the age of longing for his father's love and respect, but Sima Yi's simple words broke his defenses for many years. It turned out that, He still hopes...

Since he was born, his body had been ominous. When he was born, his mother died of dystocia. When he became sensible, he often heard the palace people discussing behind his back, saying that he restrained his father and mother.

Before the age of four, he could often see his father, because his elder brother was still there at that time, and his father valued his eldest son very much, so he would always find time to come to his bedroom. At this time, he was always taken away by the palace guards. , because everyone knows that the crown prince doesn't like the second son of the deceased concubine, but he will quietly avoid those palace people, look at the man who is said to be his father from a distance, and see how he treats his eldest brother. Kind, but he doesn't like himself, at that time he knew how to feel sad.When I grew up, I realized that it was only natural that the man didn't like me.

Before he was four years old, he and his eldest brother had always depended on each other. At that time, his eldest brother was of high status and was valued by his father and king, so their life was not bad, and the palace servants served him meticulously. But after the age of four, his life was turned upside down. He was left alone in the huge palace, his grandfather's family was gone, his mother was gone, and even his last relative, his eldest brother, was gone. At the age of four, he was struggling to survive alone in the palace. The warmth and coldness of the world made him understand the law of survival early on.He thought, did he kill his elder brother who killed his father and mother...

Later, the father's concubine, Lu Shi, was upright and replaced the position that belonged to the mother, and his son also replaced the position that originally belonged to the elder brother. Everyone was slowly forgetting the traces of the past. He didn't hate it, but Nothing can be done.There was a new crown princess in the East Palace, and all the wind turned to the new crown princess in an instant. Everyone couldn't wait to show their courtesy, completely forgetting how they flattered the eldest brother back then.Mrs. Lu has never been harsh on him in terms of spending, and the whole palace is spreading rumors about her virtuousness, but he still doesn't like her.A half-grown child without a mother's support can grow up in the harem because he is not favored. Who would attack him, a prince who has no threat to his father and mother?

As he grew up, his status became more and more embarrassing. A prince who was born in the first place was not even comparable to an ordinary son. This situation forced him to become more and more silent.

"I can see that you grow up healthy and healthy, so I can rest assured to see your mother and concubine in the future. I know that you must be resentful in your heart, but there are some things that I have to do as a last resort."

Sima Yi couldn't see the reddish eye sockets of Zhu Yunxi who lowered his head, but the child's silence made him feel sentimental.

"Father, you..."

Zhu Yunxi raised his head in surprise, puzzled by the apology and deep meaning hidden in Sima Yi's words.

"You must have worked hard all these years!"

Sima Yi stretched out his hand and patted Zhu Yunxi's head lightly, such an intimate gesture made him almost cry.

"Father... don't you blame me for killing the mother and concubine?"

Zhu Yunxi's eyes were dim, and his voice was very soft. For so many years, he always believed that his mother was killed by him, so although he felt resentment in his heart for his father's indifference, he never hated him. He even thought that what he suffered was justified. .

"Silly boy, some things have already been predestined by the heavens. Your mother and concubine love you, so they desperately wanted to give birth to you, and Gu also loves you, so he deliberately left you out for many years, just for the sake of a person who will let you grow up safely." Big opportunity, Gu is busy with government affairs every day, there are always some places that cannot be taken care of, your elder brother left because of Gu's negligence, so the same mistake will not happen to you again."

Perhaps the original body was to blame. Although he had a legitimate son, he lost his wife who was with him when he was young forever, and even implicated the youngest son she gave birth to desperately. He felt that this child had the appearance of restraining his mother.But Sima Yi didn't believe this, Chang's desperation to have a child proved how much she loved this child, this is the greatness of a mother, the child is the most innocent, fortunately his indifference finally got a good result.

Zhu Yunxi burst into tears, and the knot in his heart for many years was finally opened at this moment. It turned out that his mother gave birth to him because of love, and his father's neglect for many years was also for love. At this moment, no one can be happier than him. It turns out that he has no self. As unfortunate as I thought.The scars in my heart for many years are scarred at this moment. Even if some things cannot be repaired, at this moment, the most beautiful lines are portrayed.

"Gu originally thought you had grown up, but now you are crying like a child"

Sima Yi laughed kindly.

"Let the father laugh"

Zhu Yunxi realized his embarrassment, and frantically wiped away the tears on his cheeks with his sleeves, the eyes that had just cried were shining like water, like a frightened deer.

Looking at the shy boy with dodging eyes, Sima Yi couldn't help but sigh that Zhu Yunxi was like a boy of this age at this time.

After some heart-to-heart confession, the atmosphere between the two of them became a little warmer, and Zhu Yunxie looked at Sima Yi with a little more intimacy in his eyes. He is no longer a high-ranking and unreachable prince, but really cares about him all the time. father.

Eunuch Meng led a group of eunuchs and maids to watch from a distance. They didn't dare to approach without hearing Sima Yi's summons. They could only see the two father and son talking, and the expression of His Highness the Third Highness crying and laughing. Foggy.

The father and son found a gazebo and sat down. After walking for so long, Sima Yi, who had not yet recovered, turned pale, and Zhu Yunxi was even more nervous. He had just eased his relationship with his father, and he didn't want any accidents for his father.

"You will be older in a few years, what are your plans?"

The question hovering in Sima Yi's mind was finally asked.

Zhu Yunxie's face was a bit more troubled. He had been thinking about this issue since he was sensible. At the beginning, he just wanted to leave the palace early and escape from the cage that had imprisoned him for many years.No matter how many things he dared to think about, his biological mother and concubine had already passed away, and there was no family to support him in the previous dynasty. In addition, he was not favored by his father, and even the emperor's grandfather treated him indifferently. But the second brother is different. Not only is his mother a princess, but he also has a powerful family behind him, and he is valued by his father and grandfather, so even if he knows that his father will become the Ninth Five-Year King in the future, he has no idea to fight for it. that location.

"The child just wants to leave the palace as soon as possible"

Even though this was what he had thought for many years, when he said it now, he always felt some regret in his heart for some reason.

"That's the only way? It seems that years of tempering have finally affected you. Don't forget, you are also the son of the eldest son."

What does father mean...?Zhu Yunxi seemed to have seen the encouragement in Sima Yi's eyes, and the ambition that had been suppressed in his heart was suddenly magnified at this moment.

"Your second brother's temperament is too generous, Gu is always a little worried"

"Father, what do you mean...?"

"Gu doesn't mean anything, what Gu can give is just a chance, it's up to you whether you can seize it or not"

Sima Yi's words broke Zhu Yunxi's inner peace, and this was Sima Yi's purpose. History had already told him that Zhu Yunqi's temperament was more suitable to be a happy prince than a tempting and tolerant emperor. Considering another more suitable target, obviously Zhu Yunxi is a man who can be made, but in the end whether he can become the successor he is satisfied with depends on his means.

After Sima Yi returned to his bedroom, Zhu Yunxi sat in the gazebo for a long time. I have to say that Sima Yi's words aroused the most repressed desire in his heart, but there is no one who is born in the royal family who does not want to be in that position. , but he kept telling himself that there was absolutely no chance, but today, his father told him that he was willing to give him this chance, and he had to admit that he was moved.

But he also understood that he had to prove to Sima Yi that he was capable of taking that position.

On this side, Zhu Yunxuan's heart was burning, and on the other hand, Zhu Yunqi, who was rushing to see the princess, was also excited.

He hasn't seen his mother and concubine for several months. At his age, he still has a lot of attachment to his mother who is always by his side, even though he is about to get married and have children.

The eunuch had sent a message to the Crown Princess's palace early on, so when Zhu Yunxuan arrived, the big maid beside Lu Shi had already been waiting at the gate of the palace.

The maid of honor, Yuan Wu, has been serving Lu's maid since she was a child, and she was brought in when she entered the palace. Even when she was old enough to leave the palace, she decided to stay by Lu's side to help her with her official duties. She has always been very popular with Lu. Zhu Yunqi also respected her very much because of her trust, and often called her "Aunt Yuan".

Yuan Wu's mood at the moment also seemed a little agitated. Zhu Yunwen was also brought up by her. To put it bluntly, she almost regarded this Highness as her own child, so when she heard that he was coming to pay his respects, she hurriedly waited. Here it is.

"Aunt Yuan!"

Zhu Yunwen's eyes lit up, and he trotted to Yuan Wu's side, his fair face was rosy.

"Slow down, Your Highness"

With a smile on his face, Yuan Wu took out a silk handkerchief and wiped off the sweat on Zhu Yunwen's forehead, and the reproachful tone came out of her mouth full of pampering.

"His Royal Highness, come quickly, the empress is waiting for you in the inner hall"

Yuan Wu led Zhu Yunqi towards the palace, and the two of them laughed and chatted along the way.

When he reached the door, Zhu Yunqi suddenly stopped in his tracks.

"Your Highness, what's wrong?"

Yuan Wu was a little surprised by Zhu Yunqi's actions.

"It's okay, let's go"

Zhu Yunwen took a deep breath, the smile on his face became brighter, and he stepped into the door.

Seeing the two people walking in and out, Mrs. Lu didn't see any change in her expression, she just told the servants in the palace to go down.

The smile on Zhu Yunwen's face subconsciously restrained, and he respectfully saluted Lu Shi. For some reason, seeing his mother and concubine made him more nervous than seeing his father.

The light in the hall was very bright, but it made Zhu Yunqi feel a haze in his heart.

"If you don't study hard, what are you doing here?"

There was obvious displeasure in Lu's tone, obviously Zhu Yunqi's actions were not what she wanted to see.

"My father came to ask me to greet you"

Hearing that it was Sima Yi who agreed, Lu's mood changed from cloudy to sunny.

"Since it was your father's consent, I won't say much. By the way, how is your recent studies?"

"Recently I am reading "Spring and Autumn" with my master, and he praised me a few days ago."

Zhu Yunqi told Lu Shi about the school affairs in detail, because he knew that only in this way would she be satisfied. Sure enough, after listening to Zhu Yunqi's words, Lu Shi also had a rare smile on his face.

"If you can study obediently, the mother and concubine will be happy. Soon you will go to the court to listen to the government, and then you must listen to your father and king. Don't let the mother and concubine be disappointed, you know?"

"The child understands"

Zhu Yunwen respectfully agreed, with a bit of bitterness and helplessness in the smile on his face, and an irrepressible disappointment in his heart.

"Mother--"

Yuan Wu tugged at Lu's cuffs, and shouted in a low voice, she always knew that the relationship between the mother and son was a little strange, and the atmosphere between the two became a little stiff when the topic got to this point.

Noticing the eyes of the personal maid, Mrs. Lu also felt that she was a little too unfamiliar. After all, Mrs. Lu also wanted to get closer to her eldest son, and her face softened immediately.

"Yu'er, the concubine mother is not trying to force you, but you know that it is not easy for the concubine mother to sit in this position, and everything the concubine mother does is for you, so you must be upbeat, don't let others see the joke, The mother and concubine will count on you for the rest of her life, you know?"

With a sad face, Lu took out a silk handkerchief and wiped away the non-existent tears in the corners of his eyes.

"The child will do his best, and will not disappoint the concubine mother"

Zhu Yunwen's tone was a little anxious, and the sentimentality in his heart evaporated instantly. He couldn't see a woman shedding tears, let alone his favorite mother. That's all, the mother's strictness was for his own good, and he shouldn't be ignorant.

"Then the concubine can rest assured."

Lu's heart was touched. The child she gave birth to was filial to her. This child is good in everything, but he is a little soft-hearted, but he is also a smart child. Perhaps it is because of this rare kindness in the palace that His Majesty loves him so much. , that's why she let him keep it up.

"By the way, you just went to see your father, is he feeling better?"

Since Sima Yi fell ill, the female relatives in the Crown Prince's womb seldom see people, and the same is true for the Crown Princess, so they can only inquire about it in a different way.

"When my third brother and I went to pay our respects, my father looked pretty good, so don't worry about my mother and concubine."

"Third brother? Did he go with you?"

"Yeah, when I left, he was still with my father!"

"Is that so... What a filial child"

Zhu Yunwen's words were unintentional, but Lu's listeners meant it.

After dinner with Mrs. Lu, Zhu Yunwen returned to his palace. At his age, he could not rest in the prince's apse for a long time.

At night, Mrs. Lu was a little absent-minded, thinking about Zhu Yunqi's words all the time.

"Ah Wu, he is also the son of the eldest son after all, do you think His Highness will..."

Yuan Wu has served by Lu's side for many years, and she understood what Lu wanted to say as soon as she said it.

"Your Majesty, don't worry, the one who was born as Brother Kemuke has not been favored for so many years, Madam, you must be worrying too much."

Yuan Wu comforted him patiently, feeling that Lu's worries were unfounded.

"I hope so"

After listening to Yuan Wu's persuasion, she still couldn't get rid of her worries.Back then when she just took the position of Crown Princess, the most important thing was to be safe, so she never treated the heir of the former Crown Princess harshly, just for the sake of a good reputation, but later saw that the child was not valued by His Highness, I didn't want to expose myself too much, so I let it go, but I didn't expect that after so many years, such a young child would survive in the harem, which is enough to show that this is also a thoughtful person. Maybe he won't change his mind, but it's a pity that the child has grown up so much, and it will not be so easy to do it again. Thinking about it this way, Mrs. Lu inevitably felt a little regretful.

This night, Sima Yi's condition relapsed and became violent, and there was another burst of panic in the East Palace. It was only in the middle of the night that Sima Yi's condition stabilized. The news quickly spread to Zhu Yuanzhang's ears. Suspicious, he secretly summoned Li Ji, Sima Yi's personal physician, into the palace.

Li Ji followed the eunuch who was serving Zhu Yuanzhang, feeling bitter in his heart. His Majesty's urgent call late at night must have been to ask about His Highness's condition, but His Highness had already ordered him not to speak, and now he didn't know what to do. Done.

At night, the Daming Palace was heavily guarded, with one post at five steps and one whistle at ten steps. The sharp weapons shone faintly under the moonlight. Li Ji couldn't help thinking, maybe he would have a chance to feel this sword tonight.

The hall was empty, with only a few servants on duty. Zhu Yuanzhang secretly summoned the imperial physician late at night, just to prevent the news from leaking out. When he saw the person sitting high, Li Ji's footsteps softened, and he knelt tremblingly. on the ground.

"Li Ji, do you know why I called you here?"

Zhu Yuanzhang's voice was low and he couldn't distinguish between emotions and anger, but Li Ji's heart skipped a beat.

Although he has never seen the cruelty of today, he has heard a lot about it, but he never thought that he was so "fortunate" to be the story told by others.

"Weichen, I think, it must be because of the prince's illness"

Li Ji tried to make himself look calm, not to say nonsense with just one mouthful.

"It seems that you have made it clear in your heart. If this is the case, then you can talk to me."

"His Royal Highness's condition is due to the cold caused by the cold..."

Li Ji hadn't finished speaking when he saw Zhu Yuanzhang's face change, and a cup was thrown at him, but he didn't dare to dodge at all, so he could only make a bloody head, and the bright red blood fell down his cheeks to the floor. The blood on the eyelids made his vision a little blurred, but he didn't dare to move easily, so he could only kneel stiffly on the ground.

"If you dare to talk nonsense to me again, I will punish you for deceiving the emperor!"

Seeing the embarrassed faces of the people kneeling on the ground, Zhu Yuanzhang felt a little better. Ever since he became emperor, no one dared to talk nonsense in front of him, if it wasn't for his sincere heart to the prince. , he has already been pulled out and cut.

Li Ji struggled repeatedly in his heart. He was the only cannon fodder who was pitiful in the father-son fight. It was all thankless things. If he said it, His Majesty and His Highness would definitely think that he was a disloyal person, so he had no choice but to remain silent. I only hope that the prince can keep his family for the sake of his loyalty.

Seeing Li Ji's suddenly decisive eyes, Zhu Yuanzhang knew that if he continued to do this, he would not be able to ask any results, so he had a higher opinion of Li Ji in his heart, and secretly sighed that the prince really knew people. Then this person must not be killed like this, and it will be difficult to explain when the prince wakes up.

"Li Ji, I remember that you also have three sons in your family, so you must understand how I feel as a father. Now that the prince is unconscious, I, the father, don't know anything about the prince's condition. If I am not careful, I will definitely feel sorry for you. On a business trip, if you are really loyal to the prince, you should tell me the whole story, so that I can help the prince solve it better. The situation is not much better than the current situation. The prince ordered you not to speak out, I'm afraid I'm also worried that someone will take advantage of it, but I'm his father, would I still harm him, you might as well think about it more."

Zhu Yuanzhang's tone suddenly softened, full of worry about the child and a kind father's heart, which made Li Ji's determination start to waver.

Zhu Yuanzhang was overjoyed and added another piece of weight.

"I know you are not afraid of death, but aren't your family afraid? If I want to kill someone, the crown prince will not be able to stop you. You have to think clearly and don't be confused."

With emotion, coupled with coercion and temptation, Li Ji smiled wryly in his heart. His Majesty's methods are superb, and he really appreciates it.

It is true that His Majesty's matter should not be delayed any longer, His Majesty will know sooner or later, Li Ji has already found an excuse for himself.

When Sima Yi opened his eyes, he saw Zhu Yuanzhang quietly wiping his tears beside his bed, and the two looked at each other, feeling a little embarrassed.

"Does the royal father know?"

Sima Yi felt a little funny in his heart, but there was a deep warmth in his heart. I'm afraid that only he could make this man with steely will cry so easily. A man doesn't flick his tears easily, but when he is not sad, from him In his eyes, Sima Yi knew that what he had been trying to hide all along was finally known.

He didn't blame Li Ji. In the face of the emperor's authority, all betrayals were helpless.

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't expect that his weakness would be seen in person, but this embarrassment was quickly left behind. If Li Ji hadn't told him firmly, he really didn't expect that the reason for the prince's illness was the Chinese He was poisoned, and there is no way to detoxify this weird poison for a while, so he can only let him stay in the prince's body, constantly eroding his vitality.

He has already secretly sent someone to investigate the mastermind behind the scenes. If he finds out who is behind the assassination of the prince, he will definitely kill his ten clans. Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes are full of anger.

"Why didn't you tell me something so big happened?"

"I think that my father is busy with government affairs, so I can handle these things by myself. If I say it, it will only make you worry about my son."

"If you are not sensible, what government affairs can be more important than your son"

Zhu Yuanzhang's tone was clearly displeased, but he was reluctant to punish Sima Yi. He secretly blamed himself for not caring too much. If he hadn't noticed something wrong, he didn't know how long he would have been kept secret. If it was true, he would definitely I will regret it for half my life.

"From now on, you should listen carefully to the imperial physician's words, take good care of your body, and leave the government affairs to the emperor... What's wrong?"

Seeing Sima Yi's hesitant expression, Zhu Yuanzhang asked with concern.

"My son's health is so poor. I don't know if I can recover in the future. I'm afraid it will be difficult to help my father. Why don't I ask my father to appoint a new crown prince, and my son will also help him well."

Sima Yi tentatively retreated.

"Nonsense, as long as you live in one day, you will be my well-deserved prince of Ming Dynasty, who dares to say more!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes widened, and he was extremely displeased at the thought of such a thing happening. He had watched the crown prince grow up since he was a child, and those who poisoned him were just waiting for this day. He would never let him Those with ulterior motives succeeded.

"You take care of your illness at ease, the crown prince will always be yours"

Sima Yi couldn't help sighing, his father in these lifetimes had treated him sincerely, and it seemed that he was a little fake.

"Thank you, father, but in order to stabilize the hearts of the officials, it is better to set up the position of grandson, what do you think?"

"Is it the grandson of the emperor?"

A deep thought flashed across Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes. Now that the crown prince is unwell, he can hide it from some people for a short time, but after a long time, it will inevitably be noticed by interested people. Therefore, setting up the emperor's grandson is also a matter of adding weight to the East Palace, and it is also beneficial. To stabilize people's hearts, but it also means that the next successor to the imperial power must come from the East Palace. Seeing Sima Yi lying on the bed with a pale face, Zhu Yuanzhang sighed and made a decision in his heart.

"In this case, let's register Yunwen..."

He likes this grandson the most. He has a pure and filial temperament, and is also smart and clever. He is most similar to the prince's temperament. The status of the grandson of the emperor must be a son, so he thinks about it, and Yun Wen is the most suitable.

"My ministers have different opinions. Yun Wen is good, but his temperament is too gentle. I'm afraid he can't control the old people in the court. It's not right, it's not right..."

Although Zhu Yuanzhang was unhappy in his heart, he somewhat agreed with these words in his heart.

"Then tell me, who is suitable?"

"This matter should not be rushed. The establishment of the emperor's grandson is related to the foundation of the country. Father might as well take a closer look before making a decision."

"Yes, you are right"

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded in agreement, looked at Sima Yi and sighed, if the prince is in good health, there is no need for this.

Li Ji would go to the East Palace for consultation every three days.

"You mean the poison in the orphan has been accumulating these days?"

Sima Yi's expression was a little strange, with a bit of disbelief.

"Reporting to Your Highness, it is true, that's why your condition keeps repeating."

Li Ji was also a little surprised. The crown prince has always controlled the East Palace tightly. What's more, after the poisoning incident, he thoroughly investigated it. Where is the source of the poison hidden?

"This is impossible?!!!"

Eunuch Meng was very excited. He personally took over the daily meals, and the most loyal old people served him personally. There was no room for poisoning people. Now that such a thing happened under his nose, it completely made him Difficult to accept.

"Your Highness, why don't you go to the side hall for a while?"

Li Ji suggested that if the person and method of poisoning cannot be found, it means that His Highness the Crown Prince is in danger all the time, but he has some doubts in his heart, since the person who secretly poisoned him can easily contact His Highness , it is not difficult to poison His Highness the Crown Prince, so why take a huge risk and insist on giving the Crown Prince a small amount of meth every time?

Li Ji told Sima Yi the doubts in his heart that he was just an imperial doctor who saw a doctor, and other things should be left to others.

After Li Ji withdrew, Sima Yi ordered Eunuch Meng to send and destroy all the clothes and spices in the hall, and even replaced the bed on which he slept every day, and replaced all the items in the hall.

Standing in the brand-new hall, Sima Yi's mood was not at all relaxed. The current situation is that the enemy is pressing every step of the way, and the enemy is in the dark. He is always in danger.What's more, the poison on his body cannot be delayed any longer. Li Ji told him that the configuration of this poison is extremely complicated, and it is difficult for him to prepare the antidote in a very short time. Now his condition is still deteriorating. The poisoner must be found immediately and the antidote must be obtained.

When it comes to the person who poisoned, Sima Yi had a headache. His brothers who were concubines were all very thoughtful, and they were domineering in their respective fiefs. He really couldn't think of who was the one who attacked him, but Sima Yi is more inclined to Zhu Di, the king of Yan who is the most powerful in his hands, not to mention that this is the later famous Emperor Yongle, he is most likely to make a move, and he can quietly place eyeliner in the East Palace, he believes that only this can do it .

Hongwu 25th Winter

The end of the year is coming soon. One month ago, Zhu Yuanzhang issued an imperial decree calling the kings to return to Beijing to worship their ancestors. Since the kings became vassals, such grand events have become less and less. Far away, it may not be to prevent the kings from becoming ambitious.Zhu Yuanzhang issued the decree this time, apart from missing the kings, only Sima Yi understood the intention of secretly investigating the poisoners. Sima Yi secretly said, it seems that Zhu Yuanzhang also became suspicious of these sons. Regardless of the outcome, it was a good thing for him.

In order to prevent insults, Zhu Yuanzhang entrusted his sons as vassal kings twice during his reign.And these vassal kings each have heavy troops in their own fiefs, and sit in one side, among which the kings of Qin, Jin, Yan, and Ning are the most powerful.Sima Yi's spies in various places sent news that the situation in some vassal lands was already very bad, to the point where only the vassal king was known but not the emperor, and the heart of disobedience was already evident.What's more, the fish and flesh of the common people have resorted to militarism, causing a miasma in the fief, and people's anger is everywhere. Even if he can take back these places in the future, I'm afraid it will be difficult to deal with them.

The Ming Dynasty was newly established, and many people had not returned to their hearts, and were nostalgic for the previous dynasty, so Sima Yi was really worried about what the kings did. If his body could not support it, it would be difficult for future successors to control these rebellious vassal kings , I am afraid that history will repeat itself.

Yuanshen naturally also saw the disadvantages of entrusting the kings, and asked Zhu Yuanzhang to withdraw the feudal clan several times, but was beaten back. The Sacred Heart was determined, Yuanshen was powerless in the end, and could only let the kings grow bigger.Since Zhu Yuanzhang took office, he has been committed to strengthening the centralization of power. Why did he leave a mess in the end.

This time the kings came to Beijing, he must find a way to solve this matter before things get worse.

The kings arrived one after another. In the past few days, it has been snowing lightly in the sky, and the streets are full of red lanterns. The festiveness of the New Year pervades the entire city of Nanjing at this moment.

King Yan was the last one to arrive. Compared with other vassal kings' large teams, their group traveled lightly and only brought dozens of guards and guards. Zhu Di brought his concubine Xu and their The sons and daughters of the prostitute.

When Sima Yi received the news, they had already settled down in the palace, and he had to sigh that Yan Wang Zhu Di was indeed a smart man.Entering Beijing with a large group of people, it can be seen that he does not trust Zhu Yuanzhang. In addition, Zhu Yuanzhang values ​​his concubines the most. Obviously, the King of Yan knows his father very well.

Zhu Yuanzhang is very happy these days, even if there are old ministers contradicting him in the court, he is not angry. He even eats an extra bowl of rice every day. No matter what purpose he called them back for the first time, when he saw them again, there was only joy left in his heart.

When he was young, he didn't think it was a big deal when he had more children. Except for the eldest son who could make him value a little bit, he was busy with his family every day and didn't spend much time with children, but when he got older, he became more and more happy. Fa likes the feeling of being full of children and grandchildren, but he just can't do it.

When children grow up, they have more thoughts and complex hearts.Zhu Yuanzhang believed that the reason why the former dynasty fell was because he did not establish a prince early, so after the founding of the country, he directly established a prince to reassure people's hearts, and entrusted all the princes to defend the royal family, in order to avoid the struggle for succession.As for those princes who are domineering in the fief, Zhu Yuanzhang also turned a blind eye. Although people have preferences, they are all his own children.So even though the crown prince asked to withdraw the feudal domain many times, he didn't agree. As long as they didn't rebel, he had to protect them before he closed his eyes. This is the last thing an emperor as a father can do for them. Bar.

When Zhu Yunxi saw Zhu Di for the first time, he still couldn't recognize him. Could this slightly fat man be his fourth uncle?

The King of Yan, Zhu Di Hongwu, was granted the title of King of Yan for three years, and he became a vassal in Beiping in 13 years. It has been so many years. The last time he saw him was a long, long time ago, so long that all his impressions began to become blurred.

"you are?"

Zhu Di, who was about to pay his respects to Zhu Yuanzhang, bumped into a half-grown boy, dressed in the attire of a prince, but he didn't have any impression. He didn't remember having such a big brother, let alone a nephew at such an age.

"Meet fourth uncle, I'm Zhu Yunxie, the second son of the former princess"

Zhu Yunxi smiled faintly, there was no trace of annoyance in his eyes, and his demeanor was calm.

"Good boy, so you have grown up so much. I haven't seen you for so many years. My fourth uncle is getting old and his memory is bad."

Zhu Di instantly showed a familiar smile, shortening the distance between the two of them, making it difficult to feel bad.

I have to say that he was still very surprised. You must know that the last time he saw him was many years ago. He stood timidly in the corner, and he was also very thin. He didn't look like a royal child at all. So big, he almost didn't recognize it.You must know that this child has not been favored by the crown prince. Although he is a direct son, he has an embarrassing background. Besides, Donggong has always had a grandson who is very favored by his father, so he is very happy that he can grow into such a talented person. He can be regarded as his uncle!

"You are..."

"Just finished class from the school and was about to go back to the dormitory"

"Since this is the case, don't worry, come and talk to fourth uncle."

Zhu Di instantly changed his mind about going to greet An. He was more interested in this young man than asking for An. His intuition told him that perhaps he could learn a lot of things he wanted to know from this young man's mouth. .

Zhu Yunxi readily agreed, and it was not in vain. He had waited here for a long time for an unexpected meeting. His father said that this man was deep-minded and ambitious, so he sent him to approach this fourth uncle. He happily agreed, and he Knowing that this is the opportunity his father gave him, and he is also very interested in this uncle Wang who is difficult to deal with in his father's mouth.

With the arrival of the kings, the city of Nanjing became lively in an instant, and the palace began to get busy up and down, and the joy of the New Year began.