While the three brothers of the Zhu family were drinking happily, Zhu Zhanji and Zhu Zhanyi were sitting together. Zhu Zhanji lowered his voice and whispered: "Zhanzhen, the imperial doctor told me that although the emperor has woken up this time, he has suffered a sudden serious illness.

As a result, Grandpa Huang has become much weaker, and I'm afraid... I'm afraid he's going to be in decline."

"Brother, Grandpa Huang has God's blessing and will get better."

"Yes, Grandpa Huang has just completed the Western Expedition and the Northern Expedition. The territory of the Ming Dynasty is unprecedented, so everything will be fine." Zhu Zhanji also followed suit.

Then he said: "Zhan Zhen, I heard that you also built a chariot on the northwest battlefield, and it can still be used."

"It depends on what your chariot is coming, brother."

"I'm really not as good as you in this regard. Your ideas are always very novel."

"Brother, you are much better than me. I often get punished by the Emperor, but you have never been punished."

"Grandpa Huang sometimes misunderstands you. I think what you do is quite good. I will continue to support you in the future. The same goes for three-year compulsory education, and opening universities to teach new knowledge. There is also electricity. I think

This thing has great potential in the future.”

Zhu Zhanzhen was stunned. Zhu Zhanji had something to say. At this time, he started to form cliques. He said that he would support him in the future, which meant that he had to support him himself.

He has always been an ambitious person. Yao Guangxiao once said that Taisun Ren was both domineering and ruthless.

"Thank you, brother."

"We are all married now and have done something in our careers. My father is not in good health, so I have to help him more." Zhu Zhanji said very filially.

Of course, if he wants to move up, he must let Zhu Gaochi become emperor first, so that he can be justified.

…

After the family banquet, on the carriage back, Chen Xinyue brought thick knee pads and put them on Zhu Zhanzhen: "Your Highness, you were in the northwest wind and sand, and today you knelt in the snow for a long time, fearing that the cold air would enter your body.

Wear kneepads."

"You can wear it, I don't mind."

He gently held her in his arms: "Xinyue, you can take the others back to Guangzhou Mansion after the New Year."

"Your Highness, do you want to stay alone?"

"In this troubled time in the court, I feel more at ease with you in Guangzhou Mansion."

"The other sisters will go back first, and I will stay with Your Highness. Your Highness often does not abide by the red tape-like rules for many matters in the court, and it is easy for someone to catch you wrong. It is best for me to share some of the burdens for Your Highness."

Zhu Zhanzhen firmly refused: "No, you must go back to Guangzhou. Your safety is the most important, and I need someone to look after me in Guangzhou."

Zhu Zhanzhen's meaning is very obvious. He needs Chen Xinyue in Guangzhou Mansion. If anything changes, it must be Cao Xinyue who can help in Guangzhou Mansion. No matter in terms of status or ability, it must be her.

With burning eyes, the two of them looked at each other, and Chen Xinyue nodded: "Then follow His Highness's arrangements, but let Hu Shanggong stay and help His Highness. She is familiar with the rules of the palace and can always help His Highness a little."

After thinking carefully, Zhu Zhanchen nodded.

Although Zhu Gaochi had said before that he should return to Guangzhou, the variables are so great now that I believe it is impossible for Zhu Gaochi to arrange for him to leave at this juncture.

In fact, since the news of the emperor's critical illness came out, there have been some changes in several military camps in the suburbs of Beijing. All the people in power have received the news. This is the time when changes are most likely to occur. At any time, they may make great contributions and achieve the position of honor.

, how could these people not have any ideas?

They knelt in the snowstorm, and the entire court was also trapped in the snowstorm. How much can family affection be worth in front of the throne?

If Zhu Di hadn't woken up and turned the corner, I don't know what kind of swords and swords would have happened today. The change of throne would probably be accompanied by a river of blood.

One general succeeds and all bones wither, one emperor succeeds...

It can be seen from what Zhu Zhanji said to Zhu Zhanzhen at the dinner that he was full of ambition for the throne. His words were four parts probing, four parts warning, and two parts asking for advice.

In his opinion, the throne should belong to him. He is the great grandson, and he is a good saintly grandson. People say that his father's position as prince is still stable because of him, so he should be the emperor.

He knew that the person standing in front of his throne was not Zhu Zhanyi, or it should be said that it was not Zhu Zhanyi's turn yet.

Now the fathers are fighting for the throne, and Zhu Gaoxu is the biggest enemy. As long as Fat Dad becomes the emperor, according to his stability-oriented character, and as long as Zhu Zhanji himself doesn't cause trouble, Fat Dad will not be able to choose the third line of succession.

Zhu Zhanxing.

Now it seems that everyone is a grasshopper on a rope.

Zhu Zhanji thought a lot and was right, but Zhu Zhanchen sighed.

"Why do you sigh, Your Highness?"

"I don't know how Grandpa Huang is doing. I heard that his condition worsened in the morning and got better in the evening. My eldest brother got the news from the eunuch that Grandpa Huang was exhausted. I'm afraid... I'm afraid... Alas, it's only been so long, and the children and grandchildren are still there.

I couldn’t see my grandpa, so I was always worried.”

Chen Xinyue looked up at Zhu Zhanyi: "Your Highness, don't worry, Your Majesty Hongfu will definitely get better."

Looking at Chen Xinyue who was smiling slightly, Zhu Zhanzhen asked curiously: "What are you laughing at?"

"Seeing that His Highness is so filial, I feel that I have married the right person, and I feel a little happy in my heart." Chen Xinyue answered slightly mischievously.

"Yeah?"

"Although His Highness usually behaves unruly, in fact His Highness has a delicate mind and is very filial to His Majesty and to his father and mother. Unlike the third brother who always stays with his parents, His Highness's filial behavior is less, but his filial piety is not the same.

few."

Zhu Zhanyong thought about it, and it seems that Zhu Zhanyong is more filial to himself. Zhu Zhanyong has always been a show-off, and in recent years, Zhu Zhanji often reports things to Zhu Di without going over Zhu Gaochi, obviously.

I feel that Zhu Gaochi's steady and slow manner will delay his affairs.

This is also a mistake that many men often make in their teens and twenties, feeling that their fathers are inferior to themselves.

At this time, in the Prince's East Palace, Sanyang gathered together, with Zhu Gaochi sitting high on the throne, paying homage to the corporal.

"How is your father doing today?"

"His Majesty was suddenly critically ill this morning. The imperial doctor tried many methods and finally managed to save him. However, Imperial Physician Li said that your majesty's pulse condition has deteriorated and it is ineffective to treat him. He can only be said to be in peace."

"Does the father himself know?"

"Your Majesty knows."

"Is there anything unusual happening in the military camps in the suburbs of Beijing today?"

Several people looked at each other and presented a memorial: "This is an urgent report today. Some generals are indeed prepared."

The reason why Sanyang and the other three looked at each other in confusion was because the brochure was not given to them by their subordinates, but by the Jinyiwei. The Jinyiwei always only listened to Zhu Di, which meant that Zhu Di had given them this brochure.

What does this mean? I still don’t understand. Zhu Di handed over the information about his inspection of the officials to Zhu Gaochi, and it passed through their hands. The three of them are the iron-clad princelings of the East Palace, and everyone knows this.

This would allow the prince to handle the matter himself.

"Your Highness has always been virtuous and benevolent. Although these officers are well prepared, Prince Zhao of Han Dynasty has cronies in the army and has no evidence of innocence. He should be shown his benevolence." Yang Shiqi spoke first.

The other two people also nodded. They couldn't make mistakes at this juncture. The emperor's intentions were difficult to predict and they couldn't act rashly.

Zhu Gaochi put down the book and sighed: "These people must have found ways to reduce their official positions."

"Your Highness!"

"Your Highness the Crown Prince!!"

Zhu Gaochi stretched out his hand to indicate that there was no need to say more: "Let's just do this. Let the Ministry of Rites prepare the New Year's banquet as usual. It will be lively. Your Majesty always likes liveliness."

Yang Rong also wanted to persuade: "Your Highness, if you act like this, I'm afraid..."

"Just do as I say."

"And send someone to bring a message to Zhan Zhan and Zhan Ji. Come to me early tomorrow morning."

Benevolence is benevolence, but if you are so benevolent that you cannot suppress the two younger brothers, it will be counterproductive. The King of Han has always been a person who rubs his nose in his face, and the more you tolerate him, the more you go overboard.

Zhu Gaochi believed that he had the ability to handle national government affairs, but if he could not suppress these two brothers now, he would not be able to sit firmly as emperor in the future, and Zhu Di would not dare to let him do it.

…

There was an undercurrent, and all kinds of rumors spread around the capital the next day. After all, this was the country's top priority.

There was also the sound of a queue forming in the court hall.

Zhu Zhanyong arrived at the prince's east palace early the next morning. The prince called Zhu Zhanji and Zhu Zhanyong, and Zhu Zhanyong and Zhu Zhanyong also called over.

Zhu Gaochi seemed to be in a good mood, smiling and still had that charitable face.

"The imperial doctor said that your grandpa Huang's health is much better. He will be fine after just two more days of rest. But I'm afraid he won't be able to do things like horseback riding in the future. You can go and pay his respects in a few days."

"Yes, father."

But everyone knew that Zhu Gaochi couldn't come to them just for such a small thing.

"You've all grown up, okay, okay, it's a pity that Zhan Yin..."

How could Zhu Gaochi not be sad when he lost his son in middle age? Moreover, only one of his many sons had passed away.

But Zhu Gaochi immediately changed the subject: "Zhanju, you are the most up-to-date among the four brothers. You have a son and a daughter, but they are far apart and it is difficult for us to see each other. We discussed it and let the two

Let the children and their mother go to Beijing so that we can see more of our grandchildren."

"It's father. When I get home today, I will make arrangements for them to come to Beijing as soon as possible."

"It's okay, don't be in a hurry, walk slowly on the road, your children are young, the road is long and bumpy, don't be tired." Zhu Gaochi's words were full of warmth, and those who listened felt warm in their hearts.

"Your imperial grandfather has just expanded the scope of your fiefdom. Your salary and power are equal to that of a vassal king. After the New Year, you should go back to your fiefdom and settle the affairs in your fiefdom first."
To be continued...