Zhu Biao gave up this idea after a while. The death of Yongjia Marquis would not have much impact, but it would be a betrayal of his father's trust and a violation of the tacit understanding between father and son for many years.
It is impossible that Zhu Yuanzhang did not expect that his son would fall into such a situation, but apart from the imperial edict, there was no secret letter explaining how Zhu Biao should handle it. He just believed that his son would make the most rational choice.
Or maybe Zhu Yuanzhang just wanted to see his young and mature son acting out of temper for once. Anyway, as long as he was here, he wouldn't be able to survive this day. Being too rational can sometimes make him uncomfortable.
Zhu Biao couldn't help but smile when he thought of this, and his mind calmed down. His sudden rebellion was not because of his father or because of Marquis Yongjia, but because he was caught off guard by the huge power of nobles. He knew that nobles
The power is huge, but now is the first time we can see it clearly.
Although Zhu Biao's physical age has reached sixteen, which can be considered as entering puberty, his mental age is more than that. He will not do meaningless things just because of his willfulness.
What is the most difficult thing about being an emperor? It is to have the power over the world, but you have to learn to accept anger, learn to tolerate, and learn to forgive. This is the most difficult thing. If you do whatever you want, it will be easy. You can just drag in a beggar. Who can enjoy it as much as you want?
No?
But being a good emperor is the most difficult thing in the world. When it becomes normal for you to endure these things when you have no power, then naturally it won’t be difficult. However, as the emperor, you have to worry about a lot of things.
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The confidence that his father dared to play this game of chess was Xu Da, Chang Yuchun and Li Wenzhong. The three of them now control 60% of the Ming Dynasty's army. If only two of them are on their side, then this game of chess cannot be lost.
What they forget is that they also belong to the nobles of Huaixi.
Are these three people robots who only know how to obey orders? No, they also have interests. It is impossible to say that they will definitely not rebel. In the face of overwhelming power, all relationships are empty. What Zhu Yuanzhang and his son have to do is
Let them believe that the final victory will definitely be on their side, so that they dare not have other ideas.
Of course, the most critical point is not that the imperial power is supreme, nor is it loyalty to the emperor and patriotism, but that the three of them cannot get along with each other. Under mutual constraints, they can only seek the most stable way, which is to maintain the status quo.
They have reached the pinnacle of being a courtier. Unless they are absolutely sure to take another step forward, they will never take risks. But what if this right belongs to one person?
This is why military power must be decentralized. No matter how loyal the general is, even if everyone in the world knows his loyalty, the emperor will never be able to rest assured. The emperor will never tolerate the feeling of life and death depending on the thoughts of others.
Zhu Biao doesn't believe in Li Wenzhong, Xu Da, or even Chang Yuchun. It will be the same in the future. The Chang family will even be more afraid of him. Chang Mao has been nothing but a wealthy prince in his life. After all, in the future he will
His son is most likely born to Chang Luohua.
Zhu Biao breathed out and ordered Liu Jin to come in and put these letters away, and keep them later to remind himself how powerful the combined power of these ministers was, and even he had to retreat temporarily.
Zhu Biao wrote a memorial. The general meaning is that the Marquis of Pingliang and the Marquis of Yongjia violated the laws of the imperial court by embezzling relocation materials and seeking profit. They should be punished according to their crimes. In mind of their contribution to the founding of the country and their contribution to the Ming Dynasty, this website is hereby opened.
On the one hand, he reduced his title, removed him from his official position, and demoted him to a commoner at fifty.
After finishing writing, he didn't bother to look at it again. He sent Quan Xu directly to the capital, and then went to wash his face. Liu Jin carefully handed over the towel. After Zhu Biao wiped it clean, he slowly looked at the corner of his mouth in the bronze mirror.
Lift upward.
Then he set off to the prison. Since he couldn't be killed, he had to act as a good guy. Marquis Yongjia of Pingliang was very powerful and had many brothers in the army. Zhu Biao naturally wanted to be a tolerant crown prince.
Along the way to the cell, the officers did not expect that His Highness the Prince would come to such a place in person, and hurriedly knelt down to greet him. Zhu Biao let a cell leader lead the way and walked towards the innermost part.
The dark and damp prison exudes a strong odor. After all, they also deal with their urine and feces in there, and there is not much ventilation, so the smell is naturally not good, and there are also noisy sounds.
The criminals in the prison shouted at Zhu Biao vigorously, begging for mercy, howling and complaining. The guards who followed behind could not suppress it with their wooden sticks. Zhu Biao walked over with a calm face, paying no attention to anyone.
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When we reached the innermost part, the cells of Pingliang Marquis Fei Ju and Yongjia Marquis Zhu Liangzu happened to be facing each other. They were both kneeling in front of the cells in a polite manner, waiting without looking around. They had already heard the prince coming.
sound.
They were the only ones in this prison who were qualified to have His Highness come in person, so they were not in a hurry and breathed a sigh of relief. The fact that His Highness the Crown Prince came in person meant that they could still be saved.
Otherwise, there is no need for the prince to come in person to kill them, but he is still a little uneasy in his heart, especially when His Highness thinks of their hard work and merits and comes to deliver the poisoned wine in person...
Zhu Biao stopped in front of their cells and looked at their environment. There were even quilts and sesame cakes inside, which showed that no one dared to offend the honorable noble until the sentence was pronounced.
Zhu Biao stretched out his hand and knocked on Zhu Liangzu's cell and said: "How does it feel for the dignified Marquis of the Ming Dynasty to be in prison? Can you tell me how you feel?"
Zhu Liangzu kowtowed fiercely and said: "The general has realized his crime and will never dare to do it again. I would like to go around the general once for the sake of his meritorious service and ask for mercy from Your Highness."
Fei Ju, who was opposite, also continued: "Your Highness, please be patient for some time. I will make up for the shortfall when the property is sold, and I will not delay your Highness's affairs."
Zhu Biao's expression softened and he said: "Everyone, please stand up. It's not shameful for a majestic tiger general to want to die under the executioner's knife before he died on the battlefield? It's an honor to be shrouded in horse leather, but it's a shame to be beheaded after being accused. Your descendants will bear it."
Are you ready to start?"
The two stood up in silence, but it was obvious that they were completely relieved. Zhu Biao narrowed his eyes slightly, but continued: "This matter is punishable by death according to imperial law.
In consideration of your past achievements, I have deliberately given you a lighter sentence. I hope you two will not disappoint me in the future."
The two men immediately knelt down on one knee and said thanks: "General, I would like to thank Your Highness for your kindness."
Zhu Biao slowly told them what to do with them. The rest was fine. When they heard that their titles had been reduced, they both trembled. The status they had earned through decades of military service was gone.
But this is much better than expected, not to mention they also know that the Ming Dynasty still has wars to fight, and as long as they don't die, it will not be difficult for their old brothers to earn a title.
What's more, Zhu Liangzu felt that the limelight had passed, and the Holy One might find a reason to reinstate him. Zhu Biao didn't say much and had people lead them to receive the rod.
Liu Jin bowed to the side and gestured, asking whether he should let the policemen do something dirty. After all, these two people were famous, and the policemen would not dare to attack them without the above-mentioned intention.