Chapter three hundred and sixty-ninth self-assertion
Hearing these words, the two elders of the Liu family fainted. Although the Liu family has never been very wealthy, they have never had such a situation of fratricide. Although Liu Ying has been pleading guilty for Liu Chun,
But they still thought that retreat was the way to advance.
I didn't expect that he really wanted to send his own brother to death. The Liu family was unlucky. If he started this way, the family would definitely be in trouble in the future. Is it worth being so rich?
Zhu Yuanzhang stood up violently and swayed for a few times. Zhu Biao hurriedly tried to persuade him, but Liu Ying really didn't care at this time and was about to kill Liu Chun with red eyes. The old squires around him were all at a loss.
But Liu Ying was very clear-headed. Now that he had made a decision, he had to be ruthless. He was already the Marquis of Yihui and the clan leader of the Liu family. So what if the clan members were not ashamed of him?
Although Liu Chun was his biological brother, they were separated when they fled, and they reunited only after the founding of the Ming Dynasty. Liu Ying originally wanted to share wealth and wealth with him, after all, you need biological brothers to fight tigers.
It's just that after Liu Chun escaped from Fengyang, he was seeking a living and suffering. Suddenly he learned that his brother had been following the emperor all the way, but he never thought that he would inevitably have complaints in his heart. In addition, the title of Marquis Yihui was also lost.
When it comes to his brother, he feels that both are his own father's sons. This is too unfair, and the two brothers have conflicts.
Liu Ying couldn't stand her younger brother who was full of resentment, and Liu Chun couldn't stand his brother who was happy and arrogant, so he angrily sought out Hu Weiyong, thinking of getting an official position so as not to have to watch his brother's face every day, but...
Several elders of the Liu family cried silently. Although they were senior, they had to call out "Master Chai" when they saw a government servant, let alone restrain Liu Ying, who was the Marquis of Yihui.
After Zhu Yuanzhang scolded him for a few times, he passed out again. Zhu Biao, who was nearby, was well prepared and hugged Lao Zhu. The pro-army soldiers who stood beside him hurriedly stepped forward to protect him, which frightened the old gentry and gentry around him and also fainted.
several.
In the next few days, Zhu Yuanzhang claimed that he could not recover from his illness, and this incident also aroused heated discussion in Fengyang Mansion. Under the shade of the tree at the head of the village, people of all ages were discussing, saying that the Liu family was nothing but dogs and could not sit on the official table. The emperor also supported him.
The two brothers Liu Ying and Liu Chun were scolded by others.
At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao put on the clothes of low-ranking officials and wandered among the farmhouses of the Shanxi immigrants. Even if they were the emperor and prince, after changing the imperial robes and crowns that represented their status, as long as they behaved naturally, then
No one will recognize it.
In particular, Lao Zhu originally came from a lower-class background, so it was natural for him to talk to the immigrants who were farming about the land income and the amount of taxes collected by the court. The immigrants had long been accustomed to it. After they settled in Fengyang, there would be officials on duty almost every month.
Come down and ask about these things.
Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the ridge of the field with a straw hat on his head, took a sip of the water bag handed over by his son, and said: "Everything is not bad. The court's policies have been implemented in place, and there are no messy exorbitant taxes."
Zhu Biao shook his cattail leaf fan and said: "Fengyang's relocation was originally set as a benchmark for the court's relocation. Officials responsible for relocation have always come here to study and inspect. Naturally, no one dares to do anything."
Dongping Hou Han Zheng on the side was also dressed as a servant, but the difference was that he also had a broken sword and said with a grimace: "We have seen enough, let's go back."
Although he was well prepared, he still felt uneasy and was always on guard. If something happened, the lives of his entire family would not be enough to pay for it.
Zhu Yuanzhang glared at him. It was not easy for him to go down to the ground and take a look in person. This guy kept nagging him. It was in vain that we praised him for breaking the flag and defeating everyone.
Han Zheng tried to persuade him with a grimace. Zhu Yuanzhang was so annoyed that he had no choice but to do it. In addition, he had seen enough in the past two days, so he went straight back to the camp. Only then did Han Zheng's dark face break out into a smile.
After returning to camp, Zhu Biao went to take a bath first. There were a lot of insects and ants in the field, and he always felt itchy. After taking a cold bath, he felt comfortable. After eating two mouthfuls of iced watermelon, he summoned Liu Ying.
After a while, Liu Ying came into the room and knelt down to carry his luggage. Zhu Biao stood up and helped him up personally and said, "The relationship between our two families is extraordinary. My brother is so polite."
Liu Ying was shocked. His Highness the Crown Prince was suddenly so polite. It was really scary. Could it be that what he had done in the past few days was not good enough?
"Don't dare, don't dare, your highness is the crown prince of the country, and I am a minister of others, how can I bear the honorific title of your highness."
Zhu Biao asked him to sit down, and asked Zhao Huaian to bring him a plate of fruit. After listening to Liu Ying thank him for a few words, he said: "Now that the matter has come to this, let's make it clear. I will not go around in circles with my brother."
Liu Ying must have said in his heart: "Please give me your Majesty's orders, and I will do everything I can."
Zhu Biao nodded and said: "It's still Liu Chun's matter. Ordinarily, this matter could not be solved at another time, but now my father has just ordered a purge of officials..."
Liu Ying hurriedly said: "I have thought clearly that what I said a few days ago is true and I will never protect Liu Chun!"
Zhu Biao praised: "Brother understands righteousness well, and the title of Marquis Yihui was not given to the wrong person. The purpose of purging officials in this court is to make the country prosperous. Only when the Ming Dynasty is prosperous, can Marquis Yihui be rich and noble from generation to generation, and live together with the country."
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Liu Ying naturally responded: "Although I am not good at writing or fighting, I still understand this point."
Zhu Biao sighed and said: "My father is really grateful for the kindness of Xianyi Huihou, and he really wants to save Liu Chun's life, but I think it is the right thing to sacrifice the young to protect the big. Mao Xiang is also from my faction."
I’m here to advise Marquis Yihui, I hope my brother doesn’t mind.”
Liu Ying swallowed his saliva. He was still thinking about why the sage sent Mao Xiang to beat him and still insisted on it. It turned out that the sage really intended to protect the Liu family. The one who was really murderous was the Crown Prince. He was also right.
, the prince was born into a noble family and had never experienced the hardships of the people, so naturally he did not have much gratitude for the Liu family.
Zhu Biao picked up a big pink peach and took a bite. The sweet juice flowed across his face. He didn't care much about his posthumous name, but he didn't want his father's posthumous name to be stained. He couldn't hide this matter no matter how much he performed.
But if you have a heart, if this is the case, then let him be the villain, not to mention that he would definitely insist on killing Liu Chun.
Although Liu Ying is frightened now, when he is stabbed in the back later, he will secretly defend himself. After all, it is a fact that Mao Xiang came in advance, and it is also a fact that Liu Chun died in the end.
Who could do anything to Liu Ying at that time? He was the last legitimate son of Xianyi Huihou. Unless it was a serious crime of rebellion, no one would dare to kill Liu Chun. Moreover, he had to be protected from dying early, otherwise Zhu Yuanzhang's reputation as ungrateful would not be washed away.
Lost.
After all, it was Zhu Yuanzhang who received the great favor, and when Zhu Biao was born, not to mention his grandparents, Liu Jizu didn't know how long he had been dead. It made sense to kill Liu Chun on his own initiative for the sake of imperial laws. After all, it was a fact that Liu Chun broke the law.
