Chapter 466 Pushing Hands (Double monthly votes, please give me monthly votes)
"Your Majesty Yang Xu..."
"Sit down!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Xia Xun choked back half of what he said. He leaned over and sat down on the chair that Mu En brought over. He cupped his hands to Zhu Di and said, "I don't know if the emperor has summoned me, but do you have anything to tell me?"
"Um……"
Zhu Di's face became solemn, and he said straight to the point: "Recently, there has been a lot of talk about establishing a prince in Beijing. I want to know, what do you think of this matter?"
Xia Xun was slightly startled, and then said: "I have also heard some comments. I feel that this is really in line with the old saying that the emperor does not worry about the eunuchs. Logically speaking, when the emperor was still King Yan, His Highness was the crown prince. Your Majesty
Now that you have become the emperor, your highness should naturally be the prince. Since the emperor has not appointed a prince, he must have some considerations. As ministers, you can just wait for the judgment. Why are you talking about it?"
"Slippery, Yang Xu, you are so slick!"
Zhu Di pointed at Xia Xun with his finger and said: "There is no one else in this palace. Since I ask you, you should answer honestly. Tell me, among my three sons, who should be the prince?"
Xia Xun's expression also became serious: "Your Majesty is really interested in saving money?"
Zhu Di said calmly: "I haven't established a heir yet, so how can I say it's easy to make a heir?"
Xia Xun was silent.
Zhu Di glanced at him and asked: "What? Do you also think that since Gao Chi is the crown prince, he should naturally become the crown prince now?"
Xia Xun took a deep breath and said: "I understand the emperor's intention. The emperor is wise, powerful, and decisive. If he had already made a plan in his mind, he would not ask me about it. In the emperor's heart, about this
Is it very difficult?"
Zhu Di was silent for a moment and sighed softly: "Yes, I won't hide it from you, I really have no idea about this matter. Frankly speaking, Gao Chi is a good kid, broad-minded, kind-hearted, and has the air of a king. Jing Nan
For four years, he ruled Peiping alone and was particularly good at managing political affairs. I am... very dissatisfied with him, and I can't find anything wrong with him."
At this time, the talented Emperor Yongle was just a kind father. When he talked about his son, he was full of pride and pride. He looked at Xia Xun and said: "Yang Xu, you know, the reason why I can't make a decision is not because
My son's qualifications are mediocre, so it is difficult to choose a prince who can inherit the throne. On the contrary, it is because my sons are all too outstanding. Each of the three princes has their own strengths and none is mediocre, so it is difficult for me to choose!"
Xia Xun did not follow the trend and asked why since all the princes are excellent, then he should be appointed according to the order of eldest and youngest. Zhu Di is a shrewd man. Since he made it so clear, if you keep pretending to be stupid, you will be asking for trouble. So.
, Xia Xun also asked bluntly: "So, is it because His Highness is in poor health that the Emperor is in such a difficult situation?"
Zhu Di said: "This is just one of the reasons. Gao Chi has been obese since he was a child. No matter how hard he exercises and diets, it doesn't work. I asked the doctor to diagnose and treat him. This is a disease and there is no good medicine. However, if
You think that I am worried about Gao Chi walking in front of me. That is wrong. You are absolutely wrong! I am at my peak in the Spring and Autumn Period, so it will not be a problem to live for another twenty or thirty years, right? By that time, my emperor and grandson will all be dead.
Now that you have grown up and made Gao Chi the crown prince, what is there to worry about?"
Zhu Di smiled bitterly and said: "Long-term illness... can prolong life. I am not worried about his short life, but worried about his long life!"
"Um?"
Xia Xun couldn't help but be stunned after hearing this. Zhu Di said: "Gao Chi is my son. Of course I hope that my son will live a long life, but... an emperor who is weak and often sick can only linger on the bed. How to manage it?"
This country is thousands of miles away? Yes, Gao Chi is very capable. He has guarded Beiping for more than four years and has done a lot. However, the three places in Beiping only have a palm-sized area, and he also took advantage of his youth. What about the future? I can't
Don’t consider it!”
Zhu Di beat his legs and said: "Gao Chi is not in good health. If another ten or twenty years pass and he gets older, his energy will be even worse. In such a huge country, there are thousands of memorials every day.
I often feel overwhelmed, can Gao Chi take care of me? Rather than doing this, it is better to be an idle prince and live a long life."
"In addition to this problem, there is Gao Xu. In terms of martial arts, you also know that Gao Xu is very similar to me. In terms of martial arts, Gao Xu has never had the opportunity to come into contact with him. In fact, even in the past four years in the army, Gao Xu has not forgotten to study.
His calligraphy is bold and unique, and he also writes poems and articles very well. In particular, he saved me from many difficult situations several times. I once implicitly told him that once things come true, I want to make him the prince. Now,
It’s hard to break your promise!”
Xia Xun's eyes flashed slightly and asked: "Since Your Majesty thinks that His Highness is the best candidate, why is Your Majesty hesitating?"
Zhu Di said slowly: "Gao Chi has never made any mistakes, how can I abolish his qualifications to establish a heir apparent? The most important thing is, if I break the rules of establishing a direct descendant, I am afraid that as long as our Ming Dynasty exists, the descendants of the royal family will never have peace.
Yes! I want to establish Gao Xu because of the present, but I don’t want to give up Gao Chi because of the future generations. Alas! Family affairs, national affairs, world affairs; past affairs, present affairs, future affairs... I am in a dilemma!"
Xia Xun let out a long sigh and said emotionally: "Your Majesty confides in me, why am I unwilling to share your worries for you? It's just... I don't dare to deceive your majesty. This is where I am in trouble."
"oh?"
Xia Xun said: "Your Majesty, you know that I have a good relationship with the three princes. No matter which prince succeeds to the throne, I will not treat me badly. I have absolutely no selfish motives in establishing the crown prince. In fact, I have no selfish motives.
My concerns are exactly the same as Your Majesty's, but the reason is different from His Majesty's. I was originally worried that the eldest son of the Emperor was not in good health, and if something went wrong...
But when it comes to setting up a second prince, I am worried that I will break this rule and make your majesty's descendants and grandsons fight endlessly for the throne. I... really don't know how to choose. Anyway, I am your majesty's minister, so I just want to be loyal to your majesty.
That’s it, I am favored by the emperor and can be granted the title of hereditary Duke, and my descendants and descendants will live together with Ming Dynasty. If the emperor designates any prince as the crown prince, I and my descendants will also do their best according to the emperor’s wishes.
Just be loyal!"
Zhu Di was a little moved when he heard this, but after he was slightly moved, he thought about it carefully. Although what this guy said was nice, he didn't say a single useful word. He couldn't help but glance at him and said displeasedly: "I asked you here just to listen to you."
Showing loyalty?"
Xia Xun hesitated and said: "In my opinion, Your Majesty, why not... let it go first..."
"Let it go?" Zhu Di waved his big hand: "The civil and military forces in both the DPRK and China have begun to form cliques."
He picked up the memorial in his hand, slapped it on the imperial desk and said: "Here, look, General Song Shengyuan of Pingqiang came from Xiliang to see me. Hehe, he came all the way, covered in dust. He
I knew that I had prepared gifts in advance, and I went to give gifts to Gao Xu. As for the Metropolitan Procuratorate, someone immediately filed a memorial to impeach him for being arrogant and self-centered in Xiliang. What specific charges were he accused of? It is based on suspicion! There is no solid evidence!"
Xia Xun said calmly: "So what, can we escape from His Majesty's control? Since Your Majesty can't make up his mind, why not put it down gently and take a look first. Let's see what the ministers will do and what the princes will do.
From a distance, you can see that the mountains and rivers are recovering, but when you drive to the front of the mountain, you suddenly feel enlightened!"
"Um?"
Zhu Di dropped the memorial, stood up, rolled up his sleeves and clasped his back, and walked gently in the hall. Seeing this, Xia Xun hurriedly stood up and then stood up. Zhu Di pondered for a long time and sighed softly,
He nodded and said, "Well, it's okay to let it go for a while..."
Xia Xun secretly breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this. He drank three cups of tea last night and finally thought clearly about the stakes of the fight for the heir. He couldn't interfere in this matter, at least not now.
Family affairs, state affairs, world affairs, for the emperor, it is the same thing to stir up troubles. It does not matter that the emperor confides in him. If he is so grateful that he can also talk about it, no matter what he says, maybe he will do it in the future.
If he could get killed, how could he kiss the emperor again, and be as close as the emperor's own son? He could not afford to fight if someone turned against her today, and they would still be the father-in-law tomorrow.
Zhu Di seemed to have thought more openly and was no longer so troubled. He glanced at Xia Xun and said, "Okay, let's put this matter aside for the time being and wait and see what happens. I still have one more troublesome thing here, but it's
Regarding you, please help me share my worries!"
Xia Xun asked curiously: "About me? What's wrong with me that makes Your Majesty worried about me?"
Zhu Di snorted angrily, stared at him, and asked unexpectedly: "Do you and Miao Jin have an affair?"
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Zhu Gaochi was in Kunning Palace with his concubine Zhang and his son Zhu Zhanji.
The Zhang family was filial and docile, and served their parents-in-law attentively, so they had always been favored by Zhu Di and his wife. Their son was four years old this year. When Zhu Di was revolting in Jingnan, his eldest grandson had just been born. In the fourth year of Jingnan's reign, Zhu Di was surprised.
There was no danger, but he made it through despite all the bumps and stumblings along the way. Sometimes when he looked back, he felt unbelievable. When joking, he said that this was a good blessing brought to him by his eldest grandson Zhu Zhanji.
In addition, Zhu Zhanji is indeed smart and smart, and he loves him more than the apple of his eye.
Every day, Zhu Gaochi and his wife brought their son into the palace to greet his parents. However, his father went to court early and came back late. Most of the time, he just chatted with his mother. Because winter had just entered the past few days, the little guy was a little uncomfortable.
She was feeling a little unwell, so she never brought him here. The mother thought that her son was getting better today, so she brought him here. Concubine Xu was very happy when she saw her, and she hugged her grandson for a while.
At this time, Zhu Zhanji took off his boots and was running around on the dragon and phoenix bed with his bare feet, making a mess. Mrs. Zhang just scolded her when she was stopped by Empress Xu, who loved her grandson, and pulled her to sit down.
When they arrived at the couch, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were chatting about their family affairs. Zhu Gaochi was sitting on the chair, drinking tea with a smile.
When Queen Xu saw her son sitting there honestly, she suddenly remembered the rumors of Yi Chu that had spread in the capital recently. The eldest son was kind and honest, but he was not in good health, so the mother loved him especially. She knew that her husband preferred the second son.
Sometimes, the second son will also come to see his father when there is nothing wrong. He speaks in a strong voice, which makes his husband like him even more.
However, this eldest son was an honest man. Seeing that his younger brother was about to usurp the crown prince position, he acted as if nothing had happened. Although he upheld his filial piety and went to the palace to pay respects every day, he became indifferent when he saw his father.
Shaoyu, in addition to accepting his father's inquiries, also accepted his father's instructions. The father and son behaved like a teacher teaching students. It's no wonder that the husband didn't like this overly mature character.
"But..., my husband likes this little grandson very much. He wants to kiss him from another generation!"
Empress Xu wanted her husband to get closer to her eldest son, so she said to Zhu Gaochi: "Gaochi, my mother is having a conversation with my daughter-in-law. Please take Zhanji to see your father."
When Zhu Gaochi heard this, he hurriedly said: "My father is worrying about state affairs, so my son should not disturb him."
Empress Xu was both angry and funny. Her son was quite shrewd in handling political affairs, but he was very slow at this moment. She said, "Your father also wants to visit Ji Ji. Please take him there. He should be in Jinshen Hall now, and there are no foreign ministers."
Now, let your grandson talk to him, and then just rest your head."
As soon as Mrs. Zhang listened to her mother's instructions, she stood up and called her son: "Zhanji, come here, don't run away, come and put on your boots, and go with your father to see the emperor. The emperor has delicious snacks for you."
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Queen Xu glanced at her daughter-in-law and said to herself: "My daughter-in-law is a sensible person. This kid Gao Chi... ah!"
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In Jinshen Hall, Xia Xun was sweating. He knelt on the ground and swore to confess that he and the princess had no privacy. If he said anything untrue, he would be struck by thunder...
The relationship between men and women is a two-sided thing, but since men have dominated the world, men have become possessive to women, and women have become taken advantage of by men under certain circumstances. The problem is that some women's
You can't take advantage of it.
No matter in terms of age or status, Xia Xun seems to be suspected of taking advantage of other people's little girls. If this little girl's brother-in-law is the emperor...
Xia Xun's explanation was incoherent. Zhu Di was impatient and interrupted him directly: "It's done, don't say it anymore. I know you didn't use sweet words and you didn't take advantage of her. I'll ask you, if Miaojin is interested."
Are you... willing to commit to me for the rest of your life?"
Xia Xun squeaked and said: "I...I already have two wives in my family. I'm afraid...I'm afraid I'm not worthy of the princess."
Zhu Di laughed angrily and said, "No matter whether you are worthy or not, I just ask you if you are willing!"
"minister……"
"Um?"
"I...come down and ask the Holy Judge!"
"Do you like it or not? You want me to cut it? I know if you like it or not? Oh..."
Zhu Di suddenly understood and laughed twice and said: "I understand. Well, Miaojin is gentle and virtuous, knowledgeable and courteous, has a beautiful appearance, and is a lady, so it's no wonder that you are attracted to her. Since you like Miaojin, Miaojin
Jin also likes you, so that’s it. If there’s no cloud in the sky and no rain, and no matchmaker on the ground, we can’t get married. I’ll be your big matchmaker, okay?”
Xia Xun felt dizzy after hearing this. If Zhu Di didn't call himself me, he would almost think that Zhu Di had been a matchmaker.
In fact, how could Xia Xun not like the little princess, who was beautiful and cute, with a gentle and cheerful temperament? But he knew that he already had a wife, and with Ming'er's family background, there was no way he would be wronged like this. And he had a wife and children, and he had a shoulder to shoulder. Bearing responsibilities, I cannot be so willful and careless, so I suppress my emotions with reason and dare not allow them to overflow.
At this moment, when he heard that the emperor was willing to protect his matchmaking, Xia Xun's defenses were finally opened. He was so happy that he immediately kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty... thank you for your support!"
When he kowtowed, he was sincere and not in any way perfunctory, but... Emperor Yongle became coy instead and hesitantly said: "Ahem, I... It doesn't matter if I protect you as a matchmaker, or grant you a marriage, it's just... , I...I have another unmerciful request, as long as you agree, this beautiful couple will be yours!"
Xia Xun was stunned, then raised his head and said, "What does your Majesty want me to promise?"