The news of Zhu Zhanji's death spread throughout the world in an instant. No matter which country it is, it has been paying attention to the Ming Dynasty, let alone the country. Zhu Gaoxu has been eyeing it, and Zhu Zhanjuan and Zhu Gaosui have also made some changes.
Because Zhu Zhanji's condition deteriorated in a short period of time, there was no time to notify Zhu Zhanyi in advance. By the time Zhu Zhanyi got the news, it was already lagging behind a lot.
After receiving the news, Zhu Zhanzhen was filled with grief and shock. Zhu Zhanji left at a young age. He thought that his fat father would live a few years longer than in history despite his poor health. He did not expect that his eldest brother would suddenly die like this.
Before leaving, there was no news about Zhu Zhanji's poor health.
Zhu Zhanchen grabbed the guard who came to report and said, "Don't talk nonsense. Where did the news come from?"
"The news has just arrived at the port. My subordinates are rushing to inform His Highness. The imperial edict is still on the way."
It didn't take long for the imperial edict to arrive. When the imperial edict came, it was confirmed that Zhu Zhanji had passed away. The imperial edict was to let Zhu Zhanyi go to assist Zhu Qizhen.
Along with it came a souvenir from Queen Mother Zhang.
"I hope that my son will return soon. My mother is not familiar with government affairs. Your father and brother have always been in charge of the family business. Now that we have a huge country, my mother is so worried about it that she doesn't even think about food and tea."
Zhu Zhanyi felt uncomfortable when he read the letter from his mother. Empress Dowager Zhang said it was a family property and the word "jia" was used because she was afraid that Zhu Zhanyi would not go back.
I'm afraid that Zhu Zhanchen may have other ideas.
Zhu Zhancheng's subordinates all look embarrassed now. They all have different thoughts on saluting. There are many people who want to be promoted and make contributions. If they assist Zhu Zhancheng to ascend to the throne, then he will be a hero, and it is possible to get a title. Who doesn't want to
Woolen cloth.
But no one dared to speak.
No one is sure what Zhu Zhanyi means, and the name is not justifiable, so even if he wants to say it, he has to say it in private when no one is around, otherwise it will put Zhu Zhanchun at a disadvantage.
Zhu Zhanzhen immediately went to find Joan of Arc and explained the situation to Joan of Arc: "Jane Arc, I have to go back to my hometown. My mother needs my help. I don't have the chance to see you crowned Queen of France, but
My subordinates will always help you, and the army will be stationed in France to obey your orders. I hope you can develop France well."
Joan of Arc was filled with reluctance: "Your Highness, go ahead and I will govern France well."
"Thanks a lot."
Because the matter was urgent, Zhu Zhanzhen did not have time to explain so much. The Ying Gelan and French garrisons made arrangements and set off back to New Shanghai City first.
As long as the Ming army is there, there will be no chaos. Instability is certain, but as long as there is no big chaos, there will be no chaos. Zhu Zhanzhen believes in his subordinates. In terms of marching and formation, they are better than him.
outstanding.
In New Shanghai City, Xiaosheng was anxiously waiting for Zhu Zhanyong. The ship reporting Zhu Zhanji's death arrived the day after Zhu Zhanyong's ship set sail. He knew the news earlier than Zhu Zhanyong.
He was worried that the news would miss Zhu Zhanzhen's affairs in France, but the news was too urgent and he did not dare to stop it, so he was a little uneasy.
He waited at the port every day. When Zhu Zhanzhen's warship docked, Xiaosheng immediately greeted him.
Zhu Zhanzhen did not get off the boat, but called Xiaosheng on board.
"Meet the prince."
"Excuse me, Xiaosheng. The matter is urgent, so I don't plan to get off the ship. I will set off back to Daming after the supplies are ready. Do you want to go back with me?"
Xiaosheng's outstanding ability helps him a lot, but without Xiaosheng, the Western Federation and New Shanghai City are temporarily unattended, and they are afraid of chaos.
Xiaosheng hesitated for a moment, then knelt down in front of Zhu Zhanzhen: "Your Highness, Xiaosheng has a question. I wonder if Your Highness can tell the truth. Xiaosheng is willing to go through fire and water for Your Highness, but I dare not try to guess His Highness's thoughts."
"You asked."
"Your Highness, are you going back this time to answer the imperial edict and assist in the administration?"
Zhu Zhanzhen looked at Xiaosheng with burning eyes, but Xiaosheng did not dodge.
"I'm here to answer the imperial edict and assist in the government!"
Zhu Zhanzhen gave his answer simply and clearly. After receiving the answer, Xiaosheng said with a smile on his face: "Then the humble minister will stay in New Shanghai City. Someone must remind His Highness to look after the Western Federation. His Highness will do whatever is appropriate for you."
, someone needs to help His Highness."
"What if I say I'm not going to assist the government?"
"I only listen to His Highness' orders in everything I do."
Xiaosheng saluted and then got off the boat. This is why Zhu Zhanyi likes to use Xiaosheng. When he doesn't understand, he will not try to guess Zhu Zhanyi's mind, but will ask for clarification.
He would not try to change Zhu Zhanyi's mind, but would do things according to Zhu Zhanyi's ideas.
Zhu Zhanzhen shortened his stay as much as possible, and after completing the supplies, he took the fleet back home.
Xiaosheng watched the fleet sail into the canal. The subordinates beside him asked: "President, why don't you follow your highness back to Daming?"
"This is the rear of His Highness now, and someone has to help take care of it."
"His Highness brought back such a large fleet because..."
"You don't have to ask anything. You and I are not the ones in charge of this matter. You can do whatever His Highness is willing to do. Our only task as subordinates is to complete the things arranged by His Highness."
"My subordinate understands."
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Above the sea, Yang Lu, the commander of the Guangdong capital who was following Zhu Zhanzhen, asked: "Your Highness, would it be bad for us to go back like this?"
Yang Lu looked at this huge fleet. When they were in New Shanghai City, Zhu Zhanchen also brought some of his people with him. This posture was always very intimidating wherever he went.
"What's wrong?"
Yang Lu said bravely: "When Your Highness returns to the shore like this, I am afraid that the entire coastal defense army will be waiting."
"What was my attitude when Commander Yang Du first followed me to Guangdong Prefecture to join the feudal clan?"
"A little... arrogant."
"A group of people in China are watching me with eager eyes. If I don't show my strength to them, they will try to ride on my head."
Yang Lu still feels not good.
"Commander Yang Du, what do you think will happen if I don't go back?"
"There will be chaos."
"Is this a little messy?"
Yang Lu smiled awkwardly, His Highness sometimes had a different brain circuit than others.
Zhu Zhanchen patted him on the shoulder: "I have always been arrogant and domineering outside. If I change my temper now, I don't know what others will think. No matter what I do, the ministers in the court will always be cautious about me.
If I'm wary, I might as well open up and let him suspect, at least this way I won't feel wronged."
"Your Highness, what are your plans when you return?"
"First give some beauties to my second and third uncles, and then give some to my second brother. There are quite a few beauties from England, England and France on board, all of them very beautiful."
It seems that the violent situation in the country can be solved by a few beauties in Zhu Zhanzhen's opinion.
Yang Lu felt a little uneasy. He always felt that when he returned to the country, he would definitely face obstacles at all levels. It was not a good idea for the vassal king to assist the government. Since ancient times, such a powerful figure, even if he did not have this intention, would not be able to do anything.
You will eventually go down this path involuntarily.
He stood behind Zhu Zhanyi and looked at Zhu Zhanyi's back. He couldn't help but feel worried in his heart. What will happen after they go back? What does the prince mean? Does he have the ambition to dominate?
If this prince really wants to be the emperor, what should he do?
After the fleet sailed into Nanyang, Zhu Zhanzhen gave some instructions along the way and sent people to check the situation at various ports in Nanyang. It was equivalent to a surprise inspection. He did not want the results now. He would go and check first, and the results would be reported later.
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At the same time, it also tells everyone on this sea that your king is back.
When the fleet sailed through Nanyang and entered the territory of Ming Dynasty, Zhu Zhanyi couldn't help but feel a sense of belonging. This was the feeling of going home.
"Here comes a warship to Xiangjiang Port. This is a secret message. Give it to Mu Bin and ask him to go back to Prince Mu's Mansion in Yunnan. This secret letter is for Chen Youshan."
After receiving the letter, a warship left the fleet and docked at Xiangjiang Port to deliver the message.
The arrival of the secret letter meant that Zhu Zhanzhen was back. He wanted to send them a message first, but unexpectedly, Chen Youshan's ship appeared in front not long after.
The two ships approached and Chen Youshan boarded.
"The humble minister Chen Youshan has met His Highness Neptune and learned that His Highness has returned, so he came here to greet him." Chen Youshan was in high spirits. He was a little fatter than before, but he had a sense of stability and a scholarly look.
"Forgive me. I just brought you a secret message. I didn't expect to meet you."
"I wonder what's going on, Your Highness?"
"I am just telling you that I am back. You can go back and read the contents of the secret message yourself. I am going directly to Tianjin Port, so I will not dock."
Chen Youshan was in high spirits and shouted: "Congratulations to His Highness the King of the Sea, congratulations to His Highness the King of the Sea for being appointed as Assistant Minister and called the Emperor of Asia. This is unprecedented and unprecedented."
"This assistant minister is not easy to do. There have been so many capable people and strangers throughout the ages. In the Han Dynasty, Huo Guangquan was so powerful that he could depose and establish the emperor, but the final outcome was not good. The ruler of the young country worked conscientiously and waited until the emperor
When you grow up and have your own ideas, it becomes a stumbling block, making it difficult to do something."
Hearing Zhu Zhanzhen's words, Chen Youshan couldn't hide his joy. It seemed that Zhu Zhanzhen did not want to be in this position of assistant government.
With excitement, Chen Youshan said: "Your Highness, you are the king of the sea and the head of the Western Commonwealth. Britain and France have just been pacified. There are many things in the Western world and people are not perfect. If you are also the assistant minister, even if you are like this.
An outstanding person like you would be too busy to come here."
"You mean I should push?" Zhu Zhanzhen asked with interest.
"Your Majesty is the elder brother of His Highness, a compatriot from the same mother. His brother's orders and His Majesty's orders cannot be postponed. His Highness has been fighting for years. It is normal for him to feel unwell and want to take a break." Chen Youshan said casually, thinking that he had helped Zhu Zhan before.
I've made up my mind.
There is no one else here now, and Zhu Zhanzhen said without hesitation: "I am sick, but there are San Yang, Xia Yuanji, and many capable ministers in the court, and I can still control the court, but..."
Zhu Zhanyi glanced at Chen Youshan, who then took over the words: "Reporting to Your Highness, there was news before that the King of Han and the King of Zhao had some signs of movement. The troops from the Western Regions moved to Jiayu Pass, and the people in the court were panicked."
"So as long as I claim to be ill, my second and third uncles, even my second brother, or other bold vassal kings will always cause some trouble. Those people in the court, Yang Xia Yuanji, all have the ability to rule the prosperous times.
The ability to control troubled times is as long as I find the right opportunity and the right reason."
Chen Youshan didn't speak. Zhu Zhanchen had already thought clearly and he didn't need to say anything more.
"Chen Youshan, there are many people around me who want to follow me further. They are careful in their remarks and want to test my meaning. You are the first person to say it so straightforwardly. Why do you dare?"
Zhu Zhanchen looked at Chen Youshan with interest.
"As a subordinate of His Highness, I should consider His Highness."
"I understand what you mean, but I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint you."
ah?
Zhu Zhanzhen's words surprised both Chen Youshan and Yang Lu. Chen Youshan hurriedly said: "Your Highness..."
"So many people want to be in that position, but what kind of freedom can there be in that position? My imperial grandfather worked hard for the country and got a few good words. My father did his best. Most of his poor health is due to his diligence in government affairs.
, my eldest brother died suddenly in the prime of life, and this was all the fault of the throne."
"I was pushed up, and I had to read so many memorials every day. Today, one person rebels, and tomorrow another person is dissatisfied. When the time comes, the people around me will be enfeoffed. In a few decades, they will be corrupt and pervert the law. I will have to treat you like Gaozu.
If someone takes action, I will feel very guilty, and the reputation I will get will be terrible."
"If you don't do it, I won't do it."
Zhu Zhanzhen spread his hands as if he didn't want to do it.
Chen Youshan was shocked, but did Zhu Zhanzhen simply think that nothing would happen if he didn't take this step? His identity, his status, and his power were destined. Even if he did nothing, he would not care about it in the future.
Whoever becomes the emperor will definitely try his best to deal with him.
"Your Highness, you have so much power that you can't help yourself. Even if it's for your own sake, please think twice."
"You can only think of one level, but I think of more. A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. Don't worry, I have already thought of a way. I will not mistreat the brothers who follow me, nor will I let Ming Ming have more lives."
Turmoil, this is the ancestral foundation of my Zhu family. If it is ruined, I will not be able to face my ancestors."
Chen Youshan looked at Zhu Zhanchen blankly.
Zhu Zhanzhen waved his hand: "Go on, Chen Youshan is lying. He is ordered to stay at home and not go out for a month. He will reflect on himself and write an 800-word self-reflection to me. If the reflection is not profound enough, continue to add more."
"this……"
Yang Lu was stunned by the operation and couldn't figure out what Zhu Zhanchen was trying to do.
There are three ways to treat your subordinates: fame, wealth, and prestige: respect them with name, induce them with benefits, and use coercion with them.
People like Chen Youshan are so smart and flexible in their thinking. Now that they have become more capable, we need to take advantage of the opportunity to suppress him, suppress his arrogance, and suppress his self-righteousness.
But in general, this person can still be used. The situation in Hong Kong and Hong Kong is complicated, so he can understand it clearly. He is really good at it. He has been loyal to himself over the years, so he only needs to give him a small punishment.
When the fleet started up again, Zhu Zhanzhen asked Yang Lu with his hands behind his back: "Commander Yang Du, if all these countries are united to form a group, what do you think of the name United Nations?"