Chapter 307: Emperor Sun Li, Beiping Mansion suffers disaster
Ming Dynasty: Huddle in Beiping Dangzhi County Text Volume Chapter 307: Emperor Taisun Li, Beiping Prefecture was hit by a disaster. The capital, the palace, was indeed as Guo An said.
In order to stabilize the foundation of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang summoned a group of ministers to discuss the matter of establishing a prince at Donggemen!
"The King of Yan is as brave as me, how can I stand up?"
"The emperor's grandson is now rich and he is the legitimate son. After his son's death, his grandson inherits the throne, so he is suitable to control the rites. If we establish the king of Yan, where will the two kings of Qin and Jin be placed?"
"The emperor's grandson is old and can inherit!"
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The older people are, the more lonely they are, and the more they pay attention to emotions.
Especially after his eldest son, to whom he devoted most of his efforts, died before him, Zhu Yuanzhang lost the wisdom of an emperor and his heart was completely filled with emotions.
However, he has forgotten that none of his sons are peaceful masters. He gave the army and rights to them, and they have already turned into tigers and wolves.
But the kind-hearted heir he chose, the grandson, was too weak and gentle.
However, all the courtiers were filled with joy.
The weaker the Ming emperor is, the safer these courtiers are and the more they can govern the world according to their talents.
……
There is no way to hide the matter of selecting the crown prince from those who are interested.
Therefore, the news quickly spread back to Beiping Mansion.
When he heard the news, Zhu Di was stunned!
Noticing Zhu Di's change, Guo An sighed helplessly.
"Your Highness is a little disappointed?"
"Huh?"
Zhu Di forced a smile on his face and pretended not to care at all.
"Guo Qing refers to the position of prince?"
Guo An nodded slightly, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty is already sixty-seven this year. The Queen passed away early, and now His Majesty the Crown Prince, whom Your Majesty had the highest hopes for, has also passed away.
Such a big change is a huge blow to an old man like His Majesty.
Your Majesty is also beginning to feel lonely..."
Hearing this, Zhu Di looked gloomy.
"Perhaps, His Highness may be the best candidate in His Majesty's mind...
However, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince’s body is still cold, and the Emperor’s eldest grandson has always fulfilled his filial piety at His Majesty’s knees.
In His Majesty's eyes, there is only the filial piety and affection of the eldest grandson of the Emperor, and he wants to make up for His Highness the Crown Prince.
Your Majesty also wants His Highness to assist the court together with the King of Jin, King of Qin and other vassal kings.
At the same time, His Majesty is also worried, what will the King of Qin and the King of Jin think if he is established as His Highness?
Or, how would future generations of the Ming Dynasty think about it?
Having set this precedent, will the major vassal kings in the later Ming Dynasty also have the idea in their hearts that the vassal king can enter the imperial palace?
If this is the case, wouldn’t it mean that we have to fight until blood is shed?”
Zhu Di sighed slightly, "We understand Guo Qing's intention, but after the weak-tempered Zhu Yunzhen comes to power, will he be able to tolerate vassal kings like us?"
Guo An shook his head directly, "Your Highness, after the emperor's grandson takes the throne, he will inevitably be unable to accommodate the vassal kings even faster!"
Zhu Di was furious: "Where did he get the courage?"
Guo Andao: "It was given by the courtiers!"
Zhu Di said coldly: "If Zhu Yunwen dares to bully us, we won't be afraid even of generals like Lan Yu and Li Jinglong!"
"Your Majesty, please be at ease. Your Majesty is still in good health now. We, Prince Yan's Mansion, can still develop for a few more years!"
"Humph, a bunch of sycophants! If they dare to incite Zhu Yunwen to persecute the vassal kings like us, I dare to lead troops to serve the king!"
Zhu Di still looked angry.
Guo An was disturbed and said, "In this case, Your Highness would rather go to find His Majesty and ask for a secret decree. If there are treacherous ministers who control the government and instigate the emperor to persecute various vassal kings.
All the vassal kings can report to King Qin in Beijing..."
Zhu Di chuckled lightly and said, "Don't worry, Guo Qing. When my father entrusted me and other vassal kings, he specifically explained this matter. If there are treacherous ministers in power and control the government, the vassal kings from all over the country will lead their troops to King Qin!" "Your Majesty is wise!"
Guo An reluctantly praised him, "But it's empty talk!"
"Huh?"
Zhu Di narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Guo An with a strange look on his face.
Guo An smiled slightly and said, "Your Highness, I wonder how the food in Beiping Mansion will be this year?"
"The year of good harvest!"
Speaking of this, Zhu Di suddenly felt overjoyed.
"Guo Qing, if you have time, can go out of the city to see for yourself. In the fields of various prefectures and counties in Beiping Prefecture, all the rice and wheat developed by the farms are growing tall and big..."
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At this time, every move of the vassal kings in various places will be reported to Zhu Yuanzhang.
After learning about Zhu Di's actions, the silver-haired Zhu Yuanzhang was filled with relief.
August.
The late prince Zhu Biao was buried on the east side of Xiaoling Mausoleum, and he was posthumously named "Prince Yiwen"!
In September, the emperor's eldest grandson Zhu Yunwen was established as the emperor's grandson, which was announced to the world!
Everyone in the court was celebrating.
As for the vassal kings in various places, although they were full of displeasure, they all pretended to be happy.
……
And in Beiping Mansion.
With the sound of thunder.
The entire Beiping Prefecture, as well as the surrounding Shandong and Shanxi, had black clouds billowing in the sky, and it suddenly started raining heavily.
It seems that God has been holding back for too long, and once the floodgates are released, they can no longer be closed.
For three days in a row, there was no sign of stopping.
"Your Highness, Zhu Changshi, Guo Changshi, this heavy rain has been falling for three days and three nights, and the water levels of various rivers in our Beiping Prefecture have risen.
Even the water in my city in Beiping has reached half a foot high!"
Li Wang reported to Zhu Di, Guo An and others with a serious look on his face.
"Fortunately, none of the ditches in our city of Beiping are blocked, otherwise our city of Beiping would also be flooded!"
"None of this matters!"
Guo An asked directly: "Are there houses collapsed and were there any casualties?"