"Father, your Majesty, I admit that I had a very happy conversation with the prince, but I have no idea why the prince insists on making me the prince, and I have no intention of coveting him at all. Your Majesty, please take a closer look."
Zhu Gui bowed his head again and said.
He didn't believe that Zhu Yuanzhang could convict him based on this letter, and what crime could he convict? Was it 'unfounded'?
If this were the case, he would be able to think clearly, and many things he would not dare to think about before would be able to be considered in the future.
Perhaps it was precisely because of this consideration that Zhu Gui's originally weak aura became stronger at this time, which made Zhu Yuanzhang frowned.
Naturally, he summoned Zhu Gui today not to convict him, but to give him a beating.
Because Zhu Yunwen often mentioned the matter of "cutting down the feudal vassal" in front of him recently. The reason was that his imperial uncles all held heavy troops and were a big threat to the court. Moreover, now that the threat from Beiyuan had been lifted, he was now at the border.
Maintaining heavy troops is also a big burden for various places.
Zhu Yuanzhang naturally did not believe that Zhu Yunwen thought of these words himself, and he had long noticed that Lan Yu, Fang Xiaoru and Zhu Yunwen were very close.
Especially Fang Xiaoru, his thoughts were very radical. If he hadn't been so central, Zhu Yuanzhang would have wanted to get rid of him.
Now hearing Zhu Gui's words, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but think of Prince Zhu Biao's instructions before his death.
However, no matter what Zhu Biao said, Zhu Yuanzhang would not change his mind, but how to deal with Zhu Gui became a difficult problem.
Logically speaking, he could have many reasons for wanting to punish Zhu Gui, but if he really wanted to do so, Zhu Gui would not be convinced.
And considering that Zhu Gui is so 'rich', maybe it will be better to leave this matter to Zhu Yunwen after he ascends the throne.
That's right, just do it.
Zhu Yuanzhang already had a way to deal with Zhu Gui in his mind, and decided to tell Zhu Yunwen how to operate it later. This could be regarded as an asset he left to Zhu Yunwen.
After figuring this out, Zhu Yuanzhang felt much better.
"Okay, Zhu Gui, get up. I just summoned you this time because I had some doubts. Now that these doubts have been resolved, it will be fine."
Zhu Yuanzhang's sudden change in attitude left Zhu Gui a little confused.
But this is not a bad thing for him.
Within the next hour, Zhu Yuanzhang carefully inquired about Zhu Gui's situation after arriving in Yunzhou.
On the surface, it appears to be a father's concern for his children.
However, Zhu Gui had a strange feeling. He did not believe that Zhu Yuanzhang cared about him. He must have some "conspiracy" against him.
But as an emperor, does he need to use conspiracy? This is what is strange about Zhu Gui.
Unless he is forced to do so.
Zhu Gui raised his head and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang's old and haggard face, and immediately understood something.
It turns out that this is not a relationship with him, but to find out his details.
As for the reason, naturally he wanted to leave an 'asset' to Zhu Yunwen.
Zhu Yuanzhang may not have expected that after his death, King Zhu Di of Yan would rebel.
But with his love for Zhu Yunwen, he can definitely regard Zhu Gui as a 'gift' for the new emperor's enthronement.
At least with Yunzhou's current strength, it is impossible to compete with the imperial court, and this is what Zhu Yuanzhang expected, so in Kalai, even if Zhu Yunwen, the new emperor, makes any rude requests, Zhu Gui cannot refuse at all.
After thinking about this, Zhu Gui couldn't help but feel sad.
Obviously they are all descendants of the Zhu family, but Zhu Yuanzhang's "partiality" is really obvious.
This is the beginning of the real cruelty within the royal family.
Fortunately, Zhu Gui had no intention of claiming credit from Zhu Yuanzhang, so he was very vague about many things.
For example, he weakened the role of the Datong Chamber of Commerce in Yunzhou, and did not even mention Datong Bank at all.
As for the combat power of the Yunzhou Army, he was even more miserable. It took several battles in which they were almost wiped out to defeat the Mongols, and he did not mention the flintlock rifle at all.
Therefore, even if Zhu Yuanzhang paved the way for Zhu Yunwen and wanted to attack Yunzhou, he would only suffer a heavy loss.
Not to mention that when the Battle of Jingnan breaks out, it is unclear whether Zhu Yunqi will have the opportunity to take action against him.
Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to have noticed Zhu Gui's perfunctory behavior, and finally drove him away.
He wanted to personally send someone to investigate Zhu Gui's details, but unfortunately the Jinyi Guards had been withdrawn, and even if he sent people now, it would probably be several months before the information was returned.
And Zhu Yuanzhang already had a premonition that he would not be able to persist until that time.
Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang sighed, and then called for Zhu Yunwen.
"Grandpa Huang." Zhu Yunwen stood respectfully in front of Zhu Yuanzhang, letting Zhu Yuanzhang hold his hand and said: "Yunwen, your father will be mourning the day after tomorrow, and Grandpa Huang will appoint you as the new crown prince."
Zhu Yunwen immediately knelt down: "Yunwen is scared."
"You don't have to worry. Since the emperor has done this, he has already made complete preparations. Fang Xiaoru and Xu Guogong are both capable officials in governing the world. Together with Lan Yu and Li Jinglong, they can naturally protect your throne without any worries."
Zhu Yuanzhang said in a tone of entrusting the funeral affairs.
"yes."
Zhu Yunshen had actually expected this situation a long time ago, and he had been mentally prepared during this period.
But just when he was still about to speak, he suddenly found a letter on the ground.
And the handwriting on the letter is very familiar.
In the past, Zhu Yunwen would never have done such a thing as peeking at the letter, but at this time he felt a sense of satisfaction, so he carefully read the contents.
However, the more he read, the more surprised he became, because this letter was not only written by his father, but also recommended Zhu Yuanzhang as the acting king Zhu Gui to succeed him as the crown prince.
Zhu Yunwen was shocked. Thinking back to the fact that before he came, he heard the eunuch mention that the emperor had summoned Zhu Gui before him, and the letter was left here. Could it be that the emperor was discussing with him the appointment of a prince?
Has Grandpa Huang changed his mind? Can he still become the prince?
If his father, Zhu Biao, had just fallen ill, Zhu Yunwen did not have much ambition for the position of prince, and he did feel that Zhu Gui was more suitable for the position of prince than him.
But now that he has acquiesced in his heart that he will take over as the crown prince, what should he do if the emperor changes his mind?
"Yunwen? Are you listening to me?" Zhu Yuanzhang found that Zhu Yunwen was distracted and couldn't help but remind him.
"Ah, the emperor's grandson is listening. Is the emperor talking about the emperor's uncle?" Zhu Yunwen said quickly.
"Yes, Grandpa Huang wants you to move all the people of Yunzhou to Nanjing after you ascend the throne."