"You want to go to the northern expedition with Xu Da?"
In the Palace of Heavenly Purity, Zhu Yuanzhang's brows were tightly knitted together. When his face sank, the palace maids and guards who were serving him were immediately frightened.
Zhu Biao didn't seem to notice.
"Biao 'er, aren't you messing around? You are the crown prince, what are you doing in the army? Let me tell you, no one understands the hardships of the army and the cruelty of the battlefield better than me. People like Hu Dahai and Ding Dexing were all brave generals who were good at fighting. Unfortunately, the situation on the battlefield changed rapidly, and it was impossible to guard against them.”Zhu Yuanzhang valued his son after all, so he did not reprimand him harshly. Instead, he advised him earnestly.
Zhu Biao had an impression of Hu Dahai. He seemed to be illiterate, but being illiterate did not mean that he was not intelligent. This boorish man was a great contributor to his father. He had recommended a large number of civil and military officials to his father. Liu Bowen, Song Lian, Ye Chen, and Zhang Zhui were all recommended by him. Moreover, this person had a high EQ and was always able to make friends. Therefore, he had a good relationship with the scholars. If he did not die, his future would be boundless. He might even be able to become a prime minister like Xu Da.
Zhao Pu of the Song Dynasty was also semi-illiterate. He relied on half of the Analects of Confucius to rule the world!
Later on, when his father conferred him with the title of meritorious minister, he seemed to have bestowed him the title of Duke of Yue to show his recognition and memory.
As for Ding Dexing, Zhu Biao only remembered that he was later conferred the title of Duke of Ji. He did not have a deep impression of him, probably because he did not read much about him in the future.
Speaking of which, he had to mention another benefit of developing his brain. Other than his improved memory and photographic memory, the things he had read and experienced in the past were clearer as if they had happened yesterday, including the books that Zhu Biao had read in his later life.
Therefore, he had a clearer understanding of the history of the Ming Dynasty.
"Biao Er, you are the Crown Prince, the future Emperor. You just need to learn how to govern the country from Father. The Emperor doesn't have to know how to fight, as long as he knows how to use people, understand? This matter ends here. Don't mention it again. Change it to a reward!”
Zhu Biao smiled." Father, don't be anxious. Let me explain!"”
"Don't explain anymore. Even if you say something fancy today, I won't agree!”Zhu Yuanzhang was so angry that he snorted coldly. He wanted to take the ginseng tea to calm his anger, but he realized that the blanket was already empty. He could not help but be angry. He said to the Guard Division Lieutenant Mao Xiang, who was serving at the side,
"Mao Xiang, what are you thinking? You're like a block of wood. Why aren't you pouring us tea?”
"Father, father, father, don't get angry, your son will pour it for you!”Zhu Biao smiled apologetically at Mao Xiang." Commandant Mao, go out and take a walk first. I'm here with Father!"”
Mao Xiang glanced at Zhu Biao. Although he was touched that the Crown Prince had helped him out of the predicament, he did not dare to move. This was because the Guards Division was responsible for protecting the Emperor's safety and could only listen to the Emperor's orders.
Zhu Yuanzhang's anger subsided a little when he heard Zhu Biao call him 'father'. This was a form of address that only Biao' er used when he was young. Later, when he became the King of Wu, Biao 'er changed his address to' father 'and then to' father 'and' father'. It had been a long time since he had heard this form of address from ordinary people.
? He turned to Mao Xiang and said," Since the Crown Prince has given the order, go out and take a walk. The Crown Prince is your future master. His orders are like our imperial edict!"”
Mao Xiang bowed and took three steps back before leaving.
As an official, he could not directly point his butt at the emperor. That would be disrespectful to the emperor.
Why was it disrespectful to face people with your butt?
According to Zhu Biao's guess, there were probably two reasons:
Firstly, the buttocks were used for defecation. It was not clean, and it was disrespectful to others to use it, just like bathing and changing clothes for important matters, or dressing up for important guests.
Secondly, there was a word called face to face. It meant that two people who were in the same position and stood at the same height could communicate face to face. If one side had their back to the other, it meant that they did not even have the right to face him. If they did not have the capital to enter his eyes, it was a kind of contempt. Would an official dare to look down on the emperor? Of course not! However, they could not face each other on equal footing. Because of the difference in status, they would lower their heads slightly to the emperor.
"Biao Er, speak. You even called me father. Are you planning to throw away the relationship between monarch and subject and convince me with the relationship between father and son?”Zhu Yuanzhang was very perceptive and immediately made a judgment on his son's purpose from Zhu Biao's address.
Zhu Biao secretly sighed in admiration. No wonder you could play with those capable ministers and fierce generals under your command, so much so that even when Li Shan Chang was killed, he still absolved you. This means of seeing through human nature is admirable.
He organized his words in his heart and said,"Father, I know that you're completely concerned about me and are full of love. I'm not someone who doesn't know what's good for me, so I've decided to give up on the northern expedition and focus on staying by your side!”
Zhu Yuanzhang was obviously stunned for a moment. His son's reaction was far beyond his expectations. Had he given up? So fast? However, no matter what the reason was, it was always a good thing to give up on the idea of going to the battlefield. He did not want the white-haired man to send the black-haired man away.
The father and son chatted again. Then, Zhu Biao suggested to leave. Before he left, he seemed to have suddenly thought of something and casually said,"Imperial Father, your son has recently read a good article and feels that he has benefited a lot. If Imperial Father has the time, you can also take a look!”
Zhu Yuanzhang was curious.”
"Liu Xiang's Warring States Strategy is called 'Toulong on Empress Dowager Zhao'!”
After Zhu Biao left, Zhu Yuanzhang began to read the memorial. During a break, he suddenly remembered the article his son had introduced, so he asked someone to look at it.
That night, Zhu Biao was in Chunhe Palace asking Wang Zhong to help him pack his luggage when the guards came to announce that the Emperor's father had called him to the Palace of Heavenly Purity.
Zhu Biao knew that the matter should be settled.
Sure enough, as soon as he arrived at the Palace of Heavenly Purity, his father threw the Warring States Strategy in front of him and said unhappily,"Biao 'er, you're good. Are you bullying me because I'm not well-educated? You even learned to use the past to persuade the present!"
Zhu Biao chuckled.
"Alright, I'm not that short-sighted woman like Zhao Wei. Teacher Zuo Tulong is right. As parents who really love their son, they have to make long-term plans for him. Your foundation in the army is indeed shallow. When Father is around, you can suppress those proud soldiers and valiant generals, but once Father is not around, it's hard to say. So…I agree to your request. You can go and train yourself in the army with Xu Da and Chang Yuchun. However, there's one thing that you absolutely can't really charge into the formation and kill!”
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