Crown Prince Zhu Biao's pleading words gave Zhu Zhen a huge inspiration.
He was still young and insensible. Wasn't this a good reason?
His father, Zhu Yuanzhang, asked him if he knew his guilt.
There had to be a crime to be punished.
Mr. Li said that he read random books and did not study hard, so did he not study hard?
He could not let this crime be carried out.
One had to know that a white horse was a horse and not a horse. It was up to one to see it.
Do you think a white horse is a horse?
Yes, a white horse was also a type of horse.
Was that black horse a horse?
Perhaps you would say that a black horse is also a horse!
The problem was, since a white horse was a horse, a black horse was also a horse.
Then the white horse was the black horse.
Then let me ask you again, is a white horse a black horse?
What do you say?
This didn't make any sense!
Therefore, a white horse was definitely not a horse.
A black horse was definitely not a horse.
A white horse was not a black horse.
This made sense.
This was the famous theory that a white horse was not a horse.
This theory was developed by Mister Gongsun Long from the State of Zhao during the war.
It seemed that he could use it now.
Of course, it could be used in a low-key manner.
He could not let the wise and mighty Emperor Hong Wu know that he was scheming against him.
Thinking of this, Zhu Zhen had an innocent expression.
"Father, your son knows his sins."
Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned. Others might not know about your sixth brother, Zhu Zhen, but how could he not know?
You're a smart kid. Why would you give in so easily?
"Since you know your crime, shouldn't you admit your punishment?”
Zhu Yuanzhang said lightly.
"Imperial Father, your son's crime was not to tell Teacher. Your son was holding the 'Military Classics' in his hand, but was actually reciting the 'Analects of Confucius.”
"I've caused Sir to misunderstand."
"It's not the crime of reading books in the hall, as Teacher said.”
Zhu Zhen said seriously.
His eyes were clear and his attitude was sincere.
Hiss!
The princes were all dumbfounded!
Oh no, was Sixth Brother stupid from studying?
You are holding the Military Classics in your hand, but you are memorizing the Analects of Confucius for Political Affairs (II).
This bookworm, he didn't even know how to make up a reliable lie.
Such nonsense, if he angered Imperial Father, he would definitely be beaten a few more times!
Even the slacker second brother, Zhu Xi, was complaining for this bookworm sixth brother.
He had been beaten the most and knew the pain.
He couldn't bear it and couldn't help but plead for mercy.
"Imperial Father, Sixth Brother has gone crazy from studying and is talking nonsense. Imperial Father, please don't lower yourself to his level.”
Zhu Zhen's eyes widened as he looked at his second brother, Zhu Rong." Second brother, I'm not talking nonsense. I'm serious."”
"Second brother, let me ask you, when you were memorizing the book, did you read the second chapter of The Analects of Confucius for Political Affairs?”
The Second Prince, Zhu Rong, replied unhappily,"Since it's a recitation, of course you can't look at the book!”
"If I were to read a book and memorize it, would I still be beaten?”
As he spoke, he covered his swollen palm.
Zhu Zhen blinked his big eyes." That's right, Second Brother is right. When you recite 'The Analects of Confucius for Government', you can't look at it.”
"I'm holding the 'General Introduction to Martial Classics' in my hand, but I'm actually memorizing the 'The Analects of Confucius for Government'.”
"Because 'The Military Classics' has a lot of words, while 'The Analects of Confucius for Political Affairs' has a lot of words. I think it's easier to read books with a lot of words and memorize books with a lot of words.”
Hiss!
This time, everyone was petrified.
Sixth Brother's reason made sense.
Didn't Master say that he read miscellaneous books?
No, it wasn't. He just felt that it was easier to memorize books.
He actually thought of such a strange reason.
As expected of a bookworm, his brain was different from others.
Zhu Yuanzhang almost laughed out of anger.
This little brat had a set of twisted logic.
He said it as if it was true.
Others might not know about your scheme, but how could we not know?
But I can't argue with you.
Mr. Li Xiyan also widened her eyes and asked solemnly,"
"His Highness King Chu was reciting just now?”
Zhu Zhen looked into his eyes calmly and nodded obediently." That's right. Sir asked me to memorize it. I have to memorize it well.”
Li Xiyan tilted her head." It's easier to memorize books with more words?”
Zhu Zhen was still calm." Every time I couldn't memorize it, I would think,'Thank goodness Sir didn't ask me to memorize a book with so many words,' so I memorized it even more seriously.”
Li Xiyan clicked her tongue in wonder. Prince Six's method is indeed novel, and this is the first time I've heard of it.”
The old man really believed Zhu Zhen's nonsense and kowtowed to Zhu Yuanzhang again, asking for forgiveness.
"Your Majesty, this subject is guilty. I shouldn't have accused His Highness the King of Chu indiscriminately.”
Zhu Yuanzhang almost broke his defense.
Was this old man's brain not working?
Sixth Brother was obviously bullshitting!
Can't you tell?
Even if you believe this excuse, you can check his recitations!
If he couldn't recite it, he would just have to give him a beating.
Unknowingly, Zhu Yuanzhang stood on Mr. Li's side. He was thinking for him and wanted to teach his sixth son a lesson.
"Mr. Li, do a spot check on Sixth Brother's recitation and see if he can recite it. Then you'll know if he's talking nonsense.”
"If he can't recite it, you can beat him hard. I have no objections.”
Zhu Yuanzhang kindly reminded.
Mr. Li shook his head." Your Majesty, His Highness the King of Chu is very serious in his recitation. There's no need for a spot check."”
Zhu Yuanzhang was puzzled." Why do you say that?”
Mr. Li nodded slightly, a look of admiration on his face." In the past three years, His Highness King Chu has never made a mistake in his recitation. This time, it won't be wrong either.”
Mr. Li was already very confident in Zhu Zhen.
"Hey! This works?"
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Zhen, who had a harmless expression on his face, and did not lose his temper at all.
We really can't do anything to this little bastard.
Zhu Yuanzhang gnashed his teeth in hatred. He wanted to give this brat a few blows, but he had no reason to do so.
She thought about it and decided to give him a little nudge." Sixth Brother! Was the spiced beef delicious last night?"
Zhu Zhen was stunned. His father changed the topic too quickly!
Scratching his head, he answered honestly," Reporting to Imperial Father, last night's braised beef tasted just right. The sauce fragrance was rich, crisp, tender, and refreshing. It was neither hard nor dry."”
Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to tell Zhu Zhen that he was watching him while he was wandering outside.
He did not expect this fellow to be so thick-headed that he did not realize this problem at all.
The father and son were lost in their thoughts, and the other princes were all confused.
What was going on today?
Mr. Li was old and muddle-headed. He believed the words of the bookworm.
How could such a wise and mighty father be confused by a bookworm?
Did Sixth Brother eat spiced beef last night?
Thinking of the delicious spiced beef, all the princes started to drink.
As expected, a fool has a fool's luck!
Sixth Brother was a bookworm, and even Imperial Father couldn't bear to punish him.
At this moment, the Fourth Prince, Zhu Di, walked into the main hall with a group of guards.
"Your son greets father."
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