Then, Zhu Gaochi looked at Zhu Di. Zhu Di stopped teasing them and told them his plan.
"That's just right, dad. You don't have to worry about me and third brother going. We can handle those Wala brats.”
The Han King patted his chest and looked at him confidently.
Zhu Di shook his head.
"No, only one of you can go. We don't need anyone to take care of us in the capital.”
He looked at the two of them.
"Third brother, you go. Second brother, you stay and help me.”
Although the King of Han was a little disappointed, what else could he do when he said this? He could only nod his head.
"Third Bro, you have to keep a close eye on Zhanji and Zhanji.”
Zhu Di reminded him.
"Don't worry, Father. How can I not worry about my nephew?”
Zhao Wang laughed and laughed. Since this matter fell on him, he would definitely do it well.
"Oh right, you can't tell him about the immortal technique without my orders.”
Zhu Di thought of something and continued.
King Zhao opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but he still nodded in agreement.
"I say, why is father doing this? Why do we have to cultivate this immortal technique in secret?”
The Han King was a little indignant. What was this? They were all family, so why was there such a difference in treatment?
"Why? Why do you think?"
Zhu Di looked at him and laughed.
"Why do you think? It's all because of what you did before. Hmph! "You still have the face to say that giving you immortal techniques is already not bad.”
"If Zhan Jue were to find out about all the stupid things you guys did in the future, forget about the immortal techniques, even if his head was still intact, it would still be another matter.”
Zhu Di was also helpless. He did not want things to turn out like this.
However, he had no choice. He did not dare to take the risk.
The Crown Prince was his father, and he was his biological grandfather. He felt that there was no problem for the two of them to cultivate immortal techniques. After all, they were family.
However, even though Second and Third Brother were said to be biological uncles, they were only biological uncles. Uncles and nephews in the royal family were really worthless.
He asked the King of Zhao to take care of Zhu Zhan Xin, which also had the intention of letting them deal with their relationship.
As long as No. 3 handled the relationship well, how could he not let go?
"Alright, let's discuss how we should prepare for Wala.”
…
The next morning.
The officials rushed to the main hall but still could not see Zhu Di's figure. This made their worried faces look a little uneasy.
What happened to the Emperor? Now that the border was in danger, why didn't he show up?
Everyone began to speculate when they saw this scene, but they only dared to keep these words in their hearts.
However, what surprised them even more was that the Crown Prince had actually issued a decree at this critical moment.
And the contents of the decree made people unable to help but guess.
He asked the King of Zhao to lead his troops out while the King of Han stayed in the capital.
One had to know what kind of person the King of Han was. Asking him to stay in the capital was like letting a wolf into a flock of sheep.
As expected, many old officials objected to the Crown Prince's decree.
And those who objected were the Crown Prince's subordinates and students.
They were dumbfounded. What was going on? Had our boss gone crazy?
However, in the face of their doubts, Zhu Gaochi changed his usual weak attitude and decided on this matter.
That was true. Although he was a benevolent Crown Prince, he was also a decisive person.
"I have a matter that I do not understand.”
Yang Shiqi cupped his hands and looked at him.
"You don't understand? Then let's think about it first."
Of course, he knew what Yang Shiqi wanted to ask. It must be about the old master. Presumably, this was what most of the ministers in the court thought.
However, they didn't dare to step out at this time. Only Yang Shiqi and the other cabinet ministers dared to ask.
"I wonder why the emperor isn't going to court.”
Yang Shiqi asked as if he did not hear him.
This matter was simply too important. When the enemy attacked, the ruler of a country was actually not here. What was everyone thinking?
"I don't know."
Zhu Gaochi shot a glance at him and replied in a bad mood.
"Then does the emperor have any orders?”
"You don't know?"
No matter what Yang Shiqi asked, Zhu Gaochi didn't know.
Such a subtle attitude made everyone confused. What was going on?
"Can you let us meet the emperor? This matter concerns the Ming Dynasty and the country. We are really anxious.”
Zhu Gaochi still shook his head.
After the morning court session, everyone went back with different thoughts.
Yang Shiqi and the other two hesitated for a moment before turning around to look for the Crown Prince.
"Sigh, why are you here again?”
Zhu Gaochi looked at them helplessly.
"Your Highness, where's the Emperor?"
Now that they were in private, there were some things that could not be said in court, so there were no more scruples here.
Everyone knew that they were the Crown Prince's subordinates, and they were bound together with him.
If something really happened, they would be the ones at the greatest risk.
"You don't know?"
Zhu Gaochi shook his head in response to their questions.
"Your Highness, can you let us see the Emperor?”
"Sigh!"
Zhu Gaochi put down the memorial in his hand.
"It's not that I don't want you to see him, but I have no choice. Right now, there are all the Jinyiwei around the old master. Even I can't enter, let alone you.”
Hearing this, the three of them looked at each other, wondering if something had really happened to the Emperor.
Otherwise, why didn't he show up now? The country was in danger, and it was still the Wala Pass. According to Zhu Di's personality in the past, he would have long cursed in the imperial court.
"Your Highness, why do you want the King of Han to guard the capital?”
Yang Shiqi could not help but ask.
This was what they didn't understand the most.
Now that the crown prince had been decided, and the crown prince had ministers like them under him, it could be said that the throne could be taken over at any time.
However, what was the meaning of letting the King of Han stay in the capital? Wasn't he just stretching his neck for the King of Han to cut?
"I have no choice. The troops around the capital have to go north. I can't leave an empty city.”
"Second Brother is a capable person. I can rest assured that he will guard the capital.”
Zhu Gaochi could only be so vague now.
It wasn't that he didn't want to say it, but if he couldn't even hide it from his trusted aides, how could he act in front of others?
Yang Shiqi and the others opened their mouths but were interrupted by Zhu Gaochi.
"Now, let's think about the Northern Expedition. How much silver does the Ministry of Revenue have?”
"Less than ten million taels."
Yang Fu said truthfully.
Zhu Gaochi frowned. The most important thing in a war was logistics. Only when the logistics were done well could the soldiers at the front be at ease.
Right now, the Great Ming Empire had just started the Northern Expedition not long ago. Coupled with the constant disasters in various places, the silver reserves in the national treasury had long since run out.
"No, we have to raise the money.”
"But the national treasury really doesn't have any more silver!”
Yang Shiqi sighed.
Zhu Gaochi pondered for a moment and seemed to have thought of something.
"If we stop the Yongle Grand Ceremony, how much silver can we gather?”
Hearing this, the three of them were stunned.
"If we stop the Yongle Grand Ceremony, this silver is enough.”
Without waiting for them to finish, Zhu Chi waved his hand.
"Then stop the Yongle Ceremony and hand over the silver to the Ministry of Revenue.”
Didn't the old master want to trick him? Alright, then he wouldn't stand on ceremony.
I'm the one overseeing the country anyway. I don't have money and can only think of a way myself. Don't blame me for stopping your Yongle Grand Ceremony.
If it was in the past, he really wouldn't dare to do this. However, it was different now. He knew that Zhu Di was now wholeheartedly focused on the immortal technique.
What was the purpose of the Yongle Grand Ceremony? Wasn't it for the reputation of his future generations? Now that he had an immortal technique, did he still need to care about this?
Besides, even if he really cared, he couldn't possibly chop him up. Zhan Jue wouldn't just stand there and watch.
"This, Your Highness, the Yongle Grand Ceremony was ordered by the Emperor to be built.”
Yang Shiqi and the others couldn't help but worry.
Everyone could see Zhu Di's intentions during the Yongle Grand Ceremony. In the past, no matter how scarce it was, he would never touch the Yongle Grand Ceremony.
"I know that, but the situation is urgent, so this is the only way. Oh right, you have to look after this silver for me. This is for the expedition.”
Zhu Gaochi warned them.
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