After Zhu Biao left.
Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly looked at Zhu Xu and said,"Fifteen, after you take control of the Embroidered Uniform Guards, secretly pay attention to those generals and nobles. Investigate every single one of them who is related to Lan Yu!”
"Yes."
Zhu Xu cupped his hands and agreed.
Zhu Xu wasn't surprised that Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to take care of these generals.
In history, Blue Jade and the others were also punished.
And collecting evidence of these generals and nobles was originally the job of the Embroidered Uniform Guards.
Zhu Xuquan thought that Zhu Yuanzhang was training himself.
"Men, let Jiang Meng come back and continue to guide my fifteenth prince.”
"Yes!"
Jiang Meng was soon invited back by the eunuch and continued to guide Zhu Xu.
In just the time for an incense stick to burn, Jiang Meng told Zhu Yuanzhang that Zhu Xu had the ability to take over the entire Jinyiwei Yamen.
Zhu Yuanzhang was surprised by Zhu Xu's ability, but he was also a little annoyed.
After all, he couldn't pull Zhu Xu into his dream. He didn't know if Zhu Xu, who had such ability, could really be the emperor of Ming Dynasty!
Who knew if Zhu Xu, who had become the commander of the Brocade Guard, would act for the Ming Dynasty in the future and would no longer stand by and watch.
"Your Majesty, the son of the King of Yan has come to pay his respects.”
A eunuch suddenly walked into Yangxin Palace Hall and said.
Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes flashed with a strange light, and he immediately said,"Xuan."
Zhu Gaochi, the heir of the King of Yan, was already thirteen years old, but he was still studying in the main hall like Zhu Xu. He was fair and fat, and he already had the potential to be a big fatty.
"Grandson greets Imperial Grandfather."
"Long live Imperial Grandfather.”
Zhu Gaochi knelt on the ground as soon as he entered Yangxin Palace Hall.
"Hehehe, quickly get up, quickly get up! Give me a seat!"
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled.
Zhu Gaochi could be said to be Zhu Yuanzhang's favorite grandson.
At such a young age, he was appointed by Zhu Yuanzhang as the heir of the King of Yan.
The main reason was that Zhu Gaochi was too cute.
It was round and charmingly naive.
He was filled with joy.
"Thank you, Imperial Grandfather."
"Is Imperial Grandfather alright?"
Zhu Gaochi straightened his body and said.
"An."
Zhu Gaochi noticed Zhu Xu at this time. He was a little surprised, but he was sensible enough not to ask more. After greeting him, he was about to leave.
"Gao Chi, it's almost noon. Stay and accompany Imperial Grandfather for a meal.”
"Yes!"
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Xu and said,"Fifteen, you stay too."”
"Imperial Father, your son prefers to eat in the palace.”
“... Alright, after the meal, you will go to the Imperial Secret Service's yamen and carry out your duties as the commander of the Imperial Secret Service.”
"Yes!"
Zhu Xu retreated.
Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Gaochi had lunch together.
Zhu Yuanzhang was thrifty by nature, so his lunch consisted of white membrane, rice porridge, and some braised mutton.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang was old, he still had a good appetite. However, Zhu Gaochi was obviously more gluttonous than him. The plates of braised mutton were soon all in his stomach.
"Gao Chi, are you full?"
"I'm full."
"Do you feel a little sleepy after eating?”
"En, a little. Royal Grandfather, I'm going for a walk to digest my food.”
Zhu Gaochi stood up and said.
"Ha, Gao Chi, when people are tired, they should rest. Otherwise, they won't have the energy to take a walk! Go to the side hall and rest first."
Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.
"Then Imperial Grandfather, Gao Chi has been impolite.”
Zhu Gaochi entered the side hall and fell asleep on the bed.
"Zhen will also rest for a while. Don't disturb Zhen.”
Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly stretched and went to lie down on the bed.
"Activate the system!"
[Beep beep! [System activated!]
Begin deduction!
[Deduction Target: Zhu Gaochi]
[Scene: Big Ming]
[Countries around Ming: Western Region, Northern Prairie!]]
[Please fill in the occupation of the target]
Zhu Yuanzhang pondered for a moment and wrote the words 'Crown Prince' behind Zhu Gaochi.
[Deduction begins!]
A scene suddenly unfolded.
Inside the Palace of Heavenly Purity.
A burly man with a resolute appearance was sitting on the dragon throne in an imposing manner.
Zhu Gaochi, who was wearing a python robe, looked at his father on the dragon throne with a dumbfounded expression.
[In the first year, Zhu Di ascended the throne and changed the year title to Yongle! Zhu Gaochi is the Crown Prince!
[On the second day after Zhu Di ascended the throne, Zhu Biao, Zhu Yunwen, and Zhu Yunyu were all placed under house arrest in the Cold Palace!]
[On the same day, Zhu Di gave him poisoned wine and killed Zhu Biao's entire family!]
" Huh?!"
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned.
Fourth Brother was really vicious and ruthless.
Zhu Yuanzhang put himself in Zhu Di's shoes. If he was Zhu Di, he would probably kill Zhu Biao as soon as possible.
However, Zhu Di not only killed Zhu Biao, but also Zhu Yunyu and Zhu Yunwen, as well as Zhu Biao's wife and two daughters.
This was a little too much!
[After Zhu Di killed Zhu Biao, he ordered the Jinyiwei to secretly clean up the courtiers who supported Zhu Biao.]
[Zhu Xu, the commander of the Jinyiwei at that time, requested to be the vassal of Qiongzhou. Zhu Di allowed it on the surface, but in fact, he felt that Zhu Xu was unwilling to work for him, the new emperor. Therefore, he hated him and let the Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi take charge of the Jinyiwei affairs. Zhu Gaochi could not bear to see a large number of courtiers being killed. He remonstrated many times, which made Zhu Di dissatisfied. Therefore, Zhu Gaochi was replaced and his second son Zhu Gaoxu took the position of commander of the Jinyiwei!]]
[Zhu Gaoxu used his power to eliminate dissidents and killed courtiers. Nearly a hundred thousand people were affected! This included Lan Yu, Fu Youde, and other distinguished generals. This caused many distinguished generals to be dissatisfied. Just as the mutiny was about to start, Zhu Di suddenly asked Zhu Gaoxu to write a confession letter and announce it to the world. He erected a monument for the generals who died unjustly and beheaded the officials that Zhu Gaoxu had nurtured.]
Seeing this…
Zhu Yuanzhang had mixed feelings.
Zhu Di's methods were much better than Zhu Yunwen's and Zhu Yunxi's!
The people around Zhu Gaoxu were all Zhu Di's confidants. They had completely become a knife in Zhu Di's hands. After being used, they had to take the blame for Zhu Di.
In the end, Zhu Di achieved his goal of cleaning up the court, and all the responsibility was carried by Zhu Gaoxu.
How could he cheat his son to such an extent?
Zhu Yuanzhang did not know whether to praise Zhu Di for being smart or to scold Zhu Di for being heartless.
Moreover, Zhu Di wanted to scam Zhu Xu at the beginning. Zhu Xu went to become a vassal, but Zhu Di did not scam Zhu Xu. Instead, he hated Zhu Xu.
This was a hidden danger.
After dealing with the court, Zhu Di thought that he had already secured the throne, so he cast his gaze on the vassal kings who held heavy troops.]
Seeing this, Zhu Yuanzhang's heart tightened.
This Zhu Di wouldn't also want to cut his vassal, right?
Wasn't this following in the footsteps of Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Yunyu?
[Zhu Di feels that there is nothing wrong with having the vassal kings lead troops to guard the border of the Ming Dynasty. What is wrong is that the vassal kings can operate in the border for a long time. In the long run, the soldiers and civilians in the border areas do not know that there is an emperor but only the vassal kings.]
Therefore, Zhu Di adopted the strategy of transferring the sons of the vassal kings to other places to become vassal kings in order to reduce the influence of the vassal kings on the border areas. He also repeatedly reduced the troops stationed in the hands of the vassal kings and let his confidants lead the troops in various places! It would turn the border into a situation where the vassal kings assisted the generals to protect the Ming Dynasty!]
Seeing this, Zhu Yuanzhang could not help but heave a sigh of relief.
This Zhu Di was indeed much stronger than Zhu Yunxi and Zhu Yunwen!
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