Han King Zhu Li is the Ming War God!
Soon, Zhu Li followed Zhu Biao to Fengtian Gate.
"Remember, when you see our father later, don't use your stubborn temper. When it's time to admit your mistakes, admit your mistakes.”
"It's not embarrassing for a son to apologize to his father.”
"If you give in, it will be easier for us to talk in front of Dad. Do you understand?”
Zhu Biao reminded Zhu Li after passing through Fengtian Gate.
"Don't worry, big brother. I know what to do.”
Zhu Li promised.
On the other side, Zhu Yuanzhang had also received the news that Zhu Biao had entered the palace. He was already waiting at the entrance of the Hall of Heaven's Tribute with a smile on his face.
However, when he saw Zhu Biao and Zhu Li, his face darkened.
This brat!
Half an hour ago, the Brocade Guard reported that Zhu Li had 'escaped' from Self-examination Residence again.
He even said that he was going to welcome his big brother.
He was just thinking of settling the score with this kid, but he didn't expect this kid to really appear in front of him with Zhu Biao!
"Your son greets Imperial Father!"
Zhu Biao saw the frozen smile on Zhu Yuanzhang's face and smiled bitterly in his heart, but he could only brace himself and lead Zhu Li to meet him.
The two brothers came in front of Zhu Yuanzhang and greeted him.
"It's good that you're back.”
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't directly throw a tantrum at Zhu Li. Instead, he patted Zhu Biao's arm and nodded with a smile.
Since Boss was present, he had to give Boss some face.
"It's not hard for your son to share your father's worries.”
Zhu Biao hurriedly replied.
"Since you're here, stay for lunch.”
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Zhu Li and said unhappily. Then he turned around and walked into the Hall of Tribute to Heaven.
"Let's go!"
Zhu Biao pulled Zhu Li into the Hall of Heaven Tribute.
As expected, Boss Zhu Biao had more weight in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes!
The father and son sat down at the dining table. Zhu Yuanzhang immediately asked the surplus eunuchs and palace maids to leave, leaving only the Chief Eunuch Wang Chen to serve by his side.
"Did the Crown Prince gain anything from this western tour?”
Zhu Yuanzhang ignored Zhu Li and asked Zhu Biao while eating.
"Reporting to Imperial Father, besides inspecting the matter of moving the capital, I have also heard many different voices among the people.”
Zhu Biao put down his chopsticks and replied respectfully.
"Oh? What did you hear?"
Zhu Yuanzhang's interest was piqued.
"When I was in Second Brother's fief, I heard the commoners talking about the King of Qin and the King of Han the most.”
Zhu Biao explained with a bitter smile.
Zhu Yuanzhang immediately reacted.
This boss was trying to find a way to lead the topic to Zhu Li.
"Hmph, how can the commoners say that they are good?”
"Second Brother and Ninth Brother are the same. The people in the fief are boiling with resentment. It seems that Second Brother has to make him come back!”
Zhu Yuanzhang glared at the silent Zhu Li and said in a low voice.
The corner of Zhu Li's mouth twitched.
He didn't know if the commoners had any opinions about him, but in any case, his father had quite a lot of opinions about him!
Didn't he just kill a few Embroidered Uniform Guards?
He felt embarrassed that his lackey had been killed, so he started to dislike him in various ways?
Zhu Biao's heart sank.
Zhu Yuanzhang's words were a difficult opening, and he almost couldn't resist.
"Imperial Father, in fact, the voices of the people that your son heard are different from what Imperial Father said. I don't want to say much about Second Brother. The common people are indeed quite dissatisfied with him.”
"However, Ninth Brother's reputation is quite high even in Xi'an Prefecture.”
"In private, the people are even praising him as the Great Ming War God!”
Zhu Biao hurriedly explained.
He originally wanted to intercede for Zhu Li, not to get scolded.
"With his character, how can he call himself Daming War God?”
"Can the common people still think of him as good?"
Zhu Yuanzhang's face was filled with disbelief.
In fact, he was lying through his teeth.
How could he, as the emperor, not know what the people really thought of Zhu Li?
The Jinyiwei weren't for nothing.
However, he was pretending to be ignorant. His goal was to beat Zhu Li so that he would not be arrogant because of his favor.
Moreover, the local officials colluded with the imperial court's army to oppress the people. The fundamental reason was that he, the vassal king, did not do anything. If he had interfered a little, those officials would not have been so brazen!
When Zhu Li returned to the capital, he had already sent an imperial envoy to Hanzhong to ask for an explanation.
He had to capture a few typical examples and behead them to warn others. More importantly, he had to quell the public's anger!
Of course, he also had the intention of beating up Zhu Li.
To put it bluntly, it was to tell you that if these officials committed a crime, they could be executed if they wanted to.
Don't force me to cut you one day!
The commoners were the most innocent.
The one who bullied them was a military officer, a local official, and not Zhu Li, the King of Han. Naturally, they would not blame this on Zhu Li.
On the contrary, Zhu Li had repeatedly defeated the Wala army over the years and protected the peace of the northwest. In the eyes of the common people, he was rather prestigious!
Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang felt a little conflicted.
This was a very contradictory mentality.
Zhu Li's talent in military affairs was already so outstanding. If he could really make some achievements in governing the fief, he would not be at ease!
If Zhu Li was good at everything, wouldn't he be better than Crown Prince Zhu Biao?
Therefore, most of the time, smart people would choose to play dumb, and cautious people would deliberately keep a low profile.
However, Zhu Li was different. He was arrogant and despotic because of his identity as the King of Han. Although he did not bully the common people, he had bullied the local tyrants and rich gentry.
"I know that Ninth Brother is indeed in the wrong.”
"But there are tens of thousands of troops stationed in Hanzhong. If Ninth Brother is allowed to stay in Yingtian Prefecture, what will happen to the northwest?”
"The reason why your son rushed back this time was because I heard news that the Wala army in Ning Xia City was restless.”
Zhu Biao quickly mentioned the movement of the Wala army in the northwest.
"What are you talking about?"
"Could it be that our Big Ming can't even defend the capital without him?”
"Ninth Brother isn't in the northwest, but there's still Second Brother and Thirteenth Brother, right?”
Zhu Yuanzhang's face darkened.
The most taboo thing for an emperor was to have a minister with high achievements that shocked the emperor.
It was as if the country would not be able to protect itself if it left you. This was absolutely not acceptable.
Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's angry expression, Zhu Biao's expression changed. He realized that he had said the wrong thing in his haste.
In desperation, Zhu Biao hurriedly pulled the silent Zhu Ligui down.
"Imperial Father, please calm down. Your son did not have any other intentions. However, Ninth Brother had failed to manage the fief, and the local officials were the root of the problem. This was not Ninth Brother's intention.”
"Moreover, no matter how great his mistake is, can't he make up for it with his previous achievements?”
"In the end, he's your biological son!”
Zhu Biao hurriedly tried to persuade him.
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