Facing his father's question, Zhu Di hesitated.
As for the heir to the throne, Zhu Di was the king of the Ming Dynasty.
It was impossible that there was no news at all.
Zhu Di had already heard the news that his father was preparing to crown Zhu Yunwen.
In other words, the son of his deceased elder brother was the imperial grandson.
In the future, he would inherit the Ming Dynasty.
Now, his father was asking for his and his eighteenth brother's opinion.
There must be something fishy about this.
Especially when it came to the future of the empire.
The more these vassal kings had to avoid suspicion.
Otherwise, it would be fine if he obtained the throne in the future.
If he didn't get the throne, he would definitely offend the new emperor.
One had to know that there was no such thing as an impenetrable wall in the world.
At that time, what awaited him would not be something that he could easily dodge.
Therefore, Zhu Di couldn't make up his mind for a moment.
He could only continue to follow his father's words.
Thinking of this, Zhu Di said,"
"Imperial Father is aware that your son has absolutely no improper thoughts about the throne.”
Hearing Zhu Di's words, Zhu Yuanzhang's face did not have any emotional fluctuations.
It was hard to say whether he believed it or not.
In front of the throne, no one could be completely trusted.
Even if this person was his son.
Since ancient times, in order to fight for the throne, were there not many cases of father and son killing each other?
Zhu Yuanzhang slowly said,
"Fourth Brother really thinks so?"
When Zhu Di heard Zhu Yuanzhang's words, he immediately became anxious.
He quickly said,
"Father, it's true."
"Your son's greatest wish is to become a great general.”
"To expand the territory of our Great Ming and build a great empire.”
"Of course, if you say that your son doesn't have any ambitions, I'm sure Imperial Father wouldn't believe it.”
Hearing Zhu Di's words, Zhu Yuanzhang, who was originally in a good mood, suddenly felt his heart sink.
His fourth son was indeed ambitious.
However, the next moment, Zhu Di's words made Zhu Yuanzhang relax again.
Zhu Di took a deep breath and said again,
"Your son's greatest ambition is to seal Wolf Juxu.”
"Just like the brave generals in the past, remember your merits.”
"Prove your son's bravery."
"If I can really do this, your son's trip to this world will not be in vain.”
The more Zhu Di spoke, the more excited he became. In the end, he even waved his fists.
It was as if he was already standing on Langjuxu Mountain.
Behind him was the army he led.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Di's genuine expression and chose to believe his son without hesitation.
Zhu Zhe, who was standing beside Zhu Di, agreed with Zhu Di's words.
Zhu Zhe knew that what Zhu Di said was not a lie.
In fact, Zhu Di had never thought of becoming an emperor.
Zhu Di's dream had always been to be a general on the battlefield.
If Zhu Biao hadn't died, Zhu Di would have been the sharpest sword in Zhu Biao's hands.
The most trustworthy person.
Unfortunately, Zhu Di met Zhu Yunwen, this idiot.
If it wasn't for Zhu Yunwen forcing him into a corner.
Zhu Di would never rebel.
Even before the rebellion, Zhu Di was still hesitant.
If it wasn't for the black-clothed strategist Yao Guangxiao giving Zhu Di a strong dose of medicine.
Zhu Di also didn't want to see his family die tragically.
Zhu Di would never rebel.
The development of the matter later also confirmed Zhu Di's words.
Even Zhu Di succeeded in Jingnan and conquered Jinling City, and naturally became the famous Emperor Yongle in history.
Zhu Di was not like his father.
From the emperor on horseback, he had transformed into an emperor who only read memorials in the palace every day.
Instead, he did not forget his original intentions.
He entrusted all the military affairs to his son, Zhu Gaochi.
Then, he would lead the army to fight outside all year round.
Therefore, compared to being an emperor, Zhu Di preferred to lead troops to fight.
Five expeditions to Mongolia were enough to show Zhu Di's true thoughts.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Di and said sincerely.
He nodded in satisfaction.
"You're our son. We won't suspect you.”
"I already know what you're thinking.”
"You can go back first."
Then, he pointed at Zhu Zhe beside him and said,
"Old Eighteen, stay behind."
Hearing his father's words, Zhu Di heaved a sigh of relief.
"Your son will take his leave."
Zhu Di said.
As he spoke, Zhu Di gave Zhu Zhe a look.
He signaled Zhu Zhe to be careful of Imperial Father's probing.
After seeing Zhu Di's gaze.
Zhu Zhe nodded imperceptibly.
She gave Zhu Di a reassuring look.
Zhu Zhe and Zhu Di had a very good relationship.
He knew what the other party was thinking with just a glance.
When Zhu Di saw Zhu Zhe's eyes, the worry in his heart was put down.
Then, he left the hall and strode out of the palace.
At this moment, only Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Zhe were left in the main hall.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the 18th brother in front of him.
He said meaningfully,
"Old Eighteen, do you know why we asked you to stay?”
After Zhu Zhe experienced what happened to Zhu Di just now.
Without thinking, he said,
"Your son doesn't know. Please enlighten me, Imperial Father.”
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at his son who was pretending to know nothing.
The feelings in his heart were very complicated.
He wanted to expose Zhu Zhe's audacity in the fief.
But there was no way to start.
Firstly, the current Zhu Zhe had yet to reveal any disloyalty at all.
As the saying went, it was a great sin to punish without teaching, not to mention that this was his own son.
Even his rebellious nephew, Zhu Wenzheng, could tolerate it.
Needless to say, his own son.
Secondly, at that time, the Great Ming Imperial Clan had already reached the point where everyone was in danger.
Zhu Zhe dared to resist.
It was actually a good thing.
Zhu Yuanzhang did not want Zhu Zhe to be like Zhu Bai.
Jumping into the fire pit to commit suicide to prove his innocence.
After some thought.
Zhu Yuanzhang said to Zhu Zhe,
"Old Eighteen, we called you here mainly to discuss the issue of the fief.”
To discuss the fief?
Zhu Zhe was stunned by his Imperial Father's question.
What was there to discuss about the fief?
He would settle down in South Yue.
He ate his fill and wore warm clothes.
From time to time, he would check on the progress of those firearms.
When he was free, he could even hug his concubine and recite poems.
His days were simply too carefree.
He looked at Zhu Zhe's stunned expression.
Zhu Yuanzhang continued,
"I thought about it, South Yue is really too remote.”
"Moreover, it's too far from the capital.”
"It's not easy for us father and son to meet.”
"I was also lacking in consideration back then."
"I'll let you go according to your temper.”
"Now that I think about it, you were also young back then.”
"I don't know anything."
"I wonder what South Yue is like.”
"If that's the case, it's really a little unfair to you.”
"So the reason why I asked you to stay is to tell you.”
"I want to give you another piece of land."
"Let's go to a better place."
"What do you think?"
After he finished speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang's gaze was fixed on Zhu Zhe.
Even though Zhu Zhe had already made many plans in his heart when Zhu Yuanzhang asked Zhu Di.
He even thought of his father asking him if he wanted to rebel.
However, he did not expect that his father would want to give him another piece of land.
A strange feeling immediately arose in Zhu Zhe's heart.
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