A hard landing was easy to cause problems, but a soft landing was the right way.
In history, Emperor Jianwen had only been in power for a few months before he used thunderous methods to demote the King of Zhou to a commoner. After that, he even attacked the three princes of Qi, Xiang, and Dai, deposing them as commoners.
Xiang Wang Murong Bai was afraid and could not explain himself. The whole palace was burned to death!
Under such a tragedy, Emperor Jianwen was still unmoved. He placed King Qi and King Dai under house arrest, and later demoted King Min to a commoner.
Zhu Di, who had no way out, rebelled under the banner of " cleaning up the emperor's side and making the country suffer." After four years, he ousted Emperor Jianwen and sat on the throne of Nanjing.
This time, Zhu Yunwen learned from history. He didn't want to cut his vassal state. Wouldn't it be better to let them take the initiative to ask him to cut his vassal state?
If they did it in front of everyone, no one could say anything. Moreover, the outcome of Yi Fan was much better than their original desolate frontier fortress.
Isn't it good to enjoy glory and be a peaceful vassal king?
Those who were lecherous would get a few concubines, those who were rich would occupy a few more acres of land, and those who were delicious would eat a few more rations.
Military power?
That was courting death.
Military power must be returned to the center!
There was no room for negotiation!
"Come, let's celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.”
Zhu Yunwen raised his glass and everyone followed.
Putting down the wine glass, the eunuch at the side filled it up. Zhu Yunwen took the wine glass and walked down the stage. She said to everyone,"This cup of wine, zhen will toast to imperial uncle alone. Imperial Uncle, come!"
Zhu Di hurriedly stood up and kept saying that he didn't dare to.
Zhu Yunwen smiled and said," Imperial Uncle has worked hard. I have seen it. If it weren't for Imperial Uncle guarding Shuntian and coordinating the military of the nine borders, I would not be able to rest day and night." This cup of wine should be a toast to Imperial Uncle."
"Fourth Brother, just drink it."
Acting Prince Zhu Gui laughed and shouted.
Zhu Di looked at Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Yunwen raised her glass. When the two clinked glasses, Zhu Di saw Zhu Yunwen's glass lower and quickly moved the glass down. He gently touched it and drank it all.
Zhu Yunwen looked at this small detail and smiled. He drank the wine in his glass and then picked up the wine pot from the side. He was about to pour the wine for Zhu Di himself when he accidentally dropped the wine pot on the ground and the wine spilled all over.
Everyone was shocked.
Shuang Xi quickly came over to clean up and then gave a new wine house.
Zhu Yunwen said apologetically,"Uncle, I was careless." Come, zhen will fill it up for you. Since the wine has been poured, we can only serve new wine. I hope it suits Imperial Uncle's taste.”Zhu Di's eyes widened in shock!
" If the wine is poured, we can only serve new wine." These words were spoken by Li Zengzhi and Zhu Di when they were having a secret discussion in Yangzhou.
And His Majesty had said it without a single mistake!
Could it be that Li Zengzhi was His Majesty's man and was sent by His Majesty to test him?!
The family banquet continued, but Zhu Di was already cold and uninterested. Looking at the gentle smile on Zhu Yunwen's face, Zhu Di panicked.
He knew his every move!
He knew that he was ambitious!
He knew who his people were!
Therefore, he changed the defense of Beiping!
Therefore, he transferred Li Jiujiang, Xu Zengshou, Li Zengzhi, and the others away!
Therefore, he wanted to leave Dao Yan!
Therefore, he was prepared to implement the new army strategy in Beiping Prefecture!
What was he doing?
Zhu Di's mouth was filled with bitterness. He understood!
Zhu Yunwen was using the art of war to not fight and make him yield!
What a powerful Zhu Yunwen, what a powerful Emperor Jianwen, what a powerful nephew!
After the family banquet ended, the vassal kings left one after another.
After Zhu Di returned to the King Yan's residence, he told Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaoxu, and the others about the family banquet and asked,""What do you guys think?"
Zhu Gaoxu stood up angrily and said,"Father, it must be Li Zengzhi who betrayed us!" At that time, Qiu Fu had been guarding outside, so it was impossible for outsiders to hear the sounds in the room. Except for Li Zengzhi and his father, no one knew the contents of the secret conversation!”
"Is there any point in investigating who betrayed us now?”
Zhu Gaochi glared at Zhu Gaoxu and then said to Zhu Di,""Father, the plan now is to cater to the emperor's will and wait for an opportunity. From His Majesty summoning Daoyan into the capital, to the plan of recruiting new soldiers in Beiping Prefecture, to the hint at the Mid-Autumn Family Banquet, it shows that His Majesty already knows our thoughts. However, due to the lack of clear evidence, he has repeatedly beaten us.”
Zhu Di naturally understood this and sighed.""In your opinion, how should we cater to the Holy Decree?”
"Show your loyalty," Zhu Gaochi said solemnly.”
Zhu Di's pupils constricted slightly. These three words were easy to say, but it was too difficult to do!
It was easier to show his loyalty in the capital and say a few words.
But how could he show his loyalty after returning to Beiping Prefecture?
It was nothing more than giving up military power, weakening the army, or recruiting new soldiers. Zhu Di could not choose any of them! How could he succeed without soldiers?
Zhu Gaoxu did not agree with his elder brother's opinion and said,""Father, why don't we return to the capital and raise the flag? With Father's orders, the Beiping Prefecture guards will respond. At that time, we will have one hundred thousand soldiers. As long as we convince Prince Ning, Prince Gu, and Prince Dai, we will be able to control most of Northern Zhili. When the time comes, we will lead our army south and conquer Jinan, Xuzhou, and Yangzhou.”
"Brother, you seem to have forgotten that there are still 400,000 soldiers around the Beiping Prefecture!”
Zhu Gaochi retorted sternly.
Zhu Gaoxu sneered,"So what if it's 400,000 troops?" Without a good general, no matter how many soldiers there were, they were just trash. Although Ping An and Qu Neng had some skills, they were not Zhang Yu and Zhu Neng's match. Moreover, their father had been through hundreds of battles and was famous. Who would dare to accept the challenge?”
"You're too naive!" Zhu Gaochi shouted angrily. At this time, Beiping's defense should be completely in the hands of Ping An! I heard that His Majesty even gave them the power to appoint officers. Once it's his own people, who will listen to our commands?”
"Even if we take control of the Beiping Prefecture, the recruit policy will definitely be implemented before we arrive. Do you think the guards will risk their lives to fight or enjoy the benefits of the new army?! Without these people, how could we have 100,000 soldiers?”
"Besides, we're in a hurry. The rations, horses, and weapons haven't arrived yet. How can we act? Could it be that he wanted to eat the commoners? Without the support of the people, how far can we go? Emperor Jianwen held the world in his hands. How could he sit idly by and watch us?”
Just as Zhu Gaoxu was about to refute Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Di slammed the table and shouted,""Enough!"
Zhu Di's eyes were filled with unwillingness as he said,"We'll discuss this matter when we return to the territory."
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