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"Tell me. Biao Er died of illness before he succeeded the throne?”
"How, how is this possible?"
As the emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang rarely paid attention to the last sentence.
His eyes widened in shock!
There was a saying in the future.
Only Zhu Biao was Zhu Yuanzhang's son, the others were only princes.
This sentence was not completely correct.
Because before Zhu Yuanzhang ascended the throne, Zhu Xi, Zhu Xi, Zhu Di, and the others were already born.
Moreover, they were all born of Empress Ma.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang's deepest love for Zhu Biao was absolutely no other.
The original Zhu Biao was born when Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma went through thick and thin together.
Zhu Yuanzhang had poured his heart and soul into his eldest son.
In other words.
Zhu Biao inherited Zhu Yuanzhang's love for Empress Ma.
The father-son relationship between them was even deeper than the father-son relationship between ordinary people.
But now, he suddenly told Zhu Yuanzhang.
Twenty years later, when he was old.
His eldest son, whom he valued and loved the most, would die of illness?？
How could he accept this?
"Yes."
Zhu Houzhao hesitated for a moment before nodding.
All the emperors behind Zhu Yuanzhang knew about this.
There was no need to hide it.
"Is he really dead?"
Zhu Yuanzhang felt his mind go blank, as if he had been hit by a heavy hammer. His mind was buzzing, and his entire body was stifled.
He suddenly realized something.
He looked at Zhu Di with hope, as if he was hoping to get a different answer from him.
However, Zhu Di smiled bitterly.
"Father, Big Brother indeed left in the 25th year of Hongwu.”
This sentence was like the last straw that broke Zhu Yuanzhang's heart.
His footsteps became unsteady.
He almost fell to the ground.
Seeing this, Zhu Di quickly rushed forward to support him."Father, big brother was still alive and well in the fourth year of Hongwu. You don't have to be so sad.”
"We know."
Zhu Yuanzhang spat out word by word as he forced himself to puff out his chest.
As expected of an emperor.
He quickly suppressed the sadness in his heart and did not show any joy or sadness on his face.
After all, in the 25th year of Hongwu, he was able to recover from his old age and establish a new candidate for the successor of the empire.
Not to mention now?
"Houzhao, I have another question.”
"Please speak."
Zhu Yuanzhang: "Since Zhu Xiongying is the eldest son, why did we choose Zhu Yunwen?"”
"Could it be because Zhu Xiongying is so mediocre and ignorant?”
He had his own considerations when he asked Zhu Biao to marry Madam Chang.
The Chang family represented the interests of the Huaixi generals.
Even after Madam Chang and Biao 'er died, their son Zhu Xiong Ying also had the background of a Huaixi general.
From Zhu Yuanzhang's current perspective.
Even if Zhu Xiong Ying was a bit mediocre, letting him be the Emperor was the most in line with Great Ming's interests.
"According to the records, Zhu Xiong Ying was not a mediocre person. On the contrary, he was smart and eloquent since he was young.”
"But he died of illness when he was ten years old. After he died, you supported Madam Lu as the Crown Princess."”
"I see."
Zhu Yuanzhang sighed, his heart filled with a bitter smile.
Could it be that he had killed too many people in his life, and in the end, the heavens punished him?
Not only did he lose his son in his old age, but his daughter-in-law and grandson were also dead.
However, if he were to make Madam Lu the Crown Princess in the future, it would mean that he had completely given up on the nobles of Huaixi.
Zhu Yuanzhang understood himself.
When that time came.
In order to consolidate Zhu Yunwen's imperial power, he would definitely take away most of the Huaixi dignitaries before he died.
What were the generals who had rebelled with him like?
Zhu Yuanzhang was very clear.
If he didn't kill her, it would definitely be a hidden danger!
For this grassroots emperor who started out as a beggar, he would rather see blood flowing like a river than trust others.
"Oh, right."
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Di.
"I think I heard Hou Zhao say that after Zhu Yunwen ascended the throne, you…Rebellion?"
"This, you might have heard wrongly.”
Zhu Di stuttered subconsciously.
"Hehe, I misheard?"
Zhu Yuanzhang revealed a kind smile.
He knew his own kind very well.
He was clearly lying.
"Fourth brother, we are familiar with rebellions.”
"But I didn't expect you to surpass your master. You're quite amazing.”
Zhu Di's body trembled.
He looked at Zhu Yuanzhang's smile.
He felt his legs go weak and almost peed his pants.
"Dad, I don't think I'm as good as you."
The great Emperor Yongle would not even frown when facing the Wala army of hundreds of thousands.
However, in front of his father, Zhu Yuanzhang.
He didn't even dare to raise his head, let alone frown.
In the past, every time he saw his father smile like this, he would turn around and run to find his mother.
but here
It seemed like he couldn't run anymore.
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