Zhu Biao glanced at Zhu Feng, then turned to look at Han Du. He couldn't help but sigh and said, "What? Don't you all think we should be more tolerant to Fan people?"
This time, Han Du did not wait for Zhu Ping to speak, and directly said coldly: "People are afraid of power but not moral. To put it bluntly, they belong to dogs. The more tolerant you are to it, the more it will think you are weak.
They can be bullied. Such scoundrels should be punished severely. As long as they are beaten hard once and their bones are broken, they will not dare to look at the Ming Dynasty."
When Zhu Ping heard this, he looked at Han Du in surprise. He originally thought that what he did was cruel enough for a foreigner, but he didn't expect that what Han Du said was more cruel than what he did. He robbed some women and children, at most
He could only express his anger, but Han Du opened his mouth and beat these people to half-mutilation.
Zhu Biao fell silent immediately. The education he received told him that Han Du's behavior was wrong, but he could not find a reason to refute Han Du.
After such a conversation, Zhu Ping looked at Han Du differently. He was a straightforward person, and in his opinion, Han Du was just standing on his side and talking, helping him. This made his feelings towards Han Du greatly improved.
, the favorability level increased rapidly, and everyone looked at Han Du with admiration.
Han Du didn't understand where Zhu Ping's strange look came from. He just felt that being stared at by him made his whole body numb and chilly.
"Okay, let's assume that you are right for the time being. You can't be too nice to people. But now my father doesn't think so. Father thinks that comforting people should be the top priority. And the second brother's various actions are not in my father's mind.
In the eyes of the emperor, this is absurd and is sabotaging the plan of appeasement, so what should we do?" Zhu Biao couldn't find a reason to refute Han Du, so he had to put it down for the time being. But he said a more critical question, can Han Du
It's useless to convince him. What's important now is that the father wants to remove the second brother from his rank. If the father can be persuaded, then this will be useful.
"Is this emperor trying to scare His Highness the King of Qin?" Han Du said vaguely and looked up at Zhu Xi.
Zhu Biao also followed Han Du's gaze and looked at Zhu Xi, sighed, and reluctantly advised: "Second brother, I see that my father is also trying to scare you. Why don't you just lower your head and admit your mistake to your father?"
."
"I won't go, and we didn't do anything wrong, so why should we admit our mistakes?" Zhu Xi immediately straightened his back. If he had felt bad about what he had done just now, when his father mentioned it
, he still feels guilty. Now, he got the reason for doing this from Han Du, and now he is even more confident. How can he bow to his father?
Zhu Biao listened and turned to look at Han Du helplessly. His eyes seemed to be saying to Han Du, weren't you quite capable just now? Say it, keep talking now! If you have the ability, persuade your second brother to him now.
Father, admit your mistake.
Han Du smiled awkwardly and touched his nose. Just now, the blood of nationalism was resurrected in his body, and he was talking nonsense. Now he has to persuade Zhu Xi by himself. How to persuade him?
"Your Highness, I remembered that there is still a fire burning on the stove. I must go back immediately." Han Du stood up and walked towards the door.
"I, the king, will go with you." Seeing that Han Du was about to leave, Zhu Feng stood up quickly and said.
"Come back!" Zhu Biao suddenly shouted and stamped Han Du to the ground.
Zhu Biao glanced at the two of them suspiciously, and asked in confusion: "What are you doing? Second brother, do you really don't want your title? Han Du, come here and sit down."
Seeing that he couldn't hide, Han Du had no choice but to sit opposite Zhu Biao with a sigh.
"If you don't want it, just don't want it. What's the big deal?" Seeing that Han Du didn't leave, Zhu Xi muttered a few words and returned to his original position.
Zhu Biao couldn't help but look at the two of them a few more times, and asked suspiciously: "Aren't you colluding to sing a double act for yourself?"
Han Duton glanced at Zhu Biao blankly, then turned to look at Zhu Xi, turned around and shook his head and explained to Zhu Biao: "How could it be? This is the first time I have seen His Highness King Qin in such a long time."
King Qin also nodded and said in agreement: "Brother, I have misunderstood, but I think Han Du is very suitable to my taste and I am very compatible."
Could it be that King Qin had misunderstood and thought that he was speaking for him just now? Han Du suddenly felt dumbfounded.
Zhu Biao was too lazy to listen to the explanations of the two men. He waved his hand to stop Zhu Ping's words and said loudly: "I don't care what happens to you two. The most important thing now is that, second brother, you have to admit your mistake to your father and keep your title first."
the most important."
Zhu Fang suddenly fell silent after hearing this. Of course he wanted to keep his title, and he didn't want to really become a commoner. Despite the indifference he just said, he still didn't want to do it for the common people. But since his attitude was so clear
After he came out, he said the words more than once, and now he wanted to change his words, but he couldn't bear to face it.
Zhu Biao saw that Zhu Xiang was stiffening his neck and didn't want to give in, so he had to look back at Han Du. "Tell me, I know you have many bad ideas. Is there any way to make my father change his mind?" He put his finger on the table.
Knocking gently, Zhu Biao asked lightly.
After Han Du pondered for a while, he raised his head with a smile and said easily: "I do have a solution, but I don't know whether I should say it or not."
Han Du first pointed to Zhu Biao with his eyes that his method might be a bit bad. It would be best if Zhu Biao would not let him say it and let him go.
Zhu Biao obviously understood the meaning in Han Du's eyes and frowned. Based on his understanding of Han Du, since Han Du indicated this, it means that the disadvantages of this method are really not small.
It would be better not to let Han Du say it.
But now, his father Zhu Biao couldn't persuade him, and Zhu Xi didn't listen to him. Zhu Biao really had no choice. Thinking of treating a dead horse as a living horse doctor, Zhu Biao gritted his teeth and nodded to Han Du: "Tell me, what exactly?
What is the solution?"
"Move it overseas!" Handu said in a shocking way.
"No, absolutely not!" Before Zhu Ping could speak, Zhu Biao was the first to jump up and object directly.
In this society that believes in 'parents are here, don't travel far', if Zhu Ping is moved overseas, isn't this a disguised form of exile overseas? Let's not talk about whether his father can agree. If Zhu Biao agrees, then he will
It is inevitable that people will think that he is excluding flesh and blood brothers. After all, under the idea that the Central Plains is the center of heaven and earth and the prosperous place in the world, it makes no sense whatsoever to send Zhu Feng overseas.
Even in Zhu Biao's opinion, if Zhu Xi had such an end, it would be better to be expelled. In this way, he could at least stay in the capital, and at least Zhu Xi would still have his elder brother to look after him.
But Zhu Xi didn't think like Zhu Biao. After listening to Han Du's words, he fell into deep thought.
After a few breaths, Zhu Ping looked up at Han Du and asked in a deep voice: "What's the reason?" Zhu Ping was not very happy about going overseas. The reason why he asked Han Du the reason was because Han Du had just done it.
While he was speaking, he gave Han Du a chance to explain.
Han Du was not as nervous as Zhu Biao. In Han Du's view, there was a lot of potential overseas, so Zhu Ping's transfer overseas was probably a good thing for him.
Listening to Zhu Xi's question, Han Du smiled lightly and explained: "His Royal Highness King Qin's matter this time is indeed a bit serious. If the emperor had not compensated the people, His Highness would not have passed the test so easily."
Although Zhu Xi never bowed his head to Lao Zhu and admitted his mistakes, he still knew in his heart that he did go too far in those things.
When Han Du saw Zhu Xi lowering his head and not speaking, he smiled faintly in his heart and continued: "The emperor has always made clear rewards and punishments. For such a big matter, if the emperor does not punish His Highness, how can he explain it to the officials in the court? How can he explain it to the people of the world?
explain?"
"In addition, His Highness is so upright. He even refuses to bow his head to the Emperor and admit his mistake. The Emperor is naturally angry and wants to expel His Highness. I think it is better for Your Highness to admit his mistake to the Emperor and move him overseas.
It’s indeed not a good thing.”
As he said this, Han Du couldn't help but shake his head, as if he regretted saying that he would be moved overseas and wanted Zhu Xi to bow his head and admit his mistake.
But when Zhu Ping had no choice, he refused to bow his head to his father and admit his mistakes. Now that he listened to Han Du's method, how could he be willing to do so without asking the question?
"I asked you to tell me how to move the seal overseas. Why are you talking about this?" Zhu Ping glanced at Han Du dissatisfied and motioned for him to speak quickly.
Han Du raised his eyes and glanced at Zhu Biao. Seeing Zhu Biao staring at him impatiently, he thought about it and said, "Okay, since His Highness wants to know, I will tell you."
"Speak quickly, speak quickly." Zhu Ping now regarded moving overseas as his life-saving straw, so naturally he urged Han Du eagerly.
After sorting out his thoughts, Han Du said slowly and smoothly: "Your Highness, please don't misunderstand me. In my opinion, moving overseas is not only possible, but it is also a very beneficial thing for the Ming Dynasty."
"Why can't I see the benefits in this? I can only see that if the second brother moves overseas, wouldn't he be thousands of miles away from his father, the queen, and his mother? What if the father, queen, and queen miss his second brother?
"Zhu Biao also has the traditional idea of loyalty and filial piety, and is extremely resistant to this kind of thing where his father, the emperor, and his mother are still there, but they are thousands of miles apart.
Han Du shook his head and smiled, and explained: "The prince is worrying too much. Nowadays, the exchanges between Ming Dynasty and Nanyang are extremely frequent. Even if His Highness King Qin moves to Nanyang, his return trip will only take half a year. Although
It’s true that it’s not as convenient as it was in Xi’an, but that doesn’t mean it’s completely cut off.”
"In my opinion, moving overseas is beneficial to the Ming Dynasty. Although Nanyang is now included in the territory of the Ming Dynasty, it has just been occupied after all. There are still many natives in Nanyang, and these people will not be lost in a short time.
Will agree with the Ming Dynasty. His Royal Highness the Wealth of Nanyang also knows
, it is impossible for the Ming Dynasty to give up. In this case, the Ming Dynasty must completely return to Nanyang. But now the Ming Dynasty people in Nanyang are still too few compared to the natives. The people who went there were all exiled, and the people who really took the initiative to go there,
I'm afraid there is none. It is still a long way to go to truly integrate Nanyang into the territory of the Ming Dynasty. If His Highness the King of Qin can move overseas and guard Nanyang, it will be an unprecedented event for the people. At least it can make the people
I know that the emperor has not given up on Nanyang and has not regarded Nanyang as a place of exile. It can be said that if His Highness the King of Qin can move overseas, the people may take the initiative to go to Nanyang. This will be of great benefit to the Ming Dynasty in fully integrating Nanyang into its territory.
, I think His Highness the Crown Prince also understands it, right?"
Zhu Biao was silent after hearing this, and asked unwillingly: "Now that Nanyang is guarded by various governor-general mansions, isn't it enough?"
Han Du shook his head slightly and followed Zhu Biao's words and said: "Of course it's not enough. Now the Ming Dynasty has a governor's palace in Nanyang, but what if this governor's palace is removed one day? Wouldn't the Ming Dynasty lose control of Nanyang again? Only the people
, and only by allowing the people of the Ming Dynasty to take root in Nanyang and survive, no one will dare to give up Nanyang easily."
Zhu Biao couldn't help but nod after hearing this. Although Han Du didn't say something clearly, he understood what was going on. Han Du was just worried about the imperial court, fearing that the imperial court would one day remove the governor's palaces in Nanyang.
Although Zhu Biao was tolerant to civil servants, under the influence of his father, he was also very clear about the nature of civil servants. What Han Du was worried about was not impossible to happen.
Zhu Biao sighed slightly and did not ask Han Du any more questions. Apparently he was convinced by Han Du. There was no other way. It was related to the territory of the Ming Dynasty. No matter how many reasons he had for not letting Zhu Ping go, he would look very pale at this time.
.
Zhu Feng didn't know much about Nanyang in the past. He only knew that Han Du had been there twice. But he didn't know what Han Du did or what he got. The reason why he agreed to Han Du's move overseas just now
The solution is just that I don't want to bow in front of my father.
But listening to Han Du's general introduction to Nanyang, Zhu Xi felt that Nanyang seemed a little different from what he knew. Especially the natives Han Du mentioned.
Zhu Xi's eyes rolled slightly, and he asked pointedly: "You mean, there are many natives in Nanyang?"
Han Du was stunned for a moment and suddenly guessed what Zhu Xi was planning. He couldn't help but curse in his heart. He was indeed Lao Zhu's son. Is this bloodthirsty character innate? But why wasn't Zhu Biao like this?
?
"There are indeed many natives in Nanyang." Han Du touched his nose and nodded, then added, "But these natives cannot kill wantonly. You must know that the local people of the Ming Dynasty rely on these natives.
As for farming life. It can be said that each of these natives is a big fortune. It would be a pity to kill them like this. Moreover, these natives have had no contact with us in the past, let alone any blood debts.
over their heads."
Han Du said a lot to Zhu Xi, in short, it was just one sentence. These natives had no grudges against the Ming Dynasty in the past and have no grudges in recent times. There is no need to be cruel and it is better to stay and farm.
Zhu Fang was well aware of Han Du's worries, but he said nonchalantly: "When did I say that I was going to kill people? What do you think I am? However, since you said that these natives should serve the people of the Ming Dynasty,
Farming, then are they so obedient that they will do whatever we ask them to do?"
"How is that possible?" Han Du suddenly shook his head, "Of course they won't be obedient, but with the governor's offices suppressing them, those who dare to resist will be punished, and the remaining natives will be obedient."
"Isn't this it?" Zhu Xi spread his hands and said to Han Du with a smile: "If I don't attack the obedient natives, why can't I still stab these people?"
"It doesn't matter." Han Du had to nod. Anyway, it made no difference to Han Du whether those natives who dared to resist were suppressed by the Governor's Mansion or by the King of Qin.
It doesn't matter who does it, as long as the effect is achieved.
Seeing that Han Du had been persuaded, Zhu Xi turned back to Zhu Biao and said: "Brother Emperor, I am willing to move overseas to guard the border for the Ming Dynasty. I also ask Brother Emperor to help me say a few good words in front of the Emperor."
When Zhu Biao heard Zhu Xi's request, his claws suddenly became numb, and he said with a wry smile: "Second brother, it's not that Gu is unwilling to help you. If your father knows about your idea, I'm afraid he will be even more angry."
"Brother Huang, how will you know if you don't try it?" Zhu Chong smiled nonchalantly, held Zhu Biao's hand, and begged him for help.
Zhu Biao was helpless towards his younger brother, so he nodded and agreed, saying that he would find an opportunity to mention it to his father again. Although he didn't know why Han Du mentioned moving overseas, looking at it from now on, this really has a great impact on the Ming Dynasty.
Big benefit.
General Zhu Fang and Zhu Biao finally nodded, fearing that the night would be long and they would have many dreams. After Zhu Biao turned around, he would change his mind and not help him. How could he help him?
Will Zhu Biao be delayed?
He quickly begged: "Brother, the emperor is in Fengtian Palace right now. You can go and tell me a thing or two now, okay?"
"Now? This" Zhu Biao certainly didn't want to go now, but he couldn't resist Zhu Chong, so he had to stand up and nod his head to agree to give it a try.
When Han Du saw Zhu Biao getting up, he immediately felt that something was wrong. He stood up and wanted to say goodbye to Zhu Biao: "Your Highness, I suddenly remembered that Anqing asked me to accompany her to offer incense today. If I don't go back, I'm afraid it won't be enough time."
Already."
"You sit down for me." Zhu Biao suddenly turned around and glared at Han Du, and said angrily: "Even if your Zhenhai Marquis Mansion was burned today, you will sit down for me. If An Qing is dissatisfied, let her come.
He Gu said that it happened that Gu hadn't seen her for a long time."
Han Du had no choice but to return to the stool with a smile, but Han Du, who was sitting on it, seemed to become more and more restless as Zhu Biao left.
After a while, Zhu Biao did not come back.
However, the old eunuch beside Lao Zhu personally came to convey the order and summoned Zhu Fang and Han Du to see him.
Zhu Xi didn't care. He stood up and followed the old eunuch.
Han Du sighed and followed reluctantly.
"My son, please pay homage to your father."
"Your Majesty, Han Du, pays homage to the Emperor."
After Han Du got up, he saw Lao Zhu sitting on the dragon chair, and Zhu Biao standing on the left side below Danbi. There was only the old eunuch serving Lao Zhu in the entire hall, and apart from that, there was no one extra
people.
Lao Zhu ignored Zhu Xi, raised his eyes and looked directly at Han Du, and said calmly: "It was your idea again? You can think of the reason for moving it overseas."
Han Du coughed and smiled flatteringly, and said, "Does your Majesty still remember what I said about the land issue?"
"I remember." Lao Zhu naturally still remembers the land issue that Han Du raised and dare not look forward to it. After all, land is related to the stability of the world. As an emperor, it is impossible for Lao Zhu not to pay attention to it.
"But what does this have to do with moving overseas? King Qin doesn't have much land in Xi'an." Lao Zhu didn't understand.
It is indeed not much. Zhu Xi was only given more than 10,000 acres of land by Lao Zhu in Xi'an. However, when he was carrying out large-scale construction projects, although the land he occupied was not much, it was still over a thousand acres.
How many years has Zhu Fang been in Xi'an? He has already occupied thousands of acres of common people's land. If he is allowed to stay in the fiefdom, will he occupy all the land in the fiefdom sooner or later?
But Han Du couldn't say this directly.
Why did Lao Zhu designate his descendants as kings? This is related to his childhood experience. Lao Zhu was afraid of poverty when he was a child, and could not even afford food. The sight of his parents and brothers starving to death made Lao Zhu feel piercing fear. In order to
So that his descendants don't have to worry about how to eat it, that's why Lao Zhu made a big deal of making kings.
Even Xu Da did not dare to mention this to Lao Zhu directly. He only dared to mention it to Lao Zhu through drunken talk after drinking. But even so, it would inevitably arouse Lao Zhu's suspicion.
Smiling, Han Du bowed his hands and said: "Your Majesty, in addition to prohibiting the gentry from occupying land wantonly, there is another way, and that is to expand the territory. As long as the Ming Dynasty expands the territory quickly enough, it will not be afraid of not being able to keep up with the people.
need.
Ask where the canal is so clear, only the source of running water can come. Instead of building a dojo in a snail shell, it is better to use a knife to open up. There are many unowned lands overseas, and the Ming Dynasty can satisfy a large amount of land demand by occupying any place.
The king of Qin moved overseas to open up territory for the Ming Dynasty, and I think this is a good idea."
The land problem in the Ming Dynasty has not yet broken out. That is because the population of the Ming Dynasty is not large yet, and the current land can still meet the needs of the people. But people who do not worry about the future must have short-term worries. In a country where more children, more grandchildren, more blessings
Under the secular world, the Ming Dynasty's population will soon experience explosive growth. If by that time, it may be too late to open up land.
Moreover, if Lao Zhu, the founder of the country, did not expand outside, then the emperors of later generations would be even more constrained. For the sake of their own stability, those civil servants will definitely regard the expansion of territory as a scourge. No matter who proposes it at that time
, will lead to strong opposition from civil servants.
In the end, the success fell short.
Lao Zhu knew that Han Du could bring the dead to life with just one mouthful, so he did not immediately follow his advice, but turned to look at Zhu Ping.
Zhu Ping had long been touched by what Han Du said. As the second prince, he had no shortage of prowess, strategy, and rigor. The only thing he lacked was that he was not qualified to inherit the throne, and he had long since given up on inheriting the throne.
In the past, he could only seek pleasure to numb himself, but this does not mean that Zhu Ping could only seek pleasure.
If given the opportunity, he would also like to make contributions to the Ming Dynasty.