Zhu Ying's call to "fourth uncle" was a preemptive strike.
The same goes for dressing up to attend.
In this aspect, Zhu Ying wanted to suppress Zhu Di.
Zhu Di's ability to obtain the throne from the Battle of Jingnan seems to have a lot of luck, but it is also inseparable from Zhu Di himself.
Although it seems to Zhu Ying now that after his life experience was revealed, Zhu Di's chance of becoming emperor has completely failed.
"I really didn't expect you. I didn't expect you to be my nephew." Zhu Di's tone was filled with sighs.
He really didn't expect Zhu Ying's true identity. If the tomb of King Yu hadn't been dug up, the situation inside would have been revealed.
Based solely on the circumstances of Zhu Ying's hometown, Zhu Di would not think that Zhu Ying was really his eldest nephew.
In fact, when he first met Zhu Ying, Zhu Di had a vague hunch in his heart that Zhu Ying was real.
Even now, it feels unreal.
"I didn't expect that His Highness King Yan was actually my fourth uncle." Zhu Ying said with a smile, his tone was gentle, as if he was really meeting his fourth uncle.
After Zhu Ying finished speaking, he couldn't help but look at Yao Guangxiao next to Zhu Di.
At this moment, Yao Guangxiao was dressed in black and stood quietly next to Zhu Di. He looked quite friendly and looked at Zhu Ying with a friendly smile.
This feeling can easily make people lose their guard.
But who is Zhu Ying? Yao Guangxiao's demeanor and appearance will always be in front of Zhu Ying, unable to hide his true inner thoughts.
Zhu Ying took a deep look at Yao Guangxiao. He knew that from confining himself to Peking, including bringing him to the capital, all of this was inseparable from Yao Guangxiao's plan.
Even today's dinner party is most likely instigated by Yao Guangxiao. Zhu Ying doesn't know the purpose yet, but he will surely understand it later.
Yao Guangxiao felt Zhu Ying's meaningful glance, his expression remained unchanged, but his heart was shocked.
This palpitating feeling made Yao Guangxiao, who had a keen mind, suddenly say something bad to himself.
He seemed to be aware of Zhu Ying and saw through his own thoughts.
Now Zhu Ying is about to become his grandson. If he really wants to attack him, even King Yan may not be able to protect him.
Just because of this glance, Yao Guangxiao actually had an impulse to escape. This impulse was suppressed by him.
As Zhu Ying entered the table, the singers and dancers also entered and began to perform their performances.
Obviously the banquet hosted by Zhu Di this time was also very formal.
Zhu Ying sat on a chair, and on the counter in front of him were dishes he was familiar with.
That's right, as early as when Zhu Ying opened the teahouse, the chef in Prince Yan's palace was sent by Zhu Ying.
Therefore, these dishes in Yanwangfu taste very good.
After three rounds of drinking, the dancer left the stage.
Zhu Di waved his hand, and all irrelevant personnel, including Zhu Gaochi, retreated.
Only Yao Guangxiao remained on the court.
"Emperor's nephew, I wonder if my father has ever said when to let the emperor's nephew enter the palace. The emperor's uncle is a little impatient and wants to see the majesty of the emperor's nephew in charge of Fengtian Palace."
Zhu Di said with a smile, his tone even flattering.
However, Zhu Ying could hear the hint of unwillingness in it.
Thinking about it, Zhu Ying was respectful to King Yan earlier, but now his status suddenly changed, not to mention that Zhu Ying is not the grandson now.
Just relying on the name Changsun, Zhu Di is not something that the current Zhu Di can afford to offend.
Which of the older princes doesn't know about the fact that his father dotes on his eldest grandson?
That is the little bully that even His Highness the Crown Prince can only take a detour from.
Prince Zhu Biao dared to argue and confront his father directly in the court.
But when it comes to Zhu Xiongying's matter, there is really no way at all.
In ordinary disputes, Prince Zhu Biao can still get help from Queen Ma, but if he complains about Zhu Xiongying, Queen Ma will immediately change sides.
At that time, Zhu Biao could enjoy the mixed doubles match between Zhu Yuanzhang and Queen Ma.
Many princes saw these things and kept them in their hearts.
As a child, Zhu Xiongying could only be coaxed.
When Zhu Di thinks about it now, he feels a little shadowy.
"Thank you, uncle, for your concern. My nephew is still not recovering at the moment. It is not appropriate to enter the palace for the time being. Let's talk about it later."
Zhu Ying refused and said.
Zhu Di's title of "emperor's nephew" seemed polite, but in fact it was very unfamiliar.
He has completely different feelings from Qin King Zhu Xi and Jin King Zhu Fan.
Perhaps Zhu Di now has too many thoughts, so he subconsciously keeps a distance.
After the greetings, Yao Guangxiao stood down and looked at Zhu Di.
Zhu Di frowned slightly, but still said to Zhu Ying: "The emperor's nephew must have heard about the Japanese pirates on the southeast coast."
Hearing this, Zhu Ying immediately understood Zhu Di's intention, thought about it in his mind, and replied:
"My nephew knows about this matter. I wonder what my fourth uncle's opinion is when he talks about it."
Zhu Di pondered for a moment and said directly: "The Japanese pirates invaded our Ming Dynasty. It is really abominable. My fourth uncle hates the Japanese pirates deeply and wants to personally lead the army to fight against the Japanese pirates."
"Nowadays, a large number of Japanese pirates have gathered in the Japanese country, and my father has not yet decided on a candidate to quell the Japanese."
"Fourth uncle would like to ask the emperor's nephew for help in this matter."
After Zhu Di finished speaking, he stood up and bowed deeply to Zhu Ying.
"Fourth uncle, please don't do this, or you will hurt your nephew." Zhu Ying also stood up quickly and said.
Hearing this, Zhu Di calmed down and said, "The emperor's nephew promised his fourth uncle."
Zhu Ying smiled bitterly and said: "My fourth uncle thinks too highly of my nephew. How can my nephew be qualified to participate in such a big event?"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Di said firmly: "My nephew must not underestimate his position in the heart of his father. As long as my nephew speaks, this matter will definitely happen."
"Here, my nephew, let's try it. If it doesn't work, my fourth uncle shouldn't blame my nephew." Zhu Ying said helplessly.
Hearing this, Zhu Di laughed and said: "As long as my nephew helps me say a few words, the fourth uncle's expedition against the Japanese pirates will be a certainty. Come on, my fourth uncle respects you."
Zhu Di picked up the wine glass on the desk, shook it and raised it towards Zhu Ying.
Zhu Ying also picked up the wine glass and drank together in the air.
The moment her long sleeves blocked her gaze, Zhu Ying's eyes sparkled.
He finally understood what Zhu Di was thinking.
No, that was what Yao Guangxiao was thinking.
At this moment, Zhu Ying began to be a little afraid of Yao Guangxiao.
This person is really too deep into the camp, which allows him to plan and break the formation.
If past history is followed, after the memorial ceremony for Prince Zhu Biao this time, Zhu Di could only return to the vassal territory.
Peking alone is not qualified to confront the entire Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Ying is not someone like Zhu Yunwen, and Huang Zicheng cannot become Zhu Ying's confidant.
The forces around Zhu Ying are clean, which is also something that Yao Guangxiao cannot touch, and he has a great influence on Zhu Ying.
As for the issue of origin, as far as the current situation is concerned, as long as Zhu Ying slowly enters the palace, Zhu Di has nothing to do.
The path Zhu Ying is taking now is to build walls high, accumulate grain widely, and slowly become king.
When your wings are full, and you enter the palace and announce your identity, no one can object. At most, it will just be some rumors.
Even if Zhu Yuanzhang is absent, Zhu Ying can still control the military power.
This is also the only place where Yao Guangxiao made a miscalculation.
Besides, Zhu Ying is not a scornful scholar. Anyone who knows some of Zhu Ying's background will know that this guy is a killer, and he can't survive until now even if he is soft-handed.
Under such circumstances, Yao Guangxiao would think of a way to help Yan King Zhu Di plan the position of coach for this draw.
This is the best opportunity right now.
If they miss this time, when they leave the capital and return to the vassal territory of Peiping, they will really be like lambs waiting to be slaughtered.
Zhu Ying can certainly see these things, but can he refuse?
he can not.
This is also Yao Guangxiao's brilliance, using friendship to force Zhu Ying.
In any case, the previous King of Yan gave Zhu Ying a lot of help.
Considering the current situation, Zhu Ying had no way to refuse.
After Zhu Ying agreed, Zhu Di frequently toasted and was extremely polite and caring. The feeling of uncle and nephew was vividly demonstrated.
Old fox. Looking at Zhu Di's gentle face, Zhu Ying secretly sighed in his heart.
Little fox Zhu Di felt a little troubled when he saw Zhu Ying's friendly smile.
What he dislikes the most is dealing with someone as sophisticated as Zhu Ying. After all, he himself is quite forbearing in the city.
After the banquet, Zhu Gaochi sent Zhu Ying back home.
"Brother."
On the carriage, Zhu Gaochi seemed a little cautious.
Zhu Ying is completely different now. Even his father has to be polite when facing Zhu Ying.
Zhu Gaochi knew very well that as the eldest grandson, Zhu Ying would be the future Emperor of the Ming Dynasty once his identity was announced.
"Why, we changed after a while and you became unfamiliar with me." Zhu Ying joked.
He still prefers Zhu Gaochi.
Especially in terms of personality, he is quite pure and kind, and does not have the delicate temper of a feudal prince at all, although his body is indeed a bit delicate.
"Brother, no, how could I? It's just me." Zhu Gaochi was a little anxious and didn't know how to explain it after talking for a long time.
"Don't think too much. There won't be much change between the me I used to be and the me I am now. We were friends before and we are brothers now. Shouldn't our relationship be closer?"
"Why do I feel that after we turned from friends to brothers, you became stranger to me?"
Zhu Ying said with a smile.
After hearing this, Zhu Gaochi's somewhat excited mood finally calmed down. He felt warm in his heart and said involuntarily: "Brother."
Suddenly, Zhu Ying felt goosebumps rising.
"Go away, you are so disgusting." Zhu Ying moved away from Zhu Gaochi, with a look of disgust on her face.
At this time, Zhu Gaochi felt that with such a joke, the barrier caused by Zhu Ying's identity change had completely disappeared.
"By the way, I'll take you to the Gunpowder Department in a few days. A few days ago, I developed a new type of gunpowder in the Gunpowder Department, which may be an eye-opener for you."
Zhu Ying said with a smile.
Zhu Gaochi himself also liked firearms, and he thought that the first matchlock gun would come out in a few days.
Zhu Ying didn't have many friends in the capital, so naturally he wanted to find someone to share his joy.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Gaochi hurriedly asked: "Brother has created some new type of firecracker and how powerful it is."
"You can go and see it yourself then." Zhu Ying said with a smile.
"All right."
Seeing that his eldest brother Zhu Ying refused to tell him in advance, Zhu Gaochi did not dare to ask further. After all, his identity had changed.
After getting off the carriage, Zhu Ying returned to her yard.
At this time, the smile on Zhu Ying's face disappeared.
I began to think about Yao Guangxiao in my mind.
After all, Yao Guangxiao's mind is not a stable factor no matter what.
He thought carefully about how to deal with Yao Guangxiao.