There is also a gate on the east and west sides of Fengtian Gate, with Zhaode Gate in the east and Xuanzhi Gate in the west, which are where distinguished officials have breakfast.
Usually, the prince would also have meals with his ministers at these two places. Firstly, they could strengthen their relationship, and secondly, they could learn their opinions on the morning court in a timely manner.
Today, Zhu Biao had a meal at Zhaode Gate and after chatting with several Dukes, he humbly asked Duke Wei about the situation in Uzang.
Uszang is the administrative region established in Tibet by the Yuan Dynasty. Us refers to the front Tibet and Zang refers to the back Tibet. After the founding of the Ming Dynasty, this name was still used, and the Wuszang Guard was first established. In the seventh year of Hongwu, it was upgraded to Wusuzang.
Si Zangxingdu Commandery Division.
At the same time, the imperial court continued to grant official titles to the monks and lay leaders in the snow area who came to pay tribute and submit to them, using the policy of "multiple feudalism and public construction" to divide and rule them.
"But with all due respect, the current enfeoffment is still too arbitrary." Deng Yu then considered and said: "The emperor's general strategy of 'killing his power and dividing his strength' is probably not easy to work."
"Why?" The prince personally scooped a bowl of noodle soup for Deng Yu and sprinkled some crushed shrimp skin on it.
"Thank you, Prince." Deng Yu quickly leaned over and took it with both hands, and then said slowly:
"The main reason is that the imperial court was too busy and did not focus on Uzang. It did not have a deep understanding of the characteristics of the place. It basically granted official positions to the leaders of monks and laymen in the snow area, but rarely gave religious titles to monk leaders.
"This is to weaken the influence of religion in the snow area and use our Han official positions to emphasize the imperial court's rule over Uzang. This is certainly not wrong, but it is indeed inconsistent with the current situation in the snow area. It is difficult to get leaders in the snow area, especially religious leaders.
The leader’s sincere support. But the lama has the final say whether there will be chaos in the snow area..."
Deng Yu said and sighed: "Moreover, in recent years, Hu Yuan's King Yu has frequently traveled from Dogan to Uszang, colluding with those dissatisfied lamas, and frequently causing trouble. This is the recent chaos in Uszang.
The reason for the frequent occurrence.”
"I have learned the lesson." Zhu Biao said with a heartfelt hand, "Duke Wei really knows not only the military, but also the politics."
"Your Majesty, that's a compliment. I'm not interested in political affairs, but the court is still one battle away from completely conquering Uzang. I just need to know myself and the enemy." Deng Yu said with a cautious smile.
Although he knew that the prince had no ill intentions, the emperor's intention to prevent the generals from getting involved in the affairs of the country was already obvious when he rushed all the military commanders from Zhongshu Province to the capital governor's office. Deng Yu was very careful, so he naturally wanted to avoid suspicion.
"Oh..." The prince was stunned, and then he understood Deng Yu's intention, and said with an apologetic smile: "Uncle Deng, don't worry, this is my private consultation, the law is not spread to the ears, let alone the father."
"Of course I trust the prince." Deng Yu nodded and looked at the prince with a smile.
He knew that Zhu Biao had something to tell him.
Duke Wei watched all directions and listened in all directions. He had already discovered that Duke Cao and Duke Song had already finished eating and left. Even the servants in the palace and the officials of Guanglu Temple had left.
The prince and he were the only two people left in the huge palace.
Zhu Biao also looked at Deng Yu, and the two looked at each other for a moment.
Prince Fang asked softly: "Uncle Deng has a brother-in-law named Cao De, right?"
"Yes." Deng Yu's expression remained unchanged, but his heart sank a little bit.
"What do you do for a living now?"
"Become a sesame official in charge of fodder in the capital camp." Deng Yu said hurriedly.
"Isn't the official big or small?" The prince said with a gentle smile: "I heard that he still lives in Caijia Lane, which shows that he is honest."
"That's his old house..." Deng Yu's heart became more and more clenched. He had already guessed what the prince meant.
With the respect of the prince, he would not care about the Cao family or the Cai family alley.
Now that the prince was rambling here and there and finally came up with these two questions, what other possibilities could there be?
"Oh, really?" The prince lowered his head to scoop up a spoonful of noodle soup, and said with an apologetic smile: "Someone saw his son that day, his name is Cao Huan, right? He was seeing your third child off in Caijia Lane. I thought Cao Huan was there.
My family still lives there, it turns out they have moved.”
"Moved, moved..." Even though Deng Yu had gone through hundreds of battles, his back was already wet with sweat. When he heard the prince directly mention the names of cousin Cao and Deng Duo, his head was buzzing, and then
Not a single bit of luck.
The prince was trying to save face for him and didn't mention the name that would put the Deng family in jeopardy.
"Your Highness..." Deng Yu held the table and knelt down for the prince.
Zhu Biao held his wrist tightly, preventing him from moving.
"Old minister, you deserve death..." Deng Yu's lips moved and his face turned pale.
"Oh, stop talking." Zhu Biao sighed, holding Deng Yu's hand and saying, "I don't know anything, and neither does my father."
"Don't worry, Your Highness..." Deng Yu took a deep breath and said with blood-red eyes: "I will... clean up the house when I get back..."
"No." The prince shook his head decisively and said in a low voice: "Uncle Deng fought for my father in the north and south, and the children in the family stayed in Nanjing for a long time. It is inevitable that they will lose their discipline. You are responsible for this, and we are also responsible, and we cannot
It's all the children's fault.
"Your Highness..." Deng Yu was hit in his weak spot and said with tears: "I feel guilty in my heart, so I allowed her to make mistakes again and again, and finally became lawless and irreversible. Today I realized that spoiling a child is like killing a child!
"
"Oh, how many heroes and heroes have been lost in the hands of their children?" The prince patted the back of Duke Wei's hand and said:
"Besides, aren't we officially engaged yet? She won't be punished until death. We must find a way to save her life."
"The prince is kind and forgiving, but I have no way to repay you. I can only die with my liver and brains shattered to pieces!" Deng Yu choked with sobs and made his oath.
"Uncle Deng's loyalty to my father and son is unquestionable." The prince nodded and said, "That's why my father wanted to marry you and make our two families relatives, but he didn't expect..."
"Oh, it's all those evil obstacles..." Deng Yu said, dying of shame and anger.
"Let's not talk about this anymore." The prince waved his hand and said, "Is there anything you can do?"
"I can only report to the Emperor that she died of a sudden illness." Deng Yu said solemnly: "In short, this person will no longer exist in this world, and the same will be true for Cao Huan. If His Highness hears these two names again
If you show up, I will die to apologize!"
"Don't embarrass Cao Huan. Let them change their identities, go to a place where no one knows them, and live the life they want." The prince is not the kind of non-stick pan who is afraid of taking responsibility. Since he has taken care of this matter
Things will be taken care of clearly.
"Yes, Your Highness." Deng Yu looked at the prince with emotion. He knew that even if the incident came to light in the future and the emperor investigated it, the prince would bear the main responsibility.
Although Duke Wei had always known Prince Renshu.
But people who are kind and forgiving often lack responsibility. But the prince has both...
Having such an heir is truly a blessing to the country and to the ministers.
