The fiefdom of the vassal king is indeed a big problem. Don't forget that there are still half-princes who have not yet been crowned kings. And looking at Boss Zhu's fierce posture, I am afraid that the big head is still behind.
When the time comes, it's impossible for all the twenty or thirty princes to be sealed off to the frontier fortress, right? In addition to Zhu Biao's sons and Xiongying's sons, where will these many vassal princes be sealed off in the future will definitely be a big and difficult problem!
Now the younger brothers are taking the initiative to help their eldest brother solve his problems and request to be entrusted overseas. This is like the sons of ordinary families who do not compete with the eldest son for the family property, but go out on their own to make a bigger fortune for their family.
It is said that "the most ruthless imperial family". Since ancient times, brothers in the Tian family have fought for power and profit, and they have not hesitated to kill each other, causing countless bloody tragedies.
My brothers are so sensible and heartwarming...
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Zhu Biao looked at the gang of boys he had brought up with his eyes, and said with red eyes: "Brother knows that you are afraid that he will be in trouble in the future. If you have this kind of heart, no matter how difficult it is for him, you will not find it difficult."
"Brother, we are not as good as you think." In order to help the prince reduce his psychological burden, the brothers joked and laughed:
"We also want to be like the princes of the Zhou Dynasty, opening up territory for the country and using Xia to transform barbarians, so that our lives will not be wasted."
"That's right, it's much more enjoyable to be a vassal king than a vassal king. If my eldest brother loves us, he can send us overseas."
"In the future, our descendants will continue to open up territory for the Ming Dynasty. Let the sun and moon shine on everything that belongs to the Han Dynasty; wherever cars and ships come, everything is China!" This is what Lao Liu said.
"It's well said - everything that the sun and moon shine on is Han; everything that cars and ships come to is China!" The fourth brother was very excited when he heard this, and he cheered repeatedly. "My sixth brother is really heroic, this is a real man.
Ambition!"
"This is what Ban Biao wrote to Liu Xiu in the 28th year of Jianwu." The third child felt uncomfortable if he didn't show off his little ink.
"It's too far to talk about this now. The Ming Dynasty has not yet unified the mountains and rivers, let alone opening up territories?" The prince then said to his brothers: "You guys should follow your father's arrangements and do it in a down-to-earth manner. If in the future...
…I mean, if there is really a chance for you to become vassal kings, if you haven’t changed your mind yet, you can think about it in the long run.”
"Yes, yes, we must end the affairs of the king and the world first." The brothers nodded and said, "We will wait until the Tatars are wiped out."
"We are talking to the eldest brother now just so that he can keep his heart in mind and not add to his worries." said the eldest brother's number one licker, Lao San.
"I won't get involved in the fight against the Tartars. My brother, I should concentrate on running a business to make money as soon as possible and find out the overseas situation for my brothers." Lao Liu said with a smile.
"You boy, you are really capable of doing things." The prince pulled him up from the ground, carefully arranged his collar and said, "No matter what, since the Shibo Division has reopened, it must be done well!"
"Yes, big brother!" Pang Pang was full of enthusiasm.
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On the way back, the prince couldn't help but have a smile on his lips. It didn't disappear until his father summoned him.
"Why are you in such a good mood?" In Wuying Palace, Boss Zhu had been approving the memorial for a long time after he came back. He took off his spectacles and looked at the prince who was in a happy mood.
"The happiest thing about being an eldest brother is having a group of good and sensible younger brothers." The prince said with a happy smile.
"Are they sensible? They know nothing." Zhu Yuanzhang snorted, but he didn't agree. "I will be mad at you all day long!"
The boss told his father that they wanted to entrust overseas territories.
Boss Zhu was stunned when he heard this: "Why didn't they tell me?"
"Maybe it's because I'm afraid that my father will be angry," the prince said.
"Why am I angry? The boys are so sensible, it's too late for us to feel sorry for them." Zhu Yuanzhang was very pleased and said: "Boss, you didn't love them in vain. Our Zhu Yuanzhang's son should have this courage! Staring at him all day long
What's the future of my family business? Only when you go out and make your own way can you be called a man!"
"Yes." Zhu Biao nodded and said: "Both Ye Boju and the deputies in the government and the public have underestimated the men in our family! It's true that a summer insect cannot talk about ice, and a sparrow can know the ambition of a swan!"
"But please don't make any noise about this matter." Zhu Yuanzhang warned him: "Tell a few of them. Once word spreads, don't think about it again."
"Yes, the horoscope has not been written yet, so we must not talk nonsense." The prince said with deep understanding: "Maybe overseas is not suitable for enfeoffment at all. If the news spreads, won't they be in trouble?"
"Well, that's what I mean. Let's wait until the time is ripe. Now, their most important task is to seize the vassal and realize the smooth transition of military power." Zhu Yuanzhang said solemnly: "This is a national plan and there is no room for failure."
"Yes." The prince nodded and said, "I told my father just to let him know that my brothers are ambitious. There is no other intention."
"We know, boss, you won't lose your brother." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with satisfaction, paused and said in a deep voice:
"By the way, boss, starting tomorrow, we are going to let you visit the ministers and listen to the ministers' announcements in order to practice state affairs!"
"Ah?" The prince was surprised.
"Ah what?" Zhu Yuanzhang stood up holding the table, looking expectantly at the grown-up prince in front of him and said:
"You are twenty-two years old, and you have been with us for five years. It is time to share the burden for your old father. Before you came back, we had already issued an edict to Zhongshu Province, ordering all political affairs in the future to be carried out.
The prince will punish him and then report it to the public."
Then he gave instructions: "We will go to the Ministry of Education, the Governor's Office, and the Yushitai to make pilgrimages to your Wenhua Hall every noon. Then you will meet with the ministers every day, listen to and review the reports of various yamen, and learn to do things."
You can decide on small things, but on big things or things that you are not sure about, you can report them to the meeting the next day. How about it, are you confident?"
"Father, I have no children." The prince said honestly.
"You're so scared! If your father died tomorrow, wouldn't you be the emperor anymore?" Zhu Yuanzhang rolled his eyes at him.
"Dad, what are you talking about?" the prince said depressedly.
"I'm just letting you practice how to be an emperor. What are you afraid of? Just go ahead and do it. After all, you will have dad to watch over you later, so what are you afraid of?"
"Oh, okay." The prince had no choice but to agree.
"Don't worry, you just need to remember four principles - one is benevolence, only those who are benevolent will not be deceived by cruelty; the second is understanding, only those who are understanding will not be confused by treacherous people; the third is diligence, only by being diligent and conscientious can you not be deceived.
You will indulge in comfort; the fourth is decisiveness. If you are decisive, you will not be involved in grammar. You will not follow the rules." Zhu Yuanzhang patted the prince's shoulder expectantly and said:
"Since I became the emperor, I have never been lazy for a day. I am afraid of handling all affairs improperly and failing to fulfill the trust of God. I get up before dawn every day and don't rest until midnight. This is what you see every day
. Only if you can learn from me and follow my instructions can you preserve the world."
"Yes, I will bear in mind my father's teachings." The prince nodded solemnly and shouldered a huge burden.
"I will follow my father's example and regard the common people as my responsibility!"
"Haha, don't worry, you will definitely be a wise king." Zhu Yuanzhang laughed happily and said: "We will create the Ming Dynasty, and you will create the prosperous age! What a beautiful thing!"
