Zhu Houcong was stunned and shouted: "Father, mother, what are you doing? What's wrong with you?"
Zhu Youyi and Jiang clan kowtowed at the same time, shouting: "I will kowtow to see you, the crown prince."
Zhu Houcong's mind was buzzing, and he didn't understand what was happening for a while. He thought his father and mother were joking with him. His father, Zhu Youcong, was easygoing by nature and loved to joke. His mother was also a lively person, and she often teased Zhu Houcong.
At the moment I thought it was a prank.
But this prank was to kowtow to himself, which Zhu Houcong couldn't accept.
"Father, mother, isn't this shortening your son's life? How can you kowtow to me? This is outrageous. Please stop teasing your children." Zhu Houcong quickly knelt in front of his parents, kowtowed in return, and shouted.
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"I'm not teasing you, Houcong, you are going to be the emperor." Zhu Youqi shouted.
Zhu Houcong stared blankly at his father, his mind a blur, and turned to look at his mother Jiang. She knelt in front of her and nodded with tears in her eyes: "Yes, Conner, your father said so."
That's right, you...you...are going to be the emperor."
Zhu Houcong didn't believe it at all, and shouted: "Father, mother, this kind of joke is not allowed. The child can't bear it, and it will be a big deal if it spreads."
Zhu Youyi shook his head and said: "Houcong, can such a joke be made? My father has just received an urgent letter from the capital that is 800 miles away. It was sent by Yang Tinghe, the chief minister of the cabinet. He made it clear.
Ten days ago, the emperor boarded a boat in Xiyuan to admire the moon. An accident occurred and the boat capsized and he drowned. The Queen Mother and Yang Ting discussed with them the succession plan.
We have finally decided on you as the candidate. You will inherit the Ming Dynasty. The people sent by the imperial court to welcome you to the capital for your enthronement are already on their way. Yang Tinghe ordered someone to send an urgent letter to inform us in advance that we are about to
We are ready to leave and cannot delay too much. The Queen Mother and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty are waiting for you in the capital."
Zhu Houcong's mouth opened so wide that he wanted to swallow an elephant, and he was so shocked that he could not speak for a long time. This was a situation that he had not expected at all. The sudden news made his heart beat faster and he could hardly breathe.
The emperor passed away, and he was chosen to become the emperor. He was the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, the lord of the world. As a close relative of the royal family, Zhu Houcong knew that he had a special status from the moment he understood the truth. His father is the current emperor's uncle, and his
My cousin is the current emperor.
Zhu Houcong thought more than once that his father and the late emperor were brothers, and the late emperor was the emperor. He lived in the palace in the capital and was regarded as the supreme emperor. Although his father was a prince, he could only live in the small town of Anlu Prefecture.
Stay in the small state city among the mountains.
The emperor is supreme and controls the power of the world. He can do whatever he wants. His father has neither military power nor government power. He can only write poems and paintings every day and have nothing to do. Although he has no worries about food and clothing, what does this kind of life have to do with being kept in captivity?
The difference? Why was my father willing to stay here in the first place?
After his cousin ascended the throne and became emperor, Zhu Houcong, who was still seven or eight years old, once asked his father why his cousin could become emperor but he could not. Wasn't he also the grandson of the emperor's grandfather? Why couldn't it be him?
As a result, Zhu Youqiu, who has always been easy-going, beat him up severely. He also told him viciously that he was not allowed to ask such questions in the future, and that he was not allowed to have the slightest idea in his mind. Otherwise, his legs would be broken and torn apart.
his mouth.
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As he grew older, Zhu Houcong gradually understood why his father, who had always loved him very much, did not allow him to say these words. Those words were treasonous and unethical, and meant to destroy the family and the clan.
But in Zhu Houcong's heart, he never felt that there was anything wrong with his doubts. Especially after hearing the ridiculous actions of his cousin, Zhu Houcong was very dissatisfied. He became the emperor and had supreme power, but he didn't do it well.
It is unreasonable to govern the country and act recklessly. This is a blasphemy against the imperial power and an act of unfilial piety. It is unreasonable to receive important weapons from the country but not cherish them properly.
When Zhu Chenhao rebelled, Zhu Houcong was already a man who fully understood the truth. His mood was very complicated. On the one hand, he felt that Zhu Chenhao was not qualified to rebel, but on the other hand, he admired Zhu Chenhao for daring to do so. The same prince, Zhu Chen
Hao was just a county prince, but he dared to take action. But his father, he didn't even dare to mention it.
Zhu Houcong thought more than once that it would be great if he could become emperor. He would definitely do better than his cousin. Unfortunately, the older he got, the more he could only suppress this thought in his heart.
I dare not reveal half of it. Because the more I know, the more I grow up, the more I understand that all these are rules, and there is no such thing as fair or unfair. Following the rules is the most important thing. It’s broken.
If you follow the rules, your head will fall to the ground.
But now, after learning from his parents that his cousin had passed away and that he was chosen to be the emperor, Zhu Houcong felt incredible at first and couldn't believe it. But soon, he was surrounded by a huge sense of happiness, and his whole chest was filled with joy.
I was bursting with excitement and happiness, and my mouth could no longer be closed.
"Seriously...really? Father, mother, isn't this a dream? I...I want to be the emperor? I want to be the emperor?" Zhu Houcong murmured.
Zhu Youqian and Mr. Jiang looked at each other, and the couple saw a trace of worry in each other's eyes.
"Get up and talk. What are the three of us kneeling on the ground doing? Father, mother, let's sit and talk. Father, tell me in detail, where is Yang Tinghe's letter? My child, look at it." Zhu Houcong was so excited that he spoke incoherently.
Zhu Youhuan and Mr. Jiang stood up and sat on the couch. Zhu Houcong was so excited that he couldn't sit still. After standing up, he walked around the room, mumbling words and waving his fists excitedly.
"Houcong, sit down." Zhu Youqian said in a deep voice.
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Zhu Houcong looked at his parents, and then he noticed something strange, and said in surprise: "Father, mother, why don't you seem happy at all? My child is going to be the emperor, aren't you happy? The Ming Dynasty...
You’re going to be a child. What’s wrong with you?”
Zhu Youqi looked at Zhu Houcong blankly and said slowly: "Houcong, your mother and I can't be happy."
"Why is that? Why is that? What is more joyful than this? Father, mother, what is wrong with you?" Zhu Houcong shouted.
Zhu Yougao said in a deep voice: "Houcong, the emperor is not that easy to sit on. The throne in the palace in the capital is not that easy to sit on. Your mother and I only hope that you and your younger brothers and sisters will live a safe and prosperous life in the future.
I hope you go out and experience the storm and suffer unforeseen disasters."
"Father, what are you talking about? What kind of unnecessary disaster? That is to become the emperor." Zhu Houcong shouted.
Zhu Youqi sighed and said: "Houtong, listen to what my father said. The position of the emperor is occupied by the virtuous. To sit in that position, you must not only be virtuous and talented, but also have good fortune. Otherwise, sitting on it will lead to endless troubles."
If there is a disaster, you will regret it and regret it for the rest of your life."
Zhu Houcong was shocked and said: "Father, what are you talking about? This is to inherit the throne, why do you say that it is like going to the mountains of swords and the sea of fire?"
Zhu Youqian said softly: "Houtong, you are still young. You have not seen many things before, and you do not understand the pros and cons. Between the palace and the court, there are turbulent undercurrents and murderous intentions. That is not a place that ordinary people can go. The late emperor
How
Who died? Do you know? He was drugged to death. He died young, at the age of thirty-five, in the prime of life. Now the emperor is only twenty-five years old, and he died again.
Think about it, what are the benefits of being fooled by this emperor?"
Zhu Houcong shouted: "That's them. Each of them has his own destiny. The child will never be like that. The child will live a long life."
Zhu Youqi sighed: "This is not a matter of fate. Although the throne overlooks all things and is supreme, it is also too high up there to be cold. I don't know how many things have to be done, and I don't know how many people want to harm you. It's not just yours.
Rivals and enemies, as well as your ministers
.They may not all stand in front of you, holding a knife to let you know them. What they say are sweet words and flattery, but what they are thinking in their hearts is how to control you and how to manipulate you. You have to face them.
It’s not just the people who govern the country who are right
There are many government affairs, and you have to face many things that you have never faced before. In that position, you will face unimaginable hardships and dangers. You will be powerless, you will be tired, you will be frustrated, you will be angry. You will be completely
If you can't sleep all night, you will be forced to have sex every day
When dealing with matters large and small, your decisions will be questioned, and you will not be able to do everything you want to do. Your life will be very painful. And this is what your father and your mother least want to see.
Yes. We don’t want you to live an unhappy life, you know?”
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Zhu Houcong frowned and said: "Father, is this really what you are thinking? Is it really as scary and exaggerated as you say? According to you, isn't the capital a hell on earth? Isn't it a place where demons and demons are running rampant?"
Zhu Youqian smiled bitterly and said: "You think not? It's even more terrifying than hell on earth. Why do you think your father and I are willing to come to a place like Anluzhou? Thousands of miles away from the capital? Stay in this ravine? That's it.
I don’t want to know any news about the capital. Back then, your imperial uncle wanted me to stay in the capital and manage the military affairs of the capital camp. He said he believed in me. But I refused.
Because I know that trust is only temporary and verbal. If I stay in the capital and take charge of military affairs, it will be a knife on my neck. He is just testing me. I am not saying that he and my brother
The love is fake, but once it involves imperial power, it is a big taboo. So I took the initiative to request to come to Anlu Prefecture to live my pastoral life."
Zhu Houcong frowned and said: "It turns out that it was my father who requested it. I want to stay away from the capital and come to this remote place."
Zhu Youyi nodded and said: "Not only do I want to stay away from the capital, but for so many years, you see, my father, I have been obsessed with poetry and calligraphy. I love painting, drinking, and traveling. What is that for? It is for people in the capital to see.
.Over the years, how many spies from the capital have come to Xiao An Luzhou, how many Jin Yiwei and Dongchang fans have come.
Shaohui, how do you know? Even if you are far away from the capital and hiding in this mountain ravine, he will know every move. The same is true for his son and your cousin. It's just better than before. Houcong, you can
Do you know this? Do you know how many dangers are hidden in dark corners where you can’t see them?”
Zhu Houcong's heart tightened. This was the first time he heard his father tell these secrets. It was also the first time he felt a cruel and unreal reality. His father lived a leisurely and peaceful life, writing poems every day.
Writing, painting, playing the piano and drinking. Is this kind of life all fake and just for others to see?
This kind of daily scene is actually just an illusion created to avoid suspicion among people in the imperial palace in the capital?
This was such a ridiculous thing that Zhu Houcong found incredible. Zhu Houcong couldn't believe it.
"Houcong, do you want to know what Yang Tinghe's letter said? There are conditions for choosing you to ascend the throne. Do you want to know those conditions?" Zhu Youqian continued softly.
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