First Prince of Ming Dynasty

Zhu Biao laughed a few times happily, and then looked at the girl who was supporting Mrs. Chen. There was no way that the bright jewelry under the bright lights was really eye-catching, not to mention that the girl was already bright.

There are some things that Chen Zhifu can't say, Mrs. Chen took the girl's hand and introduced: "This is the little granddaughter of the old man, and she wanted to accompany His Highness to the banquet, but the old man was not feeling well, so she stayed and took care of her."

Zhu Biao smiled softly and said, "Miss Chen is very filial, she is indeed a lady from a famous family."

The young lady of the Chen family blushed and bowed softly and timidly, looking embarrassed to speak, Old Madam Chen said with a smile: "It's late at night, Your Highness, please go in and rest."

Zhu Biao nodded with a smile, and Chen Zhifu led them to the backyard, laughing and talking about interesting things at the banquet along the way, without saying a word about the girl just now.

All the way back to Zhuyuan, Zhu Biao stayed with Chen Zhifu to drink a cup of tea. Zhu Biao planned to accept the Jiangnan family, not to check and balance the current Huaixi nobles. expensive.

The reason is very simple. The Jiangnan family has no military power. At the beginning of the founding of the country, the one with the knife is the boss, and the rest are just lambs to be slaughtered. The use of the Jiangnan family to Zhu Biao is that they are rich and have enough economic talents.

Compared with their role in politics, Zhu Biao values ​​this more. There are too few talents in this area in the DPRK and China. Zhu Biao alone can provide an idea, and how can he devote his mind to business? He had to personally handle many important military and political affairs of the imperial court, and that was the foundation of the Zhu family.

Chen Zhifu was also very happy, the prince moved into Chen's residence just because his status was suitable, it would be different to keep him drinking tea in the house now, this is a personal relationship.

Chen Zhifu also knew that although the current crown prince was young, his abilities and intelligence were far superior to ordinary people, and his cultural, political and military skills could stand alone.

The news startled them. This is an anecdote through the ages. How could an emperor let the young crown prince come to court in his prime? It would be good if he didn’t start suppressing them. But they thought about the rumors about the father and son carefully. It was found that this is very likely to be true.

This is also the reason why they are so eager. The crown prince is already as stable as Mount Tai. If he comes to the court in person, he will be the second king. All parties will flock to beg to be under the command of the Eastern Palace. Then there will be no chance for them.

Zhu Biao took a sip from his teacup and said, "Some are too eager."

Chen Zhifu was taken aback for a moment, and then realized that their performance was indeed too eager. This is definitely not the proper performance in the political situation, but time is not waiting for us.

Chen Zhifu stopped laughing, looked at Zhu Biao and said sincerely: "The ministers really want to serve the king, if you are reckless, please forgive me, Your Highness."

Zhu Biao smiled: "It's okay, it's just why the Jiangnan family is here, you obey the law and have the protection of the court."

Zhu Biao will not have much time to stay in Hangzhou, so naturally he is not in the mood to play Tai Chi with them, so let's hurry up if he can solve it quickly, anyway, Lang has a concubine who wants to, so why should he restrain himself.

Chen Zhifu said with a solemn expression: "The ministers and others are naturally obedient and law-abiding, but there are people in the south of the Yangtze River who are jealous, and the ministers and others are weak and weak, and they only want to be able to shelter and serve His Highness."

Zhu Biao did not speak, and Chen Zhifu went on to say: "Several families in the south of the Yangtze River have the same idea. The ministers dare not form a party for personal gain, but they all want to ask His Highness to make the decision, and please His Highness to accept it."

After finishing speaking, Chen Zhifu solemnly knelt down in front of Zhu Biao, with his head firmly attached to the ground. In fact, it would not be impossible to cast him under Hu Weiyong's family, but Chen Zhifu had long felt that this person was probably similar to Yang Xian , are all short-lived.

What's more, what is Hu Weiyong, if Li Shanchang still has something to discuss, Hu Weiyong doesn't have that much face, let alone the rest, the best choice is to seek refuge with His Highness the Crown Prince.

It's just that the difference between the monarch and his subjects is greater than the sky. Once they take shelter, there will be no room for relaxation. If the monarch wants his subjects, he must die. Taking shelter means becoming a retainer of the prince, not a courtier.

In the future, if the crown prince falls, they will die without a place to bury them. It is impossible for others to accept them.

Zhu Biao stood up and went to Chen Zhifu and said, "Which family is the leader of the Jiangnan family?"

Chen Zhifu breathed a sigh of relief, although he knew that the prince had no reason to reject them, but who knew what the monarch was thinking?

Chen Zhifu cheered up and replied: "It doesn't matter who is the main one, everyone will support those who can protect the south of the Yangtze River, regardless of which family's children."

Zhu Biao nodded, this is the relationship between the township party, and the aristocratic families who can get involved at this time are very smart, they will not waste too much energy fighting internally, money does not mean anything in this era.

No matter how rich the country is, it can't stop the imperial court's will. If they can be elected, they are willing to exchange all their wealth for prosperity. The official standard has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the Chinese people for thousands of years.

Zhu Biao asked Chen Zhifu to get up, looked at him silently for a while and said: "I will transfer you to Zhongshu Province after returning to Beijing, and the post of Hangzhou prefect will be vacant. You can recommend a suitable candidate. I hope This person can make Hangzhou more prosperous."

Chen Zhifu's eyes lit up, he weighed a few times in his mind, he didn't recommend his own family, but someone from another big family, and explained the reason, Zhu Biao nodded irrefutably.

With such a move, the Jiangnan family can be said to be revitalized, and there is no need to worry about those drooling hungry wolves in the future. Chen Zhifu went out with gratitude, and Zhu Biao continued to sit and drink tea, thinking that this matter would Whose interests are harmed?

Although Huaixi nobles are tyrannical, there are only a few who are qualified to divide the Jiangnan family. Now they are cut off by Zhu Biao. Without them, these aristocratic families would not return to shelter like this, and usually let some of the clan's children To work in the East Palace.

Zhu Biao leaned on the back of the chair, thinking constantly in his heart, is it Hu Weiyong or Li Wenzhong?

Xu Da's status is so special that he no longer dares to take any action. Zhu Yuanzhang is most reassured about him, and he is also the most unreliable. The only one who can really shake the country in the court is Xu Da, the first hero of the founding of the country and the invincible commander of Zhongshan. .

It is also possible for Hu Weiyong, but at this time, he should have all his thoughts on Wang Guangyang, the person who robbed him of his left prime minister. Besides, he also paid a lot for Yang Xian. Jiangnan family.

That is, it is likely to be Li Wenzhong, he has never had a good impression of the family, not to mention that he is now a big man in the army and has many generals under his command. All these people are poor, and Li Wenzhong's salary is enough for his own family.

In the army, they talked about ostentation and loyalty. I'm afraid Li Wenzhong didn't have enough money, so he moved his idea to the aristocratic family. I have to say that this is a good idea, even if Zhu Yuanzhang knew it, he wouldn't make it difficult for Li Wenzhong.

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