Ming Dynasty: My father Yongle, Forever Reigns Over Mountains and Rivers

Chapter 629 The dust has settled! The lonely man Zhu Lao 4!

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You don't have to!

Zhu Di was silent for a long time, and then persuaded him like this.

Compared with his ministers, Zhu Di now regards Jin Zhong as an old friend who talks about everything.

The confidants who had followed him in revolting against Jingnan died in battle and died of illness. Now only Jin Zhong is still holding on.

Zhang Yu is gone, Zhu Neng is gone, Qiu Fu is also a fool and died in the battlefield, and the old monk even sought his own death...

The only one who can talk to me now is you.

Zhu Di spoke in an almost pleading tone, I went to Beijing this time, and I may not come back again.

Your body and bones are already weak. If you don't come with me now, I'm afraid you won't have another chance in the future.

The second kid wants to stay in Nanjing for the time being and arrange everything. You don't have to watch over him while he's in charge.

Just think of me as begging you to accompany me on this last journey. Let's go back to Peking and Prince Yan's Mansion together. You might as well talk to me.

The person who said these words was Emperor Yongle!

Even though Jin Zhong is mature and prudent, he is inevitably a little moved at this moment.

But after he thought for a long time, he shook his head firmly.

Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is only the Crown Prince after all. Acting like this may be overstepping the bounds and will harm the Crown Prince's reputation.

Moreover, Wang Ji, Zhou Chen and other little guys are still very young, and their experience and political achievements are far behind. In addition, the prince acts vigorously and resolutely. If there are no experienced ministers to assist him, I am worried that they will cause a big trouble!

Zhu Di was startled when he heard this, with a bitter look on his face.

He didn't know what Jin Zhong was worried about. He was simply worried that the prince would act too impulsively and without the support of his senior ministers, the entire southern region would be disturbed.

In fact, the old minister also understands that the prince's temporary stay in Nanjing is to lay a solid foundation for the New Deal and prevent those gentry from emerging again and obstructing the implementation of the New Deal once he leaves.

Whether it is a whipping method or a new learning, these new policies cannot be achieved overnight and will take time to be implemented slowly.

But the Emperor is well aware of His Highness the Crown Prince's temper. The old minister is worried that he will commit more crimes. People like Zhou Chen have followed His Highness the Crown Prince for a long time, and they are all virtuous!

In the final analysis, Jin Zhong did not want to follow Zhu Di to Beijing because of the sake of the court and the Ming Dynasty.

He is already in his twilight years, and there is no use in going to Beijing. It is better to stay in Nanjing and assist the prince in implementing the New Deal, while watching the younger generations like Wang Ji and Zhou Chen use their remaining energy.

But the more Jin Zhong behaves like this, the more guilty Zhu Di feels.

There are not many civil and military officials in the entire dynasty who can choose such courtiers who are dedicated to serving the country and the people!

Your Majesty, Chen Qiake is the Minister of the Ministry of War. Leave the post of Minister of the Ministry of War in Nanjing to me!

As for the Six Ministers of Beijing, the other candidates remain unchanged. Jian Yi, Xia Yuanji and the others are not too old yet and are still very energetic.

Here in Nanjing, since the prince has not recommended his confidants to avoid suspicion and asked for control of the Nanjing court, the emperor can give it to him. After all, His Highness the prince has no selfish motives, and the emperor must be aware of this.

Since His Majesty the Emperor was honest with him, Jin Zhong was no longer restrained and spoke out what was in his heart.

Zhu Di nodded when he heard this, which was regarded as approval of Jin Zhong's proposal.

According to my conception, among the six departments in Nanjing, the Nanjing Household Department and the Nanjing War Department have the most power.

“The Nanjing Ministry of Household Affairs is responsible for collecting taxes and grains from Nanzhili and other provinces such as Zhejiang, Jiangxi, and Huguang. The taxes and grains paid by these four places accounted for almost half of the Ming Empire. It is also responsible for water transportation and the nationwide salt survey (from the beginning of the Ming Dynasty) In the end, the Nanjing Household Department has been responsible for this matter, and its authority is not unimportant!

Although Zhou Chen successfully implemented a whipping method in the south of the Yangtze River and made great contributions to the court, after all, he is young and has insufficient seniority and political achievements, so he may not be able to convince the public. Moreover, the Nanjing Household Department has very heavy powers, so I am a little uneasy about leaving it to him. .”

After a pause, Zhu Di spoke slightly guiltily.

My original intention was to transfer Guo Zi to Nanjing to serve as the Minister of Household Affairs, but he has been in Peiping for many years and has contributed to the construction of the new capital. With such an overt promotion and covert resignation, I am afraid that it will dampen the hearts of meritorious ministers.

Since you have made up your mind to stay in Nanjing and do not want to follow me to the new capital, I will leave Nanjing to you. Looking at the prince and Zhou Chen, the south is the land where the imperial court collects taxes and grain, and there must be no trouble!

Upon hearing this, Jin Zhong immediately stood up and knelt on the ground.

Your Majesty is wise, I will take my orders!

Zhu Di smiled bitterly when he heard this, and waved his hand in annoyance.

He originally wanted to take his old friend Jin Zhong to Beijing to enjoy his old age, but who knew that the old guy's temper was still as stubborn as ever.

For the sake of the court and the people, he insisted on staying in Nanjing and exerting his last remaining enthusiasm.

Even Zhu Di couldn't persuade him anymore.

Looking at Jin Zhong's old back, Zhu Di couldn't help but speak.

Old guy, take good care of your health and let them handle political affairs!

I will come back to see you when I have time, but you can't take a step forward and disobey the order!

When Jin Zhong heard this, he turned around, bowed and accepted the order with a smile, and then walked away leisurely.

After he left, Zhu Di fell into deep thought.

After a long time, he smiled to himself.

Oh, all alone!

Now, I am really alone!

There's no one left who can speak my mind!

He knew very well that it would be difficult for the monarch and his ministers to see each other again.

But Jin Zhong is undoubtedly right to do this. Everything is for the Ming Dynasty and for the people!

As the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Di couldn't stop it even if he didn't want to in every possible way!

Zhu Di felt more and more annoyed when he thought of this.

Is the prince back?

Reporting to Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is still in Songjiang Mansion.

Zhu Di raised his eyebrows and said angrily: Tell him to come back and see me!

The imperial court is about to move the capital, and all the temple supervisors are very busy!

This bastard just disappeared without a trace!

Still the boss!

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Zhu Di inevitably missed Zhu Gaochi, and then thought of Zhu Zhanji.

It's been so long. I don't know if Zhanji's kid has reached America.

Suddenly, Zhu Di felt regretful.

Because he heard what Zheng He and Wang Jinghong said, crossing the ocean is very dangerous, and if you are not careful, you may lose your life!

It is completely the power of heaven and earth, and ordinary people cannot resist it!

If Zhanji accidentally meets...

For a moment, Zhu Di was in a state of confusion!

at the same time,

Above the vast sea,

Zhu Zhanji was looking at the huge waves on the sea that were as high as a city wall with horror on his face!

The weather that was originally good suddenly changed, with lightning and thunder!

Before they could react, the huge wave swept over suddenly!

He had never thought that there was such a mighty force in heaven and earth that could instantly destroy the forward fleet that was moving forward to clear the way!

The invincible fleet that the Ming Dynasty was proud of was torn to pieces in an instant in front of this huge wave!

They didn't even have a chance to resist, and they were just buried in the vast sea, with no bones left!

Yang Pu also froze on the spot with a pale face, his body trembling with fear.

Turn the helm!

Turn the helm quickly!

Zhu Zhanji roared at the top of his lungs, feeling as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

But Yang Pu reacted quickly and roared crazily.

No, Your Highness!

It's too close!

It's too late to turn the helm!

Now we only have a way to survive if we rush over!

Rush over?