The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 65 The Tiger Stroking Its Whiskers
"Rebel!"

"You unfilial grandson!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was practically cursing!

Then, she picked up the rattan cane she had just taken, glared angrily at Zhu Biao, and said, "Look at the children you've raised! A son and a younger brother! Instead of studying properly in the main hall, they slapped their teacher and even forced him to drink syrup?"

Having a military background, Zhu Yuanzhang was naturally different from some foolish emperors who asked, "Why don't they eat meat porridge?" and didn't even know what "golden juice" was.

Zhu Yuanzhang, who was an honest and simple farmer at heart, attached great importance to the cultural education of his descendants.

now,

Leaving aside Zhu Xiong Ying for the moment, the mere fact that the fourth brother forced Huang Zi Cheng to drink the golden juice was enough to enrage him!

"Father, please calm your anger!"

Zhu Biao forced himself to offer a word of advice, then said, "Perhaps there's more to this than meets the eye."

After saying this, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Mao Xiang and said, "Continue!"

He has no interest in reading the secret reports himself right now.

"Your Majesty, the reason for this is that His Highness the Crown Prince was overseeing the court meetings, and the timing of the meetings conflicted with the lessons being taught in the main hall."

Huang Zicheng said, “We must adhere to the rules and not allow His Highness the Crown Prince to enter the main hall.”

"During this stalemate, His Highness the Crown Prince was furious and slapped the man!"

As for the Fourth Prince

Mao Xiang paused slightly, then suddenly remembered a medical book he had read: "In medicine, when qi and blood surge into the brain, threatening life, the Fourth Prince would pour golden juice down the throat to induce vomiting, allowing the qi and blood to return to the body. This is the way of medicine."

"Although the actions were unconventional, they were driven by a deep desire to save lives."

"The imperial physician later said that without this treatment, Huang Zhangshu's life would have been in grave danger!"

These words completely exhausted Mao Xiang's eloquence!
At this moment, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard wished he could run up to Zhu Xiong Ying and Zhu Di and call them "Master" a couple of times. Couldn't they have been a little more restrained? Even he, a messenger, was in a very difficult position!

"There was a reason for this, but this action is truly disrespectful to teachers and elders!"

Upon hearing Mao Xiang's words, Zhu Yuanzhang's anger subsided slightly. He then took the secret report from Mao Xiang with one hand while holding a rattan cane in the other.

I just opened it and saw what was written there, and I still feel furious!

Zhu Biao, standing to the side, nodded slightly to Mao Xiang, which was considered a compliment.

"Humph!"

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly, clearly still wanting to beat his son!
If a son is not taught, it is the father's fault! Let's put aside the fourth son's mistakes for now, anyway, Biao'er has to take responsibility for Xiong Ying's mistakes!

But then, Zhu Yuanzhang saw a message in the secret report. He was slightly taken aback at first, but then his expression gradually relaxed.

"Has Tantan Weng entered Yingtian?"

Zhu Yuanzhang said in a deep voice, "We have invited Liu Sanwu to serve as an official in the court many times, but he refuses no matter what."

"Now that Xiong Ying has invited him to Yingtian, we are curious about what method they used."

Upon hearing this question, an embarrassed expression appeared on Mao Xiang's face again.

"Say!"

Zhu Yuanzhang spoke in a deep voice.

The aura of an emperor who conquered the world on horseback was truly something that even a horse could not withstand.

At this moment, all he could do was silently wish Zhu Xiong Ying good fortune.

"Your Majesty, I am Liu Sanwu."

"He was kidnapped by the hawk-like spies of the Western Depot!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Biao's pupils dilated violently, and he was completely stunned!

Were they kidnapped?
What on earth is this child doing?!
Liu Sanwu was a renowned Confucian scholar, and also quite old. Welcoming him into the court would be a great honor for the Ming Dynasty! Yet he brought him here by kidnapping?

Finished!

Zhu Biao wanted to run away immediately!
My own father, the Emperor, would be furious if he heard about this!

However.
"Hahahaha!"

Instead of Zhu Yuanzhang's furious "fatherly love," Zhu Biao was greeted with a hearty laugh. Zhu Yuanzhang showed no anger at Zhu Xiong Ying's actions; on the contrary, he was extremely pleased, and even the anger he felt earlier from Huang Zicheng being slapped and forced to drink molten gold dissipated!
"As expected of our Zhu family's grandson, he's got guts!"

"tie!"

"Why didn't we think of that back then!"

"After being messed with like this by Xiong Ying, Liu Sanwu probably won't even be able to maintain his aloof attitude anymore!"

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and finally threw the rattan cane to the ground for the second time.

Liu Sanwu refused repeatedly, how could Old Zhu not be angry?

The last few times, I even thought about just cutting it off!

Now that Zhu Xiong Ying has brought him here and even managed to get Liu Sanwu to agree to become the Right Assistant of the Grand Hall, it is already quite remarkable!

not to mention.
Isn't this the grandson helping his grandfather get revenge?
With the added bond of affection between grandparents and grandchildren, Zhu Yuanzhang even felt that his grandson was exactly what he wanted.

Seeing this, Zhu Biao was both amused and exasperated: "Father, Xiong Ying is being so ridiculous, yet you praise him? This..."

Before he could finish speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang glared at him and scolded, "You, as the father, won't praise him, but you won't let us, the grandfather, praise him either?"

This blatant favoritism left Zhu Biao speechless.

"Hmm? Biao'er, take a look at this."

Just then, Zhu Yuanzhang saw a rather inconspicuous message on the secret report.

Zhu Biao was slightly taken aback and stepped forward to check.

"Qian Yongqin appointed as the prefect of Yangzhou?"

Zhu Biao frowned slightly.

He also remembered this person; at best, he was just an mediocre official!
Yangzhou is a prosperous region that the Ming Dynasty will support in the future, so it would be inappropriate to send this person here!

"You may step back now."

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Mao Xiang and spoke calmly.

What follows is a matter for the royal family!
"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, Mao Xiang felt as if he had been granted a pardon!
Honestly, he felt terrified every time he received a secret report from the Crown Prince!
His Highness's actions were completely unexpected. He was really afraid that His Majesty Hongwu would be furious and directly punish him!
Mao Xiang left the courtyard, and Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Biao, saying in a deep voice, "Biao'er, what do you think of this matter?"

Zhu Biao pondered for a moment and said, "I think Xiong Ying's choice of personnel this time is inappropriate."

"Qian Yongqin is a mediocre and talentless man, incapable of bringing benefits to the people!"

"Yangzhou Prefecture is located at the confluence of the Yangtze and Han rivers, a famous city on the left bank of the Huai River, and a beautiful place by the bamboo grove! Merchants gather here, and it plays a vital role in managing the finances of our Great Ming Dynasty!"

"The fact that my father appointed Yang Xian in the past shows that this place was highly valued by my father."

"These days, spending money and working hard might actually hinder Yangzhou's development!"

These words were well-reasoned and supported by evidence, demonstrating that Zhu Biao had a long-term political vision and considered the overall picture of the Ming Dynasty.

This crown prince's reputation for virtue in governing the court was not just a fabrication.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly, his eyes filled with satisfaction.

With such foresight, even if Biao'er were to pass away one day, he would surely become a great ruler of this land.

"That's true, but also false!"

Zhu Yuanzhang patted Zhu Biao on the shoulder: "You're right about Yangzhou! You're also right about Qian Yongqin!"

"but."

"You and I, father and son, have probably underestimated Xiong Ying's strategic planning!"

Zhu Biao was stunned by these words!
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the secret report and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

It was as if they were watching something very interesting.

"Like a tiger stroking its whiskers, Xiong Ying, either kill him or pluck a few whiskers off."

"With our Imperial Grandfather here, the sky won't fall!"

(End of this chapter)