Ming Dynasty: Ask Zhu Yuanzhang to abdicate at the beginning

Chapter 87 Invitation! Thank you for your tip-off! Zhu Yunwen fainted from anger!

"Third brother! My poor third brother!"

Zhu Yunwen looked much thinner.

As soon as she saw Zhu Yunhuan, she burst into tears.

Tears fell like rain, and I was extremely sad.

At this time, Zhu Yunhuan had his head wrapped with a scarf and was sitting on the bed listlessly.

He looked like he had not yet recovered from an injury.

He had been walking around the mansion in the past few days, but now that Zhu Yunwen had come, of course he had to go back to bed.

"Brother, what happened to you? I'm fine. Nothing serious happened. You don't have to cry like this."

Zhu Yunwen sobbed and said, "I thought my third brother was always in good health, but now he is bedridden all day long."

"It's a brain injury, and I don't know if there will be any sequelae."

"Seeing you like this, how can I, as your brother, not be heartbroken?"

Zhu Yunhuan thought to himself that it would be strange if you didn't curse me to die soon, and it would be strange if you cared about my injury.

He smiled and said, "I just bumped my head and I feel a little dizzy. I think I should recover after a period of rest. How come you have time to come to visit me today, second brother?"

As they were talking, the servants served tea.

Zhu Yunwen looked at him carefully, his eyes full of love and pity, as if he had finally let go of his worries. He said sincerely:

"I hope you're okay. If something really happened, I don't know what to do."

"It's only been a short time since Daddy left, and something like this happened to you again."

"I still remember that my eldest brother also fell off his horse and was injured. He later became seriously ill and passed away."

"I was still young at that time and only had a vague impression."

"When I think about it now, I still feel like my heart is broken and I can't help feeling sad."

"I think it's because of our blood connection."

"Third brother, you must be okay."

"If you are lucky enough to be blessed by the gods and survive this disaster safely, I, your second brother, will go to the temple and recite Buddhist scriptures for a hundred days."

I'm still alive and well, you don't have to go to the temple to chant the sutra for me!

Zhu Yunxun said: "It is my fault that I made my second brother so worried."

Zhu Yunwen sat down on the chair, glanced at the teacup beside him, but did not pick it up to drink. He said, "Second brother, I should have come to visit you a long time ago."

"But ever since your accident that day, Grandpa Huang also fainted because of it."

"Although you were blessed by God and survived safely, your mother fell ill due to worrying about you."

"After all, you were raised by your mother. Although you are not my biological child, you are better than my biological child."

"When I heard about your accident, mother was extremely worried and became ill due to excessive sorrow."

"I have no choice but to serve my mother by her bedside every day. I can't be in two places at once."

"I can only pray for you in my heart and burn incense for you in front of the Buddha statue, but I have never come to visit you."

"It was not until today that my mother's health improved a little that I hurriedly took the time to come visit my third brother."

"Third brother, don't blame second brother for being late."

Concubine Lu is actually sick?

She has always been in good health.

Now that he suddenly got sick by chance, he must have been faking it.

What is he secretly planning?
Ready to take action?
However, according to Yang Shiqi's analysis, Zhu Yuanzhang should have been keeping an eye on Concubine Lu by now.

If she really used the excuse of pretending to be sick to secretly plan something unspeakable with Zhu Yunwen, she would be courting her own destruction.

Is the opportunity here?
Zhu Yunxun was surprised and anxious, and asked, "Ah, is my mother seriously ill?"

"This is all caused by my fault. It's my fault for being unfilial."

"It's really wrong that I just found out about this today."

"No, I have to go visit my mother."

He was a child raised by Concubine Lu, and now Concubine Lu has been promoted to the position of legitimate wife.

Naturally, he also had to call Concubine Lu "Mother Concubine".

Zhu Yunhuan said this and pretended to get out of bed.

Zhu Yunwen hurried forward to stop him, saying, "You are not fully recovered yet, how can you leave the house casually?"

"It's a big deal if it affects your body."

"Mother knows your situation well and won't blame you for not going."

"You should take good care of your health in the mansion, which is the true filial piety."

"There's no need to rush to see mother."

He paused and said, "In a few days, it will be my mother's birthday."

"If you were better by then, you could come and have a simple meal with me and talk to me. I would be very happy."

Birthday party?
Many thoughts flashed through Zhu Yunhuan's mind.

As the Crown Princess, Concubine Lu’s birthday banquet had certain etiquette and standards, and the number of participants in previous years was always quite large.

But the situation this year is a bit special.

Zhu Biao had just passed away not long ago. As a widow, Concubine Lu still had to observe mourning for her husband, so it was not appropriate to hold a grand birthday party.

It was probably just a small family dinner.

After all, Zhu Yunhuan was nominally the son raised by him, and according to etiquette, he should attend his mother's birthday party. There was no need for a special invitation.

However, Zhu Yunhuan was injured and bedridden, which made things complicated.

If he doesn't go on the pretext of feeling unwell, outsiders cannot accuse him of being unfilial.

Now that Zhu Yunwen was asked to say this specifically, it was probably because he was worried that he would not go.

In other words, this birthday party is by no means simple.

I'm afraid it was the Hongmen Banquet.

Zhu Yunhuan looked at Zhu Yunwen and saw that he was still concerned and well concealed. He smiled and said, "It's my mother's birthday. As a son, how can I not go?"

"When that day comes, I will definitely go there on time to make my mother happy."

Zhu Yunwen was obviously relieved and said, "That's good! I hope that by that day, your body will be fully recovered."

Zhu Yunxun smiled and said, "Thank you for your good words, second brother!"

The two talked for a while, and then Zhu Yunwen stood up and said goodbye.

"I have to go back to serve my mother, so I can't stay here for too long."

"Please forgive me, Third Brother!"

"I'll come visit you some other day when I have time."

Zhu Yunxun glanced at the teacup on the coffee table inadvertently.

From beginning to end, Zhu Yunwen never picked up the cup to drink a sip.

Very suspicious!
Zhu Yunxun smiled and said, "Thank you, second brother, for coming to visit."

"Please go back and tell mother that I am fine. Please rest assured and don't worry about me."

Zhu Yunwen said: "Don't worry, Third Brother, I will definitely pass on my message."

He started to walk away, but just after taking a step, he suddenly turned around and looked at Zhu Yunhuan, seeming to want to say something but stopping himself.

Zhu Yunxun asked with a smile: "Second brother, do you have anything else to say?"

Zhu Yunwen hesitated for a while before saying, "Third brother, you are still recovering from your injuries. There are some things I shouldn't say."

"But we are the royal family after all, and we shoulder the weight of the world."

"Now that Grandfather Emperor is ill and unable to attend to state affairs, although you have been ordered to supervise the country, you are also recovering in the palace and cannot meet with the officials or review the memorials."

"I heard that the memorials to the Ministry of Public Administration have already piled up like a mountain."

"But I didn't dare to present it because I was afraid of disturbing your recovery and rest."

"If it's just an ordinary matter, it's fine."

"It's okay to wait a few days before dealing with it."

"If there is any military or national event, or other urgent government affairs, it will be a disaster if it is delayed." "This...what should we do?"

Ever since Zhu Yunhuan pretended to be injured and rested in the palace, those civil servants who were dissatisfied with him, and even other princes who were still ready to make a move, have not been idle for a moment.

Zhu Yunhuan pretended to be injured, so they took advantage of the situation and further spread the word that he was seriously injured, in poor health, and unable to handle government affairs.

Then, using this as an excuse, all the memorials were suppressed.

The purpose of doing this is to test whether he is really seriously injured or just pretending.

Secondly, it is also a silent protest and demonstration.

Express his dissatisfaction with Zhu Yunhuan's regent to the emperor.

They have submitted numerous memorials to oppose this matter.

It's a pity that Lao Zhu didn't even take a look at it.

Thirdly, he also wanted to use this opportunity to see Zhu Yunhuan's reaction, to see whether this young King of Wu was capable of coping and how he would handle it.

After Zhu Yunwen finished speaking, he added: "If Third Brother is really in poor health, perhaps we can arrange for someone among the six ministers in the court who is loyal, reliable and proficient in government affairs to assist in handling the matter."

"Someone has to take charge of this great Ming Dynasty court."

"Third brother, what do you think?"

Zhu Yunhuan frowned and said angrily: "Although I have been recuperating in the mansion, I have never said that they should not submit the memorial."

"Grandpa Emperor entrusted the affairs of state to me. This is a great trust in me!"

"The country is of great importance. How dare I slack off even a little bit?"

"Although I have been resting in bed recently, as long as I am still alive, I will not ignore government affairs."

"I haven't seen any memorials submitted in these days. I thought there was nothing going on in the court, or there were only some minor matters that the six ministries and various government offices could handle on their own."

"If there really was some military or national emergency, they dared to suppress it and not report it, thus delaying the court's important affairs. Do they think their necks are hard enough and my sword is not sharp enough?"

Zhu Yunwen's expression changed slightly. He did not expect that his probing would lead to such a reaction from Zhu Yunhuan. He hurriedly said, "They acted this way because they saw that you were seriously injured and needed to rest."

"Although it's inappropriate, it's a good intention after all."

"Third brother, there is no need to be angry about this."

Zhu Yunxun said coldly: "Without my order, they dare to act on their own."

"He suppressed the memorial and did not report it, disregarding the rules of the court and the laws of the Ming Dynasty."

"If there is no severe punishment, future officials will follow suit."

"From then on, government affairs became slack and state affairs became desolate!"

"When Grandpa Emperor was unwell before, why didn't they suppress all the memorials on their own initiative and not report them?"

"I think this is clearly directed at me."

His face was serious and murderous.

Zhu Yunwen was actually terrified watching from the side.

As far as I can remember, Zhu Yunhuan was not like this in the past.

At that time, Zhu Yunhuan was very honest and obedient.

He listens to and obeys his orders as his second elder brother.

In Zhu Yunwen's eyes, he was even very stupid and could be easily manipulated in the palm of his hand.

But since that day in the court, when Zhu Yunhuan stood up to stop him from being made the crown prince and bluntly stated that he wanted to make himself the crown prince, he seemed like a different person.

Not only was his poetry talent amazing and far superior to his own, he also invented the roller printing press.

He is very scheming and his actions are always beyond his expectations.

The person who was played around in the palm of his hand turned out to be himself.

In a very short time, Zhu Yunhuan reversed the situation.

The Emperor had clearly intended to make himself the crown prince, but now he changed his mind and wanted to make him Zhu Yunhuan.

Thinking of this, the hatred in Zhu Yunwen's heart had already become a surging sea.

I just kept holding it back and didn't let it happen.

I have made all the necessary preparations today before coming here to test the waters.

However, the other party's reaction was once again far beyond his expectations.

Zhu Yunhuan shouted loudly, "Mr. Yang!"

Yang Shiqi, who had been waiting outside, came in and said, "Your Highness, Prince Wu, what can I do for you?"

Zhu Yunhuan said: "Take the sword that Grandfather Emperor gave me and go to the Tongzhengsi Yamen immediately."

"See if there are any unreported memorials there? Are there any military and national affairs or urgent government affairs that have been deliberately delayed?"

"If it is verified to be true, then according to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, all the officials who made mistakes and violated the law should be beheaded on the spot!"

Yang Shiqi responded: "Yes!"

Zhu Yunwen was shocked and said hurriedly, "No, no, the officials of the Tongzhengsi have good intentions. How can we kill them and chill their hearts?"

Zhu Yunhuan said: "The imperial court has rules and regulations, and the Ming Dynasty has laws. As the regent, how can I bend the law for personal gain?"

"I have to thank my second brother for telling me this time. Otherwise, I am afraid I would still be kept in the dark."

"However, you don't need to ask what to do next, second brother."

"Since I am the regent, I should take responsibility!"

Of course he didn't just know this now.

Just waiting for Zhu Yunwen to speak, it's just the right time to go with the flow and take advantage of the opportunity.

He even knew that many memorials had been written long ago but were only submitted to the Ministry of Public Security today.

Overnight, the court officials who had nothing to report to the emperor suddenly submitted their reports together as if they had agreed beforehand.

Moreover, many of them were published in several books at one time.

I just want to see whether he will deal with it or not.

What will you do if you can’t handle it or finish reviewing it?
Zhu Yunwen came here to tell him on purpose.

But Zhu Yunhuan would not act according to their ideas and be led by them.

Since these people dare to test my bottom line like this, I must be prepared to pay a price.

When Zhu Yunwen heard this, he immediately became anxious.

He originally just wanted to use this as an excuse to test the truth.

How can it become an excuse for the other party to kill?

If it gets out, wouldn't others think he's here to snitch?
Did you betray others?

Many of the court officials that were won over with great difficulty were about to disperse because of this incident.

But he couldn't explain it clearly.

Even if I had mouths all over my body, I still couldn't explain it.

Because it was really him who "snitched"!
He was not wronged!
No, this must be stopped no matter what!
Zhu Yunwen was anxious and was a little flustered for a moment. He added: "This matter was not entirely decided by the Tongzhengsi on its own. They discussed it with the ministers in the court and everyone decided together."

"You can't put all the blame on the Tongzhengsi and send people to kill them!"

Is there such a good thing?

My dear second brother, you are my great assist!
Zhu Yunhuan was overjoyed, but immediately pretended to be even more furious and asked, "I was wondering how the Tongzhengsi people could be so bold as to suppress the memorial?"

"It turns out that there are other ministers involved in this matter, supporting them from behind."

"You are against the imperial court, against Grandfather Emperor, and against me, the regent!"

"I don't know who they are, so I hope you can tell me the truth so I can arrest them all and convict them according to the law!"

Zhu Yunwen came to his senses at this time, as if waking up from a dream, and he let the cat out of the bag again.

The man is sharpening his knife to kill someone, and you are still handing him the knife.

The key point is that the people killed were our own people!

I draw my sword and give it to others to kill my own people...

At this moment, Zhu Yunwen felt a black screen before his eyes and his legs went limp.

With a "bang", he fainted on the ground!
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(End of this chapter)