Chapter 338: Father is still father(1/2)
He looked up and looked carefully at Zhu Di who was lying on the chair. Zhu Gaosui continued:
“…The sixth emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Qizhen.
Zhu Qizhen, Emperor Yingzong of Ming Dynasty, was the eldest son of Emperor Xuanzong of Ming Dynasty, Zhu Zhanji. He ascended the throne at the age of nine and was named Zhengtong."
"At the beginning of the throne, the great power belonged to the Empress Dowager Zhang, and the three Yangs were in charge of government affairs, and the various policies of the Renxuan Dynasty continued to be implemented, and the social and economic development was achieved.
“…After Zhang’s death, San Yang left the position.
Zhu Qizhen began to favor eunuch Wang Zhen, who relied on Zhu Qizhen's favor to cultivate his friends.
This also opened up the drawbacks of the dictatorship of the eunuchs in the Ming Dynasty!”
"In the 14th year of Zhengtong, the Oirat invaded. Zhu Qizhen followed the words of the eunuch Zhen in person to fight in this battle..."
After thinking about it all the way here, Zhu Gaosui couldn't help but burst into eyebrows.
After taking a look at Zhu Di, he continued:
"In this battle, Zhu Qizhen listened to the absurd advice of eunuch Wang Zhen and ordered the army to change course, which eventually led to the defeat of Tumu Fort...
Zhu Qizhen was also captured by the Oirat because of this.”
"…The impact of this battle was extremely far-reaching, and military talents were almost completely destroyed. The three camps directly under the emperor were completely destroyed.
...The Ming Dynasty's military plummeted after that, and it can be called a battle to destroy its foundation..."
Zhu Gaosui spoke quickly, but the cold sweat on his head became increasingly dense, and the voice unknowingly made a tremolo sound.
He was afraid because he hadn't even exploded until now. This was so abnormal that he didn't dare to look up.
He just wants to finish reading it now and leave the house.
The depressing and dull atmosphere in the air made him, who was used to bleeding on the battlefield, feel a chill on his back.
Zhu Gaoxu, who was beside him, lowered his head and said nothing. He was furious just now when he heard that he was roasted by his nephew.
But at this moment, listening to everything in front of him, he suddenly felt that he could relieve himself about being made into a crock pot braised chicken.
Next, the old man's anger may directly burn each of them.
If you are not careful, blood will flow into a river!
“…In the eighth year of Jingtai, Emperor Jingtai fell seriously ill.
However, the issue of the crown prince has not been determined. The ministers decided to give advice when they went to court the next day, asking the emperor to establish the crown prince as soon as possible.
Who knew that the "Gate-Snatching Change" broke out in this night."
"Under the conspiracy of the Five Qing Marquis Shi Heng, Xu Youzhen, eunuch Cao Jixiang and others, Emperor Yingzong Zhu Qizhen successfully restored the throne!
...The year name was changed to Tianshun!"
"After that, Yingzong appointed Li Xian, Wang Ao and other virtuous ministers, and successively put down the Shi and Cao rebellions.
After that, Emperor Yingzong released the "Jianshuren" (son of Emperor Jianwen) who had been imprisoned since the Yongle Dynasty.
The title of Empress Hu of Xuande Dynasty was restored and the imperial edict was issued to stop the burial of concubines after the emperor's death."
"Historical Commentary: Great virtue can be used to rule future generations..."
Zhu Gaosui quickly finished Zhu Qizhen's life and then continued to read.
But at this moment, Zhu Di suddenly spoke.
"Just get here, put down the book, you all go out. I'm tired and want to take a break..."
Zhu Di closed his eyes and said in a low voice.
He looked tired, a little overjoyed, and had an inexplicable tone.
At this moment, the heavy atmosphere in the room suddenly faded a lot.
Looking at Zhu Di, the eldest, the second and third brother lying on the chair, wrapped in his sleeves, opened his mouth to say something.
At this moment, Zhu Di was like an old man in the evening, and he was just lying down without saying a word.
The three brothers looked at each other for the last time, then turned around and left.
"Cruff..."
The door is closed.
In the private room, Zhu Di opened his eyes.
For some reason, he looked at his head blankly, and no one could understand what he was thinking.
"ha……"
Suddenly, as if he had been suppressed for a long time, his chest was undulating.
"Dad, am I really wrong..."
A pair of tiger eyes that were banned in the royal palace and had never been wet when they were eaten by pigs. At this moment, they were a little wet.
He seemed to be able to see Lao Zhu through the roof.
Issue a question.
From rebellion to ousting Jianwen and becoming emperor, he never had any doubts about himself.
But looking at the heavy "Ming History" in front of him, he questioned himself like this for the first time in his heart.
He sat upright, then trembled and grabbed the "Ming Shi" and then put it in his arms and patted it gently.
Then open again...
This time, from beginning to end, he read all the sixteen Emperors of the Ming Dynasty, their merits and demerits, and their deaths...
Three hours later, Zhu Di closed the heavy "Ming History" and sat quietly on the chair.
Under the operation of the rules of the Divine Land, Su Chen specially arranged day and night. At this time, the setting sun shone into the private room and sprinkled on Zhu Di.
He shone his sideways into a golden color.
He closed his eyes quietly, not knowing what he was thinking.
His hand gently patted the 'History of Ming Dynasty' in his arms, making a "click, click" sound.
"Dong!"
"Dongdong!"
A knock on the door sounded.
The door of the room was gently pulled away with a "creaking" sound, and Zhu Zhanji leaned in and walked in.
In his hands, he also carries a book of "History of the Ming Dynasty".
After being driven out, he ran to the Zhutian Library and also purchased a history of the Ming Dynasty.
He glanced at Zhu Zhanji indifferently, but Zhu Di didn't say anything.
At this time, Zhu Zhanji looked back at the old father, second uncle and third uncle who were looking at him, and gently closed the door.
"Grandpa, it's getting late, it's time for us to go back." Zhu Zhanji whispered: "Dad said, it's getting late today.
Let's go back first, and then go to the main world..."
"Did you see it?"
Zhu Di did not speak up, but asked.
Zhu Zhanji pinched the 'History of Ming Dynasty' in his hand, nodded, and said, "I've read it."
Zhu Di didn't say anything, and said to himself:
"...I was thinking just now, what would he say when our family saw your great-grandfather?"
As he said that, Zhu Di shook his head and said, "I can probably think of what he said, but I don't know how to face him."
"Have I brought the Ming Dynasty?" Zhu Di asked and answered, "Obviously not."
"The battles last year, what's the effect? Not much! If it weren't for your father, if it weren't for the opportunity to dominate the world later.
The Ming Dynasty will also follow the wheel of history."
"... At that time, how should I face him when I got to the bottom? What should I say when I saw him..."
"Sometimes I wonder if I should give up this country to Jianwen, or I shouldn't have rebelled at the beginning, I..."
Zhu Zhanji was silent, listening to Zhu Di's chattering endlessly, suddenly shouted:
"Enough!"
Zhu Di was interrupted by his voice.
Zhu Zhanji shook his head and said excitedly:
"No, you did a good job! Jianwen is not as good as you! You are the Emperor Yongle, and you are the Emperor who can compete with Qin Emperor and Han Wu.
If the Ming Dynasty was handed over to Jianwen, the Ming Dynasty might not be able to be completely in chaos in a few years!
It was you who saved the fate of the Ming Dynasty!”
To be continued...