Chapter 22: The Real Zhu Yunwen
The Ming Dynasty Palace, where the Eastern Palace is located.
Zhu Yunwen was a little proud of this period.
Since Zhu Yuanzhang was designated as the crown prince, Zhu Yunwen became the legal heir of the Ming Dynasty and moved to the East Palace to live.
Although Zhu Yunwen is only fifteen years old, in ancient times, men matured early, and were considered adults at the age of sixteen.
Moreover, since the royal family taught very early, there is no difference between Zhu Yunwen and adults now.
"Mr. Huang, what do you think the emperor's grandfather always goes outside the palace for this period of time?"
Zhu Yunwen asked to Huang Zicheng beside him.
Huang Zicheng was the first in the Imperial Examination in the 18th year of Hongwu.
Later, he became an editor of the Hanlin Academy. Not long after Zhu Biao's death, he was promoted to the Minister of Taichang Temple. He also studied at the Eastern Palace with him, and was half of Zhu Yunwen's teacher.
Huang Zicheng's talent has always been valued by Zhu Yuanzhang, and he is regarded as a confidant of Zhu Yunwen's counselor.
After all, Zhu Yunwen's personal power is too weak now. Since Zhu Yuanzhang decided to make him the next emperor, he not only had to train more people, but also arranged civil and military officials for him.
"It is common for Your Majesty to die of illness today. It is a common sense that Your Majesty is too sad to go out to relax. Your Highness does not need to worry too much."
Huang Zicheng said from the side.
When Zhu Yunwen heard this, he frowned slightly and said, "Sir, I don't know that Grandpa Emperor has gone out too frequently during this period."
"I fell ill a few days ago, I just recovered today. I left the palace just after morning court. This is a bit unconventional."
After Zhu Yunwen passed away, his father Zhu Biao passed away, he followed Zhu Yuanzhang to court and participated in the government affairs.
Not only that, Zhu Yuanzhang would often summon Zhu Yunwen to study to review memorials and handle various affairs in the world of Ming Dynasty.
However, in this situation, after Zhu Yuanzhang announced that Zhu Yunwen was the crown prince of the country a few days ago, he decided to hold a grand inheritance ceremony in September.
Things changed suddenly.
Zhu Yunwen could clearly feel that his grandfather was not very concerned about him. After handling the court meeting, he often hurriedly left the palace.
Originally, Zhu Yunwen would be summoned to the imperial study every day, but he has not been there in the past few days.
This made Zhu Yunwen feel uneasy suddenly feel in his heart.
"Your Highness, you don't need to think too much. Since Your Majesty has already appointed Your Highness as the Grand His Majesty, there will be no change."
"Your Highness, you just need to do your homework with peace of mind."
Huang Zicheng persuaded.
Although Huang Zicheng is quite talented, he is obviously much lower than Zhu Yunwen's political vision.
Moreover, as the grandson, Zhu Yunwen can clearly feel the neglect of Zhu Yuanzhang in recent times.
People who are close to each other are generally much more sensitive.
Zhu Yunwen couldn't get the answer from Huang Zicheng, so he started to think about it in his heart.
The one he has the most connection with is of course his grandson.
In his heart, there are three people who threaten his grandson position.
The first person to be affected is the fourth uncle, King Yan Zhu Di.
In terms of literary achievements and martial arts, Zhu Di has made very remarkable achievements now, and Zhu Yuanzhang has also mentioned his love for Zhu Di many times.
But then I thought about it, the fourth uncle's might have been ruled out by Zhu Yunwen.
After all, Zhu Di is now in the vassal state of Peiping, so it is obviously impossible for him to appear in the capital.
Could it be the second uncle, King Qin Zhu Ceng?
After pondering for a moment, Zhu Yunwen eliminated it again.
King Zhu Chuang was recalled last year, and Zhu Yunwen also heard about some of his second uncle's affairs, and Zhu Yuanzhang was even more angry at some of his mischief.
If it weren't for his father Zhu Biao, the second uncle would have no chance to return to the vassal state.
Finally, Zhu Yunwen thought of Zhu Yunwen.
As his half-brother, Zhu Yunyu is the most in conflict with his grandson position.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang has now promoted his current Lu family, he is no longer considered a concubine.
But the Huaixi generals led by Lan Yu were still more intimate with Zhu Yunxi than him.
‘They are all father’s sons, why should I neglect me?’
Zhu Yunwen obviously had resentment towards the Huaixi generals led by Lan Yu.
Even if Zhu Yuanzhang did not deal with Lan Yu and others, Lan Yu and others would not have a good life after Zhu Yunwen ascended the throne.
In Zhu Yuanzhang's view, Zhu Yunwen's character was very imaginative to his father.
The same kindness, kindness, filial piety and kindness are a good grandson who is good at handling state affairs.
But is this really the case?
In the original Ming Dynasty, less than two months after Zhu Yuanzhang's death, Zhu Yunwen was persuaded by Huang Zicheng and Qi Tai, the assistant assigned by Zhu Yuanzhang before his death.
The storm began to cut down the vassal states.
The first thing is to abolish his uncle, King Zhu Su, to a commoner.
Zhu Yunwen was afraid of Zhu Di, while Zhou King Zhu Shi was the brother of the same mother (adoptive mother) of King Yan Zhu Di. He was afraid that he would support Zhu Di, so he was wary of him.
Zhu Xun himself also had strange plans. After Zhu Yunwen discovered some abnormal situations, he sent Li Jinglong to raid Kaifeng to arrest Zhu Xun, demoted him to a commoner, and moved him to Menghua, Yunnan.
In less than a year later, Emperor Jianwen deposed five uncles to common people in a row and forced the whole family of King Zhu Bo to death.
In the same way, Emperor Jing of Han faced with the power of the Han vassal kings far greater than that of the vassal kings in the early Ming Dynasty, and Emperor Jing of Han had become estranged from these princes.
However, Emperor Jing of Han was not as impatient and fierce as Emperor Jianwen, and his actions were well-founded.
Among the past tribulations in history, Zhu Yunwen faced the least threat, but his approach was the most impatient and fierce.
Absurd punishment is called unkind, a country's death is called unfilial, a nephew is called abolishing uncle, a nephew is called abolishing uncle is called abolishing uncle, and a family affection is called abolishing uncle is called abolishing uncle.
In fact, Gao Wei, a loyal minister who later sacrificed his tribute to Zhu Yunwen, once proposed a version of the Ming Dynasty's "Recommendation Order" that was effective and benevolent but filial.
But Zhu Yunwen directly refused.
It can be said that Zhu Yunwen has never been "benevolent, filial and weak" in the issue of reducing the vassal states.
This is the real Zhu Yunwen.
What Zhu Yunwen that Zhu Yuanzhang saw now was just an illusion revealed by Zhu Yunwen.
Or Zhu Yunwen had to do this, because only by showing a smart, kind and filial look could he have the chance to win the throne.
This is naturally closely related to Lü's teachings.
As of now, Zhu Yunwen has obviously succeeded.
But if Zhu Yunwen wants to break his head, he can't imagine what Zhu Yuanzhang will do when he goes out.
Zhu Yunwen didn't dare to inquire about Zhu Yuanzhang's whereabouts. The Ming Dynasty Jinyiwei was not a vegetarian, and he could find out immediately if he was in trouble.
Besides, Zhu Yunwen now does not have this power or ability.
His mother was only from a small family, and outside the imperial city, she could not help Zhu Yunwen at all.
The only thing that can be relied on is the current accompanying student Huang Zicheng.
However, although Huang Zicheng was very talented, he was just an editor of the Hanlin Academy in his early years, so what kind of power could he have?
"Maybe I've thought about it too much."
At this moment, Zhu Yunwen was very helpless, and at the same time, a deep sense of powerlessness touched him, making his heart to be the emperor even more eager and urgent.
After this thought flashed, it was immediately buried deep in Zhu Yunwen.
When he knew it, it was far from being exposed.
Every day Zhu Yuanzhang was there, he had to hide himself well.
Chapter completed!