Ming Dynasty: At the beginning of the game, Lao Zhu resigned and retired.

Chapter 778: Asking Zhu Yuanzhang of the Hu Family

The Zhu family's sudden family meeting obviously showed that they had encountered a big problem.

For them, even the most belligerent and stubborn Old Zhu was now frowning.

Because what they have to face this time are not just "outsiders", but more of their own family members.

"Father, have you ever thought about this?"

"If we follow the policy you set for the support of the royal family, there is no need to continue for several generations. Just in my generation, according to the rules you set, I can't afford to support my child."

"It's not that I can't afford it after weighing the pros and cons, but that I really can't afford it because I want to but I can't afford it!"

"And this is just the children's generation. In a few decades, when the heroes come to power, it will be even more horrifying."

"Therefore, the time has come for this matter to be resolved."

Zhu Biao's words made the worry on Zhu's face even more intense, and Empress Ma beside him also lost her smile.

The fact that Zhu Biao, the good brother who has a good relationship with his brothers and sisters, could say this is enough to prove that this matter is no longer a matter of worry or prevention.

According to Zhu Biao, this is the major problem that must be solved right now, otherwise, there will definitely be trouble.

Zhu Yuanzhang was completely speechless at this moment.

Before, he kept calling Zhu Biao a rebellious son and a heartless person, saying that he no longer cared about his brothers.

But now, he couldn't say a word.

Because, at this moment, it is no longer a matter of family affection, it is a matter of life and death.

Not only was Zhu Yuanzhang silent, but Empress Ma also didn't know how to respond to Zhu Biao's words.

As a mother, all she can do is give birth to and raise her own children.

But what is involved now is the distribution of family property.

As a mother, she naturally hopes that every child in her family can grow up healthily, live in peace and happiness, and have no worries about food and clothing in the future.

But she also knew that this was no longer just a matter between father and son, or brothers.

What can she do as a mother?

After a long time, Zhu Yuanzhang's slightly hoarse voice slowly sounded.

"Let's stop here!"

"From now on, this method will only be passed on to the eldest son!"

"Don't tell others!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Zhu Biao and Empress Ma looked at Zhu Yuanzhang in horror.

It is hard to believe that these words came from Zhu Yuanzhang, who loved his children the most.

Zhu Yuanzhang knew what they were going to say, but he spoke before them without even raising his head.

"This is the only way!"

"Since our family can't afford such consumption, we might as well set the rules from the beginning."

"We can't wait until the next generation to do it, because if this technique is passed on, you won't be able to deny it even if you want to!"

"My house will be even more chaotic by then!"

"So, it's better to stop other people's thoughts from the beginning!"

After Zhu Yuanzhang said this, Empress Ma and Zhu Biao fell silent.

Is this a good idea?

Of course!

It's so decisive and without any hesitation, which is really great.

But on the other hand, this decisiveness also severed all family ties and relationships.

If it were just about power, money and authority, the other princes might have given way, since they were not the eldest when they were born.

But now, what they are not allowed to touch is the method to prolong life!

Even if they don't say it out loud, they are definitely complaining in their hearts.

As Zhu Yuanzhang, who made this decision personally, would definitely completely sever the relationship between father and son because of this incident.

It's not just Zhu Yuanzhang, but even Empress Ma will probably be blamed by her children in the future.

Empress Ma looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with a face full of pain and pity.

"Zhongba, is this really necessary?"

"Aren't you afraid that your children will blame you for the rest of their lives?"

"Why do you do this?"

"Even if we pass it on to them and let them find these elixirs themselves, that makes sense!"

Obviously, unless it was absolutely necessary, Empress Ma absolutely did not want to see Zhu Yuanzhang and her own children become like enemies and never have any contact with each other again.

But Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head with a cold face.

"This matter can only end here!"

"If they want to blame or complain, then let them complain."

"Biao'er has told me before that the current policy of supporting the royal family is problematic and will overwhelm the Ming Dynasty in the future."

"I didn't believe it at the time and even scolded him. Now it seems that my vision is not as good as his."

"It's just an extra expense. Our family can't afford these royal family members right now."

"What if we don't add this expense, but add a lot of people? Wouldn't the Ming Dynasty still not be able to afford it?"

"So, we have decided that this technique cannot be passed on. Once it is passed on, who can resist getting those spiritual medicines?"

"Those who have a way can at least get people to go into the mountains to collect herbs, but those who don't have a way can only extort money from the people and then buy them."

"Can the people of this land withstand such harm from them?"

"So, from the very beginning, we have to stop them from thinking about it!"

"Besides, we should also take this opportunity to cut the treatment of the royal family members."

"Biao'er, let's discuss it together later, but I'll be the one to take charge!"

Zhu Biao was also silent at this moment.

He knew that his father, his father, not only listened to his advice in the end, but also took all the troubles on himself.

This can be said to be the one who has taken all the blame.

Obviously, his father was the one who was most opposed to this plan before.

But now, not only did he not object, but he took all the responsibility on himself.

For what?

Isn't it for him, the eldest son who inherited the Zhu family's business?

Thinking of this, Zhu Biao took a deep breath, calmed down his emotions, and then asked in a deep voice.

"Father, what about uncle?"

"His family is the real source of this matter. If the news gets out from them, won't it mess up the situation?"

Zhu Yuanzhang turned his head to look at Zhu Biao, and then said with a stern face.

"Biao'er, we will solve this matter."

"From now on, the Hu family will not be allowed to pass on the teachings to outsiders. We will even require them to only pass the teachings on to the eldest son!"

"We know that this is really unfair to them. Even these abilities of ours were given by Hu Weiyong. We are repaying kindness with enmity."

"But I am the emperor. I must do this. This is the only way I can do it."

"So, don't worry. We will discuss this matter with Weiyong directly."

"Of course, if he has any conditions, we will discuss them directly with him. At least we have to acknowledge this favor from our family!"

Zhu Biao nodded slowly, but he didn't notice that Empress Ma looked sad.