Daming: Refining zombies at the beginning, Lao Zhu was shocked

Shuntian Prefecture, Eastern Palace.

Zhu Xiaqiu, the crown prince, was ill and had been lying in bed for three days. After taking the elixir given to him by Zhu Li, his condition gradually improved.

"Father, I don't know how long I can hold on!"

"There are so many things going on in the court, and someone needs to handle them!"

After Zhu Xiaqiu was able to stand up, he began to discuss court affairs with Zhu Li.

This was said in a very tactful way, and what he actually meant was that he didn't know how long his physical condition could last, and he was reminding Zhu Li to make preparations early!

In fact, if Zhu Xiaqiu collapsed, Zhu Li would only have two choices!

One is that the emperor himself takes charge of the government and does all the work that he is supposed to do, and the other is to find someone else to replace Zhu Xiaqiu.

"You want the third brother to take your place?"

Zhu Li asked slowly. It was obviously impossible to expect him to handle state affairs, and he would never make such a choice!

"Isn't this a matter of time?"

"Unless you are willing to sit back on the throne, it doesn't matter whether the third brother comes or not!"

Zhu Xiaqiu smiled bitterly and nodded. He knew that his father would definitely continue to be a hands-off manager!

According to the original historical process and plan, Zhu Li was going to pass the throne to the third son Zhu Xialun, and then let Zhu Xialun pass the throne to his son Zhu Jiantang!

However, if Zhu Xialun wanted to ascend the throne and become emperor, it had to be after his crown prince Zhu Xiaqiu passed away!

But Zhu Xiaqiu raised this issue now, obviously intending to hand over the power in his hands in advance!

"Now is not the time to let the third brother take the position. Only with you can you suppress the eldest brother!"

Zhu Li simply shook his head.

"Father, look at my condition now. I don't know how long I can last. Can't you let me retire early and have a good rest for a few years?"

Zhu Xiaqiu was suddenly speechless!

"I will let the third brother come back, but you will still be the regent prince!"

"The third brother can cooperate with you and help you do things. At least on the surface, you have to be in charge of the overall situation!"

Zhu Li shook his head and continued to explain.

Fortunately, although Zhu Xiaqiu had some health problems, they were not serious and he was not going to die immediately!

Let Zhu Xialun come to Shuntian Prefecture in advance to help Zhu Xiaqiu deal with state affairs, and the power of the court can be smoothly transferred from Zhu Xiaqiu to Zhu Xialun!

"Since you've said so, what else can I say?"

"It seems that I can't escape this hard life!"

Zhu Xiaqiu smiled bitterly and nodded.

After Zhu Li and Zhu Xiaqiu reached a consensus, they directly called their grandson Zhu Jiantang over, and asked Zhu Jiantang to go back to Hanzhong in person, and asked the third son, King of Han Zhu Xialun, to set off for Beijing immediately!

"Grandpa Emperor, is Second Uncle okay?"

Before Zhu Jiantang left, he asked Zhu Li with some concern.

"Don't worry, with Grandpa Huang here, your second uncle will be fine for the time being!"

"But the court is dealing with so many things right now, and your uncle can't handle it anymore!"

"Didn't I ask you to call your father to help relieve your uncle of some of the pressure?"

Zhu Li explained casually.

Zhu Jiantang was speechless upon hearing this.

So his grandfather, the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, has nothing to do with national affairs, right?

"I feel a little sympathetic towards my second uncle and father!"

Zhu Jiantang muttered softly.

"What did you say?"

Zhu Li raised his eyebrows immediately.

"Nothing, my grandson is just saying that he envied my second uncle and father for having the opportunity to help Grandpa Huang handle state affairs!"

Zhu Jiantang quickly changed his words and explained.

"Don't be envious, it will be your turn soon!"

"Hurry up and bring your father back as soon as possible!"

"Tell him not to run away or delay and make excuses, or I will come to him in person and break his legs!"

Zhu Li seemed still uneasy and gave Zhu Jiantang some more instructions.

Zhu Jiantang: “…”

Zhu Jiantang arrived in Hanzhong after a long journey. The scenery of Dingjun Mountain remained the same, with overlapping mountains and shrouded in clouds and mist.

After a short rest at the foot of the mountain, Zhu Jiantang went straight to the place where his father Zhu Xiajun was in seclusion.

This was not his first time here, so he was quite familiar with the place!

"Father, I am here on the orders of Grandfather the Emperor to deliver important news."

When Zhu Jiantang saw Zhu Xiajun, he bowed respectfully and said.

Zhu Xiajun was sitting cross-legged. When he heard his son's voice, he slowly opened his eyes with a hint of fatigue in his eyes.

"Tang'er, what's the matter that requires you to come here in person?"

"My second uncle has fallen seriously ill, and Grandfather Emperor asked you to come to Beijing as soon as possible."

Zhu Jiantang conveyed the message simply and clearly.

After hearing this, Zhu Xiajun frowned, was silent for a moment, and then sighed.

"It seems that my father wants me to go to the capital in advance to prepare for the future."

Seeing his father's worried look, Zhu Jiantang couldn't help but ask, "Father, why are you so worried?"

Zhu Xialun smiled bitterly and shook his head.

"Jiantang, you are still young and don't know how complicated the affairs of the court are. Your second uncle has been working hard in the East Palace for so many years that his health has collapsed. If I go to Beijing, I am afraid that I will become a tool of the court like him."

"You, the emperor, have an easy time sitting on the throne, but your second uncle has to suffer!"

"Now it's my turn again!"

Zhu Xialun couldn't help but sigh as he spoke.

He didn't want to complain, but when he thought about the mess in the court, especially the possibility of facing a series of corruption or party struggles, he felt a headache!

Even with the most perfect system, there will still be problems of corruption and party strife to a certain extent. The only difference is the severity of the situation!

If those in power are capable and know how to control and manage these officials, then these problems will naturally not be a big problem. But if those in power are incompetent and do nothing, then the problems of corruption and party struggles will inevitably be infinitely magnified and intensify!

Zhu Xiaqiu is good at dealing with these problems, but for him it is like a matter of life and death!

If he wants to resolve these trivial matters in the court, he will probably only use the most direct and traditional methods!

That's killing!

"Tool man?"

When Zhu Jiantang heard this adjective from Zhu Xialun, he looked confused.

"Yes, your grandfather wanted to be a hands-off boss, and pushed all the things to me and your second uncle. Now your second uncle is sick, and I came to Beijing just to take over his hard work."

Zhu Xialun said helplessly.

"Grandpa Emperor said that you must go even if you don't want to!"

"If you dare to refuse, he will come and break your legs himself!"

After hearing this, Zhu Jiantang carefully repeated what Zhu Li had told him before.

Zhu Xiaheng: "..."

"Reject? Do you think I haven't thought about it?"

"But the court needs people to handle affairs. Father doesn't want to do it himself, so only we sons can take over."

Zhu Xiajun's words were full of righteousness, as if he would not refuse and was not afraid that Zhu Li would really break his legs!

At this moment, Zhu Xialun suddenly had an idea and a hint of cunning flashed in his eyes.

Isn’t it just being a hands-off boss?

If a father cheats on his son, don't blame your son for cheating on your grandson!

"Tang'er, didn't you always want to help your uncle handle state affairs?"

Zhu Xialun's eyes became brighter and brighter as he looked at Zhu Jiantang!

"Father, are you serious?"

Zhu Jiantang was stunned. He didn't expect his father to have such an idea!

More importantly, he was really not prepared at all!

"Of course! Look at your second uncle, he has worked so hard for so many years, his health is broken."

"I don't want to be like him. You are young and promising, and it's the right time. You can help me share some of the affairs."

"Father knows that you are a good and filial child. You probably don't want to see Father and your second uncle end up like this, right?"

Zhu Xiajun nodded seriously.

Zhu Jiantang: “…”

He finally understood that Zhu Xialun wanted him, his son, to be his tool!

Besides, Zhu Xialun’s reason doesn’t make sense at all!

Second uncle Zhu Xiaqiu is just an ordinary person, so it is normal for him to have health problems!

But who is Zhu Xialun?

A natural born extraordinary person, the inheritor of the Eight Unusual Skills, just based on these trivial affairs of the state, even if he was busy all day long without sleep, it would be impossible for Zhu Xia Lun to have any problems with his body!

This excuse is really lame!

"I don't mind sharing my father's worries, provided that Grandpa Emperor and Second Uncle agree!"

Zhu Jiantang actually wished that he could get involved in real national affairs as soon as possible. Although he knew that Zhu Xialun just wanted to use him as a tool, he was willing to be this tool!

However, whether he can be a tool or not, it seems that Zhu Xialun’s words don’t count. He still needs the approval of his grandfather the Emperor Zhu Li and his second uncle Zhu Xiaqiu!

All I can say is that Zhu Xialun is just wishful thinking at the moment!

"With your words, father is relieved!"

"As for your royal grandfather and second uncle, father will naturally find a way to deal with them!"

Zhu Xiajun was relieved when he saw his son agreed.

"So you can go to Shuntian with the child now?"

Zhu Jiantang began to look forward to it.

"Let's go. Your grandfather has spoken. I have no choice but to go!"

"Do you still want these legs?"

Zhu Xiajun sighed and took Zhu Jiantang down the mountain that day. After resting for a night in the Han Palace, the father and son boarded the train to Shuntian Prefecture the next day.

Three days later, Zhu Xialun and Zhu Jiantang finally arrived in Shuntian Prefecture.

After Zhu Li received the news that Zhu Xiajun and Zhu Jiantang had returned, he specially held a family banquet in the palace.

"Old Third, you finally decided to come back?"

Zhu Li looked at Zhu Xiajun and asked with a smile.

"Father, I am late, please forgive me."

Zhu Xialun bowed respectfully, but he was secretly complaining in his heart.

You asked your own grandson to come and deliver the message, and threatened to break his legs if he didn't obey. Would he dare not come?

"It's okay, it's okay. I'm glad you're here."

"Your second brother's health still needs to be taken care of, so the affairs of the court will be handed over to you for the time being."

"If you have any questions or don't understand something, just ask your second brother!"

Zhu Li was even more straightforward. He just waved his hand and threw all of Zhu Xiaqiu's work to Zhu Xiarun.

"Don't worry, Father. I will do my best!"

"But I cannot guarantee that I can handle state affairs as well as my second brother!"

Zhu Xialun smiled bitterly and nodded. He had known this would happen!

But he can do the work, but there are some things he must say in advance!

After all, his ability in this area is not as good as that of the second brother Zhu Xiaqiu. At least just accepting and becoming familiar with these government affairs of the court requires a familiarization process!

"It's okay. Isn't your second brother here to check for you?"

Zhu Li waved his hand disapprovingly, as if to say, as long as you can manage this stall, let me continue to be a hands-off boss!

"Can I make a small request?"

Zhu Xiajun chuckled.

"You want Tang'er to help you, right?"

Zhu Li saw through Zhu Xialun's little thoughts at a glance.

He had already mastered this trick a long time ago. How could he hide what Zhu Xialun was thinking from his eyes?

"Hehe, it turns out that nothing can be hidden from father!"

"You know, it's fine for me to lead the troops in battle, but when it comes to handling state affairs, I may not even be as good as my cousin!"

Zhu Xialun explained with a dry laugh.

"Humph, letting you come back is just a formality, to pave the way for Tang'er in advance!"

"You think I'm going to put my money on this mess of yours?"

Zhu Li immediately sneered and said.

Zhu Xiaheng: "..."

Although this is indeed the situation, is it really okay to say it so bluntly?

After the banquet, Zhu Xialun and Zhu Xiaqiu met alone. The two brothers sat together and the atmosphere was a bit heavy.

"Brother, I heard you were sick, are you feeling better?"

Zhu Xiajun asked with concern.

"Thank you for your concern. I feel much better now."

"I'm sure you know the reason why the emperor asked you to come back this time!"

"The key is not you, but Tang'er!"

Zhu Xiaqiu forced a smile.

"Don't worry, brother. I will do my best."

Zhu Xialun nodded in response, but in his heart he was thinking about how to transfer these complicated matters to his son Zhu Jiantang.

A few days later, Zhu Xiajun officially began to handle state affairs, but he soon discovered that things were much more complicated than he had imagined.

Every day there are countless memorials to review, and various affairs come one after another, giving him a headache.

"Tang'er, come and help me look at these memorials."

Zhu Xiajun directly asked someone to call Zhu Jiantang over and handed a stack of memorials to his son.

"Father, are you also planning to push all the things to me like Grandpa Huang handed all the things to Second Uncle?"

"Yes, that's what I planned."

"Besides, isn't this the result you want?"

"Don't say that father doesn't take care of you. This is a chance for you!"

"You have to catch it!"

Zhu Xialun even acted like he was doing this for your own good.

Zhu Jiantang: “…”

In other words, he himself wanted to get involved in these national affairs as soon as possible, otherwise he would definitely turn around and run to the emperor to complain!

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