The most reckless man in the Ming Dynasty

As the vassal kings came to the capital one after another, everyone in the court began to speculate on what the emperor planned to do by summoning these vassal kings to the capital.

After all, the emperor's imperial edict stated publicly that, firstly, he wanted to get together with these relatives. They were all descendants of Emperor Taizu Gao, so they naturally wanted to get closer; secondly, because the clan members were tired of their studies and had committed a lot of evil deeds. I'm a thief, so we have a meeting to resolve it.

However, this would only fool ordinary people. No one with any sense would believe that the emperor summoned all the vassal kings in such a big way just to get close to each other and to urge the clan members to study and cultivate virtue.

In the autumn of the fifth year of Zhengde, a heavyweight vassal king arrived in the capital, King Qin Zhu Weizhuo.

As a long-established direct vassal king and the second son of Taizu, the courtesy Zhu Weizhuo received was enviable.

After entering the capital, Zhu Weizhuo entered the palace directly under the leadership of Gu Dayong.

At this moment, Zhu Houzhao had already stepped down to greet him at the gate of Qianqing Palace. This was the highest courtesy a monarch could give to his subjects.

Seeing this situation, King Zhu Weizhuo of Qin saw the emperor and quickly knelt down and saluted, saying: "My lord Zhu Weizhuo, long live my emperor!"

"Gu Dayong! Go and help King Qin up quickly and enter the palace. It's too cold outside with the autumn wind."

Zhu Houzhao didn't bother to pay attention to this issue of seniority.

When Zhu Weizhuo came closer uneasily, Zhu Houzhao grabbed his hand, and then said in an old-fashioned way: "Weizhuo, is this bumpy road difficult?"

He is older than Zhu Weizhuo, so there is no problem in calling him by his first name.

After all, His Majesty Emperor Zhengde is most annoyed by Confucian etiquette, and he is too lazy to care about who is senior between himself and Zhu Weizhuo.

After all, it was the first time for Zhu Weizhuo to see His Majesty the Emperor. He couldn't resist the enthusiasm. He lowered his head subconsciously and was too timid to speak.

"What are you nervous about?"

"I'm used to being careless, so you don't have to mind, just say whatever you want!"

Feeling the enthusiasm of His Majesty the Emperor, Zhu Weizhuo also relaxed a little.

"It's indeed too cold in the capital, but my fief is not much better. I'm used to it."

After hearing this, Gu Dayong finally felt relieved.

After getting to know him for such a long time, he also knew that this Little Prince of Qin was too shy and strict in his behavior. He was actually the kind of person that His Majesty the Emperor hated the most.

As long as Zhu Weizhuo behaves appropriately in front of His Majesty the Emperor, nothing will go wrong.

After sitting down, Zhu Houzhao noticed that Zhu Weizhuo was only sitting with his butt on the stool in front of him, and he was sitting higher than him to show his respect for the emperor. For a moment, the emperor couldn't help but feel pity.

"It's really not easy for your child to lose his father at a young age!"

"If there's anything I can do to help, just ask. If I can help, I won't stand idly by!"

Hearing these loving words, Zhu Weizhuo couldn't help but his eyes turned red.

However, he was cautious by nature, and he kept in mind his grandmother's teachings before entering the capital. He must not be the first to do anything, so he immediately stood up and knelt on the ground, saying: "Your Majesty, I'm sorry that I deserve death."

"Thanks to my grandmother's support, I have had no worries about food and clothing since I was a child, so I don't lack anything. Thank you Your Majesty for your kindness!"

After hearing this, Zhu Houzhao's impression of Zhu Weizhuo became much better.

Observe etiquette and know how to advance and retreat. What is even more rare is that he is only a child and a half, and he is indeed a young talent.

"You're such an outstanding kid!"

"Continue to study and cultivate virtue, the court needs talents like you!"

As soon as these words came out, Zhu Weizhuo was suddenly shocked.

The meaning of His Majesty the Emperor's words is exactly what Gu Dayong said.

It seems that His Majesty has made up his mind to bring the clan forces into the court!

"I must bear in mind His Majesty's teachings!"

"Okay, get up!"

The monarch and his ministers continued to chat for a while, and then Zhu Houzhao went to deal with government affairs.

Gu Dayong led Zhu Weizhuo to rest. He whispered expressionlessly on the way: "Your Highness, keep it up. Your Majesty has a good impression of you."

"Remember the old princess's teachings, don't be the first to do it, and remember this even more when the clan meeting comes!"

Zhu Wei nodded without leaving a trace, feeling very grateful to Gu Dayong.

After Zhu Weizhuo, vassal kings arrived in the capital one after another, but they did not receive the treatment that Zhu Weizhuo did. His Majesty the Emperor was too lazy to put on a show, and he was exhausted.

Only when Xing Wang Zhu Youqi arrived in the capital, Zhu Houzhao stepped down again to greet him.

After all, this person is his chosen spokesperson for the feudal clan!

Zhu Youtiao looked at his extremely enthusiastic nephew, but his heart skipped a beat.

To be honest, although he is Zhu Houzhao's fourth uncle, the relationship between the two is not as deep as imagined.

Because when Zhu Youyi was granted the title of King Xing and went to Anlu Prefecture to join the vassal state, His Majesty the Emperor was still a half-grown child at that time.

After so many years, it would be good if Zhu Houzhao could recognize him, Zhu Youqiu. How can there be any feelings at all?

However, Zhu Houzhao was extremely enthusiastic. Not only did he welcome them, but he also held a dinner for their family.

Of course, Zhu Youqi could not refuse, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and participate.

During the dinner, His Majesty the Emperor and the Empress were present. They respected and praised Zhu Youqi and his wife, and even deliberately revealed their intention to keep Zhu Youqi as an official in Beijing.

Zhu Youzhen could only pretend to be drunk and did not dare to express his opinion at all. When he returned to the temporary residence, he paced back and forth worriedly.

"Princess, what should we do?"

"Looking at His Majesty's attitude, he really wants to bring the clan into the court, and then let me be the one who stands out!"

Princess Xing's wife Jiang also had a sad face. Although she was the daughter of a military commander, she had been smart since she was a child, so she was proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. What's even more rare was that she had some political wisdom.

"Your Majesty is determined to bring the clan into the court to fight against the civil servants and gentry who control the government. It is impossible for all the feudal princes to be seated in the court. This will only lead to chaos in the court."

"So the best way is to select one or two vassal princes to stay in the capital, grant them false official positions, and participate in government affairs."

"The prince is your majesty's fourth uncle, and he has always had a good reputation, so he is naturally the best choice!"

Princess Xing analyzed the reason with a wry smile, and cold sweat broke out on Zhu Youqiao's forehead.

"Instead of staying in the capital as an official and scheming with those civil servants and gentry, I would rather spend your old age with you!"

"Your Majesty, isn't this embarrassing someone?"

Princess Xing was also helpless and sighed.

"Your Majesty, even if His Majesty really wants to embarrass you, what else can we do?"

As soon as these words came out, Zhu Youqiu fell silent.

If the emperor really chooses him, Zhu Youqi, no matter how unwilling he is, he must stay in the capital and be the leading figure, leading the feudal clan kings and the civil servants and gentry for His Majesty!

If you want me to die, I have to die!

Even if Zhu Youyi is His Majesty the Emperor's fourth uncle, so what?

The vassal king is also a minister. If he dares to disobey and violate the holy will, the consequences will not be as simple as apologizing and admitting his mistake.

When he thought of this, Zhu Youqi let out a long sigh.

He finally understood that he had no chance or qualification to resist.

"In this case, the only ones left are Princess Ku Yiku and Conner!"

Zhu Youqi looked at his son in Princess Jiang's arms with a look of pity on his face.

Jiang smiled and comforted: "What did the prince say?"

"As long as our family can be together, no matter where we are, it is our home!"

Zhu Youqiao was startled when he heard this, then smiled with relief, stretched out his hands to hug his wife and children into his arms.

At the same time, inside the Qianqing Palace.

Tang Hao and Zhu Houzhao are exchanging information.

"My fourth uncle is a smart man."

"I think he understood what I meant, but he never expressed his position."

"Savage, tell me, is it really okay for your fourth uncle to be the leader of these kings?"

Tang Hao smiled and nodded.

"Why is it bad?"

"Xingwang Zhu Youqi has a good reputation and is your Majesty's direct fourth uncle. There is no other suitable candidate besides him!"

"Furthermore, the smarter Zhu Youzhao is, the more advantageous it will be to your majesty. Is it possible that your majesty is planning to make Qin King Zhu Weizhuo the leader of these kings?"

"A half-year-old child has difficulty convincing the public. No matter how smart he is, he is of no use. What your Majesty wants is a strong arm that can become a bridge between your Majesty and the vassal king, and then use this power to fight against the civil servants and gentry! "

Zhu Houzhao nodded as if understanding.

Then his eyes suddenly turned cold and he mentioned a name.

"Tishuai sent news that Liu Jin confessed."

"As you said, he accepted the bribe from Prince Ning Zhu Chenhao and restored the three guards to Prince Ning's Mansion!"

Having said this, Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but sneered.

"Hey, it's really strange!"

"Ning Fan's lineage has been honest for so many years, and yet there is a naturally rebellious Zhu Chenhao!"

When Tang Hao heard this, he smiled disdainfully.

At first he didn't pay much attention to Prince Ning Zhu Chenhao, but when he was scanning the list of kings, he suddenly saw this name, and then he remembered that His Highness Prince Ning had rebelled in the end.

There was a famous film and television film in later generations, which was adapted from this guy's rebellion, so Tang Hao was still very impressed.

Now that he knew that this guy was plotting rebellion, he couldn't continue to let it go. Tang Hao continued to investigate and found out that Zhu Chenhao bribed Liu Jin to resume the palace guard, and immediately reported the truth to Zhu Houzhao.

At first, Zhu Houzhao refused to believe it. After all, Liu Jin was the companion who had watched him grow up. How could he collude with the rebel king to rebel against him? However, after the Jin Yiwei tortured him, Liu Jin finally confessed, and the Jin Yiwei also searched Liu Jin's home. A mountain of gold and silver jewelry!

From this moment on, the last bit of affection between Liu Jin and Zhu Houzhao was finally completely broken off.

"Kill this Liu Jin!"

"Remembering our old friendship, I will not cut him into pieces and leave his body intact!"

However, Tang Hao once again raised objections, or he had a brilliant idea.

After hearing what Tang Hao said, Zhu Houzhao snorted with some dissatisfaction.

"You are looking for a scapegoat for yourself!"

"What? Wasn't the promise I made to you last time enough?"

Tang Hao shrugged indifferently and said with a smile: "He is a person who deserves to die anyway, why not let him make some contribution to the Ming Dynasty in the end!"

"Besides, if I really take charge of this matter, it will be difficult for Your Majesty to explain to the vassal king and his family. If Liu Jin goes there, the worst he can do is say that this eunuch made his own decisions in order to claim credit, so he did those things. Your Majesty will chop him up alive in front of everyone!"

When Zhu Houzhao heard this, he immediately became happy.

"Savage, savage, you are so cruel!"

"Your Majesty is so complimentary!"

Tang Hao chuckled.

"What about this Zhu Chenhao?"

"Just cut it and feed it to the fish?"

Zhu Houzhao said with murderous intent, he hated this kind of anti-king extremely, even more than the demons of the White Lotus Sect, and he wished he could kill them quickly!

After all, Zhu Chenhao was a serious clan king of the Ming Dynasty. If he rebelled, the meaning would be completely different. If not handled properly, it would most likely be another battle of peace!

Strictly speaking, the current imperial family belongs to the Yanfan lineage, and the grievances and grudges between the Yanfan lineage and the Ningfan lineage were left behind by Emperor Taizong.

To divide the world equally, not only did they not fulfill their promise, but they also directly reduced their military power and moved them to Nanchang.

Zhu Quan, the first king of Ning, was finally forced to pursue his career. He mostly interacted with scholars and scholars, and devoted his love to opera, entertainment, writings, and Taoism. He became friendly with Zhang Yuchu, the 43rd generation Taoist heavenly master, and became his teacher and studied Taoism. In order to promote Taoism, he turned to seek immortality and inquired about immortality. He called himself Zongxian, Hanxuzi, Mr. Danqiu, etc., and finally died in depression.

Tang Hao rolled his eyes angrily.

"Don't be so murderous, you will kill people at every turn!"

"Now that we have learned about Zhu Chenhao's rebellion, why not make some use of it?"

"Use it a little bit?" Zhu Houzhao was stunned when he heard this, "How to use it?"

"Think about it, when Zhu Chenhao comes to Beijing, he will definitely win over the courtiers and cultivate party members, right? Will he definitely try his best to fight for power? Isn't this opportunity coming?"

Zhu Houzhao was confused when he heard this, and asked subconsciously: "Do you want me to deliberately allow Zhu Chenhao to rebel? What if I get away with it?"

"Are the Jinyiwei a decoration? Are the East Factory and the West Factory a decoration? Are the soldiers of the Beijing army just a decoration? As long as Zhu Chenhao is in the capital, he can't afford to cause any trouble!"

Tang Hao sneered and said: "If you want to kill people first, you must first make them crazy. This is indeed a good opportunity for us."

"Zhu Chenhao is different from the gentle and elegant Zhu Youping. He is an unscrupulous wolf. Compared with Zhu Youping, he is more suitable to fight with civil servants and gentry, and is more suitable for us to implement the New Deal!"

"Wait until the New Deal is successful, then uproot its members and take the opportunity to clean up this court. Why not?"

Hearing this, Zhu Houzhao felt his scalp numb.

This damn savage is really ruthless and cruel!

I'm afraid Zhu Chenhao would never have imagined that from the moment he entered the capital, he had been targeted and sentenced to death!

"Savage, do you have a mental problem?"

Zhu Houzhao tentatively said: "How about I ask the doctor to take a look at you?"

"Okay, does the hospital have a psychiatrist?" Tang Hao sneered.

At this time, Zhu Houzhao was silent.

Psychologist?

A fucking psychiatrist?

Only the two of us can talk about these strange words.

The monarch and his ministers looked at each other and smiled in unison.

At this moment, Zhang Yong hurried in.

"Your Majesty, Prince Ning Zhu Chenhao has arrived in Beijing."

"It is said that Qiu Ju is waiting outside the palace with more than a dozen carts of gold, silver and jewelry!"

More than a dozen cars of gold, silver and jewelry?

When Tang Hao and Zhu Houzhao heard this, they all laughed.

This stuff is for free!

They want these gold and silver jewelry!

They also want Zhu Chenhao's life!

Soon Qiu Juzhan walked in tremblingly, and then told the information he had discovered in Nanchang one by one.

"Your Majesty, Zhu Chenhao has been plundering in Nanchang and amassing money for the rebellion."

"His methods of plundering people's wealth were unscrupulous: "They seized all the houses of the princes and the people's houses, took away the people's money, forcibly robbed the families of their children, raised gangs of thieves, and robbed the wealth of rivers and lakes. No one dared to ask questions." He also "counted the number of fakes." "Fires seized people's land." What's more, he used a large group of bandits such as Ling Shiyi, Min Twenty-four, and Wu Shisan to plunder. If they met anyone who resisted, he ordered these bandits to massacre their homes, and the people of Nanchang suffered misery. Unspeakable.”

"In addition, this thief rejected dissidents, framed and attacked, and even killed local officials in Jiangxi without permission. Under the guise of being a thief, he was clearly clearing the way for the rebellion..."

Zhu Houzhao just listened to it for fun at first, but after hearing it, he became extremely angry!

This damn Zhu Chenhao!

He simply didn't take Zhu Houzhao, the Ming Emperor, into consideration!

Killing people and officials as if Nanchang was his independent kingdom!

When he thought of this, Zhu Houzhao looked at Tang Hao fiercely.

"Savage, I can't bear it any longer. I want to cut this thief into pieces with a thousand knives!"

Tang Hao glared at Qiu Ju angrily, he really had no eyesight!

"Your Majesty, how about this? I'll give him a good beating while you calm down first."

Zhu Houzhao snorted coldly after hearing this, and reluctantly agreed to the plan.

After all, the overall situation is the most important thing. Leaving Zhu Chenhao alive will be more beneficial to the overall situation of the court later!

After receiving the order, Tang Hao set off immediately.

At this moment, Zhu Chenhao was on his way to the palace to meet the saint according to the rules.

As a result, a burly figure suddenly appeared in front of Leng Buding, blocking him directly.

Zhu Chenhao is a powerful man in Nanchang. Whenever he is blocked by others like this, he immediately angrily yells: "Where did you come from? Dare to block my way? Get out of here!"

Tang Hao was happy when he heard this, but he was worried that he had no reason to take action.

"What are you?"

"Dare you insult me?"

This prince?

What the hell?

How dare a mere prince disrespect me?

Zhu Chenhao immediately became furious, pointed at Tang Hao's nose and began to curse.

However, before he even cursed a few words, Tang Hao slapped him in the face.

Speaking of which, Zhu Chenhao was quite tall, but he had been pampered all year round and had been drained by wine and sex, so he was knocked to the ground by this slap.

Then, before he could speak, Tang Hao punched his face hard again, making Zhu Chenhao scream in agony with stars in his eyes.

After a flurry of punches and kicks, all that was left was Zhu Chenhao's wailing.

"Pooh!"

"What kind of bullshit prince?"

"I will beat you every time I see you!"

After the arrogant and domineering Marquis Zhongshan finished beating the people, he left feeling completely comfortable.

It wasn't until his back disappeared that all the soldiers dared to come forward.

Zhu Chenhao glared at these people, and then roared: "You...he..."

"Prince Ning, stop howling, that's the Marquis of Zhongshan!"

A soldier sneered: "Last time, he was in this position. He deposed two uncles. Isn't that a big deal? So you can be satisfied. The Marquis of Zhongshan will keep his hand today..."

Zhu Chenhao felt as if he was struck by lightning when he heard this. He could not hear clearly what the soldier said next.

What?

Is that beast the Marquis of Zhongshan?