Liu Chun can't help Zhu Di much, and he doesn't want to help too much, if Zhu Di doesn't have the ability to seize the opportunity, he is not worthy of being the future Yongle Emperor!

Liu Chun dared to do this, and the reason was very simple, because he had accumulated enough strength.

Holding a brocade guard, he is also a favorite minister of the Son of Heaven, a disciple of the protégé, all over the government and the opposition, and many ministers have joined forces with him. Now Liu Chun's strength is definitely qualified to trade with Zhu Di on an equal footing.

But Liu Chun is still waiting, waiting for Zhu Yunwen's move.

That's right, just waiting for Zhu Yunwen!

Ning King Zhu Quan is here, as the imperial grandson who led this conspiracy, he can't turn a blind eye!

Liu Chun waited for seven days, and it happened to be Zhu Yunwen's birthday.

As the master of the grandson, he was sent to the East Palace.

Zhu Biao was in Japan, Liu Chun often came to the East Palace, and when he founded the bank, Liu Chun came over almost every day to talk about currency and finance with Zhu Biao. Although Zhu Biao is still weak and thick, he is definitely a good listener and a good friend.

When Zhu Yunwen became the grandson, Liu Chun didn't come often, only when Zhu Yunwen occasionally invited him, he would come, and every time he hurried by.

On the contrary, those Confucians, Wenchen, are more liked by Zhu Yunwen, they can often talk at night, and every time Zhu Yunwen will feel like a spring breeze and have a great harvest.

Compared with Liu Chun's earthy knowledge, the gentlemen's high-minded talk is even more joyful.

"Sir, the disciple hasn't seen him for a long time, and there are many things to ask him!" Zhu Yunwen said with a smile as he tried his best.

Liu Chun bowed and saluted, "Your Highness, since the minister is your teacher, he naturally knows everything and says everything, and I hope Your Highness will not be polite." ”

"That's great." Zhu Yunwen hurriedly said: "Sir, the disciple is negligent in military affairs, he doesn't know the situation in the frontier, and he doesn't know what the master thinks?" ”

Liu Chun picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip.

"Your Highness, do you want to ask Liaodong and Daning?"

Zhu Yunwen hesitated slightly, and hurriedly said: "Indeed, these two places are also important towns among important towns, and there are still many miles of soldiers and horses?" ”

"There are not many soldiers and horses in the two towns, mainly because they each have three elite guards, each guard is 19,000 people, and the third guard is 57,000 people...... If you count Beiping, it adds up to more than 170,000 people. And it's a full-fledged pawn. More than 10% of them are still Mongols, mainly Duoyan Sanwei, stationed in Daning City, responsible for protecting Daning's iron works. ”

"These soldiers were not only powerful in battle, but also often penetrated deep into the steppes to attack the Tatars and other tribes. In addition, among the people of Daning Tuntian, many of them are also retired from the old army, and these people add up to more than 100,000. Among them, Liang Guogong's old department is the majority, and then there are some exiled criminals, many of them are Jiangyang thieves, who kill people without blinking, and some criminals are strong and powerful...... All in all, in the land of Saibei, the people are fierce, and people who are not strong can't survive! ”

Liu Chun didn't bother to hide anything, he told Zhu Yunwen the strength of the entire three towns clearly. Liu Chun didn't go around in circles, but let Zhu Yunwen prepare a stomach of routines, which lost its usefulness.

The scene was a little stiff at one point.

After a while, Zhu Yunwen exclaimed: "It's so powerful!" ”

Seeing his terrifying look, Liu Chun couldn't help but shake his head.

"Your Highness, the purpose of setting up a heavy army in Northern Xinjiang is to prevent the resurgence of the Northern Yuan, and there are many military cantonments there...... Ordinary people can't get involved, who can they use without soldiers? Your Royal Highness, when His Majesty established the princes of the domain, he asked them to guard the frontier for the imperial court, sharpen their minions in the most difficult places, and deal with the barbarians around them. These vassal kings of the border lands have gone on expeditions outside the Saiwai many times, and their contributions are not small! ”

Zhu Yunwen took a deep breath, obviously not understanding what Liu Chun meant. Liu Chun told him that everything has a reason, and Lao Zhu arranged for the vassal king to guard the border, but there was no way.

He does not divide his sons, but he will arrange generals.

And among the nobles who fought the world with Lao Zhu, there were many arrogant soldiers and fierce generals, and they colluded with each other. If the border land had been given to them, the Ming Dynasty would have been in chaos a long time ago.

Speaking of which, it is also necessary to divide the princes.

And during this time, the role of the vassal king was still very positive.

But in Zhu Yunwen's ears, it was Liu Chun who spoke for King Yan.

"Sir, the vassal king is getting stronger and stronger, and the tail is too big to fall, one day, how can Lone deal with it?" Zhu Yunwen said worriedly.

Liu Chun asked rhetorically: "Your Highness, what the previous minister said about changing the law to become strong and achieve the reduction of the domain, does Your Highness think so?" ”

"Sir, of course, the disciple should keep it in mind. It's just that it's just ......" Zhu Yunwen showed a look of embarrassment, "Sir, the disciple heard that because of the change of the law, there is a lot of criticism among the people, and the world is uneasy. What if the law is changed...... In the event of a setback, the vassal king will take the opportunity to make trouble again, and it will not be easy to do. ”

Liu Chun didn't say anything, but nodded and said, "Your Highness is worried, and the minister is negligent." ”

"No, no, no!"

Zhu Yunwen hurriedly waved his hand, "Mr., even the emperor's grandfather is very appreciative, and the emperor's grandfather has told his disciples several times that if you want to govern the country and the country, you must rely on Mr. ”

I didn't expect that I was in Lao Zhu's place, and my status was quite high!

Liu Chun chuckled, "It's Your Majesty's false praise, and the minister can only do his best." However, the minister doesn't have much experience in cutting the domain, I don't know if His Royal Highness has anything to advise? Listen up! ”

Zhu Yunwen hesitated for a moment and said, "Sir, the disciple thinks that he can follow the edict of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and break up the strong domain. ”

"Hahaha!" Liu Chun laughed: "Then King Ning and King Liao, are they the handiwork of His Royal Highness?" ”

"This ...... This disciple only found out afterwards. Zhu Yunwen defended weakly, paused for a moment and said, "Sir, the disciple thinks that he should also set a name and reassure people's hearts." “

"How do you set a name and reassure people's hearts?"

"As soon as possible, choose a generous person with both ability and political integrity, as the son of the family, and inherit the vassal kingdom in the future, and there will be no chaos."

Liu Chun wanted to smile more and more, "Your Highness, if the minister is not mistaken, Zhu Gaochi, the eldest son of King Yan, is this kind of person, right?" ”

Zhu Yunwen nodded hurriedly, "Mr. also sees it this way, that's great." The disciple heard that Mr. is also Gao Chi's teacher, and I don't know if I can play the emperor's grandfather for Gao Chi? ”

Liu Chun smiled, "It is the responsibility of the Ministry of Rites to establish the prince of the vassal king, and the minister will go back and arrange for someone to write the book." ”

"That'...... There is Mr. Law. ”

Liu Chun got up to leave, but suddenly stopped again, "By the way, today is His Highness's birthday, and the minister forgot the gift, it's really damned!" ”

Liu Chun asked people to take a mahogany box, and after unfolding, there was a pair of embroidery inside, and one hundred and eight huge eastern pearls were embedded in the picture, which together formed a longevity character.

In front of you, shining.

"Eh, Mr. is so generous, how dare the disciple accept it! I've never seen such a big bead. ”

Liu Chun chuckled, "This is a Dongzhu from Liaodong, which is large, crystal and round, and can be called a treasure." If Your Highness is willing to look at the four seas, all kinds of rare treasures, as many as cow's hair, are nothing. ”

Zhu Yunwen nodded again and again, but his eyes still fell on these Dongzhu, and he even stretched out his hand to rub it, looking extremely excited.

Liu Chun gave the gift and came out of the East Palace.

As soon as he left, Zhu Yunwen's face immediately changed, and at this time, from the side door of the study, a middle-aged man walked in, it was that Qi Tai!

"Your Highness, you see, such a big pearl, ordinary rich and noble people, can't even take out one, Liu Chun took out one hundred and eight at once, he is not a corrupt official, what is it?"

Zhu Yunwen's face sank like water, "Mr. Liu assisted the emperor's grandfather in establishing a bank, and also founded the Daning Iron and Steel Plant, and even his father was in Japan, he used to invest in shares, he is rich, it is not surprising!" ”

"Wrong!"

Qi Tai shook his head and said: "Your Highness, as an official, you are engaged in business, and you are mixed with businessmen. For a long time, Liu Chun tried his best to satirize the scholars, saying that the gentry were in business and the officials were greedy for money. But looking at his words and deeds, there are inconsistencies and contradictions, and the minister is afraid that this person has bad intentions! ”

Zhu Yunwen sighed heavily, "Mr. Qi, you and Mr. Liu are both lonely masters, and he was personally selected by the emperor's grandfather, don't let us separate our master and apprentice...... Okay, the birthday party has started over there, you can go over and accompany you! ”

Qi Tai paused, stood up and shook his head to leave.

Zhu Yunwen had a bitter face, and after a while, he was tired of waving his hand, and asked people to give this picture of longevity to his mother Lu.

"Congratulations, you've picked up a big bargain!"

Liu Chun said to the little fat dun: "You are going to be the prince of King Yan." ”

Zhu Gaochi is not a little chubby anymore, he is very tall, and they all say that Zhu Gaochi looks like Zhu Di, but in fact, Zhu Gaochi is similar, but he is covered by the fat of his body.

From a few years ago, Liu Chun encouraged him to exercise, and later practiced martial arts with Lan Yu.

Zhu Gaochi still looks very fat, but his whole body is muscular, five big and three thick, and he can be called a fierce bear. It's just that this kid is good at hiding clumsy, and he looks honest with everyone.

Only in front of the master, uncle, or brother will the cunning side be revealed.

"What's good, I was selected as the prince of King Yan, which means that I am easy to deal with in the eyes of others!"

"Hahaha!" Liu Chun laughed, "I said, how do you know?"

Zhu Gaochi snorted, "I didn't learn from you, if I didn't even have this ability, wouldn't it be a shame to be Liu Chun's eldest disciple!" ”

"Well said!" Liu Chun laughed, "Then tell me, what methods did they use to entrap you?" ”

"Give a gift! I picked out a few of the best chefs, and every few days I sent some top-notch food, shark fin bird's nest, monkey head abalone, which made me feel like I was going to confinement. Zhu Gaochi pinched his thick belly and said angrily: "Master, or I will send it to you every day!" ”

"Forget it, I don't want to get fat young!" Liu Chun shook his head helplessly, "The people around Taisun have too low visions and too small ......"

Zhu Gaochi said curiously: "Master, what would you do if you were asked to sit in that position?" ”

"I ...... I will not weaken the power of the Yan King, on the contrary, I will give the Yan King more men...... Then open the map and let him choose whatever piece of land he wants, and I will go all out to support him to expand his territory! One day, King Yan's territory can be even wider than that of the Ming Dynasty, so that's good! ”

Zhu Gaochi's bun-like eyes emitted a shining light, and he said with a smile: "Master, this method is good!" The disciple has learned, otherwise, after a few years, the disciple will let the master choose, and you will be given where you want to choose! ”

Liu Chun was so angry that he kicked Zhu Gao's fat buttocks.

"Let's think about how to get through this level in front of us! People have already made a series of moves! ”

Zhu Gaochi didn't care, and said with a smile: "Master used the word 'people', which means that we are a family, as long as Master helps, my father will be as stable as Mount Tai!" ”

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