"Your Majesty, Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty sent Zhou Yafu to suppress the rebellion and wiped out the Seven Kingdoms in three months. The most important thing was to strengthen the imperial power and solve the local threat to the center. That's once and for all! ”

Qi Tai really said what Zhu Yunwen expected.

"Yes...... I am not Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty, and I don't have Zhou Yafu by my side......"

Zhu Yunwen bit his lip, hating himself for not having the courage. But he had to tell the truth, and if he didn't have the ability, how could he provoke unrest? That would be self-immolation!

"Your Majesty, don't worry. The emperor is not Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty, which does not mean that the emperor is inferior to Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty. We have our advantages. This advantage is to take advantage of the fact that the vassal kings are not aware of it, and immediately cut the feudal domain! Abolish the titles of the vassal kings, drive them out of their fiefdoms, and take back control of all fiefdoms. Be quick! ”

"Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty has dragged on for too long, and he wants to slowly take away the various counties of the feudal king, so as not to cause a big riot. Unexpectedly, for such a long period of time, not only did he give the vassal kings time to prepare militarily, but also united them. Emperor! ”

Qi Tai waved his fist, excited like a charging general: "We must not make the same mistake again!" ”

Qi Tai's words ignited Zhu Yunwen's blood, although he is only a newly appointed emperor, although he is only twenty-one years old, but he can prevent the danger that will happen in the future, he must ensure the safety of Sheji, the safety of his hands.

He looked at the other three, and even if his blood was boiling, he couldn't forget to brainstorm: "What do you think, two adults and horses?" ”

Huang Zicheng and Fang Xiaoru glanced at each other. They were both apprehensive about this radical approach, and now they wanted to see in each other's eyes whether the other had changed their minds.

Fang Xiaoru cleared his throat: "The concerns in the minister's heart are difficult to eliminate, but Lord Qi's words are not unreasonable. Lie Ziyun: 'The world is impermanent, and things are impermanent. What was used in the past is discarded now; What is discarded today may be used later. Whether this is used or not, there is no certainty. (1) The strategy of cutting the feudal domain was a good policy for Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty after all. To the emperor, minister, I don't know. ”

Fang Xiaoru abstained, he really didn't know whether he should choose to cut the feudal domain, so he didn't want to violate his conscience.

Huang Zicheng frowned, in fact, he had changed his original mind and sided with Qi Tai.

However, he had to search for the right wording so that he wouldn't be as assertive as a wall-to-wall plant.

"The minister has been thinking about the problem of cutting the feudal domain for the past few days, and the minister originally felt that cutting the feudal domain was too risky. The emperor has just ascended the throne, and everything has not yet stabilized, if it angers the vassal king, they will unite, I am afraid ......"

Huang Zicheng frowned deeply, indicating the difficulty of making a decision.

"I heard Lord Qi say just now, this is a danger and an opportunity, and the minister agreed. Domains have always been a headache for the imperial court. If the imperial court wants to expand its territory, it must set up feudal lands, and delegate power to the vassal king, military power, wealth power, and political power, all for military needs. Now that the frontier is still peaceful, if we suspend the military offensive, deal with the princes first, and then discuss a comprehensive strategy later, not only to protect the frontier, but also to protect the imperial court. This method is acceptable. ”

In the end, Mei Yin was left, he was not in a hurry, and he did not have the slightest entanglement in his heart.

"Your Majesty, the minister thinks that Lord Qi has a point. It is only a matter of time before the vassal kings rebel, no matter what the emperor does, how well you treat them, as long as you do not give up this throne, they will not be reconciled. The Anshi Rebellion, and even the fall of the Tang Dynasty, all arose because of the feudal lands, which is a lesson from the past. ”

"If they are not motivated to rebel, they can only rebel if they feel that they are incapable of rebelling, as they did during the reign of the emperor. Therefore, the ministers agreed to cut the feudal domain, cut off their royal power, and only be a nominal prince, so that they were powerless and beyond their power. ”

The corners of Qi Tai's mouth rose slightly, and the overall situation had been decided.

"Okay," Zhu Yunwen exhaled a long breath, "just according to what the adults said, cut the domain!" ”

He no longer hesitated. Once a copper coin has been thrown heads and tails, study the texture of that side and don't waste time on the other side. What he needs to focus on is his determination.

"Your Majesty, Wechen has already sent secret agents to monitor the movements of various vassal kings." Qi Tai immediately entered the specific implementation steps of cutting the feudal domain.

Recently, the second son of the king of Zhou, Zhu Youjiao, and the eldest son of the king, Zhu Youstew, competed for land, so they were punished by the king of Zhou. Zhu Youjia was unwilling and resentful of his eldest brother and father. We can start with King Zhou and use Zhu Youjiao to deal with King Zhou. ”

"All kings have lawlessness, and if they don't cut it, the court discipline will not be established." Huang Zicheng twisted his beard, which was more than three inches long, and said, as if he was completely on the side of Qi Tai and Mei Yin.

Mei Yin followed Huang Zicheng's words: "Well, there is infighting in the Zhou Palace, and now it is time to use this opportunity to get rid of the King of Zhou." First, this move is justified, and the imperial court is not cutting the feudal domain but punishing the rebels. Second, King Zhou is the younger brother of King Yan, who is the greatest threat to us. Getting rid of him is equivalent to getting rid of King Yan's helpers. Third, get rid of King Zhou, we can just see the reactions of other princes. ”

Mei Yin analyzed the head of the way, and the rest of the people nodded frequently.

"King Zhou, King Zhou...... When he was a child, he also taught me how to write......"

Zhu Yunwen's eyes began to blur, as if he had returned to a long, long time ago.

The three ministers who were in favor of cutting the feudal domain looked at each other, fearing that a difficult persuasion would eventually come to naught.

"Alas, I didn't expect him to become my opponent now......"

"Your Majesty?" Qi Tai called softly, trying to pull Zhu Yunwen off the track of memory.

Zhu Yunwen waved his hand, and the sadness on his face did not diminish at all: "I'm fine, but I feel a little emotional...... Who are you going to send to get the king of Zhou? ”

"Your Majesty, Weichen suggested that Li Jinglong, the Duke of Cao Guo. Jiangmen Huzi, both civil and military, he should be able to take on this great responsibility. Mei Yin said, this is the consensus between him and Concubine Shu.

"Teacher, well, let's send the teacher." Zhu Yunwen slowly rolled the jade shaft, spread out the holy decree, and the two cranes soared between the auspicious clouds.

Zhu Gaoxu took Zhu Gaosui and left Beiping without saying a word and entered Beijing.

They ignored their father's strict orders and followed in the footsteps of their filial sons and grandsons.

In fact, Zhu Gaoxu knew very well what he wanted most in his heart, and he was going to the capital to inquire about intelligence.

He firmly believes that the more the imperial court does not let them enter Beijing, the more valuable the information will be discovered, and he will make meritorious contributions in front of his father and become the most promising child of the Zhu family.

Of course, he also thought about the consequences for a moment. He is very sure that with Zhu Yunwen's benevolent style, they have no worries about their lives.

Note: (1) Quoted in "Liezi"