Chen Yuan stared at the chessboard, and his expression became serious: "Your Majesty does have the heart of easy storage?" ”

Zhu Di said lightly: "National affairs, have never been careless, especially the prince, I don't want to be easy to store, but who dares to say that Gao Xu will be convinced, my country is called, Gao Xu is most like me, will he follow me in the future?" ”

Chen Yuan was silent, yes, this person's ambition is endless, Chen Yuan knew from his previous work that even if the little village director was bitter, tired and offended, and he couldn't get any benefits, he often posted money, but why are there still a lot of people competing for it? Because this is an honor, a status, not to mention the position of the emperor, many people know that the emperor is not easy to do, as long as there is an opportunity, he will definitely do it. It is a symbol of supremacy.

Standing up for a long time, the rule since ancient times, many emperors broke this rule, and soon died in the country. For example, Liu Yilong, Emperor Wen of the Song Dynasty, was finally killed by his son. The famous Emperor Wen of Sui wanted to establish a virtuous person, but was finally deceived by Yang Guang and starved to death, Duke Qi Huan and Tang Gaozu were all because of the instability of the prince, and finally the royal family was in turmoil, Duke Qi Huan was starved to death, Li Shimin killed his brothers, and the Buddha Emperor Emperor Liang Wu Emperor was also starved to death by his son, desolate.

"I am here, they will not dare to touch me, but once I am gone, Gao Xu will cause trouble."

Chen Yuan didn't know how to answer, knowing his son Mo Ruo's father, what Zhu Di said was right, who told you that the throne was not right, who told you to give Zhu Gaoxu a chance before? Who called Zhu Gaoxu ambitious?

Zhu Di glanced at him and urged: "It's your turn, what do you want?" ”

Chen Yuan retracted his thoughts: "Your Majesty has a unique vision, a far-sighted plan, and the minister is very admirable. ”

"Hehe, you don't slip your head anymore, to be honest, do you also think that Gao Xu will not settle down?"

Chen Yuan took a deep breath and said, "The emperor's intentions, the minister understands. The emperor is wise and martial, and he is arbitrary, and he has never dragged his feet, and if he already has a plan in his heart, he will not ask about being a minister. In the emperor's heart, he is very embarrassed about this, right? ”

Zhu Di was silent for a moment, and sighed softly: "Yes, I won't hide it from you, I really have no idea in my heart about this matter." Frankly speaking, Gao Chi is a good child, broad-minded, benevolent, and has the style of a king. Moreover, he thinks of the people in his heart, he must be a generation of benevolent lords, during the four years of Jingnan, he was alone in Beiping, especially good at governing political affairs, I ...... It's hard to be satisfied, and there's nothing wrong with it. Moreover, since ancient times, the lord of benevolence and righteousness has prospered the country, and I believe that he can start a good governance of the world, not to mention, and Zhanji, who is also impeccable. ”

At this time, the talented Emperor Yongle was just a kind father, and when he talked about his son, he was full of pride and pride. He looked at Chen Yuan and said: "Chen Yuan, do you know, the reason why I can't make a decision is not like Sima Zhao, the sons are mediocre and have mediocre qualifications, and it is difficult to pick out the people who inherit the unification, and they are also deceived by the harem and ministers, so that the fool Sima Zhen inherits, ignores government affairs, ignores suffering, and finally causes the rebellion of the Eight Kings and the withering of the country." And my sons are all too good, and the three princes have their own strengths, none of them are mediocre, so it is difficult for me to choose! ”

Gao Chi won't say it anymore, let's talk about Gao Xu, there is nothing to say about governing the army, the prestige in the army is very high, and he can take the lead in the war, such an army, why not win the war. In terms of civil governance, it is a little weaker, but as long as it is taught well, supplemented by ministers, it may not be a good seedling. ”

"Where's Gao Sui? The temper is a little quicker, but the practical person is reassuring, and the use of people is not suspicious, as long as there are capable people to assist, do not worry about not being a good emperor. ”

Chen Yuan is a descendant, he can see the situation clearly, and he did not ask for his favorite prince like other ministers pushed the boat down the river. Zhu Di is a shrewd person, since he said it so clearly, if you pretend to be stupid, it will be boring for yourself. So, Chen Yuan also asked bluntly: "So, is it because His Royal Highness is in such a difficult situation that His Royal Highness is not in good health?" ”

Zhu Di smiled bitterly: "Yes, I am worried about his short life, and I am also worried about his long life!" ”

"Huh?"

Chen Yuan couldn't help but be stunned when he heard this, and Zhu Di immediately said: "An emperor who is weak and often sick can only linger on the sickbed, how to govern this thousands of miles of rivers and mountains?" He had to entrust many matters to the minister, and he did not have the energy to verify and decide, and he was easily deceived, which was a long-lived situation. If the life is short, it is good to walk in front of me, and I can cultivate Zhanji again, but if I am behind, then the country will change hands twice in a short time, and if Gao Xu is in turmoil, and the foreign clan will see the opportunity to act again, then my twenty years of hard work will be ruined. Yes, Gao Chi is very capable, he has handled government affairs all these years, and he has only been organized, but he has taken advantage of his youth, and he has been very reluctant recently, so I let Gao Xu supervise the country and let him rest and rest, and now I am on top, what about the future? Will you be able to cope with the world in the future? I can't help but think about it! ”

Chen Yuan pinched the chess piece in his right hand, and he didn't fall all the time, listening quietly, after hearing about the troubles of this great emperor.

Zhu Di thumped his leg and said: "Gao Chi is not in good health, and he is greedy for women, and he has a hard time walking, such a huge country, there are thousands of chapters just every day, and even I often feel unbearable, can Gao Chi take care of it?" Rather than this, it is better to be an idle prince and raise his life. ”

"Let's talk about Gao Xu, in terms of martial arts, you also know. Gao Xu is very much like me. Especially when Jing was in trouble, he saved me from all difficulties several times, and I once implicitly said to him that once it was done, if I wanted to make him the prince, I would not break my word! And for the sake of the crown prince, let him go to Yunnan and Le'an Prefecture, every time I think of this, I feel extremely guilty. ”

Chen Yuan's eyes flashed slightly, and he asked tentatively: "Since Your Majesty thinks that Your Majesty is the best candidate for Your Second Highness, you can easily store it, then what is Your Majesty hesitating?" ”

Zhu Di smiled bitterly and said slowly: "Gao Chi has never made any mistakes, how can I revoke his qualifications for establishing a reserve?" The most important thing is that I have read books, and Yang Shiqi and they have been talking about ancient and modern history in my ears, Qi Huangong, Liu Yilong, Yang Jian, Li Yuan - among them, Li Yuan is the best, but he can't stop cannibalism. If I break the rules of establishing a successor and growing up, I am afraid that as long as my Ming Dynasty exists, the descendants of the royal family will never have peace! I want to stand up for the sake of the present, and not let my brother shed blood. is reluctant to be high, is to consider future generations, let the Ming Dynasty last, alas! family affairs, state affairs, and world affairs; The past, the present, and the future ......, and I am embarrassed! ”

Chen Yuan let out a long sigh and said seriously: "The emperor is very concerned about his ministers, how can I refuse to share my worries for Your Majesty." It's just that...... Don't dare to deceive Your Majesty, the difficulties of the ministers are the same as the emperor. ”

Zhu Di was surprised: "Oh? ”

Chen Yuandao: "Your Majesty, you know that the minister has always been public and selfless, no matter which prince can inherit the unification, he will not embarrass the minister, and the minister has absolutely no selfish motives in the emperor's establishment of a prince." In fact, the minister's concern is exactly the same as His Majesty's, but the reason is not the same as His Majesty's, the minister was originally worried that the emperor's eldest son is not in good health, once there is something wrong...... Just like what His Majesty just said, the throne has changed hands twice in a short period of time, whether His Royal Highness the Taisun can stabilize the situation, and whether the Tatar Warats on the frontier will take the opportunity to rob and disrupt the country's foundation. But the second prince is worried that this rule will be broken, so that His Majesty's children and grandchildren will quarrel endlessly over this throne. Minister...... I really don't know how to choose, anyway, the minister is His Majesty's courtier, just be loyal to Your Majesty, the minister is favored by the emperor, in and out of the court, entrusted with important tasks, the descendants of the courtiers, and the Ming Dynasty, if the emperor designates which prince is the crown prince, the children and grandchildren of the ministers and ministers will also be in accordance with the emperor's wishes, and try their best to be loyal! ”

Zhu Di was a little moved when he heard this, but after being slightly moved, after thinking about it carefully, although what this kid said was good, he didn't say a word useful, so he couldn't help but glance at him, and said unhappily: "I called you here just to listen to your loyalty?" ”

Chen Yuan blinked: "What? ”

Zhu Di threw the chess pieces on the board, looking at the King of Han and King Zhao who were far ahead, dressed in military uniforms, although they were close on the surface, but the discerning person could see that they had been competing.

"I want to entrust you with the heavy responsibility of keeping their brothers from fratricide, can you do it?"

Chen Yuan smiled bitterly, Zhu Di, Zhu Di, you look up to me too much, he is embarrassed: "The ministers and grass people, your majesty has to pay attention to them, so that there is today, how can you - how can you influence the prince?" ”

"What else can you do?" Zhu Di waved his big hand: "Chao Chinese Wu, in order to become a subordinate of the dragon, they have already begun to form gangs and fight with each other, even the third elder - among the entire courtiers, only you are the most shrewd and selfless, and you can only entrust this task to you." ”

"Minister-Panic!"

"This is not a request, but an order. No matter who I set up, you must find a way to let the other two be a free prince, if you can't do it, you must also save their lives. ”

"Your Majesty—"

"Chen Yuan, if Master Daoyan is here. I will not be so distressed, but he is gone, and I can only rely on you, not only as the emperor to order you, but also as someone else's father, to ask you to take care of my son. ”

Chen Yuan was moved and was silent for a long time. Then he crossed his hands and shook deeply: "The minister takes the order." ”