Zhu Yuanzhang's words show that he already has the idea of treating Zhu Gui as an accomplice in the 'Imperial Garden Coup', and whether he will really be convicted depends on Zhu Gui's statement.

Xu Miaoqing, who was on the side, heard Zhu Yuanzhang's words and couldn't help muttering: "It's really unreasonable." ”

Although her voice was small, it was extremely clear because the Fengtian Temple was very empty at this time.

Zhu Yuanzhang's gaze moved to Xu Miaoqing: "You are Xu Zuyin's youngest daughter, right?" What did you just say? ”

Xu Miaoqing is still very afraid of Zhu Yuanzhang, the emperor, but now, she can only bite the bullet and want to explain.

But before he could speak, Zhu Gui grabbed her, and then stopped her with his eyes, and said to Zhu Yuanzhang at the same time: "Please forgive my father's gaffe." ”

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes flashed with a hint of brilliance, he didn't expect Zhu Gui to speak for Xu Miaoqing, this was something that would never happen to Zhu Gui in his heart.

"Hmph, you haven't explained your own business yet, hurry up, I have to go back to rest."

Although Zhu Yuanzhang used an impatient tone, he did not dwell on the matter just now, which made Zhu Gui breathe a sigh of relief.

Zhu Gui took a deep breath, put aside the pressure in his heart for a while, and then raised his head and said, "Father, the sons feel that whether it is firearms or other instruments, there is no good or evil in themselves, and their additional stance only depends on the person who uses them. ”

"The reason why Erchen invented firearms was originally to use them against the Mongols, Erchen never thought that a small firearm would cause such a big disaster, but since the matter has happened, Erchen feels that it is more important to be held accountable for the evil intentions of King Jin, rather than firearms."

After Zhu Gui finished speaking, Xu Miaoqing on the side pulled the corner of his clothes, and then quietly gave him a thumbs up, which she learned from Zhu Gui.

It seems that what he said just now made Xu Miaoqing feel very reasonable.

Even the chief eunuch on the side looked at the little prince in the distance in front of him with some surprise, but he didn't expect him to be able to say such a thing.

Zhu Yuanzhang was also quite surprised, if it weren't for the fact that in addition to their father and son in the palace at this time, there were only the little girl of the Xu family and the chief eunuch, he would have wondered if someone had taught Zhu Gui this rhetoric.

Zhu Gui's 'Theory of Artifacts' can be said to be a new way, giving Zhu Yuanzhang a refreshing feeling, the more he thinks about it, the more it makes sense.

In this way, the Fengtian Hall fell into silence for a while.

Half an hour later, just when Zhu Gui thought that Zhu Yuanzhang was asleep, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly said, "Did someone teach you to say that?" Did anyone guess what I would ask you? ”

After thinking about it, Zhu Yuanzhang still felt that these words could not come from Zhu Gui's mouth.

If the crown prince Zhu Biao or the king of Yan Zhu Di could say this, he would definitely be full of praise, but if he was replaced by Zhu Gui, he could only make Zhu Yuanzhang suspicious.

Zhu Gui couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Father, my sons have been in Yunzhou for more than half a year, and they have been able to understand the people's suffering, and they have thoroughly understood the responsibilities of the royal family. ”

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Zhu Gui thoughtfully, as if he wanted to see through his heart.

After a while, Zhu Yuanzhang finally said: "Your answer can be regarded as somewhat reasonable, but after all, it was this thing that you came out early to cause this tragedy, and I still have to punish you." ”

Zhu Gui suddenly wanted to cry without tears, what kind of truth is this?

But he didn't dare to refute, nor did he dare to plead, he just hoped to keep the position of vassal king.

"But how will I punish you? By the way, this kind of firearm should not be rebuilt in the future, this is a holy decree, so as not to cause more descendants of the Zhu family to die in this thing in the future, understand? ”

Zhu Yuanzhang said solemnly.

"Yes."

Zhu Gui immediately breathed a sigh of relief, although this ban made him want to complain in his heart, but in the end he held back.

After all, Zhu Yuanzhang's limit has not been long ago, and this ban will naturally restrict him for a long time, but before the Battle of Jingjing, he still has to keep a low profile.

"I heard you know how to make salt? And also monopolized the entire salt road in Shanxi? ”

Zhu Yuanzhang picked up a copy of the fold and glanced at it, and asked lightly.

"This, yes, it's true, Erchen got the method of making salt from an ancient book, and he is constantly trying, and at present it is only a slight gain."

Zhu Gui said.

He was really worried that Zhu Yuanzhang would let him publish and promote the method of salt production.

Those were all redeemed by him in the system store, and there was no way to dummy hands.

"It is a skill to make money, but the Zhu family must also be able to go to the battlefield to kill the enemy, so let's do it, this year, there are many disasters in the Ming Dynasty, and the treasury is a little empty because of disaster relief, since you will make money, let's help the court solve problems."

Zhu Yuanzhang said.

"Yes."

Zhu Gui naturally didn't dare to refute, as long as money could solve it, it would be a small problem for him.

"You can pay three million dollars in the salt tax tomorrow and autumn, right? In this way, if you can hand over 10 million taels next year, you can continue to be your acting king in Yunzhou, if not, you can get back as soon as possible. ”

Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a moment and said.

"Huh? Ten million taels? ”

Zhu Gui was taken aback, this is more than three times the amount, and it is only a salt tax.

Although he could barely come up with so much money, he was still very reluctant to hand over all of it to the treasury for no reason.

This money was enough for him to repair the official road from Datong Mansion to Nanjing.

"What? Can't do it? That's fine, you don't have to go back to Yunzhou after tomorrow, I will appoint other vassal kings. ”

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

Zhu Gui knelt down and said, "Erchen is willing to give it a try." ”

"Okay, this is the descendant of the Zhu family, as long as you can do this, I can not blame you for what happened before, and I will also lift all your rights as a vassal king."

"Alright, let's go down, I'm tired."

After Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, he waved his hand, and then walked into the screen behind the dragon chair with the support of the chief eunuch.

Zhu Gui sighed and pulled Xu Miaoqing out of the Fengtian Palace.

"Zhu Gui, can you really do it? Why don't you go to my father and figure out how to do it? ”

Xu Miaoqing whispered.

"Don't worry, this matter is not difficult for this king, but whether the emperor will abide by what he said today, this king is a little uncertain."

Zhu Gui said with a wry smile.

"Huh? Will the emperor also go back on his word? ”

After Xu Miaoqing finished speaking, he immediately covered his mouth, and then looked around, this is still the palace, if someone hears it, it will be a big crime.