The sudden turn in the topic made Zhu Yuan almost unresponsive, and when he saw Lao Zhu staring at him with blazing eyes, he understood.

It's Zhu Fan and Zhu Li.

Zhu Zhang, the king of Qin, died in the twenty-eighth year of Hongwu, and, according to the historical records, the cause of death was very undignified. Zhu Li, the king of Jin, died in the thirty-first year of Hongwu, only two months earlier than Zhu Yuanzhang.

Considering that those years were a critical moment in the transfer of imperial power, with various shocks inside and outside the court, and King Qin and King Jin were the two potential heirs who were the most threatening to the emperor's grandson Zhu Yunwen in legal terms, I have to say that they died at these two points in time, which is indeed easy to make people have bad associations.

Rebel dead?

Plotted by the imperial grandson?

Or is it the infighting of the kings?

Even, in order to continue the throne without twists and turns, he was given death by His Majesty the Emperor?

On the "Book from Heaven", Zhu Yuan simply wrote down the time of death of the two vassal kings.

Facing Lao Zhu's gradually stern gaze, Zhu Yuan got up again and knelt on the ground, saying, "Ancestor, as recorded in the history books, two ...... The little ancestors all died of illness, and if there are any other inside information, the grandson really doesn't know. ”

Since he recognized himself as the king of Qin according to the life experience of a certain dead party, no matter what, he must hide it for His Holiness.

Because of the mistreatment of his subordinates and being poisoned by three old women, although Zhu Yuan felt suspicious when he saw it for the first time in his previous life, he still didn't plan to say it.

As for King Jin, Zhu Yuan doesn't remember any other rumors behind him.

Lao Zhu had a calm face, and saw that Zhu Yuan was kneeling on the ground, but he strengthened his tone and continued to ask: "Because Zhang'er is your ancestor, don't you want to say it?" ”

You are all ancestors!

Zhu Yuan lamented in his heart, thought about it a little, and said: "Ancestor, grandson just said that because of grandson's 'butterfly', the historical trend has completely deviated, and there is no need for the ancestor to investigate what happened to the past, what the ancestor has to consider is just what kind of result he wants this time." ”

The result?

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned.

These days, Lao Zhu has been immersed in all kinds of things contained in the "Book of Heaven", and he has seen all kinds of things in another life, but none of them are what he wants. But, after thinking so much lately, he just hasn't thought about what he wants.

Because, under the trouble of "Book from Heaven", Lao Zhu is even more worried about the various things contained in the book, will it be his ultimate fate, no matter how he changes it, he can't change it? It wasn't until Zhu Yuan just said the 'butterfly effect' and said 'the difference is a thousand miles' that he untied his recent knot.

Now here's the problem.

If everything can be changed, ...... yourself What exactly do you want?

After a moment of silence, Lao Zhu looked at Zhu Yuan on the ground: "Get up, I don't ask." ”

Only then did Zhu Yuan get up and sit down again.

After waiting for a while, seeing that Lao Zhu was still silent, Zhu Yuan took the initiative to provoke the topic as usual: "My grandson read the history books related to my ancestors in my previous life, and my ancestors had openly talked to the ministers about Han Gaozu and Tang Taizong, and the ancestors said that they didn't like Gaozu's 'Zhuyi Taishi', and hoped that after Taizong's great cause was established, the ministers would 'all be preserved' and be together." That's what our ancestors said, and that's what they did. When the ancestors were building the capital, they specially ordered the mansions of the princes to be built together, hoping to return to their hometowns with the ministers in the future and enjoy eternal wealth. also let the princes and princesses marry with all the meritorious heroes and nobles and form relatives. Just the last...... It's just a matter of making people. ”

Lao Zhu raised his hand slightly: "Don't say this, I'm afraid I don't have a good name behind me." ”

Zhu Yuan still insisted on substituting a certain sworn party and said: "The ancestor did nothing wrong, just like the Southern Dynasty Liu Song who also set the capital of Jinling, the founding emperor Liu Yu is also eloquent, if he didn't suddenly die of a violent illness, he might be able to unify the Central Plains like his ancestors." After Liu Yu's death, he left a group of heroes and generals to assist the seventeen-year-old young emperor Liu Yifu, those who bowed down to Liu Yu before his death, only one year, killed Liu Yifu, controlled the government, Liu Song Guozuo only lasted fifty years, and was usurped by the powerful minister Xiao Daocheng. ”

After Zhu Yuan finished speaking, Lao Zhu's expression really improved, even if these words were said by his 'descendants of later generations', which was obvious, but someone could finally understand his hard work.

Looking at Zhu Yuan again, Lao Zhu said, "You just said...... If I want a better result this time, what should I do? ”

Zhu Yuan said: "Ancestor, the new medicine we discussed before is the most critical antidote. ”

Lao Zhu was puzzled.

Zhu Yuan said: "Not only His Royal Highness the Prince, but also several important turning points in the national fortunes of the Ming Dynasty were caused by the early death of the emperor. For example, when Xuanzong went, Yingzong was only eight years old, and he had not had a good education and tempering, so he didn't know how to be an emperor at all. Another example is Wuzong, due to his early death, he had no children behind him, and his cousin Zhu Houxi ascended the throne for Jiajing, who practiced Dan ...... in the harem for decades

Speaking of which, seeing that Lao Zhu had already begun to blow his beard, Zhu Yuan did not give another example, but gave a conclusion: "Looking at the sixteen emperors of the Ming Dynasty in later generations, all the emperors who have been carefully cultivated and inherited the throne in adulthood have actually done a good job." Other young heirs or heirs who are not heirs have not been trained often cause catastrophe. And this root is that the imperial power caused by unexpected early death cannot be stably continued. ”

Lao Zhu was silent again.

Too Far ...... Except for making him angry, he didn't feel anything more, but, thinking of his eldest son, he understood that Zhu Yuan's words were indeed a rare antidote.

So he said: "You personally handle this new medicine, start it as soon as possible, and I will give it to you no matter what you use." Who dares to stop the noise, I still say the same sentence, cut it and send it for dissection. ”

Seeing that Lao Zhu said solemnly, Zhu Yuan also got up again and agreed.

When he sat down again, Lao Zhu continued: "Let's talk about other things." ”

Other?

Zhu Yuan quickly reacted that this new medicine still solves a 'body' problem, but no matter how good the new medicine is, it can't cure people's 'hearts'. Under the premise of ensuring the stable continuation of imperial power, Lao Zhu obviously still wants a perfect ending of 'royal father, son and brother harmony' and 'the court and ministers always live together'.

After combing a little, Zhu Yuan remembered a person and said with a smile: "Ancestor, we can start with Huagao." ”

Lao Zhu immediately showed a disgusted expression: "What did you do to mention that tamper, so that he could help you do something, and then start saying good things for others?" ”

Zhu Yuan didn't care that Lao Zhu knew about the past two days, but said: "On the "Book of Heaven", Sun Er didn't mention Huagao, but this is actually a person worth mentioning. ”

Seeing that Zhu Yuan said solemnly, Lao Zhu slightly restrained his expression and motioned for him to continue.

Zhu Yuan said: "According to the history that my grandson read, probably after pacifying Zhang Shicheng, Huada people began to seek retreat and no longer lead troops to the battle. ”

Lao Zhu nodded slightly.

Of course he knew that.

After the pacification of Zhang Shicheng, the generals and Hua Gao were also ranked high, so they had to enter the provincial Pingzhang from the first product Ronglu and Huguang and other places.

After that, Lao Zhu wanted Hua Gao to continue to participate in the Southern Expedition, but the rammer found various reasons to refuse, and in the end he only needed a marginal errand to deliver grain and grass to the Northern Expedition of the army.

Last time I took the wrong medicine, Hua Gao completely picked his son and was idle at home.

Zhu Yuan continued: "In the first three years after the ancestor ascended the throne, Hua Da people have been shirking all kinds of errands, until the third year of Hongwu, the ancestors were crowned heroes, although Hua Da people were made marquis, but they got the lowest annual salary among the six dukes and twenty-eight marquis, not only that, but the ancestors also only allowed the descendants of Hua Da to inherit four-fifths of his share of the Yu Lu in the future, which is the only one among the heroes who can be hereditarily replaced. ”

Lao Zhu knew that Zhu Yuan had special ideas, and when he heard this, he couldn't help but say: "That rammer, if you don't do anything, what else will you take!" ”

Zhu Yuan followed Lao Zhu's tone: "It is because I feel the dislike of my ancestors, I can't help it, in the fourth year of Hongwu, Huada asked my ancestors again for an errand to repair the border defense of Guangdong and went to the south." It's just that less than a year later, Huada people died of a sudden illness while inspecting Qiongzhou. Huada people still had no children when they died, and they were posthumously named the Duke of Chaoguo, and later ranked eleventh in the Temple of Meritorious Heroes. ”

Lao Zhu was silent for a moment.

Although he didn't like Hua Gao's slackness and laziness, he didn't forget the exploits of this old brother, if it weren't for the Chaohu Water Division, he would not have been able to cross the river to win Yingtian and establish the current foundation.

Zhu Yuan looked at Lao Zhu's expression, waited for a moment, and then continued: "When our ancestors read history, they should know that the rapid retreat of many famous generals throughout the ages is actually a good ending for the mutual achievement between monarchs and ministers. For the ancestors, if there are generals who are willing to take the initiative to let go of their military power, the ancestors should be rewarded greatly, not disliked. ”

Speaking of this, Zhu Yuan paused for a short time to let Lao Zhu digest it, and then said, "This is what Sun Er wants to say." Whether it is a civil minister or a military general, for the sake of the country's long-term stability, he cannot stay in his position for a long time. There are two solutions to this in later generations, one is the tenure system, which actually exists now, but it is not comprehensive. In later generations, from the prime minister of the middle school to the mayor of the village, they all have a term of office, and often stipulate that a position can be used for a maximum of several terms. Then they are promoted, transferred, or dismissed. The other is the retirement system, the general retirement age in later generations is 60 years old, and those in high positions may be able to reach 70 years old, but in any case, when they reach the age, they must retire. One of the advantages of these systems is that they can avoid falling into rigidity and maintain the vitality of the imperial court by constantly replacing fresh blood. The other is to avoid the tail being too big. Especially at the military level, military generals have been in power for a long time, and it is inevitable that the tail will not be lost. If the superior cannot always be vigilant, it is inevitable that the army will fight against each other in the future. ”

In fact, in this passage, Zhu Yuan also hides a higher point.

It's just that this can't be said.

As for whether Lao Zhu can comprehend it by himself in the future, Zhu Yuan feels that this is not his own business.

Love what's wrong.

Suddenly crossed over, I have enjoyed everything that should have been enjoyed in my previous life, and I have experienced everything that should have been experienced, Zhu Yuan's state of mind has actually become very light, and if he can live comfortably, he can live well, even if he can't live, there is nothing to be nostalgic for in this broken place.

Life is only a hundred years.

Lao Zhu listened carefully, although there were some new words, but he still roughly understood. After a short groan, he looked left and right, got up and walked to the bookcase by the window, took a pen and paper, and meticulously wrote down the two key words of 'tenure system' and 'retirement system'.

After writing, he looked at the finely carved pen in his hand, and glanced at Zhu Yuan across the table: "Your money is better than the one given to me." ”

Zhu Yuan was embarrassed, and said frankly: "My grandson knows that my ancestors are thrifty, and I am afraid that I will be scolded for giving too good." ”

Zhu Yuanzhang was not angry, and scolded again: "You slippery character!" ”

Zhu Yuan could feel that Lao Zhu was in a good mood, and finally couldn't help but defend himself: "Grandson is not slippery, this is decent." Moreover, the two fountain pens that my grandson gave to my ancestors just looked simple, but they were actually excellent. It is easy to know that the pattern on this metal chisel is just a time-consuming problem. It is difficult to paint and ensure that it does not fall off easily. The grandson is still asking the craftsmen to perfect the lacquering process, which is intended to be a family heirloom......"

Seeing that Zhu Yuan was getting more and more interested, Lao Zhu interrupted: "Don't say it, you are so talented, what are you doing on these strange things?" ”

Zhu Yuan retorted slightly: "Ancestor, this is not a strange thing, there are university questions in it." Moreover, there is a saying in later generations, which my grandson likes very much, called 'The world is full of knowledge, and the practice of human feelings is the article'. ”

"It's like you," Lao Zhu also came with some interest, and asked more: "Where did this come from?" ”

Zhu Yuan said: "There are four famous works in later generations, three of which are from our Ming Dynasty and one from the Qing Dynasty, called "Dream of Red Mansions", and this sentence comes from it. ”

Lao Zhu heard Zhu Yuan intentionally or unintentionally mention that his dynasty had produced three famous books, and he was really satisfied, but he didn't ask, but smiled and pointed to the west: "This person who wrote "Dream of Red Mansions" should also be a smooth person like you. ”

Zhu Yuan shook his head: "The ancestor guessed wrong this time, there is a big story in it." ”

Lao Zhu didn't ask, just looked over.

Zhu Yuan said: "The person who wrote "Dream of Red Mansions" is named Cao Xueqin, and the Cao family where he is located was born as a retainer of the Qing Dynasty royal family at that time, and it happens to be rooted in Jinling City. At that time, Emperor Kangxi toured the south of the Yangtze River six times in his life, and the Cao family received five times, spending millions of taels of silver before and after, which led to the decline of the family. By Cao Xueqin's generation, he has fallen to the point of 'eating porridge and wine often on credit', and he wrote "Dream of Red Mansions", which is based on his own past, recording the story of a big family from prosperity to defeat. Duyun is an idiot, who understands the taste? ’”

After listening to it, Lao Zhu did not mention the last verse, but keenly grasped one of the points, and said dishappily: "This Kangxi Emperor's six southern tours are even more ridiculous than that Emperor Yang of Sui." ”

Zhu Yuan shook his head and said: "Wrong, the ancestors of Kangxi and Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty both toured the south six times in their lives, and only looking at the close ministers of their cronies have been ruined because of this, you can imagine the extent to which the people have lost their money." But they are still good emperors in the history books. In comparison, Wu Zong, who Sun Er just mentioned, also wanted to tour the south after ascending the throne, but the ministers discouraged him, and Wu Zong was angry and beat those people and accidentally killed people, so he eliminated his thoughts and stopped mentioning the matter of the southern tour. But in the history books, Wuzong is still an absurd emperor who is almost faint. ”

Lao Zhu was silent for a while.

Zhu Yuan quickly continued: "Actually, it's very simple, there is a saying in later generations: history is written by the victors. There are similar words at the moment, the winner is king, and the loser is the thief. That's all. ”

There was silence in the tea room for a moment, and Lao Zhu finally spoke, shook his head and said, "Don't say these useless words again." But when you mentioned it, I remembered it again, and I said the right way, let's talk about our own family. As you said before, you will give me 500 years of national honor, plus the original 276 years, a total of 776 years. If there are really these 776 years, it will be longer than the Qin, Han, Tang and Song dynasties, and I will be satisfied. It's just that in the future, the descendants of those children and grandchildren will no longer be slaughtered like wheat as you said in the Book of Heaven. Since you are here, and you will have your children and grandchildren in it in the future, no one can escape, think about it, and think of a result for me. ”

Old Zhu Nian chattered for a long time, but Zhu Yuan only felt that one crow after another flew in front of his forehead.

500 Years of National Zuo......

Ancestor, do you remember this?

Don't be so careless about the twenty-third grandson who is close to you!

Lao Zhu saw that Zhu Yuan opened his mouth slightly and was speechless for a while, snorted coldly, and said: "Don't think I forgot, I can't tell you why today, you look good!"