There is also a gate on the east and west sides of Fengtian Gate, the east is the Zhaode Gate, the west is the Xuanzhi Gate, which is the place where the noble and high-ranking officials have breakfast.

Usually, the crown prince would also dine at these two places with the ministers. First, to strengthen the relationship, and secondly, to understand their opinions on the early dynasty in time.

Today, Zhu Biao had dinner at Zhaodemen, and after chatting with several princes, he humbly asked Wei Guogong about the situation in Wusizang.

Wusi Zang is the political region established by the Yuan Dynasty in Tibet, Wusi refers to the former Tibet, and Tibet refers to the back Tibet. After the establishment of the Ming Dynasty, this name was still used, and the Wusi Tibetan Guard was established first. In the seventh year of Hongwu, he was promoted to the commander of the capital of Uszambi.

At the same time, the imperial court continued to confer official titles on the monks and secular leaders in the snow area who came to pay tribute and attached, and divided and ruled them with the policy of 'multiple feuds and public construction'.

"But with all due respect, the current division is still too casual." Deng Yu pondered and said: "The emperor's general strategy of 'killing his momentum and dividing his strength' is afraid that it will not be easy to work." ”

"Why?" The prince personally scooped a bowl of noodle soup for Deng Yu and sprinkled some minced shrimp skin.

"Prince Xie." Deng Yu hurriedly leaned over and took it with both hands, and then said slowly:

"The main reason is that the court is lacking skills and does not focus on Wusizang. The characteristics of the place are not well understood, and the monks and secular leaders in the snow area are basically granted official positions, but few religious titles are given to the monk leaders.

"This is to weaken the influence of religion in the snow area, and to emphasize the rule of the imperial court over Usizang with our Han official position. Of course, this cannot be wrong, but it does not correspond to the current situation in the snow area, and it is difficult to get the sincere support of the leaders of the snow area, especially the religious leaders. And whether the snow area is chaotic or not, the lama has the final say......"

Deng Yu said and sighed: "And in recent years, Hu Yuan's King Yu has frequently gone south from Duogan to Wusizang, hooked up with those disgruntled lamas, and frequently caused incidents, which is the reason why Wusizang has been in chaos recently. ”

"Taught." Zhu Biao bowed his hand convincingly: "Wei Guogong really knows not only the soldiers, but also the government." ”

"The prince has won the prize. The minister is not interested in political affairs, but the court is still one battle away from completely subduing Wu Sizang, and the minister must know himself and his opponent. Deng Yue smiled cautiously.

Although he knew that the crown prince had no malicious intentions, the emperor's intention to lead the army and generals all rushed to the Dadu Governor's Mansion from Zhongshu Province to prevent the generals from getting involved in national affairs. Deng Yuejian is meticulous and meticulous, so he naturally wants to avoid suspicion.

"Oh......" The prince was stunned for a moment, and immediately understood Deng Yu's intentions, and smiled apologetically: "Uncle Deng, don't worry, this is my private consultation, the law will not be passed on to the six ears, and I will not let my father know." ”

"The minister naturally believes in the prince." Deng Yu nodded, and looked at the prince with a smile.

He knew that Zhu Biao had something to tell him.

Wei Guogong watched the six roads and listened to the eight directions, and found that Cao Guogong and Song Guogong had already finished eating and left, and even the palace people who were waiting and the officials of Guanglu Temple went down.

In the huge palace, only the crown prince and him were left.

Zhu Biao also looked at Deng Yu, and the two looked at each other for a moment.

The crown prince asked softly, "Uncle Deng has an uncle-in-law named Cao De, right?" ”

"Yes." Deng Yu's face did not change, but his heart sank little by little.

"What do you do now?"

"Be a sesame officer in charge of forage in the Beijing camp." Deng Yue said busily.

"Officials are not big or small." The prince smiled gently: "I heard that he still lives in Caijia Lane, it can be seen that he is incorruptible." ”

"That's his old mansion ......" Deng Yu's heart became more and more tangled, and he had already guessed what the prince meant.

With the respect of the prince, he would normally not care about the Cao family and the small Cai family at all.

Now that the prince is talking about it, and finally points out these two questions, what other possibilities can there be?

"Oh, really?" The prince lowered his head and scooped a spoonful of noodle soup, smiled apologetically: "Someone saw his son that day, his name is Cao Huan, right, send your third child out in Caijia Lane." I thought the Cao family was still living there, but it turned out that they had already moved. ”

"It's moved, it's moved...... Rao is Deng Yu has been through a hundred battles, and his back is already sweaty. Hearing that the prince directly called Cousin Cao and Deng Duo's names, his head was buzzing, and there was no trace of luck.

The prince is saving face for him, and he didn't mention the name that would make the Deng family doomed.

"Your Highness......" Deng Yue held on to the table and was about to kneel down for the prince.

Zhu Biao held his wrist tightly and didn't let him move.

"Old minister, the crime deserves death...... Deng Yu's lips moved, and his face turned pale.

"Well, don't say it." Zhu Biao sighed, grabbed Deng Yu's hand and said, "I don't know anything, and so does my father." ”

"Your Highness, rest assured......" Deng Yue took a deep breath, his eyes were blood-red and said, "I'll go back...... Clean up the portal ......"

"No." The prince shook his head categorically and said in a low voice: "Uncle Deng fought for my father and the emperor in the south and the north, and the children of the family stayed in Nanjing for a long time, so it is inevitable that they will lose discipline.

"Your Royal Highness......" Deng Yu was hit in the soft underbelly, and said with tears in his eyes: "The old minister is guilty in his heart, so he connived at her mistakes again and again, and finally became lawless and irreparable." Today, I realized that habitual children are like killing children! ”

"Alas, how many heroes and heroes are folded in the hands of their children?" The prince patted Wei Guogong's hand and said:

"Besides, isn't this officially engaged yet? She can't die of sin, so we have to find a way to save her life. ”

"The prince is merciful, and the minister has nothing to repay, only the liver and brain are smeared, and then he is dead!" Deng Yu choked up and made an oath.

"Uncle Deng's loyalty to my father and son is unquestionable." The crown prince nodded and said, "That's why my father wanted to marry you and make our two families relatives, but I didn't expect ......"

"Alas, it's all that evil obstacle ......," Deng Yue said with shame and indignation.

"Don't talk about that." The prince waved his hand and said, "Is there any way?" ”

"I can only report to the emperor, she has to die of a sudden illness." Deng Yu said in a deep voice: "In short, there will be no more such people in this world, and Cao Huan is the same." If His Highness hears these two names again, he will apologize with death! ”

"Don't embarrass Cao Huan. Let them change their identities, go to a place where no one knows, and live the life they want. "The prince is not the kind of non-stick pan who is afraid of responsibility, since he is in charge of this matter, he will take care of it clearly.

"Yes, Your Highness." Deng Yu looked at the prince with emotion, he knew that in the future, even if the East Window incident happened, the emperor would investigate it, and the prince would bear the main responsibility.

Although Wei Guogong has always known that the prince is benevolent.

But forgiving people often lack responsibility. But the prince has both......

Having such an heir is really a blessing for the society and a courtier.

(End of chapter)