Three days later, Zhu Zhanji made a decision to exile Zhu Gaoxu to Jiaozhi.

Of course, this is the official statement, and the real purpose is to let him guard Jiaozhi and give him some military power.

Zhu Zhanji did this, not out of the affection of his uncle and nephew, or because of Li Qing's affection, but out of consideration of the overall situation.

Daming is too big, Taizu started a business, Taizong went to the next level, this huge country made him lack skills, and he didn't have so much energy to do everything.

He wants to follow his father's example and focus on developing people's livelihood so that his people can live a good life, but there is also a drawback to doing so.

-- Strategic contraction is inevitable in the future.

You can't have both fish and bear's paws, you have to expand your territory and prosper, and in the end you will only lose both.

Zhu Zhanji is an understanding person, rather than losing control of Jiaozhi in the future, it is better to hand it over to the Zhu family himself.

Even if he really leaves the Ming Dynasty, it doesn't matter much, after all...... The meat rots in the pan.

Wang fu.

Zhu Zhanji personally read out the will.

The Han family was miserable and kept wiping away tears, in their opinion, there was not much difference between exile and killing them, and it was even better to kill them directly.

The local concept of the ancients is super heavy, and it is everyone's long-cherished wish to return to the roots.

But Zhu Zhanji made them not allowed to step into the Ming Dynasty for the rest of their lives, which was more uncomfortable for them than death.

They would rather exile Guanggui.

Zhu Gaoxu doesn't think so, although he is simple, he is not stupid, and his eldest nephew's move is undoubtedly forcing him to stand on his own.

He was a little incredulous, "You really let me go to Jiaozhi?" ”

"Well, you've committed such a sin, and exile has cheapened you." Zhu Zhanji's face was gloomy, "It's up to you whether you go or not." ”

This time, Zhu Gaoxu didn't reply again, looking at him with blazing eyes, "Have you thought about it?!" ”

"You have no jokes!" Zhu Zhanji said lightly, "You clean up, you can set off in three days, otherwise... Hugh blames me for being ruthless. ”

Zhu Gaoxu was silent for a while, "In less than three days, I will leave tomorrow." ”

Zhu Zhanji warned: "Remember, you must not step into the Ming Dynasty for the rest of your life, otherwise I will kill him." ”

……

The news of the exile of the Han King spread in the court, and the ministers blew up.

They are all human spirits, and they know all too well the consequences of doing so.

The ministers were unanimously opposed and resolute.

This time, they didn't have any bad intentions, they just thought about Da Ming.

In fact, the officials of the Ming Dynasty were indeed corrupt, and they were not even so loyal to the emperor, but they were very loyal to the Ming Dynasty.

In addition to the feelings of family and country, the biggest reason is that they eat Daming's food, and they really don't want Daming to fall.

In the past, Zhu Di was difficult, and they continued to be officials with peace of mind, and they could continue to be officials because Zhu Di was the son of Taizu, and the Ming Dynasty was still the Ming Dynasty, but he just changed the emperor.

But Zhu Gaoxu's exile of Jiaozhi is different, if one day, the descendants of the Han King come back with the Jiaozhi army, then is the Ming still the Ming Dynasty?

Although the possibility is pitiful, although they themselves do not see the day, they have to think about future generations.

Although the Ming Dynasty relied on the imperial examination to admit officials, the hereditary atmosphere was still prevalent, and Lao Tzu was a big official, and usually his children and grandchildren could also be a small official.

"The emperor repays his grievances with virtue, and his open-mindedness is really admired by Weichen, however, this move will undoubtedly let the tiger return to the mountain, and the disasters will be endless!" Yang Shiqi spoke more politely.

Jian Yi was a little tougher: "The emperor thinks twice, the prince is guilty of the same crime as the people, and the emperor should not open the net because of the royal family." ”

The new Imperial History of the Zuodu of the Metropolitan Procuratorate is even more directly sprayed: "The emperor's move violates the law of the country, and the Ming Law contains a clear text, where there is a rebel, the threat will never be asked, but the first evil must be done!"

Today, the emperor openly violates the ancestral teachings, which is really a great unfilial piety! ”

"The minister asks the emperor to cut off the title of the king of Han, and immediately cut off the unforgiven, so as to set an example!"

"Please ask the emperor to punish the king of Han Ming!"

……

There was a commotion in the court, and the ministers all urged the king of Han to be killed.

Zhu Zhanji's expression gradually became gloomy, but he did not refute it, but just looked at them coldly.

Sensing the change in the emperor, gradually, the court slowly quieted down.

Only then did Zhu Zhanji speak: "The King of Han plotted against him and found no evidence, he neither sent troops, nor did he attack the city and plunder the land, he had the name of rebellion, but there was no rebellion, what is the reason why you are so anxious to let me use the knife against my blood relatives?"

Could it be ...... Have a ghost in your heart, trying to kill people and kill your mouth? ”

The hundred officials' faces changed instantly, "The ministers are wronged!" ”

"Wronged?" Zhu Zhanji sneered: "I heard that the rebellion of the King of Han was secretly supported by someone in the court, and I will find out one by one if any of you have sent a letter to the King of Han and who has received the benefits of the King of Han." ”

"The Emperor's ......"

"I have made up my mind, don't discuss it again!" Zhu Zhanji made a decision.

The ministers were unwilling, but they were helpless.

……

The next day, Zhu Gaoxu took 2,000 soldiers and set off for Jiaozhi.

Li Qingnian in the former golden bean ...... In terms of affection, I gave Han Han a ride, and when I saw that he was no longer full of dead will, I was relieved.

Finally, there was no broken promise.

In the days that followed, Li Qing paid attention to the situation outside the border, but he didn't care about the situation in the court.

~

Li Qing never went to court, and Zhu Zhanji couldn't sit still.

On this day, Zhu Zhanji came to the Hou Mansion.

"Have you had enough rest at home?"

"You look like I'm resting, but I've been busy." Li Qing took a sip of wine and said softly.

Zhu Zhanji's face was full of black lines, "Are you busy drinking?" ”

"Superficial." Li Qing rolled his eyes.

“…… Uncle Qing, are you angry with me? Zhu Zhanji said, "I think we're all separated." ”

Li Qing shook his head: "I'm not so stingy, do you have your considerations, in fact, I'm quite satisfied with you, very satisfied." ”

"Then you go to court!"

"What can I do in court?" Li Qing asked rhetorically, "Can't you handle the situation?" ”

Zhu Zhanji opened his mouth and had nothing to say.

Li Qing said with a smile: "It has been 44 years since Hongwu entered the court in the fifteenth year, it's been too long, I'm tired, you are a qualified emperor, I also believe that you can make Daming better, and I ...... It's time to retire. ”

"You're leaving?"

"Hmm."

Zhu Zhanji: "I don't allow it. ”

"But there's nothing I can do anymore!" Li Qing said with a smile, "You're not a child anymore, and you still want me to shelter you from the wind and rain?" ”

Zhu Zhanji was silent for a while, "Let's do it for a few more years." ”

Li Qing sighed and said quietly: "I'm too tired. ”

Zhu Zhanji was silent again for a long time, and asked, "When?" ”

"It's about foreign affairs."

Li Qing frowned slightly: "The situation outside the border seems to be stable, but in fact it is treacherous, the Tatars are not moving, but they have been developing, according to the information that has been discovered, I speculate that the Tatars are playing the best strategy this time, and they will surrender without a fight;

It is estimated that it has attracted a lot of big tribes, and they are ready to do big tickets!

The Tatars boasted of their orthodoxy, and their appeal in the steppe was incomparable, and although the battle in the twenty-second year of Yongle had greatly damaged the Tartars' vitality, it was not enough for them to collapse, and Warat was still not an opponent. ”

Zhu Zhanji said decisively: "I'll do it myself!" ”

"That's what I thought too." Li Qing smiled, "Accompany you to the grassland one more time, and I'll leave." ”

Zhu Zhanji was very reluctant: "Now the people in the north have basically stabilized, but the opening of the sea in the south is accompanied by a series of problems;

The interests of maritime trade are too great, and it is too easy to breed corruption, and although the form is good, the dark side of it is also very large, but it is only covered up by prosperity, and I want to solve this matter first before sending troops out of the border. ”

"Well, your decision is good." Li Qing said happily, "The matter of Mobei is not in a hurry, you have done a lot of things this year, it is better to slow down, and it is not too late to go again in the spring next year." ”

Zhu Zhanji's expression was complicated: "Will you really leave next year?" ”

Li Qing sighed: "There is a feast in the world, and I also want to live a few days of leisure. ”

Zhu Zhanji nodded and didn't say anything more.

……

The days passed day by day, and the years flowed quietly, like a trickle, and like a white horse.

It seems slow, but looking back, another year has passed.

Li Qing walked in the heavy snow, looked at the snowflakes in the sky, and sighed softly:

"It's been forty-five years, it's been forty-five years in the blink of an eye, it's so fast......"

In forty-five years, he has met many people;

Zhu Yuanzhang, Queen Ma, Zhu Biao, Xu Da, Li Wenzhong, Lan Yu, Li Jinglong, Mao Xiang, Zhu Di, Daoyan, Xu Miaoyun, Sanbao...... Chubby.

And them.

Some have deep friendships, some have shallow friendships, some have parted, and some are dying.

And he... It's 'old' too.