Chapter 75 Asking for Advice
"Are you saying that what you just said to me was what the second brother told you?"
Old Zhu's face was full of disbelief, his eyes were wide open, and his eyes were full of disbelief.
Family members know their own business. How capable is Zhu Chong? ...
That kid is not good at anything and is always causing trouble. If it weren't for Empress Ma's protection and pampering, he would have been sent to the frontier by Zhu Yuanzhang to gain experience long ago.
So Old Zhu was absolutely certain that what Zhu Biao had just said could never have come from the second son's mouth. Even if it was the second son who said it, he must have heard it from someone else.
"How can we treat military and national affairs like a joke!" Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand. He did not take Zhu Biao's recommendation seriously at all, and even scolded Zhu Biao.
"You are the crown prince of your country. How could you not know how capable your brother is? If you ask him to go to the southeast to suppress the Japanese pirates, would you let him suppress the pirates, or would you let the Japanese pirates suppress him?"
Zhu Biao seemed to have anticipated Old Zhu's questioning. "Father, everything I said is true. My second brother is very different now than he was before. His actions yesterday are proof of that."
"Today, I asked him for advice on the Japanese pirates. My second brother answered me fluently, analyzing the threat of the pirates from the basics to the complexities."
"It's obvious that my second brother has made great progress since his trip to Yunnan. Even if he's not, he's still our Highness the Prince of Qin of the Ming Dynasty. Can't you give him a chance to prove himself?"
"After his wedding, he will go to Chang'an to be a vassal. Are you asking us to change our orders every day?"
It would have been fine if Zhu Biao hadn't mentioned what happened yesterday, but when Zhu Biao heard him mention it, he was almost furious, but he couldn't get angry, so he could only use the imperial power to make the matter clear.
But Zhu Yuanzhang underestimated Zhu Biao's stubbornness. "Father, my second brother's trip to Chang'an to be a vassal is not in conflict with his trip to the southeast to suppress the bandits. In my opinion, if my second brother goes to the southeast, he will definitely be able to win the battle!"
"What!" Old Zhu was really surprised by Zhu Biao this time. This was the first time he heard Zhu Biao say such words of praise, especially when the person he was talking about was his other son.
"You said that the second brother has really become capable?" Old Zhu couldn't help but think seriously, and couldn't help but think of what happened yesterday. His tone was no longer as firm as before.
"I beg you, father, to give me a chance to prove myself." Zhu Biao bowed deeply to Zhu Yuanzhang to show his determination.
"You..." Old Zhu frowned. Apart from Empress Ma, only the Crown Prince dared to treat Old Zhu like this.
"Well, giving him a chance is fine, but we have to see with our own eyes whether he has really improved as much as you said."
"Thank you, father. I would like to express my gratitude on behalf of my younger brother." Zhu Biao happily agreed, "I will go down and prepare now."
Looking at Zhu Biao's excited back as he left, Zhu Yuanzhang frowned again. His son urged Zhu Chong to go to the southeast to pacify the Japanese pirates. Was it really out of public interest, or was it to take care of his younger brother, or was it something else?
Riding on a tall horse, Zhu Chong looked at the invitation in his hand, then looked at the Duke of Liang's mansion not far in front of him, his heart full of suspicion.
Although Duke Lan Yu of Liang was nominally his uncle, that was mainly directed at Zhu Biao.
Lan Yu was the brother-in-law of Chang Yuchun, a famous general of the founding of the Ming Dynasty. Chang Yuchun was Zhu Biao's father-in-law, so Lan Yu also became Zhu Biao's uncle.
Therefore, Lan Yu has always been close to Zhu Biao, and not close to princes such as Zhu Chong and Zhu Di. But today he sent a message inviting Zhu Chong to attend a dinner party at his home. Zhu Chong didn't want to go at first, but after thinking about it, he came.
When Zhu Chong entered Lan Yu's mansion, he was invited to a separate courtyard. This made Zhu Chong even more confused. He was about to leave with an excuse, but he ran into the smiling Crown Prince Zhu Biao.
Seeing Zhu Biao's expression of success, Zhu Chong, who still didn't know what Lan Yu's invitation was about, couldn't help but complain: "Brother, if you want to see me, do you have to be so roundabout?"
"Don't blame me, second brother. It's really what you said today that really enlightened me." Zhu Biao walked forward affectionately, grabbed Zhu Biao's wrist and walked inside, as if he was afraid that Zhu Chong would leave.
"After I returned, I pondered over and over, and countless questions came to my mind. My uncle happened to be there at the time, so I asked him, but he couldn't answer. So, I invited you to his house in his name..."
After hearing what Zhu Biao said, Zhu Chong finally understood. It turned out that he had fooled Zhu Biao and even deceived Lan Yu, causing him to suffer as well. As a result, he had to continue fooling people!
"The threat of Japanese pirates in the southeast has been around for a long time..."
When he entered the room, Zhu Chong did not see General Lan. He was pulled by Zhu Biao to sit at the banquet that had been prepared long ago. They started to clink glasses and listen to Zhu Biao's chatter.
"Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the people of the southeastern coastal areas have been subjected to the Japanese pirates' burning, murder, rape and looting almost every year..."
As Zhu Biao started talking, Zhu Chong's eyes became a little straight. He was already regretting why he did not stick to his original idea. He should not have appeared here.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty actually has the potential to be Tang Monk. His chattering really made Zhu Chong want to hit him.
Seeing that Zhu Biao was getting more and more excited, Zhu Chong finally couldn't help but interrupt him.
"Brother, big brother, big brother Crown Prince, I've got an idea. I have a way to deal with the Japanese pirates."
"Uh, um?" Zhu Biao was interrupted by Zhu Chong, and he almost lost his breath. After a few deep breaths, he finally adjusted himself, his eyes suddenly shining, "Second brother, what's the plan?"
"Brother, although my method is feasible, it will be very difficult to implement. It doesn't make much sense whether you say it or not." Zhu Chong suddenly regretted it again. Why did he say so much to Zhu Biao?
But before he could finish his words, Zhu Biao had already set his sights on Zhu Chong. The Crown Prince of Daming slapped Zhu Chong on the shoulder and grinned at him, "Hurry up and tell me. If it makes sense, I'll ask the Emperor for your contribution!"
What the hell is this? Old Zhu is lucky enough not to spank me! Zhu Chong uttered three words dryly: "Lift the maritime ban!"
"Lift the maritime ban?" Zhu Biao was stunned for a moment and didn't come back to his senses for a long time.
"That's right," Zhu Chong said seriously. "Only by lifting the maritime ban can the Ming Dynasty conduct foreign trade like the Song Dynasty did, building a powerful navy to protect and escort the voyages. Then the Japanese pirates and thieves will gradually lose their living space and naturally disappear."
"Great!" Zhu Biao's eyes lit up. "Opening the sea can also collect customs duties and enrich the national treasury. It can be considered as using war to support war. However, it will benefit future generations. No, why do you say this will be difficult? I don't think it's difficult!"
Hearing Zhu Biao's words, Zhu Chong sneered and looked at him with amusement. Zhu Biao suddenly realized something and his expression suddenly became ugly...
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