Zhu Yunying truly didn't care about the infamy or anything like that, and genuinely couldn't afford to worry about such things anymore.
To accomplish something, you naturally have to pay a price.
Zhu Yunying understood this principle. There are no perfect solutions to every problem; the ancients clearly explained the principle that one cannot have both fish and bear's paw.
So be it, he may be infamous. The things Zhu Yunying had to do were inherently quite weighty. If he hadn't done them, his descendants would either have either never thought of them or have been forced to do them.
Let's be more straightforward and let Joo Yoon-young do it. Taking action early will lay a solid foundation.
As a pragmatist, Zhu Yunying was very clear about what could maximize his benefits. As for those vague and unrealistic things, there was no need to care about them.
It's not a matter of "what will happen after I die, I don't care what happens next." Zhu Yunying simply felt that if he could leave behind a prosperous dynasty, that would be better than anything else.
Even if some people think he was a tyrant, there are also those who will praise his great talent and ambition.
Old Zhu was all smiles. In the past, he would have been eager to take on such seemingly violent tasks, whether they were proposed by Big Zhu or Little Zhu.
But now he is increasingly aware that his beloved grandson is just like him at heart. Neither of them cares about empty fame; what they want is a prosperous dynasty and an everlasting empire.
Since that's the case, Old Zhu naturally doesn't need to take on any more responsibilities.
Chang Sheng found it a bit strange. Usually, for important matters of the court, they would consult his elder brother. Even for other matters, they would consult his elder brother.
Even though Chang Sheng had his doubts, he immediately ran towards the Wuying Hall. The matter of the emperor's nephew was his matter, and it was a matter for the Kaiping Prince's lineage.
Seeing Chang Sheng arrive, Zhu Yunying said cheerfully, "What are you standing there for? Get your uncle a seat!"
As Wang Chengen hurriedly went to move a chair, Chang Sheng expressed his gratitude, saying, "Your Majesty, I thank you for your great kindness!"
"Uncle, there are no outsiders here!" Zhu Yunying said cheerfully, but with a hint of complaint, "Uncle, you know that you're not so formal in front of Yunhuo!"
Chang Sheng immediately started grinning foolishly. Some things are better left unsaid; it's pointless to say them out loud.
The three Chang brothers naturally valued their sister's four children, especially Zhu Yunying, the grandson of the emperor, who was always the pride and hope of the Chang family.
However, it wouldn't be appropriate to get too close to him, given the distinction between ruler and subject. As for Zhu Yunwen, he wasn't as sensitive; this seemingly unworthy child was someone one could be closer to.
“Uncle, you know us, we always think of our uncles when we have any trouble.” Zhu Yunying got straight to the point and said with a smile, “Our nephew is the most troublesome one.”
That makes perfect sense, and it seems to make a lot of sense.
Regarding the relocation of the capital, the first thing the nobles did was to move the Prince of Kaiping's residence to Beiping, which was still under construction.
By weakening the military power of nobles and relatives of the emperor, only Lan Yu remained as the sole commander within the Chang clan. The three brothers, Chang Mao, Chang Sheng, and Chang Sen, had virtually no opportunity to command troops.
Outsiders say that the lineage of the Prince of Kaiping is incredibly noble, but sometimes, even Zhu Yunying, the emperor's nephew, is exceptionally harsh on the Prince of Kaiping's lineage.
Chang Sheng immediately stood up, his expression extremely serious. "Your Majesty, please inform me if there is anything you need, and I will certainly handle it well! If it's difficult to say, have Wang Daban send someone to deliver a message to us!"
Looking at Chang Sheng, Zhu Yunying also became serious. "Uncle, what I've done this time will probably make many officials and scholars furious!"
Chang Sheng glared and immediately shouted, "Those stinking intellectuals must have gone mad from reading too much! It was our doing, what does it have to do with His Majesty! We also think the title of Marquis is too expensive, His Majesty can just take it away from us! If that's not enough, just kill us!"
“Uncle, you’re making your nephew take the blame!” Zhu Yunying quickly interjected, afraid that his straightforward uncle might actually do something. “We have to agree that if I get scolded or even stripped of my title, this is all I’ll get.”
Chang Sheng nodded immediately without hesitation, "Then let's go back first and argue with your uncle about dividing the family property. We'll take responsibility if anything happens!"
Zhu Yunying nodded and said, "With our maternal grandmother gone and our three uncles all holding titles, it's time to divide the family property."
Chang Sheng smiled and nodded. This was his personal matter and had nothing to do with Chang Mao, the Duke of Kaiping!
Watching Chang Sheng leave, Zhu Yunying felt a warmth in his heart. These were his family and relatives, who supported him without reservation.
Even though they were considered the epitome of纨绔 (spoiled brats) in Yingtian Prefecture, and were seen as tiger fathers and dog sons, the three Chang brothers were always Zhu Yunying's most steadfast supporters.
Upon returning to the Kaiping Prince's Mansion, Chang Sheng immediately called out, "Summon the eldest master and the third master to the study. The elders of the mansion should go to the courtyard to keep watch."
After saying this, Chang Sheng immediately went to his study. While waiting quietly, Chang Sheng suddenly took out a dagger from a hidden compartment in the study.
Chang Mao and Chang Sen rushed over and were taken aback when they saw Chang Sheng playing with a dagger.
"Second brother, what's going on?" Chang Mao asked cheerfully, pointing outside. "It's all the old men from the manor guarding the place. Something big must have happened."
Chang Sheng smiled and said, "It's a big matter. His Majesty has ordered us to split up the family. We're splitting up."
Chang Mao frowned slightly, and after a moment of silence, asked, "Is it really necessary to split up?"
“We need to divide the family property. You are a Duke of our Great Ming Dynasty, a Duke whose title is hereditary. Although my title and the third brother’s title are not hereditary, they will be downgraded after three generations. We need to divide the family property!”
Chang Sen asked irritably, "What about the Prince of Zhongshan? Why hasn't he separated his family yet?"
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