Chapter 10: The roof of the East Palace, a night talk between brothers (Please read, please vote for the monthly ticket, please vote for the recommendation ticket!)
It was not until late at night that Old Zhu left the Prince's Eastern Palace with satisfaction, leaving behind only the two brothers who were covered in wounds, but most of them were just superficial injuries and could not possibly have hurt Zhu Gang and Zhu Biao.

"Alas, I have only been home for three days and I have been beaten up twice by the old man. Life is really miserable. After I finish my sister-in-law's business tomorrow, I will resign and go back to Taiyuan."

On the roof of the Prince's Eastern Palace, Zhu Gang picked up the jar of wine next to him, took a big gulp, and then handed it to Zhu Biao.

"what's up?"

Zhu Biao took the jar of wine and took a big gulp before looking at Zhu Gang and asking, "Qingyun, or Yuemin?"

"Of course it's Sister Chang."

Zhu Gang slowly lay down, resting his head on his arms, and looked at Yue Kong and said, "What could have happened to my second sister-in-law?"

"Qingyun?"

Zhu Biao frowned slightly.

"Ah."

"Sister Chang's personality is such that if no one protects her, something bad will happen to her. But you are the crown prince, so you can't be partial to one and ignore the other."

"As for the Chang family, even though they are extremely powerful, what's the use?"

"Uncle Chang is a military commander, and his schemes and intrigues are hard to guard against. As for the three brothers of the Chang family, they are good at fighting on the battlefield, about the same as Uncle Chang, or even worse than Uncle Chang."

"So Sister Chang must have a backer, someone that people would turn pale at the mere mention of."

Zhu Gang still didn't turn his head.

"You are the King of Jin, and among all the kings in the world, Qin and Jin are the most respected."

"And you are Uncle Chang's disciple, so you are indeed impeccable."

Zhu Biao was stunned at first, then nodded.

"The point is not here, but that among the new generation of the Ming Dynasty, I am the only one who can conquer every attack and win every battle."

Zhu Gang turned his head and looked at Zhu Biao and said with a smile: "And my 200,000-man army in Taiyuan should be enough to make people afraid."

"If you were not my brother, I would also be afraid of you."

Zhu Biao nodded in agreement.

"Be careful that one day I will be unhappy and take away your prince directly."

Zhu Gang glanced at Zhu Biao and said again.

"Your words, take them."

A smile appeared on Zhu Biao's lips. He also followed Zhu Gang's example and lay down, looking at the moon.

"You really don't want to be the emperor?"

Zhu Gang did not refuse, nor did he nod. Instead, he turned to look at Zhu Biao beside him and said softly.

"I just don't want my father's hard work to go to waste. As for whether I become the emperor or not, I don't care."

Zhu Biao still looked at the starry sky and smiled.

"And your talent is not inferior to mine, in fact, it is even better."

Zhu Biao paused, then turned to look at Zhu Gang and said with a smile: "So if it were you, I would also be assured about the future of the Ming Dynasty."

"forget it."

"Since I have a brother like you, I never thought of becoming an emperor."

Zhu Gang shook his head and smiled.

After saying this, Zhu Biao was speechless for a moment, his eyes intertwined with hesitation and depth. He stared at Zhu Gang and asked solemnly: "Brother Gang, if I have to implement the policy of reducing the power of the vassal states in the future, how will you deal with it?"

After these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the Prince's Eastern Palace, which had been quiet, suddenly froze, as if even every speck of dust in the air carried a heavy sense of unfulfilled meaning.

"Then let's cut it."

"Then choose a good vassal state for me and my second son, so that we can enjoy a peaceful life."

After a long time, Zhu Gang finally stood up and sat down, looked down at Zhu Biao and smiled.

"decide as things go."

Zhu Biao's eyes flashed with a deep feeling, and he shook his head. "What are you looking at? Do you want to kill me and Lao Er?"

Zhu Gang kicked Zhu Biao in annoyance.

"Stop it, this is the roof. If you kick it down, there will be no one to clean your ass."

Facing Zhu Gang's kick, Zhu Biao quickly stood up and dodged it, then looked at Zhu Gang with a bit of resentment.

"Don't worry, it's not a big deal." Zhu Gang still said nonchalantly.

"I mean, let's talk about the future. There's no rush now."

As he spoke, Zhu Biao took out another memorial from his pocket, threw it to Zhu Gang and said, "However, you probably can't go back to Taiyuan for the time being."

"Ok?"

A hint of doubt flashed across Zhu Gang's eyes, and then he opened the memorial.

"No, why did the old man keep me in Yingtianfu?"

"If I let you assist me in my quest for power, won't the old man be pissed off to death?"

Soon, Zhu Gang finished reading the memorial, then raised his head and looked at Zhu Biao and said, "Don't you know that our zodiac signs are incompatible? Why didn't you stop us?"

Zhu Biao immediately rolled his eyes at Zhu Gang and said unhappily, "You still know how to easily piss off the old man? Then try not to piss him off."

"The old man and I have different political views and each has his own opinion. How can we communicate?"

"If I talk too much, the old man will still get angry. Why should I stay in the capital to assist the country?"

Zhu Gang's eyes flashed with helplessness.

It’s not that Zhu Gang wanted to quarrel with Zhu Yuanzhang. They really couldn’t agree on anything. What else could they do if they didn’t want to quarrel?
Just like the day when Zhu Gang left Beijing in the sixth year of Hongwu, he originally wanted to chat with Zhu Yuanzhang, but the conversation turned sour and Zhu Gang left Yingtian Prefecture in anger.

"This time it's different. I will help you mediate, and it's best to discuss it in Kunning Palace. Anyway, with mother suppressing it, father won't be too angry."

Zhu Biao thought for a moment before looking at Zhu Gang and saying.

"Yes, but there must be three rules."

Zhu Gang also thought about it, then stretched out three fingers and looked at Zhu Biao.

"Go ahead." Zhu Biao nodded.

"First, Taiyuan is my vassal state. Even if you don't want to reduce the vassal state, don't interfere in Taiyuan's affairs."

"Secondly, if the old man still does what he wants, I can go back to Taiyuan directly."

"Third, no matter how the situation changes, you must stand by my side."

Zhu Gang thought for a while before he finished stating his conditions: "Of course, since I have returned to Yingtian Prefecture, I will hand over the power to control the Shanxi troops, but if you do not agree to my conditions, there is no need to discuss it."

"I agree to your terms."

Zhu Biao agreed without even thinking about it.

"it is good."

"Tomorrow I will send the tiger talisman back to the imperial court, and let the old man select another capable person to lead the army in Shanxi."

Zhu Gang didn't say anything more and just nodded.

"The military power of Shanxi is still under your control. This is the result of the court's discussion. After all, rather than letting an outsider take power, the old man prefers you."

"It's just that Shanxi should exchange blood this time, otherwise those old masters won't be able to rest assured. I have to let you down."

Zhu Biao first shook his head, then patted Zhu Gang on the shoulder and said.

"I will send a message to Taiyuan tomorrow and ask them to take over the military duties temporarily until the court is replaced."

Zhu Gang turned to look at Zhu Biao and said sternly: "But the court cannot touch my brothers. They are my brothers in life and death who have been with me throughout the grasslands. No one can touch them!"

"Taiyuan is your vassal state. The court officials dare not go too far. They should just perform their duties conscientiously." Zhu Biao nodded.

"In addition, Tang Ding, Deng Zhen, and the 100 guards of the Prince of Jin's Palace will be transferred back."

Zhu Gang's lips curled up into a smile, and he looked at Zhu Biao and said, "Then I will give you a big gift."

(End of this chapter)