Chapter 294 Listen to King Jin's fables and taste the flavors of life
The late commander of the Hidden Dragon Guard, Zhang Long, finally appeared outside the study of Prince Jin's Mansion.

"Your Highness, we have intelligence from White Tiger. Please review it in person."

Zhu Gang looked up at Zhu Biao and Zhu Yuanzhang who were sitting next to him.

Then he turned to Zhang Long outside the door and said, "There's no outsider here anyway, just read out the information White Tiger passed back."

Zhang Long did not hesitate at all. He unfolded the note in his hand and said, "The 'Borrowing Chickens to Lay Eggs Plan' has officially started. Please be vigilant in the coming days and be on guard against possible assassination attempts."

Zhu Gang's face lit up when he heard this, "As the saying goes, everything is ready, only the east wind is missing.

After receiving this information, my carefully planned 'monkey game' is already halfway to success."

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned slightly, "What is 'monkey show'?
"Tan'er, stop playing dumb and tell me quickly!"

Zhu Gang stood up and walked to the map beside him, pointed at the markings on it, and began to explain.

"'The Monkey Game' was a plot carefully planned by the child.

The purpose is to use a series of means to make the enemy mistakenly believe that we are in a desperate situation and thus relax their vigilance.

Then we will take advantage of the opportunity to eliminate those traitors in one fell swoop."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded. "This plan sounds good, but how do we implement it?"

Zhu Gang smiled and said, "First, we need to create some illusions to make the enemy think that we are powerless to resist.

For example, deliberately revealing a flaw to give the enemy an opportunity to take advantage.

Next, we have to secretly set up traps and wait for the enemy to take the bait.

Finally, when the enemy falls into the trap, we will launch a sudden attack and catch all these villains in one fell swoop."

After listening to it, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but applaud.

"Good! What a great 'monkey show'!
Tang'er, you are really improving!

However, the details still need to be carefully considered to avoid mistakes.”

Zhu Gang nodded solemnly and said, "Don't worry, father. I have considered all possible situations and formulated corresponding countermeasures.

As long as everything goes according to plan, 'Monkey Game' will surely be a great success.

As the saying goes, there is no free lunch in the world.

Even if it really happens, people will definitely pay a price.

However, there are always countless people who are blinded by the petty profits in front of them.

While throwing away their rationality, they rush forward without hesitation towards those seemingly effortless results.

So some people with ulterior motives took advantage of this psychological weakness of people and carefully planned various scams.

They are like skilled hunters, quietly waiting for their prey to take the bait.

Once someone falls into the trap, they will sink deeper and deeper and find it difficult to extricate themselves.

These victims often spend the rest of their lives in pain and regret.

Those who set up the scheme are still at large and continue to look for their next target.

Behind this scam, there is actually a thought-provoking story.

I wonder if Dad and Big Brother would like to hear my detailed account?"

When Zhu Biao heard that Zhu Gang was going to tell another story, he immediately became excited.

He hurriedly picked up paper and pen, ready to take notes carefully.

Zhu Biao said excitedly: "Every story that Third Brother tells is so thought-provoking. If we compile them into a book, it will surely be passed down through the ages!"

Zhu Yuanzhang stroked his beard and narrowed his eyes slightly.

There was a faint smile on his lips, and he seemed to be looking forward to Zhu Gang's next story.

Zhu Yuanzhang said softly, "Since even your elder brother said so, let's hear what story you have to tell."

Zhu Gang smiled slightly, with a sly look in his eyes. He stood up, put on the posture of a storyteller, and began to narrate.

“In Qinghe County, there is a prominent family named Wang.

Wang Yuanwai’s ancestors for three generations were all businessmen and had accumulated a lot of wealth.

By the time of Mr. Wang's generation, he was even better than his father and carried forward the family business.

Since he took over the family business, he has been able to thrive like a duck in water.

Relying on his intelligence and hard work, Mr. Wang soon made the Wang family the richest family in the county.

Not only that, even the magistrate of Qinghe County was very enthusiastic about Wang Yuanwai and often invited him to his house.

However, Mr. Wang always had a regret in his heart, that is, although he had endless wealth, he did not have a son to inherit his family business. "

Zhu Gang described it vividly, as if he was really in Qinghe County of that era.

Zhu Yuanzhang listened attentively and nodded from time to time to show his approval.

Zhu Gang then continued, "He and Wang's wife, Li, have known each other since childhood, and they can be said to be childhood sweethearts.

Their two families had been friends for generations, and in order to consolidate this friendship, the parents of both sides arranged a marriage for the two early on.

When they both came of age, it was natural for them to get married.

Because of this, the relationship between the two is very deep and loving.

Mr. Wang loved his wife, Li, deeply and did not take in too many concubines just because he had a lot of wealth.

When he was busy doing business outside, Li stayed at home to take care of her parents-in-law.

The two of them have a clear division of labor and live a happy life.

What was even more gratifying was that not long after the marriage, Li gave birth to a daughter for Wang Yuanwai.

The arrival of this new life filled the Wang family with warmth and joy.

Mr. Wang treated his daughter like a treasure and educated her with care.

However, as time flies, my daughter gradually grows up to be a talkative, lively and lovely little girl.

Unfortunately, Wang Yuanwai’s wife, Mrs. Li, failed to bring good news again.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded in agreement and said with emotion: "As the saying goes, there are three kinds of unfilial behavior, and the worst is to have no descendants.

If Mr. Wang never had a child, his enormous fortune might eventually fall into the hands of his collateral relatives.

This undoubtedly brought tremendous pressure and distress to Mr. Wang. How should he deal with this situation?
Will this person consider taking some special measures to continue the incense?"

It is not surprising that Zhu Yuanzhang would have such doubts. After all, the right of inheritance of property in ancient times was not based on individuals, but was largely related to gender.

The men in the family have the innate right to control and inherit property.

Women were viewed as dependents of men and received only minimal economic benefits.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the thick stack of papers in his hand, and a trace of doubt arose in his heart.

He frowned and asked in confusion: "Old Third, what are these?"

Zhu Gang quickly explained: "Dad, this is the story I prepared for you."

Although Zhu Yuanzhang nodded blankly, he was still a little confused.

He wondered to himself, what kind of story could be told with so much paper?

Seeing this, Zhu Biao quickly added: "Dad, my third brother's story is not finished yet, so we should continue to listen attentively."

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly realized and a relieved smile appeared on his face.

He thought, "So that's how it is," then let the third brother continue telling the story!

So Zhu Yuanzhang sat back in his chair, waiting for Zhu Gang's next words.

(End of this chapter)