Chapter 50: Not to mention them, even Mu Ying has never been conferred a title (Please read, please vote for the monthly ticket, please vote for the recommendation ticket)
"Dad, my son has helped you solve so many problems since I came home. Don't you have to show your appreciation?"

Only after they sat down at the dinner table did Zhu Gang look at Zhu Yuanzhang with a smile.

"Ok?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned for a moment, not understanding what Zhu Gang meant.

"You little brat, in terms of status, you are already a prince. As for the money, you have emptied the Lu family. What else do you want?"

Before Zhu Yuanzhang could speak, Empress Ma, who was sitting next to him, rolled her eyes at Zhu Gang and said.

This is quite true. As the third son Zhu Gang who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, he has already been given the highest title he can be given.

After all, if he went any further, Zhu Gang would have no choice but to rebel and proclaim himself emperor.

As for silver, Zhu Gang had just seized the Lu family, so he certainly would not be short of silver, and Zhu Gang had been a money-grubber since he was a child.

In Queen Ma's view, the silver in her son's hands might be more than that in the national treasury!
why?
Zhu Gang fought on the grassland for more than two years and was always able to be self-sufficient, without the court having to worry about him at all. This speaks volumes.

"Mom, why are your elbows bent outward?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gang immediately looked at Queen Ma with some dissatisfaction.

"We? Outside?"

In response to this, Lao Zhu pointed at himself with his eyes wide open?

Damn it, when did our Zhu Yuanzhang become an outsider?

"How dare you talk like that, little brat?"

Empress Ma even reached out and grabbed Zhu Gang's ear.

"Oh, mother, it hurts."

Zhu Gang immediately covered his pulled ear and looked at Queen Ma with an innocent face begging for mercy, but his eyes were rolling around.

When everyone saw this, they all burst into laughter.

As expected, in the Ming Dynasty, the only one who could seriously control Zhu Gang was Empress Ma.

Seeing this, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Gang jokingly and said, "You little brat, it's your mother who can discipline you. Do you know you're wrong?"

"I know I was wrong."

But today, Zhu Gang surprisingly did not refute Zhu Yuanzhang, but nodded obediently.

This immediately caused Zhu Yuanzhang to be surprised, of course this naturally included Empress Ma and Concubine Guo Hui.

When did my third child become so obedient?
You still know how to admit your mistakes?
Is this the sun coming out in the west?

In an instant, countless questions came to their minds, because they all understood that Zhu Gang was so abnormal, so he must be planning something bad.

Only Zhu Biao and Zhu Chong looked at each other and saw the smiles in each other's eyes.

This smile did not escape Chang Qingyun and Xie Yuer, who understood it instantly.

This is definitely a trap set by Zhu Gang for Old Zhu.

"What on earth are you planning, little brat?"

Facing his own son, Zhu Yuanzhang didn't beat around the bush and just looked at Zhu Gang with a displeased look.

"When did my son ever have any evil ideas?"

"And what you said is a bit too hurtful to my son."

A hint of dissatisfaction suddenly flashed across Zhu Gang's eyes, but he still pretended to be sad.

"You don't want to control the military power of Shanxi, do you?"

Seeing that Zhu Gang still didn't get angry, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes flashed with thought, and then he nodded and said, "It's not impossible."

After saying this, Zhu Yuanzhang paused again and continued, "But it will take some time, otherwise we won't be able to handle the court officials."

"Uh-huh."

After he finished speaking, not only Chang Yuchun and Xu Da were stunned, even Zhu Biao and Zhu Chong did not expect that Zhu Yuanzhang would think of military power.

"I am all in the capital, so why should I control the military power of Shanxi?"

Zhu Gang rolled his eyes and said, "Can you let me go back to Taiyuan?"

What's more, did Zhu Gang need Zhu Yuanzhang's consent to mobilize troops from Shanxi?
Do you believe that Zhu Gang could take over the military power as soon as he returned to Taiyuan?
They just don't want to use it to attack Lao Zhu.

But if he could really return to Taiyuan, Zhu Gang could do so. As for the titles of his two brothers?
Zhu Gang has already returned to Taiyuan, what title does he still need?
After all, judging from the development trend of Taiyuan, in two or three years at most, Zhu Gang could lead his army out of the border and leave the royal court in the northern desert.

By that time, it would be a sure thing for his two brothers to be granted titles.

"Don't even think about it."

Zhu Yuanzhang glared at Zhu Gang decisively.

After all, Zhu Gang is now the treasured son in Old Zhu's heart, so how could he let Zhu Gang go back to Taiyuan without squeezing him dry?

"Then why do I need military power?"

Hearing this, Zhu Gang still rolled his eyes.

"But like your mother said, you are our son. You are already a noble prince, and there is no more title you can be given."

"As for silver, let's not talk about the Lu family first. Even during the years you fought in the grasslands, you never spent a single ounce of our silver. So, how could you be short of silver?"

"After thinking it over, the only thing left is the military power of Taiyuan. After all, it is your hard work."

Zhu Yuanzhang's words were very logical and there was almost nothing to fault with them.

"So I really can't think of anything else you want except military power."

After saying this, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Gang curiously again.

"Old man, I'm telling you the truth. I just want to ask for a title for my brothers."

Zhu Gang then put down the chopsticks in his hand and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and told him the truth.

"Ask for a title?"

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he raised his eyebrows and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"The boy from Deng Yu's family and the boy from Tang He's family?"

Xu Da, who was closest to Zhu Gang, had a thoughtful look in his eyes.

"Yes, it is indeed Deng Zhen and Tang Ding. They followed me to fight in the grasslands. They were always at the forefront of all battles, big or small, and they have made great achievements in battle."

"Although we failed to destroy the Northern Yuan Dynasty, we did inflict heavy damage on them, so my son wanted to ask for a title for them."

Zhu Gang nodded again, then looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and said.

"It's not impossible to confer a title for merit, but it's inappropriate."

After listening to this, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded at first, but then shook his head.

"Brother is right, it is indeed inappropriate."

Chang Yuchun also patted Zhu Gang on the shoulder.

"Because of Uncle Tang and Uncle Deng?"

Zhu Gang asked with a frown.

"That's one reason, but the main reason is that they are too young. If we give them titles, it will definitely upset the balance of the court."

"After all, which of these founding nobles of our Ming Dynasty is not a general who fought bravely on the battlefield and made outstanding military achievements?"

"But the contributions they have made are far greater than those of Deng Zhen and Tang Ding under your command. But even so, they will only be marquises when they are conferred titles."

"In addition to the posthumously conferred dukes, there are also the six founding dukes of the Ming Dynasty. But which of these six dukes dares to disobey?"

Zhu Yuanzhang thought about it before speaking.

"Disciple, what His Majesty means is that they have made contributions, but their contributions are not enough to be conferred a title. It is better to let them return to the court and gain more experience."

"And when they have made further contributions, your majesty is willing to grant them both the title of nobility, father and son."

"After all, we can still fight for a few more years, but there will always be a day when we grow old, and when that day comes, the second generation of the Ming Dynasty will have to shoulder the responsibility."

Then, Chang Yuchun took over the conversation and patted Zhu Gang on the shoulder.

"What your father and master said is correct. Just like your eldest brother, he made great contributions back then, but he still has not been given a title."

Queen Ma also spoke softly.

As for the big brother mentioned here, who else could it be?
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