Chapter 62: I will benevolent to the world, but I will never compromise (Please read, vote for the monthly ticket, and recommend!)

"If I don't want to, who can make me bow my head?"

Facing Zhu Biao's indifference, Zhu Gang spoke again in a deep voice.

Since childhood, Zhu Gang was the most favored one in the Zhu family, but he was also the most stubborn one.

But if something didn't go his way, Zhu Gang would rather die than agree.

But since Zhu Gang left Beijing for Taiyuan in the sixth year of Hongwu, he returned to the capital in the past few days.

Despite his seemingly stubborn appearance, he is actually no longer as stubborn as he used to be.

So Zhu Biao really wanted to know what happened during Zhu Gang's stay in Taiyuan in the past few years?
"I don't want you to bow your head."

While thinking, Zhu Biao walked past Zhu Gang, came to the steps under the dragon throne and sat down, then shook his head and said.

"Boss, you are not stupid. The Jinyiwei monitors the whole world, just like a sword hanging over the heads of all civil and military officials."

"I can propose the reconstruction. Even if the civil and military officials are dissatisfied, I am not the crown prince, but the King of Jin."

"So even if I offended the civil and military officials, they could only try their best to expel me from the capital."

"But you are different. You are the crown prince, the heir to the throne, and the future emperor."

"So this evil must never be held by you."

Hearing this, Zhu Gang's eyes flashed with anger again.

"Third brother, come sit down and talk."

In response, Zhu Biao simply smiled and waved to Zhu Gang.

But Zhu Gang, who was still angry, was not willing to sit down, let alone sit next to Zhu Biao.

"Alright, alright, we are all brothers."

Seeing this, Zhu Chong walked directly to Zhu Gang's side, pulled Zhu Gang to the side of the stairs and pressed him down, then continued: "Calm down and talk slowly."

After saying this, Zhu Gang still snorted coldly, but no longer struggled to get up.

After all, Zhu Chong was right, they were always brothers, and Zhu Biao didn't want Zhu Gang to be at the front.

"How could I not understand what you mean?"

"But look at the expressions of the courtiers in the hall, even our uncles."

"The look on his face when he heard about the re-establishment of the Inspection Office and the re-establishment of the Imperial Guard."

"In the entire Fengtian Palace, there were only a few people whose faces did not change."

"It's understandable that they serve as officials for the people of the world."

Then, Zhu Biao pointed his finger at the empty Fengtian Palace before him, and continued in a cold voice: "It's still for their own power and wealth."

Hearing this, Zhu Gang was silent for a moment before nodding and saying, "Power."

"The rich enjoy wine and meat, but few people pity the frozen bones on the road."

"A smile in the court changes the situation, and the suffering of the people will never end."

After a pause, Zhu Gang spoke again.

"Well, what a good poem! Just a few lines express the thoughts of the civil and military officials in the court, as well as the sadness of the people of the world."

"So just like your poem, you sit on the throne just for the sake of the throne?"

"So for the sake of this country and my position as the crown prince, I cannot be a bad guy?"

After saying this, Zhu Biao turned his gaze to Zhu Gang and said, "What's the point of having my crown prince if he just keeps giving in?"

In the inner hall, Zhu Yuanzhang heard the voice and a barely perceptible smile appeared on his lips.

But Zhu Gang still didn't say anything and just looked at Zhu Biao quietly.

"So since I am worthy of being the crown prince, why should I be afraid of the villains?"

"And they think they can shake me, the crown prince?"

As he spoke, Zhu Biao's face was no longer as gentle as before, but instead became more domineering.

The most stable prince in history, Zhu Biao. This is never a word of flattery, but an affirmation of the prince Zhu Biao.

Even though he never became an emperor in his life, with Zhu Biao's power during the Hongwu Dynasty, he deserved to be called "Hongwu Vice Emperor"!
"If you were as domineering as you are today, I wouldn't have to worry."

Looking at the domineering Zhu Biao, Zhu Gang was stunned at first, then shook his head.

"I understand your concerns, but I want to tell you."

"My father rose from humble beginnings, and the Ming Dynasty was even harder to come by."

"But the people of this world are still in dire straits, and cannibalism is common."

"So even if I want to be an emperor like my father, I can't."

"Because the most important thing for the Ming Dynasty right now is to restore people's livelihood, to help the people of the Ming Dynasty get out of their suffering, and to ensure they have enough food in the morning and enough food in the evening."

"This is my responsibility. For the sake of the people of this world, I can only be a benevolent king."

As he spoke, Zhu Biao sighed again and said, "So, I have no choice."

In fact, Zhu Biao understood his responsibilities from the day he became the crown prince.

Therefore, the next emperor of the Ming Dynasty must not be a warmongerer.

And only by practicing benevolent governance can the Central Plains, which is riddled with holes, be restored to its vitality.

This is why the court officials felt that Zhu Biao was gentle and kind.

But they never thought that Zhu Biao's father was the Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang.

How could such a decisive and murderous emperor give birth to a kind and weak son?

But compared to his ruthless father Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Biao does seem more kind.

But don’t forget that among the emperors with the most murderous tendencies throughout history, Zhu Yuanzhang can be ranked among the top three!

In later generations, Zhu Yuanzhang was even called the Nine Clans Elimination Game.

Therefore, even if Zhu Biao, who wanted to implement the government, used ruthless means, he could not possibly surpass the ruthlessness of his father Zhu Yuanzhang.

"But blindly giving in will only encourage their arrogance."

"The second emperor of the Ming Dynasty can be a benevolent ruler who can bestow benevolent policies on the world."

"But you can also be as decisive and ruthless as your father and never compromise."

After a long time, Zhu Gang looked at Zhu Biao and said.

"Ah."

Zhu Biao smiled and nodded when he heard this, saying, "Because I am the crown prince and your elder brother, I will not retreat, whether for the sake of the world or for you."

"For me? Bah!"

"I'm afraid you don't want me to leave Ming Dynasty?"

But in response to this, Zhu Gang just curled his lips.

How could Zhu Biao's little thoughts be hidden from Zhu Gang?
"Half and half."

Zhu Biao, whose little thoughts were suddenly exposed by Zhu Gang, immediately showed a look of embarrassment on his face.

"Stay in Ming Dynasty and work like a slave for you?"

As for Zhu Biao's embarrassment, Zhu Gang simply reached out and put his arms around Zhu Biao's neck, then sneered.

"The old man has favored you all his life and made way for you in everything."

Zhu Chong, who had been silent the whole time, also grabbed Zhu Biao's neck and said viciously: "And now you still want me to be your slave? Don't even think about it."

To be honest, Zhu Chong had the greatest resentment towards Zhu Biao. After all, if it weren't for Zhu Biao, would he have married Wang Yuemin as his principal wife?

"When did I ask you to work like slaves?"

Looking at the vicious eyes of his two younger brothers, Zhu Biao was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

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