Chapter 43

"In that case."

"Draft the decree."

"Zhu Ying disregarded his own safety, killed ten thousand enemies, dragged down the enemy army, and made merits for the country."

"In addition to promoting him to Garrison Commander and rewarding him with a hundred gold, add the title of 【Hereditary Baron】, and reward him with another hundred gold." Zhu Zhu Yuanzhang announced immediately.

"His Majesty is wise."

The ministers shouted one after another.

The morning court session dispersed.

In Fengtiandian.

Only Zhu Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao were left.

"Lao Da."

"This Zhu Ying, what do you think?" Zhu Zhu Yuanzhang asked with a smile.

"Young and promising, valiant and courageous, and also has the ability to command troops."

"He is indeed a talent." Zhu Biao replied with a smile.

"Hahaha."

"It seems you have already paid attention to this Zhu Ying." Zhu Zhu Yuanzhang smiled.

"Dad."

"After hearing Zhu Ying's name for the first time, I asked the Ministry of War to check his registration."

"This son is sixteen, indeed he can be called a young hero."

"He can be used."

"Our Great Ming army is strong, but for the country, except for Mu Ying who guards Yunnan, the rest are all led by the Huaixi faction; the Huaixi generals are valiant, but too arrogant."

"Dad has always wanted to give suppression to make the Huaixi generals restrain their temper, but it has been of no avail."

"But our Great Ming has to use them."

"I understand what you are thinking, Dad." Zhu Biao said with a serious expression.

Hearing this!

Zhu Zhu Yuanzhang smiled: "Biao'er, it's good that you understand."

"However."

"Although the Huaixi faction is arrogant, for our Great Ming, for you, Biao'er, they are indeed a good knife; if used well, they will become the sharpest weapon in your hands."

"Of course."

"You didn't let me down either; although the Huaixi generals are arrogant, they still don't dare to be presumptuous in front of you."

"Biao'er, you already have the majesty of an emperor and the aura of an emperor, enough to suppress them."

"These Huaixi generals will be the knives in your hands in the future."

Zhu Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, looking at his son with full satisfaction and pride.

If Zhu Ying saw this node.

He would inevitably have some feelings.

In history, when Zhu Biao did not die of illness, the Huaixi generals could still exist, because they had been completely suppressed by Zhu Biao; they did not dare to do anything to Zhu Biao, and although they were arrogant, Zhu Biao could use them completely.

As the most stable Crown Prince in history, Zhu Biao was not only stable because of his unique position, but his own ability was also the key.

But with Zhu Biao's illness and death, the Huaixi faction completely headed toward the end, because he saw that Zhu Zhu Yunwen could not suppress the Huaixi generals, so he took action to smooth everything out for the future monarch and avoid chaos.

"Dad, don't worry."

"I will definitely not let you down."

"Dad, you founded Great Ming and reshaped the dignity of our Han family."

"Your son will definitely create even greater glory for Great Ming." Zhu Biao also said with a serious expression, his imperial heart undisguised.

Looking at Zhu Biao, looking at his son.

Zhu Zhu Yuanzhang looked kind, without any majesty as an emperor, only the recognition and satisfaction of a kind father looking at his most outstanding son.

"Dad believes in you." Zhu Zhu Yuanzhang also said affirmatively.

Lv family!

Main hall.

"Father."

"The Shen family has already sent the dowry."

"As expected, it is rumored that they are the richest in our Great Ming; sure enough, the family foundation is rich."

"Just for a concubine to enter the door, they actually sent ten thousand gold, and money and jewelry exceeded a hundred boxes, and a hundred accompanying servants."

Lv Ben's eldest son, Lv Hao, held a gift book and came to Lv Ben excitedly.

"Since the dowry is rich, just find a time to let this Shen family girl enter the door." Lv Ben said very calmly.

As the Minister of Rites, and the father of the current Crown Prince's concubine.

Lv Ben undoubtedly had a very high status in the court.

"Father."

"Shouldn't we invite some people to the mansion for a banquet?" Lv Hao asked.

"It's just taking a concubine."

"No need to make a big fuss."

"The Shen family, although they are giant merchants, in the end, they are just merchants."

"Letting the Shen family girl enter the door of our Lv mansion is already them climbing high." Lv Ben said calmly.

In this era.

Merchants are the most lowly.

Even if they possess giant wealth, they are ultimately not looked upon by officials, and even the status of merchants is not as good as industry and agriculture.

Merchants value profit, and profit means unscrupulous means.

The current Emperor Emperor Hongwu is also dissatisfied with merchants, so naturally, the whole court is like this.

If it weren't for the Shen family's giant wealth and countless family assets, Lv Ben would fundamentally not agree to his eldest son taking a Shen family girl as a concubine.

"Father's words are very true."

"It's just a merchant."

"However, since the Shen family sent so much dowry, we should still give them some face."

"No need for Father to invite court officials, I will find some friends and relatives to enter the mansion for a banquet, which can be considered an answer to the Shen family." Lv Hao said with a smile.

"Good."

Lv Ben nodded, then said: "You are not bad now, you have grown."

"In the future, you should also act like this in the officialdom, being cautious is the priority."

"Now your sister is already in charge of the internal affairs of the Eastern Palace, and Zhu Yunwen is also deeply favored by the Crown Prince; what our Lv family needs to do is to fully support your sister."

"Whether our Lv family can become the real first family of Great Ming and real imperial relatives in the future depends on your sister." Lv Ben said earnestly.

And when saying these words, the ambition in Lv Ben's eyes was undisguised.

"Please don't worry, Father."

"The child understands." Lv Hao said immediately.

"Also."

"Restrain your two younger brothers well; they are not as sensible as you; now is the critical moment for your sister, I don't want them to cause any trouble again." Lv Ben said severely again.

"The child understands." Lv Hao nodded.

"Father."

"Who exactly is this Zhu Ying in the court today? Why is he so valued by the Emperor and the Crown Prince?"

"Actually directly promising a hereditary Baron title."

"You know, even Father hasn't had a title yet." Lv Hao said with some dissatisfaction.

Lv Ben frowned and glared at Lv Hao: "The Crown Prince's decision, the Emperor's holy grace, how can you be presumptuous?"

Lv Hao's expression changed, he nodded repeatedly, and even slapped himself twice, saying urgently: "The son spoke wrongly."

"The Emperor's intention, you can't see it clearly, it's right."

"But this is a good thing for our Lv family." Lv Ben stroked his beard, a kind of old-fashioned calculation hanging on his face.

"Father."

"Is there any hidden secret in this?" Lv Hao asked immediately.

"What is the most skilled general in our Great Ming?" Lv Ben asked rhetorically.

"Naturally it is Huaixi." Lv Hao said immediately.

"Huaixi generals, good at commanding troops and fighting, have high prestige in the army."

"And the Huaixi faction acts too arrogantly and rampantly."

"These years, piece by piece, have already made the Emperor dissatisfied."

"If it weren't for the Crown Prince suppressing it, perhaps the Huaixi faction would have been liquidated by the Emperor long ago."

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