Ming Dynasty: What's wrong with being a leisurely crown prince?

Chapter 40 Zhu Gaochi: I'm tired, I just want to rest.

Facing Zhu Di's gaze, Zhu Gaochi remained calm and composed.

When Zhu Gaochi made this decision, he was already prepared to be scrutinized and questioned by Zhu Di.

Sometimes Zhu Gaochi didn't know what Zhu Di was thinking. He needed the three brothers' help, but he was also wary of them and afraid that the three of them would get together.

How could the mighty Emperor Yongle lack a sense of security?

Stop thinking about it and slowly open your mouth.

"Father, what can I possibly do? You've always wanted that child to be both scholarly and martial, these are for your good grandson."

If I really wanted to win him over, why would I need to do it in front of you, Father?

As for Tan Zhong and Xu An, they were there to keep that kid company, so he wouldn't be working on his own in isolation.

If you're not comfortable with that, you can choose these teachers yourself.

But my son has something to say upfront: once the training begins, if this child can't handle it and comes to you later, don't help him.

If you give up halfway, then everything will have lost its meaning.

Zhu Gaochi had no intention of competing with Zhu Di, and choosing Zhang Xin was something he had considered.

Regarding the things Zhu Di was about to do, there were actually very few people who could serve as Zhu Zhanji's teacher.

The best one is Zhu Neng, but Zhu Neng seems to have some health problems; his old injuries have not been properly treated.

Moreover, he later learned that Zhu Di was going to conquer Annam, and Zhu Di was willing to let Zhu Neng teach Zhu Zhanji at this time.

As for Zhang Fu, he is still a bit young.

Then there are people like Zheng Heng, but they all have important responsibilities outside.

They were either people like Qiu Fu, but these people only had martial prowess and were basically brainless. Their shortcomings were too obvious, and they were completely unsuitable to be Zhu Zhanji's teacher.

If Zhu Di were to arrange a teacher for Zhu Zhanji, he would be more than happy to do so.

As for Tan Zhong and Xu An, they were among the second-generation heroes of the Jingnan Campaign who had little influence but great potential.

He didn't mention anything that had a significant impact, otherwise Zhu Di would probably have lost his temper.

Zhu Di carefully observed Zhu Gaochi's expression, but to his disappointment, he saw nothing he wanted to see.

But what Zhu Gaochi said made him want to punch someone.

Wasn't Zhu Gaochi telling him not to interfere with Zhu Zhanji?

His grandson, the person he dotes on the most, is being told not to misbehave. Does this mean he thinks the grandson is unmanageable? Or that the grandson is superfluous?

This person is completely harmless in front of Xu Miaoyun, but every word he says is barbed.

At this moment, Zhu Di had no interest in caring about these things with Zhu Gaochi.

"Boss, if you still can't learn to speak properly in the future, I can still beat you up."

You can try, even going to your mother won't help.

Seeing Zhu Di's serious expression, Zhu Gaochi's eyelids twitched.

In fact, after spending time with Zhu Di a few times, he genuinely felt that this way of getting along with Zhu Di was very good, but unfortunately Zhu Di was not magnanimous at all.

Zhu Di watched as Zhu Gaochi obediently agreed, and then said, "Wait a minute, let me think if there's anyone else who could teach that kid military affairs."

As for Huang Huai, Hu Guang, and Jian Yi, they are perfectly capable of serving as the child's teachers.

Zhu Di did not directly deny it; he did need to think about it.

Zhu Di was very concerned about the upbringing of Zhu Zhanji.

After saying that, Zhu Di changed the subject.

"Big brother, tell me, what was your intention in teaching the second brother to say those things?"

What, is there something you're afraid to say to me and have to say it through your second brother? Aren't you very capable?

"I told you to focus on your medical studies, but instead you're so concerned about these other things. You can't handle that?"

Zhu Di looked at Zhu Gaochi with amusement, and seized the opportunity to unleash a barrage of criticism on him.

At this moment, Zhu Di felt exceptionally pleased. He had been teased by this man every day, and now it was finally his turn. He couldn't have been more refreshed.

"Dad, I don't know what the second son said to you."

When he came to see me, I simply told him about my father's idea of ​​building Beiping and some of the problems that would arise during the construction. Then my second son left.

As for my visit to the palace, it was only to explain this matter to the child. I will now return to continue studying medical books and take my leave.

Zhu Gaochi wasn't interested in what Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Di said; he only knew that through this incident, he had a pretty good idea of ​​Zhu Di's attitude.

As for telling him not to interfere in state affairs, Zhu Gaochi was overjoyed; he had no desire to concern himself with them at all.

He originally planned to work nine to five and have weekends off, maintaining a normal routine of handling affairs. Now that Zhu Di has said this, wouldn't it be a bit unreasonable for him to still be handling state affairs?

"Stop right there!"

Zhu Di was instantly displeased to see that Zhu Gaochi was actually smiling, as if the man was happy to be left out of state affairs.

He was prepared for the person to hurriedly admit their mistake and then continue handling state affairs, but the person just looked down on him.

You should know that Zhu Gaoxu was begging to do these things, and this person just discarded him like trash?

Zhu Gaochi stopped and looked at Zhu Di with curiosity.

"Father, is there anything else?"

Looking at Zhu Gaochi's 'innocent' and curious expression, Zhu Di felt an overwhelming surge of primal energy that he could hardly contain.

This person is clearly asking a question they already know the answer to.

"Don't get angry. It's not worth getting upset over this jerk."

Zhu Di comforted himself while looking at Zhu Gaochi with an exceptionally serious expression.

"Your Highness, what did you mean by that just now? Are you planning to focus solely on studying medical books?"

"Dad, didn't you tell me to study medical books properly? Besides, I only chatted with the second son for a few minutes, and you're already doubting me like this."

These days are getting tiring. Those national affairs aren't really that important anyway, and I don't have the authority to make those decisions anyway.

I want to go back and read some books, and take care of my health.

Zhu Gaochi was not being dishonest at all. By having Zhu Gaoxu bring up those points and observing Zhu Di's attitude, he made it clear to Zhu Gaochi that now was not the time to seize the opportunity.

Zhu Di's suspicions, in particular, did make him somewhat unhappy.

He was clearly doing this for the sake of the Ming Dynasty, thinking that even if he wanted to enjoy himself first, he also wanted to do some things along the way, but Zhu Di thought this way instead.

It's normal for the emperor to be suspicious.

But with his suspicions running high, he no longer wanted to indulge Zhu Di.

Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui were vying for his position, and they obeyed Zhu Di's every word. Even when Zhu Di intimidated them, they still had to greet him with a smile.

But he didn't want to do that, even though it would make his position more secure.

But why would he do what Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui did?

That's not what he's pursuing.

Now that Zhu Di is going to say this, it's a perfect opportunity for him.

Zhu Gaochi knew very well that Zhu Di would definitely be angry at this moment and would definitely not try to keep him. He might even find someone from Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui to replace him and put on a good show for him.

However, he also had some expectations that Zhu Di would promote Zhu Gaoxu.

After all, it seems that having Zhu Gaoxu do some things can achieve good results.

Moreover, without someone to compare himself to, did Zhu Di really think he could do everything on his own?

Upon hearing Zhu Gaochi's words, Zhu Di felt a surge of anger welling up inside him.

What does it mean to be tired?

Zhu Di was well aware that Zhu Gaochi was suspicious of him, very dissatisfied with him, and had a problem with him.

In that instant, the thought of deposing the crown prince quietly surfaced in Zhu Di's mind.