roccoschili Chapter 320 Xu Da, Lan Yu and others were still around, and he didn't even dare to think about
Chapter 320 Xu Da, Lan Yu and others were still around, and he didn't even dare to think about
"Give up, history books won't record your line of succession."
Li Er was very experienced in this matter and was quite confident in his position.
You can't force those historians to write their things, and you can't even afford to offend them.
If you kill the historian, the history that will survive is most likely not your altered version, but rather the rubbish recorded by the common people.
Let the historians record whatever they want.
Let them record the truth and then do everything they are supposed to do.
When your achievements are dazzling, those minor flaws will seem insignificant in the eyes of future generations!
So what if he murdered his brother and imprisoned his father?
The people of the world must respectfully call him the Heavenly Khan.
Zhu Di: “…”
“I didn’t expect the historians to record my succession in order of succession. I just wanted my elder brother to know that his younger brother did not intentionally steal his son’s throne.”
"If it were that brat Zhu Yunwen who had inherited the throne, I would have accepted it. But that brat Zhu Yunwen really didn't intend to leave me a way out. I had no choice."
Does he care about his reputation?
Perhaps they do care.
But he was more concerned about his older brother's opinion of him.
Zhu Biao had always been incredibly loving towards his younger brothers since they were little.
Even if they occasionally cause trouble, they will help cover it up if they can.
The saying "the eldest brother is like a father" is somewhat inaccurate.
For Zhu Di's younger brothers, Zhu Biao, the eldest brother, was even closer than their own father, Zhu Di!
Therefore, Zhu Di did not care how history records it.
He knew in his heart that even if future generations despised the means by which he obtained the throne, they should still have some respect for his achievements.
Old Zhu has already forgiven him; now, the only thing that worries him is his elder brother's opinion of him.
"Fourth brother, didn't I already tell you? I don't blame you."
“You are my brother. Even if you have done something wrong, I will bear the consequences for you. Besides, you did nothing wrong in the Fengtian Campaign to quell the rebellion.”
During the Hongwu era, Zhu Biao's expression showed some emotion.
"Brother, this really isn't me!"
Zhu Di was both touched and helpless.
He really didn't do anything, and he didn't even think about anything!
The eldest brother is still alive, and he wants the throne?
He's not out of his mind!
Even with Xu Da, Lan Yu, and others still around, he didn't dare to even dream of becoming the General Who Conquers the North!
"Whether it's you or not, I just want you to know that if things ever develop to that point in the future, you are welcome to sit on the throne, and I will not blame you!"
Zhu Biao said very seriously.
"Big brother, save your breath. Father is about to succeed in this challenge. He will surely give you the lifespan that the immortal had last time."
"You'll definitely live the longest among us brothers. Being an emperor is too tiring. If I had a choice, it definitely wouldn't be suitable for me. My only wish is to be a general who conquers the north."
Seeing Zhu Biao's expression, Zhu Di couldn't help but take it more seriously.
Regardless of what happens to him in his future life, or what he experiences, this is how he thinks now.
He didn't want to be emperor, nor did he think he was cut out to be one.
Just as the two brothers were expressing their true feelings, the image on the sky slowly faded away, and the writing disappeared without a trace.
"Is the inventory finished?"
Ying Zheng felt somewhat lost. He always felt that Zhu's life should have been more exciting than this.
"Perhaps it was to appease you, the First Emperor, that the Immortal has detailed Zhu Yuanzhang's rise to power, but has overlooked his achievements after unifying the country."
Li Er thought for a moment and said.
"Of course, as I said before, even if he has no further achievements after becoming emperor, I will still acknowledge him as the greatest wise ruler of all time!"
"Or rather, his greatest achievement was already stated from the very beginning."
Expel the Tartars and restore the Central Plains!
No achievement carries more weight than these eight words!
"In fact, there's no need for the immortals to be so specific. The situation at the end of the Yuan Dynasty was different from the dynasty we live in."
Ying Zheng agreed with Li Er's statement, his tone tinged with regret.
He was more interested in knowing Old Zhu's complete life story than his rags-to-riches story.
After learning about the situation at the end of the Yuan Dynasty, he knew that this challenge was indeed difficult, but it was far less difficult than he had imagined.
By this time, the once prestigious families had long since declined.
Studying was no longer the exclusive domain of aristocratic families, and becoming an official was no longer a privilege reserved for the elite.
The Mongol Yuan dynasty did not share the world with the scholar-officials; if one had to say, they shared the world with the landlords and gentry.
However, the wealthy and powerful lacked the foresight and foresight of the aristocratic families.
Therefore, when the common people had no way to survive and countless people rose up in rebellion, most of the wealthy and powerful were still thinking about protecting their own small plot of land.
Once they miss that initial opportunity, their advantage will be quickly wiped out.
So much so that, apart from Han Lin'er who became emperor, the three kingdoms were ultimately divided into three groups: a salt merchant, a fisherman's son, and a cowherd.
If the enemy were Zhu Yuanzhang, Ying Zheng might have been more wary.
But the enemies were Chen Youliang and Zhang Shicheng, as well as the Mongol Yuan Dynasty, which was almost collapsing on its own!
Especially after knowing the shortcomings of Chen Youliang and Zhang Shicheng, if he still said that he had no confidence at all, then he would be incompetent!
"So, Emperor Qin Shi Huang, you've decided what you're going to do?"
"Old Zhu had no choice but to join the Red Turban Army, becoming Han Lin'er's subordinate whether by choice or by force."
"If possible, I think you can avoid this."
Although Zhu Yuanzhang did not accept any substantial benefits from Han and Song, it would still be better to avoid it even if it was only nominal!
Anyway, Li Er felt that if it were him, he would have thought of other ways.
"Don't worry, I have no intention of joining the Red Turban Army."
Ying Zheng said calmly.
"The reason why Zhu Yuanzhang built high walls, stored up grain, and delayed declaring himself king was, in fact, out of necessity."
"He started his rebellion too late, and after joining the Red Turban Army, he was constantly controlled by Guo Zixing. It was not until after Guo Zixing's death that he truly gained independent power."
“But I am different. If I wish, I could even start a rebellion and become emperor before Han Shantong.”
Han and Song?
If you, Han Shantong, can restore the Song Dynasty and become emperor, does that mean I, the ruler, cannot restore the Qin Dynasty?
"...Emperor Qin Shi Huang, I think you should play it safe a bit more."
"To directly declare oneself emperor is far too arrogant. You've seen what happened to Han Shantong; a mere county magistrate easily dealt with him by mobilizing several thousand troops."
"Being the first to declare yourself emperor means becoming a thorn in the side of the Mongol Yuan dynasty. You should think carefully."
Even a starved camel is still bigger than a horse.
Moreover, compared to the Mongol Yuan dynasty, Qin Shi Huang at present is far from being a horse of any size.
"You just wait and see. If you can't do better than Zhu after learning all about how he rose to power, then I have no face to accept the title of wise ruler."
Ying Zheng chuckled lightly.
Keep in mind that he wasn't participating in the challenge alone.
Bai Qi's title of Marquis of Wu'an was earned through sheer force, and Li Si's position as Prime Minister was also achieved step by step through his own abilities.
With the help of these two men, one skilled in literature and the other in martial arts, they also learned about the situation at the end of the Yuan Dynasty.
Build high walls, store up plenty of grain, and delay declaring yourself king?
You can save money on all of that!
He doesn't want to be a king, he wants to be an emperor!
Han Shantong did indeed die because he was the first to declare himself emperor, but he was not Han Shantong; he was Ying Zheng.
He was the First Emperor, Ying Zheng!