In Kaifeng Zhou Palace, Zhu Su looked at the invitation in front of him, his face full of entanglement. Since the officials of the Ministry of Rites sent this invitation, he locked himself in the room and saw no one.

Lao Zhu and Empress Ma have five sons, of which Zhu Biao died as soon as he ascended the throne. Zhu Chuang and Zhu Jian were demoted overseas. Zhu Di went to Goryeo first and now he is going to America, so the only legitimate son, Zhu Qiu, is still in the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Wei was not as good as Zhu Lin and Zhu Di, so Lao Zhu also sealed him in Kaifeng and basically never allowed him to participate in the military. However, as one of the princes, he still had thousands of elite soldiers in his hands.

In addition, Zhu Xu was not as honest as he appeared. He also had his own thoughts about the position in the capital, especially Zhu Biao's sudden death, which made him see some hope. However, Zhu Yunxi's performance was too excellent later, which made him hide some thoughts that he shouldn't have in his heart.

Zhu Xu didn't take it seriously at the beginning of the matter of reducing the vassal states, because in his opinion, Zhu Yunyu was too young, his eldest brother Zhu Biao died long ago, and Zhu Yunyu was very hasty ascended the throne, so Zhu Yunyu must need their uncles to help him stabilize the country.

Unexpectedly, in just a few years, Zhu Yunyu sat firmly on the throne, and even took Zhu Bai to take action and directly started the reduction of the vassal states, which surprised Zhu Yu and felt off guard.

In fact, many people have been paying attention to the issue of the vassalization. Zhu Xu was still too careless, or he didn't like Zhu Yun's heart, so he was misjudged. As a result, when the vassalization officially began, he was not prepared.

"Old Eight looked honest, but she didn't expect that she would hide her ambitions so deeply. Lao Eleven also compromised with the court. This made a bad idea. Maybe it would really make others imitate it. Even if I objected, I'm afraid there wouldn't be too many people willing to support me!" Zhu Qing whispered to herself at this time.

The reason why Zhu Shi was fearless about the matter of reducing the vassals was mainly because he felt that in the territory of the Ming Dynasty, other princes were not as prestige as him, and even the emperor wanted to call him Uncle Wang. Therefore, Zhu Shi believed that if the court reduced the vassals, as long as he raised his arms and shouted, other princes Yun Cong would definitely respond.

But the current situation was completely beyond Zhu Shi's surprise. Zhu Yunxi also sent someone to send an invitation to invite him to the capital to discuss matters. This invitation was actually to test the attitudes of these princes. If he didn't go, the army of the court might come to Kaifeng the next day.

Thinking of this, Zhu Xu couldn't help but sigh, and even felt a sense of bad luck. He had always been pretentious. Even when Zhu Biao was alive, he still felt that he was no worse than his elder brother. It's a pity that he had been born a few years later. If he were the eldest son, how could Zhu Yunsheng and his son have anything to do?

Just as Zhu Xu was sad about his fate, he suddenly heard a knock on the door outside the door, and then Zhu Youzhun's voice came and said, "Father, I have something to talk to you!"

Hearing his son's voice, Zhu Xu hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Come in!"

Zhu Youdun outside pushed the door open and the calm and intelligent child back then has grown into a tall and strong young man. A few years ago, he married Li Jie's sister Di'er and became Li Jie's brother-in-law. Last year, Di'er gave birth to a son, and Li Jie also came to visit him in person. The relationship between him and Di'er and his wife is also quite good, which is what Li Jie is most satisfied with him.

"Father is still considering the invitation?" Zhu Youzun saw the invitation in front of Zhu Su, and immediately sighed and stepped forward and asked.

"Nonsense, the one in the imperial city has made a move. How can I not consider how to take it?" Zhu Xu glared at his son angrily.

"Father, we have no room for consideration in this matter. We can only follow the path drawn by His Majesty, so it is useless for you to think too much." Zhu Youzhu patiently persuaded.

"You are so light. Lao Ba has been questioned. Lao Eleven has also compromised with the court and wanted to take people to sea to Tianzhu. This time, we were invited to Beijing. It was probably a showdown with us, either handing over military power or taking people away. But why? This throne was given to us by the father and military power was also given to him by the father. What power does he have to take back?" Zhu Shi became more and more angry and finally said angrily.

Of course, Zhu Xixi only dares to say these words in front of his son. After all, the interests of their father and son are the same. There is no need to worry that Zhu Xixi can expose these words. Otherwise, with Zhu Xixi's cautious personality, no one will catch his own.

When Zhu Youzhun heard his father's complaints, he looked helpless. In fact, he had talked with Di'er before coming. You should know that although Di'er is a woman, she is Li Jie's sister after all. She has learned a lot of things with Li Jie, and her vision is not worse than Zhu Youzhun, so Zhu Youzhun is willing to discuss anything with Di'er.

Zhu Xu's reaction was almost exactly the same as Dier expected. After all, as a family member, Dier certainly knew what her father-in-law thought, but Dier did not agree with Zhu Xu and the court doing it behind his back, because now Zhu Yunxiu's general situation has been established, even if the domestic vassal kings unite, they have no chance of winning against the court, let alone Zhu Xu.

Zhu Youzhuan and Dier had the same view, and he also knew that the matter of reducing the vassal states was imperative. If he was placed in Zhu Yunyu's position, he might have made the same choice.

Zhu Wei scolded his son, but found that his son stopped talking, which made him a little annoyed. Then he asked in a muffled voice: "Have you written to Li Jie? He is your elder brother-in-law, so what do you know?"

"Father, what's the use of writing a letter to my elder brother now? Your Majesty's intention is very clear. My elder brother will definitely not be able to help me. On the contrary, if we cooperate, my elder brother will help us!" Zhu Youzhu replied helplessly. Although Li Jie had a great impact on Zhu Yunxiu, Li Jie could not help them with the emperor on such a big matter, right?

"Hmph, it's not that Li Jie is unwilling to help. I see this matter of reducing the vassal states. It is probably that he helped to plan the plan!" Zhu Xun heard his son's answer and said angrily again dissatisfied. He didn't like anything now, especially because his son was not in the same position as him, which made him even more annoyed.

Zhu Youzhu was also very helpless, but he still held back his temper and said again: "If you really don't want to, father, why don't you consider the advice of your fourth uncle. Didn't he write a very clear letter last time?"
Chapter completed!