Chapter 671: The Great Suppression of Rebels (Part 2)
The atmosphere in the carriage became a little solemn because of Zhu Yunwen's question.
Because it is clear from the current situation that in this life-and-death struggle for the right to the throne, Zhu Wenqi, the second oldest, is obviously the final winner.
Since ancient times, the victors were princes and the losers were bandits. Although Zhu Wenkui still holds the title of prince on his head, he is obviously extremely weak and pale.
At this time, Zhu Wenkui's life was in Zhu Wenqi's hands.
He originally thought that Zhu Wenqi would think carefully for a long time, and then hypocritically say that it was all up to his father to make the decision. Zhu Yunwen did not expect that the former only thought about it for a very short time, and then laughed in relief.
"The people will make the most fair judgment."
Zhu Yunwen smiled happily and asked: "Your eldest brother once wanted to kill you, don't you hate it?"
"Of course I hate it, but I can't say that I hate it deeply." Zhu Wenqi's face looked very sincere: "The eldest brother wanted to kill me, but after all, he was a gentleman who did not bother to use assassination. He instructed Zhao Zhiqi to kill me when I launched the Jinan Incident.
It was legal to do so. The law gave him the right to kill me at that time.
There is no distinction between good and evil between us brothers. It’s just that if one person wins and the other person loses, then there is no need to pay the debt. If everyone thinks that the eldest brother is a class enemy who needs to be eliminated, then I will send him to the end.
Yi Cheng, if he is not, then he can still live openly and openly in the sun in the future, and he will still be my big brother."
Upright and upright, the style of a king.
When Zhu Wenkui went to Jiangnan, he did not secretly order any of his confidants to kill Zhu Wenqi by assassination. Instead, when Zhu Wenqi launched the Jinan Incident, he instructed Zhao Zhiqi to do his best to eliminate evil based on the authorization of national law. This is also upright.
Now, as the final winner, Zhu Wenqi has not thought about getting rid of Zhu Wenkui directly, but has given up the power to decide Zhu Wenkui's life and death to the people who have begun to engage in large-scale class struggle.
When the people feel that Zhu Wenkui is a class enemy, then the people give Zhu Wenqi the power to kill Zhu Wenkui. If the people don't think so, then they cannot kill him.
"It seems that you have matured a lot after the Jinan Incident." Zhu Yunwen smiled happily: "Yes, everything we do needs to be recognized by the people. If the people do not give us the power to do certain things, we cannot
Do it.”
The chariot was still running, and Zhu Wenqi asked Zhu Yunwen another question at this moment: "Father, I have been having a question for many years. I hope that my father can help me solve my doubts."
"Well, you ask, our father and son talk about everything today."
Zhu Yunwen smiled and nodded, already ready to be frank with Zhu Wenqi.
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"There was a political dispute when Mr. Xu Ge was added to the title of Crown Prince and Grand Master. At that time, Mr. Xu Ge held high the imperial flag and regarded these two sentences as "Public weapons will always return to the imperial power" and they can only be used with the imperial power. Since the imperial power is supreme,
Doesn’t it seem contradictory to talk about the people again?”
I thought Zhu Wenqi wanted to ask about various stories that happened over the years, but he didn't expect it to be like this. Zhu Yunwen was stunned for a moment, and then laughed.
"You still don't understand?"
"My son is stupid."
"What is a public instrument?"
"The power to decide on all government decrees of the country."
"What is imperial power?"
"Of course he is the emperor."
Zhu Yunwen smiled again: "Then what is the emperor?"
This question made Zhu Wenqi startled first and then laugh: "I understand."
What is an emperor? This may not be a problem in itself, but after there is an emperor like Zhu Yunwen, it becomes a problem.
Because it is obvious that Zhu Yunwen and the more than 400 emperors in the previous dynasties are two completely different emperors.
It can even be said that because of Zhu Yunwen, the word emperor has been redefined and has a great glory that is more worthy of the respect of the people.
"The emperor is the country, and the country belongs to the people. Therefore, the emperor is the embodiment of the country and the people's will. He no longer exists independently as a 'person'."
Zhu Yunwen said this: "The word "emperor" is just one word. We can change the highest power to another term at any time. Leaders and Yuan can do it. It doesn't matter.
What is important is that when a person is given the title of the highest authority, whether he has the character that he should have as the embodiment of the will of the country and the people.
Whether it is an emperor or a Taoist leader, if you want to gain supreme power, you must forget that you are an independent person, and integrate your whole body and mind into the country, connecting your life with the lives of all the people of the country.
Then you will naturally have supreme power.
When you can represent the people, when the people trust you, all the opposition are paper tigers vulnerable to you. Even the chief minister of the cabinet, no matter he is a frontier general, is just an ordinary person in front of you.
Just a sensible person.
Whoever you want to give way must give way, because if you don't listen to you, you are standing on the opposite side of the people of the country. History is written by the people. Anyone who is an enemy of the people will end up being crushed into powder by history and will be infamy for thousands of years."
"That's why my father has emphasized the importance of the people many times over the years, whether in meetings or in books." Zhu Wenqi nodded, deeply convinced.
"Princes and generals in the past dynasties have been born and died, but only the people still exist!" Zhu Yunwen patted Zhu Wenqi on the shoulder: "You must know that princes and generals also climbed up from the status of the people. Don't forget, we are Taizu.
The emperor was also born into a poor people. No noble prince is just a farmer digging in the fields. It was wealth that eroded their original intention and made them forget their destination. Therefore, all emperors and princes in the past dynasties eventually perished.
Already.
If you don't forget your original intention, you can achieve success; if you don't forget your original intention, it's easier said than done.
Son, you must keep in mind that our Lao Zhu family came from the people and will return to the people in the future. This is in line with the tide of history and the truth of the cycle of heaven, rather than riding high.
Dominate the people and do good deeds.
If you lift the people above your head, the people will keep you in their hearts. If you ride on the people's heads, the people will trample you under their feet!"
Zhu Wenqi took a deep breath, stood up, straightened his spine, and promised Zhu Yunwen: "My son must follow my father's example and be willing to sacrifice everything for the people of the world in this life, even my life."
"I believe, I believe you now."
Zhu Yunwen affirmed with great satisfaction: "I have believed you since the Jinan Incident, when you bravely stood up and walked on the front line of the team. It was your bravery that gave me determination."
The courage to be willing to sacrifice one's life in order to fight for power for the people is the most outstanding quality of a qualified leader.
Chapter completed!