The boat that Zhu Zhen was riding was getting farther and farther away. Zhu Biao and Zhu Di who were seeing him off at the dock also waved their hands repeatedly. Only after the boat disappeared from the sea in the distance did the two reluctantly put down their arms. Later generations may find it difficult for people to understand the feelings of the ancients, because for the ancients with inconvenient transportation, every separation may be a farewell forever, especially Zhu Zhen, who is like this, it may be difficult for them to come back in their lifetime after going to Annan.

Li Jie next to him also sighed. The longer he came to this era, the more he could feel the state of mind that the ancients had when they parted. After all, he himself now lived as an ancient man.

Li Jie did not tell anyone about the conversation with Zhu Zhen that night. At that time, Zhu Zhen asked him if other princes would be driven abroad like him in the future?

Li Jie did not answer this, but just showed a mysterious smile to Zhu Zhen. In fact, Li Jie had an answer to this question, and the answer was yes. Except for Zhu Zhen, other princes, especially those who hold military power, may not escape the fate of being expelled from the Ming Dynasty in the future.

Although the above is just Li Jie's own idea, he even knew that if he said this idea, Lao Zhu would definitely not agree. After all, although Lao Zhu was cruel to outsiders, he was still very kind to his children. Even Zhu Ren, he was reluctant to kill him. The other obedient sons were treasures in Lao Zhu's eyes. As for Zhu Di and Zhu Zhen, they were just two exceptions.

But Lao Zhu is old, and Li Jie also knows very clearly that Lao Zhu's life is about to come to an end. When he dies, although Zhu Biao can temporarily suppress the kings, people's hearts will change. After a long time, God knows what kind of changes will happen?

In addition, although Zhu Biao appears to be kind and attaches great importance to the feelings between brothers, he is also a decisive person. Li Jie is very confident in Zhu Biao, so Li Jie is almost certain that after Zhu Biao ascended the throne, he will definitely not tolerate his brothers being able to threaten his position.

In fact, this is normal. Even Zhu Yunwen could think of reducing the vassals. Zhu Di raised an army to rebel against the vassals. In order to win over others, he even deceived his brothers and said that after conquering the world in the future, he would sit in the throne with his brothers. As a result, when he took up the throne, he immediately began to reduce the vassals again. Moreover, his methods were even more powerful than Zhu Yunwen. In the end, princes from all over the country had to hand over their troops to protect themselves.

Zhu Biao's political talent is far beyond Zhu Di, let alone Zhu Yunwen, so after he ascended the throne, it was almost inevitable that he would cut off his vassals. It was precisely because Zhu Di saw this that he took the initiative to avoid the country. After all, his temperament is really not suitable to be a prince who is willing to die, so even if Goryeo's conditions are worse, he is very willing.

However, Zhu Biao was also very lucky. Because Li Jie's intervention not only allowed him to avoid the fate of early death, but also gave him one more choice, that is, to allow his brothers to go abroad. Zhu Chuang, Zhu Di, and Zhu Zhen are all good examples. Lao Zhu is reluctant to drive his son out. Zhu Biao, the eldest brother, cannot do what Lao Zhu does, and he will definitely give up.

"What are you thinking about, kid, so enchanting?" At this moment, Zhu Di suddenly patted Li Jie on the shoulder and asked. He just found that Li Jie was stunned. At this time, Zhu Zhen's ship had completely disappeared. They were about to go back, but Li Jie was still in a daze, so he couldn't help but wake him up.

"It's nothing. Uncle Fourth will come back this time to see His Majesty?" Li Jie immediately woke up and asked with a smile.

"Of course, it's rare to come back and you must see your father. After all, my father was so sick last year, which scared me very much." Zhu Di sighed at the end of his speech. In the past two years, he felt that his father's health was getting worse and worse, so he wanted to try his best to spend time with Lao Zhu as much as possible.

"That's great. Your Majesty also said some time ago that he wanted to hold a birthday party for himself on the 70th birthday, and he would invite all the princes who could come." Li Jie smiled when he heard this.

"I know this, and my father told me too, but my sixth brother probably won't be able to catch up!" Zhu Biao interrupted when he heard Li Jie's words, but he sighed at the end.

Lao Zhu was about to 70 after the Chinese New Year, and he felt that his health was getting worse and worse, so he wanted to hold a birthday party and invite all his children and grandchildren to have fun. This is not a small move. After all, Lao Zhu's son was enfeoffed everywhere, and even Zhu Cheng was still in Japan, so it was very difficult to come back.

"This method is good. I think I can do it this way. I can call the whole family back then. Let's get together well!" Zhu Di also slapped his thigh and said excitedly when he heard this.

When Empress Ma was alive, she often held such family gatherings. Although Lao Zhu's son was not as many as he is now, it was not too few. More than a dozen brothers and sisters gathered together and were lively. Even if someone accidentally caused trouble, Empress Ma helped to plead with her so that she would not let Lao Zhu go wild. So the atmosphere at home was particularly good. Unfortunately, since Empress Ma passed away, the Zhu family seemed to have lost a backbone and there was no such party again.

"I knew you would agree, but my father was still a little hesitant. After all, such a big party was quite disturbing, and my father was a little undecided. You happened to be here, so I accompanied me to persuade my father!" Zhu Biao smiled again.

"No problem, my father is just too harsh on himself. He only has a 70th birthday in his life, so of course he has to hold a special one!" Zhu Di agreed immediately.

In fact, Zhu Di also had his own ideas in his mind. First, he lived in Goryeo for a long time. Although Goryeo is not far from Beijing and he is relatively free, it is still not convenient to go back and forth. Second, although there is no news for the fleet exploring America, he has great hope in his heart. If he really finds America in the future, he might turn his goal to America. Then God knows if there is still a chance to return to the Ming Dynasty?

At that time, Zhu Biao, Li Jie and others rushed to Beijing by car. Zhu Di was also looking at the changes along the way. Compared to when he was guarding Beijing, the changes here were too great. Especially when he was close to Beijing, there was congestion on the official road. When the carriage stepped on the hardened cement road, Zhu Di showed even more envious. If he wanted to use some cement in Goryeo, he had to travel from the Ming Dynasty, but as a result, he directly paved the road with cement in the capital.

However, when the carriage passed by the Qiuzhen Academy, Zhu Di tried his best to stop because he had heard about the steam engine, so he wanted to see the progress of this machine with his own eyes!
Chapter completed!