Zhu Zaiji, also known as Emperor Longqing of the Ming Dynasty, ascended the throne in December of the 45th year of Jiajing, and died in May of the sixth year of Longqing. He reigned for only five and a half years.

According to historical records, except for the abolished Ming Huizong Zhu Yunwen and Ming Guangzong Zhu Changluo who were poisoned by Hongwan, the emperors who died normally or barely died normally in the history of the Ming Dynasty, he was the shortest reign.

He was also one of the least existential emperors in the history of the Ming Dynasty. When it comes to the Longqing Dynasty, people who are not familiar with Ming history basically have no impression.

So, why did he become such a short-lived emperor? You should know that he was only 36 years old when he died, and in his prime, his father, Emperor Jiajing, the Emperor Shizong of Ming Dynasty, lived 60 years old. He reigned for forty-five years, and his son, Emperor Wanli of Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yijun, also lived 58 years old. He reigned for forty-eight years. It is obvious that his family's lineage is not a short-lived ghost.

According to historical records, he was too indulged in lust and couldn't afford to get sick.

Due to various reasons, I will not comment on this matter here. In short, what he is an emperor was not very successful. As his master, Yang Cong naturally did not want him to become a short-lived emperor like in history.

He hoped that his disciples could become a qualified emperor, not to mention a hundred years of longevity, at least, they would have to last for more than forty years like Jiajing and Wanli. In this way, his ideals and ambitions would be almost realized.

So, on that day, Yang Cong recruited this disciple to the study and had an in-depth exchange.

Zhu Zaiji is just Prince Yu now, and he is the most unpopular prince at Jiajing. He never thought that he would be able to inherit the throne one day, and even after his second brother, Zhu Zaiji, died, he had never thought about this problem.

He just wanted to live safely and live to the day he was in the vassal state, and then he could live a carefree life on his fiefdom.

Usually, he is very cautious and dare not act like a prince in front of anyone. He is even more respectful to his master Yang Cong.

When the master summoned him, he naturally ran over happily, and he was even a little excited in his heart.

You know, his master Yang Cong is a very busy person. Except for teaching him for a while at the beginning, he basically followed several senior brothers to study. Usually, it is difficult to see his master.

However, his master was indeed quite good to him. It can be said that he was so good that he could not be better. Since he became a master, he had the best food, clothing, or housing, and even better than the palace. The pocket money his master gave was even more, 10,000 taels a month, and he often asked him if he had enough money. You must know that his prince's salary was only 10,000 shi a year, and it was not as much as 10,000 taels for silver.

He was respectful to this master from the bottom of his heart, unlike others who were cautious and cautious. After entering the study, he respectfully performed the ceremony of master-disciple, and then stood there with his hands down, waiting for the master's teachings.

Unexpectedly, Yang Cong actually stood up, pulled Zhu Zaiji to the main seat, and then said seriously: "Your Highness, today is different from the past. From now on, you can't be so casual. You need to always pay attention to the superiors and inferiors. The so-called heaven and earth kings are in front of the master. This king is a good thing for you to respect the teacher and respect the Tao, but you don't have to be too respectful in front of the master."

What does this mean?

Zhu Zaiji was a little confused. He touched the armrest of the chair with a little uneasy, and then asked carefully: "Teacher, what's wrong with you? Is there anything wrong with your disciple?"

This kid didn't know what he encountered in the palace, but he was so uneasy and showed no confidence at all. This would not work.

Yang Cong still said seriously: "Your Highness, your identity is different, do you know?"

identity?

Zhu Zai-die doesn't know what the identity is different.

He thought for a while, then said in a panic: "Master, what's wrong with the identity of a disciple? Is it because my father wants to let his disciple go?"

The Ming Dynasty had a rule that when a prince grew up, he had to go to his fiefdom and become a vassal. Moreover, without the emperor's permission, he was not allowed to return to the capital or leave his vassal.

At this moment, Zhu Zaiji is over teenage years old, and it can be considered as growing up. It is not impossible for Jiajing to ask him to go to the vassal state.

At least, that's what he thought.

When Yang Cong heard this, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart, can't you think of something else?

Just a feudal?

What kind of vassal?

You are all people who want to be emperors, just like a vassal!

He raised his face and said solemnly: "Your Highness, according to the ancestral system, you are already the prince, do you know?"

ah!

When Zhu Zaiji heard this, he almost fell off the chair.

Too, too, too, too, prince!

You can't say this nonsense. If you don't do it well, your life will be lost.

Zhu Zaiji was already in panic. He looked out the window in panic and then lowered his voice: "Master, don't say that, disciple, don't dare to have such inappropriate thoughts."

You boy!

Yang Cong couldn't help but rebuke: "What kind of unreasonable thoughts? According to the ancestral system, it's your turn to be the prince. As long as nothing unexpected happens, you will inherit the throne. This is an unquestionable fact, what do you think or not?"

Zhu Zai-die got used to Yang Cong's slight reprimand.

This is the master's tone that he should have for his disciples.

He looked around carefully, then lowered his voice and said, "Master, you should know that the father prefers the fourth brother. Logically speaking, it is indeed the disciple's turn after the second brother went there. However, after so long, the father has not mentioned this matter, nor has he said anything to his disciple. What this means, Master, can't you see?"

When Yang Cong heard this, he was stunned.

This kid has also thought about inheriting the throne.

However, Yan Song, for his own selfishness, tried his best to prevent Jiajing from making Prince Yu Zhu Zai-ku the crown prince, which made the boy disheartened and even less confident in himself.

This Yan Song is simply killing people.

Yang Cong couldn't help but sigh, and then slowly explained: "Your Highness, you misunderstood. It's not that the emperor doesn't want to make you the crown prince. The emperor was fooled by two treacherous villains Yan Song and Tao Zhongwen."

Zhu Zai Di couldn't help but say: "Ah! It's impossible, they dare to deceive the emperor and the emperor?"

Yang Cong shook his head and sighed, "What's impossible? There are many people who are selfish and greedy. For their own interests, they can do everything. Think about it, if you become the crown prince or even inherit the throne, Yan Song can continue to be corrupt and be lawless?"

That was indeed impossible. Zhu Zaiji was also a person from the Yangming lineage. After hearing and seeing each other, he naturally knew that Yan Song was an unforgivable treacherous minister and a corrupt official. If he got to power, Yan Song would definitely be dead.

Is this really the reason?

Zhu Zai Di subconsciously said, "Is this really the reason Yan Song and Tao Zhongwen do?"
Chapter completed!