The Zhengde Dynasty is different from the emperors of the Ming Dynasty.

The fundamental problem is that Emperor Hongzhi had only one son like Zhu Houzhao.

Queen Mother Zhang is not stupid. She has seen many people a lot. The emperor was almost born in a honeypot. How could she compare with the Ming elites who have experienced many battles and have crossed the single-plank bridge since her birth?

To put it bluntly, if someone sells you, you might be happy to count the money for others.

But the problem is that people have selfish intentions. Because of this, although Empress Dowager Zhang is wise, she has always been indulging Zhu Houzhao. In history, Zhu Houzhao raised Eight Tigers and accepted more than 100 adopted sons. These people caused complaints from the court and the country, but Empress Dowager Zhang did not speak out. Why is this?

The fundamental problem is that Empress Dowager Zhang is very clear that these adopted sons of Zhu Houzhao and the eunuchs around him are completely attached to Zhu Houzhao, and they share honor and disgrace. Once Zhu Houzhao dies, these people will not have good fruits and will die without a place to bury them. Therefore, although these people are bad, they are loyal and everything will be considered by the emperor.

Therefore, to a certain extent, behind the little emperor's "stupidity", Empress Dowager Zhang's own plan was also the one who planned it.

Ye Chunqiu saved Empress Xia and the prince, and had a close relationship with Zhu Houzhao. On the way back from Datong, Zhu Houzhao even made brothers with him. This was originally a nonsense, but Empress Dowager Zhang had more profound ideas.

The royal family is not credible because the royal family is filled with the blood of the royal family, and there is a possibility of replacement at any time; the people in the outside dynasty are generally not credible, and they each have their own plans; people like Liu Jin are loyal, but the problem is that these people are too low in style and have no future. To put it bluntly, they are not beautiful in their work, which will breed a lot of dissatisfaction.

Since Ye Chunqiu saved himself, he has been associated with the fate of the emperor and the prince. Now that His Majesty has recognized his brothers, Empress Dowager Zhang has his own concerns. He hopes that Zhu Houzhao has a steady, smart, capable person who shares the same kindness with Zhu Houzhao. This person seems to be unable to find anyone except Ye Chunqiu.

Anyone who wants to harm the emperor, who can ignore the fact that there is someone beside the emperor who is brother and brother to the emperor?

If the little emperor and Ye Chunqiu had a feud, even if it was spread, it would be an uproar in public opinion. People in the world thought that the little emperor was a mess, and no one would take it seriously. Most of them just scolded him. Ye Chunqiu would also follow the little emperor to make trouble.

But it is completely different for the empress dowager to accept a godson. Who dares to think this is a joke or a nonsense?

Ye Chunqiu knew in his heart that the royal family accepted adopted sons, which was not just a nonsense. Zhu Yuanzhang accepted more than 20 adopted sons, hoping that their adopted sons would conquer the world for him and use their adopted sons to balance the founding heroes; while Zhu Houzhao accepted more than 100 adopted sons in history... Uh... This person is a lunatic, and he is full.

The Empress Dowager obviously thought about this matter for a long time. Because of this, his mentor suddenly became taboo when he met with Ye Chunqiu and decided not to mention this matter. Because of this, his father had just returned from Wannian County and immediately went to the palace to meet the Empress Dowager.

Even Ye Chunqiu believed that the Empress Dowager should have listened to the suggestions of many people. Ye Chunqiu even suddenly remembered that after Wang Hua met the Empress Dowager last time, he immediately said that he would visit his old friends. Most of the three ministers, Liu, Xie and Li, were mostly informed, and even the Zongling Mansion had had consultations.

Thinking of this, it seems that only Zhu Houzhao and himself are stupid and kept in the dark. Ye Chunqiu even thought of the hints Gu Dayong once gave him. All the signs showed that this was by no means an impulse act of Empress Dowager Zhang, but a careful consideration.

Now that Empress Dowager Zhang asked him to pay homage to his mother, Ye Chunqiu was a little confused. He couldn't help but look at his father Ye Jing.

Ye Jing nodded at him with a smile, meaning that Ye Jing had already agreed with this matter.

Ye Chunqiu then stepped forward and bowed to the ground and said, "My son Ye Chunqiu has seen his mother."

Empress Dowager Zhang smiled. She could see Ye Chunqiu's hesitation, and she was quite happy. If Ye Chunqiu heard about this, she would be busy and willing to go with the flow and recognize her mother, but it would be not very reliable. From Ye Chunqiu's performance, it can be seen that he himself had thought about his recognition of this relative.

In the past, I am not afraid of anything, but I am afraid of those who do not hesitate to recognize you without hesitation, and then turn against you without hesitation.

A person who knows how to be cautious and hesitant at least means that he knows the relationship and will think about what kind of responsibilities he should bear in advance, rather than just thinking about what benefits he can get. Such a close relationship is worth it.

Queen Mother Zhang Fengyan looked at Ye Chunqiu with a smile on her face and said, "Since you recognize the Ai family as your mother, then the late emperor is your adopted father. The late emperor has no relatives with the Ai family. Alas, I think back then, the emperor was a brother of the legitimate relative, named Zhu Houwei, but unfortunately he died young. If he could grow up, you would be so old now. If he didn't say that, since he recognized the relative, the Ai family would naturally have issued an imperial edict and announced the world. In addition, there are many red tapes, and there are many rules in the Zongling Mansion, but... this is not something you are worried about. Originally, he should have given you the surname Zhu, but when you think of your father, you are the only son, the Ai family will not take away the favor."

Zhu Lu looked at Wang Hua and said, "What's the saying of Wang Qing's family?"

Wang Hua said seriously: "The Empress is very kind, and her kindness is as heavy as a mountain. I have nothing to say."

Empress Dowager Zhang smiled and said to Ye Chunqiu: "Get up, it's cold underground."

Ye Chunqiu stood up, and Empress Dowager Zhang looked at Zhu Houzhao again. Zhu Houzhao's chin seemed to be falling off. He didn't dare to say that he recognized his brothers, for fear of being scolded. Who knew that his mother had already prepared her mother, and she did not show any expression, and she actually fulfilled her wish.

Zhu Houzhao reacted and hurriedly said to Empress Dowager Zhang with a smile: "My mother..."

Empress Dowager Zhang said seriously: "Emperor, the Ai family has now accepted an adopted son. From then on, this spring and autumn is your brother. Do you remember that you want to fall in love with each other?"

Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but say happily: "Yes, yes, my son knows."

Empress Dowager Zhang said, "Okay, the emperor and Chunqiu are both brothers, and you two will go down first. The Ai family has to discuss with Master Wang and Ye Aiqing again. This is a big deal, not like you."

Zhu Houzhao's neck shrank, and she felt a little resentful. I was just a sworn brother, but why did the mother recognize her adopted son become a big deal? How could there be such a big difference in the same thing?

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