Capítulo 1998: Chapter 1998: I’ll Just Show Up as Your Date
However, Luo Ziling quickly dismissed this idea.
He’s still a minor figure, and although he’s made quite a stir, he’s far from being on Ling Jinhua’s radar.
Luo Ziling understands that Ling Jinhua must have another intention.
His idea was once again confird.
After listening to the two male tour guides talk about things related to Zhu Yuanzhang, Ling Jinhua suddenly asked Luo Ziling, “What do you think, if Zhu Yuanzhang had passed the throne to Zhu Di, and there was no Jingnan rebellion, would the later Ming have been the sa as it originally was?”
“There’s no way to hypothetically assu that,” Luo Ziling couldn’t imagine Ling Jinhua asking such a question, and he hadn’t thought about it carefully, so he could only answer like this.
“The rules of imperial succession established by Zhu Chongba were destroyed by Zhu Di. Although Zhu Di had great talent and vision, his acquisition of the throne was illegitimate. Countless people died tragically because of the Jingnan rebellion, including Fang Xiaoru, who was exterminated along with ten clans. If Zhu Chongba had directly passed the throne to Zhu Di, the vitality of the Ming wouldn’t have been so heavily wounded. It might have been the case that Ming’s expansion abroad would have been faster, and the national power stronger. Zhu Di’s seizure of the throne was emulated by his son as well, hehe,” at this point, Ling Jinhua changed topics, “If Emperor Jianwen had firmly held onto the world, then the Ming might present another atmosphere. Without the Jingnan rebellion, the vitality of the Ming would also not have been hard. Zhu Yunwen, though gentle in nature, if such a personality were managing the nation, it would surely be fortunate for the people. More importantly, the system of imperial succession would not be disordered. Who knows, maybe the Manchu wouldn’t have much of a role.”
Luo Ziling thoughtfully considered Ling Jinhua’s words and seed to understand what was going on: “Is Great Grandfather suggesting that Zhu Yuanzhang also made a mistake in passing the throne? He shouldn’t have passed it to Zhu Yunwen. If he did pass it to Zhu Yunwen, then he should have first dealt with Zhu Di, at least removing Zhu Di’s military power.”
“Well said.” Ling Jinhua nodded, “His system of feudal enfeoffnt was proved inappropriate during the Han Dynasty, yet a thousand years later, he still wanted to implent it. Zhu Chongba was effective in conquering the world but lacked talent in ruling it.”
“Great Grandfather, are you indirectly referring to soone?” Luo Ziling asked Ling Jinhua in great surprise, though his voice was very quiet.
Unexpectedly, Ling Jinhua imdiately frowned and unhappily said: “I don’t an anything like that, don’t talk nonsense. I just think Zhu Chongba lacked abilities, he established so many systems yet couldn’t ensure adherence, showing high aspirations but low ability.”
“But either way, Zhu Yuanzhang destroyed the Mongol Yuan Dynasty, drove the Mongols back to The Gobi Desert, and restored the Han Zonghua. His achievents are not inferior to any emperor of any dynasty in history.”
“You’re too naive,” Ling Jinhua directly mocked, then seriously said: “If there’s a system, it must be ensured for implentation. When transferring power, one must guard against those with intentions of coveting and prevent them from having any dubious ideas. Otherwise, it’s his dereliction of duty!”
After saying this, Ling Jinhua no longer paid attention to Luo Ziling, instead letting the two male tour guides continue to tell him stories related to Xiaoling Mausoleum.
Luo Ziling thought for a good while before understanding what Ling Jinhua was trying to express.
The Ling Family’s power also needs transferring; since Ling Jinhua chose Ling Mingrui to manage family affairs and appointed Ling Zhengping as the heir designate Family Head, then he will certainly ensure everything is realized; otherwise, it’s his failure in duty. Zhu Yuanzhang didn’t accomplish this; Ling Jinhua cannot be like Zhu Yuanzhang.
Extending from this point, any behavior threatening his transfer of power is not allowed. If soone does such a thing, he will ruthlessly eliminate them.
Thinking of this, Luo Ziling shivered.
This old man really acts subtly, taking the chance to criticize Zhu Yuanzhang to convey this aning.
Wow, if one had low intelligence, one would really struggle to grasp it.
“Getting older, really becoming astute,” Luo Ziling couldn’t help but sigh.
However, he still found it difficult to understand; he always felt that he shouldn’t be so highly valued by Ling Jinhua.
“Is it because I’m unafraid of power and dare to confront him head-on, that made him have scruples?” Luo Ziling was puzzled.
If Ling Jinhua really values him this much, it is indeed fortunate—eventually, Luo Ziling used this Ah Q ntality to comfort himself.
Ling Jinhua didn’t hold Zhu Yuanzhang in high regard, therefore didn’t pay respects at Zhu Yuanzhang’s tomb, rely strolling around before leaving.
By the ti they left, it was around noon.
Accompanied by local officials, Ling Jinhua had a simple lunch before visiting Zhonghuan Fortress.
After touring Zhonghuan Fortress, the activities in Jinling concluded.
Local officials, after receiving a few reprimands from Ling Jinhua, obediently left to attend to their own matters.
They originally planned to see Ling Jinhua off at the station, as they already knew Ling Jinhua was taking the evening high-speed train to Zhonghai.
But Ling Jinhua didn’t allow it, so they had to give up.
After touring Zhonghuan, at Luo Liansheng’s insistent request, Ling Jinhua returned to the hotel to rest.
After Ling Jinhua returned to the hotel to rest, Luo Ziling and Luo Liansheng also returned to their rooms.
Luo Ziling originally planned to take a shower; he had just entered the bathroom when soone knocked on the door.
Luo Liansheng went to open the door, and surprisingly it was Ouyang Feifei, whom he quickly invited inside.
Seeing Ouyang Feifei co in, Luo Ziling ignored it and continued showering.
After finishing his shower, he saw Ouyang Feifei and Luo Liansheng sitting on the sofa chatting.
“I arrived at noon, called you but no response, sent you ssages but no reply.” Ouyang Feifei seed a bit aggrieved, “I originally wanted to join you for the afternoon activities.”
“No ti to check the phone,” Luo Ziling sat next to Ouyang Feifei and curiously asked, “Then you’re planning to discuss cooperation with Jinling’s officials this afternoon?”
“I’ll go to Zhonghai with you,” Ouyang Feifei clearly stated her plan, “Here, I’m visiting Jinling and Zhonghai. Even if you go to Zhonghai, I’ll first go with you, and after you leave Zhonghai, I’ll return to Jinling.”
“You’re saying you definitely want to ride on the old man’s popularity?”
Ouyang Feifei didn’t expect Luo Ziling to ask this, stunned for a mont, then nodded.
“That’s not a difficult matter, besides, I know Sir Ling as well. Showing my face in front of him isn’t a big deal, right?”
“If you had arrived in the morning and joined us for the Xiaoling Mausoleum and Zhonghuan tour, today you would surely have impressed Jiangbei Province officials. You’ve slightly missed the opportunity,” Luo Ziling chuckled and said, “If you had co yesterday, I could have invited you to a night tour of the Qinhuai River, listening to the girls singing songs. A wonderful thing, you’ve missed a lot of good stuff.”
Not anticipating Luo Ziling’s words, Ouyang Feifei’s expression slightly changed.
But soon she returned to normal and seriously said, “Then I won’t miss the upcoming activities.”
She then solemnly stated, “I’ll appear as your companion!”
Thus, Luo Ziling beca utterly flabbergasted.
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