However, Zhu Biao, the eldest son of Zhu Yuanzhang, is an exception. Although he has never been an emperor in his life, he has always stayed in the position of a prince, but his power is enormous. Compared with his son, the real emperor Wen Jian, many people even call Zhu Biao the most powerful prince. So, how big is Zhu Biao's power, and why can he gain such great power in the hands of a generation of lean Zhu Yuanzhang?
Zhu Biao's power is reflected in all aspects. Get rid of the troubled times of the prince, the orthodox prince in the unified dynasty, Zhu Biao's power is really amazing, in other dynasties, it is unimaginable. In fact, the princes of most dynasties were just distinguished and did not have much actual power, such as Prince Li Chenggan of the Tang Dynasty and Prince Yong Yang of the Sui Dynasty. Their abolition was only between the emperor's thoughts, but there was nothing they could do, because they could not participate in military affairs and had no real power.
But Zhu Biao can not only participate in government affairs, but also master military power. Zhu Biao's biological mother is Zhu Yuanzhang's favorite Ma Huanghou. When Zhu Yuanzhang, who commanded the battle at the front, heard that Ma Shi had given birth to a son, he cried with joy and wrote on a local mountain: "He who comes to this mountain will not suffer from childlessness."
Zhu Yuanzhang had high hopes for Zhu Biao. He invited famous Confucian scholars such as Song Lian as his mentor and Professor Zhu Biao. Zhu Yuanzhang claimed to be the Queen of Wu, and immediately made Zhu Biao the Prince, showing his ardent expectations for Zhu Biao. After Zhu Yuanzhang proclaimed himself emperor, Zhu Biao was rightfully named Prince. Unlike other kings who were afraid that the prince would seize power, Zhu Yuanzhang appointed Li Shanchang as the prince, Xu Da as the prince of Shaofu, and Chang Yuchun as the prince of Shaobao. It can be said that Zhu Yuanzhang will hand over all the capable ministers who follow him to Zhu Biao and send them to the East Palace of the Prince.
After Zhu Biao was twenty-two, Zhu Yuanzhang ordered Zhu Biao to decide everything. Although Zhu Yuanzhang often intervenes in government affairs, you should know that Zhu Yuanzhang is the emperor and Zhu Biao is only a prince at this time, but he can decide everything and his power can be imagined. In addition, unlike other princes who have to be passive to Nuo Nuo and Nuo Nuo when facing their father, Zhu Biao is kind and tolerant, but he dares to argue with Zhu Yuanzhang and stick to his point of view. On the one hand, it shows the determination of Prince Zhu Biao, on the other hand, it also shows Zhu Biao's great power.
Zhu Yuanzhang dared to delegate power to Zhu Biao for three reasons. First of all, Zhu Biao was born in Ma Huanghou. He is the eldest son of Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu Yuanzhang loved Zhu Biao very much and delegated power to him in order to cultivate him and the country's heirs. Secondly, Zhu Biao was honest and sincere, handled affairs properly, and was not supercilious, which won the trust of Zhu Yuanzhang. Third, Zhu Biao is kind and generous, and often mediates disputes and intercedes for others. He has a high prestige among the princes and ministers of the DPRK, and Zhu Yuanzhang's influence exists even if he is not given real power.
Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang, a lean man, can be ruthless to heroes, but he is full of fatherly love for Zhu Biao. Moreover, judging from the reality, Zhu Biao's ability is very strong, and he dares to speak out about things that can be set up, not afraid of offending his father. So it will be used deeply.