Daming: At the beginning, recognize Zhu Yuanzhang as grandfather!

Chapter 101 Let me tell you who he is!

Among the birthday gifts of the top three princes, one is precious, one is sincere, and the other is meaningful.

In comparison, of course it was Zhu Di who most pleased the old emperor.

Because Zhu Yuanzhang was frugal all his life, he didn't care about anything outside his body. He cared more about whether his world could be stable and whether his subjects could live and work in peace and contentment.

Zhu Di guarded the north and defended Daming.

In the eyes of Zhu Yuanzhang, the north is the biggest hidden danger of the Ming Dynasty, so Zhu Di was able to make contributions in the north, of course he is very pleased.

All the civil and military ministers present also nodded secretly.

Among the kings, King Jin and King Yan were the most relied upon, especially in the year before last, Hongwu 23, after King Yan successfully recruited Naier Buhua, the Taiwei of the Northern Yuan Dynasty, he faintly became the head of all the kings in the world.

Some time ago, the Crown Princess Lu's sudden death, the government and the public probably could smell something, but they didn't dare to discuss it. They knew that Zhu Yunqi, one of the original candidates for the crown prince, was out.

Therefore, in the minds of the vast majority of people, the candidate for the crown prince may be chosen among the two kings, King Jin and King Yan.

After all, the King of Qin had just exposed a series of scandals not long ago, and even his second concubine Deng was given to death, so the old emperor would definitely not hand over the country to a King of Qin who didn't even take care of his own family.

However, the second king of Jin and Yan, the king of Yan was even better.

The year before last, because the prime minister of the Northern Yuan Dynasty bit him, Tai Wei Naier Buhua, Zhiyuan Alu Timur and others harassed the border of the Ming Dynasty many times, the emperor ordered Jin Wang Zhu Yan and Yan Wang Zhu Di to divide their troops into two northern expeditions.

In the end, because Zhu Wei was recalled to the vassal state to welcome the crown prince Zhu Biao to inspect, and Zhu Di also recruited Beiyuan Taiwei Naier Buhua, and became famous. Since then, he has been more relied on by the emperor, and has been repeatedly ordered to participate in the northern military and control the army.

In terms of the momentum and confidence of just presenting the gift, King Yan is also more powerful.

The position of the crown prince, King Yan is stable!
This is the thought in the hearts of most of the civil and military people, and their eyes on King Yan have changed a little.

Followed by.

It was Zhu's turn, the old fifth king of Zhou. Zhu married Feng Sheng's daughter, but his personality was not like that of his elder brothers. He was obsessed with medicine since he was a child, believing that medicine could save lives and prolong life.

This time, King Zhou presented the medical book "Pocket Prescriptions" compiled by his organization.

Zhu Yuanzhang was very happy after receiving the gift, and said cheerfully: "I didn't expect that among our sons, there would be a great doctor, haha..."

Next, the gift of Zhu Zhen, the sixth king of Chu, will be slightly inferior.

But the old emperor was still very happy.

Zhu Zhen did not live up to Zhu Yuanzhang's expectations. He was not as brutal as his second and third brothers, who disrespected the law and acted mischievously. On the contrary, he was very smart and dignified.

This is the best gift for the old emperor.

Next it was the turn of the seventh child, King Zhu of Qi.

King Qi was recalled to the capital by the old emperor a few months ago, he was severely reprimanded, and finally he was assigned a mission to suppress bandits.

But these days, there is no news.

Everyone knows that it is difficult to suppress bandits.

Because the Japanese pirates are not like the Mongolian Yuan army in the north, they are not an army, but a small group, with high flexibility, good at ambushes, ambushes, encounters, and you will be bitten unexpectedly, making you overwhelmed bother.

So this is a hard job, and everyone thinks that the old emperor wanted to punish King Qi for his misdeeds during the flood last time.

I don't know what birthday gift he will give this time to win back the old emperor's heart?

Everyone secretly looked forward to it.

I saw Zhu Yu holding a red notebook, striding forward with his head held high, bowed to Zhu Yuanzhang, and said, "Father, my son wishes you a birthday!"

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyebrows and said, "Lao Qi, what have you prepared for us?"

"My son's birthday gift is..."

Zhu Yu paused, then raised his voice and said, "Battle report!"

"Battle report?"

Zhu Yuanzhang had a look of expectation on his face.

Others also showed curious expressions, especially the elder brothers who had given birthday presents just now, the three kings of Qin, Jin and Yan, who secretly had the meaning of comparison.

Zhu Yu opened the red notebook, cleared his throat slightly, and said in a loud voice: "This is the battle report of my son to suppress the bandits!"

"On the seventh day of June, in the Battle of Jinghai, 5000 Japanese heads were beheaded, two Japanese heads were captured alive, and the number of other drowned and uncut heads is unknown. More than [-] ordinary people were rescued, and three of our side died in battle!"

"On June 2000th, in the Battle of Andong, more than 340 Japanese pirates were wiped out, [-] four were beheaded, five Japanese heads were captured alive, and more than [-] ordinary people were rescued. Two of us were killed in battle!"

"On the third day of the seventh lunar month, we fought against the Japanese pirates in the digging port, defeated thousands of Japanese pirates, and beheaded 680 or eight of them. None of us were killed in battle, and we rescued 950 or four of the common people..."

"..."

Zhu Yu reported in a loud voice, all the vassals, civil and military officials were already stunned.

Did you hear it right?
This casualty ratio?This record?how is this possible!

You must know that the Japanese pirates along the coast have caused a mass psychological panic among the people, and local administrative officials have also turned pale when talking about the Japanese pirates. The powerful individual combat power and flexibility of the Japanese pirates have caused headaches for the Ming army.

But I didn't expect that King Qi had achieved such a remarkable record, it was simply shocking!

In fact, today's Japanese pirates have not yet formed the scale of the late Ming Dynasty, so it is not as difficult to deal with as Qi Jiguang.

In the first battle, Zhu Yu set up a mandarin duck formation and found that it was really effective in dealing with the Japanese pirates. After tasting the sweetness, Zhu Yu knew that his chance had come, so he tried his best to make a military exploit.

Zhu Yu mobilized the local people to report the Japanese pirates, and the people have suffered from the Japanese pirates for a long time, so of course they actively reported the whereabouts of the Japanese pirates.

You must know that in the past, when the common people were harassed by Japanese pirates, they reported to the officials, and the officials didn't necessarily respond.

But now that the king of Qi is here to suppress the bandits, of course they welcome him along the way.

It is precisely because of the unity of the army and the people that King Qi's mission to suppress the bandits went very smoothly. While the record is outstanding, it also killed the Japanese bandits in fear.

At this time, in the entire Fengtian Palace, only King Qi's voice was left: "Father is wise, under the leadership of Father, my son will definitely call the bandits in the sea and the pirates outside the territory. Death, ashes and ashes!"

"Father, I have no time to prepare birthday presents this time, I have no time to prepare birthday gifts. I have to think about it. Only this good news can congratulate my father on his long life!"

The voice fell.

The audience was silent.

All eyes were on King Qi in the field, either in astonishment or admiration, they began to understand that the emperor sent King Qi to suppress the bandits, it was premeditated!
And the other eight of the Nine Great Sailors had different expressions.

This time, everyone thought that it was the fourth child who was in the limelight, but they didn't expect the seventh child to snatch it away, and he was still completely crushed. You can tell by the old emperor's expression.

I saw that the old emperor was already smiling so hard that he couldn't see his teeth.

"Good! Well said, well done!"

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed loudly: "Submit it!"

King Qi closed the book, stepped forward with his head held high, and handed the book to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang took the book, showed it to the vassal kings and ministers of civil and military affairs present, and then said proudly: "This is the best birthday gift we have received today, haha——"

"Also, the credit for suppressing bandits can't just be credited to us and King Qi. There is another person who played a vital role. As for who it is, we will tell you later!"

One more person?

Almost everyone present showed puzzled expressions.

When the mirror was brought out to help the disaster, the emperor said the same thing. Could it be that there is really a hidden and capable person behind the emperor?

Just when he was wondering, Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and held up the wine glass: "Let's take this glass of birthday wine to congratulate us on the victory of the Ming Dynasty!"

"Da Ming Wansheng!"

"Da Ming Wansheng!"

More than 1000 people present shouted in unison.

The Longevity Banquet is getting better and better, and it has reached its first climax...

Next, the rest of the vassal kings presented gifts one after another, but with Qi Wang Zhu Yuzhuyu in front, the birthday gifts behind seemed a bit bleak.

The one that stood out a little bit was the war horse outside the Great Wall presented by King Ning Zhu Quan.

Not to mention those emperors and grandchildren, most of the birthday gifts are to express their own feelings...

After the princes and grandchildren had finished presenting their gifts, it was the turn of the ministers and workers in the court. Only officials of the third rank and above had the opportunity to present gifts in person, and other officials could only watch.

These dignitaries will not offer any precious birthday gifts, but pay attention to meaning.

For example, Shen Mo, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, presented the achievements of people's livelihood and water conservancy construction in these years. Zhu Yuanzhang was also quite happy to hear the people's praise for Daming's water conservancy construction.

For others, generals offered knives, civil servants offered poems, and so on.

After a while, the birthday gifts under the dragon chair piled up into a hill.

Li Jinglong stood up at this time, and also took out a memorial, saying: "My minister, Li Jinglong, congratulate the emperor on the birthday. The birthday gift for the minister's birthday is the method of making snowflake salt!"

Hearing this, there was a sudden commotion in Fengtian Hall.

Snow salt?
Of course, everyone present has heard of this thing.

Because in a few months, snowflake salt can be said to have swept the entire capital, but the price is very high, but this snowflake salt is only in the circle of the rich and powerful, and the supply is in short supply. Even if ordinary people have money, they may not be able to eat it, let alone Say no money.

Unexpectedly, the method of making salt was in the hands of Cao Guogong Li Jinglong!
This thing is not easy!

Not only is it related to the livelihood of the government and the people, but it can also generate huge benefits, which is even more important than the mirror.

Li Jinglong dedicated it to the court, that is a great achievement!

Under the surprised eyes of everyone, Li Jinglong continued: "This method is a gift from a nobleman, and I just borrow flowers to offer blessings, congratulations to the emperor for a long life!"

"Good good!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said three good words in a row, and said with a smile: "Mentors, you must be wondering who that person is, right? Don't worry, we will tell you later!"

Is that person again?
Hearing what the emperor said, all the civil and military ministers were even more curious, itching like a cat scratching.

Who is it?

There is such a great energy, and looking at the emperor's appearance, he also knows that this person has a lot of weight in the emperor's heart.

It seems that the Ming Dynasty is about to produce a capable person!

Everyone was wondering, Zhao Mian, Minister of the Household Department, also stood up, holding a snow-white stone in his hand, took a step forward, cupped his hands and said, "Minister Zhao Mian, Minister of the Household Department, congratulates the emperor on his birthday. The birthday gift is, salt ore!"

Salt ore?
Everyone was startled again.

Zhao Mian continued to speak loudly: "Your Majesty, according to His Majesty's instructions, the salt mine has been excavated to the salt layer, and this is the salt ore sent back from the front!"

As he spoke, Zhao Mian raised the stone in his hand high.

All the civil and military ministers looked straight at the salt ore, and saw that the salt ore was white, clean, and shining with crystal luster.

Where did this gift come from?
"According to my investigation, I don't know how thick the salt mine is. As the emperor said, it is enough for all the people of Ming Dynasty to eat for 1000 years!"

Zhao Mian spoke forcefully.

When the words fell to the ground, all the civil and military ministers were dumbfounded as if they had been struck by lightning.

1000 years?

What concept is this!

There is a method of making salt before, and there is a salt mine that can last for 1000 years, so...

Daming never had to worry about salt!

You must know that eating salt is a problem that has plagued China for thousands of years. Could it be that this problem will be solved in the hands of their dynasty?

incredible!

Could it be that person?

All the civil and military ministers looked at Zhao Mian eagerly with turmoil in their hearts, while Liu Sanwu couldn't hide his complacency and excitement. It seemed that he had made the right choice to tell Zhao Mian the identity of the grandson of the emperor!
Zhao Mian continued: "This salt mine is also a gift from a nobleman. Just like Cao Guogong, I just borrow flowers to present blessings, congratulations to the emperor for his longevity!"

really.

It's still that person!
The shock and curiosity in the hearts of all the civil and military ministers had reached their peak, and they all stared straight at the calm old emperor on the dragon chair.

Who the hell is that person?

I'm afraid it's not a fairy?

Could it really be God Bless Daming!
Different from the others, Lan Yu had an unconcealable excitement on his face, drank a few glasses of wine and grinned stupidly, while Yan Wang Zhu Di was calm and sitting quietly, no one knew what he was thinking... …

At this time, Zhan Hui stood up with exquisite thoughts, and said loudly, "I congratulate Your Majesty, congratulate Daming, and with the help of nobles, Daming will surely live forever and enjoy peace forever!"

"Hahaha!"

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed, pointed at Zhan Hui and said, "You congratulate well, congratulate you rightly!"

The old emperor's flattery was not easy to shoot. If he was not careful, he would get kicked on the horse's leg, but this Zhan Hui shot very timely and accurately.

Because he could see that that person held a very heavy weight in the old emperor's heart.

However, Li Jinglong and Zhao Mian secretly shot him a resentful look, cursing Zhan Hui as a sycophant in their hearts...

Zhu Yuanzhang stood up at this time, glanced around at the prince's servants in Fengtian Palace, and said with a smile: "All ministers and nephews, I think you must really want to know who that noble man is. Are you right?"

"Yes!"

"Your Majesty, please tell me quickly, this minister's heart is like ants crawling, it is extremely itchy!"

"If you don't talk about it, I will die from itching! Haha!"

"Ha ha!"

Everyone present laughed and echoed.

Amidst the laughter, the atmosphere of the Longevity Festival reached a new climax. Of course, everyone's curiosity has indeed reached its peak.

"Look at how anxious you are! We are not in a hurry!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was in a great mood, and laughed loudly: "We won't pretend to be with you anymore, let's send someone to invite our noble man from Ming Dynasty, and let us tell you who he is! But..."

Zhu Yuanzhang narrowed his eyes slightly, and said: "But you have to hold your chins for a while, so that you don't fall to the ground!"

Everyone was taken aback for a moment, and then burst out laughing.

"Ha ha ha ha……"

The venue was filled with a cheerful atmosphere and even more intense curiosity...

……

Chunhe Palace.

Zhu Xiongying had already finished dressing up. He was dressed in a mian suit, with a black and gold Zen-dyed nine-pronged tiara on his head, and a curtain made of gemstone beads covered half of his face, making him look mysterious and majestic.

His mood was very calm, until Li Zhong walked in with small steps, bowed and said: "Your Highness, Your Majesty orders you to go to the palace!"

Hearing this, Zhu Xiongying's heart couldn't help speeding up.

"This will be the first time that I will appear in front of various vassals and civil and military officials!"

"From now on, I will be the eldest grandson of Daming, the crown prince of Daming who is under one person and over ten thousand people, and I will carry the hope of the entire Ming Dynasty!"

Zhu Xiongying clenched his fist tightly, and when he let it go again after a while, the rapid heartbeat returned to calm.

"Let's go."

Zhu Xiongying uttered two words lightly, and then strode out of the room with a straight back, without squinting, the whole person looked like a sharp sword about to be unsheathed, showing its sharpness...

(End of this chapter)