Da Ming Tai Shi

Chapter 224

No one paid attention to the political changes in the court. Even though the content of this change was very shocking, it was really not commendable in the special year of the 24th year of Hongwu.

The abdication ceremony of the winter solstice is the only top priority of the Ming Dynasty right now.

And the officiant of the abdication ceremony this time was not Ren Hengtai, who was the Minister of Rites, but Chen Yunfu!
Ren Hengtai, the minister of the Ministry of Rites, only got one deputy position, and Zuo Zongzheng of the clan's mansion and Jin Wang Zhu Wei were also deputy positions.

This kind of personnel arrangement is clear at a glance.

Both Chen Yunfu and Zhu Bing came here to take credit, and only Ren Hengtai, Minister of Rites, was the one doing the real work.

He is in charge of the work, Chen Yunfu takes the most of the credit, Zhu Yan, the sect, divides the remaining half, and poor Ren Hengtai works hard, but he can only get the smallest piece of credit.

"Our Chinese cultural thought has a very obvious element of ambition. When Chen Sheng shouted the phrase 'the princes and generals are better than each other', the folk slang "the emperor takes turns to do it, next year to my house", to be the emperor or to master Greater power is the wild fantasy that everyone in the world is thinking about."

In the other garden of the imperial palace, the plum blossoms of Dongyue had already begun to bloom. On the cobblestone path, Zhu Biao was holding his hands behind his back, and Chen Yunfu followed closely with half of his body staggered.

The words were said by Zhu Biao, probably because he was about to become the emperor. Zhu Biao had already dared to say the word "emperor" in public, without feeling that there was anything inappropriate.

Zhu Biao said it easily, just like his mood at the moment, but Chen Yunfu didn't intend to answer the conversation, but just accompanied him silently, and enjoyed the scenery of the palace garden along the way.

"Yunfu, what are you thinking?"

Zhu Biao, who got no response, turned his head and glanced, and asked in surprise, "How can you be so quiet today? This doesn't seem like your personality."

"Ah!" Chen Yunfu came back to his senses in shock: "I'm thinking, there are still thirteen days until the winter solstice, how are the preparations at Renbutang going?"

"It should be ready."

Zhu Biao was also a little vague: "We really haven't had time to ask about it during this time."

Just as he was talking, a large group of court ladies came over, and the leading lady was also an old acquaintance of Chen Yunfu.

Linger.

As for Ling'er's identity, she has actually been explained a long time ago. Her background in the Shang Palace Bureau, and she went to Chen Yunfu's house to serve as a slave and handmaiden, is very likely to be Jin Yiwei's eyeliner.

Afterwards, both Chen Yunfu and Lao Zhu were like a mirror in their hearts, but they didn't point it out.

After Chen Yunfu was deposed and went to Wuzhong County, Ling'er naturally returned to the Shang Palace Bureau and continued to be her female official.

"Slaves, refer to Your Highness, Zhu Guo."

After seeing the ceremony, Ling'er said to Zhu Biao: "Your Highness, the Shangyi Bureau has prepared the clothes for the grand ceremony, please go with your servants to try on clothes."

"Ah."

Chen Yunfu knew that Zhu Biao must be very busy during this time, and he couldn't stay any longer, so he cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness is busy first, and I'm leaving. It just so happens that I also plan to go to the Ministry of Rites to see the situation."

How can I say that I am also the officiant of the abdication ceremony, and it is really unattractive to be the shopkeeper all day long, so I should just turn around and show my face.

When Chen Yunfu came to the office of the Ministry of Rites, he was in vain because Ren Hengtai was not there.

"Where is Ren Butang?"

Grabbing an official with a hurried expression, Chen Yunfu asked.

"Ah, who are you?"

This young official's rank was too low, obviously he couldn't recognize Chen Yunfu, and Chen Yunfu didn't wear official robes either. Of course, Zhu Kingdom's official robes were too luxurious, which Chen Yunfu didn't like.

Small officials don't know noble people, but Wang Shuying, an experience manager from the Experience Department of the Ministry of Etiquette, knows it, and hurried over to see the ceremony.

"The next official sees Hou Ye and asks Hou Ye Jin'an."

"Where is Ren Butang?"

"South Suburb, Zen Yitai."

Wang Shuying replied: "The Ministry of Industry just finished repairing the abdication platform two days ago. Today, Xu Butang from the Ministry of Industry went there with Ren Butang to do the final inspection. Ah yes, and envoy Cai Tong also went."

"Okay." Chen Yunfu nodded and turned to leave, leaving behind the dazed little official.

"Master Hou? Brother Yuan Cai, which Lord Hou is this Guochao, so young."

Then Wang Shuying patted the young official's shoulder with a smile and said: "You are new here, and you just entered Jinling from Jiangxi, so you don't know him. This one is the censor of Wuzhong Marquis and Chendu in the Zhu Kingdom of the current dynasty."

"He is Chen Yunfu?!"

"Shh, what are you shouting for?" Wang Shuying hurriedly made a gesture to silence, looking around and said: "How could Shiqi call Zhu Kingdom's name so rudely, you must know the order of respect, especially since you are still working in the Ministry of Rites, the most important thing is to be cautious." .”

"Brother Yuan Cai taught you a very good lesson." The official called Shiqi handed over the lesson: "I have written it down."

Wang Shuying said with satisfaction: "Brother recommends you to be an official, you should work hard and improve, so that you can honor the Yang family."

Yang Yu and Yang Shiqi nodded frequently, then turned his head to look in the direction where Chen Yunfu was leaving, and murmured.

"This Zhu Kingdom is so proud."

After sighing, Yang Shiqi hurriedly walked again. The Ministry of Rites is very busy now, and he cannot be in a daze.

Are you not busy? When Chen Yunfu arrived at the Nanjiao Chanyitai, he saw Ren Hengtai in a hurry directing the officials of Yingtian Mansion to spread the red carpet and arrange objects.

"Renbutang."

Chen Yunfu shouted loudly, then walked over quickly and said, "Isn't there still thirteen days before the grand ceremony? Let's lay the red carpet now? If it rains these days, won't it all rot and become dirty?" .”

"Always go through the ritual process a few times first, and count the time."

Ren Hengtai was so busy that he was sweating, and he didn't bother to explain to Chen Yunfu, and continued to yell: "Slow down, slow down, who the hell, hurry up and find someone to lift up the sacrificial tripod, what are you doing, it's you."

It's really busy.

Chen Yunfu was suddenly a little embarrassed, as the official of ceremonies himself was somewhat redundant.

Turning around resentfully, he saw Xu Ben, Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, and Cai Xuan, the envoy of the General Administration, patrolling around, and there was one standing between them.

Jin Wang Zhu Bian.

Well, the two envoys and deputy envoys who have done nothing for nothing can be considered to have met at this abdication stage today.

In an instant, Chen Yunfu felt that he was not so embarrassed.

"Wu Zhonghou is also here."

Naturally, Zhu Yan also saw Chen Yunfu, and before the latter could speak, he took the first step to say hello.

"Your Majesty has met His Royal Highness Prince Jin."

Chen Yunfu bowed his hands casually as a salute, and then said with a smile: "I didn't expect to meet His Highness here today, and now all the kings of Jinling City are here, why don't Your Highness get together with the princes more, and continue the brotherhood."

"What are you going to continue? What's there to continue? Staying with them is nothing but drinking."

Standing side by side, Zhu Yan and Chen Yunfu looked up at the towering and majestic abdication platform, and said with emotion: "Time flies so fast, in a blink of an eye, my eldest brother will be the emperor."

Why does this sound so sour?

Chen Yunfu turned his head and glanced at Zhu Bian, and saw the latter smiled again.

"Speaking of drinking, I will hold a banquet alone tonight. I want to invite Wu Zhonghou to have a drink, and I hope Wu Zhonghou will appreciate it."

"No, I have an appointment to be dismissed tonight."

The smile on Zhu Yan's face froze, but then recovered again: "Haha, Wu Zhonghou is indeed a man of temperament, okay, then next time, how about tomorrow?"

Why is this so unrelenting.

If I have a drink with you, it is better to go home with my wife and children.

"Let's talk about it tomorrow, Cai Tongzheng, come here, Benhou will have something to say to you."

Then, as a perfunctory sentence, Chen Yunfu called Cai Xuan to divert the matter, and he also stepped aside, leaving Zhu Wei where he was.

Does Chen Yunfu need to give Zhu Yan face?
Zhu Laosi is not easy to use, let alone him.

After the change of dynasty, to put it bluntly, these vassal kings will have to live by Chen Yunfu's face!

(End of this chapter)