Daming heir

Winter is here.

As the north wind roared all night, the entire Southwest Mountains were covered in a layer of snow-white makeup.

Thousands of miles are frozen, and thousands of miles are snow drifting.

The Southwest's eradication plan is still in full swing.

In the past few months, chieftains have been abolished from numerous places and turned into Liufu and Liuxian.

The tentacles of the imperial court have reached the depths of the Shiwan Mountains in the southwest, and it is the final moment of attack.

Dayong County, located in the southwest of Huguang Road, is only on the edge of the Shiwan Mountains in the southwest, but it is already covered with snow.

Tianmen Mountain in the south of the county is completely shrouded in fog. The top of the mountain is covered with frost and the branches are covered with crystals.

The intersection of hot and cold air currents collided in the hole, became tangible, intertwined, entangled, and rolled continuously with the surge of air currents.

Mountain peaks are looming among the clouds and mist, like a fairyland.

The military camp at the foot of the mountain is like a disk. Outside the camp wall, which has been once again solidly expanded, the ground is covered with snow. Only a few people and carriages come out of the road showing the color of the ground.

There were piles of fire pots in the camp that were constantly burning, providing the camp with not much warmth.

At this time, there were not many soldiers and horses in the camp.

Of the 50,000 troops that originally came out of Yingtian, only more than 10,000 were left to garrison, and the rest were transferred deep into the mountains to control various places.

The construction work on the Lishui River has temporarily stopped.

In the cold weather, no one dared to let those who came out of the mountains go down to the river to clean up the mud and build river embankments.

The people were naturally unhappy, thinking that someone was unwilling to let them make money.

Therefore, there was quite a conflict in the morning.

Fortunately, Dayong County Magistrate Li Yulong intervened in time and assigned these people who were originally working on the river to the cement factory, Lishui Bridge, and several construction sites for road construction. This was able to stop the conflict. worsen further.

Watching the people move from the river construction site to other places.

The county magistrate Li Yulong, who was standing on the north side of the Lishui Bridge where the bridge piles had been built, couldn't help but spit.

"These bastards are not afraid of freezing to death!"

There is no county magistrate in Dayong County, only one county bookkeeper.

The county bookkeeper, wrapped in a thick coat, stood behind the county magistrate and said with a wry smile: "I'm afraid these people are not willing to stop work until the Spring Festival."

"That's not possible!" Li Yulong raised his head and grunted: "Even if they want to do it, they have to see if they can do it. It's a cold day, with snow flying all over the sky, and the weather is extremely cold. Those who are building bridges and building roads will Nothing can be done.”

The county bookkeeper shook his head: "Your Majesty, please be considerate. My subordinates are traveling around these days, bringing more people to lobby, and lay the groundwork first. When we can no longer work anymore, let these people go home with their money." Go celebrate the New Year.”

Li Yulong stretched out his hands and tightened the placket on his chest.

The snow came too suddenly and was too heavy.

There was a strong wind last night, and in the second half of the night there was heavy snow. When it dawned today, there was already snow up to the ankles outside.

Li Yulong was a little worried and said: "Let's talk to Daying to see if we can bring in some more cotton-padded clothes. We can't let the people freeze. Then send an urgent message to the Chief Envoy and ask for coal to be brought over to keep the people warm."

The county bookkeeper nodded in agreement.

Li Yulong was already looking in the direction of the county government office in the city.

The county magistrate, who already had a new way of being an official, frowned slightly.

He lowered his voice and said: "Send people to catch up with the people who entered the mountain and tell them that even if they risk their lives, they must bring back more old medicine. If they miss the mark, God will not tolerate them if I don't kill them." !”

The county bookkeeper nodded heavily and did not dare to stay any longer. He immediately turned around and went into the city to arrange manpower.

Li Yulong's eyes were heavy and he murmured in a low voice: "God bless you, your Majesty, nothing will happen to you..."

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Dayong County.

The back office of the magistrate's office.

There was already a circle of braziers surrounding the courtyard, with charcoal and firewood mixed together and burning.

When people get closer, they can forget about the severe cold that suddenly fell last night.

And inside the house, there are several stoves arranged outside the tent.

The whole house felt warm and warm like late spring.

But the imperial doctor who came in and out holding medicine books and decoctions made the place seem particularly heavy.

The two imperial officers and soldiers guarding the house looked back from time to time at the imperial doctor who was entering and exiting the house, with worries on their faces.

Since nightfall yesterday, the north wind has roared and the temperature has dropped sharply.

Before midnight, the emperor suddenly developed a fever. When the imperial doctor came to take his pulse, he felt chilled all over after hearing his majesty's weak words.

This time it frightened everyone.

His Majesty had just fallen ill not long ago and had recovered a little, but now he suddenly fell seriously ill again. No one dared to predict what would happen to His Majesty's body this time.

Especially since His Majesty is really old now. At this age, even the slightest mistake may lead to consequences that no one dares to imagine. Not to mention, this is the second time the emperor has fallen ill.

Inside and outside the house, Zhu Yunxi's face was already messy with stubble, his eyes were bloodshot, and he was walking back and forth uneasily.

Zhu Zhen, Zhu Gaochi, and Zhu Shangbing sat aside, with the same tense expressions, and looked sideways at the imperial doctors coming in and out of the back room from time to time.

"What should we do now? Should we send the old man to heaven?"

King Zhu Zhen of Chu saw that the three brothers were silent, thinking that he was the elder, so he asked.

He started with that husky voice.

Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Shangbing looked at Zhu Zhen and said nothing.

They couldn't make the decision at all in this matter, and they didn't even dare to come up with any ideas.

Both of them silently looked at Zhu Yunxi, whose face was ashen and gloomy.

Zhu Yunxi did not speak, but waited for a while. When he saw the leader of the Imperial Hospital who was accompanying the army coming out of the back room, he immediately stepped forward and grabbed him.

"How is your Majesty?"

His face was ugly, and the hand holding the imperial doctor was shaking a little.

The leading physician bowed and grabbed Zhu Yunxi's wrist with his backhand. After a while, he spoke in a low voice: "Your Highness, you should pay attention to rest. Your energy and blood are also sluggish right now. If you don't pay attention, it may cause infarction."

Zhu Yunxi still didn't speak, letting the leading physician take his pulse, and just looked at the other person intently. The leading physician sighed, shook his head and whispered: "Although His Majesty's current situation is not dangerous for the time being, it is not optimistic."

After hearing this, Zhu Yunxi's arms trembled.

Zhu Zhen and the other three people who were still sitting suddenly stood up.

Zhu Yunxi's voice was hoarse and his tone was trembling: "What's wrong? Can it be cured?"

"Reporting to Your Highness, in the final analysis, Your Majesty is really old now..."

The leading physician felt helpless and unwilling.

Your Majesty is a good man, and he should live a long life.

"Previously, His Majesty quietly left the capital and trekked all the way to Dayong. Although there was no hidden danger at first. But he fell ill after settling down for a while. Although I have been outside to nurse my Majesty's health in the past few days, it is early The debt owed over the years cannot be repaid at once."

"In addition, these days are also from spring and summer to autumn and winter, and the seasons are gradually declining. The five internal organs and limbs of the human body correspond to the weather. There was a sudden severe cold last night. Your Majesty must have blown the wind or caught a cold, which temporarily disrupted the harmony of yin and yang. , then the yang energy descended and the yin energy increased, and then the feeling of fever and coldness disappeared."

Zhu Yunxi's face became more solemn.

According to the imperial doctor, in layman's terms, the old man had just recovered from a serious illness and had not yet fully recovered. Now the temperature suddenly dropped and he caught a cold due to the wind, and then he fell down again.

The leading physician continued: "It's just that your Majesty's body is old. He has not recovered from his previous serious illness and is still in the process of recuperation. Now he is sick again, so he appears to be seriously ill. I have given him medicine one after another to drive away the cold and nourish the body." Qi, temporarily alleviating symptoms.”

Zhu Yunxi hurriedly asked: "Then how should we arrange your majesty now?"

"I am also a little hesitant..." The leading doctor shook his head and said: "Logically speaking, the capital is naturally the best place. It has everything you need to facilitate your majesty's training. But this place is thousands of miles away from the capital. If you set out, Your Majesty will suffer from bumps again. Although Dayong County is short of some medicinal materials and has a cold climate, having ministers waiting by your Majesty's side to take care of you can avoid the pain of bumps. So... Your Majesty's current situation..."

It's hard for them to make a decision.

Whether you continue to stay in Dayong County or return to the capital, there are advantages and disadvantages.

Zhu Yunxi also understood in his heart that the imperial doctors did not dare to make a decision on this matter. As a result, if anything happened to the old man, they would not be able to escape their involvement.

He waved his hand, said good luck, and let the leading doctor leave on his own.

Turning around, Zhu Yunxi was already looking at Zhu Zhen and the others.

"Honestly, when faced with the current situation, I am very capable of deciding whether I should take grandpa back to Beijing or continue to stay here..."

With hesitation on his face, Zhu Yunxi walked slowly to the side and leaned softly on the chair behind him.

Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Shangbing looked into the back room. Although the leading doctor had gone out, there were still several doctors waiting in the back room to observe the emperor's physical condition at any time.

Zhu Zhen frowned, and after thinking about it, he said what he thought in his heart: "Brother Xi, in fact, according to Uncle Six's wishes, we still have to take advantage of the fact that the temperature has just cooled down and send the old man back to the capital. No matter what... in the capital It’s always good…”

His words were already a little slurred.

But the meaning of these words is clear.

After finishing speaking, Zhu Zhen immediately added: "But you should also know what Uncle Liu means. Ultimately, he still hopes that our old man can live a healthy life. It's just that Dayong is really too far away from the capital. You said, even Some medicinal materials are not available, and even if they are delivered by express delivery, it will take a long time. So Uncle Six thinks... it is better to go back to Beijing..."

Zhu Yunxi also hesitated and tended to return to Beijing.

After all, it is in Beijing that the old man can receive the most comprehensive care and conditioning. And even if the worst situation and things happen, Ming Dynasty will not be in chaos.

But he was a little worried whether the old man's condition would get worse again on the way from Dayong County to Yingtian City. By then, I will be a sinner for the ages.

Just when a few people were hesitant.

An imperial doctor had already walked out of the back room.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty is awake and wants to summon His Majesty."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yunxi immediately stood up and walked to the back room. Zhu Zhen stood up behind him and followed him. Zhu Shangbing and Zhu Gaochi, who had been watching the situation in the back room, also followed closely behind.

The four of them entered the back room and saw that the old man had already been helped to lean on the bed at some point. He was tilting his head and watching the four children and grandchildren walk in.

Zhu Yuanzhang's face was not pretty, and there was a strong twilight aura among the grayish white.

Seeing the four children and grandchildren coming in, they only moved their eyes.

Zhu Yunxi and Zhu Zhen stepped forward side by side and knelt on the ground with one knee.

"You are enjoying your life and recuperating. Don't dare to make any mistakes happen again. These kids will be frightened."

Zhu Zhen was the first to speak, and while he was speaking, he already held the old man's hand tightly with both hands.

Zhu Yuanzhang blinked and moved his head slightly: "Death... I can't die."

He has experienced too much in his life and is no longer afraid of death. It is just because he cares too much that he does not want to grow old.

Zhu Zhen refused, and took out a hand and pointed at Zhu Yunxi beside him: "Look at this child, he was a father before, but his face was still white and hairless, but now he has even grown a beard overnight."

Zhu Yuanzhang moved his head on the pillow and looked at Zhu Yunxi. He hesitated for a moment, but there was already a trace of blame and affection in his eyes.

"do not be afraid……"

"do not worry……"

"Grandpa is fine, the road to Ming Dynasty is still long...Grandpa..."

"Grandpa... still wants to live a long life and watch you... sit on the throne..."

As he spoke, his hand moved.

Zhu Zhen quickly let go of his hand and watched as the old man moved his hand from under the quilt, slowly raised it and patted Zhu Yunxi on the head.

Zhu Yunxi's eyes turned red all of a sudden, and he nodded heavily and said: "Grandpa will definitely live a long life. Our Ming Dynasty still has a prosperous age, waiting for grandpa to see it with his own eyes."

Zhu Yuanzhang was silent for a long time this time, and seemed to be very tired.

After a long time, he whispered: "Go back to Beijing... let's go home..."

Seeing that Zhu Yunxi was about to speak out and object.

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately said: "Grandpa is not too old to walk. You...you personally accompany grandpa back to Beijing...all the things in the Southwest...all the things in the Southwest..."

His hand was already pointed at Zhu Zhen, intending to leave all the next affairs in Southwest to Zhu Zhen.

Zhu Zhen nodded immediately and said: "Don't worry, everything in Southwest is going smoothly now. If you ask Brother Xi to accompany you back to Beijing, my son will naturally take care of things here."

Seeing that Lao Liu agreed, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with satisfaction, then waved his hand and slowly closed his eyes.

This time when he fell down, he felt really tired.

Zhu Zhen and Zhu Yunxi stayed by the bed for a while, making sure that the old man had fallen asleep. Then they signaled the imperial doctors here to take good care of him, and then exited the back room.

Seven days later, the weather cleared in the southwest and the temperature gradually warmed up.

Zhu Yuanzhang, who had recovered slightly, was moved to a boat by the Lishui River and began to return to the capital.