Daming: Mixed in Dangzhi County, Beiping

ps: Apologize in advance. I have been a bit busy these past two days. I was writing in a panic. There were many typos, and my common sense was also wrong!

The previous chapter didn't think twice and directly reused Zhu Di's Yongle reign name. It was so stupid. Thank you for the reminder in the comment area.

Zhu Di's reign name was changed to: Hong Ding

(Isn’t he very imposing and domineering? The names of the first three emperors of his Lao Zhu family were all passed down from generation to generation with the character Hong, and the dog’s head saved his life~~)

……

However, to the disappointment of all the people and gentry of Beiping Prefecture, Zhu Gaochi came this time not to be the King of Yan and guard the Prince of Yan's Mansion, but to pick up his family members and go to the capital.

Hearing this, Guo An was also startled.

"Your Highness, Your Majesty has decided to make another Highness the King of Yan?"

Zhu Gaochi did not hide anything from Guo An, and said slowly: "Teacher, as expected, my father will make the second son King of Yan!"

"His Royal Highness the Prince of Gaoyang County!"

Guo An nodded slightly, feeling melancholy in his heart.

Also, Zhu Di only had three sons.

The eldest son Zhu Gaochi must be the prince. The third eldest son Zhu Gaosui is favored by Zhu Di and is still underage. Only Zhu Gaoxu is suitable.

He didn't expect that Prince Yan's Mansion, which he worked so hard to manage, would actually take advantage of Zhu Gaoxu in the end.

I hope Zhu Gaoxu will not relapse into his old ways and follow the example of the former princes Zhu Fang and Zhu Fan, who wantonly killed the people.

Thinking about it, Zhu Gaoxu would be in charge of both the Peking Mansion and the Prince Yan Mansion in the future, and Guo An's eyes twitched with distress.

Zhu Gaochi saw something was wrong and said worriedly: "Teacher, what's wrong?"

Guo An came back to his senses and said quickly: "Back to Your Highness, I also think that Prince Gaoyang is very capable of fighting and is suitable to be the King of Yan."

"That's good!"

Seeing that Guo An had no objection, Zhu Gaochi breathed a sigh of relief.

As for whether Zhu Gaoxu is really suitable to be King of Yan?Zhu Gaochi also knew it.

However, Beiping Mansion is the place of Longxing for their family and the foundation of their family.

They are reluctant to give up Peiping to others.

And in their family, only the second child is suitable to be the King of Yan.

Because Zhu Gaoxu was really strong, Guo An once saw with his own eyes that Zhu Gaoxu actually directly lifted a three-hundred-jin vat in the backyard of Prince Yan's Mansion.

Since Zhu Di often took Zhu Gaoxu to practice martial arts, this guy was really good at fighting. Even Zhu Neng and Tan Yuan couldn't beat Zhu Gaoxu.

Moreover, during Zhu Di's previous Northern Expeditions to the Mongols, he also took Zhu Gaoxu with him, and even made the young Zhu Gaoxu the vanguard!

Generals such as Zhu Neng and Qiu Fu were very convinced of Zhu Gaoxu in terms of military affairs, and they were completely replicas of Zhu Di.

later...

Thinking about it, Guo An couldn't help but glance at Zhu Gaochi.

With the good saint grandson here, Zhu Gaoxu should still be unable to stand up!

Zhu Gaochi didn't know Guo An's divergent thinking and said again: "Teacher, my father has ordered that after the incident in Beiping Mansion, please ask the teacher to return to Beijing as soon as possible!"

Guo An was shocked, "Your Highness, what happened in the capital?"

Zhu Gaochi slowly shook his head and said with a solemn expression: "Father said: Guo Qing has been neglecting Xiaosha in Beiping Mansion for more than two months. If Guo Qing is not recalled, I am afraid that Guo Qing will become extremely lazy and no longer be able to serve the court. Thoughts!"

Guo An: "..."

Zhu Papi, he has only rested for two months.

Zhu Gaochi smiled softly again and said: "Teacher, the Yan Kingdom is still under the leadership of Prince Yan's Palace, but the money earned from the trade between Prince Yan's Palace and Goryeo will contribute 100 million in silver to the palace every year as usual.

The Japanese Kingdom is also under the leadership of the Yan Palace, but [-]% of the money from the Japanese Kingdom must be handed over to the palace! "

"Your Majesty is wise!" Guo An flattered.

"The Iron Smelting Works outside Beiping City, take back the court hall!"

"In addition, half of the profits from the workshops and shops under Beiping Mansion must be handed over to the palace every year!"

"This……"

Guo An couldn't help but be startled. With these industries alone, Prince Yan's annual profit would be one or two million taels less.

"Your Highness, what would you like, Your Highness, the Prince of Gaoyang County?"

Zhu Gaochi smiled softly and said, "I dare not disobey my father's orders!"

"That's good!"

Guo An was happy.

In this way, even if Zhu Gaoxu becomes King of Yan, he is still working for Zhu Di.

"In addition, this time, my father sent an official named Ge Cheng to serve as the chief historian of the Yan Palace. His right chief historian was succeeded by the chief historian, Si Dianbo, and the other chief historians and officials were all promoted to one or two levels!

In addition, officials such as Jin Zhong and Chang Guoting of the Yan State can also return to the Ming Dynasty as court ministers if they wish.

As for Xu Xiang, Zhu Neng, Tan Yuan and other Yanshan Guard generals..."

"Katsuragi..."

Guo An stopped listening to the rest of the words, and there was only Katsuragi's name in his mind.

His face was full of weird looks.

It's clear that Jingnan is gone, why is there still Katsuragi?
……

"Master, are our whole family going to the capital?"

After hearing Guo An's words, Liu Baiwei and Yue Lan both looked surprised.

Guo An said helplessly: "Sister, have you both forgotten that I am now a Beijing official?"

Liu Baiwei was startled, then said with an embarrassed look on her face: "Excuse me, sir, we have indeed forgotten!"

Guo An said: "Okay, His Majesty has given instructions for me to go with His Royal Highness and his family. We only need to pack some clothes and food for the road.

There is everything in the capital's mansion! "

Liu Baiwei responded quickly: "Yes, sir!"

"In addition, send someone to invite father and father-in-law's family, and ask if father and father-in-law will go together!"

……

a day later.

Zhu Gaochi and Guo An summoned the stewards of the academy, farm, craftsman school, medical school, various workshops, Zhangjiawan Wharf, and various shops and caravans at the Yanwang Palace!
Explained in detail.

Later, Huang Bi, Zheng Jun and other gentry from Beiping Prefecture were summoned.

These gentry are all loyal to the Yan Palace.

After hearing that Zhu Gaochi and Guo An were leaving, these gentry suddenly expressed reluctance.However, since Zhu Di was promoted to crown prince, they had already thought about this day.

At the same time, there is still some sense of relaxation in my heart.

As soon as Zhu Gaochi and Guo An left, the mountains that were pressing down on them, the gentry of Beiping Prefecture, were all gone, and they could finally relax.

As for the new King Yan, they have also met him.

His Highness the Prince of Gaoyang, who only likes to wield swords and guns and is a bit reckless, is easy to fool.

Subsequently.

Guo An met a group of Jia chiefs and li chiefs again. When these village elders heard that Guo An was leaving, they all expressed sincere reluctance.

……

this day.

Early in the morning.

The streets in Beiping City were suddenly filled with people on both sides.

Everyone looked in the direction of Prince Yan's palace with reluctance.

In less than a while.

A convoy of more than 30 carriages drove over slowly.

"We are waiting to see off His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Guo Changshi!"

"We are waiting to see off His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Guo Changshi!"

"..."

In the car, Zhu Gaochi, Guo An and others were all moved.

Not far away, Guo An opened the curtain directly, stood in front of the carriage, and slowly waved goodbye to the people.

He has accomplished these people, and these simple people have also accomplished him.

Out of the gate of Peiping.

Zhu Gaochi and Guo An were surprised to find that there were more people outside the city gate.

All the way to Zhangjiawan Pier, the road was full of people.

After boarding the ship, Guo An's arms could finally rest.

Liu Baiwei and others were also shocked by the sight of so many people sending them off.

"The master is indeed a good official, so many people come to see him off!"

Guo An sighed helplessly: "Yes, it's a pity that people have to say goodbye eventually! Your Majesty will not allow it, and I will always stay in Peking!"

As he said that, the big boat moved slightly and headed downstream.

Zhangjiawan Pier gradually disappeared in front of everyone.

……

a few days later.

The fleet finally arrived in the capital.

Compared with Beiping Prefecture, the capital treated Guo An and Zhu Gaochi with much indifference.

Except for the huge team of family members, who aroused some curiosity from the merchants and people at the Capital Pier, no one came to greet them.

"Welcome sir, madam back home!"

Fortunately, when Guo An, Liu Baiwei and others arrived at the gate of Guo Mansion, the housekeeper Guo Ang was finally notified and quickly led a group of servants out to greet them.

……

Royal Palace.

Fengtian Temple.

After Zhu Di left the morning court, he had already reviewed the memorial for half an hour, but Guo An still hadn't arrived yet.

Unable to help being upset and angry, he turned to Yishiha and asked, "Guo Shaozhan hasn't entered the palace yet?"

Yi Shihu trembled and quickly replied: "Back to the Emperor, Guo Shaozhan has not entered the palace yet!"

Zhu Di was furious, "Humph, Thief Guo, you are so used to being in Beiping Mansion, and you don't even have to be on duty at the right time!"

Yi Shiha quickly asked for instructions: "Your Majesty, would you like me to send someone to summon Guo Shaozhan?"

"Need not!"

Zhu Di said angrily, "Let's wait here and see when he can enter the palace!"

"The slaves obey the orders!"

Yi Shiha saluted quickly, then quietly retreated to the side without saying a word.

However, Zhu Gaochi, who was buried behind two piles of memorials behind a table beside him, was praying in his heart, hoping that the teacher would enter the palace quickly.

After a while, a chamberlain walked in from outside the palace quietly, and whispered in front of Yishiha.

Yi Shiha's face lit up and he quickly reported to Zhu Di: "Your Majesty, Guo Shaozhan is asking for an audience outside the palace!"

Zhu Di's eyes flashed and he said in a deep voice: "Let him in!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

The chamberlain bowed slightly and quickly withdrew.

After a while.

Guo An, wearing a fourth-grade official uniform, walked slowly in from outside the palace.

"Wei Chen sees His Majesty!"

"Guo Qing is here, please forgive me!"

Seeing Guo An, Zhu Di's face instantly lit up with joy.

On the side, Yishiha quickly lowered his head, his eyelids twitching slightly, Your Majesty, this was not your attitude just now.

At the same time, he was secretly grateful. Fortunately, he had occasionally heard that Guo Shaozhan was very favored by His Majesty and did not say anything outrageous.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Guo An stood up.

Zhu Di's face darkened, "Guo Qing always clicks on time, why is it so late to enter?

We heard that Thief Guo has been living like a fairy in Beiping Mansion for the past two months, free and easy!

Could it be that he is feeling lazy? "

... (end of this chapter)