Ming Dynasty: A hundred-year-old immortal cultivator, Zhu Yuanzhang’s biological father

The man surnamed Zhong interrupted Zhu Xiongying and said, "Your Highness, please forgive me for being so nosy. We are all in important positions. Your Highness, if you doubt our loyalty, it will inevitably make people feel disheartened."

Zhu Xiongying frowned slightly.

Right Jialang Li Guangbi tried to comfort Zhong Zhu, saying, "Old Zhong, can't you just listen to what His Highness has to say? Why are you so irritable?"

Zhu Xiongying smiled and said, "It's okay."

"Mrs. Zhong, why do you think the thieves robbed the tax silver?"

Zhong Xun clasped his fists and said, "It's obvious that the thief wants the money."

Zhu Xiongying continued to ask: "Yunnan and Guizhou are mountainous. Do you think the bandits can hide silver?"

"Yes!" he answered decisively, and added: "And as long as it is hidden, it will be impossible to find it."

Zhu Xiongying hummed and said casually: "The silver was found."

"what?"

"What?"

"found it?"

"..."

The three people from the Ministry of War all looked surprised.

Zhu Xiongying looked at them intently, sized them up for a moment, and said calmly, "Yes."

"Don't worry too much."

After Zhu Xiongying finished speaking, he stood up and left the Shangshu's duty station with his hands behind his back.

He said to He Guangyi who was guarding outside the door: "Let's go back to Dongyan."

Just as the two of them took a few steps, they saw an official wearing a natural robe and a black band on his head walking towards the Shangshu's duty station.

Zhu Xiongying was stunned and asked He Guangyi, "Who is he?"

He Guangyi thought for a moment and replied, "Xu Zhen, a doctor in the Ministry of War."

Zhu Xiongying nodded, feeling something was a little strange, but couldn't put his finger on it for the moment.

"Okay, let's go back."

He Guangyi quickly cleared the way and replied, "Yes!"

The disastrous Hongwu year passed in the blink of an eye in the summer of June.

Time flies, and it is already July in autumn.

this summer,

The Ming Dynasty may have been affected by the Little Ice Age last year. The hot weather lasted only for a few days throughout the summer.

After autumn.

The weather began to turn cooler, and by the beginning of July, it rained again, and a little bit of coolness had swept across all the people in Yingtian.

Fallen leaves in the sky,
The birds began to wither sparsely, and the sparrows squatting on the branches sometimes jumped for joy, and sometimes hopped around with their short legs, just like notes on a musical score.

The Ming Dynasty court demonstrated strong regulatory capabilities in the second half of June.

The water levels of the Huaihe River and the Xihe River of the Yellow River dropped, and people from all over the country, like duckweed and grass roots, once again demonstrated their strong vitality after settling down.

However, several White Lotus rebellions broke out in Ningxia, Suzhou, Shaanxi and other places.

At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, sects such as Maitreya and White Lotus emerged like mushrooms after a rain. The one Zhu Yuanzhang believed in at the time was the one that came from Persia.

After Zhu Yuanzhang conquered the world, the first thing he did was to control religion, establishing Taoism as the most respected religion and Buddhism as a secondary religion, while defining all other religions as cults.

After this,
The largest sect, the White Lotus, became dormant.

According to the progress of history.

What is strange is that by the Yongle period, the White Lotus Sect should have gradually died out, but looking at the entire Ming history, the White Lotus Sect outbreak during the Yongle period was the most serious.

Her influence was also the greatest, especially Tang Sai'er, who was even honored by the believers as the Empress of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Xiongying sat in the study with his chin hanging down, his mind racing as he looked at the intelligence sent by the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

After half a month, He Guangyi thoroughly investigated the whole story of the robbery of Jiaozhi tax silver.

Finally, He Guangyi got some clues through the Yunnan Jinyiwei.

The Yunnan Jinyiwei reported that there were traces of White Lotus activities in the Yunnan and Guizhou areas.

Could it be that this matter is related to the White Lotus Sect again?
A big question mark appeared in Zhu Xiongying's mind.

During this half month, Zhu Xiongying has secretly asked Mu Chun to escort the tax money back to Beijing again.

The Yunnan Mu Palace has controlled Ma Quan. Facts have proved that there is no problem with Ma Quan. However, the Yunnan Mu Palace needs to give Zhu Yuanzhang the money. The Mu family secretly escorted the tax silver to Beijing this time. Not only Mu Chun came, but also the second son Mu Sheng and the third son Mu Ang also came to Beijing secretly.

Only the fourth brother Mu Xin was left to guard Yunnan.

The Muyu Mansion is so powerful.

Firstly, he was afraid that something might happen to the tax silver again, and secondly, he came with his family to personally apologize to Zhu Yuanzhang.

To defend one's innocence and loyalty.

These things.

The old man who was in contact with Zhu Xiongying was not aware of it.

Zhu Xiongying changed his hand to hold his chin and looked up blankly at the old locust tree in the courtyard of Duanjing Palace.

The layout of Qingning Palace is exactly the same as his own courtyard on the Qinhuai River.

Birds are flocking on the old locust tree.

Zhu Xiongying's eyes looked somewhat dazed.

If it is proven that there is really no problem with Muyu Prefecture in Yunnan, then the problem is self-evident: it lies with the Ministry of War.

Half a month ago,

Zhu Xiongying tried to test the Minister of War and the left and right vice ministers.

Within this half month.

Zhu Xiongying also asked the Jinyiwei to begin a thorough investigation of the interpersonal relationships between the three people, from the end of the Yuan Dynasty to the present.

Judging from the resumes of the three people, there is not much to be suspicious about.

Ru Taisu was going to be a scholar, so there was no need for him to take the risk of doing such a rebellious thing.

Although Zhong Xu, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of War, was tough and spoke directly, this was a typical Shandong man's innate quality.

Zhu Xiongying would not hold a grudge against this person just because he said a few words to him.

To put it bluntly, going to Zhongxun was also to maintain the honor of the Ministry of War. All ministries and government offices should do their best to maintain the reputation of their own offices.

As for Li Guangqiang, the right vice minister of the Ministry of War, he was a typical good guy, and the Ministry of War even called him Li Mouleng.

in other words.

No matter what he was asked to do, he would be ambiguous and neither answer yes nor no.

He has a typical old bureaucratic mentality and will not offend anyone. Now he is doing very well in the Ministry of War.

Li Guangqiang had no reason to do these things.

Zhu Xiongying once tried to think about whether the robbery of tax silver would lead to the intensification of the conflict between the border troops and the ten departments.

But now thinking back, such a simple plot could be easily seen through, and taking such a big risk just for these little fights seems even less worthwhile.

If the other party was really so stupid, Zhu Xiongying would feel at ease.

But still, I can't find the serial hook.

But Zhu Xiongying, one thing is certain, there must be someone with a problem in the Ministry of War!
Someone must be helping the other party!
Suddenly, Zhu Yunhuan was seen walking towards the courtyard with the gait of a tiger, followed by his maid Baoping.

Zhu Xiongying gathered his thoughts and walked out with a smile.

In the past half month, the third brother went to the Five Military Commandery for training, and only had one rest every month.
After not seeing each other for half a month, Zhu Yunhuan's demeanor had changed.

Zhu Yunhuan walked over hurriedly, bent down, clasped his fists, and saluted.

With every move, he had completely discarded his previous weak side.

There was a bandage on his hand, obviously he was injured.

Zhu Xiongying glanced at him and said with a smile: "How is the army?"

Zhu Yunxun said, "Bitter!"

Although it was bitter, there was determination between his brows and his eyes were firm.

Zhu Xiongying felt somewhat relieved.

"Although it was hard, I, your younger brother, also experienced the dominance and heroism of a Ming Dynasty man."

"They all deserve the highest respect!" Zhu Xiongying nodded and responded solemnly.

"Brother, I have been in the army for half a month, and I have only had a day off until now. I brought the Aquarius here to thank you for saving my life."

Baoping, the maid beside him, looked at Zhu Xiongying with gratitude, bowed deeply and saluted Zhu Xiongying.

"Thank you, sir, for saving my life."

Zhu Xiongying waved his hand, "Okay, you're welcome."

He looked at Zhu Yunxun again and said, "Experience yourself well in the army. In the future, big brother will arrange for you to be in the most useful place. Learn more in the army."

Zhu Yunxun said solemnly, "Brother, I listen to you, elder brother."

Zhu Xiongying hummed and said, "It's not easy for you to come back. Go back. You don't have to thank me."

Zhu Yunhuan said happily: "Then big brother, I will go back to the palace first."

After Zhu Yunhuan finished speaking, he left in a hurry.

Zhu Xiongying sighed.

Brat, how old are you?

Your elder brother is still a rookie now!
Zhu Xiongying was very envious.

However, Zhu Xiongying is not in a hurry to get married.

After Zhu Yunhuan left, just when Zhu Xiongying was about to return to the study.

The eunuch Lu Fang from the palace came over politely with a few young eunuchs.

"Your servants and others are here to pay their respects to His Royal Highness the Grandson."

Zhu Xiongying looked at Lu Fang curiously and asked, "Oh? What's wrong?"

Lu Fang said calmly, "Your Highness, the Ministry of Rites has found an auspicious day. Tomorrow the Emperor will ask you and the Second Master to go with the others to Mount Zhong to worship our ancestors."

The royal family always took sacrifices very seriously and with great fanfare.

Zhu Yuanzhang had said long ago that he would take me back to my ancestral home. Although the procedures had been completed, there was still one last step left: worshipping the ancestors, worshipping the heaven and earth, the mountains and rivers, and the country.

Zhu Xiongying nodded: "Okay."

Lu Fang bowed gently and said, "Then I will go to Qingcheng Palace to inform the Second Master."

Zhu Xiongying stopped him and asked, "Where's the third brother?"

Lu Fang said, "The Emperor doesn't want to delay Third Master's training in the army. This time, only a few people from his family will be attending the ancestor worship ceremony, and no officials have been invited, so Third Master will not be allowed to follow."

Zhu Xiongying said, "Okay, go ahead."

"The slaves retire."

Imperial City, Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Yuanzhang had just finished a small court meeting in the Qianqing Palace before the scholars from the six ministries and the History Museum went down.

Liu Sanwu from the Imperial College and Fang Xiaoru went together to seek an audience.

Zhu Yuanzhang summoned Liu Sanwu and Fang Xiaoru.

The old man took the tea and moistened his throat.

Liu Sanwu glanced at Fang Xiaoru, who then clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, I dare to ask your eldest grandson to study at the Imperial Academy."

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "What's so daring about this? It's my fault. My grandson really didn't receive a systematic royal education."

"We have granted your permission. You can teach me well."

Liu Sanwu and Fang Xiaoru said with a look of shame, "I am ashamed of the emperor's grandson's talent and knowledge. I am afraid there is nothing good to teach him."

"That……"

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned for a moment, then he understood what the two people meant.

This is to introduce Zhu Xiongying to more literati.

The two of them looked terrified and extremely anxious.

The atmosphere was somewhat quiet, which was frightening.

After an unknown amount of time, Zhu Yuanzhang finally said, "Oh, I understand. After the ancestor worship is over tomorrow, I will send my eldest grandson to study at the Imperial Academy."

The old man is an emperor. He must remain mysterious and strong at all times. They were cautious in their actions just now.

In fact, the implication is easy to understand. It is to make Zhu Xiongying the reserve and prepare to win the recognition of more literati.

to be frank,
When the old emperor was still alive, the emperor could decide on the issue of the crown prince by himself, but if anyone took the initiative to say or do it, then it was the imperial power, which was absolutely not allowed and was absolutely taboo.

No matter what Zhu Yuanzhang decides, it is up to Zhu Yuanzhang to decide.

A loyal minister should obey the orders of the emperor and be loyal to the utmost when the emperor is in power.

After the emperor passed away, Zhu Yuanzhang had no reason to kill him because he had devoted all his energy to serving the emperor.
It can be seen that the old man obviously has no murderous intent, which is enough to show how important Zhu Xiongying is in the old man's heart!
If any two people today dared to say these words for others, they would probably have been secretly executed by Zhu Yuanzhang the next moment.

……

A waning moon.

Reflecting the faint moonlight, pouring down from the sky, the night sky is dotted with stars.

The ancient Chinese people have already begun to greedily stretch their eyes toward the sky, studying the bright moon hanging high in the sky.

Since ancient times,

Countless writers and poets have made the moon a must-write poem.

It is mysterious and has been so since ancient times.

It is difficult to describe how vast and great the universe is. In the solar system, countless planets revolve around the sun, but in the end, only the earth gave birth to life.

Looking back at the time and space more than a thousand years ago, breathing the unpolluted early autumn air, it is so refreshing.

The environment has not been destroyed and the air is still fresh and pleasant.

Zhu Xiongying looked down at the night sky, feeling the wonder of life. Perhaps some things themselves have traces to follow, but he has no time to think. In the vast sea of ​​stars, one day in the future, perhaps humans will be able to distort time and space and enter the space of a thousand years ago.

But the premise is.

The earth is still rotating and has not been completely destroyed by humans.

Zhu Xiongying sat in the attic, his thoughts flying all over the sky, like a mayfly in the universe, a grain of sand in the vast ocean.

In another attic,

Zhu Yunwen obviously would not think so much, nor would he marvel at the wonder of life.

"Son, when we offer sacrifices to our ancestors tomorrow, please be more vigilant.

Women were not qualified to participate in the Ming Dynasty royal family’s sacrifices.

The princes in the harem are still young and can participate in the sacrifices.

There are only Zhu Xiongying and Zhu Yunwen.

Zhu Yunwen nodded, "Mom, I know."

Mrs. Lu smiled and said, "You don't have to do anything deliberately. Just be filial to the old man. Be smart in everything and do it before your eldest brother. This is your chance to improve your opinion in the old man's eyes. You must seize it firmly."

Zhu Yunhuan nodded repeatedly after listening.

Even if the mother and son

Everyone knows the chances are slim, but the outcome is uncertain, so everyone is a dark horse!
Mrs. Lu smiled and said, "Do you still remember the history of the Tang Dynasty?"

Zhu Yunwen clenched his fist and nodded seriously, "Li Chengqian and Li Tai had their chances, especially Li Tai. We gave him all the great opportunities, but in the end, Li Zhi ascended the throne."

"The future is not absolute. We may not be without opportunities. Who knows what will happen in the future?"

"Don't give up, I'll always be there for you."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yunwen was instantly filled with energy.

Mrs. Lu said, "You should go to bed early. Mother is going back."

"The child is sending his mother off."

Lu shook her head: "No need, you can rest."

Lu went down from the attic and looked up in the direction of Zhu Xiongying in Qingning Palace.

Even though the chances were slim, Lu never gave up. At worst, they would fight to the death and leave.

As long as the old man dares to designate Zhu Xiongying as the heir, she will perish along with him.

Regarding the throne, Lu has reached the point of paranoia, even crazier than Zhu Yunwen!
……

(End of this chapter)