I am Emperor Wanli

Chapter 325 You All Want to Sneak Attack Me

Zhu Yijun smiled and bowed slightly, "Father knows my habit and I have already eaten. Today is a day off, I have to practice riding and archery for an extra hour in the morning, and I have a snack in between, otherwise I will not have the energy."

"You are more determined than me and your grandfather. 'In ancient times, those who set great ambitions not only had extraordinary talents, but also had unyielding determination.'"

The father and son slowly walked out of Yun'e Palace, followed closely by Feng Bao, Qi Yan, Meng Chong and others.

Further away followed a sedan chair and a simple procession.

Jin Dou followed Emperor Longqing, feeling somewhat resentful and puzzled.

What's going on, Your Majesty?
He glanced forward.

The one wearing an ochre-yellow dragon robe and looking round is the emperor, with his hands behind his back and his steps floating.

The prince is wearing military uniform, standing as tall as a flagpole, with firm steps.

He looked around again and saw that they were all the prince's men, including Fang Liang, who was leading the Jing army in front to clear the way and was responsible for the guard.

Except for himself and Meng Chong.

Jin Dou realized something, his neck shrank slightly, and cold sweat quietly seeped out of his back.

"Father, I have made all the preparations for the birthday celebration in the first month of the lunar calendar. This is a great event that will be celebrated by the country and the heavens and the earth. In a few days, the Imperial Household Department will present the list to you for your review."

"Okay, boss, I'll put my mind at ease."

"Father, the Imperial Palace Supervisor reported that several palaces in the Forbidden City are dilapidated and outdated. I thought it would be better to allocate some money and ask Wanfu to repair the Forbidden City.

Especially the Imperial Garden. I heard that my father likes to go there. Ask Wanfu to rebuild it according to the Suzhou gardens. The inner treasury is full of money, so there is no need to be tight-fisted. "

Emperor Longqing laughed loudly, "It's all because the eldest brother has managed the family well. It's not easy to manage the family of the Ming Dynasty or the family of the Heavenly Palace. I knew this when I was in the palace, and I suffered a lot.

Thanks to the boss for being such a good boss, I don't have to worry about anything anymore."

The father and son, one with his hands behind his back and a big belly; the other with his hands in his sleeves, head held high and chest puffed out, walking slowly along the alley, talking and laughing, having a great time.

The winter morning sun shone from the east, casting the shadows of the two people on the ground, seeming to be intertwined, yet close yet distant.

In front of them was Xihua Gate. Zhu Yijun suddenly said, "Father, Mr. Huang Jin and Li Fang have left the palace to live out their days."

"They left the palace?" Emperor Longqing narrowed his eyes slightly. "They served the late emperor for their entire lives, so they should be well cared for."

"Father, upon hearing that your father's birthday is approaching, Lu Yi, the son of the late loyal Marquis Lu, personally traveled to Huguang, Sichuan and other counties to find sixteen jars of fine wine and presented them to the Forbidden City. I heard that your father drank two jars and praised it highly."

"It turns out that those sixteen jars of wine were presented by Lu Lao San."

"Father, Lord Lu is a childhood friend of the late emperor, and he has been diligent and loyal all his life. I beg you to show some favor to allow Lord Lu's loyalty to continue in his family. Lord Lu also secretly helped Prince Yu's Mansion, which fulfilled the father-son relationship between Grandpa and Father, so he deserves a reward!"

Emperor Longqing remained silent.

He had some opinions about Lu Bing because this man was too cunning, but since the person was dead, the debt was settled. He was too lazy to even pursue the matter of Yan Shifan, let alone Lu Bing.

But he was wondering in his heart, what did the boss mean by this?
"Father, there are always people outside the court who are trying to slander Grandpa. In fact, these people have ulterior motives. They are trying to alienate the family ties. They gain reputation and benefits, but they put Father and I in an unfilial position.

There is no such thing as a son criticizing his father in this world."

The love between father and son should be appreciated.

What should we do if someone alienates the relationship between father and son?
Emperor Longqing understood and glanced at Jin Dou calmly, "Well, what you said makes sense. Let's do as you say and let the earldom of the old Lu family be inherited for another generation."

"Thank you, Father. I dare not disturb you for long, so I will take my leave now."

Emperor Longqing hesitated for a moment, and finally made a decision, "Okay, Jin Dou, send the prince to the Western Garden for me, and don't rush back."

Jin Dou was dumbfounded.

Before he could react, Emperor Longqing got on the sedan chair that had just approached him at lightning speed and drove away.

Zhu Yijun glanced at him, and the golden bowl seemed to have fallen into an ice cave, and its whole body began to shake like a sieve.

Wanfu walked over quickly and whispered something in Zhu Yijun's ear.

"Thank you, Lord Wang."

"Your Highness, it was my fault for neglecting my duty."

Zhu Yijun turned to look at Feng Bao and said, "From now on, all eunuchs and palace maids who are to be employed in the Forbidden City must be investigated by the East Factory."

"This slave will remember it."

"Mr. Wan, I'll take my leave first."

"Your Highness, are you not going to pay respects to the Empress?" "I went to the palace because my father summoned me suddenly. Now that the matter is settled, it would be inconvenient to go. I will go to the palace tomorrow when I pay respects as usual. Lord Wan will apologize to the Empress on my behalf."

"Okay, then I will escort your highness."

Zhu Yijun walked in front and went out of Xihua Gate first.

Feng Bao winked at Fang Liang, and Fang Liang waved his hand. Two Jing soldiers held up the limp Jin Dou and dragged him out of Xihua Gate.

Emperor Longqing sat in the sedan chair, and Meng Chong followed beside him. He asked softly, "Your Majesty, where are you going?"

"Just go to any one, go to a new one."

"It's the Emperor," Meng Chong instructed the eunuchs carrying the sedan chair, "Go to Chunyang Pavilion."

Emperor Longqing looked at the red walls and yellow tiles on both sides and suddenly said, "Meng Chong, do you think the Forbidden City looks like a cage?"

Meng Chong lowered his head and replied, "I am stupid and can't see it."

"When the late emperor first ascended the throne, the officials wanted to trap him in this cage, so he moved to the Western Garden. Now the Forbidden City has been passed to me, and the Western Garden has been passed to Jun'er.

"Jun'er is in the West Garden, like a fish in water; I am happy to be in the Forbidden City, happy to be here!"

After returning to the West Garden, Feng Bao approached Zhu Yijun and asked, "Your Highness, what should we do with the golden bowl?"

"Beating to death, report sudden death to the palace."

"As you command." Feng Bao gestured to his two confidants and pointed at the golden bowl.

The four Dongchang guards dragged the noisy golden bowl and left quickly.

Zhu Yijun walked slowly towards the Wanshou Palace where he lived, with Feng Bao and Qi Yan following behind him.

"Feng Bao, Qi Yan."

"The slave is here!"

"We must not let our guard down in the inner court. If we do, someone will take advantage of us.

I cannot give in today. If I take one step back, I will fall into the abyss and my bones will be shattered. Do you know why?"

Feng Bao and Qi Yan knew that the Crown Prince was just irritated for a moment and wanted to vent his feelings.

"I feel like there are wolves lurking around."

"Talk about it."

Feng Bao gritted his teeth and said, "Today, Yu Changde and others cried out in front of the Meridian Gate, but the court and the public were calm, and all officials turned a blind eye and turned a deaf ear. In fact, they were waiting to see if the Forbidden City would react after Yu Changde's sword strike."

Zhu Yijun smiled and pointed at Feng Bao, "Don't worry, the East Factory will be under your care.

My biggest weakness is my father. The relationship between the emperor and his subjects, father and son, the three constants and five principles. In the past two years, these people have been at a loss, so they decided to stab him in the weak spot and see what happens.

The most hateful thing is that these guys deliberately chose this time to stab me at the most crucial moment of the Northern Expedition and the Southern Expedition, just wanting to take advantage of my distraction to launch a sneak attack.

A surprise attack? The Tumen Khan attacked me, the Spanish attacked me, and they also attacked me."

"Your Highness, please issue an order to severely punish Yu Changde and others. Give them a taste of their own medicine."

"Severe punishment, how to punish severely? Set up a large imperial prison, torture them into confessing, and accuse them all of treason?"

"Your Highness, Yu Changde's impeachment memorial is alarmist and full of nonsense. It is intended to alienate the relationship between the Emperor and the Crown Prince. It is disrespectful and unforgivable."

"Fool! You are playing into their hands. These guys are waiting for me to do this. The more I punish Yu Changde and others with such means and charges, the more they will say, you see, the prince is anxious, we hit the nail on the head, and he is guilty.

These people control the public opinion and confuse the people in the countryside. We have only seized a part of the public opinion of the Ming Dynasty. So."

Zhu Yijun looked at the lake in the distance and said, "I will not fight them on the battlefield they set. I set the rules and I have the initiative. I have the final say on how to fight!"

"Your Highness, isn't it too easy for Yu Changde to be let off so easily?" Feng Bao asked unwillingly.

"How can we let him off so easily! Yu Changde is just a chicken. The key is those monkeys who instigated him! When you leave the palace later, find Master Zhang and tell him that I said it. You two should work out how to severely punish Yu Changde!"

Feng Bao was a little confused. Should he go to Zhang Juzheng to discuss it?

Is there any other information that I don't know?
I am the commander-in-chief of the Eastern Depot. How could there be something in this world that I don’t know?
But on second thought, the prince still had several secret connections that he was unaware of, such as the Commercial Investigation Department of the Shaofujian, which had many spies in the local area and was better informed than the Eastern Depot.

Feng Bao's heart tightened, and he replied respectfully, "Your Highness, I understand. I will go to Master Zhang to discuss it later."

(End of this chapter)