Zhu Yuanzhang in the cellar

Chapter 129 The 4st Year of Hongwu

Chapter 129: The Fourteenth Year of Hongwu

After taking a bath, Zhu Biao exchanged a few words with Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma.

Zhu Yunfeng made him a cup of 999 Cold Remedy.

At this time, the imperial physician called by Zhu Biao also arrived at Chengqian Palace to take Zhu Biao's pulse and examine him.

Make sense.

Zhu Yunfeng felt that Old Zhu was exaggerating.

No matter how weak your physical condition is, you won't get sick the moment you fall into the water.

really.

The imperial physician searched for a long time, and in the end could only say that the prince was in good health and showed no signs of illness.

Seeing this, Old Zhu could only send the imperial physician away and observe Zhu Biao's complexion.

Zhu Biao took a hot bath and drank 999 cold medicine. His complexion became rosy, he stopped coughing and his face was not pale, and he looked in good spirits. Everyone was relieved.

At that moment, Old Zhu and Empress Ma gave a few instructions and then left.

Zhu Di stayed.

Apart from going back to Chunhe Palace to visit his wife and children, he usually hangs out with Zhu Yunfeng every day, so naturally he has nowhere to go.

And I will never go to Chunhe Palace again.

Because Zhu Biao planned to build a street outside Xihuamen, and at the same time build the Prince of Yan's Palace, the Prince of Wu's Palace, and the Duke of Chu's Palace at the gate of the palace.

Construction began in the second half of last year and we will be able to move into the new house at the beginning of next year.

From now on, I will live outside the palace.

After all, normally, when a prince comes of age and marries a wife, he has to go to his fiefdom and cannot live in the palace all the time.

Zhu Di was already a special case. It had been delayed for too long. Even if he could not be enfeoffed, he should have lived outside the palace.

After Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma left, the three of them felt relieved.

But he couldn't go to the imperial farm today, so Zhu Biao rested for a while in his own palace, playing with his tablet, which was considered a half-day of leisure.

Zhu Yunfeng and Zhu Di returned to the modern era, prepared some supplies, and went to the town to buy more than 20,000 fireworks.

It’s not that he is stingy, but that there is really no room for all the fireworks. Even these 20,000 yuan worth of fireworks had to be loaded by the boss of the fireworks shop himself in his truck.

There is snow on Shangfeng Mountain, so it is not easy to go up.

If we really want to hold a large-scale fireworks display like the one in Orange Island, we will need fireworks worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, and they basically have to be ordered in advance. It would be too troublesome to have them delivered at the last minute.

After all, in addition to fireworks, Zhu Yunfeng also needs to buy other supplies.

Fresh pork, beef, mutton, chicken, bacon, vegetables and other ingredients for Chinese New Year were delivered in tons.

There are also rice, flour, candy, cooking oil, snowflake salt, soy sauce, vinegar, tea, cotton flannel, etc.

There were not only dozens of people from Zhu's family in the palace, but also many eunuchs, palace maids, and guards. All in all, there were probably thousands of people.

So many people consume a lot of supplies every day, and the expenses of the palace are all purchased by the eunuchs, so naturally there is a lot of profit in the process.

If you buy from Hyundai, not only is the cost low and the products good, but it is also more convenient and much more cost-effective than purchasing in stores.

Zhu Yunfeng came back from Yongle Dynasty on the 28th. When he sent Ji He back, he called Zou Ting and asked her to bring supplies from the county.

It cost more than four million just to purchase these supplies.

The excuse he gave was that he was preparing to give New Year benefits to factory workers, hired farmers, corporate employees, and the nursing home built in the town.

Zou Ting was stunned.

There are 70,000 registered residents in Lansha Town, most of whom are living outside the area. About 40,000 of them will come back for the New Year.

With more than four million yuan worth of stuff, and based on the food standard of 100 yuan per person on New Year's Eve, it should be enough for the whole town to have a prosperous new year.

What kind of welfare does this require so many supplies?

But she didn't ask any further questions. She just asked Ji He to write a note to go to the finance department to file the bill in the afternoon and then she went to make the arrangements immediately.

After all, her salary has increased from 30,000 to 150,000, and she was given dividends at the end of the year. She used it to pay for her mother's medical treatment and bought a house and a car. So why bother to delve into it?

Anyway, the boss gives the money.

As long as the salary is paid, even if Zhu Yunfeng wants to build a rocket and fly into the sky tomorrow, saying that he wants to stand shoulder to shoulder with the sun, it is none of her business.

The next day, New Year's Eve.

Zhu Yunfeng and Zhu Di had been delivering supplies there since morning.

Zou Ting is very efficient in her work.

Within one day, the county's material suppliers delivered the goods directly to the warehouse in Zhujiaping, Shangfengshan.

According to Zhu Yunfeng's estimate, there might be more than 300 tons of stuff.

The forklifts and automatic conveyor belts were almost smoking.

Fortunately, Zhu Yunfeng was far-sighted. He felt it was inconvenient to deliver the hydroelectric generator before, so he asked someone to modify the cellar again.

The wall leading to the backyard from the utility room has been demolished. Anyway, the backyard has now been converted into a small warehouse.

It is still a bit inconvenient to use the conveyor belt directly to the cellar. The cellar is too small. Zhu Yunfeng did not dare to dig randomly for fear of digging out the space node, so he built a small gantry above the cellar.

In this way, the packaged materials are sent to the gantry crane by a forklift, and then the gantry crane is used to send the materials into the cellar. Several tons or even more than ten tons can be transported each time, which is much more convenient.

But even so, it was not until the afternoon that Zhu Yunfeng and Zhu Di delivered these supplies.

no way.

There are just too many things.

Zhu Yunfeng and Zhu Di, the two ox-horses, burst into tears.

Ji Hyuk is not here.

Old Zhu, Empress Ma and Zhu Biao would start the Hongwu Dynasty's New Year celebrations in the morning.

In front of them, they were in the Fengtian Hall with civil and military officials to pay tribute and offer sacrifices.

Zhu Yunfeng and Zhu Di were moving things in the Qianqing Palace at the back.

The result was that both the oxen and the horses were exhausted to death.

Fortunately, after sending them to the Ming Dynasty, Mao Xiang led the guards into the underground palace to start moving.

Mao Xiang is not stupid.

Now we know that there may be a mystery behind this underground palace.

But he didn't dare ask.

The question is the Nine Clans Elimination Game.

So they worked hard to move the supplies, and by the afternoon, the square outside the Ming Dynasty Qianqing Palace had piled up like a mountain.

Afterwards, Zhu Yunfeng asked them to sort them and store them in the warehouse of the palace.

On New Year's Eve, December 30th, the 13th year of Hongwu, the heavy snow of the previous few days had stopped long ago, but the accumulated snow was hard to melt, and the roof of the palace was covered with white.

Except for the paths walked by the guards, eunuchs and palace maids in the palace, the corridors on both sides were covered with solid ice, which was piled up and waiting to melt in the spring.

Jilong Mountain and Fuzhou Mountain in the distance are shrouded in clouds and mist. Although their altitudes are not high, they appear covered in silver against the backdrop of the snow, like two silver dragons entwined.

In the evening, Zhu Yunfeng distributed toys to the children in the palace. Inside and outside the Qianqing Palace, foam pistols popped, four-wheel drive cars whizzed, Barbie dolls made soft sounds when pressed, and toy cars buzzed.

For a moment, the Qianqing Palace and its surroundings were full of vitality, and everything was flourishing. In the middle of winter, the eunuchs and palace maids were sweating profusely, chasing after the little ancestors all the way, fearing that they would damage things in the palace.

According to Zhu's strict treatment of his children, it would be impossible for him to allow them to be so unruly and play around in the palace like this.

But Zhu Yunfeng advised that education should be alternating between strict and strict. It is so strict at ordinary times, so it is time to relax a little during the New Year. Otherwise, their true nature will be exposed when they are sent to the fiefdom, and they will turn into beasts again.

Old Zhu thought it made sense. What was most important was that he was worried about his other half’s beastly sons, so he acquiesced to Zhu Yunfeng’s guidance, which was also a precaution against future mishaps.

The family dinner in the evening was the same as last year, but this year Zhu Su was missing and Li Shanchang was present.

Inside the palace, Jih installed electric wires from the roof, brought electricity into the house, fixed a piece of wire pipe with a nail gun, and used the pipe to make a household circuit.

At this moment, the Qianqing Palace was brightly lit. In order to highlight the warmth, yellow incandescent lamps were specially used, making the whole room full of golden light, which was very consistent with the royal background.

At the beginning of the family dinner in the evening, Li Shanchang, who was already 68 years old, put his hands in his long sleeves and walked carefully into the back hall of the Qianqing Palace. He bowed to Zhu Yuanzhang and said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Your Royal Highness the Prince of Yan, and Your Royal Highness the Prince of Wu."

"Ah."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly coldly and said, "Please sit down." "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Li Shanchang came over tremblingly, Li Wenzhong went over to help him and sat on the left side of Zhu Yuanzhang.

Last year, because of the Hu Weiyong case, Zhu Yuanzhang was so angry with Li Shanchang that he didn't even give him the New Year reward. It was Empress Ma who wrote a letter to comfort him.

This year, Li Shanchang has been in a retired state, staying at home to enjoy his retirement.

After the Hu Weiyong case, Zhu Yuanzhang achieved his goal of centralizing power. Basically, he didn't want to kill Li Shanchang as long as he didn't commit suicide. After all, killing Li Shanchang would have too great a impact, so he called him over this year to send a signal.

After everyone was seated, the eunuchs and palace maids hurriedly served the dishes.

Last year we had hotpot, this year we had some Hunan specialties, including snowflake meatballs, pork elbow, stewed chicken, bacon, beef and more than ten other dishes, all of which the royal chef learned from Ji He.

Zhu Yunfeng is okay at making side dishes like fried pork with chili peppers, but he’s not very good at making these main dishes.

Ji He learned cooking skills from his mother. Zhu Yunfeng had always urged him to open a restaurant and let his mother be the chef, as her cooking skills were indeed top-notch.

Anyway, when Zhu Yunfeng's family was rich, they ate a lot in five-star hotels, but he felt that Ji He's mother did better.

"Time to eat."

Zhu Yunfeng was already hungry, so he picked up the chopsticks, held up the bowl, and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang eagerly.

He doesn't have to be polite.

Anyway, if he doesn't want to give face to Lao Zhu, then he won't give it.

But the rules passed down from his ancestors have been ingrained in his bones. He cannot move his chopsticks until his elders do.

The Zhu family still has this upbringing.

"Eat."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled, picked up the chopsticks and picked up a piece of food casually.

As soon as he moved, Zhu Yunfeng and Zhu Di began to eat and eat.

In comparison, Li Shanchang was much more cautious. He didn't start eating until everyone started to pick up their chopsticks.

And I didn't eat much, just a few bites. Although it tasted good, it's better to be cautious.

"Good Lord."

Zhu Yuanzhang turned his head and looked at Li Shanchang and asked, "How are you these days?"

Li Shanchang hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, I am grateful for your concern. Everything is fine."

"Ah."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said, "You must discipline your descendants. Li Qi is my eldest son-in-law. I have entrusted him with important tasks. When there is a disaster in any direction, I will send him to provide disaster relief. You must instruct him to distribute all the relief grain and not to embezzle even a penny."

"Yes, I will definitely warn him."

"My son has a flaw in his fiefdom, and I have already punished him severely. This is a lesson for you. Shanchang, you are getting old too. If our descendants want to keep this family business, they must work diligently and not be greedy or do evil. Do you understand?"

"Yes, after I return, I will definitely write a family precept to teach my descendants."

Li Shanchang said solemnly.

He understood that this was Zhu Yuanzhang's call.

Hu Weiyong had a close relationship with him, and actually implicated him in this case.

But there were rumors in the court that it was the prince who saved him, otherwise Zhu Yuanzhang might have executed him as well.

After learning the news, Li Shanchang has been very well behaved for the past year and has not dared to take any action.

This year I was finally invited to the family dinner, which was already a gesture of kindness from Mr. Zhu.

What Old Zhu meant now was that if his descendants committed crimes and caused chaos, his family business would be in jeopardy.

Even Prince of Qin Zhu Chong was punished by Zhu for breaking the law, let alone them?
So this is an exhortation to keep them honest.

"Build a bottle stand."

Seeing that the atmosphere was somewhat serious, Zhu Yunfeng took out the Moutai, patted the bottle and said, "This is a special edition, you can't buy it outside."

Li Wenzhong was shocked and asked, "Is it true?"

"That is required."

Zhu Yunfeng saw that he liked to drink it, so he gave him a few bottles. He smiled and said, "Old Li, I'm not going to brag to you, but this one bottle is worth the dozens of bottles I gave you before."

"Hurry up."

Li Wenzhong urged hurriedly.

Zhu Yunfeng opened the bottle of wine, and the aroma immediately filled the air.

He handed it to Li Wenzhong and said, "Pour it yourself."

Li Wenzhong originally wanted to pour himself a glass immediately, but then he realized that this was the emperor's family dinner, so he hurriedly poured a glass for Zhu Yuanzhang first.

Next came Li Shanchang, Zhu Biao, and then myself.

Zhu Yunfeng and Zhu Di didn't like drinking white wine, so they filled a bottle of beer and poured a glass of expensive wine for Queen Ma.

The dinner table was filled with the smell of alcohol.

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his glass and said, "It's a new year again. Let's drink this cup together."

"Then I wish my uncle good health and longevity, my aunt good health, and that the Ming Dynasty will last forever, the people will live and work in peace, the country will be prosperous, and there will be peace and tranquility."

“I wish my father.”

Zhu Di also immediately stood up and delivered his congratulations.

This is actually an ancient custom.

For example, this morning all officials had to congratulate Zhu Yuanzhang, and the congratulatory messages were written in advance.

However, it gradually fell out of fashion during the New Year in later generations.

Everyone also congratulated him.

After a glass of wine, the atmosphere suddenly became much more relaxed.

"Come, eat, eat."

Zhu Yuanzhang drank with everyone, his face flushed slightly, and his originally solemn face began to smile. He patted Li Shanchang's leg and came over to say, "Shanchang, my nephew is not bad, isn't he?"

Li Shanchang hurriedly said: "Your Highness the King of Wu is very intelligent and is a rare talent among men."

"Hahahahaha."

Zhu Yuanzhang burst into laughter and said, "With my nephew, the Ming Dynasty will prosper."

Zhu Yunfeng glanced at Old Zhu and continued eating.

Soon we were full and satisfied.

He said to Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma: "Uncle, aunt, I'm going to set off the cannon."

"Go."

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand.

Fireworks are also the highlight of the New Year.

"Fire the cannon."

Zhu Yunfeng rushed out of the back hall happily.

Zhu Di grabbed an elbow and shouted, "I'll come too."