Time passed so peacefully, with Liu and Hu checking and balancing each other in the court, and they only had an occasional quarrel, but nothing major happened.
It wasn't until the night of the second day of July in the eighth year of Hongwu that a disaster report quickly entered the palace, breaking the peace that had lasted for several months.
Wenzhou Prefecture suffered unprecedented storms and sea overflows?
The tide poured into the town, and the coasts and rivers of the entire prefecture were severely affected.
Among them, Pingyang County is the most serious, with more than 2,000 people dead.
The houses were washed away by the flood, and the crops were soaked and rotted by the tide. Looking at it, there will be no harvest this year.
All houses in several affected areas were destroyed, and many people were injured.
Then there were the garrisoned military personnel and materials. The damage was also very serious. Officers and soldiers drowned, ships drifted, and there was a lot of wailing.
When something like this happened, the imperial court naturally wanted to provide disaster relief. Zhu Yuanzhang immediately ordered officials to go to Wenzhou Prefecture with food, grass, and clothing.
In order to prevent corruption, the supervisory censor naturally had to follow suit.
This disaster should not be underestimated, so Lao Zhu sent four censors, Zheng Shiyuan, Gu Chen, Gao Yiran, and Fan Congwen, to follow Liangcao to Pingyang County.
They went to the most serious counties, while Chen Ning's people were sent to places where the problem was not serious.
It can be seen that Lao Zhu still doesn't believe in Chen Ning.
"Ugh~ Mr., why do you want to go out now... What should I do?"
Su Wanying had just found out she was pregnant and was vomiting violently. When she heard that her husband was going away, tears welled up in her eyes.
"There are so many censors, is it possible for you to be the only one I can use?"
She has worked so hard, and it makes her sad to think about it without her husband by her side.
Pregnant women are inherently sensitive and thoughtful, and it really cannot be justified to leave their daughter-in-law alone at home at this time.
"Madam, it's hard to violate the sacred order." Gu Chen didn't want to go, but Lao Zhu had already issued the decree. He comforted: "I sent a letter to my sister-in-law. Is it okay if she comes to accompany you?"
"Don't worry, I will definitely be back within two or three months at most."
According to historical data, it seems that there will be another major disaster in Wenzhou Prefecture next year.
"Really, you agreed to come back in three months?"
Su Wanying looked at him with tearful eyes. She thought it would take a long time.
"really."
After comforting his wife, Gu Chen hurried to meet Zheng Shiyuan and the others, only to find that King Yan Zhu Di was among them.
Prince Zhu Biao, on the other hand, was holding his younger brother and giving some gentle instructions.
"Master Zheng, is this the time when King Yan is going too?"
Gu Chen was a little curious. Zhu Xiaosi was only fifteen this year.
Are Lao Zhu and Zhu Biao willing to let him go to the disaster area at such a young age?
You know, after a major disaster comes an epidemic. Aren't they afraid that Zhu Xiaosi will get sick?
"Well, Your Majesty and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince seem to value His Highness King Yan very much."
Zheng Shiyuan and Gu Chen have worked together before, so they have a good relationship.
"In the fiefdom of Beiping, Mr. Song Lian has the same teachings as His Royal Highness. It can be seen that he will be the right-hand man of His Highness in the future."
Gu Chen looked at the pair of brothers not far away who were saying goodbye and couldn't help but sigh.
If Zhu Biao had not died in history, would Zhu Di still raise an army?
If Zhu Biao ascends the throne, will he still cut the ranks of his younger brothers?
Will there be another battle of peace?
if……
If Zhu Biao had not died, would Ming Dynasty have taken another path?
The mentor once said to himself that Zhu Biao is a benevolent and righteous person.
If he ascends the throne, he is likely to shrink his side like Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanji.
Therefore, to be a loyal king, he will definitely not think about capturing Annan, nor will he stand for the amazing Yongle Ceremony.
Because Zhu Xiaosi rebelled, he wanted to make his career strong so that he could have the dignity to meet his ancestors.
But if Zhu Biao succeeds, he probably won't want to do this.
Therefore, Zhu Di would be more suitable to be the emperor of Ming Dynasty than Zhu Biao.
But Gu Chen believed that Zhu Biao's benevolence and righteousness were true, but he would not necessarily retreat to defend the city.
Although Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanji are also good, they are not comparable to Zhu Biao.
Zhu Biao is ruthless, but he appears to be a little kinder under the background of his father and younger brothers.
Fortunately, it was still early and he still had ten years to develop Zhu Biao's life-saving medicine.
As long as we can develop it and save Zhu Biao, wouldn't we know which one would be better off if he ascends the throne or if King Zhu Di of Yan ascends the throne?
At this time, Gu Chen only wanted to confirm the result of the argument between himself and his mentor.
Anyway, we’ve come here, why not just see if your answer is correct.
Because of the rising water, we couldn't walk by water, and we were in a hurry to go to the disaster relief.
So everyone walked very fast, changing a group of horses every time they arrived at an official post, and then continued moving forward with food.
He also ate on horseback, mainly dry food. It was the first time for Gu Chen to ride a horse for such a long time. He was also a scholar, and his thighs were already bleeding.
In addition, it sometimes rains, and the rain soaks through the clothes and touches the wounds.
Although the pain was not intense, it was quite uncomfortable.
"Here, rub it." During the break, Zheng Shiyuan took out a bottle of medicine from his arms and threw it to him: "Just rub it, otherwise there will be no time when you get there."
Gu Chen didn't show any pretense. He thanked him, took the medicine and started applying it.
"His Royal Highness Prince Yan is so young, but he seems to have better physical strength than us."
It has been five days since we set out, and I only sleep two hours a day, but I am still in high spirits.
Unlike them, even though they were complaining a lot, they were not much better.
"What do you think? His Royal Highness King Yan's martial arts was taught by General Chang Yuchun."
It would be ironic to say that Li Jinglong and Zhu Qizhen are the Gods of War.
That Chang Yuchun God of War is a sincere compliment.
If he hadn't died too early, Bei Yuan might have been beaten down long ago.
Although General Xu Da is very powerful, he will inevitably be defeated by four hands with his single fist.
"That's true."
After Gu Chen took the medicine, he quickly closed his eyes and squinted for a while.
Don't even think about sleeping well in the next few months. In order to avoid sudden death, it's best to sleep a little longer, so sleep a little longer.
"Hey, Gu Yushi." Zhu Di saw him yawning while riding, so he couldn't help but slow down his horse and asked curiously: "Are you that sleepy?"
"The people of Pingyang County are suffering terribly at this time. Are you still in the mood to take a nap?"
Even if you are very sleepy, you can't show it. You have to pretend to be concerned about the country and the people. Other adults are like this.
Only Gu Chen kept dozing off.
"Urgent." Gu Chen first confirmed that he was concerned about the country and the people, and then said: "I am just in poor health and have insufficient energy and blood, so I always feel sleepy. I hope His Highness King Yan will forgive me."
Still not a human being, why do you have to worry so much about taking a nap?
"real?"
Zhu Di expressed disbelief, and then said with a warning tone.
"Gu Yushi, forget it on the way, if you dare to doze off when you get there."
"I will go back and tell my father and eldest brother, and let them punish you."
He came with him this time not only to witness the disaster, but also to supervise.
My father was afraid that officials would be lazy and corrupt, and that officials would not do anything and the money and food would take flight.
"Yes, I don't dare."
Gu Chen became energetic at this time and looked at Zhu Xiaosi with interest.
"I heard that Your Majesty and Your Majesty are already looking at the princess for His Majesty. I wonder which girl you have chosen?"
