Chapter 443: Confessing kings and establishing crown princes
"Boss..." Chen Cao looked at Chen Bohao: "Are the words of the second brother true?"
The prince quickly waved his hand: "No, dad, Zhong Rong and I just help each other in our studies."
Chen Cao didn't ask any more, looked at Li Xiang and said with a smile, "This Zhao Xin is really good at naming."
Li Xiang covered his mouth and said, "Zhong Rong, I haven't seen this concubine yet. Why don't we ask someone to bring her over to have a look?"
Chen Cao waved his hand: "I haven't seen his daughter either, but from the look on the boss's face, I'm sure he likes her too."
As he spoke, Chen Cao took advantage of the opportunity when the female family members began to tease the prince, and turned to look at Li Xiang: "The boss is getting older, and you and I are also getting older. He is already the prince. What do you think about this matter of canonizing kings?" ?”
Li Xiang did not hesitate and put a piece of barbecued cumin mutton in front of Chen Cao: "This is the emperor's business. How do I know how to canonize him?"
"Hey..." Chen Cao raised his chopsticks and put the mutton into his mouth: "I know about this. What do you think about the Crown Princess?"
Li Xiang had expected that Chen Cao would ask this, otherwise he would not have ridiculed his son in front of so many people: "You have already known it in your heart. If you ask me, I can't make the decision. As long as my son doesn't feel that he is at a disadvantage."
Chen Cao nodded, swallowed the mutton, and said calmly: "Boss, since you and Zhao Zhongrong are just classmates, I am going to marry her off. What do you think?"
Chen Bohao was stunned when he heard the sound. He was stunned, but only for a moment, and then he handed over his hand: "Dad has the foundation, and the son makes all the decisions based on his father."
"good..."
According to the past customs of the Ming Dynasty, no work was started during the first month of the year, so it was not until after the Lantern Festival that Chen Cao issued the first imperial edict to start the new year in the second year of Shengwu.
"The emperor was entrusted with the destiny of heaven, and the edict said: ............
The second son of the emperor Chen Boxuan was canonized as King of Qin, the third son of the emperor Chen Bowen was the king of Yue, the fourth son of the emperor Chen Bojin was the king of Qi, and the fifth son of the emperor Chen Bolin was the king of Yan;
The emperor's eldest daughter Chen Yongxiang was canonized as the eldest princess of Huo Kingdom, and the emperor's second daughter Chen Yong became the eldest princess of South Korea...
I admire this..."
"The emperor was entrusted with the destiny of heaven, and the edict said: Zhongrong, the daughter of Zhao Xin, the commander of the Jinyi Guards, has a careful nature, is diligent and docile, is yonghe and pure, has a gentle temperament, and is virtuous at home. Her virtuous conduct contains seals, and she will be appointed as the Ming Dynasty Emperor immediately after she writes it. Crown Princess; Marriage on an auspicious day
I admire this..."
Two imperial edicts were issued in succession, and the capital was shaken.
Of course, what was shocking was the second imperial edict. Regarding the selection of the Crown Princess, many people, including civil servants, believed that Chen Cao would be similar to the Zhu family in choosing the Crown Princess, and might even choose someone from the Zhu family. The daughter of the vassal king, but what they didn't expect was that the crown princess, the future empress of the Ming Dynasty, and even the queen mother, was actually the daughter of Zhao Xin, the commander of the Jin Yiwei.
The day after the imperial edict was issued, the threshold of Xin Zhao's mansion was about to be trampled by congratulatory guests. No matter whether it was the civil servant system or the general system, even fifty tables could not be accommodated.
In order to celebrate, Xin Zhao directly invited chefs from three restaurants to prepare a three-day banquet at home. While he was talking to his wife, Mrs. Liu, the housekeeper hurriedly ran into the lobby: "Master, hurry up, your Majesty is here. "
The couple hurriedly ran out of the door. Chen Cao and a large group of people were helping to pick up the guests at Zhao Xin's door. Zhao Xin was so frightened that he ran to Chen Cao: "Your Majesty..."
Chen Cao laughed, then turned to look at the prince who was following him and said: "Boss, look at your future father-in-law, he is preparing a dowry right now."
"I have met His Royal Highness the Crown Prince..."
"We have never had a son-in-law come to the door first in the Ming Dynasty, but it doesn't work here. I know your family is very lively today, so I brought the whole family to join in the fun. How about it?"
Zhao Xin laughed loudly and quickly nodded and invited Chen Cao and his family inside. The front yard and atrium of the lobby were full of guests. When they saw Chen Cao, they were all dumbfounded. They didn't know who shouted something, and they all stood up and saluted Chen Cao.
"Oh, that's great, His Majesty is here..."
"Then what do you see clearly? The prince and the queen are both here..."
"Not only that, there are also a few empresses..."
"Oh my god, the two eldest princesses are here too..."
"Master Zhao will be very rich in the future..."
In the middle hall of the central courtyard, Zhao Xin and his family were waiting on the left and right. After Chen Cao sat down, he said in front of him: "Zhao Xin, call my daughter-in-law out. Do you know why the queen and I are here? I have to see for myself first. hurry up..."
Xin Zhao turned to look at Mrs. Liu and said, "Why are you standing there in a daze? Call your daughter out quickly."
Zhao Zhongrong was quiet and handsome, and it was rare for the prince to like him. Otherwise, it would be very embarrassing for him if he was ugly.
Zhao Zhongrong received the greetings one by one. He was unusually shy and sat next to Zhao Xin, accompanied by the prince.
Chen Cao glanced sideways at Xin Zhao: "Xin Zhao, you gave birth to a good daughter."
"Hehe..." Zhao Xin touched his head: "I'm lucky, I'm lucky..."
"Regardless of whether you are lucky or not, is the Taoist priest who told you your fortune the same one you found for me back then?"
Xin Zhao was stunned for a moment, then said sheepishly: "It's true, Master Xu repaid me a hundred silver dollars, which is not cheap."
Chen Cao sneered: "You guys have been preparing for a rainy day. It seems that I underestimated you."
Seeing Chen Cao's unkind expression, Zhao Xin was afraid that he would regret it midway. After all, according to his understanding of Chen Cao, he could do it perfectly, so he apologized and said with a smile: "Your Majesty knows that his subordinates are stupid, otherwise he wouldn't be able to do such things. no."
snort...
Chen Cao snorted coldly, then looked at Zhao Zhongrong with a smile: "Daughter-in-law, are you satisfied with my boss?"
"Your Majesty calls you, hurry up and talk to me."
Zhao Zhongrong raised his head and blushed: "Satisfied..."
"Hahaha..." Chen Cao and Zhao Xin laughed together: "As long as you are satisfied, as long as you are satisfied, Xin Zhao, according to the past rules, you are now a relative of the emperor, and I have to give you a title."
Xin Zhao suddenly stood up and clasped his fists: "Your Majesty, please don't do this. The Tatars have not been wiped out yet, so there is no need to worry about the knighthood."
Chen Cao looked at Xin Zhao in shock, wondering if there was something wrong with this guy's brain. He looked around and found that the place was terrifyingly calm, so he said, "Boss, what do you think?"
The prince glanced at Zhao Zhongrong, and then said: "Dad, there is nothing wrong with what Uncle Zhao said. Moreover, the country now controls the title very strictly. When the merits are recounted in the future, Uncle Zhao's title will at least be won with one sword and one shot. It’s not the official Xingjin of the Zhu Dynasty.”
Chen Cao nodded after hearing this: "It makes sense, Zhao Xin, your son-in-law is considerate of you."
Xin Zhao chuckled: "The prince has thought carefully, thank you prince."
...
The twenty-third day of the first month of the second year of Shengwu is an auspicious day.
The Ming Dynasty Crown Prince Chen Bohao accepted the Crown Princess Zhao. At that time, the state changed the Zhou etiquette and ordered the Crown Prince to go to the Zhao Mansion in person to welcome the bride. The Crown Prince and the Zhao family together knelt down and saluted Zhao Xin and his wife in front of all the guests in the mansion. .
This was Chen Cao's arrangement early in the morning. Of course, the world was shocked. The crown prince knelt down to his father-in-law...
The day after the ceremony, Chen Cao held a major military meeting in Wuying Hall.
