"My lord, Feng Sheng, pays homage to Your Majesty."
In the Huagai Hall, Feng Sheng knelt down, folded his hands, and kowtowed to the ground.
In terms of etiquette, Feng Sheng can't make any mistakes at all. From this point of view, it can be seen that Feng Sheng is currently cautious.
Feng Sheng's military ability is no worse than that of Xu Da and others, and his personality is not as arrogant as Lan Yu's.
It stands to reason that Feng Sheng has made a lot of contributions and is the sixth founding father of the country. He is relatively low-key and should be able to die a good death.
In fact, Zhu Yuanzhang did trust and use Feng Sheng in the beginning.
Especially now, Xu Da and Chang Yuchun passed away. Although Lan Yu also successfully joined the ranks of famous generals after his victory, Feng Sheng is obviously higher in terms of qualifications.
Moreover, his accumulated achievements far exceed those of Sapphire, including his reputation in all aspects, completely crushing Sapphire.
Feng Sheng is also a noble of Huaixi, but he cherishes feathers and deliberately alienates the Huaixi military generals group, so Lan Yu is currently the leader of the nobles of Huaixi.
The current Ming Dynasty is equivalent to the concept of military and political integration.
When training troops and farming, the local area was also under Feng Sheng's jurisdiction.
Feng Sheng had a high reputation in the local area. Not only did the soldiers he trained were of high quality, but the local government was also well organized.
However, just because of this, Zhu Yuanzhang became suspicious of him.
Other generals have more or less weaknesses, but Feng Sheng is too perfect.
Under Zhu Yuanzhang's arrangement, Jin Yiwei monitored Feng Sheng very closely.
In the 22nd year of Hongwu, under the secret protection of the Jinyi Guards, Zhou Wang Zhu Ju left the fiefdom without authorization and went to Fengyang to meet Feng Sheng.
Zhu Yuanzhang was furious when he got the news.
The vassal king was not allowed to leave the fiefdom without permission. This was an iron rule set by Zhu Yuanzhang for the sake of the stability of the country.
The key is that the person Zhu Yu went to meet was Feng Sheng, who had always been feared by Zhu Yuanzhang.
Needless to say.
Zhou Wang Zhu Ji was directly exiled to Yunnan, and Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to throw him to Mu Ying.
But not long after, Zhu Yuanzhang changed his mind and summoned him back to the capital.
As the fifth son, Zhu Rui succeeded Empress Ma as the legitimate son, but in fact the throne had nothing to do with him, and he had never thought about it.
When he was just born, he was frail and sick and almost died, but an old doctor saved Zhu Ju's life.
But even so, Zhu Xi's body became like a healthy person only after he was in his teens.
It is precisely because of these experiences that Zhu Rui has been extremely obsessed with medical knowledge since he was a child.
In the ninth year of Hongwu's reign, Zhu Yuanzhang took them to his hometown in Fengyang, Anhui Province before taking the throne.
In this place where Zhu Yuanzhang grew up and lived, his sons were educated and trained. So that the vassal can defend the Ming Dynasty.
At this time, it can be said that Zhu Ru left the capital for the first time and came to a relatively desolate place.
However, here in Fengyang, although poor at the time, Zhu Chu discovered that there were a large number of precious herbs that were found in medical books growing here.
For more than three years, the other brothers were learning how to manage the place. Only Zhu Ru often ran outside and picked herbs.
Zhu Yuanzhang had already left at that time, and the remaining gentlemen naturally did not say much about the royal prince.
In this way, Zhu Rui spent the most enjoyable three years here.
Later, under the arrangement of Zhu Yuanzhang, he married Feng Sheng's daughter Feng and became a feudal lord in Kaifeng.
The Zhou Palace in Kaifeng was built on the basis of the Forbidden City of the Song and Jin Dynasties. It is magnificent and large-scale.
During this period, Zhu Xi had no thoughts about governing the vassal territory. He studied medical skills every day, rarely participated in external exchanges, and did not care about local government affairs.
In addition to studying medical skills, my spare time is spent making babies.
Therefore, Zhu Xi later had fifteen sons and twelve daughters, which can be regarded as a prosperous life.
It was not until the 22nd year of Hongwu that the eldest son Zhu Youdun had grown up, and Zhu Rui simply handed over the affairs of the vassal territory to his eldest son.
Because some medicinal herbs were used up, Zhu Xi remembered seeing him in Fengyang. Anyway, there was nothing going on in the feudal land. After all, Kaifeng was economically good, and the eldest son was also in charge.
After thinking about it, Zhu Xi took two personal guards and ran around all night without even visiting the inn, collecting herbs everywhere, and then arrived in Fengyang.
The prince's disappearance was not a trivial matter in the vassal land, and the news immediately reached Zhu Yuanzhang.
His son disappeared in the domain? This was so good that Zhu Yuanzhang didn't think much about it and directly arranged for people to start searching.
Zhu Rui had a good relationship with his wife Feng Shi. After arriving in Fengyang, he collected the needed herbs and prepared to go back.
Now that I've come, I'll go and pay my respects to my father-in-law.
At this time, Feng Sheng happened to be in his hometown of Fengyang.
Zhu Tie also knew that running directly from Kaifeng to meet his father-in-law would have a bad impact, so he took advantage of the night to meet his father-in-law.
However, he didn't know that because Zhu Yuanzhang was afraid of Feng Sheng, he had already arranged for Jin Yiwei to closely monitor him.
Zhu Rui was directly exposed.
When Feng Sheng saw his son-in-law Zhu Zhu at night, he was completely stunned.
Zhu Ting thought that what he brought to his father-in-law was a surprise, but Feng Sheng felt only fright.
Feng Sheng has long known about being monitored by Jin Yiwei, and he still has some control capabilities.
At this moment, Feng Sheng knew that he might be finished.
Zhu Yuanzhang got the news soon.
Good guy, I finally caught you old boy, what are you talking about?
He directly removed Feng Sheng's military power on the pretext of being suspected of treason.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang also knew in his heart that there was no possibility of rebellion by this boy Zhu Xi. Considering his son's status, he took back the military power from Feng Sheng, reprimanded him, and then gave up.
Regarding this matter, Feng Sheng was about to cry but had no tears. It was true that when a man was sitting at home, disaster came from heaven.
Feng Sheng was a military commander and a scholar, so he guessed Zhu Yuanzhang's thoughts very early and kept a distance from Lan Yu and others from Huaixi.
This is also the reason why so many distinguished Huaixi generals died when the Lan Yu case occurred, but Feng Sheng was not implicated.
Zhu Yuanzhang had no choice. After all, Feng Sheng was too clean. Even the Jin Yiwei could not find any evidence that could prove any collusion between Feng Sheng, Lan Yu and others.
However, Feng Sheng was later sentenced to death by Zhu Yuanzhang.
After the Lan Jade case broke out, Feng Sheng became more cautious.
The year after the Lan Jade case broke out, Zhu Yuanzhang summoned Feng Sheng to the capital so that he could monitor him nearby.
Feng Sheng studied behind closed doors all day long and did not participate in anything.
Two full years later, Jin Yiwei still had no evidence.
Jin Yiwei is also helpless. The enemy is too cunning and there is nothing we can do.
Finally, because he was too bored or restless, Feng Sheng built a rice field in front of his house, buried some bottles and cans underneath, and covered it with wooden boards to create a corridor.
He rode on horseback and trampled on it, making a rumbling sound, as if he had been on the battlefield.
This is also Feng Sheng's memory of the past.
Jin Yiwei burst into tears. After waiting for so long, he finally had something to report.
So he reported that there might be a large number of weapons hidden under the rice field built by Feng Sheng, and there was the sound of galloping horses, so he might be training soldiers.
Zhu Yuanzhang was overjoyed when he heard this.
Good guy, we finally found a chance.
So he directly summoned Feng Sheng to the palace and had him eat and drink together as a farewell.
Then he died.
Feng Sheng also didn't expect that he would escape the Lan Yu case and end up like this.
What is the difference between this and later generations being fired for entering the company with their left foot first?
In fact, Feng Sheng didn't know that the biggest reason why he was sentenced to death in the end was because he was a scholar.
At that time, when Zhu Yuanzhang talked about Feng Sheng with Zhu Yunwen, Zhu Yunwen admired him very much.
After all, Feng Sheng's scholarly temperament was a big plus for Zhu Yunwen.
It was this that made Zhu Yuanzhang make up his mind.
Because he believed that after his death, Zhu Yunwen would most likely reuse Feng Sheng.
But for now, Zhu Yuanzhang's mind has changed.
People like Lan Yu are now alive, and Feng Sheng has naturally gained Zhu Yuanzhang's attention again.
"Get flat."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Looking at Feng Sheng, Zhu Yuanzhang asked: "Song Guogong returned to Beijing last night. I wonder if he visited Tong'er."
When Feng Sheng heard this, his heartbeat stopped for half a beat, and he hurriedly said: "Since I returned to Beijing last night, I have been studying in the mansion and have never gone out."
Since what happened last time, Feng Sheng has almost cut off all contact with his daughter, even during the New Year holidays.
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded when he heard this. This was regarded as a slap on Feng Sheng's part. If he really went to see Zhu Yu, it would not be so easy to talk to him.
"Rumors about the Xiaoling Mausoleum have spread widely in the capital recently. Duke Guo of Song should know about it," Zhu Yuanzhang asked.
Feng Sheng replied: "I have heard about the matter of the imperial mausoleum and do not dare to discuss it unreasonably."
Feng Sheng's answer was watertight. If he said he had never heard of this before, he would definitely be deceiving him.
So what Feng Sheng means is that I heard about this, but it involves the royal tomb and I am not involved.
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, very satisfied with Feng Sheng's current state.
Then he said directly: "The thing about Xiaoling is true, and we got out of the way and spread it."
"You and Feng Sheng have also met our eldest grandson Zhu Xiongying. When he passed away ten years ago, we thought we would never see our eldest grandson again."
"But I never expected that the eldest grandson survived ten years ago by luck and is now in the capital."
"We have called you back this time because we want you to tutor our eldest grandson well. We know your knowledge, and we feel at ease having you tutor our eldest grandson."
When Feng Sheng heard this, he was shocked at first, and then felt relieved.
His Majesty directly called him by his name instead of calling him Song Guogong, which already expressed his closeness.
As for the Xiaoling incident, although it is very bizarre, His Majesty said so. In Feng Sheng's opinion, he must have done a lot of investigation.
Based on Feng Sheng's understanding of His Majesty, something that seems problematic at first glance can still be confirmed.
It shows that Your Majesty must be absolutely sure.
Feng Sheng didn't think too much or ask too many questions. He directly bowed his hands and said, "I will do my best to guide His Highness Changsun."
Regarding this matter, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly felt a little pleased with Feng Sheng.
When other ministers heard about such a thing, they would definitely object strongly.
It's comfortable to talk to smart people.
In fact, from Feng Sheng's point of view, who will be the emperor tomorrow really has little to do with him.
Anyway, as long as he is the heir designated by His Majesty, it will be fine.
There was no need for him to worry about whether it was true or false.
"By the way, after Tie'er returned to the capital and paid homage to his eldest brother, he locked himself in his room every day and never went out except for a morning trip."
"You are his father-in-law, and I haven't seen him for a long time. Find a time to chat with him, and tell him about our eldest grandson."
"Find an opportunity to take your son-in-law to meet his eldest nephew. He is a vassal king, not a doctor. He must fulfill his responsibilities as an uncle."
Zhu Yuanzhang pondered for a moment and explained to Feng Sheng.
In the Jinyiwei report, Zhu Yuanzhang sent someone to give Zhou Wang Zhuji information about Zhu Ying, but Zhuji didn't even read it.
Being obsessed with medical books all day long seemed to Zhu Yuanzhang that he was not doing his job properly.
However, the situation in Kaifeng is not bad. At least compared to the second and third children, the fifth child does not have a good reputation or a bad reputation.
"I obey the order." Feng Sheng replied quickly.
When he heard his majesty talking about his son-in-law Zhu Ru, Feng Sheng's heart was raised in his throat, but when his majesty finished speaking, he felt relieved.
The meaning of these words was obviously to ask him to take Zhu Ru to see His Highness Changsun.
Based on the current situation, Feng Sheng could guess that His Majesty was paving the way for His Royal Highness Changsun without having to think deeply.
This made Feng Sheng a little surprised and curious.
Surprisingly, since His Majesty asked me to tutor His Highness Changsun, it meant that I already had a new way out.
What I am curious about is, is this His Highness the Changsun really the same His Highness the Changsun ten years ago.
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The palace of the King of Qin in the capital.
Zhu Xi just looked at Zhu Ying blankly, his whole body was stunned.
He finally knew why his father firmly believed that Zhu Ying was Zhu Xiongying.
This feeling is too similar.
The moment Zhu Ying followed Zhu Fang into the yard, Zhu Fang almost didn't call him eldest brother.
What's the difference between the look and temperament at first glance and the elegant and easy-going elder brother in the past?
Coupled with the extremely similar facial features, he looks exactly like his eldest brother.
Are you telling me this is a businessman? The owner of a teahouse?
If a businessman has the temperament of a scholar, what kind of scholar can he be called?
Zhu Xi thought to himself that even if there was no such thing as the tomb of King Xiaoling and Yu Wang, when he saw Zhu Ying, he would definitely think that he was his eldest brother's illegitimate son.
In addition to being almost the same age, there is also the matter of the mausoleum.
He is truly a dear nephew.
"Eldest nephew, my second uncle has finally met you. This time my eldest nephew can come, which really makes my second uncle very happy."
"Eldest nephew, don't blame your second uncle for what happened a few days ago. It's all your second uncle's fault, but don't take it personally."
When Zhu Ying walked in, Zhu Ping came back to his senses.
Without any hesitation, Zhu Ping directly placed his position very low. This may have something to do with being beaten up by his father.
What's more, Zhu Fang has now left the capital, and with the help of his third brother Zhu Fan, he has left it to Zhu Ying, his eldest nephew.
Zhu Fang understood that as long as his eldest nephew could support him, and with his father's love for his eldest nephew, he would have no problem going to Sichuan to quell the rebellion.
