March 18th arrived as scheduled.
Zhengyang Avenue from Zhengyang Gate to Zhengyang Square is decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, the ground is spread with red cloth, and the guards are under strict security.
On both sides of the road, there were densely packed Ming people.
They were looking forward to the end of the road.
"Here we come, the grand concubine is here!"
Following waves of exclamations, vocal music was immediately heard.
In the distance on Zhengyang Avenue, in front of them was a drumming team, accompanied by dozens of Tiqi guards. In the center, there were sixteen strong men carrying a sedan chair.
Carrying a large sedan chair at the age of sixteen was exclusive to the emperor.
In fact, situations like Zhu Ying and Ye Yueqing's situation rarely happen in ancient and modern history.
As the grandson of Zhu Ying, he now enjoys the treatment that only an emperor can have. Of course, this treatment was also specially approved by Zhu Yuanzhang.
In other dynasties, the prince had a different etiquette system.
In some dynasties, there was even a gap between the emperor and the prince, so it was naturally impossible to have such a grand scene.
After becoming the emperor, the process of getting married was no longer required.
The process of appointing a queen came directly.
Not to mention the people watching the ceremony.
In Zhengyang Square, hundreds of officials stand respectfully on both sides, at the top of the square, under the flag-raising platform of the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the dragon chair, and Zhu Ying stood beside him.
"Dasun, how are you feeling right now?"
Zhu Yuanzhang asked with a smile as he looked at Da Sun, who was staring straight ahead.
Hearing this, Zhu Ying turned around and said with a smile, "Grandpa, please don't make fun of your grandson. This is my grandson's first wedding. I can't explain how I feel in my heart."
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and looked at the escorts who were walking slowly towards the end of Zhengyang Avenue.
His eyes were in a trance, as if he had seen the scene where he had been married.
At that time, he was the ninth commander of Guo Zixing's personal soldiers. He took the lead in the war and handed over all the spoils to Guo Zixing.
After receiving a reward, he said that the credit belongs to everyone, so he distributed the reward to everyone.
Guo Zixing admired Zhu Yuanzhang very much, and thinking of the entrustment of his best friend Ma Gong, he married Ma to Zhu Yuanzhang.
At that time, Zhu Yuanzhang was still called Zhu Chongba.
The sergeants in the army also changed their name to Mr. Zhu.
After Zhu Yuanzhang got married, he also changed his official name.
Zhu Guorui.
This was the name he mentioned when he first met Zhu Ying.
Thinking of his former self, the corners of Zhu Yuanzhang's mouth curled up slightly, but there were tears in the corners of his eyes.
The beauty of having a big girl by my side can no longer be returned.
The noisy drum music brought Zhu Yuanzhang back to his senses, realizing that today was his grandson's great day, and he quickly wiped the tears from his eyes.
Zhu Ying did not notice this scene.
His mind was attracted by the closer and closer procession in front of him.
This was his first marriage in his past life and in this life. He had already reached the point of marrying a wife before he fell in love.
Get married,
Such distant words are now before our eyes.
He didn't say anything, but he already had a different feeling in his heart.
A very strange feeling.
Perhaps due to the influence of his previous life, an invisible responsibility fell on his shoulders.
It won't be long before he takes on the role of a father.
With their minds racing, the team had arrived at Zhengyang Square.
"Why are you still standing there? Go quickly."
Hearing the old man's urging, Zhu Ying responded and hurried over.
When Zhu Ying walked past the flag-raising platform of the Ming Dynasty, all the officials bowed, the soldiers knelt on one knee, and the people bowed their heads.
More drums sounded.
Behind him, the national flag of the Ming Dynasty was slowly raised for the first time.
Zhu Ying walked to the sedan, led Ye Yueqing, who was wearing a red hijab, and walked slowly to Zhu Yuanzhang.
Listening to the official from the Ministry of Rites reading the Zhaowen next to him, Zhu Ying felt the tension in Ye Yueqing's hands.
Unlike folk worship halls, as the eldest grandson of the Ming Dynasty and the grandson and crown prince, officials from the Ministry of Rites offer sacrifices to heaven and earth and pay homage to their ancestors.
Many of the ceremonies are somewhat similar to the Taisun Enrollment Ceremony at that time.
For the common people, it is naturally elegant and solemn.
After the ceremony, it was already noon.
The rest will naturally be held inside the palace.
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"Today is March 18th, the wedding day of His Highness Taisun. We are away under orders and cannot celebrate. Today, we will completely defeat the rebels and pacify Shaanxi. As a gift to His Highness Taisun, do you agree?"
In the big tent, Lan Yu stood up and said in a deep voice.
Today is the wedding of His Royal Highness Taisun, but he can only get married here and cannot congratulate him. This makes Lan Yu feel very unhappy.
As the folk saying goes, the sky is big and the earth is big, my uncle is the biggest.
Zhu Ying's biological mother is Lan Yu's niece and her sister's daughter.
According to seniority, Lan Yu is Zhu Ying's uncle.
In today's clan relations in the Ming Dynasty, people are considered blood relatives before they have passed the fifth service.
But now he couldn't congratulate Zhu Ying as his in-laws' uncle.
As for the two brothers Chang Sheng and Chang Sen of the Chang family, how can they compare with themselves if they have any status at all.
After hearing what Duke Liang Lan Yu said, Cao Zhen stood up and expressed his stance first:
"These rats in the sewers are hiding here and there all day long. These days, they don't even dare to compete with our army."
"Now that the location of their lair has been figured out, the general has given me three thousand soldiers. I will act as the vanguard and kill them all. I will make these rebels surrender obediently."
Cao Zhen's words are not bragging.
During these days, Tian Jiucheng and other rebels were besieged, and there were many small-scale ambushes, but the Ming Dynasty won them all.
After all, the rebels had not received systematic training, and the rebellion had not lasted long, and they had only fought two downwind battles.
These two battles can be described as one-sided situations, and they are not very effective in improving the soldiers.
Even when the city was being attacked, Shanxi merchants arranged internal responses. After two days of siege, they captured the city gate and the city in one fell swoop.
On the other hand, Lan Yu's side is full of old soldiers, and they are the guards of the capital.
In daily training and other aspects, the combat power does not have to be inferior, and because under the emperor's feet, naturally no one dares to fool him or commit corruption secretly.
Coupled with the appearance of the Xuanjia Guards, the combat power of the guards' officers has been greatly increased.
The battle in the mountains and forests cannot be won by charging into the plains with just a large number of people. A charge by an elite group of sergeants will be more effective.
As Cao Zhen complied, more generals also requested orders.
Lan Yu naturally had no reason to refuse.
At this moment, there was a gloomy and bleak scene in the village.
Even though Gao Fuxing had raised morale through many strategies, the difference in hard power was too big.
The elite government and military forces are simply not something that these farmers who have just revolted can fight against.
Once a small team of more than ten people encounters the Ming army, it will only end up being destroyed.
Often one officer can chase and kill four or five people.
Whether it is in terms of armament or personal fighting ability, the gap in this part is huge.
"Mr. Gao, there is no momentum left in our village now. There were hundreds of deserters yesterday."
"If this continues, it won't be long before the cottage is doomed."
"This morning, many leaders tried to shirk the idea, but no one dared to patrol the mountain."
"What should we do now? Does Mr. Gao have any plans?"
Tian Jiucheng took Gao Fuxing and had a secret conversation behind Dazhai.
The delicious food on the table cannot arouse any appetite at all.
Now Tian Jiuzheng can be said to be homeless. He originally thought he could last at least two months.
The key is the food issue.
Unexpectedly, in less than a month, it was already the end of the road.
The officers and soldiers of the Ming Dynasty were really ruthless. Dozens of squads shuttled through the mountains and forests, attacking and killing the people patrolling the mountains.
Now we can only close the village gate tightly and cannot get out.
At this time, Gao Fuxing no longer had the confidence he once had, but instead had a bit of panic on his face.
"Your Majesty, with all due respect, the many victories of the officers and soldiers have completely destroyed the morale of the brothers. According to my estimation, in the past two days, the officers and soldiers will launch a total attack on the mountain stronghold."
"And this time, for our village, it is a matter of life and death."
"If we can push back the army, our village may be able to enjoy peace for many days, and it may be possible until the Ming court gives up."
After listening to Gao Fuxing's analysis, Tian Jiucheng thought for a moment and couldn't help but ask: "Sir, maybe, wouldn't it be possible to keep the stronghold even if we retreat?"
Gao Fuxing smiled bitterly and said, "The person who will lead the army this time is the famous Ming Dynasty general Liang Guogong Lan Yu."
"Lanyu's temper is well known throughout the Ming Dynasty. It is said that last year, he directly beat Zhan Hui, the Minister of Civil Affairs, and surrounded his mansion and prohibited him from reporting."
"A person like this is the most violent. If he is defeated for the first time, he will most likely force his army to attack the mountain regardless of casualties."
"Your Majesty must have seen the strength of these officers and soldiers in recent days. They are not at the same level as the officers and soldiers we fought before. They are all extremely brave."
"Any old pawn who comes to our village is at the level of a leader, but on the other side, he is just a pawn."
Tian Jiucheng suddenly realized at this moment that even with the help of geographical advantages, there was no way to stop the Ming court troops.
Perhaps the only reason why I chose to besiege before and did not attack directly was probably spring plowing.
Thinking of this, Tian Jiucheng couldn't help but smile bitterly: "If we surrender now, is there any way to survive?"
Gao Fuxing shook his head and said, "Others may have it, but your Majesty and I are destined to die."
Hearing such a sure tone, Tian Jiucheng knew it was a luxury.
It's a pity that I have been planning for several years, but once I raise my troops, it will be shattered in less than half a year.
While thinking about it, a trace of cruelty flashed in Tian Jiuzheng's eyes.
"Mr. Gao, looking at it now, even if we defend the first Mingting charge, we will only end up defeated and killed."
"As the old saying goes, if you keep the green hills, you won't be afraid of running out of firewood. It's better to run away, lurk, and look for opportunities again."
Gao Fuxing said bitterly: "Now that we are surrounded from both sides, there is no way out."
"I just want to escape, but where can I escape?"
Tian Jiucheng looked deeply at Gao Fuxing, and then said: "Sir, you don't know. There is a reason why I chose to build a cottage here."
"In my residence on the mountainside, there is a secret passage that leads to the path behind the mountain."
"Normally, it's difficult for officers and soldiers to escape when they wander around, but if a large army comes, there will be a chance."
"Let them fight fiercely in the front to attract the attention of the officers and soldiers, and then we will take hundreds of close followers and retreat from the back mountain."
When Gao Fuxing heard this, his heart moved.
He didn't know that Tian Jiucheng had such secrets that he didn't even know about.
After thinking deeply for a moment, Gao Fuxing said, "If we just run away, I'm afraid we won't be able to make it in time."
"If others know that the king is no longer in the stronghold, morale will collapse and the Ming court troops will easily break through the stronghold gate."
"Although I don't know how secretive the King's secret passage is, if the clues are discovered, I can escape even if I wait in these mountains."
Listening to Gao Fuxing's analysis, Tian Jiucheng gritted his teeth and said, "Sir, just don't worry."
"Only three or two people know about the secret passage. When the Ming court army attacks, I will order my confidant King Vajra Nu to lead the army to guard it. This will surely buy us enough opportunity."
Hearing this, Gao Fuxing's eyes flashed.
Wang Jingangnu is considered the most capable fighter in the entire village.
When they rebelled before, they were extremely brave.
Gao Fuxing knew without asking much that Tian Jiucheng definitely did not tell Wang Jingangnu about the secret path. Pushing him out at this time would be a complete suicide.
After hesitating for a moment, Gao Fuxing still asked: "The village is not big, so we can't hide our departure for too long."
"The king will lead hundreds of his cronies to leave together, which will make it easier to be exposed. If the king surrenders to the Ming court, wouldn't it be in vain?"
Gao Fuxing really couldn't understand why Tian Jiuzheng was still thinking about his gold and silver treasure at this time.
Several hundred people are nothing to the more than 30,000 people in the village, but these are all Tian Jiuzheng's cronies.
If so many people disappear at once, everyone will have problems.
When Tian Jiucheng heard this, he hesitated for a moment and then explained: "Sir, don't worry, Commander Wang will definitely fight to the end, even if he knows that we are leaving."
After hearing this, Gao Fuxing finally understood.
Wang Jingangnu has always fully supported Tian Jiucheng and is extremely loyal.
Naturally, Tian Jiucheng could do this only if he was kind to King Vajra Nu before.
Tian Jiucheng had already predicted that even if Wang Jingangnu knew the news, he would choose to fight and die.
Gao Fuxing didn't ask any more questions.
Those who achieve great things do not stick to trivial matters.
It's just a pity that Wang Jingangnu is such a loyal person.
Just when Gao Fuxing went back to prepare Xinruan, a shout came from the village:
"The army is attacking the mountain!!! The army is attacking the mountain!!!"
Gao Fuxing couldn't help but feel a little contemptuous when he heard this call.
To despise the copycat is to despise oneself.
At the same time, a stone fell in my heart. Without any hesitation, I took the package and avoided the crowd, and headed to Tian Jiucheng's residence.
At the foot of the mountain,
Cao Zhen was riding on a horse, with thousands of soldiers behind him. He looked up at the closed gate of the mountainside and the surrounding sentry towers.
He sneered and said, "You can stop this general just by being a mere village gate."
Then he shouted loudly: "Brothers, bring up the artillery and let these thieves know the power of my Ming Dynasty firearms!"
Following Cao Zhen's order.
The soldiers made way, and more than a dozen large general cannons were pushed forward.
