On April 11, the 20th year of Hongxing's reign in the Ming Dynasty, just the day after the news of the great victory at Niulan Pass was sent back to Wuhan Prefecture via the 600 express train, a group of gangsters had already gathered at the Hanyangmen Pier in Wuchang. The figure in the gauze python robe. The black and white archway and funeral pavilion have been built in accordance with the regulations of the county king. After Zhu Cihong came to power, although many important ministers and princes passed away, none of them were given a grand ceremony. Firstly, those people all die of illness and old age at home, and those who live, grow old, sick and die can be dealt with at home; secondly, it is still a period of overcoming difficulties - Sichuan and Yunnan have not yet recovered! Therefore, we must practice economy and avoid extravagance and waste.
But the dead people who came this time were unusual. Starting yesterday, all entertainment activities in the city have been stopped. Since dawn today, a large number of officers and soldiers guarding the Yamen rushed outside Hanyang Gate to maintain order. After a while, hundreds of cavalry from the guard camp and the New Army garrison came, all wearing white cloths outside their armor. . As the sun gradually rose, four-wheeled carriages kept coming, and those who got out of the carriages were all high-ranking officials in black gauze and python robes.
Hanyangmen Wharf was originally a prosperous place. There were many merchants coming in and out from the south and north, and some local people who made a living in the Hanyangmen area were looking at it from a distance with their hands folded. Wuhan Mansion was now at the feet of the Emperor. Of course, the local people are well-informed, and they all know that the person who died today was Wu Sangui, who died of illness on the Lueyang front line in February. After a while, the people watching the excitement began to sigh with each other.
"This is really a grand funeral... Marshal Wu is worth it! Look at the splendid ceremony, it's much grander than the ordinary funeral for a prince!"
"Where is the prince? He has already been crowned king! It has been published in the newspapers, and he has been posthumously crowned King Pingxi! The funeral will be grand and grand according to the standards of a prince, and the tomb will be built in Wolong Mountain, right next to the emperor's mausoleum!"
"What's more! Both of King Pingxi's sons benefited from the honor and were granted titles. The eldest son was granted the title of Duke Kenanning, and the second son was granted the title of Duke Kenanrong."
"Isn't the Wu family the Duke of the country in the first place?"
"The original title is not nice. The Duke of Liang is cool. Where can I get the Duke of Ning and the Duke of Rong? Moreover, Marshal Wu was originally a father, but now his two sons are both fathers! One family and two families! What if we put them together? Counting the two brothers of Wu Sandashuai's family, the old Wu family is a family of four countries!
"Also, changing the title of Duke is considered a title. Although the title is still Duke and the land grant will not increase, there will be new titles and silver grants... With this title, the two Wu families Brothers can make tens of thousands of dollars!"
"That's not all! The two brothers of the Wu family also got the position of vassal commander. The eldest brother was appointed as the military commander of Jin'ou Army, and the second brother was appointed as the governor of Anxi... This kind of favor is the best since the founding of the Ming Dynasty. !”
"It seems that His Majesty still favors the Wu family. The most noble nobles in the Ming Dynasty are still the Wu family!"
"Wu Dashuai's death is worth it!"
Wu Sangui has indeed paid his dues! Not only did he pursue the title of King Pingxi, but he also earned his son an extra duke and a vassal. In particular, Wu Yingxiong, the boss of the Wu family, got a good job as the governor of the Jin'ou Army, and it also inserted himself into the sphere of influence of the old Zheng family - the commander-in-chief of the Jin'ou Army has been changing, and Zheng Zhilong's two brothers have successively presided over it. After serving in the Jin'ou Army, Shi Lang's father Shi Daxuan also served as the commander-in-chief of the Jin'ou vassal. The current commander-in-chief of the Jin'ou vassal is Zhang Jiayu, a civil servant from Dongguan, Guangdong, who is undoubtedly close to the Zheng family.
Now that Wu Sangui's eldest son has entered the Jinou Army, this is undoubtedly a warning to the Southern People's Party, which is in the limelight!
While the people watching the excitement on the pier were talking among themselves, a rush of horse hooves suddenly sounded, and then a group of golden-armored cavalry were seen trotting over on tall folded-eared horses. When they arrived outside Hanyang Gate, the group of knights started shouting.
"His Majesty the Emperor has arrived, and his subjects are waiting to welcome him..."
It turned out that Zhu Cixiang came to the pier to greet Wu Sangui's coffin! No wonder there are so many soldiers on the dock to keep watch.
When the emperor arrives, of course the people and officials must welcome him respectfully. But there is no need to kneel and kowtow. When the emperor's carriage passes by, just bend down and bow.
Everyone turned to look in the direction of Hanyang Gate and saw a large group of golden-armored cavalry approaching. Behind the cavalry were golden four-wheeled carriages one after another, nine in total. All the carriages are equipped with light-transmitting glass windows. The windows are closed and the gauze curtains are drawn. No one knows who is sitting in the carriage.
Zhu Cixiang, who has been the emperor for 20 years, is becoming more and more careful now. Every time he leaves the palace, he travels with nine cars. He will not tell anyone in advance which car he will be riding in? In addition, there will be a battalion of guards and a battalion of guards guarding the left and right.
Today, Zhu Cixiang was riding in the eighth carriage, and there was a little girl in plain clothes sitting next to her. Her eyes were red and there were tears on her face. It made people sad to see her!
This little girl is Wu Ake, the daughter of Wu Sangui and Chen Yuanyuan... She is so beautiful no matter how you look at her! If her father hadn't died, she would definitely have become a princess this time, and most likely she would have been the concubine of the wealthy king of the United States.
Now that her father is dead, of course she has to keep her filial piety. Although Emperor Zhu suspended officials for three years on the grounds of national calamity, funerals that were easier to observe still had to be observed, such as being vegetarian, not drinking, and stopping holding happy events - so Wu Ake and the Tuhao King had no chance.
But Zhu Cihong will not treat A Ke and Tuhao Wang badly!
Wu Sangui also said in his suicide note that he wanted Ake to enter the palace to serve Emperor Zhu after the period of filial piety was over... This was the last wish of a loyal minister, and no wise emperor would have the heart to refuse it, let alone someone as young as Zhu Cihong. Is there any wise king?
As for the marriage of the local tyrant king, Wu Sangui also made a request in his will, hoping that Wu Ahuan could be the concubine of the king of the United States - this would not be unfair to the king of the United States. In terms of beauty, Wu Ahuan is still above Wu Ake! Moreover, Wu Ahuan's body is much stronger than Wu Ake's. She is the kind of woman who can withstand the wind and waves and the bumps of the journey. In the future, she will be able to accompany the king of the United Kingdom to fight in various parts of the new continent.
In addition, Wu Ahuan's father Wu Guogui is also a veteran general in the army. He is the Marquis of Kenan and can follow the local tyrant king to become a general in the United States.
Therefore, Zhu Cixiang must fulfill Wu Sangui’s last wish 100%!
Having met such a wise master, Wu Sangui should rest in peace.
"A'ke, don't be sad..." Zhu Cihong glanced at Wu A'ke and found that Wu A'ke was also looking at him with watery eyes, so he continued to persuade her, "Let me and the Queen take care of you from now on. , are you willing?"
Wu Ake is young, but her love interest has already begun. After Wu Sanfu told him about entering the palace to serve the emperor, her heart was like a deer, fluttering and beating. She was a little expectant, but also a little worried... The reason for the expectation was Because Wu Sanfu told her the purpose of this arrangement.
If the Wu family cannot compete for the position of crown princess, then they have to provide another insurance for Wu Sanmei's position as queen - after all, Emperor Zhu is still in his prime, and may still be in power for thirty years!
If that's the case, Wu Sanmei might go ahead of Emperor Zhu. Who will take over as queen then? If a woman from the Zheng family were allowed to take a lower position, the prosperity of the Wu family would be shaky. Therefore, Wu Ake must be allowed to enter the palace as Wu Sanmei's substitute!
Of course Wu Ake is willing to have the possibility of becoming a queen - she is a young lady born in a feudal noble family, and being queen is almost her highest goal in life!
But I was afraid that Emperor Zhu was an old and ugly uncle. Today I saw the real person and found that he was majestic, mighty and upright, and looked a bit heroic, so naturally he was willing to do so.
Seeing Ake nod, Zhu Cixiang was relieved. At this time, the carriage had stopped and the dock had arrived.
Emperor Zhu gently took Wu Ake's jade hand and whispered: "Ake, the dock has arrived. Let's go meet your father now!"
