Liu Ying lowered his head in fear and then his thoughts changed. At this time, he began to think about whether his brother's life was worth trading for his own family's foundation. The Liu family had no contribution to the Ming Dynasty, but was kind to the emperor. The foundation of his family It just depends on whether the emperor recognizes this relationship.
Although the current Holy Emperor will recognize it no matter what, what about the future Emperor?
The Crown Prince has revealed his dissatisfaction now. When the dragon controls Bintian in the future, the Crown Prince will take over the throne. If he really wants the Liu family to die, someone will always take the lead for the king...
Thinking of this, Liu Ying immediately understood what to do. His brother is not his son. His life and death have nothing to do with me. We should take care of the future happiness of our children and grandchildren.
Liu Ying immediately kowtowed and said: "I am grateful for the kindness of the Holy One, but my foolish brother has committed such a serious crime. How can I convince the public with such a light sentence? If because of his life, the Holy One's wisdom is damaged, how can I have the face to see my late father after his death!" "
Zhu Yuanzhang burst into tears and said: "When Huang Kao's concubine passed away, our family was poor and young. We were buried without a coffin, coffin, quilt, and poor clothes. How could we lay a three-foot-high memorial ceremony for Huang Kao's concubine? If it weren't for your father's generosity in benefiting from this yellow soil, how could Huang Kao's concubine be brought to the throne?" There is a place to live, but now your brother is in trouble, how can we ignore him?"
As soon as these words came out, there were bursts of crying in the tent, and the Fengyang magistrate and the Fengyang old men behind him burst into tears. They said that the saint was kind and generous, and they still remembered the past many years in their hearts.
Zhu Biao naturally had to cry too, and when he was done, he took out the handkerchief and handed it to his father, who was really in tears: "Father, the dragon's body is still the most important thing. The people of the country, the country, the country, and the people still rely on the father to take care of him."
The rest of the people also hurriedly advised, and no one mentioned the matter again for the time being. They all knew that the final decision would have to wait until after the sacrifices to the imperial mausoleum and the tomb of Xianyi Huihou were completed, otherwise they would be too eager to agree to this advice.
At noon, Zhu Yuanzhang gave Liu Ying a banquet. During the banquet, he held Liu Ying's hand and talked to show his affection. The elders in Fengyang were all good at talking and talked about how proud they were to be a part of the imperial hometown. The ancestors can also be said to have honored their ancestors.
The saying that wealth does not return to its hometown is like walking in brocade at night. This is indeed a wise saying. After Zhu Yuanzhang's ceremonial guard entered Fengyang, countless people from all over the country came to pay their respects, and the mountains shouted "long live" all day long.
Everywhere Zhu Yuanzhang went, he would call the local prestigious village elders and ask about their daily living conditions. The prefect of Fengyang and the Marquis of Yihui, Liu Ying, accompanied him throughout the process. Liu Chun was naturally mentioned, and everyone cried when he mentioned it. .
Most of the village elders scolded Liu Chun for embarrassing Xianyi Huihou and Fengyang Imperial Township, and persuaded Zhu Yuanzhang to severely punish Liu Chun. Liu Ying herself also pleaded guilty on behalf of the Liu family.
Seeing this, Zhu Biao nodded with satisfaction. Mao Xiang had done something useful. Now the whole Fengyang knew about Liu Chun's situation. Most people were still ordinary people. Naturally, they couldn't stand corrupt officials.
Especially the sudden fortune of the old Liu family, and the fact that they were granted the title of marquis by virtue of what they did back then made the people in the same town jealous. If we are all poor together, we are good brothers. But if you suddenly become rich and don't take me with you, then we are enemies. .
The reputation of the Liu family in Fengyang can be said to have plummeted. Everyone was anxious for the emperor, fearing that he would let Liu Chun go. At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang's chariot also arrived at the imperial mausoleum, and Mao Xiang had already prepared the sacrifices for sacrifice.
Zhu Yuanzhang also generously rewarded the guards guarding the imperial mausoleum. Zhu Biao personally gave a banquet. The emperor's honor guard was stationed outside the palace, waiting for an auspicious day tomorrow to hold a ceremony to worship the imperial mausoleum.
That night, Magistrate Fengyang and others withdrew, and Zhu Yuanzhang led Zhu Biao into the room where the officiant of the imperial mausoleum was. It was customary for the old Zhu family to communicate with their ancestors in private on the eve of the ceremony.
The incense in the main hall was constantly brightly lit, and the strong smell of incense could be felt from a long distance away. Dongping Hou Han Zheng and Mao Xiang led their troops to guard the door. Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao stepped directly into the sacrificial hall.
The ancestors of the Zhu family are enshrined inside. Zhu Yuanzhang and his son first lit the incense candles and respectfully inserted them into the cauldron. Zhu Biao looked up and saw that there were words engraved on the tablets: Emperor Dezuxuan Zhu Bailiu, Emperor Yizuheng Zhu 49. Emperor Xizuyu Zhu Chuyi, Emperor Renzushun Zhu Shizhen...
Zhu Yuanzhang took two steps back and saluted, and Zhu Biao knelt down half a step behind. After kowtowing a few times, Lao Zhu straightened his waist and knelt to report his achievements in recent years to his ancestors, and also expressed his worries. Only in front of the ancestral tablets could he tell everything without any scruples.
On weekdays, even in front of Queen Ma and Zhu Biao, he would not say so much, because he is his wife's husband, the father of his son, and the supporter of his wife and children. He does not bother to say this because he is confident that nothing is wrong. There is no need for his wife and children to worry about what Zhu Yuanzhang cannot bear and cannot solve.
Zhu Yuanzhang finally said in a deep voice: "From the founding of the Ming Dynasty to today's prosperity, the prosperity of our country is all due to the blessings of our ancestors. Our children and grandchildren are grateful. However, there are still troubles in the country today. I ask the emperor to protect my ministers and help them calm down the troubles smoothly."
"I have a big happy event to report to my ancestors. Biao'er, come and tell your ancestors in person."
Zhu Biao kowtowed solemnly before speaking: "I would like to inform my ancestors that my direct wife Chang, Zhu Biao, is pregnant. I would also like to ask my ancestors to bless the safety of her unborn heir, so as to extend the bloodline of the Zhu family and ensure the continuation of the ancestral temple. Your Majesty Zhu Biao kowtows."
The child has not yet been born, and the gender is still uncertain. However, his father so solemnly asked him to report the matter to his ancestors, probably because he wanted him to understand that the Zhu family's legacy must be passed down through the direct line.
After kowtowing, the father and son stood up and faced the high ancestral tablet. Zhu Yuanzhang put his hands behind his hands and said: "Biao'er, sooner or later, dad will place it here and watch you kneeling here with the ancestors to report your merits and demerits and tell your story." Whatever worries you have, my father's spirit in heaven will definitely protect you."
Zhu Biao's nose felt sour when he heard this: "Dad..."
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand: "Birth, old age, illness and death are all human beings. We are the emperor but we are also human beings. Biao'er, we only hope that you can inherit the country smoothly and lead the Ming Dynasty to greater prosperity, so that the common people can live a prosperous life. They rebelled to survive because of poverty and hunger.”
"You have to know how our Zhu family started and how we took over this country. The one or two waves of rebellion are just a mob and can be easily suppressed. But if the people across the country are forced to swarm in rebellion, then what will happen? A great foundation can only disappear in a blink of an eye, so we must take good care of the people so that they can live and work in peace and contentment. Water can carry a boat but it can also capsize it. Never forget this ancient saying."
Zhu Biao responded solemnly: "I will keep my father's teachings in mind and bear them in mind. The ancestors of the Tiandi Ancestral Temple bear witness to this. Zhu Biao will definitely make the Ming Dynasty rich and powerful!"
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