Speaking of which, Zhu Biao still remembers Feng Guoyong's appearance. After Zhu Yuanzhang conquered Jiqing, he changed its name to Yingtian and established the Tianxing Kangyi Grand Marshal's Mansion. After all, Feng Guoyong was Lao Zhu's confidant and often visited it.
At that time, Zhu Yuanzhang was often out fighting in various places. If he rarely went out, he would be very attached to his son. He was very rare when he came late. He wished he could look at Zhu Biao who was drooling and burping all the time, and often held him in his arms to meet the generals. .
Zhu Miao's Feng Guoyong is not very good-looking. He has a thin figure with a goatee and a scholar's uniform. He has a good demeanor and is gentle and elegant, but he always feels like he is crowned a monkey.
In fact, Zhu Biao didn't know him at that time. After all, Feng Guoyong was not as famous as Xu Da, Chang Yuchun, Li Shanchang and others. He was just surprised that this person was so ugly, how could he still exude such strong confidence in front of Lao Zhu, so the impression was profound……
After that, Feng Guoyong collaborated with other generals to conquer Zhenjiang, Danyang, Ningguo, Taixing, and Yixing one after another. He also followed Zhu Yuanzhang to conquer Jinhua and attack Shaoxing. He was promoted to the commander of the army capital after many achievements. During this period, many generals received his favor, such as Xu Da He once said that he owed him his life.
It was a pity that he died young. While participating in the Battle of Shaoxing, Feng Guoyong died of a sudden illness in the army. He was only thirty-six years old. Zhu Yuanzhang cried bitterly for him and built an altar in Jilong Mountain to commemorate him. Later, he painted a portrait in The Temple of Meritorious Ministers, ranked eighth, was posthumously named Duke of Ying after the founding of the People's Republic of China.
This person died a little early. It was a critical period for Zhu Yuanzhang to develop his ambitions, and it was also an important period for generals to make contributions. Otherwise, in terms of qualifications or talents, his status ranking should never be only eighth. It can be seen that it is Fate...
Under such circumstances, Feng Guoyong's legacy fell on his younger brother Feng Sheng, who assumed his official position and commanded his own army. After all, Feng Cheng was young at that time and was not old enough to accept his father's generals, and Feng Sheng was also A generation of talented people, carrying on the past and forging ahead into the future, making continuous contributions.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Feng Cheng took the title of Duke Ying. Feng Sheng, Duke of Song Dynasty, also reported to the court that he hoped that after a hundred years, the title of Duke Duke of Song Dynasty would be inherited by Feng Cheng's legitimate second son, and Zhu Yuanzhang agreed.
Speaking of which, Feng Cheng also declined the title of Lord Ying. He was probably afraid that Mu Xiu would be destroyed by Lin Feng. One family and two Dukes were indeed a bit too prominent, but Zhu Yuanzhang rejected it. After all, the relationship between father and son at that time was The plan is to grant many titles to see the effects.
Moreover, Lao Zhu did have feelings for the deceased Lao Di brothers, and Feng Guoyong was also from Huaixi, so Feng Cheng had a special status among the nobles.
It stands to reason that he should walk in front of Xu Yungong. After all, although Xu Yungong, Chang Mao and others are princes, they have not ascended the throne. After all, they are juniors. And Feng Cheng is already the Duke of Ying. Even to see the Prince of Zhongshan, Xu Da has to go. He personally received and accompanied everyone, but now he is content to occupy the last position, which shows that he is low-key and humble.
Next to Feng Cheng is Deng Zhen. The son of Duke Deng Yu of the Kingdom of Wei is also a top-notch nobleman, but compared with those around him, he pales in comparison.
The six of them walked to the front of Zhu Biao's desk and knelt down to salute: "I am waiting to see His Royal Highness, Your Highness Qianqiu."
Zhu Biao responded and said: "Get up without courtesy, Liu Jin will go and bring some stools."
Liu Jin promised, and the surrounding maids and eunuchs were already busy, and those who stood up thanked them again. Zhu Biao looked at their clothes and said: "It seems that they came here just after nap. I remember that you guys except Li Qi is outside the Zhongshu Province, and the rest should be posted in the Governor's Mansion."
Xu Yungong glanced at Feng Cheng and saw that he had no intention of speaking, so he immediately replied: "That's right, Brother Li is serving as a foreign minister in Zhongshu Province. The four of us are all experienced as governors in the Governor's Mansion. Brother Feng Then he will be appointed as the governor to supervise the affairs."
Yuanwailang and experience are all minor official positions of the sixth or seventh rank, while Feng Cheng's governor Qianshi has the official position of the second rank. Of course, these are all real positions. If they are considered to be false positions, then all of them except Feng Cheng have to bear the responsibility of being subordinate. The title of the third-grade Qingqi Captain.
At this time, the stools were also moved in. Liu Jin waved the maids and eunuchs serving in the palace to leave, leaving only his adopted son Liu An and him serving tea in the palace.
Zhu Biao nodded and said, "It's been a while since autumn. Has the Governor's Office discussed the military situation in the north?"
This issue involves the blind spots of Xu Yungong and others. Although they have temporary posts in the Metropolitan Governor, they usually train troops in the military camps inside and outside the city, or are responsible for patrols. They cannot participate in the meetings in the Metropolitan Governor's office now. Got in.
Feng Cheng saw this and said: "Reporting to Your Highness, we have naturally discussed it. Especially after learning that there is a hidden trend of white disaster coming in the northern grassland, we will discuss it with the Ministry of War almost every day."
"What about the result of the negotiation? And what do you think of it?"
Feng Cheng took a deep breath and replied: "According to the current developments in Mongolia from Commander Chang, I'm afraid there is indeed going to be a big move. Governor Zuo has jointly signed a memorial to the Minister of War, so the ministers thought that the White Disaster was coming. If Mongolia cannot bear it, it will definitely invade our Ming Dynasty and plunder it, so the court must take precautions in advance."
Zhu Biao crossed his hands and looked at Feng Cheng seriously. There was news from the frontier army and the pro-military captain's mansion. This is something that anyone with a little brain can analyze. I don't know if Feng Cheng is like this or is just pretending to be a pig. After a long time, I really turned into a pig. Logically speaking, there is no need to hide my clumsiness in front of him.
However, it is not easy to ask questions at this time, and if you want to see a person's ability, the easiest way is to leave complicated matters to him to deal with. No matter how much Feng Cheng wants to hide his clumsiness, he does not dare to delay the official business, otherwise it will be the crime of deceiving the emperor.
Zhu Biao turned his attention to Xu Yungong and said, "You have heard it, war is about to start in the north. What do you think?"
These people were confused. They were called here for no reason, and then suddenly asked questions. They were really confused about what His Highness the Crown Prince wanted them to do, and how to express it to satisfy His Highness.
Chang Mao stood up and replied loudly: "The man will be honored immediately. I am willing to go north to resist the Mongols and defend our Ming Dynasty from intrusion!"
Fu Zhong stood up resolutely, with a majestic and tall body and a childish face: "Me too!"
Zhu Biao laughed dumbly, put his hand on his forehead, laughed a few times and said: "Chang Shuai has hundreds of thousands of soldiers under his command, and there is no shortage of you."
Chang Mao scratched his head in confusion. Why did he ask them to come here? It couldn't be to make suggestions, so it would be better to ask those evil people from the Ministry of War.
Fu Zhong's face turned red and he said: "Your Highness, the general dare not say that there are ten thousand enemies, but how can he lead the troops to charge into the formation and destroy... destroy..."
"Destroy the edge and break the sharpness." Li Qi helped Fu Zhong complete the sentence and then raised his hands to Zhu Biao, who was in charge: "I am a humble minister. Chang Shuai is in charge of the north. The imperial court has been prepared for it, and there are many temples. A brave general who has fought hundreds of battles, it is not our turn to lead the troops to fight against the enemy no matter what. His Highness must have asked me to wait because he has other appointments."
Xu Yungong also said: "Your Highness, please give me an order. No matter what happens, all ministers will serve with loyalty and will not give up until death!"
Li Qi has always been a smart man, but now that his arrogance and arrogance are gone, he is like the light from the dust. Although he has not yet had the power to shine through thousands of mountains and rivers, he still has some of the charm of his father Li Shanchang.
And because he wanted to honor the princess, he tried his best to show off his abilities in front of Zhu Biao, for fear that he would be reduced to a dead tree in the future, going to the ancestral temple all day long to serve the princess and wait for death.
For a hopeless dandy, this is a great good thing, but for a capable person, it is not much better than going to jail. Princess Shang cannot avoid it. This is the need of the family. Unless he dies suddenly, it will never be dismissed. Lose.
So his only way out is Zhu Biao. Nowadays, there are only two people who can change the Ministry of Rites' regulations on consorts. Li Qi has no courage to ask his future father-in-law, so he can only perform well in front of his future brother-in-law.
As for Xu Yungong, his goal has been clear from beginning to end. Loyalty to the emperor and service to the country is worthy of what he has learned throughout his life. His father is his best role model, and it is also the direction he pursues. Commanding the three armies, supporting the emperor, protecting the emperor, and expanding the territory!
Xu Yungong has always been fortunate that the prince's military talents are average. For a person who aspires to become an invincible commander, if the monarch he is loyal to is stronger than himself, it will undoubtedly cause a strong sense of frustration and doubt in life. His father is a living example. , Today’s Holy One is truly almighty in making his ministers feel inferior.
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