In addition to the memorials from various ministries, there is also a memorial from Mao Xiang, the pro-military governor. The memorial stated that he was inspecting the coastal defense matters under the holy order, and happened to encounter Japanese pirates who plundered him. Twelve ships, more than 130 people and Japanese bows and other weapons were captured alive, and they will be sent to the capital soon...
What follows is the same old ode to praise, mainly saying that it was not his own ability that made him achieve this meager feat, but that he only had this opportunity due to the emperor's grace, and that he was just doing his duty faithfully.
Both Lao Zhu and Zhu Biao were already immune to this kind of talk, not to mention that Mao Xiang's literary talent was incomparable to that of those civil servants, and his ability to flatter him was mediocre.
Mao Xiang was originally quite a stable person, but this time he probably became impatient after being transferred away from the capital for a long time. He did not have a title. As the emperor's eagle dog, he relied on the emperor's favor to have this honorable status. Naturally, he had been away from his master for a long time. Flustered, I deliberately looked for opportunities to show off my presence.
This is also Mao Xiang's dilemma. He was obviously afraid that he would be cunning and die, so he took the initiative to hug Hu Weiyong for warmth, but now he is so indifferent, like a noisy child, which is really ugly.
However, Zhu Biao could guess what he was thinking. Mao Xiang and Hu Weiyong were not on the same level. He knew this. It was actually unfair to say that they were staying together for warmth. If the eagle dog lost the emperor's trust, it would just be a loss of power. They are just beasts with claws and claws. How can animals have the right to hug together with the prime minister for warmth?
Hu Weiyong was taking advantage of Mao Xiang, and Mao Xiang also wanted to take advantage of Hu Weiyong, or in other words, he wanted to raise the bandits to respect themselves. There are endless cunning rabbits and immortal birds, and good bows and lackeys are naturally useful, and they will not be used by the bows to hide the dogs.
His little cleverness might be able to fool the Taiping Emperor, but it would be a bit embarrassing in front of the founder of the emperor in troubled times like Lao Zhu. It is most ridiculous for people to be stupid and not realize it.
In fact, if Mao Xiang worked hard, even if he would take the blame in the end, Zhu Biao would still save his life. After a few years of suffering, when the limelight is over, he would eventually be rewarded with a rich and prosperous old age, for no other reason. , just to tell those who come after you, as long as you fulfill your duties faithfully, you don’t have to worry about the rabbit dying and the dog being cooked.
Zhu Biao shook his head and approved the edict and set a reward in the edict. If the archers and sergeants of General Gefan captured a thief alive, they would be rewarded with 10 taels of silver, and if they beheaded a first-level thief, they would be rewarded with 8 taels of silver. If the people captured a thief alive, they would be rewarded with 10 taels of silver. Two, commanding thousands of households to suppress and regulate hundreds of households is equivalent to the class teacher's day of merit verification and reward...
By the way, after briefly explaining the matter, the superior Zhu Yuanzhang nodded clearly and did not give any special orders. Mao Xiang still had that qualification.
After that, the Taicang Guard reported that Hong Shifan, Zheng Mengzhou and other envoys from Goryeo were destroyed by a hurricane in the ocean. Thirty-nine people, including Hong Shifan, drowned. Zheng Mengzhou and 113 other people drifted to Jiaxing and Dingming, a hundred households in Jiaxing, were rescued by a boat. Taicang Wei asked for instructions on how to arrange the envoys.
Zhu Biao first subconsciously thought more deeply. Is there something wrong with Master Hong, or is there something wrong with Zheng Mengzhou who survived? But it doesn't feel like that. Gao Li still doesn't know what he really wants.
But that’s not necessarily the case. No matter how small Goryeo is, it is still a country, and the interests involved in it are by no means small. No matter how you say it, it is a country that has been hundreds of years old. Zhu Biao approved and commended the commander of the Taicang Guard, and ordered that someone be sent to escort the envoy immediately. Enter Beijing.
When Zhu Biao was thinking, he heard his father sigh. He looked up and saw Lao Zhu frowning and asked quickly: "Father, where has another natural disaster happened?"
"It's Zhang Yi, the commander of the Mingzhou Guards, who died. He was a former soldier of ours and has always been loyal. He was only sent out two years ago. Unexpectedly, he was killed when he led his troops to fight against the Japanese pirates."
Zhu Biao also sighed, but he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. He had just thought that there was another catastrophic disaster such as floods, droughts, earthquakes, locusts, etc. Spring had just begun, and the food reserves of the imperial court were really stretched. It would be difficult to provide disaster relief.
It's not that it can't be made up. The imperial court's food money will never be enough, but it won't be impossible to make up at all. It's just that it needs to be mobilized from various places. It's very troublesome, and it's very troublesome to pull out the carrot belt. There is a lot of trouble in the mud.
"It is inevitable that a general will die in battle, and the emperor should provide him with compensation to show his great kindness and as a token of his past love."
Lao Zhu nodded and approved the written reply, and ordered the doctor of the Ministry of Rites to go and offer sacrifices on his behalf. He wrote: "You came from Tongguan with a heroic attitude and committed yourself to serve me. Therefore, you promoted Zuo Wuwei to guard Yincheng to perform his duties. Recently, the Japanese invaders invaded Haiyu." I am deeply saddened by the fact that you, one of the pioneers, was struck by a stray arrow, and you could not be cured but died. However, what regrets is there if your husband dies despite being able to do his job, and his name will be immortalized as a loyal man!"
He was rewarded with five hundred taels of silver to settle his wife and children, and to take his eldest son to the capital to take up a post...
He was in danger countless times during his expeditions in the north and south, and most of his soldiers in front of the tent were lost. Although there were new recruits to add, the oldest batch was almost gone. Nowadays, the only dozens left are scattered all over the country. Looking at it, naturally it cannot chill their hearts.
At night, there are stars that are just beginning to appear green and red, and their tails start from the thin clouds in the northeast and travel northeast from the barrier formation.
Closing the last memorial of Qin Tianjian in his hand, Zhu Biao stood up, twisted his waist, then walked to the center of the hall and saluted his father: "It's almost time. I will invite Uncle Xu to the family banquet." ”
There was still a small stack of memorials in front of Zhu Yuanzhang's case, and he said without raising his head: "Go, please come over, and let those who like to spread rumors take a look. Our white jade pillars hold up the sky and purple gold beams frame the sea." Are you alienated from us?"
"promise."
Zhu Biao bowed and took three steps back before turning around and leaving the Jinshen Palace. This was the courtesy of a courtier. Before he finished speaking, he turned around and pointed his butt at the emperor. At the very least, it was an act of disrespect for the emperor. If the emperor wanted to pursue it, then It is the crime of disrespect that involves beheading.
Zhu Biao or the ministers had to bow and take three steps back before turning around. As for the maids and eunuchs, they had to step back outside the door before turning around. This is all etiquette and rules.
Zhu Biao did not leave the palace in a hurry, but slowly returned to the East Palace first. He was still wearing the prince's court dress, which was solemn and solemn, but it was not suitable for inviting elders to a family banquet as a junior.
Halfway through, he heard Liu Jin's rapid footsteps coming from behind. After Liu Jin followed, he did not immediately step forward to speak. Instead, he calmed down his breath first to avoid the rush of breathing that would hit his Highness.
After walking through two more corridors, I heard Liu Jin's steady voice from behind: "Sir, the ceremonial chariot is ready, and I have also sent someone to the Zhongshan Prince's Mansion to report it."
Zhu Biao nodded casually. It was etiquette to send a greeting letter before coming to the door. Coming to the door rashly was not a visit. It was called a bad guest. Although this kind of thing could be ignored for the prince and crown prince, after all, no one dared to say that he was. Bad guest.
When Zhu Biao stepped into the East Palace, he saw the Crown Princess leading Wang Rui, Li Yan and others to greet him. Unknowingly, there were so many women in the East Palace.
"I, my concubine, will respectfully welcome His Highness back to the palace..."
"No courtesy, please get up."
Seeing Zhu Biao helping Chang Luohua up with his own hands, Li Yan unconsciously pursed her red lips. She had admired His Highness the Crown Prince since she was a child. When he was still the Crown Prince, she didn't expect that Chang Luohua would take one step ahead of him. If it is too late, the wives and concubines will be decided.
As for Wang Rui in the back, she didn't care at all. She lowered her head respectfully and remained silent. If it weren't for the clothes on her body, she would look like the other palace maids around her at a glance.
As for Yun Jin Nuanyu and others, they know their duties and cherish their friendship with their father. They are very well-behaved and at most they act coquettishly when they are alone.
"I want to change my clothes and go out. Please leave."
"promise."
Zhu Biao and Chang Luohua walked hand in hand towards the main hall, and the others dispersed. Zhu Biao had very few restrictions on them, and he would try to satisfy those who could. Those who were willing to embroider, and those who wanted to raise cats and dogs, they could do it. The opera was a leaf opera, and even Wang Rui had a Goryeo-style seesaw built in his yard.
"Where are you going at this hour?"
"My father is going to invite Xu Shuai to a banquet tonight. I will change my clothes and go and invite him in person."
"Let His Highness go to the family banquet in person? Does that mean we also need to invite Mrs. Zhongshan Wang?"
"Well, you can go directly to the mother's side later and take the child with you."
As he spoke, he entered the main hall, where two wet nurses were holding the children and kneeling down to salute. They also said hello to their fathers on behalf of the two children who could not yet speak.
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