In fact, Zhu Biao was more inclined to keep them in the capital, either to stay in the capital to enjoy wealth and take care of the clan's affairs, or to simply go directly to areas outside the central plains of the domain.
In fact, it is better than letting the vassal king control the military important areas. My father is good at everything, but he is too persistent in blood and family ties. His sons do not dare to rebel under him, and they do not dare to rebel under the eldest brother Zhu Biao. , but there is no telling what will happen next.
In the end, Lao Zhu naturally complied with his son's wishes and asked him to write a memorial for Zhu Xi after returning to the East Palace, so as to show his brotherhood.
Zhu Yuanzhang also knew that it was only natural for his sons to be filial to him, but whether they could still be brothers and sisters in the future was another matter, so he always let Zhu Biao, the eldest brother, show his power in order to avoid siblings. The quarrel caused trouble to Xiao Qiang.
This is not only for the sake of the eldest son, but also for the sake of the rest of the heirs. As the saying goes, there is no better son than a father. The other sons combined are no match for the eldest son. What's more, they all have their own thoughts. It is better to keep one's own wealth and inherit the family.
As the night got darker, Zhu Biao got up and said goodbye to his father and mother. After the palace locks fell and he wanted to go out, he had to struggle again. Because it was windy at night, Empress Ma specially gave her a hooded red dragon cloak before leaving. It was probably used by the emperor.
Lao Zhu held a tea cup and sat cross-legged on the sofa. He listened to the footsteps of many footsteps fading away. After thinking for a long time, he said, "Do you think it's appropriate for Lao Wu to stay in Beijing?"
Empress Ma casually took off the phoenix hairpin from her temples and said, "Why is it inappropriate? Lao Wu has been well-behaved and sensible since he was a child. Don't you like him very much?"
Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyebrows and said: "Sister, are you talking about the same thing as what we asked? We are worried that other princes might also have this idea, and it will be difficult to deal with it then."
Empress Ma sighed and said: "Chongba, now Biao'er has grown up, and the other princes have become sensible. If you have ideas or not, you and I are no longer the ones who can discipline you. What's the use of worrying more?" Woolen cloth?"
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned dissatisfied: "We are their father, and you are their mother. Why can't we restrain and discipline him? If there is any bastard who dares to contradict you openly or secretly, sister, tell me and see if I don't beat him to death!"
"Of course the princes are respectful and filial to me, but I'm worried that you won't be able to use up your energy, weigh the pros and cons, and doubts will last long. Chongba, you have done a good enough job, so don't worry about it so much anymore. Your children and grandchildren will Blessed with children and grandchildren.”
Zhu Yuanzhang angrily threw the tea cup to the side of the desk, and then lay down facing inside. Apparently he was too lazy to argue with her anymore. Empress Ma was not used to it, and walked towards the bedroom alone.
"Qing'er, it's a cold night in the side hall and the dew is heavy. Go get a quilt and cover it with the Holy One."
"promise."
Zhu Biao woke up early the next morning and started dressing up. He would not go to court in the morning, but he would definitely go out of the city to greet Song Lian when he returned to the capital. There were not many princes and seniors who could be regarded as serious elders.
Counting the reports coming from the inn, Song Lian should have arrived at noon, but naturally he had to arrive early to show his sincerity when picking up people. Moreover, this was the first time Zhu Biao left the palace and left the city after being banned from the East Palace. The prince's ceremony was grand, and it was necessary to go out of the city all the way. time.
After a simple breakfast, Chang Luohua served and put on the crown robe. It was not a court dress but it was still quite solemn. He took a piece of Liuyun Baifu Pendant that he had been specially found and hung it on his waist. Regardless of the jade pendant. The texture and workmanship are quite average, but the batter is thick, smooth and ripe, and the light is quiet. It can be seen that it is an old thing for many years.
Chang Luohua asked curiously: "Is this a gift from Master Song?"
Zhu Biao reached out to catch the cloud-patterned bat pattern and rubbed it with his thumb, and said, "This was given to Master Song by Huang Wenggong when he was a young student. He kept it for many years and wore it for many years. Later, on his sixtieth birthday, This beloved thing was presented to me at the grand banquet.”
Chang Luohua also reached out and touched it and said, "His Royal Highness is wearing it today. Master Song will be delighted to see it."
Zhu Biao smiled and pinched his princess's jade cheek, and then started to walk out. Fu Duo and others, who had been waiting for a long time, hurriedly greeted him with a smile and surrounded the prince out of the palace.
"Your Highness, don't forget to say hello to Master Song on behalf of my concubine."
"knew."
After exiting the Chunhe Gate, pass through the Wenhua Hall, and then pass through the Zuoshun Gate, you can see the ceremonial convoy of bright flags and angry horses in the distance. If it weren't for the commotion in Jiangnan, Zhu Biao would not be willing to go through the market in such a ostentatious manner to pick up his husband. , Song Lian is not a person who likes hustle and bustle, otherwise he would not beg to return to his hometown to rest.
It's just that in this current situation, not only many people in Jiangnan have their eyes on Song Lian, a literary leader, but they are too worried about the emperor's opinion and attitude towards Confucian scholars.
"I will pay my respects to His Highness the Crown Prince, Your Highness Qianqiu."
Zhu Biao looked at these officials who dared to come from the Hanlin Academy and the Imperial Academy and said: "No courtesy, we are all disciples of the Song Dynasty. Today, we will not care about the emperor and ministers and only discuss the suitability of the disciples and brothers, so there is no need for extraneous etiquette."
"promise."
Of course, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can treat virtuous and corporal officers, which is the benevolence of the prince, but if they take it seriously, then there is something wrong with their brains. Those who can be accepted as disciples by Song Lian are naturally very smart.
Zhu Biao walked in front and the others followed, and soon they arrived in front of the ceremonial guard. Nearly a thousand powerful and powerful soldiers knelt down and worshiped. This also surprised the officials who often taught at the Imperial Academy and the Imperial College. They quickly bowed and stood sideways. Not a courtesy they could bear.
It was natural for Zhu Biao to stand with his hands behind his back. There were only a few hundred people, but he had commanded more than 200,000 elite troops in the Northern Expedition to the grasslands. He had long been immune to such small battles.
However, I have to say that the soldiers of the ceremonial team are indeed very powerful and majestic, especially the two men holding the square halberds with painting poles. They should be nearly two meters tall in future generations. They are really intimidating.
There is no such orderly army among the troops, and I have never seen a general using a square halberd. The two have different tastes. To be honest, Zhu Biao doesn't feel safe being guarded by them.
Of course, their loyalty is unquestionable, but they have not been tested in battle. However, they are just a ceremonial team. If Zhu Biao leaves the capital, there will naturally be other elites escorting him, so they cannot be harsh on anything, and everyone can do their duty. .
Zhu Biao invited many of his fellow disciples to share the ride. Naturally, they repeatedly pushed back, but they couldn't bear the prince's decision, so they all got into the carriage together even though they felt uncomfortable.
Since it is a special carriage, it is not crowded inside, so even a few more will be no problem. Five tall horses of the same color transferred from the Royal Horse Supervisor are in front, and their hair is flying with their hooves.
As soon as Yi drove out of the gate, the officers and soldiers of the Five Cities Army and Horses Department worked together to escort him and clear the way. The whole group went smoothly, while Zhu Biao started chatting with his brothers.
"Early in the last ten days, Master Song's "Preface to the Sending of Ma Sheng in Dongyang" written by Master Song came from Pujiang. I wonder if all of you juniors have read it."
Li Yao, the Prime Minister of the Imperial Academy, replied: "I have read it before, and it has truly inspired learning through the ages. The writing is full of rigor and elegance in the leisure, and it is elegant and disciplined. It can be seen that the master of Song Dynasty has improved his writing skills to a higher level." ."
Chen Baidao, editor of the Hanlin Academy, said: "This article is completely natural. What is rare is that it is written from oneself to others. It is not like the ordinary elders who give prefaces to express criticisms based on their age and respect. I am a great teacher."
The other disciples were naturally full of praise. Firstly, the disciples did not say anything wrong with the teacher. Secondly, this article was indeed superb. All the literati in the world copied it and spread it. Even the poor scholars who studied hard in their humble beginnings were inspired to read it.
It is very cold, the inkstone is hard, and the fingers cannot be bent or stretched, so do not be lazy.
Even though Longmen of the Song Dynasty was facing difficulties, he still continued to study diligently. Now that the world is looking up to him, as the prince's teacher, why can't I be the same?
After such a conversation, everyone relaxed a little. Naturally, they were no strangers to the prince, and some of them had even attended Master Song's class together. However, after all, the superiority of the monarch and his ministers were entangled in their hearts, and they did not dare to be a little presumptuous. .
The Hanlin Academy and the Imperial College are both extremely noble government offices. The Hanlin Academy is a place for talent cultivation and the Imperial College is a place for training officials. The fact that they can enter is inseparable from Zhu Biao's arrangements.
Just like Zhu Biao and Song Lian's teachers and students are one, the same is true for these Song Lian's disciples. Natural princelings do not even have a choice. Otherwise, they will betray the emperor and abandon the teacher and be despised by the world. Therefore, they also have high hopes for Zhu Biao. .
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