When it comes to returning the throne, Xu Heng made another shocking statement: "The Supreme Emperor succeeded to the throne at a young age, but was held hostage by San Yang and other traitors for six years, causing the state to be further ruined and abandoned.
It was not until the sixth year of Zhengtong that the Supreme Emperor came into power. He clearly distinguished between loyalties and traitors and was determined to forge ahead. He deposed the traitor Yang Shiqi and killed his son. Then he sent troops to Luchuan four times and personally patrolled Shanxi, intending to try his best to save Renxuan's losses.
It's a pity that the emperor was diligent in state affairs and clumsy in seeking a career, so he accidentally ended up in the imperial court.
Although this unforeseen disaster is a disaster for the Ming Dynasty, it is still destiny. Your Majesty will accept orders in the face of danger, turn the tide, bring great power to the world, and become an emperor for eternity.
Although there are many troubles and dangers in Jiuzhou, God is about to give you a great responsibility, so how can you not accept it? Please do your part, your Majesty, and don't worry. "
Zhu Qiyu asked again: "After welcoming the Supreme Emperor back, how should I deal with myself?"
Xu Heng replied: "Please ask the Supreme Emperor to formally abdicate to His Majesty, just like the story of Tang Xuanzong and Tang Suzong."
With Xu Heng's words in mind, Zhu Qiyu stopped rambling and directly asked today's topic: "The Marquis of Xing'an is willing to take charge of the military power of the capital for me?"
Xu Heng was also very straightforward and responded directly: "I am willing to die for your majesty, but I have a condition."
Zhu Qiyu said with a smile: "Don't worry, Marquis Xing'an. If you have any request, even if it means being hereditary and irreplaceable, I will not begrudge you."
Zhu Qiyu finally relaxed now. The most fearful thing in this world is that there is no price tag. As long as you can come up with a price, it'll be easy.
However, Xu Heng's next words stunned the emperor and his family. I saw Xu Heng replying with a serious face: "Your Majesty, the general is already old and decrepit. Even if he has boundless glory and wealth, he has only enjoyed it for a few years. Besides, the general does not value these.
My son has mediocre talents and no ambition. Now he only wants to be a lifelong supporter for his son and grandson. Therefore, the general will be bold enough to ask for marriage with the princess's eldest son as his daughter-in-law's legitimate daughter. "
When Zhu Qiyu heard this, his eyes widened: This Marquis of Xing'an is too crazy, isn't it possible that the princess's eldest son will be the future emperor? The Marquis of Xing'an wants his granddaughter to be the queen? Isn’t this an exorbitant price?
After being stunned for a long time, Zhu Qiyu asked weakly: "May I ask, does Mrs. Xu already have a legitimate daughter?"
Xu Heng replied: "The general's daughter-in-law has not yet had a legitimate daughter, but she is still young. If she really cannot give birth in the future, then the next best option is to have a princess born to the general's direct grandson, Princess Shang."
Zhu Qiyu understood that Xu Heng's request was to marry the emperor, and the princess's biological children must participate in the marriage.
It would be best if the eldest son of the princess marries Xu Heng's granddaughter. If it is impossible to have a child, the princess' eldest daughter can marry Xu Heng's grandson.
This is the strongest blood alliance. Once the marriage is completed, the two families can only advance and retreat together.
Just when Zhu Qiyu hesitated, Xu Heng added: "As long as the marriage is 10%, the general will be willing to follow the father's story and repay His Majesty with death."
Xu Heng even mentioned Duke Dingguo, but Zhu Qiyu had nothing to say. During the Jingnan period, Xu Zengshou, the Duke of Dingguo, was beheaded by Jianwen himself for helping Emperor Taizong.
As the son of Xu Da, the first hero of the Ming Dynasty, the reason why he gave up his glory and wealth to work for Emperor Taizong was because his half-sister was Empress Xu, Taizong's direct wife.
Xu Heng's meaning is very clear. We are in-laws who can't be more intimate, so I am willing to work for you wholeheartedly. Otherwise, who would lose heart and go crazy, leaving the good Lord to do all kinds of difficult things for you?
Zhu Qiyu turned to look at Princess Xuanyi, who turned to look at Lin Xiangyu, and Lin Xiangyu looked at Zhu Qiyu. The three of them just looked at each other back and forth, no one dared to make any decision.
In the end, it was the concubine who said: "Daughter-in-law, you gave birth to the child, you make the decision. No matter what you decide, Yu'er and I will support you."
When Zhu Qiyu heard this, he nodded and agreed with the concubine's statement.
Lin Xiangyu thought for a while, then faced Xu Heng and gave her answer: "Since the Marquis of Xing'an thinks so highly of me, my little princess, how can I not respond? In the future, when I have my eldest son, I will marry the Marquis's granddaughter as my principal concubine. When two families get married, they will never be at odds with each other."
Xu Heng was overjoyed when he heard this, and he and his family stood up and knelt down. Zhu Qiyu quickly supported him, and then said with a smile: "Marquis Xing'an, please don't be so polite anymore. Now we are in-laws. Sit down quickly. Princess, go and prepare paper and pen, and we will write the marriage letter immediately."
Xu Heng quickly replied: "Your Majesty, I think that the marriage certificate is not necessary for the time being. Firstly, based on the trust between Your Majesty and the concubine and the princess, as long as you say it, you will not regret it. Secondly, I think that this matter is temporary. There is no need to be ostentatious, otherwise it may attract someone who is interested in getting in the way and harm the lives of your children."
Everyone nodded after hearing this. If this marriage is announced, someone will definitely do something to the Xing'an Marquis Mansion. It is better to keep it secret and wait until the children and grandchildren grow up, then announce the marriage.
After the alliance between the two sides was formed, Zhu Qiyu stopped being polite and told Xu Heng his plan: "Xing'an Marquis, my plan is for you to oversee the military affairs of Zhili, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Shandong, and Henan.
This is what I think about the next battle to defend the capital.
There are nine gates in the capital, divided into four sides: east, south, west and north, and one or two ministers are assigned to each side to take overall responsibility.
There are Deshengmen and Andingmen in the north, which you are responsible for. I am supervising the army at the top of the city, and Marquis Xing'an is in charge of the army in the north. Among them, outside Desheng Gate, Yuantucheng is garrisoned by the five thousand border troops you brought and Fan Guang's three thousand elite Shenji Battalion. The private housing area next to it is garrisoned by my eight thousand personal guards. Andingmen was garrisoned by Tao Jin with 20,000 Shenji Battalion.
I hope that the army in the north will do the most meritorious deeds, kill the most people, and successfully establish my prestige. "
"General, I understand. Tomorrow, General will take Xu Xian to assemble the army and prepare for war."
Zhu Qiyu quickly advised: "Take a day off, take a day off. Marquis Xing'an has come all the way, so you must not be overworked. Let's all take a day off tomorrow. We will hold a court meeting early the day after tomorrow to allocate the garrison tasks of the nine gates on all sides, and then we will go to Germany together. Reorganize the army outside the victory gate."
Xu Heng had no choice but to agree and chatted for a while before standing up to leave.
Zhu Qiyu led everyone to the door in person, and ordered his personal guards to escort Xing'an Hou back home. Another group of personal guards sent Concubine Xuan Yi back to her palace.
After sending everyone away, Zhu Qiyu breathed a long sigh of relief when he saw that he and the little princess were the only ones left: "It's finally done, it's not easy. We agreed to marry our child so early, do you really not mind?" "
Lin Xiangyu smiled and said: "Don't worry, husband, the slave family is not stupid. That Xu Xian is dignified and polite. Mrs. Xu is not only beautiful, but also gentle, pleasant, and polite. The children born to them are How could it be wrong?
As for relationships, if we take their children into the house and raise them personally from an early age, making them childhood sweethearts, just like the late emperor and the queen mother, it shouldn't be a big problem. "
Zhu Qiyu spread his hands helplessly: His father, the Queen Mother, and the Empress Dowager Sun were truly childhood sweethearts.
Lin Xiangyu also spread her hands when she saw this.
Zhu Qiyu asked curiously: "What are you doing?"
Lin Xiangyu replied as if she was looking at a fool: "I want a hug."
Zhu Qiyu suddenly realized that he understood and wanted to be held by the princess, so he picked up the beauty and went back to his room to sleep with a smile on his face.
