In June of the 31st year of Hongwu, Zhu Yunwen ascended the throne as emperor in the Yingtian Palace.
Year name: Jianwen.
The new emperor successfully succeeded to the throne without any accidents, which made Yang Xuan relieved.
He finally had time to focus on the token that Lao Zhu gave him before he died.
Changpinghou Mansion.
study.
Yang Xuan was sitting on the chair, playing with a black token in his hand, with only the word 'dark' on it. At this time, the door was pushed open, and a figure walked in.
"Master Hou!"
"Old Hu, you're here."
"Sit!" Yang Xuan pointed to the chair in front of him and said with a smile.
"Thank you, Lord Marquis!" Lao Hu (Er Hu) cupped his fists and said thank you, then sat down.
Then he saw the token in Yang Xuan's hand.
Immediately his pupils shrank.
He recognized that token because the pattern on it was unique and difficult to forge.
Seeing Lao Hu's reaction, Yang Xuan felt relieved.
He smiled slightly and said, "It seems you know this token!"
"Where did the Marquis's token come from?" Lao Hu asked, he needed confirmation.
"The late emperor gave it to me before he died." Yang Xuan replied, and then asked:
"What about you, don't you have nothing to say?"
"What does the Marquis want to know?" Old Hu asked.
"For example... the secret guard!" Yang Xuan looked at Lao Hu and spoke slowly.
Lao Hu was stunned for a moment and then reacted.
Yes, since the late emperor gave all the tokens to the Marquis, he naturally also informed the Marquis of the existence of the secret guards.
So he said seriously: "The Secret Guard is composed of the elite of the original Jinyi Guards. Its name also destined that the Secret Guard cannot appear under the sun."
"All members of the secret guard are loyal to the Ming Dynasty and the late emperor."
"With this token, the Marquis can command all the secret guards."
"Because this token represents the late emperor."
"Seeing the token is like meeting the late emperor."
"The secret guards are located all over the Ming Dynasty. Their main duty is to monitor the world. Of course, they will also perform some tasks that cannot be seen in the light."
Listening to Lao Hu's explanation, Yang Xuan also had a clear understanding of the secret guard.
"You should have the secret guard's contact information, right?" Yang Xuan looked at Lao Hu.
"Go back to the Marquis, I have the contact information of all the secret guards here."
"In addition, there is also a list of secret guards." Lao Hu replied.
"Okay." Yang Xuan nodded.
Then, the two had an in-depth and detailed discussion about the secret guard.
Finally, Yang Xuan expressed his opinion: "Until I have no new orders, the secret guards will continue to lie dormant as before!"
"Yes, Lord Marquis!" Lao Hu stood up, clasped his fists, and then left the study.
Yang Xuan leaned on the Taishi chair and looked at the token lying quietly on the table, not knowing what he was thinking.
After a long time, he put away the token and left the study.
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After ascending the throne, Zhu Yunwen moved out of the East Palace and lived in the Qianqing Palace.
Looking at the palace, which was no different from when Lao Zhu was in power, Zhu Yunwen felt so proud in his heart.
He couldn't wait to do something big.
"Somebody come!"
"His Majesty!"
"It is reported that Chang Pinghou Yang Xuan, Huang Zicheng, Qi Tai, and Fang Xiaoru have entered the palace to discuss matters."
"yes."
Except for Yang Xuan, the remaining three are the team left by Lao Zhu to Zhu Yunwen.
As soon as he ascended the throne, he appointed Qi Tai, the minister of the Ministry of War, as the Minister of the Ministry of War, and Huang Zicheng, the editor of the Hanlin Academy, as Taichang Qing. At the same time, he also summoned Fang Xiaoru, who was a professor in Hanzhong Mansion, as the minister of the Hanlin Academy.
When the eunuch went out to deliver oral instructions, Zhu Yunwen would look through the notes on the imperial case from time to time in the Qianqing Palace, or look at the emperor's seal.
From beginning to end, there was a faint smile on his lips.
He is now the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and there is no such big mountain as Lao Zhu above his head.
Many of my ideas can be realized.
He really couldn't wait.
About half an hour later, Yang Xuan, Huang Zicheng, Qi Tai, and Fang Xiaoru asked to see them.
"Your Majesty, Yang Xuan, comes to see you!"
"Your Majesty, Huang Zicheng, is here to see you!"
"Your Majesty, Qitai, is here to see you!"
"Your Majesty, Xiao Ru, your Majesty!"
The four of them saluted together.
"Ping Sheng!" Zhu Yunwen was very happy to see them and said quickly.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"My dear friends, I am looking for you today because I want to hear your opinion on something." Zhu Yunwen said.
"Your Majesty, please tell me, I will definitely support your Majesty!" Huang Zicheng knew what was going on as soon as he heard this.
Because Zhu Yunwen talked to him just two days ago.
After Huang Zicheng expressed his stance, Qi Tai and Fang Xiaoru also quickly expressed their stance.
The little emperor had just ascended the throne and wanted to do something big. Yang Xuan didn't want to dampen his enthusiasm, so he followed suit.
Seeing this, Zhu Yunwen couldn't help but smile.
Then he said: "I am the first to ascend the Dabao, and I deeply feel the great responsibility."
"In the future, we will still need to rely on a few beloved ministers for government affairs."
Zhu Yunwen behaved very courteously and virtuously.
But Yang Xuan was a little dissatisfied. Corporal Li Xian also had to be moderate, but why was Zhu Yunwen's performance a bit like "licking a dog"?
However, he did not refute Zhu Yunwen's reputation at this time, just pretending that he had not yet transitioned from the position of crown prince.
After discussing the matter, just remind yourself.
Different from Yang Xuan's reaction, Huang Zicheng was very satisfied with Zhu Yunwen's performance.
This is the holy king in my heart. With this holy king, why worry about not being able to show off his talents, why not worry about not being able to be remembered in history, and why not worry about not being able to realize the ambition of the emperor and the scholar-bureaucrats to rule the world together.
So, several people boasted to Zhu Yunwen again.
Then he said that he would fully assist His Majesty.
Zhu Yunwen was so excited that he began to tell his purpose.
"Now, although I have inherited the throne, I still have some worries in my heart." A sad look appeared on his face.
Huang Zicheng was a qualified supporter and immediately answered: "I wonder why your majesty is worried?"
Hearing this, Zhu Yunwen glanced at Huang Zicheng, feeling satisfied.
Then he continued: "The late emperor divided the kings among themselves and gave them great military and political power."
"Among them, the kings of Dasai are the worst."
"Each of them has an army of tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, under his command."
"They are my biological uncles, and I trust them, but everything is safe."
"If they have different intentions, how should I deal with it?"
After saying that, he looked embarrassed again.
Yang Xuan understood clearly, this little emperor wanted to cut down the vassal vassal!
He supported the reduction of vassals, because no matter which emperor came to power, it was impossible to leave a group of vassal kings with heavy troops outside.
Only Lao Zhu would rest assured and even trust them.
After all, we are father and son. How can the son not listen to me?
But Zhu Yunwen is different, he is a nephew.
Except for the current second generation King Qin and King Jin, the remaining vassal kings are all his uncles.
Zhu Yunwen was not at ease with the kings, and the kings were dissatisfied with Zhu Yunwen.
Why should a young kid sit in that position?
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