"I have heard this. I also want to congratulate Your Majesty."
Zhu Houzhao grabbed Huaixiao's soft and white hand, probably because he had no strength, so he let him squeeze it.
Speaking of which, he was somewhat scared.
Because he knows that it is very dangerous for women to have children during this period, and there is a high probability that children will not be able to survive.
Just like he originally had a sister who had been raised for four or five years, but unfortunately she passed away.
This is where the emperor can do nothing.
"Okay, I heard it. You and Huaiyan were in a dangerous situation this time... Fortunately, fortunately, the results are good. You should take good care of your health from now on."
"Well, Your Majesty, how is Huaiyan? Are you okay?"
"I've sent someone to tell her the good news. After feeling relieved, she probably went to sleep."
Zhu Houzhao's hand touched her cheek, Huaixiao smiled and rubbed it slightly.
"Your Majesty, I would like to see the child."
Zhu Houzhao waved, and the palace maid next to him went to bring him in from the outside.
Originally, he wanted to ask the emperor to pick him up, but he had no children in his previous life, so he hid the palm-sized baby and said, "Put it next to Concubine Ning."
"yes."
Huaixiao opened his arms, but because he didn't have the strength to turn over, he could only turn his head.
"My child, let's grow up in peace..."
She spoke with a slightly breathy voice, and tears flowed out as she spoke.
This child has been her support since then.
Zhu Houzhao could also feel something called blood connection. Looking at the child's calm breathing, he suddenly felt comforted, and there was a surge of strength in his body, and the previous fatigue was nothing.
He began to understand why Emperor Taizu was so partial to his children and grandchildren, why many parents did not ask for anything in return for their love, and why Emperor Hongzhi took so much care of his brothers.
Emotionally, there is really such an impulse.
But he also knew that he was the emperor, and if nothing changed, the two children would most likely become feudal lords wherever they went in the future, and then they would not be able to go anywhere under the supervision of the imperial court.
There may even be palace tragedies involving brothers fighting against each other.
In a few generations, his children's children will be overthrown, ravaged, and killed by people of the new era...
These things...and some decisions he made in his mind after truly realizing that he was a father.
The vassal system of the Ming Dynasty cannot continue like this.
"Concubine Ning, you rest first. I will come back to see you."
"Yes. Your Majesty should also pay attention to saving labor."
"Do not worry."
Zhu Houzhao is full of power now.
At the same time, ministers were already crowded outside Fengtian Gate.
In addition to the civil servants, there were also a number of nobles and nobles who came.
The attendants didn't know how to sort the items, so they simply waited at Fengtianmen with many ministers.
When the emperor's dragon chariot appeared, the ministers were all lined up as if they were going to court.
Zhu Houzhao and Liu Jin approached as usual. Seeing the group of people in front of them, they all knelt down and shouted long live.
“Long live my emperor!
Long live my emperor!
Long live my emperor! "
In this way, they called three times in a row.
Like a feeling, Zhu Houzhao just felt that they were more 'docile'.
The eunuchs moved the dragon chair behind him, and he sat on it with open arms.
"Flat body!"
The voice is majestic and powerful.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"In the battle of Liangxiang, more than 50,000 of the main force of the little Tatar prince were wiped out! This was a great victory that the Ming Dynasty had not seen in several years. From then on, the Mongolian tribes were no longer able to resist the Ming Dynasty. The Hetao can be restored! The northern border can be pacified! Your Majesty opens The achievements in expanding the territory are comparable to those of the Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty. Congratulations to Your Majesty! Congratulations to the Ming Dynasty! Congratulations to the world!"
With words like this, except for him, the cabinet minister, other ministers would also come out to speak out.
The bragging of the literati made Zhu Houzhao feel a little light-headed and his blood surged, as if he was already the emperor of the ages.
"Victory in one battle is not just my credit. My dear friends, please don't make it sound like I personally killed so many northern captives. This is the result of the sacrifice of the ministers in the court and the soldiers abroad. Those who have merit must be rewarded, and those who have merit must be rewarded. If you go too far, you will be punished. For such a great victory, I will sacrifice to the Ancestral Temple to comfort my ancestors, and the court will be spread to all directions to make it known to the world. In addition, I am determined to have a big banquet for all the ministers to celebrate. Mr. Wang, "
"I'm here."
"At the banquet, I will personally reward the meritorious soldiers. This matter is particularly important. Please lead all ministries in the name of the cabinet to handle it carefully."
"My lord, take the order!"
"Moreover, the enemy forces in North Zhili have been defeated. Send someone to Guyuan to ask Mr. Yang Ge about the situation there."
Recently, the capital has been so nervous that many people paid too much attention to the little Tartar prince and ignored that there were actually 40,000 men in the Fire Screen Division who also committed crimes.
However, Zhu Houzhao was not too worried about that. With the two great gods Yang Yiqing and Wang Shouren, and as the emperor himself, he did not give them any hindrance from the capital. The 40,000 soldiers and horses led by Huo Si alone were very powerful. It's hard to achieve any results.
"Don't worry, your majesty. Mr. Yang Ge is very cunning and has control over the troops on all three sides. Huo Si is the one who will be defeated by him. I don't expect him to have any chance of winning."
"Well. After the war, there are many things to do. Let me think about it..." Zhu Houzhao rubbed his head, "Apart from the banquet and awards, there is one really important thing."
Several ministers raised their heads, waiting for the emperor to speak.
"Jingluo Loop."
yes.
The war was so hard, what was it for?
The Yellow River has many evils, but only one thing is rich.
On this dividing line between farming and nomadic life, there are millions of acres of fertile farmland and endless pastures.
The so-called main force to destroy the enemy does not actually mean that there is no one on the Mongolian grassland. But from a military perspective, the Tatars no longer have the strength to compete with the Ming Dynasty.
But there are still people living there in Tatar. There used to be three right-wing houses with ten thousand households, but now there are still two on the grassland.
Now is not the time to let horses go to Nanshan. The Hetao still needs to be properly managed. After the historically powerful Central Plains dynasties obtained the Hetao, they could often suppress the grasslands for decades as long as they used it as a base for stationing troops.
In that place, Zhu Houzhao had to find a strong man. Huge man.
Zhu Houzhao thought about it.
Shaanxi Governor Wang Shouren.
Thinking of this, he was a little excited. The interest of history appeared in his hands. Even he himself was looking forward to it.
When Wang Shouren stationed troops and raised horses in Hetao, how should the nomads in the north respond?
"I think that when Mr. Yang Ge's report arrives, His Majesty can announce his arrival in Beijing. This matter is urgent and we can make long-term plans at that time."
"Yeah." Zhu Houzhao nodded.
As long as you win, you can do the follow-up things slowly.
"All of you dear ministers are my trusted ministers. Many of them have known each other since I was the crown prince. My ambition is to make the people live and work in peace and contentment. Externally, I want the foreigners to be subservient. In this way, the country will be peaceful and the people are safe, and a prosperous age can be expected. I We can also live up to the trust of our ancestors and the hopes of the people! Today is a great victory. On the one hand, we must celebrate it, on the other hand, we must guard against arrogance, impetuosity, and make persistent efforts.
Since the three generations, there have been many emperors who, when they first came to the throne, worked hard to eliminate long-standing shortcomings and rejuvenate the world. However, after achieving a little success, they gradually neglected government affairs and favored treacherous ministers. For example, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty had all his delusional ideas, which led to the An-Shi Rebellion, and the prosperous Tang Dynasty ended with this! On the occasion of today's great victory, I have made another agreement with you dear friends that from now on, we must still put the common people and the country as our top priority! Don’t forget it for a moment! "
After these words were spoken, all the ministers once again surrendered and knelt down one after another. Such an emperor and such words are hard to find since ancient times.
"My Holy Emperor!"
"Everyone get up. Tell me if there is anything else."
"Your Majesty, I have something to report." Han Wen stepped forward and bowed.
"speak."
"In the battle of Liangxiang, our army was victorious. At the same time, Yizhou, Liangxiang and other counties suffered great disasters. I believe that the imperial court should exempt the affected counties from money and food to show your majesty's benevolence and love for the people!"
"Accurate!"
"Lin Han, the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, reported: Your Majesty's great victory over the captive chieftains has greatly increased the prestige of our Ming Dynasty. I believe that we should follow the old system and choose a good and auspicious day to offer prisoners at the Meridian Gate!"
"Accurate!"
"Min Gui, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, reported: In the second year of hunting in the Yuan Dynasty of the Han Dynasty, Huo Qubing rode his horse on Helan Mountain; in the fourth year of Zhenguan in the Tang Dynasty, Li Jing went to the east and defeated the Turkic country. After these two battles, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty both offered amnesty to the world. ! I believe that in this battle of the Ming Dynasty, the main force of the Tatars will be wiped out, and the enemies in the north will be wiped out, and the world can be amnesty, so that the people of the world can celebrate with the country!"
There is indeed a tradition of amnesty for the world after a great victory, and there is no problem with that. The war will allow the court to use some "people's power". A general amnesty can appease the people's hearts and at the same time, it can also declare power to the world, which is to tell all the people that we have won!
Zhu Houzhao didn't hesitate much and continued to wave his hand, "It's time to play!"
His voice was high-pitched and passionate, and all the ministers were also infected for a while. This is the Zhengde Emperor of the Ming Dynasty!
(End of chapter)
