Chapter 61: Weng’s son-in-law
He Xi went around the Kunning Palace of Princess Anqing. After this round, the two of them became more familiar.
Being with Princess Anqing made He Xi feel at ease. This may be because He Xi has been feeling anxious during his stay in Ming Dynasty. The gentle temperament of Princess Anqing made He Xi forget that she was in the fourteenth century, as if she was on a university campus with the elementary school girls from the Hanfu Society.
However, Princess Anqing is someone who can make He Xi relax. But his father could make He Xi nervous instantly.
Zhu Yuanzhang summoned He Xi after dinner.
The reason why it is this time period is that Zhu Yuanzhang probably has time during this time period. Even though there are secretaries and supervisors to share many government affairs. But Zhu Yuanzhang could not completely trust the Secretary Supervisor. It will take a long time to meet with ministers or review previous reports from all parties.
Generally, there is no free time before dinner.
Zhu Yuanzhang sat calmly in front of the desk and asked He Xi to sit underneath. It felt like a few months ago, when He Xi first arrived.
It's just that He Xi at that time wanted to save his life in front of Zhu Yuanzhang. But Zhu Yuanzhang was more concerned about whether He Xi had lied to himself. Already looking forward to the future. After more than two months, the two people got to know each other a lot.
He Xi knew that although Zhu Yuanzhang was ruthless, he was not a man who killed indiscriminately. It's just hard-hearted. And Zhu Yuanzhang also knew that although He Xi had hundreds of years of experience, he was actually just an ordinary person. In terms of character and ability, he is on par with the first-rate figures in the Ming Dynasty. In fact, there is a difference. However, He Xi's education hundreds of years later made up for this. And he has a good foundation, he is young, and with some experience, he can take on big responsibilities.
But, it all starts tonight.
Zhu Yuanzhang put all his cultivation into his own people, but was He Xi one of his own people? It depends on tonight.
Zhu Yuanzhang touched the pamphlet written by He Xi in front of him. The pages above are all curled. There are even a few pages that seem to be caused by Zhu Yuanzhang's movements being too big. Already torn apart. Then Zhu Yuanzhang repaired it with his own hands using paste.
During this period of time, Zhu Yuanzhang was trying to figure out the problems whenever he had time. Already familiar with it.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "The marriage has been decided. Today, you and I are not the emperor and the ministers, but the husband-in-law. He Xi, is there anything special about marriages in your place? Betrothal gifts and the like?"
He Xi was stunned and said: "Of course there is. But I am penniless now?"
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "It doesn't matter, the few things you brought are a mirror that can shine when you slap it. A black mirror that needs to be placed in the sun, and a mirror that can be opened and closed. How about you bring one and show it to me?" "
He Xi was stunned, and sweat suddenly appeared on his back.
He has been deliberately hiding what he has brought from the hereafter. At first, I thought about whether Zhu Yuanzhang might already know. But I have always been lucky. If Zhu Yuanzhang didn't ask, he wouldn't tell. After a long time, he really thought that Zhu Yuanzhang didn't know.
Now Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly asked. He Xi suddenly became excited.
Fortunately, He Xi has also made some progress during this period.
Human abilities are certainly innate. But a lot of time is also spent exercising. For example, How Xi had never been able to compete with someone like Guo Huan before. After this ordeal. He Xi was somewhat quick-witted about this sudden change. Said: "Your Majesty, I always thought that Your Majesty didn't want to ask. So, I didn't dare to say. Since Your Majesty said it, I will go and get it immediately."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Really? It doesn't matter. I have already sent someone to get it."
At Zhu Yuanzhang's signal, Xu Zheng brought a wooden box to the hall and placed it at He Xi's feet.
He Xi could tell at a glance that this was the box he had hidden under his bed. All his modern belongings were in it, except for his mobile phone.
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and asked Xu Zheng to retreat. Xu Zheng retreated and closed the door. Only Zhu Yuanzhang and He Xi were left in the hall.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "I never asked. Are your parents still there?"
Speaking of her parents, He Xi was stunned, feeling a little sad in her heart, and said: "My family is from a farmer's family, and my family is not well-off. My father works outside, and my mother manages the house. I also have a younger brother. However, now that I think about it, I am lucky to have a My brother is here."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "When I was begging in Lianghuai, a woman gave me two pancakes. I ate one and took shelter in a deserted temple. One of them was not paying attention, and another beggar saw him, and he wanted to snatch my pancakes. I So I killed him. Later, when I arrived in a strange environment, I first hid myself to protect myself. This is human nature."
"Your parents are in the Hereafter. You have no other relatives here."
"Anqing is the apple of my eye, and there are only two of my legitimate princesses. I am here. As long as you don't do anything illegal or disciplinary, even if you have made any mistakes, you can just go home and live leisurely. I am no longer here. Even if the fourth child seizes the legitimate princess, or What are the other people and children thinking? Even if you are involved, as long as you surrender afterwards, you will be rich and idle for the rest of your life."
"Besides, now that I know this, I will definitely not cause such a thing."
"Now that things are like this, what else do you have to worry about?"
What Zhu Yuanzhang said is the truth.
The representative is Mei Yin, who is the consort of Princess Ningguo. Princess Ningguo is also a legitimate princess. Mei Yin served as the auxiliary minister left by Zhu Yuanzhang. He has been fighting against Emperor Chengzu in Lianghuai. Zhu Di was forced to take a detour and surrendered only after learning about the death of Emperor Jianwen.
Zhu Di would not dare to kill such a person. It was not until two years later that Mei Yin accidentally drowned. This was also Mei Yin's constant resistance to Zhu Di, and he always surrendered to Zhu Di. It won't be like this.
And Zhu Yuanzhang knew very well that He Xi was not that kind of person. If He Xi had been in Mei Yin's position, he would have surrendered to Zhu Di long ago. Maybe I won’t have much power in the rest of my life. But there is really no shortage of wealth and idleness. Zhu Di would even use it as a mascot. During major ceremonies, he would pull it out to show his official position to show his orthodox position.
He Xi looked at Zhu Yuanzhang.
He trusted Zhu Yuanzhang's promise.
One of trust, under current circumstances, Zhu Yuanzhang has very urgent needs for future generations. No matter what he said. It probably won't be dealt with. As Zhu Yuanzhang said, the marriage has been decided and the news has spread.
Zhu Yuanzhang would not let his daughter remain a widow.
It should be noted that Zhu Yuanzhang had already stipulated that the daughter of the royal family should not marry twice.
Trust two, Zhu Yuanzhang has no reason to kill him now. At the same time, He Xi had no better choice. Between the two, sincere cooperation is the best choice. The most important thing is that Zhu Yuanzhang has already reached this point. If He Xi still doesn't know what's interesting.
Then it's courting death.
He Xi said, "Father-in-law. There are some things I only dare to say to my father-in-law, but not to Your Majesty."
Zhu Yuanzhang was very happy to open He Xi's heart. I don't care at all about my father-in-law and your majesty. Isn’t it all about yourself? He said: "Wonderful son-in-law, please speak."
He Xi said: "Father-in-law, do you think the wisdom of one person is better than the wisdom of others?"
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and said, "It's better." He seemed to have guessed why He Xi said that.
He Xi said: "How is it better for one person to rule the world than for everyone to rule the world?"
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Government has many branches, just like nine dragons controlling floods, which will inevitably lead to chaos in the world." Zhu Yuanzhang paused slightly and said, "If you have anything to say, just say it directly. There is no need to use such roundabout ways when talking between father-in-law and son-in-law."
He Xi said: "My son-in-law, I will tell you directly. My father-in-law, your father-in-law has already seen the pamphlet I wrote. In fact, the Qing Dynasty was the last feudal dynasty in history."
Zhu Yuanzhang chewed on the concept of "the last feudal dynasty" and said: "What does feudal dynasty mean?"
He Xi said: "It refers to the imperial system, that is, the next court, that is, the court I am in does not have an emperor."
Zhu Yuanzhang was immediately furious and said, "How is that possible?"
Zhu Yuanzhang also had some insights after reading the history of the Ming and Qing Dynasties for such a long time. That is the Qing Cheng Ming system. Although many places have been modified, the overall framework remains unchanged. They were all systems established by him and evolved through the Ming Dynasty.
Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang had complicated feelings towards the Qing Dynasty. On the one hand, he hated it extremely. It must be eliminated quickly. He has sent Jin Yiwei to the Northeast to find out the details of the so-called Jianzhou Guard. Although due to travel reasons. No results yet. But Jianzhou Wei's fate is certain.
On the other hand, I saw that the Western Yi ships were strong and powerful. The Qing Dynasty couldn't react in any way. Zhu Yuanzhang was also wondering if there were any big problems with the system he formulated?
That’s fine.
Zhu Yuanzhang actually had a premonition that there would be a big change after the fall of the Qing Dynasty. Although He Xi didn't say it, Zhu Yuanzhang was not a fool.
He Xi comes from more than a hundred years after the fall of the Qing Dynasty. The rise of the Ming Dynasty only lasted a hundred years between the death of the Song Dynasty. And He Xi's clothes, appearance, complexion, etc., don't look like a person in troubled times, and the unbelievable things he said.
Zhu Yuanzhang's historical inference after the fall of the Qing Dynasty must have been that the world was in chaos for decades, and then someone came into being, just like him, Zhu Chongba, who swept away the evil atmosphere, re-established the world, and then saved the crisis and turned the world around. Therefore, when He Xi arrives, it is also a period of rising dynasty. Such as Renxuan in the Ming Dynasty, Kaiyuan in the Tang Dynasty, and Wenjing Shi in the Han Dynasty.
But he never expected it. There is no more emperor.
This had a great blow to Zhu Yuanzhang.
Zhu Yuanzhang had a strong desire for power and was obsessed with power. and the thoughts of old farmers. Treat the world as the property of the Zhu family. This mentality is highly consistent with the emperor. It would be better to kill him than to make him give up his position as emperor.
And if the future development direction is that there is no emperor.
Then Zhu Yuanzhang felt it was necessary to cut off this future.
He Xi was trembling under Zhu Yuanzhang's rage, but he also knew that he had to pass this test, and he would have to tell Zhu Yuanzhang these things sooner or later.
