Chapter 68: The prince temporarily supervises the country
"Your Majesty, the prince is waiting outside the palace." He Xi took the time to say after finishing his busy work.
Zhu Yuanzhang was also reflecting secretly at this moment. He thought secretly: "What's wrong with me? How can I abandon the important matters of my family and country? Instead, I focus on such playthings. Zhu Chongba, Zhu Chongba, you can't lose your mind by playing with things."
After Zhu Yuanzhang and He Xi came down from the attic, they immediately ordered the prince to come in.
The prince saw that Zhu Yuanzhang looked in good spirits even though he had dark circles under his eyes. That's why I feel relieved. He said: "My son, I pay homage to my father."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "What's going on this morning?"
The prince said: "There are two main things. The first general of the southern expedition, Fu Youde, reported that he had marched straight to Qujing City. The army of King Liang gathered and the two sides faced off. The Marquis of Yingchuan was confident that he could defeat the puppet King of Liang within half a month. However, Urging the steel crossbow. It is said that the king of Liang relies on only elephant soldiers, and the steel crossbow is heavy and powerful, and can destroy the elephant soldiers."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "Fu Youde is a man who knows how to fight. Don't ask anything about the front line. Just give him what he wants. By the way, you have the best relationship with Mu Ying. Write a private greeting."
The prince understood and said, "My child understands."
When Zhu Yuanzhang sent out large armies, he usually appointed deputy generals to supervise the armies. Of course, this won’t be said directly. However, most generals knew the intention of using a close associate as a deputy general. Although Mu Ying was also famous in later generations, in fact, at his age, he had proven that he was already a general who could stand alone.
But in front of Fu Youde, Mu Ying was not qualified. He is the supervisor.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang wants to fully support the front line, support is support, and the supervision that should be done belongs to supervision. The spies of Jinyiwei from all sides are a part of it. As the deputy general of the army, Mu Ying is also a part of the team.
The prince and Muying maintained correspondence, determined to be more than just a personal relationship.
He Xi could understand all of this, but he was a little surprised by one thing. He vaguely remembered that in history, he also met elephant soldiers when he attacked Yunnan. It was Mu Ying who used three attacks to scare the elephant soldiers away. Now it seems that the steel crossbow is going to make a contribution.
Doesn't this count? It's a change in history.
The prince immediately said: "Wei Guogong wants to return to Peiping."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "It's freezing cold today. There is snow in Nanjing, but it's even colder in the north. Your Uncle Xu has worked hard outside for many years, so let him celebrate the New Year before leaving."
The prince said: "But Uncle Xu also said that the battle in the spring next year will be of great importance. This is the first battle that I have saved for ten years. I am determined not to lose. He went there in advance to prepare."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Your Uncle Xu is a cautious person. When others prepare for ten points, they feel that they will win. He must prepare for eleven or twelve points. Many times, he has done useless things. But no one who is good at fighting is outstanding. But without this kind of preparation, no one else except you, Uncle Xu, would be able to escape from Wang Baobao unscathed."
“It’s just that for many things, some things are over-prepared.”
"There is no Wang Baobao in the Yuan Dynasty, so there is no need for him to run around like this. Let's let Feng Yong, Wang Bi and others go back to Peiping first to serve as your front guard for Uncle Xu. They are all veterans and there will be no mistakes."
The prince said: "My child understands."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Is there anything else?"
The prince said: "There is also the case of Guo Huan."
Upon hearing about Guo Huan's case, the prince wanted to say something, but he didn't dare.
Zhu Yuanzhang's mood changed drastically at this moment.
After He Xi's baptism. Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the problem from a different perspective. Compared with the fate of a nation measured in thousands of years, the fate of a dynasty and the royal family measured in hundreds of years. The current Guo Huan case is nothing.
What does Guo Huan mean compared to Yan Song?
Guo Huan is nothing more than a trick to deceive others. Increase taxes without authorization. But these are compared to Yan Song's actions such as destroying embankments and flooding fields, deducting military pay, and so on. That doesn't count at all.
This also made him a little frustrated. He was so strict in governing officials, but in the end they rebounded even harder. What's the use of him doing this?
It's not that Zhu Yuanzhang is soft-hearted at this moment, but compared to the various issues Zhu Yuanzhang is considering now, Guo Huan's matter is just a small matter. No matter how noble you are, at least one or two thousand people will be beheaded this time. This is true even according to the laws of the Ming Dynasty.
It's nothing more than the scope of involvement.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "It's up to you."
The prince was stunned for a moment, and countless thoughts went through his mind. What should I do?
Although the prince has always advocated leniency. But at this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang gave him the power of disposal, and the prince could not completely believe it. He had to judge whether Zhu Yuanzhang had listened to his advice or was still talking angrily.
Little did he know that Zhu Yuanzhang no longer cared about this matter.
When the prince was in a daze. Zhu Yuanzhang asked: "Do you have anything else to do?"
The prince said: "Yes, this is today's memorial. It was just a relatively urgent matter."
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the memorial in front of him and flipped through it hastily, only reading the abbreviations above. Didn't read the content. These excerpts are not many, and I will read them in a while. Zhu Yuanzhang said: "I'm going to tell you something, and you have to do it as soon as possible."
The prince said: "Please give me your instructions, father."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "It's your sister's marriage. She is already eighteen. Is it possible that you still want him to delay it until twenty? This matter needs to be expedited. Go and get it done quickly."
The prince said: "Father, we can't rush this. There are rules in all aspects, at least it won't be until the second half of next year."
This is not the prince's excuse. Marriage matters are very complicated for wealthy families, let alone princesses. If according to etiquette, preparations are made one year in advance, there will be a lot of urgency in the second year, not to mention, there is a princess mansion here. Even if it is not built in advance, it will take a long time to rebuild from the original mansion.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "That's why I asked you to do it urgently."
The prince could only say: "Yes. My son, let's find a way now."
It is necessary to work hard but not to be careless. The lifelong events of Princess Anqing's life will naturally be completed with splendor. This is enough for the prince to worry about.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "You can take care of the rest by yourself. During this period of time, you have the power to supervise the country."
These days. Zhu Yuanzhang has realized that the amount of information brought by the future society will be too great. He needs to study hard in order to keenly grasp the concepts and integrate future ideas and perspectives into his own philosophy of governing the country.
Zhu Yuanzhang originally wanted to take care of the government affairs. But now it seems that it is impossible.
Therefore, he asked the prince to supervise the country.
Zhu Yuanzhang was very confident. Even if he put power in the hands of the prince, the prince would not dare or have any evil thoughts. The prince has always been a very measured child, knowing what should be done and what should not be done. Plus reserve your spot early. The prince will be the emperor sooner or later, why should he have such an idea. Even if there is, Zhu Yuanzhang is confident that he can suppress it.
But Zhu Yuanzhang's words shocked the prince deeply.
The prince immediately saluted and said: "My child is young and shallow, and cannot bear such a big responsibility. Please ask my father to take back his life."
The reason why the prince reacted like this was first of all instinct. Whether the prince wanted it or not, he had to refuse immediately and show his loyalty.
Secondly, the prince also felt that this matter was strange.
In fact, it is not that the prince has never established a country. At the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China, during the Ming Dynasty's Northern Expedition, Zhu Yuanzhang personally went to Kaifeng to preside over military affairs. At that time, the prince was the supervisor of the country, but the prince was still young at that time and was just a symbol.
The real person in charge is Li Shanchang.
After that, Zhu Yuanzhang went out many times and was always supervised by the prince.
But now Zhu Yuanzhang is clearly fine and is in the palace. He wanted the prince to supervise the country. How could the prince not think there was something wrong with it?
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "If you are undecided, you can come to me. It's no big deal. These things have been settled." Then Zhu Yuanzhang said to Xu Zheng: "These memorials will be moved directly to the East Palace."
The prince could only say: "My son, I would like to thank my father."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "There are many things in the imperial court, so I won't keep you here. Go quickly."
The prince bowed to Zhu Yuanzhang and Queen Ma before retreating.
Zhu Yuanzhang yawned and said, "He Xi, please step aside as well. I'll catch up on my sleep."
"He Xi, if you have nothing to do, you can go out to the palace with An Qing to have some fun." Queen Ma said, "You are both an unmarried couple. As long as you don't cause any big things that are unsightly, everything else is free." Queen Ma said. .
After Empress Ma realized He Xi's value, she further showed her kindness to He Xi.
Zhu Yuanzhang did not speak after hearing Queen Ma's words. It's the default.
Zhu Yuanzhang found more and more that He Xi's value was greater than imagined. At this moment, he wanted to ask Anqing to give He Xi a child immediately. After all, the most important thing in a marriage to bring the relationship closer was the child, and the child was the key to the marriage.
Without children, a marriage is not secure.
He Xi saluted and said, "I understand."
Queen Ma said: "I want to call myself my son."
He Xi said: "My son understands."
Queen Ma called a palace maid, gave two instructions, bowed beside He Xi, and took He Xi away.
He Xi had to go on a date according to the order.
Queen Ma then ordered a palace maid, "Go to the harem and bring me my quilt."
Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned and said, "Sister, what are you doing?"
Queen Ma said: "Come here to sleep, why don't you want to?"
Although it is said that Qianqing Palace is the emperor's bedroom. Generally, queens do not stay overnight, but all the rules established in the early Ming Dynasty were false to Zhu Yuanzhang and Queen Ma. No one dares to stop Queen Ma from doing whatever she wants.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "No, sister, your body -----"
Queen Ma has been in poor health for some time. Queen Ma didn't care, and said: "This good thing can't be used by just you. I didn't ask to take that thing into the harem, which is good enough. My body doesn't matter."
Faced with this situation, what can Zhu Yuanzhang do? Empress Ma could only be allowed to live in Qianqing Palace.
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