Since ancient times, the royal family has no family ties, only supreme power and interests.
This sentence cannot be completely true. The royal family also has family ties and worldly feelings, especially in the early Ming Dynasty.
In the beginning, in order to win over a group of ministers, Zhu Yuanzhang acted as a matchmaker countless times. He used the fetters of "family affection" to get this one a red line and that one an engagement.
But later, due to various reasons, Zhu Yuanzhang killed countless heroes. The rock that he maintained the rule of the Ming Dynasty was no longer the all-powerful generals, but the children, grandchildren and relatives with the blood of the Zhu family flowing.
But the complex network of relatives left by his hands still exists.
Feng Sheng had two daughters. The eldest daughter was married to Chang Yuchun's son Chang Mao, and the second daughter was married to Zhou Wang Zhu Ju.
After Chang Mao's death, Feng became a widower and had no one to rely on. If Zhu Yunwen had not redressed his injustice, she would still be dying in Guangxi. Not long after returning to the capital, she unexpectedly encountered King Zhou who was arrested and brought to the capital. thing.
Living in the world, she only has one sister who is her closest relative. Although they have not seen each other for many years, they are still there, and they still have some thoughts in their hearts. If they are gone, they will be really lonely to the point of despair.
Both Chang Feng and Zhu Feng had close relationships with the royal family.
Chang Yuchun is the father-in-law of Zhu Yunwen's father, Zhu Biao. Although Zhu Yunwen is not Chang Yuchun's biological grandson, he is a family after all. Feng married Chang Mao, who is also a member of the family. Feng married Zhou Wang Zhu Ju. Not to mention.
These family ties were like ties that connected the main generals and officials in the early Ming Dynasty and established the foundation of the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Yunwen is not Zhu Yuanzhang, that is, he does not have Zhu Yuanzhang's unparalleled prestige, nor does he have Zhu Yuanzhang's hard-hearted methods. Therefore, when dealing with royal family relations, he always prefers "soft" methods. Only when people break through their own bottom line will they operate. Violent machine.
No one wants to see chaos and bloodshed, and no one wants to live a life of today and no tomorrow.
The word "Jianwen" itself has a different meaning of killing and violence, which is almost the opposite of "Hongwu".
Therefore, Zhu Yunwen in history was still unable to kill Li Jinglong, who had lost an army of 500,000 people, and he could also ask the general with concern "Don't let me bear the crime of killing my uncle" towards the rebel Zhu Di.
Civil governance under kindness was the political ideal of Emperor Jianwen.
But Zhu Yunwen did not want to bear this political ideal.
According to the information currently obtained by the Security Bureau, King Zhou is indeed guilty. As for whether he should be fined, deposed as a commoner, or beheaded, further interrogation is needed.
On this day, Yu Xin finally returned to the court.
Xie Jin and Zhang Yan, as cabinet ministers, personally welcomed them. The Security Bureau commander Shi Gu Sanshen transferred the King of Zhou and his family to the Zongren Mansion.
In Wuying Hall, Yu Xin, Jing Qing, Gao Wei, Song Li, Xiong Wucheng, Xue Xia and others worshiped together.
Zhu Yunwen also felt a little emotional. It has been nearly three months since he left Beijing in July. During this period, many things happened, especially the death of Zhang Xianzong, which became a great loss to the Ming Dynasty.
"Although I am far away in Kaifeng, I miss the emperor every day and pray for the health of the emperor. Now that I have returned to Beijing, I have lost my temper. Please forgive me."
Yu Xin and others couldn't help crying.
Zhu Yunwen looked at the emotional crowd and arranged: "For the banquet, I will entertain Yu Ge and others. I am very pleased that you can come back at this time."
The banquet was held in the side hall of Wuying Hall, which served as a welcome refreshment for these people.
Yu Xin took two sips of wine
, said to Zhu Yunwen: "Your Majesty, King Zhou's crime cannot be forgiven. Those who can be found guilty at the moment have collusion, involvement in the guard, and the intention of three rebellions. In the 24th year of Hongwu's reign, the Yellow River captured the Huaihe River, which also had something to do with King Zhou. relationship, but it remains to be verified whether King Zhou is the one who actually gave the order. What is certain at the moment is that King Zhou is at least an insider."
"So, in the 24th year of Hongwu's reign, the Yellow River's seizure of the Huaihe River was indeed a man-made disaster?"
A cold murderous intent flashed in Zhu Yunwen's eyes.
Yu Xin did not deny or admit it, but just said: "I have been to Heiyangshan and Yuanwu. Judging from the heavy rain in the 24th year of Hongwu, it is difficult to say that the dams in these two places will not break even if there is no man-made dam breach." . Especially in Heiyang Mountain, there is a bend there, and the water in the upstream turns downwards, always impacting both sides. If it lasts for a long time..."
"Is this excusing King Zhou's crime?"
Zhu Yunwen put down his wine glass and asked with a frown.
Yu Xin shook his head and said seriously: "If the emperor wants to convict the King of Zhou, it is enough for him to commit rebellion, and there is no need for me to find excuses elsewhere. But according to my investigation, the rain that year was even worse than this summer. This year's flood, the reason why the Yellow River did not spread to both sides and cause another disaster, is due to the wisdom and courage of Zhang Xianzong and Song Li, who diverted the flood properly. Without the diversion, the Yellow River would have overflowed and caused a disaster, repeating the disaster of the 24th year of Hongwu."
Zhu Yunwen fell silent.
What Yu Xin means is that the Yellow River's seizure of the Huaihe River in the 24th year of Hongwu was an inevitable natural disaster. The White Lotus Sect colluded with the government and dug up the Black Yangshan embankment, which only brought this natural disaster forward and mixed it with man-made disasters.
To put it bluntly, man-made disasters are a factor in the Yellow River's loss of water from the Huaihe River, but they are not the decisive factor.
Zhu Yunwen took a sip of wine and said: "Whether the man-made disaster is the root cause, I will investigate thoroughly. If we had bought more time, more people could have survived, and we would not be under the Swamp Kingdom, where there are so many corpses!"
Yu Xin nodded, and Jing Qing stood up and said, "Your Majesty, the power of the White Lotus Cult in Kaifeng cannot be underestimated. The White Lotus Cultists who attacked and killed the county government were all from Kaifeng Mansion, and their leader was a man who called himself Hongyang Zhenren. He is a middle-aged man, but the Security Bureau has been pursuing him for a long time, but has not found this person’s true identity.”
"In addition to the White Lotus Sect, there is also a problem of officialdom corruption in Kaifeng Mansion. I am in charge of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and the crime of dereliction of duty is unavoidable. I am willing to accompany Qitai to Kaifeng, and become the county magistrate, rectify the people's livelihood, and eliminate the White Lotus!"
Zhu Yunwen looked at Jing Qing, raised his hand to let him sit down, and said: "The problem of Kaifeng Mansion cannot be solved in one day. Since you are determined to go to Kaifeng, then humiliate yourself and become Qi Tai's deputy, so as to help Kaifeng Mansion."
Jing Qing knelt aside and accepted the order: "I will not return to the capital until the atmosphere and appearance of Kaifeng are changed!"
Zhu Yunwen nodded slightly and said to Yu Xin: "If you deal with it this way, you can give an explanation to the court."
Yu Xin understands the pressure Zhu Yunwen is carrying. If the Kaifeng Mansion collapses, it will overwhelm many people. If the emperor does not deal with it, the country will have no laws and authority.
"Your Majesty, I recommend Song Li to join the Ministry of Industry and specialize in river management."
Yu Xin recommended.
Zhu Yunwen looked at Song Li, who quickly stood up and knelt aside, saying: "I believe that if the river is open, the country will be well-off, and I am willing to join the Ministry of Industry to dredge the river."
"Zhang Xianzong attaches great importance to you. He thinks that you are a water conservancy talent. The diversion of the Yellow River was also made by you. You have made great contributions. Since you are dedicated to the people, why don't I allow it? Song Li, you join the Ministry of Industry and serve as the doctor of the Ministry of Water."
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Zhu Yunwen satisfied Song Li.
Song Li kowtows thanks
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"Okay, today I am here to take care of you, not to do official business. Come on, fill up the wine. This glass is a tribute to the people of the Ming Dynasty who lost their lives in the flood."
Zhu Yunwen raised his glass.
Everyone shouted in unison: "Respect the people of the Ming Dynasty who died."
It's sad to have hot wine in your throat.
Zhu Yunwen raised his glass again and said: "Here's to Zhang Xianzong and Zhang Zhongzhong!"
On this day, Zhu Yunwen was very drunk.
Prince Yan's Mansion.
Zhu Di sat there all afternoon. When night fell and he couldn't see clearly in the room, he was awakened by the sound of Xu Yihua pushing the door open. When he turned on the lamp, he took a deep breath and said, "Is it already night?"
Xu Yihua walked towards Zhu Di and said with concern: "The prince's lunch is of no use. You must have some for dinner. I have ordered my servants to prepare some appetizers."
Zhu Di stood up and said with a sad look, "I don't have any appetite. Princess, please use it first."
Xu Yihua frowned and said worriedly: "You can't let your body collapse because of King Zhou's affairs, right?"
Zhu Di looked at Xu Yihua, the original sadness on his face slowly dissipated, and said: "That's right! Why have you forgotten this, Qiu Fu, prepare your horse!"
Xu Yihua looked at Zhu Di who ran out the door in confusion. Before he could ask clearly, Zhu Di disappeared. Not long after, Xu Yihua, who was having dinner, heard a surprising news:
Zhu Di fell off his horse and was injured.
There was a chaos in Prince Yan's Mansion, and Zhu Gaoxu hurriedly went to see the doctor. Zhu Gaochi was worried and went to the palace to see Zhu Yunwen, hoping to let people from the Taiyuan Hospital go and see Zhu Di.
Zhu Yunwen was woken up drunk, agreed in a daze, turned around and fell asleep again.
Xu Yihua looked at Zhu Di who was lying on the bed with a bruised nose and swollen face, and his legs were wrapped with medical gauze. He drove Zhu Gaoxu and the maid out, sat on the bedside, frowned and said, "My lord, why are you doing this?"
Zhu Di grinned and said: "Why bother? Why bother asking, princess? The emperor appointed me to the Zongren Mansion to interrogate Zhu Xi. Isn't this harming me? Everyone knows that King Zhou is Zhu Di's biological brother. How many crimes did he commit in the end? I No one should get involved.”
"If I were to interrogate Zhu Di and say that his crime was too minor, the emperor would be dissatisfied and the court would be dissatisfied. If I were to say that his crime was too serious, the world would say that I, Zhu Di, killed his family righteously. Who would dare to say a good word about Prince Yan's house in the future? Who would say that he was too guilty? Dare to get close to Prince Yan’s Mansion?”
Xu Yihua shook her head slightly and said distressedly: "In this case, the prince can just write a letter and explain how he could do what a three or four-year-old child did and commit suicide."
"How to make it clear? The emperor's order cannot be violated. It's fine now. I can't move. Who will interrogate and how to sentence Zhu Ru is the emperor's business."
Zhu Di relaxed, with a smile on his lips.
Zhu Rui's matter is not a simple trouble, but a whirlpool of evil. He can solve the trouble by himself, but he doesn't want to jump into the whirlpool.
Now that Zhu Rui was imprisoned in the Zongren Mansion, it was too late and he could not avoid pretending to be sick. He could only get some trauma. Even if the emperor knew what he was thinking, he would not say anything.
After all, this time it was a real injury and there was no crime of deceiving the emperor.
"How does the prince think the emperor will deal with King Zhou? My concubine heard that King Zhou had second thoughts, and even placed sergeants in the palace, and almost started an incident."
Xu Yihua asked in a low voice.
Zhu Di narrowed his eyes and said slowly: "The most terrible thing is not that King Zhou is guilty, but Zhu Youxu's correction. My younger brother has not educated his son well..."
