It rains in September and the weather gets colder.
Three horses stepped on the concrete road, and their hoofs broke through the small amount of water, making a crisp sound. When approaching the capital, he dismounted his horse and led him along. After checking his waistband, the guard sergeant shouted respectfully: "Master Hou".
A mansion with a backyard.
Two teenagers held long knives and waved them in the rain, making every move with style. The rain soaked his clothes, but he still didn't put away the knife.
In the pavilion not far behind him, there was a majestic veteran sitting.
"The knife is a strong and sharp blade. Did you two not eat? Use your strength and do it again!"
The veteran shouted in a deep voice.
The two teenagers did not dare to resist, and stood up with their swords put away, letting the rain slide over their faces. Then they held the long sword tightly in their right hands, moved their waists, and the long sword suddenly rose, slashing diagonally once, three times in a row, and then suddenly and quickly retreated, The body fell, and the sword struck low and high. With a deep roar, the blade seemed to cut through a curtain of rain!
The veteran nodded repeatedly, stroking his beard with his hand. He was about to give a few words of praise, but found that the strength of the two men had weakened again. They were no longer carrying the sword, but the sword was leading the man. The sword skills were messy and without momentum, and he couldn't help but stand. Get up and walk out into the rain: "That's enough!"
The two teenagers watched the veteran approaching. After sheathing their knives, they shouted breathlessly: "Father."
"Give me the knife!"
The veteran has a rich voice.
A young man handed the knife over, and the veteran caught the long knife. With a move of his wrist, the blade was aligned with his own. Looking at the unreal face on the blade, Zhang Yu said: "You guys remember, if you want to become a swordsman, you must practice swordsmanship." Steps! The body, hands, steps, and sword must be integrated into one. The movements of the steps can be fast or slow, sudden or sudden, capable of being erratic, changing, or trampling and colliding..."
As he spoke, a set of sword skills began to dance. When the steps moved slowly and suddenly stopped, the light of the sword floated. When it was fast, it was like a sudden killing thunder. When it was slow, it was like a mountain and the sea. A set of exquisite sword skills struck out a cold light, Amazing.
"Pop!"
Applause came from the pavilion, along with the exclamation: "I haven't seen my father swing his sword for many years, and it has become more powerful and unstoppable."
Zhang Yu looked up, and Zhang Fu (ni) and Zhang Fu (yue) beside him quickly ran over and shouted in unison: "Brother."
"You are not in Guangxi, why did you come back? Returning to Beijing without permission is a serious crime!"
Zhang Yu was surprised in her heart, but she didn't show it on her face.
Zhang Fu patted Zhang Min and Zhang Fu on the head, and then said to Zhang Yu: "Without the emperor's order, I don't dare to return to the capital. Don't worry, it was the emperor who personally ordered me to come back."
"For the northwest?"
Zhang Yu walked into the pavilion and took the towel handed by the servant.
Zhang Fu shook his head slightly and said, "No, it's to see my father off."
"What?"
Zhang Yu looked at Zhang Fu in surprise. Zhu Yunwen called Zhang Fu back from so far away from Guangxi just to see him off? Is this too willful?
But I have to admit, this move is heartwarming.
Zhang Fu also couldn't figure it out, and speculated: "Maybe the emperor has other considerations. After all, my father went on two voyages, and the emperor never called his children back."
Zhang Yu laughed.
I didn’t let you go on the previous two voyages because in Zhu Yunwen’s eyes, the dangers of the voyage were not too great. But this voyage is completely different from the last two voyages. We will go through a completely unfamiliar and boundless sea and go to a sea. A mysterious and dangerous new continent.
During this period of time, in addition to preparing for the voyage, the most important thing for the navy was to "be with your family well". They even sorted it out from top to bottom. Anyone who was an only child was not allowed to participate in this voyage. Those without sons are not allowed to participate in this voyage.
Because of these regulations, the navy also encountered some troubles. Some veterans only had daughters, and they had participated in two voyages. The experienced ones wanted to participate in a third voyage, but according to the regulations of the court, they did not meet the conditions.
The navy sergeants are all very proud. Not allowing the voyage was not a matter of life. A group of people came directly to Zheng He, flashed their knives, and said: Either allow the voyage, or pull him out and chop him.
I heard that this matter was brought to Zhu Yunwen and was resolved through a special charter.
All these things tell everyone that this voyage is unusual. Those sergeants who are not yet aware of it can also feel the tension and solemnity and cherish the few days with their families.
Zhang Yu lives at home these days, raising his two young sons with great care. Seeing Zhang Fu come back, he is very happy, and orders people to prepare food and wine to take care of Zhang Fu.
At the wine table, Zhang Yu glared at Zhang Fu who didn't have the rules to pick up the food first, and then asked Zhang Fu: "I heard that Jiaozhi is in peace and all the bandits have been wiped out, but is it true?"
Zhang Fu toasted, and then said: "It's true. Three hundred scouts have done what 20,000 sergeants have not been able to do. This makes Han Guan very uncomfortable. During this time, he was drilling in the ravine to study jungle warfare."
Zhang Yu imagined Han Guan lying in the grass, burst out laughing, and finally said: "Han Guan made the wrong comparison. This does not mean that 300 scouts are better than 20,000 sergeants, but that they are good at different things." . The scouts are selected from a hundred and undergo special training in jungles and mountains, so they have such miraculous effects."
Zhang Fu agreed with Zhang Yu's analysis and said: "It is true. When the military formations are in conflict, it is difficult for the scouts to show their advantage. But even so, the scouts are still powerful. He also specially trained an army in Guangxi. , I don’t know how different it is from the scouts.”
Zhang Yu knew that the "special forces" in Zhang Fu's hands were an army composed of Han, Miao, imperial and chieftain armies, namely Pingxiangwei. This was chartered by the imperial court, but at first the Pingxiangwei expanded wildly, and their numbers It far exceeded the establishment of the guard. Later, after the Annan War, Zhang Fu divided the Pingxiang Guard into three. One part was stationed at Jiling Pass in Jiaozhi, another part was stationed at Pingxiang Pass, and the other part was transferred to Guilin by Zhang Fu and established the Wolf Soldier Station.
The number of Wolf Soldiers was also higher than that of ordinary ones, with as many as 3,000 people. The content of the special training was mountain and jungle combat. After a long period of training, Zhang Fu believed that this army had good combat effectiveness.
"It's not easy to know. In your capacity, as long as you talk to the emperor, the emperor will definitely arrange for the scouts to compete with the Guangxi wolf soldiers."
Zhang Yu drank a glass of wine and said with a sigh of relief.
Zhang Fu nodded slightly: "I did have this idea when I returned to Beijing this time. By the way, on the way here, I heard that the emperor was seriously ill some time ago. How are you now?"
Zhang Yu looked at Zhang Fu who was pouring the wine and nodded solemnly: "Speaking of this matter, it really makes people feel frightened. Fortunately, God bless the Ming Dynasty, and the emperor is fine. You can drink less today and go to the palace to see you tomorrow morning. Bar."
Zhang Fu couldn't help but be afraid when he saw Zhang Yu's expression.
Although the Jianwen Dynasty has only lasted for five short years, it has been the best years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty. There was no bloodshed in the court, and the people were peaceful. It is no exaggeration to say that all industries are prosperous and the country's strength is booming.
And all of this is the result of Zhu Yunwen's strong support. If he suddenly has an accident, where and how the Ming Dynasty will go will be a huge question. Prince Zhu Wenkui is still young and has no ability to take charge. Even if he takes over , it is inevitable to become a puppet. When the time comes, the government will be in chaos, and the future of the Ming Dynasty will be unimaginable.
"Is the capital okay? After all, the emperor's illness is a confidential matter."
Zhang Fu looked deeply at Zhang Yu.
Zhang Yu understood what Zhang Fu meant. He was wondering whether Zhu Yunwen was taking advantage of his serious illness to test the movements of the courtiers and vassal kings to see if anyone had inappropriate thoughts.
"Don't worry, it's okay."
Zhang Yu drank a glass of wine.
Zhang Fu breathed a sigh of relief, as long as nothing happened, that would be fine. After all, all the vassal kings in the world were basically in the capital, so there was no guarantee that no one had bad intentions. But from now on, no one can threaten Zhu Yunwen's status.
Zhang Yu looked deeply at Zhang Fu and said calmly: "Dad, I'm afraid it will take a long time to come back from this long voyage. You are also the Marquis of the Ming Dynasty now. Your two younger brothers are still young. When they grow up, let them follow you. Well, with you taking care of me, dad can rest assured."
Zhang Fu looked at Zhang Yu in confusion, frowned and said, "What are you talking about, dad? This is my younger brother, and he will have to take care of him a lot."
"Haha, it's nothing."
Zhang Yu was careless and then suddenly became serious: "My son, although it will take more than ten days for my father to leave, I still have something to tell you. All three of you, please listen to me clearly and remember it." .Zhang Xian, Zhang Fu, sit down!"
Zhang Fu looked at his two younger brothers sitting upright and lowered his hands. Then he looked at Zhang Yu. Zhang Yu's eyes were bright and full of majesty, so he also lowered his hands and listened quietly.
Zhang Yu looked at the closed doors and windows and said sternly: "You must always remember this sentence in your heart. No matter what happens, you must always be loyal to Emperor Jianwen. There must be no hesitation or hesitation in his orders!" He is my child, so I can only tell you this, remember, this position must not be shaken!"
Zhang Fu was shocked and looked at Zhang Yu.
Seeing that Zhang Fu was silent, Zhang Yu gritted her teeth and said, "Do you remember?"
"remember!"
Zhang Fu and the other three responded quickly.
Zhang Yu raised his wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.
The bitterness in my heart, the doubts in my heart, and my ambitions in my heart are all like this.
I remember that at the beginning, I was a veteran general in the hands of King Zhu Di of Yan. He was forcibly taken away by Zhu Yunwen and promoted to the Navy as a staff general. This transfer was a punishment, not an honorable appointment.
But after several years of naval career, Jianwen's administration, and Zhu Di being forced to hand over the three guards of King Yan, especially recently when Zhu Yunwen came up with a shocking map, Zhang Yu finally understood that Zhu Yunwen's vision was far better than Zhu Di's, far better than anyone else's. You have to see far and see much. Being an enemy of such an emperor will never end well.
The Zhang family can no longer get too close to Prince Yan's Mansion.
Zhang Yu stretched out her chopsticks to pick up the vegetables, without looking at Zhang Fu: "In the future, please do not exchange letters with Zhu Gaoxu, Prince of Gaoyang County."
Zhang Fu looked at Zhang Yu in shock and asked quickly: "Father, who did you hear that you had correspondence with Zhu Gaoxu?"
Zhang Yu snorted coldly: "Isn't there?"
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