Fengtian Temple Square.
Zhu Yunwen stood under the flagpole and looked up at the fluttering sun and moon flag.
The wind in early autumn in July is unusually exciting, like a naughty child, pulling the flag from south to north.
The heat in the air finally subsided.
In front are the ruins of Fengtian Palace, which are like huge scars left in the Jinling Palace.
This is a wake-up call, and it’s better not to deal with it.
Zhu Yunwen was a little lost. Seven and a half years had passed in a flash since March of the fifth year of Jianwen's decision to build a new capital in Peiping and the strategy of moving the capital. It was originally planned to complete the huge project of building the new capital in ten years. With the concerted efforts of countless people, migrant workers, craftsmen, sergeants and officials, the construction period was shortened by two and a half years!
It's time to leave Jinling. This is not the most ideal place for an imperial capital.
At that time, my grandfather Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to move the capital, and my father Zhu Biao wanted to move the capital. Two generations and one dynasty have not been able to move the capital, so I will complete it.
Before leaving, there are a few things that need to be done.
On July 2, Zhu Yunwen took all the civil and military officials to Xiaoling, burned incense and informed Lao Zhu of the specific date of moving the capital, and invited Lao Zhu's heroic soul to follow him to Peking to protect the Ming Dynasty.
In the evening of that day, Zhu Yunwen hosted an open-air banquet for the vassal king in Beijing in the Fengtian Palace Square. He pointed at the ruins and said, "I don't want to see the disaster of Xiao Qiang, let alone the blood of the clan members on my hands. I hope you will be sensible and don't rely on the imperial clan." There is something transgressive about my identity and something harmful to the people."
On July 3rd, Zhu Yunwen hosted a banquet for senior citizens aged seventy and above in Jinling.
Zhu Yunwen, the elder king, was full of emotion when he explained the reason for moving the capital, and shouted: "The emperor can say this to ordinary people like us because he thinks highly of us. We are also the people of the Ming Dynasty. Naturally, we hope that the Ming Dynasty will have a prosperous country and a peaceful country and people. We will definitely help the emperor." Keep an eye on Jinling. If any juniors make trouble and want to disrupt Jinling, we will inform the security bureau and arrest them."
Elder Yang Qi burst into tears: "We have always been reluctant to leave the emperor and go north. We should have followed him with our families, but because we are old and cannot stand the trouble, our children and grandchildren have some property in Jinling, so they are reluctant to go to Peiping. Once the capital is moved, although we will not be there, We are at the Emperor's feet and cannot listen to instructions at any time, but we are still the Emperor's good subjects and will, as always, support the Emperor's wise decisions..."
Zhu Yunwen listened to the expressions of the elders one after another. What was originally a joyful banquet turned into a sad farewell banquet. Many elders burst into tears and were reluctant to leave.
If you don’t want to give up, you should give up.
Emotions don't mature, but people do.
On July 4th, Zhu Yunwen took Prince Zhu Wenkui to review the 50,000 Beijing troops stationed in Jinling.
On the high platform, under the flag.
Facing these Beijing troops, Zhu Yunwen shouted sternly: "I was born in Jinling and grew up in Jinling. Emperor Taizu and Emperor Xiaokang are buried here, one is my grandfather and the other is my father. Here are also buried the founding period of the People's Republic of China. Famous generals who fought for the country! Jinling is not an abandoned place, not a discarded place, but the home where I was born and raised, and the source of the Ming Empire!"
"I keep you in Jinling because you are loyal, brave, conscientious, and reliable, and because you are worthy of trust! Every soldier has his own responsibility. Some soldiers can go north and garrison in Beijing, and some soldiers can go to the border and guard the border. The country, some soldiers need to stay in the place and be the ballast stone for the stability of the place!"
"You stay in Jinling because I have entrusted my family to you. Protect Jinling, do daily training and security, and don't slack off because of peace. Don't violate military discipline and cause chaos because I am not in Jinling! We are all Ming people, and we should For the sake of the overall situation of the Ming Dynasty, no matter where you live, doing your duty is the way to serve the country!"
For the Beijing Army, this is an elite and proud army. Many people are eager to go to Peking and keep their identity as the Beijing Army. For this reason, they do not hesitate to negotiate with officials from the Ministry of War and the Fifth Army Governor's Office to intercede.
In the long run, staying in Jinling is indeed not as good as following to Peiping. After all, after the capital was moved, the sergeants who stayed in Jinling changed from the Beijing army to the local guard army, and the rewards and resources they received from the court began to decrease, and even the Second Artillery Bureau New firearms appeared, and the sergeants who stayed in Jinling were unable to equip them immediately.
Zhu Yunwen knew the unwillingness of the military officers and soldiers, but there was always a need to
People stay behind.
Besides, threats on the grassland will not appear in the foreseeable thirty years. The Ming Dynasty will usher in a long period of peace. The difference between Jinling and Beiping is not very big.
On July 5th, there will be a great meeting.
Officials from the Cabinet, the Sixth Ministry, the Supervisory Authority, Dali Temple, Taichang Temple, Imperial College, the Fifth Army Commander's Office, the Navy Commander's Office, etc. gathered in Jinling Square at Fengtian Temple.
Xia Yuanji, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, reported: "The account books and belongings of the Ministry of Revenue have all been sealed and transported on the treasure ship..."
Yang Rong, Secretary of the Ministry of War, reported: "The sergeants in Jinling have been fully prepared. The separation of the sergeants staying behind and the sergeants going north has been completed. The families of the sergeants have gone north first. There are local prefectures and counties responsible for providing support. The morale of the sergeants is high..."
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Dong Lun, the Minister of Rites, reported: "The ceremony officials and utensils have been properly arranged in Jinling. The Ministry of Rites in Peking has sent documents, and the corresponding reception etiquette has been fully prepared. We are just waiting for the emperor to move to the capital..."
Li Zhigang, who was offering wine to the Imperial College, reported: "The results of the examinations from various prefectures have been sent to the Imperial College, with a total score of 600. The Imperial College in Peking plans to select 800 candidates with a score of 550 and above, and the Imperial College in Nanjing plans to select 800 students with a score of 520. For the line, 1,800 people were selected..."
Report from Mei Yin, Commander-in-Chief of the Fifth Army...
After gradual diversion and implementation in stages, all preparations for moving the capital have been completed.
Zhu Yunwen looked at the civil and military officials majestically and said solemnly: "Moving the capital to Beijing will lay the foundation for the Ming Dynasty to last forever! Let's work together to create a prosperous Ming Dynasty!"
On July 6, Dabaoen Temple was under martial law.
Zhu Yunwen took the Queen Mother, Queen, Prince, other princes and princesses, the vassal kings in Jinling, civil and military ministers, etc. to the Square of the Heroes' Monument to offer incense to the heroes of the Ming Dynasty and inform them of the news that the heroes of the Ming Dynasty will move the capital tomorrow.
Looking at the towering monument to heroes and martyrs, Zhu Yunwen sighed: "A dynasty without heroes will not last long. A dynasty that forgets heroes will also not last long. The reason why the people of the Ming Dynasty can stand tall and proud on the earth is because of these heroes and martyrs. In exchange for life! No matter whether you are a member of the royal family or a civil and military official, please listen carefully."
"In the years to come, if anyone forgets the heroes and martyrs, fails to pay homage when it is time to pay tribute, fails to respect when it is time to pay tribute, and fails to sweep the tomb when it is time to do so, both my descendants and the descendants of other vassals will be crucified. The name of shame! Those who deserve punishment will have their salaries cut off, and those who deserve to be kicked out of officialdom will be kicked out! Everyone, remember the heroes and martyrs, and never forget your ancestors. Only when the country is faced with national calamity, will there be soldiers who can stand up and stand up. Help the country!"
On July 7th, it was still early in the sky and the bells and drums were already ringing.
Zhu Yunwen offered sacrifices at the altar of heaven and earth.
After the sacrifices were completed, the large-scale capital relocation finally began.
Although it took more than half a year to move north in batches, Zhu Yunwen moved the capital this time, and the number of people accompanying him was still huge to 100,000, of which 90,000 were accompanying Beijing troops to protect him, and the remaining 10,000 had a harem More than 800 people, more than 200 people in the East Palace, more than 600 civil and military officials, the last batch of Imperial College students who went north, 1,000 people, an unknown number of scouts, 3,000 security bureau sergeants...
In the initial plan to move the capital, Zhu Yunwen wanted to take a treasure ship, arrive at Tianjin Port by sea, and then go north from Tianjin to Beijing. But this idea was rejected by all officials.
Yang Shiqi's attitude was very firm, saying that moving the capital was a major national event. Countless people were looking forward to it along both sides of the canal. What would the people do if the sea route was changed?
The Navy Governor's Office even refused to agree. There are many storms on the sea in July. Although these storms are mostly along the southeastern coast, who knows if there will be a storm off the coast of Shandong. If a dragon absorbs water and crosses the border and hurts the emperor, then who can bear it? Take this responsibility?
In desperation, Zhu Yunwen had no choice but to follow the officials' arrangements and take the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal route.
The palace gate opened, and three thousand ceremonial guards opened the way, holding various ritual objects.
The sun and moon flags are present, followed by eighty kinds of flags, including sun flag, moon flag, cloud flag, thunder flag, wind flag, dragon flag, phoenix flag and tiger flag.
All kinds of colorful flags, fans, umbrellas, covers, such as dragon head flags, letter flags...
The sword, the leopard tail spear, the halberd, the sword, the bow and arrow.
There are also hand-held whisks, various bottles, various plates, pots...
Great luck!
This is the first time that Zhu Yunwen has used the highest specification and most complete Dajialubo when traveling since he came to the throne.
The majestic and powerful sergeants, perfect etiquette, various flags and ritual vessels, and the huge scale of the close and orderly display all show the majesty of the royal family.
Zhu Yunwen sat upright on the jade chariot, and there were thirty-six people carrying the jade chariot.
The car was driving very slowly, and there was a lot of noise outside.
"Long live the Emperor!"
The noise and bustle disappeared and turned into one voice.
Zhu Yunwen opened the curtains and looked at both sides of the road. He saw countless people fighting along the street, waving their hands to say goodbye. Some people were crying and reluctant to leave, still shouting "Long live the emperor."
The people of Jinling have come to see me off.
Zhu Yunwen looked at these people and nodded slightly, without giving any order to stop. He lowered the curtain and let out a long sigh.
"Your Majesty, have a safe journey."
An old man was leaning on a cane and shouting vicissitudes of life.
As he got older, his voice became weaker and was covered by other people's voices, but the old man still wished. The eleven or twelve-year-old child who was supporting the old man shouted, "Your Majesty, have a safe trip," and then looked at his grandfather and asked, "Will Your Majesty come back to Jinling to see us?"
The old man raised his hand, patted the back of the child's head, and said with tears in his eyes: "My child, this is his home, how could he not come back? He will come, you forgot, he promised to be a naval officer and go on an expedition as a navy soldier When the victory comes, he will come to Jinling."
"What about other times?"
"Other times, haha, it depends on the emperor's mood. If the mountain doesn't come, I will do it. If the mountain doesn't come, I will do it. The emperor has gone to Beijing. Ya Zaizi, when you grow up, you can also go to Beijing to find the emperor. Then tell him Your Majesty, the people of Jinling miss him..."
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