First Prince of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 693
Zhu Bian's errand this time was done well, and it happened that the beginning of spring has been around for a while, so he specially recalled Lao Zhu before returning to Beijing, and it was also to make the third child happy. As for the reward, the affirmation from his father is more precious to him.

"Tomorrow, you will take the officials of the Ministry of Household Rites and the guard of honor of the Palace to greet him outside the city."

In addition to Zhu Biao himself, Prince Yijia used it when the old master Song returned to his hometown to recuperate. Now it is very respectable to pick up the third child. The old father's approval must be very important. I guess the elder brother's approval is not low. .

Liu Jin promised: "His Royal Highness King Chu will definitely feel the heart of the Lord. The respect of brothers and sisters is indeed a blessing from the heavenly family."

Zhu Biao cheered up to review the remaining few memorials, and Zhang Zugui, the magistrate of Linqing Prefecture, impeached himself. Qi Yan, the magistrate of Linqing Prefecture, was in good health, but used humans as animals to ride a sedan chair without authorization in violation of the imperial ban.

As early as a few years ago, Lao Zhu issued a strict order prohibiting officials and common people from riding sedan chairs, requiring generals to ride horses, and civil servants to sit on bulls. Only old, weak, disabled officials or pregnant women are exempt.

Lao Zhu believes that since the Song and Yuan dynasties, officials and gentry have used people as livestock to eliminate their will, and it is not conducive to the raising of cattle and horses in the homes of officials and common people. The cattle can be farmed when they are free, and the horses can be recruited during wars. These are good things that benefit the country and the people.

This item is indeed effective. Over the past few years, some Beijing and Central officials still maintain the habit of driving even when they are sick or they are old enough to take a sedan chair.

Of course, there are still a large number of officials who can only raise donkeys or go to the court on foot due to the mediocre conditions at home.

After Zhu Biao's simple review, he ordered Yushitai to verify it, and if it was true, he would immediately send someone to take him away and escort him to Beijing for trial. I really don't know what Qi Yan thinks, just to take his own life in a sedan chair ?

Although I asked people to verify it first, but it is expected that the fellow would not be so stupid to frame Shangguan, but it is also a felony to be beheaded.

There are shooting stars on the four drums played by Qin Tianjian, the blue-red tail starts from the side of Gouchen, passes through Ziwei Dongfan northeast, and emits light to the side of the pavilion road.

The following are all kinds of speculations about this celestial phenomenon. All in all, I feel that we should sacrifice Zhongtian Ziwei North Pole Emperor Taihuang...

Zhu Biao didn't think the meteor could have any specific meaning, but after thinking about it, he hadn't sacrificed for a while, so he allowed Qin Tianjian to discuss the sacrifice with the Ministry of Rites. sacrifice.

Jiaxing Mansion reported that Min Dong's second wife, Gao Shi, gave birth to five sons...

Zhu Biao couldn't help but shook his head and smiled, and commented that the local government would give [-] rice grains, [-] asbestos cloth, [-] cows and [-] head as rewards and celebrations. subsidy.

Since the abolition of the population tax, the common people did not need much persuasion, and spontaneously began to raise more children, but there are still cases of female babies being drowned. Raise more chickens, ducks and dogs...

The imperial court can only issue an explicit order, such as those who give birth to a daughter and kill without authorization, all their property will be confiscated in order to reward the family of many adopted daughters, and their fathers and grandparents will be included in the ranks of criminals and officials, and sent to Fengyang to work for ten years without pardon. Those who don't report will have no half of the family, and their family will have fifty long sticks.

It is difficult for the imperial court to implement government orders in remote mountain villages, but with this law, at least the baby girls in most prefectures and counties have a chance to survive.

"Your Highness, there is an urgent military situation in the six hundred miles of northern Xinjiang!"

With the sound of hurried footsteps, a piece of news that was both expected and unreasonable came from outside the palace door.

Liu Jin glanced at her highness and hurriedly shouted, "Come in."

Under the guidance of several tall and strong eunuchs, a thin soldier rushed in with a smell of feces, urine and sweat. His face covered with dust and bloodshot eyes could be seen in the lights.

Liu Jin stepped forward to check the military secret report he was holding in his hand, opened it and sent it to the prince. Zhu Biao quickly read it and then asked the messenger a few questions.

Seeing that he was a little shaky as his spirit slackened, he ordered: "Go down and wash up and then eat something simple, just rest in the guard's squad room in the palace, and the palace will give you a banquet tomorrow."

Hearing the words, the messenger cheered up a little and bowed down gratefully: "The last general would like to thank the crown prince on behalf of the brothers."

Such an urgent military report was not leaked or was transferred. It must be because the delivery team changed horses along the way and did not change people. They had to eat, drink, and sleep on horseback to deliver it so quickly. It was very hard.

After everyone retreated for a while, Zhao Huaian came in again to report: "His Royal Highness, Kaiping King Hu Xiang and all the adults from the six divisions of the Metropolitan Government of Zhongshu Province have heard that there is an urgent report on the military situation in northern Xinjiang, and they have all rushed to Chengtianmen. Waiting for His Royal Highness to summon you."

Zhu Biao waved his hand and asked Liu Jin to hand over the urgent performance to Zhao Huaian: "It is said that King Kaiping and Prime Minister Hu entered the palace and ordered the Ministry of Industry to prepare military supplies immediately, and transport the newly cast firearms, artillery, ammunition, and armor to northern Xinjiang as soon as possible. According to this report to discuss the military situation, tomorrow morning will be brought forward one hour."

"promise."

Zhu Biao got up with the teacup and walked to the side hall to stand in front of the topographic map of the northern military, taking a sip from time to time, no matter how he looked at it, he felt that Boer Jijin Yesudieer's mind was broken.

There was only one battle last year, and the winter grassland suffered a rare white disaster in decades. The number of people lost countless, and the kings of all ministries were dissatisfied. Why provoke a war?

After a while Liu Jin led Chang Yuchun and Hu Weiyong in. Chang Yuchun was fine, but Hu Weiyong was breathing heavily: "I will pay my respects to Your Highness, Your Highness."

Zhu Biao didn't turn his head but waved his hand and said: "Excuse me, Liu Jin will move a stool for Hu Xiang."

"Thank you for your sympathy, I can just stand for a while."

Chang Yuchun got up, walked a few steps forward, walked to Zhu Biao's side, frowned and said in a deep voice: "Before I returned to Beijing, I went to the grassland to beat the various ministries of Tatar Wuliangha. It stands to reason that they shouldn't have the courage to join forces with Wala. Offending."

Hu Weiyong calmed down: "Perhaps it was because they knew that King Kaiping had left northern Xinjiang and the frontier army changed commanders, so they wanted to test the attitude of the new commander. I think this battle should not be a big one, so I need to send a letter to him as soon as possible. King Qiyang, you must resolutely fight back, only by hurting them can peace be achieved."

What kind of person is Chang Shiwan? He dared to do things like massacre cities and prisoners. During the guarding of northern Xinjiang, he even maliciously provoked various Mongolian ministries.

This approach naturally provoked constant impeachment from the court, but the effect was undoubtedly significant. Leaving aside Wala for the time being, Tatar and Uliangha were very law-abiding.

"There will be no omissions in the defense line of northern Xinjiang, right?"

The commanders of the frontier army cannot be changed lightly, because the arrangements and deployments of each commander are different, and the confidant generals below are also another batch, and the cards must be reshuffled.

Chang Yuchun replied firmly: "I have handed over to Wen Zhong before I return to Beijing. Even if he has other arrangements, it will definitely be gradually planned next year. Besides, Wen Zhong is the deputy commander. adjustment."

Zhu Biao nodded. He was still very relieved of his father-in-law and cousin. Both of them were veterans who had experienced many battles, and there was no conflict of interest, so they would not reveal loopholes.

While the three of them were talking, Zhao Huaian walked in again with a bitter face: "His Royal Highness, Mr. Zhao, Minister of the Household Department, refuses to leave and insists on seeing His Highness."

Chang Yuchun frowned, and there was a hint of violence in his eyes. He was not familiar with the civil servants in Beijing all the year round, but anyway he was dissatisfied that someone dared to disobey the prince's wishes.

For a moment, Hu Weiyong felt that his throat was locked. This feeling is not unfamiliar. When he was fighting the world, he also followed the army. This is the case when the gang of killers just left the battlefield or were about to go to the battlefield. Just get used to it.

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(End of this chapter)