The eldest grandson of Emperor Ming Dynasty!

Chapter 368 The Royal Seder Banquet
Yao Guangxiao never asked about the process.

In fact, he had already received Ye Yueqing's letter, but did he care? No, he didn't care at all.

Ye Yueqing's words in the letter were also very tactful, he just said that if possible, he should take care of her.

Yao Guangxiao said: No.

In his eyes, the Fengyang Zhao family is nothing more than a foreigner, and his understanding of Zhu Ying's character made him understand, so he naturally doesn't care about it.

If you want to take care of it, then get the credit first, at worst, you will be less deducted at that time, and that will be fine.

"Master, why are you alone in the tent on such a big day like Zhengdan?"

The person who came in to ask questions was Zhao Pang, the direct secretary of Gaoli Zhimi. Wei Guang was having fun with the soldiers in the military camp. As a civil servant, he was quite out of place in such a military camp.

Although his fame has the word "fat", in fact Zhao Pang is not fat at all, but rather thin.

Relatively speaking, civil servants these days are very seldom fat, unless they are the kind of local officials who only care about political affairs and only care about enjoying themselves every day.

In fact, in terms of stature, no matter in Daming, Korea or other countries, as long as the magistrate is fat, don't think about it, he must be a corrupt official, and killing nine out of ten will not be wrong.

Because the local governor is a very tiring position, just inspecting the area under his jurisdiction is a lot of consumption, and it is basically impossible to gain weight.

Unless there is some kind of obesity disease, the kind that can gain weight by drinking water.

This kind of disease generally rarely occurs, and as far as Ming is concerned, it pays attention to a body, that is to say, if you are a fat man, no matter how high in literature, you will never be the number one scholar.

In other countries, it is even more particular. The overall appearance is a big plus.

On the first day of Zhengdan, although it is extremely cold here in Koryo, the sky is endless and dotted with stars.

The soldiers outside were setting up bonfires everywhere, dancing and celebrating.

However, for all the vassal states and tributary states of the Ming Dynasty, influenced by the Central Plains Dynasty, Zhengdan is an indispensable major festival.

This is the influence of the Central Plains Dynasty on all surrounding countries for thousands of years.

Even on the grasslands, deserts, and the Western Regions, different nationalities and different skin colors, on this day, they are all singing and dancing, and celebrating.

Even if the two countries are hostile, they will stop fighting and give the soldiers the only time to rest.

There are many names for the calendar, but generally they are not much different.

In the 17th year of Hongwu, Zhu Yuanzhang set up an observatory in Jiming Mountain, Nanjing, and asked Dr. Yuantong to revise the calendar, named "Datong".

The current name of the Ming Dynasty's calendar is Datongli.

For foreign ministers and foreign ethnic groups, the revision of the calendar has little to do with it. The 24 solar terms and the heavenly stems and earthly branches are very complicated to learn. Anyway, it is enough to know the day of Zhengdan.

Even now in various parts of Ming Dynasty, there are still some differences in some festivals in some places. For example, there is a difference between the small years in the north and the south, and it has continued to future generations. This is all due to customs.

"The poor monk is calculating the weather of the coming year."

Yao Guangxiao looked up at Fatty Zhao, and said slowly.

Fat Zhao couldn't help feeling admiration in his heart.

For Master Daoyan, Fatty Zhao actually knew something about it.

Zhu Di, the king of Yan who guarded the frontiers of the Ming Dynasty, was relatively close to Goryeo, and he just passed Liaodong.

As for Dao Yan, he was originally a figure at the military division level of the King of Yan.

Dao Yan's reputation is not obvious, but Yan Wang Zhu Di's reputation can be said to resound throughout Liaodong, the desert, and the grasslands.

Goryeo's side is even more thunderous.

Being able to be an eminent monk who is worshiped every day by Zhu Di, the King of Yan, shows the ability of the national teacher.

Especially watching the sky at night, this kind of mysterious metaphysics is awe-inspiring.

"The national teacher has calculated something." Fatty Zhao's tone became respectful.

Yao Guangxiao raised his eyelids lightly, and said, "The heavenly secret must not be revealed."

Fatty Zhao immediately bowed and apologized: "I'm messing with Meng Lang."

Then Fatty Zhao asked hesitantly: "The national teacher knows the Japanese Onmyoji."

Zhao Fatty is the main person in charge of diplomacy. He has a lot of understanding and research not only about Daming, but also about Wa.

For the Onmyoji of the Japanese country, there is still some fear.

Yao Guangxiao heard the words, with disdain in his tone: "It's not worth mentioning that it's crooked."

If others say so, there is suspicion of exaggeration.

But there was nothing wrong with Yao Guangxiao saying this.

His master, Taoist Xi Yingzhen, can be said to be the orthodox successor of the Zhenger Eight Classics Yin-Yang Studies.

The yin and yang theory of the Japanese country originated from the transmission of literature in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, but since ancient times, the Central Plains Dynasty paid attention to the law and did not pass it on lightly, let alone spread it to foreigners.

So the things that the Japanese country has learned are just superficial, half-baked.

Yao Guangxiao, who is proficient in the three religions of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, does not have the morals of Liu Bowen at present. It can be said that to a certain extent, the Ming Dynasty is currently the most peak in the number of yin and yang.

He is also the most orthodox successor, although he rarely shows any knowledge about Yin Yang spells.

The second day of Zhengdan.

Finally, this day has come, and it is extremely important for all the princes.

It is not every year today that feudal lords can live in the capital, but this year is very different.

The main source, of course, is grandson Zhu Ying.

Zhu Ying's current official name is naturally Zhu Xiongying, who has already entered the clan's mansion, but as a grandson, no one dares to call him by his name directly, which is the same as calling Zhu Yuanzhang in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang's name is Zhu Ying, also known as the great grandson.

Like Zhu Di, calling Zhu Ying in private is just a habit.

For today's Zhu Di, he is extremely nervous.

Most of the other vassal kings are considered bad. Now that there is a father, no matter what the arrangement or rules are, no one dares to provoke them.

As long as it is something that the father has already decided, there is no room for any refutation.

Even the princes of these sons are still like this.

Except for some border kings, most of the vassal kings are in the inland areas. Naturally, they don't want to go to the battlefield to fight.

It's just that some of the previous news is very vague. For example, if you don't conquer the vassal state, you choose to follow the text, or you are an idle prince. There is no specific decision on the relevant treatment, benefits, salary and other issues.

Everyone is very clear about this, and naturally it was formulated by His Royal Highness Taisun himself.

No one dared to urge or anything.

The vassal kings in the capital can imagine that after the Spring Festival, it is time to hand over the power of the guards in their hands.

Many people are reluctant, but what can be done.

It's like a royal banquet, that is, a dinner, about three o'clock in the afternoon.

The place of the banquet is the Qianqing Palace.

The palaces in the palace are all separate and complete. Naturally, there are special dining rooms in the Qianqing Palace.

Not to mention that there are currently less than 20 people, even 34 people, it doesn't look crowded.

At present, the palace banquet is not much different from ordinary banquets. Since it is a family banquet, there are not many rules and etiquette.

After noon, the vassal kings arrived one after another, first of all to pay their respects to the emperor.

Then Zhu Yuanzhang gave some training one by one, and it was almost the same.

Zhu Yuanzhang, who likes the etiquette system the most, is relatively very relaxed on his own side, with almost no requirements, just as usual.

Naturally, there are New Year greetings, red seals, filial piety and so on.

"Second brother, why do I see that the emperor's nephew looks very different now." Zhu Xun whispered to Zhu Xun who was beside him.

Zhu Xing felt a little uneasy now.

Because when he saw his father looking at him, there was always a hint of reprimand.

Involuntarily, Zhu Xi remembered the matter of breaking his father's jade pendant because of something.

It is different from the folks. On the third day of Zhengdan, that is, tomorrow, it is the time to sacrifice to the mother. If you want to come to the current father, you must miss it very much.

This means that only the eyes that look at him are like this.

Hearing the question from the third younger brother Zhu Bian, Zhu Bian didn't have any intention of going to see his grandson, he was already too busy to take care of himself, so he just wanted to hide quietly.

"The emperor's nephew has been in the palace for such a long time, and it's not unusual for his prestige to increase day by day."

After coping with it casually, Zhu Chen stopped talking to his third brother Zhu Fan.

Zhu Yan still wanted to ask a few more questions, but when he noticed the abnormality of the second brother, he turned his head and met the eyes of his father, his heart skipped a beat, and he stopped talking immediately.

Because they are sorted by seniority.

For example, Concubine Ning and Zhu Ying sat around Zhu Yuanzhang.

The latter is to follow the sequence.

Take the left as the respect, the old vassal king on the left, and the prince who has not yet been crowned king on the right.

"The Japanese will be conquered in the beginning of spring, third and fourth, what preparations do you have?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked at the top.

Zhu Yan hurriedly got up and saluted, and said: "I would like to tell my father, now the child has already prepared a horse and a soldier, and after the beginning of spring, he will conquer the Wa Kingdom."

Zhu Yuanzhang was obviously not very satisfied with such an answer, it was too official.

You can fool others, but you can't fool yourself.

"Fourth, what about you?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked again.

Immediately, everyone's eyes turned to Zhu Di.

Unlike Zhu Yan, Zhu Di is now the focus of the feudal lords.

This was the only vassal who dared to question his father's selection of the heir in the Fengtian Palace and in the court before this.

And at present, in the field of marching and fighting, he can be regarded as the current Zhu Di, who has made great contributions.

The news of the vassal kings is very well-informed, and some rumors have been heard more or less.

Now that the relationship between Zhu Di and the grandson is unclear, many vassal kings are happy to see a joke.

Do not suffer from widowhood but suffer from inequity.

Zhu Di is so outstanding, although many feudal lords don't say it, they still feel jealous in their hearts.

Regardless of others, Zhu Yan is the most pioneer.

"Reporting to my father, my son has already sent more people to investigate the situation of the hurricane near the country of Wa. At present, there are many small boats on mission."

"Based on the lessons from the Yuan Dynasty, I hope to arrest some Japanese people who are proficient in shipping, and see if they can avoid the hurricane."

"Regarding sea ships, it is a matter of life and death for soldiers, and my ministers have also sent cronies to strictly control the situation, so that no mistakes can be made."

"My subordinates are also strengthening their drills and becoming more familiar with water, especially seasickness. Many soldiers are not used to it. If they go to sea rashly, they may lose their combat power."

One plan after another, one strategy after another, came out in Zhu Di's mouth.

Zhu Di is in the field of war, and he is very particular about details, including intelligence and the like.

Before the war, many preparations will be made to prevent possible situations.

As far as the questioning is concerned, Zhu Di's excellence is obviously higher than that of Zhu Yan.

Zhu Yuanzhang's gaze also showed approval and satisfaction.

Only Zhu Yan's eyes became serious.

In terms of military talent, including talent, Zhu Yan is no worse than Zhu Di, but in terms of overall planning, there is still a difference.

In fact, what Zhu Di said, Zhu Fen was somewhat prepared, but in terms of narration, it was much worse.

What puzzled Zhu Di was why Zhu Di showed himself so well in this family banquet.

Because at present, most people are holding a wait-and-see attitude, wanting to find out the grandson's thoughts first, and the follow-up arrangements for the feudal king.

Zhu Di is so sharp, it is obvious that he has a plan.

Zhu Ying listened, and her eyes became serious.

What Zhu Di said, in fact, did not feel that there was anything wrong with it, as if it was not too difficult.

But being able to put it on the ground is the real skill.

Obviously, what Zhu Di said has already been implemented.

"Da Sun, do you have anything to add to what Fourth Uncle Ni said?"

Zhu Yuanzhang turned to Zhu Ying and asked.

Zhu Ying got up and bowed to salute, and then said: "The fourth emperor uncle has the foresight, and he has a well-thought-out plan for the affairs of the Japanese kingdom, and my grandson doesn't have much to add."

"There are many islands in the Wa country. When marching, especially at sea, you have to care about the hurricane and control the direction."

"From the ancient records of the Yuan Dynasty, when the Mongolian and Yuan armies conquered the Japanese kingdom twice, many large ships deviated from their course and sailed into the vast sea without their whereabouts."

"And for the Wa country, it's not just a conquest. It's not too difficult for our Ming army to conquer the Wa country. The key is to follow up with the Wa country's jurisdiction."

"Everyone knows that the Wa country is not rich, and the place is even more desolate. Today, Youyin Mountain has been discovered in the territory of the Wa country. This is the focus of this conquest of the Wa country."

Hearing Taisun's words, Zhu Di's eyes flickered.

It was obvious that Zhu Ying was suppressing him.

Originally, there was a big gap between him and his third brother Zhu Yan before, but now Zhu Ying has turned the matter over to governance.

The implication is that the victory of conquering the Wa Kingdom is a matter of course, and the follow-up is the key point.

All of a sudden, his previous performance was diluted.

The corners of Zhu Bing's mouth curled up slightly.

He naturally felt it too.

The vassal kings had different thoughts, like Zhu Xi, who seemed to have not heard it, and listened to himself.

It is impossible for everyone to enjoy delicious food while father, grandson, and fourth brother are talking.

Everyone felt that Zhu Di would turn into anger from embarrassment. Surprisingly, Zhu Di got up and saluted and said, "My nephew is right. I was a little negligent about this."

As soon as these words came out, let alone the feudal lord, even Zhu Yuanzhang's gaze changed slightly.

(End of this chapter)