Steam Daming: Stop calling me to supervise the country

Chapter 284 Back to Daming

Zhu Zhanchang took Xiao Yuhuang as his apprentice. Although he was an apprentice in terms of rhythm, the relationship was here, which made Ashikaga Yoshio anxious, but there was nothing he could do.

He tried to communicate with Zhu Zhanchang, but Zhu Zhanchang would not listen to him. Of course, Zhu Zhanchang also explained to him that it was only related to the rhythm and would not provide him with any help.

Ashikaga Yoshio is not a fool who will not believe this, and his subordinates told him that Hino Kyoko had gone to Zhu Zhanchang alone at night. He expected that there was an unspeakable secret between the two of them. Will become the master of Xiao Yuhuang.

The nominal master-apprentice relationship gave Xiao Yuhuang an extra guarantee.

Ashikaga Yoshihide took Zhu Zhanchang to the side alone, and said earnestly: "His Royal Highness Sea King, your cooperation with me is very smooth, why do you want to accept the emperor in the back garden at this time, so you don't trust me? "He knows that there is no need to beat around the bush with Zhu Zhanchang, so that he is definitely not his opponent, so it is better to tell the matter directly.

Zhu Zhanzhen shook his head slightly and said, "General Ashikaga has misunderstood. How could this king be such a person? This king has chosen a partner to trust and cooperate with each other, and accepting the emperor as a disciple is just an expedient measure."

"An expedient solution?" Ashikaga Yoshio looked at Zhu Zhanchang with a question mark on his face.

Zhu Zhanchang explained patiently: "Yes, during this time, I observed that the people of Dongying have an out-of-normal worship for the Emperor, almost treating him as a god, so I learned about the history of Dongying, It is found that the clan of the Emperor has never changed, the only change is the previous chaos between the Northern and Southern Dynasties, so the Emperor will definitely continue to exist in Eastern Ying, and in order to maintain the stability of Eastern Ying, we also need to stabilize the Emperor's aspect."

Zhu Zhanchang patted Ashikaga Yoshio's shoulder earnestly and said: "General Ashikaga, since he can't replace the Emperor, we must avoid anyone who has a heart to use the Emperor to make a fuss. This king hopes that Dongying will be in a stable, long-term prosperity. In this state, I observed before that everyone, including the generals, didn't show enough respect for Xiao Yuhuang, and I don't think it's good."

After listening to Zhu Zhan's words, Ashikaga Yoshio seemed to understand but not understand: "Your Highness, is this really for this?"

"Are you questioning this king?" Zhu Zhanchang's tone gradually became colder.

Ashikaga Yoshio hurriedly said, "Don't dare, don't dare."

Zhu Zhanchang turned around and said as he walked: "General Ashikaga, I will be returning to Daming in a while, and I have put most of my wealth in Dongying. I don't want any turmoil that affects me in Dongying. It is the symbol of the East, so I have to stabilize him, and there is a portion of the silver mine that I have to give to the Emperor, this is the right thing in the long run, and I hope General Ashikaga understands."

Ashikaga Yoshio understood what Zhu Zhanqi meant, and knew that he was carrying a warning at this time. Any turmoil would bring economic losses to Zhu Zhanqi, so he tried his best to avoid it.

Thinking back on what he has done recently, he really does not take Emperor Xie in his eyes, including his own subordinates.

In the past, Ashikaga held the power to dominate the court and the opposition, but in front of the puppet-like emperor called light, he still behaved respectfully, making people basically unable to talk, at least in etiquette and abide by the way of being a minister. He didn't understand it before, but now he finally I understand a little bit.

Once he oversteps these etiquettes, his subordinates will definitely follow suit. At that time, they will not respect the emperor, and those who are willing can attack the emperor. Although the emperor is a mascot in the political arena, he is indeed very popular in the beliefs of the people. important totem.

He understood that Zhu Zhanchang had arranged for him to leave Dongying.

Quickly caught up with Zhu Zhanchang and said, "Don't worry, His Royal Highness Haiwang, I will do my best to stabilize the situation in Dongying."

"There is General Labor Ashikaga." Zhu Zhanyi smiled in return.

Obviously, Ashikaga Yoshigoshi is still his best partner. If this is the case, then they can always cooperate.

It didn't take long for Zhu Zhanchang to accept the emperor's apprenticeship in the back garden, and it didn't take long for it to spread throughout the streets of Kyoto. This was not a small news, and it confirmed Zhu Zhanchang's elegant title of the emperor.

In the alley of Kyoto, the two were discussing.

"Baga, how did this lord of Daming become the master of the emperor, and he really thinks he is the emperor of the emperor."

"Be quiet. After this prince came, he built steam ships, built ports, and developed silver mines, all of which are big things."

"Bagiya Road, Xi Nei, that is our silver mine in Dongying, why should it be given to Daming?"

"Then you go and talk to Daming's steam mothership."

"It's raining, I'll go collect my clothes first."

"I'm about to go to Daejeon City. It is said that they are recruiting people now. As long as they enter the Zhurihe Group, they can take a day off for seven days. The salary is still high. My cousin has already entered."

"Come with me."

"Isn't you still in Daming Sea King?"

"I just whine."

"If you don't bring it with you, if someone finds out that you have said bad things about the Daming Sea King, you will have to implicate me."

"He has no luck and won't be discovered."

"No, no, it is said that Daming Haiwang is different from ordinary people, who knows."

Like this Dongying man, during this time, Dongying people from all over the world rushed to Daejeon City. As long as you enter Daejeon City, you can make money by doing whatever you want. It is rumored that Daejeon City is full of silver and everyone is rich. .

Zhu Zhanchang placed Li Xianyu first in a yard with cherry blossoms.

Although the houses of Dongying people are small, the streets are small, and everything is small, the small courtyards are also very well done.

Li Xianyu is still in a coma. The doctor said that it depends on luck when he wakes up. If he is lucky, he will wake up tomorrow. If he is unlucky, he may be in a coma for a long time. Zhu Zhanyi understands that Li Xianyu is in a vegetative state. Whether he can wake up or not depends on the will of God.

Gently stroked Li Xianyu's face, her skin was still fair and pink, but there was less blood, and there was no smile.

"Xian'er, you are staying here. I will have someone take care of you all day long, give you a massage, and someone will take care of you every day. You have to wake up quickly, I am waiting to marry you."

Zhu Zhanchang said that he picked up Li Xianyu's hand and put it on his face, and said with a gentle smile: "When the cherry blossoms you like will bloom in March and April, you must remember to wake up and take a look. "

"And don't worry, I will continue to track down the person who poisoned you."

Zhang Xianqi arrived at this time, saluted and said, "His Royal Highness, it's time to go."

Zhu Zhanchang got up slowly, the tender face just now disappeared, and he said without distraction: "Let's go, set off, and return to Daming."

The group embarked on the journey back to Daming, first returning to Daejeon City, and then returning to Tianjin Ferry by boat, and Zongchun came to see him off at the port.

I still have a good impression of this Dongying monk Zhu Zhanchang.

Ixiu Zongchun had been looking for his master before, but there was no trace.

The cold wind hit, Yixiu Zongchun coughed violently, and Zhu Zhanchang asked with concern, "Master Yixiu, did you catch a cold?"

Yixiu waved his hand and said, "His Royal Highness, it's okay, the little monk was still in the swaddling clothes when his house was caught on fire, he choked on the smoke and then he fell into this problem. As long as he breathes the cool wind, he is prone to cough. The old problem is not in the way."

Zhu Zhanchang looked at Yixiu Zongchun meaningfully.

He said these things easily and simply, it should have been told to him by the elders in the family.

"Your Highness, Your Highness." Yixiu Zongchun called out to Zhu Zhanchang, who was in a trance.

"what happened?"

"His Royal Highness may have a poem for parting today."

"Let me give a poem to the master today."

"Laughing, dancing and singing for 50 years, enjoying the joy of flowers and sleeping in the moon. I have worked hard to pass on my name, who is talking about the lack of money in my waist. I am ashamed to call myself the author of poems and prose. Everyone says I am a god. If you have to do it well, don't lose an inch of your heart. sky."

Zhu Zhanchang smiled lightly: "Master, if you don't have enough wine money in the future, you can come to me at any time."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

When the warship left the port of Daejeon City, Zhu Zhanchang looked back on his performance over the past year and was quite satisfied. At least Dongying was still in control, but it was not deep enough and the roots were not deep enough. , has not yet penetrated into all walks of life in Dongying, all the prefectures and sects, only by constantly deepening the roots can the people of Dongying be more obedient to the Ming Dynasty.

On the warship, Zhang Xianqi took out the Di report to Zhu Zhanchang. The current situation in Daming is turbulent now, so the Di report will be passed on to Zhu Zhanchang every two days to avoid the delay in Zhu Zhanchang getting the news.

Zhu Zhanchang looked at the Di newspaper in his hand, and after reading it, he threw it into the sea.

"Second uncle, I'm still unwilling to come down, I'm afraid that if this continues, my eldest brother will really use swords." Zhu Zhanchang sighed, and the white mist he drank dissipated in the icy air. Cool is terrifying.

Since Zhu Zhanji tortured Chen Yun and got the exact news that they forged the imperial edict, he announced to the world, but Zhu Gaojiu didn't believe it. He had doubts when Chen Yun gave him the imperial edict in secret, but it was related to the throne. Can the decree handed over still be used?
Zhu Gaojiu insisted that Chen Yun's story was false. Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanji estimated that they had caught a ghost to deceive the people of the world and lied that Chen Yun had forged the imperial edict. , and now he murders Zhongliang.

Chen Yun usually gives people the image of being upright and upright. He is responsible for his work, has a good reputation, honors his mother, and is courteous to the corporal. Even in the face of irrefutable evidence, there are people in the court from time to time defending Chen Yun and asking for a retrial and a public trial.

But Chen Yun's matter involved Zhu Yunwen, how could there be a public trial, only the trial of other accomplices was an explanation.

Zhu Zhanji was dumb to eat Huanglian, and he couldn't say that he was suffering. He thought that catching Chen Yun would make Zhu Gaojiu obey, but who knew that Zhu Gaojiu was not stingy, and he couldn't say that Chen Yun was Zhu Yunxu's spy, but he was passive.

Zhu Gaochi strictly ordered Zhu Zhanji not to say anything about Zhu Yunwen, otherwise according to Zhu Zhanji's character, he would not care what Zhu Yunwen was not Zhu Yunwen, but felt that if he told Zhu Yunwen's affairs, those ministers would shut up and tell Chen Yun's affairs Fully seated.

But Zhu Gaochi has to consider his father's reputation, and Zhu Yunwen's affairs must not be said.

Zhu Gaochi is not in a hurry. Most of the army in the country is in his own hands. The Guangdong vassal in the south borders the Fujian vassal, and can be attacked at any time. Although Zhu Gaoji himself can fight well, it is obviously unrealistic to fight the whole country with the strength of two provinces. Most of the troops in the two vassal divisions of Fujian and Zhejiang did not want to confront the imperial court.

The longer it drags on, the better it will be for them. The only downside is that the northern ara is taking advantage of the opportunity to stir up trouble, and there is no time to control them for the time being.

Zhu Zhanji felt that Zhu Gaochi couldn't fight and did not understand the military at all. He felt that as long as he was ordered to lead the troops to attack, he would be able to clear the second uncle's power in three months. This kind of confrontation made him very uncomfortable. annoyed.

There was a huge difference in the tactical and administrative concepts of the two, and Zhu Zhanji felt a lot of resentment.

Zhu Gaoxu seems to have grasped the inner contradiction between the two father and son, constantly provoking each other. His idea is that even if I don't have the right to be the emperor, you don't want to be comfortable. Take action against his own brother, otherwise it will be written in the history books that he has no regard for brotherhood, this is absolutely unacceptable to Zhu Gaochi.

Therefore, when Zhu Zhanchang arrived in Tianjin, the honor guard of the palace was already in place. Zhu Gaochi, who had never liked extravagance and waste, also prepared a set of welcome ceremony to welcome his son back.

For what?

In order for Zhu Zhanchang to persuade Zhu Gaojiu to surrender, among his sons, Zhu Zhanchang and Zhu Gaojiu have the best relationship. It seems that the eldest son has done this task of persuading to surrender for so long.

Zhu Zhanchang naturally knew that his father was going to the Three Treasures Hall for everything.

The person who came to greet Zhu Zhanchang was led by Xia Yuanji. As Zhu Di's confidant, Xia Yuanji is now assisting Zhu Gaochi. He has a high status. This time he was sent out, and there is no doubt that Zhu Gaochi has something to explain.

Xia Yuanji greeted Zhu Zhanchang to the station with a smile on his face, and got on the train from Tianjin to Shuntianfu.

With the sound of the whistle, the train started, driving on the cold road in the Northland, snow was falling outside the window, Xia Yuanji first praised: "Your Highness, the train you invented is really convenient. After the train, the time from Tianjin to Shuntian will be It is greatly shortened, as if Tianjin were the port of Suncheon."

"Xia Shangshu, is there still no room for the second uncle and eldest brother in Yingtianfu to ease up?" Zhu Zhanchang didn't plan to talk about family affairs, and turned the topic directly to business.

Xia Yuanji sighed, it was rare for someone like him to have such a helpless expression.

"His Royal Highness, to tell you the truth, the Prince of Han and the Crown Prince are in a quarrel right now. They seem to have had a grudge in their previous lives. The King of Han has strong soldiers and strong horses, capable of conquering and fighting, and taking advantage of Zhejiang, so he can reach Yingtianfu at any time."

"Second uncle won't fight." Zhu Zhanchang said very confidently.

"Why did your Highness say this?"

"Second uncle, he usually looks like a big old man, but how can someone who is good at fighting like him be a big old man. He is careful and never fights uncertain battles. He knows that his father used to be the prince, With the help of most officials in the court, he only has the strength of two provinces. When he starts to attack the Guangdong vassal, he will start from the rear. His position is within the scope of the court, and there is no natural danger to rely on. So he's not going to fight, he's just waiting for an opportunity."

Xia Yuanji looked at Zhu Zhanji with admiration in his eyes. Although Zhu Zhanqian was overseas, he knew the situation of Daming clearly. In comparison, Zhu Zhanqian seemed to be smarter and calmer than Zhu Zhanji. If If it were Zhu Zhanqin who was going to guard Yingtian, he would not be in such a hurry as Zhu Zhanji is now.

"Your Highness, Your Majesty intends to let you go to Yingtian Mansion to negotiate with King Han."

"No." Zhu Zhanchang refused very straightforwardly.

Natsuhara Yoshi's face was embarrassed.

"When I'm stupid, if I go to replace the eldest brother, if I can't do it, I will be scolded, and it will happen..." Zhu Zhanchang looked at Xia Yuanji meaningfully, and Xia Yuanji understood that Zhu Zhanchang was afraid of being scolded. Zhu Zhanji was suspicious.

"Your Highness is wrong. Your Majesty doesn't mean that you should guard the Tianfu, but that you, as an envoy, persuade the King of Han to surrender."

"Going alone? Isn't this more of a joke? I don't want to die?" Zhu Zhanchang shook his head again and again.

"His Royal Highness, this is a major event for the country and the people. Avoid standing up again and ruining life."

Zhu Zhanchang said with a slight disdain: "Don't use these to fool me. I'm not a fool who wants to take the imperial examination when I was a teenager."

Xia Yuanji had an embarrassed look on his face, but Zhu Zhanyi felt the taste from what he just said.

"No, father is not such a reckless person, let his own son die, Xia Shangshu, does father have any intention?"

"His Majesty just asked Wei Chen to ask your opinion, and has no intention."

"Oh, come and find out and see my attitude." Zhu Zhanchang laughed.

"Then don't go back to the palace."

"Ah? Your Highness this..."

Zhu Zhanchang said meaningfully: "Go and worship the emperor first."

(End of this chapter)