The First Gongsheng of Ming Dynasty

The news of Zhu Youtang's patrol was initially kept secret and was only spread among a very small number of people in the court. However, perhaps someone deliberately wanted to use this matter to contact Zhang Zhou, in order to show that Zhang Zhou confused the emperor and made some "indignation between humans and gods" matter, so the news quickly spread in the capital.

Even Zhu Houzhao, who was in the palace and had been extremely depressed recently, learned about his father's departure from the capital.

"Father, he told me not to leave the palace gate, but he just left at his own request? This is not an inappropriate example, but an inappropriate person!" Zhu Houzhao's words were almost a curse.

Hearing this, Gao Feng hurriedly said: "Your Highness, be careful what you say."

Zhu Houzhao said angrily: "What are you saying? Quickly prepare clothes for me, I will leave the palace right now! I still don't believe it!"

Gao Feng said helplessly: "There is no chance. The palace restrictions have been increased recently. Your Majesty has made people keep an eye on the East Palace. If the prince does anything unusual, someone will stop him. Your Majesty, please don't be impulsive. Or maybe he’s not in the palace, but just to say it... even the old slave can’t stay with His Highness day and night for fear of it.”

"I'm so angry! I'm so angry!" Zhu Houzhao clenched his fists and shouted angrily, "Where's Liu Jin? Let Liu Jin come to see me! Didn't I arrange a lot of things for him? Let him come to see you!"

Gao Feng said: "Back to Your Highness, I just learned the news. Liu Jin has been sent to Ningxia to supervise the war. He left in a bit of a hurry. He will leave after the new year. I guess this time is coming soon, right?"

"What?" Zhu Houzhao was shocked when he heard this, "Even Liu Jin was transferred from outside? Did my father know any news?"

Gao Feng shook his head, indicating that he didn't know.

Zhu Houzhao said: "Breaking my wings, you just want me to be unable to fly? How can this frustrate me? I won't go to lectures for the past two days, just because I'm sick."

"Your Highness, no." Gao Feng quickly persuaded, "If you claim to be sick, Your Majesty will definitely know. After all, His Majesty is only going to the east. Shuntian Mansion and Yongping Mansion are connected, and it only takes a few days to get there. "

Zhu Houzhao sneered: "You still want me to study like this? As a father, he has never considered his son's feelings? It's okay to take me with you. Give me some problems, give me a test, and even come to find something grandly The reason told me to quit, and I accepted it, but the key is...he didn't even say hello!"

Gao Feng thought about it and realized that the emperor's tour this time was indeed a bit unreasonable.

Logically speaking, the emperor must make proper arrangements when he leaves the capital, but now that the prince is young, if something happens to the emperor, he will be asked to ascend the throne, or at least set up a supervisory state or something.

Not to mention making some complete preparations, Zhu Youtang didn't even make any preparations. He just left without any intention of discussing with the courtiers.

Zhu Houzhao said: "Isn't it just a palace gate? Can a living person be choked to death by urinating? Knowing that he is not here, it will be easier! Who is the biggest in this palace now?"

Gao Feng thought for a moment and wondered why: "Logically speaking, you are the biggest, but the problem is, there are the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager and the Empress..."

"What do they women know? Ruling the country is a man's business." Zhu Houzhao said, "Father, he did not do human affairs and ran out of the capital. Now I am the one who makes the decision! Find someone to leave the palace and ask Liu Jin's disciples about the car he arranged Are you ready? I can go out at any time."

Gao Feng said: "But Your Majesty, Your Majesty is going to the port. If you go there... wouldn't you be throwing yourself into a trap?"

"Hmph! Who said that I am going to the port? I am going to Ningxia! I have gained a lot of experience in wars recently and am preparing to go and verify it myself... No, the war is going on in Liaodong now, right? It's not like going to Liaodong. No, but I must avoid Father and Zhang. If they find out, they may cause trouble for me. This is a good opportunity for me to test my abilities."

Zhu Houzhao began to make his plans and ideas.

After Gao Feng heard this, he was beating a drum in his heart, thinking that this little ancestor didn't even think about where to go, and he actually planned to leave the palace in such a serious way?
The key is that it is difficult to get out of the palace gate. After leaving this palace gate, it is much easier to leave the capital or even pass the border.

Are you saying that you can make the decision yourself?

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Liu Jin is rushing to his Rensuohua Machi.

The journey was very hard, and he did not have many followers, only a dozen soldiers. He even had to worry about encountering horse thieves along the way. He did not even have the chance to take some rest until he passed the Piantou Pass.

Yansui was already in sight, but he was exhausted mentally and physically.

That night, I stayed at a posthouse along the way. After entering, I learned that there were not enough guest rooms, and many of the people I brought with me had to camp outside.

Liu Jin entered the post house and found that the conditions were also very difficult. He asked people to boil water, but was told that a drought had just begun in spring. He couldn't even get water to wash his face and feet, and there was almost no water to drink.

"It's windy and sandy. Is life so difficult? It's like this at the beginning of spring. What will happen in summer?" Liu Jin looked sad.

The boy who followed him said: "Master, the situation is not very good now. Why don't you send someone to the pass to say hello to them? You once served as a guard there, I believe someone will give you face."

The implication is that even the servant can't stand this situation anymore and wants Liu Jin to use some unconventional means to get some condolences.

Liu Jin said: "Our family is going to the northwest, how can we disturb the place casually? If we are impeached by ginseng, we will not be able to eat it and carry it around!"

Seeing that the boy was unhappy when he said this, he thought that the boy's care along the way was considered to be his best, and he couldn't help but sigh: "It's not that our family doesn't want to, it's just that we haven't stayed in one place for too long, and we don't have many followers. It's no use saying hello. Who cares about me, a little old man?"

Having said this, Liu Jin hugged her feet and looked at the blisters on them with a look of aggrievedness.

The boy said: "Sir, please prick it with a needle."

"It's useless." Liu Jin said, "We have to continue on our way. Do you think we have arrived at the post? If you break it, there will be... Keeping it covered is not an option. Let's go slower tomorrow. If you go to Yulin Wei, take a rest for as many days as you can.”

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That night, Liu Jin just had a casual dinner. There wasn't even any food. She just drank some rice porridge and added some salt. At any rate, she felt warm in her mouth.

Just about to go to bed.

The boy here came over and announced: "Sir, someone is coming from outside, and they say they are your old subordinates."

"Old department? Who?" Liu Jin got up from the bed with an expectant look on his face.

If it was really his old friend who came here, it would feel like meeting relatives in a foreign land, which would give him a lot more expectations.

The boy said: "I don't know, maybe you should go out and see for yourself."

Then Liu Jin put on his boots and trotted all the way to the back door of the post house. When he saw a group of people holding torches negotiating with the people Liu Jin brought, Liu Jin didn't care about the danger and walked over and asked, "Who is here?" Noisy?"

A man jumped off the horse, led the horse over and said, "Eunuch Liu, right? Don't you recognize the little man Zheng Sui?" "Zheng Sui?" Liu Jin couldn't help but want to ask, who are you?

Zheng Sui saw that Liu Jin didn't recognize him at all, so he had to hold the torch himself to illuminate his face more clearly, and said with a smile: "I once served as a member of thousands of households in Jinyiwei, and was also a prisoner in Dongchang. I have had a relationship with you." We met a few times. I also visited you when you were in Yanwu Hall.”

Liu Jin suddenly remembered that there seemed to be a Qianhu named Zheng in Jinyiwei.

When Xiao Jing was the admiral of the East Factory, Zheng Sui's position was very stable. Later, when Xiao Jing became the Chief of Ceremonies, Zheng Sui was sent to someone unknown. Obviously Zheng Sui was not a disciple of Li Rong or Li Zhang. Later Yang Peng was not the same person.

Just like the officials in Jinyiwei, there are ups and downs. When the yamen changes the helmsman, the sphere of influence will also change.

"It turns out to be Zheng Qianhu, what's wrong with you?" When Liu Jin saw the other party's attitude, he probably came to curry favor with him, so he quickly put on a condescending look.

Zheng Suidao: "I am now a general here. I learned that my father-in-law was passing by here, so I specially prepared some local specialties to send. I hope you don't dislike them. Come and give them to your father-in-law."

With that said, a carriage that came with Zheng Sui walked forward, and a group of people crowded over and lifted the box down from the carriage.

Seeing this posture, Liu Jin couldn't help but frown.

I was just passing by an inconspicuous place with no store in front of me, and yet someone actually gave me a gift?

These large and small boxes... look like some valuable stuff, but the problem is, right now, it's not what I need most.

It's been such a hard journey, so it's okay to give me some food and drinks. There's no essential difference between giving me money and giving me stones.

When Zheng Sui asked people to open the box and saw the bacon, fresh vegetables and other items inside, Liu Jin immediately felt that Zheng Sui was a master who knew how to get things done, and a smile appeared on his face.

"My current duty is about to end, and I will return to Beijing in a few months. I actually want to serve you on the battlefield with my father-in-law. You see..." Zheng Sui looked at Liu Jin longingly.

As a former member of the Jinyi Guard of Qianhu, he was also in charge of the execution of Qianhu in Dongchang, and he had a high status. However, due to changes in power, he was transferred to another party as a minor official. It was said that he could return to Beijing after completing his term in a few months, but that was not the case. I don't know if I will guard the imperial mausoleum after returning, or continue to change places to drink from the northwest wind.

People like Zheng Sui who live in the northwest don't have much chance to get in touch with high-ranking officials. It's rare that they met Liu Jin passing by today, so he hurriedly came to curry favor with him.

Because he couldn't get much money yet, he could only "do his best as a landlord." This kind of shabby move probably only had a certain effect at this time.

Liu Jin said: "If you are willing to serve the imperial court, that's fine. After our family arrives in Yansui, we can mention to Wang Junmen on the third side of the general administration that you will be transferred to Ningxia. Are you willing?"

"Yes, yes." Zheng Sui certainly wanted it.

"Okay." Liu Jin said, "Originally, our family didn't bring many people with us, so you can go with us. Even if you are temporarily recruited by our family, we will tell your superiors when you arrive in Yansui. Also, Yes... these things should not be accepted originally, but since I understand that you have put in so much effort and the gift is just a simple fee and not worth much money, then... we will accept it first. "

Zheng Sui smiled and said: "My father-in-law, it is really an honor for me to show my favor to you. What are you still doing? Come and carry it in for your father-in-law! From now on, we can follow your father-in-law to do things and enjoy the good food and drink."

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Liu Jin returned to the post house with the "trophy".

The kitchen immediately got busy, preparing a banquet to entertain Liu Jin all over again. Zheng Sui was responsible for all expenses. Many vegetables, meat, etc. were also ready-made, as well as wine.

Liu Jin immediately felt that this was the most comfortable day he had spent since setting off from the capital.

"Sir, General Zheng is really good at things. They are all good things, and we are in short supply the most." The boy looked excited.

Liu Jin said: "Maybe he can't come up with anything better, and he wants to curry favor with our family. He knows how to provide help in times of need, and he is a man who knows how to get things done."

The boy smiled and said: "You are really stylish. In a place like this, there are still people who come to give gifts."

"What do you think?" Liu Jin said with a proud look, "Did you still think that our family was mediocre before? You didn't even think about it, our family was appreciated by Cai Guogong, and the admiral of the Yanwu Hall thought that anyone could do it? Previously? During the power struggle between the DPRK and China, our family's representative, Yanwutang, convicted Xie Qian. This trip to the northwest is to take over the role of the British Duke and become a senior member of the guard side. The hard work on the journey is also appreciated by the Heavenly Family. "

Liu Jin felt that he was being cheated before, but now he suddenly felt that this was giving him a chance.

The boy asked: "After arriving in Ningxia, will there be more gifts?"

Liu Jin said with a straight face: "Short-sighted! You have to make progress! Giving gifts or anything else is insignificant. The Tatars have repeatedly invaded the country. This time our family has the opportunity to unite the troops to fight. Once we can win the battle, we will be able to fight in the capital after returning to Beijing." In front of the prince...why are you asking so many questions?"

The boy was startled.

He said in his heart, I just asked you if you still have gifts, you told me so many things, and you said I was asking.

Did I inquire about any court secrets?

Just as he was talking, the guard at the door announced: "Father-in-law, the food and wine are ready."

Liu Jin said: "Let the brothers come in and eat too. Shaanxi is a good place. Our family is from Shaanxi. When we are on our own land, why do we need to see outsiders? When we work with our family, no one can treat anyone badly!"

At this time, Liu Jin had nothing to win people's hearts, he could only borrow flowers and offer them to Buddha.

A group of people followed him all the way, and they all complained about the difficulty of the trip. Finally, they had a chance to improve the food. Liu Jin also knew that it would not be good to eat by himself while others watched.

Even if there isn't much, Liu Jin still thinks it's worthwhile to share a little bit to satisfy the people below.

"Master, if you give it to others, we won't have much left." The boy felt a little distressed.

Liu Jin said helplessly: "I can't bear to leave my child... Sigh! Sometimes, a little impatience ruins a big plan. Besides, we are all brothers who are fighting together, why are you so stingy? Don't you want to go too? Let's go, let's go!"

"Okay, I'll prepare the bed for you, and get down now."

The young man had been a little neglectful towards Liu Jin before. Now that he knew that Liu Jin was treating him well, he suddenly felt motivated and worked harder.

Liu Jin said with a smile: "I am just a dog, and I only know how to wag my tail when I am given a bone. But it's okay, we are all destined to run errands for others? You run errands for our family, and our family runs errands for the court... both Same." (End of chapter)