King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 211 Visiting the school in person
On the second day of October, there is still half a month before the Taishang Emperor's birthday.

To the north of the imperial city, in the Shanglinyuan school grounds, more than [-] sergeants who participated in the review, led by their respective superiors, stood neatly on the spot like a mountain.

But today's school grounds are on an unprecedentedly high level of security, just because the emperor wants to visit the scene in person.

It was only ten miles from the imperial city to the Shanglinyuan school grounds. The soldiers and horses of the five cities mobilized 2000 soldiers and horses to guard along the way.

You must know that the area from the imperial city to Shanglin Garden is a forbidden area. The tall palace walls and city walls isolate all outsiders. It is impossible for rebels to appear. Such a level of security can be called outrageous.

And when the emperor set off to drive, there were more than a thousand people in the entourage, guards and standard guards.

These are all visible, and the pro-military North Four Guards who did not appear will also impose martial law within a radius of twenty miles of the Shanglinyuan school grounds.

In the emperor's large carriage, Zhu Xianming looked at Zhu Jinghong who was in military uniform in front of him, and said with doubts: "Old Shisan, your suit of armor...does it look familiar to me!"

Zhu Jinghong's suit of armor has a lot of background, it was given to Zhu Xianming, the "good grandson" by the ancestors.

After Zhu Xianming succeeded to the throne, when he named Zhu Jingyuan as the crown prince, he gave the armor to the crown prince, hoping that he could develop a brave spirit.

It's just that Zhu Jingyuan didn't tell Zhu Jinghong about these things, otherwise Zhu Jinghong would refuse to accept the gift.

In fact, even if the emperor didn't find out about it, Zhu Jingyuan, the sixth son, would reveal it at the right time.

"Father... this is a gift from the fourth brother!"

"From the fourth brother?"

After muttering, and carefully looking at the accessories and patterns on the armor, Zhu Xianming immediately understood what was going on.

Originally Zhu Xianming was in a good mood, but now he felt as uncomfortable as eating a fly.

"Cheng Ying, immediately send someone to tell the prince to go to Qianqing Palace to wait!" Zhu Xianming's face was livid.

In front of his family, Zhu Xianming will not deliberately maintain a persona, he can tell his joy, anger, sorrow and joy at a glance.

"Yes!"

"Father, you're so good, why are you angry?" Zhu Jinghong asked puzzled.

"What? Is your skin itchy? Is this what you should ask?"

Zhu Xianming scolded: "I can tell you, if there is nothing new for a while, I will interrupt your dog legs... Get off!"

Zhu Jinghong wanted to say a few more words, but seeing the old man's murderous eyes, he immediately got up and got out of the car.

Among the accompanying guards, Lu Yuxin and Zhang Lin followed on horseback, and they also brought a horse for Zhu Jinghong.

One jumped on the horse neatly, Zhu Jinghong took the reins to control the direction, and ordered: "Go... let's go to the school ground first!"

Immediately after he clamped the horse's belly, the horse naturally accelerated away, and Lu Yuxin and the two hurriedly followed.

About ten minutes later, Zhu Jinghong rushed to the school yard first, and Wang Jie, Hou Jing and several thousand households greeted him.

"At most half a moment, the Holy Majesty is coming, and it's time to test the results of this month!"

"Tell the brothers, the errands must be done beautifully, the Holy One is happy, and their benefits will be indispensable!"

"I don't think I need to say more about getting promoted and getting rich!"

Zhu Jinghong carefully warned that this was the first time he was formally accepting an errand, and no mistakes could be tolerated.

"Master Thirteen, don't worry, brothers have been waiting for this day!" Wang Jie said with a smile.

Hou Jing went on to say: "It's a great honor for the sage to come and observe, and everyone is holding their breath!"

Seeing that everyone was full of confidence, Zhu Jinghong felt relieved, and immediately said, "Very good... you all return to your positions!"

After everyone dispersed, only Lu and Zhang were left beside Zhu Jinghong, standing on the reviewing platform facing the cold wind.

Behind them is the emperor's throne that has been set up, and the eunuchs and maids of the inner court are waiting here.

The cold wind fluttered, only to hear Zhang Lin say: "Master Thirteen, brothers are training hard these days, there is a difference from that day, you don't have to worry too much!"

Looking back at Zhang Lin, Zhu Jinghong said slowly: "Everything is just in case, you will be generals in the future, and you can't take chances in everything!"

"Yes!"

Time passed quickly, and when the emperor approached, people kept reporting the distance back and forth, which was equivalent to opening a map for Zhu Jinghong.

"Let's go, let's meet!"

When the two came to the school grounds, they saw the emperor's guard of honor and the "solid" protective circles on the left and right from a distance.

In fact, the emperor was not ignorant of the training situation in Shanglinyuan, and relevant reports were placed on his desk every day.

It's just that no matter how good the situation report is, it's not as real as seeing it with your own eyes, so Zhu Xianming wanted to come and see it.

In fact, Zhu Jinghong didn't mention it yesterday, and he will take the initiative to take a look in the next two days. After all, this matter is related to Daming's face.

The carriage stopped outside the gate of the school grounds, and another 16 people carried chariots and sedan chairs. It was obvious that Zhu Xianming had to change trains here.

"Father, my son will help you down!"

Outside the carriage, Zhu Jinghong squeezed the eunuch away and stretched out his hand.

Looking at the armor on Zhu Jinghong's body, Zhu Xianming still felt uncomfortable, but he was not as angry as before.

Stretching out his hand to support Zhu Jinghong, the emperor got off the carriage, surrounded by eunuchs, and came down to the sedan chair.

When the emperor got into the sedan chair, Zhu Jinghong took Cheng Ying's errand again, and immediately ordered the sedan chair to move forward.

Entering the school grounds, Zhu Xianming was immediately attracted by the orderly and silent army.

He is an expert in leading troops and fighting, and he can see at a glance that the effect is not simple, especially the immobile aura, which is an indescribable feeling.

The Fenghuo Forest seems to be a simple matter, but it is not so difficult to do it.

Originally, Zhu Xianming still had doubts, but now that he has settled down, his eyes on Zhu Jinghong have softened a lot.

This old thirteen has some skills... Zhu Xianming thought to himself.

After getting off the chariot sedan chair, after Zhu Xianming ascended to the seat, the three-way drum sounded on the scene, conveying the signal of the emperor's ascension.

"Kowtow to Your Majesty, long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

The roar of the mountain was like a huge wave, sweeping across the entire school grounds.

It's nothing more than a loud voice, and even the movements of saluting are uniform, which is too strange.

More than 1000 people knelt down in unison, and it really did the so-called thousand people as one. Zhu Xianming was undoubtedly shocked.

"Free gift!"

Zhu Xianming's expression was calm, but Zhu Jinghong was puzzled. The old man didn't respond at all?

With dozens of guards shouting together, Zhu Xianming's oracle was conveyed.

"Thank you!"

As the shouting of the mountain ended, the next moment the soldiers lined up neatly, which once again shocked Zhu Xianming.

"Father, all the troops are divided into seven phalanxes, which are..."

Zhu Xianming already understood exactly what was going on, and at this moment he was still in the mood to listen to Zhu Jinghong's nonsense.

He can't wait to see what this army looks like when it moves.

"Okay, let's get started!"

Seeing the emperor's indifferent tone, Zhu Jinghong couldn't help but doubt himself... Could it be because he was exaggerating?Is the reality worse than the old man imagined?

"Start!" This order was issued by Zhu Jinghong himself.

Immediately, the guards shouted loudly to communicate, and the next moment, military orders came from a distance, and all the teams present took action.

The cavalry got on their horses, the infantry held their weapons, and the artillerymen began to move their cannons.

All the teams got into action and walked towards the east side of the school field, which is the left side of the reviewing platform, with neat steps.

(End of this chapter)