Rebirth of Zhu Di's son

Chapter 308: Yin’s son is a member of the Jin Yiwei Hundred Households

In the second year of Qianxi's reign.

end of March.

Near the beginning of the afternoon, under the bright sun, the yellow tiles of Wuying Hall seemed to be coated with a layer of gold powder, emitting a dazzling light.

It was a sunny day today, but the mood of the six ministers and nine ministers in the Wuying Hall and the senior military attachés of the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion were incompatible with the charming sunshine outside the hall. Each of their faces had a hint of gloom.

Just yesterday, the Ministry of War received a military report and learned that Han Guan, the commander of the Guangxi capital, died suddenly during the march half a month ago.

I don't know who leaked the news of Han Guan's violent death. Barbarian rebellions broke out in nearly ten prefectures and counties including Xuzhou, Liuzhou, Pingle, Guilin, Yishan, and Si'en under the administration of Chengxuan in Guangxi.

The third emperor of the Ming Dynasty urgently summoned them, senior officials of the court, to discuss important matters. However, after they rushed to Wuying Hall in a hurry, they waited for a full two-quarters of an hour and still did not see their majesty the emperor.

Even the sincere uncle Liu Jing, who had always been as calm as a mountain, couldn't help but secretly look toward the corner door to see if Zhu Gaoxu's figure appeared.

"His Majesty is here!"

As Kang Ping's shouts rang out, all the high-ranking civil and military officials in Wuying Hall gathered their minds, adjusted their official uniforms, and quickly turned towards the main entrance of the hall.

"I pay my respects to Your Majesty. Long live our Emperor."

Zhu Gaoxu crossed the threshold and strode into the Wuying Hall. Seeing all the ministers bowing to him, he nodded and said, "Your Majesty, please excuse me."

Prince Zhu Zhanyu followed Zhu Gaoxu and also walked into Wuying Hall.

When Zhu Gaoxu came to the imperial table and sat down, he raised his hand and pressed it down, and said loudly: "You all should sit down too."

"I thank you for your grace."

The ministers said in unison.

Zhu Zhanyu stood respectfully on the right side of the imperial table.

"I urgently summoned the ministers to discuss important matters. The reason why I came late was because I went to see someone."

Zhu Gaoxu didn't hide anything and got straight to the point.

When all the ministers heard the words, they all thought deeply.

"It is announced that the Commander-in-Chief of the Western Capital of Guangxi will meet with Zhi Shanyun."

While the ministers were waiting for Zhu Gaoxu's next words, Kang Ping, who was inspired by the emperor's eyes, shouted at the top of his voice.

Shan Yun was a native of Xuzhou. His father, Shan Qing, was a member of the Baihu family under Zhu Di in his early years. He accumulated merit and was promoted to the governor Qian Shi.

In the fifth year of Yongle, Shan Qing died, and Shan Yun inherited the command of Jin Wu's left guard. Later, he successively participated in Zhu Di's three northern expeditions, as well as dozens of Ming army's conquests against the Tatars and Oara tribes, and made many military exploits.

After Zhu Gaoxu came to the throne, Shan Yun, who was good at riding and shooting, and full of wit and strategy, was promoted to the commander of the Guangxi capital and transferred to the south.

As soon as Kang Ping opened his mouth, the ministers immediately realized that the person Zhu Gaoxu had just met was [-]% Shan Yun.

"Shan Yun, I order you to say what you just said to me in front of the six ministers and nine ministers and the governors of the fifth army governor's mansion."

Sure enough, after the burly Shan Yun marched to pay homage to the emperor, he only heard Zhu Gaoxu say in a deep voice.

"The command of the last general."

Shan Yun bent one knee and raised his hands in salute.

Afterwards, he introduced the current situation in Guangxi to the ministers in the palace.

Not long ago, Wei Wanhuang, Wei Chaolie and others from Liuzhou Prefecture and Qingyuan Prefecture under the Chief Secretary of Guangxi openly looted Lingui and other counties. Even the palace of King Jingjiang was attacked.

If it weren't for the bravery of the palace guards and the sharp weapons issued by the imperial court, the Jingjiang Palace might have been looted by the rebels.

Even the palace of King Jingjiang of the Ming Dynasty was attacked by the rebels. It is conceivable that the situation in Guangxi is not optimistic!
"What do you think of this matter?"

Zhu Gaoxu asked suddenly.

"Your Majesty, I believe that Guangxi cannot be in chaos."

Qi Tai, Minister of War, stood up and saluted: "During the Qin Dynasty, the First Emperor sent troops to conquer Lingnan and established Guilin County and Xiang County. This was the beginning of Guangxi's inclusion in the rule of the Central Plains Dynasty. After thousands of years, Guangxi has not been effectively naturalized."

"After the founding of the Ming Dynasty, Taizu began to send people to Guangxi. When the forces of the Ming Dynasty first arrived in Guangxi, they had fierce conflicts with the local barbarians. The barbarians plundered counties and killed officials stationed by the imperial court. The momentum was huge, which led to the imperial rule. It’s hard to take root.”

"In order to change this dilemma, Commander Han spent more than thirty years to stabilize Guangxi for the imperial court. Therefore, Guangxi's stability is hard-won and must not be allowed to continue in chaos."

Qi Tai bowed again and said: "Wei Chen believes that we should cut the knot quickly, increase our troops in Guangxi, and wipe out the rebellions in various places as soon as possible."

"What do you think?" Zhu Gaoxu looked around at the ministers.

"Your Majesty, I feel that what Qi Shangshu said is very true. The imperial court must increase its troops in Guangxi."

Yu Yanzhao, the Minister of Rites, bowed and saluted.

"The minister waits for a second opinion."

Other civil and military officials also followed up with comments.

"Shan Yun, I now appoint you as the commander-in-chief of the Guangxi capital, and also as the general of the barbarians. The officers and soldiers of the Guizhou capital will be at your disposal, and you will be given a six-month deadline to quell the rebellion in Guangxi."

Zhu Gaoxu ordered.

Shan Yun knelt down on one knee and accepted the order: "The last general will receive the order."

"In the 19th year of Hongwu's reign, Han Guan conquered the barbarians in Liuzhou and Rongxian, and was promoted to the commander-in-chief of Guangxi."

Zhu Gaoxu continued: "In the more than thirty years since then, apart from returning to Beijing to report on his duties and visiting relatives, Han Guan has spent most of his time in Guangxi, making immortal contributions to the imperial court's efforts to pacify and stabilize Guangxi."

"Therefore, I decided to posthumously confer Han Guan the title of Marquis of Gaoyang Township, and make one of his sons the Jinyiwei Baihu."

"I would like to inform my father that Han Hua, the son of Commander Han, died of illness a few years ago and has no children."

Zhu Zhanyu bowed and saluted.

Zhu Gaoxu said: "As far as I know, Han Guan had an older brother named Han Hu before his death. Where is this Han Hu now?"

"Back to my father, because Marquis Gaoyang has made great contributions to the country, when Han Hua died of illness a few years ago, my son and ministers had already paid attention to this matter. They sent people to look for Han Hu and learned that he lived in Shouzhou (Shouchun) and had two sons. Four grandchildren.”

Zhu Zhanyu leaned forward and answered.

Among the civil and military officials present, everyone who knew the story of Gaoyang Hou Hancheng heard Zhu Zhanyu's pun.

But they didn't know that Zhu Zhanyu was playing a double act with Zhu Gaoxu.

"I don't want to see the death of Marquis Gaoyang, so I decided to choose one of Han Hu's grandsons to adopt the name of Han Guan's son, Han Hua, to worship Gaoyang Marquis. What do you think?"

Zhu Gaoxu asked as he glanced at the ministers.

"My minister agrees."

Jian Yi, the Minister of Civil Affairs, stood up and bowed in salute.

Other civil and military officials stood up and echoed.

This is a good thing, and the ministers have no reason to object. Moreover, Zhu Gaoxu has set an example for future generations by looking for his descendants to worship him.

"I have one more thing, and I would like to hear your opinions."

Zhu Gaoxu continued: "I had earlier ordered Zhenyuan Hou Gu Xingzu, the Pingman general who was sweeping away the barbarian rebellion in Guizhou, to assist Guangxi, but after receiving my order, he delayed in assisting Shan Yun, who was the commander of Guangxi at the time. , causing Lingui County to be harmed by rebels."

"In order to think that the first Zhenyuan Marquis has made great contributions to the country, I decided to pardon Gu Xingzu's death penalty for disobeying the imperial edict and disobeying the holy orders, and reduced him to a civilian rank. What do you think?"

Pingman General Gu Xingzu was the grandson of Gu Cheng, the first generation of Zhenyuan Hou of the Ming Dynasty, and also the third generation of Zhenyuan Hou.

Gu Cheng was from Jiangdu. He defected to Zhu Yuanzhang in his early years and served as a soldier in front of the tent, holding the umbrella. After his service, he was able to command the Qianshi of Jiancheng Guards. Later, he followed the pacification of Sichuan, transferred the defense of Guizhou, and conquered Yunnan. He was promoted to the commander of Guizhou Capital.

He guarded Guizhou for more than ten years, wore the seal of General Zhengnan, and put down hundreds of rebellions.

Historically, during the Battle of Jingnan, Gu Cheng was captured by Zhu Di and surrendered to Yan. His four sons and their relatives were executed by Zhu Yunwen.

After history was changed, Gu Cheng contributed to the establishment of Guizhou as a province by pacifying the disputes between Sizhou and Sinan chieftains. He was granted the title of Zhenyuan Commandery and Marquis by Zhu Di and was given a hereditary iron certificate.

Later, Gu Cheng once again guarded Guizhou, and repeatedly put down the barbarian rebellions in Bozhou and Duyun, which shocked Nanzhong. The local people set up a shrine for him.

In May of the 16th year of Yongle, Gu Cheng died of illness at the age of 85. He was posthumously given the title of "Wu Yi" as the Duke of Zhenyuan County and was buried in his former residence in Yangzhou. His eldest son Gu Tong became the Marquis of Zhenyuan County.

In the 24th year of Yongle's reign, Gu Tong, the second generation Marquis of Zhenyuan, died of illness at the age of 74. His eldest son Gu Xingzu succeeded him as Marquis of Zhenyuanxiang at the age of 47.

Now, Emperor Qianxi of the Ming Dynasty wants to deprive Gu Xingzu of his title of Marquis of Zhenyuan Township and demote him to a commoner. The reason is that he disobeys the imperial edict and defies the holy orders.

"Your Majesty, Marquis Zhenyuan should not dare to disobey the Holy Order. Is there something hidden behind this?"

Uncle Cheng Liu Jing unexpectedly stood up and bowed.

(End of this chapter)