Rebirth of Zhu Di's son

Chapter 419 In this way, the prosperous age of Qianxi can have a beginning and an end

In October of the 31st year of Qianxi.

Autumn is high and fresh.

Hall of Martial Arts.

"Dad, since the opening of the east-west post road in Moxi, and in the 28th year of Qianxi, the imperial court has opened a new highway in the north and south at the request of the kings of Moxi. There are 88 post stations along the way, and each station is equipped with four-wheeled reduction gear. The carriages are used by passing envoys and merchants."

Prince Zhu Zhantang stood in front of the giant map, pointing to a dotted line marked on the map, and reported to Zhu Gaoxu, who was sitting on the chair next to him with white hair and beard: "Father, all the kings hope that you can allow this line to be drawn from the north to the south." The avenue is named Baixi Emperor Road."

"Okay, I'll grant their request."

Zhu Gaoxu readily agreed.

Most of the current Moxi kings are the younger brothers of Crown Prince Zhu Zhantang, otherwise he might not be so concerned about this matter.

In April of the 16th year of Qianxi, Zhu Gaoxu canonized his No. 18 son Zhu Zhankui as King Rui, No. 19 son Zhu Zhanlong as King Huai, and No. 20 son Zhu Zhansi as King Wei. Eight years later, he became Qianxi In April of the 24th year, the three kings Rui, Huai, and Wei settled in Moxi and established the Ming Prince vassal state respectively.

The reason why Zhu Gaoxu wanted to seal the three kings to the Moxi Plain in the 24th year of Qianxi was because a major event happened in June of the 20th year of Qianxi that shocked the government and the public.

King Zhu of Yi, the fifth son of Emperor Taizu Gao of the Ming Dynasty No. 20, established the Kingdom of Yi in the 17th year of Yongle's reign in Xiyi Prefecture on the Moxi Plain.

However, in the 20th year of Qianxi's reign, King Yi was already an old man in his sixties. At this time, he could be said to be dim-witted in his later years and committed many evil deeds.

For example, forcibly seizing the wives of civil and military officials under his command as concubines, and arbitrarily drafting and imposing taxes, which not only aroused resentment among the people, but also made resentment among the civil and military officials under his command.

In early February of that year, Prince Zhu Zhanyu of Xiangwu passed away, and the imperial court had no time to take care of the affairs of overseas kings and vassal states.

Therefore, after the news of Zhu Zhanyu's death reached the Moxi countries, the civil and military ministers under King Yi began to plot to cause rebellion.

They secretly colluded with the indigenous chiefs, and suddenly launched a rebellion in early March when King Yi held a ceremony to honor Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty. They not only broke into the palace of King Yi, but also killed 56 members of the family including King Yi and his descendants and concubines.

After the three kingdoms of Lu, Qin and Tang surrounding the Yi Kingdom received news of the civil and military rebellion of the Yi Kingdom, they immediately formed a three-nation coalition after a meeting. The King of Qin led the coalition to attack the rebels of the Yi Kingdom.

The coalition forces were strong, with many soldiers and generals, and sufficient food and grass. The rebels were defeated and retreated. In the end, the main leaders of the rebels were killed and the rest surrendered.

The area covered by Moxi includes the historical Kazakh hills and the West Siberian plain in the north. It can be said to be a vast territory with rich water and grass.

Nowadays, these places are vast and sparsely populated, and they border the Ming Dynasty's vassal state, Harie State. If China does not occupy them, they will also be occupied by foreign races in the future.

Therefore, Zhu Gaoxu decided to enfeoff Moxi.

As early as April of the 20th year of Qianxi's reign, Zhu Gaoxu's No. 20 first son, 22nd son, 23rd son, 24th son, 25th son, and 26th son had been named princes. Six years later, in April of the 26th year of Qianxi's reign, That is to say, two years after the three kings Rui, Huai and Wei came to Moxi, six more Ming princes came to Moxi and established capitals and states one after another.

At this time, in Wuying Hall, Zhu Gaoxu stood up, coughed slightly, and then walked towards the imperial table.

Seeing this, Zhu Zhantang quickly stepped forward to hold Zhu Gaoxu's right arm and said with concern: "Dad, although it is only October, the weather is already chilly at night. My son feels that you are still in the winter month (November). It would be better to move to the palace in Guangzhou before the arrival, and my son will pick you back up next year when the weather gets warmer."

In order to persuade Zhu Gaoxu, he quickly added: "It is true that covering up in spring and freezing in autumn is a way to maintain health, but there was a snow in Mobei at the end of last month. It will also be good for your health to live in Guangzhou in the south."

"it is good."

Zhu Gaoxu knew that Zhu Zhantang was sincere and nodded seriously.

Since the 26th year of Qianxi's reign, he has asked Zhu Zhantang to supervise the country, and military and political power has been gradually transferred to the other party.

However, the constant cold weather has arrived and the Ming Dynasty has entered the Little Ice Age. The most affected are elderly people like Zhu Gaoxu. After he accidentally caught a cold at the end of last year, he actually developed a cough that makes him cough when he encounters cold.

"Is Qingyao's 88th birthday coming soon?"

Zhu Gaoxu suddenly asked.

"Dad, it was last month to celebrate Sanbao's 88th birthday. It has already passed."

Zhu Zhantang said warmly.

"Look at my memory."

Zhu Gaoxu sighed helplessly, and then asked: "How is his health?"

Zhu Zhantang replied patiently: "Dad, Qinggong has been an envoy touring the East for 20 years. He has accumulated too many debts. He has not been out for several months now."

Zhu Gaoxu was silent for a while, and said with a look of vicissitudes of life: "After I went to Guangzhou, it was inconvenient to travel to and from the capital, and it was difficult to see him again. Tang'er, go and invite Qingyao, I want to see him."

"Dad, Qing Sanbao has trouble walking. I'm afraid it will ruin the etiquette of king and minister."

Zhu Zhantang advised him bluntly.

"You are so old, why should you be polite? Go quickly."

Zhu Gaoxu didn't care.

After half an hour.

The strong middle-aged eunuch Niu Yu carried the old and frail eunuch Qingyao to Wuying Hall.

"Watch the seat."

Zhu Gaoxu stood up to greet him, grabbed Qingyao who was getting off Niu Yu's back, and said with emotion: "Qingyao, I miss you!"

At this time, a young chamberlain moved two chairs, one behind Zhu Gaoxu and the other behind Qingyao.

"Your Majesty, I miss you too."

Qingyao excitedly held Zhu Gaoxu's hands and said.

Zhu Gaoxu sat down opposite Qingyao and said: "My important ministers back then were all warriors. When it comes to vertical and horizontal maneuvering and strategy, you are No. 1!"

Qingyao leaned forward specially. He had severe hearing loss and had some difficulty in hearing clearly what Zhu Gaoxu said.

"Who would have thought that Monk Xuantong, who served as an aide to the emperor's grandson in Peiping, was the great angel Qingyao who later traveled to foreign lands during the Qianxi period and became famous overseas!"

Zhu Gaoxu couldn't help but sigh as he recalled the past. "How young was your Majesty when I first met him."

Qingyao was also filled with emotions.

"You were only in your early thirties at that time, and since you entered the palace as a chamberlain during the Yongle period, I have gained an additional confidant!"

"And you are different from others. Zheng He and Wang Jinghong's overseas envoys are busy making money for the Ming Dynasty. You are the only one who recruits talents for the Ming Dynasty and makes them loyal to the late emperor and me, and to the Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Gaoxu recalled the past and said: "Even the late emperor praised you and said, 'Qingyao is a smart man. Every time he speaks to my son, it is like talking to him from thousands of miles away. You are worthy of a big responsibility'! You are worthy of a big responsibility!"

"No, no, no, the late emperor made a mistake, he made a mistake."

Qingyao heard clearly what Zhu Gaoxu said and waved his hands repeatedly.

"After I conquered Mobei, I insisted on using troops against North Korea. It was you who urged me to use culture and education as a sword and spend more than ten years to cut the bones and flesh out of North Korea. If not, when Ming Erlang entered the North Korea to fight, the soil and water would be destroyed. If you don't accept it, the imperial court will surely fall into the quagmire of war. If you make a careless move, I'm afraid I will follow in the footsteps of Emperor Sui Yang!"

Zhu Gaoxu leaned forward, approached Qingyao and said: "I was very high-spirited and arrogant at that time. It was you who reminded me and saved me from many detours. I will be grateful to you forever for this matter! If I leave, My descendants should not forget it either!"

"Your Majesty, you have been kind enough to me."

Qingyao lowered his head and recalled: "In September of the 24th year of Qianxi, Li Xiang, the regent of Korea, Haiguangjun, brought the civil and military ministers of Korea with the household registration album across the ocean and came to the capital to see His Majesty. He asked to annex Korea to Ming Dynasty as a county. In the county, His Majesty Longyan was very happy. When discussing the contribution of Korea to the Ming Dynasty, he ranked the minister as the first, and his name was sung at the court meeting. "

He suddenly said loudly: "Your Majesty's kindness to me, how can I repay it with my body broken into pieces?"

"It's a pity that you are old, and I am old too. Otherwise, I would like you to be the envoy touring the East for another 20 years. By then, what will the Ming Dynasty be like?"

Zhu Gaoxu sighed with some regret.

"Your Majesty is the Emperor, why do you say this?"

Qingyao retorted: "I am old, but Your Majesty has not celebrated his 74th birthday yet? You can rule this world for more than 20 years. I see, you can't rule for two or three more!"

"It would be great if that were the case, but it's a pity that it can't be done."

Zhu Gaoxu said sadly: "I am not afraid of fighting anyone in this life. I am afraid of fighting time. I can't fight it."

a few days later.

The front yard of Wuying Palace.

Zhu Zhantang supported Zhu Gaoxu for a walk in the yard.

"Tang'er, how is Qingyao's health?"

Zhu Gaoxu suddenly asked.

"The imperial doctor will visit him once a day, and according to your instructions, a portion of the royal meals cooked in the imperial kitchen will be sent to him at the same time."

Zhu Zhantang was stunned for a moment, then replied calmly.

"The chariot is coming, I'll go see him."

Zhu Gaoxu ordered.

"Dad, you haven't recovered from the cold yet, and I'm worried that your body won't be able to bear it. Besides, you have to take a detour to the east gate to go to Qing Sanbao's residence, and the journey back and forth will take half an hour."

Zhu Zhantang advised in a gentle voice.

"Then cut through the palace wall and open a door."

Zhu Gaoxu frowned, looked at the eunuch who was not far away and said, "Jin Ying, take someone to do it now."

"Dad, I'm afraid it's no longer needed."

Zhu Zhantang hurriedly added: "My son just got the news, Qing Sanbao he——"

Zhu Gaoxu's face suddenly darkened and he said, "What's wrong?"

Zhu Zhantang had no choice but to answer truthfully: "He has left, and he was very peaceful when he left."

When Zhu Gaoxu heard this, his eyelids suddenly drooped, and a strong feeling of sadness surged in his chest and went straight to his forehead, making him almost unsteady and fall down. Fortunately, Zhu Zhantang had quick eyes and hands and helped him from the side.

He watched the loyal ministers and important ministers around him leave him one by one, how tormented he felt in his heart?
Jin Ying quickly called out: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"

At the same time, Zhu Zhantang asked in Zhu Gaoxu's ear: "Dad, do you want to teach the imperial doctor?"

Zhu Gaoxu straightened up again, glanced at the eunuch Jin Ying next to him, and said in a deep voice: "I'm fine!"

After a pause, he looked at Prince Zhu Zhantang and said, "Does Qingyao have any letters left?"

"Have."

Zhu Zhantang said: "Father, my son will help you go into the palace to rest first. The letter left by Qing Sanbao is on your son's body."

"Bring it."

Zhu Gaoxu said in a tone that left no room for doubt: "Your father and I are not really dim-sighted yet."

So Zhu Zhantang took out the letter left by Qing Yao from his sleeve pocket.

Zhu Gaoxu opened the envelope and read it word for word over and over again.

"Your Majesty's martial arts skills are world-famous and his name will go down in history. As for your Majesty's cultural governance, it is even more brilliant. During the 300 years of the Song Dynasty, China was weak and the people were poor. After being recast by Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty and forged by Emperor Taizong, it was finally transformed into a strong country and a prosperous people in the hands of your Majesty. The magnanimity of the Celestial Kingdom! Railways run through all directions, and the territory far exceeds that of the Han and Tang Dynasties. With these two great achievements, His Majesty's majesty is like the sun shining on thousands of miles of mountains and rivers in the Ming Dynasty."

"Although your Majesty's achievements in governing the world are far better than those of the Han, Wu and Tang dynasties, they are still far behind the monarchs of Yao and Shun. They cannot be so great that they can lead to sainthood. If your Majesty can make the people of the world no longer suffer from hunger, I think that your Majesty It can be said to be holy!”

"I have been a counselor throughout my life, not a critic or a domestic slave. However, when I am about to leave His Majesty, I think of the kindness you have given me in knowing and befriending me over the past fifty years, and I cannot help but say something. Your Majesty pursues fame. The desire of the emperor should be satisfied, and the expansion of territory should stop. Please let the people live a pure life like they did in the early years of Qianxi. In this way, the prosperous era of Qianxi can have a beginning and an end. Please think about it."

(End of this chapter)