Ming Dynasty: The ghost betrays the Confucian sage, my son Zhu Yuanzhang

Chapter 224 Tell the world to respect Fourth Master Zhu as the Supreme Emperor

The capital of the Ming Dynasty.

On the day when the army returned to the court, the sun was warm and people all over the city took to the streets. Amidst the laughter and laughter, they were excited and eagerly looking forward to the return of the army.

Prince Zhu Biao and Prime Minister Li Shanchang led all officials to stand in front of the city gate early in the morning, waiting for the army's triumphant return. Zhu Biao was naturally very excited. He had not seen his father for several months and missed him very much.

Li Shanchang, on the other hand, was worried. Ever since he learned that Fourth Master Zhu had become the Supreme Empress, he had never been at peace in his heart. During this period of time, he could not sleep at night, and his food did not taste good, and he was deeply afraid that the Supreme Emperor would punish him.

Zhu Biao noticed Li Shanchang's pale face and couldn't help but frowned and asked with concern: "Prime Minister, why do you look so ugly? Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?"

Li Shanchang shook his head gently and sighed: "Maybe I got up too early. It doesn't matter. Hey, as I get older, some things are beyond my ability. I also feel that it is almost time for me to retire and return to my hometown."

When Zhu Biao heard this, he smiled gently and comforted: "The Prime Minister is only in his fifties, and he is in his prime. The Ming Dynasty cannot do without your assistance, Prime Minister. Both my father and I need your support. During this period, I am alone. When dealing with government affairs, I deeply understand the complexity and hardship involved. If it were not for the help of the Prime Minister, I would have been exhausted. "

"I shall be loyal to Your Majesty and Your Highness." Li Shanchang nodded slightly. He knew that the prince's words were sincere, which made him feel a little relieved. He understood that Ming Dynasty still needed him and the Huaixi Group. Whether it was government affairs or military affairs, they could not do without their support.

Suddenly, Zhu Biao pointed into the distance and shouted: "Here they come! They are coming!"

I saw the army surging forward on the official road in the distance, like a great tide.

……

When the army approached the city gate, a carriage at the head stopped, and Zhu Yuanzhang walked out of it. The prince and his ministers immediately knelt down to greet him: "We sincerely welcome your majesty's triumphant return. Long live your majesty."

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced over and raised his hand: "They are all here, haha, everyone, get up."

All the ministers stood up, with smiles on everyone's face. Prime Minister Li Shanchang took a step forward and bowed to Zhu Yuanzhang: "Your Majesty went on a personal expedition and returned with a great victory. I congratulate you on the Ming Dynasty and your majesty."

All the ministers immediately echoed in unison: "Congratulations to the Ming Dynasty and congratulations to Your Majesty."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled slightly and waved to Li Shanchang: "Shanchang, come on, come to our car."

On the dragon chariot? This is the emperor's recognition of his ministers, and it is also the honor of his ministers.

Li Shanchang was ecstatic in his heart, but he pretended to be frightened on his face and shook his head quickly: "Your Majesty, I can't go up, I can't lose my etiquette."

"Shan Chang, we want to talk to you." Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand.

A guard went over to help Li Shanchang up. When he reached the dragon chariot, Zhu Yuanzhang reached out to him and pulled him into the dragon chariot. All the ministers saw this and secretly sighed in their hearts, Your Majesty still trusts the Prime Minister the most.

Some people seemed to be looking at Liu Bowen in the crowd, but Liu Bowen had no expression on his face and was very calm.

When the army entered the city, Zhu Yuanzhang in the dragon chariot had a smile on his face, patted Li Shanchang on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "Shanchang, during the time we went on the expedition, the court had you, and all government affairs were tight and orderly, even better than when we were here. Even better.”

Li Shanchang trembled with fright and quickly knelt down: "I do everything in accordance with the rules set by His Majesty. I am just following the rules."

"Get up, we are complimenting you!" Zhu Yuanzhang raised his hand and asked, "How is the prince's performance?"

"The prince is smart and benevolent. Now he is very familiar with government affairs. He will definitely become a saint king in the future." Li Shanchang looked sincere.

"It's all you who taught me well." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with a smile.

Li Shanchang looked troubled for a moment, then knelt down again: "I would also like to congratulate Your Majesty for reuniting with the Supreme Emperor and his son. This is a blessing for the royal family and a blessing for the Ming Dynasty. I also want to apologize. I...I didn't know the identity of the Supreme Emperor before, and I was...disrespectful." ... Please punish me, Your Majesty."

"You said you don't know, what's your crime?" Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand, "You are a good person, don't worry, the Supreme Emperor won't care."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Li Shanchang bowed again.

"Speaking of which, there is something we need to prepare." Zhu Yuanzhang spread his hands and said, "Choose a day to worship our ancestors in the Ancestral Temple, and then tell the world that our father will be honored as the Ming Dynasty Emperor."

"I obey the order." Li Shanchang nodded.

……

Xuanwu Academy.

A carriage slowly stopped at the door. Fourth Master Zhu helped Wen'er get out of the carriage. They did not enter the city with the army, but entered the city an hour before the army.

Fourth Master Zhu took Wen'er to Taibai Tower for dinner, and then slowly returned to the academy. As soon as they entered the door, they saw Zheng Shiyuan, Han Yike and Song Li rushing towards them.

"Dean!" The three of them were overjoyed and came forward.

"Hey, if you three don't go to the city gate to greet the Holy Master, why are you here?" Fourth Master Zhu asked.

"There are so many people greeting the Holy Master, and there is no shortage of the three of us. We are here to greet you, the dean." Zheng Shiyuan smiled happily.

Fourth Master Zhu glanced at the three of them and glared: "You three have been dismissed, right?"

Han Yike, who was the most anxious, snorted: "Isn't it because of Li Shanchang? His Majesty is not here, and he is suppressing the three of us to death and not allowing us to participate in government affairs."

Song Li patted Han Yike and said angrily: "The dean has just come back. Don't talk about this. We will help the dean today."

Fourth Master Zhu guessed that these three brothers must have suffered a lot of grievances in the court. It's normal. The three of them just passed the imperial examination and became officials. They are neither Li Shanchang's Huaixi Party nor Liu Bowen's Zhejiang Party. If they don't exclude you, who will they exclude?

"Welcome back to the dean." Yao Guangxiao came over from not far away.

Behind him were Luo Guanzhong, Chu Xiangyu, Zhu Yong and a large number of students. Fourth Master Zhu glanced around and found many new faces. It seemed that Xuanwu Academy had expanded a lot.

"I will send my wife back to the back mountain first, and I will drink with you later." Fourth Master Zhu smiled and waved.

"Dean, don't be in a hurry." Yao Guangxiao smiled, "You have worked hard all the way, so take a rest first."

Fourth Master Zhu exchanged pleasantries with them, and then took Wener to the back hill of the academy. He decided to let Wener live in the back hill of the academy. He would not listen to Zhu Yuanzhang and sent her to Queen Ma's Kunning Palace. If Wen'er goes crazy, what can the swordsman do?

……

Returning to the familiar mountain behind the academy, Fourth Master Zhu suddenly felt that the air was much fresher. When he came to the exquisite attic, he saw Xu Miaoyun walking out.

"Master!" Xu Miaoyun was overjoyed and came forward.

"Miaoyun, it's a good thing you're looking after the house, otherwise the attic would be covered with grass." Fourth Master Zhu said with a smile.

"This is what my disciple should do." Xu Miaoyun said and glanced at Huner.

"This...this is the witch Wu'er of the Demon Sect. She will live on the mountain in the future." Fourth Master Zhu introduced. "Second Senior Wife? Third Senior Brother said it all in the letter." Xu Miaoyun bowed slightly towards Huan'er, "Second Senior Wife, please come with me and I will take you to your room."

"Okay." Wen'er said with a smile, "You are much more well-behaved than Zhu Di."

The girl Xu Miaoyun is slim and graceful. At first glance, she looks like the kind of well-educated and sensible lady. Huner likes girls like this. She is very different from the vulgar Zhu Di.

Wan'er followed Xu Miaoyun to the room, while Fourth Master Zhu sat down alone at the tea seat in the corridor and began to make tea slowly. The fragrance of tea rose, and his thoughts drifted away. He couldn't help but think of Zhao Xuanzhen. She used to like to make tea here alone, and he didn't know how she was doing now. However, she is the eldest princess of Dayuan, so she must be fine.

"Master!" An urgent call interrupted Fourth Master Zhu's thoughts. Shen Wansan came panting from the bottom of the mountain and bowed respectfully in front of him, "You are finally back! A little later, Zhang Ding and I will Bian will go to sea again. If that happens, we may not be able to see each other until the second half of the year. "

"My master is looking for you." Fourth Master Zhu asked him to sit down.

He wanted to discuss with Shen Wansan to build a fleet to go to America. The opening of this route would not only mean a lot of wealth, but also introduce high-yielding crops to the Ming Dynasty.

……

Three days later, there will be a meeting.

Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the throne, glanced at the ministers, and said in a low voice: "Today at the court meeting, we want to announce a great news. We were separated from our father, and we finally recognized each other and reunited. We want to respect our father as the Ming Dynasty Emperor!"

The officials were shocked and couldn't believe it.

The Supreme Emperor? How can this be? The Supreme Emperor is still alive, isn't he over ninety years old? Such an old emperor is still alive? What happened before that? Let His Majesty and the Supreme Emperor be separated? Why did it appear suddenly?

"Declaration!" Zhu Yuanzhang waved.

Eunuch Wang Jinghong opened the imperial edict and began to pronounce it. A loud voice fell on the main hall:
"A person's closest relatives should not be close to his father and his son. Therefore, the father has the world, which is passed down to the son; the son has the world, which is respected by the father. This is the ultimate humane way. There was great chaos in the world, wars and revolutions, and the suffering of all the people. I am dear to you. To be strong and sharp, to lead the troops by oneself, to deal with dangers, to quell rebellions, to establish princes, to quell the troops and calm the people, and to bring peace to the world. These are all my father's teachings. All the kings, generals, ministers, and officials have respected me as the emperor. , but my father has no title. I now call my father the Supreme Emperor."

After the reading, Fourth Master Zhu, who was wearing a dragon robe, walked out of the back hall and came to the throne. The ministers were shocked when they saw him. Some of them recognized him directly. Isn't this Fourth Master Zhu? Is he the Supreme Emperor?

Li Shanchang, Hu Weiyong and the others knew about it, but at this moment, they also felt chills running down their spines. The moment Lu Ben, the Minister of Household Affairs, saw Fourth Master Zhu, he was so frightened that he fell down. His face was horrified and his heart was numb. Is Fourth Master Zhu the Supreme Emperor? It's over, it's over, it's over, I've targeted him several times before.

Lu Zhongheng, Tang Shengzong and other Huaixi generals all turned pale. They had fought with Fourth Master Zhu before, but now that Fourth Master Zhu had become the Supreme Emperor, they were as scared as if they had fallen into an ice cave.

"My dear friends, come with us to pay homage to the Supreme Emperor." Zhu Yuanzhang stood up and bowed respectfully to Fourth Master Zhu.

The ministers in the main hall immediately knelt down to Fourth Master Zhu and shouted in unison:

"See the Emperor, long live the Emperor. Long live the Emperor."

"See the Emperor, long live the Emperor. Long live the Emperor."

"See the Emperor, long live the Emperor. Long live the Emperor."

Fourth Master Zhu glanced around, enjoying the moment very much. He never thought that he would also wear a dragon robe one day. At the same time, a feeling of pride arose in his heart. Since he traveled through time and became the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, he would start a new Ming Dynasty.

……

After the great court meeting, Zhu Yuanzhang took Fourth Master Zhu to Qianqing Palace. Empress Ma and the descendants of the Zhu family are all here, waiting to meet the Supreme Emperor. Today is a day of great joy for the Zhu family.

"Mother, grandpa is here." Zhu Di pointed.

Queen Ma stood up, led the Zhu family descendants to kneel down at the gate, and bowed to Fourth Master Zhu:
"Daughter-in-law pays homage to father."

"Grandson pays homage to grandpa."

Fourth Master Zhu raised his hand towards the crowd with a gentle and kind smile: "Everyone, get up. You won't need these rules in front of me from now on. If you don't find it annoying, I still find it annoying."

Queen Ma stood up, and the other concubines and princes behind her also stood up. The leader, Zhu Biao, came to Fourth Master Zhu and bowed: "I can finally call you grandpa. I used to be embarrassed. I always called me dean."

"No, as a junior, I am also anxious. To be on the safe side, Chongba dare not recognize each other." Empress Ma agreed.

"I'm still used to calling myself master." Zhu Di shrugged.

Everyone laughed and entered the Qianqing Palace under the guidance of Zhu Yuanzhang. Queen Ma went to prepare the dinner, while the princes gathered around Fourth Master Zhu. They were all curious.

Fourth Master Zhu had only met Zhu Biao and Zhu Di, and not the other princes. It was a good opportunity to get to know them. They were all descendants of the Zhu family, and he felt very familiar with them.

"Grandpa, I also want to practice martial arts with you." King Zhu Fan of Jin looked forward to it, "If you finish the lesson, you can beat the fourth child."

"Yes, Grandpa, I also want to learn." King Qin Zhu Ping spread his hands, "Otherwise, the fourth child will be so arrogant that we can't beat him every time."

"You guys, together, can't defeat me." Zhu Di disdainfully.

Fourth Master Zhu glanced at them and nodded with a smile: "Okay, you all will go to the back mountain of the academy to practice martial arts later!"

All the princes were overjoyed. Fourth Master Zhu calculated in his mind that these were not all the princes. Zhu Yuanzhang was particularly good at giving birth to more than twenty princes, and he would give birth to more princes in the future.

Seeing everyone, Fourth Master Zhu felt a sense of happiness that his family was full of children and grandchildren.

……

Lu Mansion.

After Lu Ben came back, he entered the study and sat in front of the tea table, obviously feeling uneasy. Mrs. Lu came up with hot tea, frowned slightly and asked, "Father, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling uncomfortable?"

"Something serious has happened!" Lu Ben frowned tightly, "I'm afraid there will be changes in the position of your crown prince's concubine."

Bang!

Ms. Lu was shocked, and the plate in her hand fell to the ground. She asked hurriedly: "Why? Isn't the Queen determined?"

Lu Ben wiped the sweat from his forehead, his hands still trembling: "His Majesty announced a major event at the court today. His Majesty found his lost father, who is the Supreme Emperor."

"What does this have to do with us?" Lu interrupted.

"Do you know who the Supreme Emperor is? It's Fourth Master Zhu!" Lu Ben said in a flustered tone, "I was quite hostile to him back then, and even wanted to kill him."

After hearing this, Ms. Lu's face instantly turned pale and she stumbled. She held on to the table tightly, her face extremely flustered.

(End of this chapter)