Daming: I am the Crown Prince

Chapter 149 King Yan's Right-Hand Man
The Kaiping Palace is now a bustling scene. The arrival of Zhu Yunhuan can be said to have brought the Chang Lan family's dignity to its peak.

Naturally, many people want to come and talk, but they rarely have such an opportunity.

Zhu Yunhuan also had to give face to some people. It was impossible for him to know everyone, but he could ask Chang Sheng or Lan Yu to introduce them.

When Ping An was introduced, Zhu Yunhuan was stunned for a moment, "This is my elder."

Ping An immediately knelt down and said hastily, "I dare not cling to the royal family."

"What do you mean by dare or dare?" Zhu Yunhuan said with a smile, "You are my grandfather's adopted son, and your father also fought with my grandfather, so why can't you be my elder?"

Although he said so, Ping An didn't dare to take it seriously. The main reason was that the emperor had many adopted sons, but if he really took this status seriously, or showed it off from time to time, that would be a way to bring disaster.

Zhu Yunxun asked, "Where are you now?"

Ping An replied, "My father was the deputy commander of Jining Guard, and I inherited his position in my early years. Later, I served as the commander of Miyun and the deputy commander of the right army."

He is also a second-generation official. Although he is in a high position now, it is more due to his family background. He has little experience in fighting and has no such opportunities. His outstanding performance in history was also during the Jingnan Campaign.

Zhu Yunhuan asked with a smile, "Beijing is also an important border town, and there are many capable generals. Do you know any of them?"

Ping An immediately replied, "Zhang Yu, the commander of the Left Guard of Yanshan, is brave and resourceful. He was originally the head of the Privy Council of the Yuan Dynasty, and surrendered to the Ming Dynasty in the 18th year of Hongwu. He was awarded the title of deputy commander of Jinan Guard for his meritorious service in the Battle of Buir Lake, and was later promoted to the commander of Anqing Guard. Last year, he followed the army to fight in the border area and attacked Hei Songlin."

Zhu Yunxun was immediately interested when he heard this and looked at Lan Yu, "Do you remember this person?"

Lan Yu immediately shook his head and said a little embarrassedly, "Your Highness, I have too many thousand households and deputy thousand households under my command."

Look, Zhang Yu is just one of the unknown people now. In fact, it was only in the past two years that Zhang Yu made many military achievements and was appreciated by Zhu Di.

Ping An added, "When I was in Peking, I felt that the most courageous person in the army was Zhu Neng, the deputy commander of the Yanshan Guard. A few years ago, the King of Yan persuaded General Nair Buhua to surrender, and Zhu Neng and his son were both brave generals."

Zhu Yunxun asked, "Oh? How is this person now?"

"Your Highness, this man is not even thirty years old yet." Ping An said quickly, "Zhu Neng and Zhang Yu's son Zhang Fu are both young heroes."

Zhu Yunhuan wrote it down and said, "Okay, then I'll meet him. Since he's a young hero, I think he and I can relate. Transfer him over. If he really has real talent and knowledge, I can use him a lot."

Ping An was very happy because he seemed to be appreciated. The person he recommended was directly transferred here by His Highness.

As for Zhang Yu, Zhu Neng and others, they might also be very happy. Zhang Yu was originally a surrendered general and had just been appreciated by the King of Yan. Zhu Neng and his son might have been under the King of Yan for a long time, but he should know where he can have better development.

He was clearly here to attend his grandmother's birthday party, but he ended up poaching his fourth uncle's right-hand man.

But it didn't matter. Zhu Yunhuan had already prepared to take action against Zhu Neng, Zhang Yu and others. Even though he knew that his fourth uncle had no chance now, he didn't bring some people over. Not only was he worried, but he was also worried that their abilities would be buried.

No matter what, these people have left a significant mark in history and are quite capable.

Daoyan, the civil official, and Zhang Yu and Zhu Neng, the military official, are all coming to the capital. The only one left for the fourth uncle is Qiu Fu, who is currently only a thousand-householder guard in Yanshan.

Some things are just like this. Now if Zhu Yunhuan wants to mobilize troops, it only takes a word.

Not to mention some of the middle and senior generals under Zhu Di, even Zhu Chong and Zhu Gang had no way to deal with such a transfer order.

In fact, even if Zhu Neng and Zhang Yu were transferred back, it would not affect some things in the north.

After all, Prince of Yan Zhu Di was stationed in Beiping, and he had very limited troops at his disposal. Even when he went out to fight, the troops were provided by the imperial court. The transfer of Zhang Yu and others was just a normal transfer order.

There are still a group of founding heroes guarding the border. Zhang Yu and others are actually unknown people and can be regarded as middle and senior generals.

During the chat, Chang Sen came running over and said, "Your Highness, there is a high monk from the Tianjie Temple outside who wants to see you."

Zhu Yunhuan asked, "A high monk from Tianjie Temple? Come to pray for my grandmother?"

Chang Sen said quickly, "It is said that His Highness had tested him before, and his Dharma name was Daoyan."

Zhu Yunxun immediately smiled and said, "I almost forgot about this person. Let him in."

Daoyan is a strange person. During the time he came to Yingtian Prefecture, Zhu Yunhuan had only met him once. I can't say that I appreciate him very much, but it is definitely impossible to let him go back to Beiping. If I can't use this person, I can only keep him under my nose.

Daoyan stepped forward and first paid his respects to Zhu Yunhuan, and then naturally bowed to Chang Lan.

Zhu Yunhuan asked jokingly with a smile, "Great monk, why don't you go and chat with those great scholars and fortune tellers instead of coming here?" Yuan Gong, whom Daoyan had recommended before, was still just a commoner. Zhu Yunhuan did not summon this fortune teller, even though Daoyan praised him as a god. However, Zhu Yunhuan was not particularly interested in a fortune teller.

Daoyan smiled and replied, "Your Highness, although I am a monk, my six senses are not pure, and I have to walk in this world for a while."

"Go for a walk?" Zhu Yunhuan said jokingly, "You probably feel that your abilities are buried and you are unwilling to accept it, right? Otherwise, you might as well return to secular life. Wearing monk's robes but not acting like a monk is really an eyesore."

Daoyan immediately said, "Your Highness, I have no intention of returning to secular life."

Zhu Yunhuan frowned and said, "You have to understand clearly that I am the crown prince. Although I occasionally summon monks, if you often appear around me, how will people in the world see you? You should also be clear about what His Majesty is doing. Is it appropriate to wear monk's clothes?"

Daoyan was of course aware that the emperor was restricting the development of some religions. Although it was not a "dharma disaster", it was impossible for them to develop as recklessly as in some dynasties.

Daoyan replied, "If Your Highness summons me, I can wear court clothes. Normally, I live in a temple and wear monk's clothes."

Zhu Yunhuan became happy and said, "It's up to you. I'm too lazy to say anything. As long as you work hard, it will work."

Daoyan looked at Zhu Yunhuan and asked seriously, "Your Highness, why do you care about important officials?"

The smile in Zhu Yunhuan's eyes did not diminish. "Master, don't think too highly of yourself. If I think highly of you, then tell me why I think highly of you."

Daoyan became more serious and said, "I had a close relationship with His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan a few years ago. I thought His Royal Highness was just worried about him. I have been living in Tianjie Temple for two years now, and was summoned by His Royal Highness once before. I'm afraid His Royal Highness doesn't remember the other monks."

Looking at the monk with triangular eyes, Zhu Yunhuan smiled and said, "I am good at judging people. Can you trust me, great monk?"

Although the Crown Prince was still smiling, Daoyan suddenly felt that the Crown Prince was different this time.

Last time at Tianjie Temple, His Highness looked polite and distant, and was also a bit of a test. But this time was different. Daoyan felt that if he said something wrong, he would probably never have the chance to live in Tianjie Temple again.

Lan Yudu was already looking around, and when he thought that the occasion was not appropriate, he did not intend to draw his sword. However, he stared at Daoyan, and if His Highness gave the order, he would immediately knock the old monk down and drag him away.

Daoyan lowered his eyebrows and said, "I believe it!"

Zhu Yunhuan's smile was like a spring breeze, "Just believe it, let's do this, go to Wenhua Palace to serve as an errand in two days."

Then Zhu Yunhuan pointed at Daoyan and said, "Uncle, take him to chant sutras for my grandfather. This monk is considered to have some practice."

Daoyan didn't understand why, and always felt that the Crown Prince had ill intentions towards him. He had clearly come to ask for an opportunity to display his talents, and His Highness had given him the opportunity, but he seemed dissatisfied with his status as a monk.

But why is he suddenly asked to do what a monk is supposed to do?

Even though Daoyan had some doubts in his heart, he had no choice but to stand up and be taken by Chang Sen to pray for Chang Yuchun and recite scriptures.

After Daoyan, the uninvited guest, left, the atmosphere returned to normal.

Lan Yu asked cautiously, "Your Highness, what is so special about that monk?"

"It has nothing to do with you." Zhu Yunhuan said, "But Zhang Yu, Zhu Neng and others are back, you should train them well. If you have real skills, you should practice them well."

Lan Yu immediately said with confidence, "I understand!"

Think about it, a series of key figures from the so-called Jingnan period have appeared, and these familiar names are now increasingly connected with Zhu Yunhuan. It’s quite interesting to think about it.

Zhu Yunhuan was eating and drinking with the nobles accompanied by Chang Sheng and Lan Yu, while Chang Lan was entertaining the female members of the family accompanied by Xu Miaojin, Zhu Yourong and others.

Suddenly, an imperial edict came, and Chang Lan immediately brought everyone in the mansion to receive the order.

Old Zhu was still very considerate, not only for Chang Yuchun's sake, but most of all for Zhu Yunhuan's sake, so he gave the reward at this time.

The emperor rarely remembered the birthdays of his subjects, let alone rewarded them.

Chang Lan was particularly happy when she looked at her grandson. She knew that if it wasn't for her grandson, she wouldn't have received these rewards. This also showed that her grandson was really favored by His Majesty, which was why His Majesty wanted to show off the specialness of the grandson all the time.

Celebrating Chang Lan's birthday was what Zhu Yunhuan should do, and it seemed that everyone was happy.

However, Prince of Yan Zhu Di, who was thousands of miles away, might not have expected that Chang Lan's birthday would almost completely hollow out his team.

But it didn't matter. He didn't have the chance to do anything anyway, so there was no actual loss even if these people were emptied out. He continued to be the King of Yan happily, and when necessary, he led his army to fight the Tartars. He was happy!
(End of this chapter)