Daming: I am the Crown Prince

Xu Miaojin was a very competent Crown Prince's Consort, not just because of Zhu Wenyao.

It is also because she is extremely intelligent, and now she has adapted to and become accustomed to some of the situations in the royal family, so she can naturally handle things more calmly.

In the East Palace, Princess Anqing and others were naturally chatting with Xu Miaojin, and they roughly understood some of her meanings.

I naturally wouldn't object to such things, mainly because I know that some things must be done.

All the civil and military officials in the court agreed with the royal family's request for permission to build the Da Baoen Temple. It was not necessarily because many people were devoted to Buddhism, but because it was in line with today's universal values.

Old Zhu was naturally very happy about this. He hugged Zhu Wenyao who was still making a fuss and said, "You, these things shouldn't be done by your aunt or sister. Just do it yourself."

"It's all the same. After all, they are family." Zhu Yunhuan said with a smile, "I feel a little guilty for not giving my uncles a good reputation."

Old Zhu didn't believe this. His sons were not qualified to participate in this matter. If they wanted to show their filial piety, they had other ways to express it.

"Bao'en Temple, this name is better." Old Zhu said, "Nowadays, there are some Buddhist temples around Yingtian Prefecture. After all, there should be a largest temple."

There is no first in literature and no second in martial arts. Naturally, there is nothing wrong with this statement. Temples, Taoist temples, etc. also want to compete for the title of "first" and have their own appearance and status.

As for the Huangjue Temple where Lao Zhu became a monk, it has some inherent shortcomings and is definitely different from the largest temple.

Zhu Yunhuan said, "There is a White Horse Temple in Luoyang, which was originally the first Buddhist temple in the Central Plains. The Great Baoen Temple was originally the second Buddhist temple. They are located in the south and the north, which I think is appropriate."

Old Zhu nodded with satisfaction. This Da Baoen Temple was obviously not only a manifestation of the Crown Prince's filial piety, but also a form of religious management. Old Zhu had long been accustomed to his grandson "killing two birds with one stone".

"When the time comes, just build it in memory of your parents. Don't worry about me and your grandmother." Lao Zhu said, "When you were a child, your grandmother and I didn't take care of you. Your mother died giving birth to you."

Zhu Yunhuan smiled and said, "Grandfather, if you feel crowded, then I won't say it's out of gratitude to you."

Old Zhu glared at Zhu Yunhuan and said seriously, "Yunhuan, we know you are filial, but you still have to thank your parents for this matter, which makes sense."

Seeing that Zhu Yunhuan was silent again, Old Zhu was too lazy to care. In fact, if this grandson made up his mind, it would be difficult to change his mind. He was a stubborn donkey.

Zhu Wenyao suddenly started crying, and Zhu Yunxun was puzzled, "Why is he crying for no reason?"

Old Zhu quickly handed Zhu Wenyao over to Concubine Ning and said happily, "He peed again. I don't know how many times he has peed on our dragon robe!"

Zhu Yunxun couldn't help but complain, "Then just let him wear a diaper, that's all!"

Old Zhu was not happy, and immediately said something like "It's uncomfortable to wear a diaper" and "My dear great-grandson is uncomfortable". But Zhu Yunhuan always felt that this was also Old Zhu showing off.

Now that the weather has gotten warmer, Zhu Wenyao has become more and more lively. Old Zhu often carries his great-grandson, who is wearing open-crotch pants, around the palace. It's not just that the little guy loves to be lively, he's also showing off.

After Zhu Wenyao was taken away, Zhu Yunxun said, "Yesterday Miao Jin said that Wenyao was difficult to take care of. Come to think of it, it's true. This child will make a fuss if he's not happy."

Old Zhu didn't care at all, and showed his doting to the fullest, "The child is still young, how can he understand! Wen Yao is already very well-behaved, better than all of you, I have never seen such an obedient one!"

I can assure you that Zhu Yuanzhang never raised his children seriously. Even when Zhu Biao was born, Zhu Yuanzhang was still fighting outside. He had many children, but he rarely raised them personally.

The last child who grew up with him was Zhu Yunhuan’s elder brother Zhu Xiongying. That was the child who was raised by Zhuge Liang and Empress Ma personally.

Concubine Guo Ning came over with Zhu Wenyao, who had just washed his little butt, and said, "Your Highness, I have to say a few more words. Your little prince is so worry-free. He didn't cry or make a fuss after waking up. There are not many children like this in this world!"

This is a bit exaggerated, but it is also true. After all, most babies will hum a few times when they wake up.

Old Zhu became more and more proud, and he hugged the chubby Zhu Wenyao and said, "He only cries when he sees you, and even when he's hungry he just smacks his lips. Look at this child, he's so plump now!"

After hearing this, Zhu Yunhuan couldn't help but start to worry. In Zhu's eyes, his children and grandchildren should be white and plump, so that they can be truly lovable.

The Zhu family has a gene that makes them burly. If they get a little more nutrition, they will become fat. Xu Miaojin is not a skinny beauty, she is still quite plump.

Think about Zhu Wenyao again, this child can eat and sleep, and now he is really chubby and very cute.

But there seems to be no need to worry too much, as babies generally have some milk fat, and they look chubby and cute, and they will be fine as they grow up.

Zhu Wenyao sat in Old Zhu's arms, staring at Zhu Yunhuan with his big black eyes, as if he was looking at a stranger, wary but also curious.

Zhu Yunhuan couldn't help but laugh, "I should come and visit more often, otherwise my son won't recognize his father!"

Old Zhu said cheerfully, "You insist on living in the East Palace, and you can't blame anyone. Remember to take concubines this year, from the families of civil officials or from vassal states. You have to choose a few anyway."

Concubine Guo Ning also said, "Your Highness, it's time to take a concubine. The Crown Prince's Concubine told me a while ago that Your Highness has been delaying taking a concubine. If it gets out that she is unvirtuous and jealous, it's not a good thing."

Does Xu Miaojin really want Zhu Yunhuan to have three wives and four concubines?

That's definitely impossible, no one would like something like this.

However, as the Crown Prince's Consort, she had to be magnanimous and even help Zhu Yunhuan with these matters, so as to further demonstrate her virtue and magnanimity.

Not to mention a status like the Crown Princess, even the housewife of some wealthy families has to help with some things in most cases.

Having children and spreading the family, etc., this is also the requirement for a woman under today's universal values. Families that have the conditions do not mind having a few more concubines.

"Okay, I'll take a concubine this year." Zhu Yunxun said with a smile, "I didn't have that idea in the first place, but the timing wasn't right in the past two years. I'll go choose one later, and let Miaojin and the others help me find one."

Old Zhu was very interested in this matter and immediately offered advice, saying, "Your two sisters know a lot of officials and officials, and they also know some talented ladies from noble families. Let them look for them."

For a lady from a noble family or an official family, it would be a disgrace to be a concubine of someone else, but to be the concubine of the crown prince is an honor. Old Zhu really looked down on his two legitimate granddaughters, but in some matters, he felt that his two granddaughters were still of some use.

"Them?" Zhu Yunxun said with disdain, "Those who are friends with them are probably talented ladies who only like poetry and songs. I can't stand those who like to be sad about the passing of time. They are too hypocritical."

Old Zhu laughed and scolded, "Your two sisters heard this, they will start crying later."

"You cry in front, I can comfort you later." Zhu Yunhuan said confidently, "When I was a kid, I was naughty and offended them, but I just coaxed them. It's also because I don't have to worry about them now, otherwise they would have sold me and counted the money for me!"

Old Zhu had no doubt about this, and Concubine Guo Ning also believed that Zhu Yunhuan was not bragging. It was not necessarily because Zhu Yunhuan was very capable, but mainly because Zhu Youling and Zhu Yourong were too popular.

Old Zhu looked at Zhu Yunhuan and asked, "What titles do you two sisters plan to be given?"

"I think we still need a place name." Zhu Yunhuan said, "The eldest sister is named Princess Taiping, the second sister is named Princess Hezhou, and the third sister is named Princess Xinzhou."

Old Zhu stared at Zhu Yunhuan, and Zhu Yunhuan was justified, "My aunts are all given the title of Dafu, so my sisters should be the same!"

Lin'an, Ningguo, Anqing, Shouchun, etc., Zhu's daughters were basically given titles of great prefectures.

As for Zhu Yunhuan, he gave the title of Dafu to his three sisters. Even Zhu Youwei, who seemed to have a serious lack of presence, did not forget it, but it was not the Dafu of Nanzhili, so there was still a little difference.

Zhu Yunhuan smiled and said, "I plan to send the fourth son to Jiangxi to help me cultivate the land. The fifth son will go to the north, but he is too young now, so I will let him be a vassal in Shandong or other places in the future."

Old Zhu naturally would not object to these arrangements, and he also felt that this was the best arrangement.

Everyone knows the situation of Zhu Yunhuan's two younger brothers. Although there is no need to worry about them getting too close to Zhu Yunwen, or being bold enough to do something, we still need to be on guard.

Go to a place that is not particularly prosperous, nor a place where there will be any unrest. In addition, there will not be too much real power, and there are some other royal family princes around.

These are the safe ones. As for not being as good as Zhu Yunwen, that's nothing. Letting Zhu Yunwen go to Hangzhou can be regarded as a small compensation for him.

Everything seemed to be preparing for Zhu Yunhuan's imminent ascension to the throne, and the Hongwu Emperor's reign would soon end, so preparations began in all aspects.

Not only has Zhu Yuanzhang not appeared in the court for a long time, but Zhu Yunhuan has almost completely taken over the emperor's power.

Whether it is to create momentum or to make new allocations of civil and military officials in the court, there are some obvious signals.

Some people even think that some of what Zhu Yunhuan is doing now is actually a common method after the new emperor ascends the throne. What he hasn't done now is probably to demote some important officials and then let the new emperor show favor.

There was no need to do such a thing, mainly because Zhu Yunhuan had already held power. If he deliberately demoted some important officials now, it would be a bit ridiculous.

It is better to keep things stable at this time, because Zhu Yunhuan does not need any major changes.

Everything seems to be stable and orderly, and many things are progressing in an orderly manner at the moment.

Spring plowing is being carried out smoothly and orderly, and the weather is good. We can expect the new year to be a bumper year as a whole, and the Ming Dynasty will have more and more grain.

The royal family hasn't caused any trouble for the time being. They are all doing their own job honestly and are mentally prepared that the emperor may take back their three guards at any time.

This was not a reduction of power, it was just a way to find some excuse to take back the military power. The princes were still rich and they could also get some compensation.

The military power should not belong to the princes, so even though they were reluctant to give it up, many princes, including the King of Qin, obediently accepted such an arrangement.

This was naturally the best thing to do. Zhu Yunhuan did not want to have a bad fallout with the royal family over the issue of taking back the military power, and he would not lose his country by reducing the power of the princes like Zhu Yunwen in history.

Things seem to be going very smoothly, which is naturally very good. Zhu Yunhuan does not want to see too many fluctuations. Under the current situation, he can proceed with other things in a stable manner.

Suddenly, a messenger returned to the capital, "Your Highness, the fleet docked at Quanzhou Port ten days ago!"

Zhu Yunhuan was overjoyed. Finally, they had been waiting for the return. He had been thinking about this matter all the time during this period of time. He kept calculating and looking forward to it, and also thought that it was time for the fleet to return.

Although it is a little later than expected, it doesn't matter. Now that the fleet is back, this is the most important thing.

"Hurry up and present it!" Zhu Yunhuan was overjoyed and urged, "What is the situation of the fleet?"

The messenger reported, "Three ships sank in the storm, all of them patrol boats. A hundred people died of illness or battle, and there were no other casualties."

This may be a cover-up, but Zhu Yunhuan was mentally prepared. Whether it was because of a storm, ocean current, or losses in battle, he had anticipated these.

The loss is not big, which is naturally completely acceptable. It is not that Zhu Yunhuan is cruel, but some development will inevitably be accompanied by losses, and it is impossible to be truly foolproof.

It must be said that the current losses can almost be regarded as reducing the losses to the minimum, or even negligible, which of course makes Zhu Yunhuan even happier.

Zhang Fusheng quickly took the superstition, and Zhu Yunhuan carefully checked the fire seal before opening it.

Reading the contents of the letter carefully, the smile on Zhu Yunhuan's face became brighter and brighter. This was what he had been expecting, and this was also the reason why he had been trying hard to open the sea.

Although there were some losses, the gains were greater, which is obviously a very good return.

And the most important thing about this voyage is that it opened up a new situation, allowing the entire Ming Dynasty to see a different overseas world, and to see some new opportunities and development priorities.

It is very difficult to change some concepts all at once, but the current Ming Dynasty can also start to try more to get in touch with maritime culture, and Zhu Yunhuan can become a promoter.

The power in his hands can make this transformation faster and more effective! (End of this chapter)