Jinyi Night Walk

Xia Xun quickly picked up the plain satin letter, opened it, and saw that it was an imperial edict, which was copied in neat small characters like a scientific research, with vertical lines drawn next to some sentences, obviously studied repeatedly.

This is Zhu Yuanzhang's will.

"Fengtian Chengyun Emperor, the imperial edict said: I accept the order of the emperor, and I have a great order for the world. I will stop the disaster and stop the army, and the people will be born in the city. I will caress and control it to fulfill the destiny. It is now 31 years. Worry about danger. Work hard every day. Don't be lazy, focus on benefiting the people. However, I started from humble beginnings, and there is no great ambition in the past. I like good and evil, and there are not many. This year, I am seventy-one, and my muscles and strength are weakening. I worry about it day and night, fearing that it will not end. Xi Nianzhi?

Emperor Taisun Renming filial piety friend.When the world returns to the heart, it is advisable to ascend to a high position, to be diligent in civil affairs, to be assisted by Chinese and foreign civil and military officials, to bless our people, and all funeral ceremonies are the same as Chinese.Announce the world, so that I know what I mean.For this reason, the mountains and rivers of Xiaoling Mausoleum have not been changed. "

This passage describes what Zhu Yuanzhang has done in his life, and the following is the set of words about the passing of the throne that has never changed since ancient times. The sentence of the line is also on the following contents.

"One, all the subjects of the world are ordered to release clothes for three days after coming out, and there is no prohibition on marriage and drinking.

[-]. The people who have no hair come to the palace crying, and all those who come to the palace cry fifteen times each, mourning, and the ceremony is over.Don't be good at crying unless it's dawn.

[-]. When mourning or mourning, no one should wear any clothes, the belt should not exceed three inches, and there should be no chariots or weapons.

[-]. The kings are not required to go to Beijing when they cry in their own countries. Chinese and foreign officials guarding officials are not allowed to leave Xindi without authorization. They are allowed to send people to Beijing.

[-]. The sergeants of the civil and military yamen where the kingdom is located will listen to the imperial court's restraint in the future.The guard officer, Jun Wang, punished himself.

Sixth, those who are not in the order, all follow the order and analogy.

Therefore, this is an imperial edict, and I think it should be known. "

In this passage, in addition to the routine funeral arrangements, there are three places where vertical lines are specially drawn. One is "The subjects of the world are ordered to come, and they will be released for three days after coming out. There is no prohibition on marriage, marriage and drinking." Each is crying in his own country, so he doesn't have to go to Beijing." The third is "the sergeants of the civil and military yamen where the kingdom is located, and they will listen to the imperial court's restraint in the future."

After Xia Xun finished reading this passage, he closed his eyes and thought about it seriously. If there is a problem with this will, the problem must be in these three places. What is the meaning of this arrangement made by Zhu Yuanzhang on his deathbed?

It is easy to understand that the mourning will be held in three days. Zhu Yuanzhang has suffered as a commoner and is afraid of doing it. What he hates most is corrupt officials. It can be seen that he is usually frugal, and it is not uncommon to have this kind of treatment, but Luo Kedi circled this item, obviously there is another interpretation, the meaning of which is not good speculate.

As for the kings who mourned and brought filial piety, they were not allowed to go to Beijing... Does Zhu Yuanzhang need such a small heart?How many people can you bring to Beijing for mourning?When they arrive at the territory of the emperor's grandson, are you afraid that they will turn against the heavens?Besides, once someone says that a certain prince is unruly, he will be executed by Zhu Yuanzhang for the crime of alienating the royal relatives. Beijing even refuses to cry and mourn. Is this Zhu Yuanzhang's character?

And slow!

Xia Xun's heart moved, and he suddenly remembered that in the time-traveling novel he had read in his previous life, several scholars after Emperor Zhengde succeeded to the throne formulated the last emperor's edict, and Yang Ling, the most trusted guard of Emperor Zhengde, was the only one left out. Emperor Zhengde was angered, and Xiao Zhaozhao made a big disturbance in the mourning hall because of this. Could it be... This will is actually the idea of ​​today?

Xia Xun slowly opened his eyes, looked at Luo Kedi, hesitated to speak, and never dared to express his opinion.

Luo Kedi smiled happily and said, "Hehe, if the late emperor wanted to do anything other than funeral arrangements, he could have done it during his reign. Why should he arrange it in the edict? All other arrangements outside of this are supplemented by the successor's instruction, so let's talk behind closed doors, it doesn't matter."

This was cultivating and cultivating Xia Xun as a confidant. Xia Xun couldn't help feeling warm in his heart, so he leaned forward and said, "Yes, I think this is... what I mean by today."

Luo Kedi nodded and said with a smile: "The obituary was announced to the world when the late emperor passed away, and it was delivered by the most urgent eight hundred li military post. Some princes must have received the news by now, but this 'Emperor's Will' It was sent out in a hurry three days later, it can be seen that the emperor has carefully considered every word and thought a lot, you see, what is the meaning of what you said today?"

"What else could be the reason? I want to cut down the feudal clan!"

Xia Xun didn't need to guess about Emperor Jianwen's undisguised intentions in the edict, but he knew his true purpose, but he couldn't say it out.Luo Yuandi probably also knew that Xia Xun still didn't dare to speak out, so he said, "The internal reason is intriguing. The national mourning is only three days, even if there is the late emperor's behest, if the present, who has always been known for his benevolence and filial piety, is on this one There is no problem at all if you don't obey your will, why did the emperor do this?"

He subconsciously lowered his voice, leaned forward and said, "Also, the national mourning is only for three days, so it can be said that I am worried about disturbing the people. But today, when I was young, I inherited Confucianism, and the ancient rituals are the most important. Following the ancient rituals, the emperor will be buried in July. But my Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty had to be buried in a hurry for only seven days. Tomorrow is the time for burial in Xiaoling. Is it the way of human relations?"

Xia Xun's eyes flashed, and he asked, "What does your lord mean?"

Luo Kedi straightened up slowly, and said, "The emperor is anxious for the dust to settle..."

Xia Xun was silent for a long time, and said: "The emperor has been the emperor's great-grandson for many years, and everyone in the world knows that he is the future master of Ming Dynasty. There is no need to be so impatient. It is also...too unconfident."

Luo Kedi was very satisfied after hearing this sentence. He was so confiding in exchange for Xia Xun's sincere words. Now that Xia Xun dares to criticize the current emperor in front of him, this is really calling himself his confidant. Sometimes , Solicitation and effectiveness do not need clear words, one action, one word, each other can know each other.

Luo Ke was relieved against Xia Xun, and continued to talk about his own views: "In the edict, it is also said that the kings are not allowed to enter the capital. Those who went to the funeral in Beijing, why didn’t they keep their own country and offer sacrifices to the palace? Father’s death and son’s return, this is the law of heaven and human beings. Computer * Interviewer] Wen Lun, even a courtier, when his parents die, he still needs Ding You to return home and keep his filial piety. Years, let alone the royal family? The late emperor always valued filial piety, so how could he make such a tantalizing statement?"

Xia Xun said: "But what is the purpose of this move today? Are you worried that some of the kings will behave badly? When they go back to Beijing for the funeral, they will at most bring some personal guards. What kind of troubles are they causing in the imperial capital? Your Majesty Why worry?"

Luo Kedi smiled and said: "This statement is wrong. According to my opinion, there are two reasons for the emperor's arrangement. One is to give the kings a disgrace. The first thing the new emperor does when he ascends the throne is to let them be his sons." You are not allowed to come back and wear hemp filial piety. You are not even qualified to go to Beijing to worship your deceased father. How can you think otherwise? Second, these princes gathered in the capital. If they communicate with each other and make plans, if they are not allowed to meet each other and don't know each other's attitudes, the possibility of communicating with each other will greatly reduce the possibility of probing attitudes and plotting, and the emperor is also planning for a rainy day."

Xia Xun frowned and said, "I think it's not wise to not allow the kings to go to the capital to be buried. The kings may have no other intentions, but because of the emperor's move, they inevitably have doubts in their hearts. Sons of men, It is a great humiliation to be deprived of the qualification to wear hemp and filial piety for the deceased father. How can we not let them feel resentment? Besides, this clearly shows that the emperor is jealous of the kings. Safeguard?"

Luo Kedi chuckled, and said: "Wen Xuan was too worried, and the kings might have doubts because of it, but they didn't have time to take any action. Look at the last point of the emperor, it's already out of the blue!" Kingdom All civil and military officials and soldiers obey the imperial court's control, but the guards and soldiers obey the king." This is to take away the power of the kings to control the army.

The vassal kings command the armies. This is the rule set by the late emperor. Could it be that the late emperor abolished it?If the first emperor felt that something was wrong, then when the first emperor was alive, he only needed an imperial edict. As princes, no one dared to disobey his father's order, and he could not have a trace of resentment.The first emperor was wise, how could he hastily hand over this 'wicked man' to the present on his deathbed?

Furthermore, last month, the late emperor still had a decree. Due to the sluggish movement of the fortress, Zhuang De and Zhang Wenjie of Xiliang were both in command, Liu Zhen and Song Sheng of Kaiping were the two governors, and Wudinghou Guo Ying of Liaodong and other generals were in command. At the place, listen to the restraint of King Yan to prevent the invasion of the Hu people.Suddenly this month, the civil and military officials and soldiers of the kingdom all listen to the imperial court's restraint, but the guards and soldiers listen to the king? "

Luo Kedi's eyes were piercing, and he said decisively: "Look, your majesty, the feudal clan will be cut soon!"

Xia Xun looked at Luo Kedi, his eyes were slightly strange, Luo Kedi noticed that his eyes were a little strange, he couldn't help but suppress his smile, and asked, "What's the matter?"

Xia Xun hesitated for a moment, and said tentatively, "Does your lord think that the emperor's cutting down the feudal clan will definitely be successful?"

Luo Kedi laughed dumbly and said: "Wenxuan, I just wanted to praise you for being smart, but I didn't expect you to say such stupid words. The emperor is rich all over the world, and he has millions of lions under his command. The kings only have one city and one place, and the guards There are less than [-] pro-military forces, how can I ask, from the Three Emperors and Five Emperors to the present, the world is united, the whole world returns to its heart, the beginning of the founding of the country, a dynasty with strong stems and weak branches, is there a precedent for a vassal king who conquered a city and a place and successfully rebelled?"

Xia Xun was silent for a moment, then leaned forward and said, "Be taught in a lowly position!"

Luo Kedi waved his hands with a smile on his face, and said full of longing: "If you want to cut down the kings, how can I miss my Jin Yiwei's sharp knife? Wenxuan, my Jin Yiwei will make a comeback, just around the corner!"