Ping An Biography

In the summer of the first year of Xuande, this was the first year of Zhu Zhanji's reign, but it was his second year in power. .. So far, Zhu Zhanji has been handy with the government.He has been around Grandpa Yongle since he was eight years old. With such a great emperor as his teacher, his military and political talents are by no means in vain, especially his knowledge of political tactics is gradually maturing.

On this day, he was dealing with government affairs at Yumen, and got two secret performances.One of them was a secret letter from Huguang sent in by Hu Ying, which contained several pages of paper that had been burnt to pieces; story.Obviously the latter is more important to him. In recent years, Zhu Zhanji's main attention has been on his second uncle. He will compete with this elder who has fought bloody battles in Jingnan.

However, Hu Ying's letter did arouse his curiosity. It was an incomplete piece of content, and he subconsciously wanted to know the truth of it.So he decided to meet Hu Ying alone and listen to what he had to say.

"Hu Shilang and I come to the Qianqing Palace to talk." Zhu Zhanji issued an order to Hu Ying who was standing in the hall, and then ordered the servants around him, "Go and tell Yang Shiqi, Yang Rong, and Xia Yuanji to come to the Qianqing Palace as well." Come and meet."

The eunuch at the side hastily knelt down and responded, "Your maid obeys the order."

Zhu Zhanji put down the unfinished memorial in his hand and stood up. Many eunuchs and maids of honor immediately gathered around him, and someone shouted "The emperor will drive to clean the palace".Because Hu Ying was granted by the imperial decree, she also left the imperial gate with the crowd.

There are countless memorials that Zhu Zhanji needs to make decisions every day, but these things are not difficult for him. Most things can be solved easily, and one thing only needs two or three words or nothing at all.Only some big things would take a lot of trouble. For example, about the second uncle, he always had to discuss it with the core ministers before he felt safe; Zhanji summoned a few people to let them know.

It will take time for Yang Shiqi and others to enter the palace. Before that, Zhu Zhanji happened to talk to Hu Ying about Canxin.It is not convenient to be inside the imperial gate of Fengtianmen. There are many internal and external officials on duty in the place where the government affairs are handled, while there are only internal servants in the Qianqing Palace.

Qianqing Palace was built by Emperor Yongle. Qian means heaven, and Qing means thorough: it means a clear sky, neither muddy nor turbid. The emperor's actions are as magnanimous as the clear sky, and he did not do anything shady. .This is of course just talk.Zhu Zhanji often handles government affairs in Fengtianmen, and when he often does some unpleasant things and says things that are not on the stage, he is in Qianqing Palace.

There is a throne in the middle of the hall. Zhu Zhanji sat on it when he came in, and Hu Ying stood on the bottom. Because of the layout, the two were far away.At this time, some irrelevant eunuchs and maids avoided, and the palace seemed a bit empty, and with the high throne, Zhu Zhanji felt deserted for a while.

The heights are extremely cold, probably the emperors throughout the ages have been like this, and people in the past called themselves "solitary" and "widowed".Zhu Zhanji has also adapted. Sometimes it is in such a situation that he can feel something better. For example, his grandfather once sat here and faced the same scene a few years ago.

Zhu Zhanji began to flip through the remaining paper in the envelope, but said nothing.After a while, Hu Ying said: "My Majesty, the handwriting is Wu Yong's. Wu Yong is a subordinate of the old minister. He is by Zhang Pingan's side to know more about the situation below, and the other is to assist Zhang Ping'an in handling affairs. But two days ago, after receiving the report from Huguang, Wu Yong has disappeared and disappeared."

The tone of Hu Ying's narration was respectful and calm, which was his practice as a veteran, but there was also a faint sense of anger.

Zhu Zhanji said: "What's the mystery of this incomplete thing?"

Hu Ying seemed to have thought of something long ago, and immediately replied: "In the opinion of the veteran, there are at least three points. {. First, the evil cult and the Jianwen rebellious party have colluded with ulterior motives. This is what Wu Yong described in the article. He Knowing the situation on the spot and daring to write it out, there is also a certain basis in the words, and it is by no means just talking about it. Second, Wu Yong may have been caught in an accident. This letter has obviously been burned, and someone may want to destroy it. Third, Zhang Ning's deeds It’s very suspicious, why didn’t he explain Wu Yong’s memorial? Or he didn’t even know that this incomplete text was sent to the capital, so he didn’t mention anything about the collusion of the evil sect, what is he trying to cover up?”

He obviously spoke ill of Zhang Ning with emotion, but he didn't think it was slander.It is still not easy for anyone whose confidant subordinates to disappear for no apparent reason.Hu Ying wants to abide by some rules in the officialdom, but following the rules is not just being subservient to others.

Zhu Zhanji remained calm, he was young but could withstand the storm.Although the matter of the Jianwen Remaining Party cannot be ignored, it is not enough.Think about his second uncle who wanted to kill him before he became the throne, and now he is sitting on the force and wants to use war to seize power. What are some chaotic parties that are not in the air?He then asked: "How does Minister Hu think this matter should be dealt with?"

Zhang Ning is very likely to kill his own people. Of course Hu Ying wants him to be punished. It is best to go to prison and torture him for his relationship with the Jianwen Rebellion Party.But Hu Ying immediately thought about how Yang Shiqi, the first minister of the DPRK and China, would react?In any case, if there were real evidence for this matter, Yang Shiqi would not be unreasonable.So Hu Ying said cautiously: "The old minister asked to send someone to Huguang to find out the truth about Wu Yong's disappearance."

But Zhu Zhanji said decisively: "Instead of that, it's better to send a message to ask Zhang Ning to come back and ask him. Send a few Jin Yiwei and messengers down. If Zhang Ning resists the decree, Jin Yiwei will take it back."

After hearing this, Hu Ying hurriedly said, "Your Majesty is wise."

Because Zhang Ning has a marriage contract with Yang Shiqi's daughter, and Yang Shiqi is an important minister involved in state secrets, Zhu Zhanji was very tolerant of Zhang Ning before.But this time is different. It is obvious that Zhang Ning's actions in Huguang are very suspicious; although there is no real evidence to prove that he had an affair with the rebellious party, Zhu Zhanji is not as benevolent as he appears on the surface, let alone indecisive.For those who are against themselves, they must not be condoned just because they have a relationship with a certain minister.And Yang Shiqi should also be a person who can tell the difference between right and wrong, otherwise Zhu Zhanji wouldn't be able to use him so much.

At this moment, the eunuch bent over and walked quickly over, saying: "My lord, the ministers are waiting to be summoned outside the palace."

After hearing this, Hu Ying bowed at the right time: "Old minister, please leave."

Zhu Zhanji raised his hand and waved lightly, a trace of coldness appeared on his face.Zhang Ning's matter was dealt with in a while. When Zhu Zhanji was about to let go, he inadvertently remembered the situation on the way to Beijing last year. Zhang Ning had indeed made meritorious service and gave him a good impression. Civil officials are capable ministers who can do things... just because they are capable, they may lack loyalty, let alone indulge them easily.

Yang Shiqi's son-in-law, who hasn't married his daughter yet... What is it?In the past, giving some holy favor at will, that is the bearing of a benevolent king, who can do whatever he wants without any scruples after a little merit?Unless he is Han Wang Zhu Gaoxu.

It was the King of Han who received the emperor's greatest connivance.Zhu Zhanji blindly showed his kindness and affection, but this does not mean that he is really soft.

After a while, the ministers came into the hall, and they were talking about the King of Han.Zhu Zhanji summoned them mainly to let the minister know about the current situation, so that he could get feasible suggestions when needed.

The things reported by Dongchang Jinyiwei were circulated in the hands of the ministers of the foreign court. In Zhu Zhanji's opinion, this was a good thing, and there was an atmosphere of clean government.

Yang Shiqi browsed through the things given by the emperor first, and then silently handed them to Xia Yuanji.After a while, Xia Yuanji said loudly, "This is treason!"

Zhu Zhanji turned his head and glanced at Xia Yuanji, as if to say: Now he is still yelling that he is plotting treason, but he has already been plotting treason, so why make such a fuss?Looking at Yang Shiqi, he became much calmer.

Xia Yuanji said solemnly: "The heart of the King of Han has been revealed! The prince has five or six thousand troops in the local area, which is more than enough for the royal guards. Now the King of Han is recruiting troops without permission from the court. What does he want to do? Where is the authority of the court? "

Zhu Zhanji said: "It is reported that he also privately manufactured firearms, conscripted Yong'an personnel for military training, privately released prisoners from nearby counties and counties to provide weapons and flags to the army, and collected refugees, fugitives, and rogues from all directions. If things go on like this, the King of Han's troops will soon reach tens of thousands."

He deliberately said a few words like this, then looked down at the expressions of several ministers for a while, and asked, "Why didn't Yang Shaobao say anything?"

After hearing this, Yang Shiqi stood up and bowed, and said: "The emperor can send a censor to Le'an to ask about it."

When Yang Rong spoke, he also seconded it.

Among the people present, Xia Yuanji, Minister of the Household Department, spoke fiercely. His affairs had already been heard by the King of Han many times, and he had already formed a grudge.However, Yang Shiqi is a minister with greater influence, but Zhu Gaoxu did not deliberately hold grudges.His tepid appearance is the proof...Of course he didn't worry about offending the King of Han and leaving himself a way out, and Zhu Zhanji also trusted him.Yang Shiqi occasionally mentioned things about the King of Han, mostly talking about reciprocity, reminding the emperor not to be negligent in etiquette; and Zhu Zhanji also stated that the second emperor uncle was very sincere and followed him in everything.This appeasement policy between the monarch and his ministers has formed a tacit understanding.Seeing that Yang Shiqi is still tepid today, Zhu Zhanji also thinks that his political thinking must continue.

In fact, hearing the news that Han Wang couldn't wait, Zhu Zhanji felt that he had the commanding heights in everything, and the second uncle was indeed not his opponent in strategy.However, Zhu Zhanji's ability to endure until now is because he has not underestimated the enemy. The second uncle's martial arts in the military cannot be underestimated.

If the "Battle of Jingnan" hadn't been for the heroic Zhu Gaoxu who made outstanding achievements repeatedly, it is hard to say what the outcome would have been.The young Zhu Zhanji showed great patience against such a past hero, and at the same time looked forward to it, looking forward to defeating such an opponent to prove his ability.