Good son-in-law of the Ming Dynasty

Speaking of tomorrow's Taimiao sacrifice, Zhu Houzhao was troubled: "I have to come here every thirty years, and I have been slandered for the past few days. I really want Liu Ban to get me some beef jerky or something to nourish me." Nourishing."

Su Mu smiled, although he disapproved of this royal rule, but it was inconvenient to talk nonsense.The important affairs of the country are only the priests and the soldiers. If you speak indiscriminately on this matter, you will make a political mistake.

In fact, as a foodie, he couldn't bear it anymore.

It turns out that, just like the folk sacrifices to ancestors on New Year's Eve, the royal family also held a grand ceremony on this day.Not only all the royal family members surnamed Zhu, but also officials of the fourth rank and first rank in Beijing must participate.Three days before the ceremony, the emperor and civil and military officials fasted, did not drink alcohol, did not eat meat, did not handle criminal cases, and did not see a doctor.

Because Su Mu is a member of the East Palace, he also has to attend, and he has not had any meat for three days.The weather is cold, and the amount of exercise is heavy, and I feel a little overwhelmed.As a senior foodie, I would rather live without bamboo than eat without meat.For him, three days was simply an unbearable torment.

Fortunately, tomorrow's Taimiao sacrifice is scheduled for noon, and in the evening, the emperor will have a feast for the royal family members in the palace for a reunion dinner.At that time, Su Mu can leave the palace and go home, presumably Xiaodie has already prepared exquisite meals, right?

Thinking of Xiaodie's cooking skills, Su Mu couldn't help swallowing his saliva.

Next to him, the future Emperor Zhengde also sighed with a gurgling sound, "I miss Miss Xiaodie's beef sliced ​​noodles!"

The two smiled at each other.

The Taimiao is located in the imperial city, on the east side of Fengtian Gate, and still some way away from Xiyuan.

At noon the next day, Su Mu accompanied the prince and followed the emperor's driver all the way eastward.

I saw lights and festoons on both sides of the road, people lined up on both sides of the road to see the royal chariots and horses, and the streets and alleys were full of people, so lively.

After Su Mu traveled to the Ming Dynasty, this was the second time he entered the imperial city.The last time he entered the imperial city was to sign up for the township examination, he had a ghost in his heart and was in a state of anxiety, so naturally he didn't want to enjoy the scenery of the Forbidden City.This time I came here, with no burden in my heart, and opened my mind to browse.

Today's weather is good, the sun is shining brightly, the snow on the ground and the roof is white, and the rare blue sky and white clouds.

Fengtianmen opened the middle gate on a rare occasion today. First, the emperor's entourage, followed by the prince's team, passed Jinshui Bridge, Fengtianmen, Duanmen, and then turned left into Taimiao.

It was said that Emperor Hongzhi was not feeling well today and had a little fever.But during the sacrificial ceremony, the imperial physician could not be recruited, so he could only bear it.

After entering the Taimiao, the emperor went to rest in the apse with the prince.

Su Mu wandered around the Taimiao, watching curiously.

Taimiao, as the name suggests, is a place where the emperors of the Ming Dynasty are enshrined and the incense of their descendants is enjoyed.

This place is now the Beijing Working People's Cultural Palace. Su Mu never had the opportunity to visit here when he was in modern society.But in this time and space, this place is heavily guarded, and its importance is no less than that of the emperor's bedroom. Not just anyone can enter.

Today I just took the opportunity to visit and visit.

Because he has been with the prince for so long, Su Mu has become familiar with the eunuchs and health officials in the palace, and he has a waist that can come and go freely. When others see him wandering around in the imperial temple, they all smile and whisper Said: Mr. Su is here too, now there is still time for a pot of tea until three o'clock in the noon, when you hear the bell ringing, you can't wander around, you have to gather in front of the main hall.

Hearing this, Su Mu looked up, but saw an astonishingly large and magnificent hall standing in the north, which was the main hall of the Taimiao.

Behind the nave are the nave and the apse.

Next to the main hall are the East and West side halls.

The square in front is already full of officials and clans, the total number is at least a thousand, and the scale is very large.Among these people, except for the three chief elders, Su Mu didn't know any of them, and he didn't bother to get acquainted.Now I am just a small east palace walking, no official, no job, why use my hot face to stick to other people's cold ass.

There is nothing to see in the east and west side halls. The only thing Su Mu is interested in is which emperors' spiritual seats are placed in the main hall, and whether Emperor Jianwen and Emperor Jingtai are in it.

This is an unsolved historical case, and there is no record.Later, after the Qing Dynasty entered the customs, the spiritual positions of the emperors of the Ming Dynasty were cleared out.

Thinking of this, Su Mu could no longer bear the curiosity in his heart, walked through the crowd for a long time, took a moment to climb up the steps of the main hall, got close to the door, and secretly looked inside.

At this moment, someone patted on the shoulder: "Mr. Su, what are you looking at?"

Su Mu was taken aback. Looking back, it was Zhang Yong. He breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "It turned out to be Eunuch Zhang, but I was shocked. This is my first time visiting Taimiao. have a look."

Zhang Yong: "Mr. Su is probably here to see where the emperor deserves to enjoy the Taimiao. The spiritual seats of Emperor Jianwen and Daizong are also inside."

Su Mu didn't expect Zhang Yong to guess his mind, "Eunuch Zhang guessed it right, I admire it."

"It's not surprising. Anyone who comes here for the first time has to straighten their necks and look inside. It's the same thought." Zhang Yong smiled: "My Ming Dynasty has an open atmosphere, but it's not as outsiders imagined. narrow."

Su Mu nodded: "Indeed, I am Emperor Yingzong of the Ming Dynasty, and I am the king of Yao and Shun today."

Zhang Yong suddenly lowered his voice: "Mr. Su, what happened to yesterday's incident. After all, there was such a big mess, and I didn't talk today, and the big guys didn't know what to do. What about the ominous premonition?"

Su Mu comforted: "It's all right, it's over, don't worry, Prince Chu is all right." Because the conversation he had with Emperor Hongzhi yesterday involved the vassal king, and he pinned the feces of treason on King Huai's head.It's a matter of secrets, so it's inconvenient to tell Zhang Yongming.

Just because he didn't speak clearly, Zhang Yong's face was still full of worry: "Last night, Long live seemed to be in a very depressed mood. He was on the road just now, and after taking these few steps, he couldn't stop panting, his head and forehead were covered with sweat. , This... I can't teach the imperial physician during the grand ceremony, I'm really anxious. If it doesn't work, I have to go to the back to see."

After speaking, he left in a hurry.

Emperor Hongzhi was already a sick person, so he didn't take Zhang Yong's words to heart.He walked a few steps towards the back of the hall, and just turned around, he saw an indescribably ugly man grabbing his collar and swearing: "You bastard Su Mu, you dare to come here, please be careful!" , that being the case, let's make this matter clear in front of Long Live Lord."

This man's head and face were covered with gauze, and his eye circles were black. If he hadn't been born thin and small, he would have looked a bit like a Kung Fu Panda.

Su Mu was taken aback by this man's appearance, and only after hearing his voice did he realize that it was Duke Huai.

This is the narrow road for enemies.

Su Mu was also annoyed, he stretched out his hand, grabbed Duke Huai's thumb and twisted it.

Duke Huai let out a scream.

This cry alarmed the civil and military officials and the clan and royal family below, and someone shouted: "The officials of the Metropolitan Procuratorate are fighting with people!"

Then, thousands of people rushed over at the same time, looking up, trying to see the appearance of the two clearly so that they could choose sides.

It was common for officials in the Ming Dynasty to beat people, civil servants and military officials, imperial envoys and officials with real power in the six ministries, and officials with real power and factory guards. It has become a kind of political ecology.Officials also have the habit of huddling together to keep warm. Whenever something happens, they don't ask the reason, they only look at their relatives, and they don't help relatives.

Whoever dares to beat our people is a provocation to our political group, and everyone should stand shoulder to shoulder.

But looking at it, these two people don't know each other, it's strange, who are they, and what kind of trouble are they making?

For a while, everyone stood still and observed carefully.

Su Mu hated King Huai deeply, and he would not let go of his thumb. Poor King Huai didn't bring anyone else with him when he entered the Taimiao today.

She screamed again and again until she became hoarse.

However, there were two people who knew Su Mu and Duke Huai.

In the East Side Hall, there was such a commotion in the main hall that it was impossible not to disturb the people inside.

One of them was Su Mu's acquaintance, Long Zai. He stared at the big battle over there with dumbfounded eyes: "My lord, this, this, this... crazy, all crazy!"

A young man in a three-clawed dragon robe had his hands behind his back, but he had a warm smile on his face: "Mingqing, is this the ambitious Duke Huai you mentioned in your letter?"

That's right, this person is Ning Wang Zhu Chenhao who came to Beijing for the first time.

"Yes...that's him." Long Zai pointed to Su Mu and said, "That man is Su Mu."

As soon as this person's name was mentioned, Long Zai gritted his teeth.

King Ning opened the fan in his hand, waved it, and said elegantly: "So this person is the prince's confidant, Su Mu! He dares to act boldly, and is bold. In comparison, King Huai is simply a clown, somewhat interesting, somewhat interesting, Ha ha!"

Just burst out laughing.

Hearing King Ning's laughter, he seemed to admire Su Mu very much, and Long was dissatisfied in his heart: "My lord, although this person is also a character. But old lord Huai is..."

"What is it?" King Ning closed his fan and sneered, "It's not wrong to say that King Huai is ugly or flattering, he wants to do something. He wants to marry Jinyiwei, and marrying Hu Shun, the rising star of Jinyiwei's daughter, is not wrong. Swords and guns come out of the country, and wealth and honor should be taken from the battle. This is also a good move. It's a pity... Luozi has no regrets, what is he doing to tie up his daughter and beat him up. In exchange for this king, even if he was stabbed a few times by that woman, he would welcome her through the door with a smile. Now, without the help of Jin Yiwei, he As an outsider, Duke Huai, what kind of disturbance can he cause?"

Long Zai: "The problem is, there are not many people in the world who have the heart of a prince."

King Ning smiled, obviously enjoying the compliment.

Long Zai asked cautiously: "My lord, this time Huai Wang will take over the head, please stay in Beijing to serve the emperor, what should we do?"

"Duke Huai, that's the pattern. Take a look, take a look first, the early ones die first. Not being the first, not being the last, is the way of the mean."

While talking, bumping, three cannons rang out, and it was three quarters in the afternoon.