"What's strange?" Zhu Xianming asked.
“The rebellion started in Chenzhou Prefecture. This area is mountainous and difficult to march. How could hundreds of rebels occupy three counties in just a few days!”
Zhu Xianming also understood this, so he also speculated in his mind whether there was someone causing trouble behind his back.
So next, he will ask Dongchang to send people to conduct a thorough investigation. The main targets are local gentry and officials.
He even thought that this matter involved the struggle between the DPRK and China and the fight between his sons.
However, these cannot be said in court.
Listening to Zhu Jinghong’s analysis, Zhu Xianming told Cheng Ying and the others not to follow, and then he walked forward.
After Zhu Jinghong finished speaking, Zhu Xianming said: "I will send people to investigate the people who should be investigated!"
Then Zhu Jinghong said: "Now the thieves have occupied Mayang and Luxi. , Chenxi County, the mountain roads in this area are rugged and the march is slow, and there are many small roads at the junction of the three provinces. The thieves can flee in all directions..."
"So my son thought that we should mobilize troops from the three provinces of Guizhou, Hunan, and Hubei to attack on all sides. Encircle and attack steadily, and wipe out the thieves in one fell swoop!"
Although the thieves' activities are mainly within Hunan, they are indeed at the junction of the three provinces.
If we only send troops from Hunan, it will be difficult to encircle them, especially when the deadline given by the emperor is so low.
Zhu Xianming had doubts about Zhu Jinghong's words. After a few breaths, he said: "A bunch of thieves want to mobilize the troops of three provinces. Is it too much to make a fuss out of a molehill?"
Making a fuss out of a molehill is the next best thing. If By allowing the other two provinces to use troops, the court had to allocate more money and food. Under the current financial constraints, this was a very painful thing for Zhu Xianming.
Zhu Jinghong replied: "Dad, if we don't put it out quickly, if the thieves have the potential to start a prairie fire, then the court will be even more passive!"
Although there is some truth, Zhu Xianming still feels that it is making a mountain out of a molehill. , this is completely overkill.
The walls of this small county town in the mountains are low or even in disrepair, and the level of city defense is extremely low. It is not too difficult to capture it if you are willing to do calculations but not careful.
So, even if the bandit army captured three cities, it would not prove how powerful they were.
What's more, the report also said that the bandits were only four to five hundred people, plus tens of thousands of people who were holding them hostage.
"This matter...let me think about it again!"
Seeing that the emperor was not convinced, Zhu Jinghongzhi could only say: "Dad, you can't be careless about this matter. My son always feels that something is wrong." "Okay, something big will happen... My son has never had such an idea!"
The beggar of his great ancestor may not be able to become the king, but the people in the valley may not be able to become the king... This is Zhu Jinghong's strange idea.
Seeing that Zhu Jinghong was still so persistent, Zhu Xianming had to adjust his mentality and re-examine the matter this time.
"Let's discuss this matter at the court meeting tomorrow!"
Moving troops from the three provinces means spending a lot of money and food. Without a court meeting,If we propose a charter, the plan will not be implemented.
"Yes!"
"It's really rare for a few thieves to worry you like this!"
Zhu Jinghong smiled and replied: "Somehow Yes, my son has become less courageous as he gets older!"
At this time, the two of them had reached the Qianqing Gate. Standing on the steps and looking outside the palace gate, they could see the Chongzheng Hall standing there. in front.
"It's good to be timid..."
Looking back at his son with a submissive look on his face, Zhu Xianming said with a smile: "Be careful and sail the boat for ten thousand years!"
"Dad, you taught me a lesson!" Zhu Jinghong replied.
Nodding, Zhu Xianming said calmly: "If nothing happens, just go back!"
"Dad...don't be too tired, things will never be done!" Zhu Jinghong replied One sentence.
After being stunned for a moment, Zhu Xianming smiled and said: "It's not your turn to teach me a lesson...get out of here!"
"Son, resign!"
< p>Watching Zhu Jinghong go away, Zhu Xianming smiled even brighter.Then, he turned around and walked into the palace gate. When Cheng Yingdai Quan came up to greet him, he ordered Zhu Xianming to say: "Report the recent report to Fusi in Beizhen about Chenyang Mansion in Hunan. Find them all from the Beizhen Fusi library!"
"And..."
Zhu Xianming gave a lot of instructions, which means that at least this afternoon, he will do it! Very busy and tiring.
As for Zhu Jinghong, when he left the Qianqing Palace, he saw Deng An waiting for him.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty is waiting outside Donghua Gate!"
Their carriage was outside the palace. After Baochai left Kunning Palace, he chose to wait in the carriage.
"Yes!" Zhu Jinghong responded and walked out of the palace.
Unexpectedly, he had just arrived at Donghua Gate when he was approached by Lu Yuxin, Zhang Lin and others, along with dozens of other people.
These people are basically officers. Most of them are at the rank of captain and senior officer, among whom there are only two and three deputy officers.
The officers of the Dragon Guard are equal to the officers among the officers. These people are of high rank.
After being seen by everyone and bowing, and then surrounding him in the center, Zhu Jinghong briefly chatted for a few words before planning to leave, but Lu Yuxin and Zhang Lin persuaded him to stay.
"Your Highness, everyone here admires your reputation. Today, the two teams are competing in the field. If you can come and watch... I will be honored!" Zhang Lin said with high spirits.
The Dragon Guards are selected from the best. In order to ensure their bravery and quality, polo, archery and other competitions will be organized from time to time.
Today's competition is about riding and shooting. There are three teams of people on the left and right sides of Longjin. They will compete in Shanglin Garden to determine the winner. The loser will stand guard for the winner for a day.
Although the jackpot is not big, it is of great significance. After all, these noble disciples are not short of hundreds of taels of silver.
"Thirteenth Master, if you can go... Brothers, don't you dare to risk your life!"
"Yes, just go...the brothers are all looking forward to your going!"
Everyone spoke sincerely, thinking that they could not chill their hearts, Zhu Jinghong pretended to be helpless and said : "That's all... If I don't go, I'm afraid I'll be stopped by you when I enter the palace!"
Of course this is a joke, but it also reveals the fact that the thousands of left and right dragon guards Multiple people have the ability to directly block the palace.
So it is very important for Zhu Jinghong to make good friends with the Dragon Guards.
"Deng An, send someone to tell the princess that I will go back later!"
"Yes!" Deng An replied.
Then, Zhu Jinghong left with the guards, while Deng An went out of Donghua Gate.
After the report was completed, Baochai sighed and then walked out of the palace.
Only when he returned to the palace did he know that Zhu Yunsheng was here.
"Sister-in-law, you are finally back!"
Zhu Yunsheng greeted him outside Yin'an Gate. As for Liang Yi, Zhu Jinghong was not there and he did not come to see him to avoid suspicion.
Looking behind Baochai, Zhu Yunsheng asked: "Sister-in-law, Brother Thirteen is not back?"
Baochai smiled and replied: "He has something to do. Stop talking about him!"
Going forward and holding Baochai in his arms, Zhu Yunsheng said: "I don't know what happened...Last time I was unwell and Brother Thirteen was unable to come to see him at home. Now I'm here and Thirteenth Brother is not here!"
"Could it be that God is trying to isolate me from Thirteenth Brother?"
Baochai looked ahead and walked. While saying: "Don't talk nonsense, be careful to make God unhappy, and he will punish you with something!"
Zhu Yunsheng replied: "As long as my sister-in-law is willing to protect me, no one in the world can bully me. !"
Baochai was really impressed by these words, so he turned to look at Zhu Yunsheng.
"You girl, you are married now, but you are still so out of touch with your words!"
Zhu Yunsheng smiled and replied: "Even if you are married, you are still very out of touch!" She is the biological sister of the third brother!"
As she spoke, the two of them had bypassed the Yin'an Hall and arrived at the Tongxin Hall behind it.
Baoqin was also in Tongxin Hall. She was playing with Zhu Yunsheng just now and was cleaning up the study room that was messed up by the two of them, so she did not go out to meet Baochai.
Of course, she is Baochai's cousin, and the two of them are close relatives. It doesn't matter if they don't go to greet her.
As for Zhu Yunsheng, she didn’t want Baoqin to go so as not to steal her limelight, so she didn’t invite her out to greet her.
Back in the Tongxin Hall, Baochai took off his dress and decorations and put on more comfortable casual clothes, and then went to the study with Zhu Yunsheng.
"Sister!" Baoqin stepped forward and saluted.
Sitting casually on the guest chair, Baochai asked with a smile: "What are you doing here?"
"Playing chess, writing, composing poetry... we all play. Come on!"
Sitting next to Baochai,Zhu Yunsheng praised: "Don't tell me...sister-in-law, your sister is really knowledgeable!"
"She has only read a few books and can only recognize a few words!"
Hearing this, Zhu Yunsheng smiled and said: "Daiyu said this before, but now I absolutely don't believe it!"
Baochai also laughed, and then said: " She is coming to see me in two days, and may stay for a while. If you want to see her... you can come to the house more often!"
Zhu Yunsheng asked casually: "We can't let her go. In my house? Could it be that Brother Thirteen couldn't bear to leave her for a moment?"
But as soon as she said the words, she regretted it, and she was worried that Baochai would be jealous because of it.
To be honest, there are very few people in this world who can make Zhu Yunsheng worry about his feelings.
Taking the tea from Ying'er, Baochai replied: "But you are right. If I let him go, your thirteenth brother won't beat me to death!"
"Sister-in-law, what you said is serious. Brother Thirteen respects and cares for you very much. In order to welcome you as the princess, he even..."
Zhu Yunsheng talked about old things and Baochai praised him fiercely.
Bao Qin did not interrupt throughout the whole process because she was not of sufficient status, so she was extra cautious at this time.
After the two chatted for a while, Zhu Yunsheng changed the topic at the right time and talked about the northwest war situation.
"Your Thirteenth Brother feels that he is not capable enough and will not go to the northwest to lead troops to fight!" Baochai expressed his attitude directly.
"The prince-in-law has to go on an errand. This matter is not in accordance with the court system. It is useless for you to tell your thirteenth brother. I have already told you about this!"
She really wanted to I don't understand that the Prince Consort is already ranked as a top rank and has a status that is difficult for others to achieve in his life, so why does he have to go to the front line to perform meritorious service.
Even for this matter, she was dissatisfied with Zhu Yunsheng. She always used this kind of thing to plead for mercy, and wanted to put her man on the fire!
Aware of Baochai's dissatisfaction, Zhu Yunsheng repeatedly complained: "Sister-in-law... don't be angry, I just asked casually!"
"The prince-in-law likes martial arts. I can't do anything to him, so I can only plead for mercy everywhere!"
Baochai's expression softened a little, and then he said: "You are a princess, not just his wife, you must take care of everything you should. We can’t let him do whatever he wants!”
The current princess of the Ming Dynasty is very different from the original history, but is somewhat similar to Li Tang’s situation.
So, when Baochai asked Zhu Yunsheng to restrain Liang Yi, it was really not a casual and angry remark, but a "hidden rule" with a lot of precedents.
"Yes!" Zhu Yunsheng replied.
To be honest, she, the legitimate princess, is already afraid of Baochai, a fact she only discovered now.
The reason, Zhu Yunsheng soon had the answer, was that she judged that she would be a queen in the future.
As if realizing that his words were a little harsh, Baochai continued: "You also know that your Thirteenth Brother has been repeatedly criticized by court officials, saying that he is walking on thin ice.It’s not an exaggeration. It’s not that he doesn’t want to help, it’s just that he is helpless! ”
“Sister-in-law is right, it’s my sister and I don’t know what’s going on!” "Zhu Yunsheng apologized quickly.
Then Baochai changed the topic again, and the two talked about other things.
During this period, Baochai ordered the government to set up The banquet is specially for Zhu Yunsheng and his wife.
In any case, it is a big event for a princess and a consort to come to visit, so it is natural to give a formal reception.
For this reason. , Baochai also sent someone to urge Zhu Jinghong to come back as early as possible.
Normally, he should have dinner at noon, but Zhu Jinghong delayed his return until Weichu (one o'clock in the afternoon). I hurriedly changed my clothes before arriving at the Yin'an Palace.
Since it is a formal banquet, dancing and music are indispensable, so the venue is located in the back garden of the palace, which is spacious and has a corresponding stage.
In the palace, Keqing took care of her children and declined the invitation to the banquet. Only two attendants, Yinglian and Zhenqin, appeared, while Nuo Min Qiqiqi did not appear because of insufficient status.
Welcome to the Spring Festival. , now that she has no official identity, it is even more impossible to appear.
At this time, Yinglian and Zhen Qin were waiting in Tongxin Hall, waiting for Zhu Jinghong to change clothes and appear.
In the back garden at the other end, the banquet hall has been set up, waiting for Zhu Jinghong to appear.
At this time, Liang Yi followed Zhu Yunsheng. As distinguished guests, they were supposed to wait at their seats. At this time, they stood waiting at the door of the venue.
The two of them stood for about ten minutes, and finally heard the footsteps outside, and Zhu Yunsheng's face was instantly filled with smiles.
When Zhu Jinghong appeared from the corner, Zhu Yunsheng immediately ran up to meet him.
Baochai followed Zhu Jinghong on his left side. Zhu Yunsheng then came to his right side and grabbed his brother's sleeve as he had done when he was young. Then he said: "Brother Thirteen, please let me wait! ”
“You are so powerful that you have everything going for you. Even my sister wants to see you...it’s hard for me now! "
Hearing this, Zhu Jinghong smiled heartily and replied: "Girl, you are saying these things...do you want to embarrass me? ”
“Powerful in the world, managing everything every day... I can’t afford these words! ”
“That’s right! "Zhu Yunsheng said in a sweet voice.
Her smile is not only bright, but also has a hint of flattery. Even actors with superb acting skills can hardly show even 10% of the meaning.
This expression of Zhu Yunsheng, if seen by the ladies she ignored and neglected today, would definitely find it very interesting and irritating.
It turns out that the princess's proud head can not only be bent down. , and he can still show such a flattering expression.
Unlike Zhu Yunsheng, Liang Yi was obviously much more respectful. At this time, he followed Zhu Yunsheng and saluted: "His Highness! ”
“Well! ”
Zhu Jinghong responded, nodded to Liang Yi, then passed him and walked to the main seat.
Liang Yi was very nervous!
To be more precise, with Zhu Jinghong's current reputation, very few young people would not be nervous when meeting him, even the latter is still a young man in his twenties.
"Liang Yi..."
While Liang Yi was thinking wildly, he heard Zhu Jinghong calling his name, and immediately turned around and followed him.
"Your Highness, please give me your instructions!"
"Hey... there is no need to be so outspoken, just like Sheng'er, just call me Brother Thirteen!"
"It's...Thirteen...Brother Thirteen!"
To be honest, calling out the three words "Brother Thirteen" made Liang Yi feel very embarrassed because he felt that he was not worthy.
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