Updated: 2012-12-02

The officials of the imperial city checked the seal and asked for the origin. An official from the Zhan Shi Mansion was responsible for receiving Zhang Ning, taking him into a palace to wait for the prince, and then sending someone to report.

Before Zhang Ning came in, he found a place to change his blue official uniform. Because he didn't wear this clothes on the road, it was quite clean; but the white lining was too late to change, and there was dirt on the collar. His face was washed in the green stream, but his listless and tired look could not be concealed. The bulge in the bulge in the clothes was tied with him, and he was always carrying it. Someone had just checked it so he knew it was not a weapon but an edict.

The officials of the Zhanshi Mansion saw Zhang Ning's appearance and knew that he had come to pass the imperial edict overnight, so they kindly said, "The prince and the assistant minister of the Eastern Palace came to receive the imperial edict and waited for a while. It would be okay for the Chief Zhang to sit and rest."

Zhang Ning was really tired. After hearing that an eunuch came up with a stool, he didn't politely sit and wait first. He thought that he might read the edict, because he was afraid that he would be too mentally and misread it in a while. This thing is related to the highest power, so you can read it randomly? So he simply closed his eyes and took care of himself.

I immediately wanted to close my eyes two nights ago. I was so sleepy. I closed my eyes for less than half an hour when I was resting. Now there was no bump, and I immediately fell asleep as soon as I closed my eyes... I fell asleep without knowing what was going on.

I felt that I hadn't been asleep for a long time, and I was woken up. I opened it and saw the official at first, and then saw a man in the brocade robe huddled in the hall. I looked like Yu Qian last year, with a tall and handsome figure. I could guess my identity at a glance, and it was probably the prince! There were some officials and eunuchs around the prince, and one of them was someone who made Zhang Ning see it at a glance... Hu "Teacher Hall". Zhang Ning hurriedly stood up.

The official who woke him whispered: "The palace is down, there is an incense table on it. You must announce the edict in public."

He felt that his hand was still on his waist, touching the round bamboo tube, and he breathed a sigh of relief when he knew the thing was still there, and he wanted to take it out. He just woke up and felt a little confused. He lifted up the hem of his official robe and untied the rope of the bamboo tube and took it off.

Zhang Ning's move to lift his robe in the hall was not very elegant, but everyone around him looked serious and no one dared to laugh, because everyone might have guessed that the capital was in a hurry to send someone to come, and who dared to laugh and die? Besides, Zhang Ning tied the imperial edict to his clothes, which shows the seriousness of the matter. It was because he was concerned about his affairs, but the minor details were secondary.

He scraped the lacquer seal in public and pulled out the edict inside. He followed the instructions of the officials of the Zhanshi Mansion to go directly above the hall, stood next to the incense table, and spread the edict with both hands. After thinking about it, he said first: "The last emperor's will, the prince will receive the edict."

Crown Prince Zhu Zhanji then led all the officials and eunuchs to kneel in the hall, and all except Zhang Ning were kneeling on the spot. This scene made him slightly stunned. This situation was the same as if he was the emperor... Of course, it was just because of the will in his hand that he "represented" the emperor at this time.

Zhang Ning then took a deep breath, calmed his mind, and slowly recited: "I inherited my ancestors' career with Feide and ruled the world. It has only been more than a year since then. The emperor only examined Emperor Taizong's mountain tomb

Forever, the forced merits and sincerity; only the country is in Guizhou, and the carving has not returned, and the worry and labor are long and night. When the time comes, the disease is coming, and the death is gradually coming. Those who die and die are always rational day and night, and the past saints are the same, which is so sad."

"Father..." Zhu Zhanji suddenly howled and fainted on the ground.

The officials were quickly rescued. Zhang Ning looked dull. When he woke up, he continued to read, "...I think that there must be a monarch in the sect and the people who live in the sect, the eldest son, the crown prince, is kind and filial and wise. The late emperor had a great talent for his longing, and all his subjects were praised. How could he hope that he would ascend the throne to the emperor to serve the rule of the gods and to pacify the people of billions of dollars.

Since I am on the imperial side, my kindness has not been fully appreciated by the people, I cannot bear to have heavy labor. The system of the mountain tombs is frugal, and the funeral system is used for 27 days, and there is no ban on marriage music. The princes and vassals outside are important, and they cannot leave their country. The generals in various places should not leave their posts. The important officials and civil and military officials should not leave their posts without permission. When they hear the mourning, they will stop at their posts and cry for three days, and they will be exempted from their posts and salutes. The emperor's sanctions Emperor Taizong still comply with the orders of August last year.

Alas, the north and south provide billions of labor, the military and civilians are both trapped in all directions, and they are in line with the support of Xian Nanjing, which is my pure heart. The king and the country should follow the whole nation. All the civil and military officials in China and foreign countries are loyal and upright, and assist the emperor in Yongning to make sacrifices to the people in our country. I have no regrets, and I will inform all the Chinese and foreign countries to hear about it."

After reading the will, Zhang Ning walked down and handed the edict to Zhu Zhanji. At this time, he saw that he was already crying and his face was extremely painful. All the ministers said sadly. Zhang Ning also acted to wipe his eyes with his sleeves. It happened that his eyes were red because they were not well rested, and they really couldn't hold back their tears. There was nothing we could do.

Zhu Zhanji was crying there, but it was because of real feelings. After all, he died of his own father, and Zhu Zhanji's relationship with his father was not bad at all. He might be a little unwilling to be sent to Nanjing this year, but it is difficult for such a thing to affect the overall relationship between the father and son... As for Zhang Ning didn't feel anything in his heart, he didn't think there was anything wrong with him. It was the prince's father who died, not his.

The ministers cried and advised: "Your Highness, it's not the time to be sad. You should return to the capital as soon as possible to inherit the throne, fulfill the wishes of the late emperor, and serve the stable rule of the ancestral temple and the country, so that you can live up to the spirits of the late emperor in heaven."

Zhang Ning also took the opportunity to have room for speech and hurriedly said, "All the civil and military officials in the court were looking forward to your highness' return as soon as possible. The empress was reminded by Yang Shaobao Dundu, and did not dare to stop on the road, so he came to greet Your Highness without stopping."

Zhu Zhanji looked weak and sat on the chair with the help of everyone, but did not forget to ask: "When will the late emperor die? How many days are you on the road?"

"If you go back to your highness, the late emperor passed away on May 29, the first year of Hongxi. I was ordered to set off that day and arrived in Nanjing. It took four days and four nights." Zhang Ning replied clearly and neatly.

The distance from Beijing to Nanjing is more than 2,300 miles. The emperor's will arrive at the crown prince four days after his death. This efficiency was very rare in the Ming Dynasty. When Zhu Zhanji heard this, he would not blame Zhang Ning for sleeping in the hall.

At this time, an old man next to him signaled to the people around him, and soon more than half of the people retreated tactfully. Seeing Zhang Ning standing there, the old man said, "Master Zhang is tired from the road. Let the Yousi first let the receptionist rest, and then prepare to welcome the prince's etiquette."

Zhang Ning immediately understood: Judging from this situation, the people from the East Palace are going to start discussing confidential matters, so I will exclude me from the outside? Damn, I have worked hard for several days and nights, and it can be seen that I am "loyal" and have not even participated. What a fuck!

As a person with normal IQ, Zhang Ning certainly understood that being able to participate in the decision-making center of the prince at this time would definitely bring unexpected benefits to the career... A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and the person who still calls the prince now is probably the emperor who is the Ming Dynasty who is the only one who speaks the same thing in half a month! But when people say this, can Zhang Ning still be stubborn and not leave? If it is not done well, he may be in a situation where he toast and not eat and punish the wine.

He looked reluctant and was about to take the tribute and bid farewell. Zhu Zhanji suddenly looked at him and said, "Stay behind."

Zhang Ning was stunned for a moment and thought of thanking him for a long time, but in what name he had to thank him? He had to simply respond: "Yes." At the same time, he noticed that Hu Ying was also standing behind the prince and steadily did not leave. This old boy probably had the same thought as Zhang Ning.

The prince had spoken, so naturally the others did not bother. The old man who was about to chase Zhang Ning just now said, "The old minister thinks that going to the capital this time is very likely to be dangerous, and the prince should not be careless..." He pointed to a stunning man behind, "You can immediately ask General Chen to assemble the Nanjing guards and escort His Highness to the north with the prince's guards."

The old man didn't know what kind of official he was, but the big man named Chen could gather Nanjing troops and horses, and might be a military officer like the Nanjing Guard Commander. As soon as he said this, most people nodded and agreed, thinking that the words were reasonable.

Although it was not fully stated, everyone also knew what the "danger" was: King of Han. King of Han Zhu Gaoxi had always wanted to be the emperor, and his thoughts were simply the heart of Sima Zhao. After Zhu Gaoxi was granted the title of Le'an, Shandong, he never gave up. Last year, he was ready to move on the eve of Emperor Yongle's death because he had no chance, so he didn't take action. His current unjust intention is also obvious.

The King of Han had the royal guards and the three guards in his hands, and had military strength and ambitions, and was a dangerous person; and the current situation was very beneficial to the King of Han. His old nest, Le'an, was on the side of the roads of the two capitals, and it was possible that on the side of the prince's way to the capital, he attacked from the flanks on the way to the capital. Once the prince was killed, the Ming Dynasty lost its heirs, Long Wuzhu, and the King of Han was the largest vassal king, the son of Emperor Yongle. At that time, the throne was too close to him.

Therefore, the assistant ministers around the prince’s side raised a warning, but they were honest advice. At this time, fools must be on guard against the King of Han.

Sure enough, the solemn expression on the face of Prince Zhu Zhanji had replaced the previous sadness. At this time, his father could not even care about his death.

Whenever the imperial power changes, it is a risk of national turmoil, and this time the risk is even greater. Perhaps a war between uncle and nephew is imminent? This will be the second imperial power battle of the Ming Dynasty.

Just when all the ministers were advising to prepare for war, Zhang Ning thought for a while in the corner and suddenly said, "No matter how you do the current situation, there will be risks, but the risk of guarding soldiers may be greater. Instead of that, your highness might as well seize the opportunity that is favorable in time and go north quickly with a light cavalry."

"The crown prince is the foundation of the country. How can the emperor in the near future take risks using such a path?!" The old man suddenly scolded with a stern voice. He might have felt that Zhang Ning was young and actually opposed his opinion, and he was a little angry and embarrassed.

Zhu Zhanji was attracted by the attention and turned to look at Zhang Ning. The old man advised again: "Your Highness, don't listen to others' nonsense."

Zhu Zhanji said, "Is it nonsense? You have to let someone talk. Zhang Ning, tell me, see how the risk is greater when the soldiers guards?"

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