In the royal study, Queen Ma led people to deliver meals, and watched Zhu Yuanzhang eat with her own eyes before softening her expression. Comrade Lao Zhu was helpless, and no one believed him even if he said he was not hungry anymore.
At this time, the sound of announcement was heard outside. When the couple heard that it was His Highness the Crown Prince asking for an audience, both of them had unconscious smiles on their faces.
When Zhu Biao saw the maid waiting at the door, he knew that his mother was the queen. This was rare because Empress Ma had always disliked going to the imperial study to meet the emperor.
Zhu Biao went in and saluted his father, the Queen, and the Queen, and then asked with a smile: "Why did the Queen come here today?"
Empress Ma glanced at Zhu Yuanzhang and said, "Your father hasn't passed on food for another day. He didn't eat a bite of the snacks I brought him at noon. That's why I came to watch him finish."
Zhu Yuanzhang returned to the throne and said: "We are not children. We just have no appetite for the time being. How can we not know how to eat when we are hungry?"
Zhu Biao put the list in front of Zhu Yuanzhang and said: "I support my mother in this regard. How can you bear it if you don't eat when you have a busy day with official duties? You should eat some even if you have no appetite."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded helplessly. It was a good thing that his wife and children cared about him, but he was really not in the mood to eat when he was busy. He glanced at it briefly and frowned when he saw the last three names.
He naturally knew what this was. There were very few things that could be hidden from him in the capital. He knew that the prince had met with Li Shanchang several times, and he probably even knew what was said.
However, since his son specifically identified these two people, Zhu Yuanzhang did not suggest giving them a way out, so he put the list away and sent them out after a few days.
Zhu Biao knew that the matter was done without his father saying anything. This was largely because Zhu Biao's own prestige was sufficient, and Zhu Yuanzhang believed that he could convince the nobles.
In fact, even if the Xungui Group is not cleaned up now, there is no problem for Zhu Biao to take over. The top nobles are all Zhu Biao's die-hards. Xu Da, Li Shanchang, Chang Yuchun and Li Wenzhong represent the will of almost all the nobles.
However, the nobles must retire with the country. After hundreds of years as princes, the power of the nobles will become too great. What will the Taiping Emperor do to suppress the descendants of the founders of the country?
If there is a situation where the master of the country is doubtful, and the martial arts is strong enough to overwhelm the civil servants, then the lessons of Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty and Taizu of the Song Dynasty are right in front of you. If they use the yellow robe to add their destiny to the people's will, what else can you do? At worst, you will be killed
The descendants of the Zhu family were raised as wealthy as pigs.
This is what Zhu Yuanzhang is most worried about. After Zhu Biao destroyed Beiyuan, he no longer worried about whether his son could inherit his family business. But Zhu Yuanzhang was worried about his life. Since the Ming Dynasty could not die after his death, then
He has to think about future generations.
Even Zhu Biao would not be able to do such a large-scale purge of the Xungui Group. Only Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor, could do it. He also had the prestige to bear all the consequences, and Xungui would never dare to rebel.
The father and son looked at each other and there was a tacit understanding. Empress Ma looked at her and felt reassured. As long as they didn't have any conflicts, everything would be no problem.
Empress Ma smiled and said, "It's time for Luo Hua to come back tomorrow. Biao'er, you can go too."
Zhu Biao nodded and replied: "My son has this plan, and I should go to formally pay my respects tomorrow."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded beside him. Chang Yuchun was his right-hand general. After returning from the Northern Expedition, he gradually transferred his power to Li Wenzhong and stayed on his own, which made him very satisfied.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Get more things from the internal funds. The dowry prepared by Chang Yuchun will probably empty the Kaiping Palace."
Zhu Biao smiled and promised that Chang Luohua's dowry was no joke. Although Zhu Biao didn't know what it was, there was still a steady stream of things being carried into the East Palace every day since the wedding. It had been three days, but
You can imagine how rich it is.
The dowry is the private property of the woman. Even Zhu Biao cannot use it at will, and has no right to dispose of it, unless Luohua takes the initiative to give it to Zhu Biao. Of course, as Zhu Biao, it is impossible to touch the dowry of his own crown princess.
Even in the private sector, the full amount of the dowry belongs to the woman. Even if the husband dies or the couple divorces, the dowry still belongs to the woman. The husband's family should not touch it under any circumstances. This is to ensure that they can live and settle down even if they are kicked out of the house. This is regulated by law.
protected by law.
The reason why Zhu Yuanzhang gave all good things to Queen Ma first was because when Zhu Yuanzhang started his army, Queen Ma sold all her dowry to prepare military pay and food for Zhu Yuanzhang.
Queen Ma then said: "I still have a lot of things there. Let's take them all together tomorrow morning. There is no use in leaving them here."
Zhu Biao had no nerve to ask for his mother's things: "It's better to keep your things with Lu'er. I've made preparations here, so don't worry about it."
Autumn is coming soon, and offerings from all over the place are coming up. Besides, there are still a lot of treasures from the Northern Expedition. Naturally, they will not lose their dignity. Besides, this is what the Chang family wants. Zhu Biao will make good arrangements for Chang Mao in the future.
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The mother and son began to talk, and Zhu Yuanzhang happily began to review the memorial. This reminded him of the same situation every night when he was still a marshal.
His wife and children were chattering, while he was dealing with military affairs. When he was tired, he would look up at them. At that time, he was only thinking about carving a big country for his wife and children, so that they could enjoy wealth and wealth in peace.
Now he has unknowingly achieved it. His wife has become the empress and empress of the world, and his son is the noble prince. The family business will be passed down smoothly. His life has not been in vain, and his descendants will no longer have to dig in the dirt.
Eaten.
Zhu Yuanzhang was in a good mood and naturally reviewed quickly. He was about to get up and go back to the palace with his queen to rest, when he heard Mao Xiang's announcement coming from outside.
Zhu Biao thought that it was already this hour and unless something unexpected happened, Mao Xiang would not be so anxious to report, so he advised his mother to go back to the palace to rest for a while. After all, working on the bench here is quite tiring.
Queen Ma stood up and said to Zhu Yuanzhang: "Then I will go back to the palace first, and you don't want to stay up too late."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded happily. Zhu Biao sent his mother out. He saw Mao Xiang waiting at the door and waved him in. Mao Xiang saluted the queen and the prince and then went in.
Empress Ma glanced at him and said, "There must be something urgent at this late hour. Please be there to help me and don't make your father too angry. Also..."
Zhu Biao supported her and said: "I understand, my father. If the order issued by the emperor is too strict, I will advise him. You should go back and have a good rest."
Queen Ma nodded and turned away. Zhu Biao asked the palace ladies to follow her quickly, and then turned back to the house. Zhu Yuanzhang was opening a letter, and after reading it with a frown, he threw the letter on the table.
I closed my eyes in annoyance.
Zhu Biao stepped forward and picked up the letter. After reading it, he couldn't help but want to hit someone. After the bastard Lan Yu suppressed the rebellion, he started to act like a fool again. He dared to attack Ping'an County with the strength of wine on the way to Banshi. This is a serious crime.