Zhu Biao sighed and didn't think much about it. This was the price he had to pay for enjoying power. It was not a big deal. His father didn't want to accept her because there were too many women in his harem, and there were a few from Goryeo.
As for not being suitable for other princes to marry, it may be because the King of Korea also knew the status of the Ming Dynasty Crown Prince. Being a princess was not as good as the emperor's concubine, and its impact on the relationship between the two countries would be different.
Zhu Biao mentioned this matter to Chang Luohua while walking on the road. She was not surprised at all, but it just made her want to have a boy sooner. Once she has a son, she will have everything.
After Chang Luohua got married, she often stayed with Queen Ma, and she understood the thoughts of her father-in-law and mother-in-law. They were also looking forward to the birth of their grandson from her belly.
It's just that Chang Luohua can feel that her husband is not particularly urgent. Although she doesn't know the reason, she can feel that this matter has been bothering her for a long time.
After returning to the East Palace, Zhu Biao went straight to the Wenhua Hall, while Chang Luohua went to take a bath. Zhu Biao sat on the armchair. After a while, Liu Jin led someone in.
Looking at the man who fell to his knees as soon as he came in, Zhu Biao smiled and said, "I'm finally back. I'm really not used to you not being here."
Quan Xu raised his head and glanced at His Highness the Crown Prince, who was smiling sincerely. He didn't say anything to express his loyalty. Zhu Biao didn't care and asked directly: "You also know what you are going to do when you come back this time and how many people you have brought with you."
Quan Xu said in a deep voice: "I only brought back five hundred people. All of them are reliable and good soldiers. Many of them are soldiers who followed His Highness in the Northern Expedition. I can guarantee that they will never let His Highness down."
Zhu Biao was a little surprised. The five hundred people were a little small. You must know that Zhu Yuanzhang handed over the entire northern secret service agency to Quan Xu, just to let him train his confidants independently from Mao Xiang. Zhu Biao thought that Quan Xu would at least lead
One or two thousand people came back.
However, Zhu Biao didn't say anything. Quan Xu was still trustworthy and his abilities were extremely outstanding. Since he only brought back 500 foundation stones, it meant that these 500 people were strong and reliable enough to support the birth of a new spy agency.
Zhu Biao thought for a moment and said, "Have you met Mao Xiang?"
Quan Xu replied: "I have seen it. Commander Mao is well-informed and has been waiting for me at the palace gate for a long time. He said a few words and told me to serve His Highness well."
Zhu Biao nodded. He thought it was Mao Xiang who transferred Quan Xu back to the capital. This guy is not an ordinary person. It's a pity that he met Zhu Yuanzhang. He can't change the world no matter what.
Quan Xu was suddenly recalled, and Mao Xiang must have sensed a hint of danger now. As the person who did the dirty work for the emperor, he was dancing on the edge of a knife no matter if he did well or not.
So he is now thinking of ways to prepare for a rainy day. The relationship in the pro-military captain's palace is definitely not going to work. Although it seems that Mao Xiang, as the emperor's confidant, can take charge of the pro-military captain's palace, but with Zhu Yuanzhang's character, how can there be no restrictions.
Mao Xiang probably wanted to get close to Zhu Biao now. He probably thought that if something happened in the future, he could at least save his life. Using Quan Xu as the matchmaker meant that he still had the foundation to let Quan Xu take over.
However, Mao Xiang still doesn't know that Zhu Yuanzhang recalled Quan Xu and asked him to start a new business. Quan Xu's background in the pro-military Duwei Mansion will not be used, let alone if it goes according to plan.
After that major case, a suitable person must be found to calm and appease the emotions of the Huaixi nobles. After all, they will be extremely precious royalist forces in the future, and Mao Xiang's status is the most suitable.
Zhu Biao said a few words to Quan Xu, and then asked Liu Jin to send him out. It was impossible for another man to be left in the East Palace at this time. Zhu Biao read for a while, and then went back to the palace to rest.
It was a little strange walking on the road. It felt like there were a lot less people waiting on him. It felt even weirder after entering the house. Yun Jin and others helped him change into light clothes and then bowed and left.
Zhu Biao also realized at this time that besides him, the only one who could command Yun Jin in the East Palace was the Crown Princess. It was going to be a difficult night. Zhu Biao originally wanted to sleep peacefully and prepare to leave tomorrow.
It seems that the little princess from home really wants to conceive a child, but it's a pity that she has never taken a physiology class. Little Erotica will not teach you so much. Zhu Biao silently calculated and the chance of her wish coming true tonight is also very low.
Zhu Biao walked in with a raised eyebrow and a smile, and then let out an exclamation, so no one knew what happened.
Early the next morning, Zhu Biao got up with squinted eyes, while Chang Luohua couldn't even push him to wake up. Zhu Biao sighed and stood up and stretched. Yun Jin and others heard the noise and immediately came in to serve.
After Zhu Biao got dressed and washed, he told the princess not to wake up, and then walked towards Kunning Palace. Before leaving, his father, the emperor and his mother had to say goodbye, and the decree permitting Li Shanchang to retire had not yet been obtained.
When they waited, Zhu Yuanzhang and Queen Ma had already eaten. After Zhu Biao saluted, he also sat down and began to eat. Zhu Yuanzhang looked at his son who looked a little tired and smiled with satisfaction and relief. He also picked up a few chopsticks and put them on his plate.
into his dishes.
Zhu Biao's face darkened, and Queen Ma also smiled and served him his favorite dishes. It seemed as if the two of them saw their usually lazy calf finally starting to work hard at plowing the fields.
After a while, Chang Luohua also hurriedly arrived, blushed and bowed to his father, the emperor and his mother, and then sat down below. Empress Ma turned to pick up vegetables for her daughter-in-law. A grandson is better than a son.
Zhu Yuanzhang ate quickly, and got up and left after eating. After all, if he didn't leave, he put down his chopsticks and no one else could eat anymore. He didn't explain anything to Zhu Biao. He patted his son on the shoulder and left a message about Li Shanchang.
His will went to court.
Zhu Biao also finished eating quickly. After saying goodbye to his mother, he narrowed his eyes at his princess, which made her ears turn red. Empress Ma couldn't help but smile and said, "Okay, hurry up and leave."
Zhu Biao smiled and turned around and went out. Liu Jin and others quickly followed. After leaving the palace gate, they got in the car and drove straight to the Changsha Palace. After receiving the news, Li Shanchang led his family out of the palace to greet him. Zhu Biao walked in with the imperial edict.
In the mansion, the incense table has already been set up.
Li Shanchang's expression was a little fleeting. A day before this decree came, he was the Prime Minister of the Ming Dynasty who was in charge of the emperor and assisted Wanji. But from then on, he was no longer. He was just Li Shanchang with the title of King of Changsha.
After Zhu Biao stood still, he read out, and Li Shanchang led his family members to kneel down. The contents were mostly words of praise. You could tell from his tone that it was indeed written by Zhu Yuanzhang himself, and Li Shanchang's tears slowly flowed down.
In addition to verbal commendations, the most important thing is undoubtedly the gift of being entitled to the Ancestral Temple. Li Shanchang became the first official in the Hongwu Dynasty to receive this honor. A hundred years later, Zhu Biao would have to kneel down and kowtow when he offered sacrifices to the Ancestral Temple.
There are also many other bits and pieces of rewards. The general idea is that you can write to the emperor from time to time after retirement without going through the Zhongshu Province. Local officials should also give priority to them, grant them a certain area of land in Linhao, and set up a tomb guard for 150 yuan.
Ten families, 1,500 families were given to tenants, and 20 families were given honor guards...