Chapter three hundred and sixty seventh ancestors as evidence
Liu Ying lowered his head in fear and his thoughts changed. At this time, he began to think about whether his brother's life was worth trading for his family's foundation. The Liu family had no contribution to the Ming Dynasty, but was kind to the emperor. The foundation of his family
It just depends on whether the emperor recognizes this sentiment.
Although the current emperor will recognize him no matter what, what about the future emperor?
The Crown Prince has revealed his dissatisfaction now. When the dragon controls Bintian in the future, the Crown Prince will take over the throne. If he really wants the Liu family to die, someone will always take the lead for the king...
Thinking of this, Liu Ying immediately understood what to do. His brother is not his son. His life or death has nothing to do with me. We should take care of the future happiness of our children and grandchildren.
Liu Ying immediately kowtowed and said: "I am grateful for the kindness of the Holy One, but my foolish brother committed such a serious crime. How can I convince the public with such a light sentence? If because of his life, the Holy One's wisdom is damaged, how can I have the face to see my late father after his death!"
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Zhu Yuanzhang burst into tears and said: "When Huang Kao's concubine passed away, our family was poor and young. There was no coffin, coffin, quilt, and poor clothes, and there was no coffin or coffin. How could the emperor's concubine be buried in this yellow soil without your father's generosity?"
There is a place to live, but now your brother is in trouble, how can we ignore him?"
As soon as these words came out, there were bursts of crying in the tent. The magistrate of Fengyang and the old men in Fengyang behind him burst into tears. They said that the saint was kind and generous, and they still remembered the past many years in their hearts.
Zhu Biao naturally had to cry too, and when he was done, he took out the handkerchief and handed it to his father who was really bursting with tears: "Father, the dragon's body should be the most important thing. The people of the country, the country, the country, and the people still rely on the father to take care of him."
The rest of the people also hurriedly advised, and no one mentioned the matter again for the time being. They all knew that the final decision would have to wait until after the sacrifices to the imperial mausoleum and the tomb of Xianyi Huihou were completed. Otherwise, it would be too eager to agree to this advice.
At noon, Zhu Yuanzhang gave Liu Ying a banquet. During the banquet, he held Liu Ying's hand and talked to show his affection. All the elders in Fengyang could talk and talked about how proud they were to be a part of the imperial hometown.
The ancestors can also be said to have honored their ancestors.
The saying that wealth does not return to its hometown is like walking in brocade at night. This is indeed a wise saying. After Zhu Yuanzhang's ceremonial guard entered Fengyang, countless people from all over the country came to pay homage and pay homage, and the mountains shouted "long live the emperor" all day long.
Everywhere Zhu Yuanzhang went, he would call the local prestigious village elders and ask about their daily living conditions. The prefect of Fengyang and the Marquis of Yihui, Liu Ying, accompanied him throughout the process. Naturally, Liu Chun was inevitably mentioned, and everyone cried when he mentioned it.
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Most of the village elders scolded Liu Chun for embarrassing Xianyi Huihou and Fengyang Imperial Township, and persuaded Zhu Yuanzhang to severely punish Liu Chun. Liu Ying herself also pleaded guilty on behalf of the Liu family.
Seeing this, Zhu Biao nodded with satisfaction. Mao Xiang had done something useful. Now the whole Fengyang knew about Liu Chun's situation. Most people were still ordinary people. Naturally, they couldn't stand corrupt officials.
Especially when the old Liu family suddenly became rich and prosperous, and became a marquis based on that little thing, it made the people in the same town jealous. If we are all poor together, we are good brothers. But if you suddenly become rich and don't take me with you, then we are enemies.
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The reputation of the Liu family in Fengyang can be said to have plummeted. Everyone was worried about the emperor, fearing that he would let Liu Chun go. At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang's chariot also arrived at the imperial mausoleum, and Mao Xiang had already prepared the sacrificial offerings.
Zhu Yuanzhang also generously rewarded the guards guarding the imperial mausoleum. Zhu Biao personally gave a banquet. The emperor's honor guard was stationed outside the palace, waiting for an auspicious day tomorrow to hold a ceremony to worship the imperial mausoleum.
That night, the magistrate Fengyang and others withdrew, and Zhu Yuanzhang led Zhu Biao into the room where the chief priest of the imperial mausoleum was. It was customary for the old Zhu family to communicate with their ancestors in private on the eve of the ceremony.
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The incense was constantly burning in the main hall, and the lights were brightly lit. The strong smell of incense could be felt from a long distance away. Dongping Hou Han Zheng and Mao Xiang led their troops to guard the door. Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao walked straight into the sacrificial hall.
The ancestors of the Zhu family are enshrined inside. Zhu Yuanzhang and his son first lit the incense candles and respectfully inserted them into the cauldron. Zhu Biao raised his head and took a look. There were words engraved on the tablets: Zhu Bailiu, Emperor Dezuxuan.
, Emperor Yi Zuheng Zhu Sijiu, Emperor Xi Zuyu Zhu Chuyi, Emperor Renzu Chun Zhu Shizhen...
Zhu Yuanzhang took two steps back and saluted, and Zhu Biao knelt down half a step behind. After kowtowing a few times, Lao Zhu straightened his back and knelt to report his achievements in recent years to his ancestors, and also expressed his worries.
Only in front of the ancestral tablets could he tell everything without any scruples.
Even in front of Queen Ma and Zhu Biao, he would not say so much on weekdays, because he is his wife's husband, his son's father, and his wife and children's supporter. He doesn't bother to say this because he is confident that nothing is wrong.
There is no need for his wife and children to worry about what Zhu Yuanzhang cannot bear and cannot solve.
Zhu Yuanzhang finally said in a deep voice: "From the founding of the Ming Dynasty to today's prosperity, Canada's prosperity has all depended on the blessings of our ancestors. My descendants are grateful. However, there are still worries in the country today. I ask the emperor to protect me and help me calm down the disasters smoothly."
"I have a great joy to report to my ancestors. Biao'er, please come and tell your ancestors in person."
Zhu Biao kowtowed solemnly before speaking: "I would like to inform my ancestors that my direct wife Chang, Zhu Biao, is pregnant. I would also like to ask my ancestors to protect the safety of her unborn child, so as to extend the bloodline of the Zhu family and ensure the continuation of the ancestral temple.
Your Majesty Zhu Biao kowtows."
The child has not yet been born, and the gender is still uncertain. However, his father so solemnly asked him to report the matter to his ancestors. He probably wanted him to understand that the Zhu family's legacy must be passed down through the direct line.
After kowtowing, the father and son stood up and faced the high ancestral tablets. Zhu Yuanzhang put his hands behind his hands and said: "Biao'er, sooner or later, dad will place it here and watch you kneeling here with the ancestors to report your merits and demerits and tell your story."
Whatever worries you have, my father's spirit in heaven will definitely protect you."
Zhu Biao's nose felt sour when he heard this: "Dad..."
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand: "Birth, old age, sickness and death are all human beings. We are the emperor but we are also human. Biao'er, we only hope that you can inherit the country smoothly, lead the Ming Dynasty to greater prosperity, and let the common people live a prosperous life.
They rebelled to survive because of poverty and hunger.”
"You have to know how our Zhu family started and how we took over this country. The one or two waves of rebellion are just a mob and can be easily suppressed. But if the people across the country are forced to swarm in rebellion, then what will happen?
A great foundation can only disappear in a blink of an eye, so we must take good care of the people so that they can live and work in peace and contentment. Water can carry a boat but it can also capsize it. Never forget this ancient saying."
Zhu Biao solemnly responded: "I will keep my father's teachings in mind and bear them in mind. As evidenced by the ancestors of the Tiandi Ancestral Temple, Zhu Biao will definitely make the Ming Dynasty rich and powerful!"
