Chapter eight hundred and sixty seventh: Covenant ceremony
The great one is the greatest of all!
Although Zhu Xiongying is the undisputed direct head of the East Palace, he has not yet been canonized as the emperor's grandson. He has not been legally established as the successor of the Ming Dynasty Jiangshan Sheji, so he can only be called the emperor's grandson.
Xu Yungong was a tall husband, even though he was bowing down, he was still on the same level as others, not to mention that in the eyes of a young child, Xiongying was speechless for a moment and could only turn his head to look at his father.
No one would place high demands on a child who has just learned to run and jump. Xu Da stroking his long beard happily looked at the tiny imperial grandson in front of him, feeling that he couldn't get enough of it.
But before even taking a few glances, a pair of long arms carried the emperor's grandson away. Xu Da frowned and looked up to see the proud Kaiping King Chang Yuchun.
"Yeah!" Xiongying was already very nervous when he was surrounded by strangers. When he was suddenly picked up, he threw his hands and kicked his legs to get out, but his small arms couldn't twist past Chang Shiwan, who was all over the world.
"Haha, Your Majesty, do you still remember who I am?"
Although Chang Yuchun is the grandson's biological grandfather, he is still a man and cannot go to the East Palace often. It has been more than half a year since the grandson and grandson last met.
Xiongying obviously still had some impressions, but because he had received too many things at the moment, his little head, which was not yet fully developed, was obviously unable to turn around.
Chang Yuchun happily took off a six-hole purple sand pottery xun from his waist. He specially found a famous Jiangnan master to make a new one. He didn't use the ancient ones at all, and he also found someone who carved a prison cow, a dragon's head, and a snake's body on it.
Very smart.
Seeing the emperor's grandson happily taking it and playing with it, everyone stopped focusing on him. Today, the Holy Body is in good health and has just given birth to a young son. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is even younger and will only be crowned next year.
These old guys have little chance of bathing in the favor of the emperor and grandson, so coaxing the emperor and the prince well is the key.
Everyone gathered around the prince and entered. Not long after he sat down, Xu Yungong came in person holding the red Shu brocade swaddling baby. He stood in front of the prince and leaned over slightly to reveal the child's face.
Zhu Biao had a fair, plump and tender little face, and big black eyes that were extremely clear. Zhu Biao reached out and gently took it. In the past few years, he has had sons and daughters, and he has often held children. Naturally, his hands are very familiar.
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Everyone in the hall was full of praise and praise. You must know that except for the dragons and phoenixes in the palace, this should be the first time that His Highness the Crown Prince holds a child from a courtier's family in public. It is inevitable that the courtiers feel a little envious.
Zhu Biao stood up and walked to his father-in-law. Xiongying on his lap also temporarily put down Tao Xun and looked at the sister. He thought that she was really small, so he had better not touch her. It would be troublesome if she cried.
Chang Yuchun looked at it carefully and said with a smile: "What a good boy. He will definitely be as noble and virtuous as the Queen in the future."
Xu Da said modestly: "I don't dare to compare myself to the empress. I only hope to be as diligent, thrifty and filial as the princess."
Zhu Biao sent the child back to Xu Yungong: "Love since infancy means a good marriage, and the two surnames are related."
He waved and took the brocade box from Liu Jin's hand, took out the exquisite red phoenix jade pendant inside, and gently placed it in the swaddling clothes."
"I will first take this as a promise. When my children grow older, I will send them three letters and six invitations, and welcome them with national gifts. They will enter my Zhu family's ancestral temple and become my ancestral wife. They will worship their ancestors and extend the country."
The stone in the hearts of the Xu family finally fell safely, and they immediately gave gifts to express their gratitude, making the already festive atmosphere even more lively.
Xu Da held Zhu Biao's hand and burst into tears. Xu Yungong also handed the child to his sister with red eyes. Xu Mianyun took over his niece and was also full of joy: "Is it settled? It's so fast. It's really the emperor's grace."
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Xu Yungong looked at the jade pendant beside his daughter, and then at his sister's red gold jade hairpin. He was silent for a moment and said, "Your Highness is so kind to you, and I can only repay you if you die with all my heart."
After saying that, he returned to his usual calmness and told his sister: "I heard from your sister-in-law that Princess Jin is not easy to get along with. Don't argue with her and get closer to the Crown Princess more often."
"Yes, Miaoyun knows."
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When Xu Miaoyun returned to the backyard with her niece in her arms, she was naturally welcomed by stars. All the ladies looked at the jade pendant in their infant body and wished they could snatch it away.
Even the princes and concubines, such as Princess Jin and Princess Chu, only received a few scraps, such as a hairpin pendant and the like. Not to mention the wives of foreigners, the essence of the red jade tribute from the vassal country was almost
Everything is condensed in this jade pendant.
Princess Jin couldn't help but snorted coldly. She had long heard that the Holy Emperor only loved the East Palace, and the other princes could not even be considered as foils. She originally thought it was a rumor in the market, but after she really married into the Tian family, she realized that what she said was true.
What a partiality!
As soon as he stepped forward and backward, what the prince said in the front yard was conveyed vividly. The beauties congratulated again. Chang Luohua touched the child's little face lovingly and said: "You are so young.
If you're afraid of making noise, just meet them all."
Young Madam Li saluted gratefully and said, "I would like to thank Your Highness for your understanding. It's time to nurse and sleep now."
Chang Luohua smiled and said: "We are sons and daughters. You should come to the East Palace often and help me discipline Xiongying."
"Your Majesty is smart and sensible, and the prince will teach you. Wherever I need to show off my shame, I should wait until Feng Yi is older, and I will ask you to teach me more about the rules."
The ladies around her naturally melted away, which made Princess Jin, who usually loved being admired by the stars the most, very uncomfortable. However, she couldn't get into an attack again. The Crown Princess was usually not willing to talk to her, but she really needed to be disciplined.
Since you are your sister-in-law, she will be even more humiliated.
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After lunch, most of them dispersed. In the final analysis, this matter was about the dignity of the Zhongshan Palace and had nothing to do with them. They just came here to be lively and envious.
Zhu Biao was discussing with Xu Da and his son in the study. After reading the secret letters sent by Mu Ying in turn, Xu Yungong frowned and said, "Wei Chen will leave for Yunnan tomorrow morning."
Zhu Biao shook his head slightly and said: "Luchuan is a problem, but it is not that urgent. It will probably not be fought within one or two years. It will take some time for the new king to succeed to the throne."
"Furthermore, the Luchuan Kingdom is able to move across the southwest only with the help of the surrounding allied countries. If it is just with other small countries, they will never dare to intervene in a war with the Ming Dynasty."
Xu Da read it over and over carefully several times before saying: "How can we allow others to snore and sleep on the side of the bed? Besides, there is already a territorial dispute. It's a pity that Yunnan has been decided, otherwise we would have destroyed this country at this time!"
The current situation is actually very embarrassing. Both sides know very well that there must be a battle to determine the territorial dispute and absolute authority among the southwest countries. These two points must not be compromised.
At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, Yunnan was settled, but internal ethnic issues still existed, as evidenced by the recurring rebellions. If King Lucchuan came to overthrow the country at this time, then the Ming Dynasty would probably have to abandon various garrison posts and concentrate its forces to defend important cities and important places.
Waiting for Sichuan, Guizhou and even Huguang to send troops to help, it is difficult to occupy the right place at the right time and with the right people. This is not a problem for Mu Ying and others, but a situation that must be faced when opening up territory.
Fortunately, there are also internal problems in the Luchuan Kingdom, and the transfer of power is not smooth. In addition, the previous king of Luchuan is too outstanding, and the new king will appear to be mediocre, and it will be difficult to subdue the arrogant and powerful generals.
If the Ming Dynasty had spare power at this time and could contact the countries surrounding Luchuan, it would have a good chance of interrupting the power accumulated by this country, causing it to turn from prosperity to decline, lose its hegemony over the southwestern countries, and become a vassal state under the rule of the Ming Dynasty.
It is a pity that the Ming Dynasty did not have the money and food to travel to foreign lands. With the strength of the Luchuan Kingdom and such a geographical environment, even King Kaiping of Zhongshan, who was good at conquering and fighting, would have to have an army of 200,000 to defeat it.
With 200,000 fighting troops, how many civilian auxiliary troops are needed to open roads and transport food?
Soldiers are important matters of the country, the place of life and death, and the path to survival. We must pay attention to them.
Unless there is a huge disparity in military strength, there is a risk of defeat in any battle. Lucchuan is no better than Goryeo. Goryeo's internal conflicts have reached the point of irreconcilability.
Even if Zhu Biao doesn't intervene, he is destined to change things. After all, Luchuan is a quite young country and is in a high-spirited stage.
