When Xia Xun arrived at the palace gate, several officials came out and met each other.
When he saw Xia Xun, Xie Jin was surprised and happy. He hurriedly came up to greet him and said, "I am waiting for the imperial edict to Xie Jin. I have met Duke Fu Guo."
"Jie Jin?" Xia Xun couldn't help but smile when he saw it was him.
Xie Jin already knew that Xia Xun was the nobleman who spoke for him in front of the King of Yan and begged for him to write the "Edict on Ascending to the Supreme Emperor", which would be remembered in history. He had also seen him at the ascension ceremony, and even took the time to pay a visit.
It’s just that everyone was busy at the time and didn’t bother to say a few words. Next, Xia Xun was granted the title of Duke Fu, but he didn’t have his own palace yet. He had been fighting guerrillas everywhere these days, and he didn’t have a chance to visit.
When he saw it, he hurried forward to pay his respects.
Xia Xun stopped, called his cousin, and said affectionately: "Haha, Sir, I told you that you would be rewarded one day after all your hardships, how about that?"
Xie Jin said gratefully: "In the past, thanks to the guidance and encouragement of the Duke, the students would have become disheartened and would have become ghosts at the bottom of the Qinhuai River. The Duke has saved students' lives, and the students will always remember it."
Li Guan and others watched from behind, surprised and envious. They didn't know that Xie Jin actually knew such an important person, the Duke of the State! He actually called Xie Jin's cousin and became so affectionate with him.
Xia Xun smiled and was just about to say what he said before: "I see that your heaven is full, your earth is round, your bones are wonderful, and your spiritual roots are very good. Your future will be limitless, and you may not be able to become a supreme minister."
He joked a few words, but when the words came to his lips, he suddenly swallowed them back.
It's impossible to say! Precisely because he knows clearly that Xie Jin's future is indeed unlimited, he absolutely cannot say this. If he says this, Xie Jin will indeed be a very popular minister in the future, and he will never think of himself. The only thing he can think about is himself.
He made peace with him and spoke for him in front of the emperor. Is this a good thing that he, Xia Xun, can become the chief minister of the dynasty by saying a few words in front of the emperor?
Emperor Yongle is a very powerful boss. Once this kind of news spreads in the court, it will never be a good thing, but will cause disaster. As the saying goes, disaster comes from the mouth. Xia Xun is now in a high position, and his every move is followed by someone.
Note, you must be careful when speaking.
He laughed and said: "Okay, the emperor has summoned me, so I won't say more to you. Let's get closer to each other another day." You can't say pretentious words, but this will be the future chief minister of the dynasty.
, you should be close when you should be close. When Xie Jin heard that the Duke of Guo was so polite, he was flattered and said: "Yes, yes, the Duke of Guo is busy first."
He automatically ignored his words about getting closer to him someday. The Duke of Guo said this to be polite to him. Why should he, a small ninth-level waiter, get close to a first-class duke?
?You know how valuable you are, and when others praise you, they give you face, so you must not know how to advance or retreat.
Xia Xun smiled, looked up and saw Hu Jing, Li Guan, and Gao Yong. The three of them were looking at them eagerly. When they saw Duke Fu looking towards them, they quickly bowed and said, "I have seen the Duke."
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Xia Xun smiled, waved his hand and said, "You three don't have to be polite!" and walked towards the palace.
As soon as he entered the palace gate, Li Guan and three others immediately surrounded Xie Jin and exclaimed in admiration: "Brother Gentleman, you actually recognize Mr. Fu Guo Gong? What a great reputation. When did this friendship begin?"
Xie Jin was very proud and boasted as he walked: "This, it's a long story. Back then, Jianwen Yuan...oh, in the thirty-second year of Hongwu..."
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When Xia Xun entered the palace, Ji Gang and Liu Yujue had already left, and Emperor Yongle was having a meal.
Like his father, Zhu Di was stingy and frugal in eating and dressing. When he was in Jianwen, according to Zhou rites, there were regulations on how many plates and bowls should be placed when eating, and the six grains (rice, millet, millet, and beam) were eaten.
Wheat, wild rice), six clear drinks (water, syrup, sweet wine, fermented wine, cold wine, wine), six animals for meals (cattle, sheep, hogs, dogs, wild geese, fish), one hundred and twenty delicacies, and sauces
One hundred and twenty jars...
There must also be a dance of eight hundred and eighty, which means sixty-four beauties singing and dancing in eight rows and eight columns. There must be ritual music, elegant imperial palace music, etc. Zhu Di didn't know when he was eating the first day that the imperial dining room still followed the old rules.
When the meal was served, Zhu Di felt very distressed when he saw the cups and plates in the hall. The next day, there were only a few dishes left on the table. As for the beauties singing, dancing and playing music, he was spared.
Emperor Yongle found it too noisy.
Xia Xun went directly to the Shan Palace, and Mu En announced that he was coming in. When Zhu Di heard that he had arrived, he said: "Announce him to come in!"
Xia Xun went in to see the driver. Zhu Di waved his hand and said, "Okay, okay, I don't need any etiquette when I eat."
After he returned, Xia Xun bowed respectfully. Zhu Di held the steamed bun in his hand and pointed to the side: "Sit down and eat together!"
When the emperor eats, it is customary to set an empty table. This is because the emperor can give meals, and the recipients can be the queen, concubines, prince's children or favorites. When the emperor gives meals, he does not make another one, but
It is to bring some dishes from the emperor's table and let that person eat them, eating with the emperor, to show his favor, which cannot be refused.
Xia Xun thanked Zhu Di quickly and sat down politely behind the table. Mu En personally took several young eunuchs and took a few dishes from Zhu Di's table, plus two white flour buns, and brought them to him.
Thank you again, and then eat it gracefully. Can you really eat it when you eat with the emperor?
Zhu Di glanced at him, snorted angrily, took a big bite of the steamed bun, then nodded at Xia Xun with the steamed bun and said: "You, you are always pretending in front of me. Since I ask you to eat, you should eat it."
Just eat, what are you doing like a frustrated little daughter-in-law?"
Xia Xun smiled and said: "Your Majesty, this place is not as good as in the army. The rules are very strict. I have become frightened without knowing it."
Zhu Di burst out laughing after hearing this. In fact, although Xia Xun had never had a banquet with the emperor before, he had been walking in the palace for a long time. He had seen all three generations of emperors, including Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Yunzhen, and Zhu Di. Especially Zhu Yuanzhang, the old man had a very aura.
It's amazing. Even though he is an old man, every move, every move, and even a look in his eyes can be extremely coercive. Xia Xun can stay in front of him for so long, how can he not be able to withstand such a scene.
However, you have to pretend when you should, and know how to advance or retreat. Although the emperor said that he was coy, but seeing him so well-behaved, I was actually happy. The ancients said that accompanying the emperor is like accompanying a tiger, but it does not necessarily mean that all emperors are like wolves
As ferocious as a tiger, but this sentence is correct. Who have you been with for a long time without any conflicts? They are just ordinary friends. Even if you two have a fight, it will not be a big deal. After a while, the anger will subside.
, maybe we can get back together.
But the power in the hands of the emperor is too great. When you make him unhappy, a word from him is enough to decide your life or death. And the emperor is surrounded by too many power groups. If someone takes advantage of the situation and adds insult to injury, you will
There is no chance of getting back together with the emperor. Therefore, the higher the status, the more cautious one must be in dealing with others. From the moment Xia Xun was granted the title of Duke, he began to constantly warn himself that he should pay attention to the way of being an official in the future.
The emperor is aloof, and it is very cold at high places. This is what the so-called lonely family is like. Even if the table is full of delicacies and you are the only one eating there, it is still deserted. Zhu Yunwen is the grandson of the emperor and has lived like this since he was a child. He is used to it.
, but Zhu Di was different. He had been awkward eating for the past two days. Now he finally had someone to eat and chat with him, and his mood became high. The two of them talked and laughed, which whetted Zhu Di's appetite. He ate three in one meal.
After choking on the big steamed bun and drinking a big bowl of soup, he put down his chopsticks with satisfaction and asked Xia Xun to walk with him to the imperial study.
When the two of them entered the imperial study, the chamberlain served tea and left, leaving only the two of them in the palace, Zhu Di's expression became solemn: "Wenxuan, you are still young and in the prime of life, so you have to share my burdens for me.
These things have happened, now is not the time for you to enjoy your happiness."
Xia Xun just picked up the tea and quickly put it back. He stood up and said, "Your Majesty, please give me your instructions."
Zhu Di glared at him, waved his hand and asked him to sit down, and said thoughtfully: "Is that matter settled?"
Xia Xun said: "Your Majesty, I seem to be enjoying myself on the surface, but I'm just showing it to others. I haven't been busy with anything else these days and have been taking care of this matter. Judging from the situation I have now, I'm afraid that person is indeed
Escaped..."
Zhu Di was a little lost in thought, and after a long while he said leisurely: "They say I am decisive in killing, but I... can't compare to him! Against the enemy, I, Zhu Di, will not hesitate to raise the butcher's knife, but against my wife and children..., hum! I, Zhu Di, want to
I can't abandon my wife and children and escape alone!"
It is better for outsiders not to comment on the emperor's family affairs. Xia Xun did not take the blame and just continued: "I have sent several people to secretly search for him and arrange his escape. It should be Luo Ke Diluo, the former commander of the Jinyi Guards."
I have worked with this person before, Luo Kedi is very resourceful, and he has arranged this matter in a flawless manner. At the moment, my people have not found any useful clues."
Zhu Di nodded and said: "Even if he escapes, he will be a trouble after all. We cannot relax on this matter. We must see the person in life and the body in death. No matter how long it takes, you have to keep investigating for me and make sure to find out everything."
Chu!"
"yes!"
Zhu Di thought for a while, put down the tea cup, lightly beat his chest, and said: "The human heart, the human heart! The reason why I am so cautious is not because I am afraid of him. He used to be high and possess the whole world, and he is not my opponent. Even if he is now
Appearing in any place, what kind of storm can it cause? Can it overthrow my world?"
Zhu Di smiled contemptuously: "Before, he couldn't do it! Now, he can't do it even more! Who will he be in the future? So... why am I afraid? What am I afraid of? Do you know?"
Xia Xun was startled at first, but then a flash of inspiration came to his mind, and he suddenly understood. He straightened up his waist unconsciously, with a solemn expression and sincerity, and said in a deep voice: "My lord, I understand!"
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