Regarding Princess Ming'er's "bad behavior" of inexplicably coming to her home in the evening to tease her uncle, Xia Xun concluded that she had taken the wrong medicine.
But what kind of medicine this medicine is is not sure.
Of course he would not think that Xu Ming'er was impulsive.
Ever since she rejected her and deliberately distanced herself from her, the little princess's attitude towards him was always resentful.
Perhaps her special living environment and growing up experience of being loved by thousands of people will give her the courage that is different from most ordinary girls of this era, but if she has to take the initiative to kiss a man...
Xia Xun believed that unless there was something very important to stimulate her, she would not be able to do it. Even with Zi Qi's cheerfulness, Xie's cunning, and Su Ying's toughness, they had never taken the initiative to do such a thing.
Therefore, Xia Xun immediately thought of the bloody plot where the Xu family arranged for her to get married and had to kiss her sweetheart goodbye with tears. However... looking at her happy look, it didn't look like such a tragedy. If it wasn't a tragedy, could it still be possible?
Is it a comedy? What happy event could she have that would make her so carried away?
Xia Xun gave full play to his imagination. After thinking about it again and again, he still couldn't figure it out, so he put the matter aside and concentrated on thinking about the purpose of Zhu Gaoxu's invitation.
Of course he knows the invitation from the second prince Zhu Gaoxu and what kind of medicine is sold in the gourd. Not to mention that he has a team of secret agents in his hands who can find out a lot of unknown information. Even if he is just a bachelor,
He could also think of this, because the rumor of fighting for the heir had already spread in Jinling.
In recent days, Zhu Gaoxu's high-profile appearance and frequent contacts with princes, civil and military officials are a signal. Obviously, this private banquet with courtiers means that Zhu Gaoxu will have a formal showdown after getting to the bottom of things.
So what position should I express whether I go or not?
According to historical records, Zhu Gaoxu was a violent prince, but also a stupid prince. During the struggle for heir apparent, he was a funny political clown from beginning to end.
Xia Xun, who witnessed with his own eyes the so-called "bloody purge that shocked the past and the present" after Zhu Di ascended the throne, was nothing compared to the previous or later dynasties. He already knew what the so-called history books were. From his understanding of Zhu Gaoxu
, he knew it was impossible to make a faithful evaluation of Zhu Gaoxu based on that.
There is no doubt about Zhu Gaoxu's military ability. At the beginning of the Jing Dynasty, he was still a fourteen-year-old boy. A fourteen-year-old boy was able to lead an army alone, fight bloody battles on the battlefield, and rescue Zhu Di in critical moments several times.
This is not just bravery, nor is it luck. He is not only brave, but also has calm and keen judgment on fighters. His military command ability is very outstanding.
As for Zhu Gaoxu's failure in the fight for the legitimate son, Zhu Zhanji imprisoned his uncle without killing him, and then went to visit him with great concern. As a result, the King of Han who once roamed the battlefield and fought in and out of hundreds of thousands of troops was majestic.
His Highness carried out revenge in a very funny and feeble way. He stretched out his leg and tripped his nephew. The nephew was very angry and the consequences were very serious. He put him into an iron vat, piled up charcoal and burned him alive. This story was written to future generations.
It’s a historical “novel” that people can read.
The emperor went to visit him. Where did he want to go from him? And he was walking so fast that he tripped?
If you want to kill someone, you must always give yourself a legitimate reason, that's all. Anyway, no bold reader will find fault with the emperor. The so-called historians are not influenced by the emperor and write history truthfully. Starting from the Tang Dynasty at the latest, they have been writing history.
The biggest person is YY.
Zhu Gaoxu was not an idiot. When he was fighting for the throne, he had many opportunities to almost defeat Zhu Gaochi. Not only because Zhu Di was the eldest son and the second son, but he also admired the second son who looked very much like him. It was also not just because he had the support of the generals.
He also possessed considerable political wisdom, and there were many accidental factors involved in his failure.
Even after he failed in the fight for the right to the throne, Zhu Gaochi's position as prince was still unstable. During that period, many important officials in the court who supported Zhu Gaochi were killed by Zhu Gaoxu, but Zhu Gaochi was unable to protect them.
So..., for Xia Xun, it is not a question of whether he is on the wrong team, but whether he can die in peace even if he is on the right team. This is also a question.
It is difficult to stay out of the situation. Zhu Gaoxu has begun to force him to express his position. If he wants to stay out of it and protect himself while taking care of the world, how should he choose?
His original experience is no longer 100% reliable. There have been slight deviations in history, which are enough to make the future completely wrong. Xia Xun doesn't know whether the original winners will still win, and whether the original losers will still fail.
If Zhu Gaoxu became emperor, he would not necessarily be a coward. Zhu Gaochi only served as emperor for one year, and Zhu Zhanji only served for ten years. The life spans of the father and son were relatively short. Zhu Gaoxu had a cool personality and temper, and his health was very good. If
He can be the emperor and continue the Qingming rule for a relatively long time, maybe...
But Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanji, father and son, were not fatuous kings either. That was the rule of Renxuan! Should something that could not be proven be used to replace something that had been proven? He could not afford the consequences of such a risk.
Furthermore, the three princes have a good relationship with him. No matter who becomes the emperor, he will be treated the same. If he has to make a choice, his friendship with the other princes will be gone. Is it worth it?
Xia Xun was so distressed that during dinner, he looked distracted. Various ideas came to him one after another. After repeated consideration, he gave up one by one. He has now experienced the feeling of being unable to control one's own actions in the world.
"Ms. sir..."
Zi Qi put a piece of fish on Xia Xun's plate. Seeing him with his head down and just putting rice into his mouth, he couldn't help but call him softly.
Xia Xun seemed unaware, and out of curiosity, Zi Qi glanced at Xie Xie. Xie Xie curled his lips and said, "Who knows what happened to him today? He seems to have lost his soul."
Xiaodi interjected: "Tonight, the young princess of Zhongshan Prince's Palace came here, and then the young master became like this."
Zi Qi asked curiously: "What did the princess say?"
Xie Xie smiled and said: "That's not true. It seems that ever since I received the invitation from the second prince, my husband has been worried. Let's eat. It's his business. We can't get involved."
Xia Xun was still thinking: "Right now, it seems that the emperor's heart belongs to the second prince. If the emperor didn't really have this intention, he would not have allowed the rumors of Yi Chu to spread in the capital. Today, the emperor is in his prime.
There are still ten or twenty years to be emperor, but the eldest prince is not in good health, so the emperor may worry that his son will get ahead of him. However, due to this concern, he has to be cautious in appointing the heir apparent.
What's more, during the four years of Jingnan, Zhu Gaoxu was right under the emperor's nose and saved his life several times. Emotionally, he must have liked Zhu Gaoxu more. The emperor allowed rumors to spread because he probably wanted to see what his ministers thought. After all...
...Whether the throne can be secure or not depends on whether the ministers support it or not.
Among the ministers, the generals must support Zhu Gaoxu. Among the civil servants..., the chief minister of the cabinet, Xie Jin, I have a lot of confidence in influencing his decision. I can influence at least half of the six ministries. If I am willing to stand clearly
On Zhu Gaoxu's side, Zhu Gaoxu's weak situation among civil servants can be...
No, in this case, there will be too many uncertainties, and the future will become completely dark for me. Besides, although Zhu Gaochi has a kind-hearted nature, he is not stupid at all.
By fixing three places, we can continue to supply the military supplies for the emperor's army of more than 100,000 people. For more than four years, there is no shortage of people's strength and no rebellion. This shows that this person has a deep hidden secret.
In terms of city government, he is more than a step and a half ahead of Zhu Gaoxu. He was able to succeed in the fight for the throne when Emperor Yongle was leaning towards Zhu Gaoxu. It was not just about luck or some ideas from the civil servants. By the way, Master Daoyan seems to be the same way.
On his side, even though Dao Yan was only in charge of Seng Lusi and seemed not to care about the government affairs at all, the status of this monk in the emperor's heart... In this way, Zhu Gaoxu was not an easy persimmon.
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"Ms. sir, sir..."
In the end, Xia Xun couldn't even stand the thank you saying "ignore him". Xia Xun almost finished the bowl of rice and didn't even eat a bite of the food.
Xia Xun said blankly: "Ah! What's the matter?"
Zi Qi pouted and said, "Why have we offended our husband? You ignored me when I asked you to ask for food, and you ignored me when I said something..."
Xia Xun said with deep emotion: "Oh, I am not doing it for you, but for our family. It is not easy to be an official..."
At this time, Manager Xiao tiptoed in again, holding another invitation in his hand.
Xia Xun looked at the invitation and became nervous reflexively: "Who is sending this...?"
Manager Xiao stood up and said respectfully: "Sir, this is an invitation from Duke Ding, inviting you to a banquet tomorrow night."
Xia Xun breathed a sigh of relief, smiled and said: "It turns out to be Xu Jingchang, so there will be no problem."
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Qiang flute, Huqin, Pipa, Jie drum...
The cheerful music with an exotic flavor echoed in the hall. The two wore sparkling jewelry on their heads and were covered with tulle. Only a pair of charming, deep-set eyes were exposed. They wore bell-bottom trousers and narrow-breasted large sleeves.
The beauty with a section of tender skin exposed on her waist is dancing gracefully.
Crossing one's feet, snapping fingers, shaking one's head, playing with eyes, every move is fascinating, and every move is like a flying sky in Dunhuang.
Zhu Gaoxu sat at the top, looking at their graceful dancing with a smile. He tilted his head, and there was a table. Ji Gang sat behind the table. On the table were sumptuous wines, meats, and seasonal fruits and vegetables. But the two of them seemed
They were all attracted by this exotic song and dance, and their eyes only followed the movement of the beauty without moving their chopsticks.
I don’t know how long this song lasted, but the music suddenly stopped. The two beauties stepped forward and bowed down to Zhu Gaoxu. Their big, eloquent eyes raised and then closed, and then they expressed an unintentional but very special expression.
The provocative charm was sent to his heart. This beauty has obviously received special training. Her charming big eyes are not the only ones that can speak. Look at their exposed, swaying waists and sexy fragrance.
The navel seems to be able to speak.
Although the two girls were covered with gauze, but the gauze was stuck to their faces, one could clearly see their high noses and ruddy mouths. Their hair was golden and their eyes were as blue as the sea. Obviously,
They are a pair of beauties. Because of their hard singing and dancing, the two women have sweat on their foreheads and their temples are slightly damp, which makes them even more attractive.
Ji Gang clapped his hands a few times, Zhu Gaoxu waved his hands gently, and the two women bowed down and retreated.
Zhu Gaoxu smiled at Ji Gang and said: "These are the beauties of Qiuci who were given to me by Pingqiang General Song Sheng. They were just delivered today. You have good eyesight, and it is only now that I have time to enjoy their singing and dancing."
Song Sheng's father and brother were generals who followed Zhu Yuanzhang and rose to the rank of marshal. Song Sheng was ordered to guard Liangzhou in the twelfth year of Hongwu. From then on, he took root in Xiliang and became famous in the Western Regions with outstanding achievements. This time Yongle ascended the throne.
, Song Sheng came to the court to pay homage, and Yongle Longyan was delighted and promoted him from Xiliang Commander-in-Chief to Pingqiang General. From his behavior of offering the beauty of Qiuci and Zhu Gaoxu, it is obvious that he was more optimistic about Zhu Gaoxu.
Ji Gang cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Congratulations to your highness, congratulations to your highness. General Song is far away in the Western Regions, and he also knows your highness's reputation. Your highness's reputation for bravery has really spread throughout the world."
Ji Gang did not congratulate him on getting a pair of beauties, but he congratulated him on getting the support of the generals. This flattery obviously appealed to Zhu Gaoxu's appetite. Zhu Gaoxu smiled and nodded, with a proud look on his face.
Zhu Gaoxu smiled and suddenly said: "I have sent out the invitations!"
Obviously, Ji Gang was involved in Zhu Gaoxu's conspiracy. He actually understood what he said without any beginning or end. Ji Gang said happily: "Excellent, if your highness wants to fight for the heir, you must clearly state your attitude. If
It's ambiguous and vague. Who among those officials is willing to entrust their wealth and life to His Highness? Now that there is a lot of discussion in the capital about the opposition to Chu, it's time for Your Highness to express his feelings in time!"
Zhu Gaoxu nodded and said: "Well! When I went to Duke Qiu Fu of Qi State, I prepared for him a Damascus iron knife that cut iron like clay; when I went to Wang Ning's consort, I prepared for him a painting of Song Huizong's "Pond"
"Late Autumn", are you ready for the land deed from Marquis Li Rang of Fuyang?"
Ji Gang smiled and said: "Your Highness, don't worry, I have brought you the title deed for two thousand acres of fertile land in Huzhou."
Zhu Gaoxu nodded, frowned slightly and said: "Only Yang Xu. Although I have known him for a long time, I am not very familiar with him. I don't know anything about his preferences. You and him
I am an old friend and have worked under him, so do you know what Yang Xu likes?"
"Yang Xu..."
Ji Gang hesitated, thought for a long time, and recalled all the things he had done since he met Xia Xun. Suddenly, he suddenly had an idea and blurted out: "Ah! I remembered that this Yang Xu has no other good qualities, only women, which is his weakness!"
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"Oh?" Zhu Gaoxu's eyes lit up: "Is Yang Xu lustful?"
"That's right!" Ji Gang thought of all the things he had done since he met Xia Xun, and said decisively: "Yang Xu is a very seductive woman."
Zhu Gaoxu smiled: "I'm afraid he doesn't have any hobbies. Since he is interested in something, I can just do what he likes, haha..."
Zhu Gaojiu thought for a while, then slapped the table and said: "I'm afraid he won't like me if I'm a fan of vulgarity. Since I want to give it away, I'd like to give it to a peerless beauty. The two Hu Ji just now are not bad, right? I will give it to him!"
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Ji Gang was surprised and said: "These two beauties are the only one in ten thousand. Your Highness is sending them away right now?"
Zhu Gaoxu smiled faintly and said: "Compared to thousands of miles of country, what is a woman?"
He slowly stood up, clenched his hands into fists, and said in a loud voice: "I helped my father conquer this world. I must fight for it! I must... fight, come, come!"
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