The main building complex of Dabaoen Temple has been completed. When I heard that the emperor was coming here to pay homage to the late emperor, Huang Shilang, Liu Yujue and others from the Ministry of Industry immediately organized people to thoroughly clean the several main halls that had been completely built. The peripheral construction was also temporarily stopped. Mainly engaged in road cleaning, security and clearing.
Afterwards, a large number of internal servants came from the palace to arrange the decorations in the main halls again, including Buddhist niches, incense burners, cloth and mantles... They inspected every place, then exited the main hall and waited outside, and then came from various Buddhist temples in Jinling. The summoned eminent monks gathered in the Great Bao'en Temple and sat in a fuhui tuan in the splendid temple with golden walls. In front of them were wooden fish, bells and red cassocks, with solemn treasures.
Finally, Zheng He and Fu Guo Gong Yang Xu arrived hand in hand. I don’t know what Yang Xu said to Eunuch Zheng. Eunuch Zheng nodded and stood outside the palace. Fu Guo Gong Yang Xu held a red envelope in his hand. The silk box entered the main hall alone. After a while, he came out empty-handed. And all the windows and doors of the main hall, except the main entrance, had been nailed shut by him, and he issued the order in public. From then on, this main hall No one is allowed to enter, and any offender will be shot!
The chamberlains and monks waiting outside solemnly said their orders, wondering why such a fair and honest matter of worshiping ancestors was so secretive. But since the emperor was involved, no one dared to gossip.
After Zhu Di arrived at Dabao Temple, he entered the main hall alone. The door was immediately closed. No one was required to accompany him inside. On the left and right sides of the door, Duke Fu Guo and Eunuch Zheng stood guarding the door.
Why is it so mysterious? Even Zheng He is not very clear. The only insider is Xia Xun. Standing at the door, listening to the Sanskrit singing, he can't help but feel deeply in his heart. The world is thousands of miles away from the emperor. According to his own likes and dislikes, Zhu Di, who was exaggerating, was either an emperor who was wise, divine, martial, civilized, and martial arts; or he was a ruthless and murderous tyrant; or he was mediocre and greedy and lustful. He has changed back to his normal state, but who can really get a glimpse of the emperor's color, and who can truly understand him?
He has both a criticized side and a commendable side. His talents and strategies are comparable to those of the Emperors of Qin and Han, and the ancestors of the Tang and Song Dynasties. He sent people to the Western Seas seven times, personally led an army to conquer Mobei five times, and dredged the Grand Canal. , connected the north-south artery and played a decisive role in promoting the economy; he conquered the northeast, southwest, and Annan; he compiled the "Yongle Dadian", which was unprecedented and unprecedented; he established the cabinet and influenced politics around the world. system.
While some people were covering their eyes, they only talked about Zhu Di's brief purge of political opponents when he first came to the throne, and racked their brains to exaggerate and exaggerate on topics such as methods of killing, scale of killing, women and brothels, and so on. While satisfying his curiosity, has anyone ever noticed that Zhu Di conquered Mongolia five times, made seven voyages to the Western Ocean, dredged the Grand Canal, built Beijing... and made outstanding military and political achievements in all aspects of the Northeast, Northwest, Annan, and the ocean?
But some people think that any of these huge projects and military operations, taken alone, would be a huge burden for any previous dynasty, and they may even return home because of it. However, Yongle completed so many things in one day, but did not give any The country has placed a heavy economic burden. What does this imply about its strong ability in economic construction?
No!
In the 30th year of Hongwu, the White Lotus Sect in Shaanxi Province was in high spirits. Wang Jingangnu revolted and more than 100,000 people participated. He sent the founding general Changxing Hou Geng Bingwen to lead tens of thousands of elite troops to suppress it. They fought fiercely for one year and fought for more than ten years. But who knew? However, it only occurred in some areas of Shandong Yifu, with no more than 10,000 participants. It mainly relied on the Shandong local army to suppress it. It took less than two months from the uprising to the annihilation of the White Lotus Sect Tang Saier to revolt, but was The big book was written, thus obliterating the countless achievements made during the second and tenth chapters of Yongle.
Taizong of the Tang Dynasty was more fortunate than Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty. At that time, there were not many Confucian scholars who adhered to the orthodox concept of direct eldest son; the ministers at that time did not have the habit of scolding the emperor; after the Tang Dynasty, it was not a foreign ruler with low self-esteem who ruled the Central Plains for hundreds of years. This gives us the opportunity to constantly tamper with history. History is unfair to Zhu Di!
Standing outside the palace, Xia Xun was thinking about it. He suddenly felt that this Emperor Yongle, who was forced by public opinion, could only hide here quietly, silently worshiping his birth mother, repenting, and pouring out his grievances, sadness and guilt. , it’s really a bit pitiful.
Zhu Di came out, wearing sandalwood all over his body.
When he appeared in the sun, he was still the strong and domineering emperor, with every look and gesture filled with the majesty of the emperor. Perhaps he would be weak when he knelt in front of his mother's shrine in the temple to burn incense and pray silently. He may be sad and shed tears, but when he appears in front of others, he can only be the Son of Heaven, the Yongle Emperor.
"Come for a walk with me!"
Zhu Di looked at Xia Xun and said lightly.
Xia Xun followed behind, and the king and his ministers left. Zheng He still stood there and gently closed the palace door.
From today on, only the emperor can enter here.
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Zhu Di stopped, and Xia Xun stopped too.
After a while, Zhu Di slowly turned around, stared at Xia Xun, and said slowly: "Shihong died of illness, and Mu Sheng and Zhang Fu are now in charge of the Annan War. I am not very relieved, what do you think?"
Xia Xun had long heard rumors among the people. Today, the emperor specially summoned him to see him. He knew that it was not as simple as just accompanying the emperor to sacrifice his mother. He had also seriously considered this matter, but he did not expect Zhu Di to be so straightforward, so he briefly ignored it. Somewhat unexpectedly, he was startled and then said: "Your Majesty, I thought that Mu Sheng had been in southern Xinjiang for a long time and was familiar with the geography. The son of the famous general Zhang Fu had also experienced wars in the army. These two generals were in their prime. We complement each other, and the emperor does not need to worry about the war in Annan."
Zhu Di laughed, thinking that Xia Xun had also heard the rumors, but the emperor's mind was still undecided, and the decree was not yet issued, and rumors had spread among the people. This was a taboo for the emperor, so he couldn't help but be frightened. Now that he asked about it, he naturally couldn't help but He dared to recommend himself. But he didn't know that what Xia Xun said was the truth. Zhang Fu was really invincible and invincible when he attacked Annan. In the end, the Annan people were most afraid of Zhang Fu, and their faces changed after hearing his name.
Zhu Di then said: "Soldiers are a major event for the country. They have little experience. Moreover, the battle of Annan is not just a matter of marching. I am not very relieved to leave it to them."
When it comes to this, the meaning is very clear. A minister should share the worries of the king. The emperor is no longer worried. Xia Xun takes the opportunity to accept the order. Zhu Di will definitely agree happily. If he doesn't recommend himself, Xia Xun can also take advantage of the situation. One sentence: "You can choose another general in the court and go out to control Annan!" Then Zhu Di can also take advantage of the situation and appoint him as commander.
However, Xia Xun knew Zhu Di's hints, but still did not want to follow his wishes. Whether Xia Xun was suppressing the Japanese in eastern Zhejiang or doing business in Liaodong, in fact, his success largely depended on his political foresight.
, military success is partly due to trickery. When he arrived in Annan, Xia Xun didn't think he could fight better than Zhang Fu, and even Mu Sheng was far inferior.
This is not because Xia Xun is belittling himself, but because he can clearly understand his own shortcomings. No one is an all-rounder, and he is even less so. People die in wars. If too many deaths are caused by his poor command, even in the end
He still won the victory, and it was him who was honored. Who would pity the people who lost their sons, husbands, and fathers? If he was a better fighter than Zhang Fu, he could do his part. He was obviously not as good as others, so why should he take the credit for himself?
Therefore, Xia Xun hesitated for a moment, but still insisted: "Your Majesty, I and the British Duke General Zhang Yu are well-informed and know a little about Zhang Fu. I believe that Zhang Fu will be able to live up to the holy hope. Duke Cheng died of illness.
Zhang Fu temporarily takes over the post of general to conquer the barbarians. In order to boost the morale of the army, he must take some action. The emperor may wish to take a look. Maybe Zhang Fu will have good news to come back to him soon to prove to the world that he is also the emperor.
A famous general under his command!"
Zhu Di was slightly unhappy when he heard this, but he just said that Xia Xun declined intentionally. After thinking about it carefully, it was indeed the case. His son had just been born, and it would take at least another one or two years before he left. How could he be willing to leave. However, as a minister,
, to share your worries, haven't you realized this? "Your father-in-law and the White Lotus Sect are not clear about it. In order to cover it up, you killed the court official. I did not do anything for this serious crime. After your son was born, I
You were promoted exceptionally and received a great favor, and now you are entrusted with a heavy responsibility, but you still have to push back and push back!"
But when he thought of the White Lotus Sect, Zhu Di would inevitably make a mistake: "Is it because of this that Yang Xu refused to lead the army? Is he doing it to avoid my doubts?"
Thinking of this, Zhu Di couldn't help but feel relieved and said with a smile: "Wenxuan, what I mean is to ask you to sit in charge and tell you to go. That is to say that you do not have any doubts about the people you employ, so you don't have to worry about anything."
He turned around, raised his hands, and walked slowly: "I asked you to go because I actually had my own plan. Before Shihong left, I warned him: 'Don't foster chaos, don't play with bandits, don't destroy tombs.
Do not harm crops, do not steal property, do not plunder people's wives and daughters, do not kill people to surrender. This is one thing. Although you have meritorious service, you should be cautious... Once the sinner has obtained it, he will choose the virtuous descendants of the Chen family to establish it.
, support and control one side, and then return the enemy." "Actually, outside of the war, you would have handled these matters better than Shihong. However, at that time, you were at a critical juncture in Liaodong, and you couldn't get away. In fact..."
When Zhu Di said this, he suddenly began to ponder again, as if it was a bit difficult to say. Xia Xun felt a little strange: "The emperor is hesitant, is there anything else he can't tell you?"
Zhu Di hesitated for a moment, seemed to have made up his mind, turned around and looked at Xia Xun again, his eyes burning a little: "Wenxuan, Annan, has been the hometown of China since the Qin Dynasty. During the Tang Dynasty, it was also affiliated with the Annan Protectorate.
Under the jurisdiction, Zhu Wen destroyed the Tang Dynasty and the Central Plains was in chaos. Annan took the opportunity to stand on its own. The Song Dynasty was unable to regain Annan and allowed it to stand on its own. When the Yuan Dynasty entered, the invincible Mongolian army suffered consecutive defeats in Annan and had to stop there!
"
Xia Xun was shocked and blurted out: "What does the emperor mean?"
Zhu Di said in a deep voice: "I have received accurate news that the Chen family in Annan has been extinct! I sent troops to Annan to bring back the Li family and continue to rise and die in order to fulfill the responsibilities of the sect leader. But the Chen family has been extinct. This Annan family is extinct. Forty-eight prefectures, 180 counties, and more than 3 million households. Who will rule Huizhou during the Jie Dynasty? After the fall of the Tang Dynasty, Jiaozhi fell to the barbarians. It has been more than 400 years since then, and there is hope that it can be restored to the territory! Wenxuan, don’t you want the power of opening up borders and splitting soil?”