Zhu Cixiang was sitting in the carriage, with his two eight-year-old brothers beside him. Opposite him were two sisters, one who was ten years old and was sitting by himself, and the one who was one year old was being held by her wet nurse.
From Beijing to Nanjing, the journey was scary but also novel at the same time.
An eleven-year-old child already has his own thoughts, but he is ignorant and has little understanding of the world.
He secretly opened the curtains and saw row upon row of shops and stalls, with pedestrians coming and going everywhere. Some were carrying burdens, some were pushing carts, and there were also the recently emerged "taxi" sedans.
Is this Nanjing?
It is much richer and more prosperous than Beijing, so why didn’t the Ming Dynasty choose Nanjing as its capital?
To be honest, Zhu Cixi didn't know much about Beijing. He just left the palace some time ago and took a few sneak peeks on the road: many shops on the street were closed, beggars and hungry people were everywhere, and there were even policemen carrying groups of self-castrated people out.
rush.
Beijing left a very bad impression on Zhu Cihong, because he saw the worst years for Beijing people in more than two hundred years!
"Sir, Miss, please get out of the car!"
I don't know how long the carriage traveled, but it suddenly stopped somewhere. Wang Tiaoding asked them to come down.
Zhu Cixi got out of the car and walked to the door. He looked up at the lintel and saw the three characters "Dudu Mansion" engraved on it.
As soon as they were taken into the courtyard, there were servants waiting for them.
Zhu Cixiang even had his own study room, but there were not many books. The books on display were all "The Collection of Datong" and "The Records of Datong" and the like.
"Young Master, you are free to walk around in the courtyard, but don't play outside the courtyard." Wang Diaoding ordered.
There are guards at the entrance of the courtyard, so you can't get out.
Zhu Cixiang observed in his room for a while, then came to the courtyard and sat down on a stone bench. Two younger brothers and a younger sister also came over one after another.
"I miss my mother," Zhu Cizheng muttered.
Zhu Cixi also missed his parents and the eunuch who had grown up with him. But he was the eldest brother, so he could only comfort him: "Don't be afraid, father, mother and queen will be here soon."
Zhu Aao (sound: Zhu Meichao) looked at the scenery in the courtyard, then looked at the servants, and said: "I don't know anyone here."
After a while, the prince-in-law Ran Xingrang came here, his face could be said to be very ugly.
"Uncle," Zhu Cixiang hurriedly went over and asked, "are we going to live here forever? Is there any reading in the East Palace here?"
Ran Xingrang sighed: "Oh, it would be nice if I could save my life."
Ran Xingrang had been waiting for a long time and did not see Zhao Han. Instead, he was taken to the yard to rest.
He knew that he was under house arrest.
…
After learning the contents of Chongzhen's edict, Zhao Han's confidants were very excited.
Li Banghua was full of joy and said: "Congratulations to the Governor. If you accept the canonization of the Ming Emperor and become the King of Wu and the Prince Consort, it will be a matter of course for you to ascend the throne and proclaim yourself emperor in the future. All people in the world will regard the Governor as their orthodoxy!"
Pang Chunlai also smiled and said: "Perhaps the southwestern provinces don't need to send troops, they can surrender with just a warrant."
"If you accept the position of King of Wu, as long as Li Zicheng conquers Beijing, the governor can proclaim himself emperor in Nanjing." Xiao Huan cupped his hands and said.
Even Chen Maosheng looked happy.
Zhao Han looked at everyone and asked: "Do you all think that I should accept the title of King of Wu?"
"That's how it should be." Tian Younian said.
Zhao Han said expressionlessly: "What if I don't accept it?"
"Why don't you accept it?" Everyone was surprised and confused, completely confused about Zhao Han's thoughts.
Zhao Han asked: "Mr. Meng An, have you read the 'Sanyuan Chapter'?"
"I saw it," Li Banghua replied.
Zhao Han asked again: "Where does the throne come from?"
Li Banghua said: "Come from the people."
Zhao Han asked again: "Where did the Ming Emperor receive this award from?"
"The throne of the Ming Dynasty was captured by Emperor Hongwu with real swords and guns..." Li Banghua suddenly came back to his senses, "The throne of the Ming Dynasty was given by heaven."
Zhao Han glanced at everyone and asked: "The Ming Dynasty is the emperor who is destined to be destined by heaven. I was named King of Wu by the Emperor of Ming Dynasty. From now on, I will be the emperor because of the destiny. In this case, the "Yuanjun" chapter can be abolished, and the "Sanyuan Chapter" is just
A laughing stock!”
As soon as these words came out, all the officials were speechless.
This is no longer a question of whether to be King of Wu, but a question of the legal system of the new dynasty.
If we want to stick to the theory of Datong, if we want to stick to the "Sanyuan Chapter", the legitimacy of Zhao Han's throne must come from the common people.
The King of Wu who accepted the canonization of the Ming Dynasty, Zhao Han’s throne originated from the Ming Dynasty and from heaven!
"King Wu can't have this!" Chen Maosheng stood up suddenly.
"Yes, don't give it to the King of Wu from Chongzhen!" Huang Shunfu also began to object.
Zuo Xiaoliang then said: "Even if you want to be king, you will still be supported by all the people, and the governor will declare himself king! Why do you need alms from Chongzhen?"
Pang Chunlai stopped talking, acquiescing to Zhao Han's reasoning.
Li Banghua did not want to argue with everyone, but only reminded: "If the governor accepts the position of King Wu, many people will die less and many battles will be fought less."
Zhao Han sneered: "Then, the new dynasty will turn into the Ming Dynasty?"
"It's different," Li Banghua said, "the common people have divided their fields, and the big families have been suppressed and divided. The new dynasty is essentially different from the Ming Dynasty."
"But I am not in the right position!" Zhao Han said with a hint of anger in his tone.
Li Banghua hesitated to speak, and finally shook his head and sighed.
In the eyes of the people of the world, Zhao Han accepted the emperor's canonization and ascended the throne as the King of Wu and his consort, and his legitimacy was beyond the pale. Only by proclaiming himself king and claiming the throne arrogantly did he gain the throne in an unjust manner!
But according to Zhao Han's thinking, the situation is exactly the opposite.
Zhao Han said in a deep voice: "Everyone must remember that the "Datong Collection" is not a decoration, not a tool to fight for the world, and it must be thrown away if it is not to win the world. Especially the "Sanyuan Chapter" is the cornerstone of the country. If I become emperor,
Legal authority comes from the people, not from heaven, let alone from the Ming Dynasty!"
Xiao Huan murmured: "The way of heaven is the way of humanity, the way of heaven is the people's heart, and the way of heaven is the response to the people. Taking orders from heaven and taking orders from the people are actually the same. The governor's "Family, State and Tianxia Lun" also talked about this truth."
"The theory makes sense, but the law doesn't!"
Zhao Han said categorically: "You all should be prepared. I want to establish myself as king instead of accepting Chongzhen's canonization!"
Tian Younian asked: "Then...how to deal with the prince and princess?"
Zhao Han said: "If they stay on their own terms, they don't need to be harsh, but they don't need to be treated too kindly. Let them go to school and I will provide the expenses. When they become adults, they will be self-reliant. I will not support them for the rest of their lives."
"Will someone use the name of the prince or princess to rebel in the future?" Tian Younian asked worriedly.
Zhao Han sneered: "Am I still afraid of rebellion? That would be genocide!"
Zhao Han had made up his mind, and everyone stopped talking and dispersed to prepare for the ceremony of proclaiming himself king.
This ceremony is also difficult to perform. Since it is ordered by the people, is it necessary to sacrifice to the gods of heaven and earth?
For this reason, Li Banghua stayed and asked: "Captain, will there be a way of heaven in the future?"
Zhao Han replied: "Of course. I am just taking orders from the people, and I am not completely abandoning Confucianism. The saints and sages of the past dynasties also need to be respected and sacrificed. They have great merits for the people. Take Emperor Hongwu as an example.
In the world, the liberation of the people is at stake. Who among the people in the early Ming Dynasty did not receive its blessings? Let’s talk about the pre-Qin scholars. Each school’s teachings have blessed future generations. Today’s Confucianism has long integrated the thoughts of hundreds of schools of thought, and all the disciples are saints.”
"In the grand ceremony of enthroning kings, sacrifices must also be made to heaven and earth, right?" Li Banghua asked.
Zhao Han nodded and said: "We should offer sacrifices. It is not about offering sacrifices to heaven and earth for their kindness to me, but to offering sacrifices to heaven and earth to give birth to all people. Respecting heaven and the ancestor is the foundation of China, and this cannot be abandoned. Respecting the ancestor of heaven is people-oriented. These two are also
There is no conflict."
"I understand." Li Banghua bowed and exited.
Immediately, Wu Huapu was brought in.
"Greetings to Governor Zhao!" Wu Huapu knelt down on one knee.
Zhao Han smiled and said: "Get up. Didn't Wang Diaoding tell you not to kneel down?"
Wu Huapu said: "I have one arm and cannot bow. I dare not disobey the governor's order prohibiting kneeling, so I kneel down on one knee to show respect."
"Do you want to join the army?" Zhao Han asked.
Wu Huapu said: "If the governor thinks that I am unable to fight with my broken arm, I can be a military guide when we conquer Liaodong in the future. Although the south is good and has a pleasant climate, it is not as friendly as Liaodong. I still want to return to Liaodong to live my life."
Zhao Han thought carefully and said: "You go to Jeju Island to raise horses. Besides raising horses, practice your riding skills. I will definitely take you with me when I conquer Liaodong in the future."
"Thank you so much for your kindness, the mayor!" Wu Huapu burst into tears of gratitude.
"You are still young, but you have to continue to live your life in Jeju Island by marrying a wife and having children." Zhao Han sighed.
…
evening.
Zhu Cixiang took his younger brothers and sisters and followed the servants to dinner.
They came to another courtyard, and several people were already sitting in the dining room. The man must be Governor Zhao. I heard that he was a rebel in the past.
"I have met Governor Zhao." Zhu Cihong remembered his uncle (Ran Xingrang)'s teachings and his attitude was very respectful.
The other princes and princesses also followed Zhu Cixiang in saluting.
Zhao Han smiled and said: "No need to be polite, come over and have dinner."
Several children sat down nervously. Fei Rulan looked distressed and took the initiative to pick up food for them. This move made the children less nervous and relaxed a lot.
After asking about their names and rankings, Zhao Han couldn't help but look at Zhu Cizheng and Zhu Yuluo.
Zhu Cizheng is the third prince Zhu. During the 61 years of Kangxi's reign, the third prince Zhu rebelled 70 times. It seems that his head can grow back again after being chopped off.
Zhu Yuyao is Ah Jiu in "Blue Blood Sword" and the one-armed nun in "The Deer and the Cauldron". She is still a 10-year-old girl this year.
Zhao Han personally served a bowl of soup to Zhu A'ao and asked Zhu Cihong: "Have you ever studied?"
"I have read it," Zhu Cihong replied.
"What books have you read?" Zhao Han asked.
Zhu Cixiang replied: "Sir has finished teaching "The Great Learning" and "The Analects of Confucius", and is studying "Mencius". Since last year, he has also taught "Tongjian" and "Xingli".
Zhao Han said: "In a few days, you can go to the school to study. My wife will go too."
"What is a school?" Zhu Yurao asked curiously.
Zhao Han smiled and said: "The school is a place for studying. There are many children about your age there."
Zhu Aao asked: "Are they all eunuchs and maids?"
Zhao Han shook his head: "There are no eunuchs or maids in the school. They are all schoolchildren like you."
Zhu Cixiang was a little confused. This was different from what his uncle said.
