His Highness Taisun actually agreed to go back to Annan to visit the bride?
is this real?
Is this really possible?
After being stunned for a long while, Chen Muyue trembled and asked Zhu Ying: "Your Highness, you... just said that you want me to go back to Annan to visit the bride?"
Zhu Ying smiled, looked at the wide-eyed Chen Muyue and said, "Didn't you miss Annan just now? Why, I told you to go back and have a look, don't you want to go back?"
Chen Muyue waved her hands immediately and said quickly: "No, no, no, I just...just...didn't expect..."
Zhu Ying smiled and said: "It's just a matter of going back and taking a look. It's no big deal. This palace is not a prison for you."
"If you take the sea route from Annan, it's not that far. When the time comes, you can follow the ship and arrive directly. It's very convenient and fast."
"It only takes more than two months to go back and forth, so I don't have to worry about it day and night here."
"You have been in the capital for more than a year, so you should go back and have a look."
"When the time comes, I will send 10,000 soldiers to accompany you to protect your safety."
Zhu Ying was not joking with Chen Muyue, but really wanted him to go to Annan.
The current situation in Annan, including the surrounding Champa, is now very unclear.
Rushing into action will undoubtedly cause great chaos.
But if Chen Muyue goes back to Annan to visit relatives, and then sends 10,000 soldiers to go with him, the concept is completely different.
Firstly, it can be enough to scare some disobedient forces in Annan. Secondly, when arriving by sea, we should first go to Champa and then pass through the Champa Kingdom to Annan.
So in terms of arrangement, there is an explanation for the Ming Dynasty's garrison troops stationed at the border in Annan.
There is nothing to worry about Chen Muyue's safety.
These 10,000 soldiers are not ordinary soldiers. At least 5,000 of them are armored soldiers, accompanied by 2,000 cavalry.
And at least eight thousand soldiers will carry the latest style matchlock guns.
As long as they don't capture cities and territories, they can be said to be invincible in a field battle against a country occupying a city.
The ships were also accompanied by warships, and the Ming Navy was directly dispatched to escort them back and forth.
For a small country in Southeast Asia, with this kind of military strength, it is not impossible to directly destroy the country if it is not done well, and it is enough to provide a strong deterrent.
It seems that it is just Chen Muyue going back to Annan to visit relatives. It seems that this arrangement is a bit exaggerated. In fact, it is paving the way for the next Maritime Silk Road.
We need to make many small countries in Southeast Asia realize how powerful the Ming Dynasty is now.
To put it simply, it is a show of force and the prestige of our country.
Chen Muyue certainly did not think of these deep thoughts, but was completely immersed in the joy of being able to go home. Her affectionate look seemed to swallow Zhu Ying alive at this moment.
After saying this, Chen Muyue was completely moved by Zhu Ying.
If Chen Muyue came to Ming Dynasty before because of Annan, she had no other choice, but now she is still wholeheartedly devoted to Zhu Ying.
If it were night instead of broad daylight, I might have pounced directly on Zhu Ying.
After some excited words, Zhu Ying asked Chen Muyue to go back and make preparations. After a few days, the arrangements were made and Qin Tianjian was asked to choose an auspicious day for departure.
When Chen Muyue left, Guo Zhong, who had been staying quietly next to her, finally couldn't help but said: "Master, it may be a bit inappropriate for Concubine Yue to return to China to visit her relatives before she is pregnant."
There are many rules in the palace. Generally speaking, even concubines are not allowed to leave the palace, let alone return to their parents' home, unless it is on a specific festival.
What's more, concubines like Chen Muyue who came as tribute from other small countries basically have no chance of going back in this life.
Moreover, although Chen Muyue is now married, she has not yet given birth to a son and a half to Zhu Ying.
It's not that Zhu Ying can't get Chen Muyue pregnant, but she has paid attention to this aspect.
This is also to protect Ye Yueqing's status as the royal concubine and to stabilize the Ming Dynasty.
If the concubine gives birth to a boy first, it is easy for someone to mess with her.
According to the rules of the palace, even if Chen Muyue could have a wedding, she would have to give birth to a child.
It's just that the situation is different now, so after thinking about it again and again, Zhu Ying feels that letting Chen Muyue go back to visit relatives is the best arrangement for the current situation.
After hearing Guo Zhong's question, he asked: "I don't agree with the etiquette. Who made this etiquette? Is it grandpa?"
With just one sentence, Guo Zhong immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed: "I have a mean mouth, I have a mean mouth."
As he spoke, he slapped his mouth.
When His Highness Taisun mentioned His Majesty, Guo Zhong knew that he should not say this.
Once this causes any conflict between His Majesty the Grand Sun and His Majesty, it will be his fault.
Zhu Ying waved her hands and said, "You don't have to do that. There are some things in the future that you shouldn't ask, so don't ask."
I don't mean to punish Guo Zhong, but the key here is that you can't tell others, you just need to know it well.
Guo Zhong immediately did not dare to talk nonsense anymore.
Zhu Ying then thought for a while and ordered:
"As for Concubine Yue's marriage proposal, you should inform the Di Newspaper Department and make this a front-page headline in the Di Newspaper. It will be included in the latest issue and be published as soon as possible."
"This news must be spread to Nanyang within half a month."
"By the way, I'm also sending an order to the navy of the capital to tell the newspaper department the sailing route to Champa. The first overseas stop of the Ming Dynasty must be Champa."
Hearing this, Guo Zhong still didn't understand that he was really talking too much. His Highness Taisun obviously had a more profound arrangement here.
Immediately he hurried to deliver the order.
Chen Muyue, who returned home, would naturally not tell everyone about the news that she was going back to Annan. She only told the maid Xiaoqing who came with her.
Xiaoqing was naturally extremely happy and excited after learning the news.
But I still have to hold on to this temper.
The rules in the palace are nothing to Zhu Ying, he can just do whatever he wants.
For others, it is naturally very strict.
If this makes others jealous and unable to go back, that would be a shame.
But it was only the third day. After this news was published in the capital's residence newspaper, not to mention the palace, the entire capital was already aware of it.
Every time the Capital Newspaper is published, every concubine in the palace or the eunuch in charge will naturally get a copy.
There are not many entertainment activities these days. It can be said that reading the capital's residence newspaper has become a very common pastime in the capital and the Ming Dynasty, and even in the surrounding areas of the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Ying's original intention is naturally to have her own arrangements and ideas.
But they didn't expect that such an action would make everyone feel that Zhu Ying loved Concubine Yue very much.
Eight large ships, 20,000 naval troops, and 10,000 elite soldiers escorted Concubine Yue back to Annan for her wedding. Such a grand undertaking could only be accomplished by His Highness the Grand Sun.
Zhu Ying was originally very famous and very legendary, which also made everyone very curious about Zhu Ying, His Royal Highness.
Any news related to Zhu Ying, as long as it is published in the Di Bao, the Di Bao in the entire capital will definitely be sold out.
This news, if it hadn't been for the Ming Dynasty, would have given Zhu Ying the title of Love Saint.
Among them, many novelists burst out with inspiration and directly came up with a wave of behind-the-scenes stories.
However, when it comes to His Highness the Grand Sun, this kind of writing is strictly prohibited, so you can only secretly write and read it yourself. If you dare to print it, you will be punished for the crime of disrespect.
"Concubine Yue is so lucky to be loved by His Royal Highness."
"Isn't it? Who can have such grace? This is not about where to go. That's Annan. For the sake of Concubine Yue, His Highness Taisun dispatched 20,000 navy troops and 10,000 elites to accompany him. It sounds like he is not a human being.
There are a lot of them, but these are all taken from the Beijing barracks."
"Being able to be the concubine of His Royal Highness, the Moon Concubine, is really enviable."
For a time, there was endless discussion in the harem about Concubine Yue and Zhu Ying, and there were obviously signs that it was getting worse.
In the end, Concubine Ning came forward and warned her before she restrained herself.
However, this was all published in the capital newspaper, and there was no real intention to ban it.
Regarding the deployment of troops, Zhu Ying had already told the old man about the situation that day, and of course he got Zhu Yuanzhang's consent.
Although Zhu Ying can be said to have taken control of the military power, and even Taisun's decree is almost as effective as the imperial decree to a certain extent, Zhu Ying will not lack the required regulations.
As long as it involves military power, I will explain it to the old man in advance and obtain his consent.
This does not mean that he is afraid of anything, but a kind of respect for Zhu Yuanzhang.
In fact, even if Zhu Ying gave the order without authorization, Zhu Yuanzhang would not say anything, let alone have any bad thoughts.
First of all, the grandfather and grandson are together almost every day, with Qianqing Palace in the front and Kunning Palace in the back.
Apart from anything else, having breakfast and going to court together every day is bound to happen.
With such a close relationship, who would go to His Majesty to tell a snitch about His Highness the Grand Sun? Isn’t that looking for death?
And no one in this palace knows that His Highness Taisun is His Majesty’s heartthrob and treasure.
Speaking of which, His Majesty is approaching the age of seventy, and His Highness Taisun is worthy of the crown. The Ming Dynasty will be under the shadow of His Highness Taisun for the next few decades.
If anyone is held grudge by His Highness the Grand Sun, then he will not have a good life for the rest of his life, or may not even have a good life at all.
It is also based on such factors that Zhu Ying is becoming more and more unrestrained now.
It is easier and even more powerful than being the emperor yourself.
Because people always have fear of the unknown.
On the contrary, I am more afraid of things that have not yet come. If I actually experience them, I am not so worried.
To describe Zhu Ying as doing whatever he wants is really not an exaggeration at all.
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Annan.
When Zhu Ying's letter was delivered to his eldest disciple Liu Sheng, this old man, who was already in his seventies, was so excited that his beard almost stood up.
After hearing the news, Li Xiucai put down everything he was doing and hurried towards Liu Sheng's mansion.
"What should I say? Did His Highness mention me in the letter?"
Li Xiucai's tone was full of expectation and desire.
After arriving in Annan, Li Xiucai quickly got the official position he wanted.
Naturally, Zhu Ying had already approved this official position, but Liu Sheng didn't show it to him until he got to the place.
After all, Li Xiucai was also a scholar, and he took on the responsibility of educating people after arriving in Annan.
In this regard, Li Xiucai was already a veteran when he was in the Heroic City of the Western Regions. Of course, he was very familiar with the regulations here.
In Annan itself, there was Zhao Xiucai, a military advisor sent by Zhu Ying.
It was Zhao Xiucai who asked Annan's side, Zhao Fei, Li Laosi and others who were affiliated with the Qunying Chamber of Commerce to intercept Annan's princess Chen Muyue, including pretending to be Annan's envoy, and even trying to get his employer to pretend to be the prince.
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Zhao Xiucai was truly ruthless and had no scruples in addition to his strategic talent.
Since Liu Sheng led 50,000 elite troops to station in Annan, Zhao Xiucai, Zhao Fei, and Li Laosi had already lurked under Annan's command in the early years, and they could be considered to have truly ushered in wealth and prosperity.
Or you can stand on the bright side.
Of course, Zhu Ying would not say that he had treated these meritorious officials badly. When Liu Sheng arrived, he brought Zhu Ying's decrees and appointments. Almost everyone received generous rewards and official appointments.
Liu Sheng looked at the familiar handwriting, and he clearly recognized that these handwritings were written by His Highness Taisun himself.
Especially some of the Tongji characters and simple characters in it are the unique habits of His Highness Taisun.
Even Li Xiucai had already approached him. Liu Sheng was already looking at the handwriting in a daze without any reaction. He didn't even notice Li Xiucai's arrival.
Just when Li Xiucai was about to speak to pull Liu Sheng out of his immersion, his mouth suddenly froze when he saw Liu Sheng's expression.
As Li Xiucai, who once lived together in Qunying City, and later traveled together to escort high-yield crops to the capital, how could he not know that Liu Sheng actually regarded Zhu Ying as his grandson in his heart?
He knew very clearly that Liu Sheng came to Annan not for the reputation of King Annan. What he wanted in his heart was more for Zhu Ying to incorporate Annan into the territory of the Ming Dynasty.
In terms of title, Liu Sheng is Zhu Ying's disciple, and the relationship is between master and disciple.
But in Liu Sheng's heart, he regarded Zhu Ying as his relative and grandson despite being with her for a long time.
Such a strange contradictory feeling.
But it has always existed in Liu Sheng's heart. Without experiencing these things, it is difficult to understand Liu Sheng's mentality.
Li Xiucai and Liu Sheng had been together for so long, so they naturally noticed it.
Li Xiucai also had some experience in observing words and emotions and trying to figure out his thoughts, otherwise he would not have been able to survive in a place like the Western Region where people were mixed.
It took a long time for Liu Sheng to recover from the handwriting.
In each stroke, Liu Sheng seemed to see Zhu Ying speaking to him personally.
That's why I'm so immersed.
At first, Liu Sheng didn't realize that there was another person beside him, and the expression on his face was a bit excited, happy, but also lonely and missing.
He knew that Zhu Ying lived very well in Daming, where his biological grandfather took good care of him.
Compared to the Ming Emperor, Liu Sheng was so humble.
Some thoughts can only exist in the bottom of my heart.