The spring breeze is bright in the south, and the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant.
The green here has just climbed over the hillside, and the tender branches are beginning to bloom on the branches
This is a pear forest. The white pear blossoms are swaying on the branches in the breeze, and the air is full of fresh floral fragrance.
Whoosh!
The light of the sword suddenly flashed in the forest.
However, the sharp sword light did not destroy the beauty of the pear blossoms, but instead brought some iron blood and chill to these delicate pear blossoms.
A burly man kept waving the long knife in his hand in the forest, and the light of the knife passed over his brocade robe embroidered with dragon patterns and danced lightly in the wind.
This is a burly and powerful man, his whole body is as full of power as a leopard, his sharp eyes, thick beard, and sharp sword skills all tell the world how arrogant this man is.
The long knife in his hand was swung again, and a weak but tenacious dragon roar came from the blade. Wherever the blade passed, pieces of pear blossoms fell.
The knife in the man's hand is not a precious sword. It is the Wild Goose Wing Knife standard in the Ming Dynasty army. The blade is a little black, but the blade is extremely sharp and bright. The friction marks on the blade represent that this ordinary knife has drank the blood of the enemy.
The man's pace in the forest became faster and faster, and the long knife in his hand became faster and faster. The sound of the blade changed from faint at first to a faint roar. Then from the roar, it turned into bursts of thunder.
In an instant, the forest was filled with the bright light of swords and the shadows of fallen pear leaves.
Click! The last cut stopped.
The man threw the knife on the ground, and the long sharp knife sank into the soil. When he turned around, his brocade robe filled with majesty. A pear tree was suddenly cut in two.
Bang bang bang, a crisp sound of applause came from outside the forest.
A monk with a thin face and penetrating eyes, dressed in black monk's robes, strode in. King Yan's sword skills were getting better and better!
The man named King Yan smiled proudly. His small skills were useless in battle, but in private, they could strengthen his body and strengthen his bones!
This is Peiping, the gateway to the Ming Dynasty.
This man is the king here, King Yan of the Ming Dynasty and the fourth son of Emperor Hongwu, Zhu Di.
Zhu Yuanzhang once said that among the princes, King Yan was the most brave, so the Han family's old land of Yanyun was granted to Zhu Di.
The old land of Yanyun, the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun.
During the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, it was ceded to the Liao Kingdom by Shi Jingtang of the Later Jin Dynasty.
From then on, the land of China began hundreds of years of humiliation.
Without the barrier of Yanyun, the Hu people calmly went south to herd horses, and the iron hoof of war ravaged the Central Plains.
During hundreds of years of humiliation, generations of men looked north to the mountains and rivers with blood and tears.
During hundreds of years of fighting and fighting, countless heroes continued to look north until their deaths.
Until the Ming Dynasty, 300,000 troops went north to defeat the city in a battle, conquered the capital of the Yuan Dynasty, and recovered this incomplete old river and mountains.
This place was renamed Beiping, Taiping in the North.
The most elite border troops of the Ming Dynasty, including Han, Mongolians and Jurchens, were stationed here. Under the command of King Zhu Di of Yan, peace was truly achieved here.
Zhu Di and the monk in black were walking side by side in the forest. Zhu Di was slightly in front, and the monk was hidden behind.
The guards stood far away, not daring to disturb him, because they knew that although King Yan and the monk were ministers, they were also close friends.
The monk's Buddhist name is Daoyan, and his lay name is Yao Guangxiao. He is a world-famous Buddhist master. At the same time, he is also a world-famous and knowledgeable person.
Guangxiao! Zhu Di stopped, suddenly pinched a pear blossom, and said, is there any news from Beijing?
Yao Guangxiao smiled. It was still the same news. His Majesty named Zhu Yunwen the King of Huai and Zhu Yunxi the King of Wu. After saying that, we all looked away. The unassuming grandson of the Third Emperor suddenly appeared.
During this time, I won the favor of His Majesty!
King Wu! Zhu Di smiled, the old man really dotes on him!
After speaking, Zhu Di looked south on the hillside, his eyes cold and full of deep meaning.
The prince passed away and the opportunity he had been waiting for came.
A dragon gives birth to nine sons, all of whom want to become dragons.
He, Zhu Di, mounts his horse to manage the army and dismounts his herdsmen. He is outstanding among the princes in civil and martial arts. Why can't he sit in that seat? In the past, his eldest brother Zhu Biao was here, so he could only bury this thought deep in his heart, but now that the eldest brother is gone, he sits on
The thought of that seat was out of control.
He was born with a spirit of giving up to others, a spirit of unwillingness to admit defeat, and an indomitable spirit.
As a young man, he joined the army under the general Xu Da and charged into battle without losing the prestige of the Zhu family. When he became an adult and took charge of the border areas, whether he was the remnant of the Northern Yuan Dynasty or the small country of Goryeo, he had to avoid his influence.
Ming Dynasty, besides him, who else is more worthy of the throne?
If I were the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, I would definitely sweep my sword northward in all directions.
If I were the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, I would definitely be able to conquer the world through civil and martial arts.
If I were the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, I would let hundreds of years of weakness become history, and all the men under my command would be tigers and wolves.
Zhu Di withdrew his disappointed gaze, with a look of solemnity on his face. There was no news from Beijing? In other words, the old man was still hesitating about who to appoint as the crown prince?
Maybe it’s hesitation, or maybe he already has a candidate in mind! Yao Guangxiao still smiles, he just doesn’t want to say anything yet!
Do you think the old man will choose me? Zhu Di asked seriously.
Yao Guangxiao shook his head, King Yan, you are the fourth son, and you have an older brother above you, so no matter how much you are the eldest son, it will not be your turn!
Hum! Zhu Di snorted coldly, and the pear blossoms turned into pieces in his hands. They are not as strong as me!
As he said that, his eyes suddenly changed. Since it's not me and it can't be my brother, who could it be?
Emperor's grandson! Yao Guangxiao spit out two words. For the sake of balance among the kings, His Majesty will definitely choose the emperor's grandson and establish the emperor's grandson!
Huangkou child, An can occupy a high position? Zhu Di said angrily, why should he? King of Wu? King of Huai? Huh, when I conquered Mobei in the north, they were still sucking milk!
Again, for the sake of balance! Yao Guangxiao said, if the throne is chosen from among the princes, neither you, nor the King of Qin, nor the King of Jin will be satisfied. Your Majesty is worried that a hundred years later, the princes will fight against each other.
Conquest!
Even if he has a grandson, he can't control us! Zhu Di sneered, except for the eldest brother, we won't obey anyone!
But there are great righteousness! Yao Guangxiao said seriously, if the prince's legitimate son succeeds to the throne, then there is great righteousness among the monarchs and ministers. The Qin and Jin vassals would not dare to be criticized by thousands of people and challenge the central government!
I dare! Zhu Di continued to sneer.
Then just wait! Yao Guangxiao smiled and waited for the opportunity!
With that said, Yao Guangxiao took a few steps forward and looked at Zhu Di. What your Majesty dislikes the most is others challenging his authority. Although King Yan is deeply favored by your Majesty, he cannot jump out at this time. You must know the reason why your Majesty did not say anything about the crown prince.
The selection process is just waiting for someone to jump out!
Zhu Di was silent, Yao Guangxiao was right.
He knew that father too well, just as the father knew himself.
His authority is inviolable, and neither is his choice.
He is an emperor first and then a father.
In the face of the overall situation of the world, family love can only take a back seat.
How long will it take to wait? Zhu Di's eyes were a little unwilling.
The new emperor has ascended the throne! Yao Guangxiao's eyes fell on the pear blossoms and suddenly smiled, the new emperor has ascended the throne, and he will not tolerate the vassal kings who have heavy troops.
Yes, which emperor would let his uncles have a large number of soldiers. Which emperor would let his uncles have countless warriors under his command?
The emperor and grandson are young, and young people are always restless, always want to get ahead, and always want to be recognized by others.
Taking action on one's own uncles seems to be the best choice to establish the emperor's authority.
When the new emperor loses his patience and takes action against the vassal kings, King Yan's time will come!
Hahaha! Zhu Di laughed heartily, OK, let's wait! Keep waiting!
With that said, he waved his big hand and strode forward to give our people in Beijing double the money. Set up more eyes and ears, and recruit more ministers!
After saying that, I had already reached the forest and got on my horse.
I don't know when I got a hard bow in my hand. Zhu Di said loudly, sons and daughters, follow me to hunt. We will catch a black bear today. Let's eat bear meat!
The guards who looked like wolves and tigers shouted, follow King Yan!