Chapter 507: Respect ghosts and gods and stay away from them
Zhang Anshi came to the palace to see him.
Zhu Di's face was not very good.
At this time, Zhu Di was already old, but even so, he still looked at the memorials sent one after another.
He may not have the energy to read each memorial carefully.
Mostly it's just a quick glance.
More often than not, Zhu Di would lose his mind and would inevitably think of the past years.
Zhang Changsheng always sits in the corner to accompany the driver.
Zhang Changsheng is now quite tall, with a delicate face and slender figure. He is wearing a small fish suit given by the emperor and has an embroidered spring knife on his waist. He is very majestic.
But when he heard that Zhang Anshi had come to see him, he was so frightened that he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, your ministers... Your Majesty, please retire."
With that said, he ran away in a hurry.
Zhang Anshi came in without knowing it. When he entered the palace, he saluted Zhu Di. Zhu Di looked at him with a smile: "Zhang Qing doesn't come to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing. Tell me, what's the matter?"
Zhang Anshi then talked about the addition of officials and the establishment of additional schools in the vassal state.
Zhu Di stood up, frowned and said: "The former, if Zhang Qing didn't remind me, I really didn't realize that this is also a top priority. In the past, the vassal state only managed the affairs of the royal palace, and it was enough to have a long history palace. But now
, How can we govern a vassal state if we only rely on these officials? This matter must be done urgently and let Liu Guan, the Minister of Rites, draw up a charter and then make it known to the world."
Immediately, Zhu Di added: "As for the latter, there is nothing wrong with establishing additional schools. As long as the vassal state does not object, it will be fine."
Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "Your Majesty is wise."
Zhu Di said: "The word sage is an exaggeration. You brought it up, so you should be the wise one."
Zhang Anshi nodded.
Zhu Di added: "A few days ago, I met Qiu Fu. He is also old, but he is very worried. Is it because his son went to sea?"
Zhang Anshi said: "General Xiaoqiu has long been determined to make great achievements. This time he goes to sea is an opportunity. I know his thoughts, so... I chose him. After all, he is my brother and he must always take care of his own people."
Zhu Di gave Zhang Anshi a complicated look: "But his father is very anxious."
"What's the hurry after General Qiu?" Zhang Anshi said: "Didn't General Qiu have to follow His Majesty through life and death to be where he is today?"
"You don't understand." Zhu Di shook his head and said with some emotion: "As a general, teach Qiu Song to overcome thorns and thorns, lead the horse and infantry to attack. This Qiu Fu can understand the general outline. But out of the sea, there is another world.
Something happened."
After all, people at this time have an instinctive awe for the vast ocean, and even Qiu Fu, a military general, is not immune to this.
Zhang Anshi said: "Someone has to go. If everyone doesn't go, then I'd better go."
"Okay, okay." Zhu Di pressed his hands and said, "Don't get angry here. I told Qiu Fu the same thing. He was speechless. The old guy gets bolder the more he lives.
It’s small. But…”
Zhu Di paused and then said: "Qiu Song is thousands of miles away here, but if it is just to show off his power, it is really not necessary. I heard that the cost of this model battalion going out with the fleet is not small."
Zhu Di raised his concerns.
To put it bluntly, I'm just afraid of wasting my money.
Europe is no better than the West. The benefits of the West are real. The distance between the Ming Dynasty and the West and even Tianzhu can barely be said to be accessible by sea.
Even if a vassal state is divided, this vassal state can still have close contacts with the Ming Dynasty.
But Europe, at least according to the current speed, is still too far away. It is not an exaggeration to say it is far away. This round trip takes more than a year. Even if business is profitable, doing business is
Already.
But if we send troops there, even if we are enfeoffed in the future, I am afraid that no vassal king will be willing to go.
Zhu Di was a general, and he understood the principle of making friends far away and attacking close by. Europe was too far away and beyond his reach, so it was useless to go on an expedition.
Zhang Anshi seemed to have expected that Zhu Di would eventually say this, but he said calmly and calmly: "Your Majesty, the barbarians there are not convinced by the king. What's more, they are invited to send troops this time. In fact, they are just to assist in the battle. Take this opportunity to practice their troops.
Ma. Although our Ming Dynasty has a navy, there is no actual combat except for killing pirates. This battle against pirates... is not a real naval battle. Over time, the pirates fight more and more, which not only makes the soldiers increasingly arrogant, but also makes our Ming Dynasty feel that
The navy is now invincible. On the other hand, it is also taking this opportunity to go deep into Europe and serve as a pioneer to pave the way for the future."
After hearing this, Zhu Di's frowned brows finally eased a little, and he nodded and said, "It's right to plan for a rainy day."
He wanted to say a few words but still spent too much money.
But in the end, he didn't say it. After all, Zhang Anshi's ability to make money is also first-rate.
Alas, the older people get, the stingier they become.
Zhu Di sat down tremblingly, his hands trembling uncontrollably, and said with a smile: "In the past year, I feel that my dragon body is not as good as before. Some immortals said that I am sick due to overwork, and I should take a good rest.
, I’ll take care of it, but where can I let it go in my heart?”
Zhang Anshi had already seen that Zhu Di was not in good condition, and his expression became more concerned, saying: "Your Majesty, it's time to take good care of your health. I see your Majesty..."
Zhu Di didn't seem to have the patience to listen to this, and pressed his hands and said: "No problem, I did have a lot of old diseases when I was fighting in the south and the north. When I was in my prime, I didn't feel anything, but now I'm old, they all burst out. On my side...
…Ahem…”
Zhang Anshi couldn't help but feel depressed about it, but he didn't know what to say.
After Zhu Di coughed a few times, the tiredness on his face became more obvious, and he said: "You should go about your business and don't delay important things. I am in poor health, but I need the crown prince and you to help me, so I must not delay it.
"
Zhang Anshi looked at Zhu Di's face and felt a little uncomfortable, but he could only say: "Yes, I obey the order."
In fact, he wanted to say something, but hesitated, but finally resigned obediently.
After Zhang Anshi left, Zhu Di couldn't help but gasp for breath. He probably had been holding it in for a long time, and it took him a long time to relax a little. Then he said to Yi Shiha on the side: "Take... take the medicine."
Yishiha nodded, couldn't help but glance at Zhu Di worriedly, and then said hurriedly: "I will go to the gods to get the medicine."
After two full sticks of incense, I lost my breath before I left and came back out of breath.
Then, an elixir that was still warm appeared in Zhu Di's eyes. Zhu Di immediately swallowed it in one gulp, and Yi Shiha took some warm water nearby. Zhu Di drank the warm water in one gulp.
After sitting upright for a while, Zhu Di's face began to turn a little rosy, and his complexion looked much better.
"This god is somewhat useful." Zhu Di said slowly and authentically.
Seeing that Zhu Di's expression improved, Yi Shiha breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "I think His Highness the Prince of Wuhu County is smarter."
"This is different." Zhu Di said: "Zhang Qing is a minister. Although he is also good at the art of metal and stone, after all, his mind is on government affairs. He has enough things to do."
Yi Shiha said: "Your Majesty is so considerate of His Highness the Prince of Wuhu County."
Zhu Di pondered and said: "These two real people have done a lot of service. They have worked so hard to prepare such elixirs, so I can't be stingy. After some time, I will choose a good and auspicious day to issue an edict and grant them the imperial edict."
Yi Shiha said: "I don't know...why the imperial seal..."
Zhu Di put his hands behind his back, stood up, and walked back and forth. His complexion actually got better, and his voice was louder than before.
Therefore, he raised his voice and said: "The first one is the Nine-Heaven Golden Tower, the clear micro-dong, Xuan Chong, Xu Miao Gan, Ci Hui Hong En, and the second one is the Nine Heavens Jade Tower, the Gao Ming Hong Jing Chong Zhan Miao Ying Ren Hui Hong En, what do you think?"
Yi Shiha said: "Your Majesty is so kind to me. If they knew about it, they would definitely shed tears of gratitude."
In the Ming Dynasty, being granted the title of real person was almost considered complete.
This real person was of the first rank, and the imperial court not only provided him with rice and grain, but also built a mansion specifically for him.
Zhu Di thought for a while and then said: "Such a title is still lacking after all. These two brothers are enlightened people, so we might as well... just give them the title of "Nine Heavens Golden Tower Ming Dao Dade Great Immortal Appearance Ling Pu Ji"
Qingwei Cave Xuan Chong Xu Miao is kind and kind, protects the country and protects the people, and is a Hong En real person."
Even though they are the same real people, from the subtle and mysterious to the moral and virtuous, the level is very different.
Yi Shiha couldn't remember it for a moment, but he didn't dare to ask, so he could only say: "Yes, Your Majesty, I have remembered it."
Zhu Di then waved his hand and said: "Okay, go and have a rest. I want to take some medicine."
After hearing this, Yi Shi Ha quickly resigned.
When Yi Shiha left the Wenlou, a young eunuch came in a hurry.
The young eunuch whispered: "Grand Eunuch, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wuhu County is waiting for you at the Meridian Gate."
Yi Shiha was stunned, hadn't An Shi resigned and left the palace? Why hasn't he left yet?
Immediately, Yi Shiha did not dare to neglect, and rushed to the Meridian Gate. As expected, he saw Zhang Anshi waiting for him under the wall. The other eunuchs and guards looked at him one by one, but they did not dare to ask.
Yishiha strolled forward, Zhang Anshi looked at him with a smile, and Jiaoyishiha's hair stood up.
Yishuha calmed down and said with a dry smile: "Your Highness the Prince of Wuhu County, what are you..."
Zhang Anshi said: "Ask my father-in-law a question."
Yi Shiha said: "Your Highness, it's okay to just ask. We will naturally tell you everything we know."
Zhang Anshi felt a little solemn unconsciously at this time, and said: "I just want to ask you, why has your majesty suddenly been in poor health these days?"
When Yi Shiha heard this, his face changed slightly, but he began to hesitate a little.
You know, asking about the body of a dragon is a very serious matter.
The emperor's physical condition is inherently very sensitive. If anyone else dared to ask about it easily, it would inevitably lead to suspicion of an agenda.
Of course, Zhang Anshi would not have caused this, but... Zhang Anshi should have asked him face to face, so why would it be such a waste to ask him?
Yishiha felt very embarrassed, thought for a while and said: "This... this... His Majesty is probably just old. Oh, look at our mouth, is it possible to say this? Your Majesty is in good health and has a good life.
It’s still growing, long live him.”
Zhang Anshi slightly raised the corners of his lips and looked at Yishiha with a half-smile, watching his performance.
Yi Shiha said: "Why does Your Highness ask this?"
Zhang Anshi was honest and said bluntly: "Jinyiwei reported some things a few days ago, saying that the palace... picked up two gods. I didn't take it to heart at the time. Our Ming Dynasty... has many capable people and clever people.
Is...aren’t they all playing this?”
The strangers Zhang Anshi mentioned were actually Yao Guangxiao and Jin Zhong.
These two are also a monk and a Taoist priest, and they are Zhu Di's most powerful right and left arms. Zhu Di has been surrounded by such a group of people for a long time, and all of them are capable people, and their level is better than those who came from the imperial examination.
There are so many people there.
In fact, this is understandable. After all, at the end of the Yuan Dynasty and the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, the world had just experienced a great chaos. In order to avoid military disasters and for the convenience of traveling around, many capable people chose to give themselves the identity of a monk or a Taoist.
.
It is precisely these people who have traveled around the world, are knowledgeable, and are well aware of the sufferings of the people, so they often show extraordinary talents and learning.
Yishihagan smiled and said: "This...this...there are some things we can't talk about. Your Highness, why do you ask about this?"
Zhang Anshi frowned and said, "I see that Your Majesty's face is gray, as if there is..."
Yi Shiha waved his hands hurriedly and said, "You can't talk nonsense, you can't talk nonsense!"
Zhang Anshi seemed to be less patient than usual today, but he raised the decibel level and said: "I just want to ask you, who are these two so-called gods, and what did they feed your majesty?"
Yi Shiha was startled and looked around. Fortunately, the others were still some distance away from them and didn't seem to hear clearly what Zhang Anshi just said.
But under Zhang Anshi's glare, Yi Shiha felt that he couldn't hold it any longer, so he said cautiously: "His Majesty was feeling a little unwell a few days ago..."
Zhang Anshi immediately said: "Since you are feeling unwell, why don't you look for me?"
Yi Shiha said: "Your Majesty is worried that His Highness will not be able to do anything at all times. Your Highness... there will be many things to take care of at that time..."
Zhang Anshi pursed his lips and said, "What happens next?"
Yi Shiha said: "So I ordered the Minister of Rites to look for the strangers. Your Majesty is thinking that the imperial doctor may have no hope, or is he a dabbler like your highness... No, your highness is like... a talent like a person from the Wenchang star who descended from the earth."
The minister searched for a year and reported: The Fujian people worshiped Xu Zhi'er in the Southern Tang Dynasty. Zhijie was the most spiritual spirit. So His Majesty Long Yan was very pleased and summoned two Taoists. These two Taoists... took the elixir and your Majesty took it.
Yes, I am really in good spirits."
Zhang Anshi frowned and said, "Did you feel energetic when you ate it, but slowly your body became sluggish again?"
Yi Shiha glanced at Zhang Anshi with some surprise, and then said: "This... this... there is such a situation. In fact, I also tried to persuade him at first. Once, His Majesty had blood in his phlegm, so he said: This phlegm
The syndrome of fire deficiency was actually caused by frequent consumption of fairy medicine. As a result, His Majesty was furious and cursed: If you don't take fairy medicine, you should take ordinary medicine. So the slave didn't dare to talk anymore. But no matter how you say it, that fairy medicine is indeed
It's really extraordinary that it can be effective after just one dose."
After Zhang Anshi heard this, Jun's frown deepened, but he just said: "I know."
Looking at Zhang Anshi's appearance, Yi Shiha became a little worried and said: "Your Highness...there won't be any problems with this medicine, right?"
Zhang Anshi actually said very directly: "There must be a problem."
"Ah...this..."
Zhang Anshi said: "You have to persuade His Majesty later."
"How can I dare to persuade you?" Yi Shiha said with a bitter face: "His Majesty's temperament is not unknown to His Highness. This matter... It is better for Your Highness to deal with it."
Zhang Anshi was furious and glared at him angrily: "You don't dare, but you teach me to do it?"
Yi Shiha: "..."
Zhang Anshi thought for a moment and said, "Just wait, I'll go back and discuss things with my brother-in-law."
Yi Shiha nodded.
Zhang Anshi didn't want to talk to him, so he turned around and walked away.
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"Brother-in-law, brother-in-law... do you believe in ghosts and gods?"
Prince Zhu Gaochi was in his bedroom and said: "A gentleman believes in ghosts and gods and stays away from them."
Zhang Anshi felt that these words... were a bit perfunctory, and they were obviously the same kind of words that Confucius used to jump around.
Immediately, he asked the princess Zhang on the side.
Mrs. Zhang said with some piety: "I believe it, of course I believe it! If not, why would I pray to the gods all day long to bless you all in safety and turn disaster into good luck?"
Zhang Anshi immediately said: "Sister, this is your fault. People living in this world may not even be able to trust others. How can you believe in ghosts and gods? No wonder Zhanji often says that sister is confused."
Zhang's face suddenly turned cold.
Zhang Anshi trembled and said hurriedly: "This is what Zhan Ji said, and I may not fully believe what he said."
Mrs. Zhang said with a serious face: "If you don't believe it, then how can my brother, who has been a fool since he was a child, suddenly become enlightened? So why... He was still a fool in the past, but in the blink of an eye... he suddenly became capable in both literary and military matters.
How could something like this happen? I am not belittling myself, but I don’t know what kind of person my own brother is?"
Zhang's repeated questioning made Zhang Anshi speechless.
Mrs. Zhang continued: "What does this mean? It means that this is the blessing of the gods. It is God who took pity on our Zhang family and taught you to be reborn. So tell me, should I believe in ghosts and gods?"
Zhang Anshi suddenly felt guilty and said with some confidence: "Actually... it may be... it may be... I was relatively low-key when I was young and didn't want to show my talents... so I deliberately hid my clumsiness..."
Mrs. Zhang suddenly said: "Good luck, why are you asking this?"
Zhang Anshi had no choice but to say sadly: "When I entered the palace today, I saw that His Majesty's complexion was not good. Later I found out that His Majesty had been taking the elixirs prepared by those two pretentious guys these days. I'm not worried..."
After Zhu Gaochi and Zhang heard this, they both frowned in unison.
Zhang said: "Such monsters will bring disaster to my palace."
Zhang Anshi was shocked and said: "Don't you believe this too, sister?"
Zhang said angrily: "I believe in heaven and gods, not people who claim to be gods! Anyone who claims to be a god or practices some magical elixir will most likely be a bad person."
Zhang Anshi felt that the image of this sister suddenly became taller and taller, and couldn't help but said: "Sister, I still understand the righteousness well."
After saying that, he turned his head and looked at Zhu Gaochi eagerly.
Zhu Gaochi said with a bit of worry: "Your sister always has ideas, and what she said is very insightful. Since she said this, you should really worry."