But he didn't speak, but sat upright slowly and sipped his tea.
Just now he said: "Tell me, what is it for?"
This person's name is Liu Jin, and Liu Jin said: "Brother-in-law, I think about it. If His Highness the Prince of Wuhu County really goes to Xinzhou, Qixia is really a good place. Brother-in-law... Actually, I also want to do some business in Qixia.
It's just... His Highness the Prince of Wuhu is here, so I still feel a little guilty. But if the Prince of Wuhu leaves, I'm afraid it will be easier."
Jin Youzi raised his head and glanced at Liu Jin: "What's a good idea?"
Liu Jin said: "Brother-in-law, you are a bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion. Without His Highness the Prince of Wuhu County, Qixia and Taiping Mansion are under the jurisdiction of the imperial court..."
Jin Youzi slowly put down the tea cup, showing an unhappy look, and said: "Okay, don't mention these words, and don't mention them to anyone."
"Yes, yes, yes." Liu Jin said cautiously: "It's just brother-in-law. Will the Prince of Wuhu County become a vassal..."
Jin Youzi said: "This... can't be said clearly."
Liu Jindao: "No way, An Shihui is so bold that he won't even obey the imperial edict? He is so cowardly."
Jin Youzi breathed a sigh of relief and said: "The prince of Wuhu County has made great contributions to the court. You must not talk nonsense about these words, otherwise..."
Before Jin Youzi finished speaking, Liu Jin slapped himself in the face, smiled and said: "Yes, yes, I really deserve to die."
Jin Youzi thought for a while, but then said: "Thinking about it... Zhang Anshi may be tempted. He has been entangled in the Ming Dynasty for too long and is a very popular minister. It is not a good thing. What's more... it is such a blessing to be crowned King of Song Dynasty..."
Liu Jin suddenly beamed.
Jin Youzi continued: "Besides, His Highness the Crown Prince is under a lot of pressure now. I know His Highness the Crown Prince's temperament. He is somewhat indecisive. However, the Crown Princess understands the righteousness well."
Liu Jin was stunned: "Crown Princess?"
Jin Youzi raised his eyes and glanced at Liu Jin: "You are my brother-in-law. Do you know how a female family member, the hostess of a family, would think about having a brother?"
Liu Jin didn't understand Jin Youzi's deep meaning for a moment, frowned and said: "This... I don't know..."
Jin Youzi smiled slightly and said: "Woman, she just wants to be stable, and she doesn't ask for any great wealth. Not to mention becoming a prince, getting a vassal land, and being a highly respected minister. She hopes that her brother will not get involved in the temple.
What about the disputes! How many such lessons have been learned in the past dynasties. The Crown Princess is a person who understands the righteousness well. If she can make plans for the Zhang family, I'm afraid...it will also affect His Highness the Crown Prince in this regard. I hope... Zhang Anshi
Go to Xinzhou."
When Liu Jin heard this, he probably understood, and then said: "It turns out that my brother-in-law's real intention is to be the crown prince..."
Jin Youzi squinted his eyes, with a flash of light in his eyes, and said: "It's up to people to plan things, and it's up to God to make things happen. These are just some assumptions. Who knows whether they will succeed or not? Just... I hope it will be like this."
"
Liu Jin then said: "If this is the case, then I don't know how many people in this world will be grateful to my brother-in-law. A hundred years later, I don't know how many people will want to build a temple for you."
Jin Youzi suddenly opened his eyes slightly and said angrily: "That's nonsense!"
However, Liu Jin obviously didn't think that his brother-in-law was really angry. He smiled and said: "With these words of brother-in-law, I have confidence in my heart, hehe..."
But Jin Zhaobo said from the side: "Father, if Zhang Anshi leaves, can Hanlin not go overseas?"
Jin Youzi showed no expression, took another sip of tea, and then said slowly: "It's hard to say, things have to be done one by one. Now, we have just taken the first step, don't think about the future."
After saying that, Jin Youzi stood up, waved his hand and said: "I'm tired, it's time to go and have a rest. Please inform the kitchen that there is no need to prepare dinner."
After that, he was about to leave quickly, but he thought of something again and asked Liu Jin, "How many days will you stay at home?"
Liu Jin said: "No...no need, I'm leaving now, I still have some friends..."
He spoke vaguely and was about to say goodbye.
But at this moment, someone came in a hurry.
The man said: "Sir, someone has handed me a note."
Upon hearing the word "note", Jin Youzi paused and cheered up.
He took the strip off and only looked down at it.
Liu Jin said: "Brother-in-law, what happened?"
Jin Youzi put the note away and sighed.
Liu Jin became even more curious and said, "Brother-in-law, you are talking about it."
"As expected..."
"What?"
Jin Youzi said: "The Wuhu County Prince's Mansion in Qixia has begun to pack up, and seems to be planning to cross the sea..."
After hearing this, Liu Jin couldn't help but be stunned, and then grinned ecstatically and said, "Brother-in-law is really a mastermind."
Jin Youzi said sadly: "This makes me feel..."
He did not continue speaking, but shook his head and remained silent.
Liu Jin was already so happy that he didn't pay much attention to Jin Youzi's expression, turned around and hurried out of Jin's house.
Not long after, he appeared in a boat in the Qinhuai River.
The painting boat was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, with silk and bamboo formations, and everyone was smiling happily.
Everyone listened to Liu Jin's words and couldn't help but clasp their hands and laugh.
"Brother Liu, I will have to rely on you a lot from now on."
Liu Jin patted his chest triumphantly and said, "Don't worry. From now on, if I eat meat, you will have soup. I don't even think about who my brother-in-law is..."
Everyone was smiling again.
Once the Prince of Wuhu County goes to Xinzhou, there will really be too many coveted things in Qixia and even Taiping Mansion.
"I don't want to be a censor anymore. I would rather go to Taiping Prefecture and be a county magistrate." The person who spoke had a dignified appearance, but he was full of energy.
Liu Jin smiled and said, "That's easy to say. I'll just say hello to my brother-in-law then. In my opinion, it would be too unqualified for Brother Zeng to be appointed as a county magistrate. He should at least be the Shaoyin of Taiping Prefecture."
Zeng Yushi didn't want to be a county magistrate. After all, Yushi Qingliu had such a bright future... This was just a trick of retreating in order to advance. He was just waiting for Liu Jin to pat his chest and guarantee what he said.
"If this is possible, then... I'll leave it to Brother Liu."
Everyone laughed again.
Liu Jin was very ambitious and high-spirited at this time.
Everyone was even more attentive to him, and occasionally someone said: "That railway... I heard it is a good deal..."
Liu Jin was already drunk, but he said: "Why, Brother Zhou also wants to build it?"
The man laughed loudly and said: "This can't be built. Even if a hundred Zhou people were tied up, they wouldn't be able to spend this money..."
Liu Jin smiled at him, as if he had understood his thoughts, and said: "Don't worry about this... There is nothing difficult in the world that you can't build, but isn't it already available?"
Everyone laughed happily again.
…………
At this time, the Wuhu County Prince's Mansion looked very busy.
Many people are packing something.
Many of the family's belongings were wrapped up.
Zhang Anshi looked excited.
Until Yang Pu's visit, Yang Pu was the Minister of Maritime Affairs.
When he crossed the threshold and came in, he saw Zhang Anshi looking overjoyed, so he put on a solemn look.
Seeing him like this, Zhang Anshi suddenly seemed to notice something, so he showed a sad expression as if he were mourning for his heir.
Then he said: "Mr. Yang, how come you are here and why no one informed you?"
"The house seemed very busy and chaotic. I came straight in. Maybe the guards were acquaintances with me, so..."
Zhang Anshi sighed and said: "Hey... I haven't thought about food and tea lately. Indeed... I have lost control of the people in the house. Hey... I am so sad."
As he spoke, Zhang Anshi reached out and wiped the tears that had squeezed out of his eyes.
Yang Pu looked at Zhang Anshi with a strange look, as if at this moment, he had a new understanding of Zhang Anshi.
However, he quickly adjusted his mood and said: "I heard... His Highness plans to go to Xinzhou?"
Zhang Anshi said: "What is Mr. Yang's advice?"
Yang Pu looked at Zhang Anshi deeply: "Is your highness serious?"
Zhang Anshi sighed and said, "I just don't want my brother-in-law to embarrass me."
"If His Highness leaves now, it will be embarrassing for His Highness the Crown Prince."
Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "Mr. Yang is going to use his sharp tongue..."
Yang Pu smiled and said: "I just want to say something from the bottom of my heart. Alas... Since His Highness implemented the New Deal in Taiping Mansion, many people have indeed received His favor. Now... there are also many people... who can take charge of their own affairs.
, but after all, they are still too junior and have not entered the temple. They are just guarding one side. Has His Highness ever thought about how many people will be celebrating once His Highness goes to Xinzhou? How many people will be attracted if they lose His Highness's blessing...
Jackals, tigers and leopards?”
Zhang Anshi said: "If you put it this way, doesn't it mean that this king will never be able to retain vassal status for the rest of his life?"
Yang Pu shook his head and said: "It will take at least a few more years for more people to graduate from Qixia's school, let them start as civil servants, and then slowly become feudal officials, and finally enter the temple. Only these talents can be the best
It's reliable. What's more, I think this oral dispute is really strange. Is your Highness really going to do something that will hurt your relatives and make your enemies happy?"
Zhang Anshi looked at him steadily and said: "You mean... I won't leave? But if I don't leave, do you know what the consequences will be?"
Yang Pu suppressed his smile, nodded and said, "I know."
Zhang Anshi said with a half-smile, "Then tell me."
Yang Pu said: "Once His Majesty has done something great and His Majesty refuses to become a vassal in the capital, some people will definitely think that His Majesty the Crown Prince has violated His Majesty's wishes, which is extremely unfilial. Some people will use this to criticize, and may even start a war.
Etiquette."
He paused and then continued: "As the saying goes, the right name means the right words. It is not easy to succeed to the throne in an upright and upright way. Once someone criticizes others, it will cause people in the world to talk about it. For His Royal Highness, it is not a good thing. In addition,
, this also cuts off the possibility of His Highness becoming a prince, His Highness must also regret it, right?"
Zhang Anshi said: "I have no interest in the title."
Yang Pu smiled, but did not reveal it.
Prince and county king are two different concepts.
Especially in the Ming Dynasty, this prince could be regarded as a serious division of the land, with various royal officials and agencies under him, and a sufficient number of royal guards.
In addition, when you reach the level of prince, you are completely detached from the concept of ministers.
Even if you meet a high-ranking official in the court, according to law, you must bow down to the prince and pay homage.
Don’t underestimate these four words: bow down and pay homage.
In ancient times, when etiquette was most important, this bowing ceremony actually meant that the prince had special powers that others could not enjoy.
It has to be said that Emperor Taizu Gao was really worried about his sons. If it weren't for the fact that only one person could inherit the world, he would have wanted to give everything to his sons, that is, the princes.
Yang Pu thought for a while and said: "Your Highness... please think again..."
Zhang Anshi only nodded and pursed his lips, but seemed to have no interest in talking any more.
When Yang Pu saw this, he just shook his head in his heart.
Zhang Anshi looked at him and said: "Okay, it's getting late. I should go into the palace to serve His Majesty. Let's talk back."
Zhang Anshi said and stood up.
…
When Zhang Anshi came to Zhu Di's bedroom.
At this time, Zhu Di was actually leaning on the document, holding a pen, writing something.
Zhang Anshi looked around and whispered: "Your Majesty... aren't you afraid that someone will see you?"
Seeing his cautious look, Zhu Di couldn't help laughing and said, "Don't worry... I'm much more cautious than you. How is it? How did things go?"
Only then did Zhang Anshi say seriously: "It's all set."
Zhu Di nodded, thinking about something, and said: "It seems...then it's time to choose a good day."
Zhang Anshi was stunned and said: "A good life?"
Zhu Di smiled and said: "Of course it is a good day for the prince to ascend the throne."
Zhang Anshi couldn't laugh, and subconsciously said in shock: "Your Majesty has not... not..."
"there is nothing?"
Zhang Anshi hesitated for a moment, then whispered: "It's not Daxing yet... Ahem... Chen Wan died."
Zhu Di smiled and said: "Isn't this going to be a great success? Besides, this great success...isn't it just when I say it will happen? Tonight...I will summon the prince, and I should show it to others and tell him."
He has found out the truth. But this drama has to go on. I think... many people can't wait... I'm going to be successful. If that's the case... then... I might as well pick a good day to make them happy.
Be happy..."
Zhang Anshi: "..."
Zhang Anshi couldn't help complaining in his heart, he was still happy, but it would be fatal in the end!
Zhu Di said at this time: "August 19, how about it?"
Zhang Anshi said: "I don't understand this."
"The day after tomorrow...well...this is a good day, that's it."
Zhang Anshi hesitated and said: "Your Majesty, will this..."
Zhu Di said: "Aren't you usually very courageous? Now you are afraid?"
"I just think... this seems unlucky," Zhang Anshi said.
Zhu Di immediately understood what Zhang Anshi meant, and smiled and said: "I have never followed any rules in my life. People always have to follow the rules. You can't become an honest person when you get old, right? Follow me.
That’s it, don’t think too much, I don’t want to worry about anything else now, I just want to see how crazy these people can be.”
Zhang Anshi had no choice but to nod: "If it's August 19th, won't there be enough time..."
Zhu Di said: "No problem..."
Zhang Anshi thought for a while and said, "As for this matter, do you need to discuss it with Eunuch Yishiha...?"
Zhu Di nodded and said, "It's time to let him know. You can talk about it."
Zhang Anshi reluctantly agreed.
…………
The night slowly grows longer.
The Forbidden City suddenly began to become extremely chaotic.
Then, seemingly overnight, all the lanterns here were replaced with white lanterns with offerings.
All the eunuchs and guards were dressed in sackcloth and wearing white hats.
Zhang Anshi looked unnatural.
He didn't expect it to be so big.
After this night's incident, the officials actually already knew what happened.
Immediately, everyone prepared white belts and tied them around their bodies. With sad expressions on their faces, they entered through the Meridian Gate first and performed a great ceremony.
Then, he went to see the prince.
A country cannot live without a king for a day.
The emperor is prosperous, so there is no time to delay in gathering the new emperor to ascend the throne.
Normally, when the emperor cries out, the prince will ascend the throne and then order the burial.
When the ministers met the prince.
But I discovered something very strange.
The prince looked as if his father had died just a few days ago.
At this moment, he seemed to want to put on a heartbroken look, but someone went to observe secretly, wondering if there was something wrong with his vision, and found that the prince... seemed to be holding back his laughter.
At this moment...the ministers who inadvertently noticed the prince's expression were so frightened that they pretended not to see anything.
Immediately afterwards... I couldn't help but sigh.
His Majesty the Crown Prince... has always shown his filial piety to others. During the few days when His Majesty was seriously ill, he seemed to be in agony.
Who would have thought that His Majesty's legs would kick off just now, and he couldn't help but want to laugh.
But if you think about it carefully, you can barely understand it.
Which prince did not act extremely filial to the emperor during his lifetime?
The current prince is over forty years old, and now he finally has the opportunity to ascend to the throne. It's hard not to laugh.
Zhang Anshi, however, was standing next to the Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi and was about to stamp his feet anxiously. Taking advantage of the officials' crouching on the ground, he got close to the Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi and said in a very low voice: "Brother-in-law... don't laugh, stop laughing...
Just look at it..."
Zhu Gaochi, who had learned the truth, tried hard to stop laughing, but couldn't help but said: "Don't laugh either."
The two of them spoke softly and murmured.
The officials couldn't hear clearly, but they only knew that the prince and Zhang Anshi seemed to be discussing something. They didn't see the prince telling everyone to avoid courtesy, so they had no choice but to continue to prostrate themselves low, as if they were kowtowing.
"Ahem... Forgive me." Zhu Gaochi said.
"Your Highness..." Then, the normal process started. Liu Guan, the Minister of Rites, stood up and bowed again: "Your Majesty has unfortunately passed away. Please do not mourn..."
he said as he spoke.
It is inevitable to see Zhu Gaochi, who is in high spirits, constantly tugging at the corners of his mouth, trying hard to suppress the corners of his mouth from rising.
Liu Guan pretended that he was blind, as if he couldn't see at all, and still said in a serious manner: "After all, the inheritance of our ancestors is the most important thing, and the people are the most important thing. Please, Your Highness, in order to take on this great responsibility, don't be too sad, and take good care of your body."