The officials in the imperial city examined the seal and asked about its origin. Then an official from Zhan Shifu was responsible for receiving Zhang Ning, taking him into a palace to wait for the prince, and then sent someone to report it.
Before Zhang Ning came in, he found a place to change into his cyan official uniform. Since he hadn't worn it on the road, it was quite clean. However, he didn't have time to change the white lining, and there was dirt on the collar. He washed his face in the green stream.
He passed, but his listless and tired look couldn't be concealed. There was a mailbox tied inside the bulge in his clothes, which he always carried with him. Someone had checked it just now, so he knew it was not a murder weapon but an edict.
Seeing Zhang Ning's appearance, the official of Zhanshi Mansion knew that he had traveled all night to deliver the edict, so he kindly said: "The prince and the assistant ministers of the East Palace have come to receive the edict and have to wait for a while. It's okay for Mr. Zhang to sit down and rest."
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Zhang Ning was indeed very tired. After hearing the eunuch bringing a stool, he sat down and waited without being polite. He thought that whoever held the edict should read it. He was afraid that he would be too distracted and read it wrong. It seemed not good.
This thing is related to the highest authority, how can you read it randomly? So he simply closed his eyes and took good care of himself.
The first two nights I wanted to close my eyes while riding the horse. I was so sleepy that I couldn't close my eyes for more than half an hour at a time. Now there was no bumps. I fell asleep instantly as soon as I closed my eyes...I fell asleep without knowing what was going on.
It’s on.
I felt like I hadn't slept for long before I was woken up. When I opened my eyes, I saw the official at first, and then I saw a man in brocade robes who was surrounded by people in the palace. He looked about the same age as Yu Qian, and he was tall and dignified in appearance. He was really
If you can guess his identity at a glance, he is probably the prince! There are some officials and servants around the prince, and one of them Zhang Ning can see at a glance... Hu "Budang". Zhang Ning stood up hurriedly.
The official who woke him up said in a low voice: "Your Highness is here. There is an incense table set up above. You have to announce the decree in public."
He felt that his hand was still on his waist, touching the round bamboo tube. He breathed a sigh of relief when he knew that the thing was still there, and hurriedly wanted to take it out. He just woke up and was a little confused, so he lifted the hem of his official robe.
Untie the rope from the bamboo tube and take it off.
Zhang Ning's action of lifting up his robe in the main hall was not very elegant, but everyone around him looked serious, and no one dared to laugh, because everyone might have vaguely guessed that something big had happened when the capital rushed to send people, so who dared to laugh?
Are you seeking death? Moreover, Zhang Ning tied the imperial edict in his clothes, which shows the seriousness of the matter. He was focused on doing things, but the details were secondary.
He scratched open the lacquer seal in public and took out the edict inside. Following the instructions of the Zhanshifu official, he walked to the top of the main hall, stood next to the incense table, unfolded the edict with both hands. After thinking for a while, he said: "The late emperor left the edict.
, the prince accepts the order."
Prince Zhu Zhanji then led all the officials and servants to kneel down in the palace. Everyone except Zhang Ning was kneeling on the spot. This scene made him slightly stunned. This situation was the same as if he was the emperor... Of course, it was just because of his hands.
The edict contained in this document only "represents" the emperor at this time.
Zhang Ning then took a deep breath, calmed his mind, and said slowly: "I have inherited the great legacy of my ancestors with Feide, and I have ruled the world for more than a year. I have visited Emperor Taizong's mausoleum.
Forever, I am eager to work hard and sincerely; I am only in Guizhou and Li in the sea. I have not recovered from the carving and treatment, and I am worried and toiled all night long. Sometimes I am dying of illness, and I am getting worse. For those who are dead and alive, they are the same day and night. They go to the saints and laugh at the same thing, which is full of sorrow."
"Father..." Zhu Zhanji suddenly howled and fainted on the ground.
The officials hurriedly rescued Zhang Ning. Zhang Ning's expression was dull. When he woke up, he continued reading with all his heart, "...if you want the clan and the people to live, there must be a monarch. The eldest son, the crown prince, is endowed with benevolence and filial piety to his friends. The late emperor had great achievements in his life."
, the subjects praised him for his command. It is appropriate for him to ascend the throne of the emperor, in order to serve under the authority of the gods and to care for billions of people.
Now that I am on the verge of becoming emperor, my kindness has not been extended to the people, so I cannot bear to have to work hard again. The Shanling system is frugal, and the funeral system is based on the twenty-seventh day of the month. There is no prohibition on marriage.
The screen is important and cannot be separated from the original
The country's general troops are stationed in all parts of the country to guard the emperor. Important ministers and civil and military officials are not allowed to leave their posts without authorization. The days of mourning are stopped in their own places. They are not allowed to cry day and night for three days and go to the palace to salute. Emperor Taizong still abides by the uniform.
Order last August.
Woohoo, the north and the south have provided hundreds of millions of labor, and the soldiers and civilians are trapped in all directions. I look up to Nanjing. This is my sincere heart. The people of the country should follow the general will. All Chinese and foreign civil and military officials must be loyal and loyal, and assist and assist the heirs. Our country will live forever.
People, I have no regrets. I have issued an edict to all the envoys at home and abroad who have heard about it."
After reading the edict, Zhang Ning came down and handed the edict into Zhu Zhanji's hands. At this time, he saw that his face was already full of tears and extremely hurt.
My eyes are red due to lack of rest, and I really can't hold back the tears. There's nothing I can do.
Zhu Zhanji may be crying there with real emotions. After all, his biological father is dead. Besides, the relationship between Zhu Zhanji and his father was not bad in the first place. He may be a little reluctant to be sent to Nanjing this year, but in such a case
It is difficult for things to affect the overall relationship between father and son... As for Zhang Ning's lack of feeling, he didn't feel there was anything wrong with him. It was because the prince's father was dead and it was not his.
The ministers wept and persuaded: "Your Highness, now is not the time to be sad. You should return to the capital as soon as possible to inherit the throne, fulfill the late emperor's wish, serve the ancestral temple, the country, and stabilize the empire, so that you can live up to the late emperor's spirit in heaven."
Zhang Ning also took advantage of the opportunity to speak and said hurriedly: "All the civil and military officials in the court are eagerly looking forward to His Highness's early return to the court. The ministers who were under the command of Yang Shaobao did not dare to stop for a moment on the way, so they rushed to greet His Highness.
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Zhu Zhanji looked weak and sat on the chair with the help of everyone, but he did not forget to ask: "When did the late emperor die? How many days were you on the road?"
"Replying to your highness, the late emperor passed away on May 29th in the first year of Hongxi. I was ordered to set off on the same day, and it took me four days and four nights to arrive in Nanjing." Zhang Ning replied clearly and neatly.
The distance from Beijing to Nanjing was more than 2,300 miles, and the emperor's edict was in the hands of the prince just four days after his death. This efficiency was very rare in the Ming Dynasty. When Zhu Zhanji heard this, he would not blame Zhang Ning for being in the main hall.
About falling asleep.
At this time, an old man next to him signaled to the people around him, and soon most of the people left knowingly. When the old man saw Zhang Ning standing there, he said, "Master Zhang is tired from the journey. Let's go down first and let Yousi receive him and rest."
Then prepare for the prince ceremony."
Zhang Ning immediately understood: Look at this situation, the people in the East Palace are going to start discussing confidential matters, and this means excluding me? Damn, I have traveled hard for days and nights, it can be seen that I am "loyal"
, not even participating, so fucked up!
As a person with a normal IQ, Zhang Ning certainly understands that being able to participate in the decision-making center of the prince at this time will definitely bring unexpected benefits to his career... This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and the person who is still called the prince is estimated to be there in less than half a month. The Ming Dynasty was said to be an indispensable emperor! But after all that was said, how could Zhang Ning remain stubborn and refuse to leave? If not done well, he might end up in a situation where he would be fined if he refused to drink a toast.
He had a look of reluctance and was about to bow out. Zhu Zhanji suddenly looked at him and said, "You stay."
Zhang Ning was stunned, and for a moment he wanted to thank him profusely, but in what name? He could only simply respond: "Yes." At the same time, he noticed that Hu Ying was also standing beside the prince and did not move away. This guy probably has the same thoughts as Zhang Ning.
The prince had already spoken, and naturally no one else bothered him anymore. The old man who was about to chase Zhang Ning out just now said: "I think that this trip to the capital may be very dangerous, and the prince should not take it lightly..." He pointed at a Biao behind him. A big man, "You can immediately ask General Chen to gather the Nanjing guards and horses, and escort His Highness northward together with the Prince's Guards."
The old man didn't know what kind of official he was, but the burly man named Chen was able to assemble Nanjing soldiers and horses. He might be a military attache like the Nanjing Guard Commander. As soon as he said these words, most people nodded in agreement, thinking that It makes sense.
Although it was not fully stated clearly, everyone also knew what the "danger" was: the King of Han. Zhu Gaoxi, the King of Han, had always wanted to be the emperor, and his thoughts were known to everyone. Zhu Gaoxi never gave up after being sealed to Le'an, Shandong. On the eve of the death of Emperor Yongle last year, he was ready to take action because he had no chance, and his disobedience is also obvious now.
The King of Han has the Royal Guards and the Three Guards in his hands. He is powerful and ambitious, and he is a dangerous person; and the current situation is very favorable to the King of Han. His home base of Le'an is on the side of the road between the two capitals. It is possible that when the prince goes to Beijing On the way, he attacked from the flank with evil intentions. Once the prince was killed, the Ming Dynasty lost its heirs, the leaderless dragon. The King of Han was the largest vassal king and the biological son of Emperor Yongle, so the throne was too close to him at that time.
Therefore, the assistant ministers around the prince gave warnings, which could not be said to be clever, but they were loyal words. At this time, fools must be on guard against the King of Han.
Sure enough, the solemn expression on Prince Zhu Zhanji's face had replaced the previous sadness. At this moment, he could not care less about his own father's death.
Whenever there is a transition of imperial power, there is a risk of national instability, and this time the risk is even greater. Perhaps a war between uncle and nephew is imminent? This will be the second imperial power war in the Ming Dynasty.
Just when all the ministers were admonishing the troops to prepare for war, Zhang Ning thought for a long time in the corner and suddenly said: "No matter what we do in the current situation, there will be risks, but the risk of guarding them with soldiers is probably even greater. Rather than that , Your Highness might as well seize the favorable opportunity now and head north quickly with light cavalry."
"The prince is the foundation of the country. How can the emperor in the near future take such risks?!" The old man suddenly scolded him sternly. He might have felt that Zhang Ning, a young and young official, actually opposed his opinion, and he suddenly became a little angry.
Zhu Zhanji's attention was attracted, and he turned to look at Zhang Ning. The old man advised again: "Your Highness, please do not listen to other people's nonsense."
Zhu Zhanji said: "Are you talking nonsense? You have to let people talk. Zhang Ning, can you tell me how it is more risky to be escorted by soldiers?"
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