Zhu Youtang kept the behavior of the princes in mind, sat in the golden palace, caressed the imperial case unconsciously with his hand, and said slowly: "I summoned all the officials today, firstly, to let everyone meet the princes. Taizu
When the emperor was here, he once said that no one without the Zhu family would be a king. Why is this?"
All the officials listened with bated breath. They knew that the emperor was going to have a long speech. Zhu Youtang was a diligent emperor with a deep scheming mind. Every word had his intention. If you can't understand it, although the emperor is generous, but
I'm afraid of this future...
As for the vassal princes, they had different expressions, especially Prince Ning. Prince Ning closed his eyes slightly, as if he was concentrating with his eyes closed and turning a deaf ear to Zhu Youtang's words, but it could also be said that he was listening attentively and with a respectful attitude.
Shang Gao Wang Zhu Chenhao sat beside Prince Ning, sitting upright, but his eyes showed disapproval.
"If it weren't for the scheming of King Yan's family, perhaps the one sitting here today preaching to the officials would be my father, and I... am the prince of the current dynasty, inferior to one person and superior to tens of thousands of people.
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When this thought came to his mind, Zhu Chenhao's eyes seemed to be filled with a trace of ignorance.
Li Dongyang, who was standing second on the left, glanced at Zhu Chenhao at this moment and then fell into deep thought.
Zhu Youtang in the Golden Palace continued to speak: "This is because looking at the rise and fall of the previous dynasties, the only ones who can share weal and woe with the country are the clan. Therefore, Emperor Taizu divided the kings into different parties. This is to tell his descendants,
The Ming Dynasty relies on the vassal kings of various places. If the vassal kings are devoted to the imperial court, the country will be stable. If even the vassal kings are disloyal, the ancestral temple will collapse!"
When Zhu Youtang spoke, his tone was very excited, and he almost said it with his knuckles on the imperial case. This sentence seemed to have a strong smell of gunpowder, as if he was warning, and it seemed that he had an insight into people's hearts and noticed that the feudal lord was
It's like there are people among the kings who are disobedient.
Many vassal kings were breaking out in cold sweat at this time and were a little frightened. Zhu Chenhao's face was bruised and red, and he gritted his teeth and said nothing. But the one who was the most calm and composed was Prince Ning.
When Wang Zai Zhu Youtang said the word "buchen" sonorously and forcefully, he opened his eyes, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and showed a smile. He seemed to be thinking in his heart: "Knocking the mountain to shake the tiger, your majesty has a good trick!"
While Zhu Youtang was speaking, his eyes were fixed on Prince Ning's face, and then he looked at Prince Zhu Chenhao. A smile appeared on his face, and his tone became softer: "I deeply believe that Emperor Taizu's thoughts are
However, only by treating the vassal king well and relying on the power of the vassal king can the court maintain long-term stability and ensure that the country is passed down to all generations. Therefore, I will take advantage of today to invite all the princes to come to the capital to meet me and talk about it.
The friendship of flesh and blood means that I and the kings are one body. If we get closer and closer to each other, there will be hundreds of benefits and no harm, right?"
Everyone couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. If it was thundering just now, it is spring breeze and drizzle now. Many feudal kings who were nervous just now laughed. Someone said: "Your Majesty is right. We all depend on your kindness."
, to be able to guard one side and serve the country. Only if we are all connected by flesh and blood, and the monarch, ministers and clans are in harmony, can our Ming Dynasty be lasting forever."
The speaker was King Zhou. King Zhou belonged to Zhu Di's lineage and was the closest to Zhu Youtang. He was a fat man. He always squinted his eyes when he spoke, like Maitreya. His smiling words made the atmosphere even more intense.
The atmosphere became lively. Many vassal kings followed King Zhou and joined in. There was laughter in the hall.
Even the officials standing on both sides took this opportunity to cough a few times or relax their muscles and bones.
"Your Majesty." King Ning Zhu Jinjun stood up with a smile and said: "What King Zhou said is every word, every word is Zhuji, the Ming Dynasty's clan, broken bones and tendons, are all of royal blood. Today we can gather here to talk.
Laughter, it’s great.”
Many vassal kings said one after another: "King Ning said it well."
However, Zhu Youtang's expression suddenly changed, a hint of coldness flashed across his eyes, and then returned to the original state. Others could not understand what Prince Ning said, but Zhu Youtang understood what Prince Ning just said.
They are all of royal blood. There seems to be some deep meaning behind these words. It is like saying, your emperor's blood is the same as mine. We all bleed the same blood. What is the difference between monarch and minister?
How can the real dragon emperor be like them? The dragon gave birth to nine sons, and each of the nine sons is different. This King Ning is so bold, he dares to compare with me!
Zhu Youtang immediately laughed. This Prince Ning seems to be shrewd and harbors evil intentions, but in fact he is just showing off with a little cleverness. This old fool thinks that I can't hear it. It's really ridiculous.
Just when he smiled, Zhu Youtang seemed to be relaxed. What big thing can such an old fool do if he harbors evil intentions? Let him make trouble, so as to show my generosity.
Zhu Youtang immediately said: "What King Ning said is right. It is gratifying and congratulatory for everyone to gather together today. However, ten days ago, when the vassal kings arrived in Beijing one after another, didn't King Ning say that he wanted the clan members to compete?
Did you just learn it?"
Zhu Youtang looked directly at Zhu Jinjun, with a vague smile on his face.
What should come will always come. In this case, Zhu Youtang simply brought it up first. Only in this way did he show his confidence. But many people were slightly surprised when they saw Zhu Youtang brought it up first. Anyone who knows a little bit about the inside story
Everyone knows that King Ning proposed this competition to humiliate the royal family.
It's just that Zhu Youtang proposed it in a calm and generous manner, which makes people think deeply. Is it possible that His Majesty is already sure? Or does he have other plans?
Not only the vassal kings, but also Zhu Jinjun also had a trace of doubt in his eyes at this time. He glanced at Zhu Chenhao, who was a little uneasy next to him, and gently put his hand on the back of his hand.
He looked at Zhu Jinjun with doubtful eyes. The eyes of the father and son met. Then Zhu Chenhao nodded, as if he had an idea. He stood up and said to Zhu Youtang: "Your Majesty, the little king is not talented.
, I have long heard that His Highness the Crown Prince is intelligent and full of knowledge, so today I want to broaden my horizons."
The provocative meaning of his words was very obvious, and even when he said the words "intelligent and knowledgeable", a sarcastic smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
However, his behavior made many princes look at him with dissatisfaction. You must know that the tutors of the princes of the Ming Dynasty were often not strict. After all, there was no difference between reading and not reading. They would spend their lives eating and waiting to die. After reading, there would be no difference.
What's the use? Anyway, with a lifetime of glory and wealth, an ordinary vassal king doesn't really pay attention to education. Although he will invite some famous people to teach at home, the management is not strict. It depends on whether the children are willing to study. So here
There are a lot of idiots at the head, and what's more, some people can't even read a few big characters. Now King Ning has proposed a test article. He wants King Shanggao to shine, but he wants everyone to be the foil and make a fool of himself.
, look at this, there are naturally a lot of people who don’t like the King Gao.
Zhu Youtang nodded his head and then said: "You are right. I have made several edicts to encourage people to read books and study the classics of saints. Only after reading books can they understand right and wrong and know etiquette, so that they can be loyal to the emperor and filial piety. I will do it today.
Let all the civil and military officials come here to testify and see who among our clan is the most talented person of the Zhu family."
He raised his eyes and said: "Prince Xuan enters the palace!"
"Xuan...the prince enters the palace..."
The shrill summons resounded from near to far.
Not long after, Zhu Houzhao and Liu Chengfeng entered the palace side by side. Zhu Houzhao seemed relaxed. He played mahjong for a whole day yesterday, and it was hard to imagine that he would not be relaxed. He has always been a noisy person. The more people there are, the more energetic he becomes.
, when he saw so many people paying attention to him, not only did he not feel timid, but his face glowed brightly. He obediently walked to the palace, saluted Zhu Youtang, and said, "My son, I have met my father."
Liu Chengfeng was a thick-skinned person. Originally he was not qualified to come, but Zhu Houzhao insisted that he come to cheer Zhu Houzhao up. Of course the palace people outside did not dare to stop him, so he was pulled over by Zhu Houzhao.
Liu Chengfeng also saluted Zhu Youtang: "I have seen your Majesty."
Zhu Youtang saw them and said slowly: "Liu Aiqing, go to the class, Hou Zhao, you have met the high king Zhu Chenhao. He wants to compete with you in writing articles. Are you willing to compete with him?"
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Zhu Houzhao didn't even look at Zhu Chenhao, and said: "This is great. I can get married to all the clan members through letters. I dare not disobey my orders."
Among the officials, many people showed a smile. The demeanor displayed by Zhu Houzhao made many ministers secretly nod, feeling that the prince had gained a bit of magnanimity after not seeing him for several days.
"Okay, in that case, come here, bring the desk, pen, ink, paper and inkstone, but I don't know who can do the questions?" Zhu Youtang didn't hesitate, but this time it was Zhu Jinjun, which means a lot.
It's like asking you to let your horse come over.
Zhu Jinjun said: "Xie Qian, the bachelor of the cabinet, is an upright man and will never engage in malpractice for personal gain. The veteran thinks it is okay."
Xie Qian's reputation for being upright is indeed well known in the world. He is outspoken and eloquent. The best thing about him is that he is impartial in doing things. Even if he hates you, he can keep his business separate from private matters. There once was an official
He was impeached for wrongdoing. A few years later, the official was convicted. However, Xie Qian believed that the official was not guilty. He even contradicted the emperor on the spot and threw a tea cup in front of the emperor. The emperor had no choice but to ask Dali Temple to remand the case for retrial.
Later, the official was found not guilty and was reinstated.
Xie Qian's reputation was great, and even the emperor might not be able to force him to submit. Zhu Jinjun chose Xie Qian as the examiner, which was indeed a bit of a shrewd thing.
Zhu Youtang smiled slightly and said magnanimously: "In that case, please thank Aiqing for coming up with the question."
Xie Qianzhan stood up and came out of the class, cupped his hands and said: "I obey your order."
At this time, the eunuchs had already placed dozens of desks in the palace. The desks were complete with pen, ink, paper and inkstones. The officials stepped back one after another. Even the feudal princes stood up and stepped aside, leaving only a group of princes and princes.
, the young prince and Zhu Houzhao were in the palace.
A eunuch stood up, bowed and said, "Thank you, bachelor, for writing the question."
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