In the blink of an eye, the New Year is approaching, and heavy snow is flying, and the people wandering on the streets are gradually becoming less and less crowded. Many people are starting to return to their hometowns. At the end of the year, it is the busiest time. The emperor's condition has worsened and worsened. By mid-December
He fainted several times in a row and could hardly speak.
Now in the palace, not only the Imperial Hospital has to take turns on duty, but also the cabinet must send individuals to serve in rotation. If the emperor wants to say anything, he must record and archive any orders at any time in case of emergency.
Liu Chengfeng has been in the palace for three days and goes in early every morning. He arrives at the palace gate and returns in a bad mood.
Now everyone has accepted this reality, but the only thing they don’t accept is Queen Zhang. Queen Zhang looks more and more gloomy, sometimes dazed, and even talking to people will suddenly stop and then remain motionless.
Therefore, Princess Taikang had to stay in Kunning Palace and stay with Queen Zhang day and night, and everyone was afraid of something wrong.
Just yesterday, Empress Zhang suddenly invited many Taoist priests to the palace. The cabinet had the intention to object, but Liu Chengfeng went to the cabinet to mediate the matter in person, and then suppressed the matter.
In fact, everyone knows that Queen Zhang is not interested in this art of immortality or the so-called magic, but is nothing more than seeking comfort.
Although the cabinet was unhappy, it was helpless.
December 16.
The East Palace was already busy, and the imperial edict was sent, asking the Crown Prince to go to Zhengxin Hall immediately. Zhu Houzhao accompanied Queen Zhang to pray for the emperor last night, so she got up late and was awakened at this time. Hearing Zhengxin Hall
When I rushed to Zhengxin Palace, my face turned pale and I couldn't even say a blank sentence.
The eunuchs immediately washed and changed his clothes. Several of their companions did not dare to show any joy. They all lowered their heads and looked uncomfortable. Then they sent Zhu Houzhao to leave the Eastern Palace. The eunuch who came to pick up Zhu Houzhao was Xiao.
Jing. Xiao Jing looked at Zhu Houzhao with a trembling look, knelt down on both knees, and said, "Your Highness."
Zhu Houzhao said nothing and was speechless.
Xiao Jing stood up and led Zhu Houzhao directly to Zhengxin Hall and arrived at Zhengxin Hall. There were already many ministers waiting for their orders.
King Liu Chengfeng of Chu, Liu Jian, Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, Li Dongyang, Xie Qian, Minister of War Liu Daxia, and Minister of Personnel Ma Wensheng. In addition, several royal relatives were kneeling in the main hall of Zhengxin Hall.
Everyone seemed very depressed, even Liu Jian and Xie Qian were filled with tears in their eyes, and they lowered their heads and kept silent.
Zhu Houzhao's heart was up and down. After passing through the main hall, he passed through an ear room and was the bedroom. The thick felt cloth separated the main hall from the bedroom. The eunuch inside heard the movement. He lifted the curtain and asked Zhu Houzhao to come in. Zhu Houzhao quickly followed.
In addition to a few eunuchs and imperial doctors, there were only the emperor, Queen Zhang and Princess Taikang on the sickbed.
Queen Zhang was still calm at this time, but the clouds on her head were a little loose. So there were a few strands of hair slanted on her forehead and didn't bother to comb it. She looked up at Zhu Houzhao, and immediately stood up from the couch to make the most of the
Leave it to Zhu Houzhao near the sickbed.
As for Princess Taikang, her eyes were red and her teeth were biting her lips. The traces of teeth marks were clearly visible on her lips. No matter how she was making trouble, she knew that this time was definitely not the time for her to vent.
At this moment, Zhu Youting's spirit improved a lot. Perhaps because of his rebirth, his pale face turned red. He opened his eyes and saw the prince coming, and then couldn't help but smile.
When he saw Zhu Houzhao in the past, he just thought he was a child and full of love.
But now, in Zhu Youting's eyes, Zhu Houzhao's image is very different. This person is a continuation of my bloodline. I am about to die. But as long as Houzhao is still there, then the ancestor's ancestral temple will last forever and be alive, and I will still be alive.
The blood is still flowing. Zhu Youzhang saw that Zhu Houzhao was me who was more than ten years ago. At that time, he was also here, and he was so sad that he could not control himself...
Things in the world are so wonderful, this is inheritance. Zhu Youzhi's blood flows with the blood of the late emperor. Now this blood flows on Zhu Houzhao. Zhu Youzhi inherits the foundation of the late emperor, but next in the same place,
In the scene, Zhu Youzhang finally has to take off the burden.
What a wonderful thing about inheritance. It is precisely because of inheritance that people are able to avoid death because someone accepts everything about you, and this person will replace you and continue to survive in the world.
"Come on... OK, we're here, we're here, the family of four is together, I... I'm very happy."
Zhu Youzhang said reluctantly.
"Come on, Houzhao, come to my side and talk to you. I just said something to your mother and Princess Taikang, but now, I have something to say to you."
Zhu Houzhao shed tears and said, "My son is listening, he is listening."
Zhu Youzhang smiled slightly, and reached out to touch Zhu Houzhao's head with a trembling trembling hand. Unfortunately, his hands were out of reach. Zhu Houzhao saw this and quickly put his head into Zhu Youzhang's arms. Zhu Youzhang said intermittently: "I...I only
I am afraid that I will leave, and I have no regrets in my life. I am the emperor and my mother and queen are accompanying you day and night. I have given birth to you as my son and daughter. I have watched you grow up, I have watched you as you become adults, I...
…I am very happy…”
Zhu Houzhao choked and couldn't speak, and tears wet Zhu Youzhang's chest.
Zhu Youzhang took a few breaths and continued, "After I leave, everything is simple for funerals. Don't waste manpower, and don't disturb the world. You are the prince. After ascending the throne in the future, I will not ask you to be a holy king.
Don’t learn from me, don’t work as hard as I do, be restrained and orderly, do what you should do, but give some things you don’t have to do to others. I just want you to keep your achievements, that’s enough.”
"Son...I know."
Zhu Youzing laughed again and said, "The way to govern is to be stable. Don't be too hasty when doing anything. Just try it slowly first. The more anxious you are, the more contrary you will end up going against it. Remember what I said."
Zhu Houzhao nodded in tears.
Zhu Youzhang said again: "The ministers I have entrusted to, Liu Jin is a steady person and is indifferent to the government. Xie Qian is eloquent and eloquent, Li Dongyang is extraordinary. You can rely on these three people. If you don't understand, you will do everything.
You can ask them. Eunuch Bingbi Xiao Jing is also an old man in the palace. After several dynasties, although he is old now, he is loyal to me and indecisive things in the palace, so you can call him to ask questions."
Zhu Youzhang took a deep breath and continued: "Zhengguo Duke Zhu Fu, his ancestor was a minister of Jingnan and had great achievements. He was a pillar of my Ming Dynasty and was in Nanjing for a long time. With him in Jiangnan, Jiangnan would be able to do so.
Be safe and sound, you must treat him well."
Zhu Youzing's tone became solemn: "I originally wanted to keep Liu Chengfeng by your side, but now I can't do anything. Liu Chengfeng has the same heart as the palace. He has been thinking about the palace everywhere for many years, and it's also
Your brother-in-law, I originally wanted to fight the tiger brothers, go to battle father and son, and wait for me to leave, except your mother, you will be your sister and brother-in-law, but they will be the vassal and stay again.
I'm afraid it's not appropriate to be in the capital, but if something big happens in the court, I will definitely ask him to teach him. Although he is young, he is alert. With him here, I will have nothing to worry about."
Zhu Houzhao said: "Master Liu also said that if something happens, he will come to help me even if he sacrifices his life."
Zhu Youzing nodded with relief: "This is my brother. He will help you, you will help him. The Chu State is small. Although he is king, there will definitely be many inconveniences. You should give him more convenience. If there is someone in the court.
Attack him, don’t be deceived, don’t believe it, do you know?”
Zhu Youzhang has few relatives, especially his close relatives, and he is pitiful. Although there is a brother who is a vassal king in Anlu, he has almost no contact, so he attaches great importance to family affection. After his instructions, Zhu Houzhao naturally nods.
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Zhu Youzing continued: "Now there are many people doing business in the world. The ministers are dissatisfied and think that this is a chaotic government. Once I leave, someone will attack you. Remember, merchants have selfish intentions, and ministers have selfish intentions.
, There is no one in the world who has no selfishness. You cannot listen to and believe it in a biased way. Okay, you have to say what I should say. Remember what I say, go and call the ministers in.
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Zhu Houzhao was still sobbing, Zhu Youzhang looked up at him and said seriously: "Don't act like this daughter. The ministers are coming in, don't let them see you crying."
Zhu Youzhang reluctantly held back his sobs, wiped away his tears, and stood aside.
An eunuch had already led a group of ministers in. Everyone entered the bedroom with a serious expression, then bowed down together, and praised: "Long live my emperor."
Zhu Youzhi remained silent and remained silent for a long time before saying, "All up, everyone will be given a seat. Today I call you here because there are some things to explain, so don't be restrained."
The eunuchs moved seats for everyone, and everyone sat down one after another. Liu Jian said in pain: "Does your Majesty feel better?"
Zhu Youzu smiled and said, "Okay, it's very good. Yesterday, I felt that I couldn't stand it, but isn't it still good now? Even the pain in my body has been relieved a lot, so I took this opportunity,
Let me explain some things to you. I have been in power for many years. Although I have not achieved much results, I am still worthy of my ancestors and the country. Fortunately, I have worked together in recent years. I finally found no major chaos and a great disaster. Especially
It’s the cabinet that there are always endless things to do and endless problems to deal with. But even so, you and I have survived. This depends on the spirit of our ancestors and our diligent efforts…”
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Chapter 1 is delivered. (To be continued...)
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