Dang! Dang!
The long and thick bells rang in the turrets of the Daming Palace.
The warriors in flying fish uniforms beat the bronze bells that represent imperial power rhythmically.
The sound of the bell began to spread like ripples in the air, starting from the Forbidden City of the Ming Dynasty and spreading to every corner of the capital of the Ming Dynasty.
Today is the day of the Great Court Meeting. Officials of the fourth rank and above in Beijing must participate. The Emperor of the Palace of Supreme Harmony listens to government affairs. No matter whether it is spring or summer, whether it is cold or hot, whether it is wind, frost, rain or snow, it cannot be shaken.
As the bells fell, the palace gates of the Forbidden City of the Ming Dynasty opened. Countless officials, dressed in royal robes and holding ivory ceremonial tablets in their hands, separated by official rank, filed in.
At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Yunxi also rode in the Fengtian Hall and began to march to the Taihe Hall.
"Tsk! Tsk!"
In front of the long emperor's ceremonial guard, two sturdy eunuchs walked square steps, waving their arms constantly as they stepped, making a chirping sound with their hands.
The servants who were cleaning the corridors of the palace immediately knelt down facing the red palace wall after hearing the eunuch's voice.
Mortals are not qualified to see the emperor.
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Then came the eunuchs holding high ceremonial guards, wearing red wedding clothes and with white feathers on their heads.
Behind them are warriors wearing gorgeous brocade uniforms and silver helmets, with faces as deep as water.
They were tall and burly, and each one seemed to be of the same height, short, fat, and thin. They were holding ceremonial weapons such as pumpkins, axes, and axes, accompanying the emperor's chariot.
Zhu Yuanzhang wore a dragon robe, a golden Zen-dyed crown on his head, and curtains made of gemstones and beads, covering his eyes, making him look a bit mysterious.
Zhu Yunxi, dressed in princely attire, walked beside the imperial chariot, holding on to the pole of the ten-man imperial chariot with one hand and holding the jade belt around his own waist with the other.
His back was straight, his eyes were straight, and his whole person looked like an unsheathed sword, its sharp edge clearly visible.
As the imperial chariot was marching, Zhu Yuanzhang would occasionally turn his head. Whenever he saw his grandson, who was well-groomed and graceful, he would nod slightly.
The imperial chariot stopped outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony, and Zhu Yuanzhang got down from the imperial chariot.
"Grandson!"
"My grandson is here!"
"Hold your hand and let us go there together!"
"yes!"
The emperor's old arm rested on Zhu Yunxi's vibrant arm. Under the golden dragon and yellow umbrella above his head, the two people had similar faces.
Zhu Yuanzhang never used the Jinluan Palace when he went to court.
His dragon chair was placed in the gate opening outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony, which was called Yumen Tingzheng.
"Long live my emperor! Long live!"
The sound of worship from the courtiers was overwhelming, and the open space of the Hall of Supreme Harmony was filled with courtiers from the Ming Dynasty kneeling on their knees.
Zhu Yuanzhang stood beside the dragon chair and glanced at his ministers expressionlessly, "All ministers are equal!"
"Long live thanks!"
With another roar like a mountain, the ministers stood up.
Standing next to Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Yunxi listened to the cries of the ministers, and his heart was racing with excitement. At the same time, he also had a question.
The emperor's great court meeting was held here.
Summer is fine, but how cold is winter?
No wonder the later Emperor Wanli didn't like going to court. He would get out of bed before dawn and sit in the ice and snow for meetings. Who would do that?
This is the court meeting, which is the most important ceremony for a country from the emperor to his ministers. Not to mention the ice and snow, no matter whether it is windy, snowy or even a knife, you must come.
He had some unreasonable questions in his mind, but the ministers were deeply shocked.
King Wu was actually by the emperor's side.
The emperor actually brought King Wu to court.
In the past, this honor could only belong to one person, and that was King Wu's father, the late prince.
Many people are thinking that the rumor that the emperor wants to establish a grandson is true.
And looking at the tall and tall King Wu, many people must admit that the magnanimity and emperor of this royal grandson are really a bit imaginative.
"We were sick a few days ago!"
At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang's voice sounded and spread to the square through the doorway.
"Don't worry, it's a minor illness! We're fine now, and we're still strong!" As he said that, Zhu Yuanzhang showed a slight smile, "Today's meeting, all ministers and ministers can speak freely." After saying that, he whispered to Zhu Yunxi, "Listen carefully.
You see who can do things and who can't, we will test you later!"
"My grandson understands!" Zhu Yunxi nodded.
"I have my own notes!"
A minister came out proudly, Ji Shan, the Minister of Rites.
"Your Majesty issued a decree a few days ago that the Marquis of Xiping, Yunnan, returned to Beijing for burial. Now that the coffin is on the way, I would like to ask Your Majesty to tell you how to choose an auspicious place!"
The auspicious place is the cemetery. Since Mu Ying was specially ordered to return to Beijing for burial, it is not as simple as a cemetery. It is an imperial decree for Mu Ying and even his future children and grandchildren.
It is a coincidence that Zhu Yunxi was lucky enough to visit the Mu family cemetery in his previous life. When he was just discharged from the army, he also spent half a year traveling on a budget. At Jiangjun Mountain outside Nanjing, he visited the family cemetery of this eternal loyal minister.
We can only admire it from a distance. The cemetery of Mu Ying and his family descendants was frequently robbed during the war years. Moreover, in the era of turbulent real estate, wealthy businessmen did not care about the so-called property and directly dug it up with excavators.
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It turns out that the Mu family's cemetery has been turned into luxurious villas surrounded by green hills and trees. It's a pity.
However, even if she was buried underground or dissipated in the dust, Mu Ying who was buried on the General Mountain seemed to be guarding the tombs of Taizu Taizu and the Queen of the Ming Dynasty. General Mountain leads to the Mausoleum of Emperor Ming Dynasty, like a gate.
Speaking of Mu Ying, Zhu Yuanzhang's face darkened a bit, and he said, "We have already issued an order to the King of Wu on this matter. He will handle Mu Ying's funeral affairs together with the Ministry of Rites!" After saying that, he looked at Zhu Yunxi and said, "Grandson, you
Say it!"
This scene made the officials even more frightened.
In the past, the prince accompanied the emperor to court, but the emperor had never spoken to the prince so kindly.
"The emperor has decreed that the Marquis of Xiping be the Duke of Guizhou!" Zhu Yunxi said loudly, "Mr. Mu's legacy stated that he was willing to guard the deceased queen's body, so his mausoleum should be in Jiangjun Mountain!"
For such a loyal minister and a family loyal to the Ming Dynasty, Jiangjun Mountain, which protects the Ming Emperor's mausoleum, is the best destination.
However, Zhu Yunxi didn't want to see the hero's tomb being robbed by villains again.
"Although Duke Mu and I, Huang Ming, are not blood relatives, they are no less blood relatives!" Zhu Yunxi continued, "When the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Works build the mausoleum, they must dig deep and bury it deeply to prevent it from being too late!"
"I understand!" the ministers replied.
"His Majesty!"
After Zhu Yunxi finished speaking, Fu You, the Minister of Household Affairs, came out.
"Yesterday's stamp sales, a total of 170,000 letter stamps, 7,000 storage stamps, 15,000 accommodation stamps, 1,700 carriage and horse use stamps, and 3,000 post guard stamps were sold in the capital...
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Ordinary stamps cost two dollars, but other stamps involving accommodation at the inn, storage of goods, guards, carriages and horses are very expensive, and are estimated based on the amount and weight of the goods.
"The total amount of silver collected is two hundred and three thousand, two hundred and forty-one taels!"
Buzz, the officials were in an uproar.
So many small stamps were sold at once?
But I feel relieved when I think about it. After all, for the first time in history, it is human nature for everyone to buy some at home for later use.
But I didn’t expect that the various tickets from Yi Zhan Post could add up to so much money?
This is just one place in the capital. If all the prosperous Jiangnan towns and prosperous commercial places start to be sold, it will be an astronomical number.
"Two hundred thousand?" Zhu Yunxi thought in his mind, and it was indeed a lot.
It should be noted that the annual tax of a superior state capital may not be this amount, and most of it is cloth, food, etc., which is not just money in vain.
The significance of precious metals in the hands of the government is a hundred times greater than that in the hands of the people. The amount of gold and silver reserves in the country directly determines the national strength of the country.
"Is the calculation correct?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked.
"It's absolutely true!" Fu You said loudly.
"Our Ming Dynasty has not only done good things for the people, but also improved the finances." Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said, "Good things, good things!"
"I congratulate Your Majesty and the Great Ming Dynasty!" The ministers kowtowed again.
"Get up!" Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile, "What do you want to congratulate us for? This idea was thought up by our eldest grandson!"
"I congratulate His Highness the King of Wu!" the ministers said again.
"Pass the decree!" Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly spoke again, "I will reward King Wu Zhu Yunxi with all the prince's support."
"My lord, thank you for your kindness!"
Zhu Yunxi quickly prostrated himself and kowtowed.
This reward is really too heavy. Although he is the King of Wu, he does not have a vassal status. According to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, only the emperor can rely on the palace.
The prince was second only to the emperor, which meant that in the palace, Zhu Yunxi was only one level lower than the emperor in the Forbidden City, whether he was going out or living.
"Get up, we have nothing to thank you for!" Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.
"I have my own notes!"
Fang Xiaoru, a bachelor of Hanlin Academy and editor of Yuan History, was listed.
"Your Majesty, I think that since your Majesty's dragon body has recovered, it is time for King Wu to take the title of Supervisor of the Country!"
As soon as this statement came out, all the officials were shocked.
This man really dares to say that!
Only His Majesty can speak out about the title of Supervisor of the State. How can you, a Hanlin bachelor, have the right to submit a letter?
Sure enough, Zhu Yuanzhang's face was a little gloomy.
He is the most protective person.
Fang Xiaoru changed the subject and said, "Your Majesty, only after you lose the title of Supervisor of the Kingdom can His Highness King Wu come to study in the university hall! I am one of His Highness's masters, and His Highness has fallen behind a lot in his studies!"
Zhu Yuanzhang turned his anger into joy and pondered for a moment, "From now on, Liu Sanwu, a scholar from Shushe, and Fang Xiaoru, a Hanlin scholar, go to the side hall of Fengtian Palace every day to teach for King Wu!"
The ministers were surprised again.
The emperor's attitude has been made clear, so let's explain.
The next prince of the Ming Dynasty is already ready to be announced.
"Your Majesty, thank you for your kindness!" Zhu Yunxi and Fang Xiaoru paid their respects at the same time.
Suddenly, outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony, a forest sergeant wearing a feather on his head ran over quickly.
The military newspaper with a large red seal on his hand was so conspicuous in the early morning sun.
"Report, expedited for hundreds of miles, great victory at the border!"
"General Lan Jade, defeated the puppet Yuan, killed 30,000 enemies..."
Zhu Yuanzhang quickly stood up and said, "Send it up!"
This chapter has been completed!