In the final analysis, today's debate is about Zhu Yong's merits and demerits, so Zhu Yi must be behind this.
The bosses in the court are all human beings, there is no doubt about this.
Or even if that's not the case, but thinking about it conversely, after the debate just now, the emotions of both civil and military parties in the court have gradually accumulated, and it only takes a little spark to ignite it again.
Zhu Yi, the young prince of Chengguo Palace, is undoubtedly the most likely to become this Mars!
So, under the attention of everyone, Zhu Yi finally arrived in front of the high platform, dismounted from his horse, and bowed to salute.
Behind him, several guards were dragging several large bags. Judging from the number, they were almost the same as the others.
Not long after, the voice of the chamberlain who was counting the prey sounded again.
"Zhu Yi, Duke of Chengguo, hunted one wild goose, three deer, two hares, and..."
At this point, the chamberlain's voice paused, and then said in a loud voice that echoed throughout the high platform.
"A white-fronted spotted tiger!"
As the voice fell, several bags were opened, and what came into view was a huge white-fronted tiger with dazzling eyes, which was making a dying whine at the moment.
"good!"
"My young master is amazing!"
Without waiting for the reaction of the people on the high platform, the noble disciples below started to get excited.
You know, a beast like a tiger cannot be shot with a bow and arrow alone. Although this thing is not as thick-skinned and fleshy as a wild boar, it is powerful, heavy, and moves fast.
The white-fronted tiger in front of everyone was obviously an adult tiger, weighing five to six hundred kilograms. Even if a tiger like this was hit by a few arrows, it would still be fatal if it pounced on it.
Although these noble disciples are good at eating, drinking and having fun, hunting is also an indispensable skill. Naturally, they know how much ability and courage it takes to kill a tiger.
Hunting tigers is nothing to them, but it requires several people to go up together, maybe with the help of weapons such as swords, guns, swords and halberds.
But today's occasion is the Spring Hunting Ceremony. In this case, although each of them is accompanied by followers and guards.
However, these people are only responsible for their safety and will not help hunt. If there are other people involved in the fight of this white-fronted tiger, then it cannot be regarded as Zhu Yi's prey.
.
The fact that it can be placed here means that Zhu Yi killed this tiger alone.
Everyone looked up and looked again, and sure enough, Zhu Yi's body was stained with a lot of dust, and even the skirt and sleeves of his robe were torn.
There were cheers below, and naturally the same was true on the high platform.
Seeing Zhu Yi hunting back a tiger, all the nobles also clapped their hands and laughed with great joy. At this time, Zhang Min stepped forward and said.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the young prince is able to hunt the white tiger and return, which shows that our Ming Dynasty has a prosperous martial arts. It is gratifying and congratulatory. It deserves a heavy reward!"
Immediately afterwards, Ningyang Bo Chen Mao also said: "Yes, Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the white tiger is a ferocious beast, and only a brave person cannot fight it. My young master is capable of fighting a fierce tiger, and he is indeed a talented person of my Ming Dynasty."
In contrast, the expressions of all the civil servants became unsightly.
However, this white tiger is indeed right in front of me. If I want to say something, I have nothing to say. Therefore, I can only hold my breath and watch these honorable men show off their power.
Zhu Qiyu glanced at the nobles below, but did not refute their emotions, and said with a smile.
"He is indeed a brave man. It seems that Zhu Yi's riding and shooting skills are indeed very superb. Someone came and gave Zhu Yi a jade handle and a sword as a reward."
As soon as these words came out, the others were fine, but the expressions of Zhang Shi and others were obviously stagnant.
Jade Ruyi and swords are good, but this kind of thing is not what they want.
However, the emperor said so eloquently that it would be inappropriate for them, as ministers, to ask for other rewards from the emperor.
In desperation, they could only turn their attention to the Supreme Emperor on the side, hoping that the old man could say a few words, at least, not to be fooled by the emperor.
This time, the Supreme Emperor finally tried his best and did not disappoint them. The old man smiled and turned to the Emperor beside him and said.
"Hunting a white tiger is a happy event and should be rewarded. However, a Ruyi jade and a sword do not seem to be worthy of a heavy reward, right? As the saying goes, the emperor has no joke. Since the emperor has said it, he must be generous.
Something.”
This was said half-jokingly, but in this situation, everyone knew that the Emperor was not joking, but was just using this form to put pressure on the Emperor.
Seeing this situation, everyone couldn't help but hold their breath and quietly watched the emperor's reaction.
If they remembered correctly, this was the first time that the Supreme Emperor had made a request to the Emperor face to face since he returned to the court.
Usually, either the Supreme Emperor obeys the court's arrangements, or it appears in the form of a decree, so there is always a buffer.
However, in this situation, both of them are extremely dignified, and both of them speak the right words. If there is a difference of opinion, it will really cause a big fuss.
However, it is obviously inappropriate to give in.
Otherwise, it will become even more difficult for the Supreme Emperor to push his limits in the future.
Everyone's eyes were focused on the emperor, but Zhu Qiyu remained calm. He also looked at Zhu Qizhen opposite with a smile and said.
"If the jade Ruyi and the sword are not enough, then what does the Supreme Emperor think will be a big reward?"
Zhu Qizhen's eyes narrowed slightly. Although there was a smile on his face, he was already very vigilant in his heart.
He understood that this was a special occasion for the general's resistance against the general's army, and it was a special occasion for spring hunting. It was regarded as government affairs, but it was also a hunting trip, so it was okay for him to say a few more words.
However, there is always a limit to everything. The person in charge of Spring Hunt is the emperor after all, and he cannot overstep his authority.
He could question Zhu Yi's reward in a joking way, but it was obviously inappropriate for him to decide what the reward would be.
What's more, what he really wants cannot be said out of his mouth, otherwise, he will inevitably face numerous "admonitions" from officials.
Of course, the most important point is that Zhu Qizhen clearly knows that what he said does not count.
From the day he returned to Beijing, in front of the Fengxian Hall, Zhu Qizhen clearly realized that his younger brother was not a weak and incompetent person.
It was not the so-called situation that could force him into such a major matter as the Chengguo Duke's Mansion.
If at this time, he really asked for something for Zhu Yi, he would only be shooting himself in the foot.
After pondering for a moment, Zhu Qizhen thought about it and said.
"The emperor was joking. Thunder, rain, and dew are all your kindness. What's wrong? I just want to remind the emperor that today's spring hunting is almost over. From now on, Zhu Yi's prey should be the number one."
"If you hunt a white tiger, you will be rewarded, but if you come first in spring hunting, you will be rewarded even more. You might as well combine the two into one and save yourself the trouble."
In the end, Zhu Qizhen still made a slight concession and found a way out for himself, but at the same time, he quietly buried an introduction.
However, Zhu Qiyu seemed unaware of this little thought and said.
"It doesn't matter. If you come out on top in the spring hunt, I'll reward you again."
Hearing this, Zhu Qizhen's eyes flashed, but he pushed further and said.
"That's fine, but it's not easy to get the headhunting chips in Spring Hunting. They need heavy rewards. I'm a little curious. What kind of good things has the emperor prepared to reward outstanding people in Spring Hunting?"
"Those who participated in the spring hunt this time include nobles and clan members. It's hard to generalize. Since the Supreme Emperor feels that gold, silver, and jade are too light, I might as well agree to the request of the first person in the spring hunt. I don't know.
Your Majesty, do you think this can be considered a heavy reward?"
No one expected that the Emperor would give such a straightforward answer in the face of the Supreme Emperor's pressing step by step.
"His Majesty……"
As soon as the words fell, all the civil servants below could not sit still.
Judging from the current situation, Zhu Yi, who hunted a tiger, is obviously the best in this spring hunting.
In other words, this "reward" most likely belongs to Zhu Yi.
Everyone in the court knew that what Zhu Yi had been pursuing was to inherit the title of Duke Cheng.
If he takes this opportunity to make this request, it doesn't matter whether the emperor agrees or not.
If we agree, during this sensitive time period, this will definitely spark another debate among the nobles about the nature of the battle at Yao'erling. But if we don't agree, is it possible that the emperor's golden words, spoken in front of everyone, can still be used?
Swallow it back?
Therefore, for a while, many ministers could not help but stand up.
But, this time, someone was faster than them.
"Okay, it's settled. I'll wait and see how outstanding the young talents of our Ming Dynasty can be!"
Before the ministers could react, the Supreme Emperor, who was in charge, spoke quickly to finalize the matter, blocking everything they wanted to say.
The sun gradually moved forward, and the incense on the high platform also became shorter and shorter. Scattered, many noble disciples returned.
However, whether it is the quantity or quality of prey, Zhu Yi still occupies the top spot.
However, everyone still did not give up hope, because there was still one person who did not come back.
The address of Zhu Fan, the crown prince of Prince Xiangling!
As a famous demon king among the clan's children, although no one has seen his riding and shooting skills, but with the way he usually fights, he can be regarded as a man who can fight tigers. If there is anyone who hopes to surpass Zhu Yi
, that must be him.
Just as everyone was looking forward to it, a group of people came back from the distance. However, what disappointed everyone was that it was not Zhu Fanzhi, but Liu Chengqing, the prince of Anyuanhou.
well……
Looking at the prey that Prince Liu didn't even have a bag filled with, and looking at the dust all over his body, as if he had rolled a few times in a quagmire, all the civil servants couldn't help but sigh softly.
I almost hate the smell of iron not turning into steel.
How come there are so many distinguished members of the clan, but none of them can compare to Zhu Yi?
"Liu Chengqing of Anyuan Marquis Mansion, hunted two pheasants, uh, two pheasants..."
Looking at the bag in front of him and counting the prey, the chamberlain did not react for a moment. After hesitating for a moment, he almost turned the bag over and shook it. Fortunately, he reacted in time. Otherwise, this Anyuanhou
Prince, maybe he will find a crack in the ground and crawl into it.
"Pfft!"
"Two pheasants, hahaha!"
However, even so, a burst of laughter immediately broke out among the distinguished disciples not far away.
Especially Liang Chuan of the Baoding Prince's Mansion, pointed at Liu Chengqing, laughed so hard, and did not forget to sarcastically say.
"Hey, isn't this Mr. Liu? Why, I just shot two pheasants. It's a shame that you still bothered until now."
"Tsk, two pheasants!"
"You're just riding and shooting, but you still dare to clamor before the spring hunting to compete with the young master. Do you know that the young master actually killed a fierce tiger..."
These words, coupled with Liang Chuan's strange aura, had Liu Chengqing almost wanted to rush up and beat him up if the emperor and a group of civil and military ministers weren't still watching from a high platform in the distance.
However, just when he was about to make a rebuttal, he suddenly saw the dying white tiger not far away, whimpering and whining.
As a result, the Prince of Anyuanhou suddenly became excited and pointed at the tiger, even speaking a little incoherently.
While pointing at the tiger, Liu Chengqing pulled a few guards around him, gestured and shouted, saying.
"This is Tiger!"
"That tiger."
"Look, that's the one we met, that's it!"
At this time, the faces of all the distinguished disciples present also showed expressions of surprise. Although Liu Chengqing was speaking incoherently, one could guess something from his excited expression.
As a result, everyone's eyes fell on Zhu Yi who was standing aside, and their eyes changed from joy to a trace of suspicion.
Of course, it's just a trace. After all, most of them know what kind of virtue Liu Chengqing is.
They believe it when it comes to Zhu Yi's family background, excellent riding and shooting skills, and ability to fight tigers, but when it comes to Liu Chengqing...
Not to mention fighting the tiger, if he didn't hide away from the tiger when he saw it, he would be earning face for the Anyuan Hou Mansion!
But looking at his appearance, it didn't look like he was pretending. Therefore, for a while, among the noble disciples, there was a low discussion.
Of course, some people immediately looked at Zhu Yi's expression, but of course they saw nothing.
The young master just frowned slightly, but he obviously didn't feel guilty. Even he himself seemed a little surprised and confused by Liu Chengqing's performance.
This commotion naturally attracted the attention of the chamberlain who was responsible for counting the prey. Not long after, he came to Liu Chengqing and asked politely.
"Mr. Liu, I wonder if you have any objections to the tiger that General Zhu just hunted?"
At this time, Liu Chengqing slowly calmed down and pointed at the tiger in the distance.
"My father-in-law, I want to report that this tiger was not killed by Zhu Yi at all!"
This chapter has been completed!