Ask Zheng Feng about important matters. For such a big matter as vassalage, Zhu Hengjia decided to ask his wife. He summoned Zheng Feng and asked: "Zheng Qing, Mr. Su Ge neglected me and asked about the age of King Ji and King Yu." When you are older, you cannot stay in the capital. You should go to the fiefdom and become a vassal. I think it makes sense, but I am a little reluctant to let it go. What do you think?"
"This is His Majesty's family matter, I dare not say anything about it."
"Although it is a family matter, it is also a state matter. Please give me your advice."
Zheng Feng smiled and said, "Your Majesty is already old, why don't you keep King Ji and King Yu by your side to fulfill your filial piety?"
The old emperor lamented, "I and you have gone through life and death, and there is nothing we can't say to you. Originally, I wanted to keep them by my side to fulfill their filial piety, but I see that the King of Ji is not willing to live under others. If I keep him in the capital, I may have Xuanwu in the future." What a disaster!"
Hearing this, Zheng Feng knelt down and said: "Your majesty is wise and wise. Since you know that there is a disaster, why not eliminate it invisible?"
The old emperor nodded slowly, "I will make a decree immediately and ask the two kings to become vassal in three months."
Such a good Zheng Feng, he didn't even say a word to persuade the two kings to join the vassal state, he just let the emperor agree to join the vassal state. This is what he said to Tang Zhen: "When the time comes, there will be a holy decree."
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"Mother and concubine, I don't want to leave my mother's concubine." King Zhu Ruofeng of Henan came to Changchun Palace with his concubine Sun Shi and his grandson Zhu Yirong in tears to ask Concubine Huang for mercy.
Over the years, the three brothers have flourished for the royal family like a competition. After the crown prince gave birth to the emperor's eldest grandson Zhu Yixuan, he gave birth to the emperor's grandson Zhu Yican; after King Ji gave birth to the emperor's grandson Zhu Yijiong, he gave birth to the emperor's grandson Zhu Yiyao; and King Yu also gave birth to the emperor's grandson Zhu Yiyao. Sun Zhu Yirong.
The Sun family was the daughter of Gongsun Gui, the great minister of Guangdong. When she saw her husband crying and begging, she also helped her by saying, "Rong'er is still young, mother-in-law, are you really willing to let him go?"
"Alas!"
Huang Guifei sighed, "How could I be willing to leave my children and grandchildren? It's just a dispute in the court, how dangerous it is! The King of Ji is aggressive, and the Crown Prince will have trouble sleeping and eating. If my son continues to stay in the capital, he will not only be tabooed by the Crown Prince, but also The suspicion of the King of Ji is extremely dangerous; but if you go to Kaifeng to become a vassal, far away from the center of power, all parties will definitely like you, and you will have peace! At that time, I could not marry a daughter from a native tribe of Guangxi, but I was lucky enough to marry your father. I am from a small family. , Peace is blessing! You must not try to get into that unattainable position, it is too cold to be at high places. When you are ready, leave Beijing as soon as possible!"
Prince Zhu Ruofeng of Yu burst into tears, "My son has never had any delusions. It's just that my father is old and Kaifeng is far away. He can't stay by his side to fulfill his filial piety. I feel aggrieved!"
"Both your father and I like my son's filial piety. Remember, after you go to Kaifeng, you should always write letters home."
"Yes, concubine!"
On December 29, the 16th year of the reign of Emperor Guangwu of the Ming Dynasty, King Zhu Ruofeng of Yu left Nanjing and went to Kaifeng to join the vassal state.
"The Chronicles of Emperor Guangwu of the Ming Dynasty": "The King of Yu joined the feudal clan and built a viewing platform in the palace. He would go up to the platform and look south every day. The emperor cried when he heard about it."
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In the Yikun Palace, King Zhu Ruodeng came to his mother-in-law, Concubine Chen Huang, to plead for mercy. His younger brother wanted to join the feudal clan, which put tremendous pressure on him. Emperor Guangwu urged him many times, but he always found excuses to shirk. At that time, the public opinion in the government and the public was fierce, which was extremely detrimental to him. "Mother and concubine, my son does not want to leave the capital. Once he leaves the capital, he will be trapped in the shallows like a dragon! Please intercede for me in front of the father."
"How can I know my son's thoughts? It's just that your father has made up his mind on this matter and it is difficult to change it. Now he has repeatedly urged you to submit to the vassal. If you keep pushing back, once Long Yan gets angry, the consequences are unpredictable! It is better to hurry up as soon as possible.
Let's go with the vassal. Even if my son leaves the capital, I will still have Yu in the palace and Mr. Chen Ge in the court. It will not be difficult to become a Taiping vassal king," Concubine Chen Huang advised.
Zhu Ruodeng went crazy, "I don't want to be the Taiping vassal king, I only want to be the lord of Jiuzhou and all directions! The eldest brother's talents are far inferior to yours, but he is just claiming the name of a legitimate son! My father is too unfair if you don't want to be reconciled!" "Damn it, you know that trouble comes from your mouth! You are so imprudent in your words, no wonder you will be defeated!" Concubine Chen Huang shouted angrily, and then tried to persuade her with tears in her eyes, "Son, if you lose, you have to admit defeat! Your father, the emperor, asked you to become a vassal.
, which shows that he has never had the thought of Yi Zhu in his heart. From now on, you must be respectful to the Crown Prince. While your father is still alive, our mother and son will naturally be fine, but if your eldest brother succeeds to the throne, it will be difficult to say.
As a vassal queen, you must be careful and don’t be arrogant."
Zhu Ruodeng lamented, "Even if I am willing to show weakness, will the eldest brother let me go? The eldest brother is weak on the outside, but cruel on the inside. If my father is a hundred years old, I don't know if the lives of my family can be saved!"
There are some things that cannot be retreated simply by retreating. King Zhu Ruodeng of Ji has already gained many wings, and even if he wants to retreat, he still has to ask all his wings if they agree!
Chen Bangyan, Lu Shiyi, Chen Shou, Yang Fuchen, Yang Wei, Sheng Jing, Jiang Shishao, as well as Xiao Qi, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, who had recently defected to Zhu Ruodeng, and Zhang Cheng, the left minister of the Ministry of Industry, gathered together to discuss countermeasures.
"Your Highness, you must never become a vassal!"
"Yes, we are willing to jointly petition the Holy One to take back his life."
Xiao Qi and Zhang Cheng expressed their stance resolutely. Because they were caught by Chen Bangyan, they had to impeach Li Guoxiang in the imperial mausoleum forgery case. It can be said that they offended the chief minister Guan Shouzhen to the end. If the prince succeeds to the throne, his life will be in danger.
, so he desperately opposed it.
Seeing the two heroes from Conglong speaking, Chen Shou, Yang Fuchen, Yang Wei, Sheng Jing, Jiang Shishao and others all spoke out.
"The Holy One has the clearest temperament, and even nine oxen can't stop him from doing something he is sure about. Therefore, it is useless to ask the Holy One to take back his life. For the current plan, we can only trust him and find various reasons to postpone the vassal ceremony."
, Dongge University Scholar Chen Bangyan spoke.
Among the Ji Wang Party, this person has a very high prestige. As soon as he opens his mouth, everyone thinks so.
"Then what's the reason for delaying the appointment of vassal?" Zhu Ruodeng asked.
"I believe that Your Highness can protect the ruins of the palace, and please change the seal to Beijing as an excuse to postpone the vassalage." Lu Shiyi said calmly. This person is very good at cultivating Qi. No matter how critical the situation is, he can always be calm and relaxed.
"Well, let's follow Master Lu's plan."
The Prince of Ji, Zhu Ruodeng, was dismissed. He said that Prince Ji's palace in Baoding was dilapidated, and requested that it be changed to Beijing.
The second son's memorial was submitted to the Qianqing Palace, and Zhu Hengjia felt that this request was not impossible to agree to. Although Chengzu ruled the world based on Beijing, it was okay as long as his second son was not allowed to command the army. After all, he was his favorite son, the old emperor. I feel guilty towards Ruodeng Zhu. I always feel that I drove my son out of Beijing and want to compensate him.
Now that he had made the request, the old father agreed with a stroke of his pen. Not only did he agree with King Ji to change the title to Beijing, but he also rewarded him with a large amount of gold, silver, jade, silk, land and palace slaves.
The palaces in Beijing are ready-made and can be inhabited with a little repair.
In the first month of the seventeenth year of the reign of Emperor Guangwu of the Ming Dynasty, the old emperor again urged the King of Ji to join the vassal state.
Zhu Ruodeng cried and asked to have a New Year's Eve dinner with his parents before setting off.
Well, the New Year still has to be celebrated. The old father agreed again, and the family happily finished the New Year’s Eve dinner.
He waited until March, and then issued an order to urge his second son to join the feudal clan.
This time, there was no pushover, and Zhu Ruodeng agreed. Emperor Guangwu breathed a sigh of relief. But soon another news came: King Ji went hunting before leaving, and the war horse was frightened, fell under the horse, and broke one of his legs. I can’t leave again.
"King Ji's leg is broken?"
This time, the old father Long Yan was furious and sent several groups of doctors to see if it was a real fold or a fake one. Unexpectedly, the doctors reported that it was a real fold! There was no other way but to wait for his son's leg. Get cured before leaving.
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"Your Highness, you broke one of your legs just to avoid joining the feudal clan. Is it not worth it?" Lu Shiyi asked Zhu Ruodeng.
"Alas! I can't help it. If I don't really fall, how can my father believe it?" Zhu Ruofeng sighed leisurely.
