Chapter 72 Congratulations (1)
Although Zhu Zhen, the King of Chu, was so sane, there was a saying that was reasonable.
They are the emperor's uncles. Even if they do something wrong, the emperor cannot be serious about them in order to cover up his family's misfortune.
As long as it is not a serious crime of treason, there is no hurdle that cannot be overcome.
So what if the military pay is misappropriated?
If you just find a reliable person, say that it was done by that person and push all the sins over, the emperor's uncles will at most have minor flaws that are not strict.
Then they found a scholar and wrote a few memorials with passion and tears and handed them over, and the big thing was over.
However, the two of them had a good plan, but this time, the emperor they mentioned had no intention of letting this matter pass.
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In Lezhizhai, Zhu Yunyu stood at the window and could just look out to the east Six Palaces. Although he couldn't see the whole picture clearly, he could see some figures.
He likes to work in this loft near the Imperial Garden because it can be regarded as the highest point of the Forbidden City.
"Emperor!" He Guangyi stood behind Zhu Yunxiu with his hands and whispered, "The King of Chu made most of his money and spent money on squandering fun. In August last year alone, he spent 180,000 silver dollars on buying actors in Yangzhou. He also bought musicians, purchased silk clothes, made dragon boats and gardens, etc."
"The wealth of the King of Zhou often invested a lot of land. When the land was purchased, he used the name of others and then rewarded the confidant of the royal guards."
"In addition, King Zhou has always been clear about building academy library, asking great scholars to revise ancient books, compile medical books, etc.."
As he said that, He Guangyi's voice paused for a moment. He looked up quietly and looked at the emperor's back.
The winter wind blew in by the window, and the belt on the emperor's Taoist robe flashed slightly.
(Dao robe is a traditional Han male regular dress, not only popular in the Ming Dynasty, but also often worn by Yongzheng and Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty when they were privately cospree!)
Finally, the emperor spoke, "Ha, it's more comfortable than the life of the emperor. It costs almost 200,000 yuan to buy actors and musicians. I can't even use 200,000 yuan to repair my Forbidden City in a year."
"He also needs to visit a garden, build a summer resort, and have dragon boats to float on the water. Haha, he is not a vassal king, he is clearly a god!"
He Guangyi noticed that when the emperor talked about the King of Chu, he used a teasing tone. He also understood the emperor's temper. Generally speaking, if the emperor used this tone to say someone, it did not mean that the emperor was very angry. Even if there was, he would be angry that he would not fight for it.
"Where are the King of Zhou, please continue to talk!" Zhu Yunxiu said again.
He Guangyi felt solemn in his heart, "In addition to these, the King of Zhou opened a horse farm and bought Tartar slaves from outside the mouth to train war horses. The guards under his command were not inferior to those of the border troops."
Speaking of this, He Guangyi suddenly felt a little dry and dry. "The palace of King Zhou was originally the ruins of the old palace of the Zhao Song Dynasty. In March, King Zhou found a map of the old palace of the Zhao Song Dynasty from somewhere, and then ordered people to build it secretly."
"Wang Han, the chief of the Later Zhou Dynasty's palace, wrote a letter to the king, who used the imperial palace as the palace, which was already a violation of etiquette. Now that the Song Dynasty palace is restored and used for residence is even more offensive. How can the king feel strange?"
"When the King of Zhou heard this, he ordered people to remove many prohibited things when repairing. But because of this, King of Zhou hated Wang Han for thousands of years. In May, Wang Han was dismissed from his official position."
While listening, Zhu Yunxiu tapped the window sill with his fingers holding the window frame.
Those who are familiar with him know that this is his usual action of suppressing anger.
Compared with the King of Chu's arrogance and lust, the King of Zhou's actions were even more ulterior motives.
"I will shine on the moon, but the moon shines on the thatched building!"
Zhu Yunxiu had a three-point sneer on his face and spoke coldly.
No one cares about the vassal kings in their fiefdoms. They are the local emperors when they are closed.
If the local emperor does too much, it may not be so satisfying.
In fact, among the vassal kings, King Zhu Su, Zhou, looked at the most harmless person, but Zhu Yunyu had never relaxed his vigilance towards him, and even treated him better than Zhu Di at the time.
Originally, when Zhu Di raised an army to calm the crisis, the King of Zhou had abnormal movements echoed him, and was then escorted by Jianwen to the capital.
After Zhu Di ascended the throne, he was naturally given the title of king and his status was unspeakable. However, in the 19th year of Yongle, he took the initiative to return the three guards under his command and handed over the military power.
The reason is that someone sued him for rebellion.
Fortunately, he saw the current affairs clearly and admitted his mistakes on his own initiative. He was Zhu Di's only brother, so he handed over the power to settle the matter.
Judging from the things that the Jinyiwei heard about, King Zhou has a different ambition, and it is really not groundless.
Besides, this man used to be secretly defied.
Zhu Yunxiu can let go of his grudges after opening up with Zhu Di. But for these people who are ambition behind the scenes, he never thought of pretending to be confused.
"Where are other vassal kings?" Zhu Yunxi continued to ask.
He Guangyi hurriedly cheered up and continued, "Among other vassal kings, the King of Qi was so fierce that he killed people at will, so reckless!"
"The King of Shu Xian and King of Xiang were close to the King of Chu, and the two of them had a comfortable relationship without interruption."
"The King of Dai is a little arrogant and very happy to be successful. King Su is steady and heroic, and likes to read military books and govern the army rigorously..."
"King Ning..." Speaking of this, He Guangyi's forehead was covered with sweat. "King Ning complained in private and said..."
"Needless to say!" Zhu Yunxiu interrupted him, "I understand!"
As he said that, he looked outside and smiled again, "The kings are so arrogant that their uncles are so arrogant and they have many heavy troops. Ha, the old man is full of good sons, but in private he has a different face."
As he said that, he slowly turned around and whispered, "Go, continue to check and remember."
"I obey the order!" He Guangyi agreed and slowly retreated.
Zhu Yunxiu looked out the window again. The clouds that were originally scattered in the sky gradually gathered together under the wind, covering the sun. But when the sun shone, they immediately scattered.
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The East Six Palace seems to be very large, but it is actually composed of many separate small courtyards. The old man and his children and grandchildren have almost finished reading it in an incense stick.
The pavilions and towers are still there, but people have changed.
"This palace is not popular now!" The old man sat at the base of the wall with the help of his children and grandchildren, and was able to bathe in the sun. He closed his eyes slightly and smiled, "Emperor, everything is good, but his son is young."
"Look at the time you were kids, our heads were hurt. But now, these princes are empty and no one lives there!"
"You are in the fiefdom, so you will give us more. My son's thing is like a soldier, and the more he gets better."
The old man said with a smile, and suddenly he saw two familiar and strange figures in the crowd standing not far away.
After all, he is the emperor, and even the grandsons may not be able to come to him to serve him. Among the team standing not far away, the sons of the princes of various vassals were the heads.
"Old ancestor, what are you looking at?" Liu Jin asked curiously.
The child is sensitive because he found that the smile on the old man's face changed a little.
"Call them here!" The old man pointed there.
Park Bucheng, who was standing silently, hurried over and said to a young man who was a little cowardly among the emperor's grandson, "Fourth Master, Fifth Master, the old man asked you two to go there!"
These two people are not others, but Zhu Yunhui and Zhu Yunxi who are cautiously living in the palace. They are the fourth and fifth sons of the former crown prince Zhu Biao.
Of course they have another identity, Zhu Yunwen's brothers and sisters are both sons born to the Lü family.
"Son, come to the emperor and grandfather!" The two of them bowed under the old man's feet in fear.
The old man looked at them with complex emotions.
"Raise your head!" The old man spoke slowly. After seeing the two frightened boys clearly, he suddenly felt that some things seemed to have passed for a long time, but in fact they have only been a few years.
But for several years, it has been enough to forget or let go of many things.
In fact, the two brothers and old men have never forgotten that they are the bloodline left by his favorite son after all. Although their status in the palace is a bit awkward, Zhu Yunyu has given special explanations in terms of food, clothing and expenses, and no one dares to neglect it.
"It's good. If you are not sick or disaster-free, you will be a rich and idle person and pass on your family line!" The old man thought to himself as he looked at them.
"We've grown so tall!" The old man suddenly felt that he didn't know what to say to these two brothers, and looked at Liujin beside him, "You have seen the prince!"
"I have seen Your Highness the Crown Prince!" The two of them saluted again quickly.
Liujin first looked at them in confusion, and waited for Park Bushen to whisper in his ear, and said, "You don't have to be too polite, two uncles!"
Then, he stood up and looked at the place where the emperors and grandchildren stood up with an unhappy expression.
"Good grandson, what's wrong?" the old man asked.
"Old ancestor, although the two uncles of Wang do not have titles, they are the sons of Prince Yiwen. The half-brother of the father and the uncle of the grandson."
"The two of them are the order of the eldest son. How can they be at the last level in the imperial grandson's line?"
Chapter completed!