Downstream, a treasure ship with nine masts and twelve sails was slowly lowering and furling its sails.
Small boats traveling along the river one after another are slowly approaching the treasure ship, as if they are extremely afraid that the treasure ship as tall as a mountain will accidentally sink them to the bottom of the river to feed the fish.
After the boat on the river docked with the treasure ship, they immediately connected the two with a thick rope, then pulled the treasure ship to rotate on the river and slowly docked towards the dock.
Behind, there was another fortune ship and several half-sized ships, watching from a distance and waiting for the treasure ship to enter the dock area, and then slowly moved to dock at the dock first.
Wait until the treasure ship gets closer.
Only then did the people on the dock see that among the countless flags on the charter boat, there was a huge indigo flag with the word "Mu" waving on it.
This is the return of Xiping Hou Muying, who was in charge of Yunnan during the Ming Dynasty!
This treasure ship was also a vehicle prepared by the imperial court for Xiping Hou Muying from Changhua Port in Qiongzhou Prefecture to show the profound royal favor.
As the treasure ship slowly docked at the dock, Zhu Shangbing led a group of clan members to Zhu Yunxi.
He didn't know where he was running with a bunch of cousins. Zhu Shangbing, who was covered in dust, opened his mouth and gasped, and said in a muffled voice: "It's the treasure ship of Marquis Xiping."
With a smile on his face, Zhu Yunxi looked at the treasure ship that had crashed into the pier and docked in a majestic manner. When he looked up, he saw a group of soldiers on the side of the ship. An old general was wearing a blood-red cloak, followed by several young generals.
I focused my attention on Yingtian City behind the pier.
The officials accompanying the Ministry of Rites out of the city also stepped forward, bowed beside Zhu Yunxi and whispered: "Your Highness, you are the Marquis of Xiping."
Zhu Yunxi nodded: "Go with me to greet you."
After finishing speaking, Zhu Yunxi took the lead to take the step forward, with curiosity and expectation in his heart.
He had a very vague impression of Mu Ying's achievements, who was closely connected with the Ming royal family.
Mu Ying has been in Yunnan since the 16th year of Hongwu. She has been fighting in the south all year round and rarely returns to Beijing. The last time she returned to Beijing was in the 22nd year of Hongwu.
This man was able to command the respect of all the Yunnan tribes in Caiyunzhi during his lifetime. After his death, he was also received on his knees by all the people of Yunnan. His life was full of legend.
The Mu family's favor towards the Ming Dynasty also resulted in the sacrifice of the whole family's lives to the country, dynasty and the country. Even when the Ming Dynasty was in turmoil and the country was in ruins, the Mu family continued to fight and die for the country, which was always in trouble. The veteran wearing a blood-red cape had already walked down the pier with a group of young men with a sad face.
Seeing the welcoming team sent by the court on the pier, veteran Mu Ying also looked enlightened and walked as fast as flying.
Before Zhu Yunxi could speak, Mu Ying had already bowed down and said in a deep voice: "I, the Marquis of Xiping, Mu Ying, have met His Royal Highness the Grandson of the Emperor of the State, and have met all the princes."
Behind Mu Ying, the disciples of the Hou family who followed him from Yunnan to Beijing, as well as some generals from Yunnan Province who took this opportunity to return to Beijing to report on their duties and test their merits, followed closely and bowed to each other.
Zhu Yunxi was still sizing up Mu Ying before.
His face has whiskers on both cheeks and deep eye sockets, and he carries the majesty of a border general in his actions.
Under Mu Ying's cloak is a set of armor covered with battle scars, with deep cuts, all indicating that this is a general who has experienced battles on the battlefield. And this general who has fought on the battlefield is still standing in front of everyone at this moment.
Then his enemies must have drank blood and died miserably in the battle.
Mu Ying's voice was also loud and clear.
As soon as he opened his mouth, Zhu Yunxi's eyes flashed, he hurriedly stepped forward and stretched out his hands to support Mu Ying who was bowing, with a smile on his face: "Xiping Hou Yanzhong, you are the elder, I will be with you from now on.
In front of juniors, the Marquis of Xiping does not need to be so polite."
Zhu Yunxi was looking at Mu Ying, and Mu Ying was also looking at the grandson of the imperial court who was about to become his son-in-law.
Very young.
Very powerful.
The chest and back are thick, the waist is tight, and the eyes are sparkling.
Originally, I just heard that the grandson of the emperor who was about to become his son-in-law also followed the founding father on the Jiaozhi Road, fought against the Chen Dynasty, and captured the city bravely. When he heard this military report, Mu Ying was still half-convinced.
Most of them think that this is probably the result of the great grandson uncle Chang Sheng, the founding father of the country, who graced him.
Now when the real person stood in front of her, even half a head taller than her, Mu Ying was convinced of the records in the military newspapers.
"Okay! The old minister is so disrespectful and shameless."
A sincere smile appeared on Mu Ying's face, which made the two sons Mu Sheng and Mu Ang who were following him slightly stunned. His father had rarely seen such a smile since he was in Yunnan.
However, Muying is really satisfied with her boss.
In the beginning, he never thought about marrying his daughter into the royal family. But later, the daughter he loved the most actually married the prince's legitimate son because of his shameless request.
At that time, Mu Ying was happy in her heart. The relationship between her and His Majesty was unmatched by anyone in the country, and the Crown Prince grew up with her and became as close as brothers. How great that her daughter could marry the Crown Prince's legitimate son.
What an honor.
The royal family treats me well, and the Mu family must swear allegiance to them.
This is why Muying can accept her daughter entering the palace to be the grandson's concubine.
It's just that most fathers hope that their children will be happy in the future. Even Muying herself can't say it too much. After settling on the marriage to the royal family, she will inevitably hope that her grandson will be a good son.
Now it seems that everything is satisfactory.
At least, he is more heroic than the prince and can fight with his army. This is what the prince lacks.
Zhu Yunxi took Mu Ying's arm familiarly and said as he walked: "Two days ago, the palace received a memorial from Hangzhou Prefecture that was urgently delivered back to Beijing, saying that Uncle Ying had docked at the Qiantang River Pier. Yesterday, Songjiang
There is also an urgent delivery coming to Beijing, and the palace is full of joy."
Mu Ying glanced at Longwan Pier and shook her head with emotion: "I am just a humble person, why do the palace pay so much attention to me?"
Zhu Yunxi shook his head. In his peripheral vision, he only saw two boys from the Mu family, looking at him with sinister eyes. He smiled slightly, pulled Mu Ying and said: "Uncle Ying deserves to be like this. Grandpa Huang this morning
So he sent people to me and asked me to bring my brothers from the clan and officials from the Ministry of Rites to welcome Uncle Ying back to the capital. At this moment, I think the emperor was already eagerly waiting for Uncle Ying to return to the palace.
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His choice of words is very delicate, and the key point everywhere is that Mu Ying belongs to this Yingtian City.
Mu Ying also felt this emotion, folded her hands and worshiped Ying Tiancheng twice, her eyes full of emotion: "I'm back! If I have to serve the Ming Dynasty and protect our country's territory from danger, Wen Ying is willing to bow before the Ming Dynasty.
I am willing to serve His Majesty with filial piety throughout my life."
Mu Ying's words are sincere, and people can't help but admire her loyalty and filial piety.
Zhu Yunxi's eyes moved slightly. Among the old man's adopted sons, it can be said that Mu Ying is the one who attracts the most attention, is also the most trusted and respected one.
Over the years, as the clan prince Neng came of age and took charge of the local area, the Nine Sides Domain Prince gradually took shape. All the adopted sons who followed the old man had either died in battle or died of illness, and most of the remaining ones could only sit in charge of one side, or
Being commanded by a military horse or a guard is obviously not as important as it used to be.
Muying is uniquely different from others.
After the death of King Wu Jing of Qiyang Li Wenzhong, Mu Ying became the one with the highest title among the old man's surviving adopted sons, and the one with the most military power.
All the military, political, and criminal matters in Yunnan Province are known to the Xipinghou Mansion, so you can get a glimpse of it.
Zhu Yunxi let out a long groan, with a smile on his face: "The emperor is waiting for Uncle Ying to return to the palace at the moment. Now that Uncle Ying comes back, there is no need to leave again. There will be a long time in the future. Uncle Ying can be by Grandpa's side to keep him safe."
The unfinished business of the past."
Mu Ying, however, sighed with a faint look in her eyes: "Tomorrow, after I bathe, burn incense and change my clothes, I still want to go to Xiaoling."
This is to pay homage to Empress Huang Kao Xiaoci.
Zhu Yunxi's expression calmed down: "At that time, my nephew will accompany Uncle Ying."
Mu Ying looked back at Zhu Yunxi, with a touch of treasure on her face, and reached out to pat the back of his hand holding her arm.
On the side, the officials of the Ministry of Rites had already paid full courtesy to Xiping Hou and his party, and were about to lead everyone away from the dock.
Zhu Shangbing took Zhu Gaochi and a group of cousins and mingled with brothers Mu Sheng and Mu Ang.
With a touch of pride on his face, Zhu Shangbing raised his eyebrows at the two of them and said, "I heard that you two are very good at fighting in Yunnan?"
He felt that he had gone to Jiaozhi Road, where he was also brave enough to destroy the country at the top of Daluo City, and his military skills were not inferior to those of his peers.
Mu Ang snorted and squinted his eyes twice, but because these people were all descendants of the clan, he did not speak.
Mu Sheng smiled and shook his head: "I and Ang Di are not brave, but my brother Mu Chun from the Xiping Marquis Mansion is the most brave. There are countless young generals among the Yunnan armies who can defeat giant elephants in front of the battle array."<
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After finishing speaking, Mu Sheng looked Zhu Shangbing up and down.
It seems to be saying that Zhu Shangbing's body and bones were probably frightened by the giant elephants controlled by the natives in Yunnan.
Obviously, Zhu Shangbing also saw the look in the other person's eyes.
He snorted dissatisfiedly: "Brother Xi's Taisun Mansion is just to the north of the small school. Let's go back and compete with each other?"
"Prince Bing is the son of the Qin vassal. He is rich in gold, and I don't dare to do so."
Zhu Shangbing waved his hand and shook his head and said: "Grandpa Huang just said yesterday that our fathers and Uncle Ying are brothers. Naturally, we are as close as brothers to the brothers of the Mu family. Brothers should not distinguish between monarchs and ministers."
Zhu Gaochi was walking aside with his hands in his pockets. When he heard this, he couldn't help but turn his face to the side, not wanting to see Zhu Shangbing being tortured again.
Doesn’t he still know that this time he will be beaten as a guest of Brother Hei?
Sure enough.
When Mu Sheng heard Zhu Shangbing say this, he suddenly raised his eyebrows: "This year, there is a rebellion in the south. I am not talented, so I and Ang Di led the troops to pacify it. In the danger area, the enemy is outnumbered and we are outnumbered. Among them, I and I
Ang and his two brothers worked together to subdue the giant elephant and train it as an ox and horse. I heard in the past that the prince of the Qin vassal followed the grandson south to conquer, and he also had the courage to destroy the country. It would be a pity if he could give it a try."
Zhu Shangbing already realized that something was wrong at this time, and his brows were twitching.
In a dangerous place with many enemies and few, the two of them surrendered the giant elephant and trained it as an ox and horse.
With four elephant legs thicker than his own body, a powerful trunk, and a mountain-like body, the image of a manic war elephant was quietly created in Zhu Shangbing's mind.
Just when he wanted to move his steps and pull Brother Chi between the two.
A snap.
Zhu Shangbing's hands trembled slightly, and he saw that Mu Sheng's face was already filled with a warm smile, an arm was put on his shoulders, and then he bared his teeth and said: "Prince Bing is really brave, I can't wait to see you."<
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Zhu Shangbing's legs were tense. If Mu Sheng hadn't put his arm around his shoulders, he would have felt like he wouldn't be able to walk.
"Brothers Sheng and Ang get along very well with Brother Bing and Brother Chi."
Zhu Yunxi, who was accompanying Mu Ying, looked at the people who had arrived in front with a smile on his face.
Mu Ying also nodded with a smile. It was rare for her son to be so close to the royal family.
After watching the officials from the Ministry of Etiquette in front of them separate into two teams, they stopped and looked back towards the river.
"Is there anyone going back to Beijing today?" Mu Ying's eyes flickered: "Is it Mr. Tang?"
Zhu Yunxi nodded and shook his head: "My husband is in poor health this year and is ill. He originally planned to go to Beijing, but he had no choice but to write a memorial to state the details.
Uncle Tang brought his family to Beijing today, and the Ministry of Rites came to greet him as usual. But because he was not sure when he would return to Beijing, he had to come and wait for his nephew after he sent Uncle Ying to the palace later."
Mu Ying frowned. The news that Tang He was ill at home was not good news.
When people get older and have a little bit of wind-cold fever, they will talk about big things even if they have no choice.
With a sigh, Mu Ying said: "I originally wanted to meet my husband in the capital, but I didn't want to end up like this. I just don't know, but I may have the opportunity to have a drink with my husband in the future."
Zhu Yunxi was also a little unsure. He only roughly remembered that Duke Xin seemed to have left before the old man, so it was only the past two years.
A smile appeared on Zhu Yunxi's face: "Uncle Ying will stay in Beijing now. I think there will be opportunities in the future."
But Mu Ying shook her head: "His Majesty just bullies you young people to have strong legs and feet. How long does it take to get from the pier to the imperial city? Most of the time will be wasted in two round trips."
After finishing speaking, Mu Ying looked around and looked at the row of sheds beside the dock where workers usually worked and rested. Then she grabbed Zhu Yunxi and headed there.
Zhu Yunxi's face was full of hesitation: "Uncle Ying, what are you..."
Mu Ying turned around, her cheeks and chin covered with beard were full of smiles: "I'm not leaving. Now that everyone has come to Yingtian, it doesn't matter if it's an hour earlier or an hour later. It's not like in previous years, every time I go back to Kyoto
We come in a hurry and go in a hurry, time flies in time. We are just here waiting for the people from Duke Xinguo’s mansion to arrive."
The Marquis of Xiping sat on the dock and refused to leave.
The officials from the Ministry of Etiquette who had just divided the teams, one leading the way and the other waiting, were all confused.
This is not part of the procedures of the Ministry of Etiquette.
But everyone looked left and right, but no one dared to speak.
That is the Marquis of Xiping, His Majesty's favorite adopted son. Now, he is about to marry the Queen's grandson and live in Yingtian ever since.
There are already some rumors in the court, saying that Xiping Hou Muying returned to the capital this time not only to marry a daughter, but also because she was old and returned to the capital to support and serve His Majesty.
Instead, there is a high possibility that he will take charge of the Fifth Army Commander's Mansion and take charge of hundreds of thousands of troops in the capital.
No one dares to offend Mu Ying on such a happy day.
Therefore, the officials of the Ministry of Rites could only look pitifully at the emperor's grandson who had been pulled into the pier by the Marquis of Xiping.
Zhu Yunxi was also a little surprised. It seems that this time Mu Ying returns to Beijing to live permanently, there will be a lot of good things happening.
"Since Uncle Ying is sympathetic to the orphans and doesn't want to travel back and forth between the palace and this place alone, let's all wait here until Duke Xinguo's mansion arrives and enter the palace together."
The officials of the Ministry of Rites immediately felt relieved after receiving Taisun's order.
On the side, there was an official from the Ministry of Rites, holding a small booklet with an ink pen, writing quickly: In August of that year, Taisun Xi welcomed the Marquis of Xiping, and they waited at the riverside to wait for the Duke Xin's mansion.
This is an official specially reserved by the Ministry of Rites before and after this wedding to record all the major and minor events. After the event is completed, these documents will be archived in the palace to show the grandness of this wedding and the great favor of the emperor. After sitting down, Zhu Yunxi looked at the Yangtze River that has been surging forever, and mentally calculated how long it would take for the ship from Duke Xinguo's Mansion to cross the river.
Mu Ying glanced at the officials from the Ministry of Etiquette who were surrounding the pergola, as well as the heavily surrounded Shangzhiqinjun Imperial Guards.
"I docked in Qiantang for supplies. I heard that there have been many things going on in Yingtian Dynasty recently, which is very exciting?"
Zhu Yunxi quietly turned back to look at Mu Ying, who was smiling. His heart moved slightly, and he turned to look at the officials outside the pergola.
"I talked to the Marquis of Xiping about family affairs."
Household affairs should not be left out.
The officials of the Ministry of Etiquette, who were originally waiting by the pergola, ready to cater to the grandson's request, bowed silently and retreated into the distance without saying a word.
The surrounding Imperial Guard officers and soldiers of the Kamizhichi Army also silently enlarged the circle of protection.
Mu Ying just glanced at it and nodded silently. Here we can get a glimpse of the grandson's royal majesty in the capital.
"The imperial court is always like this. The wind doesn't know where it comes from, nor where it blows. When a king is in power, he has to sail with the current, just like Yu the Great who controlled the water."
Zhu Yunxi muttered silently, and couldn't help but think that in the past two days, officials in the DPRK and the DPRK had begun to communicate with each other, and they wanted to promote the civil and military officials of the DPRK to send congratulations for the sweet potato yield of 30 shi per mu.
The old man made it clear that he could not be persuaded to enter Gaotian, so these officials began to do the next best thing and wanted to express their congratulations to the court.
Mu Ying seemed to have heard the voice-over and snorted coldly: "This time I returned to the capital to stay for a long time, although it was to serve the emperor and fulfill my filial piety. However, I am as honest as an honest man, and I can also lead troops and horses to advance for the king, which shocked Xiaoxiao.
, cut off the unfaithful!"
Between words, Mu Ying, who has been in Yunnan for ten years, was born in a rain of blood.
Zhu Yunxi smiled slightly and remained silent.
However, this time the old man recalled Mu Ying because of his wedding, so he had no intention of letting him take charge of the capital.
Nowadays, in the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies, Cao Guogong, Liang Guogong, and Founding Duke are stationed abroad due to state affairs, conducting expeditions. Hundreds of thousands of Beijing and Guard troops are surrounding Yingtian, and it is difficult for Tang Li to take full control of them.
There is Chang Sen, the imperial guard, and Tang Li, the imperial guard, plus Mu Ying, who is now back in Beijing.
The three generals are in charge of Yingtian, and they are all people with close relations with the royal family, which is enough to ensure that the capital is not in chaos.
Thinking of this, Zhu Yunxi couldn't help but smile.
Perhaps, from the very beginning, the old man had thought of these things and decided to marry him to the Tang family and the Mu family.
In-law marriage is a very important political act.
This is the time.
After Mu Ying made some remarks to scare Xiao Xiaobuchen, she looked at the river and said softly: "The Duke of Xinguo has also arrived."