Chapter 21: The first meeting between grandfather and grandson
Starting from Da Nei and from the Qinhuai River, even a horse-drawn carriage would take two sticks of incense.
"Jiang Wei, tell us what is going on."
After the initial excitement, Zhu Yuanzhang gradually calmed down.
He had some doubts. So many imperial doctors had confirmed it at that time, and he had also verified it.
Why did he suddenly come to life?
Besides, even if he really came to life, how could an eight-year-old child come out of the coffin?
The funeral of the Ming Dynasty royal family was not just a simple burial in a coffin.
After the body was wiped and processed, it was first placed in a small coffin made of precious wood.
This is the wooden coffin, after the gap is completely closed.
On the outer layer of the wooden coffin, there is also a stone coffin.
Collectively called coffins.
The outer gaps in the stone coffin will also be sealed, and then coffin-holding nails will be driven in.
Not to mention a child, not even an adult, not even a warrior, can climb out of it.
Besides, even if you can climb out.
At that time, the earth dragon rolled over and the tomb collapsed, and it had long been buried deep underground.
Of course, Zhu Yuanzhang arranged for people to dig, but unfortunately it was too deep and there was no end in sight, so he stopped.
Zhu Yuanzhang, who was on the road at this moment, was in an extremely complicated mood.
Jiang Wei heard His Majesty's question and said: "Earlier, Song Zhong, the governor of the country, discovered it and was greatly shocked, so he secretly left a portrait."
"I dare not make a conclusion after seeing this, so I went to the teahouse early this morning to confirm that it is indeed the case."
"This is how your Majesty reports."
After a slight pause, Jiang Wei hesitated and then said: "I made a brief investigation and found that this son came to the capital together with His Highness King Yan."
"Lao Si? You mean he is the capital master who came with Lao Si?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked immediately.
"I dare not make any false claims. According to the route, it indeed started from Peiping and then arrived in the capital on the same day as His Highness King Yan."
"This son is a businessman. It only took him eleven days to get from Peiping to the capital. He probably went through a post station."
Jiang Wei said carefully that this matter involved King Zhu Di of Yan and Prince Zhu Biao, and he was particularly careful in the words he used.
Generally speaking, anyone involved in such royal matters will not end well.
However, if Jiang Wei conceals it and does not report it, his Majesty will find him one day, and his death will only be worse.
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he remained silent and did not answer, his face a little gloomy.
Soon, the carriage arrived at the Qinhuai River.
After getting off the bus, Jiang Wei asked his subordinates to avoid him and led His Majesty to Ping'an Tea House alone.
In the carriage on the road, Zhu Yuanzhang changed into his regular clothes and wore a simple civilian dress.
"Your Majesty, this is right here." Jiang Wei pointed at Ping'an Teahouse.
Then he explained: "When I was observing here in the morning, this boy had already gone out. I don't know if he will come back at this time."
"It's okay, we'll just wait." After Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, he walked directly towards the teahouse.
The entrance to the teahouse was quite busy. At this time, it was obvious that the teahouse's breakfast items had been sold out.
In the lobby of the teahouse, many guests drank tea and chatted, and there were storytellers on the stage.
"Do you two want to have tea and listen to a book? It's already sold out."
After Jiang Wei and Zhu Yuanzhang entered the door, a waiting boy came up and said politely.
"Where is your boss? My master wants to see him for something." Jiang Wei turned around and looked at His Majesty, who was looking around but did not speak, and asked sensibly.
"Our boss went out in the morning and hasn't come back yet." The waiter said respectfully. Anyone who can directly say that he wants to see his boss is obviously a great person in this capital.
Seeing this, the shopkeeper on the side hurriedly came over to answer the conversation: "The two guests have something to do with my boss. If my boss comes home, I will help convey it."
"No need, arrange a place, I and I will wait for your boss to come back." Jiang Wei said, he also understood that it is impossible for His Majesty to go back without seeing Zhu Ying.
At the same time, I felt a little regretful as to why I didn't send someone to follow Zhu Ying.
However, he would not dare to investigate such matters privately without His Majesty's approval.
Jiang Wei is a cautious person, and he will report to His Majesty the first time anything that has anything to do with the royal family.
"This..." The shopkeeper hesitated when he heard this. He looked at the two people carefully, one was old and the other was middle-aged.
It doesn't seem like they have any grudges, and they don't seem to be looking to come early.
After a slight hesitation, Uncle Zhang, who had been watching here for a long time, came over and said, "You two guests, there is a lot of noise downstairs, why don't you go to the private room upstairs to wait."
Although Uncle Zhang is a wild Jurchen, he has studied deeply in Chinese culture. Just by looking at the inner lining of his clothes, he knew that the origins of these two people were probably not simple.
Regardless of whether the person coming is good or bad, it is never a good thing to neglect someone.
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and went upstairs to wait in the private room.
Today, he must see the person in the portrait who is almost exactly the same as his eldest grandson.
...
"Thank you very much, eldest prince, for what happened today."
At the door of Yaxing, Zhu Ying clasped her fists and said.
Being able to book the yard directly, and the price seemed to be very good, it was obvious that Guan Ya was selling Zhu Gaochi's face.
"Brother Ying, what are you talking about? This small favor is nothing."
Zhu Gaochi quickly waved his hand and said.
After finishing speaking, someone whispered: "It's just that the war situation may take a few days at night."
Zhu Ying asked with confusion on her face: "Is it possible that the eldest prince can't go in too?"
Zhu Ying's puzzled expression was obvious, and she obviously wanted to inspire Zhu Gaochi to tell him the reason.
"Not really, it's just that my father has been in a bad mood recently. It seems that he was reprimanded by the emperor at the court."
"The War Bureau, especially the Gunpowder Department and other places, even I can't enter without a warrant."
Zhu Gaochi said with a wry smile.
Before coming, Zhu Gaochi was relatively optimistic about this matter.
Just go in and take a look. As the grandson of the emperor, this whole world belongs to his family. Where can't he go?
As a result, upon contact, it was discovered that there was still a way to solve this war situation, but the Gunpowder Department, which was stationed outside Nanjing, had no warrant, so it was true that there was no way at all.
Not to mention that the place was heavily guarded, even if his father, King Yan and King Zhu Di, wanted to enter, he would have to ask for permission from Grandpa Huang.
Zhu Ying nodded, not surprised by this situation.
There is a large amount of gunpowder stored in the Gunpowder Department, and if you are not careful, there will be a big explosion.
Zhu Gaochi cannot enter, not because His Majesty is on guard against his own family, but because he is afraid that these young princes and grandsons will mess around and accidentally blow up the gunpowder department.
"This is really a pity." The disappointed look on Zhu Ying's face was extremely obvious, as if she was very surprised that Zhu Gaochi could not bring him in with him.
Zhu Gaochi seems to have been inspired to be competitive. After all, a teenage child is still the grandson of the emperor and has the best face.
"Brother Ying, don't worry. When your father is in a better mood in a few days, I will go and beg him personally."
"If...if the father refuses, I will go directly to the emperor to ask for help."
After speaking, Zhu Gaochi said firmly as if to cheer himself up.
"I believe that the eldest prince can definitely succeed. If he can see it, I think the mystery is enough for you and me to discuss it for a long time."
Zhu Yingying was very confident in Zhu Gaochi and seemed to have no doubt about it.
Feeling this trust, Zhu Gaochi became obviously more determined.
After a brief chat, the two separated at the intersection.
Zhu Ying returned to the teahouse alone. He wanted to greet his subordinates to arrange the relocation.
As soon as we entered the teahouse, Uncle Zhang immediately came up to report:
"My boss, there are two distinguished guests looking for you. They are waiting in the private room upstairs."
Zhu Ying was a little surprised, who would come to find her?
He doesn't know many people in this capital.
Could it be the former Jin Yiwei?
Without much hesitation, he went straight up the stairs.
The second floor of the teahouse was divided into two areas by Zhu Ying.
On one side are private rooms for guests with higher status.
The other half is an office structure unique to Zhu Ying similar to that of later generations.
The private room is not completely closed, but is semi-open, but the curtains can also be closed.
As soon as Zhu Ying went upstairs, she saw an old man sitting quietly in the nearest private room.
A capable middle-aged man stood guard next to him. He was obviously a top-notch guard.
As if sensing Zhu Ying's gaze, the old man's eyes, which were originally looking out the window, suddenly turned around.