Chapter 353: Naming and wishing His Majesty the New Year
A person's name, a tree's shadow.
Regarding Zhu Di, in fact, deep in Zhu Ying's heart, there has always been a trace of fear.
Emperor Yongle's reputation is still very loud in later generations.
That was the only person in the entire history of China who successfully rebelled as a vassal king.
This is also the reason why Zhu Ying has never really used Zhu Di. The best way is to let him go outside the Ming Dynasty to expand his territory.
But now in Liaodong, the situation in Nuergan is completely different.
First of all, in Liaodong and Nuergan, it can be said that there is a vast plain with no natural dangers to defend.
The vertical and horizontal area of black soil is very large, which means that it will be extremely difficult to protect grain production.
Under this circumstance, there is no doubt that whenever the black soil begins to be harvested, it will inevitably cause jealous invasion from the grassland and surrounding forces.
In the past, we had to work hard to cross the Great Wall and enter the interior to catch the autumn breeze, and often there was no return.
It's different now, you can just rush over and grab it.
The grasslands are uneven and wars continue. This is a true portrayal of the Liaodong and Nuergan regions in the future.
In such a situation, real generals are needed.
That’s not to say that the Ming Dynasty doesn’t have anyone who can really fight, on the contrary, there are still many.
For example, the Huaixi Generals Group randomly pulled out a bunch of them.
Including Sapphire, they can also be dispatched.
But their contribution is already great enough. If Nuerqian continues to guard Liaodong, this influence will affect the balance of military power.
They themselves have many old units, and their influence is now weakening. If they are released, it will be difficult to control them.
So why doesn't Zhu Di have any problem?
The first is his identity, he is the feudal king.
The vassal king's soldiers and generals themselves came from the dispatch of the royal family. In other words, the vassal king's own power came from the royal family itself, not the generals themselves. This is also the main factor why since ancient times, the feudal king's rebellion has been unsuccessful.
When the decree was issued to remove the power of the feudal king, few people would choose to follow the feudal king to cause rebellion.
Zhu Di's side was an exception. The reason was that Zhu Yunwen was an unknown master who did things too poorly, and the timing was also very wrong.
Because when Zhu Yunqi came to power, a large part of the military power was in the hands of the vassal princes. When faced with the struggle between Zhu Di and Zhu Yunwen, these vassal princes sat on the sidelines from the beginning and even helped Zhu Di.
Because no one wanted to be killed at the slightest provocation, although I didn't feel that Zhu Di could succeed, at least he wanted to intimidate Zhu Yunwen.
When the vassal kings united, their influence was still great. Moreover, during that period, only four or five years after the Lan Yu case, a large number of middle-level officers were killed, which also led to the decline of the military.
There are also many coincidences, machinations, internal and external cooperation, and other blessings, which are the reasons for Zhu Di's success.
Zhu Ying could not figure out how Zhu Di could fight against him alone.
Even if Zhu Di is arranged to go to Liaodong, Nuerqian will definitely not be left to manage it alone, as there will be constraints.
Recalling that Zhu Di spent almost all his life on horseback.
Even when he finally became emperor, he continued to fight in person.
It was not until his fifth personal expedition that his body could no longer bear it, and he ended his military life.
He is more suitable to be a general than an emperor.
"If the eldest grandson feels it's inappropriate, then forget it."
Zhu Yuanzhang had been observing the expression on the eldest grandson's face. When he saw that he was struggling, he was obviously worried about his fourth son, so he spoke directly.
Hearing this, Zhu Ying looked up at the old man and caught the regret and heartache in the old man's eyes.
His heart moved, and he said: "No, my grandson thinks that my fourth uncle can do the job of Liaodong slave."
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, his eyes widened and he said happily: "Do you really think it's okay, Grand Sun?"
One is his grandson and the other is his son.
If you really want to compare, Zhu Yuanzhang naturally chose Da Sun without any hesitation.
Because this is Zhu Chongba's eldest grandson, and the fourth is Zhu Yuanzhang's son.
It may seem contradictory at first glance, but it is actually the case.
In fact, Zhu Yuanzhang still liked Zhu Di very much.
Once in the court, he praised Zhu Di many times: "Like us."
He even gave Zhu Di a Ming Dynasty treasure banknote with a denomination of over one million as a reward.
There is no way, Zhu Di's love depends entirely on the support of his brothers. Except for the prince Zhu Biao, almost no son can be as outstanding as Zhu Di.
One by one, their reputations are extremely bad. According to the Ming Dynasty law, all of them will be deposed as princes.
Only Zhu Di was rigorous in his conduct, rarely defeated in battles all year round, had an excellent reputation in the army, and had no bad deeds in the local area.
Like himself, he also likes to kill corrupt officials. Jin Yiwei checked and found that the evidence was conclusive and there was no false accusation.
Not only did they not abuse the people, but the people's livelihood was pretty good.
Zhu Xi, Zhu Fan, and other brothers, who were relatively accomplished, could not compare with Zhu Di.
The legitimate sons of Empress Ma are the eldest Zhu Biao, the second eldest Zhu Chong, the third eldest Zhu Fan, the fourth eldest Zhu Di, and the fifth eldest Zhu Xi.
Although Zhu Di was not his biological son, he was still named in the name of Empress Ma, perhaps because of his guilt for accidentally killing Concubine Shuo.
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't like it when he was a child, but he liked it very much when he grew up.
The reason for this is very simple, because among the many sons, only Zhu Di and Zhu Yuanzhang look the most alike.
However, if Zhu Yuanzhang knew that after his death, Zhu Di, the fourth son who was most like him, specifically because of his words: The man in the dream put a jade on his neck, and then there was a slight pain in the flesh of his neck, he suspected it was a disease.
After applying the medicine, there was no test, but the bones became swollen and swollen, which was very different.
Then he gave himself a shoehorned face, and maybe now he couldn't help but pick up a stick and beat him up.
What Zhu Yuanzhang meant was that he had a dream when he was sleeping at night. He dreamed that he had a jade jade around his neck, which then melted into his flesh and turned into a bulging bone.
Then, in order to strengthen the authority of the monarch, Zhu Di gave his father Zhu Yuanzhang the appearance of an emperor.
Because dragon faces are generally longer, I also gave my father a dragon face surgery.
What is a little bit good is that the portrait enshrined in Wuying Hall still shows Zhu Yuanzhang himself, otherwise it would be a bit unclear in later generations.
For various reasons, in Zhu Yuanzhang's mind, the two uncles and nephews Zhu Di and Zhu Ying should join hands to support the Ming Dynasty.
But because Zhu Ying lived among the people and the eldest son died, the fourth son had the idea of becoming an emperor.
When he didn't know about his eldest grandson, Zhu Yuanzhang actually had the idea of making his fourth grandson the emperor.
Zhu Yunwen was still young, and none of the other sons caught his eye. The only ones who could compare were the fourth child and Yunwen.
Of course, there are no such considerations now. When the eldest grandson comes back, everything will be different.
Because of the return of his eldest grandson, Zhu Yuanzhang is much calmer now, less irritable than before, and his habit of killing people frequently has also been improved to some extent.
I also attach great importance to Da Sun’s thoughts.
Zhu Yuanzhang knew that as he was getting older, the number of years he could live would be fewer than the last.
He understands his eldest grandson's temperament and some choices. Even if he imposes them on his eldest grandson, he is afraid that he will still change after he ascends the throne.
The situation of Da Sun was different. When I came into contact with Da Sun, he had already grown up.
Over the past ten years, Da Sun's character has become firm and it has become difficult for him to make major changes.
Zhu Yuanzhang is a smart man, so when it comes to dealing with the vassal king, he respects his great grandson's ideas and will not deliberately impose them.
In fact, the same was true for Zhu Yunwen before, but he didn't expect that Zhu Yunwen, his grandson, had promised well when he was around, but then changed his mind and took action forcefully.
After Zhu Di became emperor, he always felt that he was sorry for his father. He often woke up in the middle of the night, fearing that he would be reprimanded.
In fact, if Zhu Yuanzhang really knew that Zhu Di had seized the throne because of Zhu Yunwen's forceful elimination of vassals, he would have at most given him a few words of reprimand and would not have become angry.
Because Zhu Yunwen's ruthless behavior will only make Zhu Yuanzhang feel more disappointed.
Even if Zhu Di wins the throne of emperor, in the end, the meat will rot in the pot.
Perhaps, the son who looked most like him and had a very similar personality and behavior won the throne of emperor. Perhaps he had his own arrangement.
But, compared to the eldest grandson Zhuying, let’s all stand aside.
Zhu Yuanzhang was still very happy to see his eldest grandson disregarding his past grudges against his fourth uncle.
"Grandpa, my fourth uncle is still very good at marching and fighting, especially on the grassland. He is familiar with the situation. It will be of great use in the past."
Zhu Ying did not answer the question about the subtle relationship between herself and Zhu Di.
Just tacitly agree on these things.
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and nodded: "It's best if the eldest grandson can think like this. They are all members of his own family, so there should be no talk of two families. The fourth child's character is still very direct, without too many twists and turns.
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Zhu Ying remained silent.
The old man thinks this way because Zhu Di has always been submissive in front of the old man. When it comes to the depth of the city, I am afraid that not many people in the royal family can make a difference.
Because of the Chinese New Year, it seems that everyone is starting to become more relaxed.
Both the royal family and the common people are busy buying new year's goods.
Some poor scholars also set up stalls in the cold wind to help people write couplets.
Especially this year's New Year's goods are more affordable and cheaper than in previous years, which has aroused even more craze.
Zhu Ying had already made preparations for the New Year's goods, and goods of various sizes were continuously transported into the palace.
This includes department stores, which are given to everyone in the palace, from concubines in the harem, descendants of the royal family, to eunuchs and maids, to imperial guards and officials in the capital.
If you have children at home, you can also get a red envelope, which is lucky money.
However, it is mainly symbolic. After all, these days, there are so many six or seven children in the family that it is impossible to seal six or seven red envelopes.
Inside the red envelope, according to the grade, it ranges from ten coins to ten guan notes, which is considered a happy occasion.
"His Royal Highness Taisun is so grand. In the twenty-fifth year of our Ming Dynasty, this year's New Year's Day is the busiest."
"Of course it is. Look, there are only eight days left before New Year's Day. The spirit of this new year has already caught up with the old age. I heard that His Highness Taisu has even recruited opera troupes from all over the world to come to the capital to take turns singing in operas."
"This year is very different. Our Highness the Grandson returns to the palace, and the Holy Father and grandson are reunited. Such a happy event will naturally be held in a big way. And after His Highness the Grandson enters the palace, the Holy Master will be rich."
"Hey, why don't you have money? For such a big chamber of commerce, we didn't buy any of our New Year's goods from the Qunying Chamber of Commerce. With such a large size and the money earned, I'm afraid we need to build a new palace to hold it."
"That's not to say. The goods we buy now are much cheaper than in previous years. I think this chamber of commerce is run by His Highness the Grand Sun. It is really a good thing for us common people."
"In the past, goods that could only be purchased for tens of cents are now almost half as much. It is really a great blessing."
Inside and outside the palace, there was joy.
Especially the people in the capital have received huge benefits. Even the lowest-class refugees have a special place set up to provide them with food.
Such a large expenditure was all funded by the Qunying Chamber of Commerce, which was absolutely generous.
"Grandson, I am afraid that such a large amount of money will cost a lot of money."
In the palace, after experiencing the excitement, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but find his eldest grandson to ask.
In previous years, during the Spring Festival, there was not such a large expenditure. Because the country was just founded, there was not much surplus food in the national treasury, so we still had some control over major events and were relatively frugal.
This time, he agreed with his eldest son to handle the Spring Festival matters. However, due to such a grand occasion, especially some arrangements in the palace, Zhu Yuanzhang was curious and after reading the regulations that had been revised several times, he felt a little stuffy in his heart.
There were a lot of regulations in previous years, but they were mainly about etiquette.
The main purpose is to capture the officials and congratulate them.
Now it's not just that, there are many more programs, performances, operas, storytellers, and even a specially set up food court in the palace.
In Fengtian Square alone, there are extremely grand New Year's Eve large-scale events on Zhengdan.
The list of fireworks involved is more than ten pages long.
This made Zhu Yuanzhang, who had always been frugal, find it unacceptable.
"Grandpa, don't worry. These expenses may seem huge, but in fact they don't cost a penny of internal funds. And more than that, my grandson's business association should be able to make money from these."
Zhu Ying replied confidently.
Zhu Yuanzhang asked curiously: "Tell us, with such a huge expense, how can you still make money without spending any money?"
Zhu Ying smiled mysteriously and explained: "Grandpa, have you ever heard of the incense of Tianjie Temple?"
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said, "Of course we know."
Tianjie Temple is the first of the three major temples in the capital.
It has always been a custom to compete for the top fragrance, which is believed to bring good luck to people in the new year.
Nowadays, the competition for the first incense is not as fierce as in later generations. Millions of dollars are spent just for the first incense.
Nowadays, those who can go to Tianjie Temple, or Linggu Temple and Dabaoen Temple, the three major temples in the capital, to obtain incense are either nobles in the palace or important officials in the court.
Businessmen, no matter how much money they spend, are not qualified.
But this does not mean that they did not have this intention. When commerce developed in later generations, the ones who spent the most money were the merchants.
Zhu Ying knew this very well, so he added a link on the Zhengdan Festival, which was enough to deduct the expenses and still make a surplus.
And the name of this link is: New Year's greetings to His Majesty.