When Huang Zhen saw him, he quickly stopped, forced a smile on his face, and bowed his hand to him.
Xia Xun was a little strange and said tentatively: "Master Huang has something on his mind, why do you look so depressed?"
Xia Xun's question immediately brought up Huang Zhen's sadness. Huang Zhen's eyes turned red and he asked: "Master Yang, do you know about the fire in Prince Yan's Mansion?"
Xia Xun said: "Oh, I know. I was on duty at the Yamen that day. When I heard about the fire, I got up and stood in the yard to see the excitement. Oops, the fire was so intense that half of the sky turned red. Mr. Huang,
Why are you bringing this up?"
Huang Zhen's eyes were filled with mist, and he began to shed a layer of tears: "I... my house is adjacent to Prince Yan's Mansion, and it was also burned together, completely burned to the ground!"
"ah?"
Xia Xun really didn't know that Huang Zhen had moved, and couldn't help but wonder: "Master Huang, isn't your house at Sanshanmen? When did you move it to the side of Prince Yan's Mansion?"
Huang Zhen stretched out three fingers, gave Xia Xun a hard pause, and said in a painful voice: "Three days, three days before the fire broke out in Prince Yan's Mansion."
Xia Xun was silent and laughed dryly: "Everyone has misfortune and good fortune, but fortunately... I am unscathed, so don't worry too much about the things outside you!"
Huang Zhen said dejectedly: "Alas! Things in the world are unpredictable. I have already thought about it and realized it. Forget it, let's not talk about this. When I talk about this, my heart is like boiling oil.
It's unspeakably uncomfortable! Mr. Yang, are you going to the palace?"
Xia Xun said: "Yes, the emperor summoned you. Mr. Huang came out of the palace at this time. Could it be that he was sent by the emperor?"
Upon hearing this, Huang Zhen's face showed a trace of satisfaction. He cupped his fists with both hands, arched his head to the sky, and said: "Thanks to the emperor's trust, I issued an edict yesterday and appointed twenty-four interview envoys to patrol the world. Among them are
Mr. Huang, Mr. Huang was originally the supervisory envoy of Hubei Province, but now he has been ordered by the emperor to serve as the interview envoy of Hubei Province. It is convenient to have two positions in one person."
When Xia Xun heard this, he quickly raised his hands and said: "Oh, it turns out that Mr. Huang is also one of the twenty-four angels. Congratulations. I just wonder, what did you interview when you went to Hubei this time? Could it be that the White Lotus Sect is causing trouble again?"
Huang Zhen curled his lips and said: "What is the White Lotus Sect? In the eyes of the current emperor, the scourge of the sect bandits is just ringworm and scabies. It is not worth mentioning. If we want to talk about serious problems, it is still..."
Huang Zhen laughed and said: "The emperor cares most about the people. This time, the emperor wants me to patrol the world in equal parts, ask about the people's sufferings, inspect the officials, criticize the integrity and denounce corruption. I just entered the palace to bid farewell, tomorrow morning
If you are about to leave, go back and pack up... Hey! It’s all burned down, there’s nothing to clean up, Mr. Yang, I won’t delay your entry into the palace, farewell, farewell!”
Xia Xun looked thoughtfully at Huang Zhen's hurried away figure, feeling suspicious: "What kind of interview envoys did the emperor send at this time, and there are more than twenty in each group? This matter...can't be related to the reduction of vassalage, right?"
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"You came."
When Xia Xun arrived, a rare smile appeared on Zhu Yun's face.
Xia Xun leaned forward and said, "Yes, I was summoned by the emperor and came immediately to see you. I don't know what the emperor's instructions are to me."
Zhu Yundao said: "Yang Xu, Prince Yan and the two young princes will be arriving in Beijing soon. The last time King Yan went to Beijing, he was assassinated by gangsters and the palace of Prince Yan was burned down. It was very difficult for me to do this.
I don’t want something like this to happen to the third son of Prince Yan again this time. While the third son of Prince Yan is in Beijing, their safety will be entrusted to you, the Jinyi Guards."
Xia Xun bowed and said: "Yes, but...for such a big event, should we...call Luo Qian to come and obey the emperor's instructions?"
"I will let him know."
Zhu Yun waved his hand, took a sip of tea, glanced at Xia Xun, and said with a half-smile: "Yang Xu, you have always had close contact with Shanwang's Palace, and you get along well with Yanwang's Palace. I remember that a few days ago, I went to Beiping to investigate.
Jin Yiwei is a member of the officialdom, and it is you who have dealt with Prince Yan's Mansion. Among the people in Beijing, after much thought, you are the only one who can have a relationship with Prince Yan's Mansion. Naturally, I have to leave this matter to you.
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Xia Xun suddenly changed his expression and hurriedly leaned over and said: "Your Majesty, I do have some friendship with the Prince of Shan's Mansion. Therefore, it is also known to the Prince of Yan's Mansion. However, I have no personal contact with the Prince of Yan's Mansion, and I dare not follow it.
I have violated the law privately. My loyalty to the emperor can be learned from heaven and earth. Since I joined the Imperial Guard, I have only been worried about the emperor's worries, only been happy about the emperor's joy, and only obeyed the emperor's orders. There is no cover-up, and the idea of having an affair with Prince Yan's palace.
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This flattery almost made Xia Xun sick, but Zhu Yun showed a happy expression, waved his hands and said with a smile: "Yang Qing, don't panic, of course I have no doubt about my loyalty to you."
Zhu Yun has indeed never had any doubts about Xia Xun's loyalty. For a loyal person, this loyalty is of course loyal to the emperor, the emperor, the minister, the father, the son, the son. How can anyone who reads the books of sages not see where the great justice lies? Zhu Yun
Yun has always understood it this way, and has always thought it is a matter of course.
Moreover, if Yang Xu is not loyal and only seeks profit, then he will not betray himself. Who would choose the precarious King Yan instead of the orthodox emperor? What ability does King Yan have to compete with the emperor?
As long as anyone with eyes does not come out, King Yan will fall soon? Therefore, Zhu Yun is very relieved about Xia Xun.
He chuckled and said: "That's right. As soon as Prince Yan entered the capital, he was very suspicious of me, which aroused discussion among the government and the public. Later, he was assassinated for no apparent reason, and many people even blamed me for this.
I'm worried. If King Yan's three sons cause any trouble in the capital, wouldn't it be hard for me to defend myself?
King Yan is quite jealous of me. The three sons of King Yan are influenced by their father and are very afraid of me. If I choose some inappropriate people to protect them, if they become suspicious and avoid everything, maybe something will happen to them. So.
I just thought of you. You have some kind of friendship with Prince Yan's Mansion. If you come forward, I think you can gain their trust."
The last time King Yan was assassinated, Zhu Yun didn't eat fish and get all fishy. He was really scared. Before he could find a high-sounding reason to attack King Yan, he didn't want anything to happen to King Yan's three sons again.
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Xia Xun couldn't help being surprised and happy when he heard the reason. Although he had promised King Yan to take care of the three princes secretly, he had always imagined their difficulties, but he didn't expect that Zhu Yun would actually give him this mission, giving him the opportunity to communicate with him.
The third son of Prince Yan made contact openly and openly. If you think about it carefully, there are very few people in the capital who have dealt with Prince Yan's palace. Although Emperor Jian's choice of him was unexpected, it was also reasonable.
Xia Xun quickly bowed and agreed: "Yes, I understand. I will live up to your majesty's trust and ensure the safety of King Yan's three sons in Beijing."
Zhu Yun nodded and said: "Very good, Prince Yan's Mansion has just been destroyed by fire and has not yet had time to build. I have informed Xu Huizu and asked the three sons of King Yan to temporarily live in the Prince of Shan's Mansion. I have ordered King Wu, King Heng and King Xu to go
Yan Ziji is here to welcome you. You are waiting in the palace. After they see the driver, you will accompany them to the Shanwang Mansion. During the time they are in Beijing, you must accompany them the whole time and ensure their safety. And..."
Zhu Yun's eyes narrowed slightly at Xia Xun. Xia Xun understood what he was thinking and nodded quickly: "I understand! I believe that under the power of the Emperor, all evil tricks will be uncovered!"
Zhu Yun smiled. He likes courtiers who are kind and considerate of my wishes.
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"My younger brothers Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaoxu, and Zhu Gaosui have met the emperor."
"Hey, the three royal brothers have no duties in the court and do not need to be kings. Here, it is a family meeting. We only talk about family etiquette. Don't be so formal. How can you give such a big ceremony?
Three royal brothers, please get up quickly, please get up quickly."
Zhu Yun's face was full of joy, and he very kindly stepped forward to help his cousin Zhu Gaochi, who was one year younger than him.
Zhu Gaochi is really too fat. Compared with Zhu Yun, who has beautiful features and tall body, his fat figure can fit both Zhu Yun. Because he is too fat, his big face is also plump.
The two fat faces were droopy, white and tender, with a fleshy red color.
When he saw the emperor reaching out to help him, Zhu Gaochi hurriedly kowtowed again and said, "My brother, I thank you, the emperor."
As he spoke, Zhu Gaochi wanted to get up, but his body was too heavy. His legs were obviously overloaded to support his body. He fell to his knees and could not get up for a while.
Zhu Yun was just giving him a hand, but when he saw him like this, he had no choice but to go to him and really help him. As soon as he held Zhu Gaochi's arm, his tentacles were a soft ball of fat. Zhu Yun felt like he had nowhere to put his strength.
Xia Xun, who was standing in the corner of the hall, saw this and quickly stepped forward to help him lift Zhu Gaochi up.
As soon as he saw his eldest brother standing up, Zhu Gaojiu and Zhu Gaosui, who were kneeling on the ground, also stood up. Zhu Gaochi took a few deep breaths, then smiled at Zhu Yun twice, and said shyly: "My dear brother, Chu
When I visited Tianyan, I was inevitably nervous and my legs felt a little weak. For a moment, I actually... made Your Majesty laugh."
"Hehehe, Brother Wang is joking. You and I, brothers, have nothing to be nervous about. Xiao Linzi, please give the three brothers a seat quickly."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Zhu Gaochi thanked him with his hands and moved to the seat with difficulty. With this simple movement, fine beads of sweat already appeared on his forehead.
Zhu Yun took another look at Zhu Gaojiu and Zhu Gaosui. Although these two people inherited Nai's father's charm and were extremely tall and strong, they were only fifteen and fourteen in age. Although they were tall and thick, they did not have hair on their lips.
Fading, those eyes stared at Zhu Yun, making no secret of their hostility towards him.
Zhu Yun smiled, and when he turned around, a look of contempt flashed across his eyes.
As the saying goes, I am a hero and my son is a good man, but Zhu Yun could not feel the characteristics of his fourth uncle in these three sons. Every time he met his fourth uncle in the past, he would feel a sense of awe from the bottom of his heart, even if it was
He was now the emperor, and Zhu Di had to bow at his feet and kowtow to him as emperor. The uneasy feeling in his heart never disappeared.
Zhu Di had a very powerful aura that made him feel awe. He had only felt this feeling in his imperial grandfather. No matter how kind Zhu Yuanzhang was to him, he never even said it to him. To put it bluntly, this sense of awe is still lingering.
Especially when he is around Zhu Yuanzhang, even when Zhu Yuanzhang gets angry for other people or other things, he will remain silent. This fear seems to be innate, a weak creature is born with awe of another powerful creature. .But he didn’t feel that way at all with these three sons of King Yan.
Fat people always give people a sense of stupidity, and the Crown Prince of Yan is even more ridiculously fat. Zhu Yun feels that with King Yan's great military exploits, his eldest son may have never even touched the handle of a knife, let alone horseback archery. , he had to be supported even for a few steps.
As for Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui, they look like fierce warriors, but they are just warriors. Even your father did not dare to show hostility in front of me. You actually looked at me with hatred. Such two heartless people What happened to the stupid young man in the city?
After returning to the royal desk and sitting down, the smile on Zhu Yun's face became more friendly: "The three royal brothers have come all the way. They have worked hard all the way. I have held a family banquet in the palace, and the Queen Mother will be coming soon. Let's accompany the Queen Mother. Let's have a meal with her, and then Yang Xu will accompany you to the Shanwang Mansion to rest first."
Zhu Yun stood by Xia Xun and said: "Prince Yan's Mansion was destroyed a few days ago, and it has not been rebuilt yet. Xu Huizu is your uncle, and it is only natural for your nephew to live in his uncle's house. Princes and kings will still Those of you who are going to Beijing one after another, it is rare for you to come to Beijing, take a good rest these days, enjoy the scenery of Jinling, Yang Xu will take care of everything for you, and protect your safety in Beijing."
Zhu Gaosui couldn't hold himself back and asked rashly: "Your Majesty, when can we go back to Peking?"
Zhu Yun glanced at him and said calmly: "Isn't it possible that the golden powder land of the Six Dynasties and the imperial state of Jinling can't compare with Peking in terms of scenery? Why should brother Wang be so anxious?"
Zhu Gaochi said with a smile: "There are only three of us sons under my mother's knees. Now that we are going to the capital together, my loving mother misses her very much. Before leaving, she told us to write a letter home early after arriving in the capital, stating the date of our return, so that my mother would not miss her. Therefore, your Majesty, please don’t blame me for being reckless when my third brother asks this question.”
Zhu Yundao: "Oh, haha..., that's what I think. I am the king of a country and need to take care of the world's affairs. For the sake of the country and the country, I should have observed the filial piety of the late emperor for three years, but I can only change the sun and the moon. My heart I have always deeply regretted this; and the feudal barriers of the princes and uncles also have heavy responsibilities and cannot leave the vassal state without authorization.
After much thought, I have decided that the responsibility of keeping filial piety for the late Emperor has to fall on the princes. On the anniversary of the death of the late Emperor Xiaoxiang, I will lead you to pay tribute to the Xiaoling Mausoleum, and then I plan to build a cottage under the Xiaoling Mausoleum for everyone to see. All the princes of the vassal will stay here and observe their filial piety on behalf of the king and father. At the same time, they will select great Confucian scholars to teach the princes."
Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui's expressions suddenly changed when they heard this. Zhu Gaochi's face also turned slightly pale. Zhu Yun glanced at them and pretended to be surprised: "Three royal brothers, is there anything wrong with my opinion?"
A smile slowly appeared on Zhu Gaochi's face, and he slightly cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty is a benevolent and filial friend, and I admire you very much. My brothers are not only the descendants of the late emperor, but also the ministers of the present emperor. We have completed the filial piety for three years in the Xiaoling Mausoleum.
No matter how you say it, it is extremely appropriate."
Having said this, Zhu Gaochi's eyes, squeezed to the point of showing only a slit due to his obesity, cast a meaningful glance at Xia Xun, who was standing like a stake in the corner of the hall.
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