When Xia Xun arrived at the palace gate, several officials came out and met each other.【】
When he saw Xia Xun, Xie Jin was surprised and happy. He hurriedly came up to greet him and said, "I am waiting for the imperial edict to Xie Jin. I have met Duke Fu Guo."
"Jie Jin?" Xia Xun couldn't help but smile when he saw it was him.
Xie Jin already knew that Xia Xun was the nobleman who spoke for him in front of King Yan and asked for the opportunity to write the "Edict to the Supreme Emperor" and other places that would be remembered in history. He had also seen him at the summit ceremony, and even took the time to pay a visit.
It’s just that everyone was busy at the time and didn’t bother to say a few words. Next, Xia Xun was granted the title of Duke Fu, but he didn’t have his own palace yet. He had been fighting guerrillas everywhere these days, and he didn’t have a chance to visit.
Seeing you at this time, I rushed forward to pay my respects.
Xia Xun stopped, called his cousin, and said affectionately: "Haha, Sir, I told you that you would be rewarded one day after all your hardships, how about that?"
Xie Jin said gratefully: "Thanks to the Duke's guidance and encouragement in the past, otherwise the students would have become disheartened and would have become ghosts at the bottom of the Qinhuai River. The Duke has saved students' lives, and the students will always remember it."
Li Guan and others were standing behind, surprised and envious. They didn't know that Xie Jin actually knew such an important person, the Duke of the State! He actually called Xie Jin's cousin and became so affectionate with him.
Xia Xun smiled, just about to tease him again with what he said before: "I, you have a full heaven, a round earth pavilion, wonderful bones, and excellent spiritual roots. Your future will be limitless, and you may not be able to become a supreme minister."
A few words came to his lips, but he suddenly swallowed them back.
It's impossible to say! Precisely because he knows clearly that Xie Jin's future is indeed unlimited, he absolutely cannot say this. If he says this, Xie Jin will indeed be a very popular minister in the future, and he will never think of himself. The only thing he can think about is himself.
From making peace to speaking for him in front of the emperor, he, Xia Xun, could become the chief minister of the dynasty by saying a few words in front of the emperor. Is this a good thing?
Emperor Yongle is a very powerful boss. Once this kind of news spreads in the court, it will never be a good thing, but will cause disaster. As the saying goes, disaster comes from the mouth. Xia Xun is now in a high position, and his every move is followed by someone.
Be careful, you can't speak without caution.
He laughed and said: "Okay, the emperor has summoned me, so I won't say more to you. Let's get close to each other another day." You can't say things that are pretentious, but the future chief minister of the dynasty should be close to you.
To be close to each other, Xie Jin was flattered when he heard that the Duke of Guo was so polite and said: "Yes, yes, the Duke of Guo is busy first."
The words of getting closer to him someday were automatically ignored by him. The Duke of Guo said this to be polite to him. Why should he, a small ninth-level waiter, get close to a first-class Duke? People know how to be respected, and others praise them.
It's others who give you face, you can't know how to advance or retreat.
Xia Xun smiled and looked up to see Hu Jing, Li Guan and Gao Yong. The three of them were looking at them eagerly. When they saw Duke Fu looking towards them, they quickly bowed and said, "I have seen Duke Fu."
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Xia Xun smiled, waved his hand and said, "You three don't have to be polite!" and walked towards the palace.
As soon as he entered the palace gate, Li Guan and three others immediately surrounded Xie Jin and exclaimed in admiration: "Brother Gentleman, you actually recognize Mr. Fuguo Gong? What a great reputation. When did this friendship begin?"
Xie Jin was very proud and boasted as he walked: "This, it's a long story. Back then, Jianyuan...oh, in the thirty-second year of Hongwu..."
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When Xia Xun entered the palace, Ji Gang and Liu Yujue had already left, and Emperor Yongle was having a meal.
Like his father, Zhu Di was stingy and frugal in eating and dressing. When he was built, according to Zhou rites, there were regulations on how many plates and bowls should be placed when eating, and the six grains (rice, millet, millet, and beam) were eaten.
Wheat, wild rice), six clear drinks (water, syrup, sweet wine, fermented wine, cold wine, wine), six animals for meals (cattle, sheep, hogs, dogs, wild geese, fish), one hundred and twenty delicacies, and sauces
One hundred and twenty jars...
There must also be a dance of eight hundred and eighty, that is, sixty-four beauties singing and dancing in eight rows and eight columns. There must be ritual music, elegant imperial palace music, etc. Zhu Di did not know when he was eating the first day that the imperial dining room still followed the old rules.
When the meal was served, Zhu Di was so distressed by the cups and plates that filled the room. The next day, only a few dishes were left on the table. As for the beauties singing, dancing and playing music, he was spared. Yongle
The emperor dislikes the noise.
Xia Xun went directly to the Shan Palace, and Mu En announced that he was coming in. When Zhu Di heard that he had arrived, he said: "Announce him to come in!"
Xia Xun went in to see the driver. Zhu Di waved his hand and said, "Okay, okay, I don't need any etiquette when I eat."
After he returned, Xia Xun bowed respectfully. Zhu Di held the steamed bun in his hand and pointed to the side: "Sit down and eat together!"
When the emperor eats, it is customary to set an empty table. This is a rule, because the emperor can give meals, and the recipients can be the queen, concubines, prince's children or favorites. When the emperor gives meals, he does not make another one, but
It is to bring some dishes from the emperor's table and let that person eat them, eating with the emperor, to show his favor, which cannot be refused.
Xia Xun quickly thanked him and sat down behind the table. Mu En personally took several young eunuchs and took a few dishes from Zhu Di's table, plus two white flour buns, and brought them to him.
Thank you again, and then eat it gracefully. Can you really eat it when you eat with the emperor?
Zhu Di glanced at him, snorted angrily, took a big bite of the steamed bun, then nodded at Xia Xun with the steamed bun and said, "You, you are always pretending in front of me. Since I ask you to eat, you should eat it."
Just eat, what are you doing like a frustrated little daughter-in-law?"
Xia Xun smiled and said: "Your Majesty, this place is not as good as the army. The rules are very strict. I have become frightened without knowing it."
Zhu Di laughed loudly after hearing this. In fact, although Xia Xun had never had a banquet with the emperor before, he had been walking in the palace for a long time. He had seen Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Yun, and Zhu Di, the three generations of emperors, especially Zhu Yuanzhang. The old man had a very aura.
It's amazing. Even though he is an old man, every move, every move, and even a look in his eyes can be extremely coercive. Xia Xun can stay in front of him for so long, how can he not be able to withstand such a scene.
However, when it comes to pretending, you have to pretend, and know how to advance or retreat. The emperor may say that he is coy, but seeing him so well-behaved, I am actually happy. The ancients said that accompanying the emperor is like accompanying a tiger, but it does not necessarily mean that all emperors are like wolves.
You are as ferocious as a tiger, but this sentence is correct. Who have you been with for a long time and never had any conflicts? They are just ordinary friends. Even if you two have a fight, it will not be a big deal. After a while, the anger will subside.
, maybe they can get back together.
However, the power held by the emperor is too great. When you make him unhappy, a word from him is enough to decide your life or death. And the emperor is surrounded by too many power groups. If someone takes advantage of the situation and adds insult to injury, you will
There is no chance of getting back together with the emperor. Therefore, the higher the status, the more cautious one must be in dealing with others. From the moment Xia Xun was granted the title of Duke, he began to constantly warn himself that he should pay attention to the way of being an official in the future.
The emperor is aloof, and it is very cold at high places. This is what the so-called lonely family is like. Even if the table is full of delicacies and you are the only one eating there, it is still deserted. Zhu Yun is the grandson of the emperor and has lived like this since he was a child. He is used to it.
However, Zhu Di was different. He had been awkward eating for the past two days. Now he finally had someone to eat and chat with him. His mood was also high. The two of them talked and laughed, which made Zhu Di's appetite whet his appetite. He ate three meals in one meal.
After eating a big steamed bun and a big bowl of soup, he put down his chopsticks with satisfaction and asked Xia Xun to walk with him to the imperial study.
When the two of them entered the imperial study, the chamberlain served tea and left, leaving only the two of them in the palace, Zhu Di's expression became solemn: "Xuan, you are still young and in the prime of life, so you have to share more of my burdens.
The thing is, now is not the time for you to enjoy your happiness."
Xia Xun just picked up the tea and quickly put it back. He stood up and said, "Your Majesty, please give me your instructions."
Zhu Di glared at him, waved his hand and asked him to sit down, and said thoughtfully: "Is that matter settled?"
Xia Xun said: "Your Majesty, on the surface I am enjoying myself, but I am just giving it to others. I have not been busy with anything else these days. I have been taking care of this matter. From what I know now, I am afraid that person has indeed escaped.
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Zhu Di was a little lost in thought, and after a long while he said calmly: "They say I am decisive in killing, but I... can't compare to him! Against the enemy, I, Zhu Di, will not hesitate to raise the butcher's knife, but against my wife and children..., hum! I, Zhu Di, want to
I can't abandon my wife and children and escape alone!"
It is better for outsiders not to comment on the emperor's family affairs. Xia Xun did not take the blame and just continued: "I have sent several people to secretly search for him and arrange his escape. It should be Luo Ke Diluo, the former commander of the Jinyi Guards."
I have worked with this person before, Luo Kedi is very resourceful, and he has arranged this matter in a flawless manner. At the moment, my people have not found any useful clues."
Zhu Di nodded and said: "Even if he escapes, he will be a trouble after all. We cannot relax on this matter. We must see the person in life and the body in death. No matter how long it takes, you have to keep investigating for me and make sure to find out everything."
Chu!"
"yes!"
Zhu Di thought for a while, put down the tea cup, lightly beat his chest, and said: "The human heart, the human heart! The reason why I am so cautious is not because I am afraid of him. He used to be high and possess the whole world, and he is not my opponent. Even if he is now
Appearing in any place, what kind of waves can it cause? Can it overthrow my world?"
Zhu Di smiled contemptuously: "Before, he couldn't do it! Now, he can't do it even more! Who will he be in the future? So... why am I afraid? What am I afraid of? Do you know?"
Xia Xun was startled at first, but then a light flashed in his mind, and he suddenly understood. He straightened up his waist unconsciously, with a solemn expression and sincerity, and said in a deep voice: "My lord, I understand!"
Do you understand? If you understand, hurry up. It’s hard to find a confidant! Don’t understand? It’s even worse if you don’t understand. Listen to me carefully.