Emperor Chengwu had not visited the world for many years. As the emperor of Dafeng, this aspect was restricted by many factors. In the eyes of the people, the king of a country could not just go wherever he wanted, but could only stay in his position.
Only then did the emperor understand his own plight.
The first capital city that Emperor Chengwu passed through on his way south was Pengcheng Mansion. Ever since Zhu Tian came to eliminate the evil and Pengcheng Mansion Yin Wu Dayin regained power, Pengcheng Mansion returned to a prosperous situation. When Wu Dayin went to the capital to plead guilty, Emperor Chengwu felt that
This man was a bit coward, and he was able to be held hostage by a squire bully. Emperor Chengwu originally wanted to dismiss him from office, but with the recommendation of Prince Jing, Emperor Chengwu decided to give him another chance and did not sanction Wu Dayin.
Emperor Chengwu walked on the street with his hands behind his back. Within a hundred meters in front and behind him, Qinglong Guards were carefully guarding among the crowd. Seeing the lively scene of people coming and going, Emperor Chengwu felt very satisfied.
"Old Wei, it seems that the people of Pengcheng are living a very comfortable life." Emperor Cheng Wu said happily.
"In addition to Mr. Li, Zhu Tianjiang eradicated the bully squire, and Wu Dayin promulgated new business measures, which are quite welcomed by the people." Wei Zhan nodded and said.
Emperor Wu was in a good mood when he left the capital this time. Everyone else called him "Master Li", but only Wei Zhan could call him "Li Yuanwai". Wei Zhan was nearly twenty years older than Emperor Wu, and with his experience in the Dafeng Dynasty,
Due to their special status, Emperor Chengwu and Wei Zhan were considered monarchs and ministers, but more like close friends.
Emperor Chengwu smiled and said, "This boy Zhu Tianjiang is indeed a talent. He has more things in his mind than others. If this boy can be used by me with peace of mind, he will be a great general. However, even if he is
No matter how kind you are to him, you should have a bottom line when doing things." Emperor Cheng Wu said, his face turned cold.
In less than a year since he entered the Imperial College, Zhu Tianjiang was able to scrape together three million taels of disaster relief money at short notice. This would not be surprising if it were placed on the high-ranking officials and nobles of the royal family in the capital. It was something that his family had earned for many years
Accumulation. But when it comes to Zhu Tianjiang, it is unjustifiable. Even Emperor Chengwu could not imagine how much money this kid had embezzled.
Wei Zhan smiled and said nothing, saying to himself, "You must know that Zhu Tianjiang has thousands of soldiers and horses hidden in the capital. It would be strange if you don't order him cut in half."
Emperor Chengwu saw a teahouse on the side of the road, with many people coming in and out talking happily. Emperor Chengwu raised his hand and pointed, "Old Wei, let's go in and have some fun." Emperor Chengwu said and stepped towards
Walk to the teahouse.
Wei Zhan quickly winked at the Green Dragon Guards, and six or seven people immediately walked in early. The teahouse was a place where dragons and snakes mixed together, and Wei Zhan was afraid of accidents. He couldn't bear this responsibility.
In the noisy teahouse, the Qinglong Guards had already occupied a table for him. The teagoers who had been squeezed away stared at the few people with dissatisfaction. Seeing how tall and rough these people were, they were so frightened that they did not dare to say a word.
Emperor Chengwu walked over and sat down, and several Qinglong Guards quickly occupied the other seats at the square table. It was inconvenient for them to chase people away in front of Emperor Chengwu. If someone without eyes really sat down, they would
It was not convenient to do anything. Wei Zhan ordered a pot of scented tea and several plates of fruit snacks.
In the eyes of Emperor Chengwu, these folk fruit snacks that could not be found in elegant halls seemed to be delicacies from the fairy world, and he ate them with praise.
"Old Wei, I didn't expect that the food here is more delicious than what we have in the garden. I'll take more with me when I can leave."
Emperor Chengwu said and took a sip of strong tea. As soon as the tea was in his mouth, Emperor Chengwu couldn't help but frown.
"Haha, Mr. Li, the tea here can't compare with the tea in our garden, so just drink it." Wei Zhan said, looking towards the stage in the teahouse.
"Old Wei, what is the storyteller talking about?" Emperor Chengwu asked strangely when he saw many people cheering.
"It seems to be talking about Zhu Tianjiang." Wei Zhan replied casually.
Emperor Chengwu was startled and began to listen carefully. Sure enough, as Wei Zhan said, the storyteller on the stage was talking about the story about Zhu Daguan's victory over Pengcheng.
The storyteller's voice is full of emotions, and the artistic processing fully interprets Zhu Daguan as a modern upright official who hates evil as much as he hates it and cares about the people. After the storyteller flattered Zhu Tianjiang, he also flattered Emperor Cheng Wu.
Talk about how the current sage knows people and makes good use of them, how he is so sage and wise, etc.
Emperor Chengwu was elated when he heard this, and the corners of his mouth raised, "Come here, give me a reward~!" Emperor Chengwu said habitually.
The expression on the face of a Qinglong Guard next to him changed, he quickly bowed and asked quietly, "Master, how much is the reward?"
Emperor Chengwu was stunned for a moment, and then he remembered that he was not in the palace, "Just reward him with a hundred taels of silver."
According to the rules of the palace, the reward is one thousand taels of silver and ten scrolls of brocade. Emperor Chengwu said that the reward should be less, so as not to scare everyone.
Little did he know that one hundred taels was a big number for a folk storyteller. Most of the people who came to the teahouse to drink tea were ordinary people, and they usually just threw a few pieces of money into it. Emperor Cheng Wu was like this
Even though he was rewarded, everyone in the teahouse was still shocked. They didn't know where this prodigal rich man appeared.
The shopkeeper was also very happy and shouted to the stage, "Storyteller, the master on table nine has rewarded me so much, you have to work hard and tell me a good story."
When the storyteller saw the white money, he excitedly clasped his fists and raised his hands to Emperor Cheng Wu's table, "Thank you so much for the reward. I wish you long life and good health. I don't know what the guest wants to hear. Just order it."
, I’ll work hard today and say a few more paragraphs, little old man.”
Emperor Chengwu laughed twice, "What you just said is good, I~!" Emperor Chengwu was happy and said it smoothly, and brought 'I' out. Wei Zhan was shocked, and he couldn't see it on the surface
Whatever happens, secretly raise your vigilance to the limit.
Emperor Chengwu paused for a moment, then quickly changed his words and said, "It sounds really good. If there is a bookstore about this, you can continue talking."
No one in the teahouse paid attention to it. When the storyteller heard this, he knocked on the wood and said, "Sir, please take a look. Now let's continue~ This section is guaranteed to be more exciting than the previous one. The book is called ~ The People of the Emperor
The girl fell in love with Mr. Zhu at first sight, and she took the matchmaker as her guarantee and made a private decision for life!"
"Pa~!" the storyteller finished with a frustrated tone, and then woke up again, "It is said that the Hong family class was in trouble in Pengcheng and was bullied by the Zhao family bullies, but the leader of the Hong family class gave birth to a good daughter, who was as beautiful as a flower.
It’s like a fairy descending to earth~~! His Royal Highness Xuanzhu, the fourth prince, fell in love with Hong Xiaoqing at first sight~~ With Lord Zhu’s help, they entered the bridal chamber that night~!”
The storyteller was talking eloquently on the stage, and the audience in the audience wished he could tell him what happened in the bridal chamber before they would be happy, and kept making a fuss. The more Emperor Cheng Wu listened, his face turned blue, and he snorted coldly,
Stand up and leave.
Wei Zhan smiled bitterly and thought to himself, isn't this looking for trouble? You just flatter the emperor and it's over. Why are you talking about the prince's romantic affairs?
Emperor Chengwu originally wanted to stay in Pengcheng for two more days to observe the people's sentiments here. But after knowing that Xuanzhu was showing mercy outside, Emperor Chengwu angrily scolded Zhu Tianjiang all night, and set off south early the next morning.
Emperor Chengwu was driving towards Shutian Mansion in a leisurely manner, but Zhu Tianjiang was driving towards Shutian non-stop day and night. Even Zhu Yi and others were very tired along the way, and Da Niu was not seriously injured.
After recovering, he finally got into Zhu Tianjiang's car and let Zhu Tianjiang beat and scold him, but refused to get out.
Everyone ran wildly for eight days and eight nights. When they were really tired, they rested for an hour or two on the roadside and continued on their way. Finally, they arrived at Shutian Mansion on the morning of the ninth day.
Seeing this familiar city, Zhu Tianjiang finally breathed a sigh of relief. As long as he could get there early, he wouldn't be afraid. It would be no problem to arrange a random situation and deceive Emperor Cheng Wu. But the key point is that Zhu Tianjiang was afraid.
Wei Zhan exposed his lie. Therefore, Zhu Tianjiang needs to appease Shutian's sticky side. At the very least, he has to let these guys say a few good words to him.
In the capital, Emperor Chengwu did not go to court for more than ten days in a row, and the civil and military officials began to talk about it. In the harem, the guests and concubines were even more panicked when they learned that Emperor Chengwu was 'seriously ill'. The queen and Concubine E lifted their confinement in advance.
, after many inquiries, the Queen finally discovered that something was wrong.
It must be said that Emperor Chengwu was in poor health. No one in the Imperial Hospital had seen Emperor Chengwu at all. And the mysterious Lord Wei Zhan also disappeared for a long time. After thinking about it for a while, the queen immediately guessed that Emperor Chengwu was definitely not in the palace.
Within. Since the emperor quietly left the palace and Prince Jing tried his best to help conceal it, the queen knew in her heart that it seemed that he was going to visit the world privately incognito. The queen's mind suddenly moved, and she immediately secretly summoned the eldest prince Xuan Ming and the second prince Xuan Can to the palace for an audience.
In the residence of the third prince Xuan Le, Concubine Dong Guifei and her son Xuan Le were also discussing in secret. Xuan Le asked very detailed questions and did not miss any detail.
"Mother, have you been favored by your father during these days? Or, have you stayed with other concubines?" Xuan Liao looked at his mother, Concubine Dong Guifei, and asked.
Concubine Dong Guifei's face turned red when she was asked, and she said to herself that the child is not old or young, and even parents should be concerned about things like that.
"Le'er, you kid is getting more and more outrageous. How can you ask about such a thing?" Concubine Dong Gui scolded angrily.
"Mother, this matter is very important, you must tell your child." Xuan Le said seriously.
Concubine Dong Gui rolled her eyes at Xuan Le and whispered, "No."
"Not even anyone else?"
Concubine Dong shook her head, "No."
The harem is very concerned about this kind of thing. Early in the morning, the palace maids will be sent to the royal chamber to ask who the emperor summoned last night or who stayed overnight. Therefore, Concubine Dong gave a straightforward answer.
Xuan Le frowned and tapped the folding fan in his hand, "I understand!" Xuan Le suddenly said.
"Le'er, what do you understand? Is it true that your father can't afford to be seriously ill? It's impossible, no imperial doctor from the imperial hospital has been called?" Concubine Dong Guifei looked at Xuan Le nervously.
"Mother, my father is not ill, but he is not in the palace, or even in the capital." Xuan Le said silently.
"You, what you mean is that your father went on a private visit incognito?" Concubine Dong Guifei looked at Xuan Le in confusion.
"Well, this is the only possibility. If my father is really seriously ill, Uncle Jing will definitely summon the ministers from the three academies and six ministries to the palace secretly to discuss the selection of the crown prince. Now that Uncle Jing can be so calm, it means that my father is absolutely
Not sick."
When Concubine Dong Gui heard this, she let out a long breath. What she was most worried about was that Emperor Cheng Wu suddenly fell seriously ill and couldn't afford it. If he died suddenly, Xuan Le would be doomed. At present, Xuan Le has many soldiers, horses and connections.
Not as good as Xuancan and Xuanzhu, once Emperor Chengwu dies, Xuanle will have no drama at all.
"Le'er, you kid is too cautious. Now Xuan Can is supported by Xuan Ming's camp in the suburbs of Beijing, and Xuan Zhu is supported by Zhu Tianjiang. You are the only one with no military power and no important ministers. How can you fight with them?" Dong
The imperial concubine said complainingly.
Xuan Le didn't speak. He didn't know why, but after guessing that his father paid a private visit incognito, he suddenly felt an uneasy feeling in his heart.
"Come here!" Xuan Le suddenly shouted outside.
The two guards quickly walked in and stood at the door waiting for Xuan Le's instructions.
"Inform Nan Yuan and immediately secretly monitor every move of Xuan Ming and Xuan Can. Any whereabouts they go to must be reported to me in a timely manner." Xuan Le ordered seriously.
The two guards agreed and exited the study. Concubine Dong Guifei looked at her son strangely, wondering why he was spying on Xuan Ming and Xuan Can.
"Le'er, you don't want to take advantage of the fact that my father is not in the capital to attack them secretly, do you?" Concubine Dong Gui looked at Xuan Le in surprise, she was really worried that Xuan Le would take risks.
Xuan Le snorted coldly, "Mother, it's not that I want to attack them, I'm worried that they will attack my father. Last time Xuan Ming was punished by his father for privately deploying troops, and Xuan Can was also ignored by his father.
They have always been resentful in their hearts. Xuan Ming and Xuan Can are narrow-minded, and they will do anything for the throne. Once the father dies outside the capital, I will have no military power in my hands, and Lao Si and Zhu Tianjiang are not in the capital. Now
The person most capable of sitting on the throne is Xuan Can. It is even said that even Lao Si and Zhu Tianjiang may not be able to return to the capital alive." Xuan Le's face became extremely serious.
Concubine Dong Gui looked at Xuan Le in shock, "This~ this is impossible. Don't forget that there are Wei Zhan and Qinglong Wei. I'm afraid Xuan Can and the others don't have this ability?"
"Hmph! Xuan Ming has tens of thousands of soldiers and horses in his hands. He ambushed him and fired a barrage of arrows. No matter how powerful you are, you can't escape. If martial arts were really capable of reaching heaven and earth, Lin Feng would have been regarded as the king of Yunhe Tianqing Kingdom.
Assassinated. Furthermore, there is no evidence that Xuanming sent people to secretly assassinate them. Who can prove them? A country cannot be without a king for a day. As soon as his father dies, Xuanming will raise troops to support Xuan Can's ascension. After Xuan Can takes the throne
, I dare say that whoever goes to find out the cause of father's death will die." Xuan Le said coldly.
Concubine Dong Gui's face was pale, and she slumped on the chair weakly. If it was like what Xuan Le said, I'm afraid that even if they survived, they would be sent to a cold place thousands of miles away.
"Mother, don't be afraid. This is just a guess. After you return to the palace, you should act as if nothing happened and don't expose any flaws." Xuan Le comforted the mother and tried her best to pretend to be calm.
After Xuan Le warned his mother, Concubine Dong Guifei, although nothing could be seen on the surface, Xuan Le was already having troubles in his heart. He could not tell anyone about this kind of thing before there was evidence. He could only rely on his own strength.
Manpower, prepare for the worst.
Just as Xuan Le had judged, the Queen secretly summoned His Royal Highnesses Xuan Ming and Xuan Can into the palace in order to let Xuan Ming secretly use his troops to assassinate Emperor Cheng Wu outside the capital.
There is no emotion at all between the Queen and Emperor Chengwu. In her eyes, anyone who blocks her son from ascending the throne can die, including Emperor Chengwu!