The Queen's Standing Ceremony will be held in two days, and Zhu Tianjiang has not been idle these two days. Since Emperor Chengwu has arranged such a dangerous errand, Zhu Tianjiang must make some preparations in advance.
Zhu Tianjiang went to Wei Zhan specifically. From the stick, Shen Bin learned about the latest situation in the Azure Kingdom. In order to compensate for Zhu Tianjiang's trip, Wei Zhan agreed that Shen Bin could call all the secret agents of the Azure Kingdom. .The black ink ring was brought back to Zhu Tianjiang's hands. Of course, these spies alone were not enough. Zhu Tianjiang had to mobilize all resources to ensure his own safety.
Zhu Tianjiang ordered Zhu Si to lead a thousand men and horses first, and secretly went to Tianqing Kingdom in batches. Only one red cannon was built in total. The swordsmith was very slow in refining the refined iron, and Zhu Tianjiang knew that there was no rush. .Although there was only one door, Zhu Tianjiang was prepared to take it with him along the way. If he could kill Zhan Khan with one shot from that thing, he would be able to solve a big problem.
For safety reasons, Zhu Er also left the capital early. The intelligence system in Tianqing Country had not yet been fully established, and Zhu Er planned to lay down the intelligence network himself. Although it was just a matter of sharpening his skills before the battle, it was better than nothing.
Zhu Daguan made the arrangement secretly for two days, and even Xuanzhu didn't know what Zhu Tianjiang was busy with during this time. Every time Xuanzhu came to Zhu Tianjiang's mansion, he was told that Zhu Daguan was not at the house. This matter The matter was extremely secret, and except for Prince Jing, not even the two princes of the Dafeng Dynasty knew about it.
Emperor Chengwu issued an edict to the world, saying that this grand ceremony was very solemn and almost summoned all the governors from all over the world. As soon as these local officials entered the capital, they must pay a visit. Don't look at Zhu Tianjiang, most of them I haven’t seen it before, but these officials all want to make friends with this devil-like security envoy. Hong Baichao receives piles of gifts every day, but Zhu Daguan has not been seen at all. He has not even returned to his mansion and is hiding in Niangan. Chu Muqi was secretly planning his actions in Tianqing Kingdom.
Tomorrow is the day of the Empress's Ceremony, and Xuanzhu finally blocked Zhu Tianjiang in the mansion. However, there are two guests in Zhu's mansion. One is Pengcheng Prefecture Yin Wu Dayin, and the other is Shutian Prefecture Yin Bai Jiguang. Zhu Tianjiang still had to give face to these two old friends. Bai Jiguang was taking care of Zhu San in Shutian, and Wu Dayin, the governor of Pengcheng, was already the most powerful governor in the world. Emperor Chengwu established a Half of the barracks may be used by Zhu Tianjiang in the future, so we specially hosted a banquet for these two people tonight.
As soon as they saw Xuanzhu coming in, the two governors quickly stood up to say hello. Xuanzhu was now the young king of Jin and was already a very popular minister. In the next step, he might change his identity and become the emperor of the Dafeng Dynasty.
After saying hello to the two governors, Xuanzhu looked at Zhu Tianjiang and said in a low voice, "Tianjiang, where did your kid die during this time? Why do you look like a ghost? You can't even see a person."
"Damn it, you have become a prince now. Why are you running to my house every day? Do you want me to greet you every day?" Zhu Daguan sat on his back and did not regard Xuanzhu as a prince at all.
Wu Dayin and Bai Jiguang looked at each other and thought to themselves that in the Dafeng Dynasty, Mr. Zhu was so awesome that he and the young prince dared to call themselves Lao Tzu. If it had been anyone else, they would have been beaten to death with sticks.
Xuanzhu was not polite, pulled up a chair and sat down, "You kid, don't worry, you haven't done what you promised me yet." Xuanzhu said and gave Zhu Tianjiang a rolling look.
"What did I promise you? Blackmail, right?" Zhu Tianjiang looked at Xuanzhu in confusion.
"Nonsense, of course it's Xiao Qing's business. You promised to persuade my father to agree, but you still haven't come to tell my father about this."
"Hi! What do I want to do? I will help you with this tomorrow, but you have to give me a gift. Concubine Rong was promoted to queen, and I haven't prepared the gift yet."
"You idiot, I don't have as much money as you. I came to you tonight just to ask for money. I haven't prepared my share yet." Xuanzhu became anxious when he heard this, saying in his heart that others don't know and I don't know about you, kid.
The details of.
Zhu Tianjiang said with a face, "Say this in front of two adults, isn't it obvious that you are asking for something from me? Sirs, I'm so sorry, the young prince is used to pretending to be poor, don't
Take care of him."
Even fools like Wu Dayin and Bai Jiguang could tell that they were asking for money.
"Young prince, Mr. Zhu, you two have a lot of things to do, so you don't have to worry about these little things. I will prepare two congratulatory gifts tomorrow, and treat them as gifts for the young prince and Mr. Zhu." Bai Jiguang stood up quickly and said.
Wu Dayin's face darkened, "Master Bai, this is your fault, you have to give me a share no matter what."
Zhu Tianjiang waved his hand, "Old Wu, don't compete with Mr. Bai on this matter. Shutian Mansion is very rich, let him handle it. Mr. Bai, how much does it cost? I will ask Zhu Jiyinlou to send it to you.
The government cannot let you pay this amount." Zhu Tianjiang said with a smile.
Bai Jiguang wanted to be humble, but Zhu Tianjiang stopped his kindness. It was just a joke, and Zhu Tianjiang could not blackmail them.
"Let's just settle this matter. We are all our own people. You're welcome, Master Bai." Zhu Tianjiang said, looked at Wu Dayin and continued, "Master Wu, Pengcheng is the place where iron ore is mined. Can you give me a high price?"
Purchase a batch of refined iron?"
Wu Dayin was startled, "Sir, refined iron is something that the imperial court's weaving office requires. If it is purchased in large quantities, I'm afraid it will require approval from the weaving office. If it's a small amount, it doesn't matter."
"Okay, tomorrow I'll ask the Ministry of Industry for an approval document, and you can help me purchase a large amount. As for the money needed for the purchase, just go to Zhuji and withdraw it."
Zhu Tianjiang didn't want to embarrass Wu Dayin. What he wanted was not a small amount, and it would be difficult to handle without approval. If someone were to report him, it would be a serious crime.
Xuanzhu looked at Zhu Tianjiang strangely. He didn't understand why he bought fine iron. It couldn't be to build weapons privately. In front of Wu Dayin and Bai Jiwu, Xuanzhu couldn't ask further questions. The four of them drank and talked happily until midnight.
Then they dispersed one after another.
The next morning, Sun Zhi, the Minister of Rites, and Wang Bingkun, the Grand Tutor, were the officiating officers, and the ceremony was carried out according to the procedures. After Dafeng, as the mother of the country, Concubine Rong excitedly sat on the phoenix chair and accepted the worship of all officials from the world.
The ceremony lasted for two hours before it was over. Zhu Tianjiang was really surprised how these guys got so much physical strength, and none of them fainted.
After the ceremony, Emperor Chengwu stood on the high platform with a beaming face, "My dear friends, I, Dafeng, have gone through ups and downs this year. Finally, God blessed me, Dafeng, and did not let me down. I also want to take this opportunity.
, get together with all of you dear friends. Today is a happy day, and I will get drunk with you all before resting. In addition, I also have a happy event to announce." Emperor Cheng Wu said, glancing at everyone.
Zhu Tianjiang smiled bitterly, thinking that it was his turn. Two days ago, Emperor Chengwu and Zhu Tianjiang had discussed it in the palace. At the Empress Ceremony, Emperor Chengwu announced that Zhu Tianjiang would be married and the seventh princess would be married.
Marry him. Then Zhu Tianjiang disobeyed the decree, and Emperor Chengwu was so angry that he demoted him from the capital. Although this plan was a bit cruel to the seventh princess, it was the best excuse. Otherwise, Zhu Daguanren
If you find other excuses to be demoted and punished out of the capital for your great achievements, I am afraid that the ministers will also be dissatisfied. What a minister fears most is that the emperor will kill the donkey, which will chill the hearts of many people. Emperor Cheng Wu did this, too.
Out of helplessness, we can't let Zhu Tianjiang get into a fight at the ceremony.
All the officials were staring at each other, waiting for Emperor Chengwu to announce the next happy event.
Emperor Chengwu continued, "Since this year, Dafeng has experienced two catastrophes. However, a great hero has emerged in the crisis. If Zhu Tianjiang had not sent out troops to rescue the capital twice, I am afraid that today's situation would not have happened.
Peaceful situation. Therefore, I am going to take advantage of this grand event to propose a marriage for Zhu Aiqing. Among my royal family, I will choose a daughter who is knowledgeable and courteous to marry Zhu Aiqing. Everyone loves you, but I don’t know if my proposal is worthy of consideration.
It’s a happy event.”
As soon as Emperor Chengwu finished speaking, all the ministers shouted, "My emperor is wise~!"
The officials around Zhu Tianjiang came forward to congratulate him one after another. In their view, Zhu Tianjiang became the son-in-law of the royal family, and his authority in the future may be no less than that of the prince.
Zhu Tianjiang cupped his fists and bowed his hands and responded politely, thinking that later you might scold me for being ignorant. Prince Jing looked at Emperor Chengwu strangely and didn't understand why he suddenly wanted to marry Zhu Tianjiang.
Emperor Chengwu and Zhu Tianjiang did not tell Prince Jing about the plan they discussed. But Prince Jing was not worried. He knew that even if Emperor Chengwu wanted to propose marriage, it would not be someone else. It would definitely be his Yu'er.
.If it were anyone else, Emperor Chengwu would definitely discuss it with Prince Jing in advance.
"Tianxiang, come here!" Emperor Chengwu waved with a smile.
Official Zhu forced a smile on his face and ran up in a hurry. The civil and military officials looked at Zhu Tianjiang with envy. Such treatment was not something ordinary people could get.
"Heaven descends, I solemnly ask you in front of all the officials, are you willing to betroth my niece Li Yu'er to you?"
Without even thinking about it, Official Zhu opened his mouth and shouted loudly, "I don't want to~!"
All the civil and military officials opened their mouths wide, and King Jing was so surprised that the whip in his hand fell to the ground.
"You bastard, I have to beat you to death today~!" Prince Jing picked up the whip and rushed over angrily.
Only then did Zhu Tianjiang react. Seeing the evil smile on Emperor Cheng Wu's face, Zhu Tianjiang felt like slapping him.
"Your Majesty~ We won't bring up anyone who plays tricks on people like this. Listen, everyone, I agree~!"
Zhu Tianjiang raised his voice and shouted with all his strength. Prince Jing also swung his whip and slapped Zhu Tianjiang on the back unceremoniously.