Zhuo Xing left the capital with his injuries. All the dens here had been dug out by the people at Sticky Post. He knew that it would be almost impossible to restore the previous darkness. However, Zhuo Xing did not leave Zhu Tianjiang at ease before leaving.
He wrote a "secret report" based on his own analysis of everything he saw in Anyuan. Zhuo Xing took advantage of the darkness and threw it into the palace wall. He knew that as long as this thing got into the hands of Emperor Chengwu, he would definitely send someone to
Go check it out. As long as the facts are confirmed, an emperor will never keep such a hidden danger around him.
Zhuo Xing left the capital and headed straight for Luoyan Mountain. Without contact with Zhou Yantian for such a long time, Zhuo Xing was also worried about something unexpected happening in Guishan City. The den in the capital was destroyed, and Zhuo Xing could only send the message back to Luoyan Mountain.
The officials in the capital sent their smart people one by one to find out who had attended Zhu Tianjiang's banquet. What they were concerned about was not ordinary court officials, but important ministers such as the Six Ministers. We must know that among the princes in history,
During the dispute, the six ministers maintained a neutral position. Because when they reached their official position, there was no room for advancement. To remain neutral was to leave a way out for oneself. No matter which prince came to power, he would rely on these veterans to manage the affairs of the government. Even if
Even if they abdicate, they will also enjoy the treatment of a first-class official. Once they get involved, unless they press the right treasure, they will definitely end up in a miserable end.
Within the Ministry of War, Shangshu Panzigang, Shangshu of the Ministry of Personnel, Feng Jing, Shangshu of Hubu, Zhang Wenze, Shangshu of Rites, Sun Zhi, and others all came to Li Hong's yamen by chance. They all received Zhu Tianjiang's post, and for this reason
Things are troublesome.
Everyone knew that Zhu Tianjiang was very powerful at the moment. If he didn't go, he would make it clear that he would not give face. But if he went, it would be equivalent to participating in the whirlpool of the dispute between the princes. These important ministers often stayed with Emperor Chengwu, trying to figure out the holy will.
He was much smarter than ordinary courtiers. Emperor Chengwu had hinted several times that he would establish Xuan Le as the crown prince. They had already regarded Xuan Le as the future emperor. Now Zhu Tianjiang suddenly intervened, and several people felt that this was simply taking advantage of their own little ones.
Fate is a joke.
"Master Li, please tell me how we should reply to Zhu Tianjiang's post." Pan Zigang looked at Li Hong and asked.
Li Hong smiled bitterly and said, "Sir, it was Zhu Tianjiang who invited you to the banquet. It's not me, Li Hong, who came to me anyway."
"Master Li, Zhu Tianjiang is not what he used to be. Since he posted the message, we all have to give him some face. However, if we go, it will be hard to say if His Highness Xuan Le ascends the throne."
Feng Jing shook his head and said.
"Not only that, let me see, the emperor has already decided in his heart that Xuan Le will be the heir apparent. I heard from the Chief Minister of Honglu Temple, Wang Ke, that at this year's worship ceremony, the emperor has decided that His Highness Xuan Le will be the one to offer the wine ceremony."
Zhang Wenze, the censor of the Procuratorate, also said.
"Oh? Xuan Le is offering wine? Doesn't that mean he announced his identity to the ministers?" Pan Zigang said in surprise.
"Isn't that right? So it's said that Tianjiang is stupid and standing up to support Xuanzhu at this time is of no use at all." Zhang Wenze shook his head and sighed.
Li Hong stroked his beard and said, "Guys, since everyone knows this, why bother to come to me again."
"Master Li, don't we think you have a good relationship with Master Zhu? Even if you don't go, we can always have an excuse." Feng Jingmei said with a smile.
Li Hong also felt a little embarrassed. With Zhu Tianjiang's current status, it was really difficult for Li Hong to say no. The most important thing was that Zhu Tianjiang's prestige in the army could be said to have replaced Guo Tianxin.
In the Zhu Mansion, the first official to arrive was Shen Baigong, the Secretary of the Ministry of Justice. As soon as he received the message from Zhu Daguan, Shen Baigong was so excited that he didn't know what to wear. Shen Baigong was not idle when he arrived at the Zhu Mansion.
, standing at the door to greet the arriving officials, almost becoming the steward of the Zhu Mansion.
With the arrival of officials one after another, Zhu's mansion became lively. These courtiers who followed Xuanzhu had been in panic since Xuanzhu became seriously ill. Now not only did they learn that Xuanzhu's condition had improved, but even Zhu Daguan stood up to cheer him up.
This immediately rekindled the hopes of these courtiers.
Zhu Tianjiang was sitting in the living room in the backyard. Da Niu and others were greeting him in front of him, so there was no need for him to come forward yet.
Zhu Yi walked in from the outside, "Sir, we are almost here, everyone is waiting for you to start the banquet."
Zhu Tianjiang nodded, "Tell me, what's going on?"
"Sir, the Six Ministers sent a disciple to send a return gift, saying that he could not come because he was busy with government affairs. He would come to express his gratitude another day. There has been no movement from the old master's side yet," Zhu Yi replied.
"Well, Wang Bingkun has always been aloof, so he probably won't get a reply. How many other courtiers have come?"
"Sir, according to the list, less than half of the people are here." Zhu Yi smiled bitterly and shook his head.
"Haha, that's right. It's a lot more than I expected. Only those who dare to come are the ones who sincerely support Xuanzhu. As for those outsiders, it doesn't matter if they don't come."
Zhu Tianjiang was not frustrated because there were so few people. Today's banquet was just for him to declare his intentions to Emperor Chengwu. As for whether anyone came, Zhu Tianjiang didn't care at all. As the saying goes, a hundred sheep are not as good as anything.
A wolf, as long as he has his support, Xuan Le will not be able to rise to power so easily.
Zhu Tianjiang was dressed in casual clothes and walked out of the backyard accompanied by Zhu Yi and Xia Qing. Despite the cold weather, the yard was very lively. When they saw Zhu Daguan coming out, all the officials stood up to express their thanks.
Zhu Tianjiang walked towards the master's seat with his hands raised. There were only a few people who could sit at this table. The officials who came were all of the same rank, so Zhu Tianjiang couldn't favor one over the other.
Zhu Tianjiang went to that station, and the courtyard immediately became quiet. Even though Zhu Tianjiang only had one year as an official, what Zhu Tianjiang did in this year, I am afraid they will never be able to do it in their lifetime. Zhu Tianjiang has been in office for two years.
He saved the Dafeng Dynasty from danger for the first time, and then traveled to Tianqing to resolve the century-old crisis in Dafeng. All these made these veterans of the Dafeng Dynasty look up to this young man who had suddenly risen to the top.
"My lords, Tiansheng invites you to come to the mansion. Firstly, to celebrate His Highness Xuanzhu's recovery. In addition, I believe you all understand that the Crown Prince Ceremony will be held at the beginning of spring. It's time for us to wave the flag and cheer for His Highness Xuanzhu.
Okay. Although the two princes have their own merits, Tian Jiang feels that His Highness Xuan Zhu is kind and compassionate and is more suitable to be the crown prince. I hope that everyone can cooperate sincerely and contribute to this day coming as soon as possible."
As soon as Zhu Tianjiang finished speaking, there was a burst of applause in the courtyard. These officials had suppressed it for so many days and finally broke out. There were far fewer people than expected, but with Zhu Tianjiang's support, they felt
Full of hope.
Just as Zhu Tianjiang was about to start the banquet, Hong Baichao ran over in a hurry. After a period of training, the chief steward of the Zhu Mansion also showed some official authority.
"Sir, a group of generals are coming outside." Hong Baichao said nervously.
"Oh? General? Xia Qing, go out and take a look." Zhu Tianjiang was a little strange, wondering which generals would be in front of his house at this time.
Xia Qing followed Hong Baichao out. After a while, a dozen military generals walked in outside the mansion. Zhu Tianjiang recognized them all at first sight. The leader was Hai Dongsheng, the counselor of the admiral's mansion. Others were from the capital garrison camp, and some
General Biaotong came from the camp on the outskirts of Beijing.
"Master Zhu, since there is wine in the house, why did you forget about us people?" Hai Dongsheng shouted in a thick voice.
Zhu Tianjiang stood up with a smile. When he saw the people in the camp on the outskirts of Beijing, Zhu Tianjiang felt grateful to Li Hong. After Chu Yun left, the camp on the outskirts of Beijing was basically under the direct control of the Ministry of War.
Their arrival was tantamount to Li Hong indirectly supporting Zhu Tianjiang. Otherwise, without Li Hong's warrant, these people would not have been able to leave the camp on the outskirts of Beijing.
Zhu Tianjiang clasped his fists and said, "Brother Hai, generals, I'm afraid that you are busy with military affairs, so I don't dare to disturb you. Now that you're here, I won't come back until you're drunk today."
After Zhu Tianjiang finished speaking, he quickly asked his servants to add two tables next to him. The people in these barracks are different from the courtiers. They all have military power in their hands. With the participation of these people, the momentum has increased.
It suddenly changed from what it was just now.
Zhu Tianjiang was very happy. He raised his glass and was about to say a few opening remarks. But before he could speak, he heard Hong Baichao standing at the gate and shouting loudly.
"Sir~ Prince Jing has arrived at a thousand years old~!"
With this voice, the whole courtyard once again erupted into a sound of surprise. Everyone in this place today knew what was going on. Prince Jing was actually able to come. Could it be that the old man wanted to support Xuan Zhu?
Amidst everyone's doubts, they saw King Jing walking in with a whip. As soon as King Jing showed up, many officials rushed to greet him in excitement. King Jing awkwardly greeted everyone. He was not here to support Xuanzhu.
Yes, but was forced by Emperor Cheng Wu to warn Zhu Tianjiang.
Zhu Tianjiang was also a little stunned. He did not invite Prince Jing to this occasion. After all, Prince Jing was an uncle of the royal family and the lord of the imperial family, so it was not convenient for him to stand up and support any of his nephews.
Zhu Tianjiang took a few steps and greeted him with clasped fists, "Prince Jing is a thousand years old. I didn't expect you to come to support Tianjiang. I can't thank you enough."
"Ah~ this~ that, let's sit down first and then talk about it." Prince Jing couldn't say what Emperor Cheng Wu said in front of so many people.
As soon as King Jing sat down, Zhu Yi and others took the initiative to leave the table and sat at the table next to the general. It didn't matter if it was a family banquet, but on such an occasion, as King Jing was a royal family, the only person who could sit at the table was Zhu Tianjiang.
Come to keep me company.
The arrival of Prince Jing made the officials even more excited. If Prince Jing stood up to support Xuan Zhu, it would basically be a sure thing.
At the beginning of the banquet, amidst the noise of the crowd, Prince Jing tugged on Zhu Tianjiang's sleeve and whispered.
"Boy, the emperor has spoken, saying that you should not participate in the matter of establishing the crown prince. I am not here to cheer you up this time, but to convey the emperor's words and tell you to stop in moderation. If you do this, it is likely to cause trouble.
The conflict between the Xuan Le brothers is not what the emperor wants to see."
Zhu Tianjiang was stunned, "Prince Jing, doesn't the emperor like to let the princes fight? Why did he change his mind?"
"Today is different from the past. The emperor has already decided on a candidate, so he hopes that his two sons can support the Dafeng Dynasty like me and him."
"With Xuanzhu becoming the crown prince, I think the future of the Dafeng Dynasty will be better. At least, Xuanzhu has the support of people like us. Moreover, among the military generals, Xuanzhu's supporters are definitely higher than Xuanle."
"Don't be stubborn, kid. If you continue to make trouble, you will be rewarded." Prince Jing said threateningly.
Zhu Tianjiang understood that Prince Jing was doing this for his own good and by withdrawing from the struggle for imperial power, Zhu Tianjiang could still protect himself wisely. Otherwise, when Xuan Le came to power, he would definitely be the first to attack him.
Since Emperor Chengwu asked Prince Jing to warn Zhu Tianjiang, Zhu Tianjiang also felt that Xuanzhu was basically out of business. Zhu Tianjiang sighed and glanced at Prince Jing, rolled his eyes, and suddenly came up with a clever plan.
Zhu Tianjiang stood up with the wine glass in hand, "Everyone, please be quiet. Just now King Jing Qiantai told me that he unswervingly supports His Highness Xuanzhu as the crown prince. In order to thank King Jing Qiantai for his support, I suggest that everyone do one!"
"After Zhu Tianjiang finished speaking, the courtyard suddenly burst into excited shouts.
Prince Jing had just stuffed a piece of meat into his mouth, and when he heard these words, he became nervous and stuck in his throat. Prince Jing was almost mad, he couldn't say anything he wanted to say, and he almost lost his breath.