With Xuanzhu's withdrawal, all the officials in the court blamed Zhu Tianjiang for their anger. They did not dare to blame Xuanzhu. After all, following Xuanzhu was their own choice. But towards Zhu Tianjiang, these courtiers were full of complaints.
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If Zhu Tianjiang hadn't deceived everyone these days, they would have given up all hope and just kept their tail between their legs. But with Zhu Tianjiang's support, these people dared to be arrogant and domineering, and Dayou and Xuan Le's faction fought to the death.
Fighting posture. Now that it's over, the master has stopped, but a bunch of slaves are still shouting.
There was a lot of noise in the front yard of Zhu's mansion. Who would have dared to do so in the past? But now, these courtiers seemed to be twisted into a rope, shouting to see Zhu Daguan. Zhu Tianjiang was hiding in the backyard. He didn't want to go out and get scolded.
Of course, we can't let the big bull drive everyone away with a stick. After all, these people are considered to be supporters of Zhu Tianjiang in the court, but they just can't turn this corner for a while.
"Sir, if you don't come forward, I'm afraid Zhu Yi won't be able to keep an eye on him." Xia Qing came to the backyard and said with a wry smile.
"No, Shen Baigong admires you so much. Don't talk about such a trivial matter. Even if something big happens, he will not blame the adults."
When Zhu Tianjiang heard that Shen Baigong didn't come, he felt a little disappointed. He originally wanted Shen Baigong to persuade everyone to leave, and then explain to everyone after two days of calm.
"Xia Qing, go and tell everyone that I will entertain everyone again in the mansion in three days, and I will explain the matter clearly then."
Zhu Tianjiang had no choice but to come up with a delaying strategy first. He knew that everyone was angry now, and even if he forced them to blow them away, they would end up being betrayed and separated from their relatives. Why not give them a living word and let everyone digest it?
It will take a few days. If I explain it at that time, I might be able to get everyone's understanding.
Xia Qing and Zhu Yi spent a lot of effort to persuade everyone to leave. Da Niu looked at the two of them with an iron rod and gloated, saying in his heart that they deserved it. Who told you not to ask me to take action, otherwise these people
It's all gone by now.
"Xia Qing, if anything like this happens again in the future, I won't say anything and I won't come forward. It will be more tiring than fighting a battle." Zhu Yi said depressedly.
Xia Qing sighed, "Alas~! Our family's reputation has been ruined by Your Highness Xuanzhu this time. From now on, people will probably have to hold their noses when they see us."
The two people were talking and walked helplessly towards the backyard. People from Xuan Le's group were at odds with them, and now I'm afraid even people from Xuan Zhu's group would regard them as strangers from now on.
Just when Zhu Tianjiang was depressed, the Guo Mansion sent a message. General Guo Tianxin asked Zhu Tianjiang to come to the house to talk. Zhu Tianjiang wanted to go out to relax, so he quickly changed his clothes and ran away with Zhu Yi, Xia Qing and others.
Guo Mansion.
Arriving at the Guo Mansion, Zhu Tianjiang did not expect that Guo Tianxin not only invited him, but also several people were sitting in the hall. Zhu Tianjiang was familiar with several people in the hall, including not only Prince Jing and Chu Yun, but also the literary scholars who were training in the capital.
Ruhai and Li Hong, Minister of the Ministry of War.
Zhu Tianjiang and Zhu Yi Xia Qing hugged each other and greeted everyone one by one. Even though Zhu Tianjiang's official rank was higher than that of Chu Yun and Guo Tianxin, on this occasion he could only use the courtesy of a junior.
King Jing looked at Zhu Tianjiang with gloating, and said to himself that you kid had tricked me that day, now you know how powerful my royal family is. Xuanzhu played with it casually, so that you kid couldn't eat it and walked around.
"Tian Jiang, are you feeling very unwell? Hehe, I am very comfortable." Prince Jing seized the opportunity, sarcastically and violently, wishing that he could make Zhu Tian Jiang vomit blood on the spot.
"Prince Jing, no, how dare Tianjiang feel uncomfortable when he sees all the elders. Of course, if you were the only one, I might really feel uncomfortable." Zhu Tianjiang counterattacked tit for tat.
"You see, this little brat doesn't think of me as Yu'er's father at all. Tianxin, we have to join forces in the future, otherwise I won't care if the child is bullied." Prince Jing curled his lips and glared at Zhu
A glance from heaven.
Wen Ruhai, Chu Yun and others smiled, Zhu Tianjiang dared to make jokes about the emperor, let alone Prince Jing.
Guo Tianxin chuckled and let everyone sit at the wine table. Prince Jing and Li Hong sat at the top, and Guo Tianxin took the host's seat without hesitation. The others lined up on both sides, each finding his own place. Chu Yun and Wen Ruhai
They all asked Zhu Tianjiang to sit in front of them. In any case, Zhu Tianjiang's official rank was higher than that of the two of them.
In the past year, Zhu Tianjiang saved Dafeng twice during the flood and fire crises, eliminated corrupt officials and enriched the national treasury, and went north to relieve Tianqing's worries. Everything he did made all the courtiers obey. His official position was famous in the eyes of the courtiers.
Return to reality.
Of course, Zhu Tianjiang would not be so ignorant. He considered himself a junior and sat at the bottom of the table with Zhu Yi, Xia Qing and others.
Guo Tianxin picked up the wine glass and said, "Prince Jing, Mr. Li, there is no point in inviting you all here today. We are going to celebrate a big festival. Let's all get together and have fun. Come on, let's do one first."
As soon as Guo Tianxin opened his mouth, everyone was a military commander, so they picked up the big bowl and drank it all in one gulp. Zhu Tianjiang glanced at everyone, and from the identities of these people, Zhu Tianjiang knew that his father-in-law must have ulterior motives.
After that, the DPRK and the Central Government were probably planning a major shift in the military. Guo Tianxin invited everyone here probably for this reason.
After three glasses of opening wine, everyone started chatting. Even though Zhu Tianjiang usually didn't pay much attention to it, sitting together, Zhu Tianjiang immediately discovered that the Guo family's background is really not ordinary. Just what he saw in front of him.
Any one of these people who stomps their feet in the army can cause a big earthquake. No wonder Emperor Chengwu has always respected the Guo family. They really have the ability to command the emperor's respect.
Guo Tianxin looked at everyone and said to Prince Jing, "Prince Jing, this kid from Tianxiang did a good job and did not disgrace my Guo family. To be honest, every time I hear about Tianxiang, I feel old.
Now. The sun and the moon travel back and forth, and old people cannot accept it. Look at Lao Wen, when he was in Zhennan, he was a fierce general. He had a slight stab wound on his body for two or three days and seemed fine. But now, he has returned to Beijing to recuperate. "
Guo Tianxin said, sighed and then said, "Oh~! A new generation has replaced the old one. When I come back this time, I am going to submit my resignation to the emperor, and I can support my old mother at home with peace of mind."
Guo Tianxin's words made everyone stunned. Prince Jing looked at Guo Tianxin in surprise, "Why, you, an old bull, want to rest too? That's not possible, Zhennan Camp cannot do without you."
"Brother, the brothers in Zhennan are following your lead, and things are still in chaos now that you have left." Wen Ruhai said.
Guo Tianxin smiled and shook his head, "Dangyun is very calm at the moment. It is estimated that there will be no war in a year or two. Taking this opportunity to train a new coach is officially the best time."
Li Hong's heart moved, "Why, do you have a suitable candidate?"
Guo Tianxin smiled and nodded, "I am going to recommend Tianxiang to the emperor to be the commander of Zhennan Camp. I believe that with Tianxiang's prestige in the army, there should be no more suitable person than him. Therefore, I invite you all to come today.
I also hope that you adults can support me. I am not recommending Tianxiang to be in charge of the Zhennan Camp just because he is my son-in-law. According to his rank, he is overqualified and underqualified. Of course, we should not avoid relatives when we promote talents, for the stability of Dafeng Southern Border
, I think there is nothing wrong with doing this. If anyone in the DPRK objects to it, then feel free to choose a more suitable candidate."
As soon as Guo Tianxin finished speaking, everyone looked at him in surprise, and Zhu Tianjiang was even more shocked. Speaking of which, he was really suitable to be the coach, but Zhu Tianjiang felt like a mirror in his heart. He knew that Emperor Cheng Wu would definitely not
Will agree.
"General, I think it's better to forget it. Tianjiang doesn't have the ability to lead troops." Zhu Tianjiang said with a wry smile.
Wen Ruhai chuckled and said, "Tiancheng, you can change your name to father-in-law now. Since the emperor has approved the marriage, girl Ying is already yours. Do you have to change your name after we are married?"
Zhu Tianjiang was startled, then smiled sheepishly, "Since~ since Uncle Wen said so, then I will call you father-in-law."
Guo Tianxin laughed twice. He was very satisfied that his daughter could marry Zhu Tianjiang. Of course, the only dissatisfaction was that Yu'er and the girl named Zhan Ling were included.
Prince Jing curled his lips and glared at Zhu Tianjiang with dissatisfaction. He was a member of the royal family, so even if Zhu Tianjiang married Yu'er, he still had to call him prince.
Zhu Tianjiang thought for a while and then said, "Father-in-law, you have been stationed in Zhennan all year round, so you may not know the situation of Tianxiang in the capital. Anyone can take the seat in the Zhennan camp, but I can't go. Even if it is
Several adults have jointly recommended it, but I’m afraid the emperor won’t agree to it.”
Guo Tianxin was stunned and looked at Li Hong doubtfully. Although he knew that Zhu Tianjiang was not very popular, especially those old ministers who had objections to him. But Guo Tianxin felt that except Zhu Tianjiang, no one was suitable to pick him up.
seat.
Li Hong smiled helplessly, "Tian Xin, a tree that is as beautiful as the forest wind will destroy it. Some things are not as simple as you think."
When Li Hong said this, Prince Jing quickly picked up the wine glass to cover up his embarrassment as a royal prince.
Guo Tianxin still smiled and nodded, "In that case, forget it, but you have to help me protect Qin Wei, Yang Bo and the others in the northern camp."
When Guo Tianxin said this, everyone suddenly understood. After a long detour, Zhu Tianjiang was just an excuse. Guo Tianxin's real intention was to let Li Hong, the Minister of War, retain his direct lineage in the northern camp.
Several old generals were drinking wine while discussing the selection of the commanders and deputy commanders of several large battalions. In Zhu Tianjiang's eyes, this was simply the Standing Committee of the Military Commission in his previous life.
It was not convenient for Zhu Tianjiang to say anything in this situation. It was not until the banquet was over after drinking that Zhu Tianjiang took the opportunity to quietly ask Guo Tianxin.
"Father-in-law, you don't really want to go back to Beijing to retire, do you?"
Guo Tianxin and Zhu Tianjiang stood outside the gate of the mansion. They had just sent Prince Jing and others away. Guo Tianxin looked at the vast night and whispered.
"Emperor Chengwu opened his mouth and said that my mother is old and asked me to return to the capital to serve her." Guo Tianxin's expression was extremely serious. Although Emperor Chengwu did not force the decree, Guo Tianxin understood that he was asking him to give up the throne.
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"Tonight I only listened to you studying the candidates for the northern camp and the suburban camp. Isn't my father-in-law worried about the Zhennan camp?" Zhu Tianjiang asked strangely.
"Hmph! No matter who it is, the brothers in Zhennan Camp will still listen to my orders." Guo Tianxin said confidently with his hands behind his back.
Zhu Tianjiang nodded, he had no intention of participating in this matter. After marrying Yingzi and Yu'er in the spring, Zhu Tianjiang was ready to leave. As long as he got to Shutian, no matter whether Emperor Cheng Wu came to force him or not,
No matter what, Zhu Tianjiang will never return to the capital.
Zhu Tianjiang did not tell Guo Tianxin what he was thinking. It was too early to tell him at this time. Zhu Tianjiang was also worried that Guo Tianxin would be loyal and sell him out.
Zhu Tianjiang bid farewell to Guo Tianxin and returned to his mansion. For three days in a row, the most concerned thing among the officials in the court was Xuanzhu's withdrawal from the competition for the crown prince. Zhu Tianjiang waited in the mansion for three days without seeing any trace of Xuanzhu. Since Hong Xiaoqing returned,
, Xuanzhu actually didn’t even send anyone over.
Zhu Tianjiang originally wanted to wait for Xuanzhu to come over and say something, so that the two brothers could have a good talk. In the royal family, he had always regarded Xuanzhu as his friend, and Zhu Tianjiang did not want to split over this matter. Unexpectedly, Xuanzhu
Zhu Tianjiang was heartbroken by Zhu Tianjiang's indifference.
In desperation, Zhu Tianjiang asked Zhu Yi and Xia Qing to post again, inviting courtiers to come to the mansion. He had dragged people into troubled waters, and Zhu Tianjiang felt that he should say sorry to everyone. Even if he becomes a guest in the future.
Because of Dafeng's rebellion, Zhu Tianjiang didn't want to be known as unkind and unjust.