The heavy snowfall in the past few days has covered the capital with a layer of silver. The first month is the most leisurely season for the people. There is no need to take care of the farms. Every household has bought new year's goods before the festival, and small merchants and hawkers do not have much business. The streets and alleys People are coming and going, and people are carrying things to each other to visit relatives and friends.
Not only the common people, but also the officials in the court also visited each other to exchange friendship for the new year. Prince Xuanle's mansion has become a must-go place for everyone to send gifts. Especially some young officials, they have come to visit one after another. , I want to rely on the big tree of Xuanle.
Although there was a lot of traffic in front of Xuan Le Mansion, he was not in the manor. Emperor Chengwu sent an order for Xuan Le and Prince Jing to enter the palace to discuss matters. Xuan Le understood that his father was going to decide on a candidate for the military commander.
In the main hall of the imperial palace, as soon as Xuan Le entered, he found that not only Uncle Jing was present, but Xuan Zhu was also called here. Xuan Le kowtowed to his father and uncle, and nodded to his fourth brother Xuan Zhu.
Emperor Chengwu looked at his two sons and his brothers, and he understood that these were the real pillars of the Dafeng Dynasty. No matter how loyal the courtiers were, they still had foreign surnames. The world of their Li family would ultimately depend on the people of the Li family. Tube.
"Brother Wang, today the direct line of our Li family is here. From now on, I am not the emperor and you are not the prince. One of us is an ordinary father and the other is the uncle of the child. The four of us, today are like Just like ordinary people, we have a reunion dinner." Emperor Cheng Wu said happily.
"Haha, okay, sometimes being high up there is not as comfortable as ordinary people's lives. At least, they don't have to worry so much." Prince Jing said with a smile.
Emperor Chengwu nodded and looked at Xuanzhu and Xuanle, "Le'er Zhuer, you two brothers haven't had a meal together for a long time. Remember your father's words, no matter what happens in the future, you are all close." Brothers, like your father and your uncle Wang, we must work together to stabilize our Li family. In the past, my father made you brothers fight with each other, which was a test for your future. Now that the test is over, father The emperor hopes to see you loving each other rather than continuing to fight."
When Emperor Chengwu said this, he suddenly sighed and continued, "There should be something wrong with what my father did. If I had stopped you from fighting each other from the beginning, your two brothers would not have turned against your father. Maybe this is all God's will, and there are some things that even my father can't stop. Forget it, let's not talk about those sad things because of the big holiday. My father and you two sons show that God treats me well."
When Xuan Le heard this, he quickly stood up and said, "Father and Uncle Wang, Le'er made an oath here. No matter what happens in the future, Le'er will respect his fourth brother as an elder brother, and brothers will work together to protect my Dafeng country."
Xuanzhu also stood up and saluted Xuanle, and said calmly, "Third brother, you are serious."
Emperor Chengwu and Prince Jing nodded with satisfaction. In their eyes, Xuan Le was knowledgeable, courteous, affectionate and righteous, and was indeed the best candidate for the future emperor.
Emperor Chengwu waved his hand and told the two brothers to sit down, "There are no outsiders here today, and I won't hide some things from you. Guo Tianxin has submitted a memorial to me and is preparing to resign as the coach of Zhennan Camp. The old lady is not in good health. The deadline is approaching, and out of Tianxin's filial piety, I agreed to his resignation. As for the northern camp, Wen Ruhai was injured and needs to rest for a while. Leer just came back from there before the festival, so he should know where it is. Situation. Please tell me how to adjust the personnel in the army."
Emperor Chengwu said "you", but looked at Xuan Le. Prince Jing knew in his heart that his brother had already decided on the candidate, and they were just going through the motions.
Xuan Le looked at Prince Jing and spoke first, "Since Father asked about this matter, Le'er will tell you about the situation in the northern camp~!"
Xuan Le talked endlessly about matters outside the customs. After finishing speaking, he immediately recommended several "suitable" generals. Prince Jing and Xuan Zhu almost didn't interrupt. Emperor Cheng Wu and father and son Xuan Le played a double act.
The father and son had already decided on the quota.
In this way, the four father and son brothers were 'all happy' and quickly decided on the candidates for the coaches of the North and South Camps. Not only that, the candidates for the Beijing Suburban Camp and Pengcheng Half Camp were also adjusted. Prince Jing did not object, nor did he
He raised different opinions. He knew that even his objections were of no use. Emperor Chengwu now valued Xuanle, not his younger brother. However, what King Jing did not expect was that Emperor Chengwu did not control the Guo clan in the army.
All were cleared. Wen Ruhai was appointed as the head coach of the Pengcheng camp, and Qin Wei became the deputy coach of the Beijing suburb camp. The position of coach of the Beijing suburb camp fell again to the veteran Chu Yun. It seems that Emperor Cheng Wu and
Xuan Le still had great trust in Chu Yun, a veteran general. As for the Zhennan Camp, as expected, it was given to Zhang Zhonggao, the former deputy commander of the Beijing Suburban Camp.
Prince Jing re-examined the adjusted list of Lushun in his mind. He found that among the generals who had followed Xuan Zhu in the past, the only one who was reused was the Admiral's Office Counselor Hai Dongsheng. Prince Jing gave up the post of Admiral of the Nine Gates, and this important position was also taken by Xuan Zhu.
But Hai Dongsheng became the deputy governor of the Admiral's Office and the general of the capital's cavalry camp. It can be said that basically all the troops and horses in the capital were handed over to Hai Dongsheng. It's no wonder that the new candidate for the nine-door admiral is a
Civil servants don't understand the strategy of leading troops at all.
After the discussion, Emperor Chengwu and his family began to enjoy the reunion dinner warmly in the palace. But outside the palace, official Zhu Daguan was preparing for a bloodbath.
Based on two days of careful observation, Zhu Er basically locked in a group of spies in Xiyuan. Zhu Tianjiang would not be merciful to these people. As long as Xuan Le did not become the crown prince for a day, the people in Xiyuan would have no official status.
In other words, they are still civilians at present. Once Xuan Le becomes the crown prince, he can reward his servants. In that case, Xiyuan will become a semi-official organization. Therefore, kill Xiyuan at this time
For such a person, Xuan Le can only knock out his teeth and swallow it in his stomach.
Zhu Tianjiang returned to Zhu Yi's mansion alone. He did not want to involve the Guo family in this action. Therefore, Zhu Tianjiang found an excuse and left the general's mansion.
"Sir, all brothers are on standby and can take action at any time." Zhu Er said seriously.
Zhu Tianjiang was wrapped in a cloak and looked at the sky. "We will not act until sunset. Has Xuan Le returned from the palace?"
"No, I haven't come out since I entered the palace in the afternoon." Zhu Er replied.
"Well, this is better. Even if Xiyuan wants to inform Xuan Le, he can't enter the palace. Zhu Er, don't be soft this time, kill them all. Since you have offended me, just offend him to the end. Let Xuan Le know that he is spying on me, Zhu Tianjiang."
You have to pay the price." Zhu Tianjiang said coldly.
"Don't worry, sir, I will pile up all their heads at the gate of the West Garden when the time comes."
"Don't be careless. After all, the people in Xiyuan are all people in the martial arts world and have good skills. Ask the brothers to use long knives. If they can't be beaten, shoot them with concealed weapons. Brother Xia Qing, you will also participate tonight, just in case.
If you meet a master, everyone will be able to take care of you." Zhu Tianjiang looked at Xia Qing and said.
"Sir, I think we'd better inform Mr. Mu Qi about this matter. Otherwise, if we start from several places at the same time, it would be bad if there is a misunderstanding with the people at the sticky pole." Zhu Yi said.
Zhu Tianjiang thought for a while, "Well, you are right. Mr. Mu Qi is responsible for the secrets in the capital. With such a big movement, they will definitely take action. Brother Zhu, please come and tell me
Master Mu Qi, just tell me that Brother Xia Qing has discovered his former enemy in the world, and our Zhu Mansion has to do something tonight."
After Zhu Tianjiang finished his instructions, everyone discussed the allocation of candidates for several attacks. In Zhu Yi's mansion, sixty black-clothed and masked men stood in the courtyard holding long knives, as motionless as statues.
The winter night came relatively early, and as soon as the lights came on here, black shadows climbed out from both sides of the yard. The spies in the West Garden didn't know yet, but the gods of death were sneaking towards them.