Zhu Tianjiang already had his own private courtyard in the General's Mansion in the south of the capital city. He knew that his master Lin Feng didn't like to appear in public, and he couldn't live in a flower garden with so many soldiers.
In the hall, Zhu Yisi and the others were secretly reporting the matter to Zhu Tianjiang. Outside the hall, forty soldiers were closely guarding the side courtyard. These people had done everything before. After the training of the Zhu Yisi and several bloody battles, they
After the baptism, they have been completely reborn and their combat effectiveness is quite strong. Compared with other personal guards, their biggest feature is that they are like chicken thieves. What makes Zhu Tianjiang most satisfied is that these people only obey his orders. Regarding these
As far as the soldiers are concerned, it was Zhu Daguan who rescued them from dire straits, and they were like reborn parents.
Zhu Tianjiang sipped tea and listened carefully to the report of Zhu Yi and others. Daniu and He Yang stood behind him like wooden piles.
"Sir, all the silver deducted from Zhongdu Shutian has been opened according to your arrangement," Zhu Er said.
"General Wen also followed your instructions and secretly deployed three thousand elites to stay at the foot of Huahua Mountain. None of these people were reported to the Ministry of War, and they cannot be found in the Dafeng military register." Zhu Yi went on to say.
Zhu Tianjiang nodded with satisfaction, "Zhu San, you used to be an envoy at Niangan Department, and you have a good understanding of the government situation in various places. Now I order you to go to Shutian to take over those four trading houses, no matter what you do
In terms of business operations, we must try our best to open up channels in various places and establish sub-stations. In addition, Zhu Er must also open up another transmission channel in terms of information transmission. This channel is only responsible for me and should not be mixed with the stick office."
After Zhu Tianjiang finished speaking, he looked at Zhu Er and Zhu San.
The two people nodded in agreement without showing any doubts. Zhu Tianjiang's actions during this period had already convinced them. Although Zhu Tianjiang seemed careless on the surface, his talent, learning and courage were superhuman, and he treated
His brothers were even more loyal. The order Zhu Yi and the four received at the beginning was to obey Zhu Tianliang completely, and they felt happy following such a master.
After arranging Zhu Er and Zhu San, Zhu Tianjiang looked at Zhu Si and said, "Zhu Si, you used to be a subordinate of the Xuanwu Envoy, and you are good at lurking among the people. I will leave the three thousand elites to your management. First, you must keep people
Teach them to me, and the second is to spread them around the capital, ready to be dispatched at any time if there is any movement. Remember, no matter what method you use, you must make these people become a terrifying force."
"Sir, this is no problem, but I need some silver." Zhu Si said softly.
"How many?"
"At least three hundred thousand taels."
Zhu Tianjiang thought for a while and said, "I will give you five hundred thousand taels. You can spend the money as you like, but you must take care of me." What Zhu Daguan is most in need of now is money, and Zhou Dazhong is equal to him in Shutianhe.
He prepared a mountain of gold. What Zhu Tianjiang reported to the court was only half of it.
"Thank you, Sir, Zhu Si will definitely fulfill his mission." After Zhu Si finished speaking, he took a step back and stood aside.
"Zhu Yi, your task during this period is to train these outside soldiers. Of course, including the great man He Yang. These people themselves are all selected, and some of them have good kung fu skills. However, I need you to train them all.
Train to be a killer like you. The most important thing is to completely obey my orders. Even if I order the emperor to be killed, there will be no delay." After Zhu Tianjiang finished speaking, he looked at Zhu Yi coldly.
Zhu Yi frowned and glanced at Zhu Tianjiang hesitantly. Zhu Tianjiang's heart tightened, "Why, it can't be completed?"
"Sir, I have been practicing martial arts since childhood. It is indeed difficult to train them to be like me. However, training them into flexible and vicious characters is no problem."
"That's fine. I don't ask for much. As long as one person can fight three or four. The most important thing is to obey orders." Zhu Tianjiang emphasized one point.
"That's no problem. I will definitely obey your orders. But I don't want these two people." Zhu Yi said, pointing at Daniel and He Yang.
Zhu Tianjiang looked back at Daniel He Yang. Apart from their strength, these two guys were really a bit stupid. Daniel He Yang glared at him with dissatisfaction on his face. But in front of Zhu Yi, they did not dare to be serious. The two of them did not dare to be serious.
Taken together, it's not enough for others to fight.
"Forget it, these two guys just follow me." Zhu Tianjiang smiled bitterly. After following him for so many days, he really felt a little emotional.
Zhu Tianjiang finished the arrangements and came to the flower garden alone. Since returning to Beijing, he had been socializing every day and had not seen Lin Feng. The small flower garden was filled with a fragrance, and Lin Feng sat next to the flower stand with a wine gourd and drank.
While drinking, Zhu Tianjiang took a look, moved the stone bench and sat next to it, just looking at Lin Feng without saying anything.
"Why, you, a great hero, came to my place today when you were free." Lin Feng said, staring at the bonsai in front of him.
Zhu Tianjiang smiled slightly and took out a pack of dried beef from his arms, "Master, give me a sip too." Zhu Tianjiang grabbed the wine gourd without ceremony, raised his head and took a sip.
A smile appeared on Lin Feng's old face, and he grabbed two pieces of beef and put them into his mouth. "Tianxiang, you saved the Dafeng Dynasty, how do you think Emperor Chengwu will reward you?" Lin Feng suddenly asked.
"I can ask for money, money, and land, but I definitely can't ask for military power." Zhu Tianjiang smiled bitterly.
Lin Feng was stunned and looked at Zhu Tianjiang in surprise, "You have made such great achievements, don't you want to hold great power?"
Zhu Tianjiang took another sip of wine. It wasn't that he didn't want it, he was just afraid that his achievements would shock the emperor. According to the experience of his previous life, at this time, the imperial power would often get rid of the trouble and kill the donkey. Emperor Chengwu finally eradicated the Zhou family and centralized the world's political orders.
In his own hands. If Zhu Tianjiang was self-respecting or arrogant, Emperor Chengwu would probably kill him next. Emperor Chengwu not only had to consider himself, but also his future stability.
This time Zhu Tianjiang showed his sharpness, which far exceeded the control ability of several princes. Emperor Chengwu was not a fool. Once such a person holds power, his ambition will be much greater than Zhou Yantian.
"Master, the foundation of Tianjiang is still shallow now, and I can't control this power even if I ask for it. Therefore, it is better to learn from Prince Jing and be a carefree and leisurely person." Zhu Tianjiang said calmly.
"Haha, I really didn't realize that you kid still has such a state. Anyway, this is a good plan for you." Lin Feng has become a mature man. He can tell at a glance that Zhu Tianjiang
This was done just to dispel Emperor Chengwu's vigilance. This boy was so domineering in Shutian that he was definitely not a stable master.
"Master, please move to my place. I'm afraid you can't keep your identity, so you might as well live with your apprentice openly." Zhu Tianjiang advised softly.
Lin Feng grabbed the wine gourd and said, "Let's talk about it. If Chengwu rewards you with a mansion, maybe I will take care of you in old age. If you don't serve me well then, let's see how I settle the score with you."
The two men looked at each other and smiled, happily eating beef and chatting about the current situation. Zhu Tianjiang did not hide some of his thoughts from Lin Feng. In this world, he also needed to find someone who could talk to him.
As soon as nine o'clock passed in the early morning of the next day, the palace gates opened wide. Civil and military officials, riding horses and sitting in sedans, came outside the palace gates one after another.
Prince Jing was dressed in new clothes, and after a few days of recovery, he looked much better. Zhu Tianjiang just took a two-person sedan to the outside of the palace. When he got off the sedan, Zhu Tianjiang clasped his fists and greeted all the adults.
In the past, no one would have paid attention to Zhu Tianjiang. But things are different now. Maybe later, Zhu Daguan will become a dignified Northern Marshal. All civil and military officials returned the favor obsequiously, and some even stepped aside. , let Zhu Tianjiang go first.
Zhu Tianjiang obeyed the rules very well. He had to stand at the end of the court before the reward was given. After entering the palace, Zhu Tianjiang took a look and found that the three princes had arrived and were standing outside the court early. The eldest prince held his head high and his chest high, as energetic as if he had been given a shot of blood. The second prince looked more gloomy, looking at everyone with a smile on his face. Only the third prince, Xuan Le, seemed calm on the surface.
As soon as the court door opened, Eunuch Wei shouted, "Go to court!"
The old master Wang Bingkun led the civil servants on the left, and Prince Jing led Li Hong and other military attachés on the right. The two groups of officials walked toward the court. The three princes also came over. Zhu Tianjiang smiled and took a step back, meaning Let them go first. Zhu Tianjiang followed at the end and walked into the court leisurely.
Civil and military officials knelt three times and kowtowed nine times, while Zhu Tianjiang hunched over and stuck out his butt, not even kneeling at all. The eunuch on duty at the door was so frightened that he pretended not to see it. Who made him the hero?
The civil and military officials stood in two rows. Emperor Chengwu stood up from the dragon throne and glanced majestically at everyone.
"Everyone has lost their money, Zhou Yantian's rebels have been put down, and Xuanzhu, the son of the fourth emperor, is escorting the guilty officials and tax money from the two houses of Shutian and Zhongdu to the capital. Although this matter is painful for me, Dafeng, it also makes me sad. We have seen clearly who is loyal and who is traitorous. The guilty should be killed, and the meritorious should also be rewarded. Today, I will reward according to merit, and let the meritorious become the example of my Dafeng. Wei Zhenghai~ declare the decree!" Emperor Cheng Wu said Then he waved his cloud sleeves and sat back on the dragon chair.
Eunuch Wei opened the first imperial edict and shouted loudly ~ "It is God's destiny ~ the emperor's edict ~! Guo Tianxin, the general in charge of the Zhennan camp, had meritorious service in guarding southern Xinjiang. He was promoted to the first level and was given a hundred acres of fertile land. General Wen Ruhai For meritorious service in rescuing the driver, he was promoted to one level, and was granted the title of General in Charge of the Northern Camp, and was granted an official residence. Chu Yun, the former General in Charge of the Camp in the Suburbs of Beijing, was granted the title of Admiral of the Nine Gates, and was granted a hundred acres of fertile land. Zhennan University The commander of the battalion, Fan Rong, was promoted to one level for his meritorious service in rescuing the cavalry, and was granted the title of Commander-in-Chief of the Northern Battalion~!"
Eunuch Wei recited for nearly a stick of incense before he finished reading out the imperial edict. It was mainly about awarding military officers and generals, and nothing happened without Zhu Tianjiang. Wen Ruhai and others basically succeeded Fang Datong. Become the new northern army.
After reading out this imperial edict, Eunuch Wei glanced at Emperor Cheng Wu, and then took out another one.
"It is God's destiny~the emperor's edict~! The fourth prince Xuanzhu has fulfilled his mission and is not afraid of being in dangerous situations. He has successfully captured the enemy and is granted a palace~! The eldest prince Xuanming is brave and invincible and is appointed as the general in charge of the camp in the suburbs of Beijing. !Second Prince Xuan Can~!”
After Eunuch Wei finished reading out the second imperial edict, the civil and military officials were quite surprised when they heard it. Among these princes, the fourth prince was said to have made the greatest contribution, but he only built one house. The eldest prince did not put in much effort at all, but on the contrary
He became the head coach of the camp in the suburbs of Beijing. The second prince, like the third prince, was given a mansion.
Zhu Tianjiang finally understood. In Emperor Chengwu's mind, the eldest prince had been excluded from the selection of the prince. Therefore, he was allowed to have some military power. The remaining three princes seemed to be under consideration by the prince.
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After all the rewards were given to the officials and the princes were awarded, the civil and military ministers knew that the big event was coming. Among them, Zhu Tianjiang, who had made the greatest contribution, had not yet been awarded the reward. He did not know what important position the emperor would give him.
From the imperial edict just now, the commanders of the three major military camps have been selected, and even the important position of Admiral of the Nine Gates has been given to Chu Yun. Could it be said that the emperor wants him to take over a certain department of the six departments?
With this idea in mind, the civil and military ministers began to look at the six ministers. In their minds, the one most likely to be taken down was Li Hong, the minister of war. Because Zhu Tianjiang's few battles were enough to surpass any of them.
A famous general. Moreover, he personally killed Fang Datong.
Eunuch Wei picked up the last imperial edict, looked at everyone, and shouted loudly ~ "It is destined to be carried by heaven ~ the emperor's edict ~!"
"Slow down!" Emperor Chengwu suddenly shouted, "I~ want to revise this imperial edict again."
The civil and military officials in the court didn't understand what was going on. They looked at each other with big eyes and small eyes in confusion. Prince Jing was startled and looked at Emperor Chengwu in surprise. Could it be that the emperor's brother had changed his original intention?