In this era, the most important place for people to get information is from the government's public notice list. As soon as the imperial list came out, the people were in an uproar.
No one expected that Zhu Tianjiang, who had made the greatest contribution, voluntarily resigned from his official position, and did not ask for any gold or silver rewards. In addition to a mansion, the emperor only rewarded a royal whip in the clan's mansion. Of course, Zhu Tianjiang
Although he lost his official position, Emperor Chengwu still made him a third-rank official.
Zhu Daguan's calm generosity immediately became a topic of discussion among the people after dinner. For a time, everyone inside and outside the capital, including officers and soldiers in the army, praised him.
While Emperor Chengwu rewarded his meritorious officials, he also started killing people. The relatives of the Zhou family and direct officials killed many people, including the six departments and three academies, and Emperor Chengwu almost wiped out everything. News of Zhou Yantian's defeat spread.
In southern Xinjiang, when the Yun Kingdom saw that the situation was over, they immediately began to withdraw their troops.
In the palace, the ban on the Kun harem has been lifted. The old queen mother is still the old queen mother, but her decree is no longer afraid of any majesty. Under the deliberate arrangement of Emperor Chengwu, the civil servants and officials in the capital began to focus on promoting the achievements of the eldest prince Xuanming.
It seems that the final victory in the battle under the city that day was only achieved by the eldest prince's might.
In the side courtyard of the Guo Mansion, Guo Ying complained dissatisfiedly. She didn't understand how the emperor could do this. He didn't just give him a reward, but he also took all the credit away.
"Sir, it's obviously due to us, how come we become the eldest prince's?" Daniel curled his lips and said in disbelief.
Zhu Tianjiang looked at everyone and smiled slightly, "Haha, what's the matter? The emperor just wants to set up an enemy for me. Only by setting up the eldest prince can he suppress this difficult and unruly man like me. The emperor does this,
In fact, I am afraid."
Guo Ying said a little indignantly, "You have resigned from office and you don't have military power in your hands. What else do you have to be afraid of?"
Zhu Yi and others also felt that Zhu Tianjiang was too naive. He had lost all military power, so the emperor was afraid of what he would do.
"You don't understand. If I don't take the initiative to resign this time, Emperor Chengwu will get rid of me sooner or later. Emperor Chengwu is not stupid. He knows that if the Li family wants to stabilize the country, they must control the military. That's why,
He had no choice but to push the eldest prince out and push him to the position of commander of the camp on the outskirts of Beijing. Emperor Cheng Wu did this, firstly, to weaken the influence of General Guo and I in the army, and secondly, to use the eldest prince to serve as commander-in-chief.
Suppress General Guo and me. Don't forget that I am a disciple of the Guo Mansion. General Guo has hundreds of thousands of troops from southern Xinjiang. This time we led tens of thousands of troops to relieve the siege of the capital and established an absolute position in the army.
Although I no longer have an official position, the people in the northern camp are all the team built by me, Zhu Tianjiang. Think about it, if I, Zhu Tianjiang, continue to control the military power and coordinate with General Guo in the north and south, which emperor can sleep with me?
Have a good sleep." Zhu Tianjiang analyzed with a sneer.
"My father will not rebel. He is loyal to the Dafeng Dynasty." Guo Ying pouted and said softly.
"Oh, your father can't do it, but I didn't say he couldn't. If it weren't for my poor foundation now, I might become the emperor myself this time." Zhu Tianjiang said nonchalantly.
Several people in the hall looked at each other and thought to themselves that this man of ours is really awesome and dares to say anything.
Guo Ying glared at Zhu Tianjiang angrily, "What nonsense are you talking about? If this spreads out, it would be weird if you don't behead him." Guo Ying blamed him for talking nonsense in front of so many people.
"It's okay, these are our own people. They are my brothers. I never hide anything in front of my brothers." Zhu Tianjiang said and glanced at everyone.
Daniel was so moved that he really wanted to hold Zhu Tianjiang and kiss him hard. A man dies for his confidant. Zhu Tianjiang's simple words made everyone feel very warm in their hearts.
"Sir, what are we going to do now?" Daniel said excitedly.
"What else can I do? Of course, it is to renovate the mansion given to me. We will move there in half a month." Zhu Tianjiang said with a smile.
The residence that Emperor Chengwu gave to Zhu Tianjiang was not small in size and far exceeded his official rank. It was originally Zhou Yantian's uncle's residence in the capital, but Emperor Chengwu gave it to Zhu Tianjiang.
Upon hearing that Zhu Tianjiang was moving out of the Guo Mansion, Guo Ying's eyes turned red and her heart was filled with disappointment. Zhu Tianjiang gently held Guo Ying's hand and winked at Zhu Yi and others, indicating that they should all go out.
"Ah~ By the way, I still have to train those soldiers~!"
"Oh, I'm going to check out the renovation progress of the new mansion~!"
"I~I~go~to the latrine."
Zhu Yi, Zhu Er and He Yang quickly found an excuse and left the living room. Only Daniel was still standing there stupidly, not seeing what Zhu Tianjiang meant at all.
"Daniu, are you okay?" Zhu Tianjiang looked at Daniel depressedly.
"It's okay, there's nothing wrong with me." Daniel said, straightening his neck.
"It's your grandma's fault. If you have nothing to do, just lift the stone lock for me. Lift it a thousand times. If you can't finish it, don't eat." Zhu Tianjiang kicked and pushed the big cow out.
Zhu Tianjiang looked at the stupid Daniel outside the door depressedly, turned back to Guo Ying and said with a wry smile, "This guy has a real heart, and his biggest advantage is that he is ignorant."
Guo Ying covered her mouth and laughed, standing there with a red face and saying nothing. Daniel stood stupidly outside the door, looking at his posture and wanted to come in to argue, but He Yang dragged him out of the side courtyard.
Zhu Tianjiang closed the door, walked over and hugged Guo Ying gently, "Girl, when the new mansion is settled, I will come to propose marriage. Then you will be the housekeeper of our mansion."
"Screw you, who is the housekeeper? Tianxiang, will you really go against the emperor in the future?" Guo Ying raised her head and asked softly.
"It's not that we are doing the right thing, I just don't want others to bully us. If we want to live well, at least we must have the ability to protect ourselves. If the emperor is unhappy one day, we will just leave." Zhu Tianjiang said,
My hands started to become dishonest.
"Don't make trouble, what will you do if grandma is here?" Guo Ying said, her heart trembled, and she leaned softly in Zhu Tianjiang's arms.
"I have resigned from office to serve the people, please comfort me. Yingzi, how about we get married now~!"
"Ah~ no~!" Guo Ying struggled for a while.
In the living room, the two of them kissed each other, but fortunately Guo Ying maintained her last line of defense rationally. Guo Ying was not a weakling, and Zhu Tianjiang really couldn't do anything to her, so he couldn't use force.
Half a month later, Zhu Tianjiang moved into his new home. The yard had been simply renovated, and the plaque at the door was replaced with the word "Zhu Mansion" in bright red.
Although Zhu Tianjiang no longer has an official position, civil and military officials still sent congratulatory gifts. The fourth prince Xuanzhu and Yu Gege have returned to Beijing. This pair of 'golden branches and jade leaves' have no status in the eyes of Zhu Daguan. Guo Ying and Yu
Ge Ge was like a housekeeper, helping to pack the gifts in the inner courtyard. The fourth prince was even worse. He almost became the housekeeper of the Zhu Mansion. He was so busy inside and outside.
In the hall, Mrs. Jing Wang Guo was sitting at the top, and Li Hong and others were sitting next to her. Zhu Tianjiang was standing at the door of the hall, tapping and prodding the servants with the whip in his hand from time to time.
Today, Zhu Tianjiang is happy to move into a new house. Prince Jing and several military attachés came to congratulate him in person. Seeing Zhu Tianjiang not sparing the king's whip, Prince Jing felt heartbroken.
"Old madam, I think this boy Tianxiang and girl Ying are getting along quite well, why not find an opportunity to talk to Tianxin and settle the matter." Prince Jing looked at Madam Guo and said with a smile.
The old lady had already noticed the matter between Guo Ying and Zhu Tianjiang, but according to the rules, Zhu Tianjiang had to ask a matchmaker first. In the past, Zhu Tianjiang had been living in the Guo Mansion without any identity, but now he has
Now that we have an independent mansion, we can arrange this matter.
"Prince Jing, this child from Tianxiang is an orphan. I am very impressed that he can have such a state of mind after achieving such great achievements. Now southern Xinjiang has just stabilized. When Tianxin returns to Beijing in a while, I will urge him." Regarding Zhu Tian.
The old lady is still very satisfied with the performance during this period.
Zhu Tianjiang held a grand banquet in the courtyard, and all the maids and servants of the house, regardless of rank, were served on the table. Prince Jing and other officials and Mrs. Guo were arranged in the center of the hall. Not to mention the many civil and military officials who sent congratulatory gifts.
But not many people showed up in person.
Prince Jing and others saw this in their eyes and thought that this boy was really strange. He was so kind to the servants in the house and had no airs of master at all.
Zhu Daguan personally toasted to all the officials, and even flattered Prince Jing a few times. Prince Jing could hardly close his mouth. Little did he know that he had already suffered a big loss, and even his daughter was involved.
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While several people were talking, they saw a doorman walking in.
"Sir, the third prince Xuan Le is here to congratulate you."
When King Jing Li Hong and others heard this, they put down their wine glasses one after another. Don't think that Emperor Wu vigorously promoted the eldest prince Xuan Ming, but in the hearts of discerning people, they were very impressed by the third prince. That day, the third prince drummed at the city gate to encourage him.
The performance of the officers and men in the city is seen by everyone and will be remembered in their hearts.
Zhu Tianjiang stood up and walked to the entrance of the hall. The third prince walked into the courtyard dressed in elegant clothes. Seeing the servants and guards in the courtyard sitting at the table, the third prince couldn't help but admire Zhu Tianjiang, this kid can win people's hearts.
"Brother Tianjiang, congratulations on your new housewarming. Xuan Le expressed his gratitude slightly, but it is not respectful. The seventh princess also asked me to convey her blessings because of the inconvenience of leaving the palace." After the third prince finished speaking, a row of people behind him stood in the corridor carrying gifts.
"Third Prince, it would be a great honor to come over and have a glass of wine. Why are you so polite? Later, I will say hello to the Seventh Princess and thank her for the gift. Please come in quickly and we will have a few drinks later." Zhu Tianjiang said.
He walked into the hall holding the third prince's hand.
When the third prince saw that Prince Jing and several ministers of war were there, he stepped forward and gave a salute to the old lady and Prince Jing, and then to all the ministers.
The fourth prince also stood up and said, "Third brother, thank you for coming to support us. Please take a seat." The fourth prince behaved as if he had arrived at his mansion.
"Xuanzhu, regardless of our royal status, Brother Tianjiang is a classmate of yours and mine. It would be a bit disrespectful for you not to say anything about such a big move this morning." Xuan Le said and looked over.
Zhu Tianjiang said, "Brother Tianjiang, now that I have a mansion, I will come to you more often for advice. Then don't bother me."
Zhu Tianjiang laughed and said, "Third Prince, my door is open, and all the guests come. Of course, if you eat at my place three times a day, you have to pay for the meal."
The three of them sat down and talked and laughed. Prince Jing, Li Hong and others saw this and knew in their hearts that the third prince was trying to win over Zhu Tianjiang. However, Zhu Tianjiang had already chosen the fourth prince. As for whether they could support him, it was
Xuanji inside is a bit complicated.
Judging from the performance of these princes some time ago, everyone is still very satisfied with the performance of the third prince. As for the fourth prince Xuanzhu, although he has the greatest credit, everyone knows that it was given to him by Zhu Tianjiang.
In the imperial city, in the Queen's Palace of Kun, the face of the old queen mother revealed a kind of sadness and anger. Since the defeat of the Zhou family's army, the old queen mother seemed to have become much older all of a sudden. Emperor Chengwu cut through the mess quickly, and no relatives of the Zhou family were left. All of them
Being beheaded. She was the Queen Mother, but she couldn't even save her own people. The old Queen Mother's heart was broken.
"Old master, you have to be more open-minded. You can save Qingshan without worrying about having no firewood. Uncle Guo has secretly entered Tianqing Kingdom. I believe he will fight back soon." The old eunuch Hong Shan comforted and persuaded.
"Hongshan, what else did your uncle's secret letter say?"
"Back to the old master, Uncle Guo has persuaded the four great Khans of Tianqing Kingdom to lend him a hundred thousand tiger and wolf soldiers to make a comeback. In addition, Uncle Guo has ordered the people hiding in the capital to pay close attention to a few people.
Their movements. Among these people, Uncle Guo is most concerned about Zhu Tianjiang."
"Zhu Tianjiang?" At the mention of this name, the old queen mother's eyes revealed a murderous look.
"My Zhou family has hundreds of people, all of whom are blessed by him. Even if I die, I can't let him live."
"Old master, I have already begun to make secret arrangements. After the limelight is over, I will secretly protect you and leave the palace secretly. When the old master and uncle Guo meet, your decree will be followed by all the people in the world. As for Zhu Tianjiang, the old master will
Don't worry, I will definitely clean him up." Hong Shan said with narrowed eyes.
"No! I'm not going anywhere. I'm tired of these killings. It doesn't matter whether the world belongs to the Li family or the Zhou family. Now I just feel sorry for the dead souls of the Zhou family. Hong Shan, you have followed me for many years, then
Zhu Tianjiang’s master, Lin Feng, you should know how powerful he is. If faced with Lin Feng’s protection, how sure are you that you can kill Zhu Tianjiang?”
Hong Shan paused slightly and said, "Old master, if you are one-on-one, this slave is no match for Lin Feng."
The old Queen Mother frowned, "Compared with assassinating Cheng Wu, which one is more certain?"
"Of course it's Zhu Tianjiang."
The old queen mother was startled, "Why, is Wei Zhan more terrifying than Lin Feng?"
Hong Shan shook his head slightly, "No, Wei Zhan is at most a tie with Lao Nu. But there are twelve Qinglong guards beside the Emperor. If they join forces, I will not be able to take over. As for Zhu Tianjiang, Lin Feng cannot always protect him.
.Without Lin Feng, Zhu Tianjiang will definitely die."
The old Queen Mother nodded, "Huh! Take over my Zhou family's mansion and hold a banquet. Then go and accompany the innocent souls of my Zhou family."
Hong Shan glanced at the old queen and nodded silently, "I accept the order." After saying that, Hong Shan slowly retreated.
As soon as the sun set in the evening, the gates of the imperial city were closed tightly, and entry and exit were prohibited. As the palace lantern was raised, a thin figure climbed over the palace wall. Hongshan looked around and quickly dodged away into the distance.
In a small alley in the capital, the old eunuch Hong Shan walked into a medical clinic with his head lowered. When the doctor who was attending the consultation saw Hong Shan, he took him directly into the back hall without saying a word.
As soon as the third watch passed, several dark figures walked out of the back door and disappeared quietly into the night. Their target was not Zhu Tianliang, but Guo Ying in Guo Mansion.