Amidst the sound of drum music, a mighty guard of honor went first; then came five hundred cavalrymen in golden armor, four riding abreast. The horses took neat steps, guiding the carriages of their highnesses to drive slowly towards the capital, and the officials walked on foot. Following them, there were five hundred cavalry...the momentum was extremely huge.
The common people in the capital supported the old and young one after another and watched along the streets. They all witnessed the graceful appearance of their highnesses and knew that this was a triumphal ceremony for their highnesses.
This is the purpose of Boss Zhu's arrangement of this grand ceremony, which is to let the world know that Emperor Hongwu's son has grown up and can lead troops to fight and win the battle!
The procession entered the capital in a mighty manner, passed through the Left Gate of Chang'an, and stopped in front of the Meridian Gate.
Zhu Yuanzhang personally went to the morning gate to accept the symbolic sacrifice of prisoners, and listened to Zhu Zhen's reading of the prisoner dedication speech.
Then the emperor issued a decision on the treatment of the prisoners on the spot. The 20,000 prisoners would be put to death according to the actual situation, the most guilty ones would be executed, the old, weak, sick and disabled would be released, and the young and strong would be incorporated into the army.
After the prisoner presentation ceremony, Boss Zhu held a banquet to celebrate the victory with all the civil and military officials...
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After the banquet, Zhu Yuanzhang summoned his brothers in Qianqing Palace.
Boss Zhu first praised them, and then asked Lao Liu, who had always had a serious look on his face: "What's the matter? You think the ceremony your father organized for you is not grand enough? That look looks as if I'm dead."
"Father, the sixth son is unwilling to change his title to King of Wu." The prince explained with a wry smile.
"That's right, Father, it's very inappropriate for you to change the title of Fifth Brother and I." Lao Liu has been holding back until now, and finally he can say loudly: "How do you want the world to see my Fifth Brother? How do you think of me?" We also want to show off, okay?"
"Good guy, your wings are really strong. You dare to challenge me." Zhu Yuanzhang was in a good mood and was not as knowledgeable as him. "But you think too much. We are not here to reward you, but to give you hard work!"
"There have been many people who have been tinkering with changing the seal of Lao Wu for a long time. We know what they are thinking. Don't they just want to let the prince of Lao Zhu's family have the final say on their one-third of an acre of land?" Boss Zhu He snorted coldly and said:
"These events this year also show that the gentry in Suzhou have ulterior motives and have no laws! If they are given a chance, they will cause trouble. Don't we just think that no one will pressure us, so we can become local emperors ourselves? Don’t let them get what they want!”
After a pause, Zhu Yuanzhang said in a deep voice: "However, Lao Wu is good at Qihuang and not good at dealing with people. Let him not only suppress the demons and demons in Suzhou, but also protect the court's taxes and even increase the court's income. Isn’t it too difficult for him?”
"That's right, how can I be as thoughtful as you? But I can't deal with such a tricky situation," Fifth Brother also advised from the side: "So, I agreed as soon as Father said it that time. Can someone take over for me? It's too late for Fifth Brother to be happy about this hard work. What's more, the person who takes over from me is you."
"Yes, Lao Liu, we all know that you are a good brother and loyal." The eldest brother pushed Lao Liu's head, which had been looking up at the sky at 45 degrees, back to the horizontal line, and said warmly: "But the prince of the Ming Dynasty is not only about glory. Power is still a heavy responsibility. Father, you have to use it according to your talents, do you understand?"
"That's right. Otherwise, why wouldn't my father let you become a King of Sai like us? Isn't it because your ability to ride a horse and fight is too poor?" The third brother and the fourth brother agreed:
"We don't have the economic skills you have, so even if our father asks us to go to Suzhou, we won't be able to do it well."
"Look, Lao Liu, you are really proud of yourself," Zhu Yuanzhang walked up to Lao Liu, stretched out his hand and pinched his chubby cheeks: "Your father and brother's persuasion will be enough to help you get off the ground, right?
You can finally agree to it now, right?"
"Promise!" the brothers said in unison.
"..." However, Lao Liu, a stubborn person, after thinking for a moment, still refused with emotion: "I don't."
"Ms. Ganlin, I'm giving you face, aren't I?!" Boss Zhu's patience ran out, he pulled his face away and raised his hand to hit her.
"Father, please calm down." The prince quickly stopped him and said, "Let's listen to what Lao Liu has to say first."
"If you fart, let it go!" Zhu Yuanzhang said in a muffled voice.
"I would like to ask, have I accomplished great merit this time?" Lao Liu raised his neck and looked at the old thief without fear and said, "Isn't it my Ming Dynasty's rule to reward merit and punish punishment?"
"You have two questions," Zhu Yuanzhang snorted, but still said angrily: "You have made some achievements, and of course you should be rewarded for your achievements."
"Is this how my father rewards his sons?" Lao Liu asked loudly: "I used to be a good king of Chu, but suddenly I was changed to the king of Wu. People in the world will not say that my father is suitable according to his talents, they will only say
I, Zhu Laoliu, am ruthless and ruthless, stepping on my brothers to get to the top!"
"Besides, I am the fifth brother who has taken care of me the most since I was a child. If I take away his King Wu, who will be really good to me in the future? Who can trust me again and will be really good to him?!"
After a pause, Lao Liu said with a stubborn face: "This is my bottom line as a human being, and it will not change even if I die!"
"..." The fifth brother burst into tears. He bit his nails and sobbed secretly. This brother's pain was not in vain.
"Lao Liu..." The fourth brother, who had always had a dark face, finally showed a relieved smile. After learning the news about Lao Wu and Lao Liu's re-blocking, although he expressed support, it was only because the palms and backs of his hands were full of flesh.
I don’t want to embarrass my dear Lao Liu.
But Lao Wu is also his biological brother. He has protected Lao Wu since he was a child. How could he not feel uncomfortable when he saw Lao Wu being wronged?
"..." After listening to Lao Liu's words, Zhu Yuanzhang's expression brightened a little, and he finally put down his hand and said: "What you said is a bit unreasonable, but what happened to King Wu? I don't think it is as good as King Chu, let alone the title of King Zhou.
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"In other dynasties, the King of Wu was indeed not as good as the King of Chu, let alone the King of Zhou, but in this dynasty, no title can compare to it!" Lao Liu looked at the old thief with a semi-literate look and said: "Father
Has the emperor forgotten who the previous King of Wu was?"
"Who is it?" Zhu Yuanzhang said angrily.
"Father, you are so jealous," the prince said with a wry smile.
"Oh, of course we know, we made this kid angry and confused." Boss Zhu twitched the corner of his mouth and said: "Those literati want to change the title of Lao Wu. One of the reasons is that I was the king of Wu, which makes it easy for people to have wild imaginations."
"But isn't that nonsense? In a gentle and prosperous town like Suzhou, there will be no rebellion in a hundred years!" Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand and said: "So this King of Wu is just an ordinary title, don't think too much!"
"Besides, although the change of seal has not been officially announced at the court meeting, we have already informed the Ministry of Education and will make a new gold seal for you. Once our seal is announced, we cannot change it again and again. That would be too shameful.
It's gone."
"So, just obey." Zhu Yuanzhang warned Lao Liu with the most fierce eyes: "If you persist, you will have to take care of your family!"
"Come on." Lao Liu lay down on the ground, raised his butt and said, "I've already said my bottom line. What's the bottom line if it keeps changing?"
