Moreover, Zhu Di also said something like "Cannons were mounted on the Purple Mountain, and the cannons hit the Forbidden City."
Just because Lao Zhu didn't blame Zhu Di didn't mean that he didn't mind.
Zhu Yuanzhang sat quietly for a while with his eyes lowered, and then said: "I understand. You can go."
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All the city gates of Yingtian City were temporarily closed, and then the troops from the five cities were dispatched at the same time to hunt down the wandering monks throughout the city.
All of a sudden, the hall of the five soldiers and horses was filled with kneeling monks.
You won’t know if you don’t check, but you’ll be shocked if you check.
Nine out of ten monks are fake, and one is also dishonest.
These real and fake monks were really engaged in eating, drinking, whoring, gambling, cheating, raping, and robbery.
The Ministry of Punishment sentenced several people to death in accordance with the Ming Dynasty Code, and ordered them to be executed after the fall of the Qiu Dynasty. The rest were sent to the frontiers to work as coolies.
After arresting him, Zhu Yuanzhang withdrew the officers and soldiers surrounding the temple.
He also did not mention the punishment of the Nancheng Soldiers and Horses Division again.
The Nancheng Army and Horses Division had escaped a disaster.
Zhu Bo was thinking about the scriptures that Zong Di had copied for him, so he left the palace early in the morning and wandered to Nancheng.
Commander Qian Du saw Zhu Bai from a distance and hurriedly dismounted his horse and came over to bow to Zhu Bai: "Thank you, King Xiang."
Zhu Bai grinned: "You're welcome."
No matter how hard Lao Zhu tried to pin the credit on Zhu Biao, the people below all understood whose credit it was.
Originally, it was Zhu Bai who came to inquire about the money that day and was in charge of all these matters. Later, when he found out what happened, it was definitely Zhu Bai who could convince Lao Zhu.
Commander Qian Du's attitude was completely different from that day. He followed Zhu Bai respectfully: "Wherever Your Highness is going, I would like to ask a few people to follow His Highness."
Zhu Bai waved his hand: "No, no, you're busy with your business. I'll go find Master Zong Li."
Commander Qian Du hurriedly handed over his hands: "Okay, if His Highness King Xiang needs anything, please send someone to the Nancheng Army and Horse Department to find me."
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Zong Lai knew that Zhu Bai was coming and was waiting at the door early in the morning.
His bald head and gray beard shined particularly brightly in the early spring morning light.
Because he rarely came out to greet guests, the pilgrims were all curious about what kind of important person was coming.
As a result, it turned out that the pilgrim who came was a child with a small entourage, and the pilgrims were even more surprised.
Zhu Bai smiled and greeted Zong Li with his hands clasped together: "Good morning, Master."
Zong Li also clasped his hands together and said respectfully, "Good morning, Your Highness."
Zong Lai welcomed Zhu Bai in, took him to his living room, and served fragrant tea with his own hands: "Thanks to King Xiang for interceding yesterday. Otherwise, the hundreds of monks in the small temple would..."
Apart from Zhu Xi, only Zhu Bai knew about this matter.
Zhu Xi would definitely not bother to plead for Tianjie Temple. After much deliberation, Zhu Bai was the only one.
Zhu Bai nodded slightly: "Master, you're welcome. I have been taught a lesson, so naturally I will not ignore the suffering of my master and brothers."
Although this monk is verbose, he can actually understand it clearly.
Zong Ai gave Zhu Bai the two scriptures he had copied.
Zhu Bai was surprised: "Master actually copied two copies."
Zong Lai sighed: "The temple was surrounded yesterday, and the poor monks had nothing else to do."
Zhu Bai smiled and put away the scriptures: "This is good, this is good."
Zong Lai clasped his hands and said, "The poor monk will go out for a wander tomorrow, and I don't know when he will come back. I'll say goodbye to His Highness."
When he said this, Zhu Bai felt a little reluctant: "Master is still young and strong, we will definitely meet again when we have time."
Zong Lai warned in a gentle voice: "When King Xiang grows up, he will definitely be a talented person in the world. But don't be too naughty and learn to protect yourself."
Zhu Bai solemnly replied: "I understand. Master, don't worry."
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Zhu Yuanzhang issued an edict requiring temples across the country to compile "monk records".
Various temples are deeply aware that these fake monks are ruining the reputation of monks, so they also respond actively.
Within half a month, the directory of all the temples was sent, and within a month it was compiled, printed, and distributed to all temples.
Zhu Yuanzhang drove Zhu Bai to patrol the Military and Horse Department in Zhongcheng.
Zhu Bai made a sad face: "Father, you always say that your son is causing trouble, so don't let your son go on patrol."
Zhu Yuanzhang scolded: "What do you know? You are going to observe the people's sentiments on my behalf. If I go by myself, I won't see anything."
He took out a small gold medal and handed it to Zhu Bai: "That day you said you were scared, I will reward you with this as compensation." In fact, it was not just this time, but several times in a row.
Being framed.
He just made up for it together.
"Yeah, gold, this is good, this is good."
Zhu Bai smiled happily, took it and took a look. It said "As if I were here in person" written on it.
Then he muttered: "What are you talking about?"
Erhu reminded with a smile: "King Xiang, this is the same as Shang Fang's sword, except that it cannot be taken out directly to kill people. This is the first time since the founding of the Ming Dynasty that only His Highness has this honor."
Zhu Bai suddenly realized: Damn it.
Isn't this the sword of Shang Fang?
It’s really amazing!!
That is to say, I can deal with whoever I want with this, and I can do whatever I want.
He was ecstatic in his heart, but frowned on his face, muttering: "Tsk, you can't use it to buy things..."
He came to please Zhu Bai, but was rejected. Zhu Yuanzhang pretended to be angry: "You stinky boy, if you don't like it, just give it back to me. If others ask for it from me, I may not give it to you."
Zhu Bai hurriedly put it away: "My father is a noble man with a golden mouth and jade teeth. How can I take it back?"
Zhu Yuanzhang snorted and looked at him sideways: "Don't think about using it to make money and do bad things. I gave you this to work hard."
Zhu Bai chuckled: "What did your father say? Is your son like that?"
The eunuch came in to report that Zhu Fan had arrived.
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand to Zhu Bai: "Go and patrol the city with your third brother."
Zhu Bai suddenly understood the reason why Zhu Yuanzhang gave him this gold medal.
Zhu Fan and Zhu Xi are brothers, and Zhu Xi had murderous intentions against him a while ago...
Zhu Bai didn't move and said with a grimace: "Father, I have a favor to ask of you."
Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyebrows: "Huh?"
Zhu Bai: "Father, after today's patrol, can you let me rest for a few days? They are five people who come here in turns. My son patrols alone every day. I am worse than the donkey that pulls the mill."
Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and scolded: "Bullshit, how old are you? Have you ever seen a donkey pulling a mill? Besides, you are my son after all, but you compare yourself to a donkey. It's nonsense. Get out of here and work."
Zhu Bai pursed his lips and said, "He earns so much money and doesn't let him go out to spend it. What's the point of earning it?"
Zhu Yuanzhang snorted: "Okay, okay, look at how you look. After this tour, I'll let you rest for three days. It just so happens that the palace is going to hold a wedding for your fourth brother. It's going to be busy, and I don't have time to do it.
I've been worried about you all day."
Only then did Zhu Bai become happy: "Okay. Thank you, Father."
He thought about it again and said to Lao Zhu: "I still want to ask for a favor from my father."
Lao Zhu raised his eyelids: "What are you doing?"
Zhu Bai: "Can I meet Concubine Hu Shun from time to time?"
Concubine Hu Shun was always waiting for him in the snow, and she was still dressed so thinly. He really couldn't bear it.
If I don't tell Lao Zhu, I'm afraid someone will make a fuss about this again in the future.
I told Lao Zhu that I was afraid that he would think that he was too attached to Concubine Hu Shun and would separate them instead.
