Chapter 473 The marriage of the emperor's grandson
"Me? What's the good thing?" Zhu Zhanji was stunned. His father rarely spoke to him in this tone.
"It's a very good thing." Zhu Gaochi smiled and said: "Your grandpa Huang loves you after all. Even if he ignores his father, he will not lose you."
"How come your father also likes to play riddles?" Zhu Zhanji said with a wry smile.
"If my father's guess is correct, you will be blessed with double happiness." After all, Zhu Gaochi was not a show-off. When Zhu Zhanji pressed him, he smiled and said: "One is your young army, and we must prepare for war as soon as possible. The other is
, is your lifelong event..."
Zhu Zhanji's mouth opened wide, and he was shocked by his father's words: "Get the army ready for war? Father is saying that Grandpa Huang will leave the task of wiping out the White Lotus rebels to my young army?"
"Otherwise, why has your Imperial Grandfather been standing still?" Zhu Gaochi said with a faint smile, "Aren't you waiting for your father's suspicion to be eliminated so that you can send your young army into battle?"
"No way... haha..." Zhu Zhanji said in disbelief: "Does Grandpa Huang think so?
"I'm just guessing about being a father. Maybe I'm just being sentimental," Zhu Gaochi said with a smile to himself: "But if you are idle, you are idle. There is no harm in keeping your young army in good shape."
"Oh, yes." Zhu Zhanji smiled sheepishly. The young army has really looked bad recently... The soldiers have lost their goals and have become slack. Gu Yu was transferred to Shanxi again and followed Wang Xian. The remaining
The people below him began to live in a haphazard manner, and he had no shame to see them, let alone control them. Therefore, in the past few months, the Yingtian Prefecture Yin's desk was filled with cases of fights and even poaching among the young soldiers in the capital.
The prince who lives in seclusion has heard about it.
"As for your life-long events, this father is sure of it." Zhu Gaochi looked at his son. Unknowingly, the childish boy who used to be happy at his knees had grown into a high-spirited man, and even protected his father from the wind and rain.
.Thinking of this, the prince felt his eyes were a little moist. He picked up the handkerchief and wiped the corners of his eyes and said: "My son has also reached the age of getting married."
"Getting married?" Zhu Zhanji opened his mouth so wide that he could fit a goose egg in. "I haven't brushed my teeth yet, and I haven't washed my face yet. Madam, it's sudden..."
"Hahaha, silly boy." Zhu Gaochi hadn't laughed out loud like this for a long time. He stroked his chest and gasped: "Can you stop being so funny? I'm not asking you to get married today. It's the grand grandson of the Ming Emperor.
How can we be careless?”
"No, I mean," Zhu Zhanji said in a panic: "Is it settled?"
"Why are you so anxious? The grandson's wedding requires a public selection of concubines first. The decision to select the concubine has not been made yet, and the horoscopes have not been written yet." Zhu Gaochi smiled and said: "But I think your grandpa will make a decision to choose the concubine after the Chinese New Year.
Concubine, this alone will take a year and a half, and you also have to teach etiquette..."
Zhu Gaochi took the trouble to introduce him there, but Zhu Zhanji became absent-minded, secretly thinking that it was okay, okay, there was still time, but I thought that Yin Ling would not accept the selection of concubine. I have to consider this matter in the long run. Alas, without the favor of the emperor,
I'm really passive
Zhu Gaochi saw that he was distracted and thought that his son was confused about the important events in life, so he smiled and let him go...
In the Beiyuan of the Imperial Palace, today is the day when the old monk Yao Guangxiao enters the palace to give lectures to the emperor. It is also the day when Emperor Yongle, who is busy with everything, takes a break... In fact, all lectures are empty. If Zhu Di believed in the doctrines of gods and Buddhas, he would
Then Zhu Di would not have raised an army to appease Jingnan. Therefore, Zhu Di was also very surprised as to why Yao Guangxiao, who had encouraged him to rebel, was so devout in Buddhism. In other words, how could such a devout Buddhist encourage him to rebel?
Zhu Di asked Yao Guangxiao this question, and every time the old monk laughed and said nothing. Until one time, Zhu Di showed his authority as an emperor and forced him to say Ding Mao. Yao Guangxiao said calmly: "A man has sharpened his sword for dozens of years."
Years later, I need to show what I have learned in order to live up to my life, even if I die and fall into Avici Hell, I will not hesitate.” In a word, it’s not that I don’t believe in Buddhism, but I am more afraid of being mediocre in this life.
It is precisely because he has done earth-shattering things and has no regrets in this life that Yao Guangxiao can serve the Buddha with devotion.
Zhu Di envied Yao Guangxiao because he could let go freely, but Zhu Di couldn't. He couldn't let go of too many things. He still had unfinished imperial hegemony. He still wanted to be the emperor for eternity. He also wanted to lay a foundation for the Ming Dynasty.
Therefore, he was too tired, mentally and physically. Looking at Yao Guangxiao who was relaxed, Zhu Di was really angry. He cursed several times: You monk Yao, you have tricked me into this position, so just let go.
Don't you know that it is difficult to conquer the world, but it is even more difficult to dominate the world?
Every time Zhu Di asked this question, Yao Guangxiao smiled and said nothing. When he was forced by the emperor to answer, he slowly said: "Your Majesty, this is to allow our monarch and his ministers to start well and end well."
Zhu Di was silent after hearing this, and would never force Yao Guangxiao to assist in government affairs again... because Yao Guangxiao was too resourceful and ruthless, and he knew all his secrets, including those that were unworthy and dark. When he was fighting against the enemy, Zhu Di could have no doubts.
, he has no right to doubt that the overriding task is to seize the world. But when he is in charge of the country, it is different. The overriding task has become to defend the country, and to establish the emperor's supreme authority. At this time, the emperor
What is needed is a slave who obeys orders, not a minister who is resourceful enough to manipulate the emperor, has great achievements, and knows all the emperor's weaknesses...
It’s no wonder that Yao Guangxiao was so cautious. After all, there are many examples in the history books of cunning rabbits dying and being cooked by lackeys, flying birds disappearing, and good bows hidden away. Moreover, Zhu Di’s father Zhu Yuanzhang is the number one in the world who “drinks with you from a golden cup, and does not spare anyone with a bare sword.”
A ruthless character. Although Zhu Di is far more loyal than his father, people will change. Who knows what he will think a few years later? Even when Zhu Yuanzhang founded the country, he never thought of slaughtering all his founding heroes.
So instead of waiting until the time comes, it is better to go back early and possibly die a good death... In fact, Yao Guangxiao wanted to return to his hometown of Hanshan Temple in Suzhou to be the abbot, but he knew that not being in front of the emperor would make Zhu Di uneasy, so he stayed in the capital.
Being a monk...not only showed that he no longer had any desire for power, but also allowed the emperor to see him and feel reassured at any time. This is how the emperor and his ministers have been enjoying each other for twenty years.
After so many years, Zhu Di was completely relieved of Yao Guangxiao, and he was used to this method. He no longer even regarded Yao Guangxiao as a minister, but as his only old friend. The emperor eagerly looked forward to this meeting every ten days.
Naturally, I would not waste time listening to the old monk's sermons, but let him drink tea with me, talk, and play chess...of course, chess.
Zhu Di was also good at Go, but in the eyes of the emperor, the grinding and scheming of black and white stones was far inferior to the battle between Chu, He and Han, where soldiers and horses were more enjoyable. But the emperor did not like to play with others, only with Yao Guangxiao. The reason
It's very simple, because who among the others dares to let the emperor lose chess? Everyone is rushing to let the emperor win chess. Who doesn't want to make the emperor happy, there are so many holy relatives? If the emperor wins, if the emperor holds a grudge, then
He never expected to have a good life in his life. Only an old guy like Yao Guangxiao, who has no desires and desires and is not afraid of the emperor's blame, dares to let Zhu Di lose chess.
In fact, the eight Yongle emperors tied together are no match for Monk Yao... There is no way, as long as it is an activity related to intelligence, no matter who Yao Guangxiao faces, he will have an overwhelming advantage. That means he can win if he wants to, and lose if he wants.
Just lose. When you don’t want to win or lose, just play a draw...
Fortunately, Yao Guangxiao had long since lost his mind about winning and would accompany the emperor for entertainment, not to mention causing trouble for the emperor. Therefore, after several games, the emperor often felt very sorry to lose, or even ended up in a draw. He understood Zhu Di's character,
Zhu Di understood his chess skills, so he couldn't let the emperor win easily. He only let the emperor see the hope of winning, so he would play one game after another, and he had to beat him. Until Yao Guangxiao saw that it was getting late, the emperor
It was time to rest, so he deliberately lost a game and sighed: "The emperor's chess skills have improved again. It won't be long before I am no match for him."
"You old dog, don't come here." Zhu Di laughed and scolded: "You think I don't know, and you are fooling me?" He said a little depressed: "Tell me what is going on? Even you don't know.
You fooled me”
Otherwise, Emperor Yongle, who had been so kind and cheerful just now, dropped his chess pieces and complained: "When I was in the vassal mansion, I was as rich and majestic as I am today, but I still have a few friends."
, I can talk and have a chat. But now, everything I hear, see, and read is all adulterated. Those ministers keep talking about the dictatorship of the Sacred Heart, and the ministers obey orders. But in their hearts they are all adulterated.
Hiding their own thoughts, flattering on the surface, and making trouble behind their backs. Only what they want me to see will be seen by me, and only what they want me to hear will be heard by me. This life is so boring...
..." After saying this, the emperor sighed lonely. The more he was an emperor for a day longer, the more he would understand why the emperor was called a loner.
Yao Guangxiao knew Zhu Di's temperament well and comforted him in a gentle voice: "Your Majesty, you are a solitary person, so how can you not be lonely? Your Majesty, please go out more to relax and enjoy family happiness with your children and grandchildren.
It will be much better."
"Yes, I want to go out for a walk. I will return to Beijing as soon as spring begins. When I return to Beijing, I won't be allowed to do this or that all day long without those officials. I can hunt and run horses much more freely." The emperor said.
A smile appeared on his face, but then he said in a low tone: "As for family happiness, forget it. Alas, my sons are fighting fiercely, and now even my grandson is involved.
I'm so angry with you, you little beast, how can we have family happiness?"
While the two were talking, a chamberlain hurried over. When the emperor was playing chess, no one was allowed to disturb him, except for the eight-hundred-mile rush...