Wang Xian stood outside the palace for a while, and saw His Royal Highness the Crown Prince arriving late with the support of two young eunuchs. Speaking of which, this was the first time that Wang Xian had met the Crown Prince in more than half a year. Before, Zhu Gaochi was ordered by his father to
After studying behind closed doors, although the two of them had been communicating through secret channels, they finally met each other.
But when they met face to face, the two of them pretended not to be familiar with each other, and Wang Xian hurriedly paid homage to His Royal Highness.
"Wang Qing's family, please get up." Zhu Gaochi said warmly: "Now that you are not in the East Palace, you must run errands for the emperor well and not half-heartedly."
"I would like to obey the prince's teachings." Wang Xian naturally responded.
"Then go in first." Zhu Gaochi nodded to him, and then he staggered into the golden palace with the help of two eunuchs.
"Your Highness please"
When the prince came to the main hall, he saw Zhu Di sitting on the dragon chair with an expressionless face, and the British Duke Zhang Fu sat on the embroidered pier under the imperial steps. Seeing the prince come in, Zhang Fu stood up hurriedly.
"My son pays homage to my father." When Zhu Gaochi saw Zhu Di, his cheeks trembled with excitement. He broke away from the young eunuch's support and knelt down tremblingly. "I haven't paid my respects to my father for half a year. Is my father's dragon body always in good condition?"
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When Zhu Di saw Zhu Gaochi's fat body, which seemed to be fatter than half a year ago, he felt unhappy. However, after listening to the prince's words, the emperor felt a little emotional. After all, he was his own son. He was really cruel after not seeing him for half a year.
Then he lowered his tone and said, "I can eat and sleep, and I'm in good health. But you, on the other hand, have gained weight again."
"There is nothing I can do about it..." Zhu Gaochi became depressed when he mentioned this matter. He naturally knew that a strong soldier like his father disliked him the most because of his obesity. But there was really no way to explain this matter. What could others do?
He didn't gain weight by eating, but he put on weight even by drinking cold water. His legs and feet were inconvenient and he couldn't move, so he could only let his body develop sideways. What should he do? After feeling sad, the prince asked quickly: "I don't know if my father has sent a message to my son to come.
What are the instructions? Are there any misdeeds by my sons and ministers?"
"You still don't know what happened?" Zhu Di looked at the prince coldly and said.
"My son has been studying behind closed doors and knows nothing about the outside world." Zhu Gaochi said hurriedly.
Of course Zhu Di knew that the gate of the Prince's Mansion had always been closed. There had indeed been no visitors in and out for half a year, but that didn't mean that no one came in or out, nor did it mean that there was no news coming in and out. He didn't believe that Zhu Gaochi would really be so obedient and turn a blind eye.
Idiots like those outside the window are not worthy of being the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty.
However, Zhu Di was not in the mood to beat him at the moment. He just snorted and said in a low voice, instead of exposing the prince to his face: "Your second brother was assassinated, and his life and death are still unknown..."
"What?" Zhu Gaochi's fat face suddenly turned pale, and he changed from a kneeling position to a sitting position. He was speechless for a long time.
Zhu Di stared at Zhu Gaochi expressionlessly, wanting to see what he was thinking. Since Zhang Fu had received the edict, he naturally had to observe the prince carefully. Judging from his eyes that read countless people, the prince should not have any
Mentally prepared, the whole person was in shock. I just don’t know why Wang Xian outside didn’t warn him? Did the boy deliberately keep the secret from the prince in order to achieve such a performance-free effect? If so, then this young man would
terrible.
Although Zhang Fu was ordered to observe the prince, he did not pay attention to the prince. He was already a highly respected minister and was hereditary. Even his descendants could not be promoted, so Zhang Fu did not interfere with the Tian family at all.
Interest in affairs. Compared with the prince, he was more interested in the rapid rise of Wang Xian. He only heard about this newly famous boy after returning to Beijing, but it seemed to have become a key point affecting the court situation.
More importantly, his younger brother, who was incompetent but still had some vision, admired this boy very much. He had already outsold Wang Xian in Shanxi, and after returning to Beijing, he tried his best to make friends with Wang Xian. Zhang Fu didn't want this to happen.
The younger brother is too close to a person branded as a prince, but Zhang Hui seems to have taken the wrong medicine. Unless he is now in a good relationship with Wang Xian, it is a help in times of need. Once the prince is in a stable position, he is a friend in need.
No matter how friendly he is, the friendship will be worthless.
Zhang Fu knew that his younger brother was beaten by Xiao Jiujiu. Although the emperor loved their brothers very much, there was only one hereditary duke. His two younger brothers, Zhang Kuo and Zhang Xi, had no title to claim, and were only given the empty post of commander. In addition, their parents
He left early, and he led troops outside all year round. The two younger brothers were left unsupervised in the capital, and they both developed a lawless and dandy character. Until they were in their twenties and thirties, the property they had acquired when the family was separated was almost gone.
Only then did he become anxious.
However, as the son of Zhang Yu and the younger brother of Zhang Fu, it is easy to find a good job to make a fortune. Zhang Xi got the position of commander of Tiance Guards a few years ago.
With this official position, the livelihood of Zhang Xi's family would naturally be no problem. However, Zhang Kai didn't bother to ask those people. He wanted to find a way to prosper on his own.
Not long ago, Zhang Fu, Zhang Fu, called him to the government office and scolded him for living in Shanxi and being dissolute and dissolute, which brought his father's face into disrepute. However, Zhang Fu didn't care and said that he had found a long-term job in Shanxi.
If you vote, your prosperity and wealth for the rest of your life will be guaranteed.
The so-called long-term meal ticket of Zhang Kai naturally refers to his grandson. This kid is a first-class player, so naturally he is very close to his grandson. If Zhang Fu hadn't pressed him hard, he would definitely accompany Zhu Zhanji in Shanxi to the end. Passed
After contacting Zhu Zhanji, Zhang Wei completely realized Wang Xian's weight in Taisun's heart, which was unshakable. Thinking about Wang Xian's methods again, Zhang Wei clearly saw that a powerful minister with overwhelming power in the world was about to
Rise in the future. Zhang Sala has no interest or ability to replace Wang Xian's position in Taisun's heart. His method is to invest in Wang Xian, and the return in the future will definitely be ten times and a hundred times.
To be fair, Zhang Fu really didn't want his younger brother to take sides in the battle for the throne, but after all, brothers are not father and son. If the younger brothers really want to do something, he, as the elder brother, can't stop him. Zhang Fu can tell himself first, which is better than saying nothing.
The third child who accepted the gift from the King of Han was much better off. But now that the third child Zhang Xi has become the King of Han's, if the second child is allowed to get involved with Wang Xian again, will the two brothers not turn against each other? It's really nerve-wracking.
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"Wen Bi, what do you think?" Zhu Di finally looked away from the prince. Although he had said it lightly before, what he didn't want to see the most was brothers killing each other. Fortunately, observing Zhu Gaochi's expression, it was indeed a
His face was unexpected, which basically eliminated his suspicion. Seeing the prince bursting into tears again with a worried look on his face, Zhu Di felt a little better... He said in his heart that it seems that several scoundrels usually fight for me to get in the way, but really
Even if something goes wrong, we are still brothers.
The emperor's call also brought Zhang Fu back to his senses and said softly: "Your Highness, Prince, please don't be too sad. You are the eldest brother. At this time, you should shoulder the responsibility of the eldest brother and let His Highness the King of Han get the best treatment as soon as possible."
Bring the murderer to justice."
"That's what the British Lord said." Zhu Gaochi wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes and kowtowed to the emperor: "I sincerely ask my father's permission to go and greet my younger brother."
"Go ahead and report back as soon as possible if anything happens." Zhu Di waved his sleeves, and Zhu Gaochi kowtowed and thanked him. He didn't even wait for the little eunuch to come to the palace to help him, so he got up and limped out.
After the prince's figure disappeared outside Yitian Palace, Zhu Di's face gradually darkened and he said, "Tell me, who is so bold as to assassinate the King of Han?"
"I really don't dare to speak nonsense." Zhang Fu said with a bitter smile: "I have been in Jiaozhi for too long, and I am already very vague about things in the capital."
"It's better to be vague. We need people like you right now, who have nothing to do with them." Zhu Di said solemnly: "I will leave it to you to investigate this case. You must get to the bottom of it. No matter what the truth is,
Let me know clearly and clearly.”
"Yes, I obey the order." Zhang Fu felt helpless, but he still accepted the task without hesitation, and said with some hesitation: "It's just that I have never been exposed to criminal names, so I'm afraid I may miss the emperor's important event."
"You don't have to worry about this. I have prepared helpers for you." Zhu Di then asked Wang Xian to enter the palace. After Wang Xian saluted, the emperor said to Zhang Fu: "This is Wang Xian, the governor of Beizhen Fusi. Your family
Zhang Hao worked with him in Shanxi, but have you ever mentioned him?"
"Full of praise." Zhang Fu smiled bitterly in his heart, my brother already wished he could praise his stinky feet every day.
"Yes." Zhu Di nodded and said: "Although this guy is young, he still has the ability to handle cases. The Shanxi scandal that the ministers of the DPRK and China talked about was only three times five divided by two in his hands." He said again.
He said to Wang Xian: "He is Master Yao's disciple."
"That's it." Zhang Fu said suddenly: "Since he is a student of Master Yao, naturally he cannot follow common sense."
Although he knew that the emperor was afraid that Zhang Fu would look down on him, Wang Xian still felt happy and embarrassed to hear the dignified Emperor Yongle praising him like this.
"He is now the governor of Beizhen Fusi, and he specializes in handling cases according to my orders." Zhu Di said to Zhang Fu, "Let him be your deputy. He will definitely investigate this case clearly." After that, he said to Wang Xian in a cold voice: "
If you dare to bring your personal feelings to the case, just bring it up and see me."
"I will obey the imperial edict and will handle the case impartially." Wang Xian responded hurriedly and solemnly: "I will give you the truth to your Majesty.
"Yes." Zhu Di nodded and waved his hand to indicate that the two of them could leave.
The two of them saluted the emperor together, and then Wang Xian followed the British prince and retreated.
The two left the Yitian Palace in silence, and after walking some distance, Zhang Fu said: "Although this case is dominated by me, I don't know the name of the punishment, so I have to rely on Wang Zhenfu for advice."
"Your Majesty, please call me Guan Zhongde." Wang Xian did not dare to make excuses in front of Zhang Fu, so he hurriedly replied: "Since the Emperor has appointed Xianguan as his deputy, it is natural that I will take the big decision.
Just add it from the side."
"Zhongde, don't be polite. I am serious about what I tell you." Although Zhang Fu is the Duke of the country, there is no arrogance on his face, but he said very gently: "I have not been in the capital these years. I have no respect for the people in the capital.
When things turn dark, we must rely on Zhong De to give more advice, and we must not hide it."
"Just obey your orders." Seeing Zhang Fu's sincerity, Wang Xian had no choice but to agree.