In Huailaiwei, Ming Chengzu was sitting on a high stand, watching the performance of his "ace unit" Shenji Battalion with a smile on his face.
Next to Ming Chengzu, Zhao Wang Zhu Gaosui stood expressionless. Others accompanied the emperor to sit and watch, but he himself stood and watched.
It wasn't that Zhu Gaosui didn't want to sit, but that Ming Chengzu wanted him to stand next to him.
This is an international "hunting" event, and of his three princes, only Zhu Gaosui is with him. This is also an opportunity to announce to foreign envoys that the Ming royal family is prosperous.
There must be a prince standing beside me.
In front of the father, there is no place for the son. This is why Zhu Gaosui stood there.
If there were not envoys from foreign countries participating in this event, Ming Chengzu's character would not have allowed Mr. Zhang to disappear so casually without King Zhao giving an explanation.
All accounts are recorded, but they are calculated after the "hunting" activity is over.
Ever since Mr. Zhang left, Zhu Gaosui has been as if he has no soul and has completely lost his backbone. Although Dongchang did not continue to ask about Mr. Zhang, he knew that the knife split Wang Yuan in half.
In his eyes, it was not his own words, but everyone worked together to chop it down.
This suspicion in his heart will definitely be reported back to his father. But up to now, his father has not summoned him alone to ask about this matter. It seems that once his father has determined that his problem is serious, he no longer wants to listen to him.
explained.
As for the assassination of King Zhao, although the news was blocked by many parties, except for the foreign envoys, the news had been spread privately among the courtiers of the Ming Dynasty who came to watch the "hunting".
Wang Changlian, the Minister of Rites, was sitting in the stands. The Shenji Battalion below was performing a wonderful performance of the power of firearms, but he was thinking about Xiao Chen in his heart.
Judging from the news that came out, Xiao Chen's ability to investigate the assassination should be different from the rumors outside, and he should not have been ignored by the emperor.
On the contrary, the fact that he was able to intervene in such an important assassination case that was related to the emperor's face should play an indispensable role in the emperor's mind.
As long as Xiao Chen is fine, Wang Changlian will be in a good mood.
He and Chen E, the Minister of Rites next to him, pointed at the Shenji Camp below, talking and laughing.
As for the other ministers in the court, the matter has nothing to do with them. Since the court deliberately blocked the news, then just pretend that they don't know about it.
Like Wang Changlian, he watched the performance below with great interest, and from time to time he softly explained to the foreign envoys next to him.
Lin Shanggong, the official of Dongchang Changchang, bowed his body and stood behind Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty.
Occasionally, Ming Chengzu was so happy that he accidentally threw his cloak aside and straightened it gently.
On such an occasion, with envoys from more than twenty countries present, the emperor's appearance is still very important.
The sun is gradually setting towards the west, and today's performance has basically come to an end.
Ming Chengzu stood up, waved his hand from a distance towards the Shenji Camp below, watched the Shenji Camp retreat, and then slowly walked towards the bottom of the stands.
Below the stands, the accompanying entourage had already prepared the honor guard and horses.
With the support of Lin Shangli, Ming Chengzu climbed onto his beloved white horse.
In the square, the armored Minister of War, Hong Tianren, flew over from the side.
When he arrived in front of Ming Chengzu's horse, he jumped down.
Kneeling down on one knee is a salute.
"Your Majesty, I would like to say a few words to you." Hong Tianren said respectfully.
"Speak, there are many people here, what do you want to say to me?" Ming Chengzu chuckled, looking at Hong Tianren, who had gray hair and was still as majestic as before.
Looking up, looking at the honor guard beside the emperor, and at the foreign envoys coming down behind, Hong Tianren didn't say the words that were on his lips.
"That's right, this is not the place to talk."
As the Minister of the Ministry of War, he was in charge of the appointment of military attaches throughout the Ming Dynasty. Huailai Guard was the main guard post for this "hunt". The commander, Dong Chao, greeted all visitors inside and outside.
In particular, most of these foreign envoys were received by Dong Chao.
Due to his involvement in the assassination of King Zhao, Dong Chao was captured by Dongchang. Now, although the deputy commander exercises power on behalf of others, he can be replaced on the spot, which is always easy for people to have wild imaginations.
As the commander-in-chief of Huailai's "hunting" activities, although he was only responsible for the scene, as Minister of the Ministry of War, he had just learned about the sudden change of commander of the Guard Station.
Although Dongchang never had to go through any department of the imperial court to recruit people, the misunderstanding caused by this forced me to think carefully.
Today, he just wanted to ask the emperor face to face why Dong Chao was taken down. If it was not too serious, could he wait until the "hunting" activity was over before continuing to hold him accountable.
What reached his ears was the involvement in the assassination of King Zhao. But it must be gossip, and Hong Tianren wanted to find out clearly from the emperor.
Ming Chengzu also saw Hong Tianren's thoughts.
As the Minister of War and a loyal old general, he must want to find out the reason for this. Especially since there are envoys from foreign countries here, Hong Tianren does not want to damage the prestige of the Ming Dynasty.
"It's been several days since Huailaiwei's 'hunting'. I see you busy in the square every day. I want to hear your suggestions on the 'hunting' activities, but I haven't had the chance. Otherwise, you can go to Tumubao with me.
Let’s sit down together and have a good chat?”
Looking at Hong Tianren who was a little embarrassed and unwilling, Ming Chengzu said with a smile.
"But I've been busy all day and haven't eaten yet. How about I go back and have something to eat before rushing to Tumu Fort?" Hong Tianren lowered his head and his voice became lower and lower.
Logically speaking, on such a solemn occasion, even if you haven't eaten, you should hold on and not say anything.
However, perhaps because of his old age, or perhaps because he was really overworked, Hong Tianren, who had not eaten for a day, felt that he could hardly hold on to this armor.
If you don't say it out loud, it will be a bigger joke if you faint when you get to Tumubao.
"You haven't eaten for a day, and I haven't eaten for a day. I just sat on the stand and watched, and you, wearing heavy armor, ran around the whole square. Now, my stomach is already a little hungry. You
I am already so hungry that I am weak. How about going to Tumubao and having a meal with me?" Looking at Hong Tianren, Ming Chengzu said with a smile.
"Your Majesty, I'd better go there by myself later." Hong Tianren declined politely, lowering his head.
I was really hungry. When I arrived at Tumu Castle and sat in front of the emperor, I had the nerve to eat and drink.
"What? Are you afraid that I can't take care of your food, or are you unwilling to have a meal with me?" Ming Chengzu made a serious face.
"I don't dare, I don't mean that." Hong Tianren said hurriedly.
"Then get on your horse and follow me to Tumubao." Ming Chengzu waved his hand impatiently.
