Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 555 It really looks like Li!

On the east side of the capital, there is a majestic vermilion mansion with extraordinary style and its shape is second only to the palace. This is the famous Ten Princes Mansion.

During the Yongle Dynasty, vassal dynasties from various vassal dynasties continued to visit one after another. Therefore, in order to accommodate the vassal kings who came to Beijing for pilgrimage, Emperor Taizong built the Ten Kings Mansion, which was also the residence of the adult princes who were waiting to be sealed.

It should be said that like Zhu Qiyu, the princes who have already been crowned kings but did not take up the vassal state, but were given a mansion in Beijing, are rather unusual.

This is also one of the reasons why many people in Beijing think that the Tian family has a deep brotherhood.

When the former Fanfan king entered Beijing, the imperial court re-opened the Zongren Mansion, granting King Min as Da Zongzheng and King Xiang as Zuo Zongzheng.

Therefore, the two of them naturally wanted to stay in Beijing.

However, the only mansion in Beijing that fits the status of a prince is the mansion of Prince Yi, so naturally it belongs to Prince Min.

As for King Xiang, he still can only temporarily live in the Ten Kings' Mansion, which lasts for a year.

Originally, in the ten princes' mansions, there were still many descendants of the clan who were called to Beijing to study Zongxue.

But then gradually less.

As for the reason, of course it is because of this Prince Xiang!

The emperor attached great importance to Zongxue, so the court naturally did not dare to neglect. At the beginning of the new year, the Ministry of Rites submitted the charter for the establishment of Zongxue.

Generally speaking, the Ministry of Rites is responsible for organizing and presiding, the Imperial Academy is responsible for teaching, the Clan Mansion is responsible for punishment and supervision, and the final assessment is jointly approved by the three parties.

The division of labor was determined in this way, but there was a problem.

That is, the clan's mansion has not been prepared for many years, there are no officials, and it only has a title. Now it is reopened for the sake of Zongxue.

However, there is no yamen for office!

It is impossible for the two noble princes, Prince Min and Prince Xiang, to condescend to go to the Ministry of Rites to work, but it seems that it is not worthwhile to prepare another yamen.

What's more, Lord Min has been lingering on the sick bed for more than half a year, and basically doesn't care much about it. When the time comes, he will really create a huge yamen, and the big cats and kittens will be deserted, wouldn't it be embarrassing.

So, at the end, Mr. Hu Wei from the Ministry of Rites went to discuss with Prince Xiang in person.

Anyway, the Zongren Mansion is now mainly responsible for the disciplinary affairs of the Zongxue, so a small yamen was set up within the Zongxue for office work.

Naturally, Zhu Zhanqian had no objection to this proposal, but it hurt those disciples of Zongxue.

When I went to Zongxue every day, what I saw was the dark-faced Zuo Zongzheng. After returning to the ten princes' mansion, he still couldn't escape his old man's gaze.

After learning from the pain, all the sons and daughters of the clan with some financial resources all went to the book one after another, asking themselves to buy the mansion, and the reasons they used were very high-sounding.

I want to be closer to Zongxue so that it is convenient to enter school.

During that time, the land price near Zongxue suddenly doubled or tripled, but for these young masters, they were still flocking to it.

As a result, the population of the huge ten princes' mansion gradually decreased.

Except for King Xiang and his heir, there are only a few low-ranking clans who can't afford mansions outside, and they are still walking on eggshells every day.

Although it is said that the clan mansion has been re-established, it is limited to managing clan affairs.

The rule that the clan can't interfere in politics is still there, so King Xiang naturally doesn't have to attend any court meetings, he only goes to the palace to congratulate him during the New Year's and holidays.

Therefore, this Lord Xiang has a very regular schedule. He wakes up every morning, after breakfast, studies music theory for half an hour, and then goes to Zongxue to make a round of inspections, to resolve the fights among the gangsters, and to check his homework by the way. , if there is nothing to do, go back to the ten princes' mansion early and stay there.

But today, he broke his long-standing habit.

At Maoshi, when it was just dawn, Zhu Zhanqian got up, went to the study and sat down, carefully read the memorial that he had already written several times, and then felt that it was not right, so he revised it again and again Talking, tossing for half an hour, just satisfied.

After transcribing the memorabilia himself again, Fang Fang leaned back on the chair, rubbed his eyes, and showed a rare look of fatigue.

The door of the study room was gently pushed open, and a young man with an honest face came in and said.

"Greetings to my father."

There was a trace of kindness on Zhu Zhanqian's face, he waved his hand, told the young man to stand up, and said.

"Why are you here? It's time to go to Zongxue soon. Breakfast is available?"

This young man is Zhu Zhanqian's eldest son, named Zhu Qiyong. Naturally, he is also the son of King Xiang who has been formally conferred by the court.

It should be said that in terms of ability and talent, his son is not outstanding, but the only thing that is good is filial piety.

Zhu Zhanqian himself attaches great importance to the difference between his son and concubine, so he also favors this son very much, just like other sons, it is difficult to get such words of concern in front of him.

Zhu Qiyong was obviously used to this kind of scene, got up and came to Zhu Zhanqian's side, said.

"Thank you, father, for your concern. My son will bring some food for later. It will be used when he goes to Zongxue. On weekdays, Zongxue starts early, and the child dare not disturb the father. It is rare for him to be able to calm down in the morning and evening."

"Today I finally have a chance, so naturally I have to come here to pay my respects to my father."

A trace of satisfaction flashed in Zhu Zhanqian's eyes, but he still said.

"Okay, your father knows your filial piety. Ann has also invited you. Go to school quickly. I will tell the kitchen for my father later, and I will make some snacks for you."

Zhu Qiyong got up, bowed his knees again, bowed respectfully, and was about to retreat, but seemed to have caught a glimpse of the memorial on the desk inadvertently.

After hesitating for a moment, Zhu Qiyong tentatively asked: "Father, is this memorial for Your Majesty's peace?"

Although he is now in the capital, after all, the clan cannot interfere with government affairs. Therefore, this kind of memorial has to be handed over. Apart from clan affairs, it is also a daily greeting.

Zhu Zhanqian frowned. He didn't expect his son, who is usually not good at words, to ask this suddenly, but he didn't think much about it, so he said.

"No, I have something else to report to the court for my father. This matter has nothing to do with you. Don't worry about it. Go to school."

Zhu Qiyong glanced at the memorial on the desk, and wanted to say something.

However, after all, it was his father's prestige that usually played a role. After hesitating for a moment, he still didn't say anything, only saluted respectfully, and withdrew.

Zhu Zhanqian didn't pay attention to the small episode, after Zhu Qiyong left, he called the long history of the palace and asked him to send the memorial.

Then, he called the housekeeper and ordered him to prepare some snacks and send them to Zongxue for the son.

After arranging these things, he went out slowly to have breakfast and rested for a while.

The snow outside the window has stopped, but the weather is already very cold. However, for some reason, Zhu Zhanqian always feels a little restless in his heart today, and it is still difficult to calm down.

After thinking about it, he decided not to go to Zongxue first, but to return to Linhu Xiaozhu, open the piano score he just got, and prepare to study the famous songs that have long been lost.

The sky slowly brightened, and finally it was no longer foggy, but clear and clear.

Although the weather is cold, the lake in front of me is not frozen. Instead, it is interesting against the backdrop of the surrounding snow.

Zhu Zhanqian sat in the small building near the lake, surrounded by several warm stoves, fiddling with the Guqin and piano scores he had just obtained, and the restlessness in his heart finally eased a little.

However, before half a stick of incense, the old housekeeper hurriedly walked outside the pavilion, several steps away, knelt down and said.

"My lord, something happened. Liu Changshi was arrested outside the palace!"

With a sound of "Zheng", the guqin in Zhu Zhanqin's hand uttered a piercing cry, and the frightened birds foraging around fluttered their wings and flew up.

"presumptuous!"

Zhu Zhanqian put down the piano score in his hand, with a burst of anger on his face, and asked in a cold voice.

"Who dares to be so bold? Dongchang? Or Jinyiwei?"

"It's really against them. The long history of this king dares to stop him. Is it true that you don't put the clan prince in your eyes?"

Although the imperial clan of Ming Dynasty had no real power, its status was very high.

To them, both Dongchang and Jinyiwei were nothing more than slaves and retainers. Zhu Zhanqian was naturally annoyed by being so offended by the inferiors.

He himself knew exactly what was written in this memorial, so, in his opinion, if anyone would stop this memorial, it would naturally be Dongchang or Jinyiwei under Emperor Du.

However, seeing his lord so angry, the old butler lowered his head, expecting Ai Ai's words.

"My lord, it's neither, it's... It's Zhang Jing of the clan mansion!"

"Zhang Lin?"

Zhu Zhanqian's face looked a little better, but his brows were still furrowed, and he said displeasedly.

"Why did he stop Liu Changshi? Tell him to come and see me!"

The structure of the Clan Mansion is extremely simple. There are left and right Zongzheng under the Great Zongzheng, and then there are left and right Zongren. They are all held by the royal family members and are responsible for managing the clan affairs.

It has an experience department under it, with one official fifth-grade experience and two officials, who assist in handling case affairs.

This Zhang Lin was seconded from the Ministry of Rites to the Clan Mansion. His real official is Wailang, a member of the Ministry of Rites.

Zhu Zhanqian had a good impression of him, but he didn't expect that he dared to stop his own people. I have to say that at this time, Zhu Zhanqian was still very annoyed, and his tone was not very good.

However, what surprised him even more was that after the order was given, the old housekeeper still didn't move, but continued to lower his head and speak hesitantly.

"Your Majesty, Liu Changshi said at that time that there was something for Zhang Jiji to come to see you in person, but Zhang Jiji said... said..."

"say what?"

The irritability in Zhu Zhanqian's heart became more and more intense, and he asked impatiently.

The old butler was bold enough to speak.

"He said that it is against the rules for you to submit the memorial to the imperial court privately. He also said that he has brought both the memorial and Liu Changshi to the training hall, and asked you to go and lead them in person."

"presumptuous!"

Zhu Zhanqian got up suddenly, his voice was sharp, and the little good impression he had of Zhang Lin earlier disappeared immediately.

"A mere fifth-rank official, let me go to see him? What an air!"

The old butler didn't dare to raise his head, and stopped for a moment, but still had to bite the bullet and ask.

"Then, my lord, your memorial, and Liu Changshi..."

Zhu Zhanqian's face was sullen, he thought about it, and finally, he snorted coldly and ordered.

"Go to Zongxue!"

As a policy announced in the Zhengdan edict, the establishment of Zongxue is obviously a major move after the emperor ascended the throne, so the Ministry of Rites naturally did its best.

After it was finalized, we immediately cooperated with the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Households to expand the Guozijian and build an academy that can accommodate hundreds of Zongxue students to study at the same time.

In the south of this academy, there is a courtyard with three entrances, on which there is a sign with the words 'Patriarch of the Clan'.

Walking into the courtyard, on the lintel of the second entrance, there is a smaller sign with the words 'Training Hall'.

This is the temporary yamen of today's clan mansion, and at the same time, it is also the training hall responsible for punishing the clan's children who made mistakes in Zongxue.

Zhu Zhanqian got off the sedan chair in front of Zongxue, and strode to the outside of the training hall, but found that the atmosphere today was a little different from the past.

In the past, when he came in, the people along the way were respectful to him, but today, although they are still respectful, they always feel that there is something wrong with the way they look at him.

After entering the yard, the situation became even more strange.

You know, as the emperor's uncle, the King Xiang who was conferred by the previous emperor, his status in Zongxue is second only to the old King Min.

When he arrived here, all the people in the training hall should have come out to greet him.

However, not today.

With doubts, Zhu Zhanqian walked into the hall, and the first thing he saw was Liu Changshi kneeling in the hall. At this moment, Liu Changshi had obviously been punished, his robe was stained with blood, and his face was extremely pale .

In front of him, standing sideways with expressionless strength, was Zhang Lin, who Zhu Zhanqian thought was the 'culprit'.

However, with just one glance, he dispelled this idea.

Because, in the hall at this moment, there was a person who he didn't expect to appear here.

"Grand-nephew Zhu Zhanqian, send greetings to Uncle King Min."

That's right, the old man in the python robe who is sitting at the top right now, with his eyes slightly closed, has been on the sick bed for a long time and has never interfered with religious affairs, but it is true that he is the grand master of the clan's mansion, and also the current Zhu family The longest seniority of the clan, Min King Zhu Wei!
Zhu Zhanqian is a respectful person, so the first time he saw the old King Min, he bowed deeply and bowed his hands in salute.

However, Zhu Wei didn't give him face.

Hearing the sound, Zhu Wei, who had been resting with his eyes closed, opened his eyes, and an old voice sounded, only saying two words.

"Your Majesty!"

Zhu Zhanqian raised his head, a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes, but he did not disobey.

After all, the person in front of him is his elder, moreover, he is a character from his uncle's generation.

However, with a quick glance at the miserable Liu Changshi, Zhu Zhanqian felt an ominous premonition in his heart.

Sure enough, after Zhu Zhanqian knelt obediently, the old King Min finally made a move.

The old man pressed the armrests of the chair with both hands and stood up slowly.

It can be seen that the old King Min's body is indeed a residual candle in the wind.

It was such a simple movement, but it seemed a little difficult for the old man to do it. Even after standing up, he couldn't help coughing violently.

Zhu Yinxuan, who was standing behind Zhu Wei, looked at this scene with a worried expression on his face, and called out softly.

"grandfather……"

However, he just yelled. With that look, he obviously wanted to go up to help the old King Min, but in the end, he stopped abruptly and stood still.

It was rare for Zhu Wei to ignore this grandson. He finally stopped coughing, and his cloudy old eyes fell on Zhu Zhanqian's body. Then, he stretched out his trembling hands to the side, and said solemnly.

"Ask for family law!"

　Thank you for the reminder, King Min and Zhu Di's generation should indeed be Zhu Qiyu's great uncle...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)