Daming: From the end of Hongwu

Chapter 340 338 - The First Year of Yongle
In the first year of Yongle, in the first month, Vientiane was renewed.

On the first day of the lunar new year, Zhu Di was congratulated by hundreds of officials in the Fengtian Hall, and had a grand banquet for the ministers and envoys of the subordinate countries. On the thirteenth day, he sacrificed to the heavens and the earth and the southern suburbs. By this time, his year has completely begun.

After Zhu Di came back from the southern suburbs, he didn't choose to take another day off, so he became busy that day.

He first restored the old fiefdoms of King Zhou, King Qi, King Dai, and King Min in front of all his ministers. This decision was beyond the expectations of many people. Many people had speculated that Zhu Di would take advantage of the situation to let the kings stay in the capital forever. After all, it was Zhu Yunxuan's fault. Even if Zhu Di kept them in the capital forever, he would not take the blame, but Zhu Di was so arrogant that he really let King Zhou and others return to the fief.

It was as if Zhu Di was using facts to prove that his previous Jing Nan was really just Jing Nan.

And the effect of this action is also significant, and Zhu Di won a good impression in the hearts of many people for a while.

But Zhen Wu understands that this is just Zhu Di's plan to take over the feudal vassal. For Zhu Di, cutting down the vassal is also a must. How dangerous it is, plus the vassal kings all have the status of the royal family, if they don't cut it, troubles will inevitably happen sooner or later, so how can the talented Zhu Di not cut the vassal.

It's just that Zhu Di is smarter than Zhu Yunqi, and he won't cause anger and grievances like Zhu Yunqi when he cuts down the feudal clan. He will solve this problem bit by bit, moistening things and silently.

after that.

Zhu Di changed Beiping to Beijing, changed Beiping Mansion to Shuntian Mansion, and set up Beiping's left-behind military governor's mansion, line department, and Guozijian. Shi Fen toured the world and changed it to custom, which created conditions for the birth of the post of governor and strengthened his rule over the whole country.

After Zhu Di was busy with these things, he didn't know whether Zhu Di did it on purpose or what, and then he remembered his seventeenth brother Ning Wang Zhu Quan.

Old seventeen, old seventeen.

How should I say this.

Thinking back to when Zhu Di was extremely short of soldiers, he had to forcibly tie Zhu Quan to his chariot, and because he wanted Zhu Quan to help him share the social pressure of beating his nephew, so that the world would think that Yanning and Ning were rebelling against the imperial court, so I thought Without thinking too much, he promised to share the world with Zhu Quan after Jing Nan succeeded.

originally.

This matter is not complicated.

but.

When Zhu Di was promised to divide the world, Zhu Di really did not have the world, but now that Zhu Di really has it, how can you give it to Zhu Di?

Besides, there are too many people in the world who draw cakes or promise bad promises. What happened to Zhu Di doing this?Who can do anything to him.

It's nothing more than saying it doesn't sound good.

Zhu Di's old face was a little red, he thought to himself.

As we all know, Zhu Di is not a stingy person, so it is impossible to be reluctant, right?

It's just that the old seventeen may not want it.

Therefore, you have to ask the old seventeen what he means in this matter. He, Zhu Di, can’t just mess around without considering his younger brother’s thoughts. Right, he is a good brother. Can an older brother force his younger brother to want what he wants? ?

That can't be!

After Zhu Di figured it out, he thought about it for a while, and then he sent someone to inform Xu Miaoyun, asking Xu Miaoyun to make some food and drink, and was going to invite Zhu Quan to have a family dinner.

It's just that when Zhu Di asked someone to invite Zhu Quan, after thinking about it, he asked someone to call Zhen Wu over as well.

That kid has a thick skin.

Best used as a shield.

……

When the people in the palace went to inform Zhen Wu, Zhen Wu was discussing firearms with Mu Zhong. In fact, Zhu Di knew that Zhen Wu valued firearms long before, and he also knew the extraordinary value of firearms, so he asked Zhen Wu to hang up. The title of Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry is mainly responsible for the manufacture and improvement of firearms in the Military Weapons Bureau.

And Zhen Wu, after getting Zhu Di's permission, spread the wind among the people. Anyone who knows the interests of firearms can ask Zhao Guogong to offer advice. Paying attention to is tantamount to climbing the ladder to the sky.

After these words were spread, the effect was good.

In a short period of time, Zhen Wu personally interviewed dozens of people, and there was an endless stream of people who made suggestions. This made Zhen Wu quite touched, because it proved that advanced firearms are not from the West. Patents, as long as the imperial court favors the manufacture of firearms, the Ming Dynasty or the Han people will be able to manufacture firearms that are world-leading and flourishing.

The people on this land are unparalleled in their pioneering spirit. As long as they don't go wrong, they are destined to always be at the forefront of the world.

Zhen Wu had two small smoke bombs in his hands, and on a whim, he dragged Mu Zhong to the yard to experiment. He smashed the smoke bombs to the ground with all his might.

As the fire flashed away, thick smoke quickly rose from the ground.

Zhen Wu nodded and said: "That's right. Compared with the previous one, it is not only safer and more convenient, but also the concentration and speed of the smoke are stronger than before. This is the best thing I have seen recently, and this thing can be manufactured according to the quantity. The small ones can be equipped for Yamen patrol and arrest, and the big ones can also be used on the battlefield. One shot will definitely make many opponents' soldiers and horses confused in the smoke, and the applicability is very high."

Mu Zhong nodded, also very satisfied.

In the past two years, Mu Zhong has aged a lot. Now he doesn't make anything himself, and puts most of his energy on training his most promising apprentices. These two smoke bombs are one of his apprentices. made under guidance.

"Speaking of which, Zikang can be regarded as upright. There is nothing wrong with making this little thing. Otherwise, it will delay the master's important business. I will beat him to death when I go back."

Ok?
Zhen Wu glanced at Mu Zhong angrily.

The older the dog, the thicker the skin. When Zhen Wu was a petty official, Mu Zhong was reluctant to call him master, but when Zhen Wu became the Duke of the state, the old guy couldn't help but call him master one by one. .

As if he was afraid that others would not know that Zhen Wu was his master.

But Mu Zhong didn't do this for his own sake. After all, he was old enough to be buried at any time, and fame and fortune in the world were not important to him.

Zhen Wu sighed and said: "Old Mu, I know what you're thinking, don't you just want me to take care of Zikang and the others for your sake? Don't worry, as long as they pass the test, I will treat them as their own. Baby stay."

"Master, what you said is wrong."

Mu Zhong said unhappily: "Zikang and the others were your disciples and grandchildren in the first place. Who told you to accept me as an apprentice? Because of this relationship, they were bullied by others. Can you live with the face of being a master? Absolutely If you can't get through, our Duke Zhao's mansion..."

"Stop, stop."

Zhen Wu rolled his eyes and said, "You're right, but can you tell me how many apprentices you have taken?"

"what?"

"I always want to know how many disciples and grandchildren I have."

Old Mu Zhong blushed, looked at Zhen Wu's face and said cautiously: "Hundreds and thousands, I forgot, the main thing is sometimes it is taught by batches..."

Mu Zhong watched Zhen Wu's face darken more and more, and his tone became softer. When he saw that Zhen Wu's face had completely darkened, he quickly changed his words: "But most of them are named, and the true biography is also Just a dozen or so."

After hearing this, Zhen Wu's face turned better: "It's okay if there are a dozen or so, but you remember to tell them, don't let them use my name to do anything wrong..."

Not finished yet.

Mu Zhong interrupted: "You are their teacher, if they have character problems, you can drive them out of the teacher on your own."

Zhen Wu nodded.

Only then did Mu Zhong feel a little embarrassed, and explained embarrassingly: "The main reason is that the life of a craftsman is really not good."

"I understand. You don't need to explain anything. In fact, the treatment given to them by the imperial court is not good after all. But don't worry, everything will gradually get better with me here, not to mention that they are my disciples and grandchildren. It's just a pity. , In recent days, most of the people who have come to offer advice and suggestions are improvements in style. This is not a correct way forward. After all, we have to go back to the fundamentals of firearms. As I told you before, firearms It has to be more convenient and more powerful."

Mu Zhong sighed and said: "It's not easy, whether it's gunpowder or equipment, there are restrictions on firearms, and our Zhongwu blunderbuss can already do its best."

Zhen Wu also understood this, and couldn't help sighing: "Come on little by little, I'll ask His Majesty for advice later to see if I can set up another yamen that is only responsible for studying various industries, and then I will win them over." Some benefits and treatment, presumably will get some development."

At this time, people from the palace came.

After Zhen Wu received the notice of entering the palace, he was a little stunned.

It was almost time for dinner, Zhu Di asked him to go to the palace to do something.

But he couldn't refuse.

Zhen Wu turned his head and said to Mu Zhong: "I wanted to keep you for dinner, but it was a coincidence. I asked Ma Yi to take you back. A few days ago, someone sent a few ginseng at home, and you took two back. It’s good to make wine or porridge.”

Mu Zhong was also polite, nodding his head and responding directly.

Zhen Wu smiled and asked Ma Yi to arrange the matter for him, and then he hurriedly followed the people in the palace towards the palace.

Soon.

Zhen Wu came to the palace, and to his surprise, he was led by the servants to the side hall where Zhu Di and Xu Miaoyun lived in the harem.

Zhu Di was sitting in the side hall waiting at the moment, and when he saw Zhen Wu, he waved his hand to avoid Zhen Wu's salute, and then without any fuss, he directly told Zhen Wu about his invitation to have dinner with Zhu Quan and Zhen Wu's company.

Zhen Wu was stunned for a moment.

Brother Zhu Di eats, what's the matter with him.

He looked at Zhu Di, looked at this side hall, and suddenly thought of the later generations about King Ning being re-appointed to Nanchang, Zhen Wu's whole person suddenly became even worse.

What do you mean?
What else could he do in this matter?
While Zhen Wu was thinking about this, the servant came to report that Zhu Quan had come.

Zhu Di nodded and said, "Let him come in, and let someone pass the meal."

The waiter backed away.

Zhu Di took Zhen Wu to the dining table and sat down. At this time, Zhu Quan also walked in. Zhu Di's dog face suddenly smiled brightly, and he stood up and greeted Zhu Quan, "Seventeenth brother, can we brothers have a good relationship?" I haven't seen you for a while, come and sit down, I asked your sister-in-law to prepare a few dishes, and today we brothers have a good drink."

How could Zhu Quan dare to let Zhu Di welcome him, so he hurriedly walked a few steps and came to the dining table: "Fourth brother, you don't need to get up, Xiao Shiqi can just come by himself. Speaking of which, Japan has been suffering from poor appetite these past few days. I don't want to hear that." My fourth brother called me to eat, and I am slurring my tongue, I should eat more today."

"Don't worry, I don't dare to say anything else, I have enough food." Zhu Di said with a smile.

Zhu Quan looked at Zhen Wu at this moment.

Zhu Di glanced at Zhen Wu pretending to be annoyed, and said: "Don't worry about him, this man is shameless, then he will hear that I want to invite you to dinner, so he has to come over cheeky. He, but he is not an outsider anyway, we brothers can eat whatever we want, say whatever we want, and pretend that he doesn't exist."

Zhen Wu's face turned dark.

This shit.

This matter has something to do with him, who the hell wants to come over for a meal.

Zhu Di can really beep beep blindly, and he can act like a god damn it.

Fortunately, after all these years, Zhen Wu is also an old actor. Whether he wants to or not, he has habitually cooperated with the acting.

There is no way for the old problem of old actors' dedication.

Zhen Wu immediately showed a greedy expression on his face and said: "I am to blame for being abrupt, and I hope that Uncle Seventeen will not dislike me. The main reason is that I have been thinking about the meal made by my mother-in-law for a long time. It just happened to happen today. Willing to miss it."

After finishing speaking, Zhen Wu added a look of anticipation at the end, as if Xu Miaoyun could really cook something delicious.

"It's okay, it's still fun to eat together," Zhu Quan said.

"Then I'm welcome."

...

While they were talking, the food was served one after another, and Zhu Di greeted, "Okay, let's all sit down and chat while eating."

Afterwards, the three of them sat down and ate happily.

The three of them started chatting from the army, and in a short while they talked about everything in the world. You talked to each other, just like close friends, with endless words.

In fact, to put it bluntly, the three of them are all human beings, and they will not let any one of them fall to the ground.

When it was almost time to eat, Zhu Di got to the point. He looked at Zhu Quan with a moved face and said, "Speaking of which, I can ascend to the throne now without the help of my seventeenth brother. Now it is my brother who fulfilled his promise." It's time, I said at the time that I gave you half of the world, seventeenth brother, you said, which half do you want?"

After saying this, Zhu Di glared at Zhen Wu angrily and said, "Hey, hey, don't look at Zhen Wu, tell me what you see him do, although he is usually a little impulsive, but you don't have to look at him, you are bold Say, he dare not do anything to you."

hiss.

As soon as Zhu Di's words fell, Zhen Wu and Zhu Quan were stunned, and the next moment they both felt their scalps go numb.

Zhu Quan didn't look at Zhen Wu at all, okay?

Zhen Wu looked at Zhu Di speechlessly.

Zhu Di was looking proud at this time, as if he saw half of the country as nothing.

Hey.

Zhen Wu couldn't help being happy in his heart, this mother-in-law is really interesting.

But Zhu Quan was taken aback at the moment, even if Zhen Wu was really impulsive, he would not dare to be impulsive at this moment. If Zhu Di dared to give this country, he had to dare to take it.

He quickly waved his hands and said: "No, no, fourth brother, what are you talking about? How can we divide the country that our father finally conquered, and my younger brother knows that he is shallow and weak, and he can't govern the country. There is no other way to rule the entire Ming Dynasty. As for me, the seventeenth brother only has a small request. I hope that the fourth brother will allow me to return to Daning, so that I can help the fourth brother guard against Mongolia with the guards. Woolen cloth."

These days Zhu Quan thought about it, he didn't dare to count on Jiangshan, he still wanted to live for a few more years, but he could still think about it when he brought the guards back to Daning. He should also return to the fief, not to mention that he has helped Zhu Di so much, Zhu Di will not let him be inferior to King Zhou and others.

So these days, Zhu Quan has been waiting for Zhu Di to be summoned, just waiting for Zhu Di to mention his matter, so that he can beg Zhu Di to return to Daning to be his local emperor.

However, it seems his grandma's thinking was simple.

……

　Tomorrow's staying up late will be written, everyone who stays up late, don't wait, you can see it when you wake up tomorrow.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)