At the beginning of the civil castle, the Ming God of War was a little panicked

Chapter 277
In the capital, more than a dozen eunuchs left in batches with the imperial decree and set off for various places in Ming Dynasty.

These edicts are very special, and they are all sent to vassal kings all over the country.

Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the descendants of the Zhu family have been divided into various places. The Hongwu Dynasty granted 25 kings, the Jianwen Dynasty granted three kings, the Yongle Dynasty granted two kings, and the Hongxi Dynasty granted eight kings.

By the 16th year of Zhengtong, there were 21 kings except those who were convicted, those who had no heirs, and those who became emperors.

King Zhu Qiyu's imperial decree was the first to go. Considering the particularity of overseas territories, Zhu Qizhen decided to let the younger brother temporarily station in the Luzon capital, and take full charge of the civil affairs and military affairs here.

As for the other vassals, all the imperial edicts are exactly the same, go to Beijing!

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Xiangyang, Xiangwang Mansion.

Holding the imperial decree, Zhu Zhanqian seemed a little at a loss.

The eldest son Zhu Qiyong rushed in and asked, "Father, what happened?"

Zhu Zhanqian glared at him, and said angrily: "I still want to ask you, tell me, what good deeds have you done recently, and it has even reached the ears of the current emperor?"

He is just this precious son, who was spoiled and spoiled since he was a child, and now he is at the age of causing trouble everywhere.

Although he usually disciplines him one or two times, it doesn't work at all.

"what?"

When Zhu Qiyong heard the words, his face paled in shock, and he subconsciously blurted out: "Your Majesty...how could he know?"

"you……"

Zhu Zhan trembled angrily, stood up, found a stick, and asked, "Tell me, what did you do?"

At this time, Zhu Qiyong didn't dare to hide anymore, so he went to a brothel to drink flower wine, compete with others to be jealous, and then told about the broken leg.

Zhu Zhanqian was so angry that he knocked on the table with a stick and said, "Why didn't you tell me about such a big matter?"

"Son...don't dare..."

Zhu Qiyong lowered his head, looking pitiful.

Zhu Zhanqian asked again: "Did the other party not report to the official?"

"Father, you are joking, how dare the Changsha Mansion take care of the Wang Mansion..."

After Zhu Qiyong said these words, he immediately reacted, and quickly lowered his head again.

"Rebel!"

Zhu Zhanqian was trembling with anger, but he didn't know what to do.

After hearing the news, the princess rushed over and asked, "My lord, what happened?"

Zhu Zhanqian slumped on the chair weakly, and said: "The emperor suddenly ordered me to enter the capital immediately. I guess it was your precious son who caused the trouble. They have sued the capital!"

The princess wondered, "I heard that the emperor has gone to war in the south and north in recent years, so why do you care about such trivial matters?"

Zhu Zhanqian shook his head and said: "The emperor loves the people like a son, and the palace bullies the people. If the emperor knows about it, he will definitely not forgive him lightly!"

Zhu Qiyong tilted his head and murmured: "I have already paid the money, why is it endless, besides, what a big deal, as for complaining in front of the emperor?"

"shut up!"

Zhu Zhan stared at him, and said: "Don't say anything, go and clean up now, come to Beijing with me, and ask the emperor personally!"

The concubine persuaded: "My lord, don't be in a hurry, it's better to figure out the situation first."

"Humph!"

Zhu Zhanqian looked like he hated iron for being weak, and said: "You, you, just protect him. Now that it has caused a catastrophe, it is considered light to abolish the position of the son. To be abolished!"

The concubine's face turned pale with fright, and she said weakly: "I can't..."

"How else can I say it, you women don't understand anything!"

Zhu Zhanqian shook his head and said, "Do you know how many people were involved in the smuggling case in the south of the Yangtze River? Half of the officialdom in the south of the Yangtze River is gone! An Nanguo has troubled Ming Dynasty for many years, and even Emperor Xuanzong has no choice. It will be resolved in half a year! Today's emperor is no longer the kid he was back then, and his methods of thunder are comparable to Taizong Taizu!"

The concubine carefully looked at her precious son, and said softly: "Qi Yong, when you see the emperor, you have to take the initiative to admit your mistakes. After all, you are of the same blood. The emperor will definitely show you favor."

Zhu Qiyong was frightened, so he nodded reluctantly.

On the second day, Xiang Wang Zhu Zhanqian took his son and guards and embarked on the road to Beijing.

It took more than 2000 miles from Xiangyang Mansion to the capital, and it took a month to get there.

Along the way, Zhu Zhanqian was surprised to find that the changes seemed to be much greater.

Especially after passing Baoding Mansion, the changes are more obvious.

He left the capital four years after Xuande, and has not been back since then.

Only 20 years later, the prosperity here is far higher than before.

The road is paved with gravel and is very spacious. You can see various workshops lined up on both sides, and there are people everywhere.

I heard that the emperor abolished the household registration system. Now that the common people come to work, are there still people farming?

However, the fields are still lush and lush, and the wheat fields and rice fields are connected into one piece. It can be seen that the land has not been abandoned, and the growth of the crops is very gratifying.

He had heard about the new policy promulgated by the imperial court, but he didn't know what it was.

Seeing today that the common people live and work in peace and contentment, I feel a little more happy in my heart.

However, when he thought that he had come to Beijing to plead guilty, his complexion became ugly again.

Finally arrived at the capital, Zhu Zhanqian did not dare to stay, and went directly to the palace.

Unexpectedly, I saw a familiar figure head on.

"Second brother?"

Zhu Zhanqian was stunned for a long time, but still shouted out.

"Fifth?"

The man on the opposite side, wearing a python robe, is Zheng Wang Zhu Zhanxi.

The two hadn't seen each other for 20 years since they joined the feudal clan. When they saw each other today, they were immediately overwhelmed with excitement.

Zhu Zhanqian hurriedly asked: "Second brother, why did you..."

Suddenly, he realized something.

The imperial decree only said that he was allowed to enter Beijing, but did not explain what it was.

He instinctively thought that it was his son who caused trouble and was impeached by some meddling censor.

However, the moment he saw King Zheng, he realized that it didn't seem to be the case.

But Zhu Zhanyu said: "The emperor summoned him, how could he not come?"

"The emperor also summoned you?"

"Of course, fifth, go quickly, the emperor is still waiting! After the emperor finishes asking, we two brothers will catch up on the old days!"

Although the two were not born to the same mother, they had a very good relationship since childhood. When they reunited after a long absence, they naturally wanted to find a time to talk about the past.

Zhu Zhanqian asked again: "Second brother, how many vassals did the emperor summon?"

"It is said that all of them were summoned. Now half of them have just arrived, and the other half are on the way."

"Then...what's the matter?"

"This one……"

Zhu Zhanxi hesitated for a moment, and then said: "Actually, it's a good thing, it depends on how you decide."

"Second brother, don't be a fool, what's the matter?"

"I can't tell, you go, anyway, it's a good thing!"

After speaking, Zhu Zhanxi smiled meaningfully and left in a hurry.

Zhu Zhanqian looked puzzled, what a good thing, and he was still secretive...

With a belly full of doubts, I came to the imperial study room.

On the way, he was still asking the little eunuch who was leading the way why he summoned him in the Imperial Study Room instead of Fengtian Hall.

The little eunuch replied that the emperor didn't like to be in Fengtian Hall on weekdays, unless the ministers were discussing matters, otherwise, they would stay in the imperial study.

Only then did Zhu Zhanqian feel relieved, and then he winked at Zhu Qiyong behind him, which meant that the plan had changed and he acted according to circumstances.

When they arrived at the imperial study room, Zhu Qizhen greeted him personally after hearing the notification.

"Uncle Huang has worked hard all the way!"

Zhu Zhanqian hurriedly kowtowed and saluted: "My minister Zhu Zhanqian greets the saint!"

"Uncle, please get up, come, please sit down!"

Zhu Qizhen helped him up and sat him on the chair.

Zhu Zhanqian was flattered, and hurriedly waved his hands and said: "Your Majesty, you are welcome, I... dare not be a minister!"

Zhu Qizhen looked at Prince Xiang and his son, and went straight to the point.

"I have issued 21 imperial decrees and sent them to the vassals of various places. I have something to discuss with you."

Zhu Zhanqian hurriedly asked, "What's the matter with the emperor?"

Zhu Qizhen took out the prepared map and unfolded it.

"Look, uncle, this is the latest map of the Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Zhanqian stood up and took a closer look. As far as the Onan River in the north, Hami in the west, Annan, Champa, Luzon, Sulu and other places in the south, all have become the territory of Ming Dynasty. In just a few years, the territory has expanded nearly doubled!
"The emperor opened up the territory and expanded the land, and his achievements will last for thousands of years. I admire him very much!"

He is really in awe, this expansion speed is too fast!

Throughout his life, Emperor Taizong conquered Mobei and Annan, and the territory was not so large.

What's more, in the Xuanzong period, it shrank again...

Zhu Qizhen smiled lightly and said: "If you want to praise, you don't need to say it. I summoned all the feudal lords here to discuss something with you. Before that, I need to ask the Pope a question. My Daming Has the enfeoffment system deviated from its original intention?"

Zhu Zhanqian suddenly fell silent, this sentence... can't be answered!

If we talk about the original intention, Emperor Taizu divided up his descendants for the sake of township. As for why the later vassal kings became pig raising models, this question... you should ask Emperor Taizong?

Seeing this, Zhu Qizhen continued to say: "This time the expedition to Annan was led by King Tan, and now King Tan is guarding Lu Song, what does the emperor think?"

Zhu Zhanqian still did not speak, his face was a little strange.

The vassal king does not lead the army, this is the ancestral system.

As for why there is this ancestral system, you still have to ask Emperor Taizong.

Have you thought about the consequences of sending King Yi out now?

"Uncle, you don't have to be so cautious. There are no outsiders here, so please speak freely. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them."

Zhu Zhanqian raised his head and said slowly: "The emperor's arrangement naturally has the emperor's reason, and I have no problem."

Just kidding, the fight is also a matter between the two of you brothers, what does it have to do with me?
Zhu Qizhen smiled again, and then pointed to the map and said: "Look, uncle, outside the territory of our Ming Dynasty, there are also North Korea, Japan, Ryukyu, Uzang, Ottoman...etc, countless lands, If Uncle Huang is interested in following the example of King Tan and guarding one side, I am willing to send troops and food, and fully support it!"

Zhu Zhanqian suddenly understood why when he first met King Zheng, the other party only said it was a good thing, but didn't say what it was, and said it was up to him to decide.

It turned out that the emperor was planning to call everyone together and continue to expand the territory.

Such a thing is naturally a good thing for ambitious people.

If you don't have ambitions and are willing to settle down in a corner, then it will have no effect.

"I understand what the emperor means, but this is a big matter, can you allow me to think about it for a while?"

He can't make a decision yet, at least he needs to communicate with other vassal kings to see what others think.

Zhu Qizhen didn't force him to express his opinion on the spot, but said: "Uncle Huang should consider it as soon as possible. Overseas lands are also divided into distances, rich and poor. My purpose is first come, first served. Whoever demarcates the territory first will be regarded as the winner. Whose, others are not allowed to snatch it!"

Zhu Zhanqian frowned slightly, and then said: "I will reply to the emperor as soon as possible!"

After finishing speaking, he saluted and left.

The father and son left the palace, Zhu Qiyong asked: "It's a good thing for the emperor to send troops and food, why didn't the father respond on the spot?"

Zhu Zhanqian glanced at him and said, "The vassal king does not command soldiers. This is the ancestor's precept. How do you know that the emperor is not testing us?"

"But... Isn't King Tan leading the army? Now he is still guarding Luzon, why can't I wait?"

"You!"

Zhu Zhan shook his head and said, "How can you guarantee that the emperor has no doubts about the king? In other words, how do you know if the king has two hearts? If there is a problem with the king and the emperor becomes suspicious, then why Aren't people like father going to be unlucky?"

"Oh!"

Zhu Qiyong nodded, looking thoughtful.

"You are young and energetic, easily impulsive, listen to my father's persuasion, you must not be a bird of prey in life, Mu Xiuyu will be destroyed by the wind in the forest, for my father in this life, I just want to be safe."

"But, father..."

Zhu Qiyong first looked around, but no one paid attention to him, and then asked in a low voice: "Do you really don't want to lead troops?"

"Okay, stop talking nonsense, follow my father at night, first go to see King Zheng, this man has a lot of eyes, when the time comes, you should listen more and talk less, and learn more from him!"

"Yes!"

When the two came to Honglu Temple, they found that besides King Zheng, there were several princes.

Counting, counting myself, there are as many as ten people.

In the Ming Dynasty, vassal kings were not allowed to enter the capital without edicts. So many princes gathered together, except for the distribution ceremony during the Hongwu period, they never appeared again.

That night, the Honglu Temple was very lively, and the princes exchanged cups, reminiscing about the old family life, and chatting happily.

After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, finally, someone talked about the emperor's summoning.

In fact, everyone is waiting in their hearts, but no one wants to take the lead.

Everyone looked around, and the person who spoke was none other than King Ning Zhu Diaopei.

King Ning's lineage has an extraordinary status in the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Quan, the first king of Ning in the Ming Dynasty, guarded Daning during the Jingnan period, and was the one with the strongest fighting power among the vassal kings.

At the beginning, when Zhu Di raised his troops to Jingnan, seeing that he could not fight, he ran to Daning to borrow soldiers. If Zhu Quan refused, Zhu Di tied him up, and then forcibly borrowed Duoyan Sanwei, and left a sentence, if this battle If we win, we two brothers will divide the world and rule!

However, what does the promise made by King Yan have to do with me, Emperor Yongle?

After Zhu Di ascended the throne, he didn't recognize what he said, and even took Zhu Quan's military power.

From then on, Zhu Quan completely lost interest in the struggle for power, spent his whole day enjoying the pure and empty music, and devoted himself to the tea ceremony.

(End of this chapter)