The First Gongsheng of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 315 Do You See How Lively It Is?
Weining Sea.

The altar for offering sacrifices to the sky has already been set up. Although offering sacrifices to the heavens in Weininghai is far less grand than Fenglangjuxu, it is considered unique in Daming.

In order to get the news of the sacrifice to the heavens back to the capital before the third day of July, the sacrifice to the heavens this time must also be completed before June 28. Wang Shouren is not as anxious as Zhu Feng to return to Daming. Stationing in Ninghai is more meaningful than the previous surprise attack on Weininghai.

It didn't look like he came to fight, but he seemed to be patrolling the territory as a victor. The heroism in his heart was naturally shown on his face.

Such heroism.

In Zhu Feng's view, it is a kind of conceit.

"The Tatars will come at any time, so don't rush away. Are you really going to be encircled and rely on artillery and mighty gunpowder? Not to mention the little Tartar prince, even the remnant of Huosie has 3 to [-] horses. How can we fight?" ?”

As the general leading the troops, Zhu Feng didn't have the courage to take the initiative to lead the troops to pursue after the first battle in Ningyuan.

It's not that he has changed, but that he feels that what is happening in front of him is more symbolic than practical.

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The ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven officially began.

And on the day of offering sacrifices to heaven, it was also the day when the capital welcomes Huosai to pay tribute to the capital.

In comparison, it was more lively in the capital.

Huoshai and his party entered the city from Deshengmen, a bit like the meaning that Daming caught Huoshai as a trophy. Huoshai paid the tribute in person because Daming wanted to demonstrate and publicize that he wanted to use artillery to shake the country's prestige. It also does not fall behind.

On the side of the Ming Dynasty, the chief and deputy envoys were greeted by Lin Han, the left servant of the Ministry of Officials, and Zhang Mao, the British Duke, but both of them were by name.

The actual operator is Zhang Jun, the young minister of Honghe Temple. Because there is a vacancy for the minister of Honghe Temple, Zhang Jun is actually acting as the agent of Honghe Temple. Like birthday envoys, they live in the Huitong Hall.

In the morning outside Desheng Gate, many officials gathered, most of them came to watch the ceremony, and there were even more crowds of common people who joined in the fun.

Even foreign envoys came to join in the fun.

Daming subdued Huozhai, the mighty leader of the Mongolian Goljin tribe on the grassland. Huozhai even came to the capital in person, saying that he was paying tribute, but in fact he came to surrender in person. After all, Daming was still holding on to his righteousness. sons, and more than 6000 ethnic groups.

The North Korean envoy, Li Cao Shenjuan Jin Shoutong sent by the later deposed Yanshan Lord Li, stood behind Zhang Jun and looked at the welcoming team in front of him with envy in his heart.

As a North Korean envoy, he had a relatively high status in the hall, and he was treated fairly well, but compared to the welcoming scene in front of him, he suddenly felt that he came from a small corner... nothing.

"My lord Zhang, why haven't you seen the fire sieve come? Those in front are artillery? Is there going to be a war today?"

In order to find a sense of presence in front of Zhang Jun, Jin Shoutong also worked hard.

The king of North Korea, Li Shi, ascended the throne in the seventh year of Hongzhi, and was kicked out of the position of monarch in the first year of Zhengde because of Zhongzong's rebellion. He became a famous tyrant in Korean history.

But in fact, in the 12th year of Hongzhi, he was still a good emperor. At most, he initiated the first military disaster in the 11th year of Hongzhi, and Li's brutal nature was exposed, and it was only after the first military disaster that he gradually exposed. come out.

At least until the 12th year of Hongzhi, no one knew what would happen to this guy seven years later.

Zhang Jun said with disdain: "Da Ming's cannon, is it your turn to ask more questions? It's called a sky-shaking cannon! It can shake the sky with one sound. Have you never heard of Zhang Zhenren's ability?"

Jin Shoutong asked excitedly, "Is it Zhang Dazhen from Longhu Mountain?"

Zhang Jun glanced at Jin Shoutong with disdain.

It seems to be saying, as a foreign envoy, are you so ignorant?Or are you pretending to be confused in front of me on purpose?
"It seems that your North Korean country knows a lot about my Ming Dynasty?" Zhang Jun said with a sarcasm.

Jin Shoutong said with shame: "In North Korea, the monarchs and ministers are proficient in the language and characters of the Ming Dynasty. We are also yearning for the culture of the Central Plains. We will pass on everything."

The East Asian Confucian cultural circle, including North Korea and the Wa country across the sea, all take Confucian culture as the orthodox, and there are many people who are proficient in writing and language, and only high-level people have the opportunity to learn the Central Plains culture of Ming Dynasty.

In comparison, North Korea is more submissive to Ming, and its attitude towards the suzerain is more sincere.

Zhang Jundao: "Then you don't know who the real Zhang is in court today?"

Jin Shoutong asked: "Is it Zhang Zhitai who is about to be made the Duke of the state? I heard that he can reach the will of heaven and know the past and the future. He is an immortal..."

Zhang Jun pointed in the direction of the cannon and said, "Those are cannons made by Daoist Zhang, just for you to see and see. I heard that within a few miles, not a single blade of grass will grow!"

"Ah?! No wonder even a strong lord of the grassland like Huo Shai bowed his head and proclaimed himself a vassal to pay tribute. Then Daming will definitely be able to shock the grassland in the future. Can Da Ming also shock Liaodong and other places? There are many small tribes over there recently. If you don't accept Wang Hua's way, I hope Daming can teach them a lesson."

Of course, Jin Shoutong's visit to the capital this time has a political purpose.

In addition to continuing to support the legitimacy of Li's succession, it is also to allow Li Gang's eldest son, who was born under two years old, to fight for the position of the eldest son of the Ming Dynasty. With the endorsement of the Ming court, the legitimacy of Li and his son can be guaranteed.

Moreover, they also wanted Daming to send troops to the north of Liaodong, to clean up the Jurchen tribe that often harassed North Korea...

The diplomatic environment of Daming is like this. Every time the foreign envoys come to the capital, they will always bring such requests. The little things they pay are not enough, but Daming gives them a lot in return. Not bad.

Zhang Jun looked down on the North Korean envoy, and said coldly: "Wait! See how the emperor and ministers of the Ming Dynasty feel."

Jin Shoutong made a big fuss and was bored, so he could only continue to look down at the team that was waiting for the fire screening.

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Like a bride waiting to be married, Huoshai finally arrived at the gate of Desheng, the capital of the Ming Dynasty, after endless calls.

When he saw the scene in front of him, he felt as if he was being treated like an animal and being judged by others.

For him, this is definitely a humiliation.

"Bang bang bang..."

When the fire screen arrived, the newly trained artillerymen of the Beijing camp added fire to the already tense scene by firing cannons.

This annoyed the guards of Meng Guo Le Jin who followed Huo Shiai. If they were not under the capital of Daming, they might all want to draw their swords and fight with the soldiers of Daming.

Huozhai signaled his subordinates not to act rashly, and he even took a look at Tang Yin.

Tang Yin was running all the way at this time, and he was very tired. Even if he saw the performance of Huo Shi and others, he was not surprised... Sending people to the gate of the capital, so many soldiers and civilians came to join in the fun, it was no different from playing monkeys... Huo Shi Obviously not a monkey tricker, but being played like a monkey.

Are the soldiers and civilians of the Ming Dynasty here to watch the ceremony?It was to find the sense of superiority of the people of the Heavenly Kingdom.

After being bullied by the grassland tribe for decades, today it seems to be to get back the place.

Tang Yin was even gloating in his heart, just do what you can, if you die, you will do it yourself first, and you can't blame Zhang Zhitai for destroying all your clansmen.

"Master Tang, is this how you treat guests?"

Huosie asked a question.

Tang Yin said with a smile: "This should be to show your welcome, do you see how lively it is?"

Huozie almost wanted to curse.

This cannon is designed to harm our mengoljin department. Even if your Daming Cannon has more shells, can you use it to scare Batu Mengke and not stab them?What does this mean to a tribe leader who has surrendered like me?
Tang Yindao: "If Your Excellency thinks this is too abrupt, then I will play it to Your Majesty later, and it won't be like this when you come next time."

Huozie squinted at Tang Yin, as if looking at a dead person.

If you don't know how to speak, just say a few words... I thought you were a talented person along the way, but it seems that you are just like those so-called ministers of Ming Dynasty, who only want to take advantage of your lips.

If it weren't for Zhang Zhou in the northwest, let's see how I... clean you up!

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Huozie was initially annoyed that Da Ming fired a cannon right under his nose.

But after he saw the envoy from Daming who came out to greet him, his attitude changed for the better. He didn't know Lin Han at all. He had only heard of the Duke of England, and he knew that he was the main minister of Daming guarding the capital. When he waited to welcome him, he felt that the Emperor Daming still valued him anyway.

A group of people entered the city.

That feeling...was similar to parading in the streets.

But Huozhai didn't have much opinion this time, because he felt that he was going with Daming's envoys. Maybe it was the people of Daming who wanted to express their welcome?

Entering the city from the north of the city, but going to the Huitong Hall in the east of the city... This way... It's okay to parade in the street to show off to the public, the road is still relatively long, it can be said to be a tour all the way, Huozhai is very curious, and has only heard of the capital of the Ming Dynasty The roads are wide and long, and there are cities and stone houses that are not found on the grasslands. Don't the people of Ming Dynasty need to graze and farm?
Why so many people?

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It was almost at the same time that the fire screen entered the city.

Wang Shouren completed the activity of offering sacrifices to heaven in Weininghai, and when he came down from the altar, Zhu Feng also brought the latest information.

"Sixty miles to the north, there are signs of Tatar activity. Based on the experience of not accepting them at night, they are not like the men and horses of the little Tatar prince, but more like the Yongxiebu tribe of Yibulu, or the right wing. tribe."

Zhu Feng's heart is like an arrow, but he will not know that there is an enemy situation and not say it.

Zhu Feng actually wanted to ask... Do we want to send troops to fight this wave of people?

Wang Shouren said: "I have seen the pastures on the north bank of Haizi in Weining. There are traces left by the tribes in a hurry after migration, such as wooden stakes for camping, and some fences. Those all indicate that someone came close to Haizi to graze before. I just heard that we were coming, so I hurriedly withdrew."

"Then...should we fight?"

Zhu Feng asked more directly this time.

You, Wang Shouren, said clearly that the Tartars fifty miles away are likely to be members of small and medium-sized tribes. They just took advantage of the gap between the big tribes' wars and had the opportunity to graze in areas with fertile water and grass around the Weining Sea. Take the opportunity to win a battle or something?Even if the other party doesn't take the initiative to fight, they should be able to catch dozens of people back... Wouldn't it be a worthwhile trip?

Wang Shouren shook his head and said, "I'm not afraid of trouble, but I don't need to take the initiative to find trouble. If they dare to approach again, I will fight with cavalry and artillery. Otherwise, I will withdraw my troops and return to Maoerzhuang early tomorrow morning."

Zhu Feng heard this...

It was a touch in my heart.

Has this Instructor Wang finally found out with his conscience?It finally made me feel that I might not need to be buried in Weininghai.

After Wang Shouren stepped down from the altar, the soldiers were very happy.

Wang Shouren arranged patrol affairs and asked the army to continue to strengthen the defense of the camp. After all, in Wang Shouren's view, this is the last day of this expedition in Weininghai, and it is necessary to be prepared for the beginning and the end.

"Zhijie, look at that piece of Haizi. If you build a city here, even if you don't need to station too many soldiers and horses, you don't need to farm here. You just let the soldiers guard some herdsmen, and most of the herdsmen are from Ming Dynasty... Daming's territory can last up to here, don't you think it's very comfortable to stay here and come out to see the scene?"

Wang Shouren and Zhu Feng described his ideal scene.

But it is tantamount to playing the piano to a cow.

Although Zhu Feng is free and easy and likes to make friends, he has no romanticism. In his opinion, this ghostly place is the territory of the Tartars, so it's better to stay away from it.

"Instructor Wang, it's not that I have to say something frustrating, it's just that I think that nothing is as good as the capital. I still want to live in the capital, even if I have nothing to do to go to the Jiaofang Division to drink and drink, it's also very good."

Zhu Feng also portrayed his ideal life.

As soon as Wang Shouren heard it, he knew that this little duke was the second generation of dude who was forcibly dragged into battle. If Zhang Zhou hadn't been here... I guess Zhu Feng would have spent his whole life just waiting to die.

"It's good not to compete with the world." Wang Shouren nodded. He didn't deny Zhu Feng's ideals, but he didn't agree with them either. "When there is a chance in the future, you and I can have a good time in the capital."

When Zhu Feng heard it, he seemed to have convinced Wang Shouren immediately, and said excitedly: "Sure! When Instructor Wang goes, I will know where there is good wine and where there is a girl who can sing well. In the capital, I Familiar... But I am actually more familiar with Nanjing City... If there is a chance, we can go to Nanjing City together."

"it is good."

Wang Shouren is the kind of coach who is good at getting along with his subordinates.

They also know how to "follow what they like", and Zhu Feng's ideal is "harmless to humans and animals". At this time, Wang Shouren doesn't think there is anything wrong with flattering each other.

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The imperial palace, inside the Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Youtang received the envoys Lin Han and Zhang Mao who went to welcome the Huosai, and listened to their report on the details of the Huosai meeting. Especially when he heard that the soldiers and civilians in the capital felt excited, Zhu Youtang It also seemed to fluctuate with the excitement of the people, that feeling... he, the emperor, was the strongest.

If it is said that the common people have face, how can the brilliance of his emperor's face be more dazzling?
"You two have worked hard." Zhu Youtang smiled and said, "I will reward you two for your merits this time. Especially you, Lin Qing's family, have worked hard in the Imperial College for many years. You are a model in the academic world. I have always mentioned your profound talents and knowledge in front of me, and recommended you to me many times."

Lin Han originally thought that there was nothing wrong with being in contact with Zhang Zhou.

But hearing the emperor's language of forming cliques so clearly, he generally felt that the emperor was trying to pull him into a camp... As a traditional civil servant, he would naturally feel... awkward.

Even though Liu Jian and Li Dongyang never regarded me as "one of my own", it doesn't mean that I want to advance and retreat with Your Majesty, right?
"I'm ashamed and dare not take it." Lin Han said.

Zhang Mao laughed beside him and said, "Lin Jijiu's reputation has long been known all over the world. Even old people yearn for it. Think about being younger. Follow Lin Jijiu and learn more about how to govern the country?"

When Lin Han heard this, he thought to himself, old man Zhang, are you shameless?This is so sour, how do you say it?

Zhu Youtang said: "I intend to transfer Bingkuan back to the capital within a month or two. I mainly want him to teach the prince's knowledge. Lin Qing's family has made great achievements in academics, and I also want to transfer you to the capital. Do you have any intention to help teach the prince in the Imperial Academy?"

"This……"

Lin Han didn't know how to answer for a moment.

After all, he was born as a serious Hanlin official. He entered the library as a scholar and was promoted to edit and edit. He has been in the Hanlin Academy for [-] years. He has no experience in politics. The reason for this matter is that he has not had the opportunity to participate in other court affairs except the Imperial Academy and Guozijian.

In history, he was not transferred out of the capital until his later years to work in Nanjing.

Speaking of teaching the prince... this job is actually very good for him, and it happens to be a good use of his strengths.

But his lifelong wish, he can still go further in the officialdom, so he is 66 years old and still teaching all the time, and he doesn't even have a chance to be promoted to a minister?

Zhang Mao said with a smile: "Why, Lin Jijiu is not willing?"

"If you have the opportunity, you should try your best to teach the prince." Of course Lin Han knew that this was a good thing, or the emperor had good intentions.

He didn't know if it had anything to do with Zhang Zhou.

If the emperor asked him to return to the Hanlin Academy, with his current official position, he would at least start as a Bachelor of Attendance and a Bachelor of Attendance. Although he has no chance to be a minister of six books for the time being, can you believe that he has the opportunity to join the cabinet?Of course, Lin Han didn't feel that he was qualified to join the cabinet... Even being a bachelor...was a bit extravagant.

Zhu Youtang nodded with a smile and said, "Look where I've been talking about? You've just arrived at the Ministry of Officials, and you've only just begun to get familiar with things here, so it's not appropriate to transfer you away immediately. Let's do this, after Bingkuan comes back, I'll be there again. See where there are vacancies as appropriate, so that you, Lin Qing family, have the opportunity to do more things for the imperial court."

"Yes."

Lin Han hurriedly saluted.

Listen to this.

I no longer need to go through the steps of the official department's assessment and court recommendation, and I can directly discuss with the emperor and Zhang Zhou to make a decision.

That's...too much.

He was also wondering in his heart, is this a thief ship?Do I need to jump ship to survive?

I don't want to!

(End of this chapter)