A century-old family that runs through the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 65
Yan Ya opened his mouth and was about to say more when Zhu Yuanzhang had already waved his hand:
"Which is right or wrong, you and I can't tell clearly here. I have ordered the East Palace to inspect Guanzhong, meet with the ministers for me, and inspect Xi'an."

Yan Ya turned to look at Zhu Biao, and when he saw him nodding slightly, he already understood in his heart that Zhu Biao probably agreed with the move of the capital.

Yan Ling had mentioned Zhu Yuanzhang's stubborn temper to Yan Ya before, but Zhu Biao was actually a soft-hearted Zhu Yuanzhang. It seemed that he had to give the two of them a wall, so he stopped trying to persuade him.

After chatting about the important things, Zhu Yuanzhang had passed the school entrance examination, so the next topic became much more relaxed. He began to ask Yan Ya how he was doing, what books he read on weekdays, and what insights he had.

At this time, he was really like a kind-hearted elder communicating with his studious junior.

"Your brother's studies have been pretty good recently." While chatting, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly remembered Yan Ya's younger brother, Yan Ling's second son Yan Keng: "I think he gets along very well with the two princes, and their homework is similar. , but he is even better than them in bow and horse, he is the embryo of a famous general."

Although Yan Keng studied with the prince, he followed the route of a military general. He had a good physique and was more familiar with military books. However, this was normal. After all, Zhu Zheng, who studied with him, was later granted the title of Prince Qing and took over Ningxia. (Yinchuan), Zhu Quan was granted the title of King Ning and became the vassal of Daning. These are two Sai kings. If they don't dance with spears and sticks, how can they compete with those men on horseback in the future?

Yan Ya smiled and said, "Your Majesty is so complimentary of the famous generals. My younger brother's abilities are all due to your Majesty's cultivation."

Having said this, he stood up and bowed his hands to Zhu Yuanzhang:
"Your Majesty, my brother is already 15 years old, and he is old enough to be on his own. I have the courage to ask your Majesty for a job for him. He always likes swords, so I ask your Majesty to give him a military position."

Yan Ya is five years older than Yan Keng. Now that his father cannot show up, he naturally has to take care of his younger brother. An elder brother is like a father.

Zhu Yuanzhang was not surprised. He smiled and said:
"Yes, this kid is already 15 years old. In the past, Siben (Li Wenzhong) was also on the battlefield at this age. He was able to lead an army by himself at the age of 19. If he had been raised in the capital of Gyeonggi, all that force would have been wasted. Now The war outside the Great Wall is still going on, but it’s a good place to train people.”

"It just so happens that your brother is familiar with Quan'er, so..." Zhu Yuanzhang paused at this point and naturally changed his tune, "Let's go to Beidi and serve King Yan for a few years. When Quan'er becomes a vassal, It’s good to have someone to take care of you.”

"I will ask King Yan to take care of him."

Appreciation is appreciation, the power of the Yan family is not small, Yan Keng is familiar with Zhu Quan, and the two are similar in age. If he really serves under King Ning, he will have great military exploits, the Yan family will be even more prestigious, and there will be King Ning Support is not conducive to checks and balances.

On the contrary, King Yan's side is already full of talents. As an outsider, Yan Keng, although he will not have no future, is still more alienated than his direct relatives.

This has nothing to do with likes and dislikes, but is the power of the emperor.
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On the avenue outside the capital, a team of tens of thousands of people was marching slowly.

In the center is a huge carriage, decorated with carved dragons and phoenixes, and is extremely majestic. It is firmly guarded by pro-army soldiers and drives smoothly on the road.

That was Prince Zhu Biao's car.

But at this time, he was not the only one inside.

The small table was covered with books, and the floor was covered with blankets and soft cushions. Prince Zhu Biao was leaning tiredly against the wall of the carriage, rubbing his brows with his hands while slowly sipping a cup of tea, and all of this was covered by The old man with a long beard sitting opposite saw it.

It was Yan Ji, who was 58 years old at this time.

In recent years, he was appointed as an official of the East Palace. He carefully assisted Zhu Biao in handling government affairs and won his trust. He has become one of Zhu Biao's important team members.This time when the East Palace went on a tour of Guanzhong, he also went with him.Zhu Yuanzhang appointed him as an official in the East Palace before, and planned to let him assist the government after Zhu Biao took over. However, Zhu Yuanzhang himself did not expect that he would be able to live so well. He is still in office at the age of 64. The emperor is really old at this age. not much.

If he doesn't die, Yan Ji will have to live with him no matter what.

"Your Highness, you should pay attention to your health. I see that you have become increasingly tired in recent years. It is better to rest more." Yan Ji looked at Zhu Biao and said with concern. After getting along with him for these years, he and Zhu Biao have an extremely close relationship. , Zhu Biao himself is also tolerant. Although the two are monarchs and ministers, they get along like old friends for many years.

Zhu Biao's expression at this moment was actually worse than that of an old man.

"Lemin (Yan Ji's word is Lemin), why don't I want to rest? I'm really busy with work and the matter is so important, so I don't dare to rest." Zhu Biao said softly, holding his forehead with his hand and closing his eyes.

Yan Ji hesitated for a moment and then spoke:
"Your Highness, with all due respect, this place in Guanzhong can be used to garrison troops, but moving the capital... Your Highness should think twice. If it is maintained by grain, I am afraid that the court's expenses will increase sharply, and the people who move to other places will fill Guanzhong. This is an act that loses the support of the people, and we need to know that it is difficult to leave our homeland."

Zhu Biao nodded slightly. He had also considered this matter:

"But as the capital, Nanjing also has its inappropriateness. It is too far to the southeast, making it difficult to control the whole country. It has a large number of troops to protect the capital, and it has to use troops in the north, which is insufficient."

"I and Your Majesty actually care about Xi'an. After all, this is the land of Guanzhong and the ancient capital of Chang'an. The Qin and Han Dynasties established the world because of it. It is really dominated by dragon energy!"

Yes, Zhu Yuanzhang and his son didn't know that Xi'an had various shortcomings at this time. However, Xi'an's strength lies in its legitimacy. The Qin, Han and Tang Dynasties were all founded here. Although Nanjing is also a big city, the people who founded the country here were all separatist regimes. , and it is far away from the war-prone areas of the Ming Dynasty: the distance to the north is too far, making it difficult to mobilize troops and convey orders.

Although Xi'an has declined, its political significance is extraordinary. The Ming Dynasty established its capital here, which is equivalent to the Han and Tang Dynasties. Moreover, Guanzhong is very close to the battlefield in northern Xinjiang. The army can protect the capital while guarding the border. This For these two reasons, the father and son were almost determined to move the capital.

Hearing this, Yan Ji was speechless for a moment.

Politics is so complicated!

"Alas..." Zhu Biao sighed deeply. He also knew that this matter would be difficult to handle.

"Anyway, let's go to Guanzhong first. Maybe the situation is not that bad."

The carriage moved leisurely, and the huge team headed northwest.

At this time, outside the capital city, Yan Keng rode his horse and whipped his whip, leading dozens of clan soldiers to march north in high spirits.

The Duke of Yue, Yan Ya, married a princess, and later became the Right Commander of the Fifth Army Commander's Mansion. He was given the title of Shaobao, and became an emerging force in the Nanjing court.

The three members of the Yan family parted ways.

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