The Rise of Ming Dynasty 1646

Chapter 353

August 28, the second year of Longwu.

The outskirts of Tianxing Mansion, Fujing.

It has been nearly three months since the last time I left Tianxing Mansion, Zhu Linmi was fascinated by looking at the vegetation outside the car window, although he had already arrived in Fujing, her heart seemed to be still in Lin'an.

He was rubbing a delicate moon-white sachet in his hand.The front of the sachet is embroidered with the pattern of five blessings, and the back is embroidered with the words "grow old together, never leave".

The faint scent of orchids filled the entire carriage.This was given to him by Mu Zhiqing who secretly embroidered it after staying up for a day and a night regardless of the unhealed arrow wound.

Although Mu Zhiqing said that the sachet was a thank you gift for the fact that he led the army to attack hundreds of miles to intercept the family and try to protect the security of the Mu Mansion.But Zhu Linming is very clear that for girls in this era, sending a sachet to a sweetheart is the most daring expression of affection.This sachet is actually a token of love she gave to herself.

He originally planned to spend some time with Mu Zhiqing in Lin'an, but she didn't know where she learned about the situation in Zhejiang.She has great insights into the world's major events, and knows that Zhejiang is related to Daming's safety, so she insists that he return to Tianxing Mansion immediately to preside over the overall situation.

Zhu Linmi suddenly remembered her cute appearance when she was pretending to be angry, she couldn't help smiling, thinking in her heart, when she returned to the palace, she would immediately report to Princess Ming, and choose a day to propose marriage to the Mu family.

He knew that it took a long time for marriages in the Ming Dynasty to go from acceptance, name asking to official worship.As a royal family, the process must be longer. If he proposes marriage immediately, the marriage may be delayed for at least a year.

The fragrance of orchid wafted into Zhu Lin's nose again, it was as sweet as her breath.He originally thought that he was in the troubled times at the end of Ming Dynasty, and only swords and swords and soldiers and horses were left in his life, but he was so lucky that he met such a beautiful woman.

Just for her, I have to complete the important task of changing history!
While his thoughts were wandering, he suddenly heard the sound of drum music in the distance.The driving speed gradually slowed down.After a while, Shi Lin stepped forward and said: "My lord, the officials of Tianxing Mansion and the people are here to welcome you in triumph."

Zhu Linming glanced out of the car window and asked doubtfully, "Have you arrived at Tianxing Mansion?"

"Return to my lord, it is still a hundred miles away from Tianxing Mansion."

The drums became louder and louder, and then the horns sounded.Zhu Linming got out of the car, and when she looked up, she saw dense crowds standing respectfully on both sides of the post road, and there were musicians holding musical instruments and more than a dozen salutes in the distance.

And under his feet, a velvet blanket covered the post road, leading directly to Tianxing Mansion on the east side, and the end of the carpet has not been seen as far as the eye can see.

He frowned, and was about to say something when several officials in the crowd came to the middle of the road, and the leader was Zhu Jizuo, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites.

He first smiled at Zhu Linmi, then held out the yellow silk and said loudly: "His Royal Highness, please accept the order."

Zhu Linmei stepped forward quickly and knelt on the blanket with all the soldiers behind her.

Zhu Jizuo hurriedly read aloud: "Fengtian Chengyun the emperor, the imperial edict said, the king's brother Lin Mi will take over as the assistant king, govern diligently, govern the people and follow the good, teach the foundation of kindness, and I rely on it as the foundation of the dynasty...

"Brother Wang has now sent his elite troops to sweep across the southwest and reach Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, and Yunnan in one fell swoop, so that the country's prestige will be displayed, the virtues and grace will be declared, and the people will be comforted... Since then, the south of the Yangtze River has been restored, and the country has first stabilized. The thieves and bandits are in a panic, and they take their clothes at night...

"Brother Wang's great achievements can't be rewarded, so he bestowed the Imperial Army and the Forbidden Army, and changed the west gate of Tianxing Mansion to 'Xiding Gate' to mark the great victory...

"Chin this."

Zhu Linmei received the imperial decree and said: "Sir, Zhu Linmei accepts the decree, thank you."

When he put away the yellow silk and stood up, all the courtiers immediately rushed to the center of the post road, lined up in front and back according to the official ranks, and then bowed down together, shouting: "Meet His Royal Highness Fuzheng Wang, and congratulate His Highness on the great victory in the Southwest!"

"My lords, please stand up." Zhu Linmei raised her hand to signal, and then said to Huang Daozhou who was standing in the front, "Old Huang Ge, why did you make such a big battle?"

Huang Daozhou hurriedly said: "His Royal Highness has restored Jiangnan and returned with great victory. The cabinet issued a form according to the Ministry of Rites to welcome His Royal Highness's triumphant return."

Zhu Linmi glanced at the long blanket on the ground, then looked around at the ceremonial guards and utensils, and asked Yang Tinglin, Minister of the Household Department, "How much did it cost?"

"Return to Your Highness...a total of 7 taels."

Zhu Linmei frowned and called Zhu Jizuo, "Your idea?"

"This, Your Highness has made great contributions, for example, this is a joint discussion of the Ministry of Rites..."

Zhu Linmei smiled and said: "Since it is the Ministry of Rites' idea, I would like to ask Mr. Zhu to go back and put these things back into the national treasury. 7 taels, um, the Ministry of Rites will make up [-]% of the missing part.

"In the future, everything will be kept simple, and the Jiankui are still alive, so how can we be so extravagant?"

Zhu Jizuo had no choice but to say with a bitter face: "Your officer, please remember."

In fact, Zhu Linmi didn't have much joy about this Southwest War, she just dealt with some rebellious officials and thieves. Although the southwestern hinterland was stabilized and the foundation was laid, it also lost a lot of Ming's national power for nothing.

However, this trip regained the sovereignty of Macau and added an important treaty port.In addition, it also deterred and greatly restrained the chieftains of Yunnan.These are some unexpected gains.

But just these are not enough to spend tens of thousands of silver to celebrate.

He didn't go to the imperial court either, but let the imperial army and chariot drive the way ahead, and he rode along with him.

However, along the hundreds of miles along the road, the excited voices of the people on both sides of the road, such as "a thousand years for the assistant king" and "a thousand blessings for the assistant king", have never ceased.Some people took rice, meat and other items to the accompanying soldiers of the Dragon Guards, but due to military discipline, their gifts could not be sent.

At the foot of the city of Tianxing Mansion, Zhu Linmi looked up, and saw that the city gate had been replaced with three large gold-plated characters—Xidingmen.

After he entered the city, he did not immediately return to the Fuzheng Palace, but went straight to the palace.

This is also what the title should mean, now that the powerful enemy of the Ming Dynasty is watching, it is the time when unprecedented internal unity is needed.

Immediately after entering the city, he went to the palace to face the saint, and to report the great victory, he wanted to show his attitude of fully supporting Tai Zheng Zhengshuo, so that all the people in the court would be united.

Pang Tianshou got the news early and waited outside the Meridian Gate. Seeing the assistant king's chariots and horses rushing up to greet him, he first congratulated the great victory in the Southwest, and then led the way and led Zhu Linmi to Ciqing Palace.

After entering the gate of Ciqing Palace, Zhu Linmi couldn't help frowning slightly.I saw that the place was filled with smoke, Buddha statues stood everywhere, and the eunuchs and maids were all dressed as monks, as if they had entered a temple.

Pang Tianshou seemed to have realized the strangeness, and only whispered: "The Empress Dowager eats fast and chants Buddha in the palace all the time, praying to the Holy Majesty for a speedy recovery."

After a while, Zhu Linming came to the main hall, but saw the Empress Dowager Zeng kneeling on the futon with her back to him, reciting scriptures.She heard that Pang Tianshou said that the assistant king was coming, and it took her a long time to turn around, nodded to Zhu Linmi, and then went back to praying to Buddha.

Zhu Linmi wanted to report to the state affairs, but seeing this situation, she didn't know how to speak.It was so embarrassing for a while, only to hear someone behind me surprise and say: "Mi'er, are you back?"

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