Invincible Zhengde

Chapter 487 Bring You the Map of Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains
Hearing that His Royal Highness was going to dedicate his painting to His Majesty, Tang Bohu also showed a smile on his face.

This is a great affirmation for him.

So he bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Although it seems to be a simple little thing, it is not that simple.Tang Bohu, who has been in the officialdom for several years, already has some experience.

His Majesty was very unhappy about what happened to him back then, and it was His Highness the Crown Prince who saved him, so His Majesty's perception of him may not be very good.

In recent years, the prince has been taking care of himself.This time, His Royal Highness wanted to show his face in front of His Majesty.

After all, after returning from the northwest, his errands have not been arranged yet, and it is obvious that His Royal Highness wants to reuse him.

Since you want to reuse yourself, His Majesty must nod his head, and let His Majesty have a good impression of him.This painting is the stepping stone given to His Majesty by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

Looking at Tang Bohu, Zhu Houzhao nodded.

Zhu Houzhao is still very satisfied with Tang Bohu's progress and performance over the past few years, so he is also willing to support him.

At this time, the food and drinks were all arranged, Zhu Houzhao had a meal with Tang Bohu, and before leaving, he brought him ten jars of good wine and sent them to the mansion.

In two lifetimes as a human being, Tang Bohu couldn't escape a single drink.It's just that the previous life was different from this life.

In his previous life, there were always dead people in Tang Bohu's family, and his life was down and out. Drinking was nothing more than an excuse to get rid of his worries.But this life is different. Although there are still dead people in the family, his wife and children are still there, which can be regarded as his repayment.

In fact, Zhu Houzhao took good care of Tang Bohu's children.

Tang Bohu is in a much better mood when he is alive, and he has an enterprising spirit, so he is not so worried, drinking is more for joy.So Zhu Houzhao didn't restrict him, and specially prepared some good wine for him when he came back this time.

So Tang Bohu happily left with the wine.

After sending Tang Bohu away, Zhu Houzhao glanced at the princess who came over, and asked with a smile, "What's the matter?"

"The concubine heard that Tang Bohu sent a painting to His Royal Highness, so I wanted to come and take a look." The concubine smiled and said, "The poems and paintings of the famous frontier talents are rare, and the concubine also wants to see them." .”

After hearing this sentence, Zhu Houzhao also laughed.

This was something he hadn't thought of, Tang Bohu's talent and learning were indeed beyond words.Although this time I changed his course and sent him to the northwest frontier, he did not disappoint his lifelong talent and ability. He forcibly wrote poems and paintings in the frontier, earning him a reputation as a famous frontier wit.

Tang Bohu at this time can be said to have a very high reputation among scholars, and his reputation as a frontier talent is even greater.Many people compare him with the frontier poets of the Tang Dynasty, which Zhu Houzhao did not expect.

But this is also a good thing.So Zhu Houzhao said: "Here, let's take a look."

After saying this, Zhu Houzhao handed the painting scroll in his hand to the princess, and then helped the princess unfold the painting.

After looking at this painting, the Crown Princess was in a daze for a long while before she said, "It's really a masterpiece, a masterpiece of a famous master, and a treasure handed down from generation to generation."

With that said, the princess raised her head to look at Zhu Houzhao, her face and eyes were full of pleading expressions.

This is the first time Zhu Houzhao has seen the appearance of the princess.

The two have been married for so long, and Zhu Houzhao has a lot of treasures here, but the princess is not very interested in these things, whether it is pearls, jade or gold, silver and money, she doesn't care much.

As for famous calligraphy and paintings, although the princess has a collection, she doesn't pay much attention to it. After all, there is Zhang Zeduan's Qingming Riverside Picture in the palace.

But after seeing Tang Bohu's painting this time, the princess was really moved.

The reason behind this is that Zhu Houzhao also knows that it's not that she doesn't like those famous paintings, nor does she dislike them.It's just that it's not good for her to do this as a princess. After all, those things are treasures in the palace, and it's not her turn to collect and play with them now.

But the picture in front of me is different.This painting is so well done, in the words of the princess, it will definitely become a treasure handed down from generation to generation in the future.

The most important thing is that this painting was given to His Royal Highness by Tang Bohu. Although Tang Bohu is also very famous, this painting is different from those that have been passed down. After all, it was painted by people today, and its value is not so high.

Moreover, this painting was in Zhu Houzhao's hands first-hand, and she had no problem receiving it.

Naturally, Zhu Houzhao saw what the princess was thinking, but he still smiled and said, "I can't give you this painting. I will send this painting to my father later, and use it to change Tang Bohu's future."

The reason why this painting is suitable is because he painted the scenery of the frontier fortress of Ming Dynasty, and it also shows Tang Bohu's political achievements in the frontier fortress for so many years, so this painting is the most suitable.

It is impossible for Zhu Houzhao to give it to the princess, which is delaying the business.

Hearing what Zhu Houzhao said, the princess hesitated and said, "But because of the fraud in the examination room?"

Zhu Houzhao nodded, and then said: "Although this matter is not big, and it has been so long, I am afraid that some people will bring it up. At that time, I am afraid that the father will think too much, so this painting is for Tang Bohu Buy future."

Hearing what Zhu Houzhao said, the expression on the princess's face also subsided, she supported Zhu Houzhao, and said, "It's my concubine Meng Lang, please forgive me, Your Highness."

Zhu Houzhao waved his hand indifferently, stretched out his hand to hold the princess's hand, and said with a smile: "What's the matter? It's nothing more than a painting. It's my negligence that I didn't take care of the princess's little hobby. But it doesn't matter. , Go back to the palace and look for it, and I will find you the picture of a thousand miles of rivers and mountains."

A picture of thousands of miles of rivers and mountains?
The reputation of this painting is really too great, naturally the Crown Princess has heard of it.

After hearing what Zhu Houzhao said, the Crown Princess quickly waved her hands and said, "This is unavoidable. If Your Highness is found by the concubine for this painting, the outside world may not necessarily say anything about the concubine."

"Don't worry about them," Zhu Houzhao said indifferently: "Just keep it if you like it, at worst we don't tell anyone."

Zhu Houzhao leaned close to the princess, lowered his voice and said, "We will stay in the boudoir when the time comes, and take it out to have a look when we want to see it."

After hearing Zhu Houzhao's words, the Crown Princess was a little dumbfounded, and said helplessly: "The concubine knows that His Royal Highness loves the concubine, but it's better not to do this. It really won't affect the effect if it spreads out. Not good."

"What's the matter?" Zhu Houzhao waved his hand and said, "I am also the Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty and the Crown Prince of the country. What's the big deal about getting a painting? After I get the painting, I will find another place to cover it. In the last chapter, I will stamp the seal of your crown princess."

While talking, Zhu Houzhao really planned to do this.

If this thing can be passed on to future generations, with the addition of this thing, it will definitely become a good story.

The prince doted on the princess, so he found the painting and stamped it with the seal of the princess.With this story and this process, the painting must have become famous.

Just like the emperor who likes stamps in later generations, the stamps he stamped are all real paintings, and people like to mention poems.

Although I don't have this hobby, it's no big deal to do it.

The princess was very sweet in her heart, but she felt that it was inappropriate to do so.

But before she continued to say anything, Zhu Houzhao reached out to stop her, and then said: "It's getting late, I'd better go to Qianqing Palace, before my father returns to my mother's place."

Although what Zhu Houzhao said was serious, the princess always found it strange, but she quickly bowed and said, "The concubine will wait for the prince to come back."

Zhu Houzhao nodded, and then asked Liu Jin to hold the painting, and the two left Xianyang Palace one after the other and went straight to Kunning Palace.

When Zhu Houzhao arrived at Kunning Palace, it was still brightly lit and busy, which meant that the old man was still here.

After entering Kunning Palace, Zhu Houzhao saw the busy father.

Naturally, Zhu Youtang also knew that his son was coming. He raised his head and glanced at Zhu Houzhao, and then asked, "Didn't you drink with people in the palace? Why do you still have time to come here?"

Obviously, the father already knew about Tang Bohu's entry into the palace.So Zhu Houzhao said: "It is precisely because of this."

As he said that, Zhu Houzhao reached out and took the painting that Liu Jin was holding, and said, "Tang Bohu has presented a painting, and I will show it to my father."

Hearing Zhu Houzhao's words, Zhu Youtang's face was not very happy, but he said with a calm face: "As an emperor, you must not miss the official business because of your personal preferences. Even if you like poetry and paintings, you should not be playful. Don't learn Emperor Huizong of Song Dynasty. Poetry, calligraphy and painting are just small paths, so don’t indulge in them.”

"In addition, although it is common for the emperor to receive gifts from his courtiers, they must not be given privately. Otherwise, the lucky ones in the world will inevitably search for the world's treasures and present them in front of the emperor. You should know what the result is."

Hearing his father's words, Zhu Houzhao's heart immediately calmed down.

Although this matter was not done, Zhu Houzhao was infected by his father's thoughts and opinions.

After learning about this incident, my father's first thought was this. Such a king always thinks about things from the perspective of his family, country and world, which is very rare.

Zhu Houzhao bowed and said: "My son understands, thank you for your teaching."

Zhu Youtang nodded in satisfaction. Although his son has many shortcomings, such as domineering, he likes to do things simple and rough, and he treats his courtiers harshly.

But he also has many advantages, such as his ability to accept other people's opinions with an open mind, and his clear distinction between public and private.

Seeing his father nodding in satisfaction, Zhu Houzhao said, "You might as well take a look at this painting first. If all the officials in the world can present such paintings in the future, I will be very happy."

Hearing what Zhu Houzhao said, Zhu Youtang's interest was also aroused, so he said with a smile: "Looking at your baby's appearance, it should be a good thing. Let's unfold it and have a look."

At the same time, he smiled and walked down the steps, ready to look at the painting brought by his son.

With the cooperation of Liu Jin, Zhu Houzhao gently unfolded this long painting scroll.

A complete painting was presented in front of Zhu Youtang.

Like Zhu Houzhao who saw this painting for the first time, Zhu Youtang's face was full of shock.

Seeing from the beginning to the end, and seeing the head again from the end, Zhu Youtang's face was full of shock.

Looking up at his son, Zhu Youtang said with admiration in his tone: "This painting is comparable to the painting of a thousand miles of rivers and mountains. It is majestic and magnificent, and the craftsmanship is exquisite. It shows the great mind of the painter. It is a good painting!"

As he spoke, Zhu Youtang looked at the signature, and he knew why his son said that.

Because it says Tang Yin, Tang Bohu, that means this painting was painted by Tang Bohu.

The son said that he would be very happy if the courtiers sent such paintings, and Zhu Youtang also understood the meaning of this sentence.This is drawn by the courtier himself!

So Zhu Youtang looked at Zhu Houzhao and said, "Tell me."

"Yes, father." Zhu Houzhao quickly agreed, and then said: "In the past few years, Tang Bohu has traveled all over the provinces in the Northwest, and seen all the frontier fortresses of Ming Dynasty. It has been almost ten years since he went to the frontier fortress. He This painting contains his heart, and he has done good things in various places, so much credit.”

"After Erchen received this painting, Erchen thought of the frontier fortress of the Ming Dynasty in recent years. When Erchen went to the Northwest for the first time, at that time, the fire sifted and the Northwest was defeated. The court was unable to deal with a fire sieve .It’s embarrassing to think about it now.”

"After I arrived in the northwest, I led a battle with 5000 people. Although I won that battle, I was not very happy in my heart. I am dignified, and it takes my son to deal with a fire sieve." How sad is it to lead the troops in person?"

"Looking at the present, who dares to hold back the border of Ming Dynasty? Even if someone makes a disturbance, just sending out a general and destroying it is really different. Looking at this painting by Tang Bohu, my son is also very touched. Look at it. The city he painted is full of cars and horses, and crowds of people."

"To be able to see such a magnificent scene in the northwest shows that the northwest of our Ming Dynasty is vertically stable and the people's lives are prosperous. Although the Song Dynasty has a picture of thousands of miles of rivers and mountains, what is the situation in the Song Dynasty? The border is restless and the mountains and rivers are in trouble. ? That’s why I think this painting is better than the picture of a thousand miles of rivers and mountains.”

Listening to Zhu Houzhao's words, Zhu Youtang's face also glowed red, and he felt a lot of emotions for a while.

Naturally, he also came from this matter. Before his son grew up, the customs clearance at the border has never stopped. Over the years, Daming has suffered a lot. How can he be so worry-free like now?
After hearing what his son said, Zhu Youtang went to look at the painting in front of him, and naturally his feelings were different.

Immediately, his heart was extremely proud, and he said loudly: "The emperor is right, how can the beauty of my Ming Dynasty be compared?"

(End of this chapter)