Daming: From the end of Hongwu

Zhen Wu blamed himself a little, and sighed, Zhu Yuying seemed to know what Zhen Wu was thinking, and said comfortingly: "Don't worry, husband, after the child is born, let's ask the mother to take care of the child. If the mother has new thoughts, she will take care of her." I won't feel bored anymore, and I happen to be lazy too."

Zhu Yuying smiled sweetly at Zhen Wu.

Zhen Wu felt slightly relieved, so he also smiled, not wanting to let negative emotions affect Zhu Yuying.

Afterwards, the two chatted for a while, and did not fall asleep until late at night.

In the days that followed, after Zhen Wu transferred the person assigned by the third child to the gate of the city, there was no extra action. On weekdays, he either went to Yanwang Mansion as an errand, or went to the military camp. When he was at home, he mainly took care of Looking at Zhu Yuying, if she has free time, she will go to Zhang Yuqing's yard, chat with Zhang Yuqing, and then educate Xiao Liu and Xiao Qi.

Every day is leisurely but also fulfilling.

Even at a certain moment, Zhen Wu felt that if the days went on like this forever, he would feel satisfied in this life, but the tree wanted to be calm and the wind continued, and it was November in a blink of an eye.

People in Beiping City began to prepare winter items again.

But a decree of the imperial court broke the tranquility of Beiping City.

Zhang Bing, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, served as the Beiping Chief Envoy, Xie Gui, and Zhang Xin were in charge of the Beiping Metropolitan Commander, and the Beiping Chief Envoy and Capital Commander who had made friends with Zhu Di before were all transferred to other places.

The three-division system of the Ming Dynasty, the chief division, the capital division, the inspection division, and the three divisions are not subordinate to each other, and each is responsible to the central government. They belong to the three largest yamen in the entire Beiping area.

In later generations, it would be equivalent to the senior officials of Beiping Province, and the commander of the Beiping Military Region, all replaced by Zhu Yunqi's people.

For Zhu Di whose fiefdom is in Beiping, it is tantamount to a tiger entering his home, and at the moment when King Zhou has just been demoted to a commoner, everyone has to guess whether the court's decree is not a good one .

For a moment, all the generals in Peiping were worried, some were happy, some were waiting to watch the fun, and some were eager to sing loudly.

After Zhang Bing, Xie Gui, and Zhang Xin took office, the whole city of Beiping was thrown into a frenzy. Another secret negotiation, another bribe.

Many civil and military officials among them, after feeling the changing situation of the emperor and the courtiers, began to flirt with Zhang Bing and Xie Gui, and then cheered up in Beiping City as if they had found a backer.

However, in the past, the King Yan's guards, who were so majestic in Beiping, all fell silent at this moment.

This also made some villains jump up and down even more.

Quite annoying.

A few days later, Zhang Bing, Xie Gui, and Zhang Xin gathered in a secret room to discuss matters. Zhang Bing frowned and said annoyedly: "By the way, we have been investigating for so many days, and we haven't found any problems with King Yan. How can we deal with the emperor."

Before they came, the three of them obtained Zhu Yunqi's secret decree, asking the three of them to investigate the dark and illegal things of King Yan, and once they found out, they would speak out and report the truth immediately.

But after they came, they searched and searched, not only did not find anything about King Yan's violation of discipline, but from the information they checked and other people's evaluations, it can be seen that King Yan is really a diligent military officer who enforces the law. The most common problem for vassal kings is that they meddle too much in the army, but this was ordered by Emperor Hongwu before, so how can it be used as evidence of illegality.

In fact, how did they know that before Zhu Di was only thinking of building a good impression in Zhu Yuanzhang's heart, how could he do some things that were obviously out of character.

Xie Gui said at this moment: "If you can't find it now, let's check it slowly. I really don't believe that King Yan has nothing wrong with it."

Zhang Bing frowned and said, "Confused."

Xie Gui was puzzled, looked at Zhang Bing and said, "What's Zhang Buzheng envoy's opinion?"

Zhang Bing went to the door and looked around. After confirming that there was no one left or right, he returned to the house again and said in a deep voice, "Do you think the emperor asked us to come to Peiping to investigate slowly? Everyone knows about King Zhou. Well, after handing it over to Jin Yiwei, in less than five days, King Zhou’s criminal evidence was placed in front of the emperor one by one, and then the emperor asked Cao Guogong to set off with the whole army in the name of preparing for the frontier, but when he arrived in Kaifeng, he immediately covered his ears with lightning speed If the king of Zhou is caught by the trend, who cares if the evidence of the king of Zhou is true or not? It is true that the emperor intends to cut down the feudal clan."

Xie Gui listened, his expression became more and more serious.

On the other hand, Zhang Xin frowned slightly in displeasure. He was not very old, and he had fallen behind in front of Zhang Bing and Xie Gui, so he usually didn't have the part to talk about it, but he didn't care about it.

He believes in the principle that ability comes first.

Because he took over his father's position as the commander of the guard in the early years, guarding the border, and fought many wars, big and small.

When Emperor Hongwu was around, he was praised a lot.

Therefore, he couldn't understand the way the two conspired secretly, but he was ordered by Zhu Yunqi to assist Zhang Bing and Xie Gui, and he couldn't play his temper, let go, and could only bear with them.

But accompanying Gui, Zhang Xin's thoughts drifted to other places. He had heard from his father before that his father had gone to Mobei under King Yan. He is charming, so according to his father's relationship, he can be regarded as Zhu Di's subordinate.

Thinking about it, Zhang Xin didn't know when he would be able to see King Yan.

He was thinking on this side, and on the other side, the discussion had reached the most intense point. Xie Gui asked Zhang Bing, "What can the chief minister do?"

"I think we can start from the army, and first weed the grass to see if we can scare the snake out."

Zhang Bing stroked his beard, and with a wise light in his eyes, he said: "Didn't the emperor decree before that the whole family of military households who are in the army will be exempted from the guards of Beiping Yingzhou, and those who are single in the family must be released as civilians? I checked it before, and other guards have implemented it, but the guards of King Yan did not act accordingly, we might as well force King Yan to see if King Yan will clear his guards."

Xie Gui suddenly realized: "If the King of Yan refuses or delays, it means he has something wrong, and the emperor can also ask the King of Yan for this matter."

"good."

Zhang Bing nodded and said: "Even if the King of Yan doesn't take the bait, he is willing to clear away the guards. First, we have reduced the number of soldiers of the King of Yan. Second, the emperor can see our actions. When the time comes, we will take it easy." Gather evidence."

After finishing speaking, Zhang Bing's eyes were fixed, and he said in a deep voice: "We can also target people who are valued by the King of Yan, and directly withdraw from the army to see if the King of Yan will seek personal gain for this, but I don't know if there is such a suitable person. .”

After Zhang Bing finished speaking, he looked at Xie Gui.

Xie Gui fell into deep thought.

Zhang Xin said at this moment: "The Guards of King Yan, we have no right to intervene."

Xie Gui's eyes suddenly brightened at this time, but he first looked at Zhang Xin and said disdainfully: "We have no right to interfere, but the King Yan's guards can't violate the emperor's will, let's help supervise one or two, and King Yan will return Can you pick a mistake and attack us?"

After Xie Gui finished speaking, he ignored Zhang Xin and turned to look at Zhang Bing.

Seeing Xie Gui's expression, Zhang Bing asked expectantly, "Have you thought of a suitable candidate?"

Xie Gui nodded.

"Who?" Zhang Bing asked urgently.

Xie Gui slowly spit out two words: "Zhang Wu!" Then Xie Guicai explained: "Zhang Wu is not only valued by King Yan, but also the brother-in-law of Ma Zhenwu in Yong'an County. Everyone must have heard the name of Ma Zhenwu in Yong'an County these days. Quite a few, even at such an old age, I have to say that I am extraordinary in martial arts, if we take Zhang Wu as an example, we can not only force King Yan, but maybe also force Zhen Wu to stand up for him."

"Zhen Wu is young and vigorous, if he takes the lead and causes trouble, I don't know how King Yan will feel, whether he wants to protect his son-in-law, or wear a hat of rebellion, and more importantly, Zhang Wu is just The only child in the family is just suitable for us to make fun of."

After a little thought in Zhang Xin's eyes, he knew who Zhang Wu was, and he exclaimed: "That Zhang Wu is now a hundred households, how does this make it, isn't this the future of a bad guy?"

Xie Gui showed a sneer and said: "Is it said that the purpose of liberating the army for the people is only limited to soldiers? Besides, if we say that he complies with it, he complies with it. Can the King of Yan still be allowed to do so?"

Zhang Bing laughed and said, "It's the extreme."

Zhang Xin opened his mouth and looked at Zhang Bing and Xie Gui. No one cared about what he said. Zhang Xin finally said nothing. He looked outside uncomfortably. The first snow fell this winter.

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Chapter 235 - Boss Zhu Retiring or Not Retiring?

Snowing.

The sky and the earth are white, and the snowflakes are like goose feathers, fluttering and falling on the ground, on the eaves, on the treetops, and within a moment, they have accumulated a thick layer.

Zhu Yuying's belly was already growing. She leaned against the window, watching the noises of the maids playing outside, and a yearning smile appeared on her face. She likes snowy days because of someone.

Jin'er covered her mouth and snickered: "Princess, I got the order of the county horse, no matter how greedy you are, I won't let you go out. If the princess wants to play in the snow, you have to wait until the young master is born. At that time, Jin'er and the young master played with the princess."

Zhu Yuying pouted, touched her belly and said, "It's still a long time."

Jin'er snickered again.

At this time, a few maids outside screamed, and the two of them glanced at each other, Xiao Liu and Xiao Qi ran over here throwing snowballs at each other, and for a while the snowball accidentally injured other maids.

Xia Ju and Dongmei followed behind the two of them, causing Xia Ju to shout repeatedly: "Oh, I said Qi Ye, why are you still running into the grandfather's courtyard? The princess is pregnant with a child, if you accidentally startle the county Lord, the old lady will punish you too."

"I'm watching, so I won't hurt sister-in-law." Xiao Qi said to Xia Ju angrily, but was hit by Xiao Liu's snowball directly on the head without paying attention, and her whole face turned black go down.

Zhu Yuying was also interested in watching, and shouted to Xia Ju outside: "It's okay, Jin'er Xiuer is watching, it won't surprise me, let them play in the courtyard, I am also happy watching."

When Xiao Liu heard it, he smiled and said: "Sister-in-law, look, I'll smash two more for you, sure to look good." Saying that, he squeezed a snowball and rushed towards Xiao Qi.

Xiaoqi ran away in fright.

"Zhen Liude, if you bully me again, I will never run errands for you again."

"If you dare, you will help me run when the time comes."

The two chased after each other, and the yard was very lively for a while.

At this moment, Zhen Wu came back through the snow. He frowned and looked at the mess in the courtyard. He went up and grabbed one of them with one hand, and threw Xiao Liu and Xiao Qi into the corridor.

Zhen Wu clapped his hands: "You two bastards, but you're having fun, don't you know it's cold?"

The two stood on a trench in an instant, shook their heads together and said, "It's not cold."

Zhen Wu saw that both of them were wrapped in thick cotton-padded clothes, their little faces turned red from the cold, and he raised his eyebrows and said, "Buhan took off the cotton-padded clothes and went to play in the yard."

The two looked at each other, made faces at Zhen Wu together, and ran away in a panic.

Zhen Wu let out a hey, they are really two little bastards, the fourth sister and the fifth sister were so cold when they were young, let alone playing snowballs, they were unwilling to go out, it seems that they really have to teach the two of them hard and simple lessons.

He turned his head and told Xia Ju and Dongmei to keep an eye on Xiao Liu and Xiao Qi, and then went back to the house.

But before Zhen Wu could say a few words to Zhu Yuying, Ma Yi's happy voice rang out from afar: "Master, great event, great event, Second Young Master sent someone over to announce the good news, saying that Second Grandma is happy gone."

Zhen Wu paused, and the next moment the smile on his face burst into his chest, and he couldn't help laughing out loud.

My goodness, Er Xian is pregnant with a child.

Zhen Wu didn't know how much he worried about his second sister.

These days, if a woman does not have children, she is not as tolerant as the later generations. Leaving aside the spittle of outsiders, even at home she feels inferior.

And the lack of children is basically all the fault of the woman.

This makes no sense.

Zhu Yuying also laughed at the side, and said again and again: "Oh, this is a happy event."

She is the woman who feels the deepest about this matter, and Er Xian often talks to her about her thoughts, so Zhu Yuying is also happy for Er Xian from her heart, saying that she finally got over it, it's good if you have it, if you have it, you have it. It's fine.

Zhen Wu was happy, but he didn't forget his wife. Seeing that Zhu Yuying's mood fluctuated greatly, he quickly persuaded him: "You are also pregnant with a child, why are you so excited."

"Aren't I happy for my second sister?" Zhu Yuying said, and suddenly realized: "By the way, does mother know? If she knows, she still doesn't know how to be happy."

Zhen Wu slapped his forehead and said: "Almost forgot, mother will definitely go to Erxian's house after she finds out, I won't tell you more, I will go with mother for a while, you should behave better at home."

Zhu Yuying nodded, she knew it was inconvenient for her to move too much, but after thinking about it, she still turned to Zhen Wu's back and said, "Husband and Second Sister will tell Second Sister to come home when the weather clears. I am also thinking about Second Sister." Sister, I want to see my second sister."

"Understood." After Zhen Wu finished speaking, he left in a hurry.

When Zhen Wu arrived at Jufuyuan, Zhang Yuqing really started to move, and was talking about getting some supplements prepared, and then took them to Erxian's house.

Seeing Zhen Wu, Zhang Yuqing's expression brightened: "Boss, you came just in time. Your second sister is happy, God is sorry to see you. It's been a long time, and finally I have it. It's not in vain that I look forward to it for the two sages every day. We have to go and see." Look, we have to go and see."

Zhen Wu nodded and said, "I came here to accompany you."

After finishing speaking, Zhen Wu helped Zhang Yuqing to sit down again and said, "Don't worry, you sit down first, I'll get someone to prepare the car, and I'll call you when it's ready."

"Then you go, you said you didn't go to prepare the car first, what did you say to me when you came here to accompany me?"

"Yes, I'll go right away." Zhen Wu was speechless.

"Go, go."

Under Zhang Yuqing's urging, Zhen Wu went outside to ask someone to prepare a carriage, and then thought about bringing something for the two sages. After everything was packed, Zhen Wu went to the house to invite Zhang Yuqing out, and let Zhang Yuqing sit in the carriage , he and the others rode towards Er Xian's house.

Er Xian's family still lives in Fengwei Hutong, but it's not the same as Zhen Wu and the others lived in before.

Over the years, Zhang Wu bought the yard of a neighboring family, then tore it down, and the original yard was rebuilt as a whole. During that time, Zhang Wu's family still lived in Zhen's house.

Zhang Wu was very popular in the army, so he asked the soldiers in the army to help out, and it didn't take long for him to finish all the work.

It is now a big house.

When Zhen Wu and his party arrived at Zhang's house, Zhang Yuqing was invited into the inner house. After Zhen Wu shook off the snowflakes on his body, he sat down in the living room and drank tea accompanied by Zhang's father.

Father Zhang's health has not been very good, and he looks a little sullen, but at the moment there is a smile on his face, full of energy.

It is estimated that I have been looking forward to it for a long time.

But Zhen Wu suddenly wondered and asked: "Where is Zhang Wu? He sent people to my house to announce the good news. He is not waiting for me at home, so he won't go to other places to play."

As Zhen Wu said, his face darkened when he thought of this possibility.

If Zhang Wu didn't put his mind on the two sages when they were pregnant, Zhen Wu would definitely take care of Zhang Wu.

Father Zhang shook his head when he heard this.

He said with a smile: "Just now, someone went to your house to announce the good news, and someone from the palace called him over, and he will probably be back in a while. You drink tea first, and we can chat for a while."

Zhen Wu nodded, his complexion turned better, let's just say, Zhang Wu is not that kind of person either.

Back then, if Zhang Wu hadn't been a bit of a dog-licker and liked Er Xian very much, Zhen Wu would not have married Er Xian to Zhang Wu so easily.

Afterwards, Zhen Wu didn't care how the girls in the inner house lamented it was not easy, he chatted with Zhang's father while drinking tea.

Father Zhang also joined the army before, and the two of them had a lot in common when they chatted.

But after a long time, Zhang Wu hadn't come back yet, so even Zhang's father felt that something was wrong, and he asked Zhen Wu, "Is there anything important in the army recently? Why did Zhang Wu go so long?" .”