Ming Dynasty Strategy Notes [Transmigration Book]

Emperor Hongwu hurriedly changed his clothes and came outside the Meridian Gate. Dozens of speech officials were still kneeling on the ground, all sweating on their foreheads and greasy on their faces. Kneeling on the slate floor in the summer to expose themselves to the sun, they were indeed not human. Accepted, but only this method can deter the emperor.

Seeing the emperor coming in person, all the officials kowtowed in unison, and under the leadership of Yushi Feng Xiuchun, the imperial censor of the right capital, they all said together: "The emperor please quickly establish the crown prince!"

The officials didn't care about Mr. Yang's life and death, they just continued to speak out, it seemed that they were determined to die before they came here, and they will never go back if they don't ask for an explanation today.

Emperor Hongwu sighed, and said: "The appointment of a crown prince is a major matter for the country. It is impossible for me to make a decision here today, but I guarantee that the appointment will be made within three months. When the ancestors are worshiped in winter, it will be the day of the canonization of the crown prince. Err How do you feel?"

Feng Xiuchun kowtowed again when he heard the words, and said: "The emperor is very considerate, I was the one who worried too much."

Emperor Hongwu sneered in his heart, Feng Xiuchun, this old fox, is so good at getting cheap, he really can't make a decision now, but he had to promise a date under the pressure of the officials.So... the emperor is not able to do whatever he wants.

But on the surface, Emperor Hong Wu was very friendly, helped Feng Xiuchun up, and said: "Ai Qing, please get up quickly, and all the adults should also get up, the heat is strong, don't hurt your body."

After Hongwu Emperor finished speaking, he paused again, and said with a mournful expression on his face: "I have just heard about Mr. Yang's matter. If there is anything difficult to say between the monarch and his ministers, I must... oh..."

Feng Xiuchun said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, don't be sad. Lord Yang is old and has already understood life and death. The only thing he can't let go of is that the East Palace has been hanging in the air, and the Ming Dynasty has no successors. Now I know that the Emperor will be reunited in three months. Prince Li, there will be no regrets in this life, so you can go with peace of mind."

Hmph, so... Yang Zheng's death really left him with no way out, and he must never be dishonest in front of all the officials.Emperor Hongwu nodded, and said: "I pass on my will to promote Mr. Yang to the crown prince and tutor, and give him a good burial!"

When Emperor Hongwu returned to Qianqing Palace, the anger in his heart had not dissipated, and he vented all the things on the table viciously, before he calmed down slowly.

At this time, only Chen Jin dared to wait by his side. While packing up the scattered memorials on the floor, Chen Jin said softly, "Don't be angry, your majesty, the dragon body is important!"

"What's the matter? I'm going to make a crown prince soon. Aren't all civil and military officials worried every day that if I die, there will be no successors in Ming Dynasty? Now that I die, I will die, so there is no need to worry."

"The emperor's body is strong and strong, and it will not be a problem to live forever."

"Come on, Chen Jin, don't flatter me. Qin Shihuang has searched all over the fairyland, but he can't live forever. I don't expect that." Emperor Hongwu paused, and said: "But... I really should have a crown prince, right? "

Chen Jinzhong replied in a regular manner: "The establishment of the East Palace is a major event for the country."

Emperor Hongwu sighed, "Oh, but isn't it difficult to make a choice? Chen Jin, who do you think is worthy of the crown prince, King Yan or King Shu?"

Chen Jin's heart shuddered. The emperor pointed out these two people so directly. He really weighed them for a long time, right?This is not an easy question to answer. It is said that Chen Jin should play tricks and avoid answering, but this is already a critical moment to decide the position of the crown prince.

Therefore, Chen Jin bowed respectfully, and said: "This servant boldly said that these two people are not right."

Emperor Hongwu became interested, "Oh? What's wrong?"

"When the King of Yan was established, the King of Shu refused to accept it; when the King of Shu was established, the King of Yan refused to accept it. Besides these two, there are several vassal kings in the North, and they are not easy to compromise."

Emperor Hongwu nodded. What Chen Jin said was very true. Although he was a servant who had lived in the deep palace for a long time, he had a very precise grasp of the current situation.This may be related to the fact that Chen Jin was born in a scholarly family in the south of the Yangtze River before he was sentenced to the palace, and he had read poetry and books since he was a child. This is also one of the reasons why Emperor Hongwu always valued him and promoted him to be the eunuch in charge of ceremonies.

However, Emperor Hongwu paused for a moment, but said: "I think Chun'er is pretty good. A month ago, Princess Shu gave birth to an eldest son. Now that she has her first child, she will not worry about not being able to spread her branches. As for the son-in-law If I make Concubine Hui the empress, wouldn't it be a logical solution?"

Chen Jinxin was startled, the emperor said this, could it be that he has already made a decision?Thinking about it this way, he didn't care to keep a low profile any longer, and said bluntly: "The King of Shu is naturally outstanding among the princes, but unfortunately his status as a son-in-law is not so easy to solve. If the emperor thinks that Concubine Hui will be the queen, it will be fine." To solve this matter, I was afraid to do it at the beginning. However, the princes are already adults, and they are not at the age of ignorance and ignorance of world affairs. The emperor appointed Concubine Hui as the empress. On the surface, it seemed to solve the problem, but in fact it intensified the conflict. Since ancient times, it has been the most intriguing place, if one is not right, this fire might burn on Concubine Hui."

Emperor Hongwu looked at Chen Jin meaningfully and remained silent for a long time.He didn't expect that Chen Jin would be so smart. With his thoughtfulness, if he wasn't an eunuch, he would have no problem getting along like a fish in water in the court.He didn't make Concubine Hui the empress, in addition to being afraid that Chun'er would have a showdown with his eldest brother, another reason was that he was worried that Cui'e would be involved in the vortex of power struggle, but this point, there was no People can see through it, and even Cui'e resented herself because of it, but at this moment, Chen Jin pointed it out.

After a long time, Emperor Hongwu said in a deep voice: "Chen Jin, yes, you are really smart. Then...you tell me, how should I make a choice?"

Chen Jin lowered his head, his face seemed calm, but cold sweat had already soaked the back of his clothes. He knew that if he dared to answer this question, the position of first eunuch in the palace would be lost at least, and at worst, he would lose his position as the first eunuch in the palace. Maybe he was going to lose his head, but...he couldn't help but say it.

"My Majesty, this servant thinks that there is no way to achieve both. Since no matter which prince is appointed as the prince, it will make the country unstable. Why not find another way, so that no prince will be appointed?"

Emperor Hongwu snorted coldly: "If you don't set up a crown prince? Then wouldn't my Great Ming Dynasty be the last one?!"

Chen Jin knelt down and kowtowed: "After the prince, there is the grandson of the emperor. Didn't Kublai Khan, the ancestor of the previous dynasty, pass on to his grandson Tie Mu'er?"

After the death of the crown prince Zhenjin in the 22nd year of Zhiyuan, Kublai Khan has not yet determined his heir.After Kublai Khan's death, Zhenjin's third son, Tie Mu'er, succeeded to the throne with the support of his mother, that is, Yuan Chengzong, who was appraised by later generations as a "good at keeping success".It is not known whether Kublai Khan really intended to be located in Tiemu'er, but it is true that the Yuan Dynasty did not have great chaos under Tiemu'er's governance.

Chen Jin's words at this time were full of hints.If it is the emperor's grandson, then Hongwu Emperor is the only one who is familiar with and values ​​him.The king of Shu has been in the feudal domain for more than a year and a half, and there is no caring son around Emperor Hongwu. Zhu Yunqi has excellent cultural studies and is deeply loved by Emperor Hongwu. In addition, he replaced the old prince and served his grandfather before the sick bed. He valued it even more than his sons, otherwise he would not be allowed to inspect Shaanxi on his behalf.

Therefore... it is just right to make a suggestion at this time.

Emperor Hongwu looked at Chen Jin who was kneeling on the ground, but after a long time he still didn't get him up.However, Chen Jin's words touched him deeply.Thinking about it this way, setting up the grandson of the emperor... seems like a really good idea?

On the second day, Chen Jin received the summons and was transferred from the eunuch of the Supervisor of Rituals to the Secretary of the Bell and Drum Division. This was demoted from the fourth rank to the fifth rank. , the main duty is to go out and beat the drums, and it would be difficult to see the Holy One again in this life.

However, the emperor did not kill him, which made Chen Jin very gratified. The reasons are: first, the emperor still thinks about his hard work in serving the emperor for so many years; The emperor's understanding...

Thinking of this, Chen Jin smiled knowingly, and said inwardly, "Prince Yiwen, this servant can finally repay you for your kindness."

A few days later, on a certain night, Emperor Hongwu drove to Changyang Palace, and after Concubine Hui served Emperor Hongwu and lay down, the emperor suddenly said: "My concubine, Chun'er has been in the feudal domain for half a year. , He has won the hearts of the people, I think that after a hundred years, the people in central Sichuan will definitely set up statues in temples to thank him for his kindness."

Concubine Hui paused when she was undressing, and said: "I don't understand what Chun'er did in Shu, but I just feel that I miss him very much recently, and I dreamed of him when I was young a few days ago. , I wet the pillow towel with tears before I knew it."

Emperor Hongwu just smiled and said nothing, his beloved concubine is really smart, after a long time he said: "If you miss him so much, after a hundred years, according to the rules of etiquette, you can naturally live with Chun'er in Sichuan forever. "

Concubine Hui smiled and said: "Why did the emperor say such unlucky words, not to mention that if you are a fairy, your concubine will go with you, but you are so strong that a person of three or forty years old may not be worth it." .”

"No matter how strong your body is, you have to go," Hong Wudi sighed, and said, "Forget it, let's not talk about this, go to sleep."

A few days later, Concubine Hui became interested, and went out of the palace in casual clothes with her personal maid to buy gouache, brocade and other sundries.After wandering around the capital for half a day, he exchanged clothes with the maid and quietly came outside Liang Guogong's mansion.

When Lan Yu heard that a woman surnamed Guo asked to see her, she felt strange, but she still invited her into the mansion.When she saw Concubine Hui appearing in her mansion with coarse cloth and thin make-up, not wearing exquisite accessories, but she couldn't hide her beauty and nobleness, her heart was shocked.

Speaking of which, he hadn't seen Concubine Hui for several years, but she was still the same as he remembered, as if the traces of time had never disturbed her at all.

Lan Yu throbbed for a moment, and couldn't help calling out Concubine Hui's boudoir name: "Cui'e, why did you leave the palace?"