Ming Dynasty Strategy Notes [Transmigration Book]

The empress had a great funeral, and Emperor Hongwu issued an order that foreign vassals could only go to Beijing to worship after the 25th day of Daxiang. However, most of the vassals were ready to set off after receiving the news. Arrived in the capital on the 26th. After the clothes were released on the 27th, it was rare for all the brothers to gather together, so the prince held a dinner in the East Palace.

But in such a big funeral, although the 27-day filial piety set by Emperor Hongwu has come, the princes are still dressed in plain clothes. In addition, everyone has a good relationship with Queen Ma, and there is a sympathy between their brows. Qi Zhise, the prince just prepared some vegetarian food, and the brothers drank clear tea.

During the banquet, Zhu Di sat next to Zhu Chun with a teacup, and the two brothers clinked glasses. Zhu Di asked, "Eleventh brother, my father has specially set a rule that the days and months will change. You only need to observe the filial piety for 27 days. I heard that you specifically asked to continue." Keeping filial piety for the queen, postponing the marriage, and marrying the daughter of the Lan family after 27 months, is there such a thing?"

Zhu Chun nodded, "It's true." His fourth brother, who had little contact with him on weekdays, took the initiative to talk to him today, which was quite strange.

"Eleventh Brother really has a heart. Your filial behavior will be moved by your mother if you know it. It's just that if the girl from the Lan family waits for another two years, Yongchang Hou will be very angry. Besides, you are not young If you are young, it is better to get married earlier."

Zhu Chun smiled softly, "It's okay, the girl from the Lan family is only fourteen this year, so it's better to wait for two years." He was wondering why the concubine mother didn't mention his wedding for so long, probably because she was waiting for Lan Yu's daughter Grow up to marriageable age.

"Forget it, I just hope that you will give birth to an heir as soon as possible." Zhu Di smiled and changed the subject, "I just met Mu Sheng yesterday in the battle to pacify Yunnan, and I heard that the eleventh brother is very brave. "

The southern part of Yunnan has not yet been settled. Emperor Hongwu ordered Muying to sit in Yunnan and pacify all the tribes, but Lan Yu had already led the army a few days ago.The strange thing is that Mu Sheng didn't stay with his father, but also returned to the army.However, why would Mu Sheng say anything to the fourth brother?The fourth brother's words are very watery. I still don't know how he got the news.

"In front of the fourth brother, how dare Brother Wang bear the word 'brave'? I'm just an idle supervisor, and I don't do much work." He spent most of his Southern Expedition in the back, honestly, as a "supervisor", He didn't lead the army to charge, but he didn't want to show his sharpness and attract people's tongue for the first time on the battlefield.

"Eleventh Brother is being humble. I heard that in Baishijiang, Qujing, you led a team of cavalry to solve Mu Sheng's troubles, and even disabled Dali Ma."

Zhu Chun's heart trembled, the fourth brother even knew such details, it was absolutely impossible for Mu Sheng to tell him about this, that means his eyes and ears have already spread all over the army?It's not easy.

"It's just a coincidence. If the Marquis of Yongchang hadn't arrived, maybe the fourth brother wouldn't be able to see me today."

Zhu Di smiled, but didn't ask any more questions, got up and took the cup to catch up with the other princes.

After a while, Zhu Gui broke in angrily and sat down beside Zhu Chun.

Zhu Chun hurriedly whispered in his ear, "Why are you in such a panic, there are so many brothers watching here, restrain yourself."

Zhu Gui was angry, and still yelled: "Why do you want me to calm down? Just now I went to see my concubine mother, but she didn't see me. It's really unreasonable!"

"Of course she won't see you. At this time, don't worry about it. Didn't you make trouble for the concubine without looking at me?" Zhu Gui probably worried that the concubine was too sad when the queen passed away, so she wanted to visit her.There was nothing wrong with this idea, but he didn't think about it when the new empress was waiting to be established. They were all adult vassal kings, and no matter what the reason was, they would always come to the harem to visit them.

"Why?" Zhu Gui was still a little dissatisfied. With his pig brain, he couldn't figure out the meaning of his brother's words at all.

"Don't ask why, anyway, please give me a little peace of mind during this period of time. The family officials are not allowed to move around in the house, and those places where fireworks are rarely visited."

The situation was exactly as Zhu Chun had expected. After three months, ministers successively wrote to Emperor Hongwu to establish a new queen.

The empress is in charge of the 72 concubines in the Sangong and Six Courtyards. The harem’s political affairs can be said to be of great responsibility. After the death of Empress Ma, the position in the middle palace was vacant, and Emperor Hongwu did not explain which concubine would be in charge. After a long time, the harem may cause chaos .The ministers were able to endure until now to write a petition, which has been held back for a long time considering Emperor Hongwu's deep affection for Empress Ma.

Half of the flake-like memorials just asked the emperor to quickly establish a new post, without mentioning the candidate; the other half also proposed candidates for Emperor Hongwu's reference, and most of the suggestions pointed to one person—Concubine Hui.

Although Concubine Hui was the concubine who had followed Emperor Hongwu for the longest time except Empress Ma, she had no relatives. So many civil and military ministers spoke for her, which puzzled Emperor Hongwu.However, Emperor Hongwu sent people to watch her two sons outside the palace all the time, but they didn't do anything.

So... Does this incident really represent Concubine Hui's expectations?Looking at the memorial in my hand, it makes sense——

"Concubine Hui is the younger sister of empress filial piety and kindness. She is known as a virtuous and virtuous queen. Since the establishment of the dynasty, she has assisted the empress in handling harem affairs. She has three sons and two daughters under her knees. She is the most concubine in the harem. She is indeed the best candidate for the new empress."

Emperor Hongwu smiled sarcastically. As an emperor, he had to put his family affairs in the court for people to judge, which is also a tragedy.It's a pity that at a high position, private affairs are also state affairs, and he can't stop them from writing letters.But... he has his own plans in his heart for the matter of making a successor, as powerful as Emperor Hongwu, it is absolutely impossible for him to be swayed by the opinions of his subordinates.

That night, Emperor Hongwu went to Changyang Palace.In Changyang Palace, there was a single lamp, and Concubine Hui was still wearing plain clothes, chanting scriptures for her sister under the lamp.

"Your Majesty." Seeing the Emperor arriving, Concubine Hui hurriedly stood up and saluted.

"My dear concubine, please don't be too late to recite the scriptures. It's important to take care of your health." Emperor Hongwu stepped forward to help Concubine Hui. Regardless of whether Concubine Hui had ambitions for the successor, Emperor Hongwu had no doubts about her feelings for Empress Ma.

"Yes, Your Majesty, you should also take care of your health. In the past few months, my concubine has seen you grow old a lot."

It's not a good thing to say that people are old, but Hong Wudi felt that it was the truth at this time. The husband and wife were separated from each other, and he would only appear ruthless if he was not sad.

Emperor Hongwu sighed and changed the subject, "Let's not talk about that, I have received memorials from many ministers in the past few days, suggesting to establish a new empress as soon as possible."

Concubine Hui lowered her head, without saying a word, Emperor Hong Wu paused, and continued: "Concubine Ai, what do you think?"

Concubine Hui raised her head and replied, "Your majesty, this is a matter for you to decide. However, if the emperor issued an edict, no one in the harem would dare to disobey it. Why do you need to ask your concubines for their opinions?"

Emperor Hongwu looked at Concubine Hui's open eyes, and suddenly felt a little disappointed.How did he want Concubine Hui to answer?Understand the righteousness and say that there should be no new queen?She has been with her for thirty years, and it would be harsh to ask her to give without expecting anything in return.

There is no doubt that Concubine Hui is his favorite concubine in the harem. Therefore, Emperor Hongwu's feelings for her are different from the respect he has for Empress Ma. On the contrary, there is a trace of stubbornness of ordinary men in love, and he always feels that he is unreasonable. Loved ones should also support themselves unconditionally.Therefore, Emperor Hongwu did a rare thing in which his head became dizzy, and continued to ask: "Then... Concubine Ai, do you intend to enter the main palace?"

Concubine Hui lowered her gaze and replied: "The emperor's decision is the will of my concubine."

Emperor Hongwu didn't know that Concubine Hui's hands hidden in her sleeves silently clenched into fists. She was betting on one thing, that is, Zhu Yuanzhang's feelings and guilt for her. Although the odds of winning were slim, if she won, she would He can get what she and Chun'er should have with dignity.

This kind of answer is really impeccable, Guo Cui'e has always been such a smart person, Emperor Hongwu even sometimes felt that if Concubine Hui was born into a man, she would definitely do something great.However... this answer disappointed Zhu Yuanzhang. He knew Concubine Hui too well, so he knew that if she didn't have the heart to enter the palace, she wouldn't say that.

"You rest, let me go out for a walk!" Zhu Yuanzhang walked out of Changyang Palace disheartened. As an emperor, there are too many things to consider. He is a wise king, so he is destined not to be a good husband.