Ming Dynasty Strategy Notes [Transmigration Book]

After going to the king of Shu and returning, Xia Ziling returned to the other courtyard where he lived with Mu Sheng, and did not see Mu Sheng return until after dinner.

In fact, Emperor Hongwu sent Mu Sheng to Zhongdu this time, and there was another mission - he received a report a few days ago that the walls of the imperial city of Zhongdu were damaged, so Emperor Hongwu asked Mu Sheng to take time to look at it in his spare time.

Xia Ziling originally thought that the damage to the city wall of the newly built capital would not be too serious, and it would be fine to find a few people to repair it. However, this morning, the Left Guard Department of the Central Capital came over in person and reported to Mu Sheng that the east wall collapsed, crushing two people to death. .

It seems that this "damage" is quite serious.Zhu Yuanzhang was in a hurry to move the capital back then, and wanted to build a capital as soon as possible during the construction period, but he didn't want to actually get a tofu project out.Although Zhongdu had been idle for a long time, it was Emperor Hongwu's hometown after all, and now that someone died, Mu Sheng had to pay attention to it, so he decided to stay and watch.

Seeing that his expression was not very good after returning, Xia Ziling couldn't help but asked with concern: "Why, the collapse of the city wall is serious?"

Mu Sheng nodded, "I have gone home to appease the deceased with Zhongdu Liushou today, and arranged some pensions. There should be no serious problems, but almost half of the east wall has collapsed. According to what the left behind said, in fact, the former The city wall has been sinking for a few years, and the collapse also started at the beginning of the year, but the collapse of the imperial city wall is an ominous sign, so he dared not report it, and the report this time is also vague."

... what ominous omen?The ancients were so superstitious, leaving Xia Ziling speechless.

"So, what is the cause of the collapse, have you found out?"

"No, it's too late today, I'll go to investigate tomorrow." Mu Sheng paused, and said, "Have you eaten yet?"

"Eat. Jingmao, you haven't eaten yet? I'll let the kitchen prepare it immediately."

"Don't worry about it. When I went out today, I saw a stall on the west side of the imperial city, and there was a constant stream of customers. I think it tastes good. Why don't you accompany me to eat a bowl of noodles?"

"it is good."

Xia Ziling accompanied Mu Sheng to the stall in the west of the city.It was already past dinner time, and there were still quite a few people sitting at the stall, it seemed that they should be well-known in this area.

Mu Sheng ordered a bowl of the simplest Yangchun noodles, and ate happily on the opposite side.Xia Ziling took a closer look. The noodles looked smooth and firm, and the soup was clear. Looking at Mu Sheng's gobbling, how could noodles without whistle be so delicious?

"You haven't eaten?" It's really not a good thing to be watched so eagerly while eating.

"...Eat." In fact, he didn't eat much for dinner today.

Mu Sheng laughed a little, and said, "I don't seem to be very full yet, how about ordering another bowl and helping me eat half of it?"

"Okay," Xia Ziling immediately shouted cheerfully, "Boss, have a bowl of whistle noodles!" Mu Sheng's thoughtfulness in "eating" made Xia Ziling very pleased.

Seeing Xia Ziling sweeping up half a bowl of noodles like a wind and cloud, Mu Sheng once again lamented that people's food intake is not necessarily directly proportional to their body shape.However, watching Xia Ziling eat was an inexplicably pleasant thing.

"The taste is really good!" Back in the Ming Dynasty, Xia Ziling discovered that the essence of food lies not in the seasoning, but in the ingredients themselves. Modern things made with MSG and soy sauce are not as good as the ancients who took fresh ingredients. The food cooked with heart is comfortable to eat.

"By the way, there is also a noodle stall with a very good taste in Nanjing..." Xia Ziling was startled by the flashing figure in the crowd not far away, and stopped half of what he said.

"what happened?"

"It's nothing... That noodle stall is at the corner of the alley next to my house. I'll invite you to eat some other day." I must have misread it. How could the King of Shu hang out at night?

"Okay." Mu Sheng smiled and nodded.

"Why don't you call me if there's something delicious?" A cold voice came from above his head, Xia Ziling was taken aback, and turned his head to see that standing behind him was the King of Shu who he thought had been mistaken just now.

"Prince Wang is very interested, why did you come out at night?" Mu Sheng smiled teasingly at Zhu Chun.

"Prince Wang?" Zhu Chun savored the address for a few seconds with a half-smile, and then replied, "Appreciate the moon."

"..." Xia Ziling looked up at the night sky. Today is a sunny day with twinkling stars, which is quite beautiful, but it is the beginning of the month, so where is the shadow of the moon?

But the prince said he was here to appreciate the moon, so that was the moon appreciation, and Xia Ziling was not stupid enough to poke him.

Xia Ziling rubbed his slightly swollen stomach, and said, "Then...Young Master Wang, you can reward me. We'll go back first after we've finished eating."

"You eat so much, you're not afraid of indigestion? It's such a coincidence, why don't we watch the moon together."

"..."

So, the king of Shu spoke, and the three of them walked westward slowly, and walked to the suburbs unknowingly.

Although there is no moon tonight, the stars are shining brightly, and the path in the suburbs is clearly identifiable under the starlight.The night breeze is blowing, with a few wisps of grassy and earthy smell in the field, which is very fresh in the nose. Xia Ziling thinks it is very good to take a walk after a meal and breathe the fresh air.

Although the two people beside her are not beauties, but... Forget it, it's okay to be accompanied by a handsome guy.Xia Ziling was enjoying the fun of the simple and unsophisticated fields, when suddenly there were bursts of sad cries in the evening wind, probably from the houses in the village at the foot of the mountain.

Zhu Chun frowned and said, "Go, go and have a look!"

When the three of them walked to the village at the foot of the mountain, the cries sounded more real. Among them were men and women, old and young. It seemed that the whole family was crying and mourning.

Xia Ziling walked to the residential building where the crying sound came from, and knocked on the door. After a while, a middle-aged man with red eyes came out and opened the door.

"Brother, the three of us are students studying abroad. We have come to Central Capital recently. When we were walking tonight, we heard crying here. We took the liberty to visit here. I don't know what happened? Is there anything I can do for you?"

"Thank you for your concern, my lord. It's all family matters, so don't worry about it." The middle-aged man was obviously a little wary, and only opened a crack in the door. no.

Seeing this, Mu Sheng who was behind Xia Ziling put his left hand on the door and exerted strength. The middle-aged man couldn't fight Mu Sheng, so he was forced to push back, staggered two steps, and the door suddenly opened.

As soon as the door opened, Zhu Chun walked in grandly from Xia Ziling's side, and said: "This brother's words are wrong. Mencius said that 'the benevolent loves others'. Since we happened to pass by, we are considered destined. Whatever happens, some meager efforts are required, and it would be a sage's entrustment to stand by and watch."

Xia Ziling: "..." To be able to talk about trespassing on private houses so grandly is something that the king of Shu can do with a thick skin.

The middle-aged man was helpless, but saw that two of the three people had strong martial arts, so he didn't dare to forcefully drive them away, so he had to welcome them into his home.So today Zhu Chun didn't wear his usual expensive white brocade gown, but just wore a very ordinary green dress. Although the luxurious temperament couldn't be concealed, judging from the clothes, he couldn't tell his identity.

After entering the door, the three of them saw this family, old and young, a total of seven or eight people, gathered in the main room, holding a few spirit tablets and crying.One of them, a white-haired old man in his sixties or seventies, saw a few strangers coming in, so he got up and greeted them.