my brother-in-law is the prince

Chapter 154 Longyan Joy
Zhu Di stared at Xie Jin fiercely.

Xie Jin was terrified, so he hurriedly bowed to the ground, and said sincerely and sincerely: "Your Majesty, most of the rumors and rumors outside the world cannot be believed. Some people talk nonsense, maybe there are, but why should Your Majesty care? This is also a monster!"

Zhu Di looked at Xie Jin coldly.

Suddenly said: "Really?"

Xie Jin only felt terrified. Being with the king was like being with a tiger. From when His Majesty attracted him as his confidant to when the prince alienated him, His Majesty's mood swings made him find it difficult to cope.

The most important thing is that Xie Jin doesn't know what His Majesty knows, whether it is Jin Yiwei... or who, what he said in front of His Majesty.

Under this kind of information asymmetry, it is easy to make wrong judgments, and once he makes a wrong judgment, he will put himself in an extremely dangerous situation.

At this time, Zhu Di said: "Spreading rumors to make trouble...how should such people be dealt with?"

Xie Jin said: "Put to death!"

Zhu Di said, "That's what you said."

Then, Zhu Di looked at Zhang Anshi and said, "Today's residence report, we must write it down."

Zhang Anshi: "..."

Originally thought that Zhu Di had grasped the real trend.

It was Zhu Di who had already predicted the predictions of all the officials. This matter must be full of excitement, and many people must have said a lot of strange things in private.

But Zhu Di's "Renjun" is the future "Emperor Wen", so he must have a benevolent heart and can't bear to kill ministers.

Since Zhu Di is lenient, what should he do if he wants to kill again?
Naturally, it was to scare Xie Jin. Xie Jin is the leader of Shilin and has an excellent reputation among scholars.

The most important thing is that he is responsible for compiling the "Great Documents". The reason why this kind of book compiling work is regarded as an honor is not only that it can bring great prestige.

Besides prestige, there are huge benefits.

That's right, huge benefits!

Because if you want your own book, or the book written by your ancestors, to be included in the "Great Documents", that is a matter of glory and glory to the ancestors, so to some extent, the chief editor of "The Great Documents" is essentially equivalent to the director of the jury.

If the book can be included in "Wen Wen Da Cheng", it is natural to be grateful to the editor-in-chief, bragging everywhere that he is the best talent in the world, if he is not a genius, how can he have such insight?

Now that Zhu Di threatened Xie Jin, Xie Jin was terrified. He said that those who spread rumors and make trouble should be punished.

Then I saw Zhudi newspapers, and it is necessary to mention that Zhang Anshi even thought of the title: "Xie Jin, a scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion, said that ministers and students who talk about state affairs indiscriminately should be punished." '.

Only then did Xie Jin exclaim in his heart that he had been fooled, but at this moment... other than a helpless wry smile, he didn't dare to say anything else.

Zhu Di took his seat, sighed and said, "At this time, the capital must be stable. If I lose my footing, wouldn't the Annan people take advantage of it?"

As he spoke, his eyes fell on a person: "Qiu Qing's family..."

"The minister is here." Qiu Fu hurriedly left the shift.

Zhu Di said indifferently: "If Zhu Gaoxu and the others make mistakes, I... want to personally conquer, and the Commander's Mansion of the Five Armies must make some preparations in advance."

Not waiting for Zhu Gaochi to say that the father should not move lightly.

Qiu Fu has already volunteered, "I am willing to be your majesty's vanguard."

These days, he has never had a good night's sleep. His silly son is always hovering on the verge of death.

Qiu Fu was really tired, and his heart was very tired.

Zhu Di nodded and said: "This matter... we will discuss it later, let's wait for the news first."

Qiu Fu sighed silently, and said: "I'm afraid that... the danger is too bad, the Annan people are cunning, and they lure the enemy deep, but... hey..."

For military strategists, this is a deadly place. When Zhu Dijing was in trouble, he encountered many dangerous situations, but he would never do something like plunge into the opponent's pocket.

He could only sigh, and said to Qiu Fu: "If this happens, the Qiu Qing family will mourn."

Qiu Fu said, "Your Majesty..."

He wanted to say his condolences, but felt that it was bad luck, so he drooped his head and said nothing.

Zhu Didao: "I want to personally conquer, what do you think?"

Xie Jin said nothing.

But Hu Guang and Yang Rong frowned, they wanted to say something.

War is not a good thing for them. There are tens of thousands of horses, so many young and strong, abandoning production, and the country's money and food flow out like running water.

And almost every war will cause local manpower shortages, because the strong men are conscripted to transport food, and even fight as auxiliary soldiers.

There are not enough tenant farmers, and the gentry often need to give up a greater profit if they want to cultivate their land.

This has triggered an almost universal trend of thought against the use of foreign troops in states and counties across the country.

There was even a theoretical basis for opposing war.

Now that His Majesty wants to increase the scale again, what Yang Rong and Hu Guang are worried about is that there will be another trouble next time.If the war drags on for a few years, it may become a tragedy like Yang Guangzheng's Goguryeo.

At this time, someone stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I... think it is impossible."

Everyone looked at this person.

It is Chen Ji, the right servant of the Ministry of War.

Not long after Chen Ji took over as the servant of the right, this is the time when he is at his happiest.

He bowed to Zhu Di, and then continued: "Your Majesty, there is no more fighting. Annan is far away in the sky, and there are mountains as barriers. The imperial court has confiscated so many troops and horses that the national treasury is almost empty."

"Even Your Majesty spends a lot of internal funds. A large number of people... set off with the army. Their parents, wives and children look forward to each other. A large amount of land is barren. The annual revenue in the coming year may decrease again. In the future, the national treasury will be insufficient. It is inevitable that taxes will be imposed on the common people, such futile things...if it continues, I... fear...the people will complain."

Zhu Di looked at Chen Ji coldly.

However, Chen Ji continued earnestly and earnestly: "The Hu family is indeed a wolf's ambition, but after all, it is a matter of another country. What has it to do with Daming? He usurped his throne, as long as he is willing to submit to Daming, it will be fine. Although Annan is weak, But there are also tens of thousands of horses, occupying the best time and place, with the mountains as a shield, and the miasma as a weapon, our Ming Dynasty labored on an expedition, and the army and people were exhausted. When we reached the Baihe River, we were already at the end of our strength.

"I was in the Ministry of War and analyzed the situation in Annan with the Ministry of War. I secretly thought that... this battle...even if it is won, it will be a miserable victory. Instead of conquesting too much, it is better for the court to reduce the taxes of the people and rest. This is the best plan. The so-called strategy of attacking soldiers is the next step to attack the enemy, followed by attacking soldiers, and the next step is to attack the city."

"The so-called conquest means not fighting, and the so-called lack of friendship. This is to know how powerful it is to make it surrender. As for the crusade and siege of the city, it is a bad policy. There are thousands of miles in the north and south of Annan Kingdom, and there are hundreds of cities. The soldiers and the people are with us. If the Ming Dynasty wanted to win, it would take another 20 troops, and it would take three to five years before Annan could be settled."

"But the imperial court paid so much money and food, so many soldiers were killed and wounded, and so many fields were abandoned, what did they get in return? Please think twice, Your Majesty."

What he said was reasonable and well-founded, but it was speechless.

Xie Jin took a deep look at Chen Ji and couldn't help admiring it.

Zhu Di was already angry, and was about to say something.

At this time, an eunuch from the General Administration Department came and bowed down: "Your Majesty, there are two reports from Annan."

Zhu Di frowned slightly when he heard Annan, and said, "Bring it."

The eunuch hurriedly put the memorial in.

Zhu Di opened the first book of memoirs, his heart trembled slightly, maybe... there must be bad news at this time.

More than half a month has passed, more than half a month, the besieged Zhu Gaoxu's army should also...

Qiu Fu, Xie Jinren and others also anticipated this situation, and they all dared not show their anger, and all bowed their heads in silence.

Zhu Di opened the memorial: "The guilty minister Zhu Gaoxu said..."

This word... made Zhu Di stunned.

Zhu Gaoxu is not dead?
He hurriedly continued to look carefully.

"Sinchen, Zhu Yong, Zhang Fu, Qiu Fu, Gu Xingzu, etc. led a battalion of four guards and one battalion to attack Annan directly. They fought hard for days, and until June 3000th, they smashed the Hu family's army and horses, beheaded 740 people, and captured countless people. On June [-]th, the ministers attacked Shenglong, fought fiercely from dawn to noon, broke the city, killed [-] people, and captured the whole Hu clan, young and old, and Annan decided..."

Zhu Di was dumbfounded as he watched directly.

A lone army directly entered the hinterland, besieged on all sides, and progressed extremely quickly. They moved to all directions, first broke the opponent's army, and then attacked the city non-stop all night... This Annan King's Capital... just like that.

Later...there will be a follow-up military plan. Of course, when he sends out this memorial, I am afraid that they have already dispatched troops and started to sweep across the central and southern Annan.

Zhu Di couldn't help but said, "Okay, okay..."

As soon as he said yes, Qiu Fu felt that something was going to go wrong.

Those who are familiar with him know that His Majesty's temperament is to swear at his mother when he is happy, and applaud strangely when he is unhappy.

His place... I'm afraid it's gone.

Xie Jinren and others were trembling, thinking that the next thing would be Thunder's Wrath, but I don't know who will be unlucky today.

But Zhu Di raised his eyebrows: "It's a good job to be his mother, so fast, I can't compare to it, is this a death and a second life? Adventures are adventures, but the results are fruitful!"

At this time, everyone could not help but become suspicious.

Zhu Di put down the memorial, and said lightly: "Annan has been broken! It doesn't take three to five years, and it doesn't take 10 horses, and it doesn't take a lot of work. My son Zhu Gaoxu, and Zhu Yongren waited for more than a month. , smashed Annan, the Hu family, the rebellious minister, will be escorted to the capital for punishment soon, and the rest of the crimes have also been wiped out!"

"..."

As the words fell, needles could be heard in the hall.

Immediately, Zhu Di's face turned cold, and he looked at Chen Ji before: "What the Chen Qing family said is not unreasonable, it's just... others can settle this account for me, but Chen Qing's family can't."

Chen Ji still looked astonished, with an expression of disbelief.

Zhu Di immediately said angrily: "Because you are the right servant of the Ministry of War, the right servant of the Ministry of War, you are not good at managing horse affairs, but you always talk about the so-called benevolence and righteousness, and you use the abacus beads to settle these accounts with me all the time! I come to ask you, this time How much food is needed for the expedition, and so many troops have been confiscated? If Annan can be won, how much profit will we have? Now that the imperial court is sailing to the West, what is lacking is a good port on the West. This Annan... can give the ships sailing to the West. How many good harbors does the ship provide?"

"What you are planning is just a matter of the present, what I said... is a matter of the future. You keep saying that you are exempt from taxes and resting with the people, so I come to ask you, if there is no conquest, the people can really get it Do you rest? Exemption of taxes...How much profit can the people gain? If you can teach people like you to understand the affairs of the world, then...what do we need so many soldiers to do? Why not? Just let you settle the accounts by yourself, and everything will be fine."

Chen Ji hurriedly bowed down and said, "Chen...Chen..."

He was a little heartbroken.

Well done, how could Annan be breached!
This... is really unbelievable.

So Chen Jidao: "Your Majesty, this memorial...is it..."

What he said was the voice of many people.

That's right...it's really weird here, can't it be a false report?
Zhu Di snorted coldly, but picked up the second memorial, looked down, and said in his mouth: "You mean Zhu Gaoxu lied to me?"

"I... I dare not."

Zhu Di said coldly: "Then... will Zhu Neng also deceive the emperor? This letter is Zhu Neng's memorial to impeach Zhu Gaoxu and others, saying that they occupied Annan and cut off the main route for the Chinese army to go south. The order of General Zhengyi..."

Chen Ji's face changed, this was another unbelievable thing.

But he is very clear that this is a very common drama for soldiers in the front to compete for success.

Only this time, it was even more eye-opening. In order to fight for merit, even the father and son turned against each other.

Zhu Di yelled, "Zhu Yong is really unfilial, even his father treats him like this, I must scold him well, fuck his mother!"

Zhu Di showed a bit of anger on the road, but only Zhu Di knew how ecstatic he was at this moment.

The haze in my heart was swept away.

At this moment, someone said: "Congratulations to Your Majesty, congratulations to Your Majesty, Your Majesty's eyes know people, and now I raise my hand to destroy Annan, this is an immortal feat. Your Majesty's martial arts will shine forever."

These words, like timely rain, reached Zhu Di's heart all at once.

Zhu Di was overjoyed: "Haha..."

He said happily: "There is no need to write these words in the residence newspaper. It is suspected of boasting."

Zhang Anshi understood that this sentence should not only be written in the residence newspaper, but also a few great Confucian scholars should be summoned to lead the writing. Around these words as the central idea, a good article must be written.

Zhang Anshidao: "I only heard that Kublai Khan, a man of the Yuan Dynasty, conquered Annan twice, and both of them returned in defeat. The prosperity of the Yuan people's military force is unprecedented. But your majesty swallowed all the land of Annan with just a partial division." From this, it can be seen that Kublai Khan's boastful martial arts can be compared with His Majesty, but he is like a firefly worm competing for glory day and night."

"Although Your Majesty does not allow your ministers to see the newspapers in various mansions, I think that not only do you want to see the newspapers, but you also have to tell a good story about the past of Kublai Khan's failure to conquer Annan and return, so that the world knows that there is no one in the Yuan Dynasty. Wenzhi only knows how to show force, but compared with my Ming Dynasty, not only Wenzhi is far inferior to my Ming Dynasty Zhengshuo, but also its martial arts."

Zhu Di was happy.

He stroked his beard and said, "If it's just to praise my martial arts, I don't like it. But if it's to compare with these Tartars, it is necessary. To educate the people... to let the soldiers and civilians know that the previous dynasty was only mediocre, Taizu If Emperor Gao knew, he would be very pleased. Now that China is unified, how can the mere Tartars... be able to compare?"

Zhang Anshi jotted down a few key points in his heart, and he felt very happy.

This time, he actually... felt very confident. After all, he really paid a lot of money. The world's first mule-horse army was well-equipped, and there were weapons for the Annan people.

But after all, the matter of the war is always a bit difficult to say. After all, in the last life, wasn't Italy also beaten to the ground by the black uncles?
It can be seen from this... The key issue here is still people.

Now that he finally won, Zhang Anshi's floating heart finally fell down.

Zhu Di was also immersed in joy at this time.

However, a veteran like him quickly noticed the tricks inside.

"Zhang Qing... I remember, you asked them to bring a few kits back then. What did you entrust in this kit?"

Zhang Anshidao: "Your Majesty, I did give you a few tips, and you won't be afraid of your Majesty's jokes if you tell them. Here... indeed, you have given some new tactics."

Zhu Di was stunned and said, "A new style of play?"

Zhang Anshidao: "I have always thought that when the weapons of an army horse change, then its fighting method will also change. As for dealing with Annan... if you want to win in one fell swoop, you can only use the method of quick victory, so... The minister is guilty, the brothers are so adventurous, it is indeed the minister's instruction."

Play style changed?

Zhu Di became interested, so he said: "In any case, all the ministers have contributed to this battle. In a few days, you and Zhu Gaoxu will come to the charter and tell me in detail."

Zhu Di immediately looked at Zhu Gaochi and said, "The prince's brother-in-law will be Guan Zhong in the future."

Zhu Gaochi first heard that Zhu Gaoxu was safe and happy, and now he was praised by his father, so he was a little excited, and hurriedly said: "My son... my son... my father..."

He stammered, not knowing what to say.

Zhu Di smiled slightly, not surprised, and looked at Xie Jinren and others: "Today's great victory, the whole world celebrates, Qing, wait and learn."

Immediately, I remembered that Empress Xu was still worried.

So he said: "If there is another report from Annan, I will send it immediately."

As he said that, he asked all the ministers to leave, while he left in a hurry.

Xie Jin and the others... were silent.

Xie Jin, in particular, was the most frustrated.

He looked up, and seeing Zhu Gaochi waiting for Zhu Di to leave, he happily pulled Zhang Anshi and said something. The unconcealable joy made Xie Jin feel like he had pursued a goddess, but ended up having sex with someone.

He concealed the jealousy in his heart and left the hall with agitation in his heart.

Now Hu Guang and Yang Rong seldom spend time alone with him and say anything from the bottom of their hearts.

So Hu Guang and Yang Rong stayed behind.

Xie Jin frowned, lowered his head in thought, there was a kind of uneasiness deep in his heart, thinking of the mansion...he felt a trace of fear.

He also thought that Zhang Anshi and Zhu Gaoxu had made such great achievements, and the situation in the court may change at any time, so he felt even more unhappy.

"Jiegong, Xiegong..."

Unexpectedly, it was Chen Ji, the right servant of the Ministry of War, who hurried to catch up.

Xie Jin slowed down, and when Chen Ji appeared behind him, he continued to pace slowly.

After catching up with Xie Jin's pace, Chen Ji lowered his voice and said, "Jie Gong...after this battle...I'm afraid that the world will continue to fight in the future. Your Majesty won this sweetness, I'm afraid...more Militarism."

Xie Jin said coldly: "Why did Chen Shilang say that? Don't you know...Did His Majesty just say that he would punish those who spread rumors?"

Chen Ji smiled wryly and said: "We are ministers, how can we talk nonsense? The officials are only worried about the future, I am afraid that your majesty will follow the story of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty."

Xie Jin was unhappy in his heart, and said: "Yes, during the time of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the honored ministers and relatives were so dazzling, but this is the way to bring disaster, planting the seeds of the great man's decline from prosperity."

"Xie Gong really understands people."

Xie Jin said: "Oh... the biggest pain for people is that sometimes they see the world too clearly. The more clearly they see, the more painful it is. It's better to learn from those fools who know nothing and understand this in a daze. lifetime."

Chen Jidao: "Can't Xie Gong reverse the situation?"

Xie Jin turned his head and took a deep look at Chen Ji: "Your Majesty will soon win the world, and take Emperor Taizu Gao as a model, who can change his mind?"

Chen Ji thought for a while and said: "When the crown prince ascends to the throne, he will be able to rectify the root cause, turn the world around, and reverse the bad governance."

His voice was light.

Xie Jin smiled lightly and said, "There is Zhang Anshi next to the prince, so he decided that it is impossible to rest with the people and make the world stable."

After Chen Ji heard this, he said indifferently: "Zhang Anshi's relatives, how can...to His Highness the Crown Prince..."

Xie Jin said: "I advise you, don't pin your hopes on His Royal Highness the Prince."

This is outside the palace, and it is the most dangerous place to say these words, but it is open here, and the surroundings can be seen at a glance, but it is a good place to say some private words.

If he returned to the public house, he was worried that the partition wall had ears.

Chen Ji shook his head and said, "If so, when will the common people live in peace?"

He sighed, and continued: "In my opinion, a great victory is worse than a great defeat, and a great defeat is worse than a great defeat. In the same battle, I don't know how many princes will be born, and I don't know how many people's lives will be killed!"

"I've heard that... in some places, due to the recruitment of men, ten houses have become empty, and the local gentry are miserable. They all say... Nowadays, most of the land renters are old, weak, women and children. It's an ominous sign."

Xie Jin didn't respond.

But it was the first to walk quickly.

Chen Ji, who stayed behind, felt very uncomfortable in his heart, and couldn't figure out Xie Gong's thoughts for a moment. When he turned around, he found Hu Guang and Yang Rong walking towards him.

Chen Jicheng bowed to Hu Guang and Yang Rong in fear.

These two people just nodded to him, then passed his side and hurried away.

……

"Grandpa, Grandpa."

At this time, a young eunuch with a very clever face came to the Supervisor of Rituals in small steps.

Today, Yi Shiha was on duty, Yi Shiha heard the voice, put down his pen lightly, then looked up at the little eunuch and said, "What's the matter?"

The little eunuch said in a low voice: "Just now when I came out of the palace, the slaves saw from a distance, Xie Gong was worried and angry, and then the right servant of the Ministry of War, Chen Ji, whispered a lot to him, and both of them looked ugly. Today Great victory, the whole world celebrates, but..."

His voice was getting lower and lower.

There was no joy or anger on Yishiha's face, he listened patiently, and then said lightly: "Got it."

The little eunuch said again: "Wenyuan Pavilion and the Ministry of War...do we need to arrange more people?"

Yishiha was silent for a moment, as if thinking of something, he said, "Wenyuan Pavilion...is there already a Jinyiwei guard?"

The little eunuch said: "There should be. Commander Ji will act carefully and monitor all officials, and make his own arrangements."

Yi Shiha said: "Then don't interfere, so as not to cause Jin Yiwei's dissatisfaction, I always feel that people in our palace... stretch their hands too far."

But the little eunuch said disdainfully: "Speaking of it, what is Jinyiwei? Grand Duke, you wait on His Majesty day and night, and you are in charge of the affairs of the inner court. How domineering Ji Gang outside the palace can be compared with you..."

Yi Shiha suddenly frowned and said: "Don't talk nonsense about these words, we are slaves, Ji Gang is a courtier, we slaves... have to remember one thing."

Seeing Ha Yuejia's awe-inspiring look, the little eunuch hurriedly said respectfully: "Please announce it to the Grand Duke."

Yi Shiha said: "That is to know who you are, don't think that you will not pay attention to anyone because you walk around His Majesty a lot, if not, you will suffer in the future."

The little eunuch hurriedly said embarrassingly: "This servant knows."

Yishiha said again: "In a few days, some old eunuchs in the East Palace will rest. They are too old to serve His Royal Highness and the Crown Princess. They have to go to Xiaoling for the elderly. We think After much deliberation, I will choose you to serve in the Eastern Palace."

When the eunuch heard this, he was very pleasantly surprised, so he quickly bowed down excitedly and said, "Thank you, Grand Duke, for being thoughtful."

Yi Shiha looked at the little eunuch, but patiently told him: "Going to the East Palace is different from being in this palace, you have to remember one thing, in the East Palace, you can't go around asking around."

"In this palace, you are His Majesty's eyes and ears! But if you go to the Eastern Palace, you have to be deaf and dumb, but anything that involves the Eastern Palace, whether it is His Highness the Crown Prince, the Crown Princess, or the grandson of the Emperor, oh, or With Cheng Enbo Zhang Anshi, there are certain things that you know, but you can’t say a word, otherwise, you won’t last long.”

The little eunuch listened to these words seriously, and said in surprise: "Can't even the Grand Duke say it?"

Yi Shiha looked at him with deep eyes and said: "Yes, even we can't say anything. Everything...is rotten in the stomach and brought into the coffin."

The little eunuch met Yi Shiha's serious eyes, seemed to understand Yi Shiha's kindness at this moment, and said: "Yes."

………………

a few days later.

Another letter from Zhu Gaoxu was rushed to the capital.

This memorial is different from other memorials. It is not like a memorial, but a huge package.

Inside the heavy package were obviously stacks of papers.It's a pain for those people who are rushing eight hundred miles away from the express delivery shop, carrying such a thing on their backs, day and night, it's unbearable for both humans and horses.

On that day, Zhu Di excitedly went to see Empress Xu and told Empress Xu about Annan's situation.

Zhu Di felt a little strange.

Because Empress Xu was not as overjoyed as he had imagined when she learned that Zhu Gaoxu was fine.

But Zhu Di didn't care, so in the past few days, he took the trouble to tell Empress Xu the significance of this battle, and how it was different from the wars of previous dynasties.

Of course... a little boasting is also possible.

(End of this chapter)