eldest son of Ming dynasty

Zhu Houzhao also visited Nanjing and walked across the Qinhuai River in his previous life, but the Qinhuai River at that time obviously did not have the charm it has today.

The identity of the emperor is actually a big problem. It is really unsightly to look for flowers and willows, and he is not so evil. If he wants a woman, it is really easy for him.

It’s just that things like this in my previous life were not fair and square, so I thought about getting on a flower boat and browsing along the river.

For this reason, Zhu Houzhao also went through the records. In fact, Emperor Xuanzong also visited the south three times during his reign. He watched operas and visited gardens, but there is no record of a night tour of the Qinhuai River.

In this case, he can only control it. If it is not possible, he will come again later. It is probably inappropriate to leave such a scandal on the first southern tour.

But you can still walk around Nanjing.

On that day, Wang Bing reported some civil affairs in Yingtian Prefecture, Changzhou Prefecture, Suzhou Prefecture and Songjiang Prefecture. Basically, it was the same as in Huai'an Prefecture. Since it was the same type of matter, the way it was handled would not be much different.

Don't be afraid of too many. Zhu Houzhao has the great righteousness to make decisions for the people. Killing too many is also a good deed.

The commander of the Jin Yiwei kept Mao Yuwen with him wherever the emperor went, so there were more Jin Yiwei in Nanjing.

Zhu Houzhao left the palace today and rode a carriage all the way to the Duke of Wei's residence.

The current Duke of Wei is named Xu Yan. In addition to this title, he is also responsible for the garrison of Nanjing. It can be said that he is extremely powerful, and his reputation is actually good. Unfortunately, he is 65 years old this year and is not in good health.

One of his sons died young, and now all his hopes fell on his grandson, Xu Pengju, who was known as the "Idiot General".

Zhu Houzhao didn't understand this period of history, so he just made a judgment based on the existing information - Xu Yan was okay, but Xu Pengju probably didn't have the atmosphere of being an ancestor.

When the emperor arrived, the palace of the Duke of Wei was in full bloom, and even the dead leaves that had fallen in the flower beds were cleaned up.

The palace occupies a vast area, and the palace is magnificent. As soon as you enter, you are greeted by a spacious courtyard. The road goes straight across the fake lake in the palace. The lake is full of lotus flowers. There are corridors on both sides. The carved patterns inlaid on the corridors are each different. , showing the elegance of Jiangnan courtyard.

The Duke of Wei, Xu Yan, and his whole family knelt down to welcome him. This was an honor that the Xu family had not had in many years.

Zhu Houzhao also met him for the first time, so he was not polite to him. He asked him to perform complete etiquette. Finally, he stood in front of him and said, "Get on your feet, Duke Wei. Go inside. I have something to tell you."

"Yes, I have thanked Your Majesty."

The relatively young guy helping him up should be Xu Pengju. He had a square face and a thin figure. Zhu Houzhao only glanced at him. After that, he became a guest and walked in front. Wei Guogong followed him all the time. behind.

"Since the day I left Beijing, I have been thinking about how to come to the Duke of Wei's mansion after arriving in Nanjing. Back then, King Zhongshan assisted the ancestors in ruling the world, which was a great contribution. The late emperor also had a similar purpose, so you are here I have to come and take a look at the meritorious officials. However, some ministers said that I have never entered the officials' mansions all the way south. The sudden visit is too much, especially when Wei Guogong and his family are already enjoying all the glory. But I thought about it again, The royal family and the nobles are one and the same, so there is nothing that is too much or too little. Duke Wei, don’t you think so?”

The emperor's words clearly stated his purpose, and even his political purpose was made clear and clear.

This made Xu Yan a little surprised. After all, you can just think about this kind of truth in your heart, and you don't have to say anything about it.It seems that I didn’t want to come, but I had to send a political signal to the world, so I came.

But later on, it was also mentioned that the royal family and nobles are one...

In general, it not only shows honor and favor, but also maintains some distance. This distance will allow them to maintain respect for the imperial power.

In fact, Zhu Houzhao didn't mean to say this, but after being emperor for ten years, these were already subconscious behaviors.

Xu Ru was old and mature, and he had a vague feeling that the emperor's reputation was not false. "All the favors and honors of the Duke of Wei are due to your majesty. The old ministers are always grateful for God's grace, and they dare not rely on the merits of their ancestors."

"Yes. There is one more thing." Zhu Houzhao slowly tapped the fan in his right hand and his left hand, looking relaxed. "I think the Imperial Palace in Nanjing is very good. Maybe I can come and stay for a while. I was too late back then." Emperor Ancestor set the cauldron here. I will come here once to remind me that it is not easy for our ancestors to start a business. So you have to guard Nanjing City for me. Xiaoling, the Imperial Palace, and Da Baoen Temple are all crucial places. , there must be no room for error. Since the Duke of Wei's palace and the royal family are integrated, these matters of the royal family... Duke Wei, you can't hide at all." Xu Yan naturally said nothing, "The emperor's teachings, I should remember them carefully. Everyone in the Duke of Wei's palace , are all willing to serve the Emperor!"

After arriving at the house, Zhu Houzhao turned his eyes to one side and asked, "Is this your grandson?"

"Exactly, Pengju, why don't you quickly pay your respects to the emperor?"

Zhu Houzhao had heard some of this person's names in his previous life, but he didn't have a deep impression. Looking at him now, he felt like a child who hadn't grown up yet. He must have been summoned by the emperor, so his face was full of joy.

"Your Majesty, Xu Pengju, bows before the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

"stand up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhu Houzhao kept smiling, but what he wanted to hide in his heart might scare the two of them, but things had to be done, "Wei Guogong,"

"The old minister is here."

"I have something else to do today that I don't know how to explain."

"Please make it clear, Your Majesty, but if there is a need, I will do my best to do it."

"It's not a big deal. I handled a case in Huai'an Mansion. I heard that it was also spread to Yingtian Mansion. People rushed to tell each other, and drums of grievances were sounded one after another from all over the country. There seemed to be some people involved with the Duke of Wei's Mansion. Someone related to...?"

When Xu Yan heard this, his old face turned pale with fright, and he knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, spare your life! I, I don't know that such a thing exists!"

"It doesn't have to be like this, it's just a trivial matter. I was thinking privately today not to make the matter bigger." Zhu Houzhao stood up and went to help the 65-year-old man up. He didn't want him to scare him to death just by coming. It's embarrassing.

Not only that, he also said comfortingly: "I am an emperor who has made progress compared to the past. I know that as an official, sometimes it is easy to be harmed by some relatives and friends, such as the concubine's natal family, the housekeeper's relatives... If these people get involved with you, they will try their best to get you. I know the character of Wei Guogong. If you say you don't know, I believe you. But this is indeed the case. Now it comes to me. I have to let the people make the decision, so..."

The emperor's smile hides his sword.What he says is soft, but what he does is not soft at all.

Xu Ru had no choice, "Your Majesty, rest assured, no matter who dares to use the name of the Duke of Wei to deceive and bully good people, even if the court does not accept him, the old ministers will never tolerate him!"

"Okay. I just want to remind you today to prevent the people below from chewing their tongues. Okay, you all get up." Zhu Houzhao smiled so much that he showed his teeth.

He didn't want to come to Nanjing and cause any jokes with Duke Wei. The identity of this family was a bit sensitive. Unless it was a really serious crime, it would be his fault as the emperor.

However, the Duke of Wei's influence in this area is not small. The news from Wang Bing and Jin Yiwei vaguely involves the Xu family. In this case, this is the only way left.

In the end, playing politics can be said to be boring, or it can be said to be exquisite, that's all.

Poor Xu Chu was shocked. It was hard to distinguish between the emperor's favor and his power. If there was really any reason to get the Jinyi guards all over the city to catch him, they just couldn't touch his foundation. But as the emperor, it would be easy to make their family feel uncomfortable.

Cutting off the tail now to survive can be regarded as a timely stop loss.

After Zhu Houzhao said a few words, he stopped mentioning the matter and turned to talk to Xu Yan about defense matters such as the garrison of Nanjing.