eldest son of Ming dynasty

No matter how many years ahead of his time, Zhu Houzhao essentially grew up educated in Chinese culture, so he also has a sense of identity with some things in traditional culture. At this moment, a man with a long beard floating around, wearing a Taoist uniform, and full of immortal Taoism The old man with a bone-like temperament walked in front of him, and he really felt a fondness for him at a certain moment.

"I, Dao Xuan, pay my respects to Your Majesty."

"What did you say your name was?" Zhu Houzhao thought he heard it wrong. It was such a familiar name, but unfortunately he couldn't remember where he had heard it.

"Oh, Xuan Kongzi."

After he stood still, Zhu Houzhao walked around him and looked up and down. This old guy was wearing a green shirt, with a clean face and white beard, and an indifferent expression. An ordinary person would not be able to raise such a thing. .

However, the daze that just happened was only for a moment. After thinking about it, I realized that if he was really an old Taoist priest with sufficient realm, he should stay away from people like him who are at the center of the world. How could he come here if he has been free all his life? What theory of immortality are you peddling?

"I heard from officials that there was a strange man at the gate of the Academy of Sciences who claimed that he dreamed of immortals, learned immortal magic, could communicate with gods, and even knew the art of immortality. Is that you?"

The old Taoist smiled slightly, "Your Majesty is talking about the poor Taoist."

"Do you really know how to live forever?"

"Your Majesty doesn't seem to believe it."

"You're getting old yourself."

"I only had this adventure after I was sixty years old. How can I not grow old if I live to be sixty years old in a mortal body?"

"But recently many people in this capital say they have special skills. Do you know those people?"

The old Taoist shook his arm, stretched out his hand from his cuffs, and said, "I have no faith in your majesty's face when it comes to cultivating immortality. This must be the same in my heart. If this is the case, your majesty will not believe even what I have to say." It’s better to say goodbye.”

Zhu Houzhao glanced at Zhang Tianrui, with a hint of joking in his eyes.

Hard to catch?

Okay, then you go.

Zhu Houzhao said nothing and watched the old man turn around to see if he really wanted to leave.Is it worth spending so much effort to finally get the chance to see the emperor?

To say that this Xuan Kongzi was confident, he turned around pretendingly, but within a few breaths he was already unsure, especially after he had taken two steps, and still no one asked him to turn back, which made his eyebrows tremble instantly. .

This...this is embarrassing.

You can't just leave like this. It would be harder to see the emperor again than to reach heaven.

But you can't just look back so blatantly, otherwise, wouldn't it look stupid for just pretending to be like that?
Think of a way... Think of a way...

He was thinking this to himself, and then he suddenly had a realization, "Your Majesty!"

As soon as he turned his head, the emperor had already sneered, "He is deceiving the public with his evil words, and he also wants to deceive me with the promise of immortality. His heart is to be punished! Come and capture him!"

The old Taoist priest never expected this to happen. He immediately shouted, "Your Majesty! A poor Taoist can communicate with gods. Even if Your Majesty doesn't believe it, do you still want to arrest a poor Taoist who communicates the will of gods?"

"There are gods three feet above your head." Zhu Houzhao raised his head and said slowly: "I know you all think so, but I also want to ask you a question. You say you have access to the gods, but what you do is deception. Tao, aren't you afraid of the saying that there are gods when you raise your head three feet up? Aren't you afraid of going to the eighteenth level of hell after death?"

He waved his hand, "I don't believe in immortality, and I don't want to live too long."

Soon after, You Zhi arrived with Mao Yuwen.

"How's it going? Have you counted all the monsters and monsters in Beijing?"

"Just waiting for His Majesty's order."

"Okay!" Zhu Houzhao frowned, "call people into the palace!"

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The emperor's decree was conveyed in a hurry. Although this had happened in the past, it was true that every time it was a major event.

Wang Hua, the Minister of Rites, is 71 years old. When he encounters such a anxious person, he is really anxious, but he can't move quickly.

He asked the visitor: "Eunuch Zhao, Your Majesty suddenly summoned you. What happened?"

"Da Zongbo is strange. It's not that I'm pressing too hard. It's mainly that His Majesty was already waiting when I received the order. As for the specific matters, I don't know. I just heard that Your Majesty met an old Taoist priest at the Academy of Sciences. , and then this happened.”

"Old Taoist priest?" Wang Hua's heart sank.

Don't be like that.

Of course he is aware of the recent situation in the capital. The emperor is determined to innovate, work diligently and care for the people. It has only been ten years, and it is the time to regain the prosperity of the world. Don't imitate Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty. He is completely different in the early stage and the later stage. That is incredible. It's a big deal.

Thinking like this, Wang Hua was extremely anxious. It happened to be July and the summer was hot. The poor old man's face was already covered with sweat before he even moved much.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, you must not do this..." He was slow and the last one to arrive. By the time he entered the palace, the cabinet and the Nine Ministers were already in the Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Hou looked after his heavy clothes, which were wet with sweat, and couldn't bear it. "Wang Hua, you should be too slow at such an advanced age."

"Old minister, thank you for your consideration. Your Majesty has summoned me. How dare I delay my stay." Wang Hua was anxious, and it was rare for him to rely on his old age and ask directly: "I wonder what the important matter is for your Majesty to summon ministers this time?"

Zhu Houzhao smiled at everyone, "Look at him, he is not only older, but also has a bad temper."

"Your Majesty, forgive me. This matter is related to the Ming Dynasty and the country, so I have to be anxious. Even if your Majesty blames me, I have to risk my life to ask. I heard that your Majesty summoned the old Taoist priests and talked about immortality. I wonder if it is true?"

"it is true."

Wang Hua swayed and said, "Your Majesty, during the time of Xiaomiao, there were people like Li Guang, who used alchemy, talismans, and talismans to advance to the throne. Your Majesty, when he was the prince, once said that heresy is useless and should be abandoned. These kind of charlatan sorcerers, with the He won the trust of the emperor through his miraculous skills, and then became a high official and generous salary. It is no big deal. I am old, but your majesty is in the prime of youth. I really don’t want to see your majesty abandoning all the people and re-cultivating Taoism!"

"Uncle Zong." Wang Hao couldn't help but interrupt, "You only know one, but not the other. Your Majesty hasn't spoken yet."

Zhu Houzhao rolled his eyes, "He has the same temper as you. I haven't done anything yet. Look, all my clothes are soaked."

He Jian, the Minister of Household Affairs, laughed and said, "Uncle Da Zong is anxious to persuade the monarch. His soaked clothes clearly show his loyalty!"

For a time, the Qianqing Palace was filled with laughter, and everyone looked more relaxed.

Only Wang Hua was still confused, "Your Majesty?"

"That person has already asked me to be locked up."

"Ah." Wang Hua felt that his breath was released from the Tianling Gai to his butthole, and then all the strength in his body was relieved. His legs softened and he almost collapsed on the ground.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"

These ministers all heard more or less about it on the way, but only half of it. Except for Wang Hua, He Jian and Liang Chu were very anxious when they came. Of course, Wang Hua was the most anxious and had the least regard for the etiquette before the king. .

"I was patrolling the Academy of Sciences today, and suddenly I heard that someone from outside recommended himself and talked about immortality. Coincidentally, after I returned to the palace, the cabinet handed me a memorial, which also told me that I met an expert in some barren mountain and old forest. Then I knew, This matter has actually reached this level. If it is not rectified, the capital will be filled with evil winds. Moreover, this kind of thing has been forced before me. From this, it can be seen that it has become very common among the people.

I have called you here today to express my thoughts.Uncle Zong was right when he said something. I saw Li Guang causing trouble in the palace back then, and I saw him deceiving the late emperor with my own eyes. How could I be fooled again today?However, although the theory of ghosts and gods is completely different in nature from the science I talk about, it is still somewhat similar in appearance. Therefore, no matter what I say today, it will not change the court's attitude towards the Academy of Sciences. This must be made clear first.

As for immortality, which one, Qin Shi Huang or Emperor Wu of Han, was immortal?No matter how great a hero is, he will grow old. "

These words finally made them happy. If the emperor did not believe it, the court and palace would not be in chaos, their positions would be secure, and their power would not fall into the hands of Taoist priests and monks.

"Your Majesty has seen thousands of miles, and this festival is far better than that of Emperor Qin and Han Dynasty!" Wang Hao felt so happy that he spoke more wildly.

"The court has to do something, otherwise the people will always be scheming, spreading misinformation and misinformation. Even you people are worried, but aren't the officials in the world worried even more?"

Zhu Houzhao waved, and Mao Yuwen knelt down in front of him.

"Commander of the Jinyi Guards, please obey your orders."

"Chen is here!"

"I order you to go out to inspect the school within ten days and do your best to hunt down the charlatans and magicians who are cheating in Beijing. The crimes are divided into three categories. Those who only talk but do not do anything will be detained for three months as a warning; those who talk and do things to deceive the people will be arrested. After arriving, he will be exiled thousands of miles away; anyone who has sinister intentions, colludes with the government, or deceives court officials with the intention of seeking improper benefits will be executed!!"

"Yes!"

The emperor's decree was still very strict, especially when it came to the crime of beheading.

Everyone present is well-versed in officialdom. In fact, the emperor can only say this. Some people cannot joke and say something that is out of tune. The emperor also asked the Jin Yiwei to arrest and kill them?

It must be said that there are three levels of sin.

In this way, it would appear that the emperor was not at all confused, let alone wrongly accusing good people.

But actually doing it is another matter. How to grasp the standards depends entirely on the person doing it. Moreover, it is a large-scale search. There must be many criminals. No one will go through them one by one. If you really press Some of the charges were just admitted.

In short, if it falls into the hands of Jin Yiwei, can it be saved?
But when killing these people, all the civil servants from Wang Hao to Wang Hua did not hesitate at all. They all knelt down and said they were wise.

Zhu Houzhao said clearly: "From now on, no one is allowed to mention the theory of immortality to me. I don't care if you believe in Taoism or Buddhism, but don't bring it to Fengtian Palace! I will not take any elixir!" Anyone who violates this order will be shot by me!"

"I respectfully obey His Majesty's decree. Long live my Emperor!"

"Tai Shigong said that death is inevitable for everyone, and it may be lighter than a feather, or heavier than Mount Tai. I only ask for thirty years, so that I can calmly and unhurriedly create the glory of the Ming Dynasty, and then restore peace and prosperity to the people of the world!"

In particular, his current path is different from that of previous emperors, so he is very confident, even a little bit chic, "Even if it is only 30 years, in 30 years the territory of the Ming Dynasty will definitely exceed that of the Han and Tang Dynasties. By that time At that time, you said, which emperor in ancient and modern times can compare with me? Why should I demand immortality? It is better to return to Jiuquan and ask for merit and reward from Taizu Taizong! Hahaha!"
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There is something I haven’t said for a long time.

Ask for a monthly pass.

(End of this chapter)