Bright Spring

Taizu took the initiative to communicate with Huailiang, hoping that the Japanese government would ban the pirates.But Huailiang killed the envoys of the Ming Dynasty and ignored the Japanese pirates.In addition, the Ming court unilaterally believed that the Japanese envoys were involved in Hu Weiyong's conspiracy.Taizu was so angry that he once threatened to conquer Japan.

But in the end, it may be that the Ming Dynasty considered that the sea route was too far away, and coupled with the lessons learned from the failure of the Yuan army to conquer Japan, the two countries did not end up at war.But the relationship broke down.

At the end of the Hongwu period, Minamoto Yoshimitsu, the leader of the Northern Dynasties in Japan, conquered the Southern Dynasties and began to gradually unify Japan.The information from the court of the Ming Dynasty lagged behind, and they still believed that "Huailiang" in the Southern Dynasty was the ruler, so they believed that the person who claimed to be "the Japanese general who conquered barbarians, Minamoto Yoshimitsu" was not of a high enough rank to communicate with the Ming Dynasty, so he rejected Minamoto Yoshimitsu's offer Tribute request.

During the Jianwen period, the court of the Ming Dynasty finally got a rough idea of ​​the situation.The ministers of the Jianwen court understood that what kind of general is the person in power in Japan!So the emperor canonized Minamoto Yoshimitsu (Ashikaga Yoshimitsu) as the king of Japan, and once again asked Japan to fight against pirates and ban Japanese pirates.

But then the "Battle of Jingnan" occurred in Ming Dynasty, and the documents of exchanges between the two countries could not be found.Zhu Gaoxu didn't know much about Japan's diplomatic relations during this period.

At the beginning of Yongle, the relationship between the two countries was re-established tomorrow. Yuan Yiman's attitude towards Emperor Yongle was more submissive than Huailiang. According to the request of the Ming court, he sent troops to crusade against the Japanese pirates.The two countries began exploration and cooperation trade.

Then the civil war broke out again in the Ming Dynasty, that is, Zhu Gaoxu's "battle of crimes"; the relationship between the two countries was interrupted again.When Zhu Gaoxu came to the throne, Yuan Yiman, who was more admiring and inclined towards Daming, died.

Zhu Gaoxu's first contact with Japan was this funeral document.

He asked Hou Xian: "This Minamoto who claims to be the son should be the new shogun of Japan?"

Hou Xian is obviously not very clear about the situation in Japan, and the eunuchs seem to be mainly concerned with the West.Hou Xian bowed and said: "The emperor forgives the crime, but the servants are not very clear."

Zhu Gaoxu didn't blame him either, and personally approved with a Zhu pen: I will arrange a dismounting banquet within seven days for Hu Wei to receive the Japanese envoys.

The so-called dismounting banquet is a welcome banquet to clean up the dust; when foreigners leave, there will also be a dismounting banquet, which is a farewell banquet.The teaching of the philosopher Confucius, "It is not easy to say that a friend comes from afar", is familiar to the world, so no matter if it is an enemy or an ally, as long as it sends an envoy, the Ming court will entertain it.

The Ming Dynasty also paid attention to hierarchical etiquette. Unless a foreign king came to the capital in person, the emperor would not come forward to entertain, but only the ministers.Previously, when Zhu Gaoxu received An Nanguo's envoys, they were always on irregular occasions; the official reception and banquet were handled by the ministers.

Zhu Gaoxu said again: "The supervisor of ceremonies recommended an internal official to report. When the Japanese envoy returns to China, I will have a team of envoys go to Japan to learn more about the local situation."

Hou Xian hurriedly bowed and said, "Your maid obeys the order."

Zhu Gaoxu had lunch in Rouyi Hall and took a rest.In the afternoon, I mainly review the government affairs of the previous months.

In the evening, just like the habit that many people in the palace have already understood, Zhu Gaoxu followed the order and went to the palace of the noble concubine Miaojin.Imperial Concubine Palace, located on the west side of the Kunning Palace area of ​​Qianqing Palace, is also called Xiyi Palace.

Miao Jin came to greet her, and when Zhu Gaoxu helped her up, he couldn't help but start to look at the beautiful outline of her skirt.Even though Miao Jin was dressed neatly, the wide robe still couldn't hide her beautiful curves.

There were many court ladies around, and Zhu Gaoxu's unscrupulous gaze made Miao Jin blush.At a certain moment, she changed her etiquette-required lowered brow and pleasing eyes, and raised her head to stare at Zhu Gaoxu.Her charming almond eyes, the slightly arrogant slender corners of her eyes, and her blushing coquettishness, such a look did not restrain Zhu Gaoxu, but made him feel more charming.

Zhu Gaoxu knew in his heart that Miao Jin still had doubts about her identity.Although Zhu Gaoxu used various residence reports and official documents to confirm Miao Jin's identity as the adopted daughter of Empress Renxiao Xu when he ascended the throne; Deception.She is a person with a relatively noble heart, and I am afraid that she cannot easily let go of it.

The two of them were served by many maids from dinner to nightfall, and Miao Jin strictly followed the etiquette.Zhu Gaoxu didn't force it, and kept his words and deeds decent, but it's a bit strange to get along with two people who are obviously very familiar with each other.

The lights in the palace were already on, and the sky outside the door was already dark.Miao Jin's beautiful face, her wandering eyes, and the shape of her skirt when she sat down, made Zhu Gaoxu a little impetuous, and she just wanted to rush to the bedroom to indulge|indulge herself.

But Miao Jin didn't intend to go to bed, and the surrounding maids still stood beside her.Zhu Gaoxu had no choice but to continue talking with her.

At this time Miaojin stood up, bent her knees and said, "Your Majesty, wait a moment."

She went to another room, as if to get something.Zhu Gaoxu looked sideways at her back without blinking.When Miaojin walked, her waist seemed to be twisting, but she didn't do it on purpose, it was the shape of her hips and waist, which forced her to do so when she walked.When Zhu Gaoxu came back to his senses, he saw that the maid standing beside her also blushed.

After a while, Miao Jin came out and took out a booklet that was as thick as two fingers.Her expression changed quickly, and she suddenly became a little humble, "I have finished writing this book, but I haven't carefully added, deleted, and polished it, and the name is not well thought out..."

Zhu Gaoxu took it over and took a look. On the cover was written: The Daily Life of the King of Han.

"Why isn't it called a daily note?" Zhu Gaoxu said with a smile.

Miao Jin said: "The notes on daily life are the responsibility of the officials of the Hanlin Academy. They write about major events, and they were abolished during the Yongle period. Most of the notes written by my concubine are small things, and the words are not very careful. I think this note is more appropriate. , so that the readers know that this book is not an official document, it can only be regarded as an anecdote, and it cannot be taken seriously.”

"It makes sense." Zhu Gaoxu nodded.The book is thick and contains a lot of content.He flipped through the front casually, and took a rough look first.

Sure enough, Miao Jin was right, the language in the book is not classical Chinese, but vernacular.It reads a bit like "Water Margin" with words and sentences.

"I can't finish reading it all night, I will return it to the noble concubine after reading it." Zhu Gaoxu patted the booklet and said.

Miao Jin nodded and said: "Yes." Her expression suddenly became a little nervous.

There is indeed a lot of risk in describing a living high-ranking person.For example, Sima Qian who wrote "Historical Records", because he wrote about Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and did not fully sing the praises, the emperor was furious. The emperor directly sentenced him to castration and wanted to destroy Sima Qian's book.Those who write history can usually only edit the history books of previous dynasties, for the same reason.

Miaojin's father was a censor, she should understand the importance of this, no wonder she looks a little restless.However, Miao Jin is still very courageous, and has the backbone of a civil servant.

Zhu Gaoxu then said: "Even the emperor can't be perfect, I should be able to accept it. The noble concubine doesn't have to worry, as long as she doesn't have ulterior motives. Of course the noble concubine can't do that, and most of them prefer to praise."

Miao Jin leaned back and said, "The Holy One is kind, only the concubine dares to do so."

Zhu Gaoxu opened his mouth, yawned, and said, "I'm tired."

So Miao Jin ordered the maids to fetch water and help Zhu Gaoxu to bathe and change clothes.

When Zhu Gaoxu entered her bedroom, she shunned all the servants and closed the doors and windows to hide it.There were no mosquitos in the spring, but there were still two layers of hangings on the big bed.Zhu Gaoxu seemed a little impatient. Although he already knew everything about her, he hadn't seen her for a long time, and he felt a different excitement.

Miao Jin's face turned even redder, but there were only the two of them left. She got closer and said in a low voice, "I have something to do. Can Gao Xu stay behind me? Look at my face." Zhu Gaoxu said casually : "Miaojin likes me looking at you? "Miao Jin's voice became softer, and she said quietly: "At first I felt ashamed, but later I became more excited. Zhu Gaoxu said: "Then don't refuse some of my requests, I won't go too far." Miao Jin bit her lip and said softly, "Don't you think so?" Zhu Gaoxu said, "If I can't get as close as possible to you , I will not have fun. If I don't want to be close to you, how can I be so obsessed?"

She bowed her head and remained silent.Everything in the palace has become blurred, and tonight must be a selfless spring|night.

Chapter 7 Confusion and Impetuousness

Qi Tai, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, returned to Beijing with the emperor, and it has been three days since he came back.

This afternoon, Qi Tai left the government office of the Ministry of War before reaching You hour.As soon as he returned to his home in the southwest of the imperial city, he saw Yang Yunniang in the corner of the yard, washing her clothes quickly.

Yun Niang was arranged by the emperor and given to him as a reward. She looks exactly like a person he knew many years ago.

Qi Tai immediately stood beside the cave door, silently observing the young lady not far away.His mood was very complicated, and he even felt that time was in a trance and illusory.

After he took Yun Niang home last year, he left the capital for business and went to the north to prepare food and fodder.After that, there were so many things to do, and he didn't care about his own affairs.After more than half a year, when Qi Tai returned to the capital, seeing Yun Niang, his feeling was so strange.

Humanity is forty without confusion.Qi Tai, who was over forty years old, felt very confused and confused in his heart at this time.

When he saw Yun Niang, he would naturally think of the Yang family that Duo Niang knew before, and he felt a sense of familiarity.

But Qi Tai understands that even if they are relatives, Yunniang is not the Yang family; those memories and friendship from back then cannot be found in Yunniang, she is simply a stranger!

What's more, even if Mrs. Yang is still alive, she will not look like the young one in front of her. Time will change her appearance; just like changing Qi Tai's high-spirited scholar.

Familiar yet unfamiliar, that's probably how it feels.

At this moment, Yunniang finally found Qi Tai when she looked up, she stood up hurriedly and said, "Master, you are back."

Qi Tai nodded, pretending to be nonchalant, walked over there, he said: "There are maids in the mansion, you don't have to do these rough jobs in the future."

"The slave family is useless... The slave family wants to serve the master." Yunniang said.With a nervous and fawning expression, she blushed after saying a few words.

Qi Tai asked again: "Are you literate? Can you write your own name?"

Yun Niang shook her head, looking at him with pitiful eyes.There was a bit of inferiority in his eyes, but he also admired Qi Tai very much; the momentary eyes made Qi Tai think of Yang Shi many years ago.

Qi Tai hurriedly cleared away the confusion in his heart, and still thought to himself: An illiterate woman who doesn't even know the most common etiquette admires me, a person over forty years old, just because of this rich and elegant mansion, and the days of rich clothes and good food. ?

"I'll teach you slowly in the future," Qi Tai said.