My Daming New Empire

Zhu Zhanji was about to tell Ji Gang some more things about Dongying, but saw the little eunuch Wei Ming enter the reception room led by Li Liang.

Wei Ming is a young eunuch on duty at Xingqing Palace, and he came out to look for Zhu Zhanji at this time, obviously because something happened.But his face is normal, so Zhu Zhanji has nothing to worry about.

These eunuchs have lived in the palace since they were young, and no one can compare to their observation of words and demeanor.They often have a facial expression, the way they walk, can directly reveal a lot of information.

Seeing Zhu Zhanji, Wei Ming bowed and reported: "His Royal Highness, Jin Shangshu has gone, and His Majesty has no one to preside over his family, so he ordered His Royal Highness to preside over the funeral. Your Highness was taught by Jin Shangshu when he was young, so he should also come to express his condolences." some."

"Okay, Gu knows, did you bring the plain clothes?"

"The slaves have brought them, as well as the ceremonies of the Taimiao."

Jin Zhong is also considered a strange person.This person was born in a prominent family in Ningbo, but his family was in decline when he was young, and he went through hardships.Since he was a child, he has studied the calculation and divination of the Book of Changes deeply. At the age of 33, he got the news of his second brother who became a military household, and left home with his wife to join this second brother.

But his second elder brother passed away soon, and Zhu Di made up his elder brother's military household, and later became Shi Wenshu, the head of Yan Wangfu.

Later, together with the recommender Yao Guangxiao, they were the main planners of Zhu Di's "Jing Nan".Later, he followed the army in conquests, praised military affairs, and planned strategies. He was Zhu Di's effective counselor, and he was an official to the chief history of the palace.

Later, he assisted Zhu Gaochi and taught Zhu Zhanji for two years when Zhu Zhanji was ten years old.

He disapproves of Confucianism and advocates Taoism, but he has a good relationship with Yao Guangxiao of Buddhism.

Moreover, this person can be described as a rare and upright official in the early Ming Dynasty. He was over 50 years old when he was Minister of the Ministry of War. They are all very simple, and the extra money is used for disaster relief and poverty relief.

Until last year, Zhu Di pitied him that he was childless, and forced him to take a concubine by means of imperial decree.

Jin Zhong had no choice but to obey the order and found a virtuous Mrs. Zhao who was good at housekeeping as a partial house.Until a few months ago, Mrs. Zhao gave birth to a son Jin Da for him.Zhu Zhanji had come to congratulate him at that time, but he never expected to hear the news of his death today.

It was hot at this time, and with the help of two young eunuchs, Zhu Zhanji changed into a plain blue robe, which was not much different from ordinary students except that the golden crown on his head represented his identity.

He explained to Ji Gang: "Today you go back first, and I will take you away for a thousand days, and I will practice it for you. In addition... you choose a few reliable Dongying students, and I will also meet with you by the way, so that they can work harder for you." You do business."

Ji Gang originally had this intention, but he didn't dare to mention it to Zhu Zhanji.Zhu Zhanji is a grandson, and those Japanese students and envoys are nobles, but they are inferior as foreigners, and they are far from Zhu Zhanji's status as a grandson.

Seeing that Zhu Zhanji brought it up on his own initiative, he quickly thanked him. As long as Zhu Zhanji showed his face, those Dongying people would probably do their best to help him.

"I also have a lot of contacts with Jin Shangshu, so I should go and offer a stick of incense to him today."

Together they left the Navy Headquarters and rode to the Golden House not far from the Drum Tower.It is close to Guozijian, and it is also a lively place in Yingtian Mansion. The guards did not dare to be sloppy and pulled the cordon far away.

The golden house is not big, it looks a little shabby, and it doesn't look like the residence of a second-rank official at all.

Because the Jin family has no one in charge, Zhu Di has ordered a department to be in charge of the funeral.Although Zhu Gaochi has a name, but he is a prince of a country, of course he will not be responsible for everything in person, not to mention, his body can't bear it.

Seeing that the Jin family is so shabby, the family is old and small, and it is sad.Jinda, who was only a few months old, didn't know that he had lost his father, and slept soundly amidst the Taoist priests chanting sutras.

Jin Zhong's old wife is also in her 60s, but she looks fine.Zhu Zhanji comforted her and said, "I don't know if Mr. Shang Shu has arranged the family affairs before he left?"

Jin's wife wept and said: "I dare not bother Your Highness to care, my husband suddenly fell ill and did not leave a word. But I have Da'er, and the family has a little savings, but it can support Da'er to adulthood."

Zhu Zhanji pondered for a moment, and glanced at Mrs. Zhao.Mrs. Zhao is young and doesn't know much, holding Jin Da at this moment and just crying.

Zhu Zhanji saw that she looked like a responsible person, so he said: "Jin Shangshu was a public life all his life, and he was a model for all officials. He passed away, but the Jin family could not decline because of it. One day alone, he can take care of the Jin family for one day, After the funeral is over, I will stay in a small courtyard with your family in the farm outside the city, so that you can raise Jin Da with peace of mind. When he grows up, no matter whether he wants to study or practice martial arts, Gu will take good care of him."

This promise is not light, although Jinda is still young, but as long as he does not die young, he will surely become a great success in the future.

Everyone in the room knelt down to thank Zhu Zhanji, and Zhu Zhanji said to Zhao: "You can raise Jinda with peace of mind, and wait for him to wean, whether you want to guard Jin Shangshu or marry another husband, as long as you Take good care of Jinda, and Gu will not leave you alone."

Mrs. Zhao also kowtowed repeatedly, unable to speak.

In this era, it is not easy for a young daughter-in-law like Mrs. Zhao to remarry, nor is it easy to remain a widow.

For ordinary farmers, a woman must remarry after her husband dies, and she is not allowed to be a widow.He is Shangshu's concubine, not his wife, if there is no one to back him up, anything may happen.

Mrs. Jin may be okay, if Mrs. Jin dies, she may be forced to remarry if she does not want to remarry, or if she wants to remarry, some people will not allow her to remarry.

After giving them reassurance, some officials who came to worship also praised Zhu Zhanji for his benevolence and justice, and remembered the old love.

He also ordered the officials of the Ministry of Rites to work hard and take good care of the Jin family.When Zhu Zhanji was about to leave, several officials in official uniforms came in outside the house.

Today is not a holiday, and it is not time to go to church, so Zhu Zhanji couldn't help but take a second look.

The person in the lead looked familiar, but Zhu Zhanji was not too impressed.On the contrary, when this person saw Zhu Zhanji, he was stunned for a moment, and took the lead in saluting Zhu Zhanji: "Chen Cheng, a member of the Ministry of Officials, pays his respects to His Highness the Grandson."

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Hearing the other party's self-report, Zhu Zhanji froze for a moment, remembering the other party's identity.He was a little surprised and asked: "It was Chen Yuanwailang in person. When did you come back?"

Chen Cheng clasped his fists with Li Liang and the others, and then said: "I just returned to the capital today, and Li Zhongguan returned to the palace to play. I wanted to go home, but I learned that Lord Jin passed away today. Sincerely, I worshiped Lord Jin a few years ago. Learn the Tao as a teacher, and as a disciple, you should behave like a disciple."

Zhu Zhanji became a little excited. Zhongguan Li Da escorted the envoy sent by King Shahru of the Timur Kingdom back home in September of the previous year.The accompanying envoys included Li Xian, deputy envoy, Chen Cheng, Yang Zhong and others.

Knowing Li Da's return, Zhu Zhanji couldn't stay any longer.But looking at Chen Cheng in front of him, he still invited: "Gu is also quite interested in the situation in the Western Regions, I wonder if Yuanwailang can teach me?"

Chen Cheng hesitated for a while, then said: "I am so grateful to be loved by His Highness, but my family has no descendants... I want to be a disciple..."

Zhu Zhanji interrupted him and said, "No, Master Jin has a young son..." Mrs. Zhao was invited to come up to meet Chen Cheng with Jin Da in his arms. Zhu Zhanji also understood what Chen Cheng meant, so he said: " Then I won't bother Yuanwailang today, but I will clean up the dust for you in... Jixian Tower tomorrow."

When Zhu Yuanzhang established his capital in Yingtianfu, he ordered the Ministry of Industry to build sixteen government-run restaurants in Yingtianfu, headed by Jixianlou on Chang'an Street.Although there are more and more restaurants in Yingtianfu and bigger and bigger, Jixian Tower is still one of the main gathering places for court officials.

Chen Cheng looked at the child in Mrs. Zhao's arms with some surprise, and was reminded by the people around him before he quickly said: "I will definitely come to the banquet on time."

After being sent away by everyone, Ji Gang also took Zhuang Jing to leave.His official reputation is not good, and it is not only not beneficial to stay with Zhu Zhanji all the time, but also has an impact on Zhu Zhanji's reputation.

So although two people can go in and out together, they still have to pay attention to the impact.

After Ji Gang left, Zhu Zhanji lost interest in returning to the Navy Headquarters, and said to Li Liang excitedly: "Send me back to the palace. Then you go and call Li Da to me."

Zhu Zhanji couldn't help but be unhappy about this matter. Apart from paying attention to going to sea, his most important thing is not Dongying, but the Western Regions.

Dongpu did not pose a fundamental threat to Daming during the Ming Dynasty.No matter how rampant those Japanese pirates were, they were nothing more than skin rashes and did not hurt the root cause.

But the Western Regions are different. The pattern of later generations in Central Asia is actually left over from this era. The stability of the Western Regions also directly affects the stability of Ming Dynasty.

Today's Qinghai-Tibet area has surrendered to Ming Dynasty under Hou Xian's envoy, but there are still two evil wolves in the Western Regions that have to be guarded against.

One is the Kingdom of Timur who once spied on Ming Dynasty. Although Timur died on the way to conquer Ming Dynasty, the strength of this country should not be underestimated.

The five Central Asian countries of later generations, including Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan and other countries, as well as the northern region of India, are all territories of the Timurid Kingdom.

The ethnic pattern in these areas was formed under their influence.

The second is the Chagatai Kingdom, which was wiped out by more than half of the Timur Kingdom, and the remaining East Chagatai, which is now the three kingdoms of Yilibali, Turpan, and Yarkand.

They are the Eastern Chagatai that survived after the Chahatai Khanate was split, West Chagatai was occupied by the Timur Kingdom.

Although these three countries were weaker and bowed their heads to Ming Dynasty, they colluded with the current Northern Yuan Tatars and Wala to face the threat of Ming Dynasty together.