Domineering Daming

Zhu Xu looked at Sun Chengzong, feeling very emotional in his heart, and said, "Master Sun, it has been 16 years in the blink of an eye."

Zhu Xu has been on the throne for 16 years, and Sun Chengzong has been busy for 16 years. It seems that in the blink of an eye, it seems that things in the past 16 years are not so easy to remember.

Sun Chengzong looked calm and relaxed, and said with a smile: "It's not long, and it's not short."

The others didn't speak, their faces were calm as usual, and it was hard to guess what was going on in their hearts.

Except for Zhu Xu's family of three, all of them are over fifty and have already stood at the top of Ming Dynasty. No one can say when they will leave.

Zhu Xu was naturally filled with emotion. Sun Chengzong was one of the people who witnessed his reform, one of his biggest arms. Sun Chengzong's departure made Zhu Xu feel a little unspeakable.

Sun Chengzong has followed Zhu Xu for more than ten years, knowing that this seemingly ruthless majesty is actually the most affectionate, straightening the clothes on his legs, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, you don't have to be so sentimental. Although the old minister is old, he can still live for a few years. You can do something for the emperor."

Zhu Xu looked at him and said with a smile: "Everyone says affection is priceless, but I always want to express it, but after much deliberation, it's still a common courtesy, I'm afraid Master Sun will laugh at me."

Zhu Xu gave almost everything he could, but he always felt that he owed something.

Sun Chengzong looked at Zhu Xu with an unprecedented calmness, looked at the people in the carriage, and said: "I don't like vulgar things, the government wishes to succeed."

Sun Chengzong's move was considered a change of subject. Zhu Xu felt regretful and reluctant, and said, "Master Sun, now that we are leaving, you have something to give me. It doesn't matter whether you are a ruler or minister, but only about teachers and students."

Sun Chengzong saw Zhu Xu's sincerity, pondered for a moment, and said: "Your Majesty, this reform is a new life for me, Daming, and it is also a serious injury. In many places, it needs to be made up for afterwards. What happened to the ancestors has left a disaster to this day."

Cheng Zu, that is, Zhu Di.

Although this matter is taboo in Ming Dynasty, many things can already be discussed, as Zhu Di's temple name was changed from Taizong to Chengzu.

Zhu Di succeeded in the rebellion back then. In order to block the mouth of the world, he massacred, suppressed scholars, and strictly controlled the way of speaking. Many of his actions are very similar to what Zhu Xu is doing now.

If future generations follow suit, or if someone from another generation counterattacks, liquidating all things and people in this era may not be as simple as changing the temple name.

Zhu Xu only thought about this matter occasionally, and didn't think deeply about it. Hearing Sun Chengzong's words, he nodded slightly and said, "I've made a note of it."

The same is true for everyone else, their eyes sank.

The so-called "reforms all start from lawlessness", and the same is true of "Jingzheng New Deal". If later generations look at it separately, many things need a "just" explanation, so it is difficult to clarify the position of these people.

The two little guys seemed to understand, but they just looked at Zhu Xu and the ministers with wide eyes, and honestly did not cause any trouble.

Chapter 1530 Killing Sun Chengzong

Sun Chengzong, a native of Baoding, left the city gate and headed south.

Zhu Xu was sitting in the carriage, chatting with Sun Chengzong, accompanied by others.

But without talking about those heavy things, Zhu Xu said: "Master Sun, after you go back, you should rest and write to me if you have anything to do..."

Sun Chengzong nodded with a smile, his eyes fell on the two princes, and said: "Your Majesty, the prince can't stay outside for a long time, how about the first prince staying with the minister for a longer time?"

Zhu Xu was startled, and looked at Xiao Ciye who was sitting opposite.

The little guy's expression was also stunned, a little confused.

Sun Chuanting, Fu Changzong and the others were thoughtful, looked at Sun Chengzong, and their eyes fell on the two princes.

The inheritance of the Ming Dynasty's throne has always been a problem, especially the problem of the eldest son and the crown prince. Some people who are interested are still lingering, making choices, and the undercurrents are still lingering.

Zhu Xu didn't think much of it, looked at Xiao Ciye and said, "Ye'er, my lord wants to keep you in Baoding for a while, do you want to go?"

Zhu Ciye was a little fat, moved a bit, his chubby face was expressionless, looked at Zhu Xu, then at Sun Chengzong, and said slowly, "Okay."

Sun Chengzong smiled and said: "There is nothing good in the old minister's house, but Baoding also has some characteristics. His Highness will definitely make a worthwhile trip there."

The little guy saluted awkwardly, but didn't speak.

Zhu Xu didn't pay attention to this matter, took out a Wang Command arrow from his bosom, handed it to Sun Chengzong, and said: "If there is any trouble on the road, you can use it."

Sun Chengzong looked at Zhu Xu's expression, took it and nodded slightly.

Under natural disasters, people's sentiments are turbulent, and even if they are barely controlled, some chaotic phenomena have never been heard before.The Henan area is also one of the most chaotic places, and the bandits have never disappeared.

Sun Chuanting interjected at this time, saying: "Your Majesty, I will order the security department to protect you all the way to ensure nothing happens. I also ask the guards to stay in Baoding for a while."

Zhu Xu raised his head fiercely, and said: "The first assistant reminded me well, Master Sun's guards are probably not enough, and the imperial guards will stay for two months."

Sun Chengzong acted in a low-key manner, but he offended many people. If some people wanted to take revenge, they might not be able to succeed.

Sun Chengzong said: "There is no need to be so high-profile, the minister's guards and servants should be fine."

Zhu Xu waved his hand and said, "That's it."

Sun Chengzong didn't argue, his eyes fell on the faces of Sun Chuanting and Fu Changzong, and he didn't say much.

Regarding the arrangement of the cabinet, the high-level court has a consensus, but there are also many uneasiness and worries.

For example, Fu Changzong's relative is only in his early fifties, will he go one step further and become the chief assistant?If he becomes the chief assistant, will he open a terrible hole for his relatives?

Zhu Xu was well aware of Sun Chengzong's gaze, but he didn't say much, and said, "Master Sun, do you have anything else to tell me?"

Sun Chengzong thought for a while, and said: "There is nothing else, the emperor thinks farther than the minister."

Zhu Xu let go of this topic and said: "Sun Ling's experience has been very good these years. I plan to put him in the military intelligence department. Does Master Sun have any objections?"

Sun Ling is the third son of Sun Chengzong. He was in Jinyiwei in his early years, and he ran around with Sun Chengzong in these years, doing a lot of things.

Sun Chengzong objected deliberately, he was silent for a moment, and said: "Then I will thank the emperor on behalf of the dog."

Only then did Zhu Xu smile and nod, the topic no longer touches on these, but instead turns to the ups and downs of these years, feeling the past and imagining the future.

Not long after, they arrived at Shili Pavilion outside the city, and a group of people got out of the carriage to bid farewell to Sun Chengzong.

The one with the most complicated mood was Zhu Xu. He looked at Sun Chengzong and said a thousand words, "Master Sun, take care of yourself."

Sun Chengzong looked at Zhu Xu, laughed loudly, raised his hand and said: "I will leave!"

Zhu Xu didn't speak, and watched Sun Chengzong get up, get into the carriage, and gallop away on the official road under the protection of a group of imperial guards.

Zhu Xu, Sun Chuanting, Fu Changzong, Qin Liangyu, Cao Wenzhao and others watched together, each with their own expressions, probably feeling the same.

Zhu Xu stood outside the pavilion and looked at it for a long time, with countless thoughts in his mind.

Sun Chengzong is a famous person in Ming Dynasty, but he is not the kind of famous person, he is not a general with outstanding military exploits, nor is he a loyal minister praised at home.

He is very low-key, and his reputation is quite "flat".

The so-called good fighters have no great military exploits, which is probably the case.

Zhu Xu can't give anything if he doesn't seek fame or gain. At this moment, Zhu Xu can't think of anything other than complicated thoughts.