Daming: Depriving Zhu Yunqi of luck at the beginning

Before leaving, he did not forget to return the resourcefulness and luck that belonged to Zhu Yan.

But it was said that Zheng He formally followed Zhu Xiongying, and was seen by other feudal lords in the post, and there were many discussions in private.

King Zhu of Zhou: "Fourth brother is cunning. He gave gifts to the emperor's grandson so quickly. I can't fall behind."

His Kaifeng Mansion is the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty, rich in natural treasures, so he dare not be stingy in the slightest.

Under his command, a whole cart of silk and satin was sent to the East Palace.

Chu, Qi, Tan, Zhao, Lu, Shu, Hunan, Dai, Su and other vassal princes also followed suit and competed to pay tribute to express their views.

Zhu Xiongying, who was still unaware of this, brought Zheng He to Fusi of Jinyiwei Town.

As Emperor Hongwu has become more and more dependent on Jinyiwei over the years, this place has become a solemn place.

Zheng He followed Zhu Xiongying cautiously.

Soon he discovered that it was extremely easy for Zhu Xiongying to come and go here, and he didn't even need to say hello.

Even a Jinyiwei official in a flying fish suit greeted him very graciously.

This person is He Li.

"Commander Jin Yiwei knows how to be polite, and pays homage to His Royal Highness the Empress Dowager!"

"Excuse me." Zhu Xiongying said, "Where is Li Munian now?"

"Your Highness, I have arranged a safe place for Li Mu Nian, please come with me, Your Highness."

Under the leadership of He Li, the three of them left Fusi of Jinyiwei Town, traveled two miles, and arrived at a private house guarded by Jinyiwei.

Li Munian was lying on a small bed inside, his face was pale, and there were terrible scars all over his body, which showed the dangers encountered during this trip.

He looked over, saw that it was Zhu Xiongying, and hurried to get up.

Zhu Xiongying put his hand on his shoulder and shook his head.

"The evidence you brought back will come in handy, and King Qin will finally be punished. Now that you have suffered such a serious injury, you should rest here."

"Thank you, Your Highness..." Li Munian resisted the pain in his skin and said, "Please don't forget your highness, our agreement..."

At the beginning, Zhu Xiongying promised Li Mu Nian that if Li Mu Nian could get back the evidence from King Qin, he would treat him as one of his own.

"From now on, you are mine. When you recover, I will arrange a special task for you. Remember..." Zhu Xiongying said seriously, "You must heal your injuries!"

"Yes!" Li Mu Nian excitedly agreed, but accidentally tore a sore, and the appearance of baring his teeth immediately made Zhu Xiongying and He Li burst out laughing.

Originally, Zhu Xiongying had someone else he wanted to see.

But it was getting late at this time, so they had no choice but to rush back to the imperial city.

As a result, as soon as he returned to the East Palace, he found that there were all kinds of items outside the Hall of Spring Harmony.

The guard explained: "His Royal Highness, these are gifts from the feudal lord...but without your permission, we have no choice but to stop them here."

Zhu Xiongying knew in his heart that this was the proof that the vassal kings expressed their obedience to him.

If you don't accept it, it will make the vassal kings panic.

"Take it."

Zhu Xiongying said so.

……

The next day.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Xiongying worked with the six subjects to check the results of the palace examination for the examiners selected from the event.

It was at this time that it was revealed who made the test paper that Zhu Xiongying identified.

Zhu Xiongying calmly waited for the examiner to reveal the answer.

"Report to the emperor's grandson, the number one scholar appointed by you is named Xu Guan."

"Okay." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with satisfaction. "My dear grandson, you really have the eyes to know gold!"

Zhu Xiongying asked: "Grandfather, who do you choose?"

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "The name of the second place is Zhang Xianzong, and the name of Tanhua is Wu Yanxin. When the time comes, we will see them again."

Zhu Xiongying nodded in agreement.

At the same time, the feudal lords are also leaving the capital one after another.

But Yan Wang Zhu Di has no intention of leaving.

At this time, he was sitting on the Juxian Building, and the person sitting opposite him was Zhang Xianzong...

But I don't know what the two are discussing?

Chapter 290 Unexpected Deduction

"His Royal Highness King Yan is about to leave Beijing, and Zhang is deeply saddened. Please allow me to toast you."

Zhang Xianzong raised his glass.

"Thank you very much." Zhu Di smiled.

His trip to Beijing this time was not fruitless, at least he made a friend like Zhang Xianzong.

Zhang Xianzong sighed and said:

"I've heard rumors from others that you are ambitious, Your Highness, and you must do whatever it takes to fight for the crown prince's position, but how did they know that the real King Yan is a principled and benevolent lord."

"Ambitious..." Zhu Di suddenly fell into deep thought.

If this is the emperor's dream, it's not like I haven't done it.

After all, after guarding the northern border for so many years, I have also contributed a lot to Jiangshan Sheji.

When one looks at a high place, one is already a vassal king. With one's own contribution, only the throne can be pursued.

Man, how can you have no ambition?

However, after entering Beijing this time, he felt that he had changed.

"I still have some ambitions, but I really can't be called ambitious..."

Zhang Xianzong wanted to know curiously.

Before he could ask, Zhu Di smiled and shook his head.

"Drink first."

The two had another drink.

Zhu Di took advantage of his drunkenness to say:

"Do you want to know what my ambitions are?"

"Think!" Zhang Xianzong immediately asked.

Only Zhu Di laughed and said:

"I want to govern Beiping as the most prosperous and advanced place in Ming Dynasty..."

"Then, based on Beiping, march northward, expand the territory of our Ming Dynasty, and promote the country's prestige!"

Zhang Xianzhong couldn't help but feel agitated, and replied:

"Your Highness really has the ambition to be a hero... If you can really do this, it will be a great achievement for thousands of generations, and you will make great achievements for thousands of years!"

"Heh..." Zhu Di sneered and shook his head. "This is just a big talk from me, a vassal king, who borrowed wine. In fact, considering the conditions in Beiping, it is difficult to become what I want."

"Your Highness, where there is a will, there is a way!" Zhang Xianzong excitedly said, "If Your Highness really wants to accomplish this, I would like to follow His Highness to Beiping!"

"What?" Now it was Zhu Di's turn to be shocked.

One must know that Zhang Xianzong passed the palace examination, and he might be able to be an official in the court in the future, with a bright future.

"Brother Zhang is joking?" Zhu Di frowned and said, "I hope Brother Zhang won't make such a joke."

I saw Zhang Xianzong chuckled and explained:

"I'm definitely not joking. Your Highness thinks I'm making trouble? It's not. Please let me come next."

Zhu Di suddenly became interested.

Just listen to Zhang Xianzhong's eloquent talk.

"First, there is Xu Guan in this palace examination. With him, it will be difficult for me to win the first prize in this palace examination. At that time, I can only sit at the head of the banquet. I am not willing."

Zhu Di thought to himself that in terms of Zhang Xianzong's literary popularity, this is indeed true.

"Secondly, Your Highness has treated me generously and has great plans. It is just a way to use people. It is much more interesting for me to work under you than to be in the court."

Zhu Di did not comment, but said:

"But after all, he's just a minister, and he can't get on the stage."

"So there is a third one." Zhang Xianzhong said with a smile, "The third one is just a prediction of mine. If I get lucky, my future will be even brighter than entering the court and becoming an official."

"Please tell me." Zhu Di listened with gusto.

"The third is to move the capital!"

"Your Highness should know that the Holy One has long wanted to move the capital, and as early as 20 years ago, the construction of the Central Capital Palace had already begun..."

"However, it is said that the construction of the imperial palace was finally abandoned due to the high cost, and the capital city was thus abandoned..."

"As for the current situation, the northern border still needs to be on guard against the invasion of the old Yuan forces. Once a war breaks out, Beiping will be the first decision-making place in the future..."

Zhang Xianzong said in a low voice: "If the dynasty wants to stabilize the rule at that time, the matter of moving the capital will definitely be put on the agenda..."

"We can prepare early, when the time comes, Beiping will be the best choice for the capital!"

It turned out that Zhang Xianzong bet his treasure on Beiping.

If the future is indeed bet by him, he can indeed be considered to have made a great contribution.

All in all, now Zhu Di has fully understood Zhang Xianzong's intention to be with him.

Zhu Di said: "Brother Zhang, I admire your unconstrained imagination, but if you are too radical, I will be misunderstood and plot against you."

Zhang Xianzong was stunned for a moment, and then he and Zhu Di exchanged glances, and the two immediately burst into laughter.

He knew that Zhu Di had agreed to his request.

Zhang Xianzong laughed enough and said seriously:

"I know how to measure. As long as His Highness fully trusts me, I will do my best."

"I've never been suspicious of my employer." Zhu Di said, "I'll call back to Peiping tomorrow morning, you go and clean up now, then come and meet me at the post."

"Okay!" Zhang Xianzong then returned to the inn, and after some preparations, he went to the post house.

However, there was a little trouble.

Because of Zhang Xianzong's relationship with Zhu Di, when he was in the capital, Zhu Di sent three special guards to protect him.

Among the three guards, there was a man named Gao Yang.

Zhang Xianzong was going to the posthouse of King Yan, but found that there were only two of the three guards left, so he had no choice but to wait for Gao Yang.

However, every time Gao Yang was not around, he would justify to his colleagues that he was there to relieve himself.

However, sometimes after going for a long time, colleagues suspect that he is going to meet a good friend.

It's just that since the top didn't take care of it, no one cared about it.

But Zhang Xianzong was in a hurry at the moment and couldn't wait at all, so he went directly to the post house without waiting for Gao Yang.

This matter reached Zhu Di's ears.

Zhu Di immediately sent people to find Gao Yang, but the interesting thing is...

Someone actually found Gao Yang's horse near the post.

As soon as Zhu Di thought about it, he thought that his every move seemed to be controlled by King Jin, and there must be a traitor around him.

And this Gao Yang is so suspicious, could it be him?

then.

Zhu Di quietly approached King Jin's residence alone.