[Ming] Wuzong's Chronicle of Rebirth

Zhu Houwei is wearing armor and riding on a tall horse, but he has a bit of the fierce spirit of Zhu Houzhao when he was young.Looking at him, Liu Jian was a little relieved. He thought about what would happen if the emperor had no heirs, but now it seems that it is good to have such an emperor's younger brother.On the contrary, if the emperor has an heir, such a powerful uncle, it will be a big worry.

"My lord Liu, I really don't understand why this Niu Ben is not good for the emperor. It is said that his wealth and glory are tied to the emperor. It is unreasonable and unreasonable for him to do so!" Zhu Houwei was raped by his father since childhood. My mother and elder brother pampered me and grew up, and I learned the majestic schemes of public affairs. I only have a vague concept of these secrets, and I don't really understand the truth of them.

For Zhu Houwei, Liu Jian is still very patient.Although Zhu Houzhao has been in office for the past few years, I don’t know how many things have happened, and sometimes I don’t support his reforms too much. His reforms have touched the interests of all parties and now they are making the country precarious.But Liu Jian has eyes, he can see that the whole Ming Dynasty is getting better and better under Zhu Houzhao's hands.Especially this time, the eunuchs, vassal kings, and military factions were eradicated all at once. Without any restraint, his reforms would definitely go better and further.

"My lord, this is what we usually say: only women and villains are difficult to raise. If they are close, they will not be inferior, and if they are far away, there will be resentment." Liu Jian didn't name them, but just talked about the truth, so that Zhu Houwei could realize it for himself.

So I'm afraid it's Niu Ben who was resentful because he was alienated by Zhu Houzhao because of his mistakes last time. Zhu Houwei thought so, seeing that everyone was here, he got on his horse and was ready to set off. "This king is still thinking about why this ordnance requires so many soldiers and horses to guard, but now it seems that it is indeed useful, and it can also play some unexpected effects inadvertently.

"Even the humble official has no right to see the various ordnance and firearms developed by the Ordnance Institute every year. Even the humble official is like this, let alone other people. Let's talk about North Korea and Japan, which country? It’s not about our ordnance and new crops. Even the Ottoman Turkish Empire, which was used a few days ago, was suppressed by Ming’s firearms. Therefore, the matter of firearms is actually the country’s most important weapon, and the emperor raised it for the ordnance The five thousand soldiers should be there." Liu Jian looked at the sun, the time was almost up, and they had to rush to ambush outside the west gate when they reached the outskirts of Beijing, and I'm afraid there would not be enough time. "My lord, it's time to start. If you don't start again, it's time to miss something."

Zhu Houwei was also afraid of making a mistake in his heart, so he didn't say much, and directly asked people to set off, but he was thinking about this matter in his heart.

He still had the impression of the Palace Mutiny a few years ago, that his own side had shown signs of decline, and it was An Guogong who held immature firearms to calm them down.Back then, these things were immature, and they could play such a big role. Now that it has been so long, I don't know what the situation will be.I just hope that I can really show my power tonight and let him see it for a while.

At dusk, Zhu Youzhu, who was disguised in disguise, finally arrived at Xishan.

"Now success or failure depends on one move. The Beijing camp has been moved to the west, and the troops from all over Hebei have moved to the north to guard against the Tatars and the Manchus. The capital is empty, and it happens to be the day for us to do it." Zhu Youzhao's face was full of wind and frost, but I can't restrain my high spirits. "King Ning has rebelled, and Xu Jin has rebelled. It is Zhu Youtang and his son who have caused the world to scold. If we can succeed in one fell swoop tonight, then everyone will be indispensable."

The old eunuchs all said yes.

"It's just that the strength of Xishan is too small?" It was an old eunuch who spoke.

Zhu Youzhao stroked his beard and smiled, "There is only one imperial guard in the palace, and there are some soldiers and horses in the five cities. The total number is only five thousand. We have six thousand in Xishan, plus this king. 8000 troops borrowed from various palaces. [-] are enough."

"Since everything is ready, let's wait until it gets dark!" The shrill voices of the old eunuchs displeased Zhu Youzhao.But only when they are in the middle of the capital can they see and hear, and Zhu Youzhao can only endure it no matter how much he doesn't like it.

"It's just that Niu Ben is doing things properly?" Zhu Youzhao was very skeptical about what they said that Niu Ben succeeded in assassinating Zhu Houzhao.If the emperor was assassinated so easily, how could they wait until they, the old and weak soldiers, did it?

"Please rest assured, my lord. We have also made two preparations. If he succeeds, it will be a surprise, and we are naturally happy. If he does not succeed, some of us will spread rumors, making everyone think that the emperor is dead. Anyway, There will be no peace in the capital tonight. It is best for us to do it."

This is almost the same, Zhu Youzhao nodded and stopped talking.

He also thinks that Niu Ben is stupid, and it is said that he is extremely favored by Zhu Houzhao's side, but he can't hold back even after being left out for a while, and he deserves that he didn't have the fate of being rich and powerful.

"He is also a poor man. He was also a child of an official family. He was a little arrogant when he was sent to the palace for a crime in his family. It turns out that the father-in-laws are counting on another eunuch serving outside the Qianqing Palace. Seeing him He fell out of favor, so he resorted to some tricks to bring him under his command." The little eunuch who served Zhu Youzhao explained to him, with a bit of unbearable expression on his face.He had also met this Niu Ben when he was kicked out of the palace, he was a delicate and gentle character, but he did not expect to be someone else's knife and end up like this.

"What kind of strategy did the father-in-laws use?" Seeing how uncomfortable he was, Zhu Youzhao was a little curious.

"Should the prince know that the emperor is a manly man?"

Zhu Youzhu knew this.He felt that he could succeed, and the matter of Zhu Houzhao and Du Ruo also gave him great encouragement.Zhu Houzhao's doing this is against the heavenly relationship, and the ancestors of the old Zhu family will definitely not bless him again.Without the blessing of dragon energy, and with such a good opportunity, isn't it just that God wants to help him ascend the throne?

Seeing Zhu Youzhao nodding, he continued: "I heard that this is the reason why Niu Ben fell out of favor. The old men know about it. They found two guards and gave him to him. It's the Emperor's intention to ask people to slap on the sidelines. Such a thing , It is not easy for him to find someone to testify against. Naturally, he is full of resentment towards the emperor in his heart, and if the father-in-laws use tricks again, he will naturally obey."

"He's a son of a government official, so it's normal to be so violent." Zhu Youzhu was hypocritical on the surface, but secretly pleased in his heart.Thanks to such an opportunity, he was able to take advantage of the loophole.

Seeing that although the prince had a sigh in his mouth, but there was no kindness in front of him, the little eunuch spat inwardly, and scolded these dignitaries in his heart that they were not good things.

Before leaving the palace, Zhu Houzhao still went to meet Zhu Youtang. Now he was frightened by his own assassination, and had an old illness again. Xue Ji was called into the palace by Zhu Houzhao for him.

Zhu Youtang saw that he was wearing white armor. He was much taller than before, but also thinner. He leaned on the bed and said with a smile: "You are more energetic now. Let them see if you show off your power today. Not everyone can covet this person."

Ai Cao refused to follow, knocked Zhu Youtang once, and said with feigned anger: "Father should have asked Brother Huang to take good care of himself, and don't come back to see us if he is injured. Why are you saying these things again?"

"It's my fault. It's my fault. It's my little daughter who is considerate. It's my father's fault. Zhao'er, do you hear, your sister wants you to come back intact." Zhu Youtang pulled the wormwood hand, pointed at Zhu Houzhao with a smile and said.He didn't have any great achievements in his life. In his opinion, his greatest achievement was the birth of these three good sons and daughters.

"Please rest assured, father and sister, I will return safely." Zhu Houzhao only felt warm in his heart.

"I still have to bring back that big fool." Ai Cao pouted.Although she and Zhu Houwei quarrel every day, their relationship is not bad.Even as the age grows, being with Zhu Houwei is better than being with Zhu Houzhao.

"Brother, remember." Zhu Houzhao knew that Zhu Youtang had handed Zhu Houwei into his hands, and his heart was heavy.

Mrs. Zhang, who was outside, heard what they said, turned in from the outside, and said with a smile: "I only have the three of you in my life. I can manage wormwood until I get married, and it's over when I look at my grandson. The two of you grew up I didn’t care about it when I started school, but I shouldn’t care about it. I just want you to be safe and well. Do you know?” While speaking, Mrs. Zhang took the helmet from Zhu Houzhao’s hand and put it on for him herself.

"I know that you are a person with sense of proportion in your heart, but no matter how sense you are in your heart, you can't predict everything. It's better to be careful!"

Zhu Houzhao didn't dare not listen to his loving mother's heart. He smiled and watched Mrs. Zhang tidy up her clothes, saluted, turned and left Weiyang Palace, and went straight to Xihua Gate.Jing Lian quickly followed up and reported to Zhu Houzhao: "Now everything has been arranged, and the palace people from all over the place are evading by themselves. The guards guarding the Forbidden City will block the Forbidden City as soon as the emperor leaves the palace. Weiyang Palace is equipped with thirty new cannons to ensure The safety of the three masters."

Zhu Houzhao nodded to show that he understood.After leaving the Forbidden City, go straight to Wucheng Bingmasi from Tongqu Avenue, where [-] soldiers and horses have been waiting for a long time.Hundreds of boxes are neatly placed in the center of the lobby.Seeing Zhu Houzhao coming in, everyone had to salute, but Zhu Houzhao didn't speak, just rushed to the head and sat down.

"Is everything here?"

"This is a locked stock in the Ministry of War. The Ordnance Department has already sent people to take it on flying horses. When the prince and Lord Liu lead the troops back, the item will be delivered to the place. At that time, it will be used at Ximen's place."

"That's fine, hurry up and send all these things down." The people below listened to the order and opened the lids of the cabinets one after another, revealing all kinds of firearms that were glowing inside.