Ming Dynasty Strategy Notes [Transmigration Book]

The Lihou turmoil that had been raging before was sluggish by Emperor Hongwu's rectification in less than half a day.Civil and military officials dare not say another word, and even avoid talking about the harem in their spare time.Moreover, this peace lasted for three months, until the weather got hotter, and it came to the dog season unknowingly.

One afternoon, Emperor Hongwu received a secret report that the nineteenth prince Zhu Sui quietly sent an ice bucket to the West Palace under the sun.The summer in Nanjing is stuffy and hot. Most of the palace made ice cubes in the ice cellar, and distributed them to the nobles of the palace and put them in wooden cabinets shaped like refrigerators to cool off.

Ganxi Palace is remote, so naturally it can't get such benefits, so Zhu Sui sent his ice bucket there because of his mother's suffering.

After hearing the secret report, Emperor Hongwu told everyone to retreat, sat for a while, and finally went to Zhu Suo's place.

"Father!" Eight-year-old Zhu Sui was reading a book, when he saw his father coming in, he quickly got up and saluted.

Emperor Hongwu nodded, picked up the scrolls on the table and flipped through them, "Are you reading Tang History?"

"Yes, the teacher is talking about Tang history these days."

"Where did you see it?"

"Father, I just saw the rule of Zhenguan."

Emperor Hongwu pondered for a moment, and said: "Father knows that the courtiers often compare Father with Tang Taizong, and think that Father likes to kill people indiscriminately. How about Emperor Taizong who accepts advice humbly and treats people kindly, what do you think?"

If the person being asked this kind of question is Zhu Chun, he can naturally take both sides into account and give an answer that satisfies Emperor Hongwu.But it would be too difficult to ask an eight-year-old child.However, Zhu Sui was smart and studious since he was a child, and he was deeply loved by Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu Yuanzhang was still full of curiosity about how he would answer.

"Reporting to my father, my son felt that Tang Taizong was not as kind as he appeared on the surface. In the 'Xuanwumen Incident', he killed his brother Prince Li Jiancheng and his fourth brother Li Yuanji, and forced his father Li Yuan to abdicate. Because after Emperor Taizong He created the "Regulation of Zhenguan", and later generations have a lot of protection for his actions. But the world has never noticed that he also killed all the sons of Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji, and the dozen or so young children were all his relatives. Nephew, he can make such a murderous move and cut grass and roots, which shows that he is not such a kind person on the surface."

"However, to judge a person, especially an emperor's coffin, we must look at his main contribution. Therefore, Emperor Taizong is still a generation of Mingjun. The father liberated the people of Li from the oppression of the Yuan Dynasty. For many years, he worked hard and worked hard to rule. All the emperors killed were guilty people, even though the punishment was a little harsher, it is obvious to all that our Ming Dynasty has become stronger and stronger and the people live and work in peace and contentment, I believe that in the future, the world will surely praise the achievements of the Emperor Taizong like Tang Taizong."

Zhu Wei's words were dialectical and not flattering, and Emperor Hongwu was actually a little moved by what he said.However, even though Ji'er is excellent, he doesn't think an eight-year-old child can tell these truths.Of course, this was not taught to him by his teachers. The teachers he chose for the prince were all great contemporary Confucians. Although those people were knowledgeable, they only followed the official history lectures. They must have praised Tang Taizong vigorously. fault.

"Ji'er, tell Father honestly, who taught you this?"

Zhu Su hesitated for a while, then lowered his head and replied, "I dare not say anything."

When Emperor Hongwu heard this, he already had some eyebrows in his heart, but he still asked: "Ji'er, it's okay to say, so why would the emperor punish you for your crime?"

"My concubine said it when she told me the history of Tang Dynasty," Zhu Sui raised her beautiful big eyes, which were seven points similar to those of concubine Hui, and said eagerly, "Please don't punish my concubine for her crimes, she is I truly respect and love you."

It should be true that Concubine Hui respects and loves herself.What about yourself?Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly missed the beauty he hadn't seen for a long time very much.

"Ji'er, what your mother and concubine said is correct, the emperor will not punish her, be good, continue reading, the emperor still has some political affairs to deal with, and I will come to see you another day."

"Yes, I will send my father off respectfully."

Emperor Hongwu left the prince's residence and circled around the palace for a long time. When the sun was setting, he retreated from the crowd. He didn't even bring Chen Jin with him, and went to Qianxi Palace alone with a little awkwardness.

Qianxi Palace is located on the west side of the West Sixth Palace. When the Forbidden City was built, the construction was stopped halfway due to the poor location.Since the founding of the country, Emperor Hongwu has focused his energy on governing the country. The harem is also well-organized under the management of Empress Ma. He has not sent any concubine before. It is the concubine who came here since then, and Concubine Hui is still the first.

At this time, the sun was setting, and the Qianxi Palace was dyed a little golden by the afterglow of the setting sun. Although it was an unrepaired palace, it looked a little magnificent.It's a pity that many beautiful things are only on the surface. As soon as Emperor Hongwu stepped into Qianxi Palace, he was so hot that he was sweating profusely.It's no wonder that Nanjing is already hot, and summer is the hardest in Xishai, so it's no wonder that Ji'er took the risk of sending an ice bucket to his mother.

When Emperor Hongwu walked into the palace, the maids in the inner courtyard saw the majestic man in dragon robe coming, and knew that the emperor was coming, and were about to cry out in surprise, but Emperor Hongwu stopped him with gestures.

He walked very lightly into the inner room, lying on the couch, Concubine Hui was sleeping lightly.The room was sweltering, Concubine Hui was only wearing a blue tulle, her hair was a little wet and sticking to her forehead. Coupled with this poorly furnished room, it should have been a picture of distress, but Emperor Hongwu still saw it. The artistic conception of "beauty reclining in the fragrant garden" is realized.

Concubine Hui was not sleeping soundly at first, although Emperor Hong Wu took his steps lightly, perhaps he realized that he was being watched. After a while, Concubine Hui opened her sleepy eyes slightly, sat up in a panic, and said, "Your Majesty, why are you here?" ?”

"Remember, come and have a look."

"Your Majesty," Concubine Hui stood up and knelt in front of Emperor Hongwu, "I have already reprimanded Ji'er for coming here privately in the afternoon, and I asked him to take the ice bucket back. He is just caring for his mother. Please don't blame him. .”

Emperor Hongwu felt a little sour, and said, "In your heart, is I such a harsh person?"

Concubine Hui bowed her head and said: "No, it's just that the concubine made a mistake and thought about it here, after all, Ji'er broke the rules of the palace."

"Oh? Thinking about it? Then what did you think about?"

Concubine Hui hesitated for a few seconds, then said: "The concubine is dull, I can't think of anything."

Emperor Hongwu couldn't help but laugh, but she was honest.

After a while, Emperor Hongwu sighed and said, "Concubine Hui, I am not going to make another queen."

Concubine Hui continued to kneel with her head bowed, without saying a word.

"Besides... if I take over the power of the harem, I'm not going to hand it over to you, will you hate me?"

Concubine Hui raised her head, her eyes were watery and calm, "The concubine dare not, the concubine has said that the emperor's decision is the concubine's will." In fact, she had already thought of this result, but she still wanted to try again. Just a handful.

It was "dare not", not "won't"... Hong Wudi suddenly felt a twinge of pain in his heart, but he had no choice.

"Then get up, I have decided to let Concubine Li Shu take the seal."

Concubine Li Shu was the concubine who followed Emperor Hongwu the longest besides Concubine Hui, and...had never given birth to an heir.

Concubine Hui stood up when she heard the words, maybe she had been kneeling for a long time, and she just woke up from the hot flashes in the room, her legs felt weak for a while, and she staggered.

Emperor Hongwu hurried forward and pulled her into his arms. After this episode, both of their faces were no longer calm. Emperor Hongwu held Concubine Hui in his arms. After a while, he said in a hoarse voice: "Cui'e , go back to Changyang Palace tomorrow, you are still my concubine Hui."

The woman in my arms has been by my side for thirty years. At the age of 16, she is as clear and sweet as a lotus out of water; at the age of 20, she is as charming and charming as a peony blooming; People have endless aftertaste.Don't love her?He thought it was impossible, such a beautiful and intelligent woman, which hero could pass her test.It's just that the ninety-five supreme being can't say the word "love".

"Yes." Emperor Hong Wu seldom called her boudoir name, causing Concubine Hui in his arms to shed a hot tear.He was always so proud and aloof. In fact, all he wanted was a husband of his own, a man who loved her and not just spoiled her. Unfortunately, it was too difficult, too difficult...