First Prince of Ming Dynasty

In fact, Zhu Biao was more inclined to keep them in the capital, or stay in Beijing to enjoy the wealth and manage the affairs of the clan mansion, or simply go to areas outside the Central Plains.

In fact, it is better than letting the vassal king occupy the important military areas of the vassal, and his father is good wherever he is, but he is too persistent in the blood and family relationship. The sons dare not rebel under his hands, and they dare not rebel under the elder brother Zhu Biao. , but it’s impossible to say what’s going on in the future.

Speaking of the end, Lao Zhu naturally complied with his son's wishes and asked him to write a memorial for Zhu Xi after he returned to the East Palace, so as to show his brotherhood.

Zhu Yuanzhang also knows that it is a matter of course for sons to be filial to themselves, but whether they can be respectful as brothers and friends in the future is another matter, so he has always let Zhu Biao, the eldest brother, show his power, just to avoid siblings Fighting brought disaster to Xiao Qiang.

This is not only for the sake of the eldest son, but also for the sake of the rest of the heirs. The so-called knowing son is like a father, and the rest of the sons are no match for the boss.

As the night darkened, Zhu Biao got up to bid farewell to his father and mother, and when the palace locks fell, he would have to go out again. Because of the wind at night, Empress Ma specially gave him a hooded red dragon cloak before leaving. It is estimated that it was used by the emperor.

Lao Zhu was sitting cross-legged on the rug with his teacup in his hand, listening to the sound of many footsteps fading away, he thought for a long time before saying: "Do you think it is suitable for Lao Wu to stay in Beijing?"

Empress Ma casually took off the phoenix hairpin on her temples and said, "Why is it inappropriate, the fifth child is well-behaved and sensible, don't you also like it?"

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyebrows and said: "Sister, is what you said and what we asked are the same thing? We are worried that other emperors will not have the same idea, and it will be difficult to handle."

Empress Ma sighed and said: "Chongba, now the standard is too big, and the other emperors are also sensible. If you have ideas or not, you and I are no longer the ones who can restrain and discipline them. No matter how much you worry about it, what's the use of it?" Woolen cloth?"

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned in dissatisfaction: "We are their father, you are their mother, what can't be restrained and disciplined! There is some bastard who dares to contradict you openly and secretly. Sister, tell us, let's see if we don't beat him to death!"

"The emperors are naturally respectful and filial to me, but I am worried that you will not be able to exhaust your energy. It will not take long to weigh the pros and cons and doubts will come and go. Chongba, you have done well enough, so don't worry about it anymore. Children and grandchildren There are children and grandchildren."

Zhu Yuanzhang angrily threw the teacup onto the sitting table beside him, and then lay down face to face inside, apparently too lazy to quarrel with her anymore, Empress Ma was not used to it, and walked towards the bedroom on her own.

"Qing'er, it's cold and dewy at night in the side hall, go get the bed quilt and cover it for the saint."

"promise."

"snort!"

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When he woke up the next morning, Zhu Biao began to dress and tidy up. He didn't go to court in the early morning, but he would definitely go out of the city to greet Song Lian when he returned to Beijing. There are not many princes and elders who can be regarded as serious elders.

Counting the report at the post station, Song Lian should have arrived at noon, but of course he had to arrive early to show his sincerity, not to mention that this was the first time Zhu Biao left the palace and left the city after being banned from the East Palace. time.

Simply eat breakfast, and then put on the crown robe under the service of Chang Luohua. It is not a court dress but it is quite solemn. He took a Liuyun Baifu pendant that was specially ordered to be found and hung it on his waist. The texture and workmanship are quite ordinary, but the patina is thick, smooth and ripe, the light is quiet, and it can be seen that it is old for many years.

Chang Luohua asked curiously, "Is this a gift from Master Song?"

Zhu Biao reached out and rubbed his thumb against the cloud pattern and bat pattern, which was already a little unclear, and said: "This is a gift from Huang Wenwengong when the young master Song was studying, and he kept it for a long time and wore it for many years. This beloved item was presented to Ben Gong at the banquet."

Chang Luohua also stretched out his hand to touch it and said, "Your Highness is hanging on your body today, and Master Song will be delighted to see it."

Zhu Biao smiled and pinched his concubine's jade cheeks, then set off and walked out. Fuduo, who had been there for a long time, rushed to greet him with a smile, and surrounded the prince out of the palace.

"Your Highness, don't forget to say hello to Master Song on behalf of my concubine."

"knew."

Go out of the Chunhe Gate, then pass the Wenhua Hall, and then through the Zuoshun Gate, you can see the ceremonial team of angry horses with fresh flags in the distance. If it weren't for the uproar in the south of the Yangtze River, Zhu Biao would not be willing to go across the city to pick up his husband. , Song Lian is not a person who likes to be noisy, otherwise he would not beg to return to his hometown to raise him.

It's just that in this current situation, not only how many people in Jiangnan have their eyes on Song Lian, the leader of the literary world, they are really too worried about the emperor's views and attitudes towards Confucian scholars.

"I will pay my respects to His Highness the Crown Prince, His Highness Qianqiu."

Zhu Biao looked at these officials who dared to come from the Imperial College of the Imperial Academy and said: "Excuse me, we are all disciples of the Song Dynasty. Today, we don't care about the emperor and his ministers, but only discuss the benefits of the brothers and sisters, so there is no need to be too complicated."

"promise."

Of course, His Royal Highness can be courteous to corporals, this is the benevolence of the prince, but if they take it seriously, then they have brain problems, and those who can be accepted as disciples by Song Lian are naturally extremely intelligent.

Zhu Biao walked in front and the others followed, and soon arrived in front of the guard of honor. Nearly a thousand strong and mighty soldiers knelt down and worshiped together, which also surprised the officials who often taught at the Imperial College of the Imperial Academy, and hurriedly bowed and stood sideways. Not a courtesy they could afford.

It was natural for Zhu Biao to stand with his hands behind his back. There were only a few hundred people in the area, but he also led more than 200,000 elite troops in the Northern Expedition to the grasslands.

But I have to say that the soldiers of the Yijia team are indeed very mighty and majestic, especially the two men holding the painting pole Fang Tianji. They should be nearly two meters tall in later generations, which is really bluffing.

There is no such neat army in the army, and I have never seen a general who uses Fang Tianji. Compared with the two, the taste is different. To be honest, Zhu Biao does not feel safe under their guard.

Of course, their loyalty is unquestionable, but they have not experienced battle blood. However, they are just a ceremonial team. If Zhu Biao leaves Beijing, he will naturally be escorted by other elites from all battles, so they can't be harsh, just perform their duties. up.

Zhu Biao invited many brothers from the same school to share the ride, they naturally tried to shirk, but the prince's mind was made up, even if they were uncomfortable, they got into the frame together.

Since the inside of the special frame is not crowded, there is no problem even if there are more. Five tall horses of the same color transferred from the Imperial Horse Supervisor are in front, and the horses' hoofs are stepping on their temples and flying.

As soon as Yi drove out of Duanmen, officials and soldiers from the five cities' soldiers and horses cooperated to escort the road, and the trip went smoothly, while Zhu Biao opened his mouth to chat with his brothers.

"In the early ten days, I heard from the Pujiang River the "Preface to Sending the Horse to Dongyang" written by Master Song. I don't know if all of you have read it."

Li Yao, the Prime Minister of the Imperial College, replied: "I have read it, and I have been persuading me to learn from the great prose through the ages. The article is full of rigor in leisure, elegant and elegant, and I am self-contained. I know that Master Song's way of writing has improved .”

Chen Baidao, editor of the Imperial Academy: "This article is completely natural, and it is rare that it is from oneself and others. It is not like ordinary elders who give prefaces and criticize outspokenly based on old age. My teacher is a great virtue."

The rest of the disciples are naturally full of praise, one is that the disciples do not say anything about the mistakes of the teacher, and the other is that this article is really superb, all the literati and scholars in the world have copied it and spread it, and the scholars who study hard in the cold window will also lift their spirits after reading it.

It's very cold, the inkstone is hard, and the fingers cannot be bent or stretched, so don't be lazy.

Song Longmen is still diligent in his studies even though it is difficult, and now the world looks up to him, as the teacher of the prince, why can't I?

After such a discussion, everyone relaxed a little. They were no strangers to the prince, and some of them even attended the Song teacher's class together. .

The Imperial Academy and the Guozijian are all extremely noble government offices. The Imperial Academy is a place to store talents and support them.

Just like Zhu Biao and Song Lian's teachers and students are one, so are they, Song Lian's disciples. Natural princelings have no choice, otherwise they will betray the king and abandon their teachers, which is despised by the world, so Zhu Biao has high hopes for them .

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