Ming Dynasty: 100-year-old Heavenly Master, Zhu Yuanzhang’s biological father

“Your Majesty, there is a letter here.”

Mao Xiang, the commander of the Jinyiwei who was rummaging through the pit, pulled out a letter from the rotten mat,”This material is quite special. It is not rotten.”

“Quick, bring it to us!”

Zhu Yuanzhang waved hurriedly. He also wondered in his heart how there could be a letter inside the letter he buried with his own hands.

He took the letter from Mao Xiang’s hand and opened it immediately. There were several lines on it:

Zhu Chongba! You What an unfilial son!

You buried me when I was not dead?

You unfilial son, when I find you, I will beat you into pieces.

If you come to move the grave in the future and find that I am not dead, you are an unfilial son. ~Remember to come to me.

I will feed you with shit and piss, and you will never have a good day.

Remember to come to me!

“This this……”Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned.

Seeing his father’s surprised expression, Zhu Biao immediately came to him and asked nervously:”Father, what’s wrong?”

Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep breath and waved:”Everyone, go outside. Also, what’s going on here today? Everything, if anyone says a word, we will kill the nine clans.”

His eyes instantly became as sharp as blades, and the cold and sharp murderous aura swept out like the cold wind under the thousand-year glacier.

The surroundings were instantly enveloped by an invisible murderous aura, and the atmosphere instantly became tense and depressing.

There are timid craftsmen who are trembling.

Mao Xiang, the commander of the Jin Yiwei, took everyone out.

Only Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao were left in front of the cemetery.

Zhu Yuanzhang handed the letter in his hand to Zhu Biao.

Zhu Biao, who was shocked and confused, took the letter, glanced at it hurriedly, and then was shocked:”Grandpa… he wasn’t dead back then?”

“According to the letter, this is indeed the case. Zhu Yuanzhang had already calmed down and said,”If this is true, it would be really unfilial on our part.””

“Father, it’s been almost forty years, right? Zhu Biao calculated mentally,”Grandpa is still alive and is already over a hundred years old.””

“Yes, your grandfather was born in the 18th year of Yuan Zhiyuan, and now it is the 16th year of Hongwu.”Zhu Yuanzhang sighed,”He should be one hundred and two years old this year.”

“One hundred and two years old?”Zhu Biao looked sad.

Because at this age, he should not be alive anymore. He felt that they were late.

In the ten years since the Dragon and Phoenix, he was ordered to return to Fengyang to worship his ancestors. At that time, he should have moved the grave. At that time, he discovered that His grandfather may still be alive

……

Zhu Yuanzhang sat down in front of the cemetery.

He had completely calmed down, looked at the letter in his hand, and frowned:”Your grandfather didn’t know a single word, how could he write the letter? And this was some kind of animal skin, right? How did he get it at that time?”

“Father, do you suspect that it was not left behind by grandpa?”Zhu Biao asked

“Of course we hope your grandpa is still alive. Zhu Yuanzhang’s eyes were full of expectation,”Because we didn’t fulfill our filial piety properly during his lifetime, so we got him into trouble.””

He talked about what happened when he was a child.

Back then, he herded cattle for Rich Master Liu’s family. In those days, everyone had no food to eat. Tang He, his partner in the cattle herding, was about to starve to death, so he took the lead in killing the rich man Liu’s family.

Later, when the incident happened, he was tied up and paraded through the streets.

Liu wanted his family to compensate, and Zhu Wusi gave the grain used for rice seed to his father. , his mother, his eldest brother starved to death one after another

“Dad, Chongba is unfilial.”When Zhu Yuanzhang thought of these things, tears fell from his eyes.

“Father, my grandpa’s spirit in heaven will not blame you. Zhu Biao said.

Zhu Yuanzhang wiped away his tears, looked at the letter in his hand, took a deep breath, and said to Zhu Biao:”Biao’er, there is something, daddy wants to tell you. This matter is very strange.””

Zhu Biao sat down in front of Zhu Yuanzhang and listened carefully.

“The old Heavenly Master of Qintian Prison looks exactly like your grandfather, and his name is also Zhu Wusi. Zhu Yuanzhang said in a deep voice

“What? Zhu Biao was shocked,”Then Heavenly Master… is he grandpa?””

“Do you think so too? We hope so too. Zhu Yuanzhang’s eyes suddenly became sharp,”But what if he isn’t?” You also know that he is very powerful in magic. He… what if he pretends to be your grandfather and sets up such a trap, but actually has ulterior motives?”

Zhu Biao shuddered when he heard this.

Yes, it would be terrible if he had ulterior motives.

“So, this matter needs to be investigated! Zhu Yuanzhang frowned tightly,”Of course, it is also possible that your grandfather had an adventure and developed a skill. In that case, we are happy and we will definitely fulfill our filial piety to him.””

“It’s something related to the royal family, so we really need to find out. Zhu Biao also nodded in agreement.

The father and son squatted and discussed carefully.

Finally, Zhu Yuanzhang confessed:”Biao’er, after you go back, don’t tell your brothers first, so as not to scare the Heavenly Master.””

“yes!”Zhu Biao nodded.

“Go and call Mao Xiang. He must investigate this matter. Zhu Yuanzhang said in a deep voice

……

Fengyang, Zhongdu City.

This is a city that is less than half-built. When Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to make Fengyang his capital, he ordered Li Shanchang to take charge of the construction of the central capital. He mobilized skilled craftsmen, soldiers and civilians from all over the country, no less than a million people, to build the city, palaces and palaces like those of the capital. system.

But this city stopped in Hongwu for eight years.

Because it was built in Ming Dynasty, the cost was too huge.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao, father and son, sat in a carriage and looked at Zhongdu City

“Yingtian is quite far from the Central Plains, and it is difficult to control the north. Zhu Yuanzhang frowned tightly,”Although the Central Capital City is no longer built, we still want to move the capital. We will make plans when the conditions are ripe.””

Zhu Biao nodded in agreement.

He knew that his father, Yingtian, had never been very satisfied with the capital city.

Back then, when the capital was established, the ministers proposed four cities: Luoyang, Chang’an, Bianliang, and Peiping, but they were all given to Zhu Yuanzhang in the end. Denied

“All the words are good, but there are different ears at the time. Chang’an, Luoyang, and Bianjing were actually built by the Zhou, Qin, Han, Wei, Tang, and Song dynasties. However, at the beginning of the pacification, the people’s strength has not yet calmed down… If they work hard for their people, if they go to Peiping , The palace cannot be changed without change, nor can it be changed!”

Yingtian is located in a corner, close to the south bank of the Yangtze River. It lacks strategic depth and is not conducive to controlling the country.

In the past, the primary reason for choosing Fengyang was its location, and the second reason was that it was an imperial township.

To the south is the mountain , with a bay in the north and mountains in the middle, the

Huai River in the front and the Huai River in the back, with dangers to rely on and water to draw water from.

However, the construction of Fengyang Zhongdu was abandoned halfway.

“Father, once the surrounding area is stable, we can start moving the capital.” Zhu Biao said

“Biao’er, remember, even if we don’t succeed in moving the capital, you still have to do it.”Zhu Yuanzhang said in a deep voice,”The city of Yingtian is high in front and low in the back. The situation is disproportionate and it is not suitable for the capital. In ancient times, Yingtian City was always a small dynasty in a corner.”

“I remember it.”Zhu Biao nodded.

“Alas, the world is finally settled, and we don’t want to trouble the people anymore.”Zhu Yuanzhang sighed softly, with helplessness.

……

Capital City, Tianji Tower, Alchemy Room.

Zhu Shizhen was refining alchemy. He was sitting in front of the alchemy furnace with concentration, constantly changing the formulas in his hands. The flames in the alchemy furnace jumped, the color gradually changed from deep red to golden, and exuded an indescribable fragrance. boom!

A deafening loud noise came from the furnace, and the alchemy furnace exploded instantly. He was thrown away by a powerful impact.

Bang!

He broke the window.

Xu Miaojin, who happened to be walking downstairs of Qintian Prison, was startled and stepped back. She looked up.

A person fell from the third floor and landed right in front of Xu Miaojin

“Old… old Heavenly Master?”Xu Miaojin’s bright and smart eyes widened.

At this moment, Zhu Shizhen’s whole body was smoked black, as if covered by a thick layer of smoke. His hair stood up, as if he had been struck by electricity.

His robe was torn apart at the moment of the explosion, revealing the charred skin inside.

“Are you OK?”Xu Miaojin asked nervously when she saw his embarrassed look and the smell of burning all over his body.

“it’s okay no problem. Zhu Shizhen shook his head quickly and smiled awkwardly,”I made a mistake when refining the elixir. Hehe, it was a small mistake.””

Xu Miaojin was worried at first, but seeing that he was fine now, she suddenly laughed again:”Master Tian, you are… clucking, like a roasted whole lamb that has been burnt. Zhu

Shizhen glared with a black line on his head:”Are you looking for Pindao?””

“Uh-huh. Xu Miaojin nodded repeatedly,”Didn’t you say you wanted to teach me Taoism?” My father and my sister both agreed. I came here to learn art, and I will live in Tianji Building from now on.”

“Then go to the seventh floor and find your brother-in-law. Let him arrange for you first. Zhu Shizhen spread his hands and said,”Pindao is going to take a bath.””

After saying that, he waved his hand and flew up to the roof. (To read Baoshuang novels, go to Feilu Novel Network!)

In the garden on the top floor, Princess Fuli and Chu Fangyu who were on the porch were stunned when they saw him. Got it

“What are you looking at? Get ready quickly, I need to take a bath. Zhu Shizhen waved his hand,”It’s so black from the bombing. You have to help me rub it well, and then Pindao will poke it for you.””

The two of them stared at each other and quickly went to prepare.

……

East Palace[]

Hundreds of flowers are blooming, the flowers are in clusters, the fragrance is overflowing, the breeze blows gently, and the petals fall like snow.

In the garden, there are green trees, birds singing and flowers fragrant. The clear pond water is rippling, with a few pink peach petals floating on the water. Goldfish swim happily in the water, making ripples.

Crown Princess Lu and her father, Lu Ben, the official minister, stood by the pond.

The sound of Zhu Yunwen’s reading came from the pavilion

“Father, Zhu Xiongying has become famous since his last victory over the Buddhist Dharma Protector King Kong of the Western Regions. Everyone in the government and the public, as well as the people, are talking about the emperor’s eldest grandson. Ms. Lu frowned,”If this continues, who will remember Yun Wen?””

“I have a solution.”Lights flashed in Lu Ben’s eyes,”Yunwen will definitely not be able to compete with Zhu Xiongying in the martial arts competition, but essays are his strength.”

“How to do it?” Mr. Lu asked urgently

“Both the government and the public, as well as the people, said that the”Da Ming Code” was too harsh.��Lu Ben smiled and said,”In the early years of Hongwu, Your Majesty had to use heavy codes. Now more than ten years have passed, some of the laws are obviously inappropriate. I will revise dozens of articles in the”Da Ming Code”, and then Yun Wen will submit it to Your Majesty..”

0Please ask for flowers.

“Does the father mean that Yunwen changed it himself?”Mr. Lu was overjoyed

“Yes, it was revised by the emperor’s grandson Zhu Yunwen with reference to the”Book of Rites” and the laws of previous dynasties. Lu Ben spread his hands,”In that case, both the government and the public will know Yunwen’s kindness, and the people of the world will praise him even more.””

“Yes, Dad. Ms. Lu was happy,”I have to rely on you, dad, to plan everything.””

“Well, I have to make Yun Wen familiar with the Book of Rites these days. When His Majesty asks, he will know.”Lu Bendao

“I will supervise. Lu said,”Yun Wen is the most serious in his studies.””

Lu Ben nodded with satisfaction.

“Soon it will be this year’s test. Lu Ben looked proud,”This time the emperor appointed me as the examiner, I will carefully select a few talents for the East Palace.””

“Dad, you will be the teacher of this year’s candidates.” Mr. Lu smiled and said,”The role of this is hard to estimate.”

“The emperor still trusts me.”Lü Ben’s eyes flashed,”It shows that the emperor also wants to use more children from poor families to contain the nobles. Dad has some news. The Emperor is planning to abolish the Governor’s Office.”

“It seems that His Majesty is very uneasy about Your Excellency. This is our opportunity.”Ms. Lu said.

She suddenly became nervous again.

…… night.

The seventh floor of Tianji Building.

Zhu Shizhen, Zhu Di, Zhu Bai, and Zhu Xiongying are drinking tea

“How are Zhu Quan, Zhu Gaochi, and Zhu Yunxi doing with their cultivation recently?”Zhu Shizhen asked

“It’s all okay, they all have good talents. Zhu Di said,”After a while, we can build the foundation for Old Seventeen.””

Zhu Shizhen nodded slowly. Zhu Quan, who came in behind, had little control over Zhu Yunxi’s practice.

“The Foundation Establishment Pill is no longer enough. He spread his hands and said,”The last time I made the elixir, it exploded and all the herbs were gone.””

“I immediately arranged to buy it.” Zhu Di said

“Fourth brother, if you need money, come to me.”Zhu Bai said,”My Qianjintai is worth a lot of money every day.”

“Fourth uncle, come to me if you want money.” Zhu Xiongying said,”My Yulong Gang is no worse than Qianjintai.”

“Hey, you are all arrogant.”Zhu Di held his forehead.

The four of them drank and chatted.

Zhu Di’s eyes fell on Zhu Xiongying:”Xiongying, in addition to practicing Taoism, you also need to study. You are different from us, you will be the emperor in the future”

“I won’t be a shitty emperor.”

Zhu Xiongying shook his head quickly, with a face full of reluctance,”I am determined to cultivate immortality, the emperor will let others do it.”

“Should it be left to Zhu Yunwen?”

Zhu Di snorted and frowned,”I think he is just like his mother, full of bad ideas. We cannot leave the Ming Dynasty to him.”

“Yes, hero, of course you will be the future Emperor of the Ming Dynasty.” Zhu Bai said,”You are the eldest grandson of the emperor, and my grandfather is the King of Kaiping. Who are you?”

Zhu Xiongying’s little face fell.

Zhu Shizhen said with a smile:”Xiongying, you can be the emperor. In the future, you can use the money from the treasury to buy me medicinal materials.”

“good.”Zhu Xiongying nodded.

Zhu Di and Zhu Bai both covered their faces.

“Fourth uncle, twelfth uncle, don’t worry.”Zhu Xiongying said,”I practice and don’t delay studying. My current memory has a photographic memory.”

“This is also true. Zhu Bai smiled and said,”People who are practicing are a hundred times better at reading than ordinary people.””

“Hey, Xiong Ying, don’t brag. Zhu Di said,”Aren’t you going to try it soon?” Fourth uncle will arrange it for you. You can try it out under a pseudonym to see how good you are. Do you dare to compete with the world’s talented people?”

“Why not?”Zhu Xiongying patted his chest.

“The fourth uncle has arranged it for you, so you can use…the name Zhu Feilong to take part in the examination.” Zhu Di said

“Okay, just wait, I’ll show you the top scorer. Zhu Xiongying said arrogantly.

Zhu Shizhen looked at these brats with a smile on his face.

It would be interesting if nine-year-old Zhu Xiongying really got the top prize in the exam.

……

All the major inns in the capital were full of people because candidates from all over the country came to Beijing to take the examination.

Lu Ben, the Minister of Civil Affairs, even went to the inn to visit the candidates and expressed encouragement to them.

In Taibai Building, he also specially met with three candidates. They were Xie Yuan Huang Zicheng from Fenyi, Xie Yuan Qide from Yingtian Prefecture, and Xie Yuan Lian Zining from Linjiang Prefecture.

“I have read all your provincial examination papers, and they are all great talents. Lu Ben smiled and said,”I cherish my talents and intend to accept you as my disciples. Are you willing?””

After the three people heard this, they couldn’t believe it at first, and then they were overjoyed. The people in front of them were Lu Ben, the Minister of Civil Affairs, the prince’s father-in-law, a great scholar in the world. It is a blessing to be his disciple.

“Disciple pays homage to Mr.”The three of them immediately kowtowed and paid homage to their disciples.

“OK OK. Lu Ben laughed heartily and raised his hand to let them get up.

The three of them were even more ecstatic.