Rule the Ming Dynasty Alone

The Maoling Tomb of Emperor Xianzong Chun is arranged to be worshiped at the front, followed by the Yuling Tomb of Emperor Yingzongrui, and finally the Changling Tomb of Emperor Taizongwen.

The sacrifice to Changling this time is also a difficult mountain climbing route, and finally enters Fangcheng from the entrance of Baocheng. There is also a Minglou built on Fangcheng, and a holy monument is built inside the building, with the inscription: Mausoleum of Emperor Taizongwen.

Zhu Di's civil and military skills should be matched by Taizong's.

Unlike the later emperors who liked to talk to the civil service group about how saints govern the country, Zhu Di may have made mistakes, but he was undoubtedly a practical emperor.

In the face of Mongolia's invasion and provocation, they entered the Mobei grassland five times and attacked the Tatars, Oara and Uliangha. This was the "Five Conquests and Three Plows" in history.

Faced with the continuous encroachment of the southwestern frontier by the Hu Dynasty in Annan, in order to maintain the authority of the Ming Dynasty in the Indochina Peninsula, the Hu Dynasty took the initiative to send troops to destroy the Hu Dynasty and set up the Chief Secretary of Jiaozhi in Annan.

Faced with the unknown ocean and the situation in Southeast Asia, Zhu Di abandoned the conservative idea of ​​seclusion and chose to spend money to build treasure ships to sail to the Southeast Asia.

During the Yongle period, he broke the rigid rules of the previous emperors and took the initiative to attack the Indochina Peninsula and sail to the Southeast Asia. It can be said that he was a guest from all over the world and had a magnificent atmosphere, creating a new peak of Chinese order in Asia.

With such achievements, Zhu Di is undoubtedly the best commendation of the Ming Emperor and is the well-deserved Emperor Taizong of the Ming Dynasty.

It's a pity that the successors were too deeply influenced by Confucianism, and they all chose to share the blessings of peace with the scholar-bureaucrats. Jiajing refused to inherit Da Zong, so in order to make his biological father the Da Zong heir, he actually changed the life of Emperor Taizong to Chengzu.

Zhu Youtang looked at the inscription "Emperor Taizongwen" in front of him, but he was glad that he had returned here and became the helmsman of this empire, and he would follow Taizong's orders to come from all over the world and promote the prestige of China.

According to regulations, the sacrifices include three mountain oxen, five pigs, six rabbits, two small mountain oxen, two northern sheep, and one deer, as well as incense, candles, and clothing.

The memorial text had been prepared and was recited by Zhang Sheng, a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy who was accompanying him.

After completing the sacrifice, Zhu Youtang, who was wearing green clothes, said to the thirteen eunuchs who were accompanying him: "This is Emperor Taizong who is famous for his civility and martial arts. You all should kowtow!"

Zhang Yong, the commander of the SHIELD Battalion, and the eunuch in charge of the 12th Battalion have gained prestige among the Beijing army. Since the thirteen men are all good at riding and shooting, and have strong fighting skills, they are called the "Thirteen Leopards".

During Zhu Youtang's recent trips, thirteen of them would personally ride horses to escort him.

If their eunuch attire hadn't betrayed their status as eunuchs, if they had put on Ming Dynasty's light armor uniforms, they would have been thirteen young generals with their mental outlook.

Although the thirteen eunuchs are all young eunuchs under the age of twenty, they are the same as the training model for the Department of Etiquette in the inner study hall. Those who can reach the end are already the result of layers of screening.

Their eyes were all shining. Although if they were to lead the army northward, there might still be some eunuchs like Gao Jin who would shrink from the battle, but most of the eunuchs had the courage to move forward.

Zhang Yonghe, the eunuch in charge of the 12th Battalion, knelt down and kowtowed obediently, and expressed his stance seriously and resolutely: "Drive out the barbarians, restore China, establish principles and discipline, and save the people."

The corners of Zhu Youtang's mouth rose slightly. Although he had sent thirteen eunuchs out to take charge of the army for him, they were also required to return to the martial arts lecture hall under the inner study hall every three days to study history and the art of war.

The methods of military training have been compiled into a book, but passing the book down to future generations is not the purpose. The most important thing is to spread the knowledge, and it will be carried out by these Thirteen Leopards in the Thirteen Battalions.

The words just mentioned were the slogans proposed by Zhu Di during the Northern Expedition. Now that the thirteen of them can shout them out in unison here, it proves that they are indeed studying hard and have the determination to "drive out the barbarians and restore China."

"Your Majesty, the city stairs are over here!" Liang Fang learned that Zhu Youtang was going to climb the Ming Tower, so she thought it was the approach road.

Although Zhu Youtang was physically exhausted, he didn't need to rush anymore, so he decided to climb up to the bright tower above Fangcheng.

The square city is thirteen meters high from the ground. Looking down from the Ming Tower, you can see the Stone Five Temples and the Lingxing Gate below. There are coiling dragon pine trees on both sides, and further away, you can see the sun bathing in the sunset. The view is blocked there.

Not to mention the five existing imperial tombs, Changling is the largest imperial tomb even among the Thirteen Tombs.

Since it is made of golden nanmu and white marble, the cost alone has reached an astonishing more than eight million taels, and the Qin'en Hall in front of you is even more golden nanmu.

"I can see the shadow of Wang Zhi in his youth in all thirteen of them. It's really a blessing for the Ming Dynasty!" Liang Fang already knew the scenery here well, so she treated the thirteen like young generals. The ordinary eunuch praised.

Since Zhu Youtang took control of the inner palace, he also attached great importance to the inner study hall. He naturally restricted and trained the thirteen commanders, but he seemed unoptimistic and said: "Liang Fang, I'm afraid you don't know that Wang Zhi is in Nanjing." What did you do!"

"I still know a little about the capital, but I am already deaf about Nanjing. I would like to hear about it!" Liang Fang was stunned for a moment, then said with some interest.

Zhu Youtang looked to the south and sighed secretly: "Wang Zhi only took 500 people with him to help Wang Yueqing take over the salt fields of the Taizhou Company. It is said that Qingzhuang Yan was instigated by someone with ulterior motives to cause trouble. Ding had thousands of people, but Wang Zhi suppressed them!"

Although the situation at that time could not be seen with one's own eyes, the salt field was also a place where it was easy to form cliques, and the re-clearance of the salt field would undoubtedly infringe on the fundamental interests of some people.

However, in the face of the counterattack of vested interest groups, Wang Zhi did not argue with the troublemakers, but revealed his identity and killed them with a knife, scaring those people into surrendering.

Sixteen-year-old Wang Zhi is already the admiral of the West Factory. Although Zhang Yong and others are not bad, they are still far behind Wang Zhi, and it is difficult to have Wang Zhi's fierceness.

Whether it is five hundred Nanjing Shenji Battalion soldiers fighting against a thousand elite Yangzhou Guards, or facing trouble caused by thousands of young and strong salt soldiers, they can quickly solve the problem in the most ruthless way.

When a narrow road meets, the brave one wins, perhaps it refers to people like Wang Zhi who don't play by the rules.

Liang Fang watched Wang Zhi grow from the eunuch beside Concubine Wan Gui to the famous factory supervisor of the West Factory. She also knew that Wang Zhi's ruthlessness was unparalleled, so she nodded lightly and said, "This is the way to act. It must be Wang Zhi! When Wang Yue and Wang Zhi were ordered to conquer Yisi Main, when they arrived in Datong, they learned that Meng Ting had moved westward to Weining Sea. The two of them led 20,000 cavalry and went straight to Meng Ting. It is said that Wang Yue and Wang Zhi were It was the first tactical idea proposed by Zhi! Twenty thousand cavalry dared to go out of the fortress and attack Mengting directly. Such courage and acting style can only show the power of my Ming cavalry."

"Although the Thirteen Leopards are brave, it is difficult to reproduce Wang Zhi's style!" Zhu Youtang knew that there was still a gap between bravery and ruthlessness, and seemed disappointed.

Liang Fang took a serious look at Zhu Youtang, but slowly shook her head and said: "Your Majesty, I dare to bet that Wang Zhi will definitely be among the generals of the Ming Dynasty!"

"Why are you so sure!" Zhu Youtang suddenly became interested and turned to look at Liang Fang.

Liang Fang has experienced four dynasties, and said with wisdom in his eyes: "Your Majesty knows people well and has clear rewards and punishments. He has given up on martial arts and rebelled against the army, and has the desire to drive out the barbarians. Today, the soldiers and eunuchs are willing to serve your Majesty more and more, so Wang Zhi will definitely come out!"

"Liang Fang, you've been guarding the mausoleum here for almost half a year, and you haven't failed in your flattery skills at all!" Zhu Youtang felt comfortable and joked.

Liang Fang met Zhu Youtang's gaze and said seriously: "Your Majesty, this is my servant's true words! The Thirteenth Prison is already a talented and loyal general, and the Twelfth Battalion has a total of 120,000 soldiers. How can Wang Zhi and Huo Qubing not be born?" Reasonable?"

Zhu Youtang looked at the Thirteenth Prison guarding him below, and thought that there were indeed strong generals in the Shield Camp, and that he had indeed given up on the martial arts bloodline, and he also felt that China must have good generals.

As the sun sets, the cemetery is covered with a layer of golden light.

Zhu Youtang knew that he would come here for spring and autumn festivals every year from now on, so he looked at the gray-headed Liang Fang tenderly and said, "In fact, I not only hope to have Wang Zhi, but also you, Liang Fang." !”

"This slave can be so highly praised by Your Majesty, even if I die, I will have no regrets!" Liang Fang's eyes overflowed with tears, and she immediately knelt down and kowtowed gratefully.

Zhu Youtang came to this era, and after abandoning the praise and criticism of history books, he found that many loyal and traitors really should not listen to history books, but should look at what these people did.

When he first ascended the throne, it was fortunate that Zhu Jianshen left such a loyal old slave for him, so he could survive the most dangerous moment safely.

Although in the eyes of many people, eunuchs are naturally loyal to the emperor, if it were true, there would not be so many short-lived emperors.

Zhu Youtang looked at Liang Fang who was kneeling on the ground and extended an invitation: "This place is too desolate. Why don't you go back with me?"

"Your Majesty, I am already old. You should have more energetic eunuchs around you. I just want to guard the late emperor's mausoleum here! If I can see Your Majesty here every year, it will be a blessing!" Liang Fang has not changed. My own original intention.

Zhu Youtang knew that some things could not be forced after all. This was Liang Fang of Xianzong after all.

Liu Jin and Qin Conggui watched this scene from the side. Seeing Liang Fang being so persistent, they also had a clear understanding in their hearts. Perhaps what they were pursuing was not just status.

Liu Ji had already led six ministries, nine ministers and other officials to complete the worship service in front of the Yan'en Hall, but the sky was already getting dark.

According to his usual itinerary, Zhu Youtang stayed one night at Tianshou Mountain Palace tonight, and then set off back to Tangling Palace tomorrow. He would just return to the capital in the morning.

On the morning of the third day, although there was no sun, it was a beautiful day with clear skies.

The royal guard of honor entered Fuchengmen in a mighty manner. It had already taken three days from traveling to returning to Beijing. During this period, some changes may occur in the capital.

When Zhu Youtang returned to the capital, he also had a worried look on his face.

In fact, on his way to Tianshou Mountain, news came from the capital: Wen Jin, the Champa envoy, was assassinated in bed at night in Huitong Hall.

If Annan still poses the slightest threat to the Ming Dynasty, the Champa Kingdom can only surrender to the Ming Dynasty, so it is impossible to do anything to the Ming Dynasty because of this.

It's just that the death of Wen Jin, the envoy who captured the city, is a small matter, but the face of the Ming Dynasty's overlord is a big deal. What's more, he also plans to revive the great power of Da Zong, so he naturally wants to investigate the matter in depth, find out the real culprit and carry out a killing demonstration.

Xiyuan, Yangxin Hall.

The first thing Zhu Youtang did when he returned to Yangxin Palace was summon Song Cheng, the Yin of Shuntian Prefecture. Since the Minister of Punishment was traveling with the Minister of Dali Temple this time, the case was investigated by the Yin of Shuntian Prefecture.

Song Cheng seemed to feel that the situation was serious. When he came to meet the saint, his dark face clearly had a trace of worry.

Zhu Youtang believed in Song Cheng's ability to solve the case and immediately asked straight to the point: "Song Qing, is this what the Annan mission did?"

The Champa envoy Wen Jin was unlikely to have enmity with others, and he was killed in Huitong Hall, so the biggest suspect was naturally the Annan envoy who lived together in Huitong Hall.

"Reporting to your Majesty, I have almost eliminated the suspicion of the Annan mission!" Song Cheng said seriously.

Zhu Youtang couldn't help but frown slightly, and said in confusion: "Why is this?"

"Your Majesty, please Rong Chen show you the murder weapon!" Song Cheng stretched his hand into his sleeve and said seriously.

Liu Jin immediately felt like his hair was exploding. He pointed at Song Cheng with a look of horror on his face and said, "How dare you bring this dangerous thing in front of the Holy One? What's your intention? Protect..."

"Your Majesty, this is the murder weapon that I asked you to draw, but I wonder if you recognize this object?" Song Cheng glanced at Liu Jin in confusion, then showed a picture and said.

this……

Liu Jin saw that the murder weapon Song Cheng said was drawn on paper, and saw that the Han general had come in, and waved his hand in embarrassment.

When Zhu Youtang saw the murder weapon drawn on the paper, his heart sank and he said, "Xue Feng Knife?"