The first navigator of the Ming Dynasty

In August of the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu (A.D. 1392), the prince Zhu Biao was buried on the east side of the filial piety mausoleum, on the right side of the tomb of Queen Ma. In September, Zhu Yuanzhang canonized the emperor's grandson Zhu Yunwen as the emperor's grandson.

Zhu Yunwen was born on December 5 in the tenth year of Hongwu (1377 AD) and is only 16 years old this year.

Zhu Yunwen is the second son of Zhu Biao, the prince of Yiwen, and was born to Zhu Biao's side concubine Lu, who was not originally the eldest son. However, Zhu Xiongying, the eldest son born to Concubine Zheng, died early, and the crown prince Concubine Chang also died early.

Zhu Yunwen's mother Chang was straightened, and Zhu Yunwen was also promoted to the eldest son.

Zhu Zhang, the king of Qin, was repatriated to his fiefdom by Zhu Yuanzhang, and Zhu Di, the king of Jin, and Zhu Di, the king of Yan, also returned to their fiefdoms. The three princes fought each other, but the crown prince had nothing to do with them, and their plans fell through.

"Grandson, meet the imperial grandfather!" In

the palace, Zhu Yunwen, who was newly crowned the emperor's grandson, entered the palace to face the saint.

Zhu Yuanzhang was reviewing the recitals in the imperial study, and there was a thick stack of recitals on the table, several of which were written to tell the Duke of Liangguo Lan Yu for his evil deeds of not abiding by the law.

Zhu Yuanzhang held a book of music and looked up at Zhu Yunwen, the imperial grandson who walked in: "Yunwen, you are now the imperial grandson, you have to help me take care of the affairs of the court." Come here, watch the music with me.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Yunwen, who was dressed in the usual clothes of the emperor's grandson, the sixteen-year-old boy's face was too fair, and his body was quite strong, but he was a little thin.

Zhu Yunwen's skin is very white, and he is even more haggard and pale. His eyes were slightly sunken, and his small round face was a little square.

Zhu Yuanzhang handed Zhu Yunwen a book of recitals, which was a recital of the negligence of Lan Yu, the Duke of Liangguo.

"You can help me take a look at this note, and tell me what you think. Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Yunwen and said.

Zhu Yunwen took the fold with both hands, opened the folded fold, and looked at it very seriously, not leaving a word from beginning to end.

In the chapter, Lan Yu's past crimes are counted: raising Zhuang slaves, conniving at the righteous son's evil, and shooting at the people's fields; passing through Xifeng Pass at night only because the officials did not open the door in time to greet them, they set up troops to destroy the pass; forcibly occupying the old concubine and having personal affairs with her, causing her to commit suicide in shame...

Zhu Yunwen folded the music and returned it to Zhu Yuanzhang, respectfully and politely.

"Grandpa Huang, my grandson thinks that it may be inappropriate to just rely on what I said, and I need to consider carefully to deal with my courtiers.

Zhu Yunwen saw that Zhu Yuanzhang was silent, and added: "Liang Guogong is my father's former important minister, and he is also in-law. My father was newly mourned, and I also asked the imperial grandfather to read the love of my father and treat Liangguo with leniency. "

Well, I see.

Zhu Yuanzhang's deep and deep eyes looked at the imperial grandson: "You have lost weight recently, you will learn this piece slowly in the future, and you should go back and have a good rest." Your father's burden will be on your shoulders in the future, and you will not fail to live up to the expectations that I and your father have placed on you.

"The grandson understands that the imperial grandfather should also take good care. Grandson retires!" Looking

at the back of Zhu Yunwen leaving, Zhu Yuanzhang remembered the crown prince Zhu Biao, and remembered some disputes between the prince Zhu Biao and him during his lifetime.

Zhu Yuanzhang let out a long sigh: "You kid is so honest, simple, and filial, how can you not think of my good in the future? It's just that you are too much like your father, so generous and benevolent, how can I rest assured! Your uncles are not as kind as you, and there are those old guys who are proud of their achievements..." Zhu Yuanzhang's

hair has turned gray, and his high cheekbones and gray eyebrows squeeze a pair of deep eyes.

After the death of the crown prince Zhu Biao, his eyes were further sunken, and there were more wrinkles, and his whole face was like an old pine bark, which was a little scary when he looked closely.

He threw the piece of the invoking blue jade back on the table, knocking over the pieces that had been stacked on the table, and several pieces fell from the table to the floor.

Zhu Yuanzhang turned his back, raised his head, sighed, slowed down, and said to the eunuch serving beside him: "Xuanjin Yiwei Jiang 瓛 (huán)." "

Jiang Xuan, the commander of the Jinyi Guard, was originally a subordinate of Mao Xiang (xiāng), but he took over Mao Xiang's position and became the current commander of the Jinyi Guard.

Mao Xiang helped Zhu Yuanzhang create the Hu Weiyong case and was the first commander of Jinyiwei. Due to the wide involvement of Hu Weiyong's case, in order to appease the anger of the ministers in the court, Zhu Yuanzhang crossed the river and demolished the bridge and executed Mao Xiang.

Jinyiwei's strength also fell into a trough because of Mao Xiang's death, and even Jinyiwei's internal and external prison rights were taken back by Zhu Yuanzhang. Since the fifteenth year of Hongwu, Jinyiwei has not had the power to set up a private prison and carry out torture.

Jiang Xuan wore a flying fish suit given by the emperor, carrying a slightly curved embroidered spring knife around his waist, and walked into the room.

"Jin Yiwei commanded Jiang Xuan, knock to see Your Majesty.

Zhu Yuanzhang turned around and looked at Jiang Xuan, who was kneeling in the hall, the sadness and worry in his eyes were swept away, his eyes were like tigers, and his eyes were deep and sharp.

"Come forward and reply, how did I explain your affairs?" Zhu Yuanzhang spoke indifferently, unable to hear joy or anger, completely unpredictable.

"Back to Your Majesty, the ministers have found some clues, but there is no conclusive evidence.

Zhu Yuanzhang's face was as usual, his eyes were wide open, his gray eyebrows were raised, his mouth was closed, and he was silent.

Jiang Zhen continued: "The King of Qin has often drunk alcohol since His Majesty canonized the crown prince, and there are many gaffes after drinking

..."Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly and asked loudly: "What did he say?"

"King Qin said, how can Zhu Yunwen inherit the position of the crown prince, he is the most qualified person to inherit the unification..."

I'd like to see what waves he can make, and find someone to keep an eye on him!"

"Your Majesty, you have a suitable candidate to recommend to Your Majesty.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Jiang Xuan, the commander of the Jinyi Guard, and his eyes were bright.

Compared with the previous commander of the Jinyi Guard, Jiang Zhen was usually very cautious, rarely took the initiative to put forward his opinions, and did not recommend anyone.

Now, Jiang Zhen said that he wanted to recommend candidates to Zhu Yuanzhang, and Zhu Yuanzhang was a little curious.

"Tell me, who do you want to recommend?" Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Jiang Xuan with eyes as deep as wolf eyes.

"This person's surname is Ge, his name is Xin, and his words are sincere. This person is upright and faithful, and he is a good candidate, he has served as a judge in Beiping, and is familiar with the laws of the Ming Dynasty, and more importantly, he is upright and loyal. Chen Shen thought that this person was the most suitable to supervise the King of Qin.

Jiang Xuan's words were frank and reasonable, and he did not look favoritistic at all.

"I know the man you're talking about. I heard that this person has a good article, and he and Fang Xiaoru are each other's confidants and have a close relationship. Fang Xiaoru has recommended me many times, and officials from the DPRK and China have also recommended it to me.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Jiang Xuan, nodded and said, "The person you recommended is indeed very suitable." What other reasons do you have for recommending him?" Zhu

Yuanzhang is not an easily fooled king, not only ruthless, but also thoughtful, smart and suspicious. He was suspicious of Jiang Xuan's recommendation, and this brocade guard violated Zhu Yuanzhang's taboo by recommending candidates for official positions to the emperor.

However, if you know that you can't do it, and you know that it is Zhu Yuanzhang's taboo, you still dare to bring it up, so you are either a brave and fearless fool, or a master of wisdom and foolishness.

Jiang Xuan is obviously the latter kind of person. He is taking a big risk in doing so, and if he is not careful, he may lose his head, but if he succeeds, it is also significant.

Jiang Zhen did not evade, and said bluntly: "Don't hide it from Your Majesty, the minister has selfish intentions." Ge Cheng is now a person from Jinyiwei. He is a candidate for the Jinyi Wei Dark Village newly cultivated by Chen, and has been classified into the Jinyi Wei secret file.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with satisfaction: "Then let Ge Cheng go to the Qin Palace's Mansion to be the chief historian, so as to kill two birds with one stone."

"The other two, what are the movements?" Zhu Yuanzhang touched his beard.

"Your Majesty, before King Jin left Yingtian, he went to the Yingguo Mansion and the Liangguo Mansion. King Yan went to Xu's house, and when King Yan returned to Beiping, he left five guards, saying that they were the third lady who accompanied the Xu family.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Jiang Xuan: "I heard that Yun Wei has a good relationship with a guard in King Yan's Mansion, but is there such a thing?" "

Your Majesty, there is indeed a matter! That guard's name is Zheng Hai, and he is a close confidant of King Yan." "

Give me a good look at his details, if there is any plot against the imperial grandson... You know what to do, right?" Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyebrows, his eyes widened slightly, and there was a hint of murder in his eyes.

"Obey the order!".