Chapter 1572 The Imperial Envoy Arrives
The next day, after lunch, Zhu Ping'an and Zhang Zhitai asked Deputy Envoy Bai and Deputy Envoy Hu to go to the Ministry of War together. The Yamen of the Ministry of War was already full of officials, including Zhang Jing, Eunuch He, Duke Wei, Marquis of Linhuai and others.
Soon, everyone was here.
After seeing everyone gathered, Zhang Jing cleared his throat and said slowly: "Everyone, the angel is already on the way, and will arrive in one or two hours. Please follow me to Chaotian Palace, I Waiting for the angel in Chaotian Palace."
"Don't you dare disobey me," everyone said in unison.
So, a group of people headed to Chaotian Palace.
The imperial envoy will arrive soon, and the rewards and punishments will be announced soon. Everyone has different expressions, some are excited and looking forward to it, and some are mourning for their heirs. Although the results have not yet been finalized, everyone is self-aware, and they know very well how they performed in dealing with the Japanese pirates in Shangyu.
The city was captured by the Japanese pirates, the Japanese pirates fled without a fight, and the battle with the Japanese pirates was completely defeated. Although they spent a lot of effort, a lot of money, and a lot of money to clear the city, they were still panic-stricken.
Those who fought with the Japanese pirates managed to save the city, while those who killed one or two Japanese pirates were relatively calm.
Those who have achieved military exploits, such as Wei Guogong and Linhuai Marquis, are looking forward to it and beaming with joy. Thanks to Zhu Pingan, the two of them uncovered the Japanese pirates who had sneaked into Yingtian City in advance and the traitors who were instigated by them to rebel. They beheaded more than 40 people, including 24 real Japanese. Except for Zhu Pingan, they belonged to them. His military exploits were the greatest.
"Hey, thank you so much, nephew. If it weren't for my nephew's persistence, how could we have achieved this feat."
On the way to Chaotian Palace, Wei Guogong and Linhuai Marquis found Zhu Ping'an , pulling Zhu Pingan to thank him for a while.
"My uncle said something serious. I just made some suggestions with my lips. These achievements were truly achieved by the two uncles. The two uncles braved the doubts of the city officials and persisted in the screening, uncovering the bastards. The Japanese pirates and the internal responders entered the city, and later the two uncles commanded the troops to annihilate the Japanese pirates and the internal responders. "
Zhu Pingan said modestly.
"My nephew, you don't have to be modest. Without my nephew, we would not have achieved this achievement. Now is not the time to talk. We will be rewarded later." Wei Guogong and Linhuai Marquis took a photo Patting Zhu Pingan's shoulder, he promised without any explanation.
"This time my nephew has made a great contribution, and the Holy Emperor will definitely reward him. We would like to congratulate our nephew in advance."
Wei Guogong and Linhuai Marquis smiled and congratulated.
"Joyful and joyful. The two uncles have also made great achievements this time. The Holy Spirit will definitely reward them. My nephew also congratulates the two uncles in advance."
Zhu Ping'an also congratulated the two. people.
"Hahahaha. It's all thanks to my nephew." The Duke of Wei and the Marquis of Linhuai were so happy that they couldn't hide it.
As the two said, now is not the time to talk. After the three briefly said a few words, they separated and went back to their respective positions.
In the feudal era, levels and camps were very particular.
Chaotian Palace is located on the bank of the Qinhuai River, not too far away. Not long after walking, Zhu Pingan saw a majestic palace complex from a distance. Listening to the conversations of the people around him, Zhu Pingan knew that it was Chaotian Palace.
Speaking of which, this is the first time Zhu Ping'an has come to Chaotian Palace. Although Zhu Ping'an has been to Yingtian many times, he had been concentrating on preparing for the imperial examination in Yingtian before. He had never visited Yingtian or been to Chaotian Palace. After that, he was busy with official duties when he returned to Yingtian. , no time to visit.
Today, I finally got to see it.
Before entering the Chaotian Palace, the first thing that caught your eye was a dismounting square inscribed with "Officials dismounting their horses" outside the door, which immediately showed its majesty.
"Chaotian Palace and Shen Guangmang are both royal dojos. Chaotian Palace was a gift from Emperor Taizu, which means 'worship to heaven' and 'meet the emperor'. It used to be where the emperor's relatives burned incense and prayed for blessings." This is the dojo where civil and military officials practice the etiquette of worshiping the emperor before the festival," an official said softly.
It turned out to be the name given by Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, and it was also a royal dojo. It is perfect to wait here to welcome the angels and listen to the imperial edict. In addition, in front of Chaotian Palace is the Linhuai River. If the angel comes by boat, he can dock on the bank of the Linhuai River and walk a few steps to get there. The transportation is also convenient.
Such an arrangement is worthy of Zhang Jing.
Zhu Pingan praised in his heart, as everyone entered Chaotian Palace, the interior of Chaotian Palace is very large, covering an area of more than 300 acres, including Shenjun Hall, Sanqing Main Hall, Datong Mingbao Hall, Long Live Main Hall, etc. There are hundreds of palaces and houses.
Chaotian Palace is very new, as if it had just been built a few decades ago.
Not far after entering the door, you can see a stele pavilion in front of Danqi. On the stele pavilion is "the stele for rebuilding Chaotian Palace according to the imperial decree".
Zhu Ping'an took a closer look and saw that the inscription, which contains more than 1,000 words, was written by Shang Ren, a bachelor during the Chenghua period. It records the positioning and scale of Chaotian Palace in the early Ming Dynasty and the whole process of its reconstruction during the Chenghua period. Zhu Pingan suddenly realized, no wonder it felt so new. It turned out that it was rebuilt during the Chenghua period, only a few decades ago.
The place where General Zhang Jing waited for the angels and listened to the imperial edict was the Long Live Main Hall of Chaotian Palace. There are twelve rooms in the main hall, which is spacious enough for use. Officials from the Ministry of Rites of Yingtian also led everyone to rehearse the reception arrangements in the Long Live Main Hall.
"Report, the imperial envoy's boat has entered the Linhuai River." After everyone waited in Chaotian Palace for more than half an hour, the general entered the palace to report the imperial envoy's movements.
"Everyone, follow me to greet the angel." Zhang Jing nodded and said to everyone.
“No.” Everyone responded.
Officials of the Ministry of Rites of Yingtian had already arranged for the ceremonial guards to welcome the imperial envoy. The red damask colorful shed and other ceremonial guards were arranged for more than five miles. Under the leadership of Zhang Jing, Eunuch He and others, everyone Surrounded by police officers, they walked along the Linhuai River in a mighty way We walked forward to greet the imperial envoy respectfully, and after walking for three miles, we finally saw several tall ships approaching the Linhuai River. Yellow flags, yellow umbrellas, yellow fans, and yellow cards were placed all over the ships, showing the royal majesty, and several rows of brightly colored uniforms. The factory guards guarded the bow of the ship with five eunuchs.
Among them, the person occupying the C position in the center is a eunuch in his forties or fifties. He is thin and tall, with an older appearance, a hooked nose, thin lips, narrow eyes, and a sinister look on his face. The appearance gives people a feeling that it is not easy to get along with them.
“Why is it this guy!”
Eunuch He, the eunuch who was guarding Yingtian, saw the C eunuch on the building boat from a distance, and couldn't help but frown and curse in a low voice.
Zhu Pingan's ears are sharper than those of ordinary people. Although Eunuch He's voice was as small as a mosquito, Zhu Pingan still heard it because it was not far away.
Oh, is there any father-in-law’s rival among the eunuchs who announced the decree? !
This is what Zhu Ping'an thought.
In fact, if Liu Dadao were here, he would definitely recognize this eunuch. Zhu Ping'an once ordered him to go to Suzhou to send a letter to this eunuch, "The autumn weather is getting colder, I hope to nourish my mind." Well, the eunuch's skill at that time left a deep impression on Liu Dadao.
Yes, this eunuch is Chen Hong. (End of this chapter)