Chapter 5 The Pattern of Zheng Gong’s World
In Qianqing Palace, Zhu Youtang was overjoyed after hearing Liu Jin’s report.
Although he listened to and cared about his silly son every day, he was still overjoyed when he heard Liu Jin's report: "Hahaha, good, you are indeed my photo."
"Congratulations Your Majesty, congratulations to Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Your Majesty, your majesty is a blessing to the Ming Dynasty!" Li Guang congratulated him at the right time.
Zhu Youtang waved his hand, looked at Liu Jin, and asked: "Are you sure that the prince has memorized half of the meridian diagram?"
"I am sure that His Highness the Crown Prince is talented and intelligent. If he had not only spent about an hour every day memorizing the meridian diagram, he would have completely memorized the meridian diagram by now." Liu Jin affirmed.
"Well, please step back." Zhu Youtang said thoughtfully.
Liu Jin did not dare to ask any more questions, so he bowed and left.
In the palace, the excitement on Zhu Youtang's face was still vaguely visible.
The Thirteen Tai Chi Forms are the best foundation-building boxing techniques collected by the royal family. They are easy to learn and difficult to master. However, Zhao'er only needed a dozen days to master them.
This understanding needs no words.
What surprised him even more was perseverance.
The perseverance in practicing boxing, the perseverance in memorizing the meridian diagram even though you don’t like it.
My Zhao'er really looks like Taizong!
Zhao'er is about to master the Thirteen Tai Chi forms. It's time to go see Zheng Gong and prepare for Zhao'er to try the Mingshen Martial Arts.
night.
Behind the Sutra Pavilion of the Ming Dynasty Palace, there is a small courtyard that is not very eye-catching.
Zhu Youtang only brought Li Guang here and asked Li Guang to wait outside. Zhu Youtang waved his hand and walked into the small courtyard alone.
Li Guang, who was waiting respectfully outside, inadvertently glanced at the shadow outside the light, and then bowed his head and waited obediently, not daring to show the slightest disrespect.
Because this place is the most terrifying place in the Ming Dynasty Palace.
In the small courtyard, a while passed.
"Mr. Zheng, I would like the prince to try practicing Mingshen Martial Arts. What do you think?" Zhu Youtang sat on the main seat and said in a rather respectful tone.
Sitting next to him was an old man wearing ordinary blue robes.
The old man's hair is white and his face looks like he is in his fifties, but he is still quite handsome and has the temperament of a gentle gentleman.
Hearing this, the old man said with respect in his tone: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness is gifted with extraordinary talent, which is indeed rare in the world. You can try to practice the Mingshen Martial Arts.
But..."
The tone paused slightly, with a hint of solemnity.
"If Mr. Zheng has anything to say, just say it. "Zhu Youtang said immediately.
"His Royal Highness is born with a pure heart and loves martial arts. This is naturally excellent.
But His Highness the Prince will inherit the throne in the future, so this innocent heart may not be a good thing. "The old man said seriously, without any scruples about talking about the throne.
Zhu Youtang wouldn't care about this, and he wasn't surprised that Mr. Zheng knew Zhao'er so well.
Gong Zheng will not supervise everything inside and outside the palace.
But Mr. Zheng must be paying attention to him and Zhao'er all the time.
Because Mr. Zheng is the last and most powerful guarantee for the safety of their father and son.
"Innocent heart! What does Mr. Zheng mean, can't be changed?" Zhu Youtang asked with a frown.
Of course he knew that as an emperor, it was not suitable for him to have an innocent heart.
According to his understanding of Controller, he does seem to have a pure heart.
“Your Majesty knows that martial arts lies in physical constitution, understanding, and will.
Towards the end, the importance of will becomes more important.
Character and experience often determine will. .
If we forcefully change His Highness the Prince's innocent heart, I'm afraid it will hinder His Highness's martial arts. "The old man shook his head.
Zhu Youtang suddenly became embarrassed.
After a moment of silence, he said solemnly: "If no changes are made, what will Mr. Zheng think? "
The old man also fell silent for a moment and said seriously: "With His Highness the Prince's talent, if he can master the Mingshen Martial Arts, in the future, even if he is not as good as His Majesty Taizong, there won't be much difference."
At that time, with the character and force of His Highness the Crown Prince, the whole world will be lively. ”
Zhu Youtang took a deep breath. Of course he understood what this excitement meant.
Think about Zhao'er's now beginning to show signs of a little bully's temperament. Once he has supreme power and strong personal force, what will he do?
I'm afraid nothing can control him and make him give in.
However, the position of emperor actually requires the ability to compromise.
Moreover, there are hidden dangers within the Ming Dynasty, and there are several countries standing side by side outside, and powerful enemies are watching.
As an emperor, you must know how to compromise and balance.
Zhu Youtang frowned deeper. After a few breaths, he seemed to ask the old man or himself: "If Zhao'er is not allowed to practice martial arts, will Zhao'er be willing?
If we forcefully discipline Zhao'er from now on, will it completely change Zhao'er's character?"
After saying that, he looked determined, shook his head, and said solemnly: "Instead of being so uncertain, it's better to let it go? Zhao'er has more power in his own hands."
The old man knew that His Majesty had already made a decision.
More clearly, that uncertainty is not that uncertainty cannot change the prince's character.
But His Majesty cannot be cruel to the prince.
Your Majesty’s love for his son is not weaker than that of Taizu Taizong, or even more.
Because he is the prince’s son.
Of course, His Majesty also has a really kind personality. Likewise, he agrees with this choice.
He has lived for more than a hundred years, experienced too many ups and downs, and understands one truth very well.
Instead of thinking about the uncertain future, it is better to truly hold the power in your hands.
"Mr. Zheng, I would like to let Zhao'er try to practice Mingshen Martial Arts, and I would like to ask Mr. Zheng to help me." Zhu Youtang looked at the old man and said solemnly.
"Since your Majesty has made a decision, I will do my best." The old man said with a slight salute.
"Thank you, Mr. Zheng." Zhu Youtang said respectfully.
"Your Majesty's words are serious." The old man was more respectful.
"Hey." There was another silence for a while, and Zhu Youtang sighed softly, looking a little tired: "Mr. Zheng, I have something to say, I can only tell you."
The old man slightly said Lower your head and listen carefully without interrupting.
“In the past two years, I have felt increasingly powerless.
In the country, the martial arts forces are getting stronger and stronger, and the literati are getting more and more involved with them. Even I am helpless.
Dongfang, that Yang Jian is indeed a great talent and a great strategy, and the national power of the Sui State is growing day by day.
To the west, although Zhao Xu of the Song Dynasty ascended the throne at a young age and had just taken charge, he already had the appearance of a wise king. The Song Dynasty had been weak for a long time, but it should not be underestimated.
Although the Jiannu of the Jin Kingdom in the northwest are enemies of the Mongolia, Liao and Song Dynasties, they are also a big enemy of the Ming Dynasty.
When the former emperor plowed the court to sweep holes, he severely wounded them.
The Oara and Tatars in the north have been invading our Ming Dynasty, and more importantly, the Mongolian Yuan Kingdom behind them.
If it weren’t for the foreign forces such as the Beimang, Turks, Liao, and Jin on the side of the Mongolian Yuan Kingdom, and the various countries constraining each other, I am afraid that it would not be just the Oara and Tatar tribes that invaded our Ming Dynasty. "
Zhu Youtang sighed deeply, and the tiredness on his face was a little stronger.
"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry too much. My Ming Dynasty is the authentic one in China, with the most profound foundation. Be strong and everything will be fine. "The old man comforted him, his tone was quite proud and confident.
Zhu Youtang smiled and nodded, as if he had thought of something, his mood suddenly became high again, with great interest. Showing off, he said: "Mr. Zheng, to tell you the truth, I used to think that Zhao'er was a light given to me by God.
Now, I think it is even more so.
After he became a little wiser, he often shouted that he was born to do something great and to dominate the world.
Now that his martial arts talent is so extraordinary, maybe there is really hope?
No matter what, Zhao'er will be extraordinary. ”
“His Royal Highness is indeed extraordinary. The old man responded with a smile, and then said: "However, His Royal Highness's innocent heart cannot be forcibly educated, but it is best to give him some guidance." ”
"A little guidance~!" Zhu Youtang nodded, feeling full of motivation, and said with a proud smile: "Zhao'er is born pure and kind, knowing that he loves the people like a son, he never makes things difficult for eunuchs and maids, and even treats them with sincerity. .
As long as this continues, Zhao'er will not go too far in the future."
"Your Majesty is right." The old man nodded with a smile, and that's exactly what happened. One of the reasons why he agreed with His Majesty's choice.
A tyrannical king with strong personal force is extremely terrifying and may even destroy the Ming Dynasty.
As long as he insists on loving the people like a son, the prince will not become a tyrannical king in the future, and the result will not be too bad.
"I will guide you well." Zhu Youtang nodded solemnly, his eyes blurred, and said in a deep voice: "Zhao'er's future path will definitely not be peaceful.
He needs a strong team to go forward.< br>
Mr. Zheng, you need to worry more about me.”
“Don’t worry, Your Majesty, there will be no accidents in the palace,” the old man said clearly.
The prince's team is divided into those inside the palace and those outside the palace. Inside the palace are the eunuchs, who must not make mistakes.
After careful discussion for a while, Zhu Youtang got up and left.
The old man sent Zhu Youtang away, looking at the East Palace with deep and calm eyes, with a faint hint of expectation.
Will there be real changes in Ming Dynasty?
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The next evening.
"Giggle~!"
Zhu Houzhao's childish laughter sounded proudly in the hall.
With his hands on his hips, he accepted the compliments from Liu Jin, Cao Youxiang, and Cao Zhengchun.
The little head looked around proudly, a bit arrogant, as if the hall could no longer accommodate him.
“The Thirteen Tai Chi poses are still too simple. I have mastered them in a few days.
Go, tell my dad to go. ”
Before he finished speaking, two short legs ran towards Qianqing Palace.
With eye contact, Cao Youxiang stayed, and Liu Jin and Cao Zhengchun followed carefully behind him.< br>
In the Qianqing Palace, after some showing off and praise, Zhu Youtang said gently: "Zhao'er, when you memorize the meridian diagram, an old man will teach you to practice more powerful martial arts.
When the time comes, you can’t be rude to this old man, you know? ”
"Is it the most powerful martial arts? I want to practice the most powerful one." Zhu Houzhao asked immediately.
“Yes, it is the most powerful.” Zhu Youtang smiled.
"Okay." Zhu Houzhao said happily.
“Remember, don’t be rude to grandpa.” Zhu Youtang warned.
"Dad, don't worry, I am the most polite. No one is more polite than me." Zhu Houzhao said immediately and confidently.
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