Chapter 394 – The Crown Prince’s Filial Piety

The eunuch looked up at Zhu Gaoqi.

And then slowly said, “It is Jiang Chen, the left minister of the Ministry of War, as well as Zhou Yan, the Commander of the Jinyiwei Commanders.”

Zhu Gaoqi frowned up, “It’s late at night, it’s inconvenient for this palace to summon him, if there’s anything, let him talk about it early in the morning.”

The eunuch said, “It says it’s urgent ……”

Zhu Gaoqi revealed a displeased look.

These two, one in the Ministry of War and one in the Jinyiwei, both have sensitive identities.

He is the Crown Prince, and to see them privately in the middle of the night is very inappropriate.

He stood up and said, “Did it say what it was about?”

“This …… is unheard of, it just seems, rather urgent.”

Zhu Gaoqi quite a bit of worry, afraid of really what urgent matters, and thus delayed.

But then, he felt that it was inappropriate, and at that moment, he said to this eunuch, “Go and ask.”

That eunuch nodded, went out, and came back a few moments later, saying, “Your Highness, the two of them said …… that this matter is of great importance …… and that they must see Your Highness before they are willing to speak.”

Zhu Gaoqi angrily said, “Outrageous, then just don’t see it.”

He said, whisking his sleeve in anger.

But then, Zhu Gaoqi added: “Order the Zhanzhengfu left and right Spring Place bachelors to come, and then summon these two to meet.”

The eunuch heard this and hurriedly passed on the report.

Calling all the subordinate officials of the left and right spring workshops would not be considered a private meeting, it would be an open and honorable meeting.

Zhu Gaoqi did this, but also afraid of people’s mouth, although now the emperor trusts him as a prince, but as a prince, many things still need to mind.

He has a gentle nature, after all, he still does not have a bold side, heard that there is an urgent big event, but did not dare to slow down.

When the left and right spring workshop officer came, then the Ministry of War left minister Jiang Chen and Jin Yiwei Commander Commander Zhou Yan two people also came in, one and made a big bow.

Only then did Zhu Gaoqi say, “What is so important?”

Zhou Yan said with a worried face, “Your Highness, I have detected that there are rebellious party activities in the city and feel that the situation is urgent, so I have come to report.”

Zhu Gaoqi deeply looked at this Zhou Yan glance: “This matter, can be reported to the South Zhenfu Si did not?”

Zhou Yan froze, he is responsible for the head of the North Township Division, and there is also a commanding officer on the top of the Tongzhi it.

Zhou Yan said: “I thought the state of affairs is urgent, when to play your highness. Furthermore, the commanding officer is in Jiangxi, now the South Township Division there, although there is a co-conspirator Chen Li presided over the situation, just …… the South Township Division in the capital outside of the Qixia ……”

Zhu Gaoqi frowned up and then said, “Chaotic party, what kind of chaotic party?”

Zhou Yan said, “Remnants of the White Lotus Sect.”

“Hasn’t the White Lotus Sect been cut clean?” Zhu Gaoqi’s tone was unauthorized.

Zhou Yan said: “Now and resurgence, just more secretive than the former latent, His Majesty went to Jiangxi, only after the beginning of the activities again, seems to have a plan, I see that this matter is of great significance, so I came to report overnight.”

On the side of the left and right spring workshop subordinate officials, you look at me, I look at you, now his majesty is not in the middle of the capital, suddenly appeared such a thing, but instead let them have a vigilant heart.

To know, the identity of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is extremely embarrassing, although at this time, the Crown Prince Supervisor, but to cope with the usual affairs is okay, just ……

Once an emergency situation arises, the unauthorized mobilization of the forbidden guards, which, if there is no one to make trouble, then it may be met with unusual consequences.

But if you don’t mobilize, and something does happen, it could be another situation.

In other words, no matter what decision is made, there is always the possibility of drawing fire.

Zhu Gaoqi was calm and looked at Zhou Yan and said, “What do you want the Palace to do?”

“Things urgent. What I am worried about, is the safety of the Forbidden City and the East Palace, just …… trespassing on the forbidden guards, but it is not good. I discussed with the Ministry of War left minister, why not …… gather some local five cities military division and local idle jinyi lieutenants, the first to protect the East Palace, in order to prevent trouble, Your Highness do not know whether it is feasible?”

Not mobilizing troops and horses on a large scale, and only using a small number of men and horses, protecting some key vitals in case of any mishaps, this was obviously the most prudent arrangement.

Zhu Gaoqi looked hesitant and looked around, “What do you think?”

Someone stepped forward and murmured, “Your Highness the Crown Prince, this is a two-fold solution.”

Zhu Gaoqi thought for a moment and said: “But if there is really a rebellious party, the attack is not the Forbidden City and the East Palace, and how? The Forbidden City and the East Palace, there are forbidden guards to guard, do not need to worry about …… but the capital of the people and the people of the military, can not be abandoned?”

“Your Highness …… is the Crown Prince, the Crown Prince acts, should be cautious, if you are to protect the integrity of the city, it is inevitable that you will have to deploy the forbidden guards of the guards, but once …… there is no chaotic party? At that time, His Majesty returned to the capital …… only to be afraid ……”

He was going to say that he was only afraid that His Majesty would be suspicious.

To know, this kind of thing, is very sensitive, peace time, casually use an excuse to dare to mobilize the forbidden guards, this is not good enough?

Zhu Gaoqi said, “It might be a good idea to summon Duke Qi and Duke Cheng to discuss ……”

Zuo Chunfang s subordinate immediately said, “Your Highness, this is by no means possible, I thought that at the moment, Zhou Commander s idea is the most prudent, now things are not clear …… or be cautious for the best.”

Zhu Gaoqi mused, pondering over the words of the crowd.

At this moment, he fiercely thought of Zhang Anshi, if Zhang Anshi was here, there would be no need to be so intimidated, and Father would never be suspicious of it.

He had read too much history and naturally knew well that the most difficult person in the world was the crown prince.

He raised his head, glanced at Zhou Yan, then said, “Temporarily according to this strategy to do, the Forbidden City and the East Palace, but there is no need to worry about, if there is really a rebellious party rebellion, Zhou Commander, you mobilize the people, first protect the military and civilian people’s safety, this East Palace has its own forbidden guards garrison, do not have to worry about.”

Zhou Yan then said with tears in his eyes, “Your Highness loves the people like never before ……”

Zhu Gaoqi waved his hand and said, “Well, it’s not early, and go.”

The two men excused themselves.

Zhu Gaoqi but deep frown, the father is not in the capital now, and out of such a file ……

So he pondered for a moment, let people fetch pen, ink, paper and inkstone, wrote a zhengshi, and ordered people to quickly send to Jiangxi.

And then gave a note to Wen Yuan Ge, thinking in his heart, wait for tomorrow’s dawn, and then go to the Forbidden City to pay a visit to the Queen Mother, and after discussing with the Queen Mother, then make a decision.

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The night was deep, but the stars in the sky were covered by dark clouds.

Someone hurried to a deep house.

Here, there have been people waiting anxiously for a long time.

The man came in and said excitedly, “It’s done.”

The people sitting at the end of the table here got up, and one by one, they also revealed a look of excitement.

“Yeah, good for you.”

“In that case, it will be possible to act immediately.”

“It should be done without delay.”

The crowd said and looked at the person who was in the main seat.

Under the attention, the person sitting on the main seat then nodded and said, “In that case, you may do it.”

When the visitor heard this, he hurried away again.

…………

Rumble ……

At midnight there was a roar of gunpowder and a sudden flash of bright light, as if lighting up the whole dark earth at once.

And then, in the capital, many people woke up from their beautiful dreams.

Located in the East Palace of Zhu Gaoqi up, can not help but some panic, busy: “What is it, what happened?”

He shuffled up.

Crown Princess Zhang is also awakened, the first reaction, is to say: “Come on people, go look at Zhanji.”

And then, too, he was busy slipping his shoes up.

There are eunuchs hurriedly came, hoarse and tired said: “Your Highness, it seems that someone used gunpowder, Fu Zi Temple there, suddenly fire, far away …… seems to be vaguely heard shouting and killing ……… ”

Zhu Gaoqi was shocked and said, “There are really thieves, come to people …… come to people ……”

Zhang but went forward, gently stroked Zhu Gaoqi’s back, gently said, “Your Highness, just some of the rebel party rebellion, both the direction of the Fuzi Temple, then in all likelihood …… must not be the official army to do chaos, these are just rabble, Your Highness does not have to be anxious at this time … …”

Only then did Zhu Gaoqi settle down a little.

So he quickly put on his outer robes and headed for the main hall of the Zhanfu.

Waiting for the zookeepers on duty to arrive in a hurry, all of them looking flustered.

Zhu Gaoqi said, “How is the situation outside?”

“I heard that there are a lot of chaotic parties, just how the situation is, now at night, but ……”

Zhu Gaoqi said, “There at the Temple of Fu Zi, there are many people, so the forbidden guards should be ordered to go immediately to suppress the rebel party.”

“Your Highness …… is only afraid ……”

Zhu Gaoqi but at this time violently remembered something: “Jin Yiwei Commander Commander Commander Zhou Yan where?”

“Oh, just now he ordered one of the men to report that he had taken someone toward the Fuzi Temple.”

Zhu Gaoqi slightly fixed, nodded: “Fortunately, he is prepared, all do not have to panic, wait until dawn can be, under the Palace’s orders, the capital city guards, strict defense ……”

This night is very noisy, chaotic, until the dawn, the East Palace in the crowd, only a little at ease.

Immediately afterward, a eunuch came in with hurried steps and said, “Your Highness, the rebellion has been pacified.”

Zhu Gaoqi rose up, slightly opened his eyes and said, “Where are the rebels?”

This eunuch then said: “all killed, there are hundreds of thousands of people, but also found their arsenal, there are a large number of gunpowder, and even swords …… and even cannons, should be related to the White Lotus Sect. Fortunately, Zhou Commander responded in time, after the chaotic people hands, he immediately led the people pro risky vector stone, kill will go, the thieves see him very courageous, the heart of the flesh, only to be killed by him scattered, they have not had time to create a bigger mess, they have been dispersed in a flurry, Zhou Commander saw the opportunity to continue to pursue and fight, finally stabilized the situation.”

Zhu Gaoqi could not help but be moved, he nodded and said, “Where is he?”

“Already waiting to see you outside the Eastern Palace.”

“Order him to come and see.”

Soon, that Commander Zhou Yan came in.

At this moment, he was covered in blood, and his hand seemed to be injured, with one pinky finger half cut off by a sword and still bubbling with blood.

Zhou Yan, with a tired face, saw Zhu Gaoqi and bowed his head, “I am fortunate to honor my orders.”

Zhu Gaoqi could not help but sigh, toward Zhou Yan said, “It is really not easy, Zhou Qing show the alarm in the first, kill the thief in the second, outstanding merit, in the future, the Palace for you to report the merit.”

Zhou Yan choked and said: “Your Highness the Crown Prince, I’m ashamed of it, I’m not a man, I’m just …… because of the incident in the temple, thinking of the people there are a lot of people, afraid of the chaos of the party to hurt the innocent, and therefore did not care about the other, the rate of the men and horses away from the East Palace, will run to the temple to sweep the thieves, but also fortunately the thieves did not take the opportunity to attack the East Palace, if the East Palace a little bit of what failure, under the humble rashly attacked the temple, so that His Highness suffered some shock, then under the humble will be ten thousand deaths.”

Hearing these words of Zhou Yan, Zhu Gaoqi slightly moved, he deeply looked at this Zhou Yan and nodded.

Then he said, “Zhou Qing has worked hard, quickly go and rest, this palace has to immediately enter the palace to greet the Empress Mother, come on, ask the imperial physician to treat Zhou Qing’s injury.”

……

Soon, Zhu Gaoqi entered the inner sanctum, and only at noon did he wearily leave the Forbidden City.

But at that moment, a message was delivered in flames.

“Your Highness ……”

In this East Palace, Zhu Gaoqi has not yet taken his seat, the court officials, actually came a lot.

The first person, is the rushed Wen Yuan Pavilion university scholar Jin Youzi.

Jin Youzi toward Zhu Gaoqi saluted, then said: “Your Highness …… party just had the news from Jiangxi, the water bandits attacked the city of Jiujiang, and His Majesty and the Duke of Wei, all in the city of Jiujiang …… heard … . the city has killed all ……”

When Zhu Gaoqi heard this, his face violently lost its blood color, and he had frozen in place, not saying a word.

The news was like a bolt from the blue for him.

Jin Youzi rate of people worship, have said: “Now inside and outside the capital, has been rumors all over the place …… I am thinking, last night’s chaotic party, whether it is also related to this matter …… ”

Seeing that Zhu Gaoqi didn’t say a word and only had an incredibly shocked look on his face.

Another imperial historian Liu Ming said: “Your Highness the Crown Prince, I also learned of the news …… this news, it should be eight or nine is not bad, now the internal trouble and external trouble, Your Highness the Crown Prince …… now is not the time to grieve, it should be immediately stepped in, stabilize the The big situation, if not …… afraid of a big disaster ah! For the sake of the ancestors and the gods of the earth and grain, please Your Highness the Crown Prince ……”

Zhu Gaoqi muttered, “This is impossible, never possible, what thieves ……”

He stood up, but more and more ministers came, and all of them came in and bowed down without a word.

“Your Highness the Crown Prince ……” Jin Youzi said: “Your Highness should quickly stabilize the situation first, now the dynasty field is already rumors everywhere …… If there is another chaotic party to make trouble ……”

Zhu Gaoqi’s eyes were suddenly moist.

It was as if his body had taken a smothering whack.

He took a deep breath before struggling to his feet.

Just people stand up, but is staggering, busy eunuchs will help him hold.

See this full of the temple pressurized ministers, at this time to worship on the ground, seems to be waiting for something.

Zhu Gaoqi said, “This palace is going to see mother ……”

“Your Highness ……” Jin Youzi said with a straight face, “Your Highness is the Crown Prince, at an extraordinary time, should first focus on the overall situation, why not ask Your Highness to stabilize the situation first, and then it is not too late to have an audience.”

Zhu Gaoqi only felt his mind was in turmoil at this time.

Thinking of when he was still a child, his father took him in his arms and caressed him, laughing.

And thought of his own older, a kid called Zhang Anshi, then only his waist as high, pitiful look by his own stare, obediently behind the paperwork to read a book, just that pitiful look, but clearly is pretending, from time to time, when that little guy is always rotating, a look of absentmindedness.

All the past events, but in this instant, like a horse light in the mind.

In the ear, someone begged bitterly, “Your Highness, Your Highness ……”

Zhu Gaoqi took a deep breath and held back the tears that were swirling in his eyes, as if he was trying hard to press down the pain in his heart, and with great effort, he opened his mouth and said: ”The order …… of the Duke of Cheng and the Duke of Qi and the Duke of Wei to have an audience, and all of the guards of the capital city are not allowed to be mobilized by anyone without the permission of the palace, and all of the hundred officials are ordered to be on duty in the various yamas, and are not allowed to have a decree. May not enter or leave the palace forbidden. Wen Yuan Pavilion university scholar Liu Rong, Hu Guang, Jin Youzi together with the ministries of Shangshu to see ……”

He added: “And then ordered people …… fire to Jiujiang Province, to understand the real situation, ordered …… Jinyiwei ……”

Speaking of the brocade guards …… Zhu Gaoqi as if he could no longer control it, he could not help but weep.

Because of the thought of jinyiwei, he will be difficult to self-control and think of that person, at this time, he wiped snot tears, but had to say: “order jinyiwei commanding officer legitimate Zhou Yan, temporary jinyiwei commanding officer thing, control the north and south of the Zhenfu Division and the thousand households, in order to prevent the curfew.”

Hearing this, the people said, “Obey the decree.”

Zhu Gaoqi remembered something else, so he added: “Summoned Zhanzhengfu University Sergeant Yang Pu to meet as well.”

With that, he took a deep breath before he added, “Prepare the carriage and go to the Queen Mother for another audience.”

The ministers, having received the edict, dispersed.

Zhu Gaoqi, on the other hand, had to endure his grief and quickly enter the palace for an audience.

And at this point.

Zhu Di and Zhang Anshi were riding in a boat, going down the river.

Zhu Di looked at this turbulent river, can not help but with a few feelings said: “I still like Beiping, this Jiangnan really is to wear down people’s minds, to the Beiping, a horse flat, at this time should be snowed in, if this time out of the plug, hundreds of miles of no one, riding a horse, it is very enjoyable.”

Zhang Anshi smiled and said, “Your Majesty is really elegant, not so for me, I like warm places.”

Zhu glared at him and said, “It’s clear that he’s greedy for enjoyment, so why need to say anything about liking a warm place.”

Zhang Anshi, however, said with a straight face, “This is not the same, rich and noble people, where there are people to serve, even in the middle of a desert island, living a godlike day ……”

When Zhu Di heard this, he couldn’t help but be stunned, and after thinking for a while, he also nodded and said, “That’s true, by the way ……”

Zhu Di remembered something and said, “What do you think of the Crown Prince?”

Zhu Di’s sudden words, however, confused Zhang Anshi.

Zhang Anshi looked up at Zhu Di, but saw Zhu Di looking at him with encouraging eyes and a smile on his face.

Zhang Anshi also admired his quick reaction, without much thought, he said, “Brother-in-law …… no, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince …… is most filial.”

Hearing this, Zhu Di laughed, “You, this fellow, are treacherous.”

In fact, Zhang Anshi’s answer is almost a standard one.

He couldn’t say how capable his brother-in-law was, because being a son is capable, although it makes parents feel relieved, but after all, the Crown Prince and Zhu are not only father and son, but also a ruler and minister.

Therefore, Zhang Anshi’s only answer was that the crown prince was to filial piety, and anyway, he was a filial child, so you can see for yourself.

Zhu Di, however, frowned slightly and said, “His temperament is different from Taizu and me.”

Zhang Anshi: “……”

Zhu Di’s gaze gradually deepened, “That’s why I’m worried ……”

“I wonder what Your Majesty is worried about?” Zhang Anshi couldn’t help but inquire.