Chapter Twenty-Three: Bad News from the Leopard's Room

Since Wei Liansheng left a letter to say goodbye, Zhu Houzhao seems to have changed as a person, but a few days later he ascended the throne as the emperor, his temperament has changed greatly, and few people attribute this reason to Wei Liansheng, but they all think that Zhu Houzhao is still young, and his original temperament is quite naughty, and he is damaged by the "Eight Tigers" with Liu Jin as the "Eight Tigers". Eighty-one? Chinese? Net???.? 8?1?z ?. com

Thinking that Zhu Youzhu was in the world back then, Zhu Houzhao's temperament was very similar to Zhu Youji, Zhu Youzhu was born gentle and pure, Zhu Houzhao was also gentle, Zhu Youzhu was humble, and Zhu Houzhao was also courteous.

But since Zhu Houzhao ascended to the throne, his gentle and courteous temperament in the past will never be gone, only this lazy and absurd temperament, Zhu Houzhao and Zhu Youzhu back then, but there is no resemblance at all.

When Zhu Youzhi was in power, he advocated civil governance, and Zhu Houzhao advocated martial arts, Zhu Youzhi was diligent in government and loved the people, but Zhu Houzhao ignored the government and always traveled to the people with the gimmick of observing the people's feelings, but in fact he robbed the people's daughters.

Several auxiliary ministers of the cabinet lamented Zhu Houzhao, a good seedling who was originally so smart, was ruined by the "Eight Tigers" in this way.

When Zhu Youzhi was dying, he warned Zhu Houzhao to appoint virtuous ministers, Hongzhi was a gentleman, and Zhu Youzhu laid such a good foundation for Zhu Houzhao, but Zhu Houzhao did not cherish it, not only far from the virtuous minister, but also close to the villain.

However, Zhu Houzhao, as the son of Zhu Youji, is the lord of the world, and he is not useless, he advocates martial arts, at least in martial arts, and there is some governance, such as pacifying the rebellion of Zhu Chenhao, the king of Ning, and personally conquering Yingzhou, pacifying the rebellion of the little prince of Tatar.

In the fourteenth year of Zhengde, Zhu Houzhao resigned from Zhang Junfang and left Beijing to tour the south, and Zhang Junfang was approved. All the way to the south, except for the rebellion of Zhu Chenhao, the king of Dingning, there was no chaos on the side, but on the way back to Beijing. Zhu Houzhao took care of himself, but he had an accident.

Zhu Houzhao toured south to Zhengde for fifteen years before returning to Beijing, on the way back. You visit the Zhenjiang River, climb the Jinshan, and cross the Yangtze River from Guazhou. In August, he passed through Qingjiangpu again, when the weather was bright, and Zhu Houzhao saw that the scenery on the water was quite beautiful. Seeing the shallow bottom of the fish, he suddenly became a fisherman, so he drove a small boat to fish, but he accidentally fell into the water when he lifted the net.

I think he Zhu Houzhao grew up in the palace since he was a child, although he has a good kung fu, but he has no ability to swim, and he was in a hurry for a while after falling into the water, and there was a flutter, although he called someone to rescue him, but he also choked on the water. In addition, he was frightened, and he actually fell into the root of the disease.

It happened that the climate was also very bad at that time, and the disease was only cured, but a few days, and it was autumn, and this time it was cold, and the original wind and cold became hydrops, although Zhu Houzhao was sick, but the trip did not stop, besides. They had planned to return to Beijing.

Just because of Zhu Houzhao's illness, the group originally only needed a one-month trip, and they walked for four months until the beginning of the first month of the sixteenth year of Zhengde. Zhu Houzhao just returned to the capital.

Zhu Houzhao rushed back to Beijing in the first month, just in time to catch up with the sacrifice day, on the fourteenth day of the first month, the southern suburbs of the big sacrifice, Zhu Houzhao's illness was not cured, but he was forced to preside over the ceremony, who would have expected the first gift. Zhu Houzhao worshiped heaven and earth, but suddenly vomited blood, collapsed to the ground, and was sick from then on, unable to get up again.

When sacrificing to the sky, Zhu Houzhao was supposed to go back to the Qianqing Palace with Zhang Junzhao and the queen Xia, but when he entered the imperial city, Zhu Houzhao didn't follow anything, and insisted on going to the leopard room to recuperate.

Zhang Junzhao is quite doting on Zhu Houzhao, since Zhu Houzhao insists on recuperating in the leopard room, then she will also be approved, and Zhu Houzhao is not suitable for travel, now that he is raised in the leopard room, it is not good to ask him to return to the Qianqing Palace.

Who would have thought that he Zhu Houzhao would live in the leopard room to recuperate, and by the middle of April, it seemed that he had reached the point of dying.

Today is April 20th, Zhu Houzhao is even more dying, yesterday afternoon Zhang Junzhao had gone to the leopard room to see Zhu Houzhao, so this morning, he did not go in person, just called the people of Xiaodu to see the situation, Xiaodu people came back and said that Zhu Houzhao had woken up, was taking medicine, and his complexion was better than yesterday, and Zhang Junzhao was also alive in his heart.

But when it was time to take a nap, Zhang Junyu suddenly seemed to have lost her soul, and her heart was always a little empty, she had a hunch that something was going to happen to Zhu Houzhao, so she hurriedly called Nan Su to go over in person.

Zhang Junyu's premonition has always been extremely accurate, Nan Xu listened to the order, and was about to rush to the leopard room, but he didn't know that he had just left the main hall of Renshou Palace, and saw the little eunuch in the leopard room running over in a panic, only saying that Zhu Houzhao was afraid that it was soon, and he wanted to see the queen mother at this time.

Nan Su was startled, and hurriedly turned around and called Zhang Junyu to go over.

When Zhang Junhe rushed to the leopard room in a hurry, he happened to bump into Yang Yanhe coming out of it, and when Yang Yanhe saw Zhang Junyu coming, he bowed down and called: "Queen Mother." ”

Hearing Yang Yanhe's call, Zhang Junyu knew that he didn't mean to salute, so he stopped and looked at him, Yang Yanhe said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, I'm afraid that the time limit is approaching, and the Queen Mother must not be overly sad." ”

Thinking about what kind of wise person this Yang Yanhe is, how could he say it nonsense if he is so rebellious, Yang Yanhe looked at her eyes, Zhang Junyu thought about it, and suddenly realized that Zhu Houzhao had no children, if he went suddenly, no one would inherit the unification in a hurry, and there would definitely be chaos in the court.

Zhang Junfang smiled lightly and said: "The emperor's body has always been strong, but this time it is just a cold wind. ”

Seeing the situation, Yang Yanhe followed suit, nodded and pretended to laugh, and said: "Then I think it's because the old minister is too worried, and the queen mother forgives the sins." ”

Zhang Junfang did not answer him, and then entered the house, but saw Zhu Houzhao lying flat on the bed, his eyes closed, Zhang Junzhao saw that his face was pale, and there was no blood, and he also knew that he was dying, and he suddenly felt a lot of emotion in his heart, she slowly walked to the bed, sat down gently, and called softly: "Zhao'er." ”

Zhu Houzhao opened his eyes when he heard the call, and when he saw Zhang Junyu, he also called: "Queen Mother." ”

The mother and son both knew the current situation, but they didn't want to say it, Zhang Junyu took the handkerchief around his waist, reached out to wipe the night sweats on his forehead for Zhu Houzhao, Zhang Junfang took back the handkerchief, and said: "Zhao'er has grown up, and she can't stand the discipline of the queen mother." ”

Zhu Houzhao smiled and said, "The son has grown up, and he is still the queen mother's son." ”

Zhang Junfang smiled faintly, and did not speak, the room was quiet for a while, and after a long time, he heard Zhu Houzhao say: "Queen Mother, is the son of the minister going to die?" ”

Hearing this, Zhang Junfang held back tears. Disgusted: "Silly boy, what nonsense, you are still so young, and the queen mother is not dead." How could you die. ”

Zhu Hou looked at Zhang Junyu, smiled, and said: "The queen mother's words are wrong, you said that the son is young, are you old?" ”

"Isn't it?" Zhang Junyu also squeezed out a smile. said: "The queen mother is over fifty years old. ”

Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: "When the queen mother goes out with her sons, others must think that we are sisters and brothers." ”

Zhang Junyu said: "Zhao'er don't make fun of the queen mother anymore." ”

Zhu Houzhao smiled and didn't answer, it's not that he didn't want to go back to Zhang Junyu, it's just that he was tired, and he just said a few words, so he was a little out of breath, Zhu Houzhao paused, and said: "Queen Mother, the son is going to find his father." I'm afraid I won't be able to honor you in the future. ”

Zhang Junfang followed him and said: "When you see your father, remember to tell him that the queen mother will go to you soon, and then our family of five will be reunited." ”

Zhu Houzhao smiled slightly: "Queen Mother, when the son was in power, he did not repair political affairs, which led to the desolation of the court, and the crime was extremely evil, you say." If his father knew, would he reprimand his son? ”

Zhang Junfang raised his hand and swept the tears that were about to fall from the corners of his eyes, and said with a smile: "No, if he dares to reprimand you." Tell your mother in a dream, and when she is reunited with you, she will help you teach him a lesson. ”

"Okay," Zhu Houzhao still smiled.

Zhu Hou responded to this, then turned his head and glanced inside. Then he turned his head and looked at Zhang Junyu and said, "Queen Mother, Zhao'er suddenly wants to eat candied fruit." ”

Hearing this, Zhang Junyu immediately stood up and said, "Okay, the queen mother will go and get it." ”

When Zhang Junyu turned around to get the candied fruit, her face was already full of tears, what did Zhu Houzhao mean by this, she, as a mother, naturally knew that she knew that this was a way for Zhu Houzhao to say goodbye, so she went out and didn't go back.

Heaven was jealous that her life was too perfect, so he took away her daughter and husband one after another, and now took away her only dependence, but left her only body to her, so that she could live in such a miserable world.

It is really unfair to torture her like this!

Zhu Hou looked at Zhang Junyu's figure, and only slowly closed his eyes when he saw her leave the house.

He didn't want Zhang Junfang to see what he looked like when he died.

Zhu Houzhao's biggest regret in his life was that he never saw Wei Liansheng again until he died.

On April 20, the sixteenth year of Zhengde, Zhu Houzhao died of illness in the leopard room, Chinese New Year's Eve, the temple name Wuzong, and was buried in Kangling.

As Yang Yanhe wished, when he saw Zhang Junhe again, Zhang Junfang did not have a trace of sadness, she saw Yang Yanhe come in, and asked unusually calmly: "Sir, the emperor died without a child, and did not build an heir, according to your opinion, who should inherit the unification?" ”

Yang Yanhe had already thought about it, and said: ""The Emperor's Ancestral Teachings said that the elder brother is the last brother, and according to the old minister's opinion, the late Zhu Houxi, the eldest son of the king of Xingxian, is the most suitable. ”

"Xingxian Wang ......" Zhang Junfang muttered in a low voice, and then said: "Then Zhu Houxi." ”

It's really ridiculous, when Zhu Youqi was in Beijing, he wanted to be the prince, until he died, and he couldn't get his wish, but his son inexplicably became the prince.

"Yes," Yang Yanhe responded, and said: "Queen Mother, the old minister helped the first emperor draft an edict a few days ago. ”

Zhang Junfang bowed slightly, and said: "The mourning family knows," Zhang Junfang said and looked at Nanxu, and said: "Nanxu, for the mourning family, the emperor is dying, and he has ordered Zhang Heling, the Marquis of Shouning, Mao Cheng, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, and others to welcome the eldest son of the king of Xingxian to come to Beijing, and the heir to the emperor's throne. ”

"Yes," Nan Su replied, and then went out the door.

Yang Yanhe said again: "Queen Mother, when should the news of the death of the first emperor be made public?" ”

Zhang Junfang thought for a while, took a long breath, and then stood up and said, "Wait for the new emperor to enter Beijing more than halfway through." ”

"Yes," Yang Yanhe commanded, and Zhang Junyu also left the leopard room.

In the end, it was Zhang Junyu's meaning, until 20 days later, the palace made Zhu Houzhao's death public, and the edict and decree were also promulgated.

An6 Prefecture and the capital is quite far away, Zhu Houyu and his entourage after more than 40 days of travel, before entering Beijing, when Zhu Houyu entered Beijing, Zhang Heling immediately sent news to the palace, Zhang Junyu learned of this, he ordered the civil and military officials to go to the city gate to meet, Yang Yanhe rushed there early, and instructed Zhu Houyu to enter the palace from the Donghua Gate after entering the imperial city, temporarily living in the Wenhua Palace, to settle down after a few days, and then arrange the enthronement ceremony.

How do you know that Zhu Houxi was unhappy, and said to Yuan Zonggao, the right chief of the palace, who accompanied him: "The first emperor's edict is that I am the heir of the emperor, not the prince, why do I want to enter from the Donghua Gate and live in the Wenhua Palace?" ”

Zhu Houyu is unreasonable, Yang Yanhe is naturally uncompromising, coming and going, Zhu Houyu actually threatened everyone, saying: "It's a big deal, I'll go back to Anliu Prefecture, I don't want this throne." ”

Yang Yanhe had no choice but to send someone into the palace to pass the decree to Zhang Junyu.

This "heir to the throne" is the key, first, this is Yang Yanhe's edict for Zhu Houzhao, the heir to the throne must be Zhu Houxi, there is no choice at all; Second, the current situation is urgent, and the matter of welcoming the new emperor to the throne cannot be delayed again and again.

When this matter reached the palace, Zhang Junyu was still waiting in Renshou Palace, but when he heard that the internal supervisor came to report the matter, he couldn't help but be a little suspicious in his heart.

It stands to reason that he is a prince of a vassal king, and now he has this great opportunity to inherit the unification, he should know that he is retribution, but now he is like this, to put it mildly, this Zhu Houxi is insatiable!

But at present, it is the right thing to welcome the new emperor to succeed to the throne, even if Zhang Junfang has the ability to change the prince, but now the situation is urgent, and there is no suitable candidate for a while.

Zhang Junyu didn't have an idea, and the inner supervisor who came to pass the word was also anxious, and said: "Queen Mother, can you make up your mind?" There's still a word for you over there. ”

Hearing the urging, Zhang Junyu took a long breath and said: "He is right, he is the heir to the throne of the emperor, not the prince, and he should enter the imperial city from the Daming Gate and enter the palace from the Noon Gate." ”

The inner monitor listened and asked, "Queen Mother, then, where should he live after entering the palace?" Do you live directly in the Qianqing Palace? ”

Zhang Junfang has her own measure, she said: "Welcome him to Fengtian Palace, and he will ascend the throne today!" ”

"Yes."

Zhu Houxi entered the imperial city from the Daming Gate as he wished, entered the palace from the noon gate, and immediately ascended the throne as the emperor as he wished, and lived in the Qianqing Palace that night as he wished.

On May 27, the sixteenth year of Zhengde, Zhu Houxi succeeded to the throne of the emperor and changed his name to Jiajing in the following year.

This Zhu Houxi follows Zhu Youqi's temperament, they are all ambitious people, and now he is still young, and the power of the court and government is in the hands of Zhang Junyu and Yang Yanhe, how can he be willing. (To be continued.) )