When the Son of Heaven arrived, the summoned chamberlain and the Yulin army rode their horses to the mouth of Mengjiatun, and the patriarch and clan elders of the Meng clan knelt down to receive the order.

"Holy oracle, the Meng clan, with Jing is difficult to produce Ding, and the grain is meritorious, I hereby commend you."

"Grass people thank you, long live your majesty!"

Because of Meng Qinghai, Meng Guangxiao is no longer the patriarch of the Meng clan, and the patriarch of the Meng clan is now the Meng Guangshun who was elected by the clansmen and nodded in agreement.

There is a precedent for Meng Guangxiao to oppress his fellow clan, and Meng Chongjiu and other clan elders unanimously believe that it is enough for the head of a clan not to think about the clansmen in everything, but to be loyal and not to bully the clansmen. As long as the children of the clan have a good future, the Meng clan will have hope and will be able to continue.

Meng Guangshun is not smarter than Meng Guang, nor is he as smooth as Meng Guangxiao, and he is even a little cowardly. Fortunately, he is down-to-earth and can listen to persuasion. He is the patriarch, even if he has no merit, he can do nothing.

The patriarch and the patriarch knelt to listen to the oracle, and the other clansmen knelt behind the patriarch.

Summoning the entire Meng family, Meng Guangxiao's family naturally cannot be excluded.

Since Meng Qingjiang rose to 100 households, Meng Guangxiao and Meng Qinghai's life has been much better than before. But the sermon every three days has not stopped.

Meng Guangxiao once looked for the clan elder and used Meng Qingjiang as an excuse to ask the clan to stop punishing Meng Qinghai. Although the clan elder's words were polite, the meaning of rejection in his words could not be changed.

"How is it a punishment to preach Emperor Tai-Zugao's "Imperial Decree"? Guangxiao, things can't be eaten indiscriminately, and words can't be talked indiscriminately. ”

"Besides, Da Lang acted a lot inappropriately in the past, and almost affected the clan. Twelve Lang once said that since he is a brother of the same clan, he should help himself. I don't want to ask Dalang to become a talent, but I don't want to make a big mistake. Preach the Tai-Zugao Emperor's "Imperial Decree", can be upright, words and deeds, according to the Hongwu law, the family science is also preached. What Guangxiao said before, don't export again. ”

"Guangxiao, you are also a person who is about to have grandchildren, you always have to think more about doing things."

The clan elders, you and I said one sentence, Meng Guangxiao's face turned blue, but he couldn't refute it.

Meng Chongjiu took out Meng Qingjiang's handwritten letter again, Yan Shilang was also worried about Da Lang in the army, and asked the old people in the clan to supervise this matter, Meng Guangxiao's hands and feet were suddenly cold.

Shiro wrote a letter home, but it was not delivered to him, which is unfilial!

Meng Chongjiu disdains to talk too much to him, unfilial? If the elders are not kind, how can we talk about the unfilial piety of the children and grandchildren?

But if Meng Guangxiao can divide Gu Nian Dalang's heart to Shiro, and not bully the orphans and widows of a family after the death of Guangzhi and his two sons, will it come to this?

If Meng Qinghai could straighten his mind and not make shameless acts three times and twice, risking trouble for the whole clan, how could the old people agree to Twelve Lang and punish him with this method?

Meng Qinghai is a talented person and a famous person. But his reputation has deteriorated, and even if he can re-enter the county school, the road to the imperial examination will not be clear.

Scholars are innocent. No matter what happens after entering the dynasty as an official, before the development of the family, the reputation of the living member must not be stained. Otherwise, once the old accounts are turned out, no matter how well the article is written, no matter how thoughtful and strategic, it will also be brushed down when selecting officials. If it's serious, even the seat teacher will turn it away.

With Meng Qinghai's current reputation, it is really more difficult to continue to take the road of the imperial examination than to ascend to the sky.

It was useless to type the names of Meng and Meng Qingjiang.

The examiner of the township examination, the examiner of the same examination, and the examiner of the palace examination, are either from the Hanlin Academy or in the six subjects. The former is okay, and the latter, with Meng's relationship with the six branches, directly typed his name, it is difficult to say whether it is a blessing or a curse. When the children of other clans encounter difficulties, Meng always has a way. Meng Qinghai? Forget it.

Moreover, Meng Chong's ninth clan elder would not allow Meng Qinghai to do this, as long as he showed the slightest hint, he would be immediately snuffed out.

After the chamberlain finished the message, a cart full of grain, cloth, wine and meat was pushed out.

The elders of the Meng clan gave an extra reward for treasure money, one ingot per person. The amount is not much, and the actual value is limited, but it is a great honor for the Son of Heaven to reward him.

The patriarch also has treasure money, and the rest of the clansmen and the people with foreign surnames in Tongtun only get food and silk.

The people who were close to the tribe found that there was still a cart of things that had not been delivered. The car was covered with a green tarpaulin, and looking at the traces of ruts, the contents of the load must not be light.

"Mrs. Xingning is here?"

The waiter spoke, and the Meng clan was stunned for a moment. Looking at each other, I remembered that Twelve Lang was awarded the title of Earl, and Mrs. Tai refers to Guangzhi's daughter-in-law?

Meng Wang's family and two daughters-in-law, who were dressed in cloth, also flashed with a blank look on their faces.

Meng Fengjue, they know the way.

Meng's family letter mentioned that he asked Meng Wang's family to be sealed, but the will has not been made, and the chamberlain directly called him "Mrs. Botai"?

Seeing that Meng Wang's family was still dressed in cloth, the chamberlain unconsciously twisted his eyebrows.

His Majesty's edict to reward Xingningbo's mother has arrived in Nanjing, and the recital of the Ministry of Rites has also been delivered at the post station. The will should have arrived in Mengjiatun a long time ago. Looking at the Meng clan, they don't seem to know about the Dao at all.

Could it be that something went wrong in the middle? Or is there a deliberate delay?

Thinking of Meng Tongchao's relationship with the Chinese officials, the chamberlain had to think more.

Before coming, Gonggong Zheng told him to be polite to Xingningbo's family.

Being able to get Gonggong Zheng's words shows the importance that His Majesty attaches to Xingningbo.

Now, when he found the small actions of the court, the inner servant frowned, and a trace of excitement could not help but rise in his heart.

Opportunity!

An opportunity to sell good luck to Gonggong Zheng and Xingningbo!

The Ministry of Rites may not really dare to suppress the will of the Son of Heaven and not do it, but it is not a big mistake to delay it and do some actions in private.

The kings are in the domain, the county lord is married, the princess is married, and the Son of Heaven is in Shuntianfu to build a mansion and a house, one by one, all of them are busy. The will of the Duchess and the Marquis has not yet been issued, and a countess will naturally have to stay behind.

Before arguing to the Son of Heaven, the officials of the Ministry of Rites also had an excuse to shirk, and they could even use this to join Meng.

"Rebellious and rude, not graceful. There is no virtue of humility, and there is the state of a minister. ”

Such a person who has no virtue and merit can be knighted and guard the important places on the border?

In fact, Like's impeachment note for the matter has already been written, just waiting for Meng to file a complaint.

Meng does not complain to the Son of Heaven, and the reward for the Meng Wang's family will continue to be delayed. In anger, I sued and impeached you without discussion.

It's not a clever method, but it works.

The filial piety to the widowed mother, the decency of being a minister, and the contradiction between military generals and civil officials are all calculated.

Even if the Son of Heaven knows, he cannot convict the relevant people and the like.

Today, I personally advocate the Tai-Zucheng Law, and the rules have not been fully erected, so I have to push them down with my own hands?

For Meng, this is a "dead end", completely trapping him.

It's a pity that the person who made the plan didn't expect Zhu Di to suddenly go to the countryside to condole, and he didn't expect that the first stop was Mengjiatun.

Meng Shang didn't know that the chamberlain had already reported to the Son of Heaven.

There is no need to order Jinyiwei to investigate, Zhu Di can guess the secret.

"It's not just Xingningbo, even I am included."

The chamberlain only saw the surface, but Zhu Di saw something deeper.

He cares, and he will beat himself in the mouth.

No matter what, it will chill the heroes.

Zhu Di dared to assert that Xingningbo was just an example, but it was by no means the only one.

The civil and military are not in harmony, the court is overturned, and even the Son of Heaven is calculated.

What a bold idea!

"Yang Duo."

"The minister is here."

"You bring someone back to Beijing to investigate this matter." Zhu Di tapped his fingers down and knocked his fingers down, and the pavilion was filled with a solemn atmosphere, "Give me an investigation, the Ministry of Rites, Taichang Temple, Guanglu Temple, six departments, six departments, all for me to investigate!" I want to see who is so bold! ”

"Obey the order!"

"Also," Zhu Di paused, "send someone to Nanchang to see how King Ning is doing." Mandarin Hall ...... Forget it, send a message directly to the prince and let him study with peace of mind. ”

"Yes."

Yang Duo retreated, and Zhu Di said again: "Zheng He." ”

"The slave is here."

"Spread my word, reward Mrs. Ning Botai with ten silk horses, ten Qi horses, fifteen color coins, and one hundred bills."

"Yes."

"You go in person."

"Yes."

"Summoning the old man of the Meng clan to meet him."

"Yes."

Zheng He bowed down and withdrew from the horse, called an attendant, sent him to deliver a letter to Meng, and took two attendants and a team of Yulin guards to Mengjiatun again.

Knowing that he was summoned by the Son of Heaven, Meng Chong and the ninth clan elders were all excited. didn't dare to delay, and immediately followed Zheng He to the front of the Son of Heaven.

Meng Wei was not summoned, so he couldn't get closer, so he could only stand not far away and watch Meng Chongjiu and the others walk to the front and bow down. Because there was no concubine with him, including the Meng Wang clan, the female relatives of the clan were only rewarded and were not summoned.

The attendant sent by Zheng He didn't say much, only brought two sentences.

"Gonggong Zheng asked our family to inform Xingningbo, the Son of Heaven Shengming, Xingningbo can rest assured."

"Thank you."

Don’t wait for prosperity to care for the things important to you.

Meng bent the corners of his mouth, there are some things, it is really not something that can be avoided if you want to. Who was behind him, the target is uncertain. He offended all the civil officials of the Manchu Dynasty, even if everyone kicked him, it was not surprising.

But judging from the cleverness of the strategy, eighty percent is still more tentative.

The only thing that is missing is probably the attitude of the Son of Heaven. Maybe the people behind it were too anxious and neglected the most important point, Zhu Di's character.

It's not that Meng is self-indulgent, he was trapped, and he can only struggle, at most, he will repay and report, not necessarily to the extent of murder. Dare to involve Emperor Yongle and count him, whether intentionally or unintentionally, it is definitely the rhythm of looking for death, and he will not die fast enough.

Zhu Di summoned Meng Chongjiu and others for a short time, praised the contribution of the Meng family in the Jingjing, and sighed about the years in Beiping in the past, Meng Chongjiu and others repeatedly kowtowed, excited.

When he left, his face was full of red light, and his waist was much straighter.

Meng personally came to deliver it, and was surrounded by the clan elders and praised it.

At the end, Meng Chongjiu sighed, "Although we are old, our eyes are not faint. Yu Yuan Twelve Lang stands up for morality, serves the country and the people, and is loyal to His Majesty. The family has his own clan to take care of, and Twelve Lang doesn't need to worry. ”

Although he is a second-grade military attaché, guarding one side, and a first-class uncle, in front of Meng Chongjiu and others, Twelve Lang is still a junior.

It is a tradition and filial piety for the elders to teach and the younger generations to listen.

The elders still have a lot to say, but now is not the time to say more.

Shen Xuan came on a horse, jumped down, didn't say a word, and saluted Meng Chongjiu and the others.

A bright red unicorn suit, a black head, a jade belt around the waist, and a long knife on the side.

Quiet as a pillar, standing proudly, between the eyebrows, awe-inspiring, like a wolf galloping in the grassland.

It was not the first time that Shen Xuan had met Meng Chongjiu with a junior courtesy, but the latter would be taken aback by him, especially when he heard Shen Xuan call himself "Uncle Jiu", and he didn't know what to say.

Say?

It's really awkward.

The expressions of the clan elders were a little stiff, and when they saw the Son of Heaven, they would make a big salute without a rut, and the Son of Heaven would not blame.

But what's going on? The governor of Yipin, the Marquis of Dingyuan, who guards Beiping, regards himself as a junior, and says that he can't afford it, will it be regarded as not giving face, making it difficult for Twelve Lang?

The old Qi of the Meng clan looked at Meng with a brush.

Meng didn't have a choice, so he could only grin, "Ninth uncle, Master Hou has a lot of friendship." ”

Explained, still embarrassed.

Fortunately, the Son of Heaven announced that the royal car was about to move to the next place, Shen Xuan and Meng Dang returned to their respective duties, and the elders of the Meng clan could not stay longer, indirectly solving a "dilemma".

Looking at the distant Taichang Banner, the elders of the Meng clan bowed again, and after getting up, they sat on the ox cart and returned to Tunzhong.

On the way, Meng Chongjiu's brows kept twisting and never let go.

In June, Wushen, the royal car arrived in Daning.

Outside the city of Daning, the barren fields are mostly reclaimed, and there are ditches dug between the Qianmo, which are irrigated by river water and form a network.

The peasants were working in the fields, there were shepherds on horses in the distance, the walls were repaired, the enemy platforms, the corner towers, and all kinds of defenses were prepared.

A circular earthen fort was built outside the city, imitating the Kaipingwei bunker, which could be used for the border army to rest.

Every few miles, there is one such earthen fort. Some of the forts are surrounded by mud-walled huts, surrounded by livestock, and occasionally children in Han shirts and Mongolian robes can be seen playing games that are unfamiliar to each other. Maybe the language is not understood, but the smile on the red face is the same.

The castle is located near the northeast and is centered on the Shodo Bureau. Blacksmiths, carpentry workshops, and various workshops came into being.

In just a few months, it has begun to take shape.

If there is a population and there are workshops, there will be business opportunities.

The caravans that walked the border fortress, the merchants of Tuntian, the nearby hunters, the displaced people who were recruited to settle here, and even the border troops of Yingzhouwei, Xinchengwei, and Fuyuwei all injected vitality into the development of Daning City.

Mongols were common in the city, and occasionally, Jurchens dressed in animal skins and Koreans living in Liaodong could be seen.

Across the two streets of the Creation Bureau, it is the Fang Market approved by the Daning Dusi.

Various stalls are set up along the street, and the most popular ones are cakes made from grains and fresh wild animals.

People with different accents are haggling.

In order to facilitate communication, there are also Chinese people in the city who are specially responsible for translation work, and they can go to the yamen in advance to file and obtain permission, and then they can open their businesses.

According to the standards of later generations, the commercial streets of Daning City are simply all kinds of dirty and messy.

The streets are fine, walking inside, walking to the place where the cattle are sold, the smell is indescribable.

But it was such a dirty mess, but Zhu Di's eyes lit up.

That's right, the day after arriving in Daning City, Emperor Yongle changed into civilian clothes and went to the streets to inspect the people's conditions.

For quite a few years, in order to hide from the eyes and ears of the imperial court, he broke into people's houses to eat, lay down on the street and slept on the street, covered with quilts and roasted on dog days, and did everything. It is not surprising to travel lightly on the streets to observe the people's feelings.

If Emperor Jianwen is an otaku, Emperor Yongle can be called an ADHD patient. Otherwise, it won't be a comfortable day, but at every turn, I run to fight with my neighbors. It's not fun to fight alone, more often than not, with the army to fight in groups.

The accompanying stewards are not at ease, Yu Linwei, Jinyi Wei, Jin Wuwei, and the flag bearer can not all follow, after a fierce competition, select the four guards have the courage and courage, and the person who is more than five feet long, and follow the Son of Heaven to go shopping on the street.

The tough guys have a very cross-era title of "silver killer".

When he first heard this title, Meng squirted out a mouthful of tea, and his eyes were round.

Which man of God took the name?

Emperor Hongwu, Mr. Zhu Yuanzhang?

Could it be that this old gentleman has also been crossed?

Shen Xuan glanced at Meng strangely, this title is very strange?

Meng nodded.

Shen Xuan explained that with this name, those who can wear waist cards are all top-notch in the five armies and thirteen guards, with first-class military value, innocent family background, and absolute leaders in the army. More importantly, you must be tall and mighty, and handsome. On the back, Guan Yu is on the front Zhong Kui, and he resolutely can't do it.

"In the palace, the general is a guard. When you go out, you will belong to the military guards and escort the Son of Heaven. ”

Hou Ye Shen's explanation was simple and clear, Uncle Meng's eyes were rounder, and his jaw almost fell off.

A group of middle-aged and elderly handsome guys in the court, all kinds of young talents in the local area, and the guards must be of such high standards, how persistent is Emperor Hongwu about people's appearance?

This is not counting, the silver medal killer is obviously in charge of the security work in the palace and the emperor's personal bodyguard, but he wants to hang such a sign, is to show that the force is strong, he is cruel, and he has nothing to do to provoke me?

Meng covered his face, the wisdom of the ancients is really not understandable to mortals.

No matter what Meng thinks, the emperor ordered to accompany him, so he had to accompany him honestly.

Along the way, not only Zhu Di saw different things, but Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui also had their own thoughts.

Originally, his father handed over the good Guangning Kaiyuan to Zhu Gaosui, but Zhu Gaoxu was still a little bottomless. Zhu Gaosui patted his chest and promised too quickly, he couldn't stop it. Seeing the current Daning City with his own eyes, Zhu Gaoxu completely overturned his previous thoughts.

It's only been a long time since this has changed.

Xingning Bo is really talented, and with his help, it is not a problem to open up the mutual market between Guangning and Guangning.

Thinking of the barren fields reclaimed outside the city, Zhu Gaoxu's heart was hot. His father ordered him to lead the army to Xuanfu Tuntian, if he could learn from Daning's experience, or transfer a few helpers from Xingningbo, he would definitely be able to get twice the result with half the effort.

Meng followed Zhu Di's footsteps closely, and he didn't know what to do, and the people under him were pulled by Zhu Di and remembered by Zhu Gaoxu.

The market didn't last long, and it soon came to an end.

Zhu Di was still unsatisfied, and he also exchanged two strong horses from a Tatar on the way.

Reasoning, without the permission of the imperial court, no horses are allowed to be marketed.

I can't stand the happiness of Emperor Yongle, and Meng has the central purpose of opening a mutual market, although the location is not right, turn a blind eye and let him go, it is not a big problem.

After observing the people's feelings, Zhu Di returned to his accommodation and immediately issued an order to visit the Daning Miscellaneous Manufacturing Bureau tomorrow.

Because his spirit was too good, Zhu Di couldn't sleep, so he simply called Zhu Gaoxu's brothers and Shen Xuan, and Meng didn't pull him down, and continued to discuss the mutual market and border defense issues.

As soon as the discussion was discussed, it was discussed until the second half of the night.

Zhu Di's father and son are three "dragon spirits and tigers", and Shen Xuan does not show the slightest tiredness, only Meng is so sleepy that he wants to yawn, and he has to hold on, bite his cheeks, and he can't open his mouth when he holds out tears.

Zhu Gaosui felt strange, "What's wrong with Xingningbo?" ”

Just talking about the mutual market, you need to have such a dignified expression?

Meng raised his head, and a tear slid down the corner of his eye, and now, even Zhu Di came over.

"Minister......" Meng opened his mouth, his voice hoarse, "It's happy, crying with joy." ”

Zhu Gaosui suddenly said, "Xingning Bo is really a man of temperament." ”

Meng gritted his teeth, "Your Highness praises falsely." ”

Zhu Gaosui: "You're welcome. ”

Meng: "......"

Zhu Di and Zhu Gaoxu didn't speak, Shen Xuan turned his head silently, and his shoulders shook suspiciously twice.

Meng wasn't the only one who didn't sleep all night.

In the Daning Miscellaneous Bureau, a handyman also stayed awake all night, his tanned face and the scar on his face distorted his face, but it couldn't hide the madness in his eyes.

Reaching into his arms, the handyman smiled coldly.