In June of the seventh year of Yongle, he rode a fast horse into Beijing.

Soon, the news of the conquest of the Tatar army spread throughout the capital.

"The Celestial Army won a great victory, beheading more than 30,000 and capturing more than 50,000. More than 10,000 horses were captured, and cattle and sheep were not counted. Captured the Tatar Taifu Right Prime Minister Ma Ha We, and the Taibao Privy Council was released from the fire. The Tatar Khan Benjamin only led more than 1,000 cavalry to flee westward, and the Tatar Taishi Arutai escaped in the chaos of the army, and his trace was unknown, and he had fled north. After the war, the Tatars were scattered and the dead and wounded were very heavy. ”

A battle report is not enough white words, but Emperor Yongle read it over and over again.

"Good!" The big hand slapped the table and said with a smile, "Huizu lived up to my trust, won this great victory, showed the power of the Ming Dynasty, and became the king of Zhongshan!" ”

In addition to being happy, Zhu Di summoned the soldiers who were rushing to deliver the battle report.

The person was brought by Yang Duo, the commander of the Jinyi Guard.

Change clothes, wash up, and be a real captain in brocade clothes, without any discount.

It was Meng's idea to use Jinyiwei to transmit documents. To follow the army on the expedition, you must obey the commander's command. Make the best use of what you can, and it's not too much.

As it turned out, Jinyiwei's journey was indeed notoriously fast, and the time of the good news to Beijing was two days earlier than expected.

The captain listened to Xuanshun Tianmen, saw the Son of Heaven, suppressed his excitement, and bowed his head.

Commander Yang was right, this was an opportunity, a good opportunity to advance.

Even if he is a fellow acquaintance in the Fusi of Beizhen, he has been conscientious for five or six years, and he rarely has the opportunity to face the saint. He is a small lieutenant, and he can be summoned by the Son of Heaven just by transmitting good news, so he should find a place to steal fun.

Of course, we should thank Hinningbo even more.

If it weren't for Xingning Boti, the chief officer of the conquest army, the dignified Duke of Wei, the emperor's brother-in-law, do you know which onion he is?

"Bow down to see Your Majesty, long live your Majesty!"

"Flat."

Zhu Di is in a good mood, and everything is pleasing to the eye. This person is honest, with a righteous face, a loud voice, and a good mood that has gone to a new level.

The Son of Heaven is pro-army, when it is!

In fact, Meng was also surprised.

Jin Yiwei is a thug of the Son of Heaven, that's right.

Beizhen Fusi can stop children's night crying, it is the Ming Dynasty-Emperor-Family-Detective-Detective-Intelligence-Newspaper-Department, which is just as good.

can be from the Jinyi Guard to command Yang Duo below, Tongzhi, Servant, Qianhu, School Captain, all of them are dignified, mighty and majestic, and many of them are still after meritorious service. Even the wrestlers are from good families, and after strict screening, it is difficult to find a person who can't afford the society.

This is completely different from the large-scale net cast in the east and west factories, and the three religions and nine streams are evenly packed. Should it be said that the aesthetics of pure masters are really different?

According to the appearance index of Jinyi Wei in the early Ming Dynasty, only the Han general and the standard-bearer Wei can still be compared, and other Tianzi personal guards, such as Jin Wuwei, Yulin Wei, Rong Yiwei, etc., have to stand aside.

In terms of comprehensive elements, the flag bearer can only squat in the corner of the wall to draw circles.

The Twenty-six Guards of the Son of Heaven competed, and the Jinyi Guard was the flag bearer, one positive number, one countdown. The brilliant ones are winning military exploits in the southwest of northern Xinjiang, and the last ones have already taken over the brothers of Xiaolingwei to guard the imperial tomb.

"This great victory in this battle is all thanks to the soldiers' lives, and on the day when the class teacher returns to the court, I will welcome it in person."

The lieutenant was called, and he didn't dare to raise his head, so he could only say what the emperor said and what he should do. Fortunately, when asked about the situation of the war, he could answer them one by one, and his stuttering was fluent, which did not sweep the emperor's interest. Because the table is good, he was rewarded, five ingots of treasure money.

"The commander of the army will definitely ask for credit, and he will be rewarded at that time."

In short, these five ingots are an additional reward and do not count towards the merits.

"Thank you for your grace, long live your majesty!"

The lieutenant kowtowed again, his face flushed with excitement. Until he withdrew from the hall, he was blown by the wind, and the fiery love gradually cooled, but he couldn't help but want to jump high.

I couldn't jump high, I could only clench my fists, find a corner where no one was, and swing it twice.

It's developed, it's developed!

After being summoned by the Son of Heaven and returning to Beizhen Fusi, his official position will definitely be promoted to the next level. If you're lucky, it's possible to be transferred to the side of the commander.

Think about the brothers who followed Yang to command the envoy on errands, and at worst they were a thousand households. is like knowing the discipline gang, or is he a monk halfway, how is it now? Who doesn't take a look?

If it can be reused by Yang Command, the future will definitely be limitless.

Thinking of this, the lieutenant's heart was hot again. The Weizhong brothers, who went out with the army, said that Xingningbo was a nobleman. As long as you can get the blue eyes of Xingningbo, it will only be in the morning and evening.

In retrospect, this statement was true.

After the captain left, Zhu Di put down the good news, opened the note presented by Yang Duo, and the good mood gradually disappeared.

After a while, Zhu Di sneered and said, "Pu'an Prefecture again?" ”

"Back to His Majesty, according to the report of the spies, thieves were found in Guizhou, Pu'an Prefecture, Zhenning Prefecture, and Anshun Prefecture. The officers and soldiers encircled and suppressed twice, capturing and killing more than 1,000 people, but they were escaped by the head of the thieves. ”

"The Ping Wangfu has something to do with this matter?"

"The minister doesn't dare to speak up." Yang Duo said, "But the head of the thief has lost his trace in Pu'an Prefecture, and the officials and soldiers can't find it." ”

Zhu Di didn't speak, and his face became more and more gloomy.

"What's going on with Hu Hu?"

"Back to His Majesty, Hu Shi read the order of His Majesty, looking for traces of immortals, arrived in Guizhou in April, and arrived in Pu'an Prefecture in May, and has stayed for a few days."

"Didn't go to King Ping's Mansion?"

"Not really. But ......"

"Speak!"

"King Ping seems to be infected with miasma, seriously ill and bedridden, and King Ping's Mansion is looking for a doctor."

Zhu Di lowered his gaze and knocked on the table, "In this matter, King Ping did not make a table." ”

The vassal king was sick, and he was the emperor's son, so he asked the imperial doctor to go for treatment. Although Zhu Gaochi's various behaviors are disliked by Zhu Di, but by the nature of father and son, Zhu Di will not sit idly by and watch his son become seriously ill after all, and will not send anyone to treat him. Zhao Yuan's envoy and the two judges of Guotai Hospital both had a lot of experience in treating miasma, and Liu Yuanju also went to Annan with the army. If you are indeed infected with miasma, you should do your best to do the above table. What is the mind of delaying until now?

After a moment of silence, Zhu Di's face became more and more ugly, my good son!

Yang Duo lowered his head and did not say a word.

"Let's go." Zhu Di said coldly, "If King Ping is not on the table, I just don't know." The matter of the thieves is handed over to the Guizhou Propaganda Division, and the head of the thief must be caught, regardless of life or death. Those who conceal and conceal the traces of the rebel are guilty of the same crime as the rebel. Those who are officials are guilty of one more degree. ”

"Yes!"

"Send someone to Pu'an Prefecture again, see Hu Hui, and ask him if things are progressing. The search for the immortals is a major event, and it should not be delayed. I await news from him. ”

"Obey." Yang Duo promised.

"Stand down."

"The minister retired."

Yang Duo got up and withdrew from the hall.

The doors of the temple were opened and closed again.

The sunlight poured in, and after sitting alone on the case for a long time, Emperor Yongle suddenly got up and swept all the notes on the case to the ground. The strip presented by Yang Duo was torn to pieces.

Yang Duo didn't look back, stepped down from Shi Majesty, raised his head, his eyelashes moved slightly, and his slightly thin lips hooked up a cooler and thinner arc. is dressed in a red brocade dress, but he can't feel any temperature, which only makes the viewer chill from the bones.

Bai Yan, who was waiting in the hall, knelt on the ground, hating to turn into a floor tile.

What did King Ping think, he was actually guarding against the Son of Heaven? What a mess!

Father and son, monarch and minister.

Once it is heard by the outside world, does it make the world suspect that King Ping is unfilial and unkind, suspicious of his elders, or attack the Son of Heaven for being unkind, cruel, and violent, and be guarded against by his own son?

Thinking of all kinds of possibilities, Bai Yan's eyes turned black and his head hung lower. Touching the ground, his forehead was cold, but his neckline was soaked with sweat.

Zhu Zhanyan, who was listening to the lecture in the warm pavilion, couldn't sit still immediately when he heard the news of the great victory in northern Xinjiang.

The army has won, isn't it time for Shaobao to come back? Although Xia Shangshu is a master set by the emperor's grandfather, he is knowledgeable and knowledgeable, and he must respect his teacher, and he can't say that the master is bad, but he still prefers to listen to Shaobao's lectures.

Zhu Zhan Yan obviously slipped away, Xia Yuanji coughed twice, and straightened his face, "The words have not been written yet, the prince should concentrate and not be distracted." ”

"Xia Shangshu, I want to go to see the emperor's grandfather." Zhu Zhanyan raised his head, his eyes full of anticipation, "The army is victorious, and I want to ask the Pope's grandfather for something." ”

"Today's lesson is not over." Xia Yuanji shook his head, if you have a question, you can ask it after class. Want to skip class? Resolutely not.

"Lonely tomorrow will learn words for half an hour."

"The son of the world should know that today's affairs should be finished today."

"This is true, but there are exceptions for Governor Lone." After a pause, Zhu Zhanyan pointed at his chubby fingers, "Xia Shangshu also said that he was in a hurry." ”

"Shizi, this sentence should not be used like this."

"Xia Shangshu, just this once?"

The white and fat New Year's doll, with big watery eyes, is extremely likable.

Xia Situ pulled his beard and then his beard, and finally relented and was completely defeated.

"Just once."

"Thank you Xia Shangshu!"

The wish was fulfilled, but Zhu Zhanyan did not get carried away, got up in a regular manner, and saluted meticulously, until Xia Yuanji said that he could go, and then left the warm pavilion with the waiting eunuch.

"Xia Situ is too indulgent." The professor of Han Wangfu is responsible for teaching Zhu Zhan to learn characters, and it is reported that it was appointed by Her Royal Highness the Queen, "In the long run, I am afraid that the prince will be unrestrained, arbitrary-will-indulgent." ”

"Delusion-indulgence-is tantamount to drowning-killing, Professor Liu's meaning, the old man understands. However, the son of the world is still young and too restrained, which inevitably wears out his temperament, but he is smart but lacks aura, and he is too rigid, which may not be a good thing. ”

"Is this ......," Professor Liu frowned, "is it an exaggeration?" ”

"Thou hast taught the son of the world to learn words, and thou shalt understand that the son of the world is intelligent by nature but not proud. Pure in nature, but not weak. Act in a disciplined manner and be good at listening to people's words, but it is not indefinite and unmastered. The Son of Heaven trusts us and asks us to teach the Son of Heaven to teach him the knowledge of governing the world, etiquette, morality, and nature, so as to inherit the inheritance of our ancestors. It is not to be confined to the son of the world by old-fashioned education. Professor Liu should think deeply about the differences before he can understand them. ”

Professor Liu looked solemn and did not refute. The gaze fell on a large character that Zhu Zhanyan had just written, and the font was still immature, and it could be seen at a glance that it was from the hand of a child. There is a hidden wind and bones between the strokes, and the strength is not bent, but there is no domineering. At the turn of the moment, there is a bit of moistness. It will definitely be successful in a few years, and it is much better than the wild grass of Jinshang and King Han.

Not to mention the King of Han, today's imperial pen, without transcription, few people in officialdom can understand it. I think that back then, he was also trained hard in the wild grass before he was able to enter the Han Palace, become an official of the Han Dynasty, and then teach the prince to learn characters......

Now that I think about it, I have to say that the past is unbearable.

After a long time, Professor Liu retracted his thoughts, wiped a cold sweat, and arched his hand: "Thank you Xia Situ for mentioning it." ”

Xia Yuanji said with a smile: "I don't dare to mention it, just to encourage each other." ”

In fact, he wanted to discuss with Xing Ningbo the method of teaching the prince of Han more than the professor of Han Wangfu. Although he knew that Xingningbo was talented, he was still surprised when he was teaching the prince of Han.

In the Ming Dynasty, the prince of the Han Dynasty knew seven or eight things, and the provincial and state capitals could point out the specific location. The border town in northern Xinjiang, a military important place, is a good place.

If this is not surprising, the southwestern states, the tribes of Liaodong in the north, Korea, Japan, Ryukyu and other countries, as well as the tributary Western states, such as Java and Sumatra and other islands, can all say a thing or two, and Xia Yuanji has to be shocked.

Seeing that Xia Yuanji was surprised, the prince of Han looked puzzled, and asked him, "Shaobao said that these are all common sense, isn't that right?" ”

Is this common sense?

Xia Situ was stunned, and suddenly felt that his decades of books had been read in vain.

"Shaobao also teaches a lot of orphans."

Out of the child's show-off mentality, Zhu Zhanyan took the special firearm given to him by Meng, spread out the military formation map that could occupy half of the warm pavilion, painted the idiom classics of the atlas, briefly excerpted Zizhi Tongjian, the Later Han Book, and so on, and so on, and moved it out in one go.

Every time he took out something, Xia Yuanji's eyes widened, and finally, his jaw fell to the ground.

Shao Bao said that he was still young and couldn't read most of the tomes...... Lone also didn't understand what the tome meant. Zhu Zhan was sitting down and said seriously, "Shao Bao said that these can be read as stories." If you don't understand, you can ask the Pope's grandfather and father. The emperor's grandfather and father were not available, so they asked the pope's grandmother and mother. However, students should not read for more than two hours a day, and spend half an hour playing at school. ”

"Playing?"

"Lone knows how to use a crossbow! also learned to use knives with Uncle Wang. The emperor's grandfather said that when Gu grew up again, at least to his father's waist, he would ask Dingguo Gong to teach Gu to practice martial arts. ”

Xia Yuanji's chin couldn't be picked up.

"Shao Bao also said that these books were compiled by Young Master Yao, and he specially asked for it."

Xia Yuanji looked at Zizhi Tongjian and Hou Han Shu, his head buzzing. This is what the prince of Han should learn at this age? The point is, it seems to be able to learn!

He should have expected that he could become Young Master Yao's apprentice, which was not an ordinary person.

I'm ashamed.

After being hit hard, Xia Yuanji raised his spirit and made 120,000 efforts to teach Zhu Zhanyan to read. Zhu Di was a little reluctant to work hard, and took the initiative to discuss with the six heavenly officials, the amount of salary set by Emperor Tai-Zu-Gao could not be changed, so it was better to give less treasure money and replace it with Lu rice? During the winter and summer solar terms, more benefits will be issued, and everyone will have more money on hand.

Salary increase?

Good, great!

The six heavenly officials all nodded like pounding rice. Knowing that the cause was Xia Shangshu, among the six parts, Xia Shangshu's popularity exploded instantly.

In addition to improving salary performance, Emperor Yongle also gave Xia Yuanji a bonus for opening a small stove many times.

Treasure banknotes, gold and silver are indispensable, and cloth and spices are even more important.

The news was transmitted back to Nanjing, and Empress Xu specially summoned the Xia family's wife. And in the rank of a lady, she gave the lady's reward. He also praised Xia Yuanji's pair of children, there was no reward, but it was a favor that others couldn't ask for.

Whoever the queen praises and rewards is tantamount to the weather vane of the Sacred Heart.

If it weren't for Xia Yuanji's northern tour with Hu, the threshold of Nanjing Xia Mansion would have been stepped on.

Xia Yuanji's family was not arrogant, but more cautious in words and deeds, and hated to use a ruler to measure when walking. The lady in the house personally wrote a letter to explain the situation and ordered the family to rush to Beijing. When the road guide was issued, I learned that it was from Xia Mansion, and the clerk was very happy and did not make any difficulties.

From court officials to clerical officials, it is very clear that according to the attitude in the palace, Xia Shangshu's official position will be as stable as Mount Tai. As soon as the Son of Heaven is happy, it is possible that the official position will be promoted to the next level.

It is rumored that since Hongwu boycotted Zhongshu Province, there has been no civil official in the imperial court. I can't say that Xia Shangshu can set this precedent.

It was also mentioned that Xia Yuanji had a personal relationship with Meng. It is said that before Xingningbo went out with the army, Xia Shangshu specially went to Fuzhong to pay a visit, and the two thought about it very much. I almost bowed to the boy. Xia Shangshu can teach the prince of Han, and he is recommended by Xingningbo.

Speculation and rumors abounded, and all kinds of eyes gathered on Xia Yuanji.

Envious, hateful, curious, jealous.

As Xia Yuanji had predicted, his reputation in the court was polarized. There are those who make friends, there are those who tie up, and there are those who cut off their robes and break their righteousness. Xia Shangshu was not affected at all, and he was sure in his heart that whoever could have the last laugh would be the winner.

Xingningbo acted informally, but whenever he said something unexpected, although he was not elegant, he pointed to the point.

Xia Shangshu thought about it, and the Xia family lived their lives behind closed doors.

Zhu Zhan Yan entangled Zhu Di and ran to Fengtianmen several times a day, the main purpose can be summarized in one sentence: The battle has been won, when will Shaobao come back?

Zhu Di was entangled and couldn't do anything, but he couldn't give birth to the slightest anger, it was really his grandson who was too rare to get his hands on and couldn't open his mouth. In desperation, he had to send someone to recall Zhu Gaoxu, who had returned to Xuanfu not long ago.

If you want to fight, there is an opportunity, so you can coax your son first. Otherwise, I will throw you back to Nanjing, and stare at the civil officials every day!

This is intimidation, intimidation. But it's quite effective.

The father threatened and intimidated his son, but the son had nowhere to reason. Zhu Gaoxu could only pack his bags, obediently returned to Beijing, and before leaving, he beat up the gloating Zhu Gaosui.

Watching the excitement?

Let the virtuous brother see enough for the brother! The head is swollen, is it powerful enough?

In July of the seventh year of Yongle, Hou Huozhen of Tong'an and Wang Cong, Marquis of Wucheng, returned to Beijing to offer prisoners. Xu Huizu, the Duke of Wei, led the rest of his army westward to pursue the remnants of the Tatars. The most important purpose is to capture Benjamin and Arutai.

Shen Xuan was ordered to lead the left army as the vanguard.

Due to the vast territory, in order to save time, the striker is divided into three roads, as a deputy general, Meng Zi leads the way, and the main forces under his command are Shenji Battalion and Tainingwei.

From early June to early July, the army's only mission was to find people.

"Benjamin is also capable."

Meng was riding on a horse, biting half a cake in his mouth, looking into the distance.

The vast grassland, blue sky and white clouds, seem to be connected into a line.

He was sure that if he had gone in the right direction, Benjamin would have gone to Tatar territory. As for Arutai, it's hard to say.

Just as he was thinking, a puff of smoke and dust suddenly rose in front of him, and there was a faint sound of thunder. It doesn't look like a scout sent by a large army.

"Alert!"

At the sound of an order, the infantry immediately lined up.

The shield-bearers stepped forward quickly, lined up, the crossbowmen and the musketeers in place, and if an enemy came, they would be pierced into a sieve. The cavalry was on both flanks, ready to charge.

The other party also spotted Meng's team, which was about five hundred meters away and suddenly stopped. A knight stepped forward and raised his right arm to indicate that he was not armed.

At three hundred meters, the knight's appearance became clearer. The high nose and deep eyes, the nearly brown complexion, are quite different from the appearance of the Tatars and the strong men of the Uliangha, but they are the same fur hats and robes.

Taining Weidu commanded the envoy to list the people who should be recognized, rode his horse to Meng's side, and said in a deep voice: "Uncle, it's a Warat person, be careful!" ”

Warats?

It's still some distance from the Warat border, so why are the Warats here?

What do the Warats want to do?

Take advantage of the defeat of the Tatars by the Ming army, pick up cheap territory, and ......

As the visitor kept getting closer, Meng slowly narrowed his eyes.