During his stay in Beiping, he was stationed in the Yanwang Mansion.

Zhu Gaoxu, the king of Han, and Zhu Gaosui, the king of Zhao, were left by their father's side, and the relationship between the father and son grew by leaps and bounds, and there were many things that needed to be talked about privately.

Most of the accompanying officials were placed in the three official offices of Beiping, and they were barely enough to live.

Those with low ranks can only live in the camp with the personal guards of the Son of Heaven. Surrounded by the sound of drills, drills, and shouts of killing by soldiers and men every day, coupled with the fact that Duoyan Sanwei ran horses on the school field at every turn, practiced riding and archery, and honed his level of robbery, more than 80 percent of the civilian officials living in the camp suffered from nervous breakdowns. Even so, one cannot complain.

The training is for the northern expedition to the desert and to promote the national prestige of the Ming Dynasty. Soldiers get up early and are greedy and late on the school field, and after being unwilling, what a high ideological consciousness!

Dare-resist-restrict? Complaining about nuisance? Passed into the ears of the Son of Heaven, a reprimand was inevitable, and it was possible to lose the black yarn.

Zhu Di's series of actions in Shandong played an excellent deterrent role. Not only were the accompanying officials frightened, but the news was transmitted back to Nanjing, and the Sixth Department was also an earthquake.

Xia Yuanji, the head of the household department, took the lead in asking for the crime, and the household servant, Langzhong, the staff outside the Lang, the director and others were in danger, for fear that they would be laid off tomorrow, and by the way, they went to Dali Temple and the Criminal Department for a few days. That's not all, if Jinyiwei comes to the door with a driver's post, it will be a real disaster.

It was confirmed that there were indeed officials in the household department who colluded with the local government to collect grain taxes privately, and to fill their pockets, and the criminal department, which had always been jealous and hateful, immediately went to the top and south of the household department to impeach the household department for colluding with Shandong officials, ignoring the people's livelihood and suffering, ignoring the Tai-Zu Cheng Law, deceiving the superiors and concealing the subordinates, and expropriating tyranny, so that the people were not able to make a living. Heavy penalties should be imposed!

Zhou Jing took the lead, and among the six departments that stayed in Beijing, Kedao Yushi went up to impeach the household department for violating the Tai-Zu Chengxian, ignoring the people's livelihood, and the officials of the household department should be severely punished. Xia Yuanji, the head of the household department, has the responsibility of not observing, and must take off his black yarn and seize his official seal to set an example.

The impeachment was sent to Beiping, and after Emperor Yongle read it, he only sent back four words and returned to Beijing to discuss it again.

Within two days, Beiping sent another edict, ordering Xia Yuanji, the head of the household department, to go to western Zhejiang to control the water. After the edict arrived, he set out within five days.

The other household officials were left aside, and the Sixth Section and the Metropolitan Procuratorate did not receive a word.

The Chinese martial arts looked at each other, didn't the Son of Heaven plan to continue to pursue the affairs of Shandong?

No way.

Raised high and gently put down, the slap only listened to the sound and did not lose the teeth, which was by no means the style of Emperor Yongle. Not to mention the serious problems of collusion between the DPRK and China and the localities, a large amount of corruption, bribery, and disregard for the imperial decree. If the Son of Heaven does not intend to pursue it, the household officials who accompanied him will not have their heads removed without being interrogated by Dali Temple.

If you want to continue to investigate, why did you send Xia Shangshu to western Zhejiang to control the water?

Water control is the job of the Ministry of Industry, right? It would be hasty to ask a household official who deals with money and grain account books all day long to be in charge of the construction of water conservancy projects, not to mention appointing consultants, and not even having a helper. Even if Xia Shangshu has a wide range of hobbies, is well-read, and has learned relevant knowledge, it does not mean that he can completely apply theory to practice.

Once the critical period of flood control is delayed, it is related to the lives of thousands of people, how can it be such a child's play!

The Ministry of Works' Song Shu flew to Beiping like a piece of paper, and the Ministry of Industry Shangshu, Zuo Shilang and Yuanwai Lang all had experience in water control, and they invited themselves to go to western Zhejiang with Xia Yuanji in the Songshu. You can't go with three, it's okay to go to one.

On major issues related to the national economy and people's livelihood, most officials of the Yongle Dynasty were still able to keep a clear head. Officialdom is overturned, and political, political, and political struggles can be put aside for the time being, and it is fundamental to solve major problems first.

Perfect.

It is not unfair, slightly selfish, and human. In this way, the emperor will be relieved to arrange work.

If everyone was like Wang Mang before usurping power, and could use a ruler to measure his walk, the emperor should not be able to sleep steadily.

The performance of the Ministry of Industry Shangshu was quickly sent to Beiping, and Zhu Di's reply was also very fast, maintaining his original life.

In a nutshell, if you don't bother the two masters, it's Xia Yuanji.

At this moment, the officials in Beijing are even more confused about what the Son of Heaven is thinking. Is it important to Xia Yuanji alone, or is it a signal released to all household officials? Can you give me a hint so that you can know what to do next?

It's a pity that Zhu Di is not an ordinary person, and if you want to completely guess his mind, it is no less difficult than trekking to Mount Everest.

The officials in Beijing couldn't guess the intentions of the Son of Heaven, and their hearts beat drums. The key person, Xia Shangshu, the head of the household, picked up the package and went to western Zhejiang with his entourage. Compared with his colleagues, Xia Yuanji was extraordinarily calm, and there was even a little expectation in the calm.

Most people didn't notice the change in Xia Yuanji, and the seven people in Wenyuan Pavilion were exceptions.

As Zhu Di's confidential secretary, the seven people's understanding of the Son of Heaven is somewhat superior to others. Compared with the officials of the six departments who got up in the bureau, Xie Jin, Yang Shiqi and others were able to observe this matter from another angle.

"The Son of Heaven will move the household department, but he will not dispose of Xia Yuanji."

Transferring Xia Yuanji and ordering him to go to western Zhejiang to control the water represents the trust and protection of the Son of Heaven for him.

Emperor Yongle will continue to reuse Xia Yuanji, there is no doubt about this. How they will deal with other household officials will probably depend on whether they have waded into the muddy waters of Shandong, and how deep they have fallen into their feet.

The recitals in various places are still sealed by the General Political Envoy on time, and the scriptures are sent to Beiping.

Fast horses gallop on the official road every day, and the official posts along the way must be guarded day and night. In the event of an urgent item that rushed overnight, the horses could not be replaced in time, and all the postmen and officials had to be convicted.

The atmosphere in Peking was even more tense.

The Son of Heaven wanted to march north into the desert, but the three armies did not move, the grain and grass went first, and it did not change for thousands of years.

The army gathered from Kaipingwei, Xinghesuo and Quanningwei, eating was not a small problem. A hungry army, no matter how brave it is, can't fight.

There are also weapons, war horses, and jackets, all of which must be replenished in place

The prefectures and counties under the jurisdiction of Shuntianfu have just improved the famine, and they are really unable to supply the army with food. Chen Xuan and Xuanxin's boat master were still on the road, and the grain and grass could only be transferred from the warehouses of each guard.

Ningxia and Shanxi, which are close to each other, need to guard against Warat, and Liaodong is still waiting for the food and salary of the boat division, and the only one who can squeeze out the surplus is Daning, which is guarded by Meng Zhen.

The errand of raising food was apportioned, and Meng was one head and two big. Wandering around in the wings, I can't think of a solution.

Grain, Daning has.

The number under the assignment, there really isn't.

300,000 stone of grain, emptying Daning's warehouse, harvesting all the cold-resistant crops planted in some fields, can only barely make up two-thirds. This is also the result of the efforts of the Daning Metropolitan Division to develop production.

Sitting on the chair, Meng Shishilang frowned and sighed.

Sure enough, people are afraid of being famous, and pigs are afraid of being strong.

There is news that there is grain storage in Daning City, and it must be reported by King Zhao. What do you say about treating each other as brothers, and that's how brothers should be? If you don't believe in yourself, your soul will definitely be hurt.

Zhu Gaosui was very guilty, and he came to the door twice, both to apologize to Meng Daolu, he really didn't mean it.

"Lone and his father mentioned this matter, just to show Daning's contribution to the Tuntian, who knows...... This thing is lonely. ”

The prince apologized to his face, hung his head, and was full of sincerity.

Even if there was green smoke on his head, Meng had to grit his teeth and say that it was his honor to receive such a glorious task, and it was an honor for Daning.

"Your Highness doesn't have to be like this, the Son of Heaven has a life, and the ministers are willing to do it."

Zhu Gaosui was still guilty, Meng's anger was nowhere to be vented, but he felt like he was bullying people.

Pressed the forehead, was sold and helped count the banknotes, is this the feeling? The old Zhu family really didn't have a good stubble.

sent Zhu Gaosui away, and couldn't think of a solution after wandering around the room for a long time.

Meng took a deep breath, pushed open the door, and led the horse out of the house, regardless of the rain outside.

He really had no choice but to go to Shen Xuan for help.

As soon as he left the house, he met Yang Duo, who was standing in the rain with an umbrella.

In the rain curtain, a green umbrella, the person under the umbrella, seems to be colder than the rain.

The crimson brocade clothes and gold waist cards should be like a fiery color, but they bring out a chill that can freeze people.

Meng stopped and secretly clenched his fists, and Yang Duo on the battlefield was already blurred in his memory. The Yang Duo in front of him made him feel strange.

From a soldier to a brocade guard, will it really change so much?

He didn't know Yang Duo's intentions here, and instinctively tended him to stay away from Yang Duo, the farther away the better.

Helplessly, it is difficult to get what you want.

While Meng Duo's mind was flying, Yang Duo walked over step by step.

Behind him, followed by four Jinyi lieutenants. The lieutenant was not able to follow.

"Xing Ningbo, Yang is polite."

"Commander Yang is polite." Without looking in the mirror, Meng also knew how stiff the smile on his face was, and he could only attribute it to the heavy rain with ice ballast and the north wind, "The rain in Beiping is really cold." ”

Listening to Meng's words, Yang Duo was a little surprised, "Xingningbo's ancestral home is here, and he is not used to the weather in Beiping?" ”

Meng tugged at the corners of his mouth, "This year seems to be colder than in previous years." ”

Yang Duo didn't speak, hooked the corners of his mouth lightly, and nodded, as if accepting Meng's explanation.

Meng didn't feel relieved, he just wanted to leave quickly. It's too tiring to deal with the current Yang Duo. Especially since he still has the name of the commander of the Jinyi Guard, he should be even more careful when speaking, "If Commander Yang is fine, Meng will go to Dingyuan Marquis to pay a visit, and go first." ”

"Delayed Xingningbo."

"Where."

Meng waved his hand and put on a rain hat. originally wanted to take a car, but when he met Yang Duo, he simply changed to a horse, which was faster.

The rain is heavy, and when it gets wet, he can only blame himself for not looking at the yellow calendar.

Bidding farewell to Yang Duo, Meng turned over and got on the horse, his movements much neater than before.

"Hinningbo."

Under the horse, Yang Duo made a sound and stopped Meng.

Immediately, Meng Shishilang had to hold on to the reins and look down.

The rain hit the blue umbrella surface, splashing water droplets, several times into a small mist.

The edge of the umbrella is slowly lifted, and the eyes of the person under the umbrella are not visible, only the straight bridge of the nose and the curvature of the lips without warmth.

"Xingningbo is the same as Dingyuanhou, and the friendship is extraordinary."

Definitely, or in question?

Meng frowned.

Yang Duo stopped making a sound, and the edge of the umbrella hung down, covering his entire face.

A bolt of lightning crawled through the sky, and thunder roared. It seems to be far away, and it seems to explode in the ears.

"Your Majesty has named the fifth daughter of the emperor as the princess of Changning, and wants to choose the captain of the horse."

Meng's expression did not change, what was Yang Duo's intention in telling him about this?

"Xingningbo and Dingyuanhou have made great contributions to Sheji, and Jane is in the emperor's heart."

When the words fell, Yang Duo didn't say anything more and turned to leave.

Meng Ze stayed on the horse for a long time, until the guards reminded him three times, and then he waved his horsewhip violently and rushed into the rain.

Since the Son of Heaven has the intention of moving the capital, that is, he ordered to change Beiping to Shuntianfu and set up a department. There are two Shangshu and four waiters, who belong to the six Cao Qing officials.

Shen Xuan was ordered by the emperor to town Beiping, worked in the department, and lived in a private residence in the city.

Originally, Beiping was built as a town guard. But the Son of Heaven already has the intention of moving the capital, and it is not appropriate to build a town guard mansion again.

After Shen Xuan played the Son of Heaven, he bought a private house in the city, and after rebuilding it according to the grade, he temporarily lived here.

There is a plaque hanging on the gate, which is written by the Son of Heaven himself.

Emperor Yongle's cursive writing is always so domineering and eclectic.

For Shen Xuan daring to hang such a heroic two words on the door, Meng Shishilang can only admire in addition to admiration.

There was already an escort who reported to Shen Xuan that Xing Ningbo had visited.

Coming to the door without handing over a post is a bit rude in the eyes of ordinary people. But when they were in Nanjing, the two of them almost didn't go through the door, so Meng ignored the matter of coming to the door to hand over the prayer post.

Regardless of the private relationship, the work that should be done on the surface cannot be ignored.

While reminding himself, Meng Mai walked into the door.

The stone paving is ongoing, and the carvings on the shadow wall are blurred by the rain, and it is vaguely recognizable as a beast pattern.

The rain became heavier and heavier, hitting the face and causing pain.

Without waiting for Meng to smile bitterly, someone walked briskly in front of him, in blue civilian clothes and a jade belt around his waist.

There was no umbrella, he carried a cloak on his arm, and when he got closer, he directly wrapped the cloak around Meng, leaned over, picked the person up horizontally, and strode back.

"Master Hou?"

Shen Xuan didn't respond, his thick eyebrows and black eyes, after washing, he couldn't take his eyes off.

Passing through the front hall and the middle hall, Shen Xuan carried Meng all the way into the west chamber of the back hall.

The door opened, the man put it down, turned around and said, "Prepare hot water." ”

"Yes."

Outside the door, Chang Sui promised to go down, Meng stood in place, did not speak, and Shen Xuan had already taken off the cloak wrapped around him.

That's not all.

The girdle and the robe all fell to the ground.

The soaked underwear was glued to his body, and he simply tore it with his big hands, and with the sound of the cloth cracking, Meng shivered.

Soon, a robe was draped over his shoulders, the hood was removed, the bun was scattered, and a cloth towel was wrapped around the head, "Wipe it dry." ”

Shen Houye's movements were too fast, crisp and neat, without dragging the mud and water.

Meng Shishilang swore that the silent count in his heart would never exceed two hundred.

While wiping his hair, he looked at Shen Xuan who untied the jade belt, is this angry?

Looking at the blue robe hanging on the screen, pinching his nose and holding back, he can't be so unproductive!

Hou Erdai tore his clothes and his face was expressionless, his face was not red and his heart was not beating, on the contrary, it was just a robe, and his blood was surging!

At the beginning, the same account collapsed, did you see it less often?

Covering his nose, his eyes couldn't help but tilt in the direction where Shen Xuan was.

Shen Xuan turned his head sideways, looked at Meng, and suddenly smiled.

The cold temperament changed sharply, from a jade gentleman to a noble prince, but it was just a second's change.

The slender fingers picked up Meng's chin, and the hot breath in his ears brushed the child's room.

"Twelve."

Meng blinked, blinked again, and finally couldn't control it, grabbed Shen Xuan's collar and kissed him fiercely.

The rain-soaked cloth fell to the ground, and all sounds seemed to float away.

For some reason, Yang Duo's previous words suddenly floated in his mind, Meng Xin's hair tightened, and he bit down, but as a result, he was bitten back unexpectedly.

Wiping his neck, looking up, tears flowing.

Self-inflicted iniquity, nothing more than that.

Shen Xuan cared about Meng's thinness in the end and let him go.

Raising his head, his thumb brushed the corners of Meng's mouth, "Something is not going well?" ”

"Yes." Meng responded, the matter of food and salary, Yang Duo's inexplicable words, all made his brain hurt.

"But for the sake of raising military rations?"

"Yes and not quite." Meng lowered his head and leaned sullenly on Shen Xuan's shoulder.

"What else?"

“……”

"Can't tell?"

"Not really." Grinding his teeth through his clothes, he was really upset when his guts were fat this time, "Before I came, I met the commander of Jinyi Wei Yang. ”

"Oh?"

"He told me that the Son of Heaven named the Fifth Princesses as the princess of Changning, and he will choose the captain of the horses."

"So?"

He also mentioned the Hou Ye, "paused, "And me, what do you say Jane is in the emperor's heart." ”

Meng originally thought that the princess couldn't fight him with his eight poles. Shen Xuan, as the emperor's righteous son, is impossible. As a result, Yang Duo suddenly said this, which couldn't help but make him think about it. No matter what the other party wants, it gives Meng a headache.

Princess Shen Xuanshang? Or did he come?

No matter which one it is, Meng Du can't accept it.

This was more upsetting to him than collecting military rations.

"Just for this?"

"Ahh Meng was depressed, "This is not upset enough?" ”

"Not necessarily." Shen Xuan lowered his head and rubbed the tip of Meng's nose, "Don't worry, it won't be you and me." ”

"So sure?"

"Nature." Shen Xuan combed Meng's hair, his eyes were deep, "You and I are not suitable, the Son of Heaven has already had a preferred candidate." ”

Meng's eyes widened, "You already knew about this matter?" ”

"Yes." Shen Xuan nodded, his fingers wrapped around the ends of Meng's hair, "There is King Zhao of Han in the north, and the southwest is where His Majesty's attention lies." ”

"Southwest?"

"King Muying of Qianning has four sons, the eldest son died, the second son attacked the lord, and the third son and four sons were all in the army. The fourth son, Mu Xin, is talented, and he is the same age as the princess. ”

King of Qianning, Southwest?

Meng suddenly.

Emperor Yongle raised troops, guarded Mu Sheng in the southwest and responded, but did not lead his troops north to King Qin. After Emperor Yongle ascended the throne, he still ordered Mu Sheng to guard Yunnan. The Mu family has been operating in Yunnan for two generations and has accumulated great prestige. Mu Ying is Zhu Yuanzhang's righteous son, in order to ensure the stability of the southwest, Zhu Di will not move the Qianguo Mansion.

But in order to continue to use the Mu family, it is necessary to further strengthen the ties between the two sides.

The righteous relatives were recognized by Emperor Hongwu, and Emperor Yongle could only marry each other.

The tiger father has no dog son, and the third and fourth sons can't be wrong. And Mu Ying has a good relationship with Xu Da, Xu Huizu and Mu Sheng trained together in their early years, and married their daughter to the Mu family, and Queen Xu is also relieved.

"Got it?"

"Yes."

Meng nodded, and while breathing a sigh of relief, another question inevitably rose in his heart, Shen Xuan knew about the Dao, and the Jinyi Wei commanded the envoy who didn't know the Dao?

What is Yang Duo's intention?

He still couldn't figure it out.

There was something in his heart, and his eyes were a little empty, which obviously caused Shen Houye's dissatisfaction.

Distracted? Very good.

Suddenly bent down, put the person on his shoulders, pushed open the door of the cubicle, and strode forward.

Meng was taken aback, "Master Hou? Ziyu? Where is this going? ”

"Bathing."

Bath? It's as simple as that?

"Together."

What?!

Meng suspected that he had misheard, but Shen Houye's footsteps were unusually firm.

Supporting his arms hard, Meng said with difficulty: "Ziyu, can you have a discussion?" ”

"I can't." After a pause, he said, "Twelve Lang rest assured, Xuan will be polite." ”

Meng burst into tears, he wasn't worried about Shen Xuan, he was worried about himself.

If you can't control it, how will this matter end?