Before you know it, it has reached the end of the month, and the first year of Yongle is about to become a thing of the past.

In a few days, it will be the second year of Yongle, the third year of his ascension to the throne and the second year of Zhu Gaoxu's reign in Yunnan.

The Han Palace's Mansion is decorated with lanterns, singing and dancing to hold a grand banquet. Most of the civil and military officials on the ground of the Yunnan political envoy came to the banquet. However, this kind of banquet is mostly dull, from drum music and dancing to singing etiquette. Everyone has a fixed routine when they meet, which is more like acting on the stage and reciting lines.

On the main hall of the carrier hall, the palace maid shuttles through it with delicious food and wine; The dancer in the middle of the hall was dancing to the music, and the musicians were singing along with one of them:

"Weifu Qianbang, Siyi Laibina Seal. Xian Zhen Xiang, Cheng Qianxiang, Huangji Yongchang, ten thousand years of mountains and rivers strong...... The Holy Lord passed Yao, Shun, Yu, and Tang, and established the Five Constants and Three Guidelines. The eight barbarians paid tribute to the present, and they were all in a panic. The prime minister of the DPRK and the central government, changing the yin and yang. The harvest of the five grains makes all the people rejoice. Emperor Hewu, praise together, all nations are coming. ”

Zhu Gaoxu and his wife sat on the upper seat, with civil and military officials sitting on both sides, and there were many family members in the side hall, all of whom were enjoying the dance and music seriously. Although it was a scene of singing and dancing, everyone did not dare to laugh and have fun at all.

After a while, another actor came up, and a boy in a light yellow shirt and a white-haired old man walked up to the main hall.

The musicians played the music again, one old and one young danced to the sound of the silk bamboo bells and drums, and they sang while dancing: "The rain is in tune with the wind, the five grains are harvested, the barns are abundant, and the people's livelihood is benefited." Relying on the emperor's grace and the four seas, the drum belly praises, the white and yellow children, and the ...... of Xianning"

Guo Wei on the side, Yao Ji, Du Qianrui and others in the side hall listened with great interest, and they probably felt very fresh.

But Zhu Gaoxu found it boring. In his opinion, this kind of song and dance is something that is performed for the ghosts and gods, as if it is a prayer...... The princes who hold power don't believe in this set at all, and every time it's these programs, everyone is tired of hearing them; Ordinary people can't understand it, and the words in it are too complicated. Zhu Gaoxu felt that this thing had no entertainment effect and no propaganda effect.

It's kind of a ritual.

The cabaret show has been prepared for a long time, more than one, and it will continue until the end of the banquet. However, there was occasional emptiness in the middle, and in the quiet time of the main hall, everyone would still say something else.

It's just that you can't talk nonsense, for such a formal banquet, the topic must be appropriate, and you have to talk about some topics that care about the situation and people's livelihood.

Cao Long, the commander of the capital, clasped his fists and said: "It is reported that Sixingfa, the son of Luchuan Silunfa, is annexing the Burmese tribes. Please show me how we should deal with this matter next year? ”

Fortunately, there is the holy decree of the imperial court, and all the three divisions of Yunnan must report to the Han Palace; Otherwise, Zhu Gaoxu would definitely not know what the situation was in the direction of Myanmar at this time. Of course, he doesn't know much now, but at least he knows some names.

At this time, Mu Sheng was on the first side, sitting there silently, sullenly and only caring about drinking wine and eating meat.

Zhu Gaoxu glanced at Mu Sheng and said in public: "Back then, Silunfa rebelled and was pacified by the King of Qianning, and the imperial court appointed the surname Diao as the ambassador of peace and Burma. It is best to send an envoy to see Diao's family in this matter first, and discuss it with the local people who are interested in the Ming Dynasty first. However, everything must be reported to the court before a decision can be made. ”

He said a few words, and finally called the court to decide, and what he said was equivalent to not saying it. However, the officials still echoed and praised it seriously, and Mu Sheng opened his mouth and made a appearance, as if he didn't make a sound, very embarrassed.

Guo Wei next to her turned her head sideways, but looked at Zhu Gaoxu with respect. Maybe only she thinks that the prince's words are very powerful.

At this time, the music began to play again, and everyone continued to enjoy the song and dance.

…… After the banquet, Guo Wei accompanied Zhu Gaoxu to leave the table. She walked a little further back in the courtesy, but the two of them were very close.

"Is Wei'er still happy for today's banquet?" Zhu Gaoxu casually talked to Guo Wei.

Guo Wei raised her little face and said softly: "The concubine couldn't help but be very happy when she saw so many civil and military people praising the prince. ”

Zhu Gaoxu smiled: "Others are just putting on a show, you still take it seriously." ”

Guo Wei shook her head and said, "Although the concubine doesn't understand it very well, I think what the prince said is always very reasonable." When people go out of their homes, they also want to be received by someone in the local area; Wang Ye said that it was very safe to discuss with the Diao family in Myanmar first. ”

Zhu Gaoxu nodded slightly, and said thoughtfully: "However, the barbarians only recognize Mu Mansion, and I, the prince who has just arrived in Yunnan for a year, is not easy to be trusted for a while; There is also Cao Long, the commander of the capital, and a new official of the three divisions of Yunnan, who has only just arrived and has no foundation in Yunnan. ”

"The concubine still believes that the prince must be more powerful than Xipinghou." Guo Wei whispered.

Zhu Gaoxu was noncommittal, and couldn't help but look up at the sky.

…… The sound of firecrackers came from time to time outside the palace, and the festive and peaceful atmosphere shrouded the city of Kunming. However, according to the news that Zhu Gaoxu got from the third division, he found that the surroundings of Yunnan did not seem to be peaceful.

In addition to the hidden dangers of the Myanmar border mentioned by Cao Long; The Thai side was also in chaos at this time, at this time it was called Lanna Country, and the Ming Dynasty court called 800 and other places to proclaim comfort. The Yunnan Metropolitan Division received a report that a coup d'état had occurred not long ago in the Propaganda Division of the 800 and other places, and it was very likely that a war would break out.

Zhu Gaoxu didn't know much about the situation at this time, anyway, he knew that the Ming court could not give up its involvement in these areas...... The main concern of the imperial court is not that it will not be able to control these areas, but that it will be wary of the southwestern prefectures and counties that will rebel against the Ming Dynasty after they lose control!

The southwest border is not the hinterland of the Central Plains, once the Tusi is allowed to sit big, Yunnan's military strength is really not necessarily the opponent of the Tusi kingdoms.

If the Mu Mansion is completely finished at this time, Zhu Gaoxu will directly face the rebellion of Tusi on all sides...... In addition, how will the imperial court rearrange the balance of power on the territory of Yunnan? It's still unclear, and he feels a little headache for a while.

In Zhu Gaoxu's impression, East and South Asia have always been chaotic, and now the transportation is inconvenient, which is even more tricky. At the moment, things are still just undercurrents, but I am afraid that the situation will deteriorate, and then Zhu Gaoxu must take action to solve the problem!

In fact, he didn't care much about those places in his heart, but just wanted to stabilize his position in Yunnan to protect his strength. But now, it seems that this place is not simple; There are too few Han people and too many external troubles, and it is difficult to develop.

No wonder Zhu Gaoxu was sealed to Yunnan last year, and his eldest brother, the crown prince, was not worried at all.

…… Zhu Gaoxu said: "Wei'er will go back to the harem first, and I'll go to the study to sit down." ”

Guo Wei listened to the resignation and said, "The concubine is retiring." ”

Zhu Gaoxu came to the study. After waiting for a while, Cao Long, the commander of the capital, followed the eunuch Wang Gui and walked into the study together. Cao Long was born as a military general, he was burly and strong, and he met him with a military salute when he came in.

"Cao Du is exempt, please take a seat." Zhu Gaoxu turned his head and said, and then continued to look at the rudimentary map on the wall.

After a while, Zhu Gaoxu turned around and asked, "I heard that in August and September this year, when I led my army to Yuezhou, there were envoys from Annan who passed through Yunnan and went to Beijing?" ”

Cao Long bowed and said: "The lower official has reported this matter to the Han Palace, hasn't His Royal Highness received the report?" ”

Zhu Gaoxu was suddenly a little embarrassed...... In the past two months, he has been dealing with the affairs of Dali, and the third division will send official documents to inform the military and political affairs every day, but he has not read them at all, and they are all piled up in the study.

Cao Long immediately said again: "His Royal Highness the King of Han, here's the thing......

At the beginning of this year, the Hu clan of the Annan Kingdom sent an envoy to the emperor, saying that after the death of the king of Annam, Chen, the Hu clan was elected to the throne, and then asked the imperial court to crown him as the king of Annam.

Unexpectedly, in August this year, another former minister of Annan named Lu Boyu fled from Myanmar to the border of Yunnan and asked for asylum in Yunnan Sansi. At that time, His Royal Highness was in Yuezhou, and Du Si reported to the Han Palace, and on the other hand, he sent someone to escort Lu Boxuan to Beijing to face the saint. ”

Zhu Gaoxu nodded.

Cao Long said in a deep voice: "Then Lu Boyu told the lower officials and others that the prime minister Hu Shi was usurping the throne and deceived the Ming Emperor!" The Chen family still has descendants, but they were hunted down and killed by the Hu family. ”

After hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu said: "The Hu family dares to bully the king, I'm afraid this matter is not easy to give up!" ”

Cao Long said: "Xiaguan also sees this, we came to Yunnan, and it is an eventful time at this time." ”

Zhu Gaoxu didn't know much about history before, but he still vaguely remembered that the Ming Dynasty seemed to have a large-scale war in Vietnam. Now, by all indications, I am afraid that this will still happen as scheduled.

"The king understands this." Zhu Gaoxu said, "Next year, the military department will send people down to ask the capital division to train the soldiers of the guard, and you will have to train diligently." In the future, it is possible that the imperial court will transfer troops from Yunnan to fight in Annan. ”

Cao Long stood up and clasped his fists and bowed: "Your Majesty respectfully obeys His Highness's orders!" It was inconvenient for the lower officials to bother for too long and resigned. ”

Zhu Gaoxu replied: "Cao Du will go home for a good New Year." Someone, send off! ”

Cao Long thanked him, and followed Wang Gui out of the study.

Zhu Gaoxu continued to stay in the study for a while, looking through the official documents sent two months ago. A bunch of unpunctuated text, and he looked at it for a while before his head fluttered.

He threw down the official documents of the three divisions and looked at the file of the chief of the palace. As soon as the New Year passes, the head of the palace, Shi Si, will do a more complicated thing, that is, let the 20,000 regular soldiers of the escort army and tens of thousands of family members be tuntian.

Zhu Gaoxu arrived in Yunnan in the early summer of the first year of Yongle, when the army and family members all lived in barracks built around the palace and were supported by the government. The size of the Prince's Mansion was not much smaller than that of the Imperial City, and the Imperial Palace was inhabited by nearly 100,000 people, and it was not difficult for the guards to live in the palace and the surrounding barracks.

But this year, the official land was allocated, and the guards were going to open up the wasteland, so half of the people couldn't stay in the Han Palace. The Three Guards and Horses would take turns to Tuntian and Suwei, but at that time, Zhu Gaoxu could still mobilize nearly 10,000 troops in a short period of time.