At four o'clock in the morning on the sixteenth day of the first lunar month, Zhu Zhanji had already gotten up and dressed up.

Today is the day when the army set off, and half of the capital probably didn't sleep peacefully last night.

The crown princess Zhang also didn't sleep all night, and personally helped Zhu Zhanji put on a fat jacket, and brought a set of silver armor with mountain characters specially rewarded to Zhu Zhanji by Zhu Di and put it on Zhu Zhanji.

The armor worn by the generals in the Ming Dynasty was made of copper and iron, and the shape of the armor piece was mostly the "mountain" character pattern, which was made precisely and worn lightly.

Zhu Zhanji's set is a collection of Ming Dynasty craftsmanship, exquisite materials, highlighting the royal style. Moreover, it is strong and durable, more powerful and safer than the body armor of later generations.

In addition to the complexity of the process and the high price, this set of armor has few drawbacks.

Of course, these are the biggest drawbacks, because the process is complex, expensive, and almost impossible to popularize.

Zhang's body was weak, and he was tired and panting from holding this set of armor, but he didn't let Xue Shanggong help, and personally helped him tie the straps everywhere.

"Mother, is the child heroic?"

Zhang didn't know what he remembered, and his eyes moistened. "When my son goes on an expedition, remember not to be arrogant, everything is based on safety."

Zhu Zhanji said with a smile: "Mother and rest assured, although the child goes out to fight, he is more likely to stay in the Chinese army with the emperor's grandfather, and there is no danger." ”

Zhang's mouth trembled a few times, but the words did not come out. When my son grows up and goes out for the first time when he is so old, he still goes to the battlefield, how can he not worry.

However, as the crown princess, she naturally knew that she couldn't say frustrating words now, so she suppressed the reluctance and worry in her heart, and didn't let her son worry about him in turn.

Although this son has been independent since he was a child, he was occupied by the queen when he was a child, and when he grew up, he respected her more than enough and was not close enough. But after all, this is the eldest son she has high hopes for, and her greatest expectation is still in this son.

The royal family loves the eldest son, and the people love the youngest son.

This is an eternal truth.

Xue Shanggong brought a bowl of dumplings, and Zhang personally fed Zhu Zhanji with a spoon, but tears fell down.

Zhu Zhanji ate it in one bite and said with a smile: "Don't worry, mother, the child will come back safely." ”

Zhang squeezed out a smile and said, "My son has grown up, and let me feed you the practice dumplings today." ”

Zhu Zhanji is not good at coaxing women in modern times, so he can only be by her. He ate a large bowl of dumplings, and even drank the noodle soup cleanly.

Li Liang reported at the door: "His Royal Highness the Prince, the emperor has left the Qianqing Palace. ”

Zhu Zhanji's heart was relieved, he stood up, bowed down and said, "The child is wearing armor, and he can't pay a full salute." I just hope that my mother will be happy in the palace and wait for my son to come back and meet you. ”

Zhang nodded, reached out and took out a braided red rope from his sleeve, and said with a smile in his eyes: "The ninth day of the second month is Ji'er's birthday, and it's a pity that my mother can't cook a bowl of longevity noodles for you,...... Come, let my mother tie it for you, and I wish you peace and security outside. ”

Zhu Zhanji patiently waited for her to tie the red rope to his left wrist, and then said to Yu Xian: "The knife is coming." ”

Yu Xian took the meteorite horizontal knife that Ji Gang gave to Zhu Zhanji, and helped him hang it around his waist with a cow belt. Zhu Zhanji instructed: "This time to Ningbo, Xiao Gui Cao followed, and you must not take the idea in vain." If you can't make a decision, ask the eunuch Jin more. ”

"Yes!"

Zhu Zhanji looked at Jin Kuo again and said, "Xingqing Palace will ask the eunuchs, my study will be sealed, and no one will be allowed to enter." On the second floor, except for the craftsmen of the Ministry of Industry, Xue Shanggong and the designated palace maids, no one is allowed to enter. ”

"The slave must take care of the home for His Highness."

He looked at Xue Shanggong again, just smiled and nodded emphatically.

In this era, he is a man who respects women very much, not to mention that he is still a grandson. Xue Shanggong has been taking care of him since he was five years old, and the focus of his life is all on him, and he is extremely reluctant at this time.

However, Zhu Zhanji couldn't say anything reluctant to her, but said: "Xue Shanggong has time and goes around the palace a lot, as long as you don't go out of the palace, no one cares about you." ”

"The slave and maid understand, I wish His Highness a victory."

said goodbye to the crown princess Zhang again, and Zhu Zhanji waved his hand. "Let's go!"

Li Liang immediately shouted loudly: "Taisun get up and drive the Taimiao......"

Today is not an ordinary trip, but the emperor's personal expedition.

Therefore, before leaving, they will first go to the Taimiao Temple to worship their ancestors. Zhu Zhanji set off and also put on a complete guard of honor for his grandson.

After meeting with the emperor at the noon gate, they worshiped their ancestors together, and then they went out of the imperial city to review the army at Chengtianmen, and then set off.

Outside the noon gate, all the ministers of civil and military affairs were waiting there, and as soon as the noon gate of Miyagi opened, the ministers on both sides knelt down.

I experienced it once four years ago, so this time Zhu Zhanji also has some experience.

He followed behind Zhu Gaochi, and while paying attention to supporting him, he completed the worship according to the procedure.

Seeing the cheap father's panting appearance, when the worship was over, he frowned and asked, "Is my father still dizzy?" ”

Zhu Gaochi gasped and said, "Taking the pills you dispensed, I don't feel dizzy, but I have some chest tightness and shortness of breath." ”

Zhu Zhanji said: "Exercise more when you're fine, don't read books all the time." The child and the imperial grandfather are on the expedition, you are in the capital to supervise the country, don't let yourself be too tired. ”

Zhu Gaochi said with a smile: "Ji'er, set off with peace of mind, I can't get better from this illness, but I can't die." ”

In this era, there is almost no possibility of curing a cardiovascular disease like his, and Zhu Zhanji does not understand medical skills, so he can't do anything about his situation.

Just looking at him like this, he doubted that this cheap father would be able to survive after Zhu Di.

Historically, he lived ten months longer than Zhu Di. But Zhu Di now has the ginseng Guben pill he formulated, and after taking it, it has obvious benefits for the body.

Today's traditional Chinese medicine is wild, and ginseng is wild ginseng, and the effect is much better than that of later generations.

If it goes on like this, I'm afraid Zhu Di will have to live behind him.

Outside the Chengtian Gate, both sides of the royal road were full of middle and senior generals.

Yang Zhangde and several colleagues of Jinyiwei, as well as a large number of nobles, and the general's personal soldiers were crowded on the auxiliary road of Chang'an Avenue.

The Imperial Road is the territory of the generals of the regular army, and they are not qualified to squeeze there at this time.

Although it was almost hour, but the sky was dark again after a while, but the torches lit everywhere reflected this piece brightly.

The emperor's guard of honor came out along the Chaotian Gate of the imperial city, and except for the soldiers in armor, everyone knelt down and cheered in unison.

Yang Zhangde saw the emperor, and also saw Zhu Zhanji, who was only two positions away from the emperor and riding a horse.

Because of his thin figure, the silver armor worn by the grandson is particularly eye-catching, adding a bit of heroism to his usual image.

He also saw Ji Gang following behind a group of civil and military ministers, enjoying the kneeling of tens of thousands of people.

"That's how a husband should be." He suddenly remembered this sentence.

Perhaps more than a thousand years ago, Chen Sheng and Wu Guang also saw that Emperor Qin was so powerful, so they came up with the idea of rebellion.

It's a pity that the troubled times have passed, and now the dynasty has been decided. Rebel...... If you think about the fate of the people who used to be copycats, you know that it is not feasible now.

However, he has become the personal guard of the grandson. As long as you make a few merits in front of your grandson, you will be prosperous and rich, and you will enjoy it inexhaustibly!

After the honor guard passed, everyone got up. At this time, Li Dongbao and Liu Wan, the little eunuchs beside Li Liang, ran over panting.

"Yang Qianhu, Manager Li instructed that His Royal Highness should follow His Majesty to work with the army, and let you, the guards, and the guards go to the riverside wharf to wait first. Remember, His Highness's ship is a two-story ship, the Xingqing, and we all live on that ship. ”

Yang Zhangde looked at the baggage and weapons placed beside the other three people, and was a little dumbfounded. They will go for at least a year and a half on this expedition, and everyone will bring a change of clothes, bedding, and even food.

They also asked the experienced veterans beforehand, and each of them brought a full bag of things. But at this time, I realized that my experience was still insufficient, and I came here in a hurry, but I neglected how to get to the river from here, which is a full twenty-five miles.

"So how do we get there?"

Looking at that pile of things, the two little eunuchs were also dumbfounded. "Our things were loaded onto the ship yesterday, and the manager didn't give you an account?"

Yang Zhangde shook his head, he only thought that he had joined His Highness here, and he didn't have to worry about the rest.

The two little eunuchs ran back at a faster pace, and after a while, when the emperor's edict was almost finished, they ran again. "The governor has prepared a boat and a car to go directly to the dock, and we just asked for a car. Come with us. ”

The cart was coming, but it was an ox cart, and of course there were no oxen now, so they put their luggage on the cart and ran out of the city.

At first, Yang Zhangde thought that being a soldier was to go to the battlefield and fight with the enemy with knives and guns, but at this time, he was carrying luggage, and he realized that this battle was actually the most difficult to transport materials.

Think about hundreds of thousands of troops, hundreds of thousands of military horses people eat horses and chew horses, and turn thousands of miles, it is really not something that can be done by one person.

Most of the inner city has been sealed off, and the streets where the emperor and they are going to walk have been cleared several times. Their car was hung with the flag of the internal supervisor, and it also went through many checks, and they had to avoid the road that the emperor was going to take, and they went around a long circle before finally arriving at the dock next to Yuejiang Tower.

Although it was a very cold day, everyone was sweating profusely, and when they put their luggage on the boat, several people's legs were weak.

The little eunuch on duty on the ship, as well as a few soldiers of the Yulin Guard, also knew them, and they couldn't help but laugh when they saw their embarrassed appearance.

Han Cheng, the general manager who was familiar with them, asked with a smile: "Yang Qianhu, is it the first time to go on the expedition?" ”

"Yes, I thought that fighting a war was to cut it when I went into battle, but now I know that this is not the case at all. First of all, it is important to take care of your own behavior! ”

Han Cheng said with a smile: "Every guard in the army has a heavy battalion, and you don't have to worry about it, only you who don't rely on it must first contact everywhere." It's okay now, there is a fleet. When I arrived in the capital, I changed to riding a horse or walking. If you don't arrange it at that time, you guys will be a drag. Fighting, it's not about fighting, who can fight and kill, fighting a year's war, it's very good to be able to fight a few battles, most of the time, it's just running around. ”