Chapter 821: Departure, Xuezheng, Jurchen

On September 26, the emperor's eldest son, Zhu Qizhen, was canonized as the crown prince.

The dust of the East Palace settled after the mercy and amnesty edict, which was different from the previous amnesty for the canonization of the prince, but it was praised by more people. As for the civil and military ministers, whether they were happy or unhappy, they all kept their mouths shut tightly in the face of something that had already been ironclad. As a result, people up and down are more preparing for the Son of Heaven to patrol the border, and who stays and who leaves is undoubtedly the hottest topic these days, and even the people in the streets and alleys will even talk about it for a while.

But this speculation did not last long, and just a few days after the canonization of the crown prince, Yang Rong was ordered to go to Yunnan to assist in the military affairs of Luchuan. And the list of ministers of Hu Cong's northern tour also came out - the military attache is the British Gong Zhang Fu, Baoding Marquis Mengying, Chengshan Marquis Wang Tong, and there are more than ten earls and horses, and the civil officials are the university scholar Jin Youzi Du Zhen, Shangshu Jianyi Xia Yuanji Hu Hu Zhang Ben, and the rest are the officials of various ministries and subordinate officials of various temples. This list is very natural, but Zhang Yue is not among them, which makes many people surprised.

Because of the discussion with Du Zhen, on the day Yang Rong left, Zhang Yueshao had to take a half-day leave and sent people all the way to the official road outside Xuanwu Gate. Now that the weather in the north is getting colder, although he is going south, Yang Rong is still wearing a white lambskin coat on the outside of his official uniform, and a mink warm hat on his head.

Next to Yang Rong was a sedan pulled by two mules. Considering that Yunnan is too far away and the terrain is too high, although he has always liked famous horses, he only brought two horses with him, but he used a mule to pull a cart. The sedan is made of rosewood, and the carport is made of bamboo strips pasted with a layer of tung oil cloth, which is the most rainproof. The car circumference is made of elaborate checkered wool felt, and the outside is also wrapped with a layer of nitrate cowhide, and the gold hook of the curtain hangs a thick checkered cotton curtain, and you can vaguely see the thick white fox skin cushions on the ebony chairs inside.

After a few words with Gu Bin, who was sending him off, Yang Rong turned around and walked two steps to Zhang Yue. Although he knew that Yang Rong's family was wealthy, Zhang Yue still sent Cheng Yi. In addition to a few treasure bills for the occasion, it is the ointment commonly used in central Yunnan, a few bottles of Xiaowu's special emergency pills, and a light hat. Looking at these, Yang Rong couldn't help but smile.

"Thank you for taking the trouble to prepare so thoroughly. He relayed to me what you said to your father-in-law. The Luchuan Military Affairs Association will act on the camera, and will always assist the Duke of Qianguo to settle the matter as soon as possible. As for the affairs of Beijing...... The sky is high and the road is far away, and I can't care about so much. I have offended a lot of people over the years, and now when I go outside, about a lot of people will celebrate with their hands in their hands, and they don't mention the schadenfreude, even those I have protected over the years may not be able to understand my affection. But I'm such a character, I say good things when I should say good things and plead, but I never show mercy when it's time to reprimand and reprimand...... People say that I can't tolerate people when I talk about things, and this is my temper in my life! ”

Hearing Yang Rong say this, Zhang Yue knew that he was also worried that after leaving the capital, if someone took the opportunity to make trouble, it would attract a lot of blame. He is well-informed, and he already knows that Yang Rong's children and grandchildren who stayed in his hometown in Fujian have many fields, and the Yang family is one of the largest landlords in Jianningwei. Although Yang Rong wrote back to his family, many things were too extensive, and he may not be able to investigate them thoroughly. Since Zhu Zhanji ascended the throne, Yang Rong's favor is not as good as Yang Shiqi, and at this time, Yang Rong's willingness to leave is also indispensable to gambling.

Some people celebrated, some people sighed, and some people praised Master Yang for taking the initiative to invite Ying. Mr. told me that the affairs in the court are handled by fair people with fair hearts, and they will definitely not let Mr. Yang work hard outside, and he will use his spirit on trivial things. ”

While talking to Zhang Yue, Yang Rong looked at the dozens of other officials who came not far away, some of them were his protégés of Jinshi who had been selected over the years, some were subordinate officials he had promoted, and some were people who had been recommended by him...... Fortunately, he has been an official for many years, and there is still someone to send him off. When he heard Zhang Yue's unmistakable promise, he couldn't help but be a little moved.

"Brother Yishan is a righteous gentleman, I believe in him, and you will also greet him for me after you go back. However, he is too upright, and there are some things that he will suffer. It is good that you are his student, and you are good and do not learn from him. Speaking of which, Huanzhang is the same as Brother Yishan, he is too lonely and cold, you are a little like me, I really don't know how Brother Yishan and I made trouble when we accepted students! ”

The back is just a joke, and the front is what matters, so Zhang Yue couldn't help laughing twice after being stunned, and promised to convey it. After gossiping, Yang Rong instructed Zhang Yue to be careful and cautious during his stay in Beijing, and briefly mentioned the headless public case that Wenyuan Pavilion had to report before, and said at the end: "You didn't get a drive this time, it must not be that the emperor doesn't want to take you, but wants to keep you in the capital for other purposes." I was twenty-nine years old and entered the Zhiwen Yuan Pavilion in my early thirties, and I was already young and promising in the eyes of others, but at your age, I was still studying hard to prepare for the township exam. You're still young and don't rush it. ”

Zhang Yue nodded with a smile and thanked him, seeing that it was not too early, Gu Bin and the others also gathered, and he took two steps away. After Rong and the others said goodbye one by one, he got into the carriage, and saw the thick curtain falling, the carriage and the attendant guards slowly left, and the people who saw them off gradually dispersed, and he walked in front of Gu Bin, who was still standing there.

"Huanzhang, don't you want to go back?"

Now that Gu Bin is already a student in the Hanlin Academy, Zhang Yue gradually put away the title when he was a child and called him by his words. However, after he said a word, Gu Bin was still stunned and looked at the distant carriage for a long time before retracting his gaze.

"Yuanjie, when do you say Mr. will come back?"

"Luchuan has analyzed the land for many years, and has set up several propaganda and comfort divisions, Si Renfa is actually the end of the strong crossbow, just thinking about taking advantage of my Ming Dynasty's inability to attack him, and taking the opportunity to take back his hometown, if he is given a chance to recuperate, the situation in southern Xinjiang is even more difficult to say. Bachelor Yang is a person who is deeply versed in military strategy, and he is also good friends with Qianguo Gong, with his help, he will definitely be able to calm down as soon as possible, and he will be able to come back in a year at most. ”

"But last night, when I sent my husband off with wine, he was drunk and muttered to himself that there was no one in Yangguan in the west, and a few people came back to fight in ancient times, and I heard it in my heart, but I didn't dare to ask."

Zhang Yue saw Gu Bin's face full of worry, and after a little thought, he opened his mouth to comfort: "Bachelor Yang just said a few words casually, he has something in his heart, but it is not completely for Luchuan military affairs, but for other things. The Yang family is a wealthy family in Fujian, didn't the emperor edict to check the acres of land in the world? Bachelor Yang is probably worried that his family occupies too much land, as for central Yunnan...... For Mr. Yang, Qianguo Gong can actually be regarded as an old man! ”

After Zhang Yue's explanation, Gu Bin felt less uneasy in his heart. However, Yang Rong didn't know much about his hometown at the beginning, let alone he, a student? After asking two questions, he was confused by Zhang Yue's understatement. So he nodded and walked with him to the servant who was leading the horse.

The two galloped all the way into the Xuanwu Gate, and because the Yamen was nearby, they couldn't help but slow down. The Yamen of the Ministry of War and the Hanlin Academy are only separated by the Luan Driving Garage, and Zhang Yue and Gu Bin are naturally still parallel all the way. From the fossil bridge to Chengxia Street, when he saw the chessboard street in front of Daming Gate from a distance, Zhang Yue suddenly asked: "Huanzhang, you have been promoted to a waiter, what are your plans in the future?" ”

"I just have a solid foundation in reading, and the rest are normal, and I only learned a little from my husband, and now I just want to continue to hone and hone." Gu Bin was silent for a moment and said sincerely, "I'm not like you, and I can't learn from you, and I don't dare to think or do all those ideas and practices of yours." My husband also said that I was solid in my work, but I was not flexible at all, which was not at all like him, so his experience was of little use to me. And to tell me the truth, my interest in reading and learning is far greater than that of being an official. ”

When he said this, Gu Bin's expression was unusually calm. And Zhang Yue looked at his clear eyes, and couldn't help but think of the white-clothed boy who was a child in the clan school and made money by cheating with others to supplement his family. Nearly twenty years have passed, and although they have grown up with each other now, at this time he can't help but feel that the cousin in front of him is still the somewhat arrogant teenager in his bones.

"That being the case, I have a suggestion. Nowadays, the direct subordinates of the north and the south and the provincial and township examinations are often temporarily appointed officials. As I told me last time, the official schools and schools in the provinces were far inferior to those in the Hongwu period, and the same was true for the Guozijian, so he was ready to play the emperor, set up a separate governor in each province, preside over the township examination every three years, and inspect the schools in each prefecture and county. Originally, this position was given to the imperial history, but you also know about the previous affairs of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, so now the academic officials are selected from the Hanlin Academy, which separates the academic administration from the government, military affairs and criminal affairs of the provinces. If you hone in the Hanlin Academy for another year or two, it is just right to go out to do academic politics and promote talents. ”

Gu Binyuan just listened carefully, and when he heard the end, he couldn't help but light up his eyes. looked at Zhang Yue straight for a while, and he who had always been cold showed a rare smile: "Yuanjie, you are really my confidant!" Although I was a little utilitarian when I was studying in the early years, I just wanted my father and mother to live a good life, but now that these goals have been achieved, I want to study the classics even more, so that the poor scholars with outstanding knowledge and articles in the world can have the opportunity to get ahead. ”

"It's good to let those talented and learned scholars come out, but don't be partial when you take the taxi, the rich and noble may not be all wine bags and rice bags!"

"You're not complimenting yourself?"

Gu Bin rarely made a joke, and Zhang Yue couldn't help but laugh. The two walked across Qipan Street with a smile, and saw that the Dongjiang Rice Lane where the Liubu Yamen was located in front of them suddenly heard the sound of galloping horses' hooves behind them. Turning his head to look, Zhang Yue only saw a slip of smoke and two riders entering Zhengyang Gate, and then galloped in the direction of his side. Recognizing that the outfit was a red jacket and black hat for the messenger of the Ministry of War, he also said hello to Gu Bin, saying that he was free to walk around the house, and then patted his horse and chased after him.

When he dismounted from the dismount stone in front of the yamen of the military headquarters, he saw that the two horses, which were covered with mud and dust, were being led to the stable by the soap officer, so he took three steps and two steps into the door. Sure enough, when he had just entered the third gate, the soap who served him stepped forward and said, "My lord, it is a document sent by Lord Wan from Nu'er Gandusi, and the messenger is there." ”

The messenger entered the Zhengyang Gate first, and galloped through the Dongjiang Rice Lane, and did not see Zhang Yue for a while, and at this time saw Zhang Yue coming in from outside, so he recognized the person, and hurriedly stepped forward to kowtow and salute. After presenting the document with both hands, he lowered his hand and retreated, and Zhang Yue, who took the letter, checked that the seal was intact, so he ordered the soap to take people down first, and then entered the house.

In the blink of an eye, Wanshijie had been to Nu'er Gandusi for several months, but there was very little news from time to time, so Zhang Yue hurriedly opened the letter before he could sit down, and walked to his seat while looking at it at a glance. Sure enough, on the five letters, Wan Shijie first explained the military affairs of the Nuer Gandu Division, and then said that now the Jurchen tribes in Liaodong are generally obedient to the imperial court, and occasionally there are small tribes and Mongolians colluding, and often the officers and soldiers bow down and confess their guilt. Finally, he mentions something else.

Because the Haixi Jurchens lacked cattle and horses, the border army and the Haixi Jurchens often privately traded cattle and horses that were forbidden by the imperial court.

It is forbidden to sell ploughing cattle and iron tools, and Zhang Yue naturally knows about this ban. If such a document is played upward, it will undoubtedly attract many condemnations in the imperial court, and then it will become one of the crimes of Yizha. After all, Yizha is still nominally an inspection, but each inspection often takes a year or two, which is like a town guard.

This prohibition made the Jurchens inefficient in working in the fields, in order to curb their development, and it was completely the same nature as the ban on mutual trading in the Mongol Yuan. However, there are some things that cannot be stopped by blocking alone, whether it is the Mongols or the Jurchens, it is the same tone, and if you can't get it, you will use it to rob, and this is how the provocation comes. Meng Yuan used the official smuggling strategy, both to find out the news and make money, and now the Jurchens can also use this method. Stabilize the slaves and Gandusi, divide the Jurchen tribes, and one day, this place can also become a big granary for future generations.

"Someone, pass on my words, let Hu Qianhu come to see me!"

The main hall of Yongning Palace.

Zhu Qizhen is still young now, so naturally it is not the time to live in the East Palace, but since he is canonized as the crown prince, it is not suitable to live in Yongning Palace. As a result, there was no crying of children in Yongning Palace, and Sun Guifei suddenly felt empty in her heart.

At this time, she was sitting in front of the dresser, thinking that Zhu Zhanji was going to patrol the border soon, and she felt even more panicked, and she didn't even notice the palace maid who tiptoed behind her.

"Niangniang, the queen went to visit the prince today, and gave a longevity lock, and the queen mother was very happy when she learned about it."

"My son, what do you want her to!"

Sun Guifei angrily pinched off the jade hairpin in her hand. It should be her thing, why should she not think about it? But Zhu Ning persuaded and persuaded again, her son is the prince, and he will never disrespect her as her biological mother in the future......

She was thinking that her head hurt, so the palace maid quietly handed over a note, she only glanced at it, and then she was stunned.