Pingliang Province.

Located in Gansu, it belongs to the Shaanxi Provincial Political Envoy Siguan Inner Road, 500 miles away from Xi'an.

The honor guard of the imperial grandson set off from Xi'an and headed for Pingliang Mansion.

At this time, Zhu Ao, one of the nine great kings, was stationed in Pingliang.

Among all the vassal kings, King Su's fief was located in the westernmost part, and it was also the most miserable.

The army of honor marched all the way west, and the more they went, the more desolate they became.

Originally, Shaanxi was sparsely populated, and the west was even more barren, and most of the people living in it were military households all year round.

The officials of Zhan Shifu who accompanied him even advised Zhu Yunxi that it was difficult to go to Pingliang Mansion all the way, so it was better not to go.

Zhu Yunxi ignored it.

The Nine Great Sai Kings, stationed in nine places along the Great Wall, have been tied here all their lives to take care of my home.

People have sacrificed so much that they are tired to even take a look?

Isn't it chilling?

After more than ten days of blowing wind all the way, I finally arrived at Pingliang Mansion.

Su Wang Zhu Ao had already personally led the civil and military officials out of the city to greet him.

There are a few civilian officials, mainly military attachés, all of whom are in the same border army armor.

"The emperor's grandson came from afar, and the ministers were terrified."

There was indescribable emotion in the eyes of King Su Zhu Ao.

Zhu Yunxi helped him up and said with a smile: "I haven't seen you for half a year, King Su, you have matured." ”

The two are of the same age, and when they were studying at the main hall, they had a good relationship.

Last year, Zhu Yunxi and several vassal kings, on a dark and windy night, put a sack on the head of Mr. Huang Zicheng and knocked a stuffy stick together, and Zhu Ao, the king of Su, was also one of the participants.

At that time, this kid was ruthless!

At that time, it was also proposed to throw Huang Zicheng into the Qinhuai River as the eighth king.

They are all iron buddies who have beaten the teacher together, not much to say, it's all feelings!

Zhu Yunxi smiled the whole time and took Zhu Ao's hand.

The two entered the palace.

In fact, it is not a palace, but a few two- and three-story buildings, which are the temporary residence of King Su.

Compared with the majesty and magnificence of the Qin Palace, this place is like a beggar's nest.

"It's not as good as Jingshi here, so the imperial grandson will suffer."

Zhu Ao looked restrained, I don't know if he was frightened by the matter of the Qin Palace.

"Lonely, it's good." Zhu Yunxi nodded.

I remember that when King Su was in the main hall, he was a lively teenager, and he rolled up his sleeves and fought with his brothers when he didn't agree with him.

Why haven't you seen each other for half a year and become so low-key and cautious......

Su Wang Zhu Ao, originally named the king of Han, the fief was in Hanzhong Mansion, Shaanxi.

Later, as Lan Yu, Mu Ying and others continued to pass through the northwest front, the Hexi Corridor and its surrounding areas were firmly controlled by the Ming army.

Out of the needs of the imperial border, Zhu Ao was renamed the king of Su and went to Ganzhou to become a vassal.

The real Suwang Mansion was built in Ganzhou, in the middle of the Hexi Corridor, near Jiayuguan.

It is 1,500 miles west of Pingliangfu.

Zhu Yuanzhang was worried that his son would not adapt to the soil and water, so he asked Zhu Ao to live in Pingliang Mansion for two years to adapt to it.

To put it mildly, with the population and conditions of Ganzhou, if the prince is seriously ill, there is no place to rescue him!

Ganzhou is more than 2,000 miles away from Xi'an, not to mention Jingshi.

It's a bitter cold place!

Even the prince didn't get it.

Su Wang Zhu Ao sighed with emotion: "I and the fiefdom of the five brothers King Qing, King Dai, King Liao, and King Ning are far away in the borderland, and the people are few and thin, and the imperial court only temporarily gives 500 stone per year. ”

After the prince became a vassal, the money was issued by the local government.

The prince earns 50,000 stone a year, and now he only gives 500 a year?

Zhu Yunxi couldn't believe it, and he glanced at the local officials.

The prefect of Pingliang Mansion trembled, immediately stood up, leaned over and said: "Emperor Qiyu, there are indeed difficulties in Pingliang Mansion, the minister has already reported to the imperial court, and the household department said that he would temporarily give 500 stone to the year." ”

Since it was not the harsh local government, Zhu Yunxi had to comfort King Su: "This is just a temporary power system of the imperial court. ”

I heard that the head of the household is still in the book, and he is planning to adjust the vassal king's Yulu, from 50,000 stone to 10,000 stone.

At present, it is just a proposal, and Lao Zhu is still thinking about it.

Zhu Ao nodded slowly: "There are difficulties in the imperial court, and the ministers know about it, not to blame Pingliang Mansion." ”

The two said a few words.

Zhu Yunxi began to convey Zhu Yuanzhang's will.

"Your Majesty specially explained that the five guards of Ganzhou and the guards of Suzhou, Shangan, Yongchang, Xining, and Liangzhou, which belong to the Shaanxi Xingdu Division, will be handed over to you, King Su, to be responsible for rectification."

King Su Zhu Ao bowed down: "The minister Zhu Ao will live up to the high expectations of His Majesty the Emperor!" ”

Zhu Yuanzhang trusted his sons the most, and gradually took the power of the army from the hands of the proud soldiers and handed it over to his sons step by step.

As a result, the feudal lord had a high degree of independent jurisdiction over the military administration of the domain and its surroundings.

Each vassal king had three guards, but at this time, the Su Wangfu only barely managed to get together the middle guard of Ganzhou and the left guard of Ganzhou.

There were about 10,000 horses under the command of King Su.

Zhu Yunxi said: "After returning to the court alone, I will transfer soldiers from the guards of Ganzhou, form the right guard of Ganzhou, and give you all the personnel, and there is also the problem of Yulu." ”

"Thank you to the imperial grandson!" Zhu Ao said goodbye.

"Uncle Fourteen, why do you need to be like this."

Zhu Yunxi helped him up.

After talking about state affairs, the following is family affairs.

"Uncle Fourteen, I heard that you have chosen the princess and are about to get married?"

"Yes." Zhu Ao nodded implicitly.

The young man was a little shy.

Princess Su is the daughter of Sun Jida, the commander of Hao Liangwei.

In the case of Zhu Chang, the king of Qing in Ningxia, the princess Sun is also the daughter of Sun Jida.

Sun Jida was born in the Xungui group, and when he fought in Changzhou, he was promoted to commander after making great contributions.

He is an ordinary middle-level officer in the Ming army, and he actually gave birth to two princesses?

Zhu Yunxi specially found an opportunity to take a look at the future Princess Su.

At first glance, I found that this girl is so good-looking!

Sixteen years old, very gentle.

It's unimaginable that the generals raised in their families can have such a small jasper!

The news of the arrival of the grandson of the Ming Emperor in Pingliang Mansion spread throughout the northwest.

A few days later, a monk came to meet him.

This bald donkey was sent by the Turkish chief Hazhan.

Last year, Lan Yu conquered Handong and captured Azhenchuan, and the local chief Hazhan and others fled.

Now Hazhan is hungry and cold, desperate, hearing that the grandson of the Ming Emperor is coming, he can't help but be overjoyed, and immediately send a monk to meet him, and ask for the imperial court.

Zhu Yunxi is well aware of his grandfather Zhu Yuanzhang's attitude towards the northwest, and the main thing is to recruit surrender.

So he agreed to their surrender, and asked the imperial court to set up a separate guard station, and arrange officials and subordinates according to the standards of the inland guards.

In the future, the Ming Dynasty will rely on these cannon fodder to serve as the leading party.

Zhu Yunxi stayed in Pingliang Mansion for a few days, and the local government was under great pressure.

The main thing is the difficulty of supply.

There are tens of thousands of soldiers and horses guarding the emperor's grandson, and Pingliang Mansion is really unbearable.

made Pingliang Mansion, which was not wealthy, even worse.

Zhu Yunxi understood their difficulties and ordered the army to set off for the Qingwang Mansion in Ningxia.

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Taicang Prefecture, Suzhou Prefecture.

Liujiagang is the gathering place of Jiangnan Cao transportation and sea transportation.

Shen Wansan, the richest man in the Ming Dynasty, lived in Liujiagang and often did business.

At this time, hundreds of sea ships were moored in Liujia Port.

Among them, there are more than 60 giant treasure ships that are 100 meters long!

On the wharf, a large number of people came and went, loading boxes of porcelain, silk, tea and other items onto the ship.

There are also boxes of Daming treasure banknotes.

Due to the fact that there were so many things, it took three days and three nights just to load the ship.

A eunuch wearing a three-mountain hat stood at the bow of the boat, he was wearing a python robe and a cloak, and his tall body was reluctant to face the surging Yangtze River.

Ma He, today, will be the envoy of the Qincha to the Western countries.

Li Bin, who was dressed in military uniform, strode over: "Young Eunuch Ma, the men and horses of Jichuan Wei and Taicang Wei are ready." ”

Ma He nodded slowly: "Herald, board the ship!" ”

At the sound of an order, tens of thousands of troops boarded the ship one after another.

A door of pitch-black artillery was erected.

Soon, a huge task force with 200 ships large and small was formed!

Ma He held the holy decree in his hand, and his eyes flashed with a hint of majesty.

This time I went to sea, not only to make money, but also to promote the prestige of the Ming Dynasty!

He wants to be seen by the nations of the world.

What is a real warship!

What is real sailing!

What is the real Heavenly Empire!