After confirming from the housekeeper's mouth the fact that his fourth brother Zhu Zaizhen is about to leave Beijing in the near future.

Zhu Zaikun's whole person relaxed, and the stone that had been hanging in his heart finally landed safely.

There is no better news for Zhu Zaikun!

As we all know, those vassal kings who have already become vassals, if they do not receive an edict, will not be allowed to return to Beijing for life, and can only stay in the fiefdom for the rest of their lives.

And Zhu Zaizhen left the capital this time, and if he wants to come back next time, he doesn't know when.

After Zhu Zaizhen left the capital, Zhu Zaikun was able to free up his hands and concentrate on dealing with the threat from Zhu Zaiyuan.

Immediately, I saw Zhu Zaikun supporting his chin with one hand, and thought so: "Anyway, do you want to ask your father for instructions, and when the time comes, I will personally send one to the fourth brother, maybe, this time it will be goodbye......

……

Just as Zhu Zaikun was still weighing the pros and cons of this, on the other side, near the capital, the wharf.

More than half a month after departing from Zhejiang, the boat taken by Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou finally arrived in the capital.

In order to ensure that there would be no mistakes in the next training, Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou brought Wang Rulong, Hu Shouren, Chen Ziluan, Wu Weizhong and other capable generals under their command to the capital.

As soon as he got off the boat, Yu Dayou was attracted by the towering city walls, towering towers, and scattered buildings in the distance.

"Everyone in the world says that Suzhou and Hangzhou are prosperous like a dream, and in my opinion, this capital is not too much!"

Then, I saw Yu Dayou retract his gaze from the traffic in the distance, and said with emotion.

Qi Jiguang, who was on the side, heard Yu Dayou's words, and responded with a smile: "Yes! ”

Previously, Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou followed Hu Zongxian to exterminate the Japanese invaders, fought everywhere, and accumulated a lot of military exploits.

Later, under Jiajing's deliberate promotion, Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou were promoted at a speed like a rocket.

At present, Qi Jiguang is General Zhaoyi, Zheng Sanpin Military Attaché, Yu Dayou is General Huaiyuan, from Sanpin Military Attaché, this is the height of many military generals in the Ming Dynasty, and it is difficult to reach in their lives.

After stopping and watching for a long time, I saw Qi Jiguang withdraw his gaze from the bustling crowd in the distance, turned around, looked in the direction where Yu Dayou was, and proposed: "It's not too early, let's go to the post station!" ”

Hearing this, Yu Dayou nodded, and said in response: "Well, let's go!" ”

When the words fell, Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou did not hesitate at all, and immediately took a sedan chair and marched towards the post station in the capital that specially received officials.

……

Because the person who recommended Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou to the emperor before was Hu Zongxian, the secretary of the ministry.

Therefore, soon after Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou arrived in the capital, many officials in the DPRK and China received the news.

Those officials were thinking that after Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou met the emperor, they would visit them and get closer.

It's not that they value Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou very much, they mainly want to indirectly get on with Hu Zongxian by befriending Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou.

After all, the current Hu Zongxian is not only a cabinet elder, but also a secretary of the ministry, and a teacher who is the first assistant of the cabinet!

Let's ask the government and the opposition, are there thicker thighs than this?

At the same time, behind the scenes, there are also many people who secretly envy the good luck of Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou.

In recent years, Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou have followed Hu Zongxian to fight in the south and the north, exterminated the Japanese and made great achievements!

After Hu Zongxian was appointed by the emperor as the secretary of the ministry, he did not forget his two old subordinates, pulled them along, and personally recommended the two to the emperor and let them be responsible for military training.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that with Hu Zongxian, an old boss who is the secretary of the ministry, the career of Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou in the future will definitely be smooth sailing.

It is precisely because of this that those people in the DPRK and China want to befriend Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou more and more urgently.

When night fell, Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou stayed in the post station.

In the room, the orange light clearly reflected the figures of Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou.

At this moment, Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou were all kneeling on the ground, and standing in front of them was an old eunuch wearing a red official uniform.

"Your Majesty said, you two have a long journey, rest for one night, and then go to meet tomorrow!"

When the old eunuch's words fell, I saw that Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou's faces were full of excitement that could not be concealed.

After all, early tomorrow morning, they will go to the Forbidden City to meet the emperor!

In the Ming Dynasty, how many officials have been poor all their lives and have never seen the emperor a few times, but now, they have the opportunity to meet the emperor in person.

What an honor!

Then, I saw Qi Jiguang take the lead in coming back to his senses, got up from the ground, leaned down, and saluted respectfully to the old eunuch: "I'm tired of my father-in-law!" ”

Seeing this, Yu Dayou, who was on the side, also got up from the ground and thanked the old eunuch: "I'm tired of my father-in-law!" ”

Seeing this, the old eunuch squinted at the two of them and replied imperceptibly.

"My father-in-law deliberately ran this trip, a little courtesy, not a respect!"

After Qi Jiguang finished speaking, he immediately stepped forward and quietly stuffed a thick stack of silver tickets into the old eunuch's hand.

After roughly perceiving the thickness of the silver ticket, the old eunuch immediately smiled all over his face, and turned to speak: "Where, where, General Qi said that he was laughing, this is nothing more than our family's duty!" ”

"You are the people recommended by Elder Hu Ge to His Majesty personally, and your future future will inevitably be immeasurable!"

When Qi Jiguang heard this, his face was full of humility, and he immediately lowered his head, bowed to the old eunuch and said, "Thank you father-in-law for your kind words!" ”

The old eunuch, seeing that he had brought the words smoothly, did not mean to stay too long.

After telling the two of them to have a good rest, they turned around and left the room.

After sending the old eunuch away, I saw Qi Jiguang turn around, look at Yu Dayou on the side, and then said: "It's not too early, rest early, tomorrow morning, we have to go to see Your Majesty!" ”

"Hmm."

After Yu Dayou answered, he planned to go back to his room to rest.

He had just walked a few steps before turning back again, and then, he saw him look in the direction where Qi Jiguang was, and asked, "By the way, did you tell the Governor that we have arrived in the capital?" ”

Qi Jiguang took in the expression on Yu Dayou's face, and after bowing slightly, he turned to speak: "Don't worry, I sent someone to deliver the news to the Governor early in the morning!" ”

After learning the news from Qi Jiguang's mouth, Yu Dayou was relieved, and then, without the slightest hesitation, he immediately left the room.

……

On the other side, Hu Zongxian is located in his mansion in the capital.

Since Hu Zongxian became the secretary of the ministry, there has been an endless stream of people who come to visit, which makes Hu Zongxian tireless.

Later, Hu Zongxian listened to Zhang Juzheng's suggestion, raised a few vicious dogs at home, and ordered someone to put the corresponding sign at the door.

Since then, there have been many fewer people who come to visit, and Hu Zongxian has rarely calmed down.

At the moment, in the study.

Hu Zongxian is holding a copy of "Journey to the West" and watching it with relish, the ups and downs of the plot in the book can't help but immerse people in it.

I don't know how long time has passed, but when Hu Zongxian came back to his senses, he suddenly realized that before he knew it, he had read this book back and forth several times.

Then, I saw Hu Zongxian put down the book in his hand and muttered to himself: "Well, the book written by this Sheyang monk is really interesting, but the number of words is too small, I remember that this person seems to be studying in Guozijian, and I will find someone to visit another day." ”

Just as Hu Zongxian was thinking like this, he heard a slight knock on the door.

"Come in!"

When the words fell, I saw that the door of the room was pushed open, and the butler walked in.

After the housekeeper entered the room, he subconsciously looked in the direction where Hu Zongxian was, leaned down, and said respectfully: "Master, Yan Ge Lao sent someone to send a message, saying that someone impeached Zheng Michang and He Maocai on the charge of wanton embezzlement of ink. ”

After Hu Zongxian learned the news from the housekeeper's mouth, a trace of surprise flashed on his face.

Immediately, I saw him raise his eyebrows, look in the direction where the housekeeper was, and asked, "What did you say, impeach Zheng Michang and He Maocai?" ”

Facing Hu Zongxian's gaze, the housekeeper didn't dare to hide it in the slightest, and immediately said everything he knew: "Yes, master, that's what Yan Ge said over there......"

Under the butler's narration, Hu Zongxian also understood the general situation, and immediately, he waved his hand and commanded: "Okay, I know about this matter, you go down first!" ”

"Yes, sir!"

After the butler responded, he bowed his hand to Hu Zongxian, and then walked away.

"Jiaxing Yuan family......"

After the housekeeper left the room, he saw Hu Zongxian supporting his chin with one hand and began to think about the reason behind this.

Hu Zongxian did not forget that not long ago, Jiajing specially summoned him and asked him about the land annexation in Zhejiang.

"Zhao Zhenji went to Zhejiang this time, it was at the behest of His Majesty to investigate the land annexation, but now, the Yuan family in Jiaxing has mobilized the connections of the court and the central government to impeach Zheng Michang and He Maocai!"

"Zhao Zhenji, as a feudal official, naturally they don't dare to act without permission, so they can only indirectly put pressure on Zhao Zhenji by impeaching Zheng Michang and He Maocai!"

After thinking about this, Hu Zongxian's whole person suddenly had a feeling of enlightenment.

At the same time, he also realized what he should do next, he had to help with this favor!

In Hu Zongxian's view, the Yuan family in Jiaxing was just unlucky and happened to hit the muzzle.

Even if there is no Jiaxing Yuan family, there will be Qiantang Xu family and Yuyao Yu family, anyway, as long as the government wants to, they can put a few charges on you.

In the final analysis, it all started because the emperor intended to investigate land annexation.

Land annexation was the lifeblood of the dynasty, and the situation of land annexation became particularly serious in the middle of the dynasty.

If the imperial court had allowed this situation to continue, it would not have been long before the situation of land annexation became more and more serious, and those people who had lost their land and had no way to live would become displaced people in order to survive.

When the time comes, as long as someone raises their arms, they will soon respond to the call and set off rebellions everywhere, and then the situation will be out of control.

Hu Zongxian knew very well in his heart that it was precisely because the emperor saw this that he would take this opportunity to take advantage of the Yuan family in Jiaxing.

The purpose is to test the resistance to this matter.

In addition, Hu Zongxian served as governor of Zhejiang for many years, and Zheng Michang and He Maocai were his subordinates, but now they were impeached for the crime of wanton greed for ink.

After thinking about this, I saw Hu Zongxian call his cronies and instructed: "You go to the teacher's side immediately, just say this favor, I will help!" ”

When the cronie heard Hu Zongxian's words, he didn't dare to slack off in the slightest, and after bowing to Hu Zongxian, he immediately walked away.

Soon after this, I saw a slave enter the room with silent steps, bow his head, and respectfully report: "Master, someone has just sent you a handwritten letter, saying that it was sent by your former subordinate!" ”

When Hu Zongxian heard this, a trace of hesitation flashed on his face, and then, as if he suddenly remembered something, he looked in the direction where the slave was, and ordered in a deep voice: "Bring the letter!" ”

"Yes, sir!"

After this, I saw Hu Zongxian take the envelope from the slave's hand, and the signature on the envelope was Qi Jiguang.

"Qi Jiguang and them, they actually arrived in the capital so quickly?"

After Hu Zongxian finished sighing, he opened the envelope and browsed the contents on it.

……

Night, Beijing, Yanfu.

At this moment, in the room, Yan Song was soaking his feet while browsing the books in his hand, and the hot water in the basin was still steaming.

As soon as Yan Song raised his feet, a maid stepped forward, leaned down, and carefully wiped the water on Yan Song's feet with a silk cloth.

At this moment, there was a slight knock on the door from outside, and when Yan Song saw this, he had to take his eyes off the books in front of him and commanded, "Come in!" ”

When the voice fell, the door of the room was pushed open, and the butler pushed the door and walked in.

After entering the room, the housekeeper immediately leaned down, looked in the direction where Yan Song was, and said respectfully: "Master, just now Hu Zongxian sent someone to send a message, saying that he will help with this favor!" ”

After Yan Song learned the news, his face was full of relief, and then, with the support of the maid on the side, he sat behind the bookcase.

"Ru Zhen is really reliable, it seems that I, Yan Song, didn't accept this student in vain!"

After finishing his sigh, I saw Yan Song raise his head and look at the housekeeper, waved his hand quite casually, and then ordered: "Okay, it's nothing for you, let's go down first!" ”

"Yes, sir!"

When Yan Song's words fell, the housekeeper did not hesitate at all, and after saluting Yan Song respectfully, he immediately walked away.

Not long after the housekeeper left, I saw Yan Shifan walking in.

Yan Shifan had just entered the room, only to hear Yan Song's voice ringing in his ears: "How are things going?" ”

When Yan Shifan heard this, he didn't dare to slack off in the slightest, and immediately leaned down and responded respectfully: "Father, the child has already sent someone to inform Zhang Runde and Luo Longwen!" ”

Yan Song heard Yan Shifan's words, nodded, and then returned his attention to the book in front of him.

Seeing this, Yan Shifan hesitated for a moment, then looked in the direction where Yan Song was, and asked cautiously, "Father, what did Hu Zongxian say, will he help?" ”

When Yan Song heard this, he glanced at Yan Shifan, and said unhurriedly: "Not long ago, Hu Zongxian sent someone to send a message, saying that he would help with this favor!" ”

When Yan Song's words fell, I saw an expected look on Yan Shifan's face, and after snorting coldly, he said to himself.

"Hmph, of course he will help, after all, Zheng Michang and He Mao have been his subordinates for many years, if something happens, the court will investigate it, and he Hu Zongxian will not be able to avoid the charge of dereliction of duty!"

When Yan Song heard this, he just frowned and didn't say anything.

"By the way, father, Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou, who were recommended by Hu Zongxian to His Majesty earlier, have arrived in the capital!"

"Well, I know, it's not too early, let's go down and rest!"

Yan Song was noncommittal to Yan Shifan's words, only to see him withdraw his gaze, wave his hand, and command.

"Yes, father, the child will leave!"

"Hmm."

……

The night passed in the blink of an eye, and in the early morning, Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou stayed at the post station.

Since they would go to the Forbidden City to meet the emperor soon, Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou got up early.

For the next meeting with the emperor, Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou were extremely looking forward to it, and put on their official uniforms early.

The official uniform is a kind of dress worn when meeting the emperor, and there is a big difference between the official uniform of civil officials and military officials.

On the official uniform of the third-rank civil official, a peacock is tattooed, and on the official uniform of the third-rank military attaché, a leopard is tattooed.

At this moment, Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou were both wearing crimson official uniforms, and the official uniforms were also embroidered with scattered flowers without branches and leaves, with a diameter of two inches.

After confirming that everything was ready, I saw Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou take the sedan chair that had been prepared and went to the Forbidden City.

The Forbidden City, outside the Qianqing Palace.

The eunuch, who was in charge of teaching etiquette full-time, was tirelessly telling Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou about the things that needed to be paid attention to when meeting the emperor next.

"Well, that's about the things you need to pay attention to when the time comes!"

After the eunuch finished speaking, he withdrew his gaze from Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou.

After that, I saw Qi Jiguang step forward and quietly stuff a stack of silver tickets into the eunuch's hand.

"I'm tired of my father-in-law!"

After roughly perceiving the thickness of the silver ticket, the eunuch nodded to Qi Jiguang and said slowly: "Well, it's quite sensible!" ”

After this, the eunuch saw that there was no one around, and beckoned to Qi Jiguang, signaling him to come closer.

Then, I only heard the eunuch's voice sound: "Your Majesty has been in a good mood recently, you don't need to worry too much, just speak boldly, in addition, Your Majesty prefers hard-working officials......"

After this, the eunuch did not stay long, but left directly.

Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou looked at the departing figure of the eunuch, their faces were full of gratitude, they leaned down and said respectfully: "Father-in-law, go slowly!" ”

After the eunuch walked away, he saw Qi Jiguang retract his gaze, looked at Yu Dayou, who was full of doubts on the side, and explained: "I heard the governor mentioned earlier that when you meet Your Majesty, you should ...... in advance."

Qi Jiguang hadn't finished speaking, but he heard a sharp voice sound: "Xuan Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou are here!" ”

Seeing this, Qi Jiguang had no choice but to swallow the words that he hadn't had time to say back into his stomach, and then said, "Let's go, go and meet Your Majesty!" ”

"Hmm."

After Yu Dayou answered, he followed Qi Jiguang's steps and stepped on the stairs of the Qianqing Palace.

After entering the Qianqing Palace, Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou followed the instructions of the previous eunuch who was in charge of teaching etiquette, did not squint, knelt on the ground with a 'plop', and said in a deep voice.

"Weichen knocks to see Your Majesty, long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

"Well, get up!"

Jiajing, who was sitting on the dragon chair, heard this, and after looking Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou up and down, he waved his hand and commanded.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After getting Jiajing's consent, Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou slowly got up from the ground.

Before this, Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou had already done a good job of psychological construction, but when they really saw the emperor, they couldn't help but be a little nervous.

Qi Jiguang could even feel that when he spoke, he had a slight trill.

Jiajing took in the expressions on the faces of the two, chuckled, and said, "Okay, don't be too nervous, just come at the usual time, I came to you today, I just want to talk to you!" ”

After that, I only heard Jiajing's voice sound: "Come on, give a seat for the two Aiqing!" ”

As soon as Jiajing's words fell, a eunuch soon stepped forward, prepared seats for Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou, and covered them with soft cushions.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace!"

Seeing this, Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou quickly reacted, arched their hands, and thanked Jiajing.

After that, Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou did not make excuses, and sat down on the chairs one after another, and the whole person sat upright, not daring to make the slightest movement.

Then, I saw Jiajing glance over Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou respectively, and then said: "You two are talents that Hu Zongxian vigorously recommended to me, and when I saw them today, it was really extraordinary!" ”

When Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou heard Jiajing's words, they hurriedly got up from their seats, leaned down, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty has praised it!" ”

Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou could clearly feel that the emperor attached great importance to them, and at this moment, they were also full of expectations for what the emperor was going to say next.

Subsequently, I only heard Jiajing's slightly emotional voice sound: "Whether it is leading the army to exterminate the Japanese who have been entrenched in the southeast coast of our Ming Dynasty, or suppressing the rebellion in Fujian and Jiangxi, in this process, you have all contributed a lot!" ”

"You have made a lot of contributions to the court!" (End of chapter)