At the beginning of the year, all kinds of ceremonial sacrifices in the imperial court were basically concentrated in the first seven days.

On the eighth day of the first lunar month, everything finally calmed down, the nobles and officials could finally stop, and An Ansheng accompanied his family for the New Year.

However, in King Rui's Mansion, Zhu Jingyuan was dressed very formally, which made Chen Zhi very puzzled.

"Where are you going?"

"Enter the palace and face the saint!"

"Face saint? You haven't tossed enough in the past few days? What do you do when you go to see the old man? Chen Zhi became more and more puzzled.

Although it is very important to please the emperor, you can't go every day, you should always give yourself a holiday after the New Year.

"What do you know, I'm going to the palace to be auspicious!" Zhu Jingyuan looked at himself in the mirror, and Zhu Jingyuan motioned to the eunuch to tidy up the hem of his clothes for him.

"Xiangrui? What auspiciousness can there be? The old man is not easy to deceive! Chen Zhi reminded.

Turning around, Zhu Jingyuan replied: "The Records of the Ancestors, a total of six hundred and seventy-six volumes, have finally been revised, do you think this is auspicious?" ”

Today's emperor, the most revered is his grandfather, who attaches great importance to the records of the ancestors, and the imperial court has set up a Jixian Pavilion for this purpose.

There are more than 100 bachelors who have participated in the revision all year round, and nearly 500 people have been in and out of the country over the years, and most of them have become Zhu Jingyuan's supporters.

It is also with the help of Jixian Pavilion that Zhu Jingyuan can establish his power and gain a firm foothold in the court.

"But...... If the Shizu Record is completed, shouldn't the Jixian Pavilion also be withdrawn? Chen Zhi pointed out the crux of the problem.

The removal of the Jixian Pavilion will be a great loss to the Rui Wangfu, so Chen Zhi is very worried.

Zhu Jingyuan said calmly: "Don't worry, a revised record will inevitably have fallacies, and it will have to be refined next......

"The two orthodox canons have just begun to be written, and it will take several years to complete the book, and it may not be able to be completed in ten years!"

Chen Zhi doesn't care if she can repair it or not, as long as Jixian Pavilion doesn't withdraw her, it doesn't matter.

"Then you hurry up and go to the palace, the old man may not be idle today, those envoys of the feudal clan are here, and they must be to meet them these days!"

After speaking, Chen Zhi straightened her makeup in the mirror and said, "The thirteenth daughter-in-law is coming today, and I have to prepare for it!" ”

"You invited her?" Zhu Jingyuan asked.

Brushing the fine hair between her sideburns, Chen Zhi said with a smile: "You're not talking nonsense, that girl is very smart, it's too late to hide from us!" ”

"But after all, we are her benefactors, and if I summon her, she will have to come!"

Nodding, Zhu Jingyuan asked again: "From the first day of junior high school to the present, the thirteen or two have not gone to the East Palace, right?" ”

Chen Zhi replied: "The first day of junior high school is busy now, how can they have time to go!" ”

"That's good!"

Suddenly remembering something, Chen Zhi ordered everyone to retreat, and then came to Zhu Jingyuan's side, and said in a low voice: "Jia Zhen of Rongguo Mansion is dead, can you use it to make some articles?" ”

After thinking for a while, Zhu Jingyuan replied: "A little guidance is enough, let the Jia family hate the old thirteen, and lead them to make some mistakes again!" ”

"And that Jia Baoyu, you can also make use of it a little bit, I will tell Ying Yu to do these things!"

The husband and wife discussed for a while, and then Zhu Jingyuan left home and rushed to the direction of the imperial city in a sedan chair.

Entering the imperial city, Zhu Jingyuan first went to the Jixian Pavilion, and after ordering someone to bring the books, he rushed to the Qianqing Palace.

When he entered the palace and came to the Qianqing Gate, he found that there were no envoys coming today, and when he asked, he knew that the emperor would not see the foreign ministers today.

It seems that the old man is also tired...... Zhu Jingyuan thought so.

Immediately after that, he entered the Qianqing Gate, and the guards and eunuchs did not stop him, after all, this lord did not belong to the foreign ministers.

When he came to the gate of the palace, Zhu Jingyuan realized that he was thinking too much, the old man was not tired at all, but did his own thing behind closed doors.

I saw that in the main hall of the Qianqing Palace, there were seven or eight tables on the left and right, and more than 20 eunuchs were fiddling with the abacus, and there was a crackling sound on the scene.

At this point, Zhu Jingyuan didn't dare to trespass, so he could only ask the eunuch to help inform him, and he soon got a response.

"Sixth Master, Your Majesty has summoned you in!" The little eunuch said in a deep voice.

Picking up the catalogue volume of the Shizu Record, Zhu Jingyuan walked into the hall, but was led to the attic by the little eunuch.

When the Qianqing Palace reconciled, Zhu Xianming liked to stay in the attic, which allowed him to overlook the whole scene.

When he went up to the attic, Zhu Jingyuan saw his father lying on a chair, staring at the eunuch who was settling accounts below next to the railing.

"The son knocks to see his father!"

Turning his head slightly to look at Zhu Jingyuan, Zhu Xianming asked, "Get up!" ”

After Zhu Jingyuan got up, Zhu Xianming looked downstairs again, and asked at the same time, "What's the matter?" ”

"Dad, my son was ordered to revise the Records of the Ancestors, and recently he has finally fulfilled his holy order and has completed the compilation of his errand!"

Hearing this, Zhu Xianming suddenly came to his senses and sat up straight from the recliner.

"Really?"

Seeing his father's happy appearance, Zhu Jingyuan was also extremely complacent, and immediately stepped forward and handed out the booklet: "This is the catalog, Dad, you can see it!" ”

As a result, Zhu Xianming flipped through the booklet, and each volume had something similar to a memorabilia, which could let Zhu Xianming understand the general situation.

"There are a total of 676 volumes of Shizu Records, from the 26th year of Dading to the 35th year of Zhangwu, a total of ...... during the period"

Zhu Jingyuan gushed about it, he was the chief compiler of the record, and he had a clear understanding of these specific matters.

"The transcript was brought?"

Hearing the inquiry, Zhu Jingyuan immediately replied: "Brought it!" ”

"Move to the Warm Pavilion, I will see it for myself!"

"Yes!"

More than 600 volumes of records are equivalent to more than 600 books, so it takes more than a dozen eunuchs to move them.

There are only two copies of the repaired record now, one is stored in the Jixian Pavilion, and the other has been moved to the Qianqing Palace.

went down to the attic, bypassed the little eunuchs who settled accounts, and when he entered the warm pavilion, Zhu Xianming saw several large stacks of books.

He pulled out a random copy of it, looked at it for a while, put it back in its place, and pulled out another book.

While watching, Zhu Xianming asked, "Where is Zhang Wu twenty-eight years later?" ”

In the autumn of the twenty-eighth year of Zhang Wu, Zhu Xianming went out with Shizu for the first time, and since then he has had a slight sense of existence.

He had mentioned Zhu Jingyuan before, and he was about to verify the results today.

The revision of the actual record is just a table, and it is Zhu Xianming's main purpose to tamper with historical facts and create a good character for himself as a saint.

In this regard, Zhu Jingyuan had already prepared, first glanced at the stack of books that had been placed, and then he walked in front of one of the stacks.

"Dad, this is the fifth hundred and eighty-fifth volume, which records the events from July to October of the twenty-eighth year of Zhang Wu......"

"This is volume 587, and the Battle of Hami is in it......"

"It's ......"

Zhu Xianming took the book and flipped through it in more detail.

Seeing the record of his own natural wealth and invincibility in the book, Zhu Xianming unconsciously smiled.

At this moment, there was a sudden commotion outside the hall, which caused Zhu Xianming to look outside the warm pavilion, and he knew who was coming just by listening to the sound.

"Daddy...... Father? Here's the good news......"

"Thirteenth Master, you ......"

Ignoring the eunuchs who stopped him, Zhu Jinghong turned around the main hall twice, and turned around only to find that the emperor was in the warm pavilion.

"Dad, you're here!" Zhu Jinghong said with a smile, and went in with the notebook.

Seeing that the emperor was not angry, the eunuchs on duty outside the palace retreated carefully, they knew that they couldn't stop Zhu Jinghong, and it wasn't a big problem.

"Thirteenth brother, I didn't see my father reading, you should be quiet!" Zhu Jingyuan stepped forward to greet first.

This is a gift he has been preparing for a long time, and he definitely doesn't want to be ruined by Zhu Jinghong.

After temporarily appeasing Zhu Jinghong, Zhu Jingyuan asked, "What are you doing here?" ”

Zhu Jinghong replied: "There is good news over there in Shanglinyuan, I am here to say hello to my father!" ”

Hearing Zhu Jinghong's babbling, Zhu Xianming only felt extremely upset, so he reprimanded: "Old Thirteen, you give Lao Tzu a quieter, noisy and annoying people!" ”

So, the warm pavilion fell silent.

Leaving Zhu Jinghong aside, Zhu Jingyuan handed over another book, and then said: "Dad, this is the fifth hundred and eighty-eighth volume, which records the events of the later period of the Hami War......

At this moment, Zhu Jinghong was not idle, picked up the book and looked at it, and then he knew what the sixth child was here to do.

Could it be that the Shizu record was repaired by him, and he came to the old man to ask for merit at this moment?

This is such a coincidence, but I also came to invite credit today, and the brothers collided together...... Zhu Jinghong thought.

Zhu Jinghong casually flipped through the content of the record, and here Zhu Jingyuan was busy patting his father's ass.

"More than 30 years ago, in the Battle of Hami, when my father was weak, he led a strong army and was the pioneer of the first grandfather to use it......"

"The invincible momentum is like a bamboo, and the army of tens of thousands of Rakshasa countries has collapsed, looking forward to the ancient and modern emperors...... There is no one like you! ”

Even if he was thick-skinned as an emperor, Zhu Xianming felt embarrassed when he heard this.

The big battle back then was completely presided over by Shizu, and he, a young general who led thousands of soldiers, really couldn't affect the trend of the battle.

To put it simply, Zhu Jingyuan did blow too much.

Zhu Jinghong also knew a lot about the famous battle of Hami, and listened to Zhu Jingyuan's undisciplined boasting, which made him smile like nothing.

According to what Zhu Jingyuan said, Liu Chan was also in Changbanpo seven into seven back then, always half a position ahead of Zhao Yun, and Cao Jun lost his armor and fled.

When Zhu Jinghong was thinking about it, he heard the emperor ask coldly: "Old Thirteen, what are you laughing at?" ”

Zhu Jinghong hurriedly said: "Dad, back then, you were brave and invincible, and you killed the corpses of the Rakshasa country all over the field, which really made my son admire!" ”

While continuing to read, Zhu Xianming asked casually: "You said you came to report the good news?" What's the good news? ”

Hearing this, Zhu Jinghong immediately took out a piece of music and said, "Dad, the workshop in Shanglin Yuan has created a new musket and artillery ......."

"This batch of newly created musket guns has improved a lot in terms of range, safety, and accuracy, and is definitely not inferior to those good guns in the West......"

"where the range is ...... at a hundred paces"

Zhu Jinghong began to introduce in detail, originally Zhu Xianming didn't pay much attention to it, but the more he listened carefully, the more interested he became, and finally simply closed the book.

"Daddy...... Here's a record of the specifics! After the explanation was completed, Zhu Jinghong handed out the recital.

The eunuch on duty in the warm pavilion took the chapter and finally handed it to the emperor.

Putting down the book, Zhu Xianming picked up the music and looked at it carefully, his expression was extremely focused.

Seeing this scene, Zhu Jingyuan felt uncomfortable, today was a gift specially prepared by him, but he was disturbed by Zhu Jinghong.

As an emperor on horseback, Zhu Xianming naturally understands the parameters of guns and cannons, and understands what these improvements mean.

"Old Thirteen, these things...... There will be no moisture! Zhu Xianming raised his head and asked.

Zhu Jinghong replied, "Dad...... Give them a hundred dares, and they will not dare to deceive the king! ”

"Who is this Jia Yun?"

"It's a white body, and it has some relationship with the Jia family of Rongguo Mansion, but it is a relationship that has already been out of five suits!"

This acknowledges the relationship between Jia Yun and the Jia family, but emphasizes that they basically have nothing to do with each other.

The reason why I want to say this is because Zhu Jinghong is worried that his father will be tired of the house and Wu, and he will abandon Jia Yun because of the Jia family.

But obviously, he underestimated the emperor's mind, and only heard Zhu Xianming say: "This person has some skills, and he should be rewarded!" ”

Zhu Jinghong continued: "Dad, the craftsmen who do specific things should also be rewarded!" ”

"Today...... Forget it, I'll go to Shanglin Yuan in person in two days, but I want to see if what he said is true or false! Zhu Xianming said in a deep voice.

"You're going to see it for yourself?" Zhu Jinghong was a little surprised, he felt that he had underestimated the old man again.

"How...... Afraid I'll see something wrong? Zhu Xianming asked coldly.

"How can it be, Dad, don't worry!"

Seeing his hippie smile, Zhu Xianming asked rhetorically, "Do you still have something?" ”

"I didn't ...... It's okay, my son quit, quit! Zhu Jinghong slipped out.

Glancing at Zhu Jingyuan, who was still in place, Zhu Xianming continued: "Sixth, it's nothing...... You go out too, I want to read the record carefully! ”

To be honest, Zhu Jingyuan didn't want to leave, after all, he was only concerned about patting his ass just now, and he hadn't had time to officially invite credit.

But since his father spoke, Zhu Jingyuan could only say goodbye and leave, and when he left the hall, he caught up with Zhu Jinghong.

"Thirteenth brother, what a coincidence you came!" Zhu Jingyuan said with a smile, and he had already scolded in his heart.

Zhu Jinghong replied: "Sixth brother, I didn't expect that our brothers would meet together!" ”

"Don't you know, these firecrackers are really good things, they can definitely have a miraculous effect on the battlefield, and whoever disobeys us will be killed when the time comes!"

"Sixth brother, you have time today, why don't you go to Shanglin Yuan with me and try the power of those guns!"

Before Zhu Jingyuan could say a few words, Zhu Jinghong had already said a lot, and he didn't have the heart to say what he wanted to say.

"Thirteenth brother, I'm still not going, there are still some things going on over there in Jixian Pavilion!" Zhu Jingyuan replied.

When he was about to turn around, he was pulled by Zhu Jinghong: "Sixth brother, don't stay in the house every day, you have to go around, otherwise it won't be as boring as the fourth brother!" ”

How can I not compare to the fourth...... Zhu Jingyuan thought secretly.

Seeing that he hesitated, Zhu Jinghong immediately said, "Let's go...... Come with me to Shanglin Garden, there are so many fun things over there! ”

So, Zhu Jingyuan was forcibly dragged away, and secretly said that he had to take an afternoon of precious time.

Here the two Zhu Jinghong brothers traveled together, and in the Rui Wang's Mansion at the other end, Baochai had been carried outside the Cunxin Palace.

Surrounded by the maids of Xiangwang's Mansion, Baochai slowly walked out of the sedan chair, and Princess Rui Chen Zhi immediately greeted her.

Today is a meeting between the two of them, but the guests at the scene are not only Baochai, Chen Zhi also invited other women to accompany them.

Most of these people are the wives of civil officials, and they basically have no intersection with Xiangwangfu, and they have only seen Baochai when they were sealed before, so they have no impression of them at the moment.

"Brother and sister, you are here, the banquet is ready!" Chen Zhi greeted him very warmly.

"I've been waiting for my sister-in-law for a long time!" Baochai replied.

After a brief greeting, Chen Zhi took Baochai and walked inside, and the two talked and laughed along the way, showing their intimacy to everyone present.

"This is the wife of the squire of the Criminal Department, Feng Ke......"

"This is the wife of the Imperial Inspectorate of the Imperial Palace......

"This ......"

led Baochai forward, Chen Zhi introduced her one by one, and the women who were introduced also saluted Baochai.

If these people all belong to King Rui, it is no wonder that King Rui is watching the throne of the crown prince...... Baochai thought secretly in his heart.

"Baochai, let's go...... Let's go to the back garden and sit, this is not the place to talk! ”

"Sister-in-law, please!"

"You're a guest, you invite first!" Chen Zhiman didn't care.

Baochai smiled lightly and said, "Guests are as they please, or sister-in-law first!" ”

Seeing that she was not in the trap, Chen Zhi smiled freely: "That's good...... Let's go together! ”

After the two of them left first, the rest of the wives followed, and went to the garden with the two princesses in their arms.

The layout of Rui Wangfu and Xiangwangfu is basically the same, and the northernmost part of the palace is a large garden, but the layout in the garden is very different.

Came to a high platform, where there is a better view of the view, everyone is seated in the host and guest, and Baochai and Chen Zhi sit on the top.

As the host, Chen Zhi was the first to speak: "Looking for you today, that is, everyone can talk together, and you don't have to be too restrained!" ”

(End of chapter)