"Your Majesty, it's time to drink medicine."

Li Qing took the decoction and sent it to Lao Zhu.

Lao Zhu's body is not as good as day by day, but his spirit is still good, giving people a feeling of being alive, but Li Qing knows that Lao Zhu's time is running out.

The reason why he is in good spirits is because Lao Zhu is holding on.

Zhu Yuanzhang lazily moved his body, took the medicine bowl and drank it all, and then tightened the blanket on his body, complaining, "It's spring, why is it still so cold." ”

"Yes, the minister also feels that it is colder this year." Li Qing said along with him.

In fact, it's not cold at all, the temperature during the day is not less than 20 degrees, how can it be cold, it's just that Lao Zhu's body bones are too bad.

This year is already the thirty-first year of Hongwu, and Lao Zhu has also passed seventy, this age can be regarded as a long life, especially as an emperor, living such a long time is really not short.

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at the sunny sky outside, and slowly sat up, "Li Qing, accompany us to talk under the sun." ”

Li Qing nodded and helped him to a sunny place, Lao Zhu was already a little unstable, and most of the gravity of his body was spread on Li Qing.

If it weren't for Li Qing's support, he wouldn't even be able to stand.

Xiao Guizi was very eye-catching, and immediately moved the deck chair.

Zhu Yuanzhang was half-lying on the chair, bathed in the sun, his body gradually warmed, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Time flies so fast, thinking about the past eventful years, it seems like yesterday, and in the blink of an eye, we are all over seventy." Zhu Yuanzhang's face was full of nostalgia and reluctance, "People are rare in their seventies, and it has become a luxury to find a brother to talk to." ”

Li Qingbelly: Those good brothers of your age were either killed by you or boiled to death by you, and they really can't be found right now.

"During this period of time, we feel more and more lacking in energy, and sometimes I am very tired when I see two letters." Zhu Yuanzhang said bitterly, "Li Qing, our destiny is almost here, right?" ”

"Long live the emperor." Li Qing said with relief, "The emperor is just too tired over the years, just rest for a while." ”

Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head and smiled bitterly, how could he not know how his own body was.

He squinted his eyes and stared directly at the sun, "After all, people in the world will inevitably die, and the only thing that remains unchanged is probably the sun, moon and stars." ”

Then, his eyes were bright, "The sun and the moon, the brightness; We will be able to live forever with the sun and the moon. ”

"Absolutely." Li Qing nodded affirmatively, like coaxing a child, "And it will get better and better." ”

"Hmm." Zhu Yuanzhang was very useful, "Speaking of which, we really haven't enjoyed a few days of happiness in this life;

Born in poverty, he almost starved to death when he was a child, was bullied by Liu De, and later had a famine, his parents and family... Alas;

has no strength, no background, being a monk has to be bullied, being called back and forth, and his mother can't get a place with oil and water;

After joining the army, he not only narrowly escaped death on the battlefield, but also nearly lost his life three times in the righteous army;

If you perform too well, you will be rejected by the officials, and if you perform too badly, you will be kicked out of the team, which is difficult......"

Zhu Yuanzhang kept chattering, and Li Qing kept listening.

Comparing his heart to his heart, if he traveled to Lao Zhu's era, without a special physique, it is estimated that he would starve to death directly in the famine.

Wan can't go down in history like Lao Zhu and become the founder of a dynasty.

Thinking about Lao Zhu's life experience, how can it be summarized by the word 'difficult'.

Just... It's so hard!

First of all, you must be able to struggle to survive the famine, and then you must be able to be angry, and after joining the army, you must survive the fight, and you must know how to hide and not be jealous of the superiors;

After becoming the leader, you have to be considerate of your subordinates and let them be willing to die for you;

At the same time, we must guard against arrogance and rashness, we must not be complacent, and after development and growth, we must face the heroes of Chen Youliang and Zhang Shicheng, who are far superior to themselves;

Finally, there is the Yuan court!

The difficulties in this, don't say that I have experienced it, and my scalp is numb when I think about it.

How did Lao Zhu come here!?

Zhu Yuanzhang said proudly: "We were originally a poor people on the west side of the Huai River, what does the world have to do with us?" ”

His eyes sparkled with unparalleled pride, a boast without water, but it was also a fact.

Li Qing said respectfully: "An emperor like the emperor has no ancients before and no one after him!" ”

"yes!" Old Zhu Le said, "We think so too." ”

……

Lao Zhu is really old, his life is coming to an end, and he is still full of spirit when he recalls the past, but after all, his physical strength is not good, and he falls asleep while talking.

Xiao Guizi brought a blanket to cover him, Li Qing stayed for a while, and when he saw that he didn't wake up, he left the palace.

The next day, Zhu Yuanzhang, who has always been diligent in government, did not go to court, and the court was presided over by Zhu Yunwen.

The ministers shook wildly in their hearts, but they were overjoyed.

Finally, it's time to get out!

Day 3, Day 4, Day 5...... For more than ten days in a row, it was the emperor's grandson who presided over the early dynasty, which seemed to indicate something.

The joy in the hearts of the ministers became stronger and stronger, and at the same time, the news of the dragon's body being sick spread far and wide.

Baiguan was worried, and his heart was happy.

On this day, the Marquis of Yongqing, who has never interfered in the affairs of the court, appeared in the Fengtian Hall early, and he was also standing very forward, only one position behind Li Jinglong.

Wenchen showed anger on his face, and took advantage of the fact that the imperial grandson had not arrived, and began to point fingers, alluding to alludions.

Judging from Li Qing's resume and title, he is a nobleman, so they naturally have to make irresponsible remarks.

Li Qing acted like someone who had nothing to do, not only was he panicked, but he also talked and laughed with Li Jinglong.

When encountering such a shameless person, these Wenchen are talented and learned, but they are helpless.

A quarter of an hour later, the noisy court hall became silent as Zhu Yunwen walked into the main hall.

The ministers all looked at their noses and noses, and they stood upright, and their hearts were up.

Because not only Zhu Yunwen came, but Zhu Yuanzhang also came, and he was in good spirits, looking at it and living.

A moment later, Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the dragon chair, and Zhu Yunwen served aside.

"We'll see my emperor, long live, long live, long live!"

The ministers moved in unison and bowed.

"Zhongqing is flat."

"Your Majesty."

After the ministers got up and stood up, Zhu Yuanzhang said lightly: "We won't go to court for more than ten days, I heard that we are about to die, who said it?" ”

His cold eyes swept towards the ministers, and the gaze was so sharp that no one dared to look at him.

Lao Zhu looked at which, and the person trembled uncontrollably, and finally fell to his knees.

After a circle, there were almost few people who could stand, and the few people who were left of the fruit saw that the ministers were all kneeling, and they also bowed down with the stream.

Lao Zhu showed a touch of satisfaction at this time, "Let's flat!" ”

The ministers stood up tremblingly, and they didn't dare to raise their heads, for fear that as soon as they raised their heads, they would meet the cold gaze.

"Li Qing."

"The minister is here."

"You have always been talented and learned, from now on, you will be appointed as the official to give things, start from the bottom first, don't slack off."

"Obey."

He is only a seven-rank official in the matter, but the power in his hands is really not small, especially in the ministry of officials, he has the right to supervise the promotion of hundreds of officials.

After all, the emperor is also a human being, there are so many officials in the Ming Dynasty, it is impossible for every official's political achievements, the emperor knows everything about it, and most of them are drafted by the officials and the promotion list, and the emperor adopts it as appropriate.

But before this list can be handed over, the officials must go through it in the middle of the matter.

Although the officials are humble in the matter, they are weighted!

At the same time, he is still a spokesman in the matter, and he has the right to hear about things.

Moreover, Li Qing has a marquis, and he has the official title of prince and prince, so there is no problem of inferiority.

Of course, Lao Zhu did this, which also meant paving the way for his grandson.

Once a son of heaven and a courtier, it is better to leave the reward to the grandson for grace.

Shangshudun, the official, felt big, but he didn't dare to let go of the fart.

After Zhu Yuanzhang appointed Li Qing, he focused on the government and politics, looking full of energy, and the original joy of the ministers was gone.

……

In the following days, Zhu Yuanzhang didn't go to court again, not because he didn't want to, but because he couldn't, his health was too poor.

Gradually, the ministers put their minds at ease, and just when they were happy again, Zhu Yuanzhang went to court again.

If this is the case three or four times, the ministers are also numb, their mentality is gradually stabilized, and they do their duties honestly.

Time flies quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it is June (leap May).

Lao Zhu's body completely collapsed, he couldn't get out of bed anymore, his diet was difficult to swallow, and his physical condition was extremely poor.

He knew that his limit was approaching, so he called his grandson and began to make a deathbed will.

In the Qianqing Palace, there are only grandchildren and grandchildren.

One is half-lying and the other is kneeling.

The man lying down had a relieved face, and the kneeling man had tears on his face.

"Good boy, don't cry." Zhu Yuanzhang had a kind smile on his face, "Grandpa is already very content to live for such an old age." ”

"Grandpa Huang will definitely get better." Zhu Yunwen sobbed and said, "Grandson, let people call Li Qinglai, he will definitely be able to cure the imperial grandfather." ”

"Grandpa's deadline is approaching, and he has no skills to return to the sky, so it's hard for him." Zhu Yuanzhang smiled bitterly, paused, and his cloudy eyes were sharp again, "Yun Wei, the next words, you will die for us." ”

Zhu Yunwen's body trembled, kowtowed respectfully, and said with a crying voice: "Grandpa, you said." ”

"Huh~" Zhu Yuanzhang exhaled a turbid breath and said majestically, "After we die, the funeral should be quick and simple, don't make a big deal, and at the same time, restrain the vassal king, don't ......"

He looked sad, "Don't let them come." ”

Lao Zhu was in pain in his heart, as a father, he didn't want his son to send him on his last journey, but Zhu Yunwen was not Zhu Biao after all.

The lord Shaoguo suspects that so many vassal kings entered Beijing at the same time, and there are too many unstable factors.

"Yes, my grandson remembered." Zhu Yunwen kowtowed, tears flowing.

Zhu Yuanzhang breathed a sigh of relief, and said: "Qi Tai, the left attendant of the military department, is the seventeenth year of Hongwu Township Trial Xie Yuan, this person is an honest and honest official, you can be cited as a confidant after you ascend the throne, this person can be trusted... Ahem......"

Zhu Yunwen hurriedly rushed forward, stroked his chest for him, and nodded to reassure, "Grandson remembers." ”

After a while, Zhu Yuanzhang stopped coughing and added: "Don't reuse." ”