The four gates of the capital were closed tightly, and a curfew was imposed, and the Jinyi Guards of Dongchang jointly patrolled the city to impose martial law, and the people were not allowed to wander around without reason, and violators were punished for plotting rebellion; in addition, the soldiers and horses of the five cities were transferred to command the soldiers and horses of the five armies of Ping'an to be stationed outside the city; Geng Bingwen, Marquis of Changxing, led the three battalions of the forbidden army to garrison the four gates; and Guo Ying, the Marquis of Wuying, led the imperial horses to supervise the soldiers and horses into the Forbidden City to be on duty.

Inside and out, nearly 300,000 elite soldiers and horses of the imperial court, their knives were unsheathed, their bows were wound, and the fierce murderous aura rushed straight to Xiao Han.

The 24th day of the fifth month of the 31st year of Hongwu

Zhu Yuanzhang, who had been in a coma for five days, finally woke up again. Gasping weakly a few times, he turned his head, and saw his good grandson with tears rippling in front of the bed, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled reluctantly: "Grandpa Huang... How long have you been asleep?"

"It's been five days since I returned to the emperor's grandfather. Zhu Yunwen said softly, tears couldn't stop flowing down Zhu Yuanzhang's body: "Grandpa, you're scared to death, you're okay... ”

"It's a little thing that scares me to death, it's really a failure. Zhu Yuanzhang scolded weakly, struggling to sit up.

Zhu Yunwen hurriedly set up the pillow and leaned on it, and helped Zhu Yuanzhang to lean on.

"Have all the vassal kings from all over the country entered Beijing? How have the soldiers and horses moved in Beijing? Is there any change?"

"Back to the emperor's grandfather, most of the vassal kings were on their way to come, and only a few who were close to the city entered Beijing in advance. It's just that the fourth emperor uncle couldn't make the trip due to a head illness, but his three sons are rushing to the capital.

Yun Wei has ordered the Marquis of Wu Ying, the Marquis of Changxing, and the commanders of the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division to be stationed inside and outside the palace respectively, and ordered the Dongchang and Jinyi Guards to jointly impose martial law. In the past five days, there has been no change in Beijing. ”

"Di'er... Zhu Yuanzhang's expression was complicated, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't say anything. Glancing at Zhu Yunwen sadly, Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Grandson, I'm afraid the imperial grandfather won't be able to... ”

"Grandpa Huang... ”

"Don't talk, listen to Grandpa Huang quietly, and Grandpa Huang will teach you something in the end. patted Zhu Yunwen's head lovingly, and Zhu Yuanzhang said slowly: "To be an emperor, whether you are mediocre or hardworking, the most important thing is to learn the way of checks and balances, which is the so-called imperial mind." The Manchu Dynasty was civil and military, and I killed many people, but some of them I left for you.

Fang Xiaoru, this person has great talent, I haven't used him all these years, I just want to sharpen his temperament, it's been about the same for so many years, after you succeed to the throne, you must use him as soon as possible.

There are also Geng Bingwen and Guo Ying, I have killed so many noble generals, but I left the two of them alone. Geng Bingwen is good at guarding, with him, your uncles can't help you, and Guo Ying and Geng Bingwen have always been at odds, which can be used for checks and balances. Remember, as long as the two of them are here, your country will be secure.

Dongchang and Jinyiwei are the last hand left by the emperor's grandfather, if there are any dirty things and evil things, you just have to leave them to do. Your nature is too weak, and the Chinese martial arts will inevitably be disobeyed in the future, and small things may be obedient, but if you feel that the power is falling, with them, how many people can the imperial grandfather kill, you can also kill... Cough... Kill. ”

"Ahem, cough, cough!" There was a violent cough, and Zhu Yunwen hurriedly stroked Zhu Yuanzhang's chest and patted his back.

"Wow!" a mouthful of blood and then the placket of his chest, and a flush suddenly appeared on his pale face.

"Grandpa Huang, I'll call the imperial doctor!" Zhu Yunwen exclaimed, and was about to get up and walk out, but was dragged by Zhu Yuanzhang: "Grandpa Huang is fine, a mouthful of blood spit out, Grandpa Huang feels much more comfortable." ”

Zhu Yuanzhang's voice was much louder, and he seemed to have some confidence.

"Really, really?" Zhu Yunwen was a little confused.

This stupid boy doesn't even know how to get back to the light. Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head with a wry smile, and then changed loudly: "Lao Zhang, Lao Liu, come out, the time has come." ”

"Lao Liu?" Zhu Yunwen was stunned for a moment, then there was a flower in front of him, and then he turned his head, and there were two old eunuchs standing behind him, both of them were wearing brocade robes, but one was thin and tall, and the other was strong. The slender and tall Zhu Yunwen knew that he was the personal entourage of the emperor's grandfather, and the chief manager of the interior, Lao Zhang, but he hadn't seen the strong one next to him, and it seemed that he was the old Liu in the emperor's grandfather's mouth.

"What about the elixir I asked them to refine, how is the refining?"

Hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's inquiry, Lao Zhang reached out and took out a palm-sized delicate wooden box from his arms: "Your Majesty, 'The Time Has Arrived' has been refined two days ago, and the immortal chief said that the user will either be released from the army and ascend to the immortal after two hours, or the soul will return to the Yin Cao." Until then, there are no taboos. ”

"Hmm. Zhu Yuanzhang stretched out his hand and opened the wooden box, only to see one of the golden pills dripping and turning.

"Grandpa. Zhu Yunwen saw that Zhu Yuanzhang picked up the pill and wanted to take it in his mouth, so he couldn't help but stop it.

Zhu Yuanzhang only did not hear it, raised his head, and took the pill in his hand.

The invisible momentum spread, and Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes flashed: "Yun Wei, the emperor's grandfather used to mingle in the green forest in his early years, and he had to meet a master to teach a great skill, which is called: The Imperial Road." ”

"The Imperial Road?"

"Not bad. Zhu Yuanzhang shouted, his right hand slapped Zhu Yunwen's chest vigorously, and behind his body, Lao Liu and Lao Zhang glanced at each other, and did not hesitate, reached out with a palm, and slapped Zhu Yunwen's back and waist.

The three of them all had their hair open, Zhu Yunwen intuitively felt that his whole body was warm, three rays of heat converged from the back of his chest into three inches below the umbilicus, his limbs were all sore, and his brain was groggy, and he heard Zhu Yuanzhang in front of him speak in a trance: "The true qi of the emperor must have no internal strength, martial arts, the meridians are natural, and those who have never pioneered can inherit it." My internal strength can only give you thirty years, but with the addition of the two of them, it is enough for you to become a peerless master with a hundred years of internal strength. The so-called Son of Heaven is ten steps away, and he follows the law, and within ten steps, people are all enemies. With this internal force, even if you wander the rivers and lakes one day, the world can go there!"

The heat all over his body was unbearable, Zhu Yunwen only felt that his heart shook suddenly, and a heat wave rushed straight to Tianling Baihui, his eyes rolled, and he fainted.

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Qianxi Palace

The light of the fire flickered in the dull yellow copper basin

As soon as the hand was released, a dozen pieces of yellow table paper fell into the basin and turned into fly ash in a blink of an eye.

"Are we late?"

"The fire was just lit, and you came just in time. Li Caiyu clapped his hands, got up and looked back at the comer: "Usually you don't have a good relationship with Lao Liu, but I didn't expect that at this last moment, you would think about coming to see him off for the last time." ”

"It's inconvenient for the others, I'm still idle, of course I have to come and have a look. The voice was soft, and the speaker was a white-faced, beardless, slender old man, holding a small bag in his hand, bulging and not knowing what to contain.

"Tribute?" Li Caiyu guessed.

"Hmm. The old man nodded: "I took some steamed buns and snacks and set them up, so that I was hungry and panicked." ”

The burden was opened, the old man took out more than a dozen steamed buns and stacked them on the ground, took out a string of paper money from his arms, came to the copper basin and threw it in: "Lao Liu, Lao Zhang, go all the way." When you get there, if you lack anything, give me a yellow fan pillow and say to me, and we will burn it for you. ”

"It's useless to talk about this, if you really want to dream about it, you're looking for me, and you're not afraid to pinch it in your dreams?"

"Huh. Huang Fan Pillow chuckled lightly and did not argue.

"You say... Why do Lao Liu, Lao Zhang, and the others have to die? Li Caiyu's voice revealed a trace of sadness: "There are only a few of us in the palace who are still companions, and once they go, these days will be a lot more boring." ”

"What can I do if I don't die?" Huang Fan Pillow sighed lightly and said abruptly: "We eunuchs are born to be slaves and maids for others. As long as it enters the eyes of the emperor, life and death are just a matter of one sentence. What's more, as soon as Lao Liu and Lao Zhang die, no one will know about the emperor's unsightly things; even if he doesn't die, His Royal Highness the eldest grandson will succeed to the throne in the future, and he can't keep such two old things with the same roots?

If you die early, you can give the monkey cubs a place, and you can earn the trust and favor of the new emperor for us. The things that were counted in one fell swoop were just Zhou Yu beating Huang Gai, and the two of them could be regarded as well-deserved. ”

"Alas... Li Caiyu sighed: "Sometimes our family thinks, what do you say we live this life for? When they die, we can burn a piece of paper, and when we die, we don't know who will send us to the end?"

"You ask me, who do I ask?" said Huang Fan Pillow.

There was a gust of wind, and the flames in the copper basin rose sharply, bringing up a little ash.

Fluttering on the folds on his body, Huang Fan Pillow stood up: "Let's go, the palace has been strictly investigated recently, don't show your feet after a long time." ”

"I know, you have to be careful. ”

。。。。。。

"Your godfather only accepted you as a righteous son, and when he went, the position of Tianmen Tianzi Hall naturally fell on you. ”

Standing against the railing, Xu Ruyi looked at Liu Xi and said lightly.

"Godfather, isn't he... Liu Xi's voice was very sad, and there were tears flashing in his eyes.

"Hmm. Xu Ruyi nodded: "Everyone dies, don't worry too much." Although the two of you have only been friends for three or four years, Liu Xiaogan has occasionally talked to me about you. Every time he talks about you, he always smiles, and you can see that he likes you very much. ”

"Godfather... Liu Xi muttered, and tears finally fell.

Looking at Liu Xi's low sobbing, Xu Ruyi was speechless for a while, and he didn't know what to say.

"Well, the dead are gone, and the days of the living will go on. Patting the railing of the white marble casually, Xu Ruyi opened his mouth and asked, "How did you practice the Tianguang Wanzhao Gong that Liu Xiaogan taught you?"

"Back to the master, my subordinates have practiced to the second level, and the clouds are full of clouds. ”

Xu Ruyi nodded: "I heard Liu Xiaogan say that the first triple entry is the most difficult, and when the foundation is solid, the back can be a thousand miles a day, and it is a shallow kung fu." It's good that you can get to the second level in three years, but you still have to keep trying. ”

"Yes. ”

"In the early years, I originally wanted to transfer you to the East Factory, but since you took over the position of the master of the Tianzi Hall, it will be a little difficult to enter the East Factory again, after all, the palace can't do without you.

But that's fine, His Royal Highness the eldest grandson is also very close to you, and when he succeeds to the throne, you will inevitably take over the position of the head of Ouchi. When the time comes, I'll be outside, and you'll be inside, so I can complement each other. ”

Liu Xi said cautiously: "My subordinates are only afraid that they will not do well and spoil the big things of the door master." ”

"Don't be too nervous, take it easy. Xu Ruyi waved his hand and said: "Li Caiyu, you have also seen them, with them in the palace to help take advantage of it, there will be no big incident." ”

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Nanjing North Suburb Racecourse

It was originally a wide farmland, but in the third year of Hongwu, it was expropriated by Zhu Yuanzhang and changed to a special race valley for the royal family.

In another hour, it will be the end of Zhu Yuanzhang's life, and he, the first person in the world, cannot fall on the sickbed, this is a shame, this is a shame that he cannot accept! He feels that he can be wanton again.

"Yun Wei. On the royal court, Zhu Yuanzhang opened his mouth and said: "Lead a horse, I want to ride a horse." ”

"Grandpa Huang... Zhu Yunwen wanted to be comforted, but looking at Zhu Yuanzhang's cold eyes, he finally obeyed the order.

In a moment, a sturdy black horse was led over, and Zhu Yuanzhang, with Zhu Yunwen's support, stepped up with great difficulty.

Looking around, behind him are the endless guard of honor and the accompanying civil and military ministers, dragon sons and dragon grandchildren.

"Haha!"

"Hahahaha!"

"Hahahahaha!"

With the sound of wild laughter, the supreme horsewhip of the world was raised lightly, and then it was pulled down heavily.

The horse neighed, and then the arrow shot away.

Who would have thought that the cattle herding babies in Fengyang City and the beggars in Huangjue Temple could also ascend to the throne of the Ninety-Five Supreme? !

The century-old Mengyuan Imperial Court did not stop him, the conspiracy in the White Lotus Sect did not stop him, Chen Youliang in Hubei and Zhang Jiusi in Jiangsu and Zhejiang were all just defeated by his subordinates.

Decades have passed, and all the heroes of this world have fallen at his feet, and there is no one in this world who can compete with him.

The reins in his left hand and the whip in his right hand were whipped again and again, like madness

As far as the eye can see, it is his Daming country, tripped by the horse's hooves, and it is his Qianqiu Sheji.

The world can't tolerate me Zhu Yuanzhang anymore, so I'll go to the sky and fight with God again!

As soon as the reins were tightened, the horses rose up. The long knife pointed diagonally at the sky, and Zhu Yuanzhang let out the last cry of his life.

"I am the right cloth of Huai, and the world is not in me!"

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The bell of Wufeng Tower rang, nine in a row, resounding throughout Nanjing and outside.

"Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty!"

Outside the Chengtian Gate, the civil and military officials who had been waiting for nearly two hours wept loudly. Pounding his chest and feet, tearing his heart and lungs, as if his own father had died. If someone can take a closer look, they will find that there are not many people who are really crying, and most of them are just howling.

This is also something that can't be helped, the days of being an official under Emperor Hongwu are really difficult, and it is not much worse to say that it is the line of life and death. Now that Emperor Hongwu is in a big way, His Royal Highness the Emperor Eldest Sun is about to succeed to the throne, and the good days they have been thinking about for a long time are coming, and they are already the result of desperate restraint without laughing.

After all, the cries of the civil and military ministers are not comparable to the bells of the Wufeng Tower, and even if the shout is broken through the throat, it cannot reach the inner garden of the deep palace, nor can it reach Zhu Yunwen's ears.

Quietly watching Huang Juan attach Zhu Yuanzhang's face, the tears that had been restrained for a long time overflowed from Zhu Yunwen's red and swollen eyes again.

"Grandpa Huang... You don't want to be boiled... ”

Behind him, Xu Ruyi and Liu Xi glanced at each other and did not speak. At this time, Zhu Yunwen didn't need the persuasion of others, and it was not a good thing to let him be quiet.

Looking at Zhu Yuanzhang, who had passed away on the dragon bed, Xu Ruyi couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

A hero, in the end, is no match for life, old age, sickness and death. Sometimes I think about it, in fact, life is quite boring, everything is already predestined, and you just need to go through it step by step.