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Songjiang Mansion, Han King Zhu Gaoxu did not wait to appreciate this increasingly prosperous city, was urged by officials to get into a sedan chair, and the group arrived at the dock in a low-key manner, took a boat against the current, and arrived at Zhenjiang Mansion.

The faces of the merchants and the people are more or less sad, on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, there is no place to open the lantern market, set off firecrackers, and almost every household without exception hangs white paper lanterns.

Only some children are playing with colorful lanterns, and the expressionless Zhu Gaochi has been tense on his face, and the scenes along the way all prove that his brother is a good emperor, and the people have him in their hearts, and there is no need for the government to warn them during the national funeral, and the people also spontaneously mourn.

To tell the truth, I don't know how many years ago, Zhu Gaoxu, who was ambitious and bent on seizing the throne, has completely extinguished his thoughts, the simple reason is that his brother, who has always looked down on him, has already sat on the throne, and the long-awaited crown prince Zhu Zhanji was also born.

Although he also fantasized that the Xuefu King waved his army south, and then the generals from all over the country supported him, and the capital should be joined by outsiders, but unfortunately he did not have Zhu Di's strategy, and he lacked capable people around him, and his own prestige was also insufficient, and the imperial court did not give him a chance at all, and the fiefs moved back and forth, and finally ordered him to lead troops to conquer Hanwangzhou, even in Hanwangzhou, the people who monitored were everywhere.

The year before last, the Han Wangfu was placed under house arrest, more than a dozen generals were transferred away, and those who were imprisoned were all relieved of their military power without exception, and their children fell into the hands of others, and Zhu Gaoxu could only choose to be restrained.

At a post station outside Zhenjiang Prefecture, the accompanying officials prepared a table of vegetarian seats for the King of Han, and the right to catch the wind, and any things that contributed to the fun were canceled. And everyone is worried, the emperor dies, the new emperor succeeds to the throne, and everyone is worried about their future.

Among the officials who set up the banquet, the leader was Jin Youzi, a scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion and a scholar of the Ministry of Rites, who had just arrived by order, and the others were also high-ranking officials, which could be said to have given the Han King enough face.

Zhu Gaoxu tasted a few mouthfuls tastelessly, put down the chopstick, asked for tea to rinse his mouth, and stood up. The others followed suit.

Walked to the post station study and spoke again. Zhu Gaoxu and Jin Youzi were not familiar with each other, and had little contact, but they knew very well that he was one of his brother's most important cabinet ministers, and he was awarded the title of Household Ministry in the second year of Jianwen. After Zhu Gaochi ascended the throne, he was reappointed as the Hanlin reviewer, and was on duty in Wenyuan Pavilion with Xie Jin, Yang Shiqi and others, and was promoted to a waiter.

The names of the cabinet ministers at that time were unknown. The status is low, of course, he soon became a hot imperial confidant, and a kind of Cheng dù is equivalent to the prime minister.

Zhu Gaochi still remembers that after accompanying his brother to approve the folds, he listened to the cabinet bachelor explain the Four Books and the Five Classics. Xie Jin lectured on the "Book of Books", Yang Shiqi lectured on the Book of Changes, Hu Guang lectured on the Book of Songs, and this Jin Daren, who is in his fifties. That day, he talked about the "Spring and Autumn Classic", and the three volumes of the "Spring and Autumn Essentials" he presented are still in his study. But I haven't touched it for more than ten years.

Because he has been in the center for many years and has worked hard to deal with government affairs, the 53-year-old Jin Youzi looks like an old man in his 60s.

"Where is the Azusa Palace located? The king will go to the palace to keep a watch. ”

Quietly listening to Zhu Gaoxu's questioning, Jin Youzi leaned over in the chair to listen, and arched his hand and said: "The name has been set 'Renzong', please pay attention to the prince, Renzong died on the thirteenth, in the Qianqing Palace, the crown prince ascended the throne in front of the spirit that day, and the country name was 'Xuande'." The minister was ordered to pick up the prince, please go to the post station outside the south gate to rest, and have his own holy decree to summon the prince into the palace. ”

In the face of these officials, Zhu Gaoxu had an unusually strange feeling, thinking about how high-spirited he was in Jinling when he assisted his father and commanded thousands of troops and horses? What kind of bravado? My brother became the emperor, and he was the only prince who held the power of the army.

Every time he was ordered to leave Beijing, it was Emperor Xuande, who ruled the world today, sent himself out of the city on behalf of the Son of Heaven, toasted in the pavilion of the other bridge, and respectfully called "Uncle cherished".

Today, when he returned to Middle-earth, he had already divided the status of monarch and minister, and his nephew became his own monarch, saying that he would wait for the order, and he had to stay outside the city obediently! It's really the same scenery, and the personnel are all different.

Zhu Gaoxu couldn't help but feel angry with someone, if he hadn't obstructed it, then why would the two brothers be so embarrassed today? Calling you a fool is you.

The atmosphere in the room was very awkward, there was nothing old to talk about on both sides, Zhu Gaoxu had been away from Beijing for too long, and few of these officials knew each other.

Moreover, his roots in the capital were not deep, and except for a few people, few people would try to risk being beheaded and choose to follow a prince to rebel.

"Rest in peace." Zhu Gaoxu, who was depressed, got up to see off the guests.

Two days later, the group hurried to the outside of Jinling City, stayed for a night, and came down at dawn the next day.

Because he was not allowed to enter the city overnight to mourn, Zhu Gaoxu, who was the only surviving uncle of the emperor, was very angry, neither set up an incense case, nor knelt to receive the order, and stood stunned for the eunuch to read it.

The problem is that many etiquette rules have been changed now, and no one is picky about kneeling or not, not to mention that you are the respect of a dignified uncle, which is clearly different from the Ming Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty, which is strictly hierarchical and emphasizes the difference between respect and inferiority.

Riding a horse into the city, the lively scene witnessed by Xu Hao that day naturally disappeared, during the national funeral, every house must be closed, shops and stores must be closed, and the sparse people see that the king of Han suddenly returned to Beijing, and there is no reaction, what to do or what to do.

This inevitably made Zhu Gaoxu very depressed, he couldn't be neglected and ignored in his life, and said coldly: "Xiao Wang still remembers how prosperous the capital used to be? Now it is sad and cold, and even my Hanwangzhou is not as good. My royal brother was lying in the cold Qianqing Palace, and I rushed back from sleeping in the open air, what is the fun of this life in the world? ”

"Lord Wang, you think too much." Jin Youzi, who was half a step behind, pointed to both sides, "The main street is inevitably deserted, the first emperor is benevolent, righteous and diligent, eloquent and strategic, invincible in governing the world, peaceful and peaceful in the four seas, living and working in peace and contentment." The people are very grateful, and there is no need to make a decree. The whole city cried overnight, you look outside the noon gate, the incense, candles, paper horses of condolences are piled up, and many people are crying and fainting, which is exactly what people's hearts want! ”

"Hmm." Zhu Gaoxu nodded, and asked again: "Then when is the imperial examination?" I, Han Wangzhou, have a few tricks to take the exam, and I want to send them to Beijing to take the exam. ”

Jin Youzi said: "Have you forgotten, the new emperor ascended the throne, and it stands to reason that Enke should be added." After the great mourning, the decree is almost coming down. ”

"Oops!" Zhu Gaoxu patted his forehead in frustration. "I have forgotten this verse, how is it good? I'm afraid it's too late to send someone to deliver the letter now. ”

Suddenly, the guard in front pointed on the horse: "Lord, the inner city has arrived." ”

Zhu Gaoxu's body was shocked, looking at the royal forest army with a murderous aura up and down the city tower, heavily guarded, and suddenly realized that inside was the towering sky, the symbol of the emperor, the Forbidden City, the central place that leads all the people in the world, no matter how noble his identity is. No one can be presumptuous here.

During the state funeral, anyone had to dismount here, Zhu Gaoxu jumped down in a complicated mood, and the swords on his body and the weapons of his guards were all confiscated. And he was allowed to enter the noon gate alone.

Under the eaves, Zhu Gaoxu had to walk towards the Forbidden City step by step, followed by officials and ten guards.

Who knew that as soon as he entered the palace gate, Zhu Gaoxu immediately strode straight to Jinshui Bridge. Instead of following the usual practice of entering from Wuyingdian, this move frightened Jin Youzi and the others, and it was too late to catch up. And there must be no quarrels, and they must rush to the front.

Zhu Gaoxu's footsteps quickly passed through the Taihe Palace, passed the Baohe Palace, raised his head and went straight to the Qianqing Gate, the hundreds of guards standing on both sides were dumbfounded, everyone hesitated for a while, and no one dared to stop a prince.

Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of the door and said softly: "Chen Xu Hao has seen the prince!" ”

Zhu Gaoxu, who was a little forgetful, trembled, stopped in an instant, stared at the other party fiercely panting, and asked as if he was a trapped beast, "This is what you want?" ”

Xu Hao looked at his brother with clear eyes and said, "Have a clear conscience." ”

"A clear conscience?" Zhu Gaoxu's chest rose and fell sharply, and he suddenly giggled, and then said viciously: "This king also has a clear conscience, do you want to stop me?" ”

"Don't dare." Xu Hao leaned sideways, "Lord Wang, please." ”

"Humph!" Zhu Gaoxu snorted coldly, strode over, and when the two staggered past, he sneered in a low voice: "Coward, soft bones, fools." ”

Xu Hao smiled, didn't refute, and watched Zhu Gaoxu walk in. He stood still like a nail, staring blankly at the white spirit flag like the sea, and then remembered that his own brother, who had been very good, died, his father died, his mother died, and his two younger brothers also died.

With a plop, Zhu Gaoxu knelt on the ground on his knees and cried: "Brother, brother, what's wrong with you?" The unfilial brother is back, back! God is unfair, why did you let my righteous brother go? ”

Xu Hao frowned and listened, unable to tell whether this was true love or acting, and said to Jin Youzi, who was covered in sweat and was being chased by others: "It's okay, just let him cry." ”

"Stand down." Jin Youzi walked over alone, panting and said, "I'm worried, I'm worried that the prince will be willful." ”

"It's fine!" Xu Hao didn't care, "It's not that there is no one around Your Majesty, and besides, the current King of Han is not the reckless King of Han before." ”

"Yes." Jin Youzi immediately thought of Zhu Gaoxu's wife and concubines under house arrest, and the Han King's intention to take the throne was just a rumor, and their uncle and nephew had never had any grievances and grievances, but they were very harmonious.

Jin Youzi naturally didn't know that history had changed, and Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Zhanji, a pair of famous enemies, had no chance to turn against each other at all.

At this moment, on the east side of the main hall, there are two princes Zhu Zhanyun, three princes Zhu Zhanyong, four princes Zhu Zhanyin, five princes Zhu Zhanyun and other royal descendants, the youngest ninth prince Zhu Zhanyan is only nine years old, and the tenth prince Zhu Zhanyun is unfortunately not born. (The novel "Ordinary Bright Days" will have more fresh content on the official WeChat platform, and there will also be a 100% lottery gift for everyone!) Open WeChat now, click on the "+" sign in the upper right corner to "add friends", search for the official account "qdread" and follow, hurry up! (To be continued......)