Author: Silent

The war in the northwest has temporarily subsided and entered a relatively relaxed war preparation period. Naturally, the ministers in the DPRK did not feel that Zhang Zhou could really conquer the grassland.

Due to the calm situation in the northwest recently, even the daily night watch of the cabinet has been cancelled.

After Li Dongyang had been on duty for several days, the court meeting was over. Liu Jian also brought news from the Supervisor of Ceremonies, telling Li Dongyang that he could go home and have a good rest for a few days.

"Bin Zhi, you should prepare your personal affairs in the past few days. Dongzhuang has been in Beijing these days. I heard that he has not been able to visit you several times. You should not be left in the cold."

Liu Jian seemed very concerned about Li Dongyang.

Because Zhu Youtang’s birthday is on the third day of July, which is the Longevity Festival. Whether it is envoys from foreign countries, vassal kings, nobles, or officials from various places, they will send people or come to Beijing in person to congratulate the emperor on his birthday. This year The Wanshou Festival was different from the past. The Ming Dynasty won successive victories in border battles, just when the emperor was in high spirits.

Coming to present gifts to the emperor at this time is mostly to take advantage of the opportunity to flatter him.

Dongzhuang is now the nickname of Kong Hongtai, the Duke of Yansheng. He is known as "Mr. Dongzhuang" and is close to Li Dongyang.

Of course, Kong Hongtai did not come to the capital alone this time. He also brought his nephew Kong Wenshao with him. The name of visiting Li Dongyang was to contact Li Dongyang, but in fact he just wanted to remind Li Dongyang... The engagement period between our two families has expired. Come on, we agreed that your daughter will get married in three years. Now that three years have passed, we should have finalized the marriage, right?

Li Dongyang stayed on night watch for several days in a row just to avoid Kong Hongtai.

As a result, Kong Hongtai was not able to visit him, so he actually asked Liu Jian for help in making peace. Only then did Liu Jian ask Li Dongyang to "prepare private matters."

It means that you can focus on marrying your daughter these days, and we will help you with the court affairs.

Of course Li Dongyang's face looked a little ugly.

The direct grandson of the eldest son of Confucius, the future heir to Duke Yansheng... This future son-in-law seems to have no choice in terms of birth and character, but the question is... what is the father-in-law? He rapes and kills, not just kills. Got one... Don't say that I, Mr. Li, am the prime minister of the dynasty, even if I were an ordinary person, I wouldn't care about this kind of marriage.

But the arrow is on the string... I can't drag it off anymore.

"knew."

Li Dongyang responded.

Of course Liu Jian also understands that Li Dongyang has opinions on this matter, but everything has been decided, and you, Li Dongyang, can only admit it. Besides, the Kong family is also the "loyal ministers and nobles" of the Ming Dynasty, and there is no question of insulting anyone.

As for your in-laws issue...

Isn't it precisely because the child's father has a bad character that he needs a marriage with you, the daughter of a great scholar's family, to demonstrate the legitimacy of his heir apparent?

This was to stabilize the scholars of the Ming Dynasty and to stabilize the imperial court.

As the saying goes, sacrifice the small self to fulfill the greater self, so just endure it.

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Huo Si is still on his way to Beijing. Zhu Youtang has been in good spirits in the past few days. He goes to Wenhua Palace to see his son when he has nothing to do, and occasionally calls his son to Qianqing Palace.

There is only one purpose.

Examination.

Zhu Youtang also felt that by transferring Zhang Zhou to the northwest, he seemed to have neglected to teach his son. Since the famous teacher he invited could not go into battle, he, the father, could only take action himself.

"Father, when will you call Mr. Zhang back? I still miss him a little!"

During the school exam that day, Zhu Houzhao performed very poorly.

But Zhu Youtang didn't blame him, but when he was about to take his son to Kunning Palace for a family reunion dinner, Zhu Houzhao mentioned it to his father.

Zhu Youtang seemed to have the same idea as his son. He said: "It's good to respect teachers and Taoism."

Even Dai Yi and Xiao Jing, who were standing next to them, looked at it and thought, this is really a kind father and a filial son.

Both of them were fascinated by Zhang Bingkuan, and Zhang Bingkuan's level of convincing people was really extraordinary.

But who makes people capable?

Zhu Houzhao said: "If my father is like this, it will be inconvenient for Mr. Zhang to come back. You can just send my son to the northwest! If my son goes to the northwest, you should also study hard with him!"

"Nonsense!"

Zhu Youtang shouted angrily, instantly making the atmosphere in Qianqing Palace a little tense.

What was once a loving father and a filial son soon turned into the scene of a large-scale disaster where no relatives were recognized.

Zhu Houzhao argued: "What's wrong? Where can we learn without learning? Father, don't worry, with Mr. Zhang's ability, he can dispatch troops and generals while teaching his ministers, and the ministers can also learn some war and war skills from him." The matter of running a country can be said to be accomplished with one stone."

"Cough cough cough..."

Zhu Youtang was so angry that he choked on his saliva and coughed.

I always think that Bingkuan doesn't play by the rules, and now his son has begun to imitate him. He must not be my biological child!

"Your Majesty, please take care of yourself." Dai Yi hurriedly persuaded.

Zhu Youtang stopped the eunuch who was coming to caress his back and said coldly: "Prince, you should focus on your studies now and stop thinking about those crooked things. I know what you are thinking about, such as running the army and using troops. Sometimes it is indeed what you should learn, and it is not a wrong way, but you have to wait until you become an adult to study it."

"As for Bingkuan, he is in the northwest and is busy with more than just using troops. He is planning my northwest strategy for the next ten or even decades. He is dedicating himself to the Ming Dynasty. As for you... don't think that I don't know you. What do you want to do!"

"Since ancient times, the crown prince has not been able to leave the capital easily. Unless you are old enough to decide the affairs of the court, I will never let you travel far!"

Zhu Youtang was still thinking, you brat, you can go far away if you want. I won't bother to care about you until your father gives you more brothers!

Zhu Houzhao was very angry after hearing this, and argued eagerly: "But my father, if he doesn't come back, I won't be able to learn anything! I need famous teachers, and those old-fashioned people in the Hanlin Academy are really intolerable..."

"enough!"

Zhu Youtang was angry every day, and also scorned his son every day, "You don't have to go to Kunning Palace today, just go back and study behind closed doors. You don't even have to go out of the East Palace these days! Before my birthday, if you cause trouble again, let's see what I do. Get rid of you!"

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Zhu Youtang made this arrangement not only to allow his son to study with peace of mind, but also because he was worried that the vassal kings from all over the country who came to the capital to celebrate his birthday might have ulterior motives.

The emperor only has a son, but he is a little guilty in certain things and has a guilty conscience.

He was afraid that something might happen to his son accidentally, and the Ming Dynasty would not even have a crown prince, and it was not uncommon for a child to die these days.

"Watch the prince!"

Zhu Youtang also intentionally reminded Xiao Jing before going to Kunning Palace.

This means that with the help of Dongchang's power, the prince's daily life and behavior must be strictly restricted, and he must not be allowed to act recklessly.

"Yes." Xiao Jing responded hurriedly.

Zhu Youtang sighed: "It's a pity that Bingkuan is not here, and I don't know what will happen recently. I just feel uneasy if I don't ask clearly about some things."

Xiao Jing and Dai Yi were both thinking.

Your Majesty didn't say it yourself. If there is any big event in the future, ask Zhang Zhou. You also said that if there is a big event, he will definitely inform you in advance?

It seems that the person whose words don't count now is you, Your Majesty, right?

Xiao Jing seemed to remember something and reminded: "Your Majesty, it is said that Mr. Zhang is currently mining around Datong Town, but there is still a memorial on the way. Is it possible to remind your Majesty of something?"

Zhu Youtang shook his head: "Most of the time he submitted the memorial, it was for military affairs in the northwest. He also easily predicts secrets. The so-called secrets cannot be leaked. How can I force others to make things difficult?"

Dai Yi said: "Your Majesty, do you want the Qin Tian Jian to test it?"

"Um?"

Zhu Youtang frowned and looked at Xiao Jing, his eyes seemed to say, are you sick?

In the past, Qintian Monitoring was used for testing, and it was better than nothing.

But now there is obviously a guy who is as accurate as a prophet. You want me to listen to those nonsense detected by Qin Tianjian again? Is there any difference between me listening and not listening?

Dai Yi probably felt that he had made a mistake, so he quickly lowered his head and said nothing.

"In the future, more people from Qintian Prison will be allowed to study with Bingkuan. They are both Taoists, so why are they so different?" Zhu Youtang complained.

Xiao Jing said: "Your Majesty, Mr. Zhang's side should not be regarded as Taoist, but as Immortal."

Dai Yi was startled at first, thinking, is there any essential difference between Taoism and Immortalism?

But when I think about it again, calling Zhang Zhou a half-immortal seems really lofty. Who can make Zhang Zhou hit the target every time? It’s as if his mouth has been blessed?

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Li Dongyang Mansion.

Li Dongyang still met Kong Hongtai.

Originally, when Kong Hongtai sent the greeting card, he specifically stated that he would bring his nephew to meet him, but when Li Dongyang sent someone to invite him, he also specifically stated that he would only see Kong Hongtai, which probably meant... Even if Kong Wenshao is my son-in-law , I don’t want to see him either.

Only if you are my friend Dongzhuang, can I give you the face to meet you.

Not even seeing his future son-in-law, Li Dongyang was actually reminding Kong Hongtai that if there is anything convenient to do when meeting, just say it, and if it is not convenient...such as marriage, don't mention it if you can.

After Kong Hongtai arrived at Li's Mansion, he was indeed very knowledgeable.

This man has a bold personality, and he is a contemporary Yan Shenggong with an outstanding status in the literary world. In addition, he is humorous and sociable. He has a good staff in the capital. Every time he comes to the capital, there are a lot of people meeting him, and there are many People will invite him over to show their identity.

Look, even members of Duke Yansheng’s family have come to live in my house. My house has a very high lintel, right?

But Kong Hongtai’s biggest regret is that he never had a son in this life.
To be continued...