The Holy Emperor of Ming

Chapter 81 Zhang Sanfeng ascends the throne
Zhu Ye and the other two were asked to discuss the matter. Zhu Houzhao was sulking for a while and then let it go temporarily.

He also knew that it would take time to deal with those rebellious sons.

There was no point in being anxious. He also believed in his uncle, Lao Wang, Cao Zhengchun, Zhang Fengfu and others.

In a blink of an eye, it was the day before his enthronement.

What was happening in Jin was not heard in the capital. Now the focus of the entire capital was on Zhu Houzhao's ascension to the throne.

Naturally, the words that directly agreed to the throne also spread.

No official in the court dared to say anything, so the people naturally had a lot of things to talk about.

But under the suppression of a series of forces, it did not cause any big waves. Instead, some people admired His Highness's true nature.

This morning, I went to the Emperor Wu Dragon Cavalry Camp as usual and then returned.

Then I saw Lord Zheng coming with a tall, old Taoist priest who looked like an immortal.

"Old man, you are finally back." Zhu Houzhao was delighted and hurried forward to say.

"Your Highness, I am back." Duke Zheng bowed with a smile.

After breaking up with Emperor Shitian, he protected Wang Shouren and his party back to Ming Dynasty, and only returned to the capital now.

"Old man, my father is dead." Zhu Houzhao's face suddenly darkened and he said a little sadly.

"Your Highness, don't be too sad, otherwise the late emperor will also be sad." Duke Zheng sighed and comforted.

"It's okay, this prince has been sad, and now I'm fine.

In the future, this prince will definitely make the Ming Dynasty better and better, unify the world, and make my father happy in the underworld, so that he can proudly meet our ancestors. "Zhu Houzhao waved his hand and said confidently.

"Well, I believe Your Highness can do it." Lord Zheng said with a smile.

Seeing Zhu Houzhao, he began to look at the Taoist priest next to him curiously and began to introduce him: "Your Highness, this is Zhang Sanfeng, the Taoist master of Wudang.

Wudang has always been close to our Ming Dynasty.

This time, it was Master Zhang who went north alone and stopped Temujin of the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. "

After returning to the capital, he contacted Zhang Sanfeng who had arrived two days earlier.

He understood why Zhang Sanfeng did not go to see Zhu Houzhao alone, and he was the most suitable candidate as the introducer.

He immediately brought Zhang Sanfeng to see Zhu Houzhao.

In fact, there are quite a few martial artists who have come to the capital city specifically, including those from Longhu Mountain, all of whom have friendly relations with the Ming Dynasty.

But this period was when Zhu Houzhao was busy. Given his prestige and strength, it would not be excessive for him to wait until he ascended the throne to meet these people.

But Zhang Sanfeng is an exception.

“This prince knows that Zhang Sanfeng of Wudang has been wiping out demons for more than a decade and has dominated the martial arts world of the Ming Dynasty for more than a decade.

The most recognized strong man in the Ming martial arts world!"

Zhu Houzhao's eyes suddenly lit up, and his tone contained a hint of yearning and envy.

"Your Highness, you are too kind. I am unworthy of the title of first." Zhang Sanfeng bowed slightly.

"It's okay. You take it first. I will get it back soon." Zhu Houzhao said with high morale and great confidence.

Zhang Sanfeng smiled. He was not angry at this blatant provocation, but rather found it quite amusing.

This prince who even amazed him really had a pure heart like a child.

This made him feel a little more relaxed and close.

It’s not as tiring as dealing with other emperors.

He smiled and said, "Okay, if Your Highness wants to take it, I will agree to it at any time."

"This time, I want to thank you for helping me stop that Temujin.

You won’t need to do that next time. Next time, I will lead the troops to destroy Temujin.” Zhu Houzhao said seriously.

"Your Highness, your words are too kind. As a man of the Ming Dynasty, this is what I should do." Zhang Sanfeng said with a smile.

"This is what I like to hear. Well, let's not talk about that for now. Let's fight with me first." Zhu Houzhao clenched his fists and said eagerly.

He hasn't had a good fight in over a month.

Others couldn't even block a few of his punches.

Uncle Gaozu could do it, but after fighting once, he never fought again.

It is said that the old bones are about to break.

"Your Highness, tomorrow is your coronation ceremony, so let's do it another day." Zhang Sanfeng declined.

"It's okay, it won't cause any trouble." Zhu Houzhao continued to talk, his strength had already begun to improve.

Zhang Sanfeng couldn't help but look at Zheng Gong, "What should we do now?"

"Your Highness, there is no fight that will not succeed, so just accept it." Duke Zheng returned the look.

"Then let's go outside the city. I'll let you teach me your magical skills." Zhang Sanfeng had no choice but to agree.

"Okay, let's go quickly." Zhu Houzhao said impatiently.

The three of them walked more than a hundred miles out of the capital and found a remote place.

"boom!!"

The roar continued like thunder.

It took a long time before it stopped. Zhu Houzhao walked back to Beijing with a depressed and unwilling look on his face.

The results speak for themselves.

Behind, Zhang Sanfeng and Zheng Gong followed quietly, both of them were surprised.

Zhang Sanfeng was surprised at Zhu Houzhao's strength, foundation, and the familiar feeling.

Lord Zheng was even more surprised at Zhang Sanfeng's realm, which seemed a little difficult for him to understand.

“Master Zhang, this time I was defeated because I was not well fed and not well prepared.

Just wait, I will fight you when I am ready." Suddenly, Zhu Houzhao said proudly.

"Okay, I'll be at your service anytime." Zhang Sanfeng said with a smile.

I am not tired of this pride.

Because he could feel that Zhu Houzhao had no other thoughts, just like a child who was dissatisfied and combative.

The only thing that worries him is that Zhu Houzhao’s pure heart is not good at governing the country...
After returning to the palace, Zhang Sanfeng soon learned the second and third levels of Tai Chi Thirteen Postures from Zhu Houzhao.

Zhu Houzhao deliberately showed off to Zhang Sanfeng.

He had just been defeated so badly, he had to save some face.

Sure enough, Zhang Sanfeng's expression, which had been calm all along, finally changed.

Some of them are hard to believe, but I have to believe it.

I also understood what I felt was familiar.

"Your Highness is truly a genius, unrivaled in the world." Zhang Sanfeng exclaimed sincerely. He was the creator of the Thirteen Forms of Tai Chi.

However, he did not create the second and third levels of the Thirteen Tai Chi Forms.

It’s not that he can’t create something similar, but his Tai Chi encompasses all of this and there’s no need for it.

But it didn't stop him from praising it.

How young was Zhu Houzhao to have created martial arts like the second and third levels of Tai Chi Thirteen Forms?

It's incredible.

"Hahaha, this is nothing. This prince created it easily. Don't be too surprised." Zhu Houzhao laughed and became unusually humble.

Suddenly, he felt that sometimes this hypocrisy was quite comfortable.

No, this prince is not hypocritical.

This prince really thinks so.

It's really not difficult.

Just practice and it will work.

Afterwards, without saying anything more, Zhu Houzhao went to do his work.

"Master, how is it?" Duke Zheng asked on the way out of the capital.

The two of them just walked like this, but the people coming and going around them seemed not to see them at all and ignored them completely.

“Your Highness truly has a pure heart, and truly values ​​loving the people as if they were his own children.

But it is not easy to govern a country, I am afraid that the Ming Dynasty will have more turmoil." Zhang Sanfeng said truthfully after a moment of hesitation.

"The Ming Dynasty has been plagued by numerous problems until now. If nothing is done to resolve them, it will probably go down the path of destruction." Lord Zheng said in an unusually calm tone.

Zhang Sanfeng was silent.

He knew what Duke Zheng meant by these words, and he also knew that he was asking about his attitude.

Those evils included the martial arts world and the righteous path, and even Wudang, which had a powerful fortune and influence throughout the Ming Dynasty, was involved.

After a few moments of silence, Zhang Sanfeng slowly said, "As long as it is for the good of the people, I will support it."

"It is a blessing for the people of the Ming Dynasty to have the immortal's words." Duke Zheng smiled and said sincerely.

"After giving instructions to my disciples, I will go into seclusion. I don't know when we will meet again.

Lord Zheng, there is no need to send me off any more." Arriving outside the capital, Zhang Sanfeng shook his head and said with deep emotion.

"Maybe it won't take long." Duke Zheng said with a meaningful smile.

Zhang Sanfeng couldn't help but smile when he thought of the prince who wanted to take the "first place" from him.

Also.

Zhang Sanfeng came quietly and left quietly.

Even the Wudang people in the city didn't know.

Everything is going smoothly.

Only the three elders in the cabinet became increasingly uneasy.

Because the new policies that the prince was going to write himself had not yet been shown to them.

The question is that it has not been finished and is still being written.

The three of them became more and more anxious the more they thought about it.

But what can they do?
Now you can't even see the prince.

I could only worry and pray at the same time.

Your Highness the Crown Prince must not act rashly regarding such a serious matter.

In fact, Zhu Houzhao was still continuing to revise the new policies he had written.

Of course, there are also deliberate intentions.

He became more and more satisfied with the method of concealing the truth first and then striking the target with one strike.

It saves so many people from talking so much and being annoying.

The coronation ceremony had already begun before the night had passed.

The series of rituals made Zhu Houzhao feel irritated. The complicated black imperial robe alone made him feel uncomfortable.

But thinking that it was the first and only time, he endured it and let everyone control him.

Well, he was really bored, so he started practicing, and everyone pretended not to see or notice.

Speak from their heart.

Your Highness has cooperated so well, what else do you want?
When a series of ceremonies were completed, all civil and military officials in the Fengtian Hall kowtowed five times and bowed three times.

The coronation ceremony was basically completed.

Then came the imperial decree of appointment, starting with the Queen Mother.

Not many people care about this.

The main reason is that the emperor is too powerful, so the empress dowager has little effect.

Besides, the relationship between the emperor and the empress dowager doesn't seem to be very good.

What all the officials listened to seriously was the appointment of some people.

Liu Jin served as the seal holder of the Imperial Household Department.

Cao Youxiang served as the supervisor of the Western Factory.

Wang Shouren was promoted to the position of Left Vice-Chief Censor of the Censorate, and was promoted several levels in succession.

Li Xunhuan was promoted to the position of Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and was also promoted several levels.

Many officials who heard this were envious and jealous, and some were very angry.

Soon, a series of appointments were completed.

Most of the appointments were to the imperial guards, and there were very few appointments to officials in the court.

Many officials could not help but look at the three elders of the cabinet.

After Your Majesty ascended the throne, did you not reward these regent ministers?

Is Your Majesty dissatisfied with them? Or?
Some people felt strange.

Liu Jian and others were also quite disappointed and felt somewhat humiliated.

But at this moment, people are more worried about the upcoming new policies.

It's a humiliation if it's allowed, Your Majesty probably didn't mean it.

As long as the new policy doesn't cause any trouble, it'll be fine.

(I forgot to mention that the first order is about 300, and the average order in the future will be 300 as the starting point. For every 100 more, I will try my best to add one more chapter. Thank you for your support.)
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