Seiwa

March of the sixth year of Yongle

After Habayashi Guard, Fu Junwei, Jinwu Guard, Huben Guard, etc. held a big competition one after another, and those who performed well were promoted and appointed.

Among the various guards, Jin Yiwei's martial arts competition ranks last and attracts the most attention.

As the commander of Jinyiwei, Yang Duo attracted more attention.Ji Gang and others who were seconded to the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies also failed to keep a low profile.

According to Meng Qinghe's words, gold can shine everywhere.What's more, there are so many capable people in Jinyiwei, comparable to [-]-watt fluorescent lamps, it's hard not to attract attention.

"Don't let me down."

Zhu Di's words were overwhelmed, Yang Duo's expression remained unchanged, and he saluted: "I obey the order!"

Jinyiwei, Zi Tongzhi, Qianshi, Qianhu, Baihu, Xiaowei, and Lishi, who were listed in the school grounds, all hit the shield with their scabbards, and their spears bluntly landed, and the clanging sound was deafening.

When he returned to the arena, Yang Duo was still wearing a bright red brocade suit, without any armor, except for a black leather circle around his wrist, and a finger on his thumb, which was specially used for drawing the bow and shooting arrows.

The drums sounded suddenly, and the flag was waved. Yang Duo took off the long bow on his back, held the bow in his left hand, like Mount Tuotai, and put an arrow in his right hand, like embracing the full moon.

The eyebrows are raised slightly, and the corners of the lips are tightly pursed.With a handsome face, his eyes were stained with a strong fighting spirit.

There was a sound of piercing through the air, and three pointed wooden arrows flew out instantly, making three aggressive sounds, and pierced deeply into the flagpole.

The arrow tail trembled and made a buzzing sound.

This is the signal to start the battle.

The guards in Jinyi, who were lined up in two formations, let out a roar that shook the heavens. The shield bearer was in front and the spearman was behind. They moved at the same time, and collided with each other suddenly like a startled stone.

There was no splash of blood, only the clash of shields and the collision of gold and daggers, the sound was deafening.

The military generals watching the battle from the sidelines all had their eyes narrowed, and there were discussions and exclamations everywhere.

"Lianzhu Arrow!"

"Such skills are rare in Yanshan Guard."

Compared to Zhu Neng and the others who were quite surprised, Emperor Yong Le was in a good mood, regaining the face he had lost before.

Did you see that, the Son of Heaven is close to the army, he should have such an aura!

Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui looked at each other, speechless together.Everyone knows that Jin Yiwei Commander Yang Duo is a ruthless person, and he has made a lot of contributions to Jing Nan Zhongli.When he was in charge of the Fusi of Nanbei Town, which was in charge of Jinyiwei, many people gradually forgot Yang Duo's performance on the battlefield.

Looking at it now, it really proved that sentence, there is no one without a reputation.With a commanding envoy like Yang Duo, Jin Yiwei's force value is much lower than that of other guards.Not to mention the Huben Guard, the Jinwu Guard, and the Habayashi Guard, the real swords and guns in the fight, I am afraid that the Yanshan Guard will have to weigh it.

Jin Yiwei holds the guard of honor for the emperor, is in charge of arresting, punishing and prisoning, and investigates all officials.

It is not surprising that you have good skills for your job.However, this kind of good skill refers to personal ability.Just like today, forming a battle formation and fighting against each other still gives people the feeling of a tiger descending a mountain, a wolf rushing at a rabbit, it is a bit too much!

To use an inappropriate analogy, on the battlefield, it was not accidental that a policeman from the police overturned the special forces several times, but he slashed and overturned again and again, and did not even give the opponent a chance to "mistake" .

What is this called?

Obviously the painting style is wrong!

The reality in front of them is that this group of Jinyiwei who are engaged in intelligence and criminal investigation work, and manage the urban drainage system by the way, have an astonishing force value, which really shocked everyone.

Form an formation, meet the enemy, and fight.

Even if the whole is not as good as the frontier army that has been fighting against the Tartars for a long time, it is still a lot better than the other emperor's personal guards.Especially the standard-bearer guards who were sent in batches to guard the imperial mausoleum were even more different, completely incomparable.

Zhu Di smiled and nodded, Yang Duo did not disappoint him.

It is also quite wise to record the order of Jin Yiwei's martial arts competition at the end.

Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui couldn't help but compare Yang Duo and Shen Xuan in the arena. If they fight alone, who will win?

It's a pity for Cheng Guogong and other generals. It's a pity that Jin Yiwei is only doing intelligence and criminal investigation work. Shouldn't he be part-time guarding the border?

Meng Qinghe was puzzled in his heart while answering Zhu Zhanhe's [-] whys.

Seeing Yang Duo in the field, why did he think of the time when he was almost rescued in the battle of Jingnan?He thought that the enemy was unlucky and hit the arrow.Looking back, it is not so easy to hit Liuya with such accuracy.

Squeeze your fingers, it's strange, it's been so many years, why do you suddenly think of this thing?

Could it be that he has been thinking about Shen Xuan recently, lamenting the passing of time from time to time, so old things often flash through his mind?

Zhu Zhanhe raised his head, his small face was full of doubts, "Shao Bao?"

Meng Qinghe shook his head, not daring to distract himself, "What's the matter, son?"

"Shao Bao is unwell?"

Meng Qinghe was a little surprised, "Why do you ask this question?"

"I think Shaobao's complexion is not good." Zhu Zhanhe frowned, and hesitantly glanced at the field. He seemed very reluctant, but he still turned his head firmly and said to Meng Qing, "If Shaobao is unwell, I will go with the emperor." Grandfather said, let Shaobao go home to rest."

"Sir..."

Meng Qinghe was moved, good boy!

"Zhao Yuanpan's medical skills are the best. The illness of the emperor's grandmother was cured by Zhao Yuanpan. Please ask Zhao Yuanpan to give you a few more injections, and you will be fine."

Meng Qinghe: "..."

"Shao Bao can go back to the government first, I will go to Tai Hospital and ask Zhao Yuan to make a visit."

"My lord, actually, I'm not sick..."

"Shaobao, it's not good to hide illness and avoid medical treatment." Zhu Zhanhe looked serious, "I'll go and talk to the emperor's grandfather!"

After saying that, he turned around and ran towards Emperor Yong Le.

Meng Qinghe didn't hold back, and under the watchful eyes of everyone, he didn't dare to pull a second time. He could only watch the three-headed body appear beside Emperor Yong Le, ask for the order, and then go home obediently, waiting for Zhao Yuan to come and give him the order. He gets a needle.

Since Empress Xu was cured by Zhao Yuan, the acupuncture and moxibustion skills of the imperial physicians have been passed on miraculously.Not only inside the uterus, but also outside the uterus, there are many people queuing up for acupuncture.

Only the military men who had been used as training objects avoided them for fear. Every time they heard it, they couldn't help shivering.

That kind of feeling is even more uncomfortable than going into battle and cutting each other with the Tartars.I really don't understand why there are people queuing up to be pierced.

"Is your body unwell?"

When Zhu Di spoke, Meng Qinghe couldn't keep silent.He did not sleep well recently, and his face was more haggard than usual, which further confirmed the guess that he was unwell.

"Return to Your Majesty, I feel a little unwell, but it's nothing serious."

"I see that Qing's complexion is not good, you can go back to the mansion to rest. Later, I will order the imperial physician to come to the mansion to treat you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Meng Qinghe's face was full of emotion, and out of the corner of his eye, he aimed at Zhu Zhanhe who was being picked up by Zhu Di again.

Zhu Zhanhe misunderstood, and immediately said: "Don't worry about Shaobao, Zhao Yuan's judgment is excellent in medical skills!"

Translated, the technique of acupuncture and moxibustion is also the best!

Meng Qinghe burst into tears immediately, "... Xie Shizi."

Moving?have.

Itchy hands?more.

It's a pity that no matter how itchy his hands are, the three-headed body in Zhu Di's arms is not something he can claw.

Leaving the martial arts arena, Uncle Meng wiped away his tears, looked up at the sky, and had to sigh again, it was really not easy to work under the hands of Old Zhu's family.

Not long after Meng Qinghe left, Jin Yiwei's martial arts competition was also decided.

Not surprisingly, the first team led by Yang Duo won by an overwhelming advantage.

So far, the emperor's personal guard contest has come to an end.There are no less than 58 young generals and brave soldiers who have emerged in the competition.Among them, [-] people were promoted, represented by Chen Ji, and there are not a few triple jumpers.In addition to being promoted and transferred, according to personal performance, there are also cloth and silk treasures.

More money and less money is second, the key is face!

Some people gain, and some people lose naturally.

There are also a lot of officers and soldiers who have been demoted due to poor performance.No less than a hundred people were sent to Guangxi, Yunnan and Jiaozhi.

Emperor Yongle said clearly: "If there are any more officers and soldiers like this, they will all be relegated to Jiaozhi."

Afterwards, this verbal edict was issued with a decree.

The cabinet system of the Ming Dynasty has not yet been fully established, and the seven people in Wenyuan Pavilion are only equivalent to the confidential secretaries of the emperor.No one dares to take the emperor's order seriously. Those who are not enlightened and want to try their own way will most likely go to the southwestern border to experience life first.

After the contest in the palace was over, Zhu Di took Zhu Zhanhe to Kunning Palace.

Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui discussed it, asked his father for instructions, and went to Xingning uncle's mansion with Zhao Yuansan to visit the sick.

"Father, I also want to see Shaobao."

After not getting along for a long time, Zhu Zhanhe's affection for Meng Qinghe soared, even Meng Qinghe himself was surprised.How on earth did he get the attention of the Prince of Han? Could it be because of telling stories in class?

Meng Twelve Lang was really puzzled.

Even though Zhu Zhanhe is the emperor's grandson, the son of the king of Han, every time he sees Meng Qinghe, he still insists on performing the disciple's ritual.

At first, Meng Qinghe was not used to it, but in the end it was Emperor Yongle who said that Zhu Zhanhe's courtesy was acceptable to him, Meng Qinghe gradually got used to it.

It has always been the tradition of the Chinese people to respect teachers and teachers in heaven and earth.Only braids can make the master kneel and give lectures.

The teacher kneels in front of the students, and still talks about respecting the teacher, what is important?

Painting a tiger is not an anti-dog. Putting on the skin of civilization, he is still a "master" and "slave" at heart. Watching Father Wang and Uncle Wang leave helplessly, tears rolled in the eye sockets, it hurt Empress Xu's heart.

"Zhanhe, come to the emperor's grandmother."

"Grandma..."

The new year picture doll threw herself into Queen Xu's arms, crying after all.

Zhu Di frowned, and just wanted to say that as a descendant of the Zhu family, how could he cry whenever he wanted.Immediately, Empress Xu glared at her. Douding's older children are not allowed to cry?What kind of reason is this!

Under Tai Zuo's coercion, Emperor Yong Le retreated.

I can't afford it, so I can only hide.

"I still have government affairs to deal with, so I'll come back at dinner."

Zhu Di, the fierce man, escaped very unruly.

Empress Xu got up to see her off, Zhu Zhanhe rubbed his eyes while saluting, "Send off the emperor's grandfather."

The voice of the baby is milky, with a bitter voice, but the etiquette is meticulous.

Zhu Di's heart finally softened, and he stroked Zhu Zhanhe's hair, "Tomorrow, let your father take you to the uncle's residence."

The big eyes that had been washed with water instantly lit up.

Zhu Di coughed, "I'm leaving."

Empress Xu took Zhu Zhanhe's little hand, smiling like a flower, "Respectfully send your Majesty off."

Zhu Di coughed again, this time he really left.

Seen from behind, her waist is straight, but her ears are a little red.

After Emperor Yong Le left, Empress Xu bent down, wiped Zhu Zhanhe's tear-stained face with a silk handkerchief, and said softly: "Your grandfather is right, as a descendant of the Zhu family, you cannot shed tears easily, Your father was never like this when he was a child."

Zhu Zhanhe blushed and became more and more likable.

"Thank you for your teaching, Grandmother, my grandson will definitely change."

Empress Xu's heart almost melted.

"That's all right, what do you want for dinner? The imperial grandmother ordered the dining room..."

Coming out of Kunning Palace, Zhu Di went all the way back to the West Nuan Pavilion of Fengtian Palace.

The memorials sealed and delivered by the General Secretary of the General Administration have been placed on the imperial case.

Hou Xian was ordered to sail to the west for the second time with the fleet. Recently, he has been busy with the Ministry of Industry and the palace, and has less time to serve Zhu Di.Zheng He and Wang Jinghong started shifts, trying to gain a strong sense of presence in front of the emperor before the second voyage to the West.

Zhu Di had no choice but to send out the three most useful people around him.

He was fascinated by overseas and mainland China, and all kinds of high-yield crops made him never forget.

In order to find the route to this strange land as soon as possible, Daming needs an experienced sailing fleet, and more importantly, an ambassador and team leader who can take on important responsibilities.

Zheng He is the best candidate.

As substitutes, Wang Jinghong and Hou Xian also need to sail many times in order to accumulate experience.Once Zheng He can no longer continue to take on important responsibilities, with these two people around, the voyage will not be interrupted suddenly.

He was always thinking about sending the fleet to sail and other things in northern Xinjiang. When he opened the memorial, Zhu Di couldn't read a single word.He simply threw the memorial aside and said, "Zheng He."

"The servant is here."

"Leave the voyage in two months. I will leave it to Hou Xian to send the envoys of the foreign countries back to the country. You can lead the fleet to the east. If there are Fanyi ships, you should investigate overseas affairs in many ways."

"The slaves obey."

"I've seen the charts brought back by the fleet." Zhu Di said, "A few days ago, Uncle Xing Ning presented overseas maps, and I have had people copy them. You can take them with you on board."

"Yes." Zheng He said, "I will definitely do my best to live up to your majesty's trust."

"kindness."

The map drawn by Meng Qinghe has been handed over to the Ministry of War for redrawing, and it has been improved with reference to the sea charts left in the Song and Yuan Dynasties.Meng Qing and the deliberately ignored Africa were also added.Although the shape of the continent is wrong, the location is not that bad.

With the nautical chart brought back by Zheng He, the islands in Nanyang were added one after another, and the effect of the map was quite amazing.

As the fleet sailed again and again, the map would become more complete, and the chances of Europeans finding new routes would greatly increase.

"The servant has something to report to His Majesty."

"What's the matter?"

"During the voyage, the fleet encountered a large food merchant ship and a few red-haired barbarians. Among them were those who joined forces with the pirate Chen Zuyi. After being captured, they seized a small amount of firecrackers and cannons, as well as the manufacturing technology of sails. There are lessons to learn from.”

"Oh?"

Speaking of firearms and shipbuilding, Zhu Di became interested, and just about to ask again, an eunuch reported from outside the hall that the commander of Jin Yiwei, Yang Duo, asked to see him.

"Call him in."

Seeking a meeting at this time is definitely not an ordinary thing.

Yang Duo went into the hall to salute, without saying much, he directly presented the urgent report from Guizhou.

After reading what was written on the note, Zhu Di's expression changed instantly, and his tiger's eyes glowed coldly, "Have you really verified it? No access?"

"Return to Your Majesty, both groups of people have checked it, and it is confirmed."

"Okay, really good!"

Zhu Di slammed the case on the table, sweeping all the memorials on the case to the ground.

Xie Jin was transferred to Guizhou Chief Envoy, Secretary You Counselor. He didn't see Guizhou guarding Zhenyuan Hou Gucheng, but disguised himself and transferred to Pu'an Prefecture to meet King Ping!What does he want to do?What does King Ping want to do?Do they still have him as the emperor in their eyes? !

"Does the Marquis of Zhenyuan know about this?"

"There is no definite news yet."

"kindness?"

"According to the report below, Marquis Zhenyuan is ill. And..."

"Say!"

"Since King Ping has been in Pu'an Prefecture, he seems to have become interested in Buddhism, and often invites eminent monks to the palace for a talk."

As soon as the words fell, there was a blunt sound, and the case was almost kicked over by Zhu Di.

"Bastard!"

He issued an edict to strictly investigate the temple in the capital, but his son jumped out and slapped him? !

Well, really good!

Zhu Di drew out his sword fiercely, and slashed on the table with all his strength.

Xingningbo Mansion

Meng Qinghe thought he was just lack of sleep, but Zhao Yuan gave him a prescription after he diagnosed the pulse, and told him to take it every day.

"Old diseases are hard to heal with less insurance and need to be recuperated."

Meng Qinghe frowned.

Another old disease.

After hearing so much, he felt a little helpless.

The body is his, and he also wants to take good care of it, but the situation does not allow it, so what can be done?You can't quit your job and go home, don't worry about everything, right?

"I will do what the court says."

Zhao Yuanpan nodded, and left two bottles of pills for Meng Qinghe in addition to the decoction.

He has said everything that needs to be said, how to do it depends on Uncle Xingning himself, others can't use much strength.

It might be better if Duke Ding is here.

Counting the days, Duke Ding should return to court, right?

Sending away Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui, who were sentenced by Zhao Yuan and visiting the sick, Meng Qinghe wrote a note and asked his personal guards to send him to the Fifth Army Commander's Mansion for a two-day leave.

Just about to rest, a family member came to report, "Uncle, Mrs. Uncle's family letter has been delivered."

Home letter?

Meng Qinghe sat up, "Come in."

The family opened the door, walked into the inner room, and delivered the letter that had just arrived to Meng Qinghe's hands.

"Go down."

"Yes.

The door was closed, and there was indeed Meng Wang's handwriting on the envelope.

After tearing open the envelope, unfolding the letter paper, and seeing the contents clearly, Meng Qinghe's face suddenly darkened.