First Prince of Ming Dynasty Chapter 363

  Chapter 363 Ancestors as evidence

Liu Ying bowed his head in fear and his thoughts changed. At this time, he began to think about whether his younger brother's life was worth the price of his own family. It just depends on whether the emperor recognizes this affection.

  Although the current emperor will recognize it no matter what, what about the future emperor?

  The crown prince is showing his dissatisfaction now. In the future, when Long Yubin is in heaven, the crown prince will be in charge of the country. If he really wants the Liu family to die, there will always be someone who will take the lead for the king...

  Thinking about it this way, Liu Ying immediately understood what to do. My younger brother is not her own son. His life and death have nothing to do with the Marquis. Let's take care of the future of our children and grandchildren.

Liu Ying immediately kowtowed and said: "I am grateful for the kindness of the Holy One, but my foolish brother committed such a serious crime, so how can I convince the public with such a lenient sentence? If because of his life, the wiseness of the Holy One is damaged, how can I go to see my late father after my death! "

Zhu Yuanzhang burst into tears and said: "When the emperor's concubine passed away, our family was poor and young. There was no coffin in the funeral, and the body was covered with evil clothes. What kind of oatmeal was buried three feet above the ground? If it weren't for your father's generosity to benefit this yellow soil, how could the emperor's concubine be honored?" There is a place to settle down, and now your brother is in danger, how can we ignore it."

As soon as this remark came out, there were cries everywhere in the tent, and the prefect of Fengyang and the old people in Fengyang behind him burst into tears. , even made a special trip.

  Zhu Biao naturally had to cry too. Seeing that it was almost the same, he took out the veil and handed it to his tearful father: "Father, the emperor still regards the body of the dragon as the most important thing, and the people of the country, the country, and the country still rely on the father to take care of him."

  The rest of the people also hurriedly persuaded, but no one mentioned this matter again for the time being, they all knew that the final decision would have to wait until after the sacrifices to the imperial mausoleum and the tomb of Xianyi Huihou, otherwise they would agree to this persuasion, which would be too eager.

At noon, Zhu Yuanzhang gave a banquet. During the banquet, he held Liu Ying's hand and talked to show his affection. All the elders in Fengyang can talk, talking about how proud they are to be a part of the emperor's township. See you after death. The ancestors can also say that the ancestors are glorious.

  The so-called wealth and honor not returning home is like walking in brocade clothes at night. This is indeed a wise saying. After Zhu Yuanzhang's guard of honor entered Fengyang, countless people from all over the world came to pay their respects.

Everywhere Zhu Yuanzhang went, he would call the respectable old gentry in the local village to inquire about their daily life. The prefect of Fengyang and Liu Ying, the Marquis of Yihui, accompanied him all the way. Naturally, Liu Chun was inevitably mentioned. .

  Most of the village elders scolded Liu Chun for embarrassing Xianyi Huihou and Fengyang Emperor Township, and persuaded Zhu Yuanzhang to punish Liu Chun severely. Liu Ying herself pleaded guilty on behalf of the Liu family.

   Seeing this, Zhu Biao nodded in satisfaction. Mao Xiang has done some useful things. Now the whole of Fengyang knows about Liu Chun's situation. Most people are still ordinary people.

Especially the old Liu's family suddenly became rich and noble, relying on the things that happened back then, it made the people of the same village jealous. If everyone is poor together, they will be good brothers, but if you suddenly become prosperous, if you don't take me with you, then we will be enemies .

  The reputation of the Liu family in Fengyang can be said to have plummeted. Everyone was anxious for the emperor, for fear that he would let Liu Chun go. At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang's imperial driver also arrived at the imperial tomb, and Mao Xiang had already prepared sacrifices for sacrifices.

  Zhu Yuanzhang also generously rewarded the guards guarding the imperial tomb. Zhu Biao personally gave a banquet, and the emperor's guard of honor was stationed outside the imperial tomb.

   That night, the magistrate of Fengyang and others retreated, while Zhu Yuanzhang led Zhu Biao into the house of the chief priest of the imperial mausoleum. The old Zhu family was used to contacting the ancestors in private on the eve of the sacrifice.

  In the main hall, the incense is constantly lit and the lights are brightly lit. You can feel the strong smell of incense from a long distance. Dongpinghou Han Zheng and Mao Xiang led the troops to guard the door, and Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao stepped straight into the sacrificial hall.

The ancestors of the Zhu family are enshrined inside. When Zhu Yuanzhang and his son came, they first lit the incense candles and inserted them respectfully into the cauldron. Zhu Biao looked up and saw that there were words engraved on the tablets. 49. Zhu Chuyi, Emperor Xizuyu, Zhu Shizhen, Emperor Renzuchun...

Zhu Yuanzhang took two steps back to pay homage, and Zhu Biao knelt down in the second half of the step. After kowtowing a few times, Lao Zhu straightened up and knelt to report to his ancestors his achievements in recent years, and also expressed his worries. Only in front of the ancestral tablets can he say everything so unscrupulously.

Even in front of Queen Ma and Zhu Biao on weekdays, he would not say so much, because he is the husband of his wife, the father of his son, and the support of his wife and children. He doesn't bother to say these things because he is confident that nothing is wrong. There is no need for his wife and children to worry about what Zhu Yuanzhang can't bear and can't solve.

  Zhu Yuanzhang finally said in a deep voice: "The founding of the Ming Dynasty has been prosperous until today. The prosperity of the family and the country is due to the protection of the ancestors. The children and grandchildren are grateful. However, there are still troubles in the country. Please ask the emperor to bless the ministers to calm the disaster."

   "I still have a great event to report to my ancestor, Biaoer, come and tell my ancestor in person."

Zhu Biao solemnly kowtowed his head before opening his mouth and said: "To my ancestors, my minister Zhu Biaozhi's wife, Chang Shi, is pregnant, and I ask my ancestors to protect the safety of her unborn children, so as to extend the blood of Zhu's family and make the ancestral temple continue. Minister Zhu Biao kowtows."

  The child has not yet been born, and the gender is still uncertain, but his father asked him to report to his ancestors so solemnly, probably to let him understand that the Zhu family's country must be passed on in the direct line.

After kowtowing, the father and son got up and faced the lofty ancestral tablet, Zhu Yuanzhang said with his hands behind his back: "Biaoer, father will put it on this sooner or later, and watch you kneel here with your ancestors to report your merits and demerits Your troubles and worries, at that time, the spirit of father in heaven will definitely protect you well."

  Zhu Biao had a sore nose when he heard the words: "Father..."

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand: "Birth, old age, sickness and death are natural. We are emperors but we are also human beings. We only hope that you can inherit the country smoothly, lead Ming Dynasty to more prosperity, and let the common people live a prosperous life. Rebelled to survive because of poverty and hunger."

"You have to know how our Zhu family started their business and how they took over this country. One or two waves of rebellion are nothing more than mobs, and they can be suppressed at will, but if the persecuted people all over the country flock to rebel, then A big foundation is only gone in a flash, so we must take good care of the people so that they can live and work in peace and contentment, water can carry a boat and it can also overturn it, the ancient saying must never be forgotten.”

  Zhu Biao replied solemnly: "Father and emperor taught his sons and ministers to keep in mind, and the ancestors of the Heaven and Earth Ancestral Temple bear witness, and Zhu Biao will definitely make the Ming Dynasty rich and strong!"

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