Chapter 345: Huang Zongxi meets Gu Yanwu by chance
"Dropping off the boat! The princess has got off the imperial boat!"
Seeing a bright yellow canopy coming down from a tall steel-armored warship from a distance, the people looking at it couldn't help but cheer excitedly.
"It's a pity that we are too far away and can't see what the princess looks like." Some people sighed with regret.
"Since the princess is a celestial immortal, she is naturally extremely beautiful." Humane said.
"I heard that the princess can use spells, but I don't know whether it is true or false."
"I think it's probably true, otherwise how could we defeat so many Tartars?"
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Just as people around were talking, Huang Zongxi heard the officials' shouts from the dock.
"See Qiansui, the Supervisor!"
Many people either consciously or subconsciously kneel down and shout in the mountains.
"See Qiansui, the Supervisor!"
The shouts of the mountain were not neat at first, but soon, the entire dock was within sight, and everyone bowed to the bright yellow canopy, and the shouts of the mountain became inexplicably neat.
Even Huang Zongxi subconsciously so.
"See Qiansui, the Supervisor!"
Afterwards, a huge, crisp but majestic voice suddenly came from the dock—
"All the ministers are calm, and the people are also please."
The sound is so loud that it is completely impossible for ordinary people to make it.
For a moment, many people thought of the rumor that the princess was a fairy descending to the earth. Even Huang Zongxi, who had previously believed that "all the magical talks about princesses are rumors", could not help but be surprised.
But the huge voice didn't say anything more.
Then I saw Princess Kunxing's canopy heading into the city surrounded by the Imperial Guards and ministers.
The people near the dock began to disperse, and under the maintenance of the Nanjing Garrison and Gongtun Army, no chaos arose.
Huang Zongxi felt crowded and walked into the city after most people returned to the city.
Halfway through, he saw an acquaintance in a green official robe and went over to say hello.
"Today, the regent is coming to the city, why is Ningren's brother here?"
This person is Gu Yanwu, and Huang Zongxi is also quite famous. He knew about his release from prison, but he was not surprised to see him here.
After the two saluted each other, Gu Yanwu said: "I am now in the Ministry of War and was appointed by the senior officer to supervise the Gongtun Army to maintain order outside the city and do not let the people trample on each other in chaos."
Huang Zongxi said: "I heard that Ruan Dayue was dismissed from office. Who is in charge of the Ministry of War now?"
"No one cares about it." Gu Yanwu smiled bitterly, "The Ministry of War was originally vacant, and Ruan Dayue took over the power as a minister.
After he was dismissed, the superiors did not appoint a new minister or minister. In everything, they either obeyed Ma Shiying's assignment or obeyed the commander of the Imperial Guards, Hong Niangzi.
Some people say that it is because the state supervising the war in Yangzhou and there is no time to take care of such matters. But some people say that the state supervising the State is intending to lay off the Ministry of War.
Because the Imperial Guards and Border Guards and other new troops around the country are under the jurisdiction of the Chengdu Military Affairs Office.”
"Revoke the Ministry of War?" Huang Zongxi was shocked when he heard this.
Although he had never been an official, he was also a juren. He became famous at a young age and had many officials who were dating. He was also a family of officials. However, his father died in the torture of the eunuch party in Tianqin.
Therefore, he knew much more about the court and government affairs than ordinary Confucian scholars.
In addition to being surprised, he couldn't help but say, "Is this impossible? Since the establishment of the six ministries in the Sui and Tang Dynasties, I have never heard of any dynasty that has abolished the six ministries."
Gu Yanwu laughed inexplicably, "Have you ever heard of a princess who had a dynasty who had a princess who would succeed to the throne as the empress? Even Wu Zhao was just a regent as the empress, and then changed his name to the country.
Emperor, it is not the same as the one today.”
Although Huang Zongxi had heard that Zhu Ma was about to be emperor before, he could not help but be shocked when he heard the exact news from Gu Yanwu.
He even repeatedly confirmed: "The regent really wants to succeed to the throne as emperor?"
"After all this, how can I not succeed to the throne?" Gu Yanwu said, "What's more, according to what I saw and heard in the Ministry of War, this person is indeed full of magical powers. The destiny of heaven is definitely not a false statement. ”
"How is this possible?" Huang Zongxi was confused for a moment and his expression became a little confused.
Although Confucianism does not absolutely reject the existence of magical powers, it also says that "the son does not speak of strange powers and chaos in the spirits", so some excellent Confucians do not believe in the sayings of ghosts and gods.
But now, a person like Gu Yanwu told him that Zhu Mei was indeed magical, as if she had shattered his worldview at once.
Gu Yanwu could probably understand Huang Zongxi's chaotic and complicated mood at this time, so he said, "Brother Taichong, I still have a dispatch, so I won't be with you."
After saying that, he followed the last team of tushang troops here.
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Zhao Zhilong and Zhu Guobi have been put into prison.
Ruan Dayue, Liu Kongzhao, and Tang Guozuo were placed under house arrest.
Zhu Yousong was still in the palace and was escorted by the Imperial Guard.
Compared to the beginning, Zhu Yousong was transferred to a side hall further away from Jinshen Hall - he was not released back to the harem, just because he was left alone in front and was more convenient to guard.
At this time, Zhu Yousong was in a panic.
Although no one told him that Zhu Ma was going to enter Nanjing City today, he still guessed from the changes in the detention staff.
Zhu Yousong couldn't help but feel fear when he thought that he had "used the emperor" and was most likely given a glass of poisonous wine or a white silk by the niece of the regent.
Although he has enjoyed all the wealth and honor on earth and has even been an emperor, he still does not want to die.
In this panic, Zhu Yousong was in the afternoon and finally heard someone coming from the palace gate.
Then a small group of female soldiers pushed the door and entered.
The leader of Shi Chang said: "His Royal Highness, the kingdom is summoned."
"Oh, oh." Zhu Yousong nodded subconsciously.
When I came to my senses, I couldn't help but think: Could this niece still humiliated me before killing me? Is it so cruel?
Then I thought: After all, my niece is a young woman. When I see her, I burst into tears and knelt down and begged to death. Maybe I can escape death?
In the midst of his chaotic thoughts, Zhu Yousong was quickly taken to the place, but he was the Jinshen Hall.
When he arrived in the hall, he saw a beautiful but majestic girl wearing a dragon-patterned vermilion robe, sitting high in the position that originally belonged to him, looking calmly.
Zhu Yousong felt nervous, and immediately knelt down with a pounce, crying, "Niece, I really didn't intend to be arrogant and become emperor. They were all forced by Ma Shiying, Lu Jiude and the four towns in Jiangbei..."
"Okay."
The girl's crisp voice came down, which made Zhu Yousong stop suddenly.
Zhu Mai looked at Zhu Yousong, shook her head secretly, and thought to herself: This King of Fu is really not smart. At this time, he will also blame Ma Shiying, Lu Jiude and Jiangbei.
Nowadays, Ma Shiying and Lu Jiude are all used by her subordinates. Even Huang Degong, one of the four towns in Jiangbei, can Zhu Yousong be able to get apart?
Normally, Zhu Yousong's words will only make him die faster.
However, she has the supernatural powers to interact with later generations and has a husband from later generations, who is not an ordinary monarch...
"King Fu, get up." Zhu Ma said, "I call you here today to tell you that I will not kill you.
But for the sake of the stability of the Ming Dynasty, you will not let you go for the time being. I am afraid you and your family will be wronged to live in Nanjing for a few years."
When Zhu Yousong heard this, he was stunned at first, then he was overjoyed and hurriedly kowtowed, "Thank you for not killing the country!"
Afterwards, Zhu Mai waved her hand and signaled to take Zhu Yousong away.
Zhu Yousong could not threaten her throne, so she did not need to bear the reputation of a bloodthirsty clan relative.
Of course, she would not let Zhu Yousong go immediately, but would instead put him under house arrest for several years, leaving him to deal with other vassal kings and royal families in the future.
After all, these people also have the blood of the Zhu Ming royal family, and they will still be of some use when the Ming Dynasty expands overseas in the future.
After Zhu Yousong was taken away, Zhu Ma said again: "Xuan Ma Shiying, Jie Xuelong comes in."
Linglong responded, and soon eunuchs passed the sound one after another. After a while, Ma Shiying and Jie Xuelong were taken to Jinshen Hall.
This is the first time Zhu Mai reconciled Xuelong.
I saw that his hair was gray and his body was thin, highlighting a tall skeleton, and his face was solemn and firm, with a hint of bitterness.
After the two of them bowed, Zhu Ma said: "You will report the investigation of the corruption case in Beijing again."
As he said that, Zhu Mai picked up a booklet on the imperial case.
However, it was the record of the property obtained by Zhu Guobi, Zhao Zhilong and Gao Qiqian, the first town of the Imperial Guard.
Chapter completed!