The air was filled with the unique aroma of tea. After brewing a pot of tea for the third time, Zhu Gaoxu asked casually, "It is reported that before the government troops set out from Saigon Port, an envoy from Malacca (Malacca Sultanate) came. Didn't Envoy Liu know about this in advance?"
"When I heard about this, the Manchujia envoy had been expelled and was no longer in the army." Liu Ming spoke slowly. He seemed to realize immediately that the emperor's question was not as casual as his tone made it sound. Liu Ming looked like he was thinking while answering.
Zhu Gaoxu nodded.
After a while, Liu Ming said again, "Before General Chen signed up for the southern expedition, there were many objections from the courtiers. General Chen surrendered twice and suffered many defeats in all the wars. He rarely won any decent battles. All the princes did not know his integrity or ability. Agreed. When I met General Chen during this southern expedition, I felt that
After the trip to the parade ground outside Hongwu Gate, Zhu Gaoxu went out of the palace to see Ma Enhui again. He met her twice before and after his northern tour.One day, it was almost evening, and Zhu Gaoxu was already sitting on a chair in the northwest corner of the Rouyi Palace, waiting for the palace maid Xiaohe to make him a pot of tea. The officials of Fengtian Gate and Wuying Palace were probably waiting to get off duty. There were no officials here, only the palace maid Xiaohe and the eunuch Mengji.Among the eunuchs who usually hang around Zhu Gaoxu, Wang Gui and Cao Fu are the most frequent. Wang Jinghong and others will also come to serve when they return. Meng Ji is rarely alone with Zhu Gaoxu, and is only on duty occasionally.When Zhu Gaoxu saw the Semu man Meng Ji, he suddenly remembered the story of the Zhenla woman Yisuwa. He asked, "Have you seen Yisuwa again?"Meng Ji looked confused and surprised, and bowed, "In reply to Your M
In midsummer, Asari has returned to the grassland.The tranquil fishing sea is like a huge sapphire, surrounded by gray-white sand, which is shiny in the sun. The undulating pastures are filled with lush grass and herds of cattle and sheep roaming on the green grass. This should be the most vibrant season on the grassland.Everything was a scene she was familiar with. When she walked out of the rough and sturdy tent, she could see many tribesmen and see the open scenery. But for some reason, Asari felt that after returning to the grassland in reality, she felt that it was not as beautiful as when she recalled it outside. For example, in the bright grass at this time, there are many mosquitoes that will bite people.But everything went relatively smoothly.After the Ming people released Asari, Tuohuochi and others, Asari asked her elder brother to release the Ming envoys as well. In addition, the letter from the Ming court was also very cleverly written
When Arutai could see the continuous mountain range of Kharawin Mountain (Greater Khingan Range) in his sight, he soon found the base of Borjigin Adai.Before entering the tent, Adai took Alutai to a place where people gathered in the camp. It was very noisy there, with many people shouting and dogs barking. Adai and others approached the crowd, and people bowed and made way. Only then did Alutai realize that a dog fight was going on in the middle of the camp, and the people around were there to watch the dog fight.Several people came to Adai's side. In addition to the leaders of the Khorchin tribes, the leaders of Taining and Doyan, two of the three Doyan guards, were also here."Dean Zhi has arrived just in time. This dog fight will take some time. Let's wait and see who will win first." Adai said.Seeing that Adai was in high spirits, Alutai could only say, "Take a look."Unexpectedly, a voice nearby said, "It won't be long before the winner
The scenery of the capital city is still colorful when the autumn wind blows. Outside the Nanshu Ironworks in the outer city, there are many ginkgo trees. The golden leaves and the classical houses are shining in the sun, as if covered by a layer of flowing light. The weeping willows on the river bank and the ripples on the water surface create waves of soft gestures.However, Ma Xingguang's yard was still lifeless, with not a single blade of grass or tree to be seen.Today, the place is bustling because Emperor Zhu Gaoxu is here again, accompanied by many ministers, nobles, Jinyiwei, and palace attendants. This is the second time this year that Zhu Gaoxu has personally inspected the Southern Office. He attaches great importance to the improved military equipment of the Beijing Camp and has high hopes for it.Ma Xingguang was holding something and talking in front of everyone, "When the gun barrel was forged, the outer layer was forged into a hexagonal shape
Zhu Gaoxu stood behind the railing of the attic where one could overlook the Yanque Lake and paused for a long time.He lingered here without any feelings or insights. There was only an indescribable mood flowing in his heart, which generally included inexplicable comfort, but it was not so leisurely and relaxed.Such a sight and atmosphere. Beautiful and open scenery comes into view, with water, mountains and pavilions, but it is not as ethereal as in the mountains. "Wow..." The faint sound of waves on the lake has always been shrouded in the air, and there are even bursts of gunfire noises in the distance from time to time. Regardless of Taoism or Buddhism, this situation and scene are not considered a good artistic conception. On the contrary, they are a bit more popular.Zhu Gaoxu turned his head and glanced at Enhui beside him, and saw that she was looking at him. Enhui caught Zhu Gaoxu's gaze, looked at him and smiled lightly, then turned back to look
The mirror was right in front of him. Xu Huizu looked at the big, fleshy face in it and could hardly recognize himself.He used to be very strong and sturdy, but of course he didn't look like this. But now he looks different. He has been unable to go out for many years. He has a good appetite and is a heavy drinker, often getting drunk. It seems that it is inevitable that he keeps getting fatter.Recently, Xu Huizu has been having difficulty walking because his body is too heavy. Suddenly, he realized that he was useless. He once wanted to be like his father, commanding the troops and making a name for himself, but now Xu Huizu's dream has been completely shattered. He still feels sad every time he thinks about it.Next to the bronze mirror, there were two books, one was "Han Wang Qi Ji" and the other was the upper part of "Yi Hui". Xu Huizu took away the mirror and reached out to grab the "Yi Hui".At this moment, a gray-haired servant came in, bowed
When Xue Yan and his group arrived in the northern Zhili area, it was already early winter. He and the soldiers of the Beijing Camp did not go to Beijing. After passing Yongping Prefecture, they did not go to the Liaoxi Corridor, but went straight north into the Yanshan area.Going north along the Laoha River, as long as you cross the Laoha River, you will have crossed the Yanshan Mountains and Daning City will not be far away."Sir." Someone called from outside the bumpy carriage.Xue Yan opened the straw curtain and suddenly saw a sky full of snowflakes. He was immediately attracted and looked up at the sky in surprise. The snow fell silently, and he had no idea when the auspicious snow began to fall on the earth. By the time he noticed it, it was already falling heavily.When the voice came again, Xue Yan came back to his senses and realized that someone had called him. The general clasped his fists and said, "The river is frozen. General Wu is afra
Sun Yonger wanted to get something that would have something to say to the higher authorities. So, tonight he came to the door of Mr. Wang Qian's house in Zhongwei, Shenyang.The original guards of Daning Dusi have disappeared. They were taken away by Emperor Taizong during the "Battle of Jingnan" and never recovered. Most of the troops currently stationed at the left side of Daning Dusi were dispatched from Liaodong Dusi, so Wang Qian was always an officer of Shenyang Zhongwei.A long time ago, Sun Yonger discovered that there were strange visitors in Wang Qian's mansion. However, Sun Yonger, who was in the fifth-grade military attache's house, did not have any order from the Jinyi Guards to investigate, and he did not dare to get in easily.It was not until recently that he gained the courage to look for a chance to give it a try after receiving the promise from the Imperial Guards School Captain. The risk is a bit risky, but there is a saying: wealth can