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
At this time, He Hao already knew that the situation was not good.Of course, he also thought about struggling, such as gathering his subordinates to refuse the Beijing camp from entering the city, or even mutiny. But he soon gave up the attempt, and even thought the idea was a bit ridiculous.Those generals who were not deeply involved, who were still officials, were probably unwilling to follow He Hao to the death. The most unwilling to resist were the many soldiers. They received military pay and food allocated by the court, and were still willing to obey He Hao's orders at this moment, simply because He Hao was an official appointed by the court; once He Hao became a criminal of the court, would everyone still listen to him? The current emperor was indeed very resourceful, and he had made the guards so that even the brothers and sisters could not work.The soldiers who were brought to the mansion by He Hao to do private work also said that in the past, i
It was snowing heavily in the capital.Zhu Gaoxu had to leave the palace today because he had made an appointment with someone in advance. The emperor could change the time or even break the appointment, but he felt it was unnecessary and went to the meeting in the afternoon.The person he wanted to meet was a businessman from the Xue family in Huzhou.Previously, I asked Du Erlang, the governor of Beizhen, to try to contact the famous merchant who made mirrors. The matter has been completed and we will discuss cooperation with the Xue family in the name of the Sinan Department of Defense. This matter is not a big deal, Zhu Gaoxu can leave it to the officials; but he has lived in the palace for a long time, and sometimes he just wants to go out and meet people other than the palace people and ministers.He gave up his personal campaign for the Liaodong Campaign that was to be launched next spring. It was still okay to go out and walk around the capital
It was still early, but the days were short in winter. The sky outside the window had darkened, replaced by lights. The drunken Madam Xue said, "It's getting late, I have to go back to the shop, please excuse me."Lord Hou, who was sitting opposite, said, "I won't keep Madam Xue either. Let me take you back.""No need to trouble Lord Hou." Madam Xue said hurriedly.Lord Hou laughed and said, "You are a woman, so if I don't send you off, it would seem so ungraceful."After hearing this, Madam Xue could not continue to refuse, so she just muttered, "Is there such a thing?"She stood up first, and Lord Hou also stood up. The two of them went downstairs together, and the manager of the Pear Garden also saw them to the door. Outside the door stood a large double-drawn carriage, and two men were standing by the side with horses. One man opened the wooden door at the back, lifted the curtain, and bowed to wait for the two to get in the carriage.M
It had already darkened, and the palace was already a night scene. Zhu Gaoxu went straight to the Imperial Concubine Palace.When Miaojin went out to greet him, he followed the etiquette in front of the palace people and didn't ask any questions. But Zhu Gaoxu came back so late and was still wearing clothes that were not part of the royal etiquette. He could vaguely see a scrutinizing look in Miao Jin's eyes.Zhu Gaoxu felt a little guilty for no reason. But when he thought about it, he hadn't done anything, and he didn't seem to have any intention of finding a woman. Even before meeting Mrs. Xue, he didn't know that the person he was meeting was a woman. What on earth was he guilty of?When the two of them arrived at the palace, most of the palace attendants left. Miao Jin then said, "Your Majesty smells of alcohol. Has he had a meal?"Zhu Gaoxu nodded in agreement.Miaojin said, "I asked someone to prepare hot water. Your Majesty, please take a