Chapter 1980 Hotspots in Beijing

"Ping'an has been away from the capital for a long time. I wonder what the hot spots are in the capital recently?" Zhu Ping'an casually asked Wang Gonggong at the table.

"Hot spot?" Wang Gonggong and others were stunned for a moment, with questions on their faces, hot spot, what is a hot spot.

"Oh, it means hot topics and things that attract public attention." Zhu Pingan then realized that he sometimes used a modern tone habitually. People of this generation didn't understand, so he explained it again.

"Master Xiao Zhu deserves to be the number one scholar. The word "hot spot" is well used. It hits the spot, is insightful and vivid." Wang Gonggong praised, and then said with a smile, "Haha, although Master Xiao Zhu has been away from the capital for a long time. , but as for the recent hot spot in the capital, it’s you, Mr. Xiao Zhu.”

"Me?" Zhu Pingan was a little surprised.

"Master Xiao Zhu commanded the Zhejiang Army and won a brilliant victory in the Suzhou Defense War. Almost everyone in the capital knows the name of Master Xiao Zhu. Storytellers in teahouses and restaurants in the capital are all telling the story of Master Xiao Zhu's clever tactics to defeat the Japanese pirates. "

"They say, Mr. Xiao Zhu, you have a plan when you blink your eyes, and you have a plan when you touch your chin."

"There is even a storyteller who said that you have learned a set of martial arts secrets from the Four Books and Five Classics, and have practiced peerless magical skills. Those ferocious Japanese pirates are not your enemies at all. You can kill them with just one finger."

The prince chuckled and told Zhu Pingan a few of the rumors about Zhu Pingan in the capital.

I learned the secrets of martial arts from the Four Books and Five Classics.

Zhu Ping'an's mouth twitched when he heard this.

"Besides, what other hot spots are there?" Zhu Pingan asked again.

"Some time ago, Beilu Anda invaded the northern border again. He invaded Xuanfu, Jizhou and Datong several times and killed many generals. The Holy Emperor was furious and offered a reward for Beiluo Anda's head. The reward was fixed. : If I answer the question, I will give you ten thousand taels of silver and be awarded the title of Duke." The prince also talked about a hot topic in the capital recently.

After hearing this, Zhu Ping'an's first feeling was that Emperor Jiajing was a little stingy. The problem of northern captives was one of the two serious diseases that plagued the Jiajing Dynasty, even worse than the Japanese invasion. It occupied most of the imperial court's military expenditures. How can I answer this question? That is to say, after annihilating the northern barbarians and solving the most stubborn problem of the imperial court, he was only rewarded with 10,000 taels of silver and a lowly earl? !

However, Zhu Ping'an soon felt that Emperor Jiajing was quite generous this time. After all, thinking about it carefully, Emperor Jiajing was very cautious about conferring titles and could not be more cautious.

Zhu Ping'an remembered that there was an old man named Zhou Shangwen in this dynasty. He served as the commander-in-chief of Datong for a long time. During his tenure in guarding Datong, he repelled the invasion of Anda from the North several times. He had outstanding military exploits and was promoted to the governor of the left due to his merit. This is a military attaché. It was the highest rank, and he was awarded the title of Taibao and Prince Tutor. However, until the old man passed away in office five years ago, he was not able to obtain the title.

After Mr. Zhou passed away, a man named Shen Shu made a petition to Emperor Jiajing, requesting that Mr. Zhou be granted a posthumous title. As a result, Emperor Jiajing was furious. Not only did he say that Zhou Shangwen had requested rewards many times when he was still alive, and he had many complaints and complaints, but he was tolerant and did not punish him. He also handed Shen Shu over to the Jin Yiwei for questioning, and the Jin Yiwei imprisoned Shen Shu He was imprisoned and is still in prison today.

In such a comparison, Emperor Jiajing's reward this time can be considered quite generous.

Of course, comparing it to myself, I feel that Emperor Jiajing has been quite generous to me this time. Being able to serve as the right minister of the Yingtian Ministry of War and the governor of Zhejiang is definitely an exceptional promotion among exceptional promotions.

"Oh, by the way, counting the time, the Meridian Gate Prisoner Presentation Ceremony is being held in the capital today. I heard that the Japanese prisoners will be executed by Lingchi. I guess there should be a sea of ​​people in Caishikou now, and the common people are watching the execution."

The prince thought of the Meridian Gate Prisoner Presentation Ceremony, took a sip of tea and spoke slowly.

"They deserved to be executed by Ling Chi." Zhu Ping'an did not feel that Ling Chi was too cruel and inhumane like Bai Lianhua.

Why didn't these Japanese pirates think about humanity when they burned, killed and looted? They were like animals, killing the people, extremely cruel!

They deserved to be executed by Lingchi!

"The rewards for Beilu Anda have been increased, and I think the rewards for Japanese chiefs Wang Zhi, Xu Hai and others will also be increased. With Mr. Xiao Zhu's ability, he will be awarded a title soon." Wang Gonggong complimented Zhu Ping'an.

"Haha, the prince has oversold me." Zhu Ping'an shook his head modestly, and then said firmly, "However, in order to repay the kindness of His Majesty, I should do my best to wipe out the Japanese pirates."

"The Zajia wishes everyone success, Mr. Xiao Zhu. It's getting late, so I'll say goodbye and return to Beijing to resume my duties."

The prince clasped his fists and stood up to say goodbye.

The others also stood up and left.

"My lord, and all of you, we have been exhausted from the journey, so it is not too late to rest for two days before returning to the capital."

Zhu Ping'an politely tried to persuade him to stay.

"Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Xiao Zhu. It's just that the Governor had an explanation when we came, asking us to go back as soon as possible without any delay."

Eunuch Wang explained.

"This is too hard." Zhu Pingan said with emotion.

"Haha, the Governor said he would give us a ten-day holiday after we return, and then we can have a good rest."

Eunuch Wang said.

Having said that, Zhu Ping'an couldn't force them to stay, so he had to send them out of the house and set off.

Li Shu had already prepared some local specialties and gave them to Wang Gonggong and others. Wang Gonggong and others accepted them after refusing.

"I almost forgot, Mr. Xiao Zhu, please speak here." Wang Gonggong pulled Zhu Pingan aside before leaving.

Zhu Pingan followed Eunuch Wang to the roadside.

"It's nothing. I just want to remind you, Lord Zhu, that the emperor has been considering the issue of establishing a crown prince recently. He has repeatedly asked Lord Yan, Lord Xu, Lord Li and some ministers about the issue of establishing a crown prince. When Lord Zhu returns to the capital in the future, he may also face this question from the emperor. Lord Zhu should prepare early to avoid being caught off guard." Eunuch Wang reminded Zhu Ping'an in a low voice. Since the matter involved Emperor Jiajing, Eunuch Wang pulled Zhu Ping'an to a secluded place on the side of the road to remind him.

"Thank you, Eunuch Wang." Zhu Ping'an bowed his hands to thank him.

"Lord Zhu is too polite. I'll take my leave." Eunuch Wang said with a smile, clasped his fists and left.

Establishing a crown prince.

This is indeed a difficult question to answer.

Not only is it difficult to answer, but it also costs one's life.

Establishing a crown prince, who should be the crown prince between King Jing and King Yu?

If King Jing is recommended as the crown prince, it will offend King Yu; but if King Yu is recommended as the crown prince, it will also offend King Jing. You have offended the only two heirs of the Ming Dynasty, and you still expect to have a good ending!

But if no one recommends it, it will be difficult to pass the test of Emperor Jiajing, and the impression of Emperor Jiajing will be greatly reduced.