Chapter 622: Prince Zhu Gaoxu! Zhu Zhanji Sails to America!
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Yongle eighteenth year, spring.
Dingmao of the first lunar month is a day of heavenly virtue and auspicious day of the zodiac!
Today is destined to be an important day that will go down in history!
Because today, the emperor will appoint Zhu Gaoxu, King of Han, as the crown prince of the country and take charge of the East Palace!
China is a country of etiquette. Since ancient times, the ceremony of appointing a prince has been very grand in the palaces of all dynasties.
What's more, preparations for this East Palace registration ceremony began last year, and it was extremely grand.
Because the crown prince is the future heir to the empire and the crown prince of a country!
Precisely because of the extraordinary significance of the appointment of a crown prince, and the high prestige of Han King Zhu Gaoxu, the entire seven departments and departments of the imperial court have been busy nervously but excitedly since last year for today's appointment ceremony.
As early as January, His Majesty the Emperor had sent envoys around to offer sacrifices to the gods, ordered the courtiers and ministers to write congratulatory forms, and even all the officials, hundreds of officials and all relevant personnel who should participate in the ceremony of enthroning the crown prince were to be enthroned. The day before the ceremony was rehearsed, all the overseas kings rushed back to the capital...the ceremony was so grand that it was a bit exaggerated.
In fact, Zhu Gaoxu had some doubts as to whether this was compensation in disguise from the old man.
But when he learned that Zhu Zhanji was eventually arranged by the old man to go to America instead of North Korea, Zhu Gaoxu couldn't understand it.
No one knows what Zhu Zhanji and Zhu Di talked about that day. Anyway, the final result was that the originally established North Korea became America.
That's America!
Zheng He went there and almost lost his life.
Even Zheng He's navy's top fleet escort does not necessarily guarantee that there will be no accidents.
How could the old man who loved his grandson have the heart to send Zhu Zhanji to America, never to see him again in this life?
Zhu Gaoxu couldn't understand and didn't bother to think about it.
Because he is now busy preparing for the East Palace canonization ceremony and learning the red tape.
Until the day when the ceremony was held, just in the early morning, the Jinwu Guards of the Suwei Palace once again lined up majestically on the east and west sides of the Meridian Gate, showing a strict guard of honor.
The Arch Guards also displayed guards of honor on the east and west sides of Danbi and the east and west sides of Danbu. On the south side of Danbi, a musical band was arranged, directed by Hesheng Lang himself. Even in order to increase the momentum, the Dian Mu officer also placed the ceremonial guards in sequence outside Fengtian Gate. Some captive tigers and leopards!
It can be said that everyone in the court was very busy for today's grand event, but only the person involved was still sleeping peacefully.
In the middle of the night, Zhu Gaoxu was awakened by the eunuch, started preparations, and quietly waited for the arrival of the honor guard.
Be a prince!
In fact, Zhu Gaoxu refused!
He even wanted to take the Ming Dynasty's invincible navy to visit him!
Unfortunately, Big Fatty left too early, and the third child was useless!
As Zhu Zhanji was sent to America, the title of crown prince could only fall to him, Zhu Gaoxu.
But having actually reached this point, Zhu Gaoxu felt a little panicked.
Can the prince and the emperor really do well on their own?
In the past, he could do as he pleased because Emperor Yongle was there to back him up.
But if he really becomes His Royal Highness, he will be put on layers of shackles, and he will never be as free and free as before.
None of this is what he wants!
"Dad, why are you hesitating?"
Zhu Zhanhe said with a smile.
"Isn't it now that you always want to back down?"
"Grandpa Huang is waiting. The civil and military officials of the entire court are also waiting. Please don't act foolishly at this time!"
Hearing what his cheap son said, Zhu Gaoxu rolled his eyes at him angrily.
This kid has been staying in Peiping to practice, but he is not as stupid as before.
Concubine Wei also walked out and tidied Zhu Gaoxu's clothes.
"Don't think so much, Your Majesty."
"Our family has reached this point and has no choice."
Zhu Gaoxu took a deep breath after hearing this, and walked out of Prince Han's Mansion firmly without daring to hesitate any longer.
At this moment, all the civil and military officials, already dressed in animal uniforms, gathered outside the Meridian Gate, and then went to the square outside Fengtian Hall to line up in order to watch the grand ceremony.
Shang Baoqing followed Xiaobisniu to the Jinshen Hall to greet Yongle Emperor Zhu Di respectfully.
Zhu Di was wearing a red Tongtian Gun suit and a green, black, red and yellow crown on his head, exuding a mighty and domineering air.
At this moment, he, who was originally a little sluggish, seemed to be back to his peak!
Zhu Di stood up and left his seat, surrounded by his family members, and took the emperor's dragon chariot from Jinshen Hall to Fengtian Hall.
Shang Baoqing held the emperor's seal and served as a guide to the holy driver. He was filled with joy all the way.
Zhu Di sat high on the dragon chariot, looking at the civil and military officials and princes of the Manchu Dynasty standing solemnly, with countless thoughts in his mind.
It seemed to be the same scene when the eldest son was appointed as the crown prince in the past, right?
For a moment, Zhu Di fell into memories.
If the eldest brother can hold on for a few more years and wait until Zhanji's child grows up, will the ending be completely different?
Unknowingly, Zhu Di had ascended to the throne amidst the beautiful and melodious music of Shao. The four guides led Zhu Gaoxu to Danbi in front of the main hall to pay his respects and stand.
Next, the praise officer and the internal praise officer performed double torture on Zhu Gaoxu. He would kneel for a while and then get up. He would walk a few steps and then kneel again. He would kneel a few steps and then get up again...
After the whole process was completed, Prince Han was about to go crazy.
Finally, Zhu Gaoxu bowed to His Majesty Dan and bowed solemnly four times, finally ending this inhumane punishment.
According to the regulations, Zhu Xiongying should go to the Central Palace to thank the queen and officially become the crown prince.
But since Queen Xu died of illness, Zhu Di also decided not to create a queen, so this actually reduced a trouble.
At this point, this grand ceremony has come to an end.
Everyone watching the ceremony had different expressions.
King Zhao, King Zhou and others standing at the front had unstoppable smiles on their faces.
Because the King of Han, Zhu Gaoxu, won the battle and successfully entered the East Palace, it meant that they could preserve their current power and interests, and there would be no changes in the kings' policy of spreading abroad. It was their own kingdom!
Xue Lu, Liu Sheng and other military attachés and ministers were also overjoyed. They had always strongly supported Han King Zhu Gaoxu. Back then, he failed to seize the throne and fell into silence. Unexpectedly, things turned around. Today, they witnessed His Royal Highness the Han Dynasty enter the East Palace and become the second in the Yongle Dynasty. Prince!
Zhu Gaoxu succeeded in taking office. This is the result that military attache Xunchen is most happy to see!
Because Zhu Gaoxu is different from Zhu Gaochi, this is an ambitious leader of the frontier, and the military attache Xunchen has no worries that he will be put aside for liquidation!
Moreover, Zhu Zhanji was sent to America by the emperor, and he would never have a chance to make a comeback in his life!
Zhu Gaoxu, King of Han, will be the only heir to the empire!
But some are happy and some are sad.
Many Jin gentry officials looked solemn and had already begun to think about how to deal with the new crown prince.
After all, the prince Zhu Gaoxu is hostile to Cheng and Zhu Confucian officials, and is hostile to civil servants and gentry. This is a matter known to the world!
Now that he, Zhu Gaoxu, has entered the East Palace and has become the crown prince, I am afraid that the life of civil servants and gentry will be very difficult in the future.
Zhu Di took in everyone's expressions and felt a little emotional for a moment.
"Boss, boss, I hope this is the result you want to see!"
As the etiquette and music officer shouted "Welcome to the Crown Prince", all the princes, ministers and civil and military officials of the court knelt down in front of Zhu Gaoxu. No matter how unwilling they were, they could only shout loudly: "I see you, Your Highness, the Crown Prince!"
Since then, there has been no Han King Zhu Gaoxu in the Ming Dynasty, only Prince Zhu Gaoxu!
On Ding Mao, the first month of the 21st year of Hongwu, the emperor appointed his eldest grandson as the grandson of the emperor. In celebration of his grandson, he granted a general amnesty to the whole world and brought favor to all directions.
At the same time, at the Liujiagang dock, Zhu Zhanji was leading 50,000 soldiers on board the ship, and was about to sail to the Americas to open up territory for the Ming Dynasty and establish his own dynasty!
There was no one else around Zhu Zhanji. Except for his brothers from the prince's line, there was no one follower.
It is quite ironic to say that after he failed to seize the throne, he had no one to follow him, and he ended up with the tragic end of betrayal and separation.
Even those civil servants and gentry were unwilling to follow this ruthless monarch to the barren overseas lands!
Zhu Zhanji had no choice but to look back at the Jinling Imperial Capital, and finally turned around and left resolutely.
But at this moment, a shout came from the distance.
"Your Highness, wait!"
Hearing this familiar voice, Zhu Zhanji turned around in disbelief and saw Yang Pu running over carrying things in large and small packages, with Yang Pu's family behind him.
"Mr. Yang, you..."
"The Crown Prince has entrusted His Highness to Yang. Yang is entrusted with the responsibility of being a loyal person!"
Hearing this, Zhu Zhanji's eyes immediately became moist.
He looked at Yang Pu solemnly and spoke sincerely.
"Mr. Yang, UU Reading www.uukanshu.netｔYou have a great talent and you will have a bright future if you stay in the Ming Dynasty. Why should you follow me to that barren land to suffer?"
"What's more, I treated you like that before, so why bother..."
Yang Pu waved his hand, smiled and said.
"Your Highness, there is no need to feel guilty."
"I know that His Highness is not bad in nature. He was just bewitched by that thief Dai Lun before."
"The road ahead to America is unclear and full of dangers. If there is no one around His Highness to give advice, I'm afraid his life will be in danger!"
"Yang has recently asked himself that he is full of knowledge. Now that he has resigned from his official position in the imperial court, he has nowhere to go. I wonder if His Highness would take him in?"
Zhu Zhanji didn't understand. This was Yang Pu trying to step down for himself.
The matter has reached this point, and it is useless to say more. Zhu Zhanji really needs Yang Pu to assist him.
"Sir's great kindness, Zhu Zhanji will never forget it!"
"If this trip goes well and the Ming Dynasty is founded alone, I will definitely make you the Prime Minister!"
Yang Pu smiled knowingly when he heard this, and immediately ordered people to arrange for his family members to board the boat.
In fact, there was one thing he didn't tell Zhu Zhanji. This was indeed Yang Pu's original intention, but it was also the intention of His Majesty the Emperor.
His Majesty the Emperor's love for Zhu Zhanji far exceeded Zhu Zhanji's imagination.
Even these 50,000 soldiers are all elite soldiers drawn from the Beijing camp!
Sometimes Yang Pu would sigh, if the prince had not died young, wouldn't Han Wang Zhu Gaoxu have the chance to sit in the East Palace?
Zhu Zhanji didn't know what he was thinking.
With the help of Yang Pu, a great talent, and 50,000 soldiers, Zhu Zhanji, who was originally a little frustrated, regained his spirit at this moment, and ordered to set sail with high spirits!
What about America?
So what about barren land?
He is going to this barren land to create a Ming Dynasty of his own!
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