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Before Songjiang Prefecture, King Zhu Gaoxu of Han Dynasty admired the increasingly prosperous city, he was urged by officials to get into the sedan chair. The group of people arrived at the dock in a low-key manner, took a boat to the river and arrived at Zhenjiang Prefecture.↖

The faces of merchants and people were more or less sad. On the 15th day of the first lunar month, there was no place to turn on the market and set off firecrackers, and almost every household hanged white paper lanterns.

There were only some children playing with colorful lanterns. Zhu Gaochi, who had no expression on his face, kept his face tense. The scenes along the way proved that his brother was a good emperor, and the people had him in their hearts. During the national mourning period, there was no need for the government to warn him, and the people also spontaneously mourned.

To be honest, I don’t know how many years ago, Zhu Gaoxu, who was ambitious to seize the throne, had completely extinguished his thoughts. The reason was simple. His brother, who had always looked down on him, had already settled on the throne, and the prince Zhu Zhanji, whom everyone expected, was also born.

Although he had fantasized about his father Wang's army going south, and then the generals from all over the country supported him, and the capital was in harmony with each other. Unfortunately, he had neither Zhu Di's strategy nor had a talented man and ambition around him. He had insufficient prestige. The court did not give him any chance. His fiefs moved around, and finally he ordered him to lead his troops to conquer Han Wangzhou. Even in Han Wangzhou, the people who were watching were everywhere.

The Han Palace was placed under house arrest the previous year. More than a dozen generals under his command were transferred, and those who were imprisoned were imprisoned. Without exception, the military power was removed. His children were put into power. Zhu Gaoxu had no choice but to wait for death.

At a station outside Zhenjiang Prefecture City, the accompanying officials prepared a simple table for the King of Han, which was used as a welcome gift, and any fun-making thing would be cancelled. And everyone was worried about their future. The emperor passed away and the new emperor succeeded to the throne.

Among the officials who held the banquet were Jin Youzi, the Grand Secretary of Wenyuan Pavilion and Minister of Rites who had just arrived under the order. He was the first rank of the official position, and the others were also high-ranking officials. It can be said that the court gave the Han King enough face.

Zhu Gaoxu tasted a few tastelessly, put down the chopsticks, ordered tea to rinse his mouth, and stood up. The others also got up.

He walked to the inn study and spoke again. Zhu Gaoxu and Jin Youzi were not familiar with each other and had little contact, but he knew very well that he was one of the cabinet ministers most valued by his brother. He was a Jinshi in the second year of Jianwen and was awarded the title of the Ministry of Revenue. After Zhu Gaochi ascended the throne, he was appointed as the Hanlin Censor, and was on duty at Wenyuan Pavilion with Xie Jin and Yang Shiqi and others, and was promoted to the lecturer.

The ministers in the cabinet at that time were unknown and had a low status. Of course, they soon became popular confidant officials of the emperor, which to some extent was equivalent to the prime minister.

Zhu Gaochi still remembers that after accompanying his brother to approve the memorial, he listened to the cabinet bachelor's explanation of the Four Books and Five Classics. Xie Jin gave the "Chu Book", Yang Shiqi gave the "Chu Book", and Hu Guang gave the "Book of Songs". This Master Jin, who was in his fifties, talked about the "Spring and Autumn Sutra" that day. The three volumes of "The Essence of Spring and Autumn" he presented are still in his study. He has not touched it for more than ten years.

Because he has been in the center for many years and has worked hard to handle government affairs, the fifty-three-year-old Jin Youzi looks like an old man in his sixties, with his hair and beard and beard, still full of energy, sitting upright on one side, with a thin face and a central look.

"Where is Your Majesty's coffin? I will go to the palace to guard the spirits quickly."

Listening to Zhu Gaoxu's question quietly, Jin Youzi bowed to listen on the chair and bowed and said, "The posthumous title has been set for 'Renzong'. Please pay attention to the prince. Renzong passed away on the 13th. It was in the Ganqing Palace. The crown prince ascended the throne in front of the Ling Dynasty and the country was named 'Xuande'. I was ordered to pick up the prince and asked to rest at the post station outside the South Gate. I will have an imperial edict to summon the prince into the palace."

Facing these officials, Zhu Gaoxu felt extremely unfamiliar. He thought about how arrogant he was in Jinling when he assisted his father to command thousands of troops? How powerful was he? When his brother became the emperor, he was the only prince with military power. Who would not compete to meet all civil and military officials?

Every time he left the capital under the order, Emperor Xuande, who ruled the world today, sent him out of the city on behalf of the emperor, toasted in the pavilion of another bridge, and respectfully called "Take care of uncle."

Today, when I returned to Middle Earth, I had already divided the status of the monarch and ministers. My nephew became his monarch and said that I had to stay outside the city obediently! The scenery is still the same, but people and things are completely different.

Zhu Gaoxu couldn't help but feel annoyed someone. If he hadn't obstructed him, why would the two brothers be so embarrassed today? He secretly scolded you for being a confused insect.

The atmosphere in the room seemed very awkward, and there was nothing old about both sides. Zhu Gaoxu had been away from Beijing for too long, and few officials in this group knew each other.

Moreover, he had a low foundation in the capital, except for a few people, few people would try to follow a prince to rebel at the risk of being killed.

"Stop." The frustrated Zhu Gaoxu stood up to see him off.

Two days later, the group rushed to the outside of Jinling City in a hurry and stayed in a mess all night. The next day, the order came down at dawn.

Because he was not allowed to go to the city to mourn overnight, Zhu Gaoxu, the only surviving uncle of the emperor, was very angry. He neither set up an incense table nor kneel down to accept the orders, and stood there for the eunuch to read it.

The problem is that many etiquette rules have been changed now, and no one is picky about whether they kneel or not, let alone being the dignified uncle. The Ming Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty, which are very strict in hierarchy, emphasize that there are obvious differences between the superiority and inferiority in every way.

When he rode his horse into the city, the lively scene that Xu Hao witnessed naturally disappeared. During the national mourning period, every family had to be closed, and the shops were closed. The sparse people saw the King of Han suddenly return to Beijing, but they didn't respond. They should do whatever they should do.

This inevitably made Zhu Gaoxu very angry. He was most disgusted in his life and ignored it. He said coldly: "Xiao Wang still remembers how prosperous the capital was in the past? Now it is sad and cold snow, even my Han Wangzhou is not as good as my royal brother. My emperor lies in the cold Ganqing Palace, and I rushed back in the open. What is the fun of this life in this world?"

"Your Majesty, you're thinking too much." Jin Youzi, who was half a step behind, pointed to both sides, "The main street is inevitably deserted. The late emperor is kind and diligent, talented and strategic, and he is invincible in the world. The world is peaceful and living and working in peace. The people are very grateful, and there is no need to issue an order. The whole city cries overnight. Look outside the Meridian Gate, the incense, candles, paper and horses that mourn are piled up like mountains, and many people are crying and fainting. This is exactly what people want!"

"Yes." Zhu Gaoxu nodded and asked again: "When will the imperial examination be held? I, Wangzhou, Han, have a few candidates and I want to send them to Beijing for the exam."

Jin Youzi said: "Have you forgotten that the new emperor ascended the throne, it is logical that the Kaienzi should be added. After the great funeral, the eunuch will almost come down."

"Oh!" Zhu Gaoxu patted his forehead in depression. "I forgot about this festival. What should I do? It's too late to send someone to deliver the letter now."

Suddenly the guard in front of him pointed at him: "Prince, the inner city has arrived."

Zhu Gaoxu was shocked, and he looked at the imperial guards with a murderous aura on the city tower, and was on high alert. He suddenly realized that there was a towering sky inside, the symbol of the emperor, the Forbidden City, and the central and important place that ruled the people of the world. No matter how noble his identity was, no one could be arrogant here.

During the national mourning period, anyone had to dismount here. Zhu Gaoxu jumped down in a complicated mood. His sword and the weapons of his guards were confiscated. He was allowed to enter the Meridian Gate alone.

Under the eaves, Zhu Gaoxu had to walk towards the Forbidden City step by step, followed by officials and ten imperial guards in front of him.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he entered the palace gate, Zhu Gaoxu immediately strided straight for the Jinshui Bridge. Instead of following the usual rules, he entered the Wuying Palace. This move scared Jin Youzi and others, and he didn't say anything. There was no quarrel, so he hurriedly wanted to be ahead.

Zhu Gaoxu quickly walked through the Taihe Hall, passed the Baohe Hall, and headed straight for the Qianqing Gate. The hundreds of guards standing on both sides were stunned. Everyone hesitated for a moment, and no one dared to stop a prince.

Suddenly a figure appeared in front of the door and said softly: "My memory, Xu Hao, has seen the prince!"

Zhu Gaoxu, who was a little indifferent, trembled all over, stopped instantly, stared at the other party panting, and asked a shrill question that seemed to be a trapped beast, "Is this what you want?"

Xu Hao looked at his brother with clear eyes and said, "Have a clear conscience."

"I have a clear conscience?" Zhu Gaoxu's chest fluctuated sharply, and he suddenly giggled, and then he sternly said fiercely: "I have a clear conscience, do you want to stop me?"

"Don't dare." Xu Hao turned sideways and asked, "Prince, please."

"Hmph!" Zhu Gaoxu snorted coldly and walked over. When the two of them crossed, he sneered in a low voice: "Coward, corrupt, confused insect."

Xu Hao smiled, and did not refute, watching Zhu Gaoxu walk in. He saw him stop like a nail. Mu stared at the white spiritual banner that looked like a sea. Only then did he remember that his good brother was dead, his father died, his mother died, and his two younger brothers died.

With a plop, Zhu Gaoxu knelt on the ground with his knees and cried, "Brother, brother, what's wrong with you? The unfilial brother is back, he's back! God is unfair, why did I let my benevolent and righteous brother leave?"

Xu Hao frowned and listened, unable to tell whether this was true love or acting. He said to Jin Youzi, who was sweating all over and was being chased by someone, "It's okay, just let him cry."

"You retreat." Jin Youzi walked over alone and said breathlessly: "I am responsible, I am worried that the prince will act irritate."

"It's okay!" Xu Hao didn't care at all, "Your Majesty is not alone. Besides, the current King of Han is no longer the reckless King of Han."

"Yes." Jin Youzi immediately thought of Zhu Gaoxu's wives, concubines and children under house arrest. The intention of the Han King to the throne was just a rumor. Their uncle and nephew had never had any grudges, but were very harmonious.

Jin Youzi naturally didn't know that history had changed. Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Zhanji, famous enemies, had no chance to turn against each other.
Chapter completed!