Time flies, and time passes.
Woo... A long and distant whistle woke Zhu Gaoxu up.
When he opened his eyes, he saw a young woman sitting opposite him, and she immediately showed a gentle smile.
Her face is very smooth and fair, full of youthful vitality, and looks very young.
Zhu Gaoxu then saw his withered and wrinkled hands again, and then he came to his senses. It turned out that he was very old.
He almost forgot about this when he woke up. Recently, he has become more and more confused, often in a trance, and often in pain in his chest.
He wanted to stand up from the chair, but it felt very difficult.The woman opposite stood up and said kindly: Master, please wait, I will help you.The names she gave to her Xiaohe and Zhu Gaoxu.
Zhu Gaoxu finally woke up a little, remembering that he was on a carriage heading to the train station.
It is now the 56th year of Wude (1465 AD), and Zhu Gaoxu is already 82 years old. Half a century has passed when he ruled the Ming Dynasty.
Perhaps he has good physical fitness and lives longer than many people. He originally had six sons, two of whom had died of old age or illness.
The eldest son Zhanhe, who was the crown prince of Zhu Gaoxu, was the crown prince for the rest of his life; but Zhu Gaoxu let Zhanhe's eldest son Zhu Qi 𬭎 be the crown prince.
Zhu Qi𬭎 is also middle-aged and is forty-three years old this year.
The concubines and queen Guo Wei who were first granted by Wu De also left first Zhu Gaoxu and buried them in the already-built emperor's tomb, waiting for him to reunite.
Those people Zhu Gaoxu knew when he was young were almost gone to old age.
But when he was confused, he only remembered those people in the past, and it was easy to forget the people around him.
So whenever he wakes up, he can't help but feel a little sad.
When people get old, they often like memories, even if they are the emperor.
So Zhu Gaoxu wanted to go to Beijing and by the way, he saw the only old brother who is still alive, Wang Bin, Duke Dingguo.
Xiaohe said in his voice: Master, it’s almost half an hour since the imperial carriage arrived at the West Station of the Capital.When I saw that the emperor was sleeping soundly, I couldn't bear to wake him up.His Highness (Zhu Gaoxu's Changsun) said that the emperor was busy with national affairs. After finally resting for a while, he asked everyone to wait and asked someone to re-schedule the train schedule.
Zhu Gaoxu nodded and slowly walked to the carriage door with her help.This is a large and gorgeous four-wheeled carriage with four-wheeled bearings.
A train was parked on the track not far away, and it may have been parked for a long time.
On the platform outside the train, teams of neat soldiers were standing motionless in gray uniforms and large-brimmed hats, waiting to get on the bus before departure.
They also wore white gloves and carried guns on their shoulders.
The guards nearby were wearing brocade, and they were the guards of the Jinyiwei.There was a group of people next to the carriage. They had just knelt on the ground and shouted: Long live the lord.
Stay flat and get up.Zhu Gaoxu said.
Zhu Qi 𬭎 stood up and said something. Zhu Gaoxu's ears are not very sharp now, so he waved and said: Qi 𬭎 is here, I can't hear it when I am far away.
Qi 𬭎 stepped forward and said again: Please give the emperor a priority to the dragon body and let’s take care of it in the capital for the time being.
Zhu Gaoxu shook his head, and suddenly he remembered that he had a few words, so he turned around and wanted to return to the carriage.
Qi 𬭎 quickly supported Zhu Gaoxu and asked him to walk back slowly.
Zhu Gaoxu sat down on the chair, also called Zhu Qi, sitting in Xiaohe's seat just now.
Qi 𬭎 bowed and said: When the emperor arrived in Beijing, the grandson must be careful to supervise the country and submit the government documents every month. If any major matter is serious, please ask the emperor to make a judgment.
Need not.Zhu Gaoxu said, then took out a box from under the chair and put it on the table: Daming is yours.
Qi 𬭎 was stunned for a moment and hurriedly said: Grandpa is wise and powerful, and his grandson needs to learn more and practice more, and he is far from being able to take on important responsibilities.
Zhu Gaoxu smiled.
Qi 𬭎 bent lower.
Zhu Gaoxu said: I can feel my body, it seems that I don’t have too many days.In the future, you are afraid that you can only learn while working, and you have to take responsibility or not.
Qi 𬭎's expression changed and he hurriedly shook his head and said: Grandpa, the emperor, will live forever, and the Ming Dynasty will prosper forever.
I also want to live for ten thousand years. Sometimes I feel very disappointed when I look at these wrinkles.Zhu Gaoxu smiled and said, "But no one can live forever. When the First Emperor unified Liuhe, he could not be spared, and everyone would die."
Qi 𬭎's eyes turned red and were soon filled with tears.
Zhu Gaoxu looked at him, not knowing what his grandson was feeling.Even if Qi 𬭎 wished the emperor to ascend to heaven earlier, it was not a big mistake. After all, Qi 𬭎's father had been waiting for a lifetime and never sat on the dragon throne.
Qi choked and said: For the third rank and above, the grandson should still be appointed and removed from civil and military affairs.
Zhu Gaoxu said slowly: Don’t mess around. I can’t control the future. Do whatever you want. Be careful when doing something. But you should be cautious in some things, but you don’t have to be afraid of making mistakes. How can a person not make mistakes if he is not a god? Even if I have been in charge of one or two more years now, what’s the point? What should you do? I have taught you a lot before, and it is useless to say more. Just do it yourself.
Now.Zhu Gaoxu raised his head and signaled the box on the table. I have been on that chair for so many years, and some of my experiences and understandings have been written in it.Many things are not so glorious and are not good for the world to see, but it may be useful to be an emperor, so just take it away.
Qi 𬭎 was a little hesitant and finally reached out to hold it up: Grandson remembers the teachings of Grandpa.
There are palaces in Beijing, so I live there when I get there.Zhu Gaoxu said.
He glanced at his grandson a few more times, suddenly remembered a few words, and said casually, whether it is grandfather, father and son, or husband and wife, it is a kind of fate. It's great that we can get along well when we are together.
He vaguely remembered that he seemed to have said similar things to Miao Jin a long time ago.
Qi 𬭎 looked even more sad, and tears fell on his robe.He said: Grandpa the Emperor is very concerned about the progress of the Suez Canal. When the Egyptian Governor's Office reports the news, his grandson will report to Grandpa the Emperor as soon as possible.
Zhu Gaoxu nodded and said: OK.After saying that, he glanced at the door and helped me up. I was about to get on the train.
Qi 𬭎 walked over and carefully supported Zhu Gaoxu. He suddenly asked in panic, how should his grandson defend the Ming Dynasty and so many places overseas?Please teach me grandpa.
Can I explain what you are asking clearly?Zhu Gaoxu turned his head and said.
He thought about it and looked at the current situation. It would be difficult for the Ming Dynasty to lag behind the world within hundreds of years, and our country has obtained a lot of things.The most troublesome thing is how to allocate, such a thing may be fatal.I have a headache and can't help you, so you can think about it yourself.I'm old.
Qi 𬭎's side face looked thoughtful, which was somewhat similar to Zhu Gaoxu.
Zhu Gaoxu saw his appearance and smiled again.
By the way.Zhu Gaoxu turned his head and looked at Xiaohe behind him. Xiaohe, this girl, serve me very hard. Don’t make things difficult for her in the future, let her go.
Qi 𬭎 nodded and said: Grandson remembers it.
Xiaohe's voice said: It is the duty of serving the emperor.
The three got off the carriage, and a group of people standing outside bent down and bowed.
The civil and military ministers were all known to Zhu Gaoxu, but they were no longer the original group of people. Some of the military ministers were the children and grandchildren of those old brothers.
Qi 𬭎 personally helped Zhu Gaoxu get on the train.
Zhu Gaoxu asked him to go down before he kowtowed and said goodbye again.
In this train, four cars are Zhu Gaoxu's living place, including a restaurant, a bedroom, a place to study, work, and bathe and go to the toilet.
The other cars were equipped with honorary followers and fully armed guards.
Zhu Gaoxu sat down in the carriage in the study room, lifted the curtains and looked outside, and waved to Qi 𬭎 and others.
Woo... A whistle sounded again, and the train moved slowly.The prince and the ministers were still standing on the platform, watching Zhu Gaoxu until they gradually disappeared.
Xiaohe began to do trivial matters silently next to her, and it seemed that she was about to make tea for Zhu Gaoxu.
Zhu Gaoxu closed his eyes and took a moment of energy, and finally felt a little more energetic, and then said: If we were to lead troops to Beijing in the past, it would take at least more than a month.It's different now. This train is currently the most advanced transportation tool in the Ming Dynasty. It can run nearly a hundred miles in one hour. We will get to the place in two days and two nights.It will be faster in the future.
Xiaohe turned around and said: I have never been to my hometown and outside the capital.
Zhu Gaoxu said: You can go around in the future.
Xiaohe pouted and said in a sweet voice: Master, don’t you want me anymore?
Zhu Gaoxu smiled but said nothing.
I could have given you a title.Zhu Gaoxu said.
Xiaohe hurriedly said: The emperor treats me very well, and he rewards me with a lot of money.
Zhu Gaoxu said: Then you save it and you can live a better life in the future.Once I go, a concubine with a reputation and no children will have to stay in the palace for the rest of her life, which will affect the royal face.Food and clothing are worry-free, but it is not necessarily a good thing.
Xiaohe said softly: Is the emperor so good to everyone around him?
Zhu Gaoxu said: Most of them are not bad.Then you don’t have to go back to the capital, just stay in Beijing or live in another place.
Xiaohe said: The priest is kind, and I will be loyal to the priest for the rest of my life.
Zhu Gaoxu smiled again, but said nothing.
Just like this huge Ming Empire, can he still possess it forever?
Perhaps almost no one wants to die, and no one is willing to give up what they like, but no matter whether they want to or not, there will be no change.
Zhu Gaoxu had already begun to accept death in his heart. This was the only way he could suddenly realize, at least he didn't have to panic and struggle without help.
The town scene outside the window has disappeared, and there are probably tracts of crops outside, with the scenery flying outside the glass.
Zhu Gaoxu's eyes were not very good either. He looked at things while moving, but he could feel the new green color.
This is the spring when vitality re-emerges.
Woo... A long and distant whistle woke Zhu Gaoxu up.
When he opened his eyes, he saw a young woman sitting opposite him, and she immediately showed a gentle smile.
Her face is very smooth and fair, full of youthful vitality, and looks very young.
Zhu Gaoxu then saw his withered and wrinkled hands again, and then he came to his senses. It turned out that he was very old.
He almost forgot about this when he woke up. Recently, he has become more and more confused, often in a trance, and often in pain in his chest.
He wanted to stand up from the chair, but it felt very difficult.The woman opposite stood up and said kindly: Master, please wait, I will help you.The names she gave to her Xiaohe and Zhu Gaoxu.
Zhu Gaoxu finally woke up a little, remembering that he was on a carriage heading to the train station.
It is now the 56th year of Wude (1465 AD), and Zhu Gaoxu is already 82 years old. Half a century has passed when he ruled the Ming Dynasty.
Perhaps he has good physical fitness and lives longer than many people. He originally had six sons, two of whom had died of old age or illness.
The eldest son Zhanhe, who was the crown prince of Zhu Gaoxu, was the crown prince for the rest of his life; but Zhu Gaoxu let Zhanhe's eldest son Zhu Qi 𬭎 be the crown prince.
Zhu Qi𬭎 is also middle-aged and is forty-three years old this year.
The concubines and queen Guo Wei who were first granted by Wu De also left first Zhu Gaoxu and buried them in the already-built emperor's tomb, waiting for him to reunite.
Those people Zhu Gaoxu knew when he was young were almost gone to old age.
But when he was confused, he only remembered those people in the past, and it was easy to forget the people around him.
So whenever he wakes up, he can't help but feel a little sad.
When people get old, they often like memories, even if they are the emperor.
So Zhu Gaoxu wanted to go to Beijing and by the way, he saw the only old brother who is still alive, Wang Bin, Duke Dingguo.
Xiaohe said in his voice: Master, it’s almost half an hour since the imperial carriage arrived at the West Station of the Capital.When I saw that the emperor was sleeping soundly, I couldn't bear to wake him up.His Highness (Zhu Gaoxu's Changsun) said that the emperor was busy with national affairs. After finally resting for a while, he asked everyone to wait and asked someone to re-schedule the train schedule.
Zhu Gaoxu nodded and slowly walked to the carriage door with her help.This is a large and gorgeous four-wheeled carriage with four-wheeled bearings.
A train was parked on the track not far away, and it may have been parked for a long time.
On the platform outside the train, teams of neat soldiers were standing motionless in gray uniforms and large-brimmed hats, waiting to get on the bus before departure.
They also wore white gloves and carried guns on their shoulders.
The guards nearby were wearing brocade, and they were the guards of the Jinyiwei.There was a group of people next to the carriage. They had just knelt on the ground and shouted: Long live the lord.
Stay flat and get up.Zhu Gaoxu said.
Zhu Qi 𬭎 stood up and said something. Zhu Gaoxu's ears are not very sharp now, so he waved and said: Qi 𬭎 is here, I can't hear it when I am far away.
Qi 𬭎 stepped forward and said again: Please give the emperor a priority to the dragon body and let’s take care of it in the capital for the time being.
Zhu Gaoxu shook his head, and suddenly he remembered that he had a few words, so he turned around and wanted to return to the carriage.
Qi 𬭎 quickly supported Zhu Gaoxu and asked him to walk back slowly.
Zhu Gaoxu sat down on the chair, also called Zhu Qi, sitting in Xiaohe's seat just now.
Qi 𬭎 bowed and said: When the emperor arrived in Beijing, the grandson must be careful to supervise the country and submit the government documents every month. If any major matter is serious, please ask the emperor to make a judgment.
Need not.Zhu Gaoxu said, then took out a box from under the chair and put it on the table: Daming is yours.
Qi 𬭎 was stunned for a moment and hurriedly said: Grandpa is wise and powerful, and his grandson needs to learn more and practice more, and he is far from being able to take on important responsibilities.
Zhu Gaoxu smiled.
Qi 𬭎 bent lower.
Zhu Gaoxu said: I can feel my body, it seems that I don’t have too many days.In the future, you are afraid that you can only learn while working, and you have to take responsibility or not.
Qi 𬭎's expression changed and he hurriedly shook his head and said: Grandpa, the emperor, will live forever, and the Ming Dynasty will prosper forever.
I also want to live for ten thousand years. Sometimes I feel very disappointed when I look at these wrinkles.Zhu Gaoxu smiled and said, "But no one can live forever. When the First Emperor unified Liuhe, he could not be spared, and everyone would die."
Qi 𬭎's eyes turned red and were soon filled with tears.
Zhu Gaoxu looked at him, not knowing what his grandson was feeling.Even if Qi 𬭎 wished the emperor to ascend to heaven earlier, it was not a big mistake. After all, Qi 𬭎's father had been waiting for a lifetime and never sat on the dragon throne.
Qi choked and said: For the third rank and above, the grandson should still be appointed and removed from civil and military affairs.
Zhu Gaoxu said slowly: Don’t mess around. I can’t control the future. Do whatever you want. Be careful when doing something. But you should be cautious in some things, but you don’t have to be afraid of making mistakes. How can a person not make mistakes if he is not a god? Even if I have been in charge of one or two more years now, what’s the point? What should you do? I have taught you a lot before, and it is useless to say more. Just do it yourself.
Now.Zhu Gaoxu raised his head and signaled the box on the table. I have been on that chair for so many years, and some of my experiences and understandings have been written in it.Many things are not so glorious and are not good for the world to see, but it may be useful to be an emperor, so just take it away.
Qi 𬭎 was a little hesitant and finally reached out to hold it up: Grandson remembers the teachings of Grandpa.
There are palaces in Beijing, so I live there when I get there.Zhu Gaoxu said.
He glanced at his grandson a few more times, suddenly remembered a few words, and said casually, whether it is grandfather, father and son, or husband and wife, it is a kind of fate. It's great that we can get along well when we are together.
He vaguely remembered that he seemed to have said similar things to Miao Jin a long time ago.
Qi 𬭎 looked even more sad, and tears fell on his robe.He said: Grandpa the Emperor is very concerned about the progress of the Suez Canal. When the Egyptian Governor's Office reports the news, his grandson will report to Grandpa the Emperor as soon as possible.
Zhu Gaoxu nodded and said: OK.After saying that, he glanced at the door and helped me up. I was about to get on the train.
Qi 𬭎 walked over and carefully supported Zhu Gaoxu. He suddenly asked in panic, how should his grandson defend the Ming Dynasty and so many places overseas?Please teach me grandpa.
Can I explain what you are asking clearly?Zhu Gaoxu turned his head and said.
He thought about it and looked at the current situation. It would be difficult for the Ming Dynasty to lag behind the world within hundreds of years, and our country has obtained a lot of things.The most troublesome thing is how to allocate, such a thing may be fatal.I have a headache and can't help you, so you can think about it yourself.I'm old.
Qi 𬭎's side face looked thoughtful, which was somewhat similar to Zhu Gaoxu.
Zhu Gaoxu saw his appearance and smiled again.
By the way.Zhu Gaoxu turned his head and looked at Xiaohe behind him. Xiaohe, this girl, serve me very hard. Don’t make things difficult for her in the future, let her go.
Qi 𬭎 nodded and said: Grandson remembers it.
Xiaohe's voice said: It is the duty of serving the emperor.
The three got off the carriage, and a group of people standing outside bent down and bowed.
The civil and military ministers were all known to Zhu Gaoxu, but they were no longer the original group of people. Some of the military ministers were the children and grandchildren of those old brothers.
Qi 𬭎 personally helped Zhu Gaoxu get on the train.
Zhu Gaoxu asked him to go down before he kowtowed and said goodbye again.
In this train, four cars are Zhu Gaoxu's living place, including a restaurant, a bedroom, a place to study, work, and bathe and go to the toilet.
The other cars were equipped with honorary followers and fully armed guards.
Zhu Gaoxu sat down in the carriage in the study room, lifted the curtains and looked outside, and waved to Qi 𬭎 and others.
Woo... A whistle sounded again, and the train moved slowly.The prince and the ministers were still standing on the platform, watching Zhu Gaoxu until they gradually disappeared.
Xiaohe began to do trivial matters silently next to her, and it seemed that she was about to make tea for Zhu Gaoxu.
Zhu Gaoxu closed his eyes and took a moment of energy, and finally felt a little more energetic, and then said: If we were to lead troops to Beijing in the past, it would take at least more than a month.It's different now. This train is currently the most advanced transportation tool in the Ming Dynasty. It can run nearly a hundred miles in one hour. We will get to the place in two days and two nights.It will be faster in the future.
Xiaohe turned around and said: I have never been to my hometown and outside the capital.
Zhu Gaoxu said: You can go around in the future.
Xiaohe pouted and said in a sweet voice: Master, don’t you want me anymore?
Zhu Gaoxu smiled but said nothing.
I could have given you a title.Zhu Gaoxu said.
Xiaohe hurriedly said: The emperor treats me very well, and he rewards me with a lot of money.
Zhu Gaoxu said: Then you save it and you can live a better life in the future.Once I go, a concubine with a reputation and no children will have to stay in the palace for the rest of her life, which will affect the royal face.Food and clothing are worry-free, but it is not necessarily a good thing.
Xiaohe said softly: Is the emperor so good to everyone around him?
Zhu Gaoxu said: Most of them are not bad.Then you don’t have to go back to the capital, just stay in Beijing or live in another place.
Xiaohe said: The priest is kind, and I will be loyal to the priest for the rest of my life.
Zhu Gaoxu smiled again, but said nothing.
Just like this huge Ming Empire, can he still possess it forever?
Perhaps almost no one wants to die, and no one is willing to give up what they like, but no matter whether they want to or not, there will be no change.
Zhu Gaoxu had already begun to accept death in his heart. This was the only way he could suddenly realize, at least he didn't have to panic and struggle without help.
The town scene outside the window has disappeared, and there are probably tracts of crops outside, with the scenery flying outside the glass.
Zhu Gaoxu's eyes were not very good either. He looked at things while moving, but he could feel the new green color.
This is the spring when vitality re-emerges.