Should we choose Xinghe or Tiance as the reign title?
This is a problem.
Just as Zhu Cixiong was hesitating, a eunuch hurried in from outside and knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, Fujian Tang reported that six days ago, the Helan people led 20 warships to invade Dongfan again, but were repelled by Zheng Chenggong."
Zhu Cijiong was stunned at first, then stood up happily: "Well, Zheng Chenggong is worthy of being the pillar of our Ming Dynasty. He defeated the Helan people again."
After being happy, Zhu Cijiong fell into thought again.
Xinghe means to recuperate, while Tiance implies war.
He originally wanted to choose Xinghe, but the current situation seemed to not allow it.
Northwest direction.
There are still conflicts among the Mongolian tribes that have already submitted to the Ming Dynasty. Once the conflicts intensify, there is a possibility that they will betray the Ming Dynasty.
The power of the Oirats who did not surrender continued to expand eastwards, and the Mongolian tribes in the northern desert also continued to migrate southwards due to the harassment of the Rakshasas.
Sooner or later, there will be a war between the Ming Dynasty, the Oirats, and the Mongolian tribes in the northern desert.
Northeast direction.
After the Jiannu in Liaodong were wiped out, the local population dropped sharply.
The Rakshasas began to invade the south.
According to the latest news, local people found their traces in the Gulihewei area.
(Gulihewei was a garrison set up by the Ming Dynasty in Liaodong. It was first established in the seventh year of Yongle and was located northeast of Mohe, in the upper reaches of Gulihe River. It was later abandoned.)
Southeast direction.
Warships from the Dutch, English, French and Portuguese were cruising around, making the already turbulent sea even more turbulent.
In addition to these, there is one most important reason.
His eldest brother, the former crown prince Zhu Cilang, sailed into the sea and his whereabouts are unknown.
Taking all factors into consideration, Zhu Cijiong said slowly, "Let's name the year Tiance."
The cabinet chief, Qiu Yu, led the others in saluting, "As ordered, I will immediately arrange for the printing of the 'Da Ming Tian Ce Year 1, Year Ren Yin Da Tong Calendar' and send it to the whole country."
Zhu Cixiong nodded and waved his hand to adjourn the meeting.
After everyone left, Zhu Cixiong came to Chongzhen's coffin, knelt down and kowtowed: "Your son respects your father as Emperor Xuanzong Shaotian Shidao Gangming Jinggong Kuiwen Fenwu Rende Zhixiaoxiang. I pray that your father's spirit in heaven will bless the foundation of the Ming Dynasty for thousands of years."
The concubines beside the coffin burst into tears.
Wang Chengen knelt outside the hall, also in tears.
He kept repeating in his heart: I respectfully send the Emperor on his way...
Outside the imperial city.
When the people heard the news, they took the initiative to wear mourning clothes and cried at home or on the streets.
In their eyes, the Chongzhen Emperor, who loved his people like his own children, reduced taxes, recovered territorial territory, and reorganized the court, was God.
Now the sky is falling.
They cannot accept the reality and can only escape by crying.
For a time, the entire capital was filled with cries.
The three-day mourning period soon came to its last day.
Late that night, the new emperor Zhu Cijiong suddenly woke up from his dream.
He shouted loudly outside: "Open the door, someone come quickly!"
The eunuchs and guards on duty outside the door thought something big had happened, so they rushed in and came before Zhu Cijiong.
A eunuch asked, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty."
Looking at the guards who were so close to him and the light from the candles in their hands, Zhu Cijiong realized that he was having a nightmare.
Zhu Cixiong let out a long sigh: "Huh...it turned out to be a dream."
The others didn't know how to answer and could only stand there waiting for orders.
Zhu Cixiong closed his eyes and recalled the scene in his dream.
After a moment, Zhu Cijiong suddenly opened his eyes and said loudly: "Let Zheng Chenggong come, and pass on the order to let Zheng Chenggong enter Beijing."
"yes."
"Go quickly."
"yes."
At the same time the edict was sent to Fujian, the news of Chongzhen's death and the new emperor's ascension to the throne was also sent to all parts of the country.
Shaoxing Prefecture, Zhejiang.
Fang Yuegong is visiting the seriously ill Ni Yuanlu.
Ni Yuanlu, who is already 67 years old, has been bedridden for more than three months and his condition has not improved.
Fang Yuegong consoled him: "Brother Ruyu (Ni Yuanlu's pen name is Ruyu), take good care of yourself. When you feel better, we can drink together."
"Haha," Ni Yuanlu laughed bitterly, "I'm afraid this broken body won't be healed."
Fang Yuegong was about to continue persuading when he suddenly heard crying outside.
As Fang Yuegong watched, Ni Yuanlu's housekeeper came in crying and said, "Master, the government sent a message saying that the emperor has passed away."
Ni Yuanlu straightened his frail body as if he had received an electric shock, and asked with wide eyes, "What?"
The housekeeper burst into tears: "The emperor has passed away..."
Ni Yuanlu was stunned at first, then her face was filled with sadness and she burst into tears.
Fang Yuegong also burst into tears.
After crying for a while, the two put on mourning clothes and knelt down and kowtowed towards the direction of the capital.
After bowing, Ni Yuanlu was too weak to stand up on his own, and could only return to bed to rest with the help of Fang Yuegong.
Ni Yuanlu panted and said, "Alas, the late emperor has passed away, and I will not live long either."
His words have two meanings.
First, his health was getting worse and worse, and he couldn't hold on for much longer.
Second, after the new emperor ascends the throne, he will search for the whereabouts of the former crown prince for both public and private reasons.
As the former prince's teacher, he already had his own troubles.
He happened to be present when the former prince disappeared.
If the new emperor gets angry and embarrassed, he will also be in trouble.
That's why I said that.
Fang Yuegong was also a smart man and understood the meaning of Ni Yuanlu's words.
He wanted to persuade her, but he didn't know how, so he could only remain silent.
"But..." Ni Yuanlu changed the subject, "I want to congratulate you in advance."
Fang Yuegong was stunned: "What are you congratulating? Where does the joy come from?"
Ni Yuanlu said slowly: "Congratulations on returning to the court and entering the cabinet."
Fang Yuegong shook his head: "Impossible."
Ni Yuanlu asked: "Why is it impossible?"
"The former crown prince was my student. How could His Majesty (referring to Zhu Cijiong) employ me?"
Ni Yuanlu smiled and said, "As the saying goes, a new emperor chooses new ministers. Those people in the court can certainly be used, but they are after all the old ministers of the previous emperor. Your Majesty has just ascended the throne and urgently needs to build up his own power. There are only a handful of people who are qualified to join the cabinet, have experience in governing the country and are not valued by the previous emperor. You, Fang Yuegong, are one of them. If you don't join the cabinet, who will?"
Fang Yuegong blinked and asked back: "If I can enter the cabinet, then you can also enter the cabinet."
"Haha," Ni Yuanlu laughed bitterly, "I'm old and in poor health, how can I join the cabinet?"
Fang Yuegong shook his head: "Qiu Yu did a good job. His Majesty will not let him go. If he doesn't leave, others will have no chance."
Ni Yuanlu smiled and said, "His Majesty will not let Qiu Yu leave, but Qiu Yu wants to leave on her own."
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