Chapter 1 Zhu Yuhuan
【Suggestions before reading】
Since the Ming Dynasty is a relatively special dynasty, pseudo-history theories are rampant, so you can read this paragraph before reading the main text. If you can accept it, then you can start reading the main text to waste your time~ (Conspiracy theory丨, I have seen too much of this stuff. As soon as many people start talking, I know whose articles and videos you are reading)
Regarding conspiracy theories and Yu Qian, the author has specially published a long summary in the discussion of the first chapter. If you are confused, you can check it yourself. Of course, the author is not a professional historian, so there will definitely be omissions. I will try my best to answer what I know. But if you like to read those people on a certain website, don't discuss it with me. The smell of loving the emperor is too strong.
1. This article does not support the Tumu Fortress/Yu Qian conspiracy theory. Zhu Qizhen's fourteen years as emperor were betrayed by the so-called "civil servant clique" and Yu Qian. This doesn't necessarily prove he "violated the interests of the landlord class/civil servant clique," but it does prove he was a loser. My definition of a loyal minister is: the country and the people >>>>>> the monarch, so I also don't support the Yu Qian treacherous minister theory (a quick aside, Yu Qian's 10th regiment battalion wasn't good, but many people agreed that the wise ruler Zhu Jianshen had 12 regiment battalions...was he trying to resist the British and restore the dynasty? A filial son of the Ming Dynasty? P.S. Yu Qian and Yang Hong weren't related by marriage, and Yang Hong didn't have a brother named Yang Qing. Zhu Qizhen and Guo Deng did have a slight connection, but not a blood relationship).
2. This article does not support the theory of a civil servant group. Unless we can find the "Yongle Encyclopedia" to prove that the Ming Dynasty invented supernatural powers such as shared brain technology/geass/king's power in advance, otherwise all officials in the court unanimously decided to send the cabinet and the heads of the six ministries to accompany the emperor. Such martyrs are already more powerful than modern people. Please salute these people of integrity who have achieved anti-imperialism in practical terms!
3. This article does not flatter the emperors (including Zhu Di, Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Zhanji, and Zhu Qizhen, and I'll criticize them whenever I write about their good qualities). It rejects the notion that "the emperor (and the eunuchs) had good intentions and that it was the officials below who messed things up." It's well known that emperors were also members of the feudal landlord class, including "wise rulers." Most importantly, we can't simultaneously chant "The Son of Heaven guards the national border" and assume that losing a war on the border is completely impossible, because after the Xuande era, the capital was also part of the border.
4. This article is not a historical index school, that is, it does not deconstruct history by using the idea that "everything happening today is past history." If you hate the southern coastal areas/merchants (Shanxi merchants, Anhui merchants, etc.)/Jiangsu and Zhejiang academic cliques/officials from the south, please do not automatically substitute yourself for the merchants and officials in the article. Please look at the development differences between the north and the south that also existed in ancient times fairly, and do not hate others without reason.
5. The author has no sadistic tendencies, and does not like to use exaggerated methods to create clowns. Therefore, this article will not give Empress Dowager Sun/Zhu Qizhen a completely clown image, nor will there be any bloody scenes of the two being abused. Readers with such hobbies are advised not to enter.
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"My dear, please slow down!"
"Yeah, yeah, what would you do if you stumbled?"
"The Emperor will surely be angry again when he sees you like this!"
In the 21st year of the Yongle reign, a nimble little girl ran in the Forbidden City, her royal blue skirt fluttering with her movements, large expanses of woven gold gleaming in the rare warm winter sun. Behind her followed a string of palace maids and eunuchs, fearing any mishap. The palace servants, disregarding palace etiquette, began shouting.
The one running is the great-granddaughter of the current emperor Zhu Di, the granddaughter of the crown prince Zhu Gaochi, and the eldest daughter of the grandson Zhu Zhanji. Omitting these previous titles, after traveling through time, her name is Zhu Yuhuan.
Zhu Yuhuan paid no attention to the voice behind her and just ran forward. When she reached a corner tower, she walked up the stairs and soon reached the top. Sure enough, she saw a long column of horses from the outer court. It must be that Zhu Di had attacked Mongolia and returned safely.
She had sharp eyes and first saw Zhu Di, and then saw Zhu Zhanji who was following behind him, wearing a red yak and a folded-brimmed hat. The two of them, grandfather and grandson, although one was old, he was majestic, and the other was in his prime and had a dignified bearing, they were like two nobles.
Seeing that the two men looked relaxed, Zhu Yuhuan thought that this expedition had been quite successful. He smiled happily and said to the breathless palace servants behind him, "Grandpa and Dad have returned safely. Let's go back and tell Grandpa and Grandma the good news."
The palace servant following behind her finally breathed a sigh of relief. Upon hearing this, she couldn't help but exclaim, "Young Master, aren't you going to pay your respects to the Emperor and the Crown Prince first...?"
Zhu Yuhuan explained as a matter of course, "Dad followed Great-Grandpa to the battle, and Grandma and Grandpa were the ones most worried about. Now that Great-Grandpa and Dad have returned safely, of course I have to go back and announce the good news. Great-Grandpa specially gave me the grace to enter and exit Wenhua Palace at will on weekdays, so I won't waste it if I don't use it. Besides, I can't go to the three main halls of the former dynasty, so of course I have to wait for Great-Grandpa to summon me." After saying this, she waved her hand and said to the palace servants, "Let's go back. When Grandma finds out, I'll show you the reward."
The palace servants, who were originally feeling a little miserable, no longer complained when they heard about the reward. They followed Zhu Yuhuan obediently, overjoyed.
Who could have said that their young mistress was gifted with intelligence and a photographic memory? She was quite beloved by the current emperor, who praised her as possessing the "spirit of a benevolent and filial empress" and granted her the privilege of free access to the Wenhua Palace. Although she was a woman, she was treated like the emperor's grandson. Although Zhu Yuhuan did not hold a title, her doting was evident to all. Therefore, the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess also valued her highly, and even the Crown Prince showed great care for the childless Crown Princess.
With the pampering and love of these four great Buddhas, no matter who is lacking in the good things in the world, this little master of theirs will not be left behind.
Zhu Yuhuan was completely unaware of what the palace people were thinking, and he just began to think carefully about his own plans.
It is now the 21st year of Yongle. Zhu Di has just returned to the court after his fourth northern expedition and will pass away in less than a year. A year after the crown prince succeeds to the throne, her biological father Zhu Zhanji will succeed to the throne. Then there are only five years left before her biological mother Wuguo is deposed.
Ever since he traveled to the Ming Dynasty three years ago and learned that his parents were Emperor Xuande and Hu Fei, Zhu Yuhuan began to plan for his future.
Even a fool would know who was better for her, her biological mother or her stepmother. Therefore, he could not let his biological mother follow the old path of being deposed without any fault. Zhu Yuhuan's first thought was to please Zhu Di, who was the most senior and authoritative of the Zhu family at that time. As long as he could leave an impression in front of Zhu Di, it would be even better if he could get a few words of praise from him. At least Zhu Zhanji would have to think carefully before deposing the empress.
However, her biological mother, Hu Shanxiang, was too young, and there was the Crown Princess between them, so she naturally could not show her face in front of Zhu Di. Zhu Yuhuan's "cleverness" instead won Zhu Di's favor, and Zhu Yuhuan's plan naturally "failed".
Thinking of this, Zhu Yuhuan couldn't help but sigh in his heart, then he stepped into the threshold of the East Palace and went straight to the main hall to announce the good news.
Inside the main hall, the palace maids were waiting respectfully. The Crown Princess, who had been sitting at her desk flipping through a book, saw her precious granddaughter return and immediately waved to her, motioning for her to come over. She said, "Where's Huanhuan? Mr. Dongli (Yang Shiqi) sent several books to your grandfather, but he's out early this morning. How about we take a look first?"
When Zhu Zhanji was still in his prime, he had only two daughters. Although the Crown Princess longed for a grandson, she also loved her two granddaughters very much. Not to mention that the eldest granddaughter was quite favored by her father-in-law, the Crown Princess was even more determined to train her granddaughters to be as talented as her mother-in-law, Empress Xu, who was both civil and military. Therefore, she never restricted her granddaughters from reading and learning, and even wanted them to learn martial arts and archery.
After all, the position of crown prince is a piece of fat meat, and everyone is eyeing it. It would be great to have more chips. Hu Shanxiang is her daughter-in-law and has no children, so she can't cause any trouble.
Zhu Yuhuan responded with a grin, then immediately ran over to sit next to his grandmother and said, "Great, great! I've been wanting to read a new book for a long time. I asked the female official next to me to read the book to me a few times last time, and I can already recognize the words. Grandma, just test me if you want."
After all, she has lived two lives. If her learning ability still can't keep up, she might as well just reincarnate again. She would be too embarrassed to tell others that she is a time traveler.
Zhu Yuhuan's biological mother, the Crown Princess Hu Shanxiang, coughed lightly upon seeing this and said, "You, learning to read and write is a gradual process. It cannot be achieved all at once. You are so proud of yourself just because you know a few words." She was holding a booklet in her hand, obviously helping the Crown Princess to handle palace affairs and take care of some simple things.
The Crown Princess waved her hand nonchalantly, pinched her granddaughter's soft cheek, and said with a smile, "Grandma likes our Huanhuan like this. She's just as clever as your father was when he was a child."
Zhu Yuhuan was a little itchy because of the Crown Princess's actions, so he shrank his neck and said quickly: "Grandma is thinking about Daddy, Huanhuan has good news to tell Grandma."
The Emperor had returned to the capital, accompanied by the Crown Prince. How could the Crown Princess not know about this? The Crown Prince had been only a moment late welcoming the Emperor back to the capital, and the Prince of Han had framed him, leading to the arrest of all his officials for "instigating the Crown Prince" and imprisonment. Although the Crown Prince was ultimately not deposed, his family had been on constant alert ever since, fearing that another misstep would lead to disaster.
But seeing her granddaughter keeping things in suspense, the Crown Princess still uttered an "oh" and asked, "What good news?"
Zhu Yuhuan leaned close to the Crown Princess's ear and said, "Grandpa has returned from his expedition. I took a look from the corner tower. Daddy was with Grandpa, looking very impressive!" She then jumped down from the stool and, imitating the way Zhu Zhanji had just done when he was with Zhu Di, held up the hem of her skirt with one hand and walked a few steps with exceptional majesty. After pausing, she glanced at the eunuch beside her and said, "Why don't you bow to the Crown Prince?"
Not only was the Crown Princess amused by her, even the palace maids in the hall couldn't help but laugh and paid their respects to her, the temporary "Crown Prince".
The Crown Princess smiled brightly and said, "Great, great, there will be rewards for such good news."
The hall was filled with joy when a familiar voice rang out from outside the door: "I've only been gone for four months, why are you so naughty now?"
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