Chapter six hundred and thirty fifth: like a ruler but not a minister
For the rest of his life, he caught up with the supply convoy who was struggling to travel in the snow, and rushed to the imperial capital with them to meet Huang Yuanwu.
After this meeting, Yu Sheng felt that Huang Yuanwu had changed after three bows and nine bows, and he felt that Huang Yuanwu had changed a little cold and a little arrogant. He was no longer the little prince he had known. But after all, Huang Yuanwu is the actual emperor of praying for heaven, so he could still accept these changes.
The arrival of the supply team directly solved Huang Yuanwu's urgent need. Before the rest of his life, he had sent troops to direct the Northern King's Mansion, requiring all cities in the Northern King's Mansion to obey orders, move the people to the nearest cities to the imperial capital, and abandon the Northern King's Mansion. From then on, the Northern King's Mansion will become a real unmanned land. Only after everything is calmed down can the Northern King's Mansion be restarted.
This order seemed very cold and ruthless, and it was the first official order after Huang Yuanwu ascended the throne. After this order, everyone understood that Huang Yuanwu was not a humble emperor, but rather, he was more like a conqueror.
But in Yu Sheng's opinion, this is simply a solution. We must ensure the safety of the imperial capital and food supply, ensure that the newly stable Qitian Empire will not be disturbed and chaotic, ensure the emotional stability of the people in the imperial capital, and to stabilize their own regime, the Northern Palace is a place that must be conquered, which is also a step that Emperor Yuanwu must take.
After several months of war, the imperial capital had no surplus grain, heavy snow blocked the road, and food and grass from all over the country could not be transported in. Moreover, it is unclear what the surrounding provinces mean. Whether they really recognize the status of Emperor Yuanwu is still unknown. If they want to rely on them to support the imperial capital, their expectations are like the moon in the water, and they have no foundation at all.
The rest of my life did not bring much food and grass, but it was also carried by the 150,000 Emperor Yuanwu army on the 15th day of the 15th day. These foods were enough to support the first batch of food and grass to the north. By opening up the road connecting the north, this severe winter should be able to be smoothly passed.
As for other matters in the empire, we can only wait until everything is calmed before making a decision. The surrounding provinces were sent to send letters and asked all the heads of the provinces to come to Beijing to meet the saint. This was also the first step for Huang Yuanwu to test their thoughts.
Because Huang Yuanwu ascended the throne, under his rule, the imperial capital seemed to have returned to its former tranquility. The golden palace was full of civil and military affairs. The daily morning court seemed to be no different from a few months ago. However, Huang Yuanwu sat on the dragon throne and rarely spoke. The following officials tried their best to please and kept showing their diligence to Huang Yuanwu, but he ignored it, and the daily morning court seemed to have become routine.
After all, the mountain is closed with heavy snow, and the matter of the imperial capital has subsided, so there is nothing worth noting. As for the possible reports from some officials, Huang Yuanwu was too lazy to even deal with it, so he handed it over to the officials below to handle it. As for what they were going to do and how to get benefits from it, Huang Yuanwu didn't care at all.
It has been nearly ten days since Yu Sheng arrived in the imperial capital. Huang Yuanwu did not summon him alone, nor did he show how close he was. Yu Sheng was calm and did not have any intention of anxiety. Huang Yuanwu is the emperor after all, and he could not have had a long talk with Yu Sheng as before. Although he was a monarch and his subject before, he was not as obvious as he is now.
Almost all the soldiers who went to the expedition with Huang Yuanwu were rewarded. Most of the officers were promoted two levels in a row, and most of their soldiers were rewarded. However, now the imperial capital is in ruins, and the mountains are closed due to heavy snow. In addition to the Eastern Palace and the Imperial Capital, there is only the passageway connecting the Imperial Capital. Qitian’s vast territory and many provinces are actually not under the control of Huang Yuanwu.
Although he had obtained the roster of all provincial officials and arranged for people to inform them of their ascension to the throne, so far, no provincial officials came to meet the saint. Huang Yuanwu was not arrogant or impatient about this, and he had no intention of worrying at all.
One night, Yu Sheng was reading a book in the study of the mansion that Huang Yuanwu gave him. Two internal officials suddenly arrived and informed Yu Sheng to meet the saint.
There was no servant in Yu Sheng's mansion, and there was no difference in his previous life style. He was the only one in the huge mansion, not even a servant. Yu Sheng was too lazy to close the gate of his mansion, because in the current imperial capital, there was no possibility of threatening his life. But the two inner officials suddenly came, and seemed a little cautious. Yu Sheng immediately realized that Huang Yuanwu must have something important to him, and left with the two inner officials without even thinking about it.
Through a secret door near the palace, the two inner officials led Yu Sheng into the palace and came to Huang Yuanwu's bedroom. Then the two retreated. Yu Sheng stood alone in the bedroom. The huge bedroom was brightly lit, but there was no one. Huang Yuanwu, who became the emperor, did not seek pleasure. He was similar to Yu Sheng and did not like others to serve him at all.
Huang Yuanwu walked out slowly from behind. When Yu Sheng saw him, he immediately wanted to kneel down to salute. Huang Yuanwu waved his hand and signaled him to avoid the gift. Then he waved his hand and signaled Yu Sheng to go with him.
Yu Sheng looked suspicious. Why was Huang Yuanwu so careful in his bedroom? With countless questions in his heart, they followed Huang Yuanwu and entered a small dormitory. The house was decorated in a luxurious and magnificent manner. It was worthy of being the bedroom of Emperor Qitian. However, this house was obviously not for the emperor, but should be a bedroom for the concubines or the emperor to change shifts when he was sleeping. However, Huang Yuanwu did not arrange for anyone to serve him. It seemed that he was the only one in the huge bedroom.
"Sit." After entering the room, Huang Yuanwu pointed to the couch beside him and said softly to Yu Sheng. He sat directly on another couch, and the one he pointed to Yu Sheng was right opposite him.
Yu Sheng nodded gently, thanked him, and then walked forward and sat opposite Huang Yuanwu.
Huang Yuanwu looked at Yu Sheng who had sat down, grinned and said, "Why, I became the emperor, don't you know me anymore?"
"Your Majesty was joking." Yu Sheng replied immediately: "How come he didn't know Your Majesty."
"Then you have been here for more than ten days, why don't you come in to find me?" Huang Yuanwu glanced at Yu Sheng. There was a small stove on his left, and an exquisite teapot was sitting on it. At this moment, Huang Yuanwu lifted the teapot and poured a cup of tea for Yu Sheng. While being flattered, Yu Sheng straightened his body and said softly: "Your Majesty, I can't bear such a great gift."
"You and I are the monarch and minister outside, so let it go." Huang Yuanwu waved his hand to Yu Sheng, poured himself a cup, and said softly: "I have been in the imperial capital for a long time. I haven't found anything good. This tea is still good, you can try it."
Yu Sheng nodded quickly. He did not look up to look at Huang Yuanwu. After all, he was the emperor now, and looking up at the king was a death sentence. He did not get so proud that he thought he was really Huang Yuanwu's brother. Even if the brothers of Huang Yuanwu came, he had to follow the minimum etiquette. Yu Sheng picked up the teacup with both hands and took a sip. It was indeed as Huang Yuanwu said, refreshing.
"Good tea." Yu Sheng couldn't help but sigh.
"Of course it's a good tea, otherwise I wouldn't have invited you to drink." Huang Yuanwu smiled, took a sip himself, then looked at Yu Sheng and asked, "Brother Yu, you've been in the imperial capital for ten days. Have you seen anything?"
Huang Yuanwu's voice from Brother Yu reached Yu Sheng's ears, making him feel like he was a different life. He said, "I don't know what your Majesty is asking."
"Tell me about any aspect." Huang Yuanwu acted like he wanted to chat with Yu Sheng, and the wind was calm.
"The imperial capital is in ruins, but it has passed the most difficult stage. After His Majesty ascended the throne, the people cheered and no longer had the sorrow and bleakness before, and the people were peaceful." Yu Sheng put the teacup on the table and whispered.
"Well, keep talking." Huang Yuanwu picked up the tea cup and poured tea for Yu Sheng. Yu Sheng hurriedly straightened his body again, a little scared.
"The civil and military officials love Your Majesty very much, and each performs his duties and do his best to do his own things to ensure the long-term stability of the imperial capital." Yu Sheng stood up and said again.
"Well, there's more."
"Your Majesty will be in the court every day and rule the world. All civil and military officials will do their best to prosper and prosper. Our dynasty will surely become a revival of the heavens and bring blessings to generations."
The feeling of the conversation between the two was completely different from before. Although Huang Yuanwu's performance was no different from before, Yu Sheng knew clearly that Huang Yuanwu had not yet held the throne ceremony. He was his righteous brother and the mainstay. At that time, the relationship between the two could be more casual. But now Huang Yuanwu is the emperor of Qi Tian. Although he is still his righteous brother, his feeling has completely changed. In the past, the two have become both ministers and relatives, but now they have become complete relationship between monarch and ministers. When they speak, they cannot be as casual as before.
"Brother Yu, why are you like them, always telling me these useless nonsense?" Huang Yuanwu looked at Yu Sheng and said, "I called you here late at night, not to listen to you saying these panacea."
When Yu Sheng heard this, he immediately retreated, bent down and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty atones for your sins."
"What's wrong with Your Majesty? Are you upset?" Huang Yuanwu looked at Yu Sheng and said, "I told you that you are not a monarch and minister here. You can go back like this!"
"I... obey the order." Huang Yuanwu was a little angry. Of course Yu Sheng heard these words just now. Huang Yuanwu heard them almost every day. Yu Sheng said this and had his own purpose. Huang Yuanwu was testing him. Isn't he also testing Huang Yuanwu?
Then, Yu Sheng stood up, came to the table again, picked up the teacup and took a sip, and placed the teacup on the table, but he still did not look up to look at Huang Yuanwu, and asked softly: "Your Majesty, you summoned me to this secluded place late at night. What do you want to ask? Please tell me clearly."
"Do you think the world will be in chaos?" Huang Yuanwu looked deep and asked word by word as he looked at Yu Sheng.
Chapter completed!