On April 11, the 20th year of Hongxing's reign in the Ming Dynasty, the day after news of the great victory at Niulan Pass was sent back to Wuhan Prefecture via the 600 express train, a group of gangsters had already gathered at the Hanyangmen Pier in Wuchang.

The figures in gauze robes, the black and white archway and the funeral pavilion have all been built in accordance with the regulations of the county king. After Zhu Cihong came to power, although many important ministers and princes passed away, none of them were given away in a grand manner. First of all,

Those people all die of illness and death at home, and those who live, grow old, sick and die can be solved by taking care of things at home. Secondly, it is still a period of overcoming difficulties - Sichuan and Yunnan have not recovered yet! Therefore, we must practice strict economy and not be extravagant and wasteful.

But the dead people who came this time were unusual. Starting yesterday, all entertainment activities in the city had stopped. Starting from dawn today, officers and soldiers guarding the Yamen rushed to the Hanyang Gate to maintain order. After a while, unexpectedly,

There were also hundreds of cavalry from the guard camp and the New Army garrison, all wearing white cloth outside their armor. As the sun gradually rose, four-wheeled carriages kept coming, and those who got off the carriages were all wearing black gauze python robes.

of high official.

Hanyangmen Wharf was originally a prosperous place. There were many merchants coming in and out from the south and north. There were also some locals who made a living in the Hanyangmen area. They all looked at it from a distance with their hands folded. Wuhan Mansion was now at the feet of the Emperor.

Of course, the local people had good ears and eyes, and they all knew that the person who died today was Wu Sangui, who died of illness on the Lueyang front line in February. After a while, the people watching the excitement began to sigh with each other.

"This is really a grand funeral... Marshal Wu is worth it! Look at the splendid ceremony, it's much grander than the ordinary funeral for a prince!"

"Where is the return of the prince? He has already been crowned king! It has been published in the newspapers, and he has been posthumously crowned King Pingxi! The funeral will be grand and grand according to the standards of a prince, and the tomb will be built in Wolong Mountain, right next to the emperor's mausoleum today!"

"What's more! Both of King Pingxi's sons benefited from the honor and were granted titles. The eldest son was granted the title of Duke Kenanning, and the second son was granted the title of Duke Kenanrong."

"Aren't the Wu family originally the Dukes of the country?"

"The original title is not nice. The Duke of Liang is cool. Where can I find the Duke of Ning and the Duke of Rong? Moreover, Marshal Wu was originally a Duke, but now his two sons are both Dukes! One family and two Dukes! What if we put them together?

Counting the two brothers of Wu Sandashuai's family, the old Wu family is a four-nation family!

"Furthermore, changing the title of Duke is considered a title increase. Although the title is still Duke and the land grant will not increase, there will be new titles and silver grants... With this title addition, the two families of the Wu family

Brothers can make tens of thousands of dollars!"

"That's not all! The two brothers of the Wu family also got the position of vassal commander. The eldest brother was appointed as the governor of Jin'ou Army, and the second brother was appointed as the governor of Anxi... This kind of favor is the first since the founding of the Ming Dynasty.

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"It seems that His Majesty still favors the Wu family. The most noble nobles in the Ming Dynasty are still the Wu family!"

"Wu Dashuai's death is worth it!"

Wu Sangui had indeed made a fortune! He had been granted the title of King of Pingxi, not counting it, and he had also earned his son a duke and a vassal. In particular, the Wu Yingxiong, the boss of the Wu family, got the job of Jiedu Envoy of the Jin'ou Army, which was a fat one.

A foot was inserted into the sphere of influence of the old Zheng family - the commander-in-chief of the Jin'ou Army has been changing. Zheng Zhilong's two brothers have presided over the Jin'ou Army successively. Shi Lang's father Shi Daxuan also served as the commander-in-chief of the Jin'ou Army, and the current Jin'ou Army

Shuai Ze is Zhang Jiayu, a civil servant from Dongguan, Guangdong, and is undoubtedly close to the Zheng family.

Now that Wu Sangui's eldest son has entered the Jinou Army, this is undoubtedly a warning to the Southern People's Party, which is in the limelight!

While the people watching the excitement on the pier were talking about it, a burst of rapid horse hoofbeats suddenly sounded, and then they saw a group of golden-armored cavalry trotting in on tall folded horses. When they arrived outside Hanyang Gate, the group of knights began to shout.

Got up.

"His Majesty the Emperor has arrived, and his subjects are waiting to welcome him..."

It turned out that Zhu Cixiang came to the pier to greet Wu Sangui's coffin! No wonder there were so many soldiers on the pier to guard it.

When the emperor arrives, of course the people and officials must greet him respectfully. However, there is no need to kneel and kowtow. When the emperor's carriage passes by, it is enough to bend down and bow.

Everyone turned to look in the direction of Hanyang Gate and saw a large group of golden-armored cavalry approaching. Behind the cavalry were golden four-wheeled carriages one after another, nine in total. All the carriages were

There are light-transmitting glass windows installed, the windows are closed, and the gauze curtains are drawn. No one knows who is sitting in the car?

Zhu Cixiang, who has been emperor for 20 years, is becoming more and more careful now. Every time he leaves the palace, he always travels with nine cars. He will not tell anyone in advance which car he will ride in. In addition, there will be a battalion.

Guards and a battalion of Guardsmen guarded the left and right.

Today, Zhu Cixiang was riding in the eighth carriage, and there was a little girl in plain clothes sitting next to her, with red eyes and tears on her face, which made people feel sad just to see her!

This little girl is Wu Ake, the daughter of Wu Sangui and Chen Yuanyuan... She is so beautiful no matter how you look at her! If her father hadn't died, she would definitely have become a princess this time, and most likely she would have been the concubine of the powerful king of the United States.

Now that her father has died, of course she must observe filial piety. Although Emperor Zhu suspended officials for three years on the grounds of national calamity, she still has to observe funeral ceremonies that are easier to observe, such as being vegetarian, not drinking, and stopping weddings.

——So Wu Ake and the Tuhao Wang have no chance of fate.

But Zhu Cihong will not treat A Ke and Tuhao Wang badly!

Wu Sangui also said in his suicide note that he wanted Ake to enter the palace to serve Emperor Zhu after the period of filial piety was over... This was the last wish of a loyal minister. No wise emperor would have the heart to refuse, let alone someone as young as Zhu Cixi.

Is there any wise king?

As for the marriage of the local tyrant king, Wu Sangui also made a request in his will, hoping that Wu Ahuan could be the concubine of the king of the United States - this would not be unfair to the king of the United States. In terms of beauty, Wu Ahuan is still above Wu Ake! And!

Wu Ahuan's body is much stronger than Wu Ake's. She is the kind of woman who can withstand the wind and waves and the bumps of the journey. In the future, she will be able to accompany the king of the United Kingdom in battles in various parts of the new continent.

In addition, Wu Ahuan's father, Wu Guogui, was also a veteran general in the army. He was the Marquis of Kenan and could follow the local tyrant king to become a general in the United States.

Therefore, Zhu Cixiang must fulfill Wu Sangui’s last wish 100%!

Wu Sangui should rest in peace to meet such a wise master.

"A'ke, don't be sad..." Zhu Cihong glanced at Wu A'ke and found that Wu A'ke was also looking at him with watery eyes, so he continued to persuade her, "Let me and the queen take care of you from now on."

, are you willing?"

Wu Ake was young, but her love had already begun. After Wu Sanfu told him about entering the palace to serve the emperor, her heart was like a deer, fluttering and dancing, a little expectant, and a little bit

Worried... The reason for looking forward to it is because Wu Sanfu told her the purpose of this arrangement.

If the Wu family cannot compete for the position of crown princess, then they have to provide another insurance for Wu Sanmei's position as queen - after all, Emperor Zhu is still in his prime, and may still be able to rule for another thirty years!

If that is really the case, Wu Sanmei might go ahead of Emperor Zhu. Who will take over as queen then? If a woman from the Zheng family is allowed to take the back seat, the prosperity of the Wu family will be shaky. So Wu Ake has to be included.

Gong, be Wu Sanmei’s substitute!

Of course Wu Ake is willing to have the possibility of becoming a queen - she is a young lady born in a feudal noble family, and being queen is almost her highest goal in life!

But I was afraid that Emperor Zhu was an old and ugly uncle. When I saw the real person today, I found that he looked majestic, mighty and upright, and looked a bit heroic, so naturally he was willing to do so.

Seeing A Ke nod, Zhu Cixi felt relieved. At this time, the carriage had stopped and the dock had arrived.
Chapter completed!