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The Rising Sun Chapter 439: Marquisship

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    It is unreasonable to open the coffin on the dock, but Hu Wanli has a special status. Everyone in Hanwu City must kneel down wherever the coffin passes. Moreover, Hu Wanli died during the expedition, so it is natural that his relatives and subordinates will have to wait and see beforehand.  Li Jian and Wu Zishun both knew their identities and knew that Hu Wanli had faked his death. However, seeing Xu Qingman reacting so violently after seeing the situation in the coffin, both of them were shocked and hurriedly got closer.  Go ahead.  The coffin was only opened at one corner, and there was a large military flag covering the top. Hu Wanli was lying quietly at the bottom of the coffin with a calm expression and a gray face. Both of them were very familiar with Hu Wanli, and they were only separated by more than one person.  Within a month, I could tell at a glance that the person in the coffin was definitely Hu Wanli. I was immediately frightened. Could it be that he was not faking his death, but was actually dying?  Xue Liangfu, Xie Wenchang, Wu Yiyou, Yan Li, Xu Mingjun, Wu Changsen and others gathered around to take a look, and then they all knelt down and cried bitterly. Seeing this, the officials, gentry, merchants, craftsmen and civilians on the dock both inside and outside knelt down one after another.  As soon as they came down, the cries quickly spread from near to far, and the entire Hanwu City was shrouded in endless sadness.  For the Ming Dynasty, Xiaoliuqiu was a place that could be called a paradise, with freedom and equality, people not divided by nationality, openness and abundance, abundant food and clothing, free education, open academics, abolition of corvee, low taxes, famine relief, and interest-free loans  , supporting farmers and commerce, encouraging handicrafts, strictly protecting private property, and without various restrictions. This is a scene that is simply unimaginable in the Ming Dynasty. As long as they come to Xiaoliuqiu, no one is willing to return to the Ming Dynasty. In Xiaoliuqiu,  Everyone can see the hope of a prosperous life.  And all of this comes from Hu Wanli, the developer and ruler of Xiaoliuqiu. For Hu Wanli.  Everyone respects and loves him from the bottom of their hearts. To them, Hu Wanli is an omnipotent, omniscient, god-like existence.  No one expected that just when they had tasted the sweetness of life and were full of longing for the future, the sky in Xiaoliuqiu suddenly collapsed!  No one knows whether Xiaoliuqiu can remain the same without Hu Wanli.  Can it continue to develop rapidly?  No one knows whether the life they have now will be deprived of them, whether these good days will never come back. Everyone is sad and worried!  Listening to the sound of sorrow that seemed to fill the whole world, Liu Siwu raised his face to prevent the tears rolling in his eyes from falling.  He can understand everyone's mood. He has experienced the life of working all year long, but not having enough clothes to cover his body, not having enough to eat, running away from home and selling his children and daughters in the slightest disaster.  He knows how stable and prosperous life is in Xiaoliuqiu, and he knows what kind of feelings the people in Xiaoliuqiu have towards the young master!  I wonder if the young master will regret his decision after seeing this scene?  After a long sigh, he said in a deep voice: "Close the coffinlift the coffin." The coffin was slowly carried into the General Military Mansion amidst the painful sounds of shouting to the heavens and the earth, but people did not want to leave here.  They followed and gathered around the General Military Mansion. One group after another, they helped the old and the young to kowtow in front of the main gate of the General Military Mansion in an orderly manner.  In the backyard, Xu Qingman woke up.  She ordered Liu Siwu and Li Jian to be called in immediately, and all the maids and servants were kicked out by her. As soon as they entered the door, without waiting for them to greet each other, she asked: "What's going on?" Li Jian hurriedly saluted.  A gift.  He hurriedly closed the door, and Liu Siwu said: "Back to Madam, my subordinates attacked the Japanese capital of Kyoto and returned to the camp. The young master has been sick for many days" As he said this, he blinked.  Seeing his expression, Xu Qingman couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief and said: "There is no one in the room." "Madam, everything is going according to plan." "What happened in the coffin?" Xu Qingman asked with lingering fear.  road.  "It's a wax man, made of candles." Liu Siwu said with a smile, "It's a craftsman invited by the young master from the West." Wax man!  Xu Qingman couldn't help but be slightly startled. Can a person made of candles be so lifelike?  After thinking about it, she was still a little worried, and after thinking for a while, she said: "If you arrange an opportunity, I want to take a closer look." After hearing this, Liu Siwu pondered for a moment, and then said: "Madam, we can't let this matter go.  My aunt knows, so let's go and see it now." After saying that, he looked at Li Jian and said, "You accompany my wife to the mourning hall, and call Wu Zishun as well. I'll gather the others in the front hall.  There will be a meeting here, and you guys will come later. "The second hall was temporarily converted into a mourning hall. After receiving the notice from the clipper ship, the mourning hall was already arranged. At this time, there was no panic. Xu Qingman ordered the general manager of the mansion to gather the people in the mourning hall.  After explaining the precautions in front of the hall, a few people took this opportunity to enter through the back door and opened the coffin again. It was confirmed that Hu Wanli in the coffin was indeed a dummy, and the three of them were completely relieved.  After leaving the mourning hall, Xu Qingman said slowly: "It's not convenient for me to show up now, so I won't go to the front yard. You can go, the play has begun, just don't mess up the performance." "Madam, don't worry."Jian Jian and Wu Zishun hurriedly bowed and resigned.  The two hurried to the front hall and saw that most of Dongxing Port's civil and military officials had arrived. Liu Siwu took the chief position and sat on the first chair from the left, while Xue Liangfu sat on the right, followed by others.  Both civil and military officials were standing. When the two people they saw came in, Liu Siwu stood up, glanced at everyone in the hall, and said in a deep voice: "The commander-in-chief was not accustomed to the acclimatization of the Japanese country. He was taken advantage of by traitors and was poisoned and decoctioned.  The doctor has confirmed that the person who wears Jin Yiwei" These words were like a ladle of cold water poured into a boiling oil pan. The crowd in the silent hall immediately became excited. Wu Xiaolu immediately shouted: "  Although the young master is not our biological parents, he is better than his biological parents. The hatred between parents is irreconcilable. Even if we risk our lives, we will avenge the young master!" This statement immediately gained the approval of everyone, and the hall was full of people regardless of their martial arts.  Echoed, "Yes! The young master has been kind to us again. We must avenge the young master and declare war on the imperial court!" "It is said that if we don't avenge this revenge, we will die in peace." "Revenge! Declare war on the imperial court!" "Revenge! Declare war on the imperial court!"  !¡± There was an immediate uproar in the hall. Xue Liangfu had been in a daze since he heard the bad news. He couldn¡¯t believe it was true. When he came to the meeting, he cheered up and saw the excitement of the crowd.  He immediately realized the danger. If the escort team really went out of their way to go to war with the imperial court, the consequences would be disastrous. Hu Wanli did not dare to go to war with the imperial court during his lifetime, even considering that Xiaoliuqiu's military and financial resources were not enough to support a large-scale and protracted war.  He couldn't watch the escort destroy Xiaoliuqiu. This was Hu Wanli's life's work!  He quickly stood up and pressed his hands to signal everyone to quiet down. He had a very high status in Dongxing Port and had always been Hu Wanli's right and left arm.  Regardless of whether he was civil or military, everyone respected him, and the hall immediately fell silent.  "Everyone." Xue Liangfu glanced at everyone, and it was best to focus on Liu Siwu and Li Jian, "The young master is not only the reborn parent of the guards and soldiers, but also the reborn parent of all Xiaoliuqiu people. This revenge must be avenged! Otherwise, all of you here  We all have no shame in living! When the guards and the people of Xiaoliuqiu know the truth, they will turn their backs on us!" At this point, he paused slightly, changed his subject, and said in a deep voice: "We have the right target for revenge.  Who killed the young master? It wasn't Jin Yiwei, but the current emperor - Jiajing! With Dongxinggang's current military and financial resources, could he kill Jiajing?  "How to avenge it?" "Mr.  We must endure the humiliation and prepare for war!" As he spoke, he turned to look at Xue Liangfu and Li Jian, and said: "The country cannot be without a king for a day, nor can Dongxing Port be without a master for a day. The top priority now is to establish a young master and stabilize people's hearts.  " "Didn't the young master explain such a big thing?" Xue Liangfu said solemnly.  "Yes!" Liu Siwu nodded and said: "The young master's will does not respect the laws of the world and establishes the elder!" Establish the elder?  Xue Liangfu was slightly stunned. Hu Wanli's eldest son, Hu Zhenghua, was eleven years old. He had watched him grow up since he was a child. In terms of intelligence and cleverness, he was far inferior to his legitimate son Hu Zhenglin. Moreover, he also knew that Hu Wanli loved his legitimate son very much.  Is it because of age?  Or is it because of the escort team?  After a long while, he said: "Is there a will?" "Yes!" Liu Siwu said, then took out a letter and handed it to Xue Liangfu. He opened the letter and saw the very familiar handwriting. Xue Liangfu couldn't help but blush.  After reading it, he handed the letter back and said: "Since the young master has a will, there is no need to discuss it further and act as ordered." After a brief pause, he continued: "The sudden death of the young master will inevitably affect the morale of the military and the morale of the people.  Steady, post a notice immediately, enthroning Hu Zhenghua as the young master of Dongxing Port! The son will inherit his father's will, and all policies of Dongxing Port will remain unchanged to stabilize the morale of the military and the people. Furthermore, the matter of the young master's death by Jin Yiwei will be kept secret for the time being. Leave it to Wu Zishun.  Make time for a comprehensive cleanup." The news that Hu Wanli of Dongxing Port personally conquered the Japanese country and died of illness spread quickly. Three days later, Jinling News published this news in the most prominent position on the front page, and countless people lamented it.  However, because of Hu Wanli's status, most people lamented and remembered him privately. People who had received relief from Dongxing Port secretly placed Hu Wanli's memorial tablet at home.  The imperial court's response was beyond everyone's expectations. Just five days later, the Jinling Newspaper published Jiajing's edict, enumerating Hu Wanli's achievements, and sent Wang Tingxiang, the Minister of Rites in Nanjing, to pay tribute to Wu Yi in Han Dynasty, and gave him the posthumous title Wu Yi.  Hu Wanli was posthumously granted the title of Marquis of Jinghai, and his legitimate son Hu Zhenglin succeeded him.  "If this edict was to rectify Hu Wanli's name, it would immediately cause a sensation as soon as it was published, and all teahouses, big and small, in Nanjing wouldThe hall was immediately overcrowded, and there was only one topic - Hu Wanli. For Hu Wanli, a legendary and controversial official who had served in Nanjing, he was naturally the one people talked about and cared more about.  What is more important is the change in the court's attitude towards Dongxing Port.  Zhao Wenhua, the president of the Suzhou branch of the Charity Association, walked slowly into the Piaoxiang Building. The lobby was already overcrowded. He called the waiter and asked for the window seat reserved by Zhou Zhiwei. Zhou Zhiwei accompanied Wang Tingxiang to Hanwu. This time  Tang probably stayed in Hanwu for a long time, so he came to Nanjing to take charge of the Charity Federation.  He was also extremely uncomfortable when the news of Hu Wanli's death came. His favorite thing these days was to listen to others talk about every detail of Hu Wanli's life. He knew that after Jiajing rectified Hu Wanli's name, it would inevitably arouse heated discussions. As expected,  Before I even sat down, I heard someone talking loudly.  "When it comes to Marquis Jinghai's achievements, there is really nothing to say. The high-yielding drought-resistant and cold-resistant crops in America - corn, potatoes, and sweet potatoes have already begun to bear fruit with the unremitting efforts of the imperial court and the Agricultural College to promote them. We in Jiangnan may not feel it deeply.  But the northern, northwest, southwest provinces and Liaodong have benefited greatly. These three crops have benefited countless people in recent years. This is the great charity of the world. Everyone in Nanjing knows this.  The Charity Association was founded by Marquis Jinghai. In recent years, the Charity Association's efforts in providing relief to people affected by disasters have exceeded that of the imperial court. What you don't know is that the issuance of silver coins and new money is also the result of the Charity Association, not to mention the contribution of the Charity Association.  Speaking of Dongxing Port¡¯s continuous huge donations over the years, the best thing is Jinghaihou¡¯s military exploits. Since Sanbao Gong went to the West, when did our Ming Dynasty sea area become as peaceful as it is today?  Well, Franji's merchant ships have never entered our waters in the Ming Dynasty. I heard that they are now trading with us honestly in Mancijia, conquering Luzon, conquering Nanyang, and conquering Japan.  , conquered Annan, and Dongxing Port has never been defeated. Our Ming Dynasty¡¯s prestige at sea was achieved by Marquis Jinghai. If Jinghai Marquis had not had a bad relationship with the court, it would be easy to be made a duke!  "One person said in a calm tone: "Jinghaihou's achievements are not small, but there have been many wars between Dongxing Port and the imperial court in recent years. Last month, Dongxing Port defeated the Japanese fleet of Haizhou. The emperor was able to posthumously confer Hu Changqing as the title.  Marquis Jinghai, who is already a rare sage, still expects to be crowned a duke? " "Isn't it the court's fault?" Someone said unconvinced, "Dongxing Gang is already very restrained." "I really don't know.  , Why was Jin granted the title of Marquis of Jinghai at this time? If he had been granted the title a few years earlier, perhaps Jinghai Marquis would not have died young. " Hearing this, Zhao Wenhua frowned slightly.  First of all, there must be other reasons behind Hu Wanli's title of marquis. Jiajing was not a generous emperor. It should be that the imperial court wanted to plot Dongxing Port?  Hu Wanli was dead, and he no longer cared about Dongxing Port. What he cared about was Jiajing's attitude and whether he had a chance to recover. Zhou Zhiwei knew a lot about Dongxing Port.  He had to find a way to persuade him from the perspective of justice. Hu Wanli was dead, and it was time to make plans for their career.  In Wucheng, Han Dynasty, in the government office, Xue Liangfu saw this edict from Jiajing.  He immediately smelled a smell and quickly ordered people to invite Liu Siwu and Li Jian to meet in front of the General Military Mansion. After thinking about it for a long time, he left the government office and took a sedan to the General Military Mansion.  When he arrived in front of the General Military Mansion, as soon as he got out of the sedan chair, he saw Liu Siwu and two people rushing towards him.  When the two men got off their horses and came forward to pay their respects, he took out the Jinling Newspaper and said: "The imperial court conferred the title of Marquis of Jinghai on the young master, and specified that the second young master should seize the title" "Humph!" Liu Siwu snorted coldly.  He made a sound and said: "Jiajing is really evil. The court is obviously very aware of our situation. This is an attempt to sow discord." "It's more than that." Xue Liangfu glanced at the two of them and said, "Let's talk after we enter the mansion."  Entering the General Military Mansion, he walked straight to the backyard. Along the way, Xue Liangfu said: "Jiajing pursued the title of young master regardless of past suspicions, and it is hereditary. This honor is not trivial. After the Ming Dynasty was founded for more than a hundred years, how many scholars can be granted the title of marquis?  Jiajing's move not only won him an excellent reputation, but also put us in a dilemma. The court put aside its prejudices and granted the title of Young Master. If we don't accept it, we will definitely be criticized by the world, which will not help us win the hearts of the people in the future.  This is the second one. The important thing is that this is related to the young master¡¯s life and reputation. We can¡¯t let the young master bear the reputation of being a rebel, right? If he accepts the title of the imperial court, the second young master will be Jinghaihou. What is the second young master now?  He is still young and may not see the danger, but once the second son comes of age, Dongxing Port will inevitably be in internal strife. "Liu Siwu smiled. There was no way he could wait until the second son came of age. He immediately said with a smile: "Mr. Xue is thinking too far.  ??, we will talk about the future matters later. Since it is about the young master¡¯s life and death, we will accept it.  " "Maybe we don't have to wait until later.  Xue Liangfu said and stopped. Seeing no one around, he whispered: "If you accept the canonization, will Madam have other ideas?"  Several ladies are tied together, but none of them may be her opponent, and  He glanced at the two of them and said: "When Wang Tingxiang comes to Hanwu, he will definitely divide and draw together."  "Mr. Xue, don't worry. It is impossible for senior officers of the escort to be bribed by the imperial court."  Liu Siwu said with a smile: "Madam is also someone who takes the overall situation into consideration. Mr. Xue can rest assured."  "Seeing that the two of them were relaxed and not taking things seriously, Xue Liangfu couldn't help but secretly cursed. After all, he was young, ignorant of the warmth and warmth of others, and the hardships of the world. As a widowed woman, her lifelong support and lifelong hope rested with her children. For the sake of her children, and  The only child, even if he is as smart as his wife, may not be able to take into account the overall situation. Thinking of this, he suddenly felt that something was wrong. How could Hu Wanli not understand his wife and several other wives? Didn't he know that his wife Xu Qingman was very smart?  People, and their status and status are not comparable to those of several wives, so why should he choose to establish a eldest son instead of a direct descendant? With Hu Wanli's shrewdness, he is not worried about the danger of fratricide.  How could he be so confused about important matters? Thinking of the relaxed expressions of Liu Siwu and Li Jian, the more he thought about it, the more strange he felt. After staring at Liu Siwu for a moment, he suddenly asked: "What's going on in the coffin?"  Where is the young master?  "
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