Ming Dynasty: I risked my life to teach the prince, the emperor begged me not to die

Chapter 462: Ordered to Regent the State
Qian Ning had thought it over carefully, or rather, his godfather and others had thought it over carefully.

They took advantage of Zhu Houzhao's affection for Chen Ce to get closer to the Crown Prince and make an early investment in their future political career.

There is only one crown prince in the Ming Dynasty now, and the future throne will definitely belong to Zhu Houzhao. There is no way anything can go wrong.

Therefore, investing in Zhu Houzhao now can bring you greater benefits and power in the future.

Of course Qian Ning could not make empty promises to Zhu Houzhao. If he casually mentioned an old doctor he didn't know and it turned out that such a person did not exist, the crown prince would definitely take revenge on him later.

They had already arranged for the so-called "traveling old doctor" in the Yunguang area.

Qian Ning hurriedly said to Zhu Houzhao respectfully, "Your Highness, I remember that I will find a painter later to send the old doctor's portrait to the East Palace."

Zhu Houzhao hurriedly said: "No need, Gu Daban, go and call the court painter now!"

"Here!"

Zhu Houzhao stared at Qian Ning with his hands behind his back and asked, "What's your name?"

Qian Ning was delighted. He knew that the prince would remember him now, so he hurriedly said, "I am Qian Ning, a flag officer of the East Factory."

Zhu Houzhao uttered an "oh" but didn't say much.

Not long after, Gu Dayong came with the imperial painter. After Qian Ning's description, the painter quickly painted the portrait of the wandering old doctor. Qian Ning hurriedly said to Zhu Houzhao: "Your Highness, according to my humble estimation, this old doctor should still be in the generation of Yun Guanggui, but I don't know whether he is alive or dead."

Zhu Houzhao said: "Then go find it immediately!"

"Well, Qian Ning, huh? You should report to the Imperial Guard tomorrow. They are still short of a centurion."

Although Zhu Houzhao had no power to appoint civil servants, he still had a say in the appointments of the imperial guards. However, he was only a centurion, and the Jinyiwei did not dare to deny Zhu Houzhao this face.

Qian Ning was overjoyed and clasped his fists and said, "Thank you, Your Highness!"

Zhu Houzhao hummed and said, "After reporting to the Jinyiwei tomorrow, take the Jinyiwei to the southwest to find someone! You must find this person for me! I want to see him alive or his descendants dead!"

"Here!"

……

Qianqing Palace, Wuying Hall.

The top leaders of the Cabinet, the Six Ministries, the Censorate, and the Five Military Governorates all gathered here.

The original itinerary of the Ministry of Rites to inspect the Japanese islands on June 20th of the 15th year of the Hongzhi reign remained unchanged, and everyone is now discussing arrangements for Emperor Hongzhi's tour.

When the emperor leaves the palace, everything must be arranged properly.

Emperor Hongzhi left behind cabinet members Liu Jian and Li Dongyang to assist the Crown Prince in regulating the country, while Xie Qian followed him to the Japanese island.

In addition, the entourage of Emperor Hongzhi included Minister of Rites Yuan Shouzhi, Minister of War Ma Wensheng, Duke of England Zhang Mao, Earl of Xinning Tan You, and Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard Mou Bin.

The accompanying army was composed of the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the Five Military Commanderies.

After deciding on the personnel, Emperor Hongzhi waved his hand and asked everyone to go and prepare for the trip.

"Go and summon Hou Zhao to me."

……

East Palace.

Gu Dayong was accompanying Zhu Houzhao. In the past, it was Liu Jin who accompanied Zhu Houzhao, but Liu Jin's words yesterday made Zhu Houzhao very unhappy, so he deliberately ignored Liu Jin.

"Tani Daitomo, you should go with me to the Wa Island this time."

Gu Dayong smiled and said, "I obey your command!"

"You did a good job this time. If Qian Ning can really find the old doctor who can cure my little brother's illness, I will give you a great credit!"

"I dare not seek credit for anything. I only wish to stay by your side forever and serve you, Your Highness."

Zhu Houzhao waved his hand and said, "Okay, let's not talk about this. The Imperial Palace will leave Beijing on the 20th. We will have to travel a lot and take a boat. I heard that it is easy to get seasick when taking a boat. Well, you can help me and my little brother prepare some oranges, sweet dates and other things to chew on the way."

"As ordered." At this moment, Huai En slowly walked over and said softly, "Prince, the Emperor summoned you to Wuying Palace."

Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: "Father, are you looking for me to discuss going to the Japanese island? Take me there quickly."

"Here."

Not long after, Zhu Houzhao came to Wuying Hall with a smile on his face, and said with a chuckle, "Father, I'm ready. We're leaving on the 20th, right?"

Emperor Hongzhi said calmly: "You are not allowed to go."

Zhu Houzhao's face froze immediately, and he shouted anxiously: "Father, what are you talking about? How can I not go?"

"I'm going to take my little brother with me to inspect the Japanese island. Isn't that what we agreed on?"

Emperor Hongzhi said: "You must stay as regent. The capital of the Ming Dynasty cannot be without a master."

"During this period of time, neither I nor Chen Ce are by your side. You should learn how to govern the country."

Zhu Houzhao snorted, "I won't do it! I don't want to stay here to supervise the country! I want to go to the Japanese island with my little brother."

"No!" Emperor Hongzhi insisted, "That's it, go back."

Zhu Houzhao said angrily: "Father! I want to go to the Japanese island!"

"Go down!"

Emperor Hongzhi spoke sternly.

……

Chen Ce was summoned to the Qianqing Palace.

Emperor Hongzhi personally informed Chen Ce of the itinerary plan, and Chen Ce memorized it all by heart.

In fact, Emperor Hongzhi did not need to tell Chen Ce personally about these things. He summoned Chen Ce today because he really had something to ask of him.

He really couldn't manage his own son, and perhaps only Chen Ce could persuade him.

That kid is still sulking in the Eastern Palace. He hasn't had a drop of water or eaten a grain of rice for a whole day. Emperor Hongzhi is afraid that he will hurt his health again.

But before he could speak, Chen Ce spoke first: "Your Majesty, I have an unwelcome request... Um, can I bring my family with me?"

Emperor Hongzhi hummed and said, "It's up to you."

"Chun Jian, I intend to let the Crown Prince govern the country during this eastern tour. I have already made arrangements."

"The temper of that kid Houzhao...please help me to enlighten him."

Chen Ce smiled and said, "I understand."

"Your Majesty, this may not be an opportunity."

Chen Ce's inexplicable words puzzled Emperor Hongzhi, who asked suspiciously, "What opportunity?"

Chen Ce smiled and said, "Let all the vassals go together and take up their posts!"

Emperor Hongzhi: “…”

"How can this be easy? If I ask them to go to the Japanese island with me for no reason, they will definitely be suspicious and will make excuses. Now time is running out. If you bring this up now, how can I spare the time to make arrangements?"

Chen Ce shook his head and said, "It is precisely because of the tight time that they don't have time to think."

"Your Majesty, please spread the news to all the vassals, saying that you plan to bring a few of your clan members and ancestors to the Japanese island to offer sacrifices to the heavens, in order to comfort the spirits of your ancestors in heaven!"

With such a grand and glorious occasion, who among the brothers and descendants of emperors of all dynasties would not want to witness it?

Moreover, as long as Emperor Hongzhi said that the number of vassal states who could accompany him was limited, the more so, the more they would try to find ways to follow him.

As long as these vassal kings went to the Wa Island, Emperor Hongzhi could announce their establishment as vassal kings on the spot and complete the transfer of the vassal kings' fiefdoms with such drastic measures!

(End of this chapter)