The Ming Dynasty's Five Hundred Years

Chapter 107 A Heartfelt Address at the Crown Prince's Palace

In the spring of the sixth year of the Yongle reign, a gentle breeze swept through the streets and alleys of Yingtian. The great poet Li Bai once said that in the third month of spring, amidst the fireworks, he went down to Yangzhou. Yingtian and Yangzhou are separated by a river, and it was already a time of flourishing poetry and willows with lush grass and flying orioles.

Then they thought that Beijing was still covered with a thin layer of winter snow, and the ministers felt even more averse to the idea of ​​moving the capital.

A rather simple and inconspicuous carriage was parked on the main road outside the yamen, with the driver resting with his arms crossed beside it.

Inside the car, Li Xianmu was also resting with his eyes closed, quietly waiting for the fish to take the bait.

Hu Guang walked out of the yamen with several colleagues. Although he had briefly experienced being kicked out of the cabinet these past few days, it had also been beneficial, and he was in a good mood. Moreover, the cabinet would be returning soon, so he was naturally happy.

He suddenly thought of Xie Jin again and thought to himself, "Xie Jin, Xie Jin, how dare you get involved in the struggle for the throne? Such a matter of the imperial family, how dare you get involved? You really think you're so great just because you did a grand ceremony and got a few words of encouragement from the emperor."

"Master Huang'an, please wait!"

He was lost in thought when he suddenly heard a clear, unfamiliar voice calling his courtesy name. He immediately stopped and turned around. Dozens of people who had come out of the yamen with him also looked over curiously.

What came into view was a young man, with a bright and lively spirit, skin as white as freshly snowed porcelain, and long, well-defined eyebrows that slanted towards his temples, revealing a touch of heroic spirit.

For a moment, everyone was amazed. Who was this young master from a noble family? Such a handsome young man had never been seen in the capital.

Before Hu Guang could react, the young man stepped forward and said loudly, "The Li family is illustrious and respectful. Greetings to Master Huang'an."

Li Xianmu!
Hu Guang froze on the spot, and the others suddenly realized that he was the top scholar from three years ago. They hadn't seen him for three years and didn't recognize him even when he was right in front of them.

I heard that he observed three years of mourning before returning to the capital. I wonder why he is here today and looking for Hu Guang. I have never heard of any friendship with Hu Guang. On the contrary, we have a grudge. Could it be that he is seeking revenge?

In no time, the number of onlookers gathered around.

Hu Guang also became somewhat nervous, wondering what Li Xianmu was up to. "I wonder if Hanlin Li has any official business with me?"

The implication is that we have no personal relationship, and there's no need to discuss anything unless it's official business.

"It is precisely because I have official business to discuss with Master Huang'an."

Li Xianmu solemnly cupped his hands and said, "Master Huang'an is highly valued by the Emperor and has a long-standing reputation in the court. He is especially renowned among scholars, particularly in Jiangxi, where he is considered the most respected scholar."

Hearing Li Xianmu's words, Hu Guang's heart was filled with alarm. Unsolicited kindness is always suspicious, and Li Xianmu's words, especially the phrase "the best scholar in Jiangxi," sounded like sarcastic remarks. He really didn't know what Li Xianmu wanted to do, but he felt that something was very wrong. However, Li Xianmu was very polite, and with so many people watching, he couldn't just walk away like that.

"I have spent three years in Beijing observing the mourning period and have become accustomed to the local customs and traditions. I know that Beijing is the best choice for the capital. Therefore, I wish to petition Your Majesty to move the capital to Beijing. Unfortunately, I am of low status and my words carry little weight, unlike Lord Huang'an who bears the weight of the nation. Therefore, I would like to request Lord Huang'an to sign this memorial and jointly petition Your Majesty to establish a firm foundation for the nation!"

Having said that, Li Xianmu took out the memorial, the seal, and the writing brush, stared straight at Hu Guang, and said loudly, "Please, Lord Huang'an, for the sake of the greater good of the nation, join me in submitting this memorial!"

Hu Guang felt a chill run down his spine, a suffocating sensation as if his throat was being choked. He never dreamed that Li Xianmu was plotting to get him to submit the memorial.

Li Xianmu's words stirred up a huge uproar. The officials who had been watching the spectacle just moments before were now in an uproar after a brief period of calm.

"Yesterday I heard rumors in the capital that the son of Lord Li Zhongwen wanted to petition for the relocation of the capital after returning to the capital. I didn't expect it to be true."

"My position is humble, but I never expected that I would ask Lord Huang'an to join me in submitting a memorial."

"Why would he go to Hu Guang instead of Xie Jin and Chen Ying, who are on good terms with the Li family? Does he think Hu Guang will sign for him?"

"It seems that Xie Jin and others have already submitted the petition, but why did they come to Hu Guang? I don't think Hu Guang would agree to this matter."

"Wait a minute, why hasn't Hu Guang refused yet? Could he actually be thinking of agreeing?"

Countless buzzing sounds filled his ears, making Hu Guang feel like his head was about to explode. He moved his hand slightly and immediately withdrew it.

I can't sign it. If I sign it in this kind of situation, how can I explain it to those people? But if I don't sign it, my chance to enter the cabinet will definitely fall through, and I might even end up like Xie Jin, disliked by His Majesty. I've worked so hard to achieve my current wealth and status, how can I just lose it like this?

How to do?
How to do?
These three words echoed in his mind. It was early spring, and the warm spring breeze was caressing his face, carrying the sweetness of the river and the blooming flowers in the mountains. Yet he felt as if he were falling into an ice glacier, and his fingers, arms, and then his cheeks gradually became stiff.

"Li Xianmu!"

Hu Guang gritted his teeth and pronounced Li Xianmu's name word by word, "You really have guts!"

Li Xianmu also put away his fake smile, his eyes filled with deep coldness, and said in a deep voice, word by word: "Lord Huang'an, a subject dies for his lord's disgrace, and a subject relieves his lord's worries. The emperor has the idea of ​​moving the capital. As a trusted minister, how can I not help him?"
I'm just trying to be a loyal subject for you!
Why don't you thank me? Instead, you seem resentful.

Li Xianmu emphasized the word "loyal minister," which almost instantly pulled Hu Guang out of his deep resentment. Hu Guang felt cold sweat all over his body. What was he thinking just now?
He even had a fleeting thought of wavering between the two sides. What right did he have to waver? His life, death, fortune, and misfortune were all in the hands of the emperor.

"Bring the inkstone!"

Although Hu Guang was very upset, he quickly made a decision. He took his personal seal from his waist and then heavily stamped it on Li Xianmu's memorial.

The moment the seal fell, he felt a sense of weakness throughout his body. He knew that from this moment on, the forces that had once propelled him to great heights had vanished. In an instant, he felt as if he had returned to the second year of the Jianwen reign, when he had just passed the imperial examination.

He lamented here, while the officials around him were all dumbfounded, and many even rubbed their eyes, completely bewildered as to what had happened.

Why did they suddenly agree? Li Xianmu didn't even give a grand speech about the benefits of moving the capital.

"Am I old and my eyesight failing? I just saw Hu Guang stamp his seal on the memorial."

"This is not an illusion; Hu Guang has indeed agreed to move the capital!"

"If I remember correctly, most people in Jiangxi disagreed with moving the capital, right? Didn't Li Shimian even submit fifteen suggestions that the capital was not suitable for relocation? Hu Guang just sold out the people of Jiangxi?"

Amidst the murmurs, a mocking voice suddenly rang out, "This isn't the first time Hu Guang has done something like this. He and Xie Jin were once close friends, even betrothed."

These comments and jeers reached Hu Guang's ears, making him feel as if the world was spinning and his ears were ringing. He opened his eyes and looked at the handsome Li Xianmu in front of him, but he only felt that Li Xianmu's face was extremely ugly, like a ferocious beast that wanted to devour its prey. He gritted his teeth and said hatefully, "Li Xianmu, are you satisfied now? My reputation is ruined, and I have become a two-faced person in other people's mouths. I really did not know that there was such a great hatred between you and me, which was worth you going to such lengths to do this."

Li Xianmu's lips curled into a smile, but it was not a smile, but a cold one. "Scholar Hu, as a junior, I will tell you a principle today: fairness and justice reside in the hearts of the people. You have earned a reputation for being two-faced because it is your true nature."

Loyalty to His Majesty is loyalty to His Majesty; pursuing personal gain is pursuing personal gain; serving the country and the nation is serving the country and the nation. It is impossible to have it all!

You were too greedy, and this is your fate today. At least for now, you can keep your official position and your wealth and status, which is enough for you!

These words made Hu Guang's face turn red and then pale, and he stammered, unable to refute anything. Li Xianmu then said loudly in a voice that everyone could hear, "I deeply admire Lord Huang'an's noble character and integrity. The relocation of the capital will be successful the next day, and Lord Huang'an will also be a meritorious official of the country!"

Hu Guang felt countless gazes were directed at him, those gazes filled with inquiry and indignation, and most of the indignation came from his fellow villagers.

"Li Hanlin, you are a minister of the state, why do you insist on offering slanderous words and inciting His Majesty to move the capital?"

Just as Li Xianmu was about to finish his business and leave, he saw a man stride out of the yamen, panting and with a flushed face. The man pointed at Li Xianmu and began to berate him. Li Xianmu did not recognize the man, but everyone around him avoided him.

"Li Shimian has arrived. Now there's going to be some excitement."

“Li Shimian was the most vehement opponent of moving the capital in the court. I heard from the cabinet ministers that the emperor was quite angry. It was only because his memorial hit the nail on the head and Scholar Yang and others spoke up for him that the emperor was able to hold back the decree to demote him.”

"I wonder how Li Xianmu will respond."

Although Li Xianmu did not know Li Shimian, he had heard a lot about his deeds from Xie Jin and others. Unlike most people who were eager for personal gain, Li Shimian was extremely strong-willed. He came from a poor family and had a strong sense of responsibility for the country. He opposed moving the capital because he believed it would be harmful to the country.

Li Xianmu still harbored the intention of recruiting such a person for his own use. Even if he could not recruit him, if he could change his outdated thinking, he could feel at ease as an ally in the future. Therefore, he did not want to confront Li Shimian here.

Moreover, making Li Shimian and Hu Guang fight was part of his plan, so he would not stand up for Hu Guang's anger.

"He was upright and outspoken, and took the world as his responsibility. However, he was limited by his innate knowledge and skills, which led to the suffering of the country and the nation. It was a pity."

So after Li Xianmu uttered those words, he drifted away amidst the shocked gazes of everyone.

gone?

Lee Hyun-mok actually ignored Lee Si-myeon and left?
Can it still be like this?
The officials on both sides of the road were dumbfounded. Even Li Shimian was stunned. He had originally wanted to have a great debate with Li Xianmu, but he did not expect that Li Xianmu would not accept the challenge at all.

This is because they feel there is no need for debate.

What was the meaning behind the words and sigh spoken before leaving?
The first half could be considered a compliment, but the second half, which said that doing so would actually harm the country, was a very serious accusation. Fortunately, it was Li Xianmu who said it; if it had been the emperor, his career would have been over.

Li Shimian felt as if he had a breath stuck in his chest, because he was truly "upright and unyielding" and "devoted to the world." Li Xianmu only glanced at him and hit two points. What about the rest?
Li Shimian had never felt so tormented, but Li Xianmu had already left, so he could only ask again next time. Hu Guang also wanted to leave this place as soon as possible, because the gazes of the people around him were really painful, like being pricked by needles, but he could not do so.

It's one thing for Li Xianmu to leave, but for you, Hu Guang, to think you can leave is simply a pipe dream!
"Hu Guang!"

Li Shimian strode forward and grabbed Hu Guang's official robes, even tugging at them until they were somewhat disheveled. "We agreed to jointly submit a petition against moving the capital, but you said the time was not right, so I submitted the petition alone. Now why do you agree to Li Xianmu's proposal to move the capital? How can you be the leader of the Jiangxi scholars when you are so indecisive?"

Upon hearing this, Hu Guang immediately flew into a rage, quickly shaking off Li Shimian's hand as if Li Shimian were some kind of plague god, and said sternly, "Li Shimian, what nonsense are you talking about? When did I agree to submit a memorial with you?"

Do you have any evidence?

When you wanted to submit a memorial opposing the relocation of the capital, I clearly advised you not to do so. The Emperor wanted to move the capital because he could not control the Mongol invasions on the border. This was a great event for the nation and a great thing for the country and its people. How could I possibly oppose it?

If you continue to frame me for your ulterior motives, I will certainly take this to His Majesty for judgment.

It's really nonsense!"

Hu Guang's barrage of words stunned Li Shimian. His lips trembled, his face turned deathly pale, and his expression was one of shame and indignation. This honest man was shocked by Hu Guang's shamelessness. "How can there be such a shameless person as you in this world? You clearly said you would agree to my petition but then went back on your word. If I have said a single falsehood, may I be struck dead by lightning!" "Hiss, this Li Shimian is too ruthless. He actually made such a vicious oath. It seems he really meant it. Although I knew Hu Guang was always like this, his two-faced and utterly shameless behavior is truly appalling."

"Li Shimian is an honest man, but he was terribly betrayed by Hu Guang. They are both from Ji'an, Jiangxi, and yet they did this. It's really hard to know what to say."

"Most of the Jinshi (successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations) from Jiangxi are from Ji'an. Now Hu Guang's reputation among his fellow villagers is truly ruined."

Hu Guang felt that he was having a really bad day, running into two lunatics, Li Xianmu and Li Shimian. He thought they were working together to mess with him.

Half an hour ago, he was a leader among the people of Jiangxi, and in the foreseeable future, he might even become the top leader of Jiangxi. But just half an hour later, he was almost cut off from the people of Jiangxi.

In any case, it will be difficult for him to gain a foothold among the people of Jiangxi after today, so he must not let His Majesty know that he once had a two-faced heart, otherwise it will be a complete disaster. He is stubborn and gets blocked from both sides. This matter should be recorded in the Mochi as soon as possible.

"Li Shimian, do you know that Heaven is watching what people do?!"
Do you think that making a solemn oath will make everyone believe you?

Ladies and gentlemen, I, Hu Guang, swear here and now that if what I just said is false, may I be torn to pieces!

Hu Guang gritted his teeth and swore a solemn oath, "I only thought that since we are from the same hometown, it would be inconvenient to directly oppose your ideas. I didn't expect that by giving you some face and not wanting to hurt our fellow townsmen's feelings, I almost got caught up in the mess of the farmer and the snake!"

Li Shimian, you are the most shameless one, daring to deceive the students in broad daylight.

The people around were truly bewildered. Both of them were so certain, but who knew what the truth was about what happened in the dark?

Based on his usual character, one should trust Li Shimian, but you can know a person's face but not their heart. Who knows what kind of person Li Shimian really is?

Moreover, Hu Guang has always appeared as a favorite of the emperor, so it is illogical to say that he secretly plotted against the emperor's relocation of the capital.

Li Shimian never expected that Hu Guang would turn the tide so easily. He was so angry that he fainted. Before he fell, he kept muttering "Hu Guang is shameless".

Li Xianmu, who had just turned the corner and stopped at the intersection, witnessed the whole farce between the two and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Hu Guang's shamelessness was beyond his expectations. He dared to make such a vicious oath. Wasn't he afraid that it would really come true?

It should be noted that Sun Jian, the last one to swear an oath, was indeed killed by a thousand arrows. Is Hu Guang really not afraid of being torn to pieces one day?
However, the purpose of our visit today has been achieved beyond expectations. Li Shimian's timely appearance made the plan go very smoothly, and Hu Guang will inevitably become estranged from the people of Jiangxi after today.

Even if he were to rejoin the cabinet later, he would lack a strong foundation in the court and have little room for advancement. Moreover, Yang Shiqi, who was also in the cabinet, was from Ji'an, Jiangxi.

Yang Shiqi had many merits, but he was quite adept at recommending people and spared no effort in suppressing political enemies. Hu Guang was like a greenhorn in front of him and could not get the better of him.

They easily suppressed Hu Guang and squeezed out his last bit of value. His name was listed in the memorials, and on the day of the grand court assembly, even if Hu Guang was unwilling, he would have to hold his nose and speak out for the relocation of the capital, just like he angrily confronted Li Shimian on the street today.

"After dealing with Hu Guang, there is only one crucial person left to be dealt with."

Even Li Xianmu, who was always full of good ideas, couldn't help but get nervous and said to the coachman, "Go to the East Palace."

Perhaps no one in the court could have guessed that the one who least wanted to move the capital was the Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi!
Historically, Zhu Gaochi almost moved the capital back to Nanjing from Beijing. If he hadn't died young, Zhu Di's efforts to move the capital would have been in vain.

Zhu Gaochi's desire to establish the capital in Nanjing stemmed from the fundamental differences between his governing approach and that of Zhu Di. Another crucial reason was the abundance of Southerners around him, or rather, the fact that they were all Southerners. He admired culture and learning, and the most talented people in the land were mostly from the South.

People like Yang Shiqi did not oppose Zhu Di's relocation of the capital, and even agreed when Zhu Di asked them about it. But that was only because these people understood the principle of obeying the emperor. They knew that it was impossible to change Zhu Di, so influencing the crown prince was the best way.

In fact, this was exactly the same operation that Fang Xiaoru and his group used to influence Jianwen, and this kind of operation always worked.

Li Qi once had a bond with the Crown Prince, but in this world, relationships need to be maintained, otherwise drifting apart is inevitable.

Moreover, with the Crown Prince's subordinates subtly suggesting that if they were to wait patiently for the Crown Prince to ascend the throne and then repay him, then things would truly be in jeopardy.

Li Xianmu naturally did not want to be deeply involved in the struggle for the throne, but there is no way to gain power without being involved, and he could not hesitate to take action when the time came.

Moving the capital would be an excellent starting point.

If the Crown Prince could personally suggest moving the capital, three effects could be achieved.

Firstly, it would add some prestige to His Majesty the Emperor; secondly, it would sow discord between the Crown Prince and the officials of the Eastern Palace; and thirdly, it would sway the Eastern Palace's heart.

To achieve this, some communication skills were needed. Li Xianmu's greatest advantage was his blood relationship with the Crown Prince; cousins ​​are always better than outsiders.

Li Xianmu deliberately chose the time to enter the Eastern Palace, as all the officials in the Eastern Palace were on duty at the Wenyuan Pavilion, which would not delay his persuasion of the Crown Prince.

“Mingda, you’ve been back in the capital for many days, and you’re only now coming to see your brother. I’m very unhappy about that.”

Zhu Gaochi happily pulled Li Xianmu into the palace, with Crown Princess Zhang by his side, her beautiful face beaming with smiles.

"It is my fault. After returning to the capital, I was so busy with affairs that I was unable to visit my elder brother, the Crown Prince, immediately."

"I'll let it go this time, considering you're still young, I won't hold it against you. But you'll be going to Shuntian for three years, that harsh and cold place, it will really be tough on you."

Upon hearing this, Li Xianmu's eyebrows twitched. From Zhu Gaochi's rather casual words, one could tell that he disliked Beiping.

Perhaps because of his obesity, he always had to wear many, many clothes in the winter in Beiping, which made it even more difficult for him to move around.
Or perhaps there are other reasons, but this is not a good sign.

"Your Highness, you must be careful about what you just said about this bitter and cold place in the future."

Li Xianmu glanced around slightly, then deliberately lowered his voice and said, "If there are eavesdroppers, it could cause a great disaster."

Zhu Gaochi was startled, and became tense as well, made by Li Xianmu's tense expression. "Mingda, what do you mean by this?"

“Your Highness, the court is currently discussing the important matter of moving the capital. This matter concerns His Majesty’s will. If what we just said were overheard by the Prince of Han’s men and then spread to His Majesty’s ears, then things would be very bad. I know that you and the Prince of Han are of the same mother, which is why you have been so tolerant. But protecting yourself is always the right thing to do.”

There was no need for Li Xianmu to say anything more; Zhu Gaochi and the Crown Princess were already visibly shaken. The current Prince of Han's struggle for the throne was in full swing, and in various aspects, it had completely exceeded the standards that a prince should have. Especially after Empress Xu's death, it seemed that he was about to suppress the Crown Prince.

This is obvious to anyone with eyes to see. The reason why Xie Jin was disliked by the emperor was because he actually suggested to the emperor that the emperor restrain the etiquette and regulations of the Prince of Han. Even Li Xianmu did not dare to do this. Even now, when Li Xianmu is advising the crown prince, he did not say that the crown prince should take revenge on the Prince of Han, but only that the crown prince should protect himself from harm.

They are father and son, brothers. As the saying goes, even strangers shouldn't interfere with family matters. How can outsiders have the right to comment? Do you think you're following Li Shimin?

"Mingda, I have learned a lot from you. Fortunately, you reminded me, otherwise I would have regretted it too late."

Li Xianmu pressed his advantage, advising, "Your Highness, has anyone spoken to you about the inconveniences of moving the capital, which may have caused you to have reservations about it? Forgive my bluntness, but such a person is despicable."

Yingtian was a place that the Jian people had managed for a long time. Although the punishment before the palace clarified the legitimacy of Your Majesty's succession, Your Majesty's ascension to the throne affected the interests of many southerners. There were many people in the court who sympathized with the Jian people, and these people were watching Your Majesty all the time.

Even though I have been away from the capital for the past few years, I know that Your Majesty must be considering this matter. For the sake of the emperor and the father, the capital should be moved.”

Zhu Gaochi was shocked upon hearing this. No one had ever spoken about this matter from this perspective like Li Xianmu!
Their discussions always revolved around whether moving the capital would be beneficial or detrimental to the dynasty, while he mostly heard neutral to slightly negative evaluations, such as the excessive losses of grain during its transport to Beijing, the corruption along the way, and the environment of Beijing itself.

However, Li Xianmu took a different approach, linking the relocation of the capital to the health and even personal safety of the emperor and his father!
Zhu Gaochi was a truly filial son who valued family ties extremely highly. Even though Zhu Di had the intention of deposing him, he did not harbor any resentment towards the emperor. Despite the fact that Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui had wronged him so much in history, he did not do anything after ascending the throne. In fact, if the Prince of Han had not been so reckless, he could have easily succeeded the Prince of Zhao, Zhu Gaosui, and continued the dynasty until the end of the Ming Dynasty.

“Mingda, if you hadn’t reminded me today, I would have almost made a grave mistake and caused my father’s downfall. This would have been my unfilial act.”

Two lines of clear tears streamed down Zhu Gaochi's chubby face. He took Li Xianmu's hand and said sincerely, "Mingda, are you willing to enter the Eastern Palace and become my subordinate?"

If you weren't always there to remind me, I would have made another terrible mistake.

He was appointed as an official in the Eastern Palace!

Li Xianmu's heart pounded. Moreover, it was a personal invitation from the Crown Prince, which was not something he could easily agree to.

Once he agrees to Zhu Gaochi's ascension to the throne, he will be ranked above all the ministers, just like the current black-robed prime minister Yao Guangxiao, or even above him!

However, this also means being deeply involved in the struggle for succession.

Despite the turmoil in his mind, Li Xianmu showed no hesitation on his face. "Your Highness is naturally gifted, and I am naturally willing. However, I am His Majesty's subject, and whether I can enter the Eastern Palace ultimately depends on His Majesty's decree."

Zhu Gaochi's eyes instantly lit up with joy, then he said with a hint of sarcasm, "Mingda, I will write to Father Emperor about what you just said, and then ask him to transfer you to the Eastern Palace to correct the situation. Father Emperor will surely agree."

To make corrections?

Li Xianmu suddenly met the Crown Prince's gaze and saw a hint of doubt deep in the Crown Prince's eyes. He immediately understood that the Crown Prince had begun to doubt the former officials of the Eastern Palace, which was why he had asked Li Xianmu to correct him.

No one knows a son better than his father. Zhu Di would be very pleased that Zhu Gaochi was willing to take the initiative to suggest moving the capital for his health and safety.

A large number of ministers surrounding Zhu Gaochi will have no choice but to agree!

The pressure to relocate the capital will be greatly reduced!
Within five days of returning to the capital, Li Xianmu had already quelled the opposition to moving the capital in the court.

Now we await the grand court assembly, where the ministers will speak out and debate!

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Xianmu was quick-witted and eloquent, especially adept at identifying current problems and understanding people's hearts. The emperor often said to those around him, "Xianmu understands me; he is insightful and responsive to my wishes." — *History of Ming Dynasty, Annals of Emperor Renzong*

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