The end of the Ming Dynasty swept the world

Chapter 729 Chongzhen's Pain Points

After Ding Yi arrived in Datong, it took less than three months to seize military power first, and then eradicate the eight major Shanxi merchants.

He collected nearly 500 million silver, hundreds of thousands of grain and stone, and hundreds of thousands of acres of land, and became rich in one fell swoop. At this time, the silver in his hand, plus the income from Luzon and others, was close to his savings for many years. 2000.

With money and food in mind, Ding Yi started to spend money recklessly again.

Datong has invested a lot of manpower and financial resources in various constructions and developments, hoarded water conservancy repairs in internal affairs, promoted sweet potatoes and potatoes, trained [-] new recruits in the military, and formed [-] officials. All farmland taxes are levied and minerals are operated.

He also distributed a large number of fields, such as the Daiwangfu fields that he had not received, to the common people and refugees for hoarding to attract people from outside Datong.

Anyone who hoards land at home will be exempted from taxes if they are strong enough to serve as soldiers, and the people are encouraged to join the army, so as to recruit soldiers locally.

Ding Yi's plan is that by this time next year, Datong will have [-] infantry battalions and [-] cavalry soldiers, and by this time the year after next, Datong will have [-] infantry battalions and [-] cavalry soldiers.

And this number of soldiers and horses is less than one-third of the peak in Datong Town.

He is rich and talented, and with the support of Cai Maode, the governor of Shanxi, Datong Mansion is developing steadily in all aspects, and it is becoming more and more formal. By next year at most, business taxes can be increased, which is exactly the same as in Shandong.

In August, during Governor Cai Maode's non-stop performances, Chongzhen finally conferred the title of Ding Yi.

Chongzhen was willing to give it to the earl, but there was really no other way.

Because at this time, the domestic military situation was corrupted, and there were disastrous defeats everywhere.

In May, Zhang Xianzhong conquered Luzhou, causing a great earthquake in the south of the Yangtze River.

In July, the army was defeated in Zhuxian Town, Yang Wenyue was dismissed, Governor Ding Qirui was arrested and imprisoned, and Li Zicheng besieged Xiangyang.

In August, there was a military mutiny in Anqing, and the local area in the south of the Yangtze River was in chaos again.

In addition, there are droughts and locust plagues everywhere in the country. The governments are in a hurry, and the south of the Yangtze River is also in chaos.

Although it is too late to plant this crop now, after much deliberation, Chongzhen finally made Ding Yi an earl.

After finishing the imperial decree, Chongzhen came to Kunning Palace with a lot of worries.

The Kunning Palace is where the empress lives. At this time, the empress Zhou and her daughter Aimee Zhu, the princess of Kunxing, are both there.

As soon as Chongzhen came in, the mother and daughter greeted him one after another.

Chongzhen took a look, and found that the mother and daughter seemed to be playing chess. It is said that it is called Gobang, and I don’t know who in the palace first passed it on. I never played it again.

But Queen Zhou and Aimee often play together, and he thinks it's good, at least Aimee won't go out to be naughty.

"Your Majesty, the state affairs are heavy, and you should also pay attention to the body of the dragon." Queen Zhou comforted him softly.

Chongzhen has been very diligent in recent years, and he can't sleep for a few hours every day, but he is all messing around.

The Ming Empire was getting more and more decayed by him. He didn't know if he knew it in his heart, but Empress Zhou probably knew it.

Empress Zhou is a smart woman, known as a benevolent and virtuous woman in history. Since she took charge of the harem, she has been particularly frugal, cutting unnecessary expenses, and never begging for favors from the emperor for her relatives.Even during festivals, ministers order wives to come to court to congratulate, the rewards she gives are completely in accordance with etiquette regulations, and they are never given indiscriminately.

Empress Zhou is so sensible, she must surpass Chongzhen in EQ and IQ. Chongzhen has no comparison in her heart, and Empress Zhou must know it well, but she dare not say it, it's hard to say.

"Today, I let him fulfill his wish and named him Zhenbeibo." Chongzhen said angrily, like a child, seeming very reluctant.

Aimee Zhu's big beautiful eyes lit up: "Is it Ding Yi?"

"En." Chongzhen hummed for a long time, then shook his head and sighed: "Ding Yi is the only one who can fight the best and make money. No one can do better than hoarding fields and training soldiers, but why, why - he has to learn from that Zu Dashou, I have always regarded him as a minister—but he doesn’t want to come to the capital to see me—”

Chongzhen didn't feel that he was sorry for Ding Yi, but instead felt that Ding Yi was sorry for himself.

He thought about it carefully. When Ding Yi first started his family, he made an exception to promote him, confide in him, and even asked his confidant Wang Chengen to announce the decree in person to show that he valued him.

But the bigger Ding Yi's official is, the less he respects himself, of course it's Ding Yi's fault.

He thought about it, and he was right.

Unexpectedly, Auntie Zhu blurted out for some reason: "Every time my father summons a general, he will be arrested, or the generals will be killed after losing a battle. If things go on like this, everyone will naturally respect and fear his father---"

"Aimi..." Empress Zhou was shocked, and hurriedly stopped Zhu Aimu.

There was a sudden deathly silence in the hall.

The surrounding ladies and eunuchs were all trembling.

Zeng Rou was standing not far behind Aimee Zhu, her face was pale at this moment, her heart was pounding and beating non-stop.

She never expected that Auntie Zhu would dare to say such a thing.

At this time, in the whole Ming Dynasty, only Auntie Zhu dared to say that in front of Chongzhen.

She definitely didn't understand anything in the original history, and it was impossible for her to say such a thing.

But under Zeng Rou's years of brainwashing, Aimee Zhu finally said what she had been thinking for a long time like an adult.

Chongzhen's face was livid at first, then pale, the next moment, he trembled all over, no one dared to say such words in front of him in the Ming Dynasty.

"Bastard, you, what are you talking about? Who, who taught you nonsense?" Chongzhen's body trembled in anger, but his face soon turned red.

You arrest others when you summon them, and kill them when they defeat them. Who dares to come to the capital?Who dares to serve you.

The young Aimee Zhu hit his pain point almost all at once.

Chongzhen was furious, and suddenly stepped forward, slapped, and slapped Auntie Zhu's white and tender face.

The hall suddenly knelt into a ball.

"Plop" Aimee Zhu was kicked and sat on the ground, she was also shocked and frightened, but she covered her face with one hand, her eyes were full of tears, but she didn't try to argue.

"The emperor calms down, Aimee is still young, and she speaks without restraint, so she must be tempted by others——The emperor calms down—" Queen Zhou hurriedly knelt beside Aimee Zhu, hugged her thin body with heartache, and kept begging Chongzhen for mercy.

"Apologize to the emperor quickly, and why don't you apologize to the emperor?" Queen Zhou winked at Aimee Zhu desperately.

Aimee Zhu raised her head and glanced out of the corner of her eye, and found that Zeng Rou and the others were trembling and kneeling on the ground.

"Aimee made a slip of the tongue, please forgive my father, Aimee knows she's wrong, woohoo" Aimee Zhu cried.

"Who, who taught you? Which court lady?" Chongzhen was furious, and looked up into the distance.

Zeng Rouhun couldn't control her body, she almost collapsed.

Aimee Zhu was in a hurry, and blurted out: "I accidentally heard what some young eunuchs said?"

"Come here." Chongzhen turned around and roared: "Shoot all the little eunuchs beside Princess Kunxing—"

Soon a group of soldiers rushed away.

Zeng Rou's back was covered with sweat, her face was pale and she dared not raise her head.

Seeing his daughter's trembling and frightened expression, Chongzhen twitched unnaturally.

He calmed down slowly, and finally said: "The princess lost her morality, and you, the queen, are also to blame. Please calm down and teach the queen—"

After a pause: "Also—choose a son-in-law for her as soon as possible—"

At this time, Aimee Zhu was thirteen years old, and Chongzhen decided to marry her off as soon as possible.

When Auntie Zhu heard the words, a terrified expression appeared on her face, and she almost wanted to say that the minister would not marry.

"The concubine obeys the order" Queen Zhou knelt down and worshiped.

Chongzhen left in a huff, and after leaving the palace gate, thinking about what his daughter said just now, the more he thought about it, the more angry he became, he was so angry that he really wanted to kill all the people who spread these words.

As soon as Chongzhen left, Aimee Zhu cried: "Mother, Aimee doesn't want to marry, Aimee doesn't want to marry, Aimee wants to be with you forever." She pulled Queen Zhou's sleeve and cried bitterly.

"Hey, Aimee is obedient, don't make trouble anymore, your father and emperor have spoken well, and once the decree is made, it can't be changed—"

"Wow." Auntie Zhu burst into tears and stood up angrily, as if she was about to lose her temper.

Suddenly, he saw Zeng Rou shaking his head at her and showing her eyes.

Aimee Zhu hesitated for a while: "I don't listen, I don't listen, you don't love me anymore, woo woo—"

Turn around and run away crying.

Zeng Rou and the two maids hurriedly followed.

"You look at her so well, if there is anything wrong, you are the only ones to ask." Empress Zhou said quickly.

Zeng Rou responded while running, chasing Aimee Zhu.

The master and servant quickly returned to Pingyang Hall, the Shouning Palace of Zhu Yuxi.

Auntie Zhu shouted the others away, leaving only Zeng Rou.

"Sister Zeng, what should I do now, Father wants me to marry someone?"

"Your Majesty is still the king of a country. You are not joking. The princess must not resist stubbornly. When the time comes, Your Majesty will be furious and send someone to strictly guard it, but it will be counterproductive."

"Do I just marry someone I don't like? I can't even decide who I marry? Why is it like this in the emperor's family? No one cares about my feelings?" Zhu Yu said angrily.

From childhood to adulthood, Zeng Rou told her stories for three days and two days. When she was a child, she was told fairy tales, or like Snow White. When she grew up, she gradually became like Liang Zhu. She has been brainwashed by Ding Yi like Shen Chuying back then. Every day I think about finding the person I like.

"It's always been like this in the emperor's family since ancient times. I can't help myself." Zeng Rou sighed.

"I'm not reconciled." The little Auntie Zhu clenched her fists with a look of disbelief.

Zeng Rou hesitated to speak, but was immediately caught by Aimee Zhu.

She grabbed Zeng Rou's sleeves tightly with both hands: "Sister Zeng, do you have a way, save me quickly, you don't want me to marry someone I don't like, and you don't even know anyone?"

Zeng Rou thought for a while, and said slowly: "Princess, don't worry. Although Your Majesty has spoken, choosing a consort is not a matter of a day or two. You should express your agreement temporarily, and we will figure out a solution together."

Auntie Zhu stared at Zeng Rou, thought carefully, and suddenly said, "Sister, you must help me, I will never forget you."

"Your servant will figure out a way." Zeng Rou said in a low voice.

Aimee Zhu kept staring at her, as if waiting for her response.

Zeng Rou thought for a while, took a deep breath, summoned up her courage and said, "It's up to you, Princess, how far are you willing to go?"

Aimee Zhu hardly hesitated, and suddenly grabbed Zeng Rou's hand: "If I want to leave this cage, will you help me?"

Zeng Rou did not hesitate: "As long as the princess asks, Zeng Rou is willing to do anything for Her Royal Highness."

The two held small hands, looked at each other, and nodded at the same time.

(End of this chapter)