eldest son of Ming dynasty

Chapter 528 The wind blowing from the capital is a bit cold

It’s the hottest season of the year again, and Zhu Houzhao always misses the air conditioner at this time. In this era, even when he is an emperor, there are many things that he can’t ask for, and the air conditioner is one of them.

In addition, the ancients also wore a lot of clothes. As an emperor, he couldn't wear big underpants.

Even if you wear some cool silk clothing, it must be covered from head to toe.

The harem and the servants who served people in the palace knew that the emperor was afraid of heat, so it was still possible to find a few people to fan him.It's just that Zhu Houzhao couldn't bear it every time he saw the eunuchs and maids beside him with sweaty and heavy clothes.

So he tried not to use this method except before falling asleep at night.

Because he can also rely on fetching ice to relieve the heat.

This year is different. After Kui'er entered the palace, several times she saw the emperor make people fan the cool wind on the ice cubes, take a nap and sleep late, so that she could fall asleep peacefully.

But as a doctor, she thinks it's not good to be too greedy.

Winter is warm and summer is cool, and the four seasons change. This is a natural cycle. Sometimes it is necessary to be hot and sweaty.

On the surface, Zhu Houzhao listened, but he couldn't stand the heat, so he secretly asked someone to put ice cubes.

The emperor's behavior is indeed a little more cute and real.Moreover, Liu Jin, You Zhi, and Ma Yongcheng, the eunuchs of the Supervisor of Rituals, were very puzzled.

The emperor rules the world, so why is he afraid of a concubine?
Zhu Houzhao explained with a chuckle, "You guys just don't understand the word sentiment. Of course I can scold concubine with a cold face, and the concubine Jing is not a person who doesn't know etiquette, but it will reduce the fun between husband and wife, and the harem will also make things worse. It’s as cold as ice, what’s the point? It’s just like it is now, that’s the point.”

The three eunuchs Liu Jin, You Zhi and Ma Yongcheng's eyes were dull, what else could happen?
So he had to laugh along with him, "Your Majesty is wise, Your Majesty is wise."

"Now the zither is playing harmoniously in the harem, it is His Majesty's thoughts that have played a big role."

Zhu Houzhao is used to a bunch of sycophants.

"If Concubine Jing asks, you can't say anything."

"That's natural, servants and servants must listen to your majesty." Liu Jin used a folding fan, but kept working hard, "But Concubine Jing said that if you are greedy for cold, you will be more cold and damp, and if you are cold and damp, you will be more afraid of heat. It is estimated that the dragon body is not good. Your Majesty is tied to all the people in the world, so should the dragon body be important?"

What cold and damp, Zhu Houzhao's current lifestyle, diet, and meals are much healthier than the young people in his previous life.

In fact, this group of people is also hot, but they are more adaptable and accustomed to it, and have never seen what is called a real summer enjoyment.

Zhu Houzhao opened the slit of his clothes on his chest even wider, lay on the bamboo chair, and said, "Fan faster."

Liu Jin: _.

In fact, when it cools down, Zhu Houzhao can read a few memorials with peace of mind. When he is sweating profusely, he just wants to take a bath.

In this way, in the eyes of others, His Majesty is doing this for government affairs, regardless of his health.

That's why Concubine Jing often persuaded her.

"It was played by Elder Yang Ge." Zhu Houzhao read calmly, "Cleaning up the army can be said to be the most important thing so far. The old minister is planning for the country, and he has a lot of worries."

"That's because His Majesty employs people properly, so that Mr. Yang Ge has the opportunity to display his ambitions."

"Your flattering skills are top-notch." Zhu Houzhao tapped his head lightly with the memorial, "It just so happens that the three of you are here. I have something to ask you."

Liu Jin, You Zhi and Ma Yongcheng would listen to the tone, so they immediately knelt down.

"Please, Your Majesty, the servants must know everything."

"You don't need to be so nervous." Zhu Houzhao raised his head and said in a low tone, "I understand that the people who invaded the military camp include officials, generals, and people sent out from the palace, and their hands must not be clean. The garrison eunuchs, army supervisors, and weaving yamen...if they are found, the chief of ceremonies must have an explanation first. Liu Jin, "

Liu Jin thought that he would come after all.

"The servant is here."

"Is there someone you use here?"

You don't need to think about this question, the chief eunuch, the chief eunuch, I don't know how many people are fawning on below.

"Return to His Majesty, yes."

"If your speech works, I won't talk about it. If it doesn't work, you, the eunuch who is in charge of ceremonies, don't have enough prestige. And the two of you are the same. This time, the court will treat everyone equally."

"The servants obey the order, so let's pass the order to them and ask them to obey."

"Well. I still feel that the people in the palace are not so troublesome to deal with. If they have no children and no grandchildren, do they take up so much land and give it to their adoptive sons? I still want them to explain the truth, as long as they listen to the words of the palace, don't worry about it. You won't starve to death even if you have a few acres of land. If it doesn't make sense..."

The three bowed their heads, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I forgive them for not having the guts."

"Hey, that's not certain. There are not a few people who are greedy and deceive others. The three of you are the chief eunuchs of the Supervisor of Ceremonies. Don't be shrewd all your life and end up being pecked by an eagle. Anyway In a word, if it makes sense, let’s talk about it, if it doesn’t make sense, they will all be dismissed, and they will all go to guard the imperial tomb, if they dare to resist the investigation..."

The emperor stood up and walked away, leaving the last half sentence, they have been waiting.

"Anyone who resists the investigation will be beheaded for disobeying the order and failing to comply with the crime. You can do this. Remember, sometimes I turn a blind eye to you excluding dissidents. This time is different. Even our own people, we must Act according to the rules. If I hear from other places that an internal official resists the investigation, but you don't deal with it, I will make trouble for you."

"The slaves dare not!"

The emperor only left a back for them.

After the three got up by themselves, they all looked at each other with not very relaxed expressions.

In fact, this request is very strange. If there are people who really resist the investigation, but they themselves really don't know it, so what?Is it also counted on their heads?
Liu Jin actually understood after thinking about it, why do you need so many people to guard the imperial mausoleum?
If the reasoning doesn't make sense, it can be discussed against the edict. Is there any reasoning here?

Ma Yongcheng said, "It's time to send them a letter."

"Do you know that they have invaded the army's fields?" Liu Jin asked directly, "You allowed it?"

"How could our family allow it?!" Ma Yongcheng was anxious.

"So go now, let them all restrain themselves, and hand over everything that should be handed over."

You Zhi was not optimistic, "I guess it won't be too easy."

"People who can live can't die, and people who can die can't live. They don't know the direction of the wind, and no one can save them."

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Zhengde four years, at the end of June.

The capital is already very hot, and the poplar trees on both sides of the official road are full of leaves, blocking the sun and forming mottled shadows. The summer cicadas will not be absent, and the chirping makes people irritated.

Zhang Cong didn't have much time to spend in the capital, and the cabinet bosses had already seen him, so there was no reason for him to delay his departure.

Even though he knew it would be difficult.

Speaking of difficulties...not to mention, even the ten elite guards assigned to him can see a thing or two.

Generally speaking, no one would dare to kill the censor of the imperial court.But this time it's hard to tell... In case someone kills an official and rebels, the official will be Zhang Cong.

Zhu Houzhao didn't want such a talent to die inexplicably under such a situation, so he sent a few people to follow, and if there was any danger, there was room for manipulation.

These are the people on the surface.

Secretly, Zhu Houzhao sent Jin Yiwei's deputy envoy Han Ziren to Ningxia.

But Zhang Cong didn't know.

He only thought that he was fighting alone, and when he looked back at the mighty city of the capital, he felt somewhat generous.

"I don't want the city wall, but I want the killing sword!"

"set off!"

Zhang Cong's name came from Shanyang, Huai'an, and in Beijing... when the emperor promoted the military settlement, it was not a secret. The main officials were all involved, so a few days before Zhang Cong's departure, someone had already gone west and go.

The reason why this matter was chosen to start in Ningxia was because He Jinyi, a commander in Ningxia, found out the problem for the Jinyiwei. Using this as a breakthrough, the imperial court first wanted to mobilize the army in Ningxia.

In fact, above He Jinyi, there is Jiang Han, the general soldier of Ningxia. In the second year of Zhengde, Yang Shangyi, the former general soldier of Ningxia, was transferred to the Hetao military area because of his meritorious service in combat. Jiuyuan Town.

The commander-in-chief of Ningxia was replaced by Jiang Han, the commander-in-chief of Yansui. Jiang Han was originally a hereditary officer of Yulin Guard. .

In addition, there is Yang Ying, the deputy general of Ningxia.

Both Jiang Han and Yang Ying were men with military exploits. Later in history, King Anhua rebelled, and they all refused to surrender to the rebels, especially Jiang Han, who was tricked into attending the banquet that night, and was killed by the rebels because of swearing. .

However, it is one thing to be able to keep the bottom line of rebellion, and it is another matter whether he privately occupied the land of the army when he was an official.

Fighting belongs to fighting, and enjoyment belongs to enjoyment. This is the true situation of most warriors.

Both Jin Yiwei and Taipusi were asking openly and secretly about the ownership of the pasture and fields, which already made them suspicious.

Later, when I heard that Zhou Shangwen, the governor of Gansu Province, and Wang Shouren, the governor of the Hetao military area, both received orders to enter Beijing, they became even more disturbed.

Everything in the court is calm, and there is no war in the frontier. Even if the emperor wants to summon someone, generally speaking, he will be summoned separately. How can he let the frontier generals leave the station?
Now that they are going to Beijing together, there must be something going on.

Many worries finally turned into reality after hearing the news brought back by Jingli.

"Cha Juntun?!" Jiang Han raised his voice a few times.

Yang Ying was a little disbelieving when someone said this, and her face suddenly became serious, "Have you found out clearly? Should we only investigate that He Jinyi or clean up the military settlement?"

"The order given by the imperial court is to order Zhang Cong, the censor of Shaanxi Province, to clean up the pastures and military settlements in Ningxia. So there will be no mistakes."

"Is this not trivial?" Yang Ying turned to Jiang Han, "If this is the case, Ningxia will hardly have peace. Mr. Jiang, this matter should be planned early."

"How do you plan?" Jiang Han frowned, "He is the censor, he is an imperial envoy, and he asked me to clear the land with the imperial decree. Can we resist the decree?"

This is the problem, people come here in a dignified manner, what can you do?
Yang Ying gritted her teeth and yelled, "That guy He Jinyi took the field, who said we also took the field?"

Jiang Han understood what he said, it was nothing more than putting some land under someone else's name, but he obviously lacked confidence, because everyone had seen the emperor and knew him, so things must not be that simple.

Jiang Han sighed, this summer, the cold wind blows from the capital.

(End of this chapter)