Chapter 108: Prince Ning and his son are miserable
Seeing that Liu Chengfeng was asking for rewards without hesitation, everyone was guessing what Liu Chengfeng wanted.
Liu Chengfeng said: "Your Majesty, I have a lovely wife in my family..."
When Liu Chengfeng said this, Zhu Youtang and Empress Zhang couldn't help but laugh. They had only heard others call their wives Zaohuang or something like that, but Liu Chengfeng was not polite and directly called his wife Jiaoqi.
However, Empress Zhang quite agrees with it. She feels the same way. If Zhu Youtang calls her bad, she will definitely be unhappy in her heart.
Liu Chengfeng continued: "When Wei Chen was down and out, it was his beloved wife who stayed with Wei Chen to tide over the difficulties. If it weren't for her, Wei Chen would have been discouraged. Wei Chen doesn't want other rewards, he only asks for the title of virtuous person by His Majesty.
My wife is Mrs. Gaoming."
Asking for a royal decree for his wife was something new. Zhu Youtang and Empress Zhang could not help but be slightly stunned. They thought that Liu Chengfeng would want to be promoted or given a title, or at the worst, he would also ask for some money. Zhu Youtang
His eyes couldn't help but light up. In the Ming Dynasty, women's status was low after all. Although they were not as good as their wives, very few people thought of their wives when giving awards. After all, women were just subordinates and foils.
How can we give up the good and follow the bad?
But Zhu Youtang is different. Although he is the emperor, he does not have three palaces or six courtyards. He only marries the queen. This shows that he is single-minded in his love. Such a person has some responsibility for his wife, but also has a great deal of responsibility.
Strong feelings. Although the princes in the DPRK and Gongun talked about this matter, they all thought that it was inappropriate for the emperor to do this and could not continue the royal bloodline. Some people even wrote a letter asking Zhu Youtang to accept more concubines. In response to this
Zhu Youtang just remained the same and laughed it off. How could others understand his relationship with Empress Zhang? He relied on his courtiers in state affairs, but only in this matter, he had his own persistence.
When Liu Chengfeng asked for his wife's imperial edict, Zhu Youtang immediately felt a sense of closeness and confidant. He asked himself, if he were Liu Chengfeng, he might not be able to make such a choice. Then, Zhu Youtang
Empress Zhang looked at her tenderly. Empress Zhang also looked at Zhu Youtang affectionately, and their eyes met each other, but she was a little more eager because of the little Jin Yiwei Baihu.
Empress Zhang said: "Liu Chengfeng, do you really only want this reward? Don't regret it." Empress Zhang deliberately asked in a stern voice, but there was a clear hint of appreciation in her eyes.
If Liu Chengfeng said he was hesitant just now, he no longer hesitated at all. He vaguely remembered that he was just a down-and-out scholar setting up a calligraphy stall. Without Wen Chenxi, how could he have worked hard? Official, in the future, he would
He can still be promoted, and he will have a title sooner or later, and he can earn money by himself. But Liu Chengfeng is determined to earn this title for Wen Chenxi. He gritted his teeth and said, "I will never regret it."
Zhu Youtang nodded and said: "In that case, I will make a decree. I just don't know what your wife's name is?"
Liu Chengfeng said: "Mr. Wen."
Zhu Youtang said: "We are here to draw up an edict. Liu Chengfeng has done a good job in training the prince, and he has given his wife Wen's third rank... No, the second rank imperial edict is issued directly from the central edict and handed over to the Ministry of Rites without delay."
Second grade...
Liu Chengfeng was surprised at this time. Second-grade imperial edicts. In the entire city of Beijing, most of the wives of ordinary ministers were only third-grade. He was a sixth-grade military attache, and his wife was actually a second-grade wife. This... this is too exaggerated.
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Zhu Youtang saw Liu Chengfeng's surprise and said with a smile: "The prince is the prince, and the prince's education is the foundation of the country. It is a great achievement for you to supervise the prince. If you want to be promoted to an official position, I have a thousand households."
, I am not reluctant to give it, but since I am asking for the title of wife, I will not be stingy. Husband and wife are one body and share weal and woe. I am also very happy that you can understand this truth. In my opinion, filial piety is a virtue.
But it is also virtuous for a husband and wife to be able to help each other. If a man abandons his wife like a pair of shoes, I will not look down upon him, nor do I think he can be respectful, loyal and filial."
Empress Zhang said with a smile: "This is exactly the reason. It's so enviable that your wife, Mrs. Wen, can find a husband like you who can think about her in every aspect. When will she be brought into the palace and let me see her?"
Let’s talk.”
Liu Chengfeng said hurriedly: "Thank you, Your Majesty, thank you, the Queen."
Zhu Youtang said again: "You said last time that you wanted to learn running calligraphy from me? I also promised that I would come to the palace at noon every month in the future to give you some advice."
Liu Chengfeng was overjoyed. Although he didn't say apprenticeship in this sentence, he already had the golden sign of being a disciple of the emperor. He was a disciple of the emperor, and he was a serious one. This kind of honor is absolutely unparalleled in the world, and it cannot be compared to being conferred the title of a thousand disciples.
How many times more dignity does a household need?
Zhu Houzhao said from the side: "I am Master Liu's disciple, but my father is Master Liu's master. This... this..."
Liu Chengfeng was furious. Why did this guy come to cause trouble? He quickly said: "If there are three of us, I will definitely be my teacher. Why should we care about seniority?"
Zhu Youtang stroked his palms and smiled and said, "That's exactly the truth."
Zhu Houzhao muttered a few words and seemed a little dissatisfied. Of course, he couldn't understand what Liu Chengfeng wanted in worshiping his father as his teacher. Liu Chengfeng calmed down when he saw that Zhu Youtang had not changed his mind, secretly thinking
Call for good luck.
Zhu Youtang then said: "I will invite some bachelors from the cabinet to discuss government affairs later. Liu Aiqing, please go out of the palace first. I still have a decree, which will be issued from the cabinet tomorrow. Please wait and listen carefully."
Purpose."
Liu Chengfeng said: "Wei Chen, please leave." When he was about to leave, he couldn't help but glance at the princess named Duoduo. Seeing that her eyebrows were slightly furrowed, as if she was thinking about something, Liu Chengfeng thought to himself:
"This princess is thinking about something on her mind? She's quite cute."
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It was already noon at the turn of summer and autumn, and the weather was hot and dry. Even the few guards stationed outside Guanglu Temple were lazy at this time.
In the lobby, a clerk got some ice cubes from nowhere, put them in copper basins, and placed them in the room. He then opened the window and let the wind in, bringing a bit of coolness to the small hall.
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Guanglu Temple is a leisurely yamen, and almost everything is related to food. They are responsible for the purchase of meals in the palace, or the offerings for worshiping heaven and ancestors. It seems that purchasing is a greasy job, but don't forget
, the real power of purchasing is still in the palace, controlled by the eunuchs, and this Guanglu Temple is just a formality.
Therefore, the officials here are either using Guanglu Temple as a springboard, or they are planning to retire. At least it is better to retire here and become idle officials than to go to Nanjing.
When the court meeting came back today, the doctor of Guanglu Temple brought news that shocked all the officials. King Shanggao actually got into a fight with the prince. Originally, everyone didn't pay too much attention to the article competition between the clans.
, after all, for these officials who have passed the examination of thousands of troops, the essay writing competition between the clans is like children playing house, but it involves fighting, the location is the Forbidden City, and the characters are the prince and the senior high official.
King, this is extraordinary.
Everyone was free at first. They would sit here and talk nonsense when there was something to do, and they would sit here and talk about it when they had nothing to do. Of course, it was necessary to discuss such a big matter. As a result, when I asked about it, I found out that the commotion was caused by an article.
This matter is related to Xie Qian again. Who is Xie Qian? A famous scholar all over the world, a dignified bachelor of the cabinet, one of the troika of the cabinet, with disciples and former officials all over the world. King Shang Gao accused Xie Qian of shielding the prince, so
There were some people in Honglu Temple who were very angry. Some people swore that Mr. Xie would never flatter him. However, some people retorted that people's hearts were not as good as they used to be and the world was declining. Although Mr. Xie had a strong character before, he had entered the cabinet.
, but may not still have the same ambition as before.
Everyone was arguing happily, and a scribe happened to come in. The adults all kept their mouths shut out of concern for their own dignity. The scribe brought a copy of the decree and asked the doctor to read it. The doctor of Guanglu Temple
His surname is Wang, his name is Wang Wenbo, and he is the chief official of this temple. He coughed, looked over, and said in surprise: "This time, I'm afraid that Prince Ning and his son's plan will be in vain."
After hearing this, the court officials were all curious. They didn't even care about the rules. They gathered around to take a look. At this moment, they immediately understood what was going on. This copy of the imperial edict was sent to the Ministry of Rites, but according to the Ming Dynasty's rules, when the edict is issued,
No matter which yamen is designated, other ministries and departments will also send copies as a greeting.
The content of the imperial edict is very simple and has only one purpose. The wife of Liu Chengfeng, a member of the Jinyiwei Baihu family, is granted the title of second-grade imperial concubine.
Who is Liu Chengfeng? Many people were asking in their hearts, but a few people who knew the inside story couldn't help but laugh: "This Liu Chengfeng is Wang Ao's disciple. He taught the prince to read before. Today, in the palace, this is him
The guy stupidly rushed up and beat Prince Ning and his son together with the prince."
Many people gasped, this person... is not simple!
Not to mention other things, the emperor's decree to confer Liu Chengfeng's wife with the second-grade imperial edict has already shown the emperor's attitude. This attitude is that Liu Chengfeng has done meritorious service in teaching the prince to read. This means that the prince's knowledge has improved. In other words, the prince's knowledge has improved.
, King Gao Gao said that Xie Qian favored the prince, which was unfounded. On the other hand, he only gave rewards and no punishment. It was also the emperor's announcement to the world that Liu Chengfeng fought well this time, fought brilliantly, and won my heart.
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A small copy of the imperial edict already stated the position of the palace. It is no wonder that Mr. Wang said that the beatings of Prince Ning and his son were in vain. Originally, everyone was still thinking that it was the vassal king who was beaten after all. No matter what,
Your Majesty always has to make a show and punish the perpetrators. It doesn’t matter who is right. What’s important is to make a show and appease the feudal kings. But now, he doesn’t even show up. This is not obvious.
Come on, do you want to show off to Prince Ning and his son?
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