Beijing, the Forbidden City, since Emperor Yongle moved its capital to Beijing, it has always been the residence of the emperor of the Ming Dynasty and a symbol of imperial power. The emperor guards the national gate, and this is the center of the national gate. △￠

According to the rules, the emperor should live in the Ganqing Palace. Because the palace maids could not bear the atrocities of Jiajing, they launched the Renyin Palace Transformation and almost strangled the emperor who was determined to become an immortal. From then on, Jiajing moved to Xiyuan and lived in Yongshou Palace, where he handled state affairs and refined elixirs.

Yongshou is a very pleasant palace name, probably one of the reasons why it attracted Jiajing.

Jiajing's favorite is to refine alchemy. He not only practiced by himself, but also asked Taoist priests and ministers to help him refine it. Even the Yongshou Palace was filled with blue smoke all day long, emitting a strong fragrance of medicine.

Jiajing was very satisfied with this medicine fragrance. He believed that absorbing more elixirs will help prolong life. Not everyone likes this smell, and Zhu Xizhong is one of them.

As the great-grandson of Zhu Neng, the minister of Jingnan, Zhu Xizhong was undoubtedly lucky. He could become a noble Duke without making any effort. Zhu Neng used his contribution to protect his descendants from generation to generation. This Duke who successfully inherited his title in the fifteenth year of Jiajing was laughing secretly at this moment.

The Duke of the Hereditary Kingdom was bathed in the emperor's grace throughout the ages and enjoyed all the wealth and honor in the world. The Zhu family and the royal family can be said to have prospered and lost. At an important moment when the old and new were about to change, Zhu Xizhong served as the commander of the Jinyiwei, who was not well-known. On the contrary, this was a kind of trust.

Since the dispute over etiquette, Jiajing no longer likes to go to court. He hid in the West Garden all day long to cultivate immortality. Looking at how many capable ministers have emerged during the decades of Jiajing's reign, Yang Tinghe, Xia Yan, Yan Song, Xu Jie, etc., the factional disputes have been fought in an endless battle. However, the imperial power has never fallen behind, and Jiajing has always played the role of the highest decision-maker. In addition to his intelligence, the Jinyiwei, as the emperor's eyes, has made great contributions.

Jiajing is smart and has a special physique. After decades of eating lead, the "Immortal Master" Tao Zhongwen was so tired. He was still full of energy and continued to work hard, but no matter how special his physique was, he did not have the magical power of clairvoyance and ears.

Dear, the Jinyiwei, whose stakes are everywhere.

The reason why Zhu Xizhong smiled bitterly was not because he took over the position of commander of the Jinyiwei, but because of his own outfit.

The Duke of Chengguo and the commander of the Jinyiwei, wearing a Taoist crown and a Taoist robe, was like a Taoist priest, sitting in the ear room of Yongshou Palace, waiting for Jiajing's reception.

Whenever Jiajing finishes refining the pill, he will meet himself.

The alchemy matter depends on the timing. No one can tell when. Xiangwu will wait here. It is already the second update, but Zhu Xihe still has to continue waiting patiently.

Not only Zhu Xizhong was wearing a Taoist robe, but the eunuchs, palace maids and guards in the palace were also wearing Taoist robes, making people feel as if they were in a Taoist temple. To be honest, Zhu Xizhong didn't like this gray and simple Taoist robe, but he still pretended to be very happy to wear it.

The old assistant Xia Yan, loyal and patriotic, has excellent abilities, and is lenient to others. He is recognized as a good old man, but he refused to wear the Taoist robe that Jiajing sent him, and even made a statement to mock the emperor. In the end, Jiajing was punished for his official position.

Anyway, it’s all clothes, what are you wearing?

"Duke Chengguo, the emperor summoned him." After a long time, an old eunuch walked over and gave Zhu Xizhong a long-awaited answer.

It was finally summoned, it was not easy.

It is now dark. Although I am the emperor's confidant, if I want to leave the palace, I have to use a hanging basket. The palace gate will not open before dawn.

"I am here to see the emperor." As soon as I saw Jiajing, Zhu Xizhong immediately saluted respectfully.

Jiajing waved his hand and said lazily: "Forgive me, my dear, you are hungry too. Come on, let's have a meal together."

"Thank you, Emperor Long."

Zhu Xizhong responded and hurriedly sat opposite Jiajing. An old eunuch brought bowls and chopsticks. The king and his minister started eating like this. Anyway, Zhu Xizhong was a little used to this way of getting along.

Jiajing, who is determined to become an immortal, has no clairvoyance, and has the power of being able to eat the world. He still has to eat food. The only bad thing is that Jiajing likes to eat vegetarian food and eats very lightly, which makes Zhu Xizhong, who is used to eating big fish and meat, is very uncomfortable, but every time Jiajing invites him to dinner, he happily agrees.

It also needs to be eaten very delicious.

It is not easy to work for the old Zhu family. Not only should you be able to work, but you also have good acting skills.

"The emperor's Taoism has improved again." Zhu Xizhong said with admiration.

This sentence is not a compliment. It is spring now, and the spring nights in the north are a little cool, but Jiajing only wore a thin Taoist robe and untied it. His body was rosy and a little sweaty, which surprised Zhu Xizhong.

I am a martial arts practitioner and I don’t have such a physical condition.

Jiajing smiled indifferently and said casually: "My little skill is still far from my ability. My dear is a good thing."

"I dare not, I dare not. The emperor is the true emperor, not because we ordinary people compare."

"What's going on recently?" Jiajing heard these compliments too much, and didn't care. He asked casually while eating.

The Jinyiwei sent information to Jiajing's imperial case every day. Whenever something big happened, Zhu Xizhong would report it in person. This was also an opportunity to approach the emperor. Zhu Xizhong took the initiative to ask for a meeting. Jiajing knew that something he could not decide without asking.

Zhu Xizhong hesitated for a moment and whispered: "I don't know if I should say it or not?"

Jiajing's chopsticks paused for a moment, and hesitated clearly, and finally said in a deep voice: "Is it King Yu or King Jing?"

There are only two princes who can make Zhu Xizhong hesitate like this. Many people who don’t know the truth think that the emperor only cares about practicing Taoism and his son ignores it. But Zhu Xizhong knows that he is confident that from the theory that Tao Zhongwen and the other two dragons do not meet each other, Jiajing deliberately ignores his son and deliberately does not establish a prince, because he is afraid that his "true dragon" will hurt the "Qianlong".

This is also a disguised protection.

He used to not let his ministers mention it at all, but now he took the initiative to mention it. Zhu Xizhong was as clear as a mirror: This is a signal that the emperor is convinced that his body is not as good as before, so he also pays attention to his son. No matter what, blood is thicker than water.

Zhu Xizhong reported carefully: "The new Youchunfang Youyu De Zhang Juzheng intends to recruit students from the people and prepare to be a accompanying King Yu. It is said that his intention is to let King Yu learn more about the sufferings of the people and enlighten King Yu. It is said that he is preparing to enter the Prince Yu's mansion with a free job, and this move is approved by the Shoufu Xu."

"Your character is good, someone urges you to supervise you. Who have you chosen?" Jiajing asked while having a meal.

"If you go back to the emperor, according to the news received by his subordinates, Gao Yao, the Minister of Revenue, recommended Qian Ming, a juren of Huguang, Yan Ne, the Minister of Cabinet, recommended Sun Shide, a wise man from Nanjing, Hu Yingjia, the Minister of the Central Committee, recommended Yang Shuangzhi, a hermit in Huai'an, and Zhao Jin, the Censor of the Left Capital, recommended Yu Jin, a scholar in Shaoxing, and four of them were selected as alternatives."

After saying that, Zhu Xizhong said a little resentful: "These people are so bold. Such a big thing is actually hidden from the emperor."

Jiajing snorted coldly and said wisely: "If they want to hide it, they will not be so blatant. They are so bold. Instead, they are afraid that I will not see their hard conscience. They are both loyal and waiting for my attitude. At what age, they are still doing this."

Speaking of IQ, Jiajing is definitely an excellent representative of the Zhu family. He dared to fight against Yang Tinghe before he entered the palace, and then fought against all the civil and military officials of the court, and won the battle against the great etiquette. He had been negligent for decades and had always mastered the general trend of the world and controlled the court. Yang Tinghe, Xia Yan, Yan Song and others fought over and over, but in the end he was played with by Jiajing in applause.

How could this trick be hidden from Jiajing?

"Yes, the emperor's wise and wise eyes are like a torch. These tricks must not be hidden from the emperor's eyes."

Jiajing suddenly remembered something and asked curiously: "What did you say just now? Yu Jin is still a little scholar? They actually want to use a little scholar to read for Yu Shu?"

There are so many talented men in the world. Everyone knows that King Yu is the crown prince, so he actually read with a scholar. Isn’t this a joke?

"Yes, he is indeed a scholar, and he is less than twenty years old. However, this boy is very popular, and even in the capital, I heard about his talent and reputation."

"Oh, is this happening?"

Zhu Xizhong nodded and said, "Yes, a song that is like a person who is just like the first meeting. Now many people in the capital call him the first meeting brother. In addition, they also wrote a farewell song for the long pavilion. This song has a more profound influence than the poem. It is no exaggeration to say that now, when farewell, they sing his song for the long pavilion farewell, men, women, young and old, can be said to be popular."

After saying that, he deliberately lowered his voice: "This person has become a member of my Jinyiwei."

Is this a matter?

Jiajing's eyes lit up and he suddenly became interested.
Chapter completed!