Zhu Youxiao, who had just been appointed as the grandson of the emperor not long ago, was waiting outside the Qianqing Palace. He looked at the gate of the Qianqing Palace warily. The eldest son of the emperor, Zhu Changluo, and the six cabinet ministers had been in for some time. The person in the Qianqing Palace Emperor Wanli, who had ruled the Ming Dynasty for forty-eight years, was dying, and he was waiting for his own historical stage.
At this time, Zhu Youxiao was a time traveler from later generations. Zhu Youxiao was an undergraduate in later generations. He had been very fond of history since junior high school. He also knew a little bit about the history of the late Ming Dynasty. , he roughly understood how Daming dug a hole for himself and buried him alive.
The gate of Qianqing Palace slowly opened. Wang An, the eunuch and eunuch Wang An, the eunuch and eunuch, stood at the door and shouted with a cry, "His Majesty the Emperor is here." Hearing Wang An's shout, the eunuchs and maids inside and outside the Qianqing Palace listened. Everyone knelt down, and Zhu Youxiao was no exception, because he was the eldest grandson of Emperor Daxing, and he was also the soon-to-be-established grandson of the emperor, the heir to the future supreme ruler of the empire.
History is not kind to the Wanli Emperor, who ruled the longest in the Ming Dynasty. Almost all of them are derogatory and abusive words. Some people even said that the Ming Dynasty actually died in Wanli. To judge, the demise of the Ming Dynasty and the death of the Wanli Emperor It really doesn't matter much. Those who say that Emperor Wanli is lazy, neglectful of government, and angry with his ministers for not going to court sometimes really feel that they have not understood this period of history. Emperor Wanli is a real disabled person. His The length of his legs is getting worse as he gets older, and because his leg disease has caused him to be obese, it is even difficult for him to live a daily life. How can a person who has trouble even walking go to court every day? In his later years, Emperor Wanli basically did not even leave the Qianqing Palace because his leg disease was too serious.
At this time, the eunuchs and maids of Qianqing Palace began to get busy. The emperor's great success was a big thing, and Zhu Youxiao only had to wait for a month before he could step onto his historical stage, and he was That male lead, he will not let the Jiashen country change happen again.
In the Qianqing Palace, three cabinet bachelors and six ministers were discussing with the emperor's eldest son Zhu Changluo the funeral affairs of Emperor Daxing and the enthronement of the throne. Everyone agreed that he could ascend the throne on the first day of the next lunar month, but before that, he needed to observe filial piety for Emperor Wanli.
First day of August
The eldest son of the emperor, Zhu Changluo, officially ascended the throne as emperor in the Fengtian Hall, with the reign name of Taichang. He abolished the mining tax and took back the eunuchs in various places. He issued two million taels of silver to reward the soldiers of Jiubian and Liaodong. He also transferred the vacant positions in the court and various places during the Wanli period. All the officials were replenished. Once this decree came out, it can be said that the government and the public were moved. Everyone shouted that the Holy Emperor was on the throne and it was possible to revive the Ming Dynasty.
After the enthronement ceremony, Zhu Youxiao returned to his palace and picked up the "Huang Ming Ancestral Instructions" left by Emperor Taizu and read it. Zhu Youxiao stayed at home during this period and never left the house for Emperor Wanli. After completing his filial piety, he went to Fengtian Hall for today's enthronement ceremony. The rest of the time he has been lying in bed studying "Huang Ming Ancestral Instructions". Zhu Youxiao, who is well aware of the urinary nature of civil servants in this era, feels that he can only use the legacy left by Emperor Taizu. Only the ancestral system can comprehensively rectify the administration of officials.
Haishi
Zhu Youxiao stood up and stood at the window, looking in the direction of Qianqing Palace, and asked the young eunuch on the side: "Something interesting happened in the palace today."
"Back to Your Highness, there is nothing going on in the palace today. I just heard that Concubine Zheng specially selected ten stunning beauties and sent them to Qianqing Palace."
The little eunuch on the side came back respectfully
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Zhu Youxiao closed his eyes and began to think. The reason why his cheap dad was short-lived was because of these ten beauties who played without restraint every night. When Emperor Wanli was around, he didn't dare to go too far and pretended to be honest every day. His true colors were revealed as soon as he ascended the throne. To put it simply, he drifted away as soon as he became the emperor. As a result, he drifted away for twenty-eight days and disappeared.
And he happened to use this time to arrange things after he ascended the throne.
"Go down." Zhu Youxiao ordered the two eunuchs on his side.
After closing the door, Zhu Youxiao took out a wooden box he made by himself. After opening the lid, there was a small booklet inside. This small booklet was a list of loyal ministers and generals who would rejuvenate the Ming Dynasty in the future. Name, the first name is that of Xiong Tingbi, the famous Liaodong administrator in later generations.
In Zhu Youxiao's view, the Ming Dynasty must first rectify the demons and monsters in the capital. It must take the first step of reform. The first step is to support its own power and have a strong army loyal to itself. It is not enough to kill people without killing people and cause a river of blood. Shock the world.
And Xiong Tingbi is the pillar for him to achieve these goals. He must ensure that Liaodong cannot be destroyed by Nurhachi like in later generations. He must fully support Xiong Tingbi.
Zhu Youxiao held the list in his hand tightly.
August 11
Zhu Youxiao has learned that his father, Emperor Taichang, has fallen ill and cannot even get up. Since he ascended the throne, the Qianqing Palace has been the busiest few days in the Ming Dynasty in recent decades. His cheap old man Dad was addicted to women and played with the ten maids sent to him by Concubine Zheng until early in the morning every day. When he couldn't stand it anymore, he took medicine. Now his body has been completely hollowed out, and even gods can't save him.
"Your Highness, the eunuch Wang An, the eunuch Bingbi and the eunuch, is here."
Wang An walked quickly to Zhu Youxiao and said: "Your Highness, the Emperor has ordered you to go to Qianqing Palace."
After Zhu Youxiao entered the Qianqing Palace, he saw Emperor Taichang lying on the bed.
"My son, I pay my respects to my father."
Zhu Youxiao knelt down and kowtowed.
"I am safe."
"The emperor's body is flat."
"Thank you, Father."
Zhu Youxiao stood up and said.
"Your Majesty, have you been able to study with peace of mind these days?" Emperor Taichang lay on the bed and looked at Zhu Youxiao.
"Back to my father, my son has been studying at university and ministers in the palace recently."
In fact, Zhu Youxiao had been reading "Huang Ming Ancestors" and studying Emperor Taizu's strategy on how to rule the world, but he could not tell others.
"I have suddenly contracted a serious illness recently, and the imperial doctors have been unable to do anything. I feel that my time is running out, and I am afraid that I will have to leave this thousand-jin burden to you." Zhu Changluo said in a deep voice.
"Father, please don't think too much. Father is in his prime, and minor illnesses will be cured in a few days." Zhu Youxiao lowered his head and said.
The father and son chatted in the Qianqing Palace for more than an hour. Although Zhu Changluo knew why he became ill, he still would not change it because history has proven it with facts.
After Zhu Youxiao returned to the palace, he opened the booklet and was in a daze looking at the name on it. It was almost time to change history.
August 28
Today is a day remembered by history. It was the time when one of the three major cases in the late Ming Dynasty, the Hongwan Case, occurred. Emperor Taichang did not trust the imperial doctors and believed that they were incompetent and turned to his servant Cui Wensheng. This Cui Wensheng did not know where he came up with a recipe. , As a result, Emperor Taichang suffered from vomiting and diarrhea after taking it. He actually ran to the toilet thirty or forty times in one night, which brought his already precarious body to a dying state. As a result, he became ill and went to the doctor in a hurry. He believed what Li Kezhuo said. I was fine after taking one elixir, and after two days my body slowly got better, as if I had just recovered from a serious illness. But I couldn't wait to take another pill, and then I died.
At this time, Zhu Youxiao was writing small notes, one was for the British Duke Zhang Weixian, and the other two were for Xu Xianchun, a Qianhu of Jin Yiwei, and another Qianhu Tian Ergen.
After writing, Zhu Youxiao put the note away and put it on his body. Now he was just waiting for news about Daxing in Taichang. The reason why he wrote the note was because of the "Palace Relocation Case" that was also famous in later generations. He absolutely could not Let this happen again.
First day of September
Zhu Youxiao got up early. At this time, he was sitting on the bed and meditating. Three eunuchs were kneeling in front of him. These three eunuchs were from Zhu Youxiao's palace. After more than a month of observation, Zhu Youxiao I think they are still usable, but their future will depend on their performance today.
"Your Highness, Wang An is here."
"Each of you should hold one of these three pieces of paper and leave the palace immediately after I leave. I have already written the names on them. Remember, they must be given to the person himself and the contents must not be known to others, otherwise Watch your heads." Zhu Youxiao stared at the three eunuchs in front of him and said fiercely.
"Yes." The three eunuchs replied in unison!
"Your Highness, the Emperor is seriously ill and orders you to enter Qianqing Palace as soon as possible." Wang An, who was waiting outside, said eagerly as soon as he saw Zhu Youxiao coming out.
"I know, Wang Banban, please leave quickly!" Zhu Youxiao walked quickly anxiously.
Qianqing Palace
"Is the emperor here?" Zhu Changluo asked lifelessly while lying on the bed.
He already felt that he was going to see the late emperor, so he was eager to see his son. He still had important things to ask.
The little eunuch at the door came in and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, His Highness has arrived."
"Let the emperor come in quickly, and all of you, please step back!"
Zhu Changluo ordered the eunuchs in the palace.
After Zhu Youxiao came in, only Zhu Changluo and his son and two palace maids were left in the Qianqing Palace.
When Zhu Youzheng was about to kneel down and kowtow, he heard Zhu Changluo say: "Your Majesty, please excuse me and come closer."
"Your Majesty, my father is going to meet his ancestors. The important task of reviving the Ming Dynasty will be left to you."
Zhu Youxiao on the side said: "Father, please take care of yourself and don't think too much about ominous things!"
Zhu Changluo thought to himself and said: "You are still young. If there are any uncertainties in important matters in the court, you still need to rely more on the important ministers of Donglin."
Zhu Youxiao frowned. He didn't expect that at this time, his father still believed in those civil servants so much.
"My son, I know!"
Just when Zhu Changluo was about to speak, he suddenly couldn't breathe. He was so impatient that he died suddenly due to lack of oxygen.
Zhu Youxiao shouted sadly: "Father!"
When Li Xuanshi, who was waiting outside, found out, she immediately rushed in angrily. She was furious when she saw the dead Zhu Changluo. She hadn't been named the imperial concubine yet. How could you die?
At this time, he noticed Zhu Youxiao crying bitterly next to him. She knew that from now on, her position in the palace would depend entirely on the sixteen-year-old eldest son of the emperor.
Li Xuanshi ordered the palace maids and eunuchs: "The eldest son of the emperor is not allowed to leave Qianqing Palace without my instructions!"
"Wang An, your Majesty's funeral cannot be revealed!"
"My dear, don't worry."
Wang An said with a sly smile.
Zhu Youxiao was still crying when he heard it, because he was waiting for the British Duke and the Jin Yiwei.