When Zhu Yijun woke up from his dream, his first action was to close his eyes and go to the pillow to look for cigarettes and mobile phones, because he had a bad habit of reading the news on his mobile phone and smoking a wake-up cigarette after waking up.
Hmm? Where’s the cigarette? Where’s the cell phone?
Under the dim light, Zhu Yijun realized that he was not on the Simmons bed in the hotel. What he saw in front of him made him unable to believe his eyes.
He was lying on an extremely beautifully carved wooden bed, and everything on the bed was ocher yellow. In a confused glance, he saw many dragons carved on the bed.
"I...I...where is...where is this?" The clear, bright child's voice made Zhu Yijun's head buzz, and he felt as if his whole body had been hollowed out and panicked.
"Your Majesty, are you suffering from a nightmare? This is the Qianqing Palace, the sleeping quarters of you and the Empress Dowager Cisheng."
"Qianqing Palace, Cisheng... Empress Dowager?" His head was buzzing, and Zhu Yijun suddenly held his head. A large piece of information entered his brain crazily, making his eyes bulging with blood and his body dripping with sweat.
"Send it to the imperial doctor quickly!"
"Report to the Queen Mother quickly!"
There was a commotion in the palace, with sharp voices rising and falling. Suddenly, a loud shout sounded out: "Why are you panicking? Shut your mouths."
A slightly fat figure walked to the bed and gently held Zhu Yijun's hands. Zhu Yijun looked up at this person in a trance.
"Daban?" Zhu Yijun blurted out a title, as if it was familiar and flowing.
A kind smile appeared on the visitor's face, "Slave Feng Bao, what's wrong with the emperor? Is there any discomfort in the dragon body?"
"me……"
Feng Bao had a worried expression on his face. He took Zhu Yijun's hand off his head with gentle force, looked him squarely in the eyes and said:
"Your Majesty, what's wrong with you?"
"I...I...I am the emperor?"
During the question and answer period, Zhu Yijun slowly regained his composure, and while his brain was running rapidly, he discovered an astonishing fact: he had possessed a child, and had absorbed a large amount of common sense of life and the memory of the knowledge he had learned from the child. He was in a place that would be familiar to future generations. In the bridge section:
I traveled through time and became the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yijun!
Zhu Yijun turned out to be an only son who grew up under a red flag. His parents were both prominent businessmen and his family was quite wealthy. He was smart since he was a child and went to a key university. After graduation, he was admitted as a civil servant and worked in a local taxation bureau of a certain city.
Because he was handsome, well-off and good at life, he was promoted to director within ten years after graduation. He married a beautiful wife, but before they had children, they divorced because of their incompatibility.
In the past few years since he was single again, his parents didn't bother to care about him. He spent all day drinking and drinking. Because he loved history, he also read some history books just for fun. Unexpectedly, after a good night before going to bed, he woke up to the Forbidden City of the Ming Dynasty.
Although he encountered great changes, he also experienced some storms and quickly regained his composure.
The two talked for a few more words, and Zhu Yijun, who slowly came back to his senses, became familiar with the original memory of his body. Although the information in his mind was still messy, the familiar feeling slowly gave him a sense of security, and he understood his situation. After that, he regained the composure of a young emperor.
From the memory of the original body, I know that today is the second day of February in the first year of Wanli. At this time, Gao Gong was expelled, Gao Yi was dead, and of the three great ministers left behind by Mu Zong, only Zhang Juzheng remained. It was exactly that. Zhang Juzheng and Feng Bao beside him now dominate the Ming Dynasty.
"Daban, I just dreamed that I arrived in a strange world. When I woke up, I didn't know where I was, which made Daban worried." Zhu Yijun, who had initially completed the identity change, faced Feng Bao, who he had been familiar with since childhood, and spoke clearly.
Said slowly.
"Your Majesty has killed your slave, how can it be cured? Can you use it as an imperial doctor?"
"No need, it's just a dream, why should I be alarmed too much? The Queen Mother will inevitably feel compassionate and worried if she knows about it."
Hearing what Zhu Yijun said, Feng Bao breathed a sigh of relief. According to the arrangement, today is the day when the Holy Master holds his first sutra banquet. It would be best if the emperor is fine.
Since the Song Dynasty, Jingyan has been a ritual system dedicated to giving lectures to the emperor, and it has been very important in political life. The Ming Dynasty paid special attention to Jingyan, and the royal family regarded Jingyan as "a place where a gentleman can broaden his mind and inspire his spirit."
Wanli's first feast as an emperor will be the first major test for the ministers to check whether he is truly studious, modest, diligent and a wise emperor. Therefore, the ceremony is complicated and will test the physical strength and energy of little Wanli. If Wanli is unwell due to physical
Absence from the first feast will inevitably arouse suspicion both internally and externally.
Now that Zhu Yijun had calmed down, the surrounding eunuchs and maids gathered around him.
First, the little eunuch served the emperor, who was dressed in mid-level clothes, to the clean bucket in the apse, and then returned to the dragon bed to wash up.
When washing, the four maids kneeled before the purple gold basin inlaid with gold and jade (actually inlaid with eight treasures, which Zhu Yijun did not recognize): the four gold basins were divided into two feet in diameter, one foot in diameter, four feet in diameter, and one and a half feet in diameter.
. Used to wash hands, rinse mouth, wash face, and wash hands again.
Zhu Yijun slowly recalled the steps of washing, but there was nothing wrong with it.
But when I looked at the four maids, I couldn't help but feel a little off-putting - in order to prevent the emperor from being lecherous, Empress Dowager Li placed all the women around her who were over thirty years old and had strange looks.
After washing up, the young eunuch knelt down and raised the tray with the emperor's clothes, and the palace maids surrounded the emperor to dress him.
As a rule, the emperor wore casual clothes before breakfast. The casual clothes were relatively simple. He wore a piece of clothing outside his underwear, and then put on a red cloak with a straight collar inlaid with gold and an embroidered dragon.
After putting on the great cloak, the emperor sat upright, and the palace maid (who had the highest status among the serving maids) combed the emperor's hair. Since Zhu Yijun had performed a crowning ceremony when he was in the East Palace, he tied his hair with a net scarf and inserted it into his head.
Put on the jade hairpin and the Yishan crown.
Although Zhu Yijun's soul is still a modern person, he has lived a good life for several years as the director of the powerful department. At this time, he was being served by everyone, his demeanor was magnanimous, and he did not reveal any flaws.
While I was getting dressed, the eunuch had already informed the Queen Mother. It turned out that after the emperor ascended the throne, because of his young age, the Empress Dowager Cisheng led the emperor to live in Qianqing Palace.
Last year, the young Emperor Wanli and the Empress Dowager Li slept in opposite beds, and did not live together together until the New Year. The emperor lived in the main hall, and the Empress Dowager lived in the Nuange Pavilion in the side hall. It was just convenient for the Empress Dowager to take care of the emperor. Empress Dowager Cisheng wanted to get up.
It's early, already dressed, sitting upright waiting for the emperor to greet him.
After Zhu Yijun finished dressing, a young eunuch named Zhang Cheng bowed to lead him, and Feng Baofu was at his side. Several people walked dozens of steps from the living room to the Queen Mother's chamber. Along the way, Zhu Yijun looked at how he would come in future generations.
There is only one feeling about the Palace Museum: "Brand new!"
When they arrived outside the Queen Mother's living room and Zhu Yijun was standing outside the door, someone from the internal prison had already announced: "Your Majesty has arrived!"
Zhu Yijun stood solemnly and said loudly: "Mother, can you get up and go to bed? Your Majesty is here to say hello to your mother!"
Since ancient times, China has governed the country with the word "filial piety". For a person who is a son of man, even if he is an emperor, he cannot make a mistake in this step. Zhu Yijun, who has accepted the memory of his original body, naturally remembered the steps he took to greet him.
, behave properly.
"The emperor is here? It's cold outside, come into the palace quickly!" said a pleasant voice from inside the room.
Zhu Yijun entered the palace solemnly and bowed. "Your Majesty, please give your regards to the Queen Mother!" After saying this, he raised his head and saw that the Queen Mother's living area was only fifteen or sixteen square meters, with a sandalwood bed decorated with dragons and phoenixes.
There are many, and the decorative patterns are mainly about happiness, wealth, longevity and happiness.
On the east side of the palace, a white jade Guanyin is enshrined and sandalwood is burned. A beautiful lady in palace attire is sitting on the edge of the bed, twisting a bracelet of Buddhist beads. She is only about thirty years old. Because Emperor Daxing observes filial piety, he does not wear any pearls and has a fair complexion.
"Well, hello, Queen Mother. Did the Emperor sleep well yesterday?" The Queen Mother also solemnly behaved and returned the greeting with courtesy.
Everything in this world, when it comes to etiquette, is not warm at all. The Empress Dowager Cisheng, formerly known as Li Caifeng, was the maid of Emperor Longqing when he was in Prince Yu's Mansion. Because she gave birth to Emperor Wanli Zhu Yijun, the mother was honored by her son, so she was awarded the title of Noble Concubine.
, after Wanli ascended the throne, he was given the title Empress Dowager Cisheng, alongside Empress Dowager Rensheng and Empress Dowager Chen.
When Li Caifeng was young, she came from a humble family and was used to being cautious and petty. She never raised children in the harem. She was also very strict with the emperor and respected the etiquette system for fear of being laughed at. Therefore, mother and son enjoyed the happiness of an ordinary family.
when.
Zhu Yijun wanted to smile and say a few words, but the memory of his original body was too strong, and he still had a feeling of fear in his heart, so he did not dare to say anything.
After the mother and son exchanged a few words, the Empress Dowager got up, took the emperor on a chariot, and went to Ciqing Palace, where Empress Dowager Rensheng lived, to pay her respects. Feng Baoyin reported that the Supervisor of Ceremonies had a book to read, and Empress Dowager Li asked him to
go.
At this time, the sky was getting brighter, and the white fish belly was already exposed in the east. Inside the Forbidden Palace, a ray of red light could also be seen reflected in the east. Zhu Yijun sat on the chariot, silent and thoughtful all the way.
The Empress Dowager Rensheng, whose surname was Chen, was the successor of King Yu at the beginning. Because she was weak and sick, she was not favored and lived in another palace. It can be said that she had no sense of presence in the harem. However, in ancient times, women were considered noble by direct descendants, and she occupied the harem master.
No one dares to look down upon her.
Empress Dowager Li abides by etiquette and treats Empress Dowager Chen like a mother. She is careful in the morning and evening without any disrespect. When Zhu Yijun was a child, his biological mother disciplined him harshly and he often visited his aunt's mother when he had nothing to do. Empress Chen loved her very much. History
Empress Chen was said to be "overjoyed when she heard the sound of footsteps" and she liked the little prince who came to visit her most.
Compared to Empress Dowager Li, who put on makeup on time, Empress Dowager Chen was much more casual, wearing plain clothes and leaning on the bed. When the chamberlain announced that the emperor and Empress Dowager Li were coming, she got out of bed with a smile on her face and greeted the mother and son.
Two people.
The eunuch in charge of Ciqing Palace was named Lin Xiaofu. Although his name was Xiaofu, he was over forty years old, making him an old man in the palace. He was very happy to see Empress Dowager Chen's face. He hurried to the door and opened the curtain with his own hands to welcome the emperor and Li.
Queen Mother.
Empress Dowager Li first saluted Empress Dowager Chen, called her "sister", and then said hello. When Zhu Yijun saw Empress Dowager Chen, he felt very close to her. After bowing to say hello, he stood aside and listened to the conversation of the two empress dowagers with a smile.
After taking a break, Zhu Yijun asked Lin Xiaofu: "It has been cold in recent days. Can the Queen Mother stay warm after going to bed?"
"Replying to the emperor, the earth dragon keeps burning, and the servants dare not slack off."
When the two queen mothers saw that Zhu Yijun was paying attention to the daily life of the queen mother like a little adult, they couldn't help but feel kind and happy. They both looked at Zhu Yijun with smiles. Empress Dowager Chen had a loving smile on her face, and Empress Dowager Li whispered a sentence of "Buddha" in a low voice. Zhu Yijun didn't realize it, but still asked:
"Xiaofu, where are you from?"
"Back to the Emperor, I am from Shaanxi." Lin Xiaofu secretly wondered why the Emperor asked about these people.
"I heard that there is a folk method of coiling and burning the Kang, which is very beneficial to the waist and legs in winter. Have you heard about it?"
It turns out that in the Forbidden City of the Ming Dynasty, the emperor's harem did not sleep on Kangs but on beds: the palace was heated by using charcoal fires burned at the mouth of the fire chamber outside the palace, and the heat heated the entire palace through earth dragons coiled under the entire palace, although the room temperature was relatively high.
, but because the palace is elevated, the heat rises to the top of the palace, and the beds are at a certain height from the ground, so weak people often cannot take advantage of the floor heat and feel cold.
Just after Zhu Yijun asked this question, the two queen mothers were already stunned. These two people had slept on a kang before entering Prince Yu's palace, but had they ever thought about sleeping on a kang in the palace?
After hearing this, Lin Xiaofu smiled bitterly and said: "Back to the emperor, how can we arrange a kang in this palace?" He just thought that he was a child, so he subconsciously made a perfunctory statement.
Unexpectedly, Zhu Yijun's face turned serious and he said: "You slave, why are you so perfunctory? If you know the method of Pan Kang, please tell me in detail. If you don't know, just say "I don't know", and I will ask myself."
Why do you ask me, 'How is the kang arranged in this palace'?! I know that, so what use are you in charge of things like that?"
The voice was bright and clear, with a clear childish tone, but every sentence was so heart-breaking that it made Lin Xiaofu fall to his knees with a plop, and kowtowed with a bang.
Empress Dowager Chen was the most kind-hearted and wanted to speak when she saw this, but Empress Dowager Li's eyes were bright and she hurriedly pulled Empress Dowager Chen and pursed her lips to see how the emperor would deal with it.
"Well, get up and answer." Seeing Lin Xiaofu kneeling down and kowtow, Zhu Yijun was not used to it and asked him to get up.
Lin Xiaofu got up and stood upright without any intention of slacking off.
"Go and find the skilled craftsmen in the palace and think carefully about how to make the Kang. If it can be done, the empress dowagers of the two palaces will do it carefully to prevent the empress dowagers from getting cold after they go to bed. There are only two things: one is that the charcoal fire is still outside the palace.
, the two smokes are also outside the palace, so as not to pass through the smoke to the Queen Mother, and the others are subject to the Queen Mother's orders."
"Old slave, take the order." Lin Xiaofu responded in a low voice, bowed and stepped back.
The queen mothers of the two palaces were deeply pleased to see that the emperor was handling palace affairs in an orderly manner for the first time. The eunuch in charge of daily life recorded the emperor's recent deeds in detail, and it was inevitable to avoid an act of filial piety that could be praised as a saint.
Why did Zhu Yijun attack Lin Xiaofu? It turned out that after he found out his new identity, he was also thinking hard about how to intervene in this history known as the last afterglow of the Ming Dynasty.
Just now I saw Feng Bao asking for instructions from Empress Dowager Li to deal with the memorial of the Supervisor of Ceremonies. I didn't ask myself about this emperor - even though I knew that for my young self, what Feng Bao did was not inappropriate, but he still couldn't help but be unable to participate in political affairs.
of panic.
Along the way, I was thinking hard about the way to break the situation, and I could only work on "precocious wisdom", so I was as pretentious as before. And "If you don't sweep one house, how can you sweep the world?", I can only figure out what's going on in the palace.
, can he intervene in the court outside the palace. In addition, Zhu Yijun attacked Lin Xiaofu. To put it bluntly, he deceived the Queen Mother Chen and did not care about the affairs of the harem. She was just a soft persimmon with a high status.
The two palaces talked for a while, and Empress Dowager Chen left a meal. Empress Dowager Li said with a smile: "Amitabha, sister is interested. I should have eaten at my sister's place, because the emperor has a Sutra banquet today and has made some preparations, so he will not be here today. I ate here and will come back another day.”
After hearing this, Empress Dowager Chen couldn't help but worry, and sighed: "The emperor is still young, so he dare not ask the gentlemen to ask questions about books that are difficult to memorize. The emperor must also be careful." Empress Dowager Li smiled and agreed, leading the emperor to bow and leave.
The emperor also followed etiquette when eating. During the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, the emperor's meals were provided by the eunuchs in turn. The eunuchs of the Ming Dynasty held great power and no longer wanted to leave their family wealth to their descendants, so they had to spend large sums of money Money was used to satisfy appetites. Therefore, eunuchs in the Ming Dynasty were obsessed with delicious food. It is said that "whenever we sit and eat... we eat together to be full, and each eats and gnaws bones... we list fruits, drink tea and sit for a long time, or "Strive for excellence and win", their tastes are very sophisticated, which cannot be satisfied by ordinary cooks. Guanglu Temple, Shangshan Superintendent basically did not bear the responsibility of Emperor Jiajing's diet and instead provided the diet of the palace staff. The emperor's food was all provided by the Supervisor of Ceremonies , the imperial eunuch, the East and West No. 2 Factory and other powerful eunuchs took turns using their own private kitchens to provide food.
But after Jiajing, Mu Zong re-observed the etiquette system and restored the old system. The dining scene was extremely grand: there was only a long table in the palace, more than ten feet long, with dozens of various kinds of meals listed on it.
Originally, when Zhu Yijun was eating, there was also a small band composed of palace maids and internal guards to play music - it is probably the same scientific principle as playing music when feeding cows in modern times. In the sixth year of Longqing, last year, Wanli listened to Zhang Juzheng's suggestion and put the band together. Canceled.
At this time, Zhu Yijun traveled from modern times. In the past, his breakfast was basically two fried dough sticks and a bowl of tofu (salty). He was not used to this kind of waste. He wanted to reform, but also thought that he had already performed well today. Too much is not enough, so I have no words.
After eating a sesame seed cake and a bowl of noodles, Zhu Yijun was full. Seeing that Empress Dowager Li was a vegetarian, he picked a few chopsticks of vegetarian vegetables and put them in Empress Dowager Li's bowl. Mother and son finished the meal, left the table, washed their hands, rinsed their mouths, and put the food The palace people did not mention it after the reward.
After a lot of tossing, the time was approaching. Since there was a sutra banquet today, Zhu Yijun ignored the court. The start of the sutra banquet was scheduled for the second quarter of the lunar month, and the venue was the Wenhua Hall.
The royal family of the Ming Dynasty attached great importance to the emperor's sutra feast. Yesterday, before being transported, Zhu Yijun had gone to Fengxian Hall, Hongxiao Hall, Shenxiao Hall and other places to pay homage to his ancestors, and even ran to burn incense in front of his father's main tablet of Emperor Longqing. I prayed and told my ancestors that I, Zhu Yijun, have grown up, and there will be a sutra-regulating feast tomorrow. I will definitely study hard and make progress every day.
Even so, the banquet was not a grand ceremony according to the etiquette, and ordinary clothes were worn according to the etiquette. The emperor's ordinary clothes were different from casual clothes, so Zhu Yijun took off his casual clothes and cloak, and wore ordinary clothes under the service of the palace maids, mainly Yishan crown, Yanlong robe and foundation. Soap white shoes and so on.
After putting on her regular clothes, Empress Dowager Li personally fetched a plate of fragmented jade hooks, jade pendants, jade hengs, tooth punches, huangs, jade flowers, jade drops, etc. It weighed at least two or three kilograms, and surrounded Zhu Yijun. I was so busy that I finally finished installing a bunch of small parts.