Yang Fan waited for Chongzhen to sit down opposite, and then sat down opposite him.
Xiao Niangpi and others were seated at the back. The distance between the two sides was not close. Whatever the emperor was talking to here, as long as they didn't speak loudly, they couldn't be heard over there.
The eunuchs and maids brought all kinds of dishes to the table like a stream of water.
The food in the palace was not delicious. Yang Fan had eaten it when he stayed in the palace for the first time.
It's bland and tasteless.
The ingredients are all the best, but unfortunately the cooking is not good and the condiments are poor. It is a waste of good things. Yang Fan feels that it is not as delicious as what he made using modern cooking techniques.
Yang Fan first toasted to Chongzhen, wishing the Ming Dynasty a prosperous nation and wishing His Majesty long life.
The Ming Dynasty had just won a victory and driven the Jiannu out of the country. Therefore, Yang Fan, as a minister, should congratulate His Majesty.
Chongzhen sighed and said: "If all the civil and military officials in the dynasty could save me as much as you do, I would be able to wake up laughing even when I go to sleep. It's a pity that most of them are people who are just sitting on their backs, and they will only make a mess in the affairs of the court."
Chongzhen had already listened to Luo Yangxing's report. Yang Fan won the battle and returned to Beijing the next day to disband the rebels. More than 20,000 volunteer soldiers had already returned to Tianjin by train. The remaining militia groups and chaotic soldiers were
They all left this morning.
Five miles outside Guangning Gate, in the huge Lotus Pond Camp, there are now only 3,600 cavalry from the Jingding Regiment.
Yang Fan always makes it difficult for people to find fault with his work. He is very conscious and sensible. He does not need to mention it to the emperor or ministers, he has already taken care of everything himself.
Yang Qing has always said that when the wind subsides, the waves will stop, and when the shore arrives, he will leave the ship.
He is well-informed and well-informed when doing things, never drags his feet, and is very accountable.
Yang Fan thought for a while, he could understand Chongzhen's mood, and persuaded: "After all, the eunuchs have been eliminated, and the Jiannu have also suffered a heavy blow. There will be no big moves in a few years. Your Majesty has great talent and great strategy, and abolished the
The military expenditure has dropped by half. Except for Guan Ning's army, other military expenditures have been greatly saved. In recent years, fiscal revenue has also increased by more than half. Overall, His Majesty's political achievements have been outstanding since he came to power, far exceeding those in previous years.
The DPRK has expanded its territory externally and implemented reforms internally, with remarkable results. Your Majesty is truly the master of the resurgence of our Ming Dynasty."
Chongzhen's face was a little flushed.
Yang Fan is a capable person, and receiving his praise makes him more excited than the flattery from those civil servants.
Looking back, he opened up Monan and Uzang, which is equivalent to doubling the territory of the Ming Dynasty. At least in the future, history books will not call him a foolish emperor.
Chongzhen was excited for a while and felt that he had indeed done a good job. He was a very narcissistic person. In his heart, he compared himself to Yao and Shun. Emperors Qin, Han, Wu, Tang, and Song ancestors all looked down upon him.
He took a sip of tea to hide his expression and asked, "I heard that Bingchan gave birth to a son for you, is there any chance of marriage?"
Yang Fan didn't expect the emperor to be so direct. He brought it up directly without letting the queen test it.
Yang Fan had no choice but to reply: "The dog is still young, only eighteen months old, and has not yet been married."
Chongzhen nodded with satisfaction and said: "At the end of last year, the queen gave birth to my first daughter, who is the eldest princess of my Ming Dynasty. Three months ago, I was ennobled as the eldest princess of Changping. I intend to give the princess
I am going to marry your son, I don’t know what your wishes are.”
Yang Fan heard every word very clearly, it was to marry, not to marry.
This is following the folk marriage method, rather than letting Yang Fan's son Princess Shang.
There is a big difference. Princess Shang is equivalent to marrying into the family, and she is a son-in-law. And marrying down is a wife from the Yang family. Princess Changping married into the Yang family as a daughter-in-law.
Yang Fan was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect that the emperor had considered it so carefully. If it were Princess Shang, a real powerful official would not be willing to do it. But getting married is different.
Yang Fan said humbly: "A foolish dog may not be able to match the princess."
Chongzhen smiled and said: "Since ancient times, a tiger father has no dog son. How could Yang Qing's son be so bad? If he is worthy, he will naturally be worthy."
Yang Fan continued to decline: "Her Royal Highness, the eldest princess, is still young. Is it too early to get engaged now?"
Chongzhen smiled and said: "I think the two children are a match made in heaven. It's not too early or not."
Yang Fan stopped refusing and said respectfully: "Since Your Majesty favors me, it is my dog's blessing. This matter is entirely up to Your Majesty. The Yang family is filled with gratitude."
Seeing that Yang Fan agreed, Chongzhen immediately became happy.
This time Yang Fan defeated Huang Taiji and drove Jiannu out of the Great Wall. He was both happy and worried at the same time. Yang Fan was too young and was in a high position now. He would not be able to use it if he had urgent matters in the future.
Normally this time, it should be given to a duke.
But is the Duke so easy to make? After much deliberation, he finally felt that it would be more cost-effective to marry a daughter to Yang Fan's son. This would not only reward the meritorious officials, but also provide a strong support for the prince.
The Queen strongly agrees with this matter.
She already had a good personal relationship with Tu Shanyue. If she could get a powerful family like the Yang family to become the crown prince's relative, it would be of great benefit to him to secure his position as crown prince in the future.
From ancient times to the present, in all political alliances, the most reliable ones are in-laws. If you lose, you will suffer, and if you gain, you will prosper. A grasshopper tied to a rope, no one can escape.
The prince has the eldest son of the Yang family as his brother-in-law, which is equivalent to tying the Yang family to his own chariot.
Seeing that Yang Fan agreed, Chongzhen smiled. As long as Yang Fan agreed, that would be fine.
He continued: "After the expulsion of the slaves, the court is in ruins and waiting for renovation, but there is a troublesome thing that makes me helpless and unable to sleep at night. I wonder if you have any good ideas to solve my doubts."
Yang Fan knew that His Majesty's advantage was not so easy to take advantage of. The drama was about to start.
Yang Fan cupped his hands and said: "The Lord is concerned about your humiliation. If your Majesty has any troubles, just ask him. I will definitely relieve your Majesty's worries."
"Okay! I know that you will never let me down." Chongzhen slapped his thigh and said loudly.
The sound was so loud that it attracted the queen and Xiao Niangpi to look over. I don't know what His Majesty and Dingyuan Hou said, so excited.
The little girl is hugging and teasing the eldest princess. The little princess is six months old. She is a little meat dumpling made of pink and jade, with a pair of big eyes like black grapes. She is looking at her mother-in-law curiously. She is still humming in her little mouth.
With.
Seeing how cute the little princess is and how motherly she is, my heart melts.
In a moment of excitement, he took off the emerald necklace given by Yang Fan from his neck and hung it around the little princess's neck.
Xiao Niangpi excitedly said to the queen: "This is the first time I met Your Highness, so I didn't prepare any gifts. This emerald necklace came from overseas and is very rare. Let's just take it as a meeting gift. Emeralds symbolize kindness, confidence, kindness, and eternity.
Luck and happiness, wearing it will bring peace to people throughout their lives."
The huge necklace is inlaid with eighteen dove egg-sized, Wharton green, rectangular emeralds. Each gemstone is surrounded by pink diamonds. The necklace is made of white gold and looks very graceful and luxurious.
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Wharton's green emerald is the highest quality emerald. Its green color is deep and layered, as if it contains the mysterious power of nature.
Concubine Tian and Concubine Yuan both looked straight, their envious eyes almost stretched out their claws.
Queen Zhou quickly declined: "This gift is too heavy, Bingchan."
"Your Highness is the eldest princess of the Ming Dynasty. No matter what kind of gem is not suitable, it will naturally be suitable." Xiao Niangpi said and hung the necklace on the princess's neck.
The little princess had never seen such a shiny thing before, and she giggled as she grabbed it with her little hands.