Three hundred and sixtieth eighth chapter monarch and subject beauty pageant
When the court was shocked and surprised by the replacement of the Minister of Justice, or when the rabbit died and the fox was sad, the two nobles, Qi Jiliang and Xu Yanche, suddenly disappeared from the capital, so naturally they would not attract much attention.
The people who are concerned about who should fill this vacant position after Jiao Fang was transferred from the Left Minister of Personnel to the Minister of Justice.
At the forefront of this kind, the emperor went out of the palace to see a mere commander's concubine. Although many censors reported that they were heartbroken, Zhu Houzhao was not Emperor Hongzhi, and he was left alone. On this day, he was reborn and was always in a state of contempt.
After leaving the palace with Xu Xun, he went to the west factory of Lingji Hutong. After returning to the palace, he did not go to Chengqian Palace, but instead pulled people straight to the Taiye Pool in Xiyuan, watching the construction there was busy.
The palace is trance.
After a while, he turned his head and stared at Xu Xun and said, "Hello, such a big thing, you dare to hide it from the connection for so long!"
"It is because the emperor is the emperor that I dare to hide it for so long."
Although this was difficult to say, Zhu Houzhao saw that Xu Xun was not busy and didn't know what the meaning of this sentence was. It was because the emperor was him that Xu Xun was so bold. So he snorted and felt much more comfortable immediately.
, but he still squinted his eyes and scolded: "Clever words! For the sake of your devoted military affairs, I will spare you this time. If you dare to act like this in the future, let's see how the Union will deal with you!"
"Yes, yes, no example!"
"By the way, is Qi Jiliang and Xu Yanche going to do such a big thing? Is it reliable or not?"
"The Emperor, I just asked them to make preparations. The two families of Dingguo Duke Ren and Dachang Princess have a lot of industries in Datong, Xuanfu. Besides, there is also an old firewood that is familiar with the situation in the north. If you want to contact the fire screen, it should not be
The problem, just wait for the news. Besides, as long as this line is opened, the inner treasury problem that the emperor is most worried about can alleviate one or two more minutes."
"You're right... Alas, it costs money to go to the throne, it costs money to build a palace, it costs money to reward ministers, it costs money to fight wars, and even more cost money to marry a wife. These are the Ministry of Revenue.
I'm crying poor. Is the national treasury not having money? The inner treasury of the Union is a bottomless pit?" Zhu Houzhao became angry as he said, and then suddenly thought of something, "The first Liu Jin also said to the couplet. If we are in a tight position, it would be better to be
All the eunuchs and tax officials who were sent outside were transferred back, and they sent people out again, and each of them was asked to pay three to five thousand taels of silver, so that they could be alive."
This is a bad idea!
Xu Xun naturally looked down on this idea of making money, but he was unfavorable to be with Liu Jin. This was not the time, so he turned his eyes and asked with a smile: "If the emperor really waited for use immediately.
The money is not available to the treasury, and even if I sell the money, I can squeeze out three to five thousand to lend it to the emperor.”
Zhu Houzhao was amused by Xu Xun's last sentence: "You said it nicely, aren't you afraid of borrowing the couplet and not returning it?"
"The emperor's words are golden and jade. If I really borrow it and don't repay it, I can only accept it." Xu Xun deliberately made a bitter face, and then smiled, "Besides, I have a relationship with the emperor, I am a person who keeps his mouth shut.
Even if the emperor doesn't return it, he won't yell around. But if it's changed to those stingy people who feel sorry for money, then it's impossible to say."
Zhu Houzhao's face moved and immediately understood what Xu Xun meant. He annoyed the ministers who followed all day long and said that this was not allowed or that. When he thought of taking this one, he would have to help him.
People were clamoring in their ears, and they might even be corrupted by others, so he immediately threw Liu Jin's suggestion into the stinky ditch.
"Come on, let's talk about this!"
After putting this aside, the king and his minister stood under the weeping willow and said nothing more. Then an eunuch reported that the eunuch Li Rong, the chief eunuch in charge of the Sili Supervisor, asked for a meeting. Xu Xun originally planned to retreat and avoid it, but he stopped him with a wink at Zhu Houzhao and waited for Zhu Houzhao to give orders.
When Li Rong came up, he looked at the little emperor with some confusion.
What surprised him was that after hesitating for a moment, the young emperor coughed dryly and said, "Parent Li said in the couplet that the last thousand people have been screened, and it is said that there are several national and beautiful scenery.
Yes, let Lian go and see it in person. Liu Jin has been taking care of those children and nephews outside these days. Gu Dayong is busy at the West Factory again. Zhang Yonggang is still working at the Imperial Horse Supervisor, and the others are too busy. You
Go and have a look with the couplet?"...
Xu Xun was almost choked to death by Zhu Houzhao's words - there are so many eunuchs in this palace, but they can't be too busy with things. Besides, it's a great thing to accompany the emperor to see the future empress and concubines, who won't rush to
So, thinking that he and Li Rong were not very good at each other, he became the target of public criticism when he spread it out. Therefore, he was not allowed to seize the time to express his difficulties. Who knew that Zhu Houzhao immediately pushed him back in anger.
"You have a good attitude to pick a woman, why don't you help Lian choose one? Although Liu Jin and the others are loyal, can Lian still discuss women's affairs with them who are not there? Don't forget the story you told the queen and you told me.
, I have to help you with a round!”
Xu Xun, who was speechless when asked, had to retreat aside in shame. Even if Li Rong came to Zhu Houzhao to salute him, he looked at him with a strange look, but he could only pretend that he didn't see the dazzling gaze.
Sure enough, when Li Rong heard that Zhu Houzhao was watching, he didn't even look at the small fire clothes he had prepared long ago, and directly told him to get another set. He fully understood that he couldn't help but take a breath. It took him a long time.
Cai said carefully: "Your Majesty, it's important, please think twice."
"Parent Li, don't talk too much. I just ask you to take Lian and him to see you, and don't do anything else! Lian Ke told you clearly that if this matter leaks a little bit of the wind, Lian Wei will ask!"
As for this, Li Rong had to compromise, but he was depressed and alert in his heart. He thought that this kind of thing was actually the emperor, even Liu Jin and the others, but went to discuss with foreign ministers, which shows that Xu Xun was
The position in his mind. So, along the way, he was walking in front of him without leaving any trace to observe Zhu Houzhao and Xu Xun who were two steps behind. As he listened, his brows frowned even tighter.
"After that being said, Xu Xun, if you can find the beauty on Tang Yin's painting in it, it will be perfect."
Xu Xun then realized that the little emperor was actually thinking about the woman in a painting so much, so he had to pour cold water on it: "It's just a painting, but I don't know my temperament and character. What if I disappoint you?"
"Why don't you know your temperament and character? I saw her walking on the bridge with an umbrella, but she still knew that the little boy with an umbrella on her side was protecting her head. You can tell that she is a careful and considerate person. Besides, maybe I have that fate?
”
Zhu Houzhao was very excited, and before he knew it, he raised his head and looked around. He rarely came to this place in the south of Xiyuan. Compared to the series of buildings around Taiye Lake in the north, the palaces here are old.
The old ones were even the old residences of the West Palace built during the Yongle period. The houses were low and old, and they looked very uneven. In the end, Xu Xun whispered to remind him not to take out the emperor's appearance, so he was
He lowered his head angrily, but he still muttered.
"They are all carefully selected beauties, and they actually live here. This is too shabby!"
Whether it was Li Rong, Xu Xun, or even Du Jin and Li Rong's confidants behind him, they all dared not take the conversation. When they saw a small door in front from afar, there were waves of orioles sounds through the high wall.
But the words were all the same Gyeonggi accent, and some people even sang twice. Zhu Houzhao suddenly became energetic, but Li Rong frowned for a moment - what he was about to come had already ordered the eunuch here to be in charge of the eunuch
, Why is it still so messy? He lowered his face and waved his hand, and Du Jin immediately ran over quickly, with just a sound of Eunuch Li coming, and there was a silence inside.
"This is Qiongfangyuan, with a total of 1,000 people living in total. The quality is the best in this selection."
With this low reminder, Li Rong walked forward first, and Zhu Houzhao pulled Xu Xun and immediately followed closely. As soon as the group of talents entered the yard, Zhu Houzhao saw a young girl with a fat and thin yard full of yards.
Qi Qi said with great blessings, and then the eunuch Li shouted in a neat and crisp manner. He immediately widened his eyes and looked around, looking very interested.
Unlike the women who were eliminated before, the last thousand people left behind this time were all left in the palace. Unlike the Qing Dynasty who later chose concubines, the Ming Dynasty mostly chose concubines in several times.
The last thing is the queen mother's choice. With the same background, some can fly to the branches and become empresses and concubines, while others can only be a palace maid who has worked hard all their lives. Therefore, they who have not taught etiquette yet knew that Li Rong was
Those who control most of their destiny all show their most respectful attitude...
"All get up." Li Rong glanced at Zhu Houzhao behind him, for fear that the master would feel proud, so he said this sentence very kindly. After seeing the girls standing upright, many of them boldly went to him.
It seemed to him that while he sighed in secret, he was glad that they did not understand the rules, he was also glad that this could allow the emperor to see these people better. However, after only a moment, the mutterings of Zhu Houzhao and Xu Xun came from behind.
, almost didn't let him get angry.
"Just these are the most tiring and the best? What's the difference between them in Chengqian Palace? Their eyes look similar!"
"Don't be impatient, isn't this the first glance? I don't know what kind of temperament you are."
"I don't like you at first sight, and it's not interesting to see more. Otherwise, what's the point of falling in love at the sight? Besides, there are a thousand people, why waste your time here and change places!"
Seeing that Zhu Houzhao was obviously stubborn, Xu Xun had no choice but to step forward and whisper to Li Rong: "Eunuch Li, since that's the case, then take other places around. The emperor doesn't like it, so don't.
A waste of time here.”
Scan the gorgeous women, remembering Du Jin came up and whispered that the eunuch here intends to let them gather in the yard to speak first, which is to arouse the emperor's curiosity. Li Rong couldn't help but curse himself as he was smart, but he said in his heart
Unexpectedly, these women were born into rich families, and they were stuffed with a lot of money in their family, and they were also charming and smart. If the emperor really liked it, it would be a good fate in the future, but now they were all ruined!
ps: Silently, I started to hit the impact drill at 8 o'clock on the upstairs. I pity that I can't stop having my birthday today, Witch! Please comfort me, please give me all kinds of birthday wishes...).