Baochai was chatting with the Queen. After a while, the Crown Princess also came, followed by a large number of family members. Naturally, Princess Rui and Chen Zhi were also there. in.
The place became lively when there were more people. Although these people were all flattering, Yang Qingyin was not very happy.
Time passed quickly, and the state banquet began to be held in the palace. Although the emperor sent someone to invite it, Zhu Jinghong avoided it because of a stomachache.
Anyway, with the queen supporting him, he is not afraid of the old man being angry.
Of course, a state banquet is of a ceremonial nature, with a lot of activities. Eating and drinking have become the least important thing, and the whole ceremony can be regarded as physical work.
Compared to before, the Supreme Emperor's health was indeed much worse, so that halfway through the ceremony, his body was already exhausted.
But this is a play, and there are audiences from all over the world. Even if the Emperor sits still, he still has to sing the play with him.
A state banquet was held outside Chongzheng Gate, and in the Chonghua Hall on the other side, there were also a large number of eunuchs and maids busy because a family banquet would be held here soon.
Compared with the state banquet, the atmosphere here is obviously much softer and more festive, focusing on a "home" atmosphere.
The scope of participation in today’s family banquet is limited to the prince and princess, and the number of people is relatively small.
When it was almost time, the queen led a group of female relatives and slowly arrived at the Chonghua Hall venue, where a banquet had already been set up.
Seats are still arranged according to position. Of course, the throne is in the middle of everyone. However, today the Supreme Emperor has to sit there. On either side of the throne are the emperor and empress.
Below the three of them are the concubines in the palace and above, and below them are the prince Rui, Zhu Jinghong and princess Zhu Yunsheng.
Behind them were the kings and princesses ranked by seniority, and everything on the scene went on in an orderly manner.
Since everyone else was attending the state banquet, Zhu Jinghong, who arrived early, stood out because he was the only male present.
"Thirteenth brother, now that you have made a statement, everyone in the world admires and admires you. They want to see you, but now you are avoiding it. Why is it?"
Looking at the smile in front of me The gentle Chen Zhi made Zhu Jinghong feel like he had eaten a fly. < /p>
"Now that he is ill, there is no need to look for him."
"I'm afraid my sister-in-law still doesn't know that the impeachments in our palace are like snowflakes, and the rumors are framed like sharp knives. I don’t know what dirty things are stirring up trouble.”
Although Baochai’s words were not loud, they were heard by several nearby princesses, and then they all consciously walked a few steps away.
The quarrel between these two people would be a disaster for the lower-ranking people, so they would naturally hide away if they could.
Yuan Chun, who was the only one qualified to interrupt, was currently talking beside the queen.
"Fortunately, my father is wise and laughs off the rumors. Otherwise, honest people like us would not know what kind of abuse we would be in."
Seeing Chen Zhi's smile disappear, Baochai then asked, "Sister-in-law, tell me, are you mean to those who stir up trouble behind your back?"
"Humph?" Chen Zhipi smiled, suppressing his anger.
"If there is such a person, he is indeed extremely hateful"
Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit tense, Zhu Jinghong then said, "Okay, okay, let's talk about this."
< p>"Is there someone who is stirring up trouble behind my back? You are too alarmist, making it seem like someone is harming me.""Besides, what would happen to me if someone said a few words to me?" It's a trivial matter that makes people angry, and if people spread the word, they won't be laughed at to death."
In this way, Zhu Jinghong said a few harsh words to Baochai, and also packaged himself as a white lotus, which can be said to be tea to the bone.
Baochai did not show weakness and immediately responded, "You are a hero and you are a hero and you are so brave. I can't swallow it." Originally, Chen Zhi was prepared. A lot to say, but right now she has no shame in staying here.
"Today is a family banquet, why bother arguing about trivial matters? If it's not worth it, stop making trouble."
After saying this with a forced smile, Chen Zhi turned to the queen. At this moment, she would rather fight Yuan Chun.
After he left, Zhu Jinghong approached Baochai and lowered his voice and said, "You can't hold it back."
Baochai calmly replied, "You can already hold it back."
< p>Zhu Jinghong was stunned for a moment, and then he figured out what Baochai meant, and then his smile became even brighter. ”Just listen to Baochai reply: “In the past two years, I have allowed her to attack her, but I only sarcastically said a few words, which is considered extremely restrained.”
If we really want to talk about it, Chen Zhi and those who have not For the lower limit operation, Baochai pointed at her with a red face and took the moral high ground.
"It's really restrained," Zhu Jinghong replied.
Although the atmosphere was tense just now, it continued. It only lasted a few seconds, but it did not affect the overall situation of the banquet.
The clan members still came to greet them one after another. Baochai responded with a warm and positive attitude, which made Zhu Jinghong a foil.
< p>After half an hour like this, there was finally a call from outside, but it was the emperor and his party who had finished the state banquet who arrived.As the emperor arrived, everyone was greeted outside the Chonghua Gate, except for the one who arrived. The queen sat where she was and did not move because she and Zhu Xianming no longer cared about formality.
"Kowtow to His Majesty the Father"
Outside the Chonghua Gate, the Supreme Emperor did not appear but was walking. The one at the front is Zhu Xianming. At this moment, his chariot sedan has landed. The prince and Prince Rui are helping their father get out of the chariot.
Behind them, there are a group of clan princes and princes who were also there just now. Attend the state banquet
"Everyone, get up"
"Thank you, Your Majesty"
Wait for everyone to get up.Behind him, Zhu Xianming had already walked up the steps and finally stopped in front of Zhu Jinghong.
"Old Thirteen, your stomach is feeling better."
The physical discomfort reported by Zhu Jinghong meant that he had diarrhea, so Zhu Xianming asked this question.
"Thank you for your concern, father. My son is much better now."
As he walked inside, Zhu Xianming said slowly, "In the bitter cold outside the Great Wall, you are still alive and kicking, and you are back in the capital." I'm sick, this is really strange."
Following to the side, Zhu Jinghong replied, "Dad, you can be sure of the unpredictable weather and fortunes and misfortunes of people."
At this time, Prince Zhu Jingyuan said, "Thirteenth brother, although you did not come to the state banquet today, your deeds were everywhere at the banquet, and envoys from all over the world were talking about you."
If Lao Liu said this, Zhu Jinghong will definitely suspect that he has sinister intentions.
"Fourth brother, you have promoted me again. Now I don't know how many people are scolding me, but you are the only one who still thinks highly of my younger brother."
The word "only you" is very interesting. The meaning of directly excluding Zhu Jingyuan is self-evident.
At this time, Zhu Jingyuan said in time, "Thirteenth brother, those people are talking nonsense. Don't take it to heart. Father Emperor Shengming will definitely not be deceived by them."
Zhu Jinghong smiled, and then replied, "Sixth Brother, please give me a thumbs up."
With all this useless talk, the emperor went directly to the throne in the middle and sat down where the Supreme Emperor should have sat.
"The Emperor is not coming"
Faced with the Queen's inquiry, Zhu Xianming replied, "The old man is tired, so he went back to the palace first."
Looked deeply at Zhu Xianming After one glance, Yang Qingyin said, "Then we should make the ceremony simpler. The old man is old after all."
"I didn't think carefully enough."
When Zhu Xianming answered, the look on his face But he has no regrets at all. If the Emperor can survive until October next year, he will perform this ceremony again.
Although it is a family dinner, there are also simple rituals.
After a few words with Zhu Xianming, Yang Qingyin led the concubines and clan members to kowtow to the emperor on the throne.
After some fuss, the banquet officially began. Compared to the state banquet, the atmosphere here was much gentler.
Singing and dancing performances are indispensable. In the peaceful and melodious music, the concubines and princes toasted to Zhu Xianming one after another.
Until Zhu Jingchun and the two went there, seeing that Zhu Jinghong was still as stable as a mountain, Baochai couldn't help but remind him, "Hey, stop being so stubborn, you should go and show your face in front of His Majesty."
< p>Seeing that he was motionless, Baochai pushed him again and said, "Go quickly."They were sitting close to each other, and many people saw these actions.
In this way, others will only think that Zhu Jinghong is lazy and he was forced to show his face by the princess, so there is no conspiracy.
After signaling the palace maid to fill up the wine, Baochai handed the wine glass to Zhu Jinghong's hand.
"Go ahead"
There was no other way, Zhu Jinghong could only get up and walk towards the throne.
Normally, toasts are made under the steps, but the three brothers Zhu Jinghong are an exception, but Zhu Jinghong is an exception because he stopped at the bottom of the steps.
Fortunately, the queen gave an assist at this time, "Old Thirteen, what are you waiting for and come here quickly?"
"Don't talk about him, he has grown his ambition in the northwest, and now When your wings become stiff, you will become unfamiliar with us," the emperor said slowly.
Nowadays, rumors about Zhu Jinghong are everywhere. Combined with the words Zhu Xianming said at this moment, if Prince Rui is in this situation, he will definitely feel chills down his back.
Zhu Jinghong was not timid. He walked straight up the steps and then came to the emperor.
"Dad, my son is afraid that you will see me upset, so I stay away"
Just listen to Zhu Xianming calmly say, "If you cause more trouble outside, I won't be upset." "
"Dad, I don't cause trouble, but I am afraid that trouble will provoke me."
Zhu Xianming smiled and said, "That's true. For example, if the North Korean envoy doesn't find you, The family has gone to the family."
"Dad, he is also a person who knows how to repay his kindness. My son saved his life at the beginning of the year, and now he comes to the family to say thank you."
"I just came to say thank you."< /p>
Zhu Jinghong knew that the emperor was asking about gold. After all, he had promised the old man an excessive amount of money before.
But this question at this time can lead to exactly what he wants to say.
"Then Li Hui also told his son some other things"
"Oh"
"Now his eldest son Li Xuan is in charge of North Korea, so Li Hui said that he Brother, he may have been deceived by others and wanted to create North Korea's own writing, laws and regulations."
As an emperor with great political acumen, Zhu Xianming certainly understood what this meant, so his expression Suddenly it was hard to look at.
"Could it be that he is talking nonsense?" Zhu Xianming frowned.
Zhu Jinghong replied, "Whether he is talking nonsense or not, it will become clear if we send someone to investigate."
"It's just"
Seeing Zhu Jinghong hesitating, Zhu Xianming raised his head and said, " If you have anything to say, just say it."
"My son thinks it's better to send people from Beijing to investigate. No matter whether it is the Liaodong Thousand Household Office of the Northern Division or the Korean Thousand Household Office of the Southern Division, I'm afraid..."
Zhu Jinghong didn’t finish what he said later, but his meaning was already very obvious.
"These trashes deserve to die," Zhu Xianming said coldly.
He could tolerate the greed for money among domestic slaves, and he could accept the exercise of power, but if he lost all loyalty to his master, in Zhu Xianming's opinion, he could just die.
Two major events occurred in the first half of the year, Gansu and Liaodong, and three thousand-household offices in North Korea. Many high-ranking officials were dismissed and killed, but they still did not play a role in clarifying the superiors and subordinates of Jinyiwei.
Then we can only continue to kill Zhu Xianming and said secretly.
When the father and son were silent, they only heard the queen say, "Today is a family dinner, don't talk about this."Fighting and killing"
Zhu Xianming ignored this, but slowly said, "I am afraid that Li Xuan is not the only one involved in these things in North Korea"
Zhu Jinghong replied "Both Japanese and Rakshasa people may be causing trouble behind the scenes."
With a deep look, Zhu Xianming nodded and said, "That's true."
"This matter is important, and we must send some capable people." Go check it out."
Looking at the right time, Zhu Jinghong replied, "There is a suitable candidate for my son."
"Who?"
Zhu Jinghong replied, "There are hundreds of thousands of households in Nancheng." Chen Yuntai is a person who has always been thoughtful and considerate. His son has asked him to do many things, and he has never made any mistakes. "
His words, while recommending Chen Yuntai, also made no secret of his close relationship with him, giving people a sense of aboveboardness.
If he had not said so, The emperor would definitely doubt his motives, but now that he said it, his doubts were alleviated a lot.
"Well, let's talk about this later."
After the matter was completed, Zhu Jinghong immediately hooked up. He bent down, raised the cup with both hands, and said, "Dad, my son, here's a toast to you. I wish you a happy life."
Holding the cup, Zhu Xianming said calmly, "You have nothing else to say."
< p>"Why should I ask my father for advice?"I just heard Zhu Xianming say, "Boy, Li Hui came here this time just to say something to you."
Having said this, Zhu Jinghong couldn't pretend to be stupid anymore, so he said, "Dad, you don't really want your son's little money, do you?"
Although there is a lot of gold in the thousands of taels, But that's it for the emperor. He is not really greedy for this money.
It's just that Zhu Jinghong didn't express anything. As an emperor, of course he has to intervene, otherwise there is no dignity in being a father.
"Your tone is not small, how can you make a small amount of money?" Zhu Xianming asked.
At this time, Yang Qingyin interrupted again, "Your Majesty, why do you care about a child?"
"You treat him like a child," Zhu Xianming said angrily.
After such a push, the gold matter was over, and Zhu Xianming also accepted Zhu Jinghong's toast.
"Dad, at the beginning of the year, my son sent people to do sea trade, and now he is making money, which shows how rich the benefits of sea trade are."
Zhu Jinghong Xixin reminded, "Now on the sea , so many merchant ships come and go for trade, don’t forget about expanding the navy, otherwise you will suffer a big loss if you can’t collect the money.”
The imperial court took the initiative to engage in sea trade and make money. The speed of money is definitely not as fast as taxation. The problem is to be able to collect taxes, and the key is to be able to control the ocean, which requires a strong navy.
Otherwise, even if it can be collected. If a foreign fleet sails freely, it will block sea trade routes, repeating the mistakes of Zhu Jinghong's previous life.
Just listen to Zhu Xianming's reply, "The Liaodong Navy has gained a lot now. The warships are intensifying their training every day"
Suppressing the rebellion in the northwest, suppressing the chaos in Annan, building a navy, regulating rivers and embankments, relieving victims, and rewarding officials
Everything is a major event, and everything costs a lot of money. These things must be done by Zhu Xianming Get rid of the headache.
He was upset when he thought of these things. Seeing Zhu Jinghong who caused this moment, Zhu Xianming only felt very unpleasant.
"You talk a lot all day long. If you don't hurry down, I'll get angry just looking at you."
"Son, please leave." Zhu Jinghong saluted respectfully.
Because Prince Rui and Prince Rui were far away, they only saw Zhu Jinghong being disciplined from beginning to end. They had no idea that the father and son had already agreed on many important matters.
Zhu Jinghong stepped forward to toast, which was just a small interlude. After he retired, more people came to the emperor, trying their best to flatter and please the emperor.
The guests and hosts enjoyed the family dinner, especially the prince and Prince Rui, who performed extremely well and received public praise from Zhu Xianming, making them as happy as children.
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