Zhu Youtang got several good news in a row from Zhang Zhou. In an instant, his dream of enriching the country and strengthening the army was one step closer. He returned to the Palace of Qianqing with a brisk step and full of ambition.
Bingkuan has done so much for his family and country, I don’t know how to reward him.
Sitting back in his seat, Zhu Youtang didn’t seem tired at all, and even praised Zhang Zhou in front of Li Rong.
Your Majesty Li Rongdao, it seems that Cai Guogong is neither short of honors nor money. Such capable ministers have rarely been seen since ancient times. The servants have heard that powerful officials since ancient times have obtained their property by using their power for personal gain. They have never heard of someone like Cai Guogong, who could make a lot of money every day but almost all of it was given to the court.
Zhu Youtang smiled and said that it was because as a member of the Immortal Family, he did not value fame and fortune in the world. Others would not have such magnanimity as him.
Li Rong said with a smile that the servant really didn’t know what to reward Cai Guogong. It seemed that he didn’t lack anything.
Wrong. After Zhu Youtang thought briefly, he lamented that he lacked many things, mainly the understanding of the world and the support of the ministers in the court. Looking back, I really should let those ministers see with their own eyes what Bingkuan has done for the court. Needless to say, military achievements, as well as novel and useful things like trains, these are his achievements that anyone in the world can think of, and no one can compare with them since ancient times.
Li Rongxin said, this tall hat is really not afraid of crushing people to death.
It’s a shame to criticize, but Li Rong’s beautiful words are no less impressive. That’s unprecedented and unprecedented.
That’s right. Zhu Youtang said, go and give Bingkuan a few of the gadgets that I usually play around with. If there is anything worthy of reward, especially those from the inner treasury, put them on display for me. I will consider how many to choose. Then send him to send Yongkang to me in the palace separately. I have something to say to her.
Yes. Li Rong responded hurriedly.
Zhu Youzhi still praises Zhang Zhou a lot, which is really a blessing for me. In the past, when others said that I wanted to be a great king, I only took it as a compliment, but now it seems that it is not impossible. .
Li Rong smiled bitterly in his heart.
My heart is finished.
Your Majesty's mentality has also become empty. Now not only are your ministers unprecedented, but you yourself also want to be the emperor of the ages.
This is a bit dangerous.
Yongkang was summoned to Qianqing Palace by Zhu Youtang, and only Li Rong accompanied her.
I’ll just say it straight.
Zhu Youtang's words can be regarded as a slap in the face. I was very dissatisfied with your previous attitude, but fortunately you found your way back, and now some members of the royal family have taken responsibility. I plan to promote Mao Ren to the rank of Jingshan Bo at my discretion. After he returns to Beijing, the title will be given to him.
When Yongkang heard this, he was overjoyed.
Even Li Rong couldn't help but smile and congratulate the eldest princess.
Yongkang couldn't hide his smile and said, "Brother, Mao Ren won military honors for the Ming Dynasty, so he was rewarded with fields and other things. My sister was very happy. This title is actuallyIt really doesn’t have to be given.
Zhu Youtang said that if you get an advantage, don't act like a good boy, you are not afraid that I will take back your life.
As soon as these words came out, Yongkang still shut up obediently. If he continues to be polite, he will get his husband. If your title is lost, it would be like losing both your wife and your army.
As the eldest princess, Yongkang also knows very well that the eldest princess does not have a title. After one or two generations, she will become a side branch of the royal family, far away from the core of the court's power. The eldest princess's legitimate son is just an ordinary person. Just people.
But if the husband obtains the title and passes it on, he will become an iron rice bowl for generations, and a hereditary position can be reserved in the governor's palace, and the royal relatives can become important ministers of the court in one fell swoop.
But you haven’t done enough. Zhu Youtang said.
While Yongkang was happy, he was also a little depressed.
She has already confessed her mistake to Zhang Zhou in person, but it can be said that it goes against her mentality of being strong. It is still a shame for her to lower her proud head in front of a man like Zhang Zhou. If this is not enough, how far must this emperor be satisfied?
Remember, if you have a grudge, I can always
The title was given to me, but I didn’t insist on using him. Let's put it this way, anyone can achieve higher achievements than Mao Ren as long as they can gain Bingkuan's trust and receive personal guidance from Bingkuan.
Zhu Youtang is saying some ugly things in advance again.
Yongkang endured his temper and respectfully said that the emperor's brother had taught him a lesson. Can the consort's title be made public now?
Zhu Youtang nodded and said yes. I will inform the ministers of the court when I get back that the previous rewards are still valid, and I will give you no less. Bingkuan, please move around more. After Mao Ren returns to the capital, you must also follow Bingkuan's arrangements for specific positions. You must be well aware of it.
My sister remembered it. No matter how unhappy Yongkang is, now that he has obtained the title, he still has to pretend to keep things under wraps.
Zhu Youtang immediately waved his hands and asked someone to send you out.
Yongkang Dao Na Emperor Brother, about the matter of Cai Guogong taking concubines
Zhu Youtang sighed and said that Bingkuan was never the kind of person to force others into trouble. If Mao Ren’s sister is indeed engaged, Body, Bingkuan didn't want to embarrass the Cui family.
Yongkang seemed to really understand now.
It turns out that the relationship with Zhang Zhou was not about the marriage between the Cui family and Zhang Zhou, but because he bowed his head and said a few soft words in front of Zhang Zhou. If this is really the case, then wouldn't he be? It’s all in vain
Yongkang will inevitably think, if this spreads out, where will I lose the face of an eldest princess?
Yongkang Road’s engagement should not be counted in the first place. Women should also make their own choices when it comes to marriage. The Cui family was also very satisfied with the marriage with Cai Guogong and asked the emperor's brother to grant the marriage.
At this moment, Yongkang felt that even if she didn’t want to be a bad person, she was determined to be one.
Hmm. Zhu Youtang doesn’t seem to be very keen on this either., What about taking concubines or not? Being an emperor really requires you to take care of everything
Let’s talk about it. In the end, Zhu Youtang said something coldly and asked Li Rong to send Xin Yongkang out of the palace.
Congratulations, Your Highness, your wish has finally come true.
Li Rong was still conveying a kind of goodwill when he sent Yongkang out of the palace, because Li Rong also saw that because Yongkang changed his mentality and bowed his head to Zhang Zhou to admit his mistake, it also made this royal relative in the court status has been improved.
The time has come when he, Li Rong, also wants to take a high look.
Even if Yongkang thought about some of Li Rong's previous offenses, she would have to tolerate it a little longer. She smiled and said that Eunuch Li was serious. I have no idea whether His Majesty approves or opposes the previous marriage
Haha. Li Rong smiled and said, in fact, His Majesty neither agrees nor objects, but rather just lets things take their own course. If His Highness is determined to facilitate this matter, then why not mediate behind the scenes, which is better than nothing. Not everyone has the opportunity to have a relationship with a capable person like Cai Guogong.
Yongkang laughed and said, "Can't even Eunuch Li be good enough?"
Of course Li Rong knew that this was a counterattack as the eldest princess. He nodded and said that our family does not dare to be too high on Cai Guogong. In the future, There is still a lot to learn from. It is also rare for the eldest princess to establish friendship with Duke Cai.
Yongkang frowned and thought to himself, why does this sound so awkward
I wonder when the consort will return to Beijing. Yongkang asked.
At least after the further war in Ningxia is over, it can be a month or two at the earliest or a month at a long time. Even the title and official position can be guaranteed. Is it so important whether it is a few days earlier or a few days later? Li Rongdao.
Yongkang nodded.
Before, I felt that my husband would be laid off when he returned to the capital, but now I thought that my husband would become a pillar of the Ming Dynasty when he returned. This feeling is different.
Before, she was looking forward to returning, but now she doesn’t really seem to care if it’s a few days earlier or a few days later.
Inside the Beijing Camp Campus.
Zhu Feng was still like a follower, following behind Zhang Zhou. Even if Zhang Zhou asked someone to do some simple things like leading a horse or pulling a cart, Zhu Feng would take the initiative to do it. He seemed to be the retinue around Zhang Zhou.
Zhijie, you don’t have to be like this. Zhang Zhou got the carriage and saw that Zhu Feng wanted to drive it himself, and he couldn't help but sigh.
Brother Zhu Fengdao and Zhang, I now know your painstaking efforts. You took me to Jizhou in the name of going to fight, but in fact it was to mine. You also know that I don’t have much confidence in fighting. Why don't you help me and let me perform meritorious service in front of His Majesty? How could I not repay you?
Zhang Zhou thought about the meaning of his words and said, are you being sarcastic?
< p>No, no, I mean it from the bottom of my heart.Of course Zhu Feng didn’t mean to offend Zhang Zhou, but he probably didn’t know how to associate with a powerful man like Zhang Zhou. This was also because he usually had too many fair-weather friends around him, and most of the time it was others who came. Compliment him, and even if he willZhang Zhou would not be happy to accept those people's replies.
Zhang Zhou is not a person who likes to listen to flattery.
Zhu Fengdao said, Brother Zhang, I told my family that I was going to Jizhou, and my grandmother asked me to get married before I left.
That’s really congratulations. Zhang Zhou was surprised and couldn't help but ask with a bit of curiosity, who are you marrying?
Zhu Fengma is going to marry a new wife. Up to now, Zhang Zhou doesn't even know who the girl is, which is a bit funny to say. , because Zhang Zhou knew very well what kind of virtue Zhu Feng was, and he was also wondering whose girl was going to be unlucky again.
Zhu Fengdao was also the daughter of Pingjiang Bo.
Zhang Zhou laughed dumbly and said, "It's good."
This is not a blind compliment to Zhang Zhou. He didn’t know what the Chen family’s daughter looked like before, but now that he knows, he also thinks that Chen Rui’s daughter is quite pretty, and even in managing the family business. There is another way. It is just because she has been married and been a widow, and she is not young, that she is not so popular in the circle of marriage alliances in the capital.
But Zhu Feng is not a fuel-efficient lamp after all, so probably no one needs to look down on anyone.
Zhu Feng said with a bitter face, but I always feel that there is no benefit to the family from accepting Uncle Ping Jiang. I also heard that Uncle Ping Jiang will be convicted this time because of the incident in the northwest. This is really right. Do I have no influence?
The crime of Zhang Zhoudao alone will not fall on anyone in the family. As a married daughter, you should also understand.
While driving the car, Zhu Feng said that it means he is still guilty
Hey, you just have too many concerns, so be your groom and I will give you a gift later. Seal it and congratulate you on your wedding. Zhang Zhou said with a smile.
Zhu Feng shook his head and said no, I am still worried. What I want is to wait until I get back to get married. Otherwise, Brother Zhang, take me out quickly. I want to hide for a while.
Zhang Zhouyi knew that this kid had no future.
It’s a physical marriage.
As for your kid being so scared
Princess Yongkang’s villa is also the house where Zhang Zhou went on a blind date.
The little girl of the Cui family is dressing up in front of the bronze mirror. The maid in the back is combing her hair, and there is a maid next to her who is choosing accessories. The things are all sent by Yongkang, and they seem to be given by her sister-in-law. A wedding gift from my sister-in-law.
The Cui family girl just stared at herself in the mirror in a daze.
Why, I don’t want to anymore
Yongkang quietly entered the room and stood beside her for a while. He also observed his sister-in-law for a while before he showed his figure on the copper In the mirror.
The Cui family girl was about to stand up to greet her, but was pushed back to the stool by Yongkang.
Afterwards, Yongkang didn't put on any airs, took the wooden comb directly from the maid's hand, and continued to complete the task of combing the Cui family's daughter's hair.
Looking at your blank look, if you feel bad, just tell me, as my sister-in-law, I will also care about your thoughts.
Yongkang looks like a fake good guyHe looks like he wants to exchange his sincerity for his sister-in-law's sincerity.
The Cui family girl shook her head slightly and said she didn’t know.
For a little girl who has just reached the age of 15, she actually doesn’t understand anything. This is different from the 15-year-old high school girls in later generations, because they have basically never left the house since childhood. Bu Mai, it is obviously a bit difficult for them to understand the meaning of marriage at this age.
While combing his hair, Yongkang said there was nothing wrong with it.
Okay, there are many people who want to get married but can't. After that, they can take good care of their husbands and raise their children. These things are all given to you as a sister-in-law.
When the Cui family girl heard this, she couldn’t help but want to turn around and look at her sister-in-law’s face, and asked casually, are you sure?
Yes. Yongkang nodded politely.
For Yongkang, this sister-in-law has no choice now. She has to marry whether she wants to or not.
What about the previous engagement? The daughter of the Cui family asked, will the government cause trouble for my family?
No. Yongkang Road.
But I heard that there were people outside who did not abide by their engagements and were sued. Not only did they pay a lot of money, but they also lost their reputation. My father is the one who values reputation the most. The Cui family's daughter said.
I said, you don’t have to worry, your brother Ma is going to be the Duke of Jingshan, and according to the rules, your father will also get the title. I think that although your Cui family is in Shuntian Prefecture, it is not in the city. From now on, not to mention having a place in the county below, in the capital, others will look at you highly. Yongkang continued her offensive.
The Cui family’s daughter seemed to have no idea what this meant.
Yongkang said, you silly girl, you still don’t know, in fact, your brother’s title is based on your marriage. You have done so many things for the Cui family, you will become a hero of the family. .
I am a little girl who doesn’t understand this now.
It’s not you, is it me?
Yongkang finished combing his sister-in-law’s hair, looking very considerate, and put on a small hairpin, exclaiming that this is my first time. Once I saw you combing your hair in a bun, you have a certain feminine temperament. You will be a good wife and mother in the future. Ma is about to become a wife, but if you still have any unfulfilled wishes, your sister-in-law will also help you.
The little girl of the Cui family said nothing. Obviously, a little girl like her has no ideals.
Let’s go to Yongkang Road. I’ll let you take you around the capital in the past two days. You rarely come to this prosperous place in the capital. The expenses you spend here are like being a sister-in-law. He also shouldered the responsibility.
The Cui family’s daughter said no, I’m fine just being here.
It is better to go out for a walk. After entering a wealthy mansion, it will not be easy to go out. In the future, you will still be the daughter of Uncle Jingshan's family, just like the granddaughter of Marquis Weining's family, but you will not be humiliated like you. Of course, your future status will have to be earned by yourself.
After Yongkang finished being the iceman she wanted to be, she then waved to the maid to continue dressing up her sister-in-law.
Just clickIt's good to use this material to sew a wedding dress. With your beauty, you can definitely compare with the wives and concubines of Zhang Bingkuan and Cai Guogong. My sister-in-law thinks highly of you. If you are short of money in the future, I will give it to you. You must let Cai Guogong dote on you alone. When the time comes< /p>
When Yongkang said this, he saw the confused look on his sister-in-law's face in the mirror, and suddenly felt that he was judging others by himself, and that he was making malicious speculations.
It feels like pushing my sister-in-law into the fire pit.
Is it a wedding?
Zhang Zhou's Mansion, Zhang Zhou has prepared all the travel arrangements, and because he has to rush, he doesn't plan to delay any longer.
At this time, Li Rongmen came to make some explanations before leaving, and also mentioned the possibility that the Cui family's daughter would come to visit.
It’s possible because Zhu Youtang and Zhang Zhou didn’t have much thought about this matter. Zhang Zhou didn’t even make any preparations for the marriage. It's Yongkang's wishful thinking.
You said you want to marry my sister-in-law, do you treat me like a flower, or do you treat me like a cow dung?
Yes. Li Rong smiled and said, if you don't agree, just tell the other side, His Majesty will not force it.
That’s what I should say.
Zhang Zhoudao, how can we not negotiate this kind of thing first before deciding? I haven’t even seen the Cui family, not to mention that there is no shortage of people in my house.
Li Rong came forward and said, "We heard that the eldest princess seems to be very anxious. Are you worried about her?"
What Eunuch Li wants to say? Zhang Zhou frowned and looked over.
Li Rong immediately smiled and stopped talking.
At Li Rong's age, he really knows everything and dares to say anything. Anyway, he has seen a lot of the world. People in the palace include the emperor's father, Emperor Chenghua. He has watched everyone grow up, and with his qualifications, he can really laugh at everything.
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