Yongkang Princess Mansion.
Yongkang received the new grain rewarded by the emperor, and she seemed indifferent, because for her, this Liaodong grain harvest was good, and what she hoped most was to see her husband return. When she learned When the Zhang brothers were responsible for escorting grain to the capital, they felt angry.
She originally wanted to argue with Zhang Zhou, but she also knew that she would not be able to see Zhang Zhou.
And all she could think of was to find someone to help her talk to her royal brother. She then thought of a special person, Queen Zhang's old mother Jin.
The Jin family and Yongkang have always had contacts.
After Jin came to visit, Yongkang invited her to a table and specially prepared some gold and silver jewelry, which seemed very generous.
Kim laughed from ear to ear when she saw this.
"Madam, you are a noble person. You don't know the hard work of people like us, so you just said that my consort is still fighting in Liaodong and has never had a chance to return to Beijing. I mentioned it to His Majesty several times, and His Majesty said I am indifferent. Now I can only ask you to help me tell the queen, if I can... let the prince come back, I will give you another generous gift."
Yongkang is not only capable of doing things, but also looks very good. Well-behaved and sensible.
I won’t show off in front of Jin.
Jin pursed her lips and said with a smile: "Eldest Princess, you are so polite, how can I handle this? I'm afraid I can't speak well."
"How could that be possible? "What?" Yongkang said, "Aren't those two of your family back? You must help me with this small favor. I hope that the prince-in-law can spend more time with your two sons. They are both members of the royal family. It's best." Don't look outside."
Jin said with a smile: "How about I help you?"
"Thank you, madam," said Yongkang, "Isn't this just a reward from your majesty? I didn’t know how to cook some food, so I went to ask about the cooking method, and then asked the kitchen to make some food. I was afraid that it wouldn’t be to your liking, so I prepared something else. How about we eat together?”
"I'm already bothering you, so why are you so embarrassed...to eat your food?" Of course Jin was not polite.
It has always been her style to eat and drink.
Yongkang also took the right medicine and said with a smile: "It is my honor that you always come to my house. Treating you to a meal is my filial piety as a junior. Shall we have a meal?"
"Okay, okay."
Jin was eating corn and sweet potatoes, feeling an indescribable feeling while eating, and her face was somewhat embarrassed.
Obviously, for people of her age, she prefers to eat delicacies from the mountains and seas, and is not used to eating whole grains.
"If the old lady thinks it's good, I can give you some more."
"No, no, no, I have some at home too."
"Really? I think so. , Your Majesty has even given me a reward as the imperial sister, so how come I am missing the old lady’s share?”
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Yongkang sent Jin away with a smirk on his face.
The woman next to me asked: "Your Highness, why should we give things to the Zhang family? They may not help, and even if they do, they won't be able to help."
"Huh huh." Yongkang said, "What do you know? Now others will think that I am seriously ill and seek medical treatment. Doesn't it make sense to ask people from the Zhang family for help? In the past, the Zhang family's words were most effective, but now I am a peddler. Everyone knows who’s words are more effective than the Zhang family’s. But will that person listen to me?”
“But you can’t get that person’s support.”
Yongkang said: "There is no way. As a wife, if you plan for your husband, even if the royal brother finds out, he will not blame you. Who said I did this just to show others? Let the queen help me Tell me, isn't it good? We both went to Liaodong. It's ironic that the two brothers from the Zhang family are back, but my son-in-law can't come back. It's for the best that I didn't demolish the Zhang family's ancestral hall. ”
The mother-in-law thought that Yongkang was really ill and sought medical treatment.
Hearing this, she seemed to understand instantly.
This little ancestor is holding back his bad intentions.
The mother-in-law said: "I'm afraid that Mrs. Changguo will not do anything if she accepts gifts from others."
Yongkang said: "If she doesn't do anything if she accepts gifts from others, she can fool her. , but not here. I am directly connected to the emperor and the empress dowager. Why does she dare to prevaricate me? I just want to see who is named Zhang in the officialdom of this capital." p>
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The weather is getting cooler.
Every family in the capital has eaten the food sent from Liaodong, which is also the food given by the emperor.
But each family had different opinions on this... Because the emperor asked them to write down their thoughts after eating, many people almost wanted to destroy the food directly, and because the emperor had previously punished several people. Officials have created a chilling effect, and many people are waiting to see how others deal with this matter.
After nightfall, Zhang Zhou was in the theater, and Yang Peng came to talk to him personally.
What is mentioned is that after the Zhang brothers returned to Beijing, they interfered in the daily dispatch of the Beijing camp without holding any position.
"After the British Duke lost power, the circle of honorable ministers in the capital was also in chaos. Just at this moment, Hou Ninghou and Jianchang Bo came back, and the army was spreading the news that these two uncles would take charge of the capital. Camp... But how could our family not know that your Majesty is doing all this to pave the way for you to take charge of the capital camp?"
"But they didn't know it in their own minds. No matter what others said, they really believed it. They went to Beijing to cause trouble. It’s time to make purchases at the beginning of the year, and their purpose is money.”
Yang Peng looked very embarrassed.
When it comes to the previous major cases in the court, how could the two brothers of the Zhang family be missing?
Even Zhang Mao was convicted and even fined more than 100,000 taels of silver and asked to repay it in installments. However, even with the Zhang brothers, the emperor did not make a clear statement.Show.
It seems that the Zhang brothers are so clean when it comes to military corruption cases, as if they have never enriched themselves.
Zhang Zhou said: "Your Majesty didn't even give orders, what can I do?"
Yang Peng asked tentatively: "What the two uncles are doing now, but It was a bit excessive. Many civil and military ministers in the capital were unbearable. At this juncture, they even openly asked for bribes. "Really?" Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "What about this matter?" , does your Majesty know?"
"It has not been reported yet"
Yang Peng seemed a little evasive.
Obviously, a person like him would be extremely cruel to ordinary ministers, but he would be careful to deal with relatives like the Zhang brothers who were protected by the emperor.
He would not take the initiative to cause trouble. What if the emperor just didn't want to punish the two brothers-in-law?
You know, before Zhang Zhou, the people Zhu Youtang protected the most were his two brothers from the Zhang family.
Zhang Zhou said: "If you don't report it, your majesty may not know about it. If you report it, your majesty may not pursue it. Is Eunuch Yang worried about this?"
"Uh..."
p>Yang Peng looked embarrassed.
That is not even if it is reported, nor is it not reported, because I am afraid that I will not be able to figure out the emperor's intentions, and I will be the one who takes the blame in the end.
Zhang Zhou said: "What your Majesty wants is for officials to govern the Qingming Festival. Eunuch Yang, do you think your Majesty wants those two uncles to take charge of the capital camp, or does he not?"
"That's not the case. Do you need to ask? Our family has said before that Uncle Guo's... is just nonsense." Yang Peng said.
"Then there is nothing worth avoiding. It is better to report it and see His Majesty's reaction." Zhang Zhou said, "In this case, if it is inconvenient for you, I will report it. Inform me of the specific situation. That’s it.”
“Is there anything else you don’t know? Let’s list it for you... Thank you for your help, sir. This is about our relatives and friends. The people in the royal family are also in the most difficult situation. Sir, it’s a good thing that you are in this court.”
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Zhang Zhoubin. You won't really take it lightly just because Yang Peng has been given a high hat.
Of course he knows that Yang Peng treats him in vain on many things. Yang Peng is just a wallflower. He will fall wherever the wind blows. He used to fawn over Li Guang, but later he fawned over him. He Zhang Zhou, if the Zhang brothers were in power now, Yang Peng would not hesitate to curry favor with the two Zhang brothers.
And Zhang Zhou actually wrote a memorial in person about the two brothers of the Zhang family being involved in the promotion of the capital camp. He mentioned it as the Minister of the Ministry of War and had it sent to the general envoy. Si went.
Inside the palace.
When Queen Zhang met her mother Jin, Jin would run to the palace when nothing happened. It was no different from the two Zhang brothers in the past, but now the two Zhang brothers entered the palace less often, but Jin No impact at all.
Kim often stayed in the palace for ten and a half days at a time.She was only 3 months old. She said she wanted to accompany her daughter, but in fact, she mostly took advantage of the opportunity to make money in the palace. Even some of the deacons and eunuchs in the palace had to give her gifts in exchange for Empress Zhang's protection.
"Mother, how can you just allow others to negotiate for you? Besides, that girl from Yongkang is very clever. She can go to His Majesty herself, so why should you be the lobbyist?"
When Empress Zhang learned that the Jin family actually wanted to return Cui Yuan to Beijing, she felt that her mother was being used.
Jin Shi said: "They just come to me to make a request. Besides, the gifts have been given and I have accepted them. Is it so difficult to say this? You are a queen, and you are also the queen of a country. Mother."
Empress Zhang shook her head and said: "Nothing better than before, mother knows that Concubine Xian may have given birth to a child again, but there is no news in the past few days, but it will not be long before the news comes. Everyone knows it.”
“Are you sure it’s a son?” asked Jin.
Queen Zhang continued to shake her head and said helplessly: "If I knew, I wouldn't have to be so nervous, but the terrible thing is that His Majesty has never mentioned her in front of me recently. I think His Majesty is on guard against me. ”
Jin Shi comforted: “Everyone who is an emperor wants to have children. Didn’t you even take concubines when your father was alive? Your father still has two sons. If you are an emperor, you can’t.” With three wives and four concubines, what's the point of being an emperor?"
"How can a mother talk to her daughter like this? ?" Queen Zhang said with a straight face.
Jin Shi smiled and said: "Isn't this what I want to mention to you? If you really don't want to help your sister-in-law, just pretend that you haven't heard my mother say this. Besides, isn't your brother going to be promoted to a noble title? ? Did you mention it to Your Majesty?"
Queen Zhang sighed: "I try not to mention things about our Zhang family recently, as it is easy to offend Long Yan. Your daughter is living in the palace now. My life is not going well. If you still want to do something for me, please stop interfering." Jin said: "It's said that if you want to be a favored woman, you have to be a little bit. Means. Just say that your father originally wanted to have more concubines, especially after he became the head of the country, and it was not because I helped him give birth to a son. Also, I also helped him take in your aunt. , did he stop thinking about it? There are some things that my mother didn’t teach you because she was afraid that you would suffer, but now that you are here, you should be more open-minded."
Empress Zhang said with a dark face. : "You want me to help him get a concubine?"
Jin Shi smiled bitterly: "Girl, I know what you think. You are unwilling, but how can that cat be unwilling?" If you wait for him to accept it, and there are more than one, you will have a hard time. This man is ruthless, even your father is like this... not to mention he is an emperor!" p>
At this time, the Jin family was like a young woman in the market, persuading her daughter to accept the reality of the emperor having a concubine.
You even have to help your husband get concubines to ensure that these concubines can be controlled by you and achieve continued success.The purpose of favoring the sixth house alone.
"Mom, is this what that girl from Yongkang asked you to say?" Queen Zhang said angrily.
"She didn't mention it." Jin said, "This is my suggestion to you as a person who has experienced it, but it is actually for your own good. It is indeed not good to have few heirs. If there are many emperors, As for your sons, you are also your legitimate mother, and they must be filial to you. If you say that Concubine Xian's children are not related to you, it is because Concubine Xian did not rely on you to gain power. If you find someone to give birth to your Majesty. With a son and a half, they will definitely treat you as an ancestor."
Queen Zhang said angrily: "I just couldn't accept it. Everything was fine before, why has it changed now? "
Jin said: "Your Majesty is not very old. Men will be like this when they reach a certain age. I gave birth to two sons for your father, and he still dislikes me for having fewer children. Fortunately, after he became the head of the state, his body became weak. Otherwise... I don't know how many women would be waiting for me to deal with him."
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That afternoon, Zhu Youtang went to Kunning Palace and had dinner with Queen Zhang.
At this time, Jin had already left the palace early.
Empress Zhang also directly mentioned to her husband about helping Cui Yuan return to Beijing. At least in Empress Zhang's view, this matter is still feasible. It seems that La Yongkang is her ally. What a bad thing, and Cui Yuan seems to really be able to help his two younger brothers.
There are some things that Jin analyzed with her.
When Zhu Youtang heard Queen Zhang’s invitation, he didn’t seem to take it too seriously. He just asked with a cold face: "Why did you suddenly think of helping the Yongkang family? She came to the palace to look for her. You?"
Empress Zhang was unwilling to say it, but she was afraid that if she concealed something, her husband would think she was dishonest.
Now she also wants to establish her character as a good wife. She said: "I just see her as pitiful. She is begging for help everywhere. Maybe He Ling and Yan Ling returned to Beijing, which made her feel deeply." , I heard that the couple haven't been reunited for a long time."
"This matter..." Zhu Youtang paused, "No"
Queen Zhang said: "This matter. Isn't it a problem to help Heling and Yanling?"
Zhu Youtang put down his bowl and chopsticks and said: "Maoren is on a war mission in Liaodong, and Heling and Yanling... ..."
Queen Zhang looked very displeased and said directly: "Emotional Heling and Yanling didn't even have a chance to perform meritorious service on the battlefield, so you transferred them back to Beijing? You only believe in you now? Brother-in-law, you don’t even believe your brother-in-law? Just like that, you still want to help them get the title? Who are you lying to? "The transcoding has been serious recently, which makes us more motivated and updates faster. Please use your little hands to exit the reading mode. Thank you