Before the noon gate, only Wang Xiao could still ride on a horse.

Everyone behind him dismounted and unswords, even the British public Zhang Weixian was no exception.

Normally, at this time, Wang Xiao should show his bearing, and he should dismount and walk to the Imperial Palace.

But Wang Xiao doesn't care about these unwritten rules.

He clenched the sword in his hand, rode straight into the noon gate, and crossed the Jinshui Bridge to the front of the Imperial Palace.

Look at the magnificent hall in front of you, which exudes dazzling golden light in the sun. Wang Xiao took a light breath, turned over and dismounted and walked up the Dan steps, walking up the Dan steps step by step.

In front of the magnificent Imperial Palace, only Wang Xiao stood on the huge platform. The main hall and the people set off each other, leaving a very deep impression on the people who saw this scene.

Behind him, the military generals and the brocade-clothed soldiers watched Wang Xiao's back gradually step forward, until the platform in front of the Huangji Palace. In everyone's eyes, there was a look of awe.

This is the effect deliberately created by Wang Xiao, showing domineering.

In times of peace, it can take years for a new monarch to ascend the throne to stabilize the situation and control the government. But two years later, that Tiancong Khan will enter the customs with a large army and completely tear off the last fig leaf of the Ming Dynasty.

There were many displaced people in the Guan, and the entire Ming Dynasty was in dire straits.

Wang Xiao didn't have time to take his time, so he had to use thunderous means to deter everyone.

And before that, we must first pull Wei Zhongxian down.

The ministers who control the government, the queens who control the name of righteousness, and the nobles who control the army.

When they joined forces, Wei Zhongxian, the so-called power-leaning government and opposition, could only cry and lie at Wang Xiao's feet and beg for forgiveness.

"The old slave has nothing else to ask for, but to believe that Wang Chitose will spare the old slave a dog's life for the sake of the old slave who has tried his best to serve the first emperor over the years."

Emperor Chongzhen in the official history also fought with Wei Zhongxian for two months, but in this world, because of the rapid defection of Dongchang and Jinyiwei, Wei Zhongxian couldn't survive even two hours.

"Serving the First Emperor?"

Wang Xiao wanted to laugh, when Emperor Tai died in the seventh year, the palace where Li Xuanzhi and Concubine Zheng Guifei were stirring up was in chaos. He, Wei Zhongxian, even prevented the Emperor of the Apocalypse from ascending the throne. This kind of service doesn't know how the Emperor of the Apocalypse forgave him.

"Father-in-law Wei, please get up quickly." Wang Xiao smiled, and his tone was gentle, "My father-in-law has worked hard to serve the first emperor, why do you say this?" ”

Wei Zhongxian's heart was horrified, and his head was on the floor, "King Xin, Chitose, spare your life!" ”

"Alas~~~"

Wang Xiao sighed, "Since my father-in-law has made up his mind, it is difficult to stop Lonely." In this case, then the father-in-law will go to Fengyang to retire. ”

Wei Zhongxian was overjoyed, and bowed his head again and again to thank him, and his head was full of blue.

"However, the first emperor is a great trip, and he always has a beautiful funeral. But now that the government is in trouble, the rats in the household treasury have moved with tears in their eyes. The father-in-law has served the first emperor for so long, should he express it? ”

Hokusai, who was dressed as a palace maid on the side, covered his mouth and snickered, it was the first time he had seen such an interesting side of King Shin.

Wei Zhongxian knew in his heart that Wang Xiao was knocking him. If you don't have some blood today, it is estimated that you will not be able to get out of the palace gate.

"The old slave is willing to offer 100,000 taels of silver."

Wei Zhongxian gritted his teeth and shouted out a number, hoping that the young King Xin had never seen a big fortune being fooled.

"Isn't Grandpa Wei old and confused? It took only 100,000 taels to pay out at the age of 9,000, wouldn't it make the world laugh. ”

Wang Xiao's appetite is very big, and he doesn't even bother to lift his eyelids for a mere 100,000 taels.

If you want to solve the troublesome problems in the late Ming Dynasty, the first condition is that you must have a very deterrent army in your hands.

Wang Xiao came with technology, muskets and artillery.

But no matter how much technology there is, there is no way to convert it into physical objects without money. Don't think about relying on the annual tax of millions of taels from the household department, that little money is not enough to fill the holes.

The only way to get money is to raid the house.

Under normal circumstances, raiding homes at will will cause turmoil. But now in the name of eradicating the eunuchs, not only does the small money come quickly, but everyone will only applaud.

The first target of this raider, of course, is this nine thousand years old.

"The old slave is willing to repay the tattoo of 300,000 taels of silver." Wei Zhongxian cried, "The old slave is dedicated to doing things for the first emperor, and he hasn't earned much silver." ”

Wang Xiao was unmoved, and drank tea calmly.

Wei Zhongxian must have silver, and the filial piety of the eunuch party is nothing. The money of the mine supervisors and tax supervisors everywhere in the world is the big one.

Because the big turbans of the Ming Dynasty did their own business, and the business was very large. So they have always been strongly opposed to the introduction of a commercial tax, because to impose a commercial tax is to collect their own money.

In order to make money, the emperors of the Ming Dynasty sent eunuchs to the foreign trade ports of the mine checkpoints to collect taxes.

The three major expeditions in the Wanli period looked like they were full of anger, and even the crotch cloth of little Japan was interrupted on the Korean battlefield. But the cost of these wars is more than tens of millions.

After Zhang Juzheng's changes were counter-attacked, the financial revenue of the Ming Dynasty has been unable to make ends meet. Most of the wars were supported by Zhang Juzheng's savings and these eunuch taxes.

In the past few years that Wei Zhongxian has been in power, most of these eunuch taxes have gone into his pocket.

Of course, Wang Xiao couldn't let go of this money, and he would never stop without squeezing out the oil and water in Wei Zhongxian's bones.

"Grandpa Wei, you are really not open at all."

Wang Xiao put down the teacup impatiently, "You are such a mother-in-law and mother for this kind of thing, it seems that your loyalty to the first emperor is not so deep." Otherwise, when the first emperor is buried, how about you accompany him to serve? ”

Facing the threat of Chiguoguo, Wei Zhongxian, even if he was greedy for money, knew that he needed to cut the meat.

No matter how good the money is, he can't compare to his life. He didn't want to actually go to the imperial tomb.

"Four million taels."

Wei Zhongxian shouted out this number, and the whole person collapsed to the ground as if he had been drained of his spirit.

Wang Xiao narrowed his eyes, picked up the teacup and took a sip, "I have a heart." ”

Wei Zhongxian left in despair, and Hokusai on the side couldn't help but step forward to speak.

Wang Xiao raised his hand to signal him to stop, and then signaled to Shen Lian and the others at the door.

The three Shen Lian brothers immediately walked out quickly, walked around outside, and came back to report, "No one is eavesdropping nearby." ”

"We are new to the city, so we have to be cautious." Wang Xiao explained, and then looked at Hokusai, "I know what you want to say, I have never forgotten what I promised you." ”

Hokusai bit his red lip lightly, his eyes were like water, "But His Highness took his money and let him go." ”

Wang Xiao smiled and nodded, "That's right, I let him go." But if he encounters an enemy seeking revenge or something along the way, it's none of my business, right? ”

Hokusai's beautiful eyes lit up slightly, and she nodded vigorously.

"Wang Daban will arrange this matter." Wang Xiao asked Wang Chengen on the side, "Don't look at him vomiting four million taels, but he must still have it in his hand." These are all state money, and he must be spit it all out. ”

Wang Chengen saluted respectfully, "Receive the order." ”

"You will take care of the affairs of the East Factory in the future." Wang Xiao's words made Wang Chengen tremble slightly with excitement, "But be careful of that Zhao Jingzhong, this person's ambition is not a good thing." Wei Zhongxian, on his side, asked Miss Hokusai to seek revenge in person. You will supervise these things after the enthronement ceremony. ”

Wang Chengen saluted again, "Receive the order." ”

"This time you go to take revenge, and you must pay attention to safety on the way." Wang Xiao comforted Hokusai, who was gradually red-eyed, "Shen Lian, they are strong in martial arts, and they are loyal to Lonely. If they bring people with you, you will succeed immediately. ”

When the three Shen Lian brothers heard this, they immediately puffed up their chests.

Wang Xiao looked at Shen Lian and joked with a smile, "Did that Miss Zhou ever be wronged when she arrived at your house?" It's hard to get out of the fire pit, you have to treat people well. ”

Wang Xiao actually said this to Hokusai, he didn't want to wear a colored hat.

"Lu Wenzhao, you have to take care of the affairs of Jinyiwei first. The unreliable ones are all eliminated. Tian Ergeng doesn't have to wait any longer, he can take it first to make those civil officials happy. ”

"Lu Jianxing, your family has been loyal and good for generations, and you are the pillar of the Jinyi Guard. I wronged you before, and I mentioned you as a thousand households to assist Lu Wenzhao in doing things. But you have to protect Miss Hokusai to take revenge first, and if she is wronged, Lone will send you to clean the latrine. ”

"You are Jin Yichuan? Sure enough, you don't want to know what experience you have in the past, you only look at your future performance. You have two good brothers, do well with them. Contribute to the people of the world. ”

Wang Xiao gave favors and bought people's hearts. Several key people have all been taken care of.

Shen Lian's three brothers, Lu Wenzhao, Wang Chengen and Hokusai all got their wishes because of Wang Xiao. In terms of their personalities, loyalty is naturally unquestionable.

Emperors are all called lonely, but if they really become lonely, they are not far from death.

Anyone needs a helper, and the emperor is no exception. These people were his original team.

Wang Chengen controls the East Factory, and the three brothers Lu Wenzhao and Shen Lian control Jinyiwei. In this way, at least the security in the palace will be guaranteed, and at the same time, the prestige can be initially established.

After stabilizing the rear, Wang Xiao can deal with the things in front with peace of mind.

As for Hokusai, when she came back with revenge, she taught Wang Xiao to paint in the palace.

The first emperor was buried, and the new emperor ascended the throne.

In the next half month, the whole capital was bustling and busy.

As the focus of thousands of eyes, Wang Xiao is naturally the busiest and most tired.

No matter how much red tape there is, there is an end to it, and as soon as the enthronement ceremony is over, Wang Xiao, who is sitting on the dragon chair, becomes the most powerful person in the world.

"If you don't want to hang yourself on a coal mountain in 17 years, you have to cheer up."

Wang Xiao in the imperial study looked at the mountains of music in front of him and made an oath for himself.

Wang Xiao, who was in high spirits, began to handle official business seriously.

Five minutes later, Wang Xiao yawned.

Ten minutes later, Wang Xiao stretched.

Twenty minutes later, Wang Xiao got up and walked around with a frown.

Half an hour later, Wang Xiao threw the piece in his hand directly to the ground.

"Neurotic, what kind of nonsense is written!"

There are many movements, but there are very few that really talk about things.

Most of the recitals are greetings and loyalty, are they all emperors, how are you? Your Majesty, you have worked hard, Your Majesty, I miss you.

There is also a heavy rain here today, we have a good weather here today, we have a local durian here, I want to give it to the emperor to try something new.

To be honest, Wang Xiao is already very dedicated to being able to watch it for half an hour.

Wang Xiao exhaled heavily, and looked at Wang Chengen, who was standing and waiting not far away, "Shen Lian, have they set off?" ”

Wang Chengen saluted respectfully, "Back to Your Majesty, Shen Qianhu and they will do it tonight." ”

"Huh?"