Chapter 170: After the Relocation of the Capital
Li Xiaofei patted Chen Zhong on the shoulder: "Imperial wine, it is the wine given by the emperor, even if it is a jar of rice wine, it is also imperial wine!" Brother Chen may understand a little bit like this! ”
"Haha, that's great, I'll send this purple gold alcohol to the palace one thousand altars tomorrow!" Chen Zhong patted his chest
Qin Wulu waved his hand again and again: "I can't help it, I can't help it, if General Chen really does this, how can Your Majesty's face remain?" ”
Li Xiaofei also couldn't cry or laugh: "Imperial wine is a rare thing, if there are thousands of jars at every turn, then who else takes imperial wine seriously?" ”
Chen Zhong laughed at himself: "Yes, yes, yes, we can't drink the imperial wine in the palace a few times in our lives, come on, keep drinking!" ”
With Li Xiaofei's painstaking management, Chen Jiajun's soldiers gradually accepted him as the commander and the two supervisors.
Zhang Mengqi, who has always been arrogant, actually taught Qin Abao and Qin Wulu the art of riding and archery in person.
In the summer of the second year of Anping, Zhu Yaoshi, who was in Jinling, personally arranged the relocation of the capital despite the opposition of his ministers.
Wang Tiezhu was the most loyal, so he asked Wang Tiezhu to be responsible for relocating the residents of Jinling to Luoyang.
He Wuji is good at change, so he asked He Wuji to build a palace in Luoyang to repair the city wall.
The rest of the ministers, some went to supervise the repair of the new capital, and some went to assist Wang Tiezhu in relocating the people and materials in the palace.
Jinling City was full of complaints for a while, but there was nothing to do, Wang Tiezhu's army was with swords in hand, and the poor people were dragging their families and leading pigs and sheep to push the wheelbarrow all the way to the northwest.
There were 150,000 people who migrated, stretching like a giant dragon on the official road.
Fortunately, Wang Tiezhu's army not only monitored and drove them away, but also provided them with some food and medicinal herbs, so that these 150,000 people would not starve to death on the roadside or have a plague.
The Taoist priests who had been locked up in the Wuji Hall for alchemy also heard about the relocation of the capital, and they were all secretly happy.
After Qiu Xingzhi heard about the relocation of the capital, he ordered people to pack up, and others asked: "Mr. Qiu, do you want to go to Luoyang with you?" I heard that it was already in ruins! ”
"Can the people in this Infinite Hall still be determined to stay by themselves?" Qiu Xingzhi's face was full of disdain
As soon as the words fell, the inner supervisor and dozens of internal guards came to announce the decree, and the people and Dan furnace materials of the Wuji Hall were all moved to Luoyang to continue alchemy.
All the Taoist priests were deflated and secretly shouted bitterly, but Qiu Xingzhi smiled: "It's not a good thing to stay away from Jinling, a city coveted by the world!" Let's practice a day of pill to keep a day of peace, everyone will be content! ”
All Taoist priests are also smart people, and Qiu Xingzhi's words are all understood here.
Pharmacist Zhu felt that these people had the possibility of refining the elixir, so he forced these people to refine the elixir for themselves, anyway, he couldn't let these people fall into the hands of other forces.
When Pharmacist Zhu took Wan Zhen'er and Li Yufeng out of the White Tiger Gate in a dragon and phoenix chariot, he couldn't help but look back at Jinling.
A few years ago, Jinling City was the dream of Pharmacist Zhu, racking his brains and using all means just to get this prosperous city.
Later, he got his wish and occupied Jinling, only to find that this was not the end.
In fact, he didn't want to continue to conquer the city and dominate the world, with Jinling and Huainan, Huaibei and Jiangnan, it was enough.
But his conditions did not allow him to stop there, holding the most soldiers and horses in the world, as well as the invincible generals in the world, and the richest territory, even if he verbally had to shout all the time to dominate the world.
There is a saying that with great power comes great responsibility, but unfortunately, many times, capable people do not want to take this responsibility.
Zhu Yaoshi is one of them, in order to make the enterprising minister of civil and military affairs in the DPRK no longer urge the Northern Expedition to the West by his side all day long,
The only way to divert everyone's energy is to move the capital.
At present, except for the officials who have been assigned tasks, the rest are busy transferring the archives and money of their respective government offices, or building official offices in Luoyang.
Since the ministers had something to do, the emperor had nothing to do, so he had to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way with the two favorite concubines.
From Jinling to Luoyang, Zhu Yaoshi walked with the people for a month, and the people dragged their families and led their mouths so they walked very slowly, and Zhu Yaoshi was going to patrol the counties along the way, so he didn't go fast.
Most of the county towns and counties where Zhu Yaoshi went were emptied, and the main expense was to offer treasures to the two concubines, except for the forbidden army that supplied Zhu Yaoshi.
It stands to reason that Wan Zhen'er and Li Yufeng's two concubines have received a lot of rewards and offerings on weekdays, and the offerings in these counties are nothing more than ordinary money, gold and silver, and there are no rare objects.
But Wan Zhen'er always wants to make up for her mother's family, so she can make a little bit of money, and this Li Yufeng is even more difficult, the rewards and offerings she gets are all collected, neither given away nor used, just to collect money.
However, not all officials will give them treasures, and Zhang Wuliu, the Taishou of Lu'an, resolutely refused to offer treasures, and the two concubines sent eunuchs to hint, but they were bombarded by Zhang Wuliu's sticks.
By the time the two angry concubines sent someone to arrest Zhang Wuliu, Zhang Wuliu had already resigned and left!
The new capital has a new atmosphere, and when Pharmacist Zhu entered Luoyang, He Wuji and the others had already led the soldiers and civilians who arrived first to prepare a grand welcome ceremony.
It was the beginning of August, and there were not many flowers, so I made flowers out of cloth and tied them to the branches.
The people who lined up to welcome each were given a new set of clothes, so that when the emperor entered the city, he would see a prosperous scene.
According to the prediction of He Wuji and others, the emperor entered the city and entered the palace, and the matter was over.
But on this day, Wan Zhen'er saw a little girl on the side of the road on a whim, so she asked Pharmacist Zhu to stop and say a few words to the little girl.
Pharmacist Zhu has no children for a long time, and he also wants to get closer to boys and girls, so that he can be happy.
"Thank you, little girl, for welcoming me into town! If you have any wishes, just tell me, "Pharmacist Zhu was full of thoughts, and this girl would want to eat, or want some reward
"Are you the emperor? I want you to come into town from here every day! What the little girl said was beyond everyone's expectations
"Yes, I am the emperor, why do you want me to pass by here every day?" Pharmacist Zhu's curiosity also came up
"If the emperor passes by here every day, then our whole family will be able to have clothes to wear!" The little girl's answer silenced everyone
Pharmacist Zhu's face became solemn, and Wan Zhen'er hurriedly ordered: "Quickly settle this little girl's family!" ”
Everyone also reacted, and He Wuji took the lead in shouting long live
In an instant, this embarrassment was resolved, and the tsunami covered everything.
Bad things followed, and the government and government fought directly for the mansion building.
Outside the city, more than 30,000 people, who did not even have houses, gathered at the city gate and cried.
The people in the city ran to the palace gate to beat drums and avenge their grievances, saying that there was no way to live, and all the crops and vegetable fields outside the city were occupied by the people who moved over. It is said that even the cabbage was eaten raw.
Taiwei Jia Yuanen couldn't bear it anymore, so he went to meet Zhu Yaoshi and asked the imperial court to allocate grain, rice and money to help the more than 30,000 people who moved from Jinling outside the city.
Pharmacist Zhu was sympathetic to the people, and immediately issued an edict asking Jia Yuanen to go to the treasury to allocate materials to help the people.
Jia Yuanen went to Taicang Ling, who was in charge of the treasury, to ask for supplies, but was rejected by Taicang Ling Wangui, on the grounds that the materials to move the treasury must be made by the forbidden army sent by the emperor.
Jia Yuanen knew that this Wan Gui was Wan Zhen'er's cousin, so he didn't argue and returned to the palace to find Zhu Yaoshi to transfer the forbidden army.
Pharmacist Zhu said amazingly: "Mrs. Jia is sincere, Concubine Wan Guifei was greatly moved, she recommended Taicang Order to handle the affairs of relieving the people for Mrs. Jia, I think it is indeed feasible!" ”
Jia Yuanen was an understanding person, so he had to nod: "Thank you, Your Majesty Longen, thank you for your kindness!" Retire! ”
No one knows how Wangui helped the people, only that there are hundreds of graves outside Luoyang City.
Since Pharmacist Zhu moved the capital to Luoyang, he was often dizzy, and the imperial doctor prescribed many medicines, but there was no improvement.
Pharmacist Zhu had no choice but to go to the old man Qiu Xingzhi, and Qiu Xingzhi sighed after taking the pulse: "Hey, Your Majesty, the woman is too sexy, and she likes to drink all night, so I'm very worried!" Especially when His Majesty is nearly forty years old and has no heirs! ”
These words touched the sore spot of Pharmacist Zhu: "Mr. Qiu reminded me not to be a good woman, and he was worried that I would have no heirs, so what should I do?" ”
"I just noticed that Your Majesty was weak, but Your Majesty should not be childless, after Your Majesty recuperated for three months, you should choose some young and strong women to enter the palace, so that there will be heirs!"
Qiu Xingzhi persuaded him to choose a concubine, but now it is very difficult to do this.
The first is that the ministers will definitely oppose it, the second is that Wan Zhen'er and Li Yufeng will also oppose it, and the third is that Zhu Yaoshi himself has become no longer resolute and decisive.
But the knot in his heart without an heir is getting deeper and deeper, so that after a big banquet for the ministers, Pharmacist Zhu actually cried bitterly.
Everyone was very frightened, and they didn't know where to touch the sad place of Pharmacist Zhu, the emperor cried bitterly, and the minister might lose his head.
Only Jia Yuanen dared to ask: "Your Majesty is sad and crying, it is all the fault of the ministers, please take care of your majesty and punish the ministers!" Your Majesty will do your best to share your Majesty's worries! ”
Pharmacist Zhu said while crying: "I can't help you with my affairs, I am nearly forty years old, and I still have no heirs, and I feel ashamed of my ancestors and ancestors, so I cried out of shape!" How do you share your worries about this matter? ”
But Zhao Wei came directly: "It's all the ministers who can't understand the emperor's thoughts, and the ministers will go to find beautiful women for Your Majesty from now on, and let Your Majesty sow dragon seeds!" ”
Pharmacist Zhu almost choked, this Zhao Wei always spoke so directly, but Zhao Wei's response to this was very good.
The ministers of civil and military affairs unanimously agreed that the emperor should be given a concubine to enrich the harem.
"Ladies and gentlemen, where have we sisters offended you? Are you going to take the emperor away from us? Wan Zhen'er was also serving at the time, and when she heard the ministers suggesting that she choose a concubine, she didn't care about the occasion
"Wan Guifei! We are waiting for the Sheji of the Great Beam, for the sake of Your Majesty! The emperor does not belong to one person, but to the people of the world! Jia Yuanen was the first to refute Wan Zhen'er
"Captain Jia is right! Your Majesty is in full bloom in spring and autumn, and this is the time to sow dragon seeds, not to mention that all the women in the world belong to Your Majesty. Song Huafu said even harder!
Seeing that the ministers all supported Pharmacist Zhu's choice of concubine, Wan Zhen'er pulled Li Yufeng together to commit suicide on the spot.
Pharmacist Zhu only comforted him a little, in everyone's opinion, this Wan Zhen'er was greedy for money and power, and it was just a trouble.
Unexpectedly, Wan Zhen'er really hit the pillar in the hall, but fortunately, Li Yufeng pulled it, but he just broke his head and fainted.
Li Yufeng looked at Pharmacist Zhu with resentment: "Your Majesty, our sisters serve Your Majesty wholeheartedly, and we also want to give birth to a dragon seed for Your Majesty, who knows that we have never had this blessing, should we be outcasts?" ”
When the ministers saw that they almost killed someone, they didn't want to mention it again, so Pharmacist Zhu had no choice but to sigh: "How could I abandon you?" I'll ask a famous doctor to come tomorrow for treatment! That's it, I don't choose a concubine! ”