Chapter 49 Concubine Zhuang is about to move, and Emperor Chongzhen is coming to Yaogang

Just when Emperor Chongzhen and the others boarded the train and drove towards Yaogang, Huang Yukun made a call to Zhang Zhimu, "Brother! Concubine Zhuang is here with me. She said they wanted to live somewhere else! ”

Zhang Zhimu was shocked, and said in his heart: The emperor's arrival at Yaogang has not been made public, how does Concubine Zhuang know that she is going to change places?

"They know the emperor is coming?" Zhang Zhimu asked.

"Nope!" Huang Yukun replied.

"Let Concubine Zhuang answer the phone!" Zhang Zhimu thought about it and said.

"Hello Zhang Dongjia! It's too much trouble for you! Concubine Zhuang took the phone and politely came.

"Concubine Zhuang! Your house will be habitable in less than a few months! Why do you have to change places now, is there anything inconvenient? Zhang Zhimu asked on the phone.

"No, no, Zhang Dongjia, don't get me wrong. We knew that the place we lived was the best place in the world, and it was so comfortable. Concubine Zhuang explained, "It's just, it's just that I saw that all the guests in the front building of the hotel have moved out, all the facilities have been renovated, and only us are left in the whole building." I think there must be a big reception task here in Yaogang, and we can't affect your arrangements because we live comfortably! In fact, in a place like Yaogang, we can't make a difference where we live! I can't trouble you anymore! ”

Zhang Zhimu listened to Concubine Zhuang's words and really admired this woman very much. He smiled and said, "Concubine Zhuang is really an amazing person!" That's the case, I won't hide it from you, our Emperor Chongzhen is about to come to Yaogang, so I will pour out the front building of Yaogang Hotel. But it's not bad for the house you live in, thinking that your house will be able to move in in a few months, it doesn't bother you, you can live with peace of mind, don't worry about it! ”

"Oops! Thank you Zhang Dongjia for caring about us so much! If that's the case, we can't delay your reception of the emperor here. After we moved out, it was easier for you to manage. In fact, we can move to the back building, or move to the West Hill Bubble. Concubine Zhuang estimated that Yaogang had a very important reception task, and now she knew that the emperor was coming, and she was surprised.

"It doesn't matter! You can live in peace! ”

"Oops! Zhang Dongjia, no matter what, we are also from Yaogang now, we can't make any efforts, and we definitely can't make any more trouble. Just because you treat us like this, we should take the initiative to move out, which will be good for the reception! It's easier for us! ”

Concubine Zhuang insisted on moving away, Zhang Zhimu said: "Concubine Zhuang is really knowledgeable!" Whatever you want, you will move to the back building. You're welcome to do anything! ”

"Huh! There's really something I want to trouble you! "Concubine Zhuang can't miss the opportunity to talk to Zhang Zhimu.

"You're welcome, please!"

After Fulin arrived at Yaogang, he was very envious when he saw that children of the same age as him were carrying schoolbags to school! I really want to go to school! I also think that Fu Lin should go to school, otherwise they and the other children in the kiln gang will get bigger and bigger! I have to ask Zhang Dongjia to help with this matter! ”

"That's a good thing! I'm looking for an opportunity to tell you about it. Zhang Zhimu said, "I think so, there is no problem with Fulin's Chinese, and for other courses, we arrange for the teacher to make up for him, and then let him study the third and fourth grades with children of the same age." ”

"Oops! Thank you Zhang Dongjia, you are so thoughtful! Thank you on behalf of Fulin! Concubine Zhuang was very moved when she heard this.

"Concubine Zhuang, what you just said is very good! You are also from Yaogang now, so don't be too polite in the future! Zhang Zhimu also wants to bring the relationship closer.

"Yes! Zhang Dongjia, Fulin and I both feel that being a kiln gang person is much easier than when we were in Shengjing. We didn't expect there to be such a place in the world. Concubine Zhuang said sincerely, "Wait for the arrangement of Fulin to go to school!" I would like to write a letter to my family in my hometown of Horqin Grassland, explaining in detail the situation here in Yaogang, and if possible, inviting them to come and see what it is like here. They suffered a lot of casualties after Dolgon, and I want them not to hold a grudge and tell them that Dolgon caused these casualties. Let them realize that the world in front of them has changed. These days, I have learned about the changes in Ordos, and I have also seen the situation of their thousands of households in the kiln. People who arrive in Yaogang can follow the changes of the Yaogang people, and I also hope that my relatives in my hometown can also follow the changes of the Yaogang people. Tell them that it's much better to keep up on their own initiative than to be forced to keep up! ”

If Concubine Zhuang's reaction in front of her made Zhang Zhimu very impressed, now what Concubine Zhuang said shocked Zhang Zhimu. He didn't expect that Concubine Zhuang would have such a change in her thinking in such a short time when she arrived in Yaogang. I saw the problem so thoroughly at once. This woman is really not simple.

Zhang Zhimu said sincerely: "Concubine Zhuang can see the problem so profoundly, it is really not simple. We've embarrassed a lot of big men! However, I agree with Concubine Zhuang's approach. If you can do that, it will be a great merit! You can write to them and tell them that they are welcome to come to the kiln whenever they are willing to come. If the children on the grassland are willing to come to the kiln to study, I will arrange it for them! Only when everyone communicates more with each other and understands each other more, there will be less hatred and misunderstanding. In the future, our goal is for the people of all nationalities to live together peacefully and on an equal footing and to seek common development. In the future, we will also build roads and railways as we did for Ordos, so that the living standards of the people on the Horqin grassland can also be greatly improved! ”

"Zhang Dongjia is really a living bodhisattva! I thank you on behalf of my relatives on the Horqin grassland! I will do my best to do their job well. ”

Zhang Zhimu has a hunch that maybe it won't be long before the woman Concubine Zhuang will come out to work, and she is likely to be a blockbuster! The archives of Concubine Zhuang compiled by Li Zhi clearly recorded that Concubine Zhuang's father, Zhai Sang, was Baylor of the Horqin Department and the eighteenth grandson of Genghis Khan's younger brother Hazar. Zhai Sang has four sons and one daughter. This daughter is this Concubine Zhuang. Concubine Zhuang came forward to do the work of the Horqin Mongols, which will definitely produce very good results.

Emperor Chongzhen's dinner on the dining car, because he walked over the Tongguan Bridge today, was a little tired, and ate a lot more. Originally, he could have eaten in his own carriage, but the emperor was willing to have a lively time with his family. Moreover, the six scholars and scholars all ate on the dining car, and the atmosphere was particularly lively. After eating, Emperor Chongzhen drank tea and chatted with everyone, and the ministers rarely saw Emperor Chongzhen so happy, and they all talked about what they saw along the way.

Liu Jiantai, a scholar, said something in everyone's hearts: "Before we arrived at Yaogang, we all felt that it was worthwhile to come out with the emperor this time!" ”

The emperor also joked rarely: "Hey! Look at you one by one, don't embarrass me when you get to the kiln! ”

"Nope! Absolutely not! Your Majesty, we must pay attention to the official authority when we arrive at the kiln! Absolutely not to embarrass the emperor! Seeing that the emperor was so happy, the ministers hurriedly expressed their attitudes.

Back in the carriage, Empress Zhou personally served the emperor and took a bath, and Emperor Chongzhen felt even more relaxed. Back on the big sofa bed, seeing Queen Zhou's ruddy face after bathing, Emperor Chongzhen immediately rose, took Queen Zhou, and on the roaring train, there was a happy spring in the world.

Empress Zhou, who has not been favored by Emperor Chongzhen for a long time, is naturally very moved, and Emperor Chongzhen did not expect that after changing such an environment, it would be so exciting to do a big job. When I woke up, it was already dawn.

When Empress Zhou saw that the emperor was awake, she said, "Look at you sleeping so well!" I didn't dare to call you! Let them bring in the food! ”

"No need! Let's eat in the food truck! You can go out for a walk, too! Emperor Chongzhen got up and said, "Hey! It was a good night's sleep. After speaking, he looked at Queen Zhou and said, "You also have your credit here!" Hehe! ”

How could Empress Zhou not know the meaning of Emperor Chongzhen's words, and said with a red face, "Your Majesty! You are out of the capital, and your spirits are much better. The body is much better, too! ”

"That's right!" Emperor Chongzhen also knew the meaning of Empress Zhou's words, "I was originally the Son of Heaven, and I was really depressed in the capital. Ha ha! After finishing speaking, Emperor Chongzhen couldn't stop laughing.

did not let the subordinates come in to serve, Queen Zhou personally served the emperor to wash, and then rang the bell to notify the eunuchs to come over, telling them that the emperor was about to go to the dining car to eat, and let them prepare.

Those ministers who followed Emperor Chongzhen did not have such treatment as Emperor Chongzhen, they got up very early one by one, and chatted in the dining car after breakfast, waiting for Emperor Chongzhen. Now the dining car has become a court.

Emperor Chongzhen and Empress Zhou had breakfast, and Empress Zhou returned to her carriage. Emperor Chongzhen and the ministers had a simple meeting on the dining car.

Emperor Chongzhen said: "If you go further, you will go to the kiln." When we arrive at Yaogang, we have to open our eyes to take a good look at what the people of Yaogang do, and why they can make such brilliant achievements in such a place. We should learn from others. ”

The Ministry of Industry Shangshu said: "Oops! Your Majesty, before I arrived at the kiln, I already had a lot of things I couldn't understand. Not to mention the steamer trains we saw along the way, just look at the fields outside the train! It's full of mountains, but all their hillside farmland has been converted into terraced fields, which is a lot of work! ”

Emperor Chongzhen said: "You Aiqing may not know about this matter!" I know a little more clearly, in order to reduce soil erosion, the kiln people require that all cultivated land near the river be returned to forest, and all hillside land must be converted into terraced fields. Even if the forest is restored, many fish scale pits have been dug in the mountains, and those small watersheds must be built into barrages to prevent soil erosion. To this end, they have put a lot of effort into replacing the land that has been returned to farmland with other land. The seedlings are provided free of charge, and they have built many nurseries in various places to cultivate seedlings. ”

"Oops! It's so hard! ”

"That's a terrible thing!"

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The ministers listened to Emperor Chongzhen's introduction and were amazed!

"Huh! The kiln gang people are generous! They think about the things of thousands of generations, otherwise they wouldn't have put in such a big effort. Emperor Chongzhen couldn't help but admire, "If you can make the Yellow River less sediment, it will be worth it!" ”

At this time, the prince came to the dining car and handed a telegram to Emperor Chongzhen, which was transferred to Emperor Chongzhen on the train.

The telegram said: Zhang Zhimu and the officials of the kiln gang are waiting at the train station to pick up the driver! Everything is arranged! After the train stops, Zhang Zhimu will personally go to the car to greet the emperor and Niangniang!

In fact, Emperor Chongzhen also knew that Zhang Zhimu would greet them with a very grand etiquette! But he didn't see it, and he was still a little apprehensive in his heart. Now that he saw the telegram sent by Zhang Zhimu, Emperor Chongzhen felt at ease.

The ministers who stared at Emperor Chongzhen saw that the emperor sat up significantly straighter after reading the telegram! And with a smile on his face.

Emperor Chongzhen knew that the ministers were not clear in their hearts, and they were all looking at themselves now when they arrived at the kiln gang and how the kiln people would treat them.

Emperor Chongzhen smiled and said, "Zhang Dong's family in Yaogang are all waiting at the train station!" ”

The ministers were visibly breathing.

Emperor Chongzhen sighed and said: "It's not easy for Zhang Dongjia, not to mention anything else, how many grievances he has suffered!" But I never blamed me, and I never held grudges. As long as there is something in the court, they will not hesitate to help. If only there were a few more such people in the imperial court! ”

The ministers didn't dare to take this talk, but they said in their hearts, no more than a few, and another world would be disrupted!

When the train passed Taiyuan Station, it could be seen that there were more kiln soldiers patrolling on both sides of the railway.

Emperor Chongzhen and the ministers all returned to their carriages and boxes.

Through the window, Emperor Chongzhen saw that the roads on both sides of the Taiyuan Railway were all black roads, and it was obvious that there was an endless stream of cars and carriages. Emperor Chongzhen read from the newspaper that the kiln gang people repaired the asphalt pavement to Taiyuan. The black pavement may be an asphalt pavement that is not afraid of rain and snow.

Empress Zhou didn't know this, so she asked carefully: "Your Majesty, why is the road here black?" ”

"Huh! When you arrive at the kiln, there are such roads everywhere. Such a road surface will not be muddy when it rains! It's also extraordinarily smooth, and the carriage runs very smoothly on it! "Emperor Chongzhen has the opportunity to show his knowledge, and I am very happy!

When the train enters the kiln, it begins to slow down slowly, and at this time, the high-rise buildings outside the window come into view, and almost all the windows of the special train are full of people's heads, so many high-rise buildings together is a great visual impact for them. The kiln in the dream finally arrived, and both the emperor and the civil and military ministers were a little nervous and excited, thinking about what kind of people should be in the high-rise buildings outside the window.

The train "clang" panted and slowly stopped, just in front of the red carpet where Emperor Chongzhen was on the carriage.

Emperor Chongzhen lifted the corner of the curtain and saw through the window that on the platform, the kiln soldiers were neatly arranged around. The soldiers' white gloves and shiny bayonets stand out. Colorful flags were displayed on the platform, and the gong and drum bands were discharged far away. A long line of cars also stopped on the platform, and the drivers next to the cars were all neatly dressed in blue, each wearing a kind of large-brimmed hat that he had never seen before, all wearing snow-white gloves, and the collar of a white shirt was also snow-white. However, there were still a few grass-green guys with cylinders parked behind the convoy, and Emperor Chongzhen was wondering if it was the gun carriage introduced in the newspaper. If so, the guards of the kiln gang have worked hard. The newspaper said that he was almost invincible.

Emperor Chongzhen also saw that there was a group of people standing in front of the door of their special carriage.

Emperor Chongzhen immediately lowered the curtains, and at this time, he could hear the iron door on the train opening the door, and the prince went down from the door first. The brocade guards behind him also followed a lot of people.

Zhang Zhimu and Huang Yukun, Chen Yufeng, Yan Boju, Ouyang He, Lu Bingyi, Lu Chengxiang, Zhang Bengui, Yan Xing, Qiu Laodong, these giants of the kiln, the acting king, the king of Zhou, and the ten thousand households of Ordos, they stood in front of the car door to greet Emperor Chongzhen, as well as Yang Yulin, Xiao Hongyu, Princess Anping, and Mrs. Li Yan, who were also waiting to receive Queen Zhou, Princess Anping and others.

The welcome activity of the kiln gang people is the biggest battle, and it is also the most grand welcome activity of the kiln gang.

The security work was carried out by Li Jing and Yang Jing. Inside the station is Yang Jing's special police, and outside is Li Jing's special forces. During the kiln period, Yang Jing was mainly responsible for the emperor's security work.

In order not to make the welcome ceremony too messy, the welcome ceremony also had a simple rehearsal.

The welcome ceremony was also communicated with the prince by telegram, and Emperor Chongzhen did not want the ceremony to be too troublesome. In fact, Zhang Zhimu doesn't want to make it too complicated, as long as it is grand.

As soon as the door of the train car opened, the flashing of the magnesium light continued to flicker, and when the door came out, the prince was so shaken that he blocked his eyes with his hands. Seeing Zhang Zhimu and them, the prince's mouth was almost up to his ears, "Quack!" Zhang Dongjia! Guys, it's been a long time! Miss me! ”

"Come on! Princess, don't say that you are dead or alive, how is the emperor doing along the way? Chen Yufeng and Wang Gonggong are very familiar with each other, and they are also drinking friends who happen to be opponents, so they interjected politely.

"Your Majesty! Hi! The emperor hasn't been so happy for a long time! The prince also knew that now was not the time for them to gossip, so he said to Zhang Zhimu, "Zhang Dongjia, I will let the adults get down from the carriages over there!" You follow me to the car to meet the emperor and the mother Chitose! The emperor will come down in a while, and I will follow the emperor to introduce you to your lords! You introduce your people to the emperor and adults, and you will arrange it when you leave the station. What do you think? ”

"Okay! I thought you were going to drink! I didn't expect to be very thoughtful! Do as you say! Zhang Zhimu said, "Hurry up and lead me to the car, don't let the emperor wait in a hurry!" ”

In fact, Emperor Chongzhen and Empress Zhou could hear the voices of the prince and the kiln people through the open car window. Empress Zhou smiled and said, "Hehe! This guy is really familiar with the kiln people! ”

Emperor Chongzhen said: "When the Yaogang people first relieved us of the siege, he fought with the Manchu army with the Yaogang people. I cooperated with the eight businessmen in Zhangjiakou. They are also friends of life and death! Therefore, if there is anything on Yaogang's side, it will be easy for him to come over! ”

At this time, there was a knock on the carriage door, followed by the voice of the prince: "Your Majesty! Zhang Dongjia is here to pick you up! ”

"Don't be polite! Come on in! Emperor Chongzhen said immediately.

As soon as the prince pulled the door, Zhang Zhimu stepped into the carriage, and saw Emperor Chongzhen sitting in front of him, and quickly knelt down to give a salute, "Long live my emperor, long live, long live!" Now Zhang Zhimu is used to kneeling and kowtowing, and he is not as disgusted as when he first came.

Then he kowtowed to Queen Zhou, "Niangniang Chitose!" Chitose! Chichitose! ”

Emperor Chongzhen stood up directly from his seat, helped Zhang Zhimu up and said, "Don't be polite to Zhang Dongjia!" He took Zhang Zhimu's hand again and said, "The last time we said goodbye from Kaifeng, it was more than a year!" I really miss you! ”

"Me too! Emperor! Zhang Zhimu said, "We have been looking forward to the emperor coming to the kiln, and this time we really looked forward to you!" ”

Zhang Zhimu said to Queen Zhou again: "The queen has worked hard to accompany the emperor all the way!" ”

"Zhang Dongjia is polite!" Empress Zhou said, "I have never been so blessed!" The passenger ships we take are air-conditioned, otherwise I don't know what the heat will be in Beijing? On the train, you see that the carriages are also air-conditioned. Never again as in a carriage! Hehe! ”

"Your Majesty! Our colleagues who are working with me are all facing the emperor below, can the emperor give them a face to meet them today? Zhang Zhimu asked Emperor Chongzhen very politely.

Emperor Chongzhen also knew that it was Zhang Zhimu who gave him a great face, "Oops! They are all heroes of the Ming Dynasty, they welcome me like this, I should meet them! ”

When Emperor Chongzhen walked out of the carriage, the gongs and drums on the platform suddenly stopped playing, and everyone who came to greet the emperor on the platform, whether they wanted to or not, knelt down and cheered: "Long live my emperor!" Banzai! Hooray! ”

After Emperor Chongzhen stepped on the platform, he said, "Everyone, Aiqing! No rude flat! ”

Zhang Zhimu went over and introduced several giants of the kiln to the emperor one by one! Emperor Chongzhen shook hands with them one by one according to the etiquette of the kiln people. Then Zhang Zhimu and the others followed the emperor to the ministers who got off the car through another door. At this time, they all stood next to the special train together, and the prince introduced these ministers to Zhang Zhimu and others one by one, and Zhang Zhimu and they also shook hands with them one by one. These ministers are really not used to this handshake etiquette, but seeing that the emperor is following the customs, they have no choice but to do so. In fact, this scene leveled their identities with the kiln people, which was an uncomfortable place in their hearts.

They greeted each other here, and Huang Yukun and Queen Zhou had to perform such a set of etiquette on their side.

After that, Emperor Chongzhen and Empress Zhou were invited to a car, and when everyone got into the car, the convoy drove to the Yaogang Hotel. The accompanying Jinyiwei and his entourage did not have a car, and they all sat on the bus and came to the Yaogang Hotel together.

Zhang Zhimu personally accompanied the emperor to the Yaogang Hotel, which was ready to welcome Emperor Chongzhen and his party.

Although Emperor Chongzhen was prepared and knew that the Yaogang Hotel was very magnificent, the Yaogang Hotel was far beyond his imagination.

When Zhang Zhimu accompanied the emperor to take the elevator, he had to stand face to face in a small space. Although Empress Zhou was not used to it, the novelty had long made Emperor Chongzhen and Empress Chongzhen forget about it.

When Emperor Chongzhen and the others came to the large suite on the top floor, they were simply stunned. I used to think that the palace in the Forbidden City was terrible, but compared to here, it was simply a rural earthen house. In particular, Zhang Zhimu led Emperor Chongzhen to the balcony, the terrain of the Yaogang Hotel was high, and then overlooking the Yaogang from the height of the ten floors, the openness, coupled with the momentum of the high-rise buildings in the Yaogang at the feet, made the Chongzhen Emperor happy and said a few "good words!" ”

Emperor Chongzhen's family and entourage arrived, Zhang Zhimu first said goodbye to the emperor, saying: "Your Majesty, you take a rest first, and we will pick up the wind and wash the dust for the emperor at night!" ”

Bidding farewell to the emperor, Zhang Zhimu said to the prince who had just come in: "If you have anything, tell the hotel manager!" Everything is arranged! Then he whispered in the ear of the prince, "Make it clear to all the adults, we have arranged a restaurant to serve them for free!" You don't have to spend money to eat there! Some restaurants are cashiers! ”

"Understood! Got it! "What is this place, they should know what is going on!" ”

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