Capital. It's summer. Even in this Suncheonfu, which is located in the northern land. The hot weather is still not much better than Jiangnan. Even the environment here makes it hot and dry. It's even more uncomfortable than Jiangnan.

Long Qing, who was sitting in the imperial study, was also a little disturbed by the hot climate. Although this huge Forbidden City. It was also the place where the royal family lived, and there must have been ice stored in the basement. And there are palace maids on the side fanning Longqing. But he still felt very irritable in his heart. At this time, Longqing couldn't help but complain a little in his heart about the ancestor who moved the capital to Shuntianfu. Ming Chengzu Zhu Di. Think about how good that the South is. Although the weather is hotter in the summer than here. But it's also much wetter. Not to mention. Ying Tianfu's Qinhuai River, which blooms like flowers every night, makes Longqing's heart itch. But this kind of thing can only be thought of in the heart. But where can I say it?

It may have something to do with the weather. Long Qing felt that he was a little vain. But when I thought of the palace maid who slept last night. Longqing's false fire is even more vigorous. It is said that there were many palace maids in the harem of the Ming Dynasty. However, in addition to the title of queen. Only concubines. There are no concubines. Those palace ladies who were favored by the emperor could get the title of concubine. It's just that Longqing can be regarded as a master in this and has read countless people. was already forced out by his father Jiajing's psychological problems. Now after he ascended the throne as emperor, it has become more and more out of control. If those palace maids who have been pampered by Long Qing are all concubines. Hehe.

But fortunately, the biological mother of the current queen Chen and Zhu Yijun, Li Guifei, has also followed Zhu Zaiyuan since he was still King Yu. Know these things about him. Although worried about his body. But now the two of them are queens and concubines. is also afraid of gossip and saying that he is jealous. So I didn't say much.

Longqing, who is diverting his attention from the heat and heat, is letting his beautiful thoughts divert his attention. At this time. Feng Bao just pushed the door in. interrupted his thoughts.

"See Your Majesty. Long live our emperor. Banzai. Wan ......" Feng Baogang entered the door. Didn't even look at it. Thinking about the imperial desk where Long Qing was sitting, he knelt down. The slogan in his mouth is like a play, and what he shouted was a frustration of yin and yang. But it is not pretentious.

"Stop." Long Qing hurriedly spoke out to stop him from continuing to torture his ears with noise. "It's going to be hot. You're so noisy again. I'm going to hit your board. ”

"Hey, hey." Feng Bao laughed dryly. Stand up. There was no embarrassment on his face. It seems that I have long been used to it. "Your Majesty. The slave and maid also respect His Majesty Long Wei. Beside oneself. Beside oneself. ”

"Alright. Don't be my ass. Say whatever you want. Long Qing didn't care about Feng Bao's flattery. Said.

Feng Bao looked at the two palace maids who were fanning him behind Long Qing. There was some embarrassment on his face: "Your Majesty." It's about Lord Zhang's presence in Jiangnan. Didn't Your Majesty ask the slaves and maids to come and report? ”

Long Qing heard him say this. That's when I remembered. He also cares about Zhu Yijun, who is now in Jiangnan. But it's not good to ask the people of Jinyiwei directly. Although he is the emperor. But in case it reaches Zhang Fan's ears. Long Qing didn't want Zhang Fan to have the feeling that he didn't trust him. After all, he is very optimistic about Zhang Fan. That's when I found Feng Bao. Let him send the factory guards of the East Factory to investigate.

Longqing naturally knows. The prince left the palace without permission. Although it was personally allowed. But there are not many people who know about it. In addition to Zhang Fan, Feng Bao, Zhang Juzheng and others. Only the guards who guarded Zhu Yijun knew. Besides. Even Zhu Yijun's biological mother, Li Guifei, still doesn't know about it. Long Qing knew what Feng Bao meant. But when I think of this hot weather. He was really reluctant to let these two palace maids who fanned him out.

Feng Bao didn't know what Long Qing was thinking. He was still weird in his heart. Why is Longqing so hesitant today. Even the eyes of the two palace maids who looked out were a little inseparable. I have taken a fancy to these two. Feng Bao was a little amused in his heart.

Picked up a book on the desk and slapped himself in the face. Long Qing opened his mouth and said, "Say it." How's it going? ”

"Back to Your Majesty." Feng Bao took two steps forward. Just wanted to talk. was stopped by Long Qing again.

"You. Stay away from me. It was too hot. Long Qing interrupted Feng Bao's words. So said.

Feng Bao was stunned for a while. Quickly took a few steps back. Continued: "Back to Your Majesty. Everything is clear. Your Highness is all right now. Together with Mr. Zhang in Suzhou. and dwelt in the Humble Administrator's Garden. ”

"Oh. I've heard of the name of the Humble Administrator's Garden. Long Qing heard that Zhu Yijun was safe and sound. That's when I put my mind at ease. "I wanted to live there back then. Unexpectedly, Jun'er went to see it first. Hehe. That's right. How is Zhang Aiqing's affairs going? I haven't been given a break lately. ”

"Back to Your Majesty. A few days ago, this group of ships came back. It is estimated that Master Zhang has just started to do this thing this time. Feng Bao naturally heard something about this. Said. "It is said that it was because of the presence of Lord Zhang. Those officials were stunned and didn't dare to ask for the red envelopes of the merchants who returned to the sea. even secretly pushed it back. ”

"Hmph. These people don't see the coffin and don't shed tears. I know I've got my eye on them. That's how powerful it is. Long Qing said with a sneer. This custody gave these people a taste of it. ”

"Naturally. These people are very greedy. Now I'm afraid I'm going to suffer. Feng Bao echoed. There is also a happy event to tell Your Majesty. ”

"Oh. What's the matter. Long Qing asked suspiciously.

"I heard that the three boats that returned to the sea belonged to one man. And this person paid more than 10 million taels of silver this time alone. Feng Bao said.

Hear the number. Long Qing was surprised. He didn't know too much about the mercury he had handed over in the previous two years. And the DPRK and China for this kind of tax silver recovered from the hands of merchants. No matter how much it is, it won't be reported. Today, I heard Feng Bao say the specific number. And it's just one person. Long Qing was suddenly surprised. But after being surprised. There was some anger in his heart again. Long Qing naturally knows. Compared to the tax paid. The merchants wanted to bribe the officials with more silver. Now Longqing heard the number that Feng Bao told him. It can well be imagined. How much did those officials have greedy for their own pockets. Originally, Zhang Fan was asked to go to Jiangnan to insert taxes just to take an opportunity to reward Zhang Fan. But now Longqing really has the intention of cracking down on corrupt officials. He remembered in his heart how Zhu Yuanzhang dealt with corrupt officials back then. Even now, I want to give Zhang Fan the next holy decree. He should punish those corrupt officials severely.

Feng Bao watched from the sidelines. knows that Longqing is angry now. Know that your purpose has been achieved. Although he came this time to report on Zhu Yijun's condition at the behest of Long Qing. But oh by chance. He thought of a way to deal with the high arch and rush that he didn't deal with. Now it's time to talk about it.

Seeing that Longqing calmed down a little. Feng Bao continued: "Your Majesty. Don't let those villains who forget their interests get angry. Take care of your dragon's body. ”

"Hmph." Long Qing snorted with a slight dissatisfaction. Said. "Is there anything else you have to do?"

"Back to Your Majesty. The slave heard something by chance today. I think I should tell Your Majesty. Feng Bao said.

"Something. Go ahead. Long Qing said impatiently.

"Your Majesty remembers the other day. The excerpt that Lord Zhang came up. Feng Bao didn't say it directly. Instead, he brought up the matter.

Feng Bao said. Long Qing immediately remembered. After all, Zhang Fan has been going to Jiangnan since he left. There was an excerpt. That's about Xu Jie's family affairs. It is said that when Xu Jie was still serving as the first assistant in the cabinet. Leaning on the old and selling the old. And in three days, two heads took Longqing to talk about things. Long Qing really didn't like to see him. That's how he went home to retire. But Xu Jie, after all, is a veteran of the two dynasties. He was the hero of the year again. Now it is even more Zhishi returning to his hometown. There is no conflict with myself anymore. But Gao Gong still refused to let him go. This made Longqing have some opinions on the high arch. Zhang Fan's excerpt was directly delivered to Longqing through the channel of Jinyiwei. In the middle, Feng Bao, the governor of the East Factory, who was in charge of supervising Jinyiwei, was no one else who saw it. I read the excerpt. Long Qing was also a little upset for Xu Jie. After all, he was also very unpopular when he was King Yu. What happened to the hired peasants was easy for him to bring into himself. also had some pity for Xu Jie. But he didn't have a clue about it. I had to put it down for the time being. Now I heard Feng Bao mention this matter again. Long Qing couldn't help frowning. I couldn't help but think that Gao Gong really hated Xu Jie to the bone. He refused to let him go at all.

"I remember. Go ahead. What the hell is going on. Long Qing said.

"Back to Your Majesty. Here's the thing. Feng Bao said slowly.

It turned out. Feng Bao is still the eunuch of the celebrant eunuch. Therefore, it is very undesirable to lunge. Whenever he had the chance, he had to go to the celebrant to hang out. To put it bluntly, it's to see if there's anything wrong with the rush. Rushing naturally knew that Feng Bao was dissatisfied with his position as the eunuch of the palm print. And yet he also knew. Originally, this position should have been Feng Bao's a long time ago. It was only by virtue of the high arch that he became this palm print eunuch. Therefore, it is quite rigorous to rush and do things on weekdays. Try not to let Feng Bao grasp the handle.

Feng Bao got Longqing and wanted to find out about Zhu Yijun's situation. When someone is sent to investigate. Naturally, I will also inquire about Xu Jie's affairs. It's just that Feng Bao, who knew the true situation of the matter, didn't think of a way to tell Long Qing about it. Makes him suspicious of high arches and lunging.

Today. Feng Bao wanted to report Zhu Yijun's affairs like Long Qing. Taking advantage of the gap between the Longqing Dynasty and the United States. He went to the celebrant again. The result is this turn. But I found something. It turned out that Gao Gong knew that Zhang Fan had help. There is nothing I can do about Xu Jie for the time being. So he sent his men to threaten the hired peasants. forced them to speak ill of Xu Jie. Then write it as an excerpt and hand it to Longqing. Gao Gong is now the head of the cabinet. But this fold still has to go through those procedures. So he handed the fold to Dash. The rush is naturally for the high arch of the horse's head. It's also very positive about this matter. Who knows today when he brought the fold to the celebrant of ceremonies. But he left because of something sudden. The excerpt was left in the celebrant supervisor.

Feng Bao saw the excerpt. A twist of thought. Know that your chance has come. He was going to report to Longqing first.

handed the fold to Long Qing. After Long Qing saw it. But it's because I don't understand the situation. Da was puzzled: "What's going on?" The last time Zhang Aiqing was on the excerpt, it was not that Xu Ge was old, he was because he favored those hired farmers. Is that why they don't want to hand over their fields? How did Gao Gong go up and say that he had been exploiting those hired farmers for many years. I'm a little confused. ”

"Your Majesty. That's exactly what happened. Feng Bao then sent people from Gao Gong to harass Xu Jie's family. Now it is even more persuasive to make people deceive. Something that says bad things about Xu Jie. and the collusion between the high arch and the dash were all spoken.

Long Qing listened. Suddenly the anger skyrocketed. Anyway, some people are like that. Especially the people who are emperors. No matter how bad you are, no matter how much you have problems. But he did not allow his courtiers to do anything wrong. What's more, today's Longqing is angry when he heard about the corrupt officials just now. The anger in my heart is even more intense.

"This high arch. As the first assistant to the cabinet. Not only fornication with internal supervision. He would even do such a thing. Long Qing said angrily. It's very loud. "I used to think that he was also a bold man. Who knows his true face today. It's so narrow-minded. ”

"This is not something that Xu Jie forced out for him by himself." Feng Bao said in his heart. But see what Longqing looks like now. Feng Bao was on the rise. Know that your goal has been accomplished. He said, "Your Majesty." Hurry up and get rid of the gas. Isn't that the case in this officialdom? Your Majesty, the Son of Heaven. No one shall behave in the presence of His Majesty. But that's it. There are many things that His Majesty does not know. What's more, this person's heart is unpredictable. ”

Listened to Feng Bao's words. Long Qing's mood calmed down a little. But the unhappiness with the high arch was even more serious: "No." I have to rule this high arch. ”

"Your Majesty. Never. Feng Bao hurriedly said. Gao Gong was completely prepared this time. Let's not talk about whether what these peasants say is true or false. If they were high arches, they would send men to threaten them. Presumably, they did not dare to tell the truth. If Your Majesty rashly reprimands Gao Gong. I am afraid that it will cause dissatisfaction among the ministers of the DPRK and China. Feng Bao said this with a purpose. One comes. If Longqing investigates this matter with Gao Gong now. The high arch will inevitably shirk in every way. In this way, the high arch cannot be injured; Second. The longer this matter was held in Longqing's heart. The greater the resentment against the high arch. Wait until the day things erupt. The greater the impact on the high arch. "It's better to get Gao Gong off the stage in one fell swoop." Feng Bao thought in his heart.

"Am I just so indulgent to him?" Long Qing said indignantly.

"Lord Zhang must have known about this situation. Now he will definitely find a way to help Xu Ge Lao. Feng Bao said. Wait for Lord Zhang to have a clue. Your Majesty is not too late to make another attack. It's good to hit it in one fell swoop. ”

Long Qing listened to his words and nodded. However, he still has some questions: "Isn't Zhang Aiqing at odds with Xu Gelao." How could he help Xu Ge Lao so much. Could it be that his teacher Zhang Juzheng got rid of it. ”

"Lord Jifu must have told Master Zhang about this." Feng Bao said. But the slave maid thought. Lord Zhang's help to the elder may not be entirely because of the second assistant. After all, with the character of Lord Zhang. Even enemies. Now he can no longer be threatened. Now that he knows about it. Presumably, there will also be a trace of pity for the elder pavilion. Naturally, I want to help the old man. Feng Bao secretly held up Zhang Fan in front of Longqing. In his eyes. Zhang Fan has a bright future. Now is also a plan for the early days.

"Zhang Aiqing is good at everything. It's just that people are too good. "Sure enough. Long Qing took the bait. "It seems that I will have to think of some ways for Zhang Aiqing in the future. Otherwise, those imperial histories in the court could make him unbearable just by excerpts. ”