Chapter 102: Captain of the Horse
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At the beginning, Emperor Jiajing's will was to let Chen Di act as the political envoy of Zhejiang, and handle the two major events of dismantling the army of Zhejiang Weisu and changing rice to mulberry. Now that these two things have been almost done, Chen Di decided to return to Beijing to report on his work. This time I returned to Beijing, and the debriefing came second. The main purpose was to make Shi Sun the head of the military department, and then create all the conditions for him to manufacture tiger power guns and locust crossbows in large quantities.
The feudal officials did not return to Beijing if they wanted to. Chen Di first gave Emperor Jiajing a lesson and asked to return to Beijing to report on his work. In the compromises, he also recommended Hai Rui as the prefect of Taizhou, Hu Zongxian as the prefect of Hangzhou, and Tang Shunzhi as the acting political envoy of Zhejiang as the envoy of Zhejiang. He Chen Di can leave Zhejiang, but the territory of Zhejiang cannot be lost! Before leaving, it is natural to arrange all your own people to important positions.
Emperor Jiajing has long been holding back to recruit Chen Di to be Princess Xiaoyan's concubine! He can't wait for Chen Di to return to Beijing as soon as possible! After receiving the recital, he planned to let Chen Di enter Beijing as soon as possible.
Chen Di took Style Sun, Liang Erhei, and Yan Lao Butler, and rushed to the capital after a tiring journey!
What Chen Di didn't expect was that in front of Desheng's door, Yan Song, the first assistant of the cabinet, actually led hundreds of officials to greet him!
The reason why Yan Song has stood tall in the officialdom for decades and has not collapsed is that in addition to having a femme fatale, he can rectify people, harm people, kill people, and use people! Chen Di established an elite division in Zhejiang without spending a penny of the imperial court's national funds, and repeatedly defeated the Japanese invaders; He also suggested and implemented the national policy of changing rice fields to mulberry fields, which increased the annual income of several million taels for the national treasury; and abolished all the Zhejiang Weisuo army, leaving a huge amount of military expenditure for the imperial court. As far as these three things are concerned, no one in the entire court dares to pick out any of them, and they will definitely be able to do it.
And Chen Di alone completed it in just a few months. A talent like Chen Di is simply a national warrior in Yan Song's opinion!
Treat the countryman, and have the etiquette to treat the countryman. As soon as Yan Song heard that Chen Di was going back to Beijing, he, the head of the cabinet, ordered all the officials above the fifth grade in Beijing to greet him outside the city gate!
Emperor Jiajing was even more appreciative of Yan Song's approach!
Chen Di knows that he can't be proud of his achievements. He stepped out of the carriage, went to Yan Song, and bowed his head: "Father-in-law, my son is not filial, he is busy with the errands given by the imperial court, and he has not been able to fulfill his filial piety for you for a few monthsγγγγγγ β
Yan Song hurriedly picked up Chen Di: "Zhenhaibo! No, my good son! Get up! Doing a good job for the court is your greatest filial piety! β
Chen Di was polite to another group of officials, and Yan Song reminded him: "It's not too early, it's time to go to Yongshou Palace to see the driver!" β
As soon as Yan Song led Chen Di to the gate of the palace, Lu Fang, the eunuch who was in charge of the celebrant and the seal of the eunuch, greeted him: "There is a will, reward the town Haibo Chen Di riding a horse in the Forbidden City!" β
The emperor of the Ming Dynasty rewarded the ministers of the Forbidden City for riding horses, which is the highest honor! Chen Di made a difficulty. I'm too small to ride on horseback! Even if you can ride it, you can't reach the stirrups with your feet. If you fall off your horse and fall on your head, wouldn't you be laughing and generous!
Chen Di simply pretended to be modest and cautious. He said to Lu Fang: "Father-in-law Lu, how can Chen Di and De, how can he accept the glory of riding a horse in the Forbidden City?" I also asked my father-in-law to return to the emperor, and said that Chen Di was willing to walk into the palace! β
Lu Fang said: "It's rare that the little monkey cub knows the truth of merit without pride!" β
Lu Fang returned to the palace and told Emperor Jiajing what Chen Di meant. Emperor Jiajing praised Chen Di: "Chen Di has made such great contributions to the imperial court, but he can still be so humble, it is commendable!" Let him play what he wants, and let him walk into the palace to see me! β
Chen Di entered the Yongshou Palace and saw Emperor Jiajing first bowing three times and nine bows.
Emperor Jiajing said happily: "Aiqing, hurry up!" β
Chen Di didn't know that behind the screen behind Emperor Jiajing's throne, there was still a twenty-eight beauty hiding! This person is the pearl of Emperor Jiajing, Princess Xiaoyan, who is only sixteen years old!
To say that this princess Xiaoyan was born as beautiful as a fairy. The cherry has a small mouth, the skin is like jade, and the face is like a peach blossom. said that it was a sinking fish and a wild goose, and a jasper shy flower belittled her beauty. Her biological mother, Concubine Li Shufei, died after leaving her, and because of this, Emperor Jiajing treated her even more differently from other princesses, she was afraid of breaking it in her hand and afraid of melting in her mouth.
Princess Xiaoyan reached the age of marriage, but she said to Emperor Jiajing: "If you are not a handsome man in the world, you will not marry if you are both civil and military." β
In the eyes of Emperor Jiajing, Chen Di is the world's best man, both civil and military! He planned to let Chen Di be Chenglong's fast son-in-law, so he asked Princess Xiaoyan to peek behind the screen to see if Chen Di's appearance and conversation could be liked.
Emperor Jiajing said: "I haven't seen Chen Aiqing for a few months, it seems that he has grown taller again!" β
Chen Di didn't expect Emperor Jiajing to say such a thing. This kind of talk is obviously the care of the elders for the younger generations!
Emperor Jiajing asked again: "How did you defeat the Japanese twice, and what was the details of the battle against the Japanese Kou, quickly tell me about it." β
Chen Di told Emperor Jiajing about the battle of Haichenggang and the battle of Beipo Town, and then said: "These two great victories are all due to the emperor's great talent, and the soldiers fight with their lives!" β
Emperor Jiajing approvingly: "Chen Aiqing is really a national warrior!" In terms of martial arts, you led the Flying Tiger Army to defeat the Japanese Invaders repeatedly. Lunwen, a series of things you did in Zhejiang have reduced the burden on the imperial court and increased income! Pick out any of these things, even those who have been officials for decades can hardly guarantee that they can do it! You, a fourteen-year-old boy, have accomplished so many great things in just a few months! On that day, you brought me a white deer. The ministers all said that this white deer was an auspicious gift from God to the Ming Dynasty. I said to them, in fact, the real auspiciousness that God has sent down to Daming is Chen Aiqing! β
Chen Di bowed his head and bowed again: "The emperor loves his ministers so much, how can the ministers not bow and do their best to serve the country!" β
Princess Xiaoyan behind the screen was already secretly moved when she listened to Chen Di's conversation. She had already heard about Chen Di's deeds. Although Chen Di is only fourteen years old, two years younger than himself, he looks like a handsome young man. The only drawback is that he is much shorter than himself. But what does it matter? People have to grow up. The handsome adult noble children in the capital grabbed a handful, and there were dragons and phoenixes among people like Chen Di, but there was only one young talent in the Ming Dynasty!
Princess Xiaoyan knocked on the screen three times. This is the code set by her and her father, if she takes a fancy to Chen Di, she will knock on the screen three times.
Emperor Jiajing heard three knocks, and knew that his heart and soul baby had fallen in love with Chen Di, and he said: "Chen Aiqing, you have made such a meritorious service for the Ming Dynasty and me, I really don't know how to reward you!" You are already a Zhenhaibo at a young age, and if you are a marquis and a prince again, you will inevitably be criticized! β
Chen Di said: "Your Majesty, the minister doesn't want any rewards, he just wants to continue to serve the court and do more!" β
Emperor Jiajing waved his hand: "If you have merit, you will be rewarded!" I look at it. My princess Xiaoyan is twenty-eight years old, and she has reached the age of waiting for the word boudoir! I'll make the decision for her, and I'll call you Princess Xiaoyan's concubine!" I have given you all my sweethearts, and you will do your best for national affairs in the future! β
It has long been rumored in the Ming officialdom that Emperor Jiajing intends to recruit Chen Di as a concubine, and Chen Di was already mentally prepared when he came. He bowed down and said: "How can the minister be so virtuous, he should be so loved by the emperor!" β
Emperor Jiajing said: "So, Aiqing agreed?" β
Chen Di said: "Father, son, son, monarch and minister. Since the emperor has a will, how can the ministers not obey it! β
Emperor Jiajing was overjoyed: "Good! The third day of next month is a good day! Lv Fang, the purpose! Feng Zhenhai Bo Chen Di is the captain of the horse, and on the third day of the lunar month, Princess Xiaoyan and Chen Di held a big wedding! In Beijing, all the officials above the sixth grade went to congratulate! I want to personally officiate the marriage of the young man of the Ming Dynasty! β