The first wind and rain drifted away

After the winter solstice of the eighth year of Chongzhen, on the third day after the death of the national abbot Zhou Kui, the Zhou government received news that the cabinet planned to grant evil reproach to Zhou Kui.

The reason is that Zhou Kui, the national abbot, is not at the end of his life, but an ominous person, and has no merits in his life, so he can only give evil advice.

Is this worth it?

Although the nickname is only a few words, it can summarize the evaluation of a person's life, all in these words, and no one can not care about it nowadays.

Suddenly, the chickens and dogs jumped up and down the Zhou Mansion, and Zhou Zuofu, the son of Jiading Bofu, jumped like thunder, MMP, as soon as his own Lao Tzu died, they began to bully people.

Is it really easy to bully?

After getting this bad news, the prince Zhou Zuofu scolded in his mouth, and immediately went into the palace to cry to his sister Queen Zhou.

There is no way, the current imperial relatives are too spicy chicken, not to mention that Zhou Zuofu is just the son of Jiading Bo, that is, his Laozi Guozhang Zhou Kui is not dead, and he must be polite to civil officials.

In Kunning Palace, Queen Zhou listened to the cry of her eldest brother Zhou Zuofu, sighed, and sat on the phoenix chair dejectedly, half-speechless.

Her father's nickname was important, she understood that.

But what her father did before his death, she understands better.

His father was named Jiading Bo, and was deeply favored and trusted by the Ming Dynasty and the emperor.

Although Queen Zhou is in the deep palace, she has not heard of any bad things in her own house.

Not to mention anything else, just about the donation half a year ago, Queen Zhou understood what kind of person her father was, so that she could do such a thing?

As a daughter, I can't stand it.

Now, he can't blame the courtiers for being dissatisfied with him.

What's more, she knew that if Wenchen made trouble in this matter, even the emperor would not be able to do anything.

Honors and ministers are given after their deaths, and there is a system of refutation. That is, it will be discussed by the cabinet and the Ministry of Rites, and if the name does not match, it can be refuted and discussed again.

"Little sister, my father's nickname is related to the honor and disgrace of the Zhou family, how can such a courtier be allowed to behave recklessly?"

Zhou Zuofu saw that his sister was red-eyed and didn't say a word, his fat body jumped in front of Queen Zhou, pointed to the outside of Kunning Palace and roared.

The eldest brother is like a father, and now there are no outsiders in Kunning Palace, and Zhou Zuofu's arrogant nature is undoubtedly revealed.

"The prince is rude, don't step back quickly, and ask the queen for his guilt!"

Qingge, the female official who avoided the door, heard the roar in the hall, hurriedly pushed open the door of the hall and rushed in, shouting at Zhou Zuofu angrily.

"It's nothing to do with you, get out of here, you bitch!"

What kind of person is Zhou Zuofu, the second lord, he is also arrogant on weekdays, and he will be vicious when his father is dead, in a hurry, where will he care about the female officials around Queen Zhou?

It was also Zhou Zuofu's back, and this scene happened to be seen by Emperor Chongzhen, who came to comfort Empress Zhou.

"The woman who bullied me, you are looking for death!"

Who is Emperor Chongzhen, a hardship in later generations, he may not have other skills, but the plot of protecting the family is stronger than anyone else.

Especially as a Ming fan, I deeply understand that everyone in the Ming Dynasty deserves to die, but this woman doesn't deserve to die! Everyone is at fault, but this woman is right!

Because, what Queen Zhou did was really impeccable.

Moreover, in the past six months, Emperor Chongzhen has also seen these in person.

Unlike Emperor Chongzhen, who looks like a tyrant, Empress Zhou, who has been in the palace for more than eight years, is approachable and very kind.

It has established a generous and benevolent image inside and outside the palace, and is loved by the eunuchs and ladies in the palace, and has also been highly recognized by the courtiers of the foreign courts.

Seriously, Queen Zhou is also a bitter force.

Before his career, Zhou Kui, the national abbot, was born in poverty, practiced medicine on the street, sold medicine, and helped people to tell fortunes for a living.

Therefore, Queen Zhou is a girl from a very humble background, and she is also a queen who knows the suffering of the people.

This simple nature formed due to poor background is still well maintained even if she has become the queen of the world of motherhood.

Historically, in her short life, she basically did not enjoy a little of the dignity and happiness enjoyed by Empress Daming, but lived a hard life in the palace with Emperor Chongzhen for seventeen years.

After the fall of the capital, Empress Zhou hanged herself in Kunning Palace, and the number of palace maids who volunteered to commit suicide with her reached hundreds.

It should be said that it is Empress Zhou's kindness and generosity, noble character, and her example and charisma in the palace that make her so charming.

Of course, the current Emperor Chongzhen can make money, Empress Zhou's life has improved, and harem concubines, maids and miscellaneous eunuchs are also rewarded.

But it's only been a few good days, huh?

Zhou Zuofu, a scumbag, actually relied on the identity of an elder brother, and dared to shout at Queen Zhou with five or six people, tired of it?

In fact, if it weren't for the fact that Empress Zhou couldn't bear it, this thing would be something that would be killed violently in the heart of Emperor Chongzhen!

My father-in-law has been killed, you are a big brother and a fart!

Evil was born to the guts, and Emperor Chongzhen angrily walked to Zhou Zuofu, who was kneeling on the ground and begging for mercy, and kicked it hard.

"The emperor spares his life! Queen......"

Zhou Zuofu was kicked by Emperor Chongzhen and rolled on the ground and begged for mercy loudly.

The emperor was out of control, and regardless of the majesty of the king of a country, he actually chased him all over the hall and beat him.

"Your Majesty, spare him!"

After all, it was her own brother, and Queen Zhou couldn't help but dissuade her.

It's just that while I can't bear it, my heart is very sweet.

The woman who bullied me, you are looking for death!

is a very down-to-earth sentence, like an ordinary people's home, but it is enough to see his position in the emperor's heart.

"Queen, the nine sons of the dragon are different, and I can't ...... hate"

Although Emperor Chongzhen wanted to take the opportunity to kill Zhou Zuofu, seeing Empress Zhou's complaining expression, he finally felt a little unbearable.

From the perspective of people's hearts, he is unwilling to make Queen Zhou sad.

It has been eight years since Zhou Kui, the national ruler, has not spent eight years in Chongzhen, and if Zhou Zuofu is killed again, it is estimated that Queen Zhou will not be able to accept the reality.

Although, from the bottom of his heart, he wanted to.

"Hand over the land and mansion in the capital, go back to Suzhou, and I will spare you from dying! Moreover, I can use this to negotiate with the courtiers and change the evil of the lord of the country to a peaceful one. ”

In anger, Emperor Chongzhen calmed down, leaned down and said viciously to Zhou Zuofu.

This is the condition of Emperor Chongzhen, and it is also the problem he will solve in the future.

Land is the foundation of Chinese scholars.

If there is no continuous supply of land rent, all this will be impossible to talk about.

It is better to have a manor, which is magnificent, comfortable, tranquil and warm.

With enough manors, you can be an official and a eunuch for a while, and you can retire to be rich and noble, and you can travel under the forest and springs.

This is the case with the Zhou family, who own a huge amount of land.

Emperor Chongzhen only made a superficial investigation, and counted no less than 200,000 acres of their fields.

The Zhou family owned such a large amount of arable land, but they paid very little in taxes, because their status as a high-ranking bureaucrat brought them a large number of preferential exemptions.

Now, Emperor Chongzhen is ready to clean up from his brother-in-law.

In the Ming Dynasty, with the passage of time, the amount of preferential treatment for the gentry increased rapidly.

Taking Yipin Jingguan as an example, Zhengde has exempted 400 mu of land in 16 years, 10,000 mu in Wanli 48 years, and increased to 25 times in 90 years.

Eight pin Jingguan, Zhengde 16 years free of 100 acres, Wanli 38 years, has been exempt 2,700 acres, increased to 27 times. This unfair taxation caused a large number of bankruptcies of farmers.

At the beginning, Xu Jie, Xu Ge, was powerful, with 240,000 acres of land, 10,000 tenants, and thousands of family members.

Now, the Zhou family is even better than Xu Jie!

This is a cancer that must be removed!

PS: I recommend a friend an absolutely good book "The Scourge of Zhenguan", which has been tasted and leveraged.