The first wind and rain drifted away

In the palace garden, the plum blossomed inadvertently, although there were only three or five trees that bloomed early, but they were fragrant and swaying the branches, bringing a trace of warmth in the cold winter.

This is a great opportunity for leisure sightseeing.

Emperor Chongzhen walked on the royal road with his hands in his hands, looking left and right, so comfortable.

Although the emperor's profession is a little harder, there is always a risk of hanging, but at the same time, there are many benefits.

Not to mention anything else, the huge beauty of this palace garden, the royal garden, only for me and my women can see, which undoubtedly makes Emperor Chongzhen, who was forced to come out, have a sense of superiority in his heart.

"Your Majesty, you are also coming to visit the garden."

In the middle of Merlin, a woman smiled and said to Emperor Chongzhen.

"How long has Concubine Ai been here?"

Emperor Chongzhen looked at it, it turned out to be Yuan Guifei, hurriedly took two steps forward, held her hand and said.

Yuan Guifei lives in Yikun Palace, one of the six palaces in the east, is lively and generous, and the relationship between Hetian Guifei and Queen Zhou is very harmonious, and has always been the lubricant in the concubine.

Emperor Chongzhen asked, she made a thousand blessings, lowered her head and said: "The concubine just came out of the Chengqian Palace, and she didn't want to go anywhere for a while, so she went to the back garden for a walk, and she didn't expect to run into the emperor. ”

Emperor Chongzhen subconsciously looked over, faintly heard a burst of music coming from the front, and couldn't help but stop and listen for a while.

Seeing Emperor Chongzhen's appearance, a trace of grief flashed on Yuan Guifei's face, and her eager mood suddenly cooled, and she said a little unhappily:

"Sister Tian is playing the qin in the Chengqian Palace, the emperor is invited to take care of himself, and Concubine Rong will retire."

Dafa, Yuan Guifei seems to be jealous.

Emperor Chongzhen smiled bitterly and touched his nose, it turned out that he had never had experience in this area and didn't know how to balance.

In his time, where did the three wives and six concubines come from?

To be honest, he does not care enough about this beauty on weekdays.

Emperor Chongzhen liked to be with Tian Guifei the most, because he could forget about tiresome political affairs and listen to the qin.

And the Empress Zhou he respected, dignified and generous, and the mother of the crown prince Zhu Cihong, in order to educate the next generation of emperors, she moved around a lot.

In this way, Yuan Guifei does not have enough time here, and she seems to be marginalized.

"Since Concubine Tian is practicing her piano skills, I won't bother, and Concubine Ai will accompany me to relax."

Emperor Chongzhen grabbed Yuan Guifei's hand and said domineeringly.

It's only like this, he really can't coax a woman.

Fortunately, the current women are not like the women of later generations, they are all like princesses, Yuan Guifei just hung her head shyly and let Emperor Chongzhen lead her.

Besides, his identity doesn't seem to be coaxing, but everyone wants to please him.

It's just that the good times are always short-lived, and before I walked a few steps, the eunuch Sandezi came to tell me that the first assistant Wen Tiren and the British Gongzhang Zhiji father and son had paid their respects.

"What nonsense, it's only the fourth year of junior high school, what are they stirring up when they enter the palace?"

After all, Emperor Chongzhen is not as dedicated as the deity, and besides, now is the time to pick up girls, and when he heard this, his brows furrowed, and he muttered unhappily to himself.

"The emperor is going up, they are all important ministers of the country, if they don't see it, spread it, and the imperial history should be impeached again."

Although Yuan Guifei didn't want Emperor Chongzhen to leave, she still understood the righteousness and persuaded her.

"How dare they?" Emperor Chongzhen raised the corners of his eyebrows, twisted his head and smiled disdainfully.

These imperial histories are now well cleaned up by him.

As it turned out, they owe it to clean up.

"It's been rare for the British Duke to enter the palace recently, maybe there is something big to announce?

The emperor must not abolish the public affairs for personal purposes and miss the major affairs of the state. ”

Yuan Guifei did not accept some arrogant words from the emperor, but continued to persuade.

"Okay, then I'll come to Yikun Palace tonight."

The two important ministers came, no matter how unhappy they were, they still had to see each other, and Emperor Chongzhen had to leave this sentence as a move to make up for Yuan Guifei's deep understanding of righteousness.

"The concubine cooks the meal and waits for the emperor to come."

Yuan Guifei lowered her head, and her face was so red as if it was about to drip down.

Alas, poor woman, waiting for my arrival.

Emperor Chongzhen sighed in his heart, feared her softness, gave an affirmative answer, and then turned to leave.

When you are the emperor, there are many women, and the blessings are not shallow, but if you really want to be wet with rain and dew, you have to have good kidneys.

When I came to the Qianqing Palace, Emperor Chongzhen's office and bedroom, the British Duke and the Wen Traitor talked very warmly, as if they had been old friends for many years.

Actually, they don't have a bullshit relationship.

Emperor Chongzhen was a little surprised.

Needless to say, Wen and Treacherous are this person, his wrists are tight, he is a good person, he is good with anyone on the surface, he talks to listen to what he says, and he will not be cold with anyone.

As for the rectification of people, he didn't say it to his face, and was used to secretly shooting cold shots behind his back.

But Zhang Zhiji also has this ability, and Emperor Chongzhen is naturally impressed.

This person Emperor Chongzhen is not very familiar, the historical book is unknown, his father Zhang Weixian has been in power for a long time, and he has the merit of supporting, he inherited the British dukedom for a few years, and he is warped.

It can be counted that he is still a blessed man, enjoying a lifetime of happiness, and he died a natural death.

And his son Zhang Shize, the next British duke, was tortured to death by Liu Zongmin, who entered Beijing, within a few years.

Therefore, the two fathers and sons, who had no merit in this life, were unconsciously ignored by Emperor Chongzhen after he came over.

After sitting down and saluting, the dispensable British Duke in the eyes of Emperor Chongzhen slowly said his intentions and took out his New Year's gift.

"Aiqing is full of loyalty to the country, understands righteousness, and is very comforted!"

After listening to Zhang Zhiji's intention, Emperor Chongzhen was really moved, and his fingers tapped on the dragon chair and praised solemnly.

This person is available, can be used!

Not to mention his ability, with his status as a British duke, he is a big signboard and a benchmark.

The Ming Dynasty has been inherited to this day, with a total of five national dukes.

The first is the British father and son in front of him, and there is no need to say much about the ending.

The descendant of Xu Da, the Duke of Wei, the last Xu Wenjue, surrendered to Jiannu in Nanjing.

Dingguo Gong Xu Zengshou, Xu Da's second son, and the last Xu Yunzhen, was tortured to death by Liu Zongmin.

The descendant of Zhu Neng, the Duke of Chengguo, the last Zhu Chunchen, took the initiative to surrender to Li Zicheng and was killed.

The descendant of Mu Ying, the Duke of Qianguo, the last Mu Tianbo, fled to Myanmar with Emperor Yongli of the Southern Ming Dynasty and died in the curse of water.

These five princes, in addition to Mu Ying's descendants, the last Duke of Qianguo, Mu Tianbo, can be regarded as a martyr in the late Ming Dynasty.

After the cool of Daming, Mu Tianbo followed the Yongli court, and then followed Zhu Youlang into Burma, and was held hostage by the Burmese soldiers in the difficulty of cursing the water, and took the knife to resist to death.

The rest, in the eyes of Emperor Chongzhen, are all rubbish.

What disappointed him especially was that Zhu Chunchen, the last Duke of Chengguo, actually betrayed his deity, and he was even more innocent!

Therefore, as soon as he came over, he quickly cut through the mess, and on the grounds that the management of the Beijing camp was chaotic, he first put Zhu Chunchen in the prison of the Criminal Department.

As for not moving him for a long time, one is that he can't take care of it, there are too many things. Second, I just want to keep him and see the reaction of other nobles in the capital.

In the heart of Emperor Chongzhen, the Ming Dynasty has long been reduced to a group of unscrupulous gentlemen, relying on the lord earned by his father's ancestor Jin Ge Iron Horse, and living a mediocre life.

After Li Zicheng entered Beijing, the lords and ministers who were in solidarity with the country, except for a few who were deserved, were tortured and plundered by the Dashun Dynasty and extorted wages, or tortured to death, or strangled to death, and no one committed suicide.

That's really disappointing!

Since you can't use it, don't use it.

Otherwise, that's going to be a big problem.

However, there is a big problem, they can't use and occupy the thatched house without, what is the matter?

It is precisely because of this that it is inevitable to deal with some of the nobles, vacate the title, and distribute it to the soldiers who will make meritorious contributions in the future.

Originally, in Emperor Chongzhen's heart, the marquis and earl were easier to deal with, and the rank of humble lord was light, and in the absence of military merits, one or two generations would naturally transition.

And the prince is a bit troublesome, with a high position, few positions, and great influence, but he has to deal with it.

It's impossible for a general who has achieved merit to not be a duke for the rest of his life because of his position, right?

This is not fair, and it is not the original intention of Emperor Chongzhen.

In fact, he thinks that among the five current princes of the Ming Dynasty, it is enough to keep the Duke of Qianguo.

Now it seems that this British bluff is not a simple figure.

Perhaps, this is a buried talent.

At least, this man is resilient.

Look at Wei Guogong and Dingguo Gong, are they still watching at home?

"The British duke, I have made great efforts to reorganize the Beijing camp, intending to restore the glory of the former Beijing camp of Taizu Chengzu.

But the word brilliant relies on the invincible military might, and it is obtained by bloody battles on the battlefield, and there is no room for falsehood.

Ling Lang is willing to join the army to kill the enemy, and I am happy.

It's just that the Guogong Mansion is ready? ”

Emperor Chongzhen looked at the eighteen-year-old Zhang Shize in his eyes, but his words were said to Zhang Zhiji.

His meaning is obvious, is the Guogong Mansion ready for Zhang Shize's sacrifice?

In the past, the reason why the Beijing camp was so powerful was that it relied on its invincible military exploits, and it relied on countless times to go deep into the grassland, and the Tartars were terrified and did not dare to fight.

At the same time, it also sacrificed the lives of countless Ming soldiers.

When Zhang Zhiji heard this, he smiled, he was less than forty years old, his eye bags were already very deep, and he looked like a wine bag and rice bucket.

After a while, he stood up and puffed up his chest and leaned over to Emperor Chongzhen and said, "Your Majesty, the ancestors of the ministers, Zhang Yu and Zhang Fu, have made great achievements in their lives, but they have not enjoyed a moment of leisure.

However, the descendants of the Zhang family were blinded by it, but they were blessed for more than 200 years.

Now the saint wants to reorganize the Beijing camp and restore the former glory of the Beijing camp, and the descendants of the Zhang family are duty-bound and should contribute their lives.

The dog has nothing else to do, only a warm blood, willing to sprinkle it for the Ming Dynasty, willing to serve the saint! ”

Zhang Zhiji mentioned Zhang Yu and Zhang Fu, the princes of Chengguo, even if Emperor Chongzhen was the emperor of the emperor, he also stood up to show respect.

These two people are really awesome, especially Zhang Yu's son Zhang Fu, who has made great achievements in his life.

It was his time, and he was one of the most dazzling generals in China and even in the world.

When Zhang Fu was very early, he participated in the Battle of Jingjing with his father, and made great contributions to Ming Chengzu's victory over the world.

In the years to come, he pacified Annam three times, destroyed Vietnam, followed Ming Chengzu three times, and invaded Mongolia in the north, which was famous.

After the death of Ming Chengzu, he then assisted three generations of kings, and finally he was too old to do it, followed the Northern Expedition of Ming Yingzong, and died in the Tumubao Change.

As a great general of the four dynasties, he died on the battlefield, and he really did his best.

"Good! The British public is high and bright, so that Lang is willing to serve the Ming Dynasty, and I am happy!

It's just that the Ming Dynasty not only needs Ling Lang, but also needs the British Duke to serve the country. ”

After listening to Zhang Zhiji's words, Emperor Chongzhen laughed, and his mood was so happy that he couldn't help it.

Look at people, how level and happy this is.

A wine bag rice barrel, where did you say such a thing?

"I am willing to be expelled!"

At this critical juncture, Zhang Zhiji did not shirk it, and it should be inherited in just a few words.

"Xinlehou Liu Wenbing has shallow qualifications, and the position of acting governor of Beijing is inadequate, I want to replace Aiqing, what do you think?"

After continuing to sit down, Emperor Chongzhen asked with a smile.

Speaking of which, Liu Wenbing, the Marquis of Xinle, is a trustworthy person of Emperor Chongzhen.

He was as loyal as Gong Yonggu, and after Li Zicheng led the rebels to conquer the capital, Liu Wenbing, the Marquis of Xinle, and his second brother, Liu Wenyao, the governor of Zuodu, committed suicide by throwing themselves into a well.

His mother, sister, wife and concubine went upstairs to hang themselves, and their families burned the building, and 42 people died behind closed the door.

It's just that Liu Wenbing is a relative, the son of Emperor Chongzhen's uncle, and his cousin.

This identity, among a large number of noble children in Beijing, the prestige is a little insufficient.

Therefore, in the short few months he was in charge, he complained to Emperor Chongzhen many times, saying that it was difficult to continue in office, and he asked to choose another sage to replace him as soon as possible.

Now, the British Duke took the initiative to jump out and made Emperor Chongzhen's eyes light up, thinking that he was just right.

"If the emperor thinks it's okay, the minister is willing to make it difficult."

Zhang Zhiji did not hesitate at all, and promised with his mouth.

It's just that he is sighing in his heart, the Zhang family and other noble families are afraid that they will be incompatible in the future.

What the emperor is doing is to get rid of the sons and daughters of the nobles in Jingying, and Liu Wenbing just can't stand this pressure, so he will propose not to do it.

Unexpectedly, now the emperor has entrusted this task to himself.

However, he has decided to tie the British Mansion and the emperor together, so naturally he cannot be shirked.

"The British public can ignore their own lives, go to the soup for the Ming Dynasty, and solve problems for me, which is rare and valuable!

I promise that if the British Duke can help me to reorganize the Beijing camp smoothly, it will be a great achievement, and I will remember it in my lifetime! ”

The current governor of Jingying is not a good errand, it is a post that offends people, Emperor Chongzhen could not imagine that he was so simple, and he also gave the promise of the Son of Heaven.

The reorganization of the Beijing camp or the reconstruction of the Beijing camp is by no means a simple matter, and it involves all aspects.

Especially when it comes to the children of the nobles, it is even more of a headache.

If there is the help of the British Princess, there is no doubt that many troubles can be reduced.

"The minister bows to the emperor for his grace, and he will do his best to live up to the trust of the saint!"

From Emperor Chongzhen's promise, Zhang Zhiji saw the determination and the importance of rebuilding the Beijing camp, and he knelt on the ground and made a guarantee.

At the same time, isn't this an opportunity for the Zhang family?