Chapter 17: The palace night banquet, all pretending to be drunk
Actually, Zhang Yan sees Wei Zhongxian very clearly!
Wei Zhongxian's status as a "house slave" is his fatal weakness.
Restricted by this, his "vision" and "courage" are not high, and he cannot seek the throne, so he can only rely on the imperial power to survive.
Zhu Youzhen successfully ascended the throne, he has not yet canonized his original partner Zhou, but Zhang Yan moved out of Kunning Palace early.
"Hooray! Empress Zhang asked the little slave to come and say: Don't eat anything in the palace! ”
"I know!"
Zhu Youzhen nodded, turned around while Wang Li took advantage of it, and took a bite of the flatbread hidden in his sleeve.
Unexpectedly, Wang Li suddenly turned around again!
I happened to run into this scene!
Alas, this new emperor is so pitiful!
Wang Li muttered in his heart, pretended not to see it, and hurriedly walked out.
"Little Princess!"
This voice is indeed Zhu Youzhen!
Sure that he had heard correctly, Wang Li reluctantly turned around: "Long live Lord, what are your orders?" ”
Zhu Youzhen paused, looked at the guards outside the hall, and said casually: "It's nothing!" You and the prince are the people I trust the most!
Today's enthronement is the most important day of my life!
I...... I'm going to invite you to dinner...... Also, the guard named Song Zhe should invite him too! ”
"That'...... The little slave thanked Long live the master! ”
Wang Li pretended to be flattered, and walked out of the Wenhua Palace.
Obviously, this little emperor invited someone to dinner, which was not only a bribe, but also a direct manifestation of his inner fear!
He really overestimated Wei Zhongxian!
He's a house slave!
Are you so good at the emperor, what are you afraid of him doing?
Also, you don't dare to call me "I" in front of the eunuchs, you are too tender!
If the history books are not mistaken, getting rid of Wei Zhongxian should be the most glorious moment in your life!
Of course, Wang Li is also very sober!
He knew that Zhu Youzhen's "tenderness" was only temporary!
The ground is not yet ripe, and he has to pretend to be tender!
Through this period of understanding, Wang Li also knew that Zhu Youzhen's most trusted eunuch was Wang Chengen brought by the Xinwang Mansion!
As for trusting yourself, it's just talking.
Also, the guard named Song Zhe, Zhu Youzhen temporarily trusted him because no one else dared to trust him except him!
Otherwise, how could he hold a lowly official position as a "general banner".
In this regard, Wang Li felt a little unfair for Song Zhe!
Even, I feel a little sorry for him!
This guy was tricked into the palace by his own clever words, and he was only a guard "general flag", when will he be able to soar?
The general flag is indeed a lowly petty official, probably equivalent to the "platoon commander" of later generations!
Below the "general flag" is the "small flag", on which there are the chief and deputy generals, the chief and deputy thousand generals, the chief and deputy guards, and then the commanders, and then the commanders!
Continuing upward, there are guerrillas, generals, adjutant generals, commanders, commanders, commanders, commanders, and divisions, and the highest is the "Governor-General, Commander-in-Chief, Military Affairs Mighty General, Chief Soldier".
Among the Ming troops that Wang Li knew, the highest military rank may be the "Yuan Inspector" who guarded Liaodong.
It's just that he has resigned and returned to his hometown.
Perhaps, going back to his hometown to plant lychees is the best ending for him!
This Da Ming is really hopeless!
Even if he Zhu Youzhen is an immortal, he has no skills to return to the sky!
……
Because he was worried about the assassins, Zhu Youzhen didn't dare to run around.
This royal banquet is set up in the Wenhua Palace.
Wang Li didn't guess wrong, Wei Zhongxian didn't dare to assassinate Zhu Youzhen!
Even, he never thought of assassination!
As long as Zhu Youzhen can tolerate him, he is still the chief eunuch and can still be in charge of the East Factory.
However, both men are obsessed with power!
Share your own power with others, Zhu Youzhen will not allow it!
At the imperial banquet, Zhu Youzhen did not have the slightest emperor's shelf, and kept persuading him to drink.
Perhaps in his opinion, these guards could be assassins!
Give them a little benefit, and maybe they will be soft!
Persuade them to get drunk, and you can rest assured!
After a few bowls of wine, the eunuchs and guards attending the banquet were all fluttering.
"Father-in-law Wei has worked hard, and I wanted to invite him to the banquet together, but I heard that he has a large family, and this Wenhua Hall will definitely not be able to sit down!
So, only next time! ”
As soon as Zhu Youzhen's words came out, Wang immediately guessed the intention.
This guy is asking about the truth!
Good for you, Zhu Youzhen! I want to uproot Wei Zhongxian!
So, Wang Li pretended to be drunk and catered to Zhu Youzhen's words: "Long live Lord, you are right!" This Wenhua Palace, I really can't sit down...... Hiccup......"
Wang Li pretended to be very similar, and the wine bowl accidentally fell to the ground, so he quickly confessed and went to pick it up.
At this moment, Song Zhe took over the conversation: "Long live the lord!" It is said that there are five tigers, Wang Biao, ten dogs, ten children, and forty grandchildren under the command of Gonggong Wei...... There are really a lot of people......"
"Ahem...... Ahem......"
The eunuch Tu Wenfu, the master of ceremonies, interrupted Song Zhe's words with a violent cough:
"Nonsense! How can rumors be believed?
Gonggong Wei served the emperor with hard work and great achievements, and lived in the palace for many years, how can there be any five tigers and five biao? ”
Song Zhe should have been really drunk, didn't understand Tu Wenfu's intentions, and slapped the wine bowl on the table heavily.
"Fart! If you go to Beijing and ask any one of the people, you will know the truth of this statement!
Not to mention, just like Lord Sun Chuanting, the former head of the Ministry of Officials, he was dissatisfied with Wei Zhongxian's control of the government, so he resigned angrily!
Moreover, the people in the market all know that Wei Zhongxian, the "five tigers" of the eunuchs, are Cui Chengxiu, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry and the imperial history of the left capital, Wu Chunfu, the secretary of the Ministry of Works, Tian Ji, the secretary of the military department, Ni Wenhuan, the Taichangqing, and Li Kuilong, the imperial history of the left deputy capital!
Especially that Li Kuilong...... Belch...... instructed his righteous son to withhold military salaries, forcing the 20,000 Ming troops in Shaanxi to become grass robbers...... Hiccup......"
"Smack-"
A slap was slapped on Song Zhe's face, and Tu Wenfu shouted: "A little guard!" How dare you talk nonsense at the royal banquet of the Lord of Long Live! Come...... Drag it out! Beat the Twenty Army Sticks! ”
Several guards entered in response, and Zhu Youzhen was about to raise his hand to stop him, but he immediately put it down again and continued to pretend to be drunk.
Song Zhe was about to be dragged out of the hall, but Wang Li didn't dare to plead, but pretended to be unconscious and knocked over a plate of dishes.
The sound of shattering sounded, and several guards stopped for a moment.
"Hiccup...... Excuse me...... Excuse me...... Hey...... The royal wine rewarded by the Lord is really delicious......"
While speaking, Wang Li poured a large bowl of wine, and then patted Tu Wenfu's shoulder:
"Father-in-law Tu...... There are indeed many rumors about Grandpa Wei...... Belch...... Whether it is true or not, Long Live Lord will check it......
Belch...... You are just a eunuch with a pen and a pen, and Long Live Lord has not spoken, what power do you have to blame the guards?
Belch...... Banzai's wine is so delicious...... Come on, let's do another bowl, hahaha...... Hiccup......"
Wang Li's words were not as sharp as Song Zhe's, but they also aimed at Wei Zhongxian!
Moreover, he also aimed at Tu Wenfu!
It can be said that the position is very clear!
Tu Wenfu's face sank, and he wanted to call the guards into the palace, but he was stopped by Wang Tiqian secretly holding his hand.
"Ahem...... Ahem......"
Zhu Youzhen cleared his throat, and there was a lot of displeasure on his face: "When the first emperor died, he once specially advised: Gonggong Wei is an important minister in the court!" I'm not allowed anyone to say anything to him!
Today is the first day of my ascension to the throne, and I don't want to punish anyone!
Since Song Zhe and Wang Gonggong are drunk, then ...... Come! Send these two to rest! ”
Zhu Youzhen spoke, but the guards did not embarrass Wang Li and Song Zhe, and helped the two to go back to the dormitory.
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The next day, when he heard that Zhu Youzhen had rewarded Wei Zhongxian and a group of henchmen, Wang Li just smiled faintly.
This guy, the city is really deep enough!
It's exactly the same as it says in the history books!
Before there was no force that could help him, he chose forbearance!
Hey!
Liu Ruyan is right, Queen Zhang is really easy to talk to!
"You don't have to do anything for three months, just get some rest. In addition, everything you do for the Long Live Lord, he will reward him heavily, don't be too anxious. ”
"Thank you Queen Mother for cultivating! The little slave will go first! Please also take care of the phoenix body, don't work too hard! ”
Wang Li also learned to flamboyate and swaggered away from Cining Palace.
On this day, Song Zhe was not on duty and was in a daze in the dormitory.
Seeing Wang Li coming, Song Zhe couldn't hold back anymore and grabbed his neck.
"Eunuch! Not a good thing! Including you! ”
"Uh...... Uh......"
Wang Li struggled for a long time, his face flushed, and Song Zhe let go of his hand.
"Humph! What about a new emperor? It's not the same mediocrity......"
"Be quiet on your dog day!"
Wang Li hurriedly covered Song Zhe's mouth, looked around, and said in a low voice: "You kid is very smart!" Pretending to be drunk last night! ”
"You...... Know I'm pretending to be drunk? ”
Song Zhe's face was stunned, but Wang Li smiled: "How much did you drink last night?" The devil believes you'll get drunk!
If you believe me, take every opportunity to speak ill of Wei Zhongxian in front of the Long Live Lord! Long live the Lord will never touch you!
Believe me! In less than three months, the eunuch will die! You will soar! ”
"Why should I believe you? Are you Wong Tai Sin? Do you know how to tell fortunes? It's not enough to be cheated by you once? ”
"No, I don't know fortune telling! But I understand a truth: once a son of heaven and a courtier!
As long as someone starts, the ministers will rise up and attack!
The impeachment of Wei Zhongxian will surely fly into the Wenhua Hall like snowflakes!
At that time, Wei Zhongxian will definitely die!
And you can be regarded as a hero who helped the Lord of Long Live ascend the throne, and it is only a matter of time before you soar! ”
"Humph! I don't need anything to fly up! As long as I can get rid of the thief, I'll be content! ”
"Look at you like that! That's it? Don't want to glorify your ancestors? Don't want to have a lot of money? ”
"I ......"
Song Zhe was just about to speak, when a eunuch hurriedly came over.
"Little Princess, it's so hard to find you! Long live the Lord, please! ”
Depend on!
I can't even be quiet for a while!
Wang Li shook his head depressedly, followed behind this eunuch, and actually arrived at the Qianqing Palace!
"This ...... Long live the Lord, didn't you go to court today? ”
"It's still quiet in the Qianqing Palace."
Zhu Youzhen smiled faintly, and the words suddenly changed: "Wei Zhongxian sent four beauties, what do you think?" ”
"What else can you see? Of course, I accept it! Could it be that you sold them to the Qinglou? ”
"Little Princess, you are a smart man, you shouldn't say such things! From now on, don't pretend to be confused in front of me! Don't even pretend to be drunk! ”
I'll go!
Wang Li complained bitterly!
Last night, I pretended to be so like!
I almost deceived myself, but I didn't fool Zhu Youzhen!
Sure enough, it is a companion like a tiger!
Alas! From now on, let's stay in Cining Palace obediently!
Isn't it good to have a glamorous queen to raise her eyes?
Why be tough with this guy?
"In front of me, I hope you tell the truth in every word! Say, what exactly do you want? Power, or gold and silver? ”