Emperor Ming's grandson

Chapter 413 The Greedy Emperor

The emperor Zhu Yunying was ambitious, he wanted to do many things, and what he wanted to do was extremely determined.

Although in the next few days, there are still some civil servants or Wu Xun who are also writing admonitions, each of them seems to be well prepared and wants to share the profits of the Shibo Division.

These people may have their own values, or represent the interests of some aristocratic families.It's just that no matter how well prepared these people are, and how high-sounding their reasons seem, it's just useless.

There was no need for Zhu Yunying to say anything more. The civil servants basically did not reach a consensus, which naturally meant that their voices were not loud enough.

As for Wu Xun, once it is seen that someone is trying to harm their interests.That would be severing oneself from the Wu Xun Group, and it would also lose the trust of the emperor.Even if it seems that he still has some power now, it may just be settled by Qiu Hou.

In the final analysis, the interests are touching. Even if they know that there are many difficulties, many people are willing to take a gamble just to get more benefits. Many people want to make a fortune with a fluke mentality.

Zhu Yunying was doing some things in the court, and Xu Miaoqing in the harem obviously couldn't be idle, and she also needed to do some work as a queen.

Concubine Guo Hui has a special status. She is the daughter of Guo Zixing and his second wife, Mrs. Xiao Zhang.Although Guo Zixing didn't treat Lao Zhu well at the beginning, Lao Zhu and Guo Zixing also had a lot of filth, and even killed Guo Zixing's sons.

But Guo Zixing was Lao Zhu's "lord" when he started his family, so it is normal for Concubine Guo Hui to become Lao Zhu's concubine. up.

Concubine Guo Hui didn't dare to put on airs, even though she was Lao Zhu's concubine, and she was quite favored, "The concubine pays homage to Her Majesty the Queen."

No way, no matter how favored she is, she is just a 'concubine'.And Xu Miaoqing seems to be a junior, but who made Xu Miaoqing the queen, and this is the legitimate daughter-in-law of the old Zhu family, this status cannot be surpassed.

Xu Miaoqing slightly raised her hand and said, "There is no need to be polite."

"Come here today to discuss the marriage of Princess Ruyang." Xu Miaoqing didn't say much, and said rather helplessly, "Concubine Hui knows that even if she wants to come, Your Majesty has always attached the most importance to the clan."

Concubine Guo Hui actually wanted to complain very much. Her sons didn't get much favor from the emperor at all.

His eldest son is the king of Shu, and it turns out that the concubine of Shu is Lan Yu's legitimate daughter.Considering that Lan Yu has no children, the second son of the king of Shu is now raised in Liang Guogong's mansion, and he is the son of Liang Guogong.The surname is 'Lan', not Zhu, and this is the only member of the old Zhu family who has been 'expelled from the clan'.

But Concubine Guo Hui also knows that many civil and military officials below are called praises.Especially those martial arts, it is said that the heavenly family is generous, so that these martial arts have no 'worry'.Moreover, a second-born son who became a hereditary son of a prince is really no worse than a descendant of the clan who is constantly degrading.

As for the second son, he is now digging in his hometown of Fengyang.Although Concubine Guo Hui also knew that it was because of her second son's rampant crimes, but the punishment of the Supreme Emperor and the Emperor was indeed more severe.

And the youngest son, Zhu Sui, was granted the title of King of the Valley early on.But the prince has not been able to let the fan talk, but has been following his one-year-old nephew Wu Wang Zhu Yunxie in Yingtian Mansion all day long, and he is another big dude in the Ming clan.

On the daughter's side, it's a little bit of a snack. The eldest daughter married Guo Zhen, the son of Wuding Hou Guoying, and left her son Guo Zhen and three daughters.

There is no need to worry about this, this son-in-law is originally the son-in-law of Lao Zhu's confidant Guo Ying.Moreover, he is eager to learn engineering poetry, is familiar with etiquette, and is often sent out to train soldiers by the Supreme Emperor and the emperor, so he is promising.

But the youngest daughter, Princess Ruyang, was raised in the palace.Basically, it is not allowed to marry, or in other words, today is always procrastinating. Princesses and princesses are not allowed to marry early at the age of thirteen or fourteen, at least until fifteen or sixteen.

This nephew, the emperor, took care of his uncle and aunt like this, and Lao Zhu actually recognized him.The most important thing is that although the emperor encouraged the common people to have children, the imperial clan and nobles were also investigated by the Lingtai Hospital and the Household Department.

Early childbearing is indeed dangerous, and many people are shocked when they see some figures.But for thousands of years, it is normal for girls in their teens to marry, and it is nothing new to have children at the age of 13 or four.

But there is no way, the emperor just dragged on like this, and some people could only stare blankly.

Xu Miaoqing said at this time, "Yan Zhenzhi, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, was born in Wucheng. He was elected as the head of grain because of his wealth. He is very benevolent and filial. His grandson Yan Guodong, named by His Majesty, is now studying poetry and books in the Imperial College, and next year he must be named on the gold list and enter the official court."

Concubine Guo Hui suddenly became excited, Yan Zhenzhi is really a good person.Originally, he had a certain family background, and his family background was relatively solid.The most important thing is that he served in front of Emperor Yingshi early on. He seems to be the last of the six ministers, but this is definitely Emperor Yingshi's confidant.

"Your Highness, if Ru Yang is married to the Yan family." Looking at Xu Miaoqing, Concubine Guo Hui said, "I'm afraid it will be later."

Xu Miaoqing said with a smile, "Yan Zhenzhi's eldest son has no merits other than benevolence and filial piety. It's just that His Majesty is grateful for Yan Zhenzhi's achievements in these years, and he is not hesitant to reward him. Yan Guodong has some talents, and he can enter the court after being polished. .Furthermore, over the years, our Daming has never been allowed to be a consort."

This is also true. In some dynasties, once they become consorts, they basically have no future.Apart from the title of captain consort, don't think about being able to do some practical things and have any future.

But the Ming Dynasty was different. There were quite a few consorts with power in the Ming Dynasty. Lao Zhu was like this, and Da Zhu did not object.And Xiao Zhu is also in the same way, she has given chances to the concubines.

Xu Miaoqing continued, "This Yan Guodong was originally named by His Majesty. If it hadn't been for the death of his grandmother a few years ago, and his filial piety for three years, it would have been decided a long time ago. Speaking of it, it was His Majesty who stopped Yan Shangshu from agreeing on Yan Guodong's decision." Family."

Concubine Guo Hui has nothing to say now, because this seems to be a discussion with her, but in fact it is a unilateral notification.Although she is Princess Ruyang's biological mother, Concubine Guo Hui has no say in these matters, and the emperor and empress are the ones who can really make the decisions.

What's more, Concubine Guo Hui can also understand that this has been the case in all dynasties.Don't talk about the clan, honorable or ordinary people, the matter of marriage is not that simple, and marriage needs to be considered in many cases.

It is not a problem for my eldest daughter to marry the son of the emperor's confidant, and the younger daughter to marry the grandson of the emperor Yingshi's confidant.

What's more, the eldest son-in-law is more promising, and the younger son-in-law seems to be quite capable in the emperor's heart, so he may not be promising.

After discussing the matter of Princess Ruyang, Xu Miaoqing said, "Uncle Thirteen is now in his hometown, and Concubine Hui must have heard about what he did in Datong Mansion."

This time Concubine Guo Hui was quite embarrassed, although she, like her brothers, was basically not sympathetic to servants.But what her son did in Datong Mansion, if the emperor really wants to be serious, he must be punished.Now it's just a small matter of farming, and it's normal to be dismissed as a commoner.

Xu Miaoqing glanced at Concubine Guo Hui with an embarrassed expression, and said, "Uncle Gu Wang is still in Yingtian Mansion, but even if he plays, it won't be of much use, after all, my younger brother is not good at impeaching my elder brother. But Uncle Shu Wang, Concubine Hui can write a letter, Let Uncle Shu Wang present the memorial, please enter the court."

This is Tu Qiong's meeting, but Xu Miaoqing doesn't need to say anything, just let Concubine Guo Hui write a letter to the family.In this way, the king of Shu can enter the court in a legitimate way, which seems unnecessary.

In fact, Zhu Yunying can also directly order the king of Shu to enter the court, but if Zhu Yunying makes an order, it will be a little 'ugly', and it is better for others to take the initiative.In this way, Zhu Yunying can half-push and half-do, and directly moisten things and cut down the feudal clan silently.

Although Zhu Yunying doesn't care about the so-called face in many cases, if he can get both face and face, Zhu Yunying really doesn't mind at all. He is still very greedy in many cases.

Since this is the case, some things naturally do not need to be stated clearly. Concubine Guo Hui is also a smarter person, she knows what she should do.

Now that she is writing a letter to the family, the King of Shu will be able to submit the memorial, which is also to give the King of Shu some face.After all, if the emperor directly ordered it, it would be another matter. This can be regarded as a chance for the king of Shu, some opportunities for performance.

Don't care what Concubine Guo Hui thinks in her heart, but since Xu Miaoqing has said these things, Concubine Guo Hui naturally dare not be careless, she will never take Xu Miaoqing's words as a deaf ear.

Over the years of the Ming Dynasty, that is, the original Empress Ma could occasionally have some discussions about the affairs of the court.Naturally, the concubines in the harem know the iron law that the harem must not interfere in politics.

Now that Xu Miaoqing said this, it must not be her own meaning.Obviously, this empress was just helping the emperor spread the word, she was just trying to sell the empress, and it was as simple as helping the empress to cultivate her prestige.

To be greedy or not to be greedy, Zhu Yunying really doesn't care much about such things.As long as it works, it's enough for him.As for other things, there is no need to think so much.

As for other people's difficulties, Zhu Yunying didn't think it was too difficult.Even if he cut down the vassal, he would not force the vassal king to self-immolate, pretend to be crazy, or directly imprisoned in the high wall of Fengyang and demoted to a commoner like Zhu Yunqi in history.

Zhu Yunying's cutting of the vassal will still give the clan enough treatment and allow them to continue to be rich.That is to say, in the Ming Dynasty, there is no need for feudal lords from 'outside towns', how nice it is to enjoy wealth and honor in Beijing!

(End of this chapter)