Jinyi champion

theater.

At this time, "The Romance of the West Chamber" is being sung on the stage, which is a revised version by Zhu Hao. The effect is very good, because this play itself has a certain foundation in the folk, and now there is a new interpretation. Once this old play is released, it quickly Driven by the theater's box office revenue, Zhu Hao's purse bulged a bit.

But this small amount of money is really a bit contemptuous to Zhu Hao.

The big businessman Su Xigui was watching the play with Zhu Hao. He was called by Zhu Hao to watch the play early that morning. According to Zhu Hao, something big will happen in the court today, and the two of them are waiting for the news together.

Su Xigui asked several times, but did not get a positive answer from Zhu Hao. He speculated that maybe Huang Zan was going to join the cabinet, or Zhu Hao asked him to come, and asked him to give money to thank him after getting the exact news.

But based on his understanding of Zhu Hao, he felt that Zhu Hao didn't care too much about those three melons and two dates. Su Xigui didn't think he was a key figure, so why did Zhu Hao invite him to the play?
"it is good!"

When it sang wonderfully, the audience applauded again.

Zhu Hao also clapped his hands, and turned his head to look at Su Xigui, only to find that Su Xigui was sitting there listlessly, sneaking glances at him from time to time, not paying attention to the situation on the stage at all, as if Zhu Hao invited him here today. The performance on the stage is wonderful.

"Young master, don't be a fool. I don't have any skills, but I have some money. Do you think the court needs my help in road construction and shipbuilding? Or there are new rules for mining? You just say, I can bear it." .”

Su Xigui felt uneasy.

Zhu Hao said with a smile: "Why do we have to regard our relationship as a business? Today there is no element of transaction, I just want to watch a show with you, and talk about what is going to happen in North Korea by the way."

"What's the matter?"

Su Xigui asked.

Zhu Hao didn't answer, and pointed to the lively scene on the stage outside the window: "Keep waiting, we'll talk about it when we have news, now, what if nothing happens?"

"This……"

Su Xigui could only continue to wait in embarrassment.

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No matter what happens in the court, it is impossible to transmit it to the outside immediately, and it is very likely that they will not know what happened in the palace for several hours.

Su Xigui had other things to do, but he was too embarrassed to tell Zhu Hao that he could only wait.

It was almost noon, and a "Romance of the West Chamber" was almost over, but the news still hadn't come, and Zhu Hao still didn't talk to Su Xigui about business matters.

Su Xigui ate melon and fruit snacks with Zhu Hao, drank some tea from time to time, and his stomach was a little full. Jin Yiwei's secret agent finally entered the room, and respectfully said: "My lord, there is news from the palace that it is Mr. Mao Ge who has invited you." The Ci Zoushu has been approved."

"Ah."

Zhu Hao nodded.

Su Xigui asked in surprise: "Mao Ge has retired? Then... there will be changes in the court."

Mao Ji officially retired.

This is the second step in the great exchange of blood between the court and China. The first step is for Wang Jun and Sun Jiao to withdraw from the court.

The secret agent of Jin Yiwei continued to report: "Also, the new Minister of Rituals has been in the court today to set the policy on the rituals, but the debate on the rituals in the court meeting is still chattering."

Su Xigui's face was filled with disbelief: "The Minister of Rites has arrived so soon?"

Xi Shu rushed to the capital so quickly, which meant that the discussion of rites was only interrupted for a few days, and it was about to start again, and this time, with the support of the Minister of Rites of the School of Rites, the emperor had an advantage in the discussion of rites. Explained why Mao Ji resigned that day and was approved.

Anyway, civil servants can only put pressure on the emperor with the matter of becoming an official, but now Zhu Si has no worries about what to do. Even if you resign together, the decision is in the emperor's hands, and I can approve it one by one.

Jin Yiwei said: "Regarding Xueshi Huang's entry into the cabinet, it was mentioned again in the court today. The debate is still very big. It is said that the discussion will continue in the afternoon. The humble official will step down first."

"Ah."

Zhu Hao nodded, and watched the Jinyiwei agent who came to report the news out of the private room of the theater building.

Su Xigui asked curiously: "Continue the meeting in the afternoon? That means... the court meeting is not over yet?"

Zhu Hao said: "If the court meeting is over in just one or two hours, then what do I invite you, Su Dongzhu, to witness? You have also seen that even if Mr. Mao retired, the court's opposition to Huang Xueshi's entry into the cabinet still exists." There are a lot of controversies, that's why I said, before there is an official result, I can't tell you anything, we'll just wait and see if it's successful or not, isn't that more suspenseful?"

"suspense?"

Su Xigui couldn't help but shook his head and smiled wryly.

I am a businessman, and what I am looking for is the result. If you tell me that the result is in suspense, doesn't that mean that the business may not be completed at any time?

What a torture!
"Just like singing on this stage, if you don't understand a play, you will never know what the next scene will develop. Isn't this the most attractive part of drama?
"Now the Ming Dynasty Hall is also performing a play, but the protagonist of this play needs to be won by ourselves, and we, as the audience... or the listeners, can't participate in it, we can only watch it quietly. Change and see if the progress is in line with your expectations."

Zhu Hao's tone was leisurely.

Su Xigui smiled and said: "Even if the Great Ming Dynasty Hall is staging a big play, the outcome is unknown, but I will only be confused... This play was originally arranged by you, and the direction is completely in the direction you planned. Deviation, presumably the ending is also under your control, everything depends on how the actor behaves on the spot."

Zhu Hao pointed to Su Xigui: "Su Dongzhu, you are wrong to say that. You seem to be saying that I, the king and ministers of the Ming Dynasty, are all my puppets? This is a crime of disrespect!"

"No, I have absolutely no such intention."

Su Xigui knew that Zhu Hao was not really blaming him, so he quickly denied it.

"However, there is some truth in what you said. Things in the court can be planned in advance, but the results are often not satisfactory. The ceremony is what His Majesty cares about the most, but when it comes to Dongzhu Su, what he wants to know the most is It is the progress of Huang Xueshi's entry into the cabinet, and those ministers in the court, hehe... Everyone has their own demands, but I think most of them want to end this turmoil of discussing rituals earlier, live in peace and stability, and let the court Restoring peace."

Zhu Hao, as the mastermind, talked with eloquence a few miles away from the imperial palace.

When Su Xigui heard the words, no matter whether he agreed or not, he nodded in agreement.

This is his habit as a businessman.

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At noon, Zhu Hao and Su Xigui had dinner in the theater building, and continued to watch the theater in the afternoon.

This time Su Xigui's spirit was much better, because he knew that some major events that could change the times had indeed happened in the court, and there were people he cared about competing for the qualification to join the cabinet in the court, so Su Xigui felt a little more anticipation.

At this time, in Fengtian Hall, a tug-of-war between the monarch and his ministers was still going on.

And in the harem Renshou Palace, where Empress Dowager Zhang is, Dai Yi, an old eunuch who lived through the Five Dynasties in Ming Dynasty, is talking to Empress Dowager Zhang as the emperor's lobbyist.

Because Dai Yi was an old man in the palace, he had served as the supervisor of ceremonies several times, and the eunuch who held the pen, and his status was so respected that he would be given a seat when he came to speak with Queen Mother Zhang, and Queen Mother Zhang was very polite to Dai Yi.

What Dai Yi brought to Queen Mother Zhang was relatively "good news".

"Your Majesty said that the Marquis of Shouning and Marquis Jianchang should be allowed to return to Beijing earlier, and that they should be given the job of admirals in the capital. I only hope that they can abide by their duties as ministers, and that they will also be given some money. The Renshou Palace will be repaired every year. , In addition, it will increase the cost by 1000 taels per year..."

To put it bluntly, Dai Yi came to "negotiate" with Queen Mother Zhang on behalf of the emperor.

Rather than talking about negotiations, it is better to say that she promised to give some benefits to Queen Mother Zhang, so that Queen Mother Zhang could feel more balanced, so that she would not feel depressed because of the loss of her son Zhu Si.

But can Queen Mother Zhang not be depressed?
Even if my husband and son are dead, my queen mother is still here. When choosing a new emperor, I was the one who made the decision. It was agreed that I would find a step-son to be the emperor. If I had known about the new emperor The emperor is a white-eyed wolf, what else do I want him for?Wouldn't it be better to control it by directly replacing the children of other people's families?

Besides, my husband's younger brother is not the only one from Xingwang's family, the children from other families are all coveting Daming's throne.

"In the future, the regulations in the imperial palace will remain unchanged. You will still be the queen mother, and your majesty will still come to greet you every now and then. You will still be in the Renshou Palace, the noble lord of the sixth palace, and I will still listen to you..."

Dai Yi's words were very easy to understand, but he was afraid that Queen Mother Zhang would not understand.

Empress Dowager Zhang said: "So, the emperor is determined to return the inheritance of his Xingfu, and doesn't want to stay on the orthodox side of Ming Dynasty?"

"This……"

Dai Yi was very embarrassed.

Serving as a lobbyist for the Empress Dowager for the emperor, this kind of hard work is not something everyone can do. When Zhang Zuo personally invited him to be a lobbyist, he expected that he might be convicted and even lose his reputation. .

Empress Dowager Zhang said coldly: "Not long after the two late emperors passed away, the orthodox incense of the Ming Dynasty will be cut off, and the Ai family has become a sinner of the Ming Dynasty. Perhaps the late emperors should be allowed to marry more concubines and give birth to more empresses. Well, it wouldn’t be the case today.”

Dai Yi thought to himself, why didn't you think so earlier?

As an old man in the palace, Dai Yi knew very well how powerful Empress Dowager Zhang was during Xiaozong's time, and Xiaozong, as emperor, was also "strictly governed by his wife", which was almost the only one in Chinese history.

And after Empress Dowager Zhang gave birth to the second son of the emperor and died, Empress Dowager Zhang's stomach did not move any more. If Xiaozong had allowed Xiaozong to accept concubines at that time, the history of Ming Dynasty would definitely go another way, and it would not be possible to say that there would be a concubine. The succession of the throne is such a big battle of etiquette.

"The old slave is just passing on the message on behalf of His Majesty. If you have any thoughts, the Queen Mother, you can also tell the old slave. The old slave will tell you when you go back." Dai Yi has no decision-making power, and he dare not even make a little concession or promise for the emperor.

Empress Dowager Zhang said: "If Ai's two younger brothers are allowed to return to Beijing, no one will make things difficult for them, right?"

"This……"

Dai Yi said, "Empress Dowager, in the final analysis, the two Marquises must abide by the court law."

Empress Dowager Zhang replied coldly: "The Ai family doesn't know this? But are they people who abide by the law? The Ai family just wants the emperor to say something. Will no one make things difficult for them in the future!"

Since it was a negotiation, Empress Dowager Zhang thought about it. Her only relatives were her two younger brothers and their families. If she didn't fight for them, who could she fight for?

Anyway, it is unrealistic to want to oust Zhu Si from the stage now. In this case, we should pursue some practicality.

Isn't life still going on as usual?