Da Ming started to ascend the throne

Chapter 354

As soon as it got dark, there were crackling explosions in the night sky.

Blossoming fireworks illuminate the large square outside Fengtianmen as bright as day.

Many common people and civil and military officials all stepped out of their homes to watch the fireworks.

Both adults and children had surprise smiles on their faces. This kind of scene has not been seen for many years.

Indeed, in the past, Emperor Chongzhen frowned and thought about money all day long, and the mice in the treasury would starve to death.

Where does he have the money to set off fireworks? The fireworks that bloomed this night are worth several hundred taels of silver.

Zhu Youjian stood outside the hall, followed by three princesses and five concubines, and all the beauties looked excited.

"Father, what is the meaning of setting off fireworks in the New Year? This is the first time we have seen such beautiful fireworks when we grow up!"

Wei Xi hugged her father's arm, her head resting on Zhu Youjian's shoulder with a look of happiness.

Zhu Youjian stretched out his hand and pinched Wei Xi's little nose and said with a smile:
"This...means the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty, the prosperity of the country and the safety of the people."

"Well, that's right, I also believe that under the wise leadership of my father, the Ming Dynasty will definitely bloom like fireworks today, and it should be called the prosperous age of Chongzhen at that time!"

"Haha... Father also thinks about the prosperity of Chongzhen..."

The night passed quickly, and Zhu Youjian couldn't sleep in anymore the next day.

All civil and military officials will pay New Year's greetings to him at Fengtianmen Huangji Hall early this morning.

Looking back at the five golden flowers that were still sleeping soundly beside him, Zhu Youjian raised his mouth slightly.

"Hahaha, my body is really good, and I am still invincible in group battles..."

The civil and military officials of the early dynasty congratulated the emperor on the New Year. There were many details and ceremonies, and it took two hours to end.

In the court hall, Zhu Youjian did not hesitate to give each of the officials a red envelope of ten taels of silver.

The boss who grinned Baiguanle's mouth, it's better if the emperor has money, I hope it will be like this every year, and I hope Daming will prosper.

After returning to Qianqing Palace, Zhu Youjian found that Caidie Qiuju's smile was even brighter today.

Zhu Youjian sat down beside the brazier and asked:

"Caidie Qiuju, you are very happy today, did you have a sweet dream last night?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the servant did not have a good dream last night, the princess gave the servant a red envelope just now, a lot of money! Hehe..."

"Oh, I have overlooked this, you go and call Wang Chengen over."

"According to the purpose"

The two little girls didn't know what the emperor meant, so they hurried to find Lao Wang.

Soon Lao Wang came to see Zhu Youjian:

"Slaves see Your Majesty."

"Exemption, flat body, Old Wang, send red envelopes to the palace people for me. It's Chinese New Year, and everyone is 20 taels each, so everyone is happy and festive!"

"According to the purpose"

The old king was about to leave after receiving the decree, but suddenly stopped, and asked mysteriously:
"Your Majesty, are you sure it's 20 taels of silver per person?"

Zhu Youjian was a little dazed when asked by the old king. Could it be that the emperor gave out more money in red envelopes before?Probably not!

"Of course, why? Is it too little, then add..."

Hearing that the emperor wanted to add more, Old Wang hurriedly waved his hand and said:
"A lot, a lot, it's really too much, never more than a tael of silver, and the servants will retire."

Perhaps because he was afraid that the emperor would change his mind, Lao Wang bowed and exited the Qianqing Palace after speaking.

If it was in the past, when he heard that the emperor gave out such a big red envelope, Old Wang would have desperately opposed it.

But now it's different, the gold and silver in the emperor's treasury are piled up into mountains.

After retiring from the court, Li Dingguo held Liu Wenxiu back:

"Third brother, the emperor's kindness is great. Since the emperor values ​​our brothers so much, we can't live up to His Majesty's grace. How about starting to do business today?"

Liu Wenxiu knew what the second brother meant, but he still made a joke with the second brother.

"Second brother, I asked you to find a daughter-in-law at the beginning, but you resolutely refused to do it. If you want to find something, you should find a girl from an innocent family. Now you are lonely! You are lonely and bored and want to work, but the third brother's family is still There are two beauties as companions, can we talk about it in a few days?"

Li Dingguo blushed and scratched his head in embarrassment.

After the adoptive father passed away, the only family member around him was the third brother.

Although they are not biological brothers, they have been together in battle for many years, and their relationship has long surpassed that of biological brothers.

Young people, who have been fighting outside all year round and finally have a warm home, who doesn't want to enjoy it.

"Third brother, forget it. It's the second brother who didn't think about it. You can go back. The second brother will come to you in two days."

Seeing that the second brother was deflated, Liu Wenxiu suddenly burst out laughing:

"Second brother, third brother, are you kidding me? We were all given by the emperor today. As the Marquis of Daming, it is only natural to pay for Daming. Let's go, where should we go first?"

Li Dingguo thought for a while and said:
"We brought thousands of people from Sichuan, and now there are more than 1000. They are all elites and our confidantes. These people must stay.

The rest of them will be selected from Huang Degong first, and then go to the new army of Shenjiying and the Qi family army. Of course, Xuanjia iron cavalry is also required. What do you think of the third brother? "

Liu Wenxiu has always listened to Li Dingguo's words, he nodded:
"Okay, second brother, you can make the decision. I still have a hundred sharpshooters here, and I don't plan to return them to the Fifth Army Commander's Mansion."

After the two discussed it, they went directly to Huang Degong's mansion.

They are Lord Marquis now, and there are many servants and servants in the mansion, and they all know each other from time to time.

When the guards in front of the gate of the Huang Mansion saw Li Dingguo and Liu Wenxiu coming, they hurried forward to salute:

"Happy New Year, Master Hou, the younger one has met Master Hou."

"Wai Li, is your Lord Hou at home? Take us to see him."

The guard nodded hastily:
"Yes, Master Hou has just come back, so I will take the two masters there."

"No, we can go in by ourselves."

The three of them were old acquaintances, and there was no need for guards to lead the way. Li Dingguo and Liu Wenxiu went directly to Huang Degong's inner house.

Huang Degong also just came back from retirement, and his family also moved from the south, and recently took in two concubines, and his small life was super fun.

"Is Lao Huang there? Here we come!"

Suddenly two people called from the yard, and Huang Degong knew who it was when he heard the voice.

"Hahaha, these two boys are good, come early in the morning to give me New Year greetings!"

Huang Degong laughed happily, and walked out of the room quickly.

When the three of them met, they gave a big hug.

"I said, you two boys, why would you pay New Year's greetings to Lao Huang first? Did the governor go there?"

Li Dingguo smiled:
"I didn't go to the governor's place, I plan to have a few drinks with Brother Huang."

Liu Wenxiu:

"Brother Huang, you are older than us. Isn't it right to wish you New Year's greetings? You will not be drunk today."

Three Ming generals walked into the hall talking and laughing.

Immediately, a pretty-looking interracial beauty served them tea with a smile on her face, then bowed and exited the hall.

After Li Dingguo and Liu Wenxiu looked at each other, they each took out a hundred taels of silver and put it on the table.

"We don't know what gift to buy for Brother Huang, please accept any kindness."

Huang Degong immediately got up and picked up the banknote and stuffed it back to the two of them.

"Are you kidding me? How can my brother accept your money? I am very happy to see my brother."

Liu Wenxiu chuckled:
"Brother Huang, don't regret if you don't accept the gift, we are here on business."

Huang Degong smiled boldly:
"What's the matter? Tell me quickly, as long as Lao Huang can help, I will die."

Li Dingguo cupped his fists in the direction of the imperial city and said:

"There is a decree from the Holy Spirit, let us draw [-] soldiers to establish a special operations force, and I hope the Lord Hou will support it!"

"What? Deploy [-] elite..."

Huang Degong, who was smiling just now, suddenly changed his face.

(End of this chapter)