The Reborn Duke of Ming Dynasty

The matter in the north has been finalized, and Longqing issued an edict to confer the title of "King of Shunyi" on Alta, and named Alta's younger brother, Kundu Liha, and his eldest son, Huang Taiji, as governors and co-prefects, and the remaining nephews and 63 subordinates were named commanders. , commanding Tongzhi, commanding officials and other officials; I answer to pay horses to the Ming court once a year, the number of horses each time should not exceed 150 horses, and the number of tribute envoys should not exceed [-] people. In addition, the next time; a mutual market was opened near the Great Wall in the three towns of Datong, Xuanfu, and Shanxi, for the people and officials of the two sides to trade.

The conferment of Alda as the "King of Shunyi" was negotiated by the court long ago, but the conferment of Alta's subordinates was a plan discussed by the court and Huang Taiji to slow down the troops.

When the news came out, the people in the northern border of the Ming Dynasty were even more joyful. Regardless of whether I would abide by the agreement and invade again, at least they could live a stable life in the next few years.According to the news from Jinyiwei and Dongchang spies in Tatar territory, those ordinary herdsmen have nothing to do with it, but they are quite happy that they can get what they need more conveniently and cheaply in the future.However, the various tribes other than Alda reacted differently, some were happy, some were worried, and some began to waver.

I was very happy after I got the seal. He summoned the leaders of the ministries and strictly stipulated: "If any other Taiji enters the border and commits crimes, he will be dismissed from the army and horses, and he will not be in charge of affairs. His wives, children, cattle, sheep, and horses will be rewarded to the other barbarians." I replied that after all, he was Tu Khan, the nominal ruler of Tatar.No matter how dissatisfied the leaders and nobles of various ethnic groups are, they must agree to it on the surface.

As for how to deal with these dissatisfied leaders, I have already connected with Jin Yiwei at his place, exchanging ideas with Ming Ting.This is another long-term plan.

Zhang Fan didn't care about these things, at most he collected the news from the Tatar side, and then reported it to the court.Normally, I just work hard at home with Ru Xue for the great cause of creating human beings, and soon I will go to the south of the Yangtze River, and I have to say goodbye to Ru Xue.Although Ru Xue knew that there was no danger for her husband going south this time, it was just that she couldn't let go of her and seemed to be tired of being with Zhang Fan all day long.Zhang Fan was also happy, and went to tease Yingyue from time to time, but Yingyue was very bold, every time Zhang Fan had a strange feeling that he was being molested by her.In addition, Zhaoxue's entanglement with him caused him a lot of headaches. Every day after bidding farewell to Ruxue, he took Wang Meng to wander around in the street.

Zhang Fan originally planned to go to the south of the Yangtze River for some business, but with his current status, there were not many people who fawned on him, so Zhang Fan was happy to be at leisure.Because this time he was going to the south of the Yangtze River to check the taxes, and he also went to the officials in charge of supervision of the household search department to find out about the situation. He learned that after Longqing was switched on and off, the ships that went to sea every year would only come back in summer. He didn't understand why Longqing let He's leaving at the end of April.In that case, there will be a full month before arriving in the south of the Yangtze River before the ships that go out to sea will return, and then those officials will show their feet.If you go to check the previous accounts, they must have been manipulated long ago, and it is extremely difficult to check.However, Zhang Fan understood what he meant after meeting Long Qing a few times. The emperor of affection deliberately wanted to give himself a big vacation. In addition, Jin Yiwei has branches in various places, and the news is transmitted very quickly, so there will be no delay in work. .Zhang Fan readily accepted it, but this time he was on official business in name and could not bring his family with him, so he was a little worried that Ru Xue would bear the pain of lovesickness again.

There is still half a month left before departure, Zhang Fan has nothing to do all day except at home and going to the Crown Prince's East Palace, wandering around the street with Wang Meng every day, it seems quite a bit like retiring after a successful career and enjoying the rest of his life , the only difference is that he didn't have a birdcage in his hand.

In the beginning, Zhang Fan was still wandering around the capital, but when he arrived near the Forbidden City and East Street, he would meet some officials. Now they saw that Zhang Fan was very reserved, which made Zhang Fan very uncomfortable. Gradually, he stopped going. There, just wandering in the market.

It is said that once this man has power and money, even if he has a beautiful wife and concubine at home, he can't help but go outside to have some flair.This day, Zhang Fan wandered around Dashilan outside the Qianmen, knowingly or not. This is where the Eight Great Alleys are famous in Beijing and even Ming Dynasty.In fact, the eight major alleys do not refer specifically to the eight streets and alleys here. There are nearly a hundred brothels, large and small, in some of the alleys between them, but most of the brothels in these eight alleys are first-class and second-class, sister The grade is also very high, and many houses still have the kind of "showing art but not selling themselves" to catch fame and reputation, and to sell for a price.

Wang Meng came here after Zhang Fan. Although he performed his duties as a personal bodyguard well, he couldn't help but look at Zhang Fan with a strange look in his eyes.Zhang Fan didn't care, he didn't come here for fun, but the ancient fireworks and willow alley really attracted him a lot, so he wanted to see something new.

Now Shen Shi has just passed, and You Shi has just arrived, but the small buildings here are lit up with lanterns early.In the Ming Dynasty, although the existence of prostitution in brothels was strictly prohibited, even the imperial court had its own Jiaofang Division to do this, and officials were frequent visitors here, so no one obeyed the order.

All the small buildings are decorated with colorful ribbons, and the doorway is full of beautiful girls in costumes, enthusiastically pulling patrons.Zhang Fan, who was watching, couldn't help thinking: "It is said that ancient women were reserved, and how they behave is even more exaggerated than those ladies 500 years later!"

"My lord, why are you walking around the street with a big man? Could it be that you like that tone!" A woman in her twenties held Zhang Fan's hand and said, while she was still twitching on Zhang Fan. .She had some discernment, and saw that Zhang Fan was dressed in fancy clothes, with a piece of beautiful jade hanging on his chest, and his face was even more handsome, plus there was a guard-like person behind him, so she knew that this was a big money lord.

Zhang Fan was a little overwhelmed by her explicit words, and he was a little embarrassed by her cruel hands.He looked at Wang Meng, wanting him to rescue him.Wang Meng, on the other hand, had an expression of self-indulgence, and didn't bother to ask at all.After being with Zhang Fan for a long time, he also knew some of Zhang Fan's temper, and he was no longer so cold.

Seeing Zhang Fan being dragged into this building called Cuixiang Pavilion, Wang Meng shook his head helplessly and had no choice but to follow in.But no one dared to come and talk to him, with a cold look and a sword in his hand, how could these girls dare to come to him.

As soon as Zhang Fan entered, before he had time to check, a strong smell of rouge came to his nostrils, making him cough twice.The elder sister next to her knew at a glance that it was her first time to come to Fengyuechang, so she couldn't help chuckling twice.Zhang Fan took a closer look at this place. The three-story building was very delicately decorated. From time to time, a girl walked by and brought a strong fragrance.Zhang Fan took a look, the girls here were all wearing extremely brightly colored clothes, but they were a little naked, barely covering their fine figures.When these girls saw Zhang Fan looking at themselves, they all winked at him and showed great hospitality.There are also some men sitting at the tables in many halls, enjoying the delicious food and wine served by the beauties, and at the same time teasing and laughing with the girls around them, causing a burst of coquettish laughter from time to time.

A woman in her 30s came over. Although she was wearing heavy make-up and her dress was unflattering, Zhang Fan could still tell that she was really beautiful.The woman came to Zhang Fan and looked at him. Seeing his appearance, she couldn't help admiring in her heart: "What a handsome brother!" Then seeing Zhang Fan's outfit, her eyes shone even brighter, and she immediately flattered her: " I haven't seen this master before, is this the first time I come to Cuixiang Pavilion?" Zhang Fan's whole body was touched as he spoke, and a pair of fair hands also started to make trouble.

Zhang Fan was a little nervous, as if he was facing someone more terrifying than the vicious Tartars, so he didn't move much.

The woman smiled coquettishly with her sister who was passing by, showing she was very proud.The woman continued: "I'm the mother of this Cuixiang Pavilion, and I call my mother Cui Niang. I don't know what kind of sister I want to find to accompany me, but this place of my slave's house can be regarded as a first-class building in this Yanzhi Hutong. I'm sure I'll satisfy you." Then, Cuiniang bumped into Zhang Fan, and said softly, "Or Cuiniang will go to battle in person, although Cuiniang has quit a long time ago, she didn't let go of her kung fu, Master Bao is comfortable. .”

"Cui Niang doesn't need it, Ben... I just came here for a drink." Zhang Fan said.Coincidentally, when he spoke, it was the time when the music in the building came to an end, his voice was not loud but everyone present could hear him.

First the men's voices gradually disappeared, and then the sister's voice also disappeared.Zhang Fan was at a loss, but suddenly heard a voice: "The three-waist card is here."

Then, many people who came here to have fun dropped their money and walked out with their heads bowed.Cuiniang was wondering, but Zhang Fan and Wang Meng saw that many of the people who went out were officials of some status, so they couldn't help but understand.Zhang Fan is now in charge of the Jinyiwei, and he often carries the Jinyiwei's commander's badge on his waist, plus the badge that Long Qing gave him to enter and leave the palace, and Feng Bao asked him to keep the East Factory Commander as a gesture of goodwill, and the ministers in the court They secretly nicknamed him "Three Waist Card".Zhang Fan knew about this, but he didn't expect that he would meet many of these people when he wandered around Goulan on a whim.When those people saw Zhang Fan, of course they didn't dare to stay here anymore. They were just joking. If the governor of Jinyi is here, if they offend him and find some crimes for themselves, wouldn't their official career come to an end!

Cuiniang came back to her senses after a while, she also knew the identities of those people who went out with their heads down, and couldn't help guessing Zhang Fan's identity secretly.Seeing her appearance, Zhang Fan hurriedly asked Wang Meng to take out a hundred taels of banknote and handed it to her, saying, "I'm really sorry for disturbing Cuiniang's business, the 100 taels is a token of my heart, and it should be regarded as compensation for Cuiniang's loss." If it’s not enough, please tell me.”

Cuiniang immediately smiled, looked at the banknote and put it in her arms as a treasure, and said with a smile on her face, "See what the master is talking about, please invite me inside."

The commotion caused by Zhang Fan did not disturb the commotion in the wing room of Cuixiang Pavilion. There were many men left in the hall who didn't know Zhang Fan, but they were not affected at all, and continued to have fun.

Just as Zhang Fan was walking in, the door of a side room opened, and a person walked out while arranging his clothes, and ran into Zhang Fan.

"Master Zhang?" The man was very surprised when he saw Zhang Fan.

"Master Gao!" Zhang Fan also recognized him. It was Gao Yi, a scholar of the Wenhua Palace.This person also has some political opinions, but his character is not very good, and now Zhang Fan has seen it personally.Hearing that he was the candidate to join the cabinet, Meng Lang was so unafraid of being impeached by those censors, and he couldn't help admiring him when he came here to visit the building.

Cuiniang knew Gao Yi's identity, and she couldn't help becoming more puzzled when she saw that he and Zhang Fan were talking about each other as equals, and there was even a hint of respect in their words.

Gao Yi was not afraid of Zhang Fan's identity, and chatted with him enthusiastically, seeing Cuiniang's expression, she introduced herself: "Cui Niang, let me introduce you, this Master Zhang is a newly promoted Zhongyong ..."

Zhang Fan quickly grabbed him and said, "Master Gao, let's not talk about important things in our spare time, ha ha."

However, because Gao Yi drank a few more glasses, seeing Zhang Fan obstructing her, she came back to her senses and quickly said: "Yes, Mr. Zhang is right, don't talk about important things." Turning around, she told Cui Niang: "Today I'm the host, Cui Niang hurry up and prepare some banquets, I want to have a few drinks with Master Zhang."

After hearing this, Cui Niang hurriedly prepared happily, but Zhang Fan just wanted to refuse, but was dragged into the room by Gao Yi.