The days when I ransacked the house in Jinyiwei

Chapter 257 Marriage Grant, Chang Family Marriage Li Dongyang
Chang Feng was promoted to three levels in a row and was promoted to the Governor Qianshi. This is a gratifying and congratulatory event.

It stands to reason that a promotion banquet should be held, with dozens of tables and eight delicacies banquets set up to entertain civil servants, military generals, relatives and friends.

On the eve of the storm in the court, Chang Feng didn't want to be overly public, so there was only one table for the promotion banquet.

There were only seven people on the banquet list: Liu Jin, Gu Dayong, Fatty Xu, Qian Ning, Shi Wenyi, Zhang Cai, and Wang Miaoxin.You Jingwu is not counted as a guest at the banquet, but only as a member of the family who accompanies the guest.

Chang Feng and these eight people were, in later terms, the entire new leadership team of the factory guard.

The banquet begins.The new governor of the East Factory, Gu Dayong, said: "Master Chang, I mistakenly followed that bastard Li Guang ten years ago and offended you many times. I will punish myself with three cups of wine."

Gu Da drank three glasses of wine in a row.It has the meaning of meeting each other and letting go of grudges with a smile.

For Liu Jin's sake, Chang Feng could no longer argue with Gu Da about Chen Sesame and Rotten Millet.

Chang Feng smiled and said: "Okay! From today on, the unpleasant things in the past will be let go with the wind. From now on, the Jinyi Guards will only follow the lead of the Valley Governor."

Gu Dayong said quickly: "Chang Shuai is wrong. The factory guards only follow Eunuch Liu's lead, and Eunuch Liu only follows your lead. We juniors must listen to you!"

Fatty Xu was so happy that he began to put gold on Chang Feng's face: "There are seven guests at this wine table, plus eight people from Jingwu. Liu Jin relied on Chang Feng to support him in Kunning Palace, and he was able to make a fortune. "

"Not to mention Qian Ning and Shi Wenyi, they were both captains under Chang Feng in the 23rd year of Chenghua. They relied on his years of promotion to become commanders and right commanders."

"Zhang Cai used to be Chang Feng's follower. Without Chang Feng's appreciation, I'm afraid he would still be a sergeant."

"Jingwu is the Jin Yiwei who was recommended by Chang Feng. Chang Feng is considered the boss of these five people."

"Except Wang Miaoxin and I. I became a duke because of the blessings of my ancestors. Wang Miaoxin became Zuo Tongzhi, not because of anyone's promotion, but because of his true ability in scheming."

Chang Feng quickly corrected him: "My Lord Dingguo, why are you talking nonsense when you haven't even had a drink yet? Everyone has gotten to where they are today because of their real skills."

"If you don't have real ability, even if I want to promote you, the other brothers in Paoze will not accept it."

Fatty Xu smiled and said, "Yes, yes. There is something wrong with me since I was born. I can't speak."

It was Qian Ning's turn to toast, and Qian Ning expressed his position: "Master Handsome. Although I will be the commander of Jin Yiwei from now on, I still listen to you on matters within the guard. Jin Yiwei's surname is still Chang."

Chang Feng said: "Don't say that. Jin Yiwei is the Jin Yiwei of the imperial court, not Chang Feng's Jin Yiwei. Although I have a higher title than you, in actual terms, I am your subordinate."

Qian Ning's expression changed: "Master Handsome, if you say so, I can't drink this wine. I will be your subordinate for one day and for the rest of my life."

Chang Feng felt very happy after hearing this.

After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.Liu Jin said to Fatty Xu: "My lord, it's getting late. Sai Tanghong should be waiting for you to go home and go to bed. Are you..."

Fatty Xu understood: "I am no longer a member of Jinyiwei. If you talk about your conspiracy, I will avoid it. Fatty, go home and sleep."

After Fatty Xu left, Liu Jin asked Chang Fengping to withdraw the servants.He cleared his throat: "All of you here are the new leaders of the factory guards. I am passing on an imperial edict to you all. Uncle, why are you up? We are all members of our family, so there is no need to bow down and bow down."

"The emperor ordered Dongchang and Jinyiwei to secretly investigate the illegal affairs of cabinet ministers and ministers. Don't take everything into consideration, let alone throw any trap at all. If there is any illegal affair, we must investigate it to the end and get tangible evidence. I hereby express my gratitude."

Everyone said in unison: "Observe the order."

Liu Jin told Chang Feng: "In the past, my uncle took into account the overall situation of the court and did not investigate in detail about the Sihaihui and Shuangmuhui. This happened one at a time, and now it can be investigated. Not only can it be investigated, but it must be dug deeper."

"Everyone, let me tell you the truth. The civil servants, especially the three assistants in the cabinet, treat the emperor as a child. They act as regents as ministers. The emperor has long been dissatisfied."

"This time, we must uproot the civil service clique. Remove all obstacles for the emperor to govern."

Chang Feng agreed: "Yes, this time we will definitely wipe out the civil service group."

But I was thinking in my heart: Everything is too much and too little is too much.If there were no checks and balances by civil servants, wouldn't the court become the domain of the Eight Tigers in the future?The civil service clique must be severely punished.But you can’t catch them all in one go.It is necessary to leave a few big fish that slip through the net.

There were only a few highly qualified civil servants left in the imperial court, such as Ma Wensheng and Liu Daxia.The Eight Tigers will not become domineering, careless, and turn into Wang Zhen and others of the orthodox dynasty.

Yesterday, You Jingwu reported something to Chang Feng.

After Emperor Hongzhi passed away and Emperor Zhengde ascended the throne, 36 guard eunuchs and supervisory eunuchs sent by the imperial court returned to Beijing for the funeral.While awaiting reappointment by the new emperor.

Liu Jin directly told these people: For those who want to stay, the guarding eunuchs should each give me 1 taels.The supervising eunuchs each paid 6000 taels.

From this single investment of business, Liu Jin received more than 20 taels of silver.

Liu Jin was so greedy and ruthless even before he brought down the civil servant clique.If Liu Jin's family dominates the court, the consequences can be imagined.

Let's say that everyone drank and chatted until midnight before dispersing.

This is a promotion banquet of unity and victory.The banquet established the new factory guard leadership with Chang Feng as the core.

After the banquet, Chang Feng returned to the bedroom and found that Liu Xiaoyan was not in the bedroom.

It's all sub-card time.Chang Feng thought Liu Xiaoyan was going to play hemp tag with the ladies, so four more rounds were added to the eight rounds.

Three women in one drama, the circle of ladies is more powerful than the officialdom.

Ever since Liu Xiaoyan took over the murder case, ladies have avoided her.This made Liu Xiaoyan, who was quite addicted to poker, very depressed.

The day before yesterday, Emperor Zhengde issued an order to confer a first-grade imperial edict on Liu Xiaoyan.All the ladies came to the house to congratulate him.She was able to return to the circle of ladies.

After holding it in for so long, it’s not an exaggeration to stay up late and play twelve rounds.

There is a saying that wine is the medium of sex.Chang Feng was promoted to three levels in a row. He was so proud at the promotion banquet tonight that he seemed ten years younger.Coupled with the blessing of the wine matchmaker, he felt like there was a cat's claw scratching his heart.

Since the main wife is not here, let's go to the concubine's bedroom.

He came to Madam Ninth's bedroom.

Madam Ninth asked: "Today is a double day, you should be in eldest sister's room."

Chang Feng directly hugged Madam Ninth into his arms: "I guess she went out to kill everyone. She hasn't come back yet. Just in time, it's easy for us to make out. Come on, come on."

Mrs. Ninth thought of something and pushed Chang Feng away: "Look at my memory! Empress Dowager Zhang from Cining Palace sent someone to invite her over this afternoon. She said she had something important to discuss."

Emperor Hongzhi died, and Empress Zhang became Empress Dowager Zhang.

Chang Feng was puzzled: "Queen Mother? What important matter can there be in Cining Palace that needs to be discussed until midnight?"

Mrs. Jiu said: "You will know when the eldest sister comes back. You can go to the eldest sister's room and wait for her."

Chang Feng was a little disappointed: "Don't worry. It's not like you don't understand me - it's not like it was more than ten years ago. It didn't take a moment to stop. What a coincidence, she can return home within a moment."

Mrs. Jiu said: "Let's forget it. Don't let me come back and ask you, you are pulling carrots here. She will eat it again."

Chang Feng had no choice but to return to Liu Xiaoyan's bedroom.

I waited for about two moments.Liu Xiaoyan finally returned.

Chang Feng asked: "What important matter does Empress Dowager Zhang come to discuss with you?"

Liu Xiaoyan replied: "Po Nu's marriage. How could you forget? Empress Dowager Zhang had promised before that she would designate a marriage for Po Nu when he reaches high school." Chang Feng asked: "Is it settled?"

Liu Xiaoyan nodded: "It's settled. Empress Dowager Zhang said that Li Dongyang's fourth daughter, Li Ping'er, was born like a fish and a wild goose, and she was a perfect match for Po Nu's age. When a student marries his husband's daughter, it can be said to be a close relationship that breaks the bones. Tie the tendons.”

Li Dongyang has four sons and four daughters.The eldest daughter, Li Ying, married Cui Jie, Qing of Shangbao Temple.

The second daughter Li Ling died young.

The third daughter, Li Yuan, married No. 60, the second generation Yanshenggong Kong Wenshao.

The fourth daughter, Li Ping'er, is a concubine. She is twenty-eight years old. She has a sweet appearance and is not yet married.Although she was a concubine, there was an endless stream of people proposing marriage.It's a pity that Li Dongyang has high vision and has never made a marriage arrangement for his youngest daughter.

Chang Feng was extremely surprised after hearing Liu Xiaoyan's words: "The Empress Dowager Zhang proposes marriage and makes our family and Li Dongyang our children's in-laws?"

Liu Xiaoyan nodded: "Yes. Originally, Empress Dowager Zhang didn't know that Li Dongyang had an unmarried concubine daughter. It was the emperor who warned her."

"The Emperor attaches great importance to our broken slave. He not only thinks about his future and gives him a practical job, but also thinks about his marriage!"

Chang Feng captured a strong political signal from Liu Xiaoyan's few words.

Emperor Zhengde encouraged Empress Dowager Zhang to protect the matchmaker and lead a red line between Chang Feng's son and Li Dongyang's daughter.

This is tantamount to implying a political marriage between the Chang family and the Li family.

Seems unreasonable.Emperor Zhengde wanted to use Changfeng to rectify the civil servants.Li Dongyang is one of the leaders of the civil service group.Wouldn't the marriage between Chang and Li miss the important events of Emperor Zhengde?
Chang Feng thought for a long time and figured out Emperor Zhengde's intention: Does the emperor have the same idea as me?While striking hard at the civilian clique, we want to leave a civilian leader in the government to check and balance Liu Jin?
Obviously, Li Dongyang is the person chosen by the emperor to check and balance Liu Jin!
The emperor is wise!When it comes to governance, Liu, Li, and Xie in the cabinet are equally matched.

When it comes to personal ethics, Li Dongyang is infinitely higher than Liu Jian and Xie Qian.

At least, Li Dongyang never indulged his family in doing business and was honest and self-sufficient.

Normally, he would not even accept the local officials' courtesy, charcoal greetings, and ceremonial gifts.

The emperor asked me to marry Li Dongyang, which is nothing more than a hint that Li Dongyang will be spared this time of great turmoil in the court.Let Li Dongyang remain in the cabinet.

As expected, Chang Feng watched Emperor Zhengde grow up and had already eaten up Emperor Zhengde thoroughly.

Liu Xiaoyan asked: "Why don't you speak? This is a good thing. Don't you agree?"

Chang Feng replied: "Li Dongyang is the second assistant in the cabinet and a great scholar in the world. I have no objection to marrying him."

Liu Xiaoyan said: "Then I will start planning the marriage proposal from tomorrow. Three months after the late emperor's funeral, I will propose marriage to the Li family immediately."

Chang Feng smiled and said: "I have to worry about you again, Madam. Good Madam, it's getting late, let's just sleep."

Liu Xiaoyan was a little strange: "What's wrong with you tonight? Usually I beg you, but tonight you beg me."

Chang Feng said: "Have you never heard of such a saying? Power is the best medicine for strengthening the body."

The next morning.Chang Feng came to the dining room listlessly, preparing to attend the morning court after breakfast.

Although Chang Ponu's official rank was not qualified for the early court, he was a Hanlin official who accompanied the emperor. He was granted the privilege to participate in the early court, and he only listened to the government but did not discuss it.

Like his father, he now has to get up early.

Chang Feng smiled and said: "You often go to your Mr. Li's house. Have you ever seen his little daughter Li Ping'er?"

Chang Ponu said: "Last year, when I was preparing for the national examination, I went to Mr. Li's house to ask for advice on a policy paper, and I met her by chance."

Chang Feng asked: "What does she look like?"

Chang Ponu replied: "Although it is not as beautiful as the country, it is still quite spiritual. What's wrong? Dad, do you want to take a concubine? Don't take advantage of Mr. Li's daughter."

"Let Mr. Li know that he won't come to you with a knife?"

Chang Feng scolded: "No matter how old you are, how dare you beat your father? Haha! Let me tell you, Queen Mother Zhang will protect you and let you marry Li Ping'er."

Chang Ponu was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then his eyes widened: "Really?"

Chang Feng said: "How dare I lie about Empress Dowager Zhang's decree? Just say something, are you willing?"

Chang Ponu smiled slyly: "It's not all up to Empress Dowager Zhang to decide whether she wants to or not. Hehe."

Chang Feng said: "Hey, what a fart. I almost grinned to my ears."

Chang Ponu was already a member of the officialdom and knew a thing or two about the court situation: "The matchmaker that Empress Dowager Zhang is doing is a political marriage. Is she planning to mediate the conflicts between factory guards and civil servants?"

Chang Feng suppressed his smile and said seriously: "This is not something you should inquire about. Just wait until you become the groom's official."

After breakfast, the father and son went to the courtyard in front of the imperial gate.

After all the civil and military officials gathered in the front courtyard, they waited for a whole hour but there was no sign of Emperor Zhengde.

All the civil servants and generals were in an uproar!
You must know that the late Emperor Hongzhi never missed the early dynasty since he came to the throne.Even when he was seriously ill, as long as he could get out of bed, he still had to attend the morning court.It has been unshakable for 18 years.

Emperor Zhengde had only been on the throne for more than a month, but he was absent from the morning court?Could it be that the young emperor who had just turned fifteen was seriously ill and couldn't even get out of bed?

At this moment, Liu Jin came to the front courtyard and said: "The emperor is ill and will not attend court today. Another imperial edict from the emperor has been passed on, and Jiang Bin was promoted to the rank of commander-in-chief of the Xuanfu."

The three elders of the cabinet had no objections to the promotion of Jiang Bin to the commander-in-chief of the Xuanfu.

Jiang Bin sleeps on the same bed as the emperor every day, how dignified is it?It might as well be transferred to Xuanfu.

Elder Sange couldn't bear the fact that Emperor Zhengde was absent from the morning court.

They went straight to the main hall of Qianqing Palace.

Gu Dayong, who was on duty, stopped him: "The emperor is ill and has just gone to bed. No one is allowed to hit him."

The word "disturbing" has not yet been spoken. "Pa", Gu Dayong gave Liu Jian a big slap in the face.

Liu Jian scolded: "Who are you? You dare to stop the three assistant ministers from meeting the emperor?"

Long live!The chief minister of the cabinet slapped the governor of the East Factory.This was the first time since Dongchang was established during the Yongle period.

Gu Da's eyes were filled with tears like Li Ya's, full of humiliation, resentment, and unwillingness.

Xie Qian helped: "Gu Dayong, get out of the way! In the early days of the Hongzhi Dynasty, we haven't investigated your attachment to the traitorous eunuch Li Guang!"

Li Dongyang was different from the two of them. He said calmly: "Eunuch Gu, the emperor's dragon body is not in good condition. As the auxiliary ministers, we should visit him in the palace. Please open a convenient door."

Gu Dayong had no choice but to get out of the way and made a "please" gesture.

The first head-on conflict between the new emperor and his ministers officially began.

(End of this chapter)