Jingtai Fengyun: The First Absurd Emperor of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 112

The three of them walked around the streets and alleys for a long time, heard the lectures of the court officials, and chatted with a few passers-by.

Zhu Qiyu had a preliminary understanding of the thoughts of some people in the capital, and smiled at He Yi: "It's been a long day, let's find a place to eat.

I have lived for more than 20 years. I have never lived in the Forbidden City since I was a child. I have always lived outside the imperial city.But I have always been cautious, and I have never had a good time eating, drinking and having fun in the capital.

Today I will indulge for a while, let's find a bigger restaurant and have a good meal.By the way, let's hear what the wealthy people in the capital think. "

He Yi immediately agreed: "That's really great, I can eat and drink along with you."

Zhu Qiyu turned to the guards and asked, "Does anyone know where the largest and most magnificent restaurant in the capital is?"

Liu Chang immediately replied: "The general knows that the largest restaurant in Beijing is in Mingyufang in Xicheng. It's not far away, and it's just two turns away."

Zhu Qiyu heard the words and sighed: "Look, Liu Chang, who just arrived in the capital not long ago, knows more than me."

Liu Chang was very embarrassed, but replied honestly: "Mingyufang has many residents and is very prosperous. Not only are there many dignitaries such as Marquis Wu'an living in it, but there are also many bad places in the workshop.

Before the princess gave a lot of rewards, the last general took his brothers to drink a few times. "

Zhu Qiyu knew what kind of wine Liu Chang went to drink, but he didn't bother too much: "Okay, since you know the place, hurry up and take us there."

Not long after, Liu Chang led the crowd to a majestic five-story restaurant.

Standing in front of the restaurant, Zhu Qiyu couldn't help praising: "As expected of the No. [-] restaurant in the capital, it's so spectacular from the outside, a good place, a good place."

After praising, Zhu Qiyu looked at the plaque in the restaurant.Just looking at the name of the Qing restaurant, Zhu Qiyu was quite dissatisfied immediately:
"Jietianlou, what a bold tone! Some bastard named this, and I'm not afraid that the wind will flash his tongue."

When Liu Chang heard the words, he was very surprised at first, and then he was secretly happy: that's great, I can sue the emperor for a crime when I get home, and there will definitely be a reward at that time.

Zhu Qiyu then ordered: "I am most afraid of noise, so I will go in later and find a quiet place where I can hear others talking."

Liu Chang quickly replied: "The first floor is the busiest. It is a place for ordinary rich people to eat and chat. Those who can go to the second floor are all dignified customers. The third, fourth, and fifth floors require reservations, and only high-ranking officials A place where nobles can go.

According to His Majesty's request, the second floor is naturally the most suitable. "

Zhu Qiyu nodded, and led everyone into the restaurant. There were dozens of tables on the first floor, and all the seats were full.There is a stage on the inside, and a dozen beautiful dancers are dancing on it.

"It's really good. There are even singing and dancing here after eating here. Such a delicious meal, just looking at them will make you full."

Everyone talked and laughed, and came to the second floor.The second floor is relatively quiet, with only a dozen tables.Although there are no empty seats, the guests here are all soft-spoken, and no one is making a lot of noise.

There is a separate elegant room on each of the four sides of the floor.

Under the guidance of Liu Chang, everyone entered the private room on the north side and took their seats.

After Zhu Qiyu sat down, he smiled and said, "Such a restaurant has two to three hundred seats, so it should be able to make a lot of money every day. After this year, can't you earn 2 to [-] taels?"

Liu Chang replied with a smile: "Your Majesty is conservative. This restaurant can earn at least 10 taels a year."

Zhu Qiyu asked curiously: "How do you know?"

"The princess said it herself."

"Princess? When did the princess say that?"

Liu Chang replied: "The last time the concubine came to check the accounts of the restaurant, she said that she would be responsible for protecting the concubine at the end, so I heard the concubine said that the restaurant can earn at least 10 taels a year.

Moreover, the princess also changed the name of the restaurant from Zuixianlou to Jietianlou. "

Only then did Zhu Qiyu panic: "You mean, this restaurant belongs to our family?"

"That's right, it used to be Wang Zhen's property, but later we copied his house, and this restaurant naturally became the residence of Prince Qi."

"Oh, my God, didn't I cause trouble? But this restaurant can earn 10 taels a year, so don't you need to earn at least 300 taels a day?"

Liu Chang explained: "The food and wine here are excellent, all of which come from all over the world, delicacies, wine and delicacies. If you eat well, you will naturally get more money.

The most important thing is that you can exchange important current affairs news in the capital, as well as various gossip. It can be said that it is the most authoritative news gathering place in the capital.

And because the owner of the restaurant has a great background, no one dares to come here to make trouble, no matter if it is a gangster, a powerful man, or an official on patrol.There is no problem even talking about the emperor here.

Therefore, everyone from wealthy families to dignitaries are willing to inquire about news and exchange information while enjoying delicious food and wine here.

If you order a table of wine and food on the first floor, you need at least 20 taels; if you order a table of wine and food on the second floor, you need at least 50 taels.As for our private room, at least 100 taels.Even with such a high asking price, it is still hard to find one. "

Hearing this, Zhu Qiyu could only shake his head and smile wryly: This restaurant really has a background all over the sky, it's okay to talk about the emperor here, no wonder it has to be called Jietianlou.

Looking around, Zhu Qiyu continued to ask: "Since the seats are in short supply, why was this private room empty when we came?"

Liu Chang replied: "It's the princess's order to keep this private room empty all the time so that I can send people over from time to time to listen to news from the capital."

Zhu Qiyu teased after hearing the words: "My concubine is really a prodigal woman. She has been emptying this private room all the time. For this one item, she has to earn 2 taels of silver a year."

Hearing this, Liu Chang, He Yi and others all cast surprised glances at the emperor, and thought to themselves: Why is your majesty calling for a thief? With just a few words, he spent more than 100 million taels of vain money, but he has the nerve to blame the princess. prodigal.

Zhu Qiyu was embarrassed, so he had to pretend to cough a few times, and changed the topic: "Xingyi, the practice outline you recommended is really good. You can read the propaganda articles he wrote, which are easy to understand and easy to remember.

We walked for a long time, and I still remember what he wrote.

'Fourth-tier beauties are presented to the emperor, and eight carts of treasures are sent to Wala.The second sage bribes the enemy to make love, and the sixth palace has no color. '

This is a good point. The two holy mothers, Empress Dowager Shangsheng and Empress Yisheng Taishang, searched all the treasures in the palace, even the jewelry on the heads of concubines, and gave them all to Yexian. Naturally, Liugong Fendai has no color.

This insinuation is well used. Concubine Yang Gui is looking back and smiling at Bai Meisheng, and the six palaces are colorless.We are the two sages who marry the enemy, and the six palaces are colorless. "

He Yi replied: "This Lian Gang, I really dare to say it, even a humble minister doesn't have the guts to write this."

Zhu Qiyu nodded, and continued to praise: "What he said to the emperor is also very good, and it suits my heart very well.

"The emperor guards the gate of the country, and the king dies in the country."Although the Sixth Division is destroyed, the mountains and rivers should still be there. '

This means that the emperor should guard the gate of the country, not call it the gate of the country.Although the Sixth Division led by the Supreme Emperor was completely wiped out, the sun, moon, mountains and rivers of the Ming Dynasty are still there. The new king will surely be able to lead his ministers to defend the capital and defeat Wala. The Supreme Emperor can go to die in peace.

I like his articles, and he will not be able to sway to the side of the Supreme Emperor in the future. It is very good, let him be promoted to Zhongshu Sheren, and come and help me manage politics. "

When He Yi heard this, he suddenly laughed.

Zhu Qiyu asked curiously: "Xingyi, why are you laughing?"

He Yi replied: "Your Majesty mentioned writing articles to offend people, and I suddenly thought of our subject."

(End of this chapter)