Jingtai Fengyun: The First Absurd Emperor of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 155

Zhu Qiyu stayed at home for another two days, and now the combined troops of Wala and Daming outside the city are close to 30.No matter what, Zhu Qiyu didn't dare to go out of the city to inspect military affairs, otherwise he would have an accident like Zhu Qizhen, and the fun would be great.

Now the four Ming army camps outside the city have all been set up, and they did not interfere too much, but accepted the Queen Mother Sun's proposal of rewarding 100 million taels of silver to redeem the Supreme Emperor.

Yes, this matter is used externally in the name of Empress Dowager Sun, and the mother pays for the redemption of her son, which can be done in private, which can reduce the damage to the court's reputation.

Queen Mother Sun knew that this was Xinjun's blame, but she still had to accept it.

Moreover, Zhu Qiyu clearly requested that the treasury and internal funds should not be used.The reasons are also very sufficient: once the treasury is used, it becomes an act of the state to redeem the emperor with money, which is unseemly; once the internal funds are used, it becomes an act of the royal family, which also damages the majesty of the royal family.Therefore, the Empress Dowager Sun could only take the lead in collecting the 100 million taels in private.

So in the past few days, Empress Dowager Sun, together with Empress Qian and Empress Zhou, began to search the entire harem, trying to gather at least 60 taels of silver.As for the rest, it depends on donations.

Zhu Qiyu's own harem was made harmonious, while Zhu Qizhen's harem was made full of complaints and the concubine was in dire straits.

Empress Dowager Sun, Empress Qian, and Concubine Wan Chen were the most active. Not only did they take out almost all of their wealth, but they also searched for other concubines like bone marrow, completely offending everyone.

This fell right into Zhu Qiyu's arms, only Queen Zhou, who was leisurely and leisurely every day, neither wanted to bleed heavily, nor to squeeze other concubines.Comparing the two, all the concubines in the harem began to praise Empress Zhou in private. Empress Zhou stayed at home and did nothing, and her popularity skyrocketed.

After several days of searching, Empress Dowager Sun finally squeezed out more than 30 taels of silver from the concubines in the harem, plus her own and Queen Qian's private money, a total of 60 taels of silver.

Although the harem had a lot of wealth, it was mainly jewelry and curios. In just a few days, it was not easy for the concubines to scrape together so much cash.

Zhu Qiyu had been fed breakfast, and just as he was going to the front hall, news came from the palace that Empress Dowager Sun had collected 60 taels.

Lin Xiangyu heard the words, and asked with a smile: "The harem is not very rich, it's only 60 taels, and it's been so long. The slave family thought that the queen mother alone could get so much."

"Hey, the princess is thinking a little too much, the harem doesn't have that much cash in their hands, and the treasures in their hands are valuable, but they are all archived, and they can't be sold for money.

Don't look at the beauty of the concubines in the harem. If we really want to talk about wealth, the eunuchs are richer.

After the eunuchs rebelled in Jingtai five years, I will wipe out all the wealth of the eunuchs in the Forbidden Palace, and then you will know how amazing the wealth of the eunuchs is. "

"Then what's next?"

"Let's put the 60 taels in the harem first. Our family will give out 10 taels in cash, and the remaining 30 taels will be raised for donations throughout the capital.

I asked Gang Lian to be responsible for the publicity, and let everyone in the capital know about this matter.

Just taking this opportunity, I would like to see how many people are willing to pay for the Supreme Emperor.This is actually forcing everyone to stand in a disguised form, and I also have a spectrum in my heart.

If there are too many people who support the Supreme Emperor, I will clean up the court.If there are not many people who support the Supreme Emperor, let's just make do with it. "

Lin Xiangyu smiled and said: "Husband, I told you in advance that our family has more than 50 taels of cash left, and if we pay another 40, we will have more than [-] taels left.

Don't give 100 million taels to several generals under you with a wave of your hand like before.If you do this again, you will have to sell your wife. "

Zhu Qiyu also laughed and said: "That's just right. The princess is worth 50 taels. If you sell you and confiscate your private money, it's just enough to make up 100 million taels."

"Okay, our Son of Heaven really knows how to live a life, and my family admires him so much."

"Hey, it's normal. I have a disease, and I'm not as good as you said. But there is one more thing. I have ordered King Xiang to go to Beijing.

You prepare two high-quality houses for Jian Shuren and Wu Shuren to live in.

King Xiang is a person who likes to talk about the elders and children with me.So when he comes, I will take him to meet Jian Shuren first, and then take him to pay homage to Queen Hu.

I'd like to see what he said about Empress Dowager Sun's use of concubines to abolish his wife, and what he said about Taizong's use of Xiaozong to defeat Dazong.

Doesn't he like to talk about his concubine? I asked him to talk about it in front of Jianshu and Queen Hu's spiritual seat. "

Lin Xiangyu nodded with a smile: "I don't understand these concubines, my slaves are responsible for listening to my husband's orders, and I just need to work for my husband in a down-to-earth manner."

"Yeah, yes, that's the right way to think about it. The concubine is more enlightened. Is the woman dedicated to the Supreme Emperor ready?"

"It's almost there. Sister Zhou has been busy with this for the past few days. Do you need to send it to your husband for review? If you are satisfied, the servant's family can keep a few for your husband."

Zhu Qiyu shook his head again and again: "That's not necessary, I only sleep with domestic prostitutes, not outside prostitutes."

Just as Lin Xiangyu was about to reply, Xian'er ran in and told the two of them, "Husband and sister, it's not good. All the ministers came here again, saying that they have urgent military matters to report."

Zhu Qiyu replied angrily: "These ministers love to be surprised, but in fact everything is under my control, and I don't know what they are worried about.

Yan'er, Xian'er, Ningxiang and Linglong all rushed to clean up.After I get rid of these difficult ministers, I will come back to play prostitutes. "

Lin Xiangyu heard the words, and while helping Zhu Qiyu tidy up her clothes, she asked: "I know my husband, my slave and a few younger sisters are naked and waiting for my husband obediently on the bed. Don't beat and scold the ministers when you go. If you are angry, come back and vent your anger on the bed." It’s on the servant’s body.”

Zhu Qiyu agreed with a smile, squeezed the little cheeks of the two beauties, and hugged them again, before walking slowly to the West Flower Hall.

At this time, the ministers were already packed to the brim, and they were getting together one by one, whispering and whispering.

Zhu Qiyu sat impatiently on the couch, covered his face with his hands, and waited for the ministers to speak.

Jiang Yuan, the right servant of the Ministry of War, stood up first, and replied with a face full of worry: "I want to report to your Majesty, the Ara Zhiyuan stormed Juyongguan, and Yang Jun's troops were unable to resist. They collapsed when they encountered the enemy. The entire army has been wiped out."

When Zhu Qiyu heard the words, he just let out a soft oh, expressing that he knew.

Jiang Yuan's heart was even more drummed. Now the two Ministers of the Ministry of War and the left servant of the Ministry of War are all outside to supervise the army. The right servant of the Ministry of War has just taken office and is temporarily in charge of the affairs of the Ministry. He has encountered such a big defeat. If you get angry, you have to go home to pick up the child.

However, to Jiang Yuan's surprise, Zhu Qiyu was stunned for a while, and then comforted him: "Jiang Aiqing doesn't need to worry, it's not your fault, nor Luo Aiqing's fault.

The fugitive army from the Xuanfu should not have died much. If I guessed right, most of them would have surrendered directly. "

Jiang Yuan hurriedly replied: "Your Majesty, the fugitive army of the Xuanfu almost didn't die, but more than 1 people surrendered. The Prefect of Ara has sent a document requesting the court to pay for the redemption of the people."

Zhu Qiyu glanced at Jiang Yuan appreciatively, and felt quite relieved: he is still familiar with such a minister, but after a few words of comfort and consideration for him, he quickly followed my footsteps, and also called Yang Jun's army a fugitive from the Xuanfu army.Such a knowledgeable and interesting minister can make people feel comfortable with it.

After taking a sip of tea, Zhu Qiyu ordered: "Your Ministry of War sent a message back to the Prefect of Ara, and we are willing to redeem people. Before we wiped out the Polo army, we captured [-] sets of armor, enough to arm [-] soldiers and their horses.

Transfer all the [-] sets of armor to the Ara Zhiyuan, and order him to escort the captured Xuanfu fugitive army to Datong, and hand them over to Wang Gelao and Guangning Bo, and let them form an army alone, and intercept them first. , Take the crime and make meritorious service. "

(End of this chapter)