Ming Dynasty: At the beginning of the game, Lao Zhu resigned and retired.

Chapter 398 Queen Ma’s Jealousy
Chapter 398 Queen Ma’s Jealousy

Still from the same point of view, a person's values ​​are closely related to a person's origin, knowledge, and experience.

Zhu Yuanzhang, even though he has become a real privileged class now, is still the highest level among the privileged class.

However, his background as a poor peasant, his experience in rebellion, and his military career made his views on many matters very different from those of many "traditional" courtiers.

At least, many things that seemed deviant to the courtiers had no problems at all with Zhu Yuanzhang.

But some of the things that seemed commonplace to courtiers, to Zhu Yuanzhang, were like stabbing his lungs with a knife.

To put it bluntly, for Zhu Yuanzhang, he came from the lowest level and is now at the top.

He felt deeply about it from beginning to end, but he had never been involved in the middle.

Therefore, when he saw Jin Ping Mei, even if he saw Fengyue and Qingong at first, when he calmed down a little, what he saw was different.

Zhu Yuanzhang half-squinted his eyes, and there was no trace of the previous smile on his face. When his eyes opened and closed, bursts of evil energy began to spread in all directions, as if they were real.

"Ximen Senior Official, haha, what a Ximen Senior Official!"

"A mere merchant, with just a few yellow and white things in his home, can hook up with county magistrates and subordinate officials, and win over thugs and brokers!"

"You can still be an official without going through the imperial examination and without the approval of the court!"

"He cheated, kidnapped, raped, and plundered. He did all kinds of bad things and became a top-notch figure in this county!"

"Haha, great! What a great official from Ximen!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's back teeth were itching after seeing this!
In his opinion, this was not about the Song Dynasty at all.

How many years has it been since we were separated from the capital of Song Dynasty?

It is impossible to write such vivid plots and characters by clinging to ideas and rambling.

Therefore, this high-ranking official from Ximen is actually from the Ming Dynasty!

However, the name is definitely not that, or these things may not be concentrated on one person.

But these things definitely happen!
Also, the things that Lanling Xiaoxiaosheng mentioned secretly in the book, the sarcasm and ridicule that can be understood with a little thought, made Zhu Yuanzhang's brain ache.

He had to admit that these words here were quite to the point.

Some are joking, some are tactful, and some are vulgar, but without exception, they all serve as warnings.

There are even some things that coincide with what Zhu Yuanzhang himself has been pondering over the years.

This made him more and more interested.

It can be said that the more you look at Zhu Yuanzhang, the more you think of Jin Ping Mei as a "country story".

Yes, a country story.

It is still the kind of wise old man who has studied in the countryside and slowly writes virtuous articles based on what he sees and hears.

In the name of the Song Dynasty, the ancient songs and the present are all about the present.

This kind of people are mostly old masters who are depressed and frustrated in the countryside and don't even have an official position.

Talent is somewhat present, but more abilities may be gone.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang does not lack such talents, but what he lacks is an understanding of the current situation of the Ming Dynasty.

No matter how hard he seizes power and works diligently, the Jin Yiwei supervises the world.

But after all, he is just a mortal body trapped in this imperial city.

Therefore, what Zhu Yuanzhang valued most about the suddenly popular Jin Ping Mei was the book's description of the current situation at the bottom of the Ming Dynasty.

Even though the article kept telling stories about the Song Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang was sure that this was the Ming Dynasty. What he said is true!
You can’t even think about taking a vacation!
Zhu Yuanzhang's speculation about Jin Pingmei certainly eliminated Mr. Hu as the mastermind behind the scenes, but on the other hand, he also relaxed the restrictions on Jin Pingmei.

In fact, Lao Zheng of Daming Weekly News Agency is also on tenterhooks these days.

Seeing this book, the romantic affairs became more and more seductive, and the official affairs became more and more spicy. Lao Zheng was eagerly hoping that the sales volume of this newspaper would hit a new high.

But on the other hand, he was also worried, worried that Lao Zhu would suddenly say something and ban the book directly.

Fortunately, Zhu Yuanzhang's sudden and imaginative approach completely eliminated any worries about this book.

It's just that the news hasn't reached Lao Zheng yet, so he doesn't know.

In fact, judging from historical facts, there were four great books in the Ming Dynasty.

They are The Plum in the Golden Lotus, Water Margin, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and Journey to the West.

None of these books, except Journey to the West, have ever been banned.

The reason why Journey to the West was banned was simply because the ridicule in Journey to the West was already overwhelming.

If there is no movement at all, wouldn't it mean that the court is indifferent?
Therefore, it is not a shocking thing that Jin Ping Mei can now sell well and please Zhu Yuanzhang.

After Zhu Yuanzhang settled on Jin Ping Mei, he picked up the newspaper he had been reading before again and read it.

At this time, it was just a matter of pure entertainment for him.

It is precisely because of this mentality that what I accidentally saw was full of yellow waste.

There is a saying, even if it has not been polished and dramatized by Mr. Hu, a senior veteran, the tricks and postures in Jin Ping Mei itself are enough to surprise a country bumpkin like Zhu Yuanzhang.

Especially the description of being both naked and shy, it made Zhu Yuanzhang's heart flutter when he saw it!

"Damn it, I'm afraid this book writer spent a lot of time hanging out in the Qin Tower and Chu Hall!"

Good guy, after writing this article, Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to find a concubine to try.

Fortunately, he was really strong-minded and knew that it was somewhat out of line, so he held back.

He still sighed, "It is indeed a wonderful book, it can teach everything."

Then, Zhu Yuanzhang threw the newspaper aside, turned his back on it, and went directly to deal with the memorial.

Not long after, Queen Ma walked into the Jinshen Palace followed by two palace maids Shi Shiran carrying food boxes.

Seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang was busy working and didn't even notice her coming in, she was not in a hurry.

By chance, Zhu Yuanzhang had a pile of newspapers thrown here and there, and Empress Ma helped to put them away without saying a word.

What a coincidence, the newspaper happened to be spread out on Jin Ping Mei's side.

Then, with just a glance, Queen Ma was shocked.

This... this... article like this can actually be published in a newspaper openly?

Moreover, looking at this, this stubborn person actually agreed?

Is it possible that this stubborn guy of mine is feeling spring-struck?
For a moment, Queen Ma looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with fierce eyes.

"Chongba, are you going crazy?"

"how?"

"You don't even like the beauties in the harem. Do you want to go hunting for wild game on the streets?"

(End of this chapter)