My Ming Dynasty, I have the final say

Chapter 166 I am in a hurry to get a wife, so hurry up

As the emperor decided very forcefully that Ding Guogong's niece should be admitted to Kunning Palace, the entire court suddenly became lively, or even divided.

The civil servants were divided into two factions. One was the speculative faction headed by Zhou Yingqiu and the practical faction headed by Bi Ziyan. The meaning of this faction was very clear. They wanted the emperor to marry the queen quickly, give birth to a fat boy, and establish the foundation of the country as soon as possible.

While the emperor has not touched women yet, it is best for Xu Waner to have an eldest son as soon as possible after she takes over the Kunning Palace, but she must not start a feud over the country's foundation again.

The second faction is Donglin headed by Han Xu and Zhang Wenda, Qi Chu Zhe Party headed by Qi Shijiao, and other people who are ignorant of current affairs.

Oppose, resolutely oppose.

There were no political parties at this time. These people wrote letters to persuade the emperor, with only one meaning: to say that there were more beautiful and virtuous people among the people, and that Xu Waner's entry into Kunning Palace was against the ancestral system.

Essentially, it's the same: Noble ladies with martial arts cannot enter the palace.

These people also have another argument in private: Xu Waner is not virtuous, otherwise why would she go out on the street and let the emperor see her?
  In essence, these people still want to extend their claws into the palace, otherwise the emperor will really do whatever he wants.

For example, the dispute over national origin.

If Empress Dowager Li had not objected, Wanli might have actually made Prince Fu the crown prince.

The dispute between the two sides led to widespread rumors among the people that the emperor was a lustful ghost.

In response, Jin Yiwei sent more than [-] people to the Xishan Mine.

Regarding the reason for arresting people, Xu Xianchun said that there were too many refugees in the capital and it was impossible to arrest them all.

I don’t know if these people are refugees, but they don’t sound very unclean.

The Xungui side is much more united, because Xu Waner's father, Xu Xihua, is dead and was raised by his uncle, Dingguo Gong Xu Xigao, so they have to avoid suspicion.

Therefore, headed by Prince Consort Zhu Chunchen and the British Duke Zhang Weixian, all the nobles and nobles in Beijing jointly signed the petition, indicating that the emperor was the lord of the world, and the distinguished ladies could marry whomever they wanted.

Regarding the petitions from the courtiers, Zhu Youxiao chose to ignore them and urged the Ministry of Rites to hurry up every day.

And Sun Ruyou, the Minister of Rites, can really be regarded as an "imperial party". The emperor takes the lead in everything, and whatever the emperor says is done.

Since the emperor is urging us, let’s do it urgently.

The courtiers here have not yet come up with a unified argument, but he has already submitted a letter asking for acceptance on the tenth day of the second lunar month.

And as the emperor agreed to perform the ceremony of acceptance on the tenth day of the second lunar month.

The Supervisor of Rites and the Ministry of Internal Affairs made preparations, the Huben Guards broke out of camp, and accompanied the emperor back to the Forbidden City.

In the first year of Tianqi, on the tenth day of the second lunar month, Renwu day.

April 1621, 4, April Fool's Day.

"You said that Wanli has already given us the title of grandson, so why can't we choose the title of concubine?"

Wearing the royal crown uniform while being served by the palace maids with an expressionless face, Zhu Youxiao suddenly regretted marrying a wife. This etiquette was too cumbersome.

As the emperor put on his imperial robes, music began to play from the moment he started.

At this moment, outside the gate of Qianqing Palace, all the officials in the capital who could be present arrived.

The civil and military people stood on both sides, with smiles on their faces, chatting with each other.

For those present, although they are all veterans of three dynasties, the emperor's wedding is also a rare event.

The last emperor to get married was Wanli, but that was in the sixth year of Wanli. Wanli, who was only fourteen years old, married Queen Wang who was only thirteen years old.

What happened forty-two years ago, people who have seen it are basically sleeping in coffins now.

Regardless of whether you agree or disagree, the process has started and there is no possibility of stopping.

Anyone who dares to speak out at this time will be dragged out by Jin Yiwei and beheaded alive.

Along with the sound of music, we sat down on the table at the back of the main hall of Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Youxiao looked around curiously.

The one on the left is the festival, and the one on the right is the edict.

On the table is a pile of gifts, all of which are royal items and were dug out of the inner treasury.

"Xuan~" Seeing that Zhu Youxiao had already sat down, Liu Shimin shook the dust in his hand and said sharply.

Along with Liu Shimin's voice, shouts also sounded outside the hall, one to two, then two to four, and finally the sound shook both inside and outside the palace.

After hearing the sounds inside, the civil and military officials waiting outside began to walk into the Qianqing Palace.

After the last person entered, everyone knelt on the ground and shouted long live.

Rolling his eyes, Zhu Youxiao waved his hand gently.

"Everyone is flat!"

After everyone stood up, Zhu Youxiao looked at Liu Shimin.

Forgot, what should I do next?

Seeing the emperor's gaze, Liu Shimin knew it was his turn to play his role.

Bowing slightly to the emperor, Liu Shimin picked up the edict from the emperor's hand and slowly opened it.

Before the edict could be fully opened, everyone present quickly knelt down again.

"The Emperor is entrusted with the destiny of Heaven, and the edict says: Since I ascended the throne, I have obeyed the will of Heaven and responded to the people's wishes. I shall abide by the system of my ancestors and establish myself as the master of the central palace. I have determined that the Duke's nephew is virtuous, virtuous, and has a dignified appearance, and can be the emperor and empress. With the Crown Prince and Grand Master British Duke Zhang Weixian as the chief envoy, and the Wenyuan Pavilion scholar Han Xu as the deputy envoy, he issued an order to the Governor of the Later Army Governor's Mansion, Zuo Governor, to Ding the Duke Xu Xigao. This is an auspicious day, and the ceremony is appropriate. It is appropriate to ask for his name. .”

Liu Shimin's ups and downs voice sounded in the hall.

Xu Wan'er's appointment as queen is settled.

"Your Majesty, Zhang Weixian."

"Your Majesty, Han Xu."

"Thank you!"

They have all been rehearsed in advance. No matter whether you are unwilling or willing, you can only do it obediently at this time.

Then, under the guidance of Liu Shimin, Zhu Youxiao handed over the knot of the emperor's token to Zhang Weixian.

"Are you done for today?"

Wiping the sweat on his head with a rag, Zhu Youxiao turned to look at Liu Shimin and asked.

"Back to your lord, it's all over in the palace today."

Liu Shimin looked at the emperor's unwillingness. No matter how unwilling he was, he could only pour cold water on him.

"This is the first of the six rites, Nacai."

"Tsk."

Hearing this, Zhu Youxiao could only shake his head helplessly.

"Go to Xiyuan."

After spring, he should come back.

The weather is getting warmer. In order to help the courtiers of the Ming Dynasty save money, Nanhaizi is going to start major construction. People are coming and going, and it is too dangerous for the emperor to live there.

On the other side, Ding Xiu, who made a big deal out of the emperor's attraction to the little girl from the Xu family, is responsible for clearing the way today.

Together with the fellow senior Lu Wenzhao who had been tricked, the two of them were dressed in red robes, with rouge on their faces and holding gongs to clear the way.

Along the way, the chief envoy Zhang Weixian maintained integrity, and the deputy envoy Han Xu asked about the imperial edict.

A guard of honor and a drum band accompanied them, and Sun Ruyou, the Minister of Rites, as the gift-giving officer, followed the second envoy.

The group set out from Qianqing Palace, played and played, and walked out of Chengtian Gate, passing through Xijiangmi Lane, and headed straight to Duke Dingguo's Mansion.

The distance was not too far, and as Nacai's team advanced, the people followed happily.

It was said that it was common people, most of whom were courtiers and their families, coming to watch the fun.

As for the common people in Guizhou, they can pass through Xuanwu and Chongwen streets today, and everyone in Jinyiwei can go mining in Xishan.

(End of this chapter)