Reborn Regent of Ming Dynasty

"When you enter the palace, don't look around, don't raise your head, register loudly, and report the resumes of three generations, and then kowtow, be sincere and careful, and let the emperor see your sincerity..."

The one who came to lead Zhang Shouren in was Wu Xiang, the official in charge of the Qianqing Palace. This eunuch was a student of Wang Dehua. Because Xue Guoguan had established a good relationship in advance, he was polite and caring towards Zhang Shouren. Disgusted.

There is no sacredness in all these rituals, they are nothing more than regulations to determine the distinction between people and monarchs, and to sanctify the monarchy. Since the Qin and Han Dynasties, this set of things has become more complicated and complicated. At that time, you could directly call the monarch by his name, and the posthumous title Huang was Huang, and Li was Li. In the Han Dynasty, the prime minister could send troops to arrest the ministers in front of the monarch without worrying about the emperor's face. In the Tang Dynasty, the prime minister was still above the prince. In ancient times, the emperor needed to treat him with courtesy, even in the Song Dynasty, the scholar-officials also ruled the world together with the emperor.

By the time of Ming Dynasty, the distinction between monarch and ministers was already very clear, and the imperial power gradually shrouded everything. Even so, scholars still retained a certain personality, and in "My Great Qing Dynasty", nothing was mentioned.

Although he was disgusted in his bones, it did not prevent Zhang Shouren from passing a gold ingot and stuffing it straight into the opponent's sleeve. [

It would be too conspicuous to carry a bag of silver in the palace, but such a piece of pure gold without fireworks would immediately make the other party double their enthusiasm.

"Come with me in a while, look down at my heels, I stopped, and just knelt down on the second brick behind me, and signed up to nibble my head as I was told..."

Amid eunuch Wu's chatter, Zhang Shouren calmed down and followed into the Wenhua Palace.

The emperor often summoned foreign ministers, mostly at the platform or Zuoshunmen, but today it rained heavily, and the rain has not stopped so far, so he can only call at the Wenhua Palace.

Although this palace is not as majestic as Huangji and Qianqing Palace, it is still a very grand hall. When entering the palace, Zhang Shouren obeyed Wu Xiang's instructions, knelt down when he arrived at the place, and then reported his resume. Sign up for the job title, and finally, bow your head to the ground and start nibbling your head.

He performed this etiquette very respectfully, but he knew in his heart that he really didn't have any respect for the emperor, the emperor of the Dragon Seed, whom he worshiped in front of him.

If someone says that this emperor is not easy, that he has to eat and wear clothes, work hard, is not lustful, and is not greedy for money, then let him talk to those hungry people and refugees in Henan, Shandong and Hebei.

Frozen to death or starved to death, either killed by officers and soldiers or bandits, or his whole family died, or sold his sons and daughters. Li Zicheng rode into Henan with thousands of horses, and there were 50 soldiers a year. The emperor, his vassals, and officials are full of resentment and bankrupt peasants. With deep-seated hatred, they overthrew a huge empire in a few years. When Chongzhen committed suicide in the palace and caused countless people to sympathize, is there anyone? Think about it, for so many years, under his stupid governance, how many people's families have been ruined, and the tragedies that could have been avoided were all caused by this person!

"Okay, sir, get up."

Chongzhen's voice was tepid, very soft, and it was also a standard Nanjing mandarin.

Although the imperial family of the Ming Dynasty has taken root in Beijing for more than 200 years, the fact that the royal family speaks Nanjing Mandarin has not changed.After all, the royal family lives in the deep palace, and has very little contact with the people. The eunuchs they recruited were also melted, not changed. After more than 200 years, these emperors still hold the words of their ancestors. A courtier has no pride and does not deserve it.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."

The gold brick floor is very solid and cold. This is a manufactured product from Suzhou. Every year, Suzhou keeps paying tribute to the palace for repair and replacement. They are all huge square bricks made using this secret method. Just now Zhang Shouren knelt on the ground. From above, there was a sound of head-cracking, which was also Wu Xiang's special arrangement thanks to that piece of gold ingot.

Of course Chongzhen didn't know the truth, so although there were two or three points of anger on his face at this time, more and more relief gradually appeared on his face.

The general in front of him immediately gained his favor.

The standing posture is very good, the demeanor is also very calm, and has a bit of respect.It is not as good as the high-pitched gesture deliberately made by young civil servants, nor is it like the humble flattery of eunuchs or honorable officials without integrity.

It seems that he is a young general who is full of heroic spirit, confident and calm, and has some necessary respect for the imperial power and the emperor.The aura that radiates is not so much danger as it is undisguised confidence.

For many years, Chongzhen had not seen such a person and such a splendid appearance and calm aura in front of his eyes.

"The decapitation of nearly [-] ranks made the Eastern captives lose their courage and retreated from the side wall early. It should be related to Qing. The imperial court does not hesitate to reward you, and it is also hoped that Qing can make new achievements. Do you know?" [

With Zhang Shouren's status, the word "Qing" is also reasonable.Even though he was young, Chongzhen also followed the posture of receiving important ministers, Chun Chun urged.

"I don't know how to repay Your Majesty's kindness. After returning to Fushan, I will definitely train more elite soldiers and horses. If the captive cavalry commit another crime, I will cut off more heads and present them to Your Majesty."

"Well, what you said is very good, I will leave it at that."

"Yes!"

Well said, let's just leave it at that, that's what you said, but I'll have to wait and see.Although the conversation was not very cold, it was also without enthusiasm.

Zhang Shouren was very alert, he didn't say any more, just lowered his head slightly, stood under the golden platform, and waited for Chongzhen to speak again.

Between the monarch and his ministers, there should be no silence for too long. If Chongzhen had nothing to spare, he would be asked to withdraw.

"Is it difficult to bring soldiers and horses?"

"That's good. The ministers don't tempt people with food and pay, but usually teach them to be loyal. After the soldiers know that it is the duty of a soldier to serve the emperor with loyalty and to subdue injustice for the emperor, they will naturally fight bravely. As for armored soldiers, there is nothing wrong with it." Those who are lacking, but the most important thing in leading troops is loyalty."

From this perspective, such a thing is a very novel experience for Chongzhen.

Those generals who are in charge of the army are only a small number of people who are summoned, but usually when the memorials come up, they are either asking for payment or weapons. Anyway, if the payment and weapons are lacking, they will definitely not be able to fight.

In Chongzhen's heart, he was always worried, how could there be a general like Zhang Shouren, holding the head of Xiao Erqian, with heavy credits in his hands, but he didn't take the opportunity to ask for money, food and utensils, he just talked about loyalty.

If it was a rotten Confucian, Chongzhen would be too lazy to pay attention to it, but when such a leading general said it, the emperor was very happy, and his eyes lit up.

"Is that true?"

"Your minister can guarantee his wealth and life!" Zhang Shouren said in a deep voice, "The Ministry of War has never paid the minister's salary so far, but the minister has won many battles and victories. All the soldiers know that they have a loyal heart to share the worries of the emperor!"