golden scales

The biggest headache for Chongzhen was nothing more than the captives from the east and the thieves from the west.

Based on his understanding, as long as he has money, he can raise troops to defend against the enemy, and the world will be peaceful.Therefore, the fundamental problem of Daming is money. Now seeing that his son has been self-sufficient in less than two months after leaving the palace, and even has extra money to set up the Beijing camp, he is so happy that he doesn't know what to say.

Zhu Cihong is very clear about the key to his achievements, which is precisely: Yuxia.

As a natural superior, the emperor of the future empire, whether it is a photographic memory or a thorough strategy, these are not the most critical talents.Only by showing the ability to control talents can he be in line with his status as the prince of a country.

Therefore, Zhu Cihong said to his father, "My son's achievements are the result of being united and able to serve his life. In fact, my son's appearance is nothing more than the appearance of a middle-aged man. A loyal person is willing to be a son-in-law because of His Majesty's majesty." A child works."

"This is also because you have the ability to govern and govern with virtue." Chongzhen was really proud: "My son should know that Tang Taizong once said: All the talents in the world are in my trap. This is the word of the Holy Son of Heaven!"

Chongzhen's admiration for Tang Taizong is obvious to all. Even the calligraphy is copied from Tang Taizong, and the imperial pens written today really have seven or eight parts of Tang Taizong.

The three or two points that are lacking are the spirit of staunchness.

Chongzhen grew up in the hands of Shen Gongfusi, how could he understand Tang Taizong who lived his life as a soldier?

"I must keep it in my heart, I dare not forget it for a moment." Zhu Cihong replied.

"Talented people should not be treated by vulgar people." Chongzhen taught: "If there are really talented people, you can give them a sixth or seventh grade official, and then add a casual official, that is enough grace I will inform the Ministry of Officials tomorrow, and let them give priority to appointing and dismissing the one you mentioned."

"Yes, Your Majesty Father." Zhu Cihong said neither sad nor happy.

"Li Yuzhi, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, is honest and honest. The first emperor praised him as a 'labor minister'." A smile appeared on Emperor Chongzhen's face: "He has been in office for four dynasties, and the officialdom has been ups and downs. It is rare that he does not change his mind. You can be with him He is so close, but you can't call him by his first name, you have to call him Mr. to show respect."

"My son remembers." Zhu Cihong didn't feel that Chongzhen's words were long-winded. In fact, if the emperor was too lazy to be long-winded, it would be troublesome.

The father and son talked about it late at night in the Lord's Hall of Respect, and the Kunning Palace sent someone to ask the prince if he still wanted to enter the palace to pay his respects, which interrupted the time-limited confrontation.Chongzhen wanted to review the playbook again, but he wanted to share the family relationship with his wife and children, so he ordered Wang Zhixin to take the playbook to Kunning Palace. If there are some trivial matters, they can chat and review the matter.

Zhu Cihong saw that it was too late, and he might not be able to do anything when he returned to the foreign residence, so he found an excuse to change clothes and explained the materials to be prepared by various departments tomorrow, especially the news and information from the Beijing camp, and then followed Chongzhen went to Kunning Palace.

Queen Zhou waited all night for her son to finally arrive, and her dissatisfaction with her husband was clearly shown on her face.Chongzhen had long been used to this, and he didn't think it was embarrassing, so he laughed at himself and passed it.

"My son has grown up too. Originally, your father and I meant to have a big wedding for you next year." Empress Zhou took Zhu Cihong's hand and said with joy on her face: "But now you see that you are so mature and steady in epidemic prevention and disaster relief. Lian, I thought it would be better to do it earlier, I will let you get married at the end of the year, and next year I can focus on your sister's important affairs."

"Oh? Whose son did Kunxing choose?" Zhu Cihong was not very interested in his own marriage, anyway, it was enough for him to know that it was the daughter of the Ning family.Huang Ming never intermarried with noble relatives, so don't expect the Yue family to be of any help.

Speaking of which, it would have been good for Ning to not be too helpful.

"It hasn't been selected yet. Let the officials and masters of ceremonies choose a good family after the turn of the year." Queen Zhou said, with a smile on her face: "Talk about your business! The daughter of the Ning family selected for you has already asked After the name, Lingtai said it was Dahe."

"Rituals" says: "There are six ceremonies in marriage, Na Cai, asking names, Naji, Na Zheng, asking for a date, and welcoming you in person."

After accepting the ceremony, the man's family should entrust the matchmaker to ask the woman's name and birth date in order to tell good or bad luck.At the same time, it is also necessary to ask the woman's biological mother's surname to distinguish between the concubine and the concubine.There are many people nowadays who are snobbish, and many people also ask about family status, position, property, appearance, health and many other aspects when asking their names.Tianjia doesn't need to be so complicated, as long as the bride is pleasing to the eye and the family education is acceptable.

And there is no need for Zhu Cihong to send the wild geese there in person, naturally officials from the Ministry of Rituals will do it for him, this can be regarded as one of the benefits of being reborn in the heavenly family.

As for the Lingtai, it is the inner prison yamen corresponding to the Qin Tianjian in the outer court. It is also responsible for stargazing and divination, and revises the calendar together with the Qin Tianjian.Moreover, the name and date of birth of the Crown Princess must not be known to foreign ministers, and can only be handed over to the middle officials in Lingtai for divination.

"Oh, good." Zhu Cihong responded casually, and hastily added: "Thank you, father and mother, for your troubles."

"This is a major event in life." Empress Zhou said with a smile: "Speaking of which, your imperial aunt also likes that daughter of the Ning family very much. After just one glance, she insisted that she is a well-behaved and virtuous woman."

"The imperial aunt's vision has always been excellent." Zhu Cihong flattered the two empresses.

However, Zhou Hou still found that his son lacked interest in the wedding and was put off. He wanted to say a few more words, but His Majesty the Emperor couldn't help but yawned.Under such circumstances, she can only say: "My son, let's go back to rest earlier."

Immediately Zhu Cilang was refreshed, got up to bid farewell to the emperor's father and mother, and went to Duanben Palace with a guard of honor.

As soon as the crown prince left, Zhou Hou felt more and more uncomfortable. He pulled the emperor's husband and asked, "My son is already fifteen years old, hasn't he been hired yet?"

Chongzhen's face was quite embarrassed, and he said: "Shouldn't the mother of the country be in charge of this matter?"

It was only after a week that he came to his senses, and he quickly ordered someone to summon the female officer next to the prince to ask about it.

Yao Tao was following the prince as the seventh-rank division, so she should have taken the initiative to report to her, but she had just finished speaking with Aunt Liu, and she was caught up not too far away.The prince was very considerate about this, and waved his hand to let him go without saying a word, but just said: "Don't let the mother worry."

"I understand." Yao Tao said proudly.

Ruo Yao Tao's natal family waited in the palace, and now that she returns to the palace by chance, it is a happy event in the world to earn some face in front of her natal family.When the female official who came after him heard Yao Tao calling himself a "minister", her attitude became much warmer in an instant, and she no longer had a business-like face.

Yao Tao returned to Kunning Palace, greeted the queen, and waited for inquiries.

Zhou Hou cut to the chase and asked, "Is there anyone serving the East Palace?"

Yao Tao showed no signs of shyness, and said, "The East Palace hasn't summoned anyone to sleep in yet."

Zhou Hou frowned slightly, and said, "The East Palace is going to get married next year, why don't you know how to send someone to take care of it?" The education of the prince's surname is never limited to the picture book, there must be a special person to attend the bed, and teach him patiently and meticulously.

Yao Tao said helplessly: "The servants have also spoken to His Highness, but His Highness is dedicated to serving the public, does not like women, and uses hurting his body as an excuse, so it is not good for the servants to say anything."

I was very happy to hear that my son was not close to women and kept his spirits up.She was just slightly annoyed with joy: "Even if you defend Taoism, you have to leave behind children and fireworks. So, Gong Zheng, don't forget to send another female officer to take care of the daily affairs of the East Palace."

Mrs. Liu hurried out of the class and said the command.

Yao Tao worries about gains and losses, she just doesn't know who will share her power.But after thinking about it again, I am the accountant of His Royal Highness, no matter how favored the female official who is in charge of living is, I will not be able to compete with myself for power in official affairs.Thinking of it this way, Yao Tao quickly regained his composure and bowed to leave.

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