I am the carpenter king

In the first year of Tianqi, on the tenth day of the eighth month, it is advisable to cut wood to make stoves, and avoid traveling for weddings and funerals.

Looking at Wang Chengen behind him, Emperor Tianqi frowned slightly, as if a little unhappy.Seeing a young man on the side, Emperor Tianqi nodded in satisfaction, obviously liking him very much.

Several people were walking in the southern part of the capital at this time. Emperor Tianqi was dressed as a rich man, dressed in white, and held a folding fan in his hand.On the surface, there were eight Jin Yiwei who followed Emperor Tianqi, all of them held knives in their hands and their faces were expressionless.However, the eyes of these eight people are particularly bright, and they keep scanning the crowd, and ordinary people dare not even look at them.

The people around knew that this was the son of a rich family at a glance, and everyone walked around, daring to go so rampant in the capital, it was obvious that his status was unusual.In the whole city of Beijing, there are nobles walking all over the place, and there are as many officials as dogs. Throwing down a brick may hit a fourth-rank one.

"Wang Chengen, what are you doing? Don't be mean, don't you see that so many people on the street are paying attention to us?" Hitting the hat on Wang Chengen's head with a folding fan, Emperor Tianqi said rather annoyedly.

Now the palace is preparing for the Mid-Autumn Festival. There are many important events in the court this year. The Empress Dowager ordered the Mid-Autumn Festival to be more lively.Emperor Tianqi didn't feel anything, so he agreed with a smile.But when Wang Chengen told Emperor Tianqi the number reported by the chief eunuch next to the empress dowager, Emperor Tianqi couldn't calm down even if he was there.

Buying gifts, rewarding nobles, rewarding ministers, and treating honorables and ministers to dinner will cost 80 taels in total.This is the empress dowager's confession to be frugal and not to be extravagant. Obviously the old lady also knows to save money for her son.

However, Emperor Tianqi was obviously dumbfounded. After one Mid-Autumn Festival, 80 taels of silver were gone.Thinking of those wealthy princes and nobles, Emperor Tianqi wished to snatch all their silver.And now to reward them.Although Emperor Tianqi wished to change the reward to a box of mooncakes per person, of course it was not sky-high, but he could only think about it.

Wang Cheng'en was sent to check it out, and there was indeed nothing out of the ordinary about the various expenses, and the procurement was also handed over to Longchang Company, and there would be very little corruption.Thinking about his promise to the empress dowager.Emperor Apocalypse had no choice but to part with one another.After thinking about it, it was spent anyway, so it would be better to be generous and directly approve 100 million.

"My lord, it's too messy here, are you looking for some people?" Looking around, Wang Chengen said cautiously.

"Do you think it's better for us to go back? It's too dangerous here?" Looking at Wang Chengen, Emperor Tianqi couldn't help but sigh. This person has always been like this when he came out of the palace.

Hastily nodded.Wang Chengen said with a smile: "Then go back!" But seeing the appearance of Emperor Tianqi, Wang Chengen knew that he had said something wrong, so he slapped himself lightly, and said flatteringly: "The little one is wrong, everything is up to you!" What the son says counts."

He took off his glasses and wiped them. Emperor Tianqi didn't look at Wang Cheng'en either, but turned his attention to Chen Hong's godson, the young eunuch who has now changed his name to Chen Lin.Emperor Tianqi smiled and asked, "Is there anything new in the capital recently?"

Emperor Tianqi was unwilling to stay in the palace.Although I approved 100 million taels, I saw that the palace was decorated every day.Emperor Tianqi always felt pain in the flesh.Now the whole court is busy with rewards, so naturally there is no such thing as Emperor Tianqi.The Mid-Autumn Festival is almost over, and no one troubles Emperor Tianqi at this time. How could Emperor Tianqi return to the palace at this time.

Although he was very concerned about Luo Sigong's progress, since there was no news, Emperor Tianqi had no choice.

"Return to your son. The city is preparing for the festival, but the candidates who went to Beijing to catch the exam have already arrived in the capital, so this year's festival will be more lively. Besides, the emperor of Ming Dynasty is in power, and he has won several battles this year. The common people They are all very happy." Chen Lin looked flatteringly at Emperor Tianqi.said with a smile.

Nodding his head noncommittally, Emperor Tianqi put on his little sunglasses, which Emperor Tianqi asked the general to spend a lot of effort to make.Walking on the street now can be said to have a 100% turning heads, but against the sun, Emperor Tianqi thinks it is better to wear some.

In the previous life, I always watched the playful young master in the TV series, wearing sunglasses, holding a fan, and carrying thugs, walking on the street.Wherever there is no way to go, birds and beasts will scatter, and Emperor Tianqi is looking for this feeling at this time.

After pondering for a while, Emperor Tianqi asked with a smile: "Is there any place in the capital where these people often go? Let's go and have a look too, to see our young talents from the Ming Dynasty."

In countless works, the aura of the protagonist appears at this time, and there must be an adventure when going out once.It is possible to meet some talents who are capable of mastering the world and the world this time. Emperor Tianqi is very interested.

After pondering for a while, Chen Lin said with a smile: "Master, there is only one place like this. There were originally two. One is the original Fengyue Tower, and the other is the current Wangjiang Tower. Fengyue Tower is now It is already the Longchang Tower of Longchang Company. I heard that Wangjiang Tower has also changed owners, and it seems to be bought by Longchang Company. However, because of its good location and a gathering place for scholars, this year's scholars will gather Most of the venues are in Wangjiang Tower, where poetry gatherings are also held from time to time."

Nodding his head slowly, Emperor Tianqi said with a smile: "Then let's go to Wangjiang Tower! My son is going to see my young talents in Ming Dynasty."

When Wang Chengen heard that Emperor Tianqi was going to Wangjiang Tower, he also heaved a sigh of relief. In his opinion, the place where scholars gather is the place where Emperor Tianqi should go.It was also relatively safer there, so he quickly smiled and said, "Hello, Wangjiang Tower!" Then he looked at Chen Lin and urged, "Lead the way ahead!"

Chen Lin's eyes narrowed slightly, but his expression didn't change at all. He smiled flatteringly at Wang Chengen, and said with a smile, "Okay! The younger one will lead the way, and the young master is here too."

The group of people didn't delay, and went directly to Wangjiang Tower.

Speaking of Wangjiang Tower, few people in the capital do not know that it is on the bank of the South Sanmen moat.The building is four stories high, which is a very rare high-rise building in this era, and the decoration is very gorgeous.The scenery is pleasant, not far from Wangjiang Tower, which is the widest part of the South Sanmen moat, with willows on both sides, very suitable for literati to recite poems and compose Fu.

Not far from Wangjiang Tower, there is a small pier where Wangjiang Tower is specially prepared for guests.If you dislike the crowds in the building, you can charter a boat to get off the boat and tour the capital along the moat.Fishing while enjoying the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Strait is one of the great joys in life.

Although Wangjiang Tower is already very attractive, the most attractive place is not here, but the girl in Wangjiang Tower.Of course they are not prostitutes, Wangjiang Tower is not a brothel, but a teahouse and restaurant.The girls in the Wangjiang Tower don't accompany the guests, and they don't even perform art, let alone prostitute themselves.

The girls in Wangjiang Tower were all bought at a high price, some were cultivated by themselves, and each one was very beautiful.And they are all virgins, everyone can play the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, play the qin and flute, and can do everything.

The girls are in the Wangjiang Tower every day, dancing with others, playing music and flute.The most important thing is that Wangjiang Tower does not restrict the freedom of these girls. If anyone can win the girl's heart, they can redeem themselves for them.Of course, the cost of redemption is quite a lot.If the girl is not willing, then the money you spend is useless.

Such a place is naturally a place where many scholars flock to.If you take a beautiful woman, go boating on the lake, talk about life, and show off your talents, it will naturally be a great joy in life.

All the way without a word, Emperor Tianqi and his party came to the outside of Wangjiang Tower, but they were stopped when they entered the door.The reason is not complicated, each person can only bring one person in, and warriors are not entertained here.

Regarding this naked discrimination, Emperor Tianqi immediately frowned, but no one around felt that there was anything abnormal.Obviously, in this era, this is the correct Three Views, and Emperor Tianqi felt that he should self-destruct with the Three Views.

"We go in two at a time, is that okay?" Wang Chengen looked at the four big men guarding the door and said with displeasure.He hadn't encountered such a thing for many years, and he was already furious at this time.

Shaking his head lightly, the gatekeeper said expressionlessly: "Wangjiang Tower follows the rules of Wangjiang Tower. If you want to go in, please change your clothes and come here. But you can go in even if you change clothes." Don't go, because you are too old!"

Seeing what Wang Chengen wanted to say, Emperor Tianqi waved his hand lightly, and said in a deep voice, "Okay, stop talking! Take them and find a place, and wait for us with something to eat and drink!"

"Yes, young master!" Although he was a little unhappy, Wang Chengen still saluted respectfully and nodded in agreement.

Beckoning to Chen Lin, Emperor Tianqi waved the folding fan in his hand and said with a smile, "Let's go, we're going in!"

"Please pay the entry fee!" Emperor Tianqi raised his leg, and the gatekeeper said again.

"How much?" Emperor Tianqi couldn't help being surprised, how does this look like traveling in later generations!He actually still needs tickets, but he didn't care, and asked in a calm tone.

The expression on the man's face remained unchanged, and he said in a deep voice, "Ten taels!"

The expression on Emperor Tianqi's face was very exciting. This is really something for the rich. Reading really costs money.Nodding to Chen Lin, Emperor Tianqi gestured with a folding fan, and said with a smile, "Give me the money!" Naturally, Emperor Tianqi had no money, but Chen Lin had already prepared it.After giving the money, the two walked in slowly. (To be continued..)