Crazy at the end of the Ming Dynasty

However, Wu Shigong not only has a huge income, but also has to have a huge expenditure.For example: the cultivation of improved varieties, the collection and improvement of new high-yield crops (corn, potatoes, etc.), the development of various types of hydraulically driven machine tools, the development of hydraulically driven machinery, the research of new smelting methods, the development and construction of new ships, etc.

These are very important industries that are expensive, require a long time to research, require many senior talents, and are not easy to produce results. Because the finances of the Daping Dynasty were relatively tight, they could not invest too much, so Wu Shigong invested a huge amount of private property.The only thing worthwhile is that if these industries produce results, Wu Shigong will soon recover his investment.

However, there are always exceptions to everything, such as steam engines. The craftsmen of the Daping Dynasty are still at a loss when faced with Wu Shigong's idea. Wu Shigong can only comfort them to take their time while investing in research funds.To be honest, Wu Shigong just knew that the steam engine was powerful and famous, so what exactly is it?He himself still knows nothing.

Wu Shigong couldn't help feeling a little headache when he looked at the stack of unfinished memorials.In this era, centralization is very strong, and there are indeed too many trivial things to manage.For example: the execution of a prisoner must be annotated by the emperor's ink pen.And these trivial matters also made Wu Shigong expend a lot of energy now.

Wu Shigong rubbed his chin and thought: "In the future government establishment, the judiciary should also be independent, and independent courts and procuratorates should be established to try cases. This will not only separate the rights of officials, but also allow local officials to control All the energy is devoted to people's livelihood and economic development, which is also a reference for modern society. But how should this institution be set up? I have to think about it myself. In the establishment of the imperial court after the founding ceremony This part of the content is added."

At this moment, Qiongniang came in with a midnight snack.Seeing Wu Shigong resting half lying down.She put the tray on the small table at the side, then climbed onto the bed, and massaged Wu Shigong's temples on both sides.

Wu Shigong closed his eyes and enjoyed it. While smelling the fragrance of Qiongniang's body, he smiled and asked: "From now on, I will rest so late! Leave me alone. Your body is important. Have the children rested?"

"Go to bed early!" Qiongniang said with a smile while massaging Wu Shigong, "They don't go to school these days. They are all very happy. They play around every day, and they are crazy. Your majesty, you have to take time to take care of him." Just ignore them. And...and this Forbidden City is too big."

"Hahaha!" Wu Shigong couldn't help but burst out laughing, "I'll give them a holiday until the Chinese New Year. Don't worry! After the holiday, I will take care of these little brats."

In order to prepare for the founding ceremony, the classes of Wu Shigong's children were temporarily suspended.This made those children herd sheep. They played different games in the palace every day, and they were extremely happy.

"Your majesty! Concubine...hehe...Concubine has something I want you to agree to." Qiongniang thought that she could call herself "concubine".Just elation.Because her status suddenly became noble.

Wu Shigong immediately opened his eyes with a smile, and joked: "I didn't expect my little Qiongqiong to turn bad. I knew you were fine and wouldn't come to serve me. It looks like I'm old."

"Hehehe!" Qiong Niang also laughed tremblingly, "Isn't the concubine just thinking about the younger sisters! Your Majesty, you are really bad! The old and gaudy should be the concubine!"

"No! Then who is that flowery little sister behind me?" Wu Shigong teased.

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After a while, Qiongniang's eyes were blurred, and she whispered in her ear, "Your Majesty! I want to write a letter to my family, asking them to come to the capital and meet with my concubine." After speaking.Qiongniang's eyes widened, and she looked at Wu Shigong worriedly.

Unexpectedly, Wu Shigong didn't take Qiongniang's words seriously.He leaned in and kissed Qiongniang's lips, and said with a smile: "If you want to write a letter, write it, if you want them to come. I will give them the rewards that should be given to them, and I will earn enough face for my little Qiongqiong. Now You are also noble, and it is their honor that they can climb up to this relative."

Upon hearing this, Qiongniang was very moved.Her delicate nose twitched a few times, and then she lay down in Wu Shigong's arms, crying loudly.

Qiongniang's life experience is quite tragic, so her identity has been kept secret from the outside world, and even her family has not been in touch for more than ten years.And this time Qiongniang also has the status of imperial concubine, of course she wants to show off in front of her family.But Qiongniang was also worried that Wu Shigong would not agree to her confession because of the damage to the royal family's face, so today she heard Wu Shigong's promise, and she felt her husband's favor.So happy to cry.

Wu Shigong stroked Qiongniang's beautiful hair, feeling filled with emotion.Although he braved the arrows and rocks to fight on the battlefield, now he is working hard to manage the government.It seems to be bitter, tiring and dangerous, but for the happiness of the family, it is all worth it.

After crying for a long time, Qiongniang stopped crying and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, I have something to ask!"

"Say!" Wu Shigong smiled and touched Qiongniang's little head again.

"Chenqie still has a few children captured by the Tartars. If they are found, Chenqie wants to treat them well." Qiongniang said.

"That's what it should be." Wu Shigong nodded and said, "Qi County Magistrate is also a hero. I will take his heirs to heart. I will let Uncle Yongli take care of this matter. As soon as there is news, I will pass it back to you."

After saying this, Wu Shigong suddenly felt that Qiongniang in his arms became hot.

But at this moment, two people rushed in from the door of the house, it was Zhu Qilan and her maid Xiu'er.Seeing that Wu Shigong and Qiongniang were making love to each other, and Qiongniang still had tears on her face, Zhu Qilan immediately yelled strangely: "Your Majesty! You are bullying sister Qiongniang again. You are still bullying Lan'er. Lan'er Angry." Although Zhu Qilan said so, she threw herself into Wu Shigong's arms without hesitation, and squeezed between Wu Shigong and Qiongniang.

Wu Shigong was also confused by his concubine who had always been a child with a temper and was very playful.He also put his arms around Zhu Qilan, but looked suspiciously at Xiu'er who was still standing.That Xiu'er could only smile awkwardly at Wu Shigong, and then saluted with a blessing.

"Why did you two come out in the middle of the night?" Wu Shigong asked.

"Because the emperor treats Lan'er badly! The emperor's actions are unfair! Lan'er wants to ask the emperor for an explanation." The more Zhu Qilan spoke, the more confident she became.That is to say, Wu Shigong has always been tolerant to his wives and concubines. In this case, let alone the concubine said it to the emperor, even the concubines of ordinary wealthy families would not dare to say such excessive words to their husbands. (To be continued..)