Reborn Ming Dynasty as Emperor

Chapter 57

Tan Botong and others saw that Liu Ruyu, an eunuch, could show some energy in such clothes, so they were not so disgusted with the ordinary-looking gray civilian clothes, and hurriedly took the clothes and keys one by one.

Seeing this, Liu Ruyu smiled secretly, remembering the days when he was forced to wear these clothes by His Majesty, and immediately ordered:

"Some of you may still ask, what is the purpose of giving you saponins? Because, according to the regulations of the drill, you have to take a piece of saponins to take a bath every day, and you must ensure that your personal hygiene is clean and tidy. What is personal hygiene? Clean up by yourself, your nails should not be too long, your clothes should be changed frequently, and you can't drink raw water, do you understand?"

"Understood!"

"That's good. I'll only give you a stick of incense time. After that, it will be recorded in the book. Go wash it."

Liu Ruyu walked out after speaking, and the officers and students were led into the bathhouse.

The gymnasium was temporarily remodeled by the Ministry of Industry. It has a drainage system made of wooden sprinklers and iron pipes. The hot water is supplied from the boiler room outside.

It was only after a small Huangmen demonstration that everyone realized that the hot water was spit out from the upper mouth.

"Hurry up and wash it," Chang Yanling kindly reminded Qin Botong in the cubicle who had been looking at the nozzle.

Qin Botong let out a hey, hurriedly scrubbed and said:
"Don't tell me, this palace is really different. Taking a bath is different, but I still prefer to soak in the big wooden barrel at home, and a few little maids rub it for you with their smooth and tender hands. I don’t know how cool it is, you said that His Majesty also has servants around him, three thousand beauties, when he takes a bath like this, how will the people below scrub him, it won’t be doing that while washing, haha!”

Seeing that Qin Botong was full of obscenities and talking about His Majesty, Chang Yanling was speechless and ignored him. After living in the military camp all year round, he can serve himself, and he is not as uncomfortable as Qin Botong.

Just when Chang Yanling had fastened his belt and Qin Botong was still humming leisurely, there was a piercing whistle outside:

"The bathing time is over, come out immediately, His Majesty is coming here soon! If you are a minute late, you will be expelled from the imperial guards directly!"

"Ah, I haven't washed the soap locust yet." Qin Botong wiped his body in a hurry, threw the soap horn on the ground, and immediately put on his clothes, but he didn't know what to do for a long time, so he had to ask Chang Yanling for help: "This How to wear, brother, help me."

Seeing this, Chang Yanling shook his head helplessly, and put it on with him himself, sighing inwardly that he, a dignified prince, fell to the point of serving others to dress.

……

Here, Zhu Youxiao and Lu Xiangsheng walked over side by side.

Zhu Youxiao was wearing a uniform today, while Lu Xiangsheng, like Liu Ruyu, also changed into the new military uniform of the Imperial Guard.

When all the officers and students saw His Majesty and the legendary Lu Sima who was promoted from the prefect to the left servant of the Ministry of War and was highly regarded by His Majesty approaching, they couldn't help but hold their breath.

Zhu Youxiao looked at the thirty military officers and students in front of him as he walked, and couldn't help but smiled at Lu Xiangsheng: "Look, it's really much more energetic to wear the unified military uniform."

"Your Majesty insists on improving the military uniforms of the imperial guards. At first, I didn't take it seriously, but now that I see it, it really has some effect," Lu Xiangsheng replied in a low voice.

"However, even if this is the case, the servants who chased you are still a little short. Look at their standing postures, they are simply uneven, and their eyes, except for Oboi, none of them have the slightest murderous look that a soldier should have! So, Jian Dou, in the next month, you have to sharpen their spirits, and I want them to become truly excellent officers!"

As Zhu Youxiao said, Lu Xiangsheng hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty!"

Zhu Youxiao believed in Lu Xiangsheng's ability, so he didn't say anything, nodded and walked towards the officers and students.

"Put your chest up!"

As soon as Zhu Youxiao came over, he suddenly gave a cold shout.

Chang Yanling's cadets hurriedly straightened their backs, raised their heads, and looked at Zhu Youxiao at the same level. If Liu Ruyu hadn't told them just now that they don't have to behave as usual when seeing His Majesty, they really didn't have the courage to look at His Majesty the Emperor at this time.

According to the agreement of the three, Zhu Youxiao, the emperor, wanted to sing the red face, and Liu Ruyu and Lu Xiangsheng sang the white face. Therefore, after a shout, his majesty the emperor showed a very kind look and said with a smile: "Very good, they are all my good sons!"

Zhu Youxiao's words, "My good son", made Chang Yanling and other officers and students feel tense, as if His Majesty had caught the door all of a sudden, and they didn't dare to make the slightest mistake.

On the contrary, Zhu Youxiao became more amiable, and waved his hands personally: "Sit down, what I said may be a bit long, and you will be very tired if you stand all the time."

The officers and students glanced at each other. It was difficult for them to equate this happy-looking king with Zhu Youxiao who angrily beheaded his son-in-law Zhu Chunchen that day on the school grounds.

"Why are you staring blankly? Your Majesty told you to sit down. Could it be that you dislike the dirt on the ground? This is a big house. Every brick under your feet is more precious than your lives!"

Lu Xiangsheng always had a cold face and a hard heart, but now that he asked in such a cold voice, these officers hurriedly sat on the ground obediently.

Fortunately, it is sunny now, and the snow on the ground has been swept away, so it is not very cold to sit on it, but it still makes Tan Botong, who has never experienced such hardship, grin his teeth.

"Why, are you afraid of the cold? If you are afraid of the cold, go back and be your son!"

Lu Xiangsheng noticed Qin Botong and kicked him on the buttocks. Qin Botong stood up on the spot in pain: "You!"

"Sit down! What are you!"

Lu Xiangsheng kicked Qin Botong's knee, and Qin Botong sat down directly, but his heart was already full of anger, wishing to eat Lu Xiangsheng, but now His Majesty is present again, and there are ministers recording his performance, and Lu Xiangsheng is the chief training officer. Officer, he could only grit his teeth and endure.

Zhu Youxiao neither said that Lu Xiangsheng did a good job as a dismounted official, nor did he say that he did a bad job as a dismounted official. He was still smiling, standing in front of these military officers and students, and asked very calmly:
"I would like to ask you a question. Why did you join my Ming army? You can raise your hands freely to answer. Lu Shilang will not stop you because of this."

Chang Yanling raised his hand first: "For Daming, for His Majesty!"

Zhu Youxiao nodded in relief. This is obviously a well-educated child.

But at this time, Qin Botong raised his hand: "I want to get promoted and make a fortune, is this an acceptable answer, Your Majesty?"

(End of this chapter)