Emperor Ming Dynasty

The bed was borrowed from the folk, and many fine patterns were carved and painted on the wood above the big bed.

Zhu Yixi didn't take a closer look at the pattern, but when she took a closer look today, it depicted a Christian story.

The Virgin Mary turned into a woman with long hair pulled up, wearing a folk dress and a hairpin, just like a folk woman. The baby in her arms was bare buttocks and chubby, just like in the New Year pictures.

He was quite surprised, but immediately found it funny.

Hangzhou was originally the location of the customs, so it was naturally a key area for missionary work.

He promised the Jesuits to preach, but restricted them to the places where customs were located in order to limit their scale.

Restricting behavior is completely different from shutting down the country.

Because what was accepted was ideas and technology, which the Ming Dynasty already had in abundance at this time. If the gates were opened and the Xiyi people were allowed to walk around as they pleased, it would not be open at all.

In addition, restrictions such as the number of churches to be built, the size of the priests, and the prohibition of buying church land are also a pair of shackles to restrict its spread.

This degree needs to be well balanced.

Wearing a thin layer of obscene clothing, he lay down with a Jesuit Book beside his pillow.

After years of spread, the reformed Catholic Church has more than a dozen churches, the number of priests has exceeded 500, and the number of believers is about 30, basically distributed in customs cities and Taiwan Prefecture.

However, the capital accounts for the majority, with about 8 to [-] people.

The church under the leadership of Wei Kuangguo was completely under the leadership of the imperial court and was highly obedient.

Now that Wei Kuangguo is old, it is a matter of course to promote Han people to the top.

Thinking of this, he felt quite proud.

This move is really good.

At the same time, a steady stream of foreign missionaries, like buckets of living water, came to the Ming Dynasty, bringing more knowledge and culture.

Of course, when the missionaries returned to Europe from the East, they also brought with them a large number of Confucian classics and translated the Analects of Confucius, Mencius, Daxue and other books.

As a result, a Confucius craze spread in Europe.

Just like Lu Xun in later generations, whenever the European aristocrats had something to say, they would always blame Confucius and repeat what Confucius said.

However, Mencius's idea of ​​valuing the people and despising the monarch was prevalent in England.

After experiencing Cromwell, British capitalism grew rapidly. The new aristocracy and the old aristocracy controlled power side by side, thus restricting the royal power and even attempting to seek royal power.

Of course, its main purpose was to restrict Charles II's Catholic faith and allow him to convert to Protestantism, thereby stabilizing his rule.

All of this was due to the missionaries, and Zhu Yixi was able to learn more about the news in Europe.

Even, because of the priest's message, he became a pen pal with Louis XIV, telling them about the strategies of governing the country.

This king was ambitious and coveted the wealth of the Netherlands, and was ready to tear off a piece of flesh to fill his own financial vacancy, thus completing centralization of power.

Zhu Yixi had ill-intentioned suggestions and asked him to build a luxurious palace so that nobles from all over France could gather in the palace and soften their bones with luxurious banquets, making them unable to leave Paris.

In this way, its fiefdoms can be easily recovered and centralization of power can be completed.

Zhu Yixi felt excited at the thought of Versailles appearing in advance.

This history has changed so happily.

Qi Qin folded his coat neatly and placed it on the cabinet beside the bed. She also placed his shoes neatly beside the bed with caution and caution.

Seeing her look, Zhu Yixi secretly felt funny. Although she was so serious, she still knew very little.

According to the rules of the dignitaries at this time, shoes cannot be placed in front of the bed properly when sleeping. They must either be a little messy or placed a little further away.

She continued working, putting up the bed curtains.There are two layers in total, first a layer of semi-permeable gauze silk to keep out mosquitoes; then there is a thicker layer of purple silk on the outside, probably for privacy.

The purple curtain made the light inside rather dim, and the hazy light that came in was very soft.Warm colors warm up all the scenery, a subtle emotion and passion hidden in this obscurity, low and ambiguous.

Everything is so harmonious.

……

In the side hall of Kunning Palace, as the queen of the prison country, Sun Xueniang had just had lunch and was half-lying lazily.

The dishes and cups have been removed, and there is a cup of warm tea and several plates of desserts on the table.

She didn't eat anything, so she took a sip of tea. Then she picked up a chess book next to her and looked at the chessboard on the table while reading. It took a long time before she picked up a chess piece and dropped it.

There were actually many people in this side hall, but they all stood far away and did not dare to disturb her.

She was wearing a purple-blue palace dress, elegant and luxurious, with jade-white skin and smooth vermilion lips, the color was even brighter, and she stood out among the blue material.

The loose robe made her gentle and beautiful look a little more domineering and solemn... If a palace maid put on this dress, it would be very abrupt and she would not be able to convey that aloof aura.

Not long after, the eunuch Sha Liang quickly walked into the palace with small steps. He walked up to the throne as if there was no one else around, bent down beside the queen and whispered something in her ear:

"We have sent people to the Gao Mansion to summon the Gao couple. I was thinking about their wedding yesterday, so I sent someone around noon to summon them to visit the queen in the afternoon."

This incident refers to the fact that Gao He, the son of Duke Jing, married the daughter of Duke Chang and became brother-in-law with the prince.

Ordinary nobles don't have such dignity, but Gao He is different.

Thinking about the identity of Gao He's illegitimate son, Sun Xueniang was so angry that her liver ached.

There are so many beauties in the palace, but the emperor doesn't favor them enough, so he still steals them, and they are married women. It's simply disgusting.

Thinking like this, she became even more frustrated: "That's all, I'm too lazy to see them."

Seeing the Queen like this, Sha Liang said softly: "The Emperor's grandson is becoming more and more adorable now. He is as lively as the dolls in the New Year paintings. Do you want to meet the Queen?"

"Oh? Ask the princess to bring my grandson over."

Even so, Sun Xueniang's longing for the prince did not decrease but increased.

"The emperor is probably in the south enjoying the beauties of the Jiangnan water town at this time..."

……

At this time, Kangguo and Shunjing were in danger.

On the small streets in the inner city, the ground is also paved with stones, but it has been worn out.There is no bazaar here, and there are usually few irrelevant people coming here.There are few pedestrians on the street, most of them are people who live here.

On the attic of a tile-roofed building, beside the small window, a gray-clothed young man with his sleeves rolled up muttered, "It's blinding to stare at like this. What are we staring at?"

On the simple wooden bed in the back, there was an older middle-aged man and a young man gambling with leaf cards. There were some copper coins piled next to them.

The old man with a gray beard stooped his waist and said without raising his head: "Let us stare, we will keep an eye on it, and it will be of no benefit to you... He is blinded by the stare. In your place, let him come over and play a few games. "

"I just started winning, so you have to replace me." The man who sat down said aggrievedly.

"Stop blabbering. I am Xiaoqi and you are my soldier. There is no such nonsense."

As he spoke, he kicked his stool, and the latter reluctantly got up.

"Then Li Laiheng likes women with big breasts and perky butts. He shows off in the market and gives you an advantage." The old man laughed and scolded.

The latter stood up in a hurry, picked up the telescope, and stared closely.

The person who came back breathed a sigh of relief, reached out to grab the leaf card, and said: "This job is really boring, and I almost didn't get into trouble because I was so sneaky. I was almost spotted by the patrolman the day before yesterday. If I hadn't paid him Already..."

The old man said casually: "It seems that it is not from the government, but from the palace. It is said that something big has happened recently. This is our opportunity."

I don't know how long it took, but Li Laiheng walked through the city in a swagger, riding a horse and going straight to the palace city.

"Head, Li Laiheng!"

"Tou, I look familiar, Tian Jianxiu..." "Okay, it seems that these defense envoys are going to the palace to discuss sending troops!"

They watched from day to dusk, but at this time, the generals looked dissatisfied and their faces were full of displeasure.

"not good!"

The old man squinted his eyes and said, "Send people to each government to inquire about the news and find out what the reason is."

"Let's go to the palace and ask."

"Boss, I need money!"

"100 yuan! Be sure to find out."

At night, it was finally figured out: King Kang Li Si was hesitant to send troops, and Prime Minister Song Qijiao was opposed.

"Boss, what should we do?"

The old man gritted his teeth and said: "The matter has come to an end, and the troops of the imperial court are ready to go. We must not just condone it."

"Go, organize people, bring weapons, and let's do things."

Late at night, he said: "Most of the houses in the palace are built on the top of a hard hill. If you climb up from the edge, the roof can withstand one person.

In the middle of the night, everyone is asleep. As long as you are careful, nothing will happen. Even a thief can do the job! "

"Follow me. Although this palace is narrow, it has many twists and turns. Be careful of getting lost!"

Everyone saw that his face was calm, he spoke in a dignified manner, and his thoughts were not too different from his.

That night, the moon was dark and the stars were sparse, so it was a good time.A group of people walked out from their residence, took a pair of wooden ladders, and came directly to the outside of the palace wall.

The palace wall is only three feet high, and a ladder has long been put down.

Obviously, there is already an insider in the palace.

The old man quickly put a short sword on his belt, put a bow and arrow on his back, took the ladder over, and said in a deep voice: "Follow me."

He quickly climbed up the palace wall without making any movement.

Immediately he groped, using his hands and feet, and slowly crawled downwards.

When he reached the edge, he took off the bow and arrow from his back, took it in his hand, and lay down on the edge of the roof to observe.

It was very quiet inside, and no one was seen.

Just when he was about to remind him, something suddenly happened. Because it was too dark, a stone fell and made a "snap" sound. He was startled and held his breath, but did not hear the sound.

There is no one below.

At this time, more than a dozen people quickly followed and descended into the palace wall.

"Light the torch. This time we are not assassinating, but starting a fire."

The old man said solemnly: "Remember, there must be a few Weizang weapons nearby."

"Crash!"

As the torch was thrown out, a flame quickly grew, and a fire began in the side hall.

At this time, in the palace, Princess Zhu was eating snacks, and the prince next to her was toddling. She turned back from time to time, revealing her toothless mouth and smiling brightly.

"Your Highness, Your Highness—"

Suddenly there was a sound of hurried footsteps, and the eunuch knelt down in fear: "There was a fire in the southwest corner, and several side halls have been burned down..."

"What?" Zhu was shocked and stood up hurriedly: "Is the king okay?"

"Fortunately, the king did not wander around the Royal Garden today, otherwise it would have been dangerous..."

"Is the fire out?"

"It's already under control."

"That's good!"

At this time, King Kang Li Si came in a hurry, with a slight panic on his face: "Princess, are you and the prince okay?"

"I'm fine!" Mrs. Zhu hurriedly threw herself into Li Si's arms and said in panic, "It's just fine, Your Majesty."

For a moment, the family of three actually felt like they were surviving a disaster.

After a while, the three prime ministers Song Qijiao, Su Wende, and Ding Zhijie also came in a hurry.

Seeing that King Kang was fine, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"Who do you think the Qing family did?"

Li Si narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice.

"Your Highness, at this time, only Wei Zangguo is the most suitable..." Song Qijiao said in a low voice with a solemn expression on his face.

"The minister waits for a second opinion."

"Wei Zangguo, Wei Zanguo!"

Li Si gritted his teeth, feeling quite unhappy.

A group of arrogant and powerful generals set fire to the palace in order to fight. It was simply audacious.

Entering the palace is like entering the courtyard. Apart from those nobles, how can Wei Zangguo have such ability?
"That is Wei Zangguo." Li Si said angrily.

Although the king has great power now, he cannot withstand the defense and has many soldiers. Each of them is a bandit who has led the army for many years. It can be said that they have experienced hundreds of battles.

Once there is chaos in the country, Wei Zangguo will definitely take advantage of it and even the Ming army will be dispatched.

"Now that Prince Ming is serving as the governor of Sichuan and Chongqing, he has been training troops since he came. His attitude is questionable!"

Song Qijiao said worriedly: "Whether it is to eliminate the chieftain or something else, with such a powerful force on the side, we must think carefully."

"Why don't I know this? And those Qiu Ba people know how to fight." Li Si said angrily:

"Let them fight the Ming army? When I heard this, my feet softened. For Wei Zangguo, he was in high spirits."

At this time, in the city, in Li's mansion.

Li Laiheng left the palace angrily, and when he returned to the palace, he drank and ate meat.

Although years of enjoyment have made them fat and strong, their pursuit of profit has never stopped.

Furs, medicinal materials, cattle and sheep from Wei Zang.Food and slaves are what people crave, but the army is weak. Isn't this fat meat delivered to the door?
But Li Si was as timid as a mouse, fearing that these generals would rebel if they became powerful, which was simply ridiculous.

"If I want this throne, will it be his turn to be Li Si?" Li Laiheng said drunkenly:
"When the late king succeeded to the throne, it was all because of our support. Otherwise, he would not have been able to gain a foothold here and become the king."

All the generals nodded in agreement.

Li Zijing had no prestige in the army and no troops. He relied solely on the support of military generals to establish the state of Kang.

The generals were very dissatisfied with Li Si's restrictive measures.

Suddenly, a servant came to report: "Sir, something bad happened, the palace is in trouble!"

"Is the king okay?" Li Laiheng was startled and immediately sobered up.

When Tian saw the scholar, he immediately said: "This must be the fire set by Wei Zangguo."