Bright Spring

Haitao shook his head and said: "The emperor is in Qianqing Palace. Two months ago, some beauties presented by the king of Koryo Kingdom came to the capital; however, the emperor has been busy with state affairs and has not even seen them face to face. I just summoned them in Qianqing Palace today. , I don’t want to disappoint the kindness of the King of Koryo.”

Yuan Gong was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then said: "I have something important to do, please meet me."

Hai Tao then said: "Ministers, please come with our house and wait outside the gate of Qianqing. Our house will go in and inform you."

So Yuan Gong and others opened their umbrellas, followed Haitao to leave Fengtian Gate, and then headed north.

Everyone came to the gate of Qianqing and waited for a long time.

Sure enough, Haitao came out again and said: "Today, the emperor is tired and has no intention of summoning the ministers. The emperor said, please invite Yuan Siqing to come in and report important matters; other ministers should go back first and perform their duties. "

All the officials worshiped: "I will obey the order."

Yuan Gong followed Haitao into Qianqing Gate.

As soon as he walked into the Qianqing Gate, Yuan Gong suddenly heard the faint sound of silk and bamboo orchestras amidst the sound of "crashing..." rain.He felt a little incredible!Ever since the news of the defeat of Huguang's officers and soldiers came back to the capital, both inside and outside the court were filled with depression. Who is still in the mood and interested in sensuality at this time?

The more he walked towards the Qianqing Palace under the umbrella, the clearer the sound of the rhythm became.Yuan Gong heard correctly!And at this time he also heard the voice of a woman.

When Yuan Gong walked outside the gate of Qianqing Palace, he saw that the hall was also holding lamps during the day, and a group of women in silk and satin were singing and dancing inside.They twisted their bodies and tried their best to show off their beauty to the north throne.Yuan Gong stood in amazement for a while, and saw those women gathered into a circle amidst the rustling of the piano, and then threw out their long sleeves to all directions.

For a moment, it was as if a large colorful flower burst into full bloom, and the scene was quite festive.

"Yuan Siqing, come with our house." Yuan Gong reminded in a low voice.

From the wall of the palace, the two walked around the Korean beauties who were playing the zither and the sheng, singing and dancing, and came to the throne above.

Zhu Gaochi's face was a little red, and he seemed to have had at least a few glasses of wine.He slumped on the big soft and comfortable chair, and he didn't look thin at all.

"My minister bows to the Holy Majesty!" Yuan Gong knelt down on the side of the throne.

"Pingshen." Zhu Gaochi said, "What's the most important thing for you?"

Yuan Gong said in a deep voice: "Britain's government has wronged the country, the party has ulterior motives, and there may be collusion with the rebels..."

Unexpectedly, Zhu Gaochi directly interrupted Yuan Gong's report, saying: "Don't talk about Zhang Fu! Let me tell you, Zhang Fu is really guilty of losing his teacher and land, but he has no dissent. If he had colluded with Gao Xu, he would have surrendered long ago. Now, do you have to wait until now?"

Yuan Gong didn't know what to say for a while.He pondered for a moment, then cupped his hands and said, "I ask your majesty to summon the ministers to discuss countermeasures."

Zhu Gaochi squinted his eyes, showing a hint of a smile, and looked at Yuan Gong for a while.Yuan Gong felt uncomfortable from the sight.

"I have been thinking about a good plan for a few days." Zhu Gaochi said with a smile that was not a smile, "Suddenly realized that our Ming court is full of righteous people; the internal and external subjects are all loyal and capable ministers. I felt that I should let you and other ministers discuss it." Wouldn't it be better to deal with military and national affairs?"

Yuan Gong was suddenly very nervous, and hurriedly said: "I respectfully invite the Holy Majesty to preside over the overall situation."

Zhu Gaochi's expression became very serious, and he said solemnly: "What I said is true, you go back and tell the officials of the ministries and temples that major matters are discussed and handled; I trust everyone very much. Yang Shiqi, Yang Fu, and Yang Rong , use the blue pen to approve it, and discuss it with you first."

"My lord..." Yuan Gong looked at a loss.

Zhu Gaochi said again: "If there is no dispute, write a memorial and ask Haitao to send it in."

Yuan Gong hurriedly said: "The ministers are discussing a matter, please make a decision! The current general of the Ping Han Dynasty, Wei Guogong should be the most appropriate..."

Zhu Gaochi said: "Then you go and invite Wei Guogong. When it's done, I will give him the title of General Pinghan."

"I obey the order." Yuan Gong thought for a while and said again, "Why don't you ask Master Daoyan for advice..."

"It sounds good!" Zhu Gaochi said happily, "This flute is very good! Yuan Siqing, let me tell you, I have been very interested in rhythm since a long time ago; Dare to touch the instrument."

Yuan Gong's expression was complicated, so he had no choice but to bow down and agree.

Zhu Gaochi's voice said again: "I looked back and thought about it, and suddenly realized that in all these years, I haven't had a few days of comfortable life, and I dare not do what I like to do. A few days ago, I was thinking about what I like to do. What? Guess."

Yuan Gong said: "I dare not."

Zhu Gaochi said in a low voice: "I just like both sensuality and beauty, and the most rare are all kinds of beauties who are thin and fat!"

Yuan Gong bowed and stood for a while, seeing the emperor making eye contact with a Korean woman, he laughed happily "hehe".Yuan Gong sighed secretly, but there was nothing he could do... It seemed that there were no rules forbidding the emperor to get close to women.

"Please leave, sir." Yuan Gong bowed.

Zhu Gaochi waved his hand without looking back.

This place already belonged to the harem area, and Yuan Gong couldn't walk around alone.The eunuch Haitao sent him out of Qianqing Palace again.

The two were silent for a while, and Yuan Gong suddenly asked in a deep voice, "What's the queen's idea?"

Haitao also lowered his voice and said, "The empress also agrees with Duke Wei to take over the military power, and hopes that Duke Wei can turn the tide! The empress also said that now, except for Duke Wei, there is no one else who can do that."

Yuan Gong nodded: "Just now I talked about Wei Guogong's appointment as the General of Pinghan, and the Holy Majesty did not object. Hai Gonggong heard it. Hai Gonggong came forward to ask Wei Guogong's idea; as soon as you go, Wei Guogong will know It means the palace."

Haitao clasped his fists and said, "Our family will follow what Yuan Siqing said... Yuan Siqing said in front of the emperor, Master Daoyan has a good strategy?"

Yuan Gong said: "After I leave the imperial city for a while, I will immediately go to the temple to meet Master Daoyan."

Chapter 541 I Can't See You

When Yuan Gong walked out of the imperial city, he was still wearing a red round-neck official robe.He put away his umbrella and stepped into a carriage.Under Yuan Gong's order, a group of entourages with chariots and horses headed for Taiping Gate.

After the people and horses walked out of the Taiping Gate, Yuan Gong left most of his entourage and guard of honor, leaving only a carriage to take two people to Qingshou Temple.When the first emperor came to Qingshou Temple in person, there were not many people, so Yuan Gong naturally would not go to Qingshou Temple to show his official appearance.

He entered Qingshou Temple and burned a stick of incense in the Daxiong Hall.Monk Qingyuan came over and took Yuan Gong to the place hosted by Daoyan.

Monk Qingyuan pushed open a wooden door, put his hands together and said, "Master, Yuan Siqing is here."

"Come in." Dao Yan said in an old voice.

When Yuan Gong entered, he closed the door with his backhand. When he turned around, he saw Monk Qingyuan guarding the door and nodded slightly towards the inside.

I saw that Daoyan's fasting room was like a Confucian scholar's study room, with many scriptures and even Confucian scriptures placed around him.Dao Yan sat cross-legged in front of a wooden desk, still holding a brush in his hand, writing something slowly.

Yuan Gong walked to the front of the desk, stretched out his hand to caress the futon, and knelt down too.

Dao Yan raised his face, the triangular eyes flashed across Yuan Gong's wrinkled face, "There is nothing in the first place, where is the dust?"

He seemed to be referring to Yuan Gong Fuchen's actions.Yuan Gong didn't care about it, and frowned and said, "Master, don't play tricks. You know what's going on in the world today, don't you?"

Dao Yan slowly put the brush in his hand on the inkstone, put his hands on his lap, and sat facing Yuan Gong, "Tingyu used to be a physiognomy, and he learned things like Taoist priests in sackcloth. If that's the case, let nature take its course." , why worry?"

Yuan Gong's face gradually turned red, and he said in a deep voice: "The morals and deeds of this official are not enough, and we can't let go of glory and wealth. Those of us who were born in the Yan Palace supported Jinshang very early; what happened before and after Jinshang's enthronement, the next official Wait until you can spare no effort to participate in it. If the rebellious king wins and enters the capital, we will be the most unforgiving ones. We will die without a place to bury our lives!"

Dao Yan narrowed his eyes and said: "Life and death are both empty, what can't you see?"

"The lower officials can't see it!" Yuan Gong's voice gradually trembled, "I am afraid of death, and I am even more reluctant to part with the vast mansions and fertile land at home, wives and concubines, descendants, rich clothes and fine food, and the flattery of the world..."

Dao Yan sighed.

Yuan Gong suddenly fell forward, knelt down in front of the desk, and said, "You should think of a way!"