The emperor is embarrassed

Princess Xiangyi Taichang is the youngest of the princesses. After Ming Zhan ascended the throne, Princess Xiangyi Taichang was naturally the first to show favor to the clan.Today, Princess Xiangyi's mansion is three points more majestic and magnificent than the usual prince's mansion.

Princess Xiangyi has no son, but only one daughter, Princess An Yue.Princess An Yue also has only one son, Zheng Kaijun.In a sense, Zheng Kaijun is the descendant of Princess Xiangyi Taichang.

Zheng Kaijun is not an idle playboy, Princess Xiangyi dotes on this only grandson so much that Zheng Kaijun really has some face in front of his grandmother.

But at this time, Mrs. Xiangyi was sitting on the burning kang, with a good wolf fur blanket on her lap, and had an unpleasant conversation.

Ming Zhan's bribery has always been carried out in all directions. Although he had some unpleasant things with Princess Xiangyi before he ascended the throne, in view of Princess Xiangyi's seniority and age.Ming Zhan didn't want to turn against Princess Xiangyi, anyway, he was the emperor now, and at most he would just pretend that Princess Xiangyi didn't exist.

Although Ming Zhan's temper could not be compared with that of his grandfather Renzong, he was not bad among emperors.

Although he ignored Princess Xiangyi Taichang, he definitely valued Zheng Kaijun.Zheng Kaijun is now by Ming Zhan's side. Although his position is not high, he is only a fifth-rank waiter studying for a bachelor's degree.But as a bachelor, even Li Pingzhou, Xu San and the others dare not underestimate him.

Being able to survive with the emperor's qualifications and future prospects can be imagined.

Zheng Kaijun is a young man, he admires Ming Zhan's courage.On the contrary, although he was a prodigy during Feng Jingqian's reign, in Zheng Kaijun's view, compared with when the Supreme Emperor was in power, Ming Zhan's entire court exuded a kind of vitality that the Supreme Emperor did not have.

Although the old guys such as Li Ping are still in power now, anyone who cares can know that the emperor prefers young people, which can be seen from Lin Yongshang's extraordinary promotion.

Zheng Kaijun will not be so arrogant that he thinks that he can have the ability and luck of Lin Yongshang, but he is still young, he is only 27 years old now, at this age he can reach the imperial court and be released outside, and he will definitely not stop at a fifth-rank servant post.

Moreover, it is not an exaggeration for Ming Zhan to say that he is a confidant.In the daily cabinet, except for the six ministers, he, the secretary-general of His Majesty the Emperor, can attend. For a person like Zheng Kaijun who is interested in official career, this is such a rare and rich experience.

Is Ming Zhan stupid?

Zheng Kaijun has witnessed the wise and foresight of the emperor too many times. Even if the Tatars besieged the city, if Mingzhan's strength and proper operation were not there, the loss of the imperial capital would definitely not stop there.

Any invasion would deal a fatal blow to the prestige of the reigning emperor, not to mention that Ming Zhan had not been on the throne for long.It is very strange that as long as the courtiers who have fought side by side with Ming Zhan, after this war, there is a kind of sincere admiration for Ming Zhan from the bottom of their hearts.

Even among the Nine Gates Forbidden Army, among the people in the entire imperial capital, Ming Zhan has gradually established his prestige.The formation of this prestige comes from the aggression of the Tatars.

Zheng Kaijun has been following Ming Zhan. During that time, he drew up all the imperial edicts for Ming Zhan.He watched Ming Zhan's decision to kill and attack with his own eyes, and led the officials and the army to win the victory in the defense of the imperial capital.

Zheng Kaijun is only 27 years old this year, and he has already passed the examination of Tanhuaer. Three years later, the Imperial Academy is still a member of the Imperial Academy.

At Zheng Kaijun's age, it is definitely rare.

In addition to his extraordinary qualifications, he also has his own efforts.

He understood very well that the emperor promoted him in this way and entrusted him with important positions.The intention is not only because he is talented and learned, the longer you stay in the court, you will find that there are too many talented people.Those who can stand in the morning shift, except for those who have a good father and mother, who else has no talent?Which person's talent and learning must be better than others?

Unless you are a genius like Li Du.

But, in fact, you are considered a genius.

Whether you need it or not is still a word from the emperor.

Zheng Kaijun didn't understand why the emperor had used him so much as his confidant, but why did his grandmother go to trouble the emperor.

Princess Xiangyi's complexion was very ugly, and her two aging eyes were still fixed on Zheng Kaijun.And Zheng Kaijun did not sit on the kang head and laugh with Princess Xiangyi as usual, but knelt on the cold floor tiles.

"The Supreme Emperor went to Yungui to recover from his illness. If he recovers, he will naturally return to the imperial capital." Zheng Kaijun persuaded bitterly, "Grandmother, the Supreme Emperor went to Yungui voluntarily. It was not that the Emperor forced the Supreme Emperor away. You who take the lead will welcome the Supreme Emperor back. , are you the only one who has aunt and nephew feelings for the Supreme Emperor, and where do you put the father-son relationship between the Emperor and the Supreme Emperor?"

Princess Xiangyi Taichang's voice was as cold as the north wind outside the window, "The Supreme Emperor and the Emperor are not father and son."

"Could it be that the emperor forced the death of the second prince by the emperor?" Zheng Kaijun said, "the emperor voluntarily surrendered to the emperor, grandmother. If the emperor wants to come back, it should be the emperor who took the initiative to mention it. Grandmother chooses this leader, even if the emperor returns What can I do? Let the emperor return the throne to the Supreme Emperor?"

"Grandmother, the Supreme Emperor and the King of Zhennan both call you aunt. The Emperor is the only son of the King of Zhennan. Now the Marquis of Yongning controls the nine soldiers and horses. To put it bluntly, what will happen when the Supreme Emperor comes back?" Zheng Kaijun sighed sadly. ask.

"The Supreme Emperor has just passed forty, and is in his prime, why can't he continue to be in charge of the court?" Princess Xiangyi Taichang asked back.

"If the Supreme Emperor was willing to continue to be in charge of the court, he would not have abdicated in the first place."

Princess Xiangyi suddenly asked, "Kai Jun, without me and your mother, would you be able to be a bachelor's servant now?"

"Governor Lin is not the mother of a princess, nor the grandmother of the Taichang Princess, so he is still on the rise." Zheng Kaijun sighed, "Grandmother, people can't choose their own origin. But, if my grandmother said that I rely on your protection to get rich." Today, such words are too arbitrary."

"Kaijun, you can't choose your origin. I am the same. As a royal princess, I naturally have to consider the continuation of the dynasty." Princess Xiangyi Taichang said flatly, "Go back, the words have been said, and the things will be done." Yes. I only do what I should do, and I will bear the consequences myself."

"Grandmother, take care." Having said that, Zheng Kaijun had already experienced his grandmother's stubbornness, and after saluting respectfully, he returned home.

Before he had time to change his clothes, Zheng Kaijun received an order from the palace, Ming Zhan ordered him to go to Yunnan and Guizhou to welcome the Supreme Emperor back to the imperial capital.

After receiving this oral order, Zheng Kaijun's heart was drenched with cold water in the middle of winter, and once a cold wind blew, ice formed.At the same time, there are still good chess masters who give this instruction.

Ming Zhan's arrangement is very strange. Although Shanqihou was born as a marquis, Ming Zhan appointed Zheng Kaijun as an imperial envoy, and Shanqihou became his deputy instead.Moreover, Ming Zhan said first, "Kai Jun, you are young, what's the matter, you should pay more attention. You have also seen the age of Shanqihou. I let Shanqihou go, but I was thinking about my father and Shanqihou. The relationship has always been close. The two elders have a common topic. There are some words that you will not persuade. What, I'm the only one asking, it's all because of your inappropriate arrangements."

"Yes, I obey the decree." Zheng Kaijun always felt that the emperor seemed to have unfinished intentions. He was a smart man, so he asked tentatively, "Your Majesty, if you go, how can you tell the Supreme Emperor?"

"Is it necessary for me to teach you this one sentence at a time? Think about it for yourself." Ming Zhan said, "I see that you are usually very clever when drafting proposals, why are you so stupid now?"

After sinking his heart, Zheng Kaijun said seriously, "Your Majesty, please forgive me for speaking bluntly. I think that the Supreme Emperor is recuperating his body in Yunnan and Guizhou. His Majesty's concern for the Supreme Emperor's body is far greater than that of my ministers. Therefore, the physical condition of the Supreme Emperor is of great concern to Your Majesty." Ding is clearer than the ministers and others. With your majesty's filial piety, if the Supreme Emperor's dragon body recovers, he will have already sent ministers to welcome the Supreme Emperor back to the court. It's not that the ministers are discouraged by talking about it. Going this time, I am afraid that it will be difficult for the holy order."

The corner of Ming Zhan's lips curled up and said, "My order is a sacred order, and my father's order is also a sacred order. You go, just follow your father's order. For other things, come back and talk about it."

"Yes." Zheng Kaijun replied in a deep voice.

"He Yu, go ask Shaoliang to come in." Ming Zhan ordered.

For a while, Xue Shaoliang led the order to enter the door.The sapphire blue guard uniform looked very docile and handsome on Xue Shaoliang's body. Ming Zhan took a second look and said to Zheng Kaijun, "This is my imperial guard. Shaoliang's work is the most appropriate. This journey of thousands of miles Yao, you are the precious grandson of Princess Xiangyi, something went wrong, I am afraid it will be difficult to explain to Princess Taichang. Let Shaoliang accompany you."

Zheng Kaijun was the first to receive the decree, and couldn't help arguing, "I'm serving in the imperial court and should be reused by Your Majesty. I should serve Your Majesty after my death."

"I know your loyalty, Kai Jun." Ming Zhan said flatly, "I have done my best to Princess Taichang, Princess An Yue, Marquis An Ding, and you. People have selfishness, and my selfishness cannot be ignored. It was used on your family. Don’t disappoint me, well, let’s go down.”

Zheng Kaijun bowed and stepped back, approaching the door.Suddenly I felt very sad, maybe the emperor said this in order to buy people's hearts, maybe, the emperor valued him and was willing to use him, it was also to buy people's hearts.However, is Zheng Kaijun one of those bookworms who are lofty, arrogant and obsessed with morality and cleanliness?No, he was born into a powerful political family.

He understands that being able to be bought by others is in itself an affirmation of a person's value.

The emperor reused him in order to buy people's hearts.However, in the process of reuse, did the emperor perfunctory him?Didn't he get exercise?Does the emperor look down on him?

From beginning to end, the emperor never failed their family.

However, his grandmother put the emperor in such an embarrassing situation.

When he heard Ming Zhan say "I have tried my best", Zheng Kaijun suddenly felt guilty, knelt down suddenly, choked up and said, "It is the minister who has failed His Majesty."

Ming Zhan didn't say a word.Maybe he will live in this kind of letting down and being let down in his whole life, no, no matter how much affection, no matter how soft a heart is, he can't bear such wear and tear.

Ming Zhan looked at Zheng Kaijun, the sun was setting, and Zheng Kaijun's figure left a sad silhouette in the afterglow of the setting sun.

Princess Jingmin was chatting with Queen Mother Wei about the upcoming marriage of her two sons.

The marriage is all arranged, and now that the new year is over, Princess Jingmin thinks about doing the wedding.She has a good relationship with Empress Dowager Wei, and she came to the palace from time to time, so she said it by the way.

Empress Dowager Wei said softly, "Tell me, wait a minute. The emperor sent Marquis Shanqi to Yungui to welcome the Empress Dowager back to court. I'm afraid he won't be able to come back for a while. Sister Jingmin is marrying a daughter-in-law, and Marquis Shanqi is also marrying a granddaughter. Old man, if you don’t take a look for yourself, who can rest assured.”

Eldest Princess Jingmin laughed, "I discussed this with Madam Shanqihou, but Madam didn't say anything, everything is on our side."

"My sister is too sincere. For the granddaughter to marry here so that she can serve her mother-in-law, Mrs. Shanqihou can't say anything else." Empress Dowager Wei joked.

Princess Jingmin smiled and said, "Look at what you said, it seems that my mother-in-law is not easy to take care of." However, Queen Mother Wei said so, Princess Jingmin nodded, "Yes, then wait two more Months, marriage, the more lively the better. Hey, about the matter of the Supreme Emperor, tell me, my aunt is really a child, and the brother of the Supreme Emperor and the prince is raising his body in Yungui. If you want to come back, you will naturally Come back, I still have to make such a fuss, alas." The eldest princess Jingmin sighed again, she couldn't directly say that the eldest princess Xiangyi was wrong, but as far as she was concerned, her friendship with Queen Mother Wei was definitely better than that of the empress dowager. She has a good friendship with Feng Jingqian.

Furthermore, even if her daughter's life is short, she is also Ming Zhan's first spouse, a decent queen, she is the in-laws and cousin of Empress Dowager Wei.

In Princess Xiangyi's opinion, no one in the eldest princess's generation would agree with her.Even if Princess Fuchang might be thinking something in her heart, Princess Fuchang would never dare to jump out and become an enemy of Queen Mother Wei on the bright side.

After Zheng Kaijun's matter was arranged, the lawsuit of Liang Dongchu, the former governor of Huaiyang, was heard by the three divisions of the Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple, and Yushitai.

Liang Dongchu insisted that Lin Yongshang had lost the Taizu sword. Of course, it was also true that he ordered someone to make news at home to confuse the people.Liang Dongchu was able to save his life from Lin Yongshang's hand entirely because of the Liang family in Shanxi.Furthermore, the Liang family still has Liang Dongbo, who is the governor of Zhili, and Lin Yongshang has no ability to kill both the Liang family and Liang Dongbo at once.

And what Liang Dongchu did was not as unlimited as the Xu family's, so Lin Yongshang didn't cut it first and then play it.

After Huaiyang was safe, he sent Liang Dongchu to the imperial capital for trial.

In order to get Liang Dongchu out, the Liang family even wanted to join forces with Xu San, planning to give Lin Yongshang a hard time.Anyway, the Xu family in Huaiyang was also destroyed by Lin Yongshang, so Xu Xiang must have a deep hatred for him.

No matter how indifferent with my family, it is still my family.

However, the Liang family did not expect that Xu San immediately refused, completely ignoring the hand of friendship extended by their Liang family.

After a long time, the Liang family realized that Xu San and Lin Yongshang had long been in collusion. What happened to the Lin and Xu families later, the Liang family would never forget and cast aside.

However, the Liang family is also quite capable. A censor defended Liang Dongchu, "It is precisely because Liang Dongchu learned that the Taizu's sword was stolen, he suspected that Lin Yongshang was treasonous. In fact, there were pirates in Fumin holding Taizu Baojian, who claimed to be an envoy from Huaiyang, went on to plunder several towns and small towns. Fujian suffered a great loss. Lin Yongshang was the governor of Huaiyang, and Liang Dongchu was the governor. He had to use some means to temporarily force Lin Yongshang to step down and defend the peace of Huaiyang. ..."

Song Zhuyu interrupted his colleagues, and said loudly, "Lord Hai, are you talking about a joke? Now it is Governor Lin Yongshang who has protected the peace of Huaiyang! It was Liang Dongchu who moved people's hearts and made Yangzhou city unstable! Now Mr. Hai and Liang Dongchu have become people who worry about the country and the people! If Governor Lin had treasoned, he would not have succeeded in the Yangzhou city defense battle! Retribution! Now, after listening to Mr. Hai, Liang Dongchu has become a minister of merit. What a big joke in the world! Mr. Hai, black and white are not reversed like this!"

Haizheng said in a fit of anger, "What about the Taizu sword in the hands of the sea bandits? If they hadn't held the Taizu sword, then several small cities would not have been looted by the sea bandits. I'm asking Mr. Song, the sea bandits Where did the Taizu sword in your hand come from?"

"Lord Hai, have you seen what the Taizu sword looks like in the pirate's hand? In fact, although the emperor gave the Taizu sword to Governor Lin for temporary use, even Liang Dongchu has never seen this sword. What's more, those Defenders in towns and small towns! They have never seen Taizu’s sword, so who knows if it’s true or not! If they don’t know whether it’s true or not, why open the door carelessly to lure wolves in!” Song Zhuyu said, “It’s clear that the generals who defended the army didn’t know the true and false. Misguided by the pirates! When the whole country was preparing for war, some people held a sword and said it was the sword of Taizu. There was no imperial decree and no token. It is so easy to defend the army. Bringing the tablet of Taizu, the procedures are not complete, if you can't open it, you can't open it!"

Haizheng trembled in anger, pointed at Song Zhuyu's trembling fingers, and spat, "You dare to insult Emperor Taizu!" Then he complained to Ming Zhan, "Your Majesty, please punish this thief severely."

"If the Emperor Taizu knew that the defenders were so stupid, and that there was a person like Mr. Hai in the court who confuses truth and falsehood, he would definitely strike you to death!" Song Zhuyu cursed Mr. Haizhengzhong, and continued on. He scolded Hai Zhengzhong and said, "I'm sorry for your name, Hai Zhengzhong Hai Zhengzhong, why don't you just change your name to Jia Zhengzhong."

Although Song Zhuyu's family is a little poor, but this person's eyes are open, he can pack a meal for the imperial meal, plus he is young and in good health, and he doesn't blush or get flustered when he talks about it.

Poor Lord Haizhengzhong is actually old, with a beard longer than Wang Rui'an's, and Song Zhuyu choked so hard that he couldn't catch his breath, so he just rolled his eyes and passed away.